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Bubba Brothers are back with two fresh dance floor anthems via Mossdeb Sound

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Andry Bosk
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Bubba Brothers are back with two fresh dance floor anthems via Mossdeb Sound.

The unmissable duo is ready to kick off their release schedule with this impressive release titled like the names of the tracks, ‘Frenetic Desire’, that showcase their signature and hard-hitting style and sound, as well as their love for Tribal and Latin sounds, which they blend into these two tracks having as a result smashing bangers that aim to surpass the duo’s previous achievements.

Following their impressive journey last year, playing gigs at iconic venues like Rooftop Eva in Portugal and Es Paradis in Ibiza, to name some, while reaching the charts with their releases, the duo is set to unleash new exciting bangers that will cause a ripple in the Electronic Dance music world.

For this release, they invited Spanish DJ and music producer Eddy Romero to remix the track ‘Desire’, for which the DJ brought his own twist, turning it its own with elements from Deep and Minimal, surely a track to check out.

Bubba Brothers’ ‘Desire’ starts off with a hard-hitting low end, tribal beat, well-rounded powerful bass. The main vocals guide the listening journey, as rhythmic elements unleash the party.

The steady House beat keeps the intensity of the track going, as the vocals continue to guide the song through a breakdown and a powerful drop that summons the listeners to join the party.

This song is an exceptional Bubba Brothers track displaying all their skills and unmistakably flavor.

The track ‘Frenetic’ features a powerful House beat, with Tribal flavors with the congas and rhythmic elements that join the mix.

A trumpet motif drives the track as it reaches its release, keeping the lively as festival-like vibes up. The energetic beat maintains the intensity making this a surefire club banger.

Bubba Brothers are clear on their intention and mission to conquer many more dance floors across the globe, with their one-of-a-kind sound and style that puts them at the forefront of Electronic Dance musical acts worldwide, making them a name impossible to miss.

Listen to the track below.

Avi Sic strikes back and is ready to introduce her new production ‘In Your Face’

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Marco Di
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Avi Sic strikes back and is ready to introduce her new production ‘In Your Face’ in collaboration with French DJ and music producer Valy Mo.

The extraordinary DJ and music producer hits back with a new banger via Showtek‘s label Skink. On this occasion, her impressive release schedule sees her unleashing her second single of 2023; a remarkable chart-topper that displays her sound and style in full force.

Avi Sic’s impeccable taste and highly-energetic style has made evident with each release and live show, that she’s not slowing down, and now, following the release of her track ‘Party Party’, Avi Sic is set to conquer new heights with this new hit.

This time, Avi Sic is joined by Valy Mo, known for his hard-hitting releases through Confession, Armada, Spinnin’ and Musical Freedom, to name some of the labels he’s worked with; he brings his sound and energetic style to the table, having, as a result, this unmissable track.

‘In Your Face’ features a slapping pounding beat, striking basslines and smashing synths, that set up the stage for the track to build up. This release showcases Avi Sic’s mighty sound and style in all its splendor. Every refreshing element of the track turns up the energy levels, as an energetic peak-hour banger, this track surely summons its listeners to join the party.

With powerful drops with electrifying releases, ‘In Your Face’ only further proves Avi Sic’s prominence as an innovative artist to keep a close eye on.

Make sure to follow Avi Sic as she continues to unveil new hard-hitting releases with the same quality and power she’s known for, cementing her name as an exceptionally talented DJ and music producer whose music should not go unnoticed.

Listen to the track below.

Moonrise Festival unveils stellar lineup for its 2023 edition in Baltimore

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Metodi Gogovski
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Los Angeles-based electronic dance music authority Insomniac and Washington, D.C.’s very-own Club Glow announced today the lineup for Baltimore’s longest running electronic music festival Moonrise, including headliners Above & Beyond, John Summit, Louis The Child, Kaskade (Redux), Dillon Francis, and San Holo with an additional 50+ performers ranging from international dance music icons to local up and comers.

After last year’s Moonrise, which featured artists like Zedd, Tiësto and Don Diablo, the Insomniac and Club Glow teams are determined to elevate the out-of-this-world festival experience once again when the festival returns to Pimlico Race Course this year.

Now in its eighth year, the full lineup of Moonrise 2023 acts ranging from dubstep to house, bass, electronica and more. Check the full lineup below!

Soundtracked across three stages, the immersive event will once again boast unforgettable performances and out-of-this-world production across the Lunar Stage and Stellar Stage, along with the Solar Tent where some of dance music’s hottest rising talent can always be found.

