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Armin van Buuren launches 10-minute meditation routine on Insight Timer

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Metodi Gogovski
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Those who have been following along with Armin van Buuren’s journey know that meditation and mindfulness have rapidly become positive pillars of his busy life.

The five-time #1 DJ in the world has talked at length about the importance of finding balance to keep one’s self grounded, and that has now led to him joining forces with meditation app Insight Timer to launch his own 10-minute routine, complete with a self-produced sound bed and a bonus version with commentary.

“Meditation, for me, is a moment for myself, and a way for me to deal with the cloud In my head“, Armin van Buuren says.

“Every day, I check in with myself. If I listen to my breath and just focus on my breathing, immediately my mind starts to wander. Now I understand that’s ok and just let the thoughts be. I make a note in my head and bring my focus back on my breathing. That’s always my anchor. I wanted to share this with my fans, so I recorded this meditation for others to practice to so that they, as well, may find balance.”

Listen to the Meditation & Mindfulness Journey here.

The most impressive stage in Romania, UNTOLD’s “Temple of Lúna”, is ready to welcome its fans!

By
Marco Di
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UNTOLD Festival 2021

The hard-working organizers of one of the biggest festivals in the world, UNTOLD, are preparing to open the gates of the magical realm on Thursday, August 4. For 4 days and 4 nights, more than 200 renowned national and international artists and tens of thousands of fans will live the joy of seeing each other at the UNTOLD Festival, in the heart of Transylvania, in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Over 15,000 people from over 20 countries are building worlds and decors in the Cluj Arena stadium and its surroundings. There will be impressive stages and special music spots, over 70 vendors with food and drinks, a fashion corner called Designers’ Nest, partners activations, magical characters, entertainers, and dancers who will create amazing shows throughout the festival, as well as many other surprises. The festival covers an area of 235,000 square meters.

The UNTOLD 2022 theme is “Temple of Lúna” and can be seen inside the stadium and on the mainstage’s decorations. The Wizard, the protector of the festival, needs help to save the whole world. 5 orders (Order of the Griffin, Order of the Owl, Order of the Dragonfly, Order of the Stag, and Order of the Firefly) have 5 artifacts that will help the Wizard in his quest. He will have to go through 5 challenges to get all the help he needs.

Each order represents a series of values with which fans of the festival can identify: Order of the Griffin for those who are in continuous experimentation and openness to the new, Order of the Owl for those who are primarily focused on knowledge and acquisition of wisdom, the Order of the Dragonfly for those who seek to live their lives to their fullest potential, the Order of the Stag for those who seek diverse, meaningful human connections, and the Order of the Firefly for those who find happiness in being surrounded by the loved ones.

Each year, the festival’s theme is revealed on the main stage. The decorations, lights, and video content are the main storytelling tools to bring people into the magical atmosphere of UNTOLD. The festival’s production is impressive, with over 1,000 tons of materials, brought by over 500 trucks for all setups, from stages, and decorations to food and drinks areas, ticket containers, credit points, activations, and activities.

The production is completed by the artistic component, full of memorable moments: the opening ceremony will be led by Claptone, and 100 dancers and entertainers will surround by a masked ball show with more than 10,000 masks distributed to the public.
Romanian and international artists are also preparing unique acts on the mainstage. The closing ceremony will be performed alongside Lost Frequencies and a show of fireworks and lasers that will fill the sky. The festival will be closed on the mainstage on Monday morning by Tujamo.

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 Live, Steve Aoki, Tujamo and Vini Vici are the most awaited artists on the UNTOLD mainstage.

The mainstage will have over 700 square meters of LED screen, it will be 24 meters high, 95 meters wide, and 30 meters deep. The weight of the stage exceeds 400 tons, and the roof spans 24 meters. More than 900 light games will color the Cluj-Arena stadium during all the days and nights of the festival. All the energy used on the mainstage comes from renewable sources.

Top production specialists are working to create all the stages. Chris is the Production Manager for the UNTOLD mainstage and has 24 years of experience in the field. He works with the biggest events and festivals worldwide, and for 17 years, he has toured with Metallica, Rammstein, Britney Spears, Madonna, and Rihanna. Thiago is one of its core people with experience to match – Production Manager for Tiesto, Stage Manager at Expo Dubai, and many other events and festivals worldwide.

