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Exclusive Interview with DJ and Producer Tanya Andros from Cafe De Anatolia

Multi-talented DJ and producer Tanya Andros from Cafe De Anatolia took some time to chat with us and told us more about what lies ahead for her in this exciting new year.

Check out the full interview below!

Tell us more about yourself & your music career?

I am a music producer and live performer from Kyiv, Ukraine. I produce Melodic House and Trance music.

I like to combine electronic dance music with tender live piano performance. I prefer to combine sounds of nature and classical instruments in my music production, because I also love orchestral music too.

During the early years I was closely connected with music. I mastered piano at music school. When I was 17 years old I started to compose music for Ukrainian pop bands. One of my song called “You Are” was nominated for Eurovision 2009 music contest. After that I had some pause in my music career as a composer. Now I can show myself like an artist. I produce music more consciously because I had great experience before. Main message for people which I want to show with my music is to feel beauty in everything and to be happy now.

Music is my language to speak with everybody.

How would you describe your style of music?

Melodic house, trance house.

Where do you find inspiration?

Everything that surrounds me – good people, nature, well done events but especially silence and quietness.

Describe how music is important to society?

Music influences on our mood and can change even level of your energy. It can destroy or build high satisfaction, so be careful what you listen to 🙂 Only high-quality music can make you thinking, relax and refill.

What is the best time of the day to create?

Night time, when it is silence and tranquility.

Who are your musical influences?

Jan Blomqvist’s music shows me that dance music could be so beautiful, tender, melodic and dancing in one time.

What has been your biggest career highlight so far?

Releasing my own music. I am at the beginning of my journey.

What are your latest releases?

My track ’’Follow your dreams’’.

What is your connection with Cafe De Anatolia? 

I am so happy to release my second and very special track ’’Mavka’’ with the lovely label Cafe De Anatolia and I really appreciate that they chose me for collaboration. Hugs to them.

Are you working on something new?

Sure, I’m currently working on a brand new track with tender sexy vocal.

Where and when is your next performance?

Since I’m based in Mexico right now, I’ll have a performance in Tulum, Ahau on New Year’s Eve, then I’ll travel to Dubai in April, where I’m set to perform in Wane.

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

Always keep going and be yourself in music with your very own style.

Do you have any advice for aspiring musicians?

They need to study a lot and work harder. It is long way but at the end they’ll enjoy it.

Armin van Buuren links up Matoma and Teddy Swims for new dance-pop track: ‘Easy To Love’

It takes only one look at Armin van Buuren‘s voluminous discography to see the remarkable extent of his collaborative repertoire, and his new pop-inspired single on Armada Music might just be the most ear-popping addition yet.

Easy To Love‘ sees the five-time #1 DJ in the world team up with Norwegian hitmaker Matoma and American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims, the latter of whom is able to flaunt a following of over 5 million fans between his YouTube and TikTok channels.

Talking of instant infatuation, ‘Easy To Love‘ is oozing with hit potential. Flaunting atmospheric guitar tones, a steady rhythm and a rich vocal presence that elevates the song even further, this track is bound to resonate with anyone who’s ever fallen in love at the snap of a finger.

“I’m over the moon with this new collaboration,” Armin van Buuren says. “Working with other artists greatly inspires me, and joining forces with both Matoma and Teddy Swims really helped me get this song to where I wanted it to go. I hope everyone else will love it as much as I do.”

Armin van Buuren Easy to love

“From the beginning of my career, it has been a dream of mine to work with the legend that is Armin,” Matoma says. “I’ve also been obsessed with the unique emotion in Teddy’s voice since I first heard it. So to have this release bring these dreams together is just…wow!”

“I’ve been a long-time fan of Armin and Matoma, so it’s an honor and a privilege to get to work with both of them!” Teddy Swims concludes.

Listen to the track below.

Clan Brude introduces his new release ‘Back in the Day, Shanghai’

Clan Brude introduces his new release ‘Back in the Day, Shanghai’ through Mystery Freedom Records.

The talented DJ and music producer, originally from the UK but based in China, is ready to start the year on a high note dropping a powerful banger.

Known for his unique style and sound that blends elements from House and Future House genres, among others, with VST instrumentation, soft synths and experimentation sampling, live guitar and vocal recordings; Clan Brude is certainly a name to keep a close eye on.

The track, inspired by the increasingly restricting COVID-19 policies in China, reflects on the DJ’s previous experiences in the country, as it unleashes a highly-invigorating hit that will surely conquer dance floors and listeners all over the world.

