House music legend Lee Burridge and his global party series turned record label All Day I Dream have made a massive mark on dance music. Lee’s signature languid, melodic aesthetic has inspired a new generation in the continuum of house music. Now, the renowned party series and record label All Day I Dream releases their annual VA, entitled ‘Summer Sampler 2022.’ Lee has packed this 3-disc compilation to the brim with talent, featuring an all-star lineup of ADID family across the 12 tracks.
The compilation is kicked off with Fizzy Pop by Club Space resident and Miami royalty, Layla Benitez, featuring vocals from Max Milner. Despite her recent stardom as a rising talent in the world of music production, Layla has a rich history of DJing. The daughter of Studio 54 legend and house music pioneer John ‘Jellybean’ Benitez, Layla has frequented DJ booths since birth, and started mixing records at age 13.
Since her residency at Club Space began, Layla has quickly risen in the international club scene. She opened for Damian Lazurus and Black Coffee at their Hi Ibiza residency earlier this summer, and is now amidst a 40-show summer tour through Europe, with forthcoming shows in France, Italy, Greece, Spain, Turkey, and the UK.
This year’s Summer Sampler features an astounding assortment of talented artists from all corners of the world. Australia’s Double Touch teams up with Germany’s Flowers On Monday for ‘True‘- a tranquil, dream-like ballad, while Andy Woldman of Mexico and Liam Sieker of Australia offer an uplifting contribution filled with playful melodie, ‘Eudaemonia.’ Hot off their recent EP Les Voyeurs De La Nuit EP, label boss Lee Burridge is back again with frequent collaborator and longtime friend Lost Desert, closing out the compilation with their euphoric revisit of D*Note‘s ‘The Garden Of Earthly Delights.’
All Day I Dream has been busy this Summer, putting on shows around the world. For the past eleven years, All Day I Dream’s Summer season has helped forge beautiful memories that last a lifetime. Forty cities, hundreds of parties, and countless miles later, the eponymous daytime brand has crafted both a legacy as well as a worldwide musical movement. ADID recently held shows in Mykonos, Toronto, and Denver, and are continuing their 2022 world tour through the end of September, with upcoming shows in Ibiza, Mykonos, Montreal, and Brooklyn.
We hope you can join All Day I Dream to experience the celebration of this incredible music, during what is set to be our biggest and most memorable Summer ever.
Italian multi instrumentalists, singer/songwriters, DJs and label owner duo Giolì and Assia release the new single “Playing Chess” from their forthcoming third studio album, ‘Fire, Hell and Holy Water.’
Following the release of recent singles “Fire Hell and Holy Water,” “Silence,” and “I’ll be Fine,” the 4th single, “Playing Chess,” brings us closer to the LP, set for release on September 9th on Ultra Records. The single is a piece of Depeche Mode-style electronica that was initially inspired by Florence & the Machine‘s track ‘Shake It Out.’
One of the most energetic singles on the album, ‘Playing Chess‘ is led by Gioli‘s uptempo drums and complemented by her captivating piano chords and Assia‘s vocals. The push-pull effect of the instrumentation reflects on the contrastingly intense and introspective nature of the record, all while showcasing the couples’ unending love for one another.
“The lyrics revolve around the metaphor that we are nothing but pawns on a chessboard; part of a game, of a mechanism that is none other than the society in which we live today, which alienates us away from our more human and true form,” Giolì and Assia said in reference to the creative process behind writing the single.
“The only escape from this game is the night; only in the night we reveal our true selves, only during the night we can be free, ‘but when it’s dark I know our souls are true, yeah when it’s dark I see the light in your eyes, but when it’s sunshine, you hide,” they added.
Hailing from Palermo, Italy, Giolì & Assia have captured the hearts of fans around the world with their sublime and ethereal soundscapes. The duo create genreless sounds that are entirely their own from start to finish without any outside collaboration. Giolì, a masterful pianist who has been honing her craft since the age of 8, plays the piano, cello, drums, guitar, and handpan, with Assia commanding lead vocals and guitar across the album.
Giolì & Assia will continue touring around the world into the Summer & Fall, returning to North America in September with their biggest headline shows to date at LA’s The Novo and Brooklyn Steel. The duo also have festival slots at Czech festival Colours of Ostrava, Austria’s FM4 Frequency Festival, Chicago’s ARC Music Festival, Las Vegas’s Life is Beautiful, San Francisco’s Portola, and more.
Set for release September 9th on Ultra Records, ‘Fire, Hell and Holy Water‘ is the band’s biggest body of work to date, a 16-track labor of love. Named after a well known local Sicilian saying, the record documents their turbulent and intense highs and lows as a couple, and the health problems and untimely losses of relatives during the pandemic. Referencing a plethora of major sonic influences, the pair cite London Grammar, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Labyrinth’s Euphoria score, U2 and Ludovico Eunaudi as just a few of the many formative inspirations on their landmark forthcoming album.
Around the album launch and tour dates, Giolì & Assia recently launched a contest to win a golden custom G&A handpan, vinyl test pressing, merch capsule, 2 tickets to a headline show, meet & greet and more. Enter to win via the link here.
There is magic in nostalgia, and this iconic crossover between electronic pioneers Vintage Culture and Three Drives proves it. Bridging a gap of twenty-five years of musical evolution, this contemporary reprise of ‘Greece 2000’ paints serene skies over the vibrant Balearic waves it radiates, rendering it a quintessential track for a sunset scene.
Joining forces to reimagine a ’90s dance classic, Vintage Culture and Three Drives each brought their own quirks into the mix to produce a record that remains faithful to the original’s essence.
The unmissable melody instinctively triggers fond memories of velvet horizons and salty breezes, with a dream-induced break to highlight the nostalgic nature of the track.
Teased during some of Vintage Culture‘s biggest global sets (including his Cercle show in São Paulo, Brazil), this classic incarnate has been tantalizing the Brazilian artist’s fanbase for months before finally seeing its release on Armada Music.
From the tiny municipality of Mundo Novo, Vintage Culture has risen to international stardom through his songwriting, studio productions and charismatic stage presence. Already a household name in his homeland of Brazil, he ascended to the #1 selling artist on Beatport and #1 Most Played Producer on 1001Tracklists last year.
His career took off in 2019 following the release of his Jorja Smith and Maverick Sabre remix, and Vintage Culture has since enjoyed Platinum success on multiple singles, as well as topping the Billboard Club / Dance and Spotify Dance Charts. Having collaborated with and remixed the likes of Rufus Du Sol, Tiësto, Bob Moses, Sonny Fodera and James Hype, he is known for his irresistible melodies combined with driving instrumental rhythms to create a mesmerising style and sound which is uniquely recognisable.
Three Drives are the Dutch progressive trance duo behind the 1997 global hit, ‘Greece 2000‘. After conquering European clubs and dance floors, the track peaked at #12 in the UK Singles Chart, and reached #1 in its Dance Chart.
Their productions have been supported by the likes of Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Paul Oakenfold, Tiësto and Pete Tong. Since its release, the track has been remixed over fifty times, each interpretation adding a unique edge to a timeless piece.
Morocco’s Oasis Festival unveils the first wave of acts confirmed for the debut edition of Into the Wild, including Âme (live), Amine K, Jyoty, KiNK (live), Lakuti, Mind Against and Tama Sumo.
Taking place from 23-24 September 2022, Into The Wild is a new boutique festival concept from the team behind Oasis Festival, that invites you to discover Morocco’s most exciting travel destinations through the lens of music, gastronomy and wellbeing. The first edition of Into the Wild will take place in Dakhla, home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in Morocco.