Galaxy, the techno house of the UNTOLD festival, is a stage where the scenery is constantly changing thanks to the video-mapping projection. The set consists of astronomy objects, galaxies, energy particles, portals, and space-time tunnels. Amelie Lens, Anfisa Letyago, Ann Clue, Boris Brejcha, Coeus, Djeff, Fehrplay Closing Show, Jamie Jones B2B Loco Dice, Kevin De Vries, Maceo Plex, Mahony, Marcel Fengler, Mathame, Paco Osuna, Raresh, Reinier Zonneveld (Live), Richie Hawtin, Stephan Bodzin Live and Tale Of Us are the artists who will guide the lucky fans to the new worlds from across the universe.

The Alchemy stage embodies an alchemy laboratory with a line-up of rap, trap, hip-hop, drum & bass music. Local artists and Borgore, DJ Snow & MC Agent, Dope D.O.D., Dub FX & Woodnote, L’Entourloop with N’Zeng, Malaa, Netsky, Noisia (DJ Set), Sub Focus B2B Wilkinson Ft. ID & AD-Apt are the alchemists who will make magic during the 4 days and 4 nights of the festival.

The Time stage is a metaphor for the time machine, executed in a steampunk style. The decor contains clocks, time machines, hourglasses, and star charts. On this stage, fans will be enchanted by Anna Tur, Fehrplay Closing Show, Jack Orange B2B Will Johnston, Kasia, Korolova, Kristian Nairn, Noel Holler B2B Toby Romeo, SiminaGrigoriu, and many others.

The Daydreaming stage represents 3 portals made of floral decor, with LED screens that take the visitors to a floral world similar to the Garden of Eden. House, deep house, and tribal house music complete the musical atmosphere. Armen Miran & Hraach, Audiofly, Bross, Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Damian Lazarus, Day Dreamers (Marwan, Dub FX & Woodnote), Djeff, Hernan Cattaneo B2B Nick Warren, Jan Bloqmvist, Marwan, Paax (Tulum) and Sebastien Leger Modular Live Show are some of the artists who will fascinate the fans of the Day Dreaming stage.

The Retro Fantasy stage and the Tram stage will also host very special shows.

UNTOLD is one of the biggest festivals in the world, and in 2022 it was placed on 5th place in the top world festivals, according to the company Viberate. The 7th edition takes place on August 4-7 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Tickets are still available HERE! Watch the official 2021 aftermovie below and prepare yourselves for a magical show this summer!

Terminal V returns with its first Halloween edition in 3 years

By
Marco Di
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Scotland’s biggest electronic music event is back with a bang on 29th October 2022 as Terminal V returns with its first Halloween edition in 3 years

Taking over the huge halls and warehouse spaces of the Royal Highland Centre with 12-hours of irresistible global techno /electronic talent including RICHIE HAWTIN, CAMELPHAT, REINIER ZONNEVELD, Fjaak (Live), Ellen Allien, Mind Against, Klangkuenstler, Pan-Pot , Partiboi 69, Sama Abdulhadi, Anetha, blk, SHDW & Obscure Shape, Shlomo, T78, Charlie Sparks, Elli Acula, and many more.

Terminal V Halloween lineup

Terminal V Halloween is undoubtedly a notable date in the annual global party calendar. It has an international reputation for its mind blowing production and all-round immersive festival experience. That’s why thousands of party people now flock to it from all over the UK and Europe, keen to experience one of techno’s most mesmeric and spine tingling parties.

One of the few UK festivals which runs not once but twice per year, the Halloween edition is a strictly indoor affair, utilising the vast internal space of the Royal Highland Centre running for 1 day only, midday to midnight.

The event shall see influential pioneers, returning favourites and red hot newcomers head to the Scottish capital. There will be pummeling, futuristic sounds from Richie Hawtin, rave-fueled acid techno from Reinier Zonneveld, a scintillating live show from Berlin duo Fjaak, the uncompromising Australian artist Partiboi69, heavy frequencies from BPitch boss Ellen Allien and 90’s/2000’s influenced techno from Klangkuenstler. World renowned, grammy nominated melodic house & techno duo Camelphat bring their hypnotic big room sounds, and Pan-Pot exist in their own intricate techno world.

On top of this you can expect all shades of techno from deep and dubby to melodic to main room from Mind Against, Klankuenstler, Anetha, Partiboi 69, Sama Abdulhadi, blk, SHDW & Obscure Shape, Shlomo, T78, Charlie Sparks, Elli Acula, and more.

Tickets available HERE!

Martin Garrix joins forces with Breathe Carolina for their festival banger ‘Something’ on Tomorrowland Music

By
Alex Gelevski
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STMPD RCRDS and Tomorrowland Music – two of dance music’s most esteemed record labels – continue the roll-out of their spectacular 7-track EP! Dutch superstar and STMPD label boss Martin Garrix has joined forces with American duo Breathe Carolina for their exclusive new tune ‘Something’, co-released through both imprints today.

In a collaborative triumph, Martin Garrix and Breathe Carolina have created an up-tempo and pulsating festival banger, bursting with energy and passion.

The latest single to arrive from the unique partnership between STMPD RCRDS and Tomorrowland Music comes in the form of ‘Something‘, a stomping electro tune with a downright nasty drop and gritty feel – making anyone’s head bounce for sure! Dutch dance music luminary Martin Garrix has premiered the highly awaited collaboration with Breathe Carolina in his recent performances during the first and second festival weekend at the iconic Tomorrowland Mainstage.

Fun fact: the attentive listener might have caught this already, but Garrix’s own voice can be heard on the lyrics ”and it goes something like…”

Martin Garrix: ”I’m super excited about the collaboration between STMPD RCRDS and Tomorrowland Music on this EP. This track is one of the IDs from my Tomorrowland Mainstage sets and it really matches the energy of the Tomorrowland crowd. I’m happy everyone can listen to it now!”

Listen to the track below!

Lorna James introduces ‘Dance = To Dream (Fear & Loathing Remix)’

By
Andry Bosk
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Lorna James introduces her latest release, this time, her track ‘Dance = to Dream’ gets an official remix from DJ and music producer Fear & Loathing.

Lorna James is ready to showcase her skills and talents as a prolific pianist and composer, as her well-versed knowledge and expertise in the music world, and deep passion for House music have taken her far; yet this is just the beginning of her extraordinary musical journey.

The proficient composer is already making a ripple in the Electronic music world, having released ‘Outside Dance’ and ‘Dance Would Be A Fine Thing’ earlier this year; showing with each production a new side of her limitless genius and expertise.

‘Dance = To Dream (Fear & Loathing Remix)’ starts off with an energetic percussion-focused beat that kickstarts the track with a big party vibe; an all-encompassing bassline creates a heavy and solid foundation where all the other sonic elements like claps, pads and wobbly synths can rest on.

A resonant and clear piano with an enigmatic yet compelling melody takes the center of the mix creating a special moment within the song, while the rhythmic elements and textural pads complete the soundscape, making it an interesting immersive experience. This track is one for the Progressive House lovers and party-seekers out there.

This remix brings out the best of Lorna James’ sound and the sound and vibe of Fear and Loathing; a collaboration with the seal of a certified banger, and just in time for the summer.

Lorna James shows once more why her name is one to follow up close, as every release makes more evident the amount of talent and prowess the musician has.

Make sure to follow Lorna James as she continues to release hard-hitting tracks that display her mastery and abilities, while growing her fanbase, reaching every corner of the world.

Listen to the track below.

The Martinez Brothers link up with Leven Kali & Scott Storch on new track ‘Just A Feeling’

By
Marco Di
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The Martinez Brothers have joined forces with LA based R&B singer-songwriter Leven Kali and legendary producer Scott Storch, on new single ‘Just A Feeling’, out 29th July.

A smooth, groove-laden club jam, ‘Just A Feeling‘ pairs slick grooves with Leven’s hypnotic vocals. It follows May’s hit release ‘Rizzla‘ featuring Drake collaborator Gordo and Nigeria’s Afrobeat prince Rema. The pair are also in the midst of their first ever headline Ibiza residency at Hï ibiza, with the likes of Honey Dijon, Loco Dice, Kerri Chandler, Carl Craig and Louie Vega joining them over its four-month duration.

“Just A Feeling is a super special track for us.” The Martinez Brothers explained. “It features vocals by the super talented Leven Kali and keys by one of the GOATS Scott Storch. A track born from the weird world we were in just 1 year ago, the song talks about how we shouldn’t let bad times get us down. We all go through things, but we don’t have to hold onto those moments. Keep your head up always and try and have as much fun as you can in this life.”

Two of the most consistent and recognisable names in the world of house and techno, The Martinez Brothers were introduced to disco and house music by their father from a young age. While known for producing lean and effective club records, from their break out ‘H2 Da Izzo‘ in 2012 to their 2019 ‘SaintLaurentYSL‘ remix, their 2020 foray into Latin pop with Rauw Alejandro, Zion & Lennox and Mr. Naisgai on ‘Química‘ shows their capacity to navigate effortlessly between underground and pop.

Leven Kali is a singer, songwriter and producer from Santa Monica, California. Born in Holland, and raised in SoCal, his sound reflects the many different cultures and backgrounds that make up his personal identity.

Scott Storch‘s knack for laying down dazzling keyboard lines led to a burgeoning career as a musically blessed producer by the early 2000s, after aligning himself with production duties for high-profile rappers such as Snoop Dogg and Busta Rhymes.

Tapping into a fresh and exciting sound, The Martinez Brothers continue their run of cutting-edge collaborative single releases.

Listen to the track below.

Worakls remixes Armin van Buuren’s ‘One More Time’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Worakls, famous for his countless electro-melodic releases and his vibrant live shows, is set to kick off his latest live tour of North America this weekend at Osheaga in Montreal and Superior Ingredients in Brooklyn. The month of August is packed with additional shows in cities including Los Angeles, Dallas, Denver, San Diego, Toronto, Oakland, and Boston, while closing out at Elements Festival in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

Coinciding with the launch of the tour is the release of Worakls‘ unique remix of Superstar Dutch record producer and trance icon Armin van Buuren’s ‘One More Time.’ Notable here is Worakls‘ entirely new arrangement as he transforms the anthem into a grittier French house and electro-inspired dance floor stormer.

A composer above all, Worakls writes with the orchestra in mind and presents his music only in a live context, not as a DJ set. In fact, the artist has also embarked on full orchestra tours where he is personally conducting the live orchestra and is writing out the musical notes for each instrument.

While the North American Summer Tour will not feature the full orchestra experience (Worakls is hoping to bring this over soon), the tour will still be live and highly improvisational. Those in attendance will experience live interpretations of music throughout the artist’s career.

Elsewhere, Worakls single ‘Salzburg’ was recently certified gold at CNM 2021 Export, while the single ‘Adagio for Square’ is included on the soundtrack for the Netflix TV Show ‘XOXO.’ Last but not least, be on the lookout for Worakls’ next original single, “Pipeline,” which is released on August 18. Fans will be delighted by this powerful single, a dramatic but optimistic track with a heady melody.

Stay tuned for more information!

Listen to the track below.

Alan Fitzpatrick and Reset Robot debut on armada music with ‘Lotus’

By
Alex Gelevski
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Alan Fitzpatrick

Whenever Alan Fitzpatrick and Reset Robot share song credits, the electronic music realm is on the receiving end of an indomitable techno banger.

Touching down on Armada Music for their joint label debut, the longtime collaborators deliver a hypnotic techno record that will surely push the crowd to its limits.

Partially rooted in ’90s trance, ‘Lotus‘ symbolizes the blooming U.K. techno scene. Setting the mood with sweeping pads, adamant kick drums and a persistent bassline that keeps listeners in a club-centric state of mind, ‘Lotus‘ is powerful, pure and a must-play in every late-night DJ set.

“We wrote a large chunk of this track at the Devon Analogue Studios”, Alan Fitzpatrick says. “We wanted to capture the free spirit and energy of some of our late ’90s, early-noughties trance influences, all the while adding a more techno drive to the track.”

Listen to the track below.

RÜFÜS DU SOL announce the forthcoming release of their new curation project, “Surrender Remixes” with Adriatique remix

By
Marco Di
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Adriatique

Grammy winning live electronic trio James Hunt, Tyrone Lindqvist and Jon George aka RÜFÜS DU SOL announce the forthcoming release of their new curation project, “Surrender Remixes”.

Set for release on 12th August via their imprint Rose Ave/Reprise and Warner Records, the band have enlisted a heavyweight assembly of world-class production talent, and friends and peers from across the spectrum of the electronic underground, to reimagine their landmark fourth studio album, “Surrender“.

Released in October 2021 and featuring Grammy-winning single ‘Alive‘, “Surrender” was written in the band’s studio in Hollywood. Citing Nine Inch Nails, Moderat and Radiohead as just a few of the myriad and eclectic sonic influences informing their production techniques on the record, the result was bold, brave and their most celebrated release to date. The LP has already been streamed over 1.5BN times, premiering as the #4 most popular album on Spotify in the US and #6 globally and #1 dance album on iTunes and Apple Music.

The first drop from the fourteen track “Surrender Remixes” released on 29th July, comes from Swiss production duo and CircoLoco residents Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizr aka Adriatique. The duo step up to remix “On My Knees“, one of the standout moments from the album – a brooding insight into RÜFÜS DU SOL‘s darker tendencies, which toys with honest emotions and aching lyricism, demonstrating what makes the band so unique in the electronic space. Adriatique‘s remix is typically intricate, reflecting the duo’s trademark sets; long and meditative, with a relentlessly hypnotic groove throughout.

