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Tomorrowland festival is bringing back their magic to Ibiza

Ushuaïa Ibiza Tomorrowland

This year promises to have a wonderful summer in store… The world renowned Tomorrowland festival is finally bringing back their magic to the magnificent island of Ibiza! From June 15th until September 21st, Tomorrowland returns to Ushuaïa Ibiza with a string of legendary shows hosted by the iconic brother duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.

The renowned Belgian brothers and Tomorrowland veterans will turn the famous poolside stage of the #1 outdoor club in Ibiza into a smashing Tomorrowland party, supported by other glorious artists all summer long.

The fairytale continues and Tomorrowland’s breath-taking Crystal Garden stage will find its way to the White Isle for the summer of 2022, catching the energy of the shimmering sunlight reflections on the surface of the Mediterranean Sea. Uniting the sunlight’s energy with Ibiza’s magical summer vibes, the Crystal Garden will reflect this intense energy into its marvelous crystals and flowers – set to mesmerize partygoers from around the globe.

Here’s what Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike had to say about their summer residency:

We are super stoked to be back at Ushuaïa Ibiza. After two years, we couldn’t be more excited to return to our Ibiza residency and re-unite with our fans on the magical island every week.

Tomorrowland presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike‘ treats partygoers to an amazing party venue, elaborate stage set-up and powerful DJ sets from well-known international artists. Energetic music vibes in a spectacular Tomorrowland setting, designed by the creative team behind the legendary Belgian festival.

The luxurious poolside stage at Ushuaïa Ibiza has become the perfect canvas to showcase Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and the world’s leading festival. Becoming the first ever duo to win the World #1 DJ’s crown at the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Poll, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike continue to stand strong and take center stage amongst the ever-changing musical landscape. Their live combination of DJ sets and crowd busting MCing continues to propel them into global stars.

As always, a diverse collection of talent will perform at ‘Tomorrowland presents Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike‘ over the summer. The full line-up will be revealed soon!

Jamie Jones launches new radio show Hot Robot Radio

DJ, producer, Hot Creations label boss and curator of the global event series Paradise, Jamie Jones has announced details of his own new weekly radio show Hot Robot Radio.

With a new episode uploaded to Mixcloud every Wednesday, Hot Robot Radio will be broadcast further across 24 countries and 5 continents worldwide on digital and FM radio. Jamie‘s new radio venture is skyrocketing to new heights with each passing week. Iconic global stations such as Delta FM, Kiss FM, Nova, ABC, M20, Ibiza Global Radio + countless others will be spreading the love week in week out.

I really want to take you on a bit of a musical trip,Jamie explains.

I’m going to be flipping the show each week between house, disco and some more daytime vibes, and then on the other weeks I’ll be taking it a bit darker, a bit deeper – the kind of stuff you might hear me play in a warehouse or basement somewhere. I hope you’re ready to get your boogie on. Let’s go!

Something of a dance music radio regular, Jamie has previously guested on the BBC Radio 1 shows of tastemakers Danny Howard, Pete Tong and Annie Mac, as well as recording two Essential Mixes and participating in the BBC Radio 1 live broadcast from Ibiza.

Jamie Jones has become one of the world’s most adored electronic artists over the past decade, pioneering his own distinct sound and continuing to evolve creatively. More recently his event brand Paradise announced their return to Ibiza this summer, every Wednesday at Amnesia.

One of dance music’s most important artists is poised to add another string to his bow.

Listen to the radio episode here.

Defqon.1 announces star-studded line-up for 2022

While hardstyle fans from all over the world are preparing for the biggest Defqon.1 edition in history, the organisation revealed the full line-up for its 2022 event during ‘The Release’ broadcast.

With performances from industry heavyweights like D-Block & S-te-Fan, Gunz for Hire, Angerfist, Ran-D, Radical Redemption, Rebelion, Headhunterz, Sefa, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project, and Warface, Defqon.1 promises hardstyle fans of the harder styles a memorable weekend to say the least.