The festival has drawn 35,000 visitors daily from up and down the Eastern Seaboard with its eclectic mix of dance music including bass, dubstep, house and electronica. With Moonrise’s special connection to Pimlico Race Course and to Baltimore, calling the city its lifelong home, the festival aims to continue impacting local music culture.

This year, fans can expect even more at Moonrise Festival. Still to be announced, East Coast dance music connoisseurs can travel between Baltimore and Washington D.C. as the nation’s capital will play host to festival pre-parties and after-parties. Information about nightly parties in the heart of Baltimore is also forthcoming.

Tickets for Moonrise Festival 2023 are on sale now. Pricing will be $165 plus taxes and fees for Tier-one 2-Day GA admission, $215 plus taxes and fees for Tier-one 2-Day GA+ admission, and $275 for Tier-one 2-Day VIP admission (18+) plus taxes and fees, with tier increases occurring closer to the festival date.

Weekend shuttle passes for those wanting to travel in with fellow festival goers from Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. are also available for purchase. Two-day round trip passes from Baltimore begin at $80 while Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. begin at $99. The official Moonrise shuttle program provides the quickest and easiest method of transportation for those coming from out-of-town.

Armin van Buuren celebrates ASOT’s 20th anniversary with museum exhibition at Our House Amsterdam

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Marco Di
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From February 25th until April 10th Our House Museum in Amsterdam will be honoring Armin van Buuren‘s legendary label and event concept A State of Trance with an exclusive exhibition. Curated by Our House Museum and Van Buuren himself, the exhibition is a tribute to one of the most iconic brands in dance music.

Armin van Buuren, Our House Museum and ALDA have announced the exclusive 20 Years of A State of Trance by Armin van Buuren exhibition.

The exhibition will be on display from February 25th until April 10th at Our House Museum in Amsterdam. Taking visitors on a trip down memory lane through two decades of A State of Trance, the by Van Buuren curated exhibition is a worthy tribute to one of dance music’s most celebrated brands.

20 Years of A State of Trance by Armin van Buuren will also be open for visitors during A State of Trance’s 2023 Celebration Weekend, taking place on March 3rd and 4th at the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht.

Armin van Buuren and Our House Museum joined forces on the curation of the exhibition, diving deep into Van Buuren‘s personal archives. The result is an immersive experience, displaying a variety of vintage A State of Trance footage, show memorabilia and interactive installations.

From 2023 all the way back to the early ’00s, 20 Years of A State of Trance by Armin van Buuren tells the story of the brands evolution from a radio show to one of the most iconic brands in dance music.

“I find it hard to wrap my head around how much A State of Trance has grown in the past twenty years and how much we’ve experienced together,” says Armin van Buuren.

“The exposition in Our House Museum will allow fans and visitors to journey through time past all of the brand’s milestones. To many of them as well as myself, A State of Trance has become an important part of life, so I think reliving those moments will make for an extraordinary experience.”

GUZ reveals his dark and hypnotic house track ‘Time After Time’ out now via Tomorrowland Music

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Alex Gelevski
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Dutch house master GUZ is revealing his newest house weapon ‘Time After Time’, released through Tomorrowland Music!

Opting for a dark hypnotic beat, a deep pulsing bass line and mesmerizing melodies, ‘Time After Time‘ gives listeners that delirious and intoxicating feeling throughout the entire run.

Together with vocalist Hannah Boleyn‘s dark alluring vocals, GUZ has created a cut of the freshest new house music, and you can bet the talented Dutch producer will be spinning it all over the world in no time!

Here’s what Hannah Boleyn had to say about the track:

“I’ve been a fan of GUZ for a while so reached out to work together. On our first Zoom our writing styles just clicked straight away and we ended up writing together for a bunch of other artists. On one session GUZ played me this dark hypnotic beat – which ended up being ‘Time After Time’. We loved the track so much that we decided to release it ourselves.”

Listen to the track below.

Martial Simon Transforms ABBA’s ‘Super Trouper’ Into A House-Fueled Hit

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Metodi Gogovski
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Nothing gets a dance floor fired up quite like an infectious house flip of a classic. Born with a sixth sense for rhythm, NYC-based DJ and producer Martial Simon has mastered this technique. Now he is once again showcasing his ability to turn an iconic track into a house heater with his new single, “Super Trouper”.

Martial’s rendition is a modern, energetic spin on the original song by the 1970’s superstar group ABBA. Kicking off with a smooth flow of snaps and ABBA’s uplifting lyrics, “Super Trouper” introduces a groovy bassline filled with crisp percussive elements. By adding in magnetic effects and thrilling house melodies, Martial perfectly fuses a throwback vibe and modern electronic together in this club-ready hit.