The greater project features cuts from Istanbul’s hotly-tipped selector Carlita, Diymanic head-honcho Solomun and label mainstay Magdalena, the band’s longtime collaborator, Rose Ave label-mate and mix engineer Cassian and fellow Australian production talent Dom Dolla. Tale of Us‘s Anyma steps up to remix the band’s track “Alive“, which won the band their first Grammy last year, along with stellar reworks from Afterlife resident Colyn, AnjunaDeep‘s Monkey Safari, Adana Twins and more.

In this landmark year which has seen so many return to touring, RÜFÜS DU SOL have played a string of critically lauded and momentous live shows, including two recent sold out shows at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium. This July and August the band are heading back to their underground roots to play a select string of sets in some of clubland’s most coveted and notorious dancefloor slots – including DC10 for CircoLoco, Hi Ibiza for Afterlife opening an Scorpios Mykonos. Earlier this year the band also curated their own festival experience Sundream Tulum which saw them combine their live shows and DJ sets and invite some of the compilation collaborators – Magdalena, Carlita and Cassian – to join them in sublime Mexico settings. The band’s stacked summer schedule of shows will be a prime opportunity to unleash the full remix package next month.

listen to the track below.

Pre-Order the Remixes Album here.

5 World-Class Acts You Should Definitely See at UNTOLD 2022 Festival!

By
Marco Di
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UNTOLD 2019 Galaxy stage

There are only 5 days left until one of the world’s best electronic dance music festivals UNTOLD in Cluj-Napoca, Romania will open its gates just for your listening pleasure, offering a top-notch audio-visual experience with some of the best DJs and live acts on the planet.

Before it kicks off we serve up a list of 5 incredible acts who will make their appearance at the majestic UNTOLD festival this August 4-7 and we think that they deserve your attention.

Check out the list below!

1. Tale Of Us

Our favorite and probably the world’s best dance music duo right now, Tale of Us is set to make its long-anticipated return to UNTOLD‘s mind-blowing Galaxy stage during the last day of the festival.

The world-renowned duo comprised of Matteo Milleri and Carmine Conte who are also producing and working very successfully on their solo projects as Anyma and Mrak are ready to serve up plenty of their essential Afterlife hits as well as many awaited IDs, along with their famous stage presence and boundless energy.

2. Boris Brejcha

Boris Brejcha

One of the most skillful and celebrated artists in electronic music and creator of high-tech minimal techno, Boris Brejcha is also set to perform a very special set at UNTOLD‘s underground temple Galaxy in Cluj-Napoca. To this day, Boris plays only his own produced music at his gigs – and the success proves him right. If you haven’t heard him perform live yet, make sure to be in attendance this August, because this guy never disappoints!

3. Amelie Lens

Continuing to push forward the new generation of techno music, super-talented DJ producer and label owner Amelie Lens will also make her appearance in the World Capital of Night & Magic this August for the attendees who were lucky enough to score a ticket.

Lens is a real techno queen: she performs at some of the world’s best festivals and events, and her Exhale parties and LENSKE releases are always powerful and mind-blowing. Prepare yourselves for blasting new records and incredible DJ skills from Amelie, because she is always ready and is more than capable to deliver a great performance!

4. Damian Lazarus

© Photography by Jack Pasco for Here & Now (fb.com/wearehereandnow)

Underground electronic visionary Damian Lazarus is ready to perform at UNTOLD‘s Daydreaming stage this summer and we’re already super-excited! A hugely creative DJ, producer, Crosstown Rebels and Day Zero boss, Lazarus never fails to summon up a special sense of otherworldly magic in all he does, and that makes him an artist that you definitely won’t want to miss this edition.

5. Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond

Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamäki better known as Above & Beyond are also set to perform at this year’s edition of UNTOLD festival. Founders of the iconic Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep record labels and hosts of a weekly radio show, that reaches millions of dance lovers every Friday (Group Therapy), the legendary trio have earned two GRAMMY™️nominations for anthems ‘Northern Soul‘ feat. Richard Bedford and ‘We’re All We Need’ feat. Zoë Johnston. They are ready to perform a very special set on the mesmerizing mainstage and it’s going to be one for the books, so make sure you won’t miss it!

The 7th edition of UNTOLD festival is set to take place 4-7 August in Cluj-Napoca, Transylvania, Romania. Tickets are still available HERE! Watch the official 2021 aftermovie below and prepare yourselves for a magical show this summer!

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