With their unique mixture of retro funk-soul and energetic tech house, PRBLM CHILD has gotten off to a hot start in 2023. Made up of fellow producers, Luke Corkran and Cole Kesselman, this duo is following up their 2022 October hit, “Cheeky 1”, with their new single “Sleep Talk”.
Overflowing with intricate layers of percussion and spicy vocals, this house heater instantly makes listeners want to bust a move. At certain points in the track, ecstatic highs and chorus lines ring out, while sedate lows echo out during the bridge.
The combination of these different moods take the audience of “Sleep Talk” on a rollercoaster ride of emotion.
Fueled by their desire to represent the future of sound design in regard to house music, PRBLM CHILD is dedicated to usher in a new era for the genre. Incorporating a variety of thumping and crisp drums in their original works, PRBLM CHILD never fails to craft a club-ready bassline.
It is this skill set that has allowed the pair to drop tracks on prestigious labels like Uprise, Bite This!, and Gold Digger. These achievements are joined by features on the radio shows of Freejak, R3HAB, and Dr. Fresch.
Their inspiriting on-stage presence has also led to a memorable performance slot at Das Energi 2022. Be on the lookout for PRBLM CHILD as they continue to deliver groovy anthems like “Sleep Talk” for the remainder of 2023.
Born and bred in Croatia, San Pacho has spent the last few years ascending to the top of the tech house scene. Many of his followers are drawn to the melting pot of Latin vocals, heavily percussive basslines, and an overall refined sound that San Pacho has cultivated.
Launching his project in 2019, San Pacho went viral in 2021 when he and Croatian house legend Matroda dropped their iconic single, “La Pasion“.
Since this Beatport chart-topping hit, San Pacho has put on banger after banger, such as “Amor” and his monumental “As Long As We Have House” EP.
San Pacho OYE
However, San Pacho is much more than a gifted producer. His contagious energy on-stage and suave mixing abilities has resulted in his debut tour across North America. San Pacho closed out 2022 with memorable debuts at EDC Orlando, Exchange LA, Marquee in Vegas, and other prime venues.
Now, San Pacho is kicking off 2023 with his riveting new single, “OYE“. Sharing his thoughts on the track, he says:
“Get ready to be transported to the dance floor with my new single ‘OYE’, a nostalgic Latin influenced tech house track. The retro-infused beats and sultry vocals will have you feeling nostalgically charged and ready to move to the rhythm. Let this track take you on a journey through the past and into the present with its unique blend of Latin influence and modern production.”
Between the thumping bassline and eccentric Latin lyrics, “OYE” pays homage to N.O.R.E‘s “Oye Mi Canto“, released in 2006. This dance floor heater is a perfect sneak preview for the second half of San Pacho‘s North American tour.
The countdown to a magical festival season is on! This Saturday January 28, the world’s best electronic dance music festival, Tomorrowland is unveiling the free brand-new digital spectacle ‘Adscendo – A Digital Introduction’
People around the world will be able to celebrate together during exclusive DJ sets by Afrojack, Amber Broos, Amelie Lens, Ape Rave Club, Armin van Buuren, Dom Dolla, James Hype, Kölsch, Like Mike, Mandy, R3HAB, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tale Of Us and W&W amidst a fascinating digital world, as well as get a first glimpse of the 2023 Tomorrowland theme ‘Adscendo‘ and discover the first ever exclusive reveal of the full Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 lineup.
Everyone who pre-registers for the ticket sale of Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 will be able to join the digital experience for free, giving music fans from all corners of the planet a chance to party with their friends and count down to the summer festival season with a first look on this year’s festival theme and brand-new music from some of the finest Tomorrowland 2023 artists.
From 14:00 until 21:45 CET, fourteen of the world’s most prominent artists in electronic dance music will give a unique live performance during a mesmerizing spectacle in a new digital world, inspired by the mythical world of ‘Adscendo‘ and combined with cutting-edge 3D-technology, special effects and video production – similar to the renowned digital experiences of Tomorrowland – Around the World.
As a cherry on top, the full line-up of Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 will be announced exclusively this Saturday during ‘Adscendo – A Digital Introduction‘.
Tomorrowland Adscendo A Digital Introduction
Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, R3HAB, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and W&W are some of the Tomorrowland veterans to guide people through the digital music experience.
Techno & house music legends Amelie Lens, Ape Rave Club, Dom Dolla, Kölsch and Tale Of Us will also be joining, while British superstar James Hype will be making his first digital appearance with his global chart-topping hit ‘Ferrari‘. The iconic Belgian DJ & producer Like Mike will be performing a unique solo set, while Belgian female hardstyle powerhouse Mandy and the 20-year-old One World Radio resident Amber Broos will also deliver the most energetic sounds to fans across the globe.
Here’s what some of the artists had to say about Tomorrowland‘s brand new digital spectacle:
Mandy: “Doing a recording for such a special digital production is still something else. Like everything Tomorrowland does, they aim for the best result possible. The amount of detail in this digital world is insane and hopefully it gives people from all ages, all over the world, an impression on how the real Tomorrowland events are.
It’s insane to see all the crew and equipment behind the scenes which are needed to create this special digital edition of Tomorrowland. During the recording, I played a test version of my new single ‘UNDRGRND’ which will be released the first week of February. I’m curious if the people notice the changes that have been made in the final version.”
Amber Broos: “It is the first time that I participated in such a large-scale professional production as ‘Adscendo’. I already got a sneak peek of the visual effects projected on the backdrop and they really look breathtaking. The decor and visuals are bringing an extra dimension to my set.
It’s a fun way for the music scene to meet each other in between of live interactions. I made a mix of new and classic dance tracks, a combination of my favorite music, so that the audience can get a taste of what I usually bring on stage.”
DJ performances recorded during Amsterdam Dance Event
This unique digital spectacle will already be Tomorrowland‘s fourth digital music festival experience, following two successful editions of Tomorrowland – Around the World and the digital New Year’s Eve celebration Tomorrowland 31.12.2020. All DJ performances for ‘Adscendo – A Digital Introduction‘ were recorded in a brand-new studio in Haarlem during Amsterdam Dance Event. Tomorrowland‘s large production & creative team has worked very closely with several specialized suppliers and experts to create 6 unique digital environments in Unreal Engine 5, using both 6 real cameras as well as 154 unique virtual cameras.
‘The story of Adscendo’
Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 will take place across two weekends from July 21-23 and July 28-30. The 17th edition of Tomorrowland in 2023 will revolve around the theme ‘Adscendo‘, turning De Schorre into a magical destination high on the horizon. For a chance to buy tickets during the different ticket sale dates for Tomorrowland Belgium 2023, you will need to pre-register via the Tomorrowland Account HERE!
If you pre-register, you will receive free access to ‘Adscendo – A Digital Introduction‘ on January 28.
To celebrate the 10-year anniversary, BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME announces a diverse line-up, ranging from techno to hardstyle, hip-hop and pop. BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME’s Atlantis Edition, taking place on June 9th, 10th, and 11th is set to match all musical tastes as they include the finest acts from clubs’ most popular genres.
10 years after the first ever BigCityBeatsWORLD CLUB DOME summer edition, “the biggest club in the world” is set return to Frankfurt, announcing a star-studded phase 1 lineup including headliners such as Steve Aoki, Boris Brejcha, Reinier Zonneveld, MORTEN, David Guetta, Haftbefehl, Headhunterz. These world-renowned acts will be joining the party on one of the events’ 25 stages to celebrate a decade of remarkable days and nights, non-stop dancing, and unforgettable memories.
Phase 1 sees BigCityBeatsWORLD CLUB DOME regulars Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Boris Brejcha, and Headhunterz return to Deutsche Bank Park’s stadium to deliver incredible performances, while Reinier Zonneveld, fresh off his speaker rattling live performance during last month’s WORLD CLUB DOME Winter Edition in Dusseldorf, is now set to experience “the biggest club in the world” in warmer weather.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME will bring the legendary island of Atlantis to life. From June 9th to 11th, 2023, Frankfurt’s Deutsche Bank Park’s stadium will be transformed into the sunken kingdom, described by the Greek philosopher Plato as having been lost in a natural disaster in 9600 BC. Visitors will be transported to a magical world where the beats of a sunken metropolis come together with the mystical stories of Atlantis.
This year’s Atlantis theme is set to draw over 180,000 attendees from all over the world, at just an hour flight away from all major European cities and 10 minutes from Frankfurt’s city center. BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME is set to transform 700.000 square meters of land into an oceanic myriad of arenas for three days including two all-star Mainstages, WCD Pool Sessions, and the ground shaking Hardstyle stage.
Clubbers can lose themselves outdoors at the WCD Pool Sessions, which will feature the Claptone hosted Masquerade stage and a Boris Brejcha FKING SERIOUS takeover, the Hardstyle Stage or the Outdoor Mainstage, or head indoor where their favorite headliners will blast some of the biggest tracks through 1.8 million watts of sound.
“We are incredibly excited to be celebrating 10 years of the BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME,” says festival founder, Bernd Breiter. “We have been working hard to put together a lineup that will make this year’s festival truly special, and we can’t wait to share it with our fans. This year’s event is set to be the biggest and best yet, and we can’t wait to see everyone returning to the Deutsche Bank Park to experience our Atlantis theme”
Lost Nomads Festival offers an electronic music experience that is rarely seen. It is a meeting point where those attending can expand their senses in some amazing locations around the world. The first edition took place last June in a secret location in the Agafay desert (Morocco).
Its line-up included Black Coffee, Agoria, Themba, Angelos and Amine K (among others) and it was a resounding success. Now, Lost Nomads has taken the leap and will be landing in Dubai.
The chosen date is Saturday, February 11th and the location is Soul Beach Dubai. It is one of the most exclusive beach clubs and restaurants in the country which is located on a paradisiacal beach bathed by crystal clear waters and white sand.
As for the lineup, Lost Nomads has not lowered the bar and will feature the best of contemporary electronic music: Dennis Cruz, Andrea Oliva, Apache, and Cuartero.
Lost Nomads Festival Dubai
Dennis Cruz is one of the most important pillars of the underground electronic music community. His sessions and unique style are always an exciting musical journey full of freshness. Andrea Oliva is a key artist on the Ibizan scene and is characterized by his desire to explore the possibilities of electronic music.
His ability to push and experiment with his music has made him one of the most in-demand artists in the world. Apache is the instigator of the new movement known as Spiritual House. His sound is inspired by the cradle of civilization and effectively fuses almost any existing genre – although his specialty is Ethnic Deep House and Slow Techno.
And finally Cuartero, whose hallmark is Groove & Bass, is one of the most representative DJs on the Spanish electronic scene. New sounds and textures drive his musical creations.
Superstar DJ Armin van Buuren has revealed the line-up for A State of Trance 2023 Celebration Weekend during a special broadcast of his ASOT radio show, live from the Our House Museum in Amsterdam.
The ASOT 2023 Celebration Weekend will take place in the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands on the 3rd and 4th of March and marks the 20th anniversary of the brand’s flagship event. A whopping 55.000 visitors from all corners of the globe are expected to attend the celebratory edition of ASOT in March.
Alongside the line-up reveal, van Buuren presented the new and improved branding of A State of Trance. The new brand identity is a natural, contemporary evolution of the iconic ASOT style, complete with an updated logo and a new color palette, making use of a tasteful red hue. The presentation of the 2023 brand identity took place during the live broadcast of van Buuren’s 1104th A State Of Trance radio show.
Following the unveiling of the brand identity update Van Buuren detailed the eagerly awaited line-up for ASOT 2023 Celebration Weekend. Over the course of the weekend more than 40 international acts are scheduled to perform, including ARTBAT, Enrico Sangiuliano, Ferry Corsten and Vini Vici. Armin van Buuren himself will take to the decks for an extended 6 hour set on the first day of the event.
