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Mysteryland announces stellar line-up for its 2022 edition

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Marco Di
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As the Dutch festival season is in sight and fans will finally be able to dance again soon, Mysteryland now announces the full line-up for its long-awaited 2022 edition.

With performances from the likes of ACRAZE, Alan Walker, Carl Cox, DJ Snake, Dom Dolla, Fedde le Grand, Frequencerz, Kapuchon, Kölsch, Kris Kross Amsterdam, Oliver Heldens, Paul Kalkbrenner, Ronnie Flex & The Fam, Sefa, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Sven Väth, Tijana T, and Volvox among others, the festival promises to yet again be a magical highlight of an already unprecedented festival season.

With six months to go until Mysteryland opens its doors there is a limited number of Sunday and Camping + Weekend tickets left. Mysteryland brings over 300 of the world’s most praised artists to perform on over 22 breathtaking stages. Festival-goers can dance their hearts out in various outdoor areas and enormous tents with laser shows and state-of-the-art sound systems. Bringing together a variation in stages and artists, Mysteryland is a true jack of all trades; from house, techno, trance, EDM, hardstyle, and hardcore to Latin, pop, R&B, hip hop, and Afrobeats.

Some of the biggest names in the electronic dance music scene take over several stages to give visitors an unforgettable experience. Oliver Heldens has curated an exceptional line-up for the Mysteryland debut of his Heldeep stage and Dutch duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano will be back again this year with their own Sexy by Nature stage.

Mysteryland is presenting the best of techno, bringing energetic performances from for example Carl Cox, who is back this year with his Awesome Soundwave analog live stage, and Sven Väth who will return with his Cocoon stage. Sluwe Vos will host his own stage on the festival grounds for the first time this year, and also new is Carlos Valdes‘ Adonis Stage which will see Carlos play back to back with Tijana T, and Volvox back to back with Amanda Mussi – bringing a mix of Italo, Chicago, Detroit, and other house and techno genres.

Mysteryland couldn’t go without stages such as Thunderdome and Q-dance. Their stages will have prominent spots at the festival ground once again, promising to go harder than ever before. The skills of both highly praised upcoming talents, as well as the most legendary names within the harder styles from the likes of Sefa, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Ran-D, and Partyraiser are essential to the line-up. Envision gigantic stages, phenomenal special effects, and memorable fireworks experiences during the end shows of this edition.

Mysteryland will showcase acclaimed superstars but also Dutch artists are also very well represented. For the first time at Mysteryland, Freddy Moreira will host his own stage Moreira’s Mansion.

The largest indoor stage at Mysteryland this year will be hosted by Vunzige Deuntjes, representing some of the biggest names in the Dutch hip-hop scene, such as Antoon, Bilal Wahib, Ronnie Flex & The Fam, and Kevin & The Animals. Starting in a small club in Amsterdam, Vunzige Deuntjes has grown into one of the Netherlands’ leading urban concepts. For the 2022 edition, they are back with a bigger stage than ever which will be taken over by the most renowned R&B and hip hop artists from the Dutch scene.

The Mysteryland campground will be bigger than ever this year and promises to give campers unforgettable afterparties all weekend long. On Friday, Franky Rizardo hosts the tech-house focussed FLOW stage, and Dom Dolla and Afrojack‘s house alias Kapuchon will also be turning it up at the campsite. Hip-hop fans will enjoy an exclusive 3-hour set by Wouter S. b2b with Moksi at the afterparty on Saturday, and with performances from the likes of Rebelion and Rejecta hardstyle fans are in for a treat.

To wrap up the 2022 edition of the festival in spectacular style, Mysteryland has a big surprise in store for its fans. On Sunday, the Mainstage will be taken over by a Mystery Headliner who will close the festival with a smashing end show. Mysteryland’s final act is still kept a secret, but the festival is set to be the unprecedented highlight of the Dutch festival season.

After completely selling out all Saturday and Weekend tickets within no time, the last remaining Sunday and Weekend + Camping tickets are available via the link.

Defqon.1 announces March 10th as broadcast date for acclaimed ‘The Release’

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Alex Gelevski
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Ahead of the biggest Defqon.1 edition to date, the event organisers will unite fans globally for a special broadcast filled with announcements from the full line-up to major news on the anthem and more surprises.

Widely renowned as ‘The Release‘, the broadcast is watched by thousands of festival-goers each year as a sacred tradition by fans and DJs alike. The free-to-watch broadcast will mark the relaunch of the Defqon.1 2022 ticket sale, with the very last tickets for Friday and Sunday. The Release will take place on Thursday, March 10th, from 8pm to 9pm CET via the Q-dance Network app, q-dance.com/network, or Q-dance‘s YouTube channel.

For the first time this year, Defqon.1 will shower fans with a fourth day to the unforgettable festival experience, a brand-new program, and the best hardstyle artists on the globe. As the final details for the event are yet to be revealed during The Release, fans of the scene have just two weeks to prepare for what’s coming.

Hosted by the legendary E-Life and Audiofreq, Defqon.1 The Release 2022 is known to be the ultimate Defqon.1 aftermovie and will share all details on this year’s edition, including jaw-dropping footage that’s never been seen before of some of the most unforgettable editions in the history of the festival.

The broadcast will feature a sneak peek of the completely renewed festival program, as well as major news on the Defqon.1 anthem, which each year gets produced specially for the event. The Defqon.1 ‘Primal Energy‘ anthem, which was made by D-Block and S-te-Fan for the 2020 event, has garnered more than 12 million streams, even though it’s never been played at Defqon.1 before. The track adds to the long list of epic anthems that shaped each Defqon.1 edition in their own unique way.

Here’s what Jonas Schmidt, Creative Director of Q-dance had to say:

“Defqon.1 will span across four days for the very first time, and The Release lets our fans prepare for the biggest edition of the festival in a unique way. The addition of Fresh Friday, Defqon.1’s new full-on festival day, changes the status quo of the festival completely, so we recommend all Weekend Warriors to watch The Release.”

Defqon.1 2022 will take place from 23 to 26 June in Biddinghuizen (The Netherlands). The last remaining tickets for the festival are available from March 10, 8pm CET, via the link.

ULTRA Europe has unveiled Phase 2 of its star-studded lineup for 2022 festival

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Marco Di
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ULTRA Europe has unveiled Phase 2 of its star-studded lineup, featuring some of the biggest international names in electronic music.

Taking place from July 8 –10 at Park Mladeži in Split, Croatia, the eighth annual edition of the world’s premier destination music festival will feature headliners such as Above & Beyond, Amelie Lens, DJ Snake, Marco Carola, Marshmello, Nicky Romero and Steve Aoki. Supporting acts include ACRAZE, Airod, ANNA, Frank Walker, Ilario Alicante, Krewella, Sam Feldt and SOFI TUKKER [DJ set].

Above & Beyond have been at the forefront of electronic dance music for two decades. Songwriters first, producers second, Above & Beyond’s unwavering commitment to their craft has fueled a career that many electronic artists today might only dream of.

DJ Snake is one of the most listened to superstars in electronic music, proudly boasting 3 songs in the Billion Stream Spotify Club. The Grammy-nominated artist and producer turned the world upside down with hits like “Taki Taki” and “Loco Contigo,” and his highly-anticipated return to ULTRA Europe is sure to get the audience jumping.

Marshmello will bring his signature marshmallow-shaped mask, with its broad smile and big eyes, back to ULTRA Europe for the first time since 2018. His songs “Silence“, “Wolves“, “Friends“, “Happier“, and “Alone” have been certified multi-platinum in several countries and appeared in the Top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100.