Dance beneath the sun and the stars where the desert meets the sea and enjoy world class performances from leading electronic music artists, including: scintillating live sets from Bulgarian techno wizard KiNK and Innervisions label head Âme; Berghain and Panorama Bar resident Tama Sumo performing back-to-back with Uzuri recordings founder and fellow Berlin resident Lakuti; in-demand Italian techno duo Mind Against, whose distinctive DJ sets drawing on IDM, house and techno continue to enchant crowds around the world; Morocco’s celebrated electronic music ambassador and Moroko Loko founder Amine K; and London-based eclectic selector and Rinse FM radio host Jyoty. All this, plus plenty more still to be announced.
Beyond the intimate festival stage, you’ll find something to suit your every mood at Into The Wild.
Discover a taste of Morocco with decadent culinary experiences prepared by exceptional Moroccan chefs. Indulge in a gastronomic tasting menu by Aniss Meski of trailblazing Marrakech restaurant Mouton Noir and LA-based nomadic chef Yasmina Ksikes. Find out why Dakhla is known as the oyster capital of Morocco at the festival’s Oyster Bar, sample an array of global flavours from a handpicked collection of street food vendors, and enjoy bespoke cocktails from the avant-garde mixologists at experimental cocktail bar Baromètre.
After a late night on the dancefloor, the festival’s wellbeing program will leave you feeling rejuvenated, grounded and more connected with your mind, body and surroundings. Nourish the soul with outdoor yoga while taking in the natural beauty of Dakhla’s scenic views, immerse yourself in a Pyradym sound healing experience, or relax by the pool as DJs soundtrack the afternoon with laidback beats. Those seeking more high-octane adventures can also jump aboard a boat excursion to explore Dakhla’s stunning coastline or opt-in to daytime activities like kitesurfing and quad biking.
Set against the backdrop of the breathtaking central lagoon, Dakhla Club will be home to Into the Wild 2022. Located in one of the most beautiful spots in the region, the laidback resort is the perfect place to disconnect from everyday life and enjoy stunning views across the turquoise lagoon and ochre desert landscape. On-site hotel packages are available, with chic and understated beach bungalows for Into The Wild adventurers who don’t want to miss a moment.
Tickets for Into the Wild start from 179€, with hotel + festival packages from 350€ per person. Book your place and keep up to date with all of the latest news at intothewild.ma.
This year’s notoriously unmissable Amnesia Closing Festival is to take place from 6pm on 15th October 2022 with an Ibiza exclusive headline DJ set from The Chemical Brothers.
Support will be announced soon and tickets are guaranteed to sell out. They go on sale on Tuesday August 9th at amnesia.es so move fast to secure your place at this historic event.
Amnesia is the perfect setting for a Chemical Brothers‘ DJ set thanks to its cutting edge production, world class sound system and cauldron-like dance floor.
They are award-winning, chart topping, game-changing pioneers in both the studio and the club and they bring with them the most explosive and electrifying mix of sounds imaginable. On Sat Oct 15th, Tom and Ed will be spinning an array of sonic classics – both old and new.
Multi-talented DJ and producer DJ Abyss has just dropped his brand new track ‘Azowax’ from the upcoming album “Into The Abyss”.
The track convinces with a mixture of powerful techno elements and deep house, and it’s made just for your listening pleasure.
DJ and producer, Abyss is performing since 1991 and has shaped the electronic music scene of Germany in the 90’s and early 2000’s with his innovative ideas and new sounds.
He was born in Frankfurt (Oder) but moved to Berlin in 1995 and quickly become one of the most demanded artists in Europe. Back in 1994 he was listed as one of the top 10 most popular German DJ’s.
Needing little introduction, revered Australian producer DJ and producer Hook N Sling returns and this time – drops his powerful new single ‘Cruel Summer’.
Coming hot off the back of his last release ‘Asking For A Friend‘ (with Marlhy), Hook N Sling now presents the fittingly named ‘Cruel Summer‘ – which features the vocal talent of fellow Aussie, DARCI.
With the single delivering a modern reimagining of the much-loved classic of the same name (by UK pop duo, Bananarama), Hook N Sling pays homage to the iconic 80’s influenced sound & delivers a future sure-fire player.
Hook N Sling recently commented:
“The idea for ‘Cruel Summer’ first came about when DARCI and I were talking about making a bootleg for our sets. Both being from Australia, this song reminds us of hot summers at the beach & embodies that feeling of being trapped in a sometimes cruel summer”.
Emerging in 2011, Anthony Maniscalco – who’s better known by his stage name Hook N Sling, first introduced himself onto the global stage with ‘Take You Higher‘ – which went on to become a true House music anthem. Since then, Platinum selling singles have followed & Hook N Sling has gone on to work with & remix for the biggest names in the game – incl. Calvin Harris, Halsey, Kygo, Miguel, John Legend, The Chainsmokers, Demi Lovato, Lana Del Rey, Ava Max and Bazzi.
Also collaborating with A-list artists Sia, Example, Axwell, Galantis & Jason Derulo – fast forward to the present & it’s now the turn of ‘Cruel Summer‘ ft. DARCI to take centre stage, with the single looking firmly set to light up festival stages and international airwaves.
The fairly new, but immensely popular festival adds Fatima Yamaha (LIVE), HAAi, KlangKuenstler, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, Skream, Sven Väth and many more to its line-up.
After a monumental sold-out first edition in 2021, Secret Project Festival is set to take place during Amsterdam Dance Event again in 2022. The LA-born festival has added a stellar list of artists to the line-up, including Fatima Yamaha (LIVE), HAAi, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, Patrick Topping, Skream and Sven Väth.
With a line-up of massive proportions, Secret Project Festival is sure to be one of the stand out events at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event. Close to 30 house, techno and tech-house heavyweights will perform across four stages throughout the day. From veterans like Marco Carola to the leaders of the new generation like Michael Bibi, Secret Project Festival has something to offer for a wide array of dance music fans.
Secret Project Amsterdam Dance Event 2022
Like the previous edition, Secret Project Festival will be held at het Hembrugterrein, an extraordinary venue across the water from Amsterdam’s harbor. Once serving as an industrial area, het Hembrugterrein was repurposed in 2003 as a creative and cultural institution while maintaining its original look, making it the perfect setting for multi-sensory events that Secret Project Festival has become so well-known for.
During Amsterdam Dance Event 2021, Insomniac brought its successful house and techno concept to European soil for the first time. Boasting a sold-out crowd, the anticipation was extremely high in the run up to the event, which took place across five different stages, each with a different visual concept and styles of music for everyone to enjoy alongside sculptures, light fixtures and much more to be entertained by.
The festivalgoers partied well into the night, from the gates opening to a rush of those eager to see what the festival had in store for them to the sounds of the underground styles of relentless techno and deep, melodic house and tech-house with artists such as CamelPhat, Ben Böhmer and Loco Dice B2B Marco Carola spearheading the lineup.
The industrial vibe of the location went hand in hand with the musical styles, creating a top notch audio visual delight for all involved. The Secret Project Festival European debut proved to be more than successful.
Born out of the bustling Los Angeles underground music scene, Secret Project Festival has been making waves in Europe with a string of widely acclaimed events. The first venture into the European market came with Secret Project Festival ADE 2021. Just mere months after, they upped the ante with the addition of Secret Project Portugal taking place in the sunny Mediterranean beach town of Portimão.
Secret Project Festival is part of the Insomniac portfolio of events, which partnered up with Amsterdam-based event organizer ALDA. Together they’ve increased their presence globally and it is with collaborations like Secret Project Festival that the two have cemented themselves as one of the key players in the global scene.
Ticket registration will open for an exclusive 48 hour period starting today at 12PM CET via amsterdam.secretproject.com.
The reach and success of Bubba Brothers shows no signs of stopping, the masterful duo comprised by Eliseu Correia and Justino Santos continues to amaze with every hard-hitting release and powerful performance, lately, their accomplishments have seen them reach bigger venues like Es Paradis in Ibiza.
Their long list of accolades adds new accomplishments constantly and consistently, putting their name high on the list of artists to follow.
While the duo manages their busy summer schedule of performances and production time in the studio, we found time to ask them a round of quickfire questions to know more about them.
Big festival or small venue?
Doesn’t really matter. If you have a great audience size is not important. Enthusiasm is!
Analog or digital?
Good question. Digital makes our life easier and you can focus more on the music than actually on the technical part…so yes, digital.
Funniest career anecdote?
I spend a gig cursing at my headphones because they were not working. I did the whole set without them, only to find out at the end, that actually I forgot to plug them in…LOL!
Biggest inspiration?
Carl Cox…by far!
Favorite release so far?
Oh God! That’s a very though one…maybe the one that’s upcoming, it’s called ‘Bass’. Stay tuned!
Latest thing you’ve learned?
I learn new things every day, so this one is not easy either… well…this weekend was the first boat party ever for the Bubba Brothers, so I learned that the sea and the waves can be a challenge. LOL
Favorite studio equipment?
Can’t really answer that because I use a lot of different equipment and brands…so, don’t want to commit to just mentioning one.
Best personal quality?
Consistency
Favorite gig you’ve played?
New Year’s Eve in Faro (Algarve), in the city center, for 20000 people. That was absolutely amazing.
If there’s a festival in the world that you could say never disappoints and every single edition of it is better than the previous one, that would definitely be the majestic UNTOLD festival in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, Transylvania.
History was made over the last few days August 4-7 at the massive Cluj Arena and its surroundings. The UNTOLD festival was finally back and it was better than ever. More than 360,000 festival-goers from all over the world came to the seventh edition of the breathtaking festival, matching the numbers of the biggest electronic dance music events around the globe.
The hard-working team behind UNTOLD and one of the biggest beach festivals in Europe, Neversea as well, never fails to live up to their incredible production expectations and this year’s edition was no different. Not only they killed it with the overall appearance with this year’s theme “The Temple of Luna“, but the lineup was also stacked with superstar DJs producers, and live acts, and the massive party was spread out over 8 magical stages with a nice variety of music pumping out each day and night. That’s why it should not come as a surprise that Viberate has listed the UNTOLD festival as one of the best 6 European festivals that are quite affordable considering the number of musicians in the lineup.
UNTOLD Mainstage 2022
World-renowned artists such as Above & Beyond, Alok, Anne-Marie, ATB, Bassjackers, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Don Diablo, G Eazy, Hardwell, JBalvin, Kungs, Kygo, Lost Frequencies, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Morten, Oliver Heldens, Paul Kalkbrenner, Steve Aoki, Tujamo, Vini Vici and many more were in charge for making the party at the mind-blowing mainstage, which had over 700 square meters of LED screen, it was 24 meters high, 95 meters wide, 30 meters deep and had an enormous Moon as a decoration above the DJ booth, representing the “Temple of Luna”.
Galaxy Stage 2022 Tale Of Us
The organizers made certain that there was something for everybody, and that the many angles of the versatile dance music culture were made available to the fans. At UNTOLD‘s underground temple Galaxy, everybody was picking their jaws up off of the floor following unforgettable sets from multi-talented techno, minimal, tech house and deep house DJs and producers such as Tale of Us, Stephan Bodzin, Kevin De Vries, Coeus, Mathame, Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Boris Brejcha, Amelie Lens, Anfisa Letyago, Maceo Plex, Richie Hawtin, Reinier Zonneveld, Paco Osuna, and many others.
UNTOLD Daydreaming Stage 2022
At the beautifully arranged Daydreaming stage which is hidden in the woods around the Cluj Arena, fans of house, deep house, and afro house were able to enjoy the sounds of well-established artists such as Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Damian Lazarus, Matthew Dekay, Yokoo, Jan Blomqvist, Sebastien Leger, Djeff, Pablo Fierro, and many other Romanian and international performers.
Fans of rap, hip-hop, trap, and drum & bass had the chance to dance like there’s no tomorrow to the tracks of top-quality artists including Borgore, DJ Snow & MC Agent, Dope D.O.D., Dub FX & Woodnote, L’Entourloop with N’Zeng, Malaa, Netsky, Noisia, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, ID & AD-Apt who performed their best during the 4 days and nights in the World Capital of Night and Magic.
UNTOLD Time Stage 2022
The Time stage which is a metaphor for a time machine, executed in a steampunk style was a temporary base for top-notch artists including Anna Tur, Fehrplay, Jack Orange, Will Johnston, Kasia, Korolova, Kristian Nairn, Noel Holler, Toby Romeo, and Simina Grigoriu among others. All of them performed unforgettable sets for the attendees who were lucky enough to be there and enjoy the magic.
UNTOLD Fortune Stage 2022
Trance music fans were in for a treat as well and had the chance to enjoy the stellar performances of ATB, Alex M.O.R.P.H, Allen Watts, Billy Gillies, Bogdan VIX, Bryan Kearney, Corti Organ, Craig Connelly, DRYM, Exolight, Factor B, Gardenstate, Jordan Suckley, MEN-D, Nikolauss, Paul Thomas, Richard Durand, Sneijder, Solarstone, Starpicker, Suncatcher, Super8 & Tab, Ruben de Ronde, Will Atkinson and many more. The Retro Fantasy stage and the Tram stage also hosted extraordinary shows.
Here’s what some of the artists who performed at this year’s edition had to say about the festival:
Above & Beyond: “If you too saw what we see from here on the stage, you would know that there is only one word to describe the moment: EPIC”
J Balvin: “Romania is the first country outside of the South American continent that invited me to sing. I am grateful for your support. To be an artist, it’s not a sprint; it is a marathon, and you made everything look so much easier. If you offer love, you will receive love back. UNTOLD, thank you for your invitation to be part of this journey. I love you!”
Hardwell: “My tour manager asked me about the festivals I believe in, and I want to include them in my comeback tour. I answered immediately. UNTOLD, we are together because we share the same love for electronic music. Thank you, and I love you!”
Tujamo: “UNTOLD has a special place in my heart. I know it could be interpreted as a cliché, but in 2019 I brought my mother here. It was the first time he had accompanied me on tour. It was the most emotional moment of my life. Thank you for remaining the most captivating audience in the world”
Steve Aoki: “I’m extremely attached to this festival; it helped me a lot in my career, it helped me grow as an artist, and for that, I thank you!”
Morten: “I wanted so much to be here! I saw some drone shots made by my good friend David Guetta and I was amazed. Now I am here, part of this incredible story! UNTOLD is in the 5th place in the world? Are you sure? It is in the top 3 best festivals in the world,”
UNTOLD 2022 Cluj Arena
Inside the festival there were many beautifully decorated chill zones available where you could relax and recharge for the next set, photo booths where festival-goers were able to take some interesting Luna-themed photos for their social network profiles, 2 merchandise vendors with UNTOLD festival t-shirts, hoodies, backpacks, snapbacks, caps, sunglasses, jewelry and a special fashion corner called Designers’ Nest, where local designers were allowed to present and sell their very unique products.
UNTOLD Festival 2022 Food Court, photo by Monique Biermans
Romania is one of those countries that offers some of the best food around the world, so it’s no wonder that there were a lot of different food zones with more than 70 vendors with food and drinks where attendees had the opportunity to find everything from meat sandwiches to vegan food. And believe it or not they even had a McDonald’s inside the festival.
The 7th edition of the festival “The Temple of Luna” charmed the lucky Romanian and international guests with 4 days and 4 nights of awe, wonder, an incredibly aesthetic atmosphere, powerful music, jaw-dropping fireworks, epic lasers, CO2 cannons, colorful confetti, acrobats, dancers, face-melting bass, and a whole lot of love.
Even the most experienced and well-versed ravers in attendance will be quick to call it one of the best festivals in the world over the last few years. Those that did not get to experience it firsthand should check out some videos and photos online and prepare for the next edition. Unfortunately, it can not give an actual feel of the experience, but, it does give viewers a slight idea of the magnitude of it.
Don’t miss the chance to pre-register for UNTOLD 2023 tickets!
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