Furthering his impact on the world of electronic music, “Super Trouper” is just a preview of the exciting upcoming projects that Martial has in store for 2023.

His extensive catalog of productions have led to residencies in NYC, LA, Las Vegas, and other EDM hotspots. Additionally, Martial has amassed over 8 million streams and 20 million Tik Tok views. From spinning across the globe to founding his own label, GET SET Records, Martial has done it all.

“Super Trouper is my favorite of the ABBA catalog. And what better way to pay homage, then to add a little dance pop flavor with a synthy drop. It was a treat making this record come to life!”

Listen to the track here.

Terry Golden is ready to kick-off the year with a new mesmerizing banger titled ‘Get It Together’

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Andry Bosk
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DJ and music production whiz Terry Golden is ready to kick-off the year with a new mesmerizing banger titled ‘Get It Together’. The Danish DJ is ready to strike back with this new impressive release via Black Hole Recordings sub-label Avanti.

The remarkable success and achievements so far for Terry Golden, have not blurred his clear vision and aim, showing no signs of slowing down this 2023, introducing a recently refreshed sound and style that continues to hit hard and strong.

Known for his signature Mainstage sound, that blended some elements from genres like progressive house or future rave, and energetic style, he presents a new exploration that leans more into the progressive and melodic techno genres, presenting a renovated Terry Golden, ready to conquer dance floors and stages across the globe.

‘Get It Together’ starts off with a refreshing punch; a powerful beat, followed by a catchy main synth line, start the listening journey. An infectious panned and processed female vocal lead guides the way until the track reaches its powerful and mysterious drop, featuring arpeggiated pads, staggering and stabbing synths and an uplifting and energetic vibe that becomes increasingly contagious.

With this new track, Terry Golden continues to prove why his name deserves to be on the top of the list of innovative and striking artists in the electronic music world today; his continuous search for compelling and potent sounds makes of him one of the most proficient and skillful DJs, while he promises more hard-hitting releases to come.

Don’t forget to follow Terry Golden, as he keeps dropping hot tracks in the coming months, unveiling his mighty and fresh sound and style that should not be overlooked.

Listen to the track below.

Hotboxx and Flynn Nolan join forces once more to present an outstanding 2-track EP ‘Acostumbrado’

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Alex Gelevski
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Hotboxx and Flynn Nolan join forces once more to present an outstanding 2-track EP ‘Acostumbrado’ via Original.

The Miami-based DJs and music producers are ready to hit back with this fresh production that includes a track sampling the well-known Trap hit ‘Me Acostumbré‘ by Arcángel & Bad Bunny, and a track sampling ‘Punto y Aparte’ by Tego Calderón.

This is not the first collaboration between the DJs, having released tracks like ‘Calling’ and ‘Azul’ via top-tier label Blanco Y Negro in the recent past. Now, they kick off 2023 with this exciting and unmissable remix.

With more than 10 years of experience as a DJ and music producer, Hotboxx’s eclectic style and powerful sound is set to break records for the artist in the coming months, as he drops hard-hitting productions that keep his name high on the list of DJs to follow.

Flynn Nolan is also ready to reach new heights with his impressive sound and style that has taken him far, showcasing his skills at venues in Mexico, Costa Rica and Dominican Republic. These DJs are surely on their way to conquer new and bigger stages and dance floors.

Their take on ‘Me Acostumbré’, results in the title track ‘Acostumbrado’, which features an energetic House beat, chopped vocals, pads and sonic elements that add new layers of dynamism, with a hard-hitting bass line that hits at the drop. Playful growling synth lines add briefly a new texture, as the track summons the listeners to join the party.

The track keeps the groove of the original song they sample; with Bad Bunny’s distinctive vocals making an appearance throughout the track and Arcángel’s flow in full display.

The second track ‘Lo Mio’, features a powerful House beat, a groovy bassline and a catchy melody. The track samples ‘Punto y Aparte’ by the Reggaeton legend Tego Calderón. Smaller percussive elements, bring a new color to the mix, as the track releases itself to a Reggaeton influenced drop with a hard-hitting beat and an exciting vibe.

The intensity and flavor of these tracks are certainly infectious, as Flynn Nolan and Hotboxx share their mighty sound and style with full force.

Be sure to keep an eye out for Hotboxx and Flynn Nolan, as this is just the first release in a busy release schedule packed with smashing bangers.

Listen to the track below.

Klingande and VARGEN reveal energetic track “Kids On The Run”

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Metodi Gogovski
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Klingande kicks off 2023 with “Kids On The Run,” a nostalgic house anthem that sees the multi-platinum French DJ & producer collaborating with rising producer VARGEN.

The feel-good track is brought to life by Klingande and VARGEN‘s high-energy sound. Drawing from ‘70s rock music as well as upbeat, catchy EDM, “Kids On The Run” is set to be an instant classic.

VARGEN, Swedish for “wolf” is the first signing of KIDDO’s (Tiesto, Wiz Khalifa, Alan Walker, Robin Schulz to name a few) newly formed record label Tolv Records. A new, soon-to-be iconic, female DJ staying an enigma while wearing a wolf mask is establishing her place in the heavily male-dominated DJ music industry.

Her debut release ”What A Feeling” made its way to place 130 on German official radio charts and VARGEN is now teaming up with Klingande on 70’s rock-inspired rebel dance anthem ”Kids On The Run” as a followup. She says: “It feels like a blessing to be able to follow up ‘What A Feeling’ with this amazing song and collaboration with Klingande.”

Klingande, French producer and tropical house champion, has been breathing new life into the electronic music world with his impeccable productions and uplifting sound for nearly half a decade.

Propelled to instant fame in 2014 with his multi-platinum debut release, ‘Jubel,’ Klingande has since continued to release a constant stream of genre-defying singles to satiate his ever-growing fanbase, cementing his reputation as one of the most refreshing and original producers in modern dance today.

A musician in the truest sense of the word, what sets Klingande apart from the rest is not only his dedication to producing unusual and mesmerizing soundscapes but his ability to touch each corner of the globe with them.

Living life on the road for years at a time, Klingande is well-versed in worldwide tours, having performed at some of the most respected venues and festivals in the game. ‘Eye of The Storm” marks Klingande’s newest single of 2021 and follows on from 2019’s masterful debut double album, The Album. An extensive, 18-track release, the acclaimed LP featured some of the Frenchman’s most recognizable tracks, including ‘Pumped Up’, ‘By The River’, ‘Alive’ and the multi-platinum ‘Jubel’.

Listen to the track below.

Interview with DJ and Producer MURUGAN from Cafe De Anatolia

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Alex Gelevski
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Our team had the opportunity to catch up with the fast-rising DJ and producer MURUGAN to find out more about his music career.

Check out the full interview below!

Tell us more about yourself & your music career?

I grew up in India listening to Tamil and Bollywood music by legendary Oscar-winning composers like A.R. Rahman and Carnatic music composer Ilayaraja. Music plays a major part in Indian movies, and without songs and dance numbers, movies won’t make sense in India, even today.

Until I was in my early teens, I was mostly exposed to local music, which gradually shifted with the influence of western music via MTV and VH1 in the early 2000s, and that was my first experience with electronic and western music. That influenced the local composers to follow the trend, and the flavor of music started getting westernized.

Since a very young age, I wanted to become a composer or musician. But I didn’t have a proper education in music theory, nor did I know how to play any instruments, which left me with the option of becoming an audio engineer; at least that way I’ll be related to music.

The second and most important turning point in my music journey happened when I moved to London in 2012 to pursue my master’s in audio production, where I discovered and started understanding techno and house music. Before moving to London, I was into psychedelic trance, which kind of worked as a bridge to techno and house music.

As part of my master’s project, I created a five-track EP with fair student quality and took baby steps in learning to use a DAW. That was the beginning of my music production journey. Fast forward 10 years to 2022, when I released my first single through Tibetania Records.

How would you describe your style of music?

I can describe my style of music as a balanced mix of organic house and melodic techno, spiced up by traditional Indian sounds. I enjoy making contemporary tracks with Indian vocals or rhythms because they are a part of my background and tradition.

I don’t like to label my work under a specific genre, as I want to be flexible with no boundaries and have the freedom to jump from one style to another, always exploring and evolving in my journey.

Where do you find inspiration?

I take inspiration from getting myself exposed to new music at parties; I love to party, and the reason I love to party is to discover new music, as simple as that.
Now that I am comfortable with production ideas and tools, I am going back to my Tamil and Bollywood influences from my childhood.

Describe how music is important to society?

I see music as a congregation of human souls, regardless of age, social status, and self interest. It assists society in reconnecting to our human roots and speaking one language, which is music. Music has no boundaries, no limits, no starting point, and no ending. It has always been with us and always will be, and I think that it is a basic need; it’s necessary for our souls to stay alive.

When is the best time to create?

I can work on music at any time of the day. It’s something that I love to do, and I don’t force myself to do it. I try to work whenever, even if it’s just an hour or if it’s hazy inspiration.

Who are your musical influences?

As I previously stated, I grew up listening to A.R. Rahman’s music, and he is the primary influence of Indian flavor in my music. When it comes to house and techno music, Innellea and Sebastian Leger play a major role.