Steve Aoki has become a fan favorite for ULTRA Europe attendees after multiple headlining performances, and the Grammy-nominated crossover juggernaut will ignite the stage with his famed, larger-than-life cake-throwing theatrics and undulating basslines.

Dutch DJ Nicky Romero consistently ranks in the top of DJ Mag’s ‘Top 100 DJs Poll,’ and the progressive house maestro is ready to make his stand-out ULTRA Europe comeback performance with his distinctive signature sound.

As announced in Phase 1, ULTRA Europe will also feature headlining sets from Alesso, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Oliver Heldens, Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet and Vini Vici.

ULTRA Worldwide’s esteemed techno and house concept RESISTANCE will once again showcase the festival’s darker shades of underground sounds, as anchored by Phase 1’s RESISTANCE headliners Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, Nina Kraviz, and Richie Hawtin.

Adding to RESISTANCE’s already stacked lineup, Belgian techno export Amelie Lens will make her ULTRA Europe debut with her extensive arsenal of ricocheting records.

Italian techno authority Marco Carola has remained one of the most in demand DJs on the planet throughout the last two decades, and will return to the RESISTANCE stage after his hard-hitting ULTRA Europe performance in 2019.

Phase 2 boasts a plethora of talented support acts including high-octane party-starter ACRAZE, Parisian techno purveyor Airod, Brazilian beat-dealer ANNA, Canadian vocal-driven hit-maker Frank Walker, Deep Moves label founder Ilario Alicante, magnetic electronic sister duo Krewella, Billboard chart-topper Sam Feldt, and genre-defying dynamic duo SOFI TUKKER.

TIER 2 GA three-day tickets can be purchased on the official website for €149. ULTRA Europe is also offering the ultimate seven-day Destination ULTRA ticket for €339, which will grant access to all events during the Destination ULTRA week – including an exclusive opportunity for the first 250 purchasers to attend the ULTRA Europe Sunset Family Dinner on Island of Vis before the Closing Party starts.

Be sure to get your ULTRA Europe tickets today, and be a part of the world’s premier destination music festival.

HARD Events returns to Miami Music Week with Moodymann, Tiga, TSHA and more!

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Alex Gelevski
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HARD Events, one of North America’s most beloved event brands, has announced its return to Miami Music Week on Thursday, March 24 at famed Wynwood event space and food-hall, 1-800-Lucky.

HARD is known widely for its ability to cross genres and bring together artists on the cusp with the scene’s most celebrated stars. The brand’s Miami edition sees this curatorial ethos extend into the international currents of house and techno. Detroit’s seminal tastemaker and Mahogani Records boss Moodymann tops the bill, alongside Turbo leader Tiga, and rising UK icon TSHA.

HARD Miami headliners are joined by industry favorites DJ Ray B2B Latane From Fundido, Inbal, and Jonny From Space.

HARD Miami 2022

This news comes in the wake of a huge announcement from HARD, with HARD Summer expanding to three days for the first time in 2022, giving attendees an extra day to take in the multi-genre curation the festival has become known for.

Those in the know will tell you that HARD Miami remains a storied flagship of the MMW calendar and a show not to be missed.

Balaton Sound festival announces new huge acts for B stage and elrow stage

By
Marco Di
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Balaton Sound, Europe’s biggest electronic beach festival has announced its second wave of acts for its elrow and B stage each featuring some of the biggest and most influential acts in contemporary techno, minimal and house music, supported by unique visual and sound production.

The new announcement brings a huge selection of new headliners and the creme de la creme of international DJs, including techno-legend Richie Hawtin, Deborah De Luca, FISHER, Sven Väth and many more joining the likes of the already announced Martin Garrix, Becky Hill, Lost Frequencies and more.

Other new hot names on the bill will include UK techno DJ and producer Jamie Jones, Italian DJ Joseph Capriati who has recently become a staple highlight of the global club and festival circuit as one of the most in demand headliners.

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As if that wasn’t enough, also joining the exceptional line-up are German techno legend and founder of label CLR Chris Liebing, German techno duo Pan-Pot and Italian House music trip Meduza.