The 2022 edition of the event marks the biggest edition to date, as the event will last for four days for the first time. Some of the biggest names in the scene take over the several mesmerizing stages to give festival fans four days of Defqon.1 madness.

Hardstyle hero Headhunterz, genre pioneer Ran-D, and groundbreaking duo Sub Zero Project will take over the RED stage while the BLUE stage represents some of the biggest raw-hardstyle artists, such as Act of Rage, B-Front, and Radical Redemption. Showcasing the most legendary names within the hardcore scene, the BLACK stage welcomes world-class artists for the likes of N-Vitral, Spitnoise, and Angerfist vs Deadly Guns. With a line-up of over 300 of the world’s most praised artists, Defqon.1 2022 has something to offer for everyone.

Thousands of festival goers united online to watch the reveal of the complete Defqon.1 2022 line-up and to relive the past four editions of the event via the broadcast of ‘The Release‘. With a stunning 30-minute aftermovie, Defqon.1 premiered unheard tracks and unseen footage of some of the most unforgettable Defqon.1 moments. The broadcast hosts E-Life and Audiofreq revealed major news on the Defqon.1 anthem, announcing that none other than D-Block & S-te-Fan have transformed 2020’s ‘Primal Energy‘ anthem into a ‘Ghost Stories‘ version and featuring the teaser of the official video for the first time.

For the biggest edition to date, Defqon.1 is taking things to the next level as they wrap up the 2022 edition in spectacular style. Treating fans to three memorable end shows, D-Block & S-te-Fan will close down the weekend during The Closing Ceremony on Sunday with their ‘Ghost Stories‘ live act. Fans can expect phenomenal special effects and iconic firework experiences during the highly anticipated closing of the festival. Defqon.1 is once again set to be the annual highlight for hardstyle lovers all over the globe.

The last remaining Fresh Friday and Sunday tickets are available from March 10th via the link.

Adam Beyer returns with a new solo EP, dropping stunning 3 tracker ‘Dirty Lagoon’

Adam Beyer

Adam Beyer begins the year with a new solo EP, following on from an impressive 2021 that saw a collaboration with DJ Rush and a landmark compilation with Kevin Saunderson’s E-Dancer project to mark 250 Drumcode releases.

The title track ‘Dirty Lagoon‘ is masterclass of kaleidoscopic techno; both colourful and jacking, it is testament to the rich array of sounds the artist has been exploring throughout the past year. An inspiring addition to his discography.

Code is the Code‘ is a pin-sharp cut that combines powerful rhythms with peak-time melodic flourishes. In both sound and name, it’s a fitting tribute to Drumcode‘s signature sound that’s thrilling and functional in equal measures. A ‘Code is the Code‘ merchandise drop will accompany the release of this track, more details TBA.

Beyer will be donating 100% of his income from the track ‘Dirty Lagoon‘ to Coral Vita, an award-winning company that protects eco-systems by growing diverse and resilient corals that are then out-planted into damaged reefs.

Completing the trio, ‘Dub Embassy‘ is a beautiful tripped out record full of warm cascading dubby rhythms that begs to be played on a festival system.

‘Dirty Lagoon’ has been a highlight record in all of my sets in recent months. It’s a style of punchy, club techno that I’m into in the sense that it’s driving but it has playful elements. Supporting it on this EP is also ‘Code is The Code’ and ‘Dub Embassy’ which bring two contrasting styles to the package, the first more energetic and atmospheric and the second more tripped out and hypnotic. I think this EP sums up the different sides of my current sound perfectly – powerful, energetic, emotive techno.” Adam Beyer

Listen to the EP below!

FISHER links up with Dutch-Carribean duo Shermanology on “It’s A Killa”

FISHER

FISHER links up with Dutch-Carribean duo Shermanology in his latest single, “It’s A Killa,” a driving dancefloor filler of a track. Synths emit a neon buzz as they strobe throughout the song, punctuated by the electric charge of a relentless kick.