Back in the Day, Shanghai’ features an energetic beat, a groovy bassline, and playful yet mighty synths that build the backbone of this unparalleled banger. Processed and echoed vocals add dynamism to the track, as the powerful drop unleashes the energy of the song, that, alongside stimulating and bouncy pads and sonic elements, keeps the energizing vibes of the track going.

With this new release Clan Brude proves once more, that he’s ready to reach new heights, sharing with the world his signature sound and style that will surely pave the way for new success to knock on his door, as he continues to release impressive productions.

Don’t forget to follow Clan Brude as he promises to deliver more unmissable hits that display his sound in all its might, making his project.

Listen to the track below.

Jacob Colon is here once again with an unmissable release ‘Prove to You’

Jacob Colon
Jacob Colon

Jacob Colon is here once again with an unmissable release. The DJ and music producer hits the charts with his new track ‘Prove to You’.

Closing off 2022 and starting 2023 on a high note, Jacob Colon shows no signs of slowing down his impressive stream of releases in the new year, introducing ‘Prove To You’ as his latest addition to his remarkable catalog.

The DJ has kept busy working on new tracks to be delivered in the coming months, as well as, curating fresh and powerful mixes for his increasingly popular weekly radio show ‘Made to Move’. Now reaching over 30 radio stations worldwide, this one-of-a-kind radio show features the best House, Tech House, Afro and Latin House tracks on the airwaves, making 2023 not an exception, as its listeners can expect more energetic episodes in the coming months.

Now, with ‘Prove To You’, Jacob Colon shares his characteristic style and sound as a refreshing and upbeat new production.

A bouncy beat, and signature Jacob Colon synth leads, the flavor and groove this track exudes is certainly infectious. With a hypnotic processed vocal line, pads and sonic elements come together to build the ethereal and uplifting vibe of the track, until it reaches its drop, releasing the energy in one go. This track is certainly a dancefloor pleaser.

With this new release, Jacob Colon establishes himself as one of the most interesting DJs in the Electronic Dance music world around the globe, as he keeps pushing boundaries releasing hard-hitting productions that keep his name high on the list of artists to follow.

Make sure to keep an eye out for Jacob Colon as his style and sound is certainly one to follow closely.

Listen to the track below.

Maxim Lany presents his latest release ‘Gravity’ on Armada Electronic Elements

Maxim Lany

After an incredible 2022, DJ and producer Maxim Lany presents his latest release, the hugely atmospheric Gravity on Armada Electronic Elements, released on 6th January.

The track builds and broods, filling the listener with the anticipation of an oncoming thunderstorm. Melodic synths and minimal, sultry vocals blend over a pulsating, spine tingling background, building to a drop that has sent crowds absolutely wild on dancefloors such as the Tomorrowland Main Stage, Dreamfields Mexico, Voodoo Village Belgium and Armada’s ADE Party.

Here’s what Maxim Lany had to say about the release:

“Gravity was written partially during lockdown and then a big part later this year when the world opened up again. When I started testing the track at festivals, I could instantly see the potential of the drop and the energy in the track. It’s only then that I started to add the vocals and really finish the track to be how it is today.”

DJ, producer and remixer Maxim Lany produces one of a kind, larger than life soundscapes that take you on a unique musical journey. In 2019, Armada Music released The Gent born artist’s breakthrough track ‘Renaissance’. Championed by leading DJs including Solomun, Kölsch and Tale Of Us, ‘Renaissance’ has accumulated more than 3.2 million streams.

His debut album, ‘Closer You’re Not Alone’, came to life after the huge tracks ‘People Of The Night’, ‘Coming’ and ‘Closer’. Maxim Lany has performed on many of the world’s most prestigious stages such as Tomorrowland Main Stage, Extrema Outdoor, We Can Dance, Kompass, Dreamfields Mexico and Summer Klein.

In 2022, international support from Tale Of Us, Rufus Du Sol and Magit Cocoon have lead to countless track IDs. Maxim Lany’s most recent releases are ‘Trippin’ with Sylvain Armand (which hit No.1 on Traxsource) and the wonderfully melodic ‘Against All Odds’ (as featured on the Dirtybird Campout 2022 compilation). With remixes and collabs for Magit Cocoon and Pretty Pink, the sky is the limit for Maxim Lany in 2023!

Listen to the track below.

AIRBEAT ONE Festival is preparing for its 2023 edition

This is Airbeat One 2019 destination india! Feel free to share and tag your friends! See you at Airbeat One 2020. Photo by Anna Mohn

The last New Year’s Eve firecrackers have just faded away, and the AIRBEAT ONE Festival is already presenting us the next bangers. More DJ stars and top acts of the electronic music scene have confirmed their coming for the brilliant 20th anniversary of Northern Germany’s biggest dance festival. 300 of the best DJs and acts will be on the five stages of the four-day open air event in Neustadt-Glewe in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania from July 12th to 16th, 2023.