Furthermore, one of today’s global techno scene heroes, Reinier Zonneveld will show the Balaton Sound audience his impressive discography with his unique dance floor-shaking live set. With legendary DJs and artists forming the bill this year, Balaton Sound 2022 celebrates its full return with its most impressive line-up to date.

Balaton Sound 2022 will feature one of the most exciting VIP experiences in Europe. This will include a brand new elrow VIP area with a Rousseau effect and exotic jungle feel with exclusive DJ sets and views to the main elrow stage. For those wanting to chill and enjoy the sun, the VIP shore will continue to offer chill vibes and beach parties on its lush swimming pool and canopy sunbeds area.

Balaton Sound 2022 will take place at Balaton Lake, Hungary from 29th June until the 2nd July.

For more information, visit the link.

Cedric Gervais has unveiled new single ‘Only One Night’ feat. Tudor

By
Andry Bosk
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French DJ and producer Cedric Gervais has unveiled new single ‘Only One Night (feat. Tudor)’, out now on Armada sub-label Delecta Records.

Punctuated by the sultry vocals of Welsh singer-songwriter Tudor, ‘Only One Night‘ is a seductive dancefloor bomb characterised by melodic breakdowns and a deep, brooding bassline. Gervais‘ second release of the new year, it follows recent singles ‘Hype‘ and ‘Shake That Ass’.

Cultivating his signature style over a career-span of over 20 years, Cedric Gervais has firmly established himself as one of the most revered producers in the scene. He is recognised for his recent massive hit ‘Everybody Dance‘ with Niles Rodgers and Franklin, which was a firm favourite across UK radio.

Since releasing a variety of acclaimed hits such as ‘Would I Lie To You‘, ‘Say My Name‘ and ‘Everybody Wants To Be Famous‘ which have amassed over 160 million Spotify streams, the talented artist has gone onto working with the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Deep Dish, Steve Lawler and Rachel Star. Gervais also won a Grammy for ‘Best Remixed Recording, Non Classical’ for his remix of the Lana del Rey smash ‘Summertime Sadness‘.

On the aptly-titled ‘Only One Night (feat. Tudor)’, it’s fair to say that Cedric Gervais has turned up the heat in a big way.

Listen to the track below.

John Digweed Presents “Live In London” is out now!

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Metodi Gogovski
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Marking a decade since the beginning of John Digweed’s “Live In” series and 3 years since the last edition, Live In Brooklyn (Output), John Digweed continues the series with its latest installment, Live In London, a recording of his most recent gig at Fabric London.

Spread over 4 x CDs, the release features the whole entire set from start to finish, boasting 57 of the best underground club tracks mixed live on Fabric‘s Room 1 world-famous Bodysonic sound system for everyone to enjoy. A Fabric staple since it first opened in 1999, Digweed has a long history with the club and is thrilled to be releasing a set from the renowned venue.

Live In London features tracks and remixes from Laurent Garnier, Daniel Avery, Âme, David Holmes, Radio Slave, Jonathan Kaspar, Frankey & Sandrino, Eagles & Butterflies, Nick Muir, Dino Lenny, Steve Bug, Rodriguez Jr, Hyenah, Petar Dundov, Claudya & Ripperton, MYD feat Juan Wauters, Musumeci, Sascha Funke, EdOne, SOEL, Davide Squillace & Nolan, Man Power, David Morales, Captain Mustache, Oma Nata, Randall Jones, Circulation, Raxon, Frank Maurel & Mario Franca, and many more.

Throughout its 10-year history, the series has circled the globe, with editions in Tokyo, London, Córdoba, Slovenia, Argentina, Miami, Toronto, South Beach, Montreal, and Brooklyn. Live In London not only marks the series’ 10th anniversary but also 10 years since its return to Digweed‘s home – making this one of the most special chapters in the ‘Live In‘ saga to date.