Shermanology zaps “It’s A Killa” with an extra dose of energy—vocalist Dorothy Sherman effortlessly swaps between slick, gritty croons, building to the enthralling cries of the song’s title. This is FISHER‘s second single of 2022, out March 11th via the Aussie DJ and producer’s very own label, Catch and Release Records.

The single celebrates FISHER‘s upcoming residency with Marquee Vegas this spring, beginning March 10th. Never one to stay in one place for too long, FISHER will be hosting his own party at E11VEN over Miami Music Week, making a stop at Ultra for a set on the Ultra Main Stage, and later playing his first headline residency at famed club Hï Ibiza this summer.

FISHER launched the year with his club banger “Palm Beach Banga,” released on his recently-launched label, C.A.R.R (Catch and Release Records).

Listen to the track below.

The BPM Festival Announces 2022 Debut Miami Event

The BPM Festival is slated to make its Miami Music Week debut in collaboration with Humans Alike on Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26th at Little River Studios.

The coveted event brand will provide another immersive experience for attendees in the idyllic city of Miami during the industry’s most influential week of the year.

Celebrating the 15th year anniversary, The BPM Festival will transport its unparalleled ambiance to MMW with some of the most sought-after acts in electronic music.

Fans can revel in a comprehensive open-air experience that spans day into night, bringing the magic of The BPM Festival to the city of Miami. Spanning across two stages, the two-day extravaganza will host performances from 30+ artists including influential Canadian talent Art Department, Bedrock Records’ founder John Digweed, New York industry legend Victor Calderone, versatile Miami-based artist Jesse Calosso, The BPM Festival fan-favorites Serge Devant and Neverdogs, to name a few. The festival will also host an exclusive performance from iconic duo Deep Dish (Dubfire + Sharam) as well as the first-ever b2b performance from Seth Troxler and Gordo.

Officially joining the Miami Music Week festivities, The BPM Festival is set to offer one of the most exceptional experiences the week has to offer.

For those looking to attend the inaugural edition of The BPM Festival: Miami, both weekend packages and single-day GA and VIP passes are available for purchase now via the link

Nora En Pure unveils a brand new remix of Dom Dolla & Mansionair’s ‘Strangers’

Swiss DJ and producer Nora En Pure is the latest artist to remix Dom Dolla and Mansionair’s collaborative single ‘Strangers’, out 11th March.

Conjuring deep, emotion-driven melodic energy, Nora En Pure’s take on ‘Strangers’ combines pensive synths with passionate vocals and atmospheric big room horns. Looking to all corners of the globe to construct a remix package with some of the most renowned names in dance music today, it follows a retro synth reimagining from Flight Facilities and tech-heavy edit from Will Clarke, with a further rework from Tinlicker in the pipeline.

I absolutely loved the vocals on ‘Strangers’, so it was a treat to make my own version of it. Nora En Pure explains. “Have been playing it in almost every set since and love the crowd’s reactions.

Dom Dolla’s final release of 2021, the original has quickly become a certified club hit, amassing upwards of 4 million streams on Spotify alone. The track’s official cinematic video was shot on and around the sun-kissed beaches of Cape Town, South Africa by renowned filmmaker Emilie Badenhorst (6black ft. Khalid ‘Seasons’).

Nora En Pure is a Swiss-South African DJ and deep house producer who received recognition for her 2013 single ‘Come With Me’. Further popular releases followed, including ‘Morning Dew’, ‘Lake Arrowhead’ and ‘Tears In Your Eyes’, while she also won the award for ‘Best House Artist (Female)’ at the International Dance Music Awards for two consecutive years, in 2019 and 2020.

The penultimate release from the star-studded ‘Strangers’ remix package, Nora En Pure doesn’t disappoint.

Listen to the track below!

Armin van Buuren & R3HAB Drop Empowering Debut Collab: ‘Love We Lost’

Some collaborations are so monumental fans will be raving long before its release, and Armin van Buuren and R3HAB’s first joint effort serves as the perfect example.

