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HARD Summer to debut in Croatia with Calvin Harris show at Žnjan Beach

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Marco Di
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HARD Summer is traversing the Atlantic Ocean to a new holiday home for a premier destination event in Europe this summer.

On 6 August 2022, Calvin Harris will make his long-awaited return to Croatia for a headline show at Žnjan Beach, in Split. An idyllic combination of sun, sea and dance music, the event is set to prove to be one of the most unmissable beach parties on the dance music calendar this year.

Multi-platinum selling artist, heavyweight producer, DJ and songwriter Calvin Harris has topped the charts across the globe with his many hits, amassing 27 top 10 singles in the UK alone.

Fans can expect to hear these massive tunes amongst an arsenal of exhilarating dance music from the powerhouse DJ/producer at this one-night-only special event.

HARD Summer Croatia

For many years, HARD Summer has been a staple of the California festival scene since its inaugural edition in 2007. While the event now holds a sparkling reputation as one of the edgiest events on the West Coast of America, the brand has recently expressed even bolder international intentions.

HARD now aims to expand its diverse, technicolour-clad fan-base by coming together to celebrate electronic music on Croatian soil. Calvin Harris stands as the figurehead for modern dance music, having broken world records and dominated the charts.

He has over 35 billion combined audio and video streams in his career history, making him one of the most viewed artists on YouTube and one of Sony Music’s biggest streaming artists.

Calvin has collaborated with global artists including Frank Ocean, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott to name a few. His work has garnered a number of top music awards and nominations, including 14x MTV VMA nominations and 2x wins, 5x GRAMMY nominations and a 2013 GRAMMY Award win in the Best Music Video category for “We Found Love“.

Fans will be able to experience HARD Summer EU in a number of different ways on 6 August, with General Admission, VIP and VIP Table Service options on offer at the expansive beach site.

Pre-Sale tickets go on sale Wednesday 4 May (12 PM CEST) before General Sale commences the following day on Thursday 5 May (12 PM CEST). Those interested in attending can register their interest and find additional ticket information on the event website, which can be found here.

Charlotte de Witte celebrates her new “Universal Consciousness” EP with ‘New Form’ V: live stream

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Marco Di
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Charlotte de Witte takes charge of her KNTXT label’s 15th release with the new Universal Consciousness EP. It comes after Amazingblaze – Venture EP and features four more powerful and psychedelic techno cuts.

A day before release on Wednesday 27th of April at 19:00 CEST and in collaboration with Beatport, Charlotte heads up ‘New Form’ V: Universal Consciousness stream. It was recorded in the empty Flanders Expo venue with the epic production that was set up for the hugely successful event on 16th April.

Charlotte is fresh off the back of her biggest ever KNTXT party in mid April. It took place in her hometown of Ghent and saw her play a historic 10 hour set to a vast crowd of people who were taken on a real sonic journey.

Also in April, Charlotte returned to London’s iconic Printworks for the first time in five years, this time with her KNTXT concept and once again raised the roof. While staying busy on the road, she continues to curate the Apple Music x KNTXT page while cooking up ever fresh sounds in the studio. This latest EP is another subtle evolution in her signature style.

Says Charlotte of the EP, “Following up on my latest Asura EP in September, I decided to delve a bit deeper in the world of psychedelia. All the tracks of the EP are psy inspired, some more than others. I’ve been playing these tracks for a while now in the clubs. It’s been a real pleasure to see the crowd’s reaction and see the amount of track ID requests online. This one is from me to you, I hope you enjoy my Universal Consciousness EP!”

Opener ‘Satori‘ is dark and heavy. The chunky, raw drums hit hard and flat, as the squelchy acid synths pan about the mix. An enchanting middle eastern vocal wail brings an extra trance-inducing element that is sure to lock in the hearts and minds of the crowd.

The super ‘Kali‘ is a slick and high speed piece that shows the love relation between psy trance and techno. The video game style synths peel off the groove next to alien sound effects, and the subtly evolving acid line burrows deep into your brain.

Then comes the dynamic, bouncy and acid laced-title cut ‘Universal Consciousness‘. It’s a fulsome tune with rubbery kicks and visceral 303 loops that will melt the mind, as dancers fall under its hypnotic and tripped out spell.

Last of all is ‘Ahimsa‘ with its bright, lashing acid synths and hammering kick drums. It’s the perfect mix of physical groove and psyched-out synth work, and is perfect for both sweaty basements and vast main rooms alike. When the mystical flutes come in, it takes things to another level entirely.

This is another all consuming EP of innovative techno from Charlotte de Witte.

crouds are back on RFR Records with powerful new EP ‘Bionic Jelly’

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Alex Gelevski
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Berlin based DJ and producer duo, crouds are back on the German label RFR Records with techno, breakbeat and trance EP, ‘Bionic Jelly’. Subsequent to their formidable collaboration with Max Delius a few months prior, Andreas Schuller and Jay Nagel deliver the next tracks for RFR.

“Bionic Jelly” still moves in style within the croudian sound biotope, yet places the tooly aspect a little bit more in the foreground. “It’s a match” starts restrainedly with dubby breakbeats, being driven forward by echoes and reverb. Rattling percussions jump on the sonic carpet and little by little increase the intensity of this funky opener. Yep, that fits!

„Stomache Grind“ comes around the corner way more relaxed than its title may suggest. Nothing indