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Claptone debuts on Defected with one of summer 2022’s most in-demand tracks ‘Calabria’

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Marco Di
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Enigma of the electronic world, Claptone delivers one of summer 2022’s most in-demand remixes for his single debut on Defected.

An unmistakable homage to one of the 2000s most iconic club records by Rune, a prominent rubbery bassline and brassy saxophone hook give this ‘Calabria’ remix its warm familiarity sure to enthrall dancefloors.

Under his trademark Venetian guise, Claptone continues to be one of dance’s most majestic acts; fresh off the back of his lauded third studio album ‘Closer’ and with his spellbinding The Masquerade parties taking over iconic Ibiza club Pacha weekly all summer long, this Defected release continues to demonstrate an artist at the top of his game.

“Finally, summer’s here, and it’s a full-on worldwide festival summer. A long sunny Ibiza season has just started and all that obviously needs a soundtrack. So, here’s the essential track of all my recent sets, my very own take on ‘Calabria’. Sounding like bottled sun, bottled fun, bottled smiles. Wait why bottled? Just open that bottle and unleash all that positivity…” – Claptone

Listen to the track below.

Henrik Schwarz drops remix of Ladysmith Black Mambazo track ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya’

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Marco Di
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German dance music visionary Henrik Schwarz has remixed the Ladysmith Black Mambazo track ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya’, out now on Gallo Record Company.

This brand-new rework sees Schwarz reimagine the Ladysmith Black Mambazo sonic story, placing the sound in an electronic music context while remaining true and respectful to its original writer – legendary Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala.

It’s the latest Gallo Remixed release, a project that has generated interest from the global music creator community. This rework birthed from a historical mutual respect between Schwarz and Black Coffee, who recently acquired a stake in Gallo Records and was trusted to be the executive producer of Drake’s new album Honestly Nevermind.

One of the most recognisable names from the world of dance music, Henrik Schwarz has previously remixed tracks from the likes of Coldplay, Mary J. Blige and Foals. Also a composer, he has successfully maintained a balance between electronic music, classical and jazz, and between energetic, highly charged dance sets at huge techno events and concert performances in seated auditoriums. More recently he collaborated with Freestyle Man and Jimi Tenor on new single ‘Moabit’.

A Zulu male choral group singing in the local vocal styles of isicathamiya and mbube, Ladysmith Black Mambazo became known internationally after singing with Paul Simon on his 1986 album Graceland, and have won multiple awards, including five Grammys. Formed by Shabalala in 1960, the group became one of South Africa’s most prolific recording outfits, with many of their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honours.

A vibrant cross-continental collaboration, the Henrik Schwarz remix of ‘Ayikh’ Indaw’ Enjengekhaya’ breathes fresh energy into the lauded original.

Listen to the track below.

Viktor Talking Machine unveiled their new EP ‘Dream’

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Metodi Gogovski
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With their exclusive vinyl sets, Viktor Talking Machine deliver enough reasons to have an amazing time. Gigs like at the Amsterdam Dance Event in the Netherlands or in hip clubs like the Sisyphos in Berlin are every time like a revelation with an uncertain and at the same time touching conclusion.

Their creative understanding of groove always sets the pace, crossing genre boundaries without forgetting their love of house in the broadest sense.

The same goes for their selected releases , which get exciting remixes from artists like andhim and Lauer. Now Viktor Talking Machine send their Dream EP into the cosmos, which features a fantastic collaboration with Super Flu (Stil vor Talent, Diynamic, Disco Halal, just to name a few) and a remix by Chinaski, known for releases on labels like Running Back.

If you had to categorise the EP, you would might locate it between melodic house and indie dance. The bottom line is that it is simply an ode full of groove to the rave scene and to all the dancers on the floors of the clubs and festivals. No doubt, this release lifts you off the ground and takes you on a journey you will never forget… For all the ravers out there.

Listen to the tracks below.

Kollektiv Turmstrasse announces new “YAP” EP with Exclusive video

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Marco Di
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Kollektiv Turmstrasse releases new EP, YAP, on 1st July. The 3-track-release marks the first new material since 2019, presenting an ever-evolving sound that channels the legacy of the artist’s dancefloor savvy roots combined with a playful exploration of the lighter sides of house and techno.

Kolllektiv Turmstrasse steers into unexplored sonic territory and an introspective space with this new EP. Meticulous production skills combined with a soulful joy shine through with opening track, “YAP“. The track is a celebration of the pure and euphoric feelings human beings develop for one another (“You Are Perfect”), and demands the listener shimmies, shakes and forgets the outside world.

The track starts on a methodical and hypnotic trajectory until vocals, synths, snares and hi-hats fly in from all angles to create a mosaic of grooving sound. Kollektiv Turmstrasse has a knack for blending multiple genres in one track, and the R&B vocals adding an unexpected garage flavour. With “YAP“, Kollektiv Turmstrasse creates a musical alchemy, occupying that dreamy space between evolution and nostalgia.

“Terror” is a high-energy electro banger that conjures images of malfunctioning robots or a rogue Pac-Man. Using a variety of vocal styles, the track touches on themes of societal change, capitalism, inequality and power struggles. The artist wrote this track in the midst of lockdown after a decade of non-stop touring, so it champions a mixture of emotions – relief at having the space to be creative alongside a sense of yearning for the dance floor.

“I’m OK” plays with the limits and edges of house and minimal, combining 4:4 rhythms with scattered synths and sharp vocals. The track explores our tendency to create facades to cover our inner turmoil, reflected through builds and drops that add tension and texture, while giving a packed out dance floor no choice but to move.

Watch the video below.

Jauz teams up with Habstrakt in an attempt to do things “Like Before”

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Alex Gelevski
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With the festival season and Jauz’ consequential Block Party tour right around the corner, there’s truly no better time for a slew of fresh beats. The American producer is officially getting the party started, linking up with the famed French talents of fellow bass maestro Habstrakft for the release of “Like Before.” A whirling dervish club beat and a future-guilty pleasure in its own right, the new single is out now on Musical Freedom.

Over the past decade, Jauz, real name Sam Vogel, has defined himself as one of the pioneers of American bass music. With collaborations alongside everyone from Skrillex and Pegboard Nerds to DJ Snake and Eptic, fans of bass music would be hard pressed to miss Jauz’ swooping and distinctive beats.

Thanks to tracks like his remix of SHAED’s “Trampoline” to “Feel The Volume” Jauz has amassed over 100 million global streams, and a indomitable reputation to boot.

It could be said that Jauz and Habstrakt are cut from the same cloth– two vibrant bass producers who kept their sonic success fresh by applying their styles to a range of genres. Known by many for “Chicken Soup” his joint release with Skrillex that, simply put, is good for the soul, Habstrakt is likely one of your favorite producer’s favorite producers. Recent years have seen Habstrakt redefine his sound time after time, dabbling in deeper and funked out clubbing and house inspirations like “High,” and striking a more sombre and melodic chord with “Eternity,” 2021’s venture with fellow star Tchami.

Perfect for the club, festival, or even a Block Party coming to a city near you, “Like Before” is the summer hit that you’ve been waiting for. Listen to the track below.

Orbital welcome Joris Voorn for a euphoric remix of their 1996 hit ‘The Box’

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Marco Di
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Joris Voorn

Joris Voorn’s resonant ‘Out Of The Box’ remix sees the Rejected boss harness the original melodies and shift towards blissful, rapturous spheres, drawing on his experience at the helm of the world’s most iconic clubs as he weaves rich synths and suspenseful builds to create a meandering journey through soundscapes.

A highlight from Orbital’s 1996 LP ‘In Sides’, reaching number 11 in the UK singles chart, ‘The Box’ remains a favourite for many for both its musical uniqueness but also its critically acclaimed video, becoming the duo’s most prominent commercial hit since the release of ‘Chime’ in 1990.

Listen to the remix below.

Tomorrowland One World Radio continues worldwide expansion and launches on DAB across the UK

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Metodi Gogovski
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One World Radio

From now on, people across the UK, Spain and Malta can listen every day to One World Radio via DAB or FM thanks to a licensing agreement with Like Media Group.

Tomorrowland‘s digital radio station and content platform, which has been existing for over 3 years and is streamed by listeners all over the globe, is now continuing its expansion across the UK and Europe after previously rolling out with partners in the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania. Listeners who tune in to One World Radio will find exclusive mixes, unique tracks, new releases and the most iconic live sets from 18 years of Tomorrowland featuring a range of hosts, shows and specials.

The world-renowned iconic Belgian festival has teamed up with Like Media Group to invest in the daily connection with the Tomorrowland community across the entire world.