What is the most difficult thing about being a musician?

The most difficult aspect of being a musician is the work that follows the creation of a piece of music. It’s the feeling of never being satisfied and that there is always something you want to change, add, or remove in that piece. I think it’s more about job perfection than being the most difficult part of being a musician.

What has been your biggest career highlight so far?

When I produce a new track, the crowd’s reaction is the most important thing. I watch to see if the people on the dance floor are smiling, enjoying themselves, or changing something about their behavior as soon as I throw the track, and the best feeling ever is when people are checking the name of the track or trying to Shazam it! Then I know that I did something good!

I see these little successes as my highlights. Every time I play and every time I share music with people, all the feedback I receive is building my path to the next level.

And another exciting highlight for me in the audio industry was last year when I made the jump from film audio post-production to game audio production. Since April 2022, I have been designing sound effects and music for games in a leading game production studio, which is my day job.

What are your latest releases?

My original track, KiKi PiPi, was re-released as a part of the Orientalia 2022 compilation by Tibetania Records. My remixes for Jack Essek, Ben Afhsar, and Desertic were released last year.

What is your connection with Cafe De Anatolia?

I’m extremely familiar with Cafe de Anatolia, as many of my favorite artists have released their work under this label. I’ve been following their playlist, releases, and evolution for many years. For me, it is nothing but a great honor to release my track under Cafè de Anatolia, and I’m immensely grateful for this opportunity.

Are you working on something new?

I’m currently working on a couple of tracks under the DJ/production collective Raja Rani, which I co-founded with my girlfriend Beatrice Nannini. Raja Rani means “King and Queen” in Tamil, my native language. Beatrice, born and raised in Florence, Italy, is bringing her Italian influence into our music, blending it with my Indian flavor, and we are preparing some spicy electronic beats.

Beatrice was the first person in my life who gave me the confidence to release the tracks I produced, we might need an entire article to explain how she changed my life.

Where and when is your next performance?

Kickstarted 2023 with a wild party at one of the most iconic rooftops in Singapore, 1 Altitude Coast, hosted by the most renowned techno/house music party organizer in Singapore, Manifest by Mary Arumeidas. Vibrate, a fun Friday night event at Kult Kafe hosted by Chill Session Records, a collective managed by Rupak (Beatmaster of Mantravine Bands), and Sivillian Affairs, a party collective from Djs Sivanesh Pillai and Miss Lil, kicked off February. More exciting events are planned for this year, which will bring us closer to the realm of magic.

What’s the best piece of advice another musician ever gave you?

One of the best pieces of advice I got from a fellow musician was to trust the process and be consistent with the effort you put into music; the rest will follow. Put all your heart into it and trust your instincts.

What’s your process for dealing with performance anxiety?

This is one feeling that I wish would go away one day, and I am fairly new to performing, so I might not be the right one to discuss this topic. But I know deep down that performance anxiety will never go away; it’s here to stay.

If it goes away, then there is something wrong, to the point where we are comfortable with what we present to the crowd and are not exploring outside of our boundaries to try something different—new music, new mixing techniques, jumping between genres—it could be anything. Let’s explore and stay anxious before going to the stage, haha.

How COVID 19 changed the terms of the music industry?

I can tell how the music industry not being operational during COVID-19 affected me as a partygoer; a part of me was missing. It was painful enough to be thousands of miles away from family and loved ones and unable to visit them for over a year due to lockdown. Nightlife in Singapore was on halt for nearly 18 months since the beginning of COVID-19, and as music lovers, we missed dancing with strangers and discovering new music.

On the bright side, I got the most precious gift on earth—time. I found time to revisit my longing passion for producing music, which I believe is the sole purpose of my existence. For nearly a decade, I worked as a sound designer and engineer for films, as people in the industry could understand how hectic a film post-production environment could be.

An average of 10 to 12 hours a day in the studio, late nights, and working through the weekends were normal for me. I’ve never really had the time or drive to get back to music production; that being said, editing music and mixing have been a part of my daily job.

On the other hand, I was consuming all sorts of electronic music over the past decade, and my palate started widening. I was listening to everything from ambient to drum & bass to techno to organic house. I went through a phase of listening to most major electronic music genres.

When COVID hit us hard and locked us in our rooms, I got back to producing music. So in my opinion, COVID kind of did me a favor.

Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?

I am an aspiring music producer myself, and I enjoy the learning process. Having tools with infinite possibilities is an added adventure. So for aspiring musicians like me, stay curious and expose yourself to all kinds of music to be inspired and inspire one another.

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