With gigantic dimensions of up to 180 meters wide and 50 meters high, the Mainstage is the absolute eye-catcher and every year the epochal showpiece of the AIRBEAT ONE Festival. Every summer, it is the meeting point for countless acts from the renowned DJ Mag Top 100 Ranking. From the top 10 of the renowned ranking, Steve Aoki and Timmy Trumpet were already fixed.

Now, with Charlotte de Witte, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell and Vini Vici, more superstars from the list are coming to Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania this summer. And since the festival’s motto for the anniversary is “Edition Home Germany”, a German blockbuster also joins the party: Fritz Kalkbrenner!

Techno is the order of the day on the Arena Stage, which was added to the AIRBEAT Stage program just a few years ago. And here, too, two rockets from the DJ Mag Top 100 list have been added at the turn of the year: Vintage Culture and Reinier Zonneveld. But also here, of course, German artists may not be missing in the new announcement. And so join with Lilly Palmer place 32 of the “Best Female DJ Worldwide” from the DJ Mag Voting 2020 and Moritz Hofbauer from the FCKNG SERIOUS family. From Denmark Kölsch travels to Neustadt-Glewe and Indira Paganotto flies in from Spain.

In the first line-up release, the colors black, red and gold shine almost exclusively over the Terminal Stage. Now the first international hits are confirmed: Bassjackers, Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman, Klingande and Mike Perry. Gestört aber GeiL, probably the best-known and most successful DJ duo from Germany, is also a new addition.

Exclusively international are the acts on the Hardstyle stage to date. And this remains so after the new announcement, where Frontliner, Jebroer, Ran-D, Rebelion and Sefa expand the line up of the harder sounds.

Djs and producers such as Astrix, Liquid Soul, Omiki, Phaxe and Ranji join the previous line up with further illustrious names of the Goa and Psytrance scene.

Ticket sales are already in full swing. The 3-day ticket currently costs 149.99 euros in pre-sale phase 1. For 100.00 euros more, you can be a VIP guest at the AIRBEAT ONE (249.99 euros).

Tickets available HERE!

David Guetta & Benny Benassi’s ’Satisfaction’ returns in blazing Hardwell & Maddix remix

David Guetta

Kicking off the new year with a burst of electro energy, one of 2022’s most resounding covers receives a stellar remake. “Satisfaction” already proved its worth when David Guetta worked his magic touch on the Benny Benassi classic, racking up widespread DJ support and millions of streaming action, counting 20 million plays on Spotify alone.

Now, another dream team gathered to create a next level electro weapon. In the hands of Dutch outfit Hardwell & Maddix the record gains even more power, as a raw, uptempo techno beat gets things in motion, pushed further by those notorious vocals and indestructible bass chords. Catch their vibe, as this remix is out now on Spinnin’ Records.

Following a year in which David Guetta continued to deliver worldwide acclaimed pop tunes alongside strong, oldschool house infused club gems, the French maestro also made waves with his re-imagination of early zeroes electro hit “Satisfaction.”

Teaming up with the original’s producer Benny Benassi, who ringed in the new year with the new melodic techno tune ‘Fade To Black‘ with Astrality, the duo worked on a fierce new version to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Benassi‘s hit, making way for gusts of big room and future rave sounds, while keeping the raw energy of the original alive.

As one of the most influential producers and DJs of all time, Benny Benassi chose 2022 as the year to come back in full force with several chart-topping releases, kicking it off with his good friend David Guetta on the iconic ‘Satisfaction‘. The result was a beast of a crowd pleaser, wowing festival audiences this year on the wings of huge DJ support, ranging from Martin Garrix, Tiësto and Armin van Buuren to Calvin Harris, Alok and Joris Voorn. And just like the original back in 2002, the rework topped the charts worldwide, proving that twenty years does not age a true hit.

Now, adding more magic to this already spectacular tune, Hardwell & Maddix were brought to the mix to provide a raving version of their own. It marks the continuous evolution of Hardwell, who enjoyed a marvelous comeback to the festival stages last year, armed with a brand new, aptly titled album and world tour, REBELS NEVER DIE.

Together with fellow Dutch producer Maddix, renowned for his high octane blend of techno and big room, Hardwell sets off to take “Satisfaction” to its next milestone – shaking up this notorious tune to unexpected electronic heights.