Tomorrowland‘s One World Radio now continues its global roll-out via DAB in the UK (London, Manchester, North Birmingham, Liverpool, Wrexham & Chester, Portsmouth, Somerset & South Wales Coast (Newport, Cardiff, Bridgend), Salisbury, Surrey & North Sussex) and Malta and via FM in Spain (Mallorca and Ibiza) – with further expansion in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol and South Birmingham and many other regions in Europe and the UK planned in the coming weeks and months.

Here’s what Belgian brothers and Tomorrowland veterans Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike had to say about the expansion: “One World Radio is an incredibly important and refreshing project. We are very happy that Tomorrowland’s radio & content platform now becomes available in the UK, Spain and Malta, because it allows fans throughout these countries to connect with Tomorrowland on a daily basis.”

In February 2019, Tomorrowland celebrated its 15th anniversary with the launch of the digital radio station One World Radio. What initially started as a temporary project turned into an enduring success story and a permanent radio station that has been a popular hub for electronic music lovers across all genres and borders for more than 3 years now – every day, a range of international DJs play the hottest hits and grooves, while the programming and music schedule is adapted to the time of day, 24/7 live in the mix. All music and content on One World Radio is also still available live 24/7 via tomorrowland.com, the Tomorrowland app, YouTube, via DAB+ in Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK and Malta, and via FM in Romania (92.1 FM) and Spain (Mallorca and Ibiza).

Since the end of December 2020, a new European Union directive has mandated that all new cars sold are required to have a DAB+ receiver, which means that the transition to DAB+ has started irreversibly and that digital radio listening awaits a golden future in Europe.

Andrew Mathers unveils his brand new track ‘Abantu’

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Alex Gelevski
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Tech house with a Latin twist is the mixology of Amsterdam’s Andrew Mathers, and ‘Abantu’ is his hot sauce special made to make your mouth water.

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano and Claptone have lapped up Mathers’ potent cocktails, here connecting ass-shaking bass, classic piano stabs and diva loops addressing the terrace, and achieving a eureka moment for the funkiest of summer soundtracks.

Grab a glass of the good stuff, grab a dancing partner ready to go, and get all about ‘Abantu’.

Listen to the track below.

Mats Westbroek teams up with Nicosax for a powerful new track ‘Clear Skies Ahead’

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Andry Bosk
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Happy times are on the horizon says Mats Westbroek: with his latest blissed out piece of Balearica focusing on lavish sax, ‘Clear Skies Ahead’ is a forecast putting him in everyone’s good books.

With the world-renowned Nicosax classily putting in work, sunset horns snaking and drifting as The Netherlands producer honours a classic sound of the 90s (particularly Chicane’s ‘Offshore’, with an added touch of Eric Prydz’ ‘Pjanoo’), VIPs and red carpet movers and shakers have their soundtrack for the year as Westbroek chills from house’s mountaintop.

Listen to the track below.

Andrew Galaxy Releases Brand New Single ‘Life Of The Future’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Future Rave Music is ready to release another instant hit: Andrew Galaxy’s latest production ‘Life Of The Future’. With only 16 years old, the DJ and producer is eager to show off his skills and innate talent.

Future Rave Music, known for its ability to attract and scout the best new sound from all over the world, proves once more its reputation and influence in the Electronic music scene, as a leader when it comes to high-quality music made by talented artists. The label has seen some great releases coming from talented artists like Ken Bauer, Bromo, Yantosh, Nanoviola, Enveak & L’Étrange M. Redan, just to name a few. The label has garnered a lot of attention, and growing its fanbase with every release.

‘Life Of The Future’ is Andrew Galaxy’s debut on Future Rave Music; with powerful saw synths, stabbing pads and a classic Future Rave lead, the track explodes into a full-on rave. The hard-hitting beat, alongside an energetic bassline, meet revved up pads and sonic elements that back up the intensity and complete the soundscape of the song. Soft female vocals in the center of the mix mark the breakdown moment of the track, to later release the party with a powerful final drop.

This track is one for Future Rave enthusiasts getting ready for a party-fueled and enjoyable summertime.

Andrew Galaxy adds ‘Life Of The Future’ to his list of remarkable releases, this time via Future Rave Music, marking a milestone in his career and giving the world a taste of what he has to offer; top-notch productions that hit hard and make a ripple in the Future Rave scene. His name is now on the list of artists not to miss.

Follow Andrew Galaxy and Future Rave Music as they continue to release and share the best new music available. ‘Life Of The Future’ is out now and available in major online stores and streaming platforms.

Listen to the track below.

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