The special A State of Trance Live broadcast from Our House in Amsterdam was also the first 2023 event made available to the Armin’s All Access community. Armin van Buuren was in great spirits after the announcement:
“We’re finally returning to the Jaarbeurs after a three year hiatus due to the pandemic and to celebrate we wanted to organize something for us as well as the fans. We decided to combine a live broadcast of A State Of Trance with an event for the Armin’s All Access community. We were live on air for two hours, followed by an exclusive 1.5 hour set for the attendees. It was surreal to have been able to announce our line up and new brand identity this way and I can’t wait for the main event on the 3rd and 4th of March!”
By being part of the Armin’s All Access community fans get exclusive access to online content as well as opportunities to attend A State of Trance broadcasts and many more perks.
On Thursday, fans got to experience guest performances from Ferry Corsten, Laura van Dam, AVAO and Allen Watts, followed by a 1.5 hour set by Armin van Buuren live from the main area of Our House Museum in Amsterdam. In addition to the live broadcast from Our House, ASOT is planning another take over of the museum in March, details of which will be shared at a later date.
Coming from the impressive release of his EP ‘Long Story Short’ featuring RYBERG and Otto Palmborg, multi-talented DJ and producer Gelida now shares an exclusive mix just for your listening pleasure!
His remarkable sound and talent is surely evident with each release and now, through this outstanding mix.
With tracks from the likes of Nicky Romero, Alok and Matroda, alongside his very own bangers, this mix is ready to take the listener into an energetic listening journey.
1. Gelida, Otto Palmborg – On My Own
2. Mind Invaders – Reasons
3. Gelida, Otto Palmborg – Drown
4. Gelida, Otto Palmborg – Take This Love
5. Hypzen – Wasted Time
6. MOTi, Terry McLove – Rabbits Hole
7. Nicky Romero, Dubvision, Phillip Strand – Stay A Little Longer
8. Christian Meldal – Falling Away
9. SMACK x NO THANKS ft. WEIRD GRRL – No Man
10. Max Kilian – Tell ‘M
11. Matroda – BO$$
12. Honey & Badger – Rampage
13. The Fifthguys, Nat James, CRVN – Whispers
14. Soner Karaca – Mantra
15. Alok, ÜHÜ, YOU – Surrender
16. Trenom – Life Love
17. Reveuse ft. Gelida – Portals
18. Torres, Ivan Rico – I Can Feel It
19. Kanon – Liberty
20. Avao – Electric
The inaugural edition of Creamfields South saw the festival make its mark in 2022, but now the bar is set to be firmly raised for 2023.
Since 2016 the legendary Arc stage has been highly lauded as one of the largest outdoor stages in the world. At over 100 meters wide, 15 meters tall, the Arc is a monolithic and imposing curved structure. It’s played host to some of the world’s hottest electronic acts and now it’s set to make the journey to Hylands Park, Chelmsford to make its debut at Creamfields South on May Bank Holiday 2023.
Headlining Arc stage are previously announced headliners Calvin Harris, Swedish House Mafia, Tiësto and Becky Hill with plenty more to be announced.
Team the top-tier acts and stunning visual display with a world-leading soundsystem, and it becomes clear that Arc will be one of the must-see spectacles of the 2023 festival season.
With the extra day of live music and performances running across three days from Friday 26th – 28th May Bank holiday weekend, the line-up is already shaping up nicely featuring some of the biggest names in electronic music including Calvin Harris (Saturday), Swedish House Mafia (Sunday) and Tiësto (Friday), Andy C, Becky Hill, Camelphat, Carl Cox (Hybrid Live), Chase & Status (DJ Set), Example, Fatboy Slim, Gorgon City, Nina Kraviz, Patrick Topping and Sonny Fodera.
Scotland’s untouchable electronic music festival, Terminal V, is back with another vast indoor and outdoor festival on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April 2023.
Across six stages with cutting edge production and world class sound, a mix of homegrown talent and global tastemakers soundtrack a truly action-packed weekend in Edinburgh. The likes of Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, I Hate Models, Folamour, Alan Fitzpatrick, Ewan McVicar, Jayda G, Trym, Slam, Kettama, 999999999, Taahliah, Frazi.er, Boys Noize, Hector Oaks, and many more all play.