Taking off on raw, thumping techno kicks, the track gains strength in viciousness, with its groove drenched in reverb ready-made for colossal techno areas. Meanwhile, the vocoded lyrics and that inimitable bass line keep going strong on this uptempo beat, reminiscing oldschool acid house when the record drops hard and heavy.

Such a muscular piece of dance music unleashed here, nicely balanced by an airy breakdown featuring the original’s vocals and electro beat, before the techno heat announces itself again, breaking out with rousing drum rolls and furious kicks.

Hardwell & Maddix are on a roll, as they respectfully tear this tune apart, obviously enjoying themselves to push the energy levels as far as they can. The result is an overwhelming mix of electro, techno and big room, emphasizing both past, present and future of electronic music. A certified DJ weapon to get things going at the dawn of the year, making sure we’ll all get a fresh piece of “Satisfaction” in 2023.

Listen to the track below.

Tiësto shares his brand new single “Lay Low”

Tiesto

Grammy Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon Tiësto (38.3M monthly listeners) presents his brand new single “Lay Low”, a record that highlights the moody quality of his 2022 deep house records, while moving forward with enticing fresh hooks in true Tiësto style.

Tiesto Lay Low

Blurring the lines between pop and electronic music on another next level, “Lay Low” is out now on Musical Freedom.

Listen to the track below.

Galantis drop remix of ACRAZE’s track Believe ft. Goodboys

DJ/producer ACRAZE, who claimed the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Top New Dance/Electronic Artists year-end tally, and chart-topping, GRAMMY®-nominated Galantis kick off 2023 with a massive new remix, released by Thrive Music/Capitol Records.

Galantis takes ACRAZE‘s new single, “Believe” feat. Goodboys, into overdrive with infectious percussion, feel-good synths and otherworldly echoes, accentuating the song’s message of hope.

Believe” appeared on 43 New Music Friday playlists upon its release last fall and has earned spins from BBC Radio 1 and leading Top 40 stations around the globe.

The track is the follow-up to ACRAZE‘s breakthrough hit “Do It To It” (ft. Cherish), which ranked at No. 6 on Billboard’s list of Top Hot Dance/Electronic Songs of 2022 and has amassed over 12 billion combined streams worldwide, achieving Gold or Platinum in 14 countries.

In the U.S., “Do It To It” entered the Top 20 at Top 40 radio and won the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Award for Dance Song of the Year. The song topped the Beatport and U.K. dance charts and was tapped by Pepsi Wild Cherry for a major advertising campaign. Following the massive viral success of the “Do It To It” dance on TikTok, Fortnite recently released a new Emote using the track.

Billboard observed, “‘Believe’ parlays a killer early 2000s track into modern dancefloor fare, morphing the buoyant 2000 hit ‘Toca’s Miracle’ by German trance trio Fragma into something deeper, darker and housie-er…” PEOPLE Magazine noted, “ACRAZE has proven that if a song’s good enough, it can become a hit — twice…Grab the aux cord and play ACRAZE’s ‘Believe’ at your next party.” DJ LIFE MAG said, “This brooding house hit is primed to ignite dancefloors whenever it pops up.”

ACRAZE gave “Believe” its live debut during his Do It To It tour, which took him to 19 countries and included marquee billings at festivals such as Ultra, Tomorrowland and Sensation. He also performed for a crowd of 80,000 alongside DJ Snake at his stadium show at Parc des Princes, Paris. His 2023 itinerary includes performances at Breakaway Carolina and ILLENIUM’s Memorial Day weekend celebration at the Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington state.

Listen to the track below.

GRiZ and Zeds Dead Release Long-Awaited Collaboration “Ecstasy Of Soul”

Multi-instrumentalist and producer GRiZ and DJ duo Zeds Dead release their collaborative single “Ecstasy Of Soul” out now via Deadbeats.

Starting with a cover of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’s classic theme song, “Ecstasy Of Soul” quickly evolves into a monstrous dubstep festival anthem. The track first debuted in September 2021 during the first-ever Zeds Dead B2B GRiZ set at Goldrush Music Festival in Phoenix, and has become their most fan-requested song of the year.

Regarding the collaboration, Zeds Dead said, “We were doing a big back-to-back set in Arizona and wanted to create something super epic for the intro. We tossed around a few ideas and finally decided to try something with a version of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme.

Something about the Wild West and the new frontier seemed to be calling our name. GRiZ is the best and this was a lot of fun to work on, it brought us back to our old remixing days. We’ve been playing it at every show since and it’s gotten the most insane reactions. Stoked to finally put it out!”

GRiZ added, “After a year of playing this tune out at shows, I’m stoked to finally release it! I’ve been a fan of the Zeds Dead homies since forever ago and it’s a dream come true working with them!”

Listen to the track below.

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