Listen to the compilation below!

Lilly Palmer set to release thrilling debut EP on Drumcode, ‘We Control’

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Alex Gelevski
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One of the most exciting names to emerge on the techno scene in recent times, Lilly Palmer makes her long-awaited Drumcode EP debut.

The German-born artist is a thrilling performer, who backs up her kinetic DJ sets with a quality body of production work. We got a taste of her talent when she contributed ‘Amnesie‘ to A-Sides Vol.10 and elsewhere she’s dropped heat on labels including Octopus Records, Senso Sounds and her own Spannung Records imprint.

‘We Control‘ is a satisfying label debut exhibiting her stealth-like ability to work a dancefloor with a variety of driving techno moods. The title track embodies a key-driven Motor City vibe, before thrilling waves of jagged synths and ravey effects take the cut into brain spangling bosh territory.

‘Resistance‘ builds tension and anticipation in equal parts and is a vibe-heavy tool needed for every set. ‘Plasma‘ is a full-force weapon that highlights why there’s so much excitement surrounding the rising artist. The EP closes with ‘Don’t Look Back‘, as deep pulsating layers of bass cascade towards the finish line.

“I am absolutely thrilled to have my first 4-track EP coming out Drumcode this April. All four tracks have been major highlights in my sets last year, especially with ‘We Control’ I always felt this exceptional excitement of the crowd, and I couldn’t imagine a better label than Drumcode for them!” – Lilly Palmer

Listen to the track below.

Kryder builds on recent success with standout track: ‘Wish’

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Andry Bosk
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Kryder

In the wake of securing a spot in 1001Tracklists’ Top 10 most supported tracks of 2021 with his late-2021 single ‘Piece Of Art’, British producer Kryder is picking up the pace again with a new track that expertly showcases his diversity as a music maker.

A standout single in its own right as well as compared to its creator’s body of work so far, ‘Wish‘ is just the kind of track countless dance music fans have been crossing their fingers for.

Radiating a sense of near-intangible wonder, ‘Wish‘ underlines just how versatile of a producer Kryder is. Pulling listeners in with deep sub bass, precious vocals and emerging pads that open up a path to the breakbeat-helmed drop, this track offers up a dream-like atmosphere that can only be described as a treat to the senses.

“For me, 2022 is about inspiring and motivating others within my role as an artist and storyteller“, Kryder says.

“I want people to feel something when they play my music and I want them to connect with the message behind the song. By merging the melodic and emotional textures in a cinematic, but energetic way, I hope to awaken the soul and vibrate the spirit!”

Listen to the track below.

Sander van Doorn drops rework of Praga Khan’s 2000 hit ‘Breakfast in Vegas’

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Marco Di
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Sander van Doorn is back this year with an updated new take on venerated musician Praga Khan’s masterpiece ‘Breakfast in Vegas’. The hard-hitting, acid-laden song was initially released as the first track on his album ‘Twenty First Century Skin’ back in 2000, and has held up over the years as his 2nd most-streamed song via Spotify to-date.

The latest tune to come from Sander directly follows up ‘Raindrops’ with Chacel, Macon, and SELVA from earlier last month. Out now via his very-own imprint Doorn Records, ‘Breakfast in Vegas’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.

The newly-reimagined track begins with a pulsating bass, quickly followed by entrancing production sensibilities. A four-on-the-floor beat is introduced, paired perfectly alongside the propelling rhythm and heady ambiance.

Pivoting stylistically, Sander maintains the same hard-hitting acid flair present in the source material whilst adding a newfound techno quality that serves as a perfect addition to the tune.

Praga Khan’s textured vocal hypnotizes and lulls the listener throughout its entirety, lending yet another atmospheric element to the rapturous sonic endeavor. In all, the new take on ‘Breakfast in Vegas’ is a monumental release that nostalgically harkens back to the rave days of the early 2000s.

Listen to the track below.

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