The Royal Highland Centre and Showground in Edinburgh is the now legendary location for this globally renowned festival party. It is transformed with cutting-edge production, mind blowing visuals and two days of 11 hours non stop music. That comes across no fewer than six iconic stages spread both indoors and outdoors and each with its own look, feel and carefully curated line-up.
Terminal V 2023 lineup
No event in Europe brings together so many top tier talents as Terminal V. From acid to peak time techno, cultured deeper sounds to sleek minimalism via party bangers, all bases are covered and then some by the best new names or finest in the game. That is reflected once again in April with many standouts set to perform.
For the first time ever Ewan McVicar plays b2b with Kettama so expect real fireworks while also on Saturday, are the likes of Amelie Lens, Charlie Sparks, I Hate Models Lena Willikens, Dan Shake, Prosumer, Eclair Fifi, Frankie Wah, Hector Oaks,Charlie Sparks, Ida Engberg, Slam (live), Farrago, Dana Montana, Chippy NonStop, Cera Chin, BLK, Big Miz, Aisha, Taahliah, Matt Guy and Luca Eck.
On Sunday, the quality keeps coming with the likes of Charlotte De Witte, 999999999 , Alan Fitzpatrick, Boys Noize, Enrico Sangiuliano, Folamour, Francois X, Eclair Fifi, Frazier, Marco Farone, Jayda G, Shlomo, VTSS, Stella Bossi, Stephen Brown, Nancy (live), Rebuke, Jennifer Loveless and many more all play.
Tickets always sell out for Terminal V. Don’t miss out!
DJing isn’t easy. While many people make cracks about ‘standing on stage with a laptop,’ as with any artistic career, a DJ has to be smart, know their craft and market, and be willing to put in the hustle. While there’s a ton to be said on the topic, today we take a brief look at some of the basics of making music as a DJ- and what you should know if you’re planning to make it a career.
The Musical Basics
While DJs effectively ‘recycle’ existing digital music clips and royalty-free music into brand new remixes and even unique songs, that doesn’t mean you can have a tin ear! Sound design, music theory, composition, tempo and more will be needed to successfully mix and master a great song. Of course, some people are naturally gifted in this area, and there’s a wealth of tutorials and other help online and in-person you can leverage.
This knowledge is what will help the aspiring DJ assemble their music from the wealth of samples, beats, and other musical items out there.
DAWs
The DAW, or Digital Audio Workstation, is the heartbeat of the DJs workday. This is the software (and accompanying hardware) you will use to layer and create sounds, add effects, blend, mix, and master your music.
There’s a wealth of DAW options available to the aspiring DJ, from entry-level setups through to the very top in audio production, and each is a little different. Mostly it’s a case of budget and personal preference, as well as the intuitiveness of the system, as to what you pick.
Getting to know the ins-and-outs of your chosen DAW will be a key part of making music as a DJ.
Choosing an Angle
DJ is a very varied role. Most DJs start making music by re-editing existing songs to play as part of their sets, complete with their own personal style. However, you needn’t stop there. As DJs get to be well known and respected, they may be asked to collaborate with other artists, both famous and starting out in their careers.
For some DJs, original production is the end goal. This means starting from scratch, working with sound archives and artists to create a brand new composition, and possibly producing other artists and their music.
Knowing which creative angle you want to take as a DJ is important, so you can start from the ground up with your final focus in mind.
Tips for Creating Music as a DJ
With these tools to help you physically make your music, you will also need the support to help build your name and profile. Even one hit can help rocket a career- but you need to get that hit track to start with. As with many businesses today, building an online following of fans with smart and responsive marketing will also be a key component of making music as a DJ. You can also use gigs and sets you are booked for to boost your profile and get your name known.
You will need a good attitude, however. As an aspiring DJ, you will be working with any number of people- from roadies to venue coordinators- who could help you build your reputation, so avoiding diva-like behavior and rudeness is critical from Day 1. You never know what bridges one snapped word or haughty attitude could burn. Networking and marketing are as important to making music as a DJ as the physical skills.
A career as a DJ can be a satisfying one, and it all starts with knowing how DJs make music!
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