A delightfully catchy crossover track between two of the Netherlands’ foremost electronic music giants, ‘Love We Lost‘ is designed to bring out the feeling of summer whilst giving listeners the strength to fight for the things they believe in.

With over 30 million monthly listeners and 5 million followers on Spotify between them, Armin van Buuren and R3HAB know how to rouse the global crowd and make it happen yet again with their debut collab.

Underlining the poppy chords, empowering lyrics and strong vocal presence of Simon Ward (The Strumbellas, Simon and the Island) with an audacious, mainstage-tailored production, the Dutchmen supply fans with the only reason they’ll ever need to throw their arms to the sky and roar to their hearts’ content.

What I love so much about ‘Love We Lost’ is the special message it holds“, Armin van Buuren says.

Narrated to perfection by Simon Ward, the lyrics tells us that some things are worth fighting for even if the odds are stacked against us. I’m super stoked to have produced this track in tandem with Fadil/R3HAB, as I think very highly of him. I hope everyone who listens to the record will feel as inspired as we did when we created this song.

I’m thrilled to share my long-anticipated collab with Armin van Buuren, a fellow Dutch industry leader I admire for his sonic footprint in the past decade”, R3HAB says.

“‘Love We Lost’ is exactly what I pictured when discussing this collaboration with Armin early on. I’m happy that we managed to blend both of our signature styles while incorporating Simon Ward’s lion-hearted vocals. To me, it’s a record with resonating lyrics that share our message of only moving mountains for things in life that truly matter.

Listen to the track below.

Maggie Szabo and Oli Harper team up to deliver a transcendent take on Cher’s “Believe.”

Maggie Szabo

Just in time for a 90’s revival, vocal powerhouse Maggie Szabo and EDM prodigy Oli Harper team up to deliver a transcendent take on Cher’s “Believe.”

This rendition strips away some layers of the infamous auto-tune of the original single, and in its place delivers a tsunami of massive energy, grace, and pop sensibility.

A brilliant duo for this iconic classic, Maggie and Oli‘s aesthetic balance of powerful vocals and mesmerizing electronic production is struck in the details that make “Believe” a huge 2022 hit.

Maggie recently released “Sweet Illusion” with GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Morgan Page (Armada Music) which was featured by Rave Jungle, Rolling Stone India, EDM Sauce, The Nocturnal Times, T.H.E. – Music Essentials and many more.

Listen to the track HERE!

Tickets Are On Sale Now For Skyline Orlando Music Festival

Tickets are now on sale for Florida’s hottest summer music event, Skyline Orlando, coming to the Orlando Amphitheater at the Central Florida Fairgrounds on Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28.

A collaboration between Insomniac’s Factory 93 and Day Trip imprints, dedicated to the best sounds of house and techno music, returns for its second year to the Sunshine state on Memorial Day Weekend.

Following the success of it’s May 2021 debut in Orlando, Skyline is already expanding its footprint in Florida, moving to a new venue which will allow for a larger festival grounds and an added third stage of music.

Three stages, more than 30 music acts, and new street & digital art will heat up the Orlando dance floor this May. Two-day general admission and VIP tickets are now on sale at orlando.skylinefest.com, starting at the lowest deposit of just $19.95.

Skyline Orlando announces fresh off the success of it’s recent sold-out Los Angeles edition, Skyline LA. The house and techno soundtrack to the weekend was provided by legendary tastemakers including Carl Cox, Chris Lake, Deborah de Luca, Marco Carola, Maya Jane Coles, Loco Dice, Green Velvet, Sonny Fodera and more.

Over Memorial Day Weekend in May 2021, Skyline Orlando debuted at The Vanguard with performances from a plethora of established artists, including The Martinez Brothers, BLOND:ISH, Maceo Plex, Sacha Robotti, DJ Tennis, and more.

Tickets for the 18+ second edition of Skyline Orlando, set to be Skyline’s biggest event yet, are on sale now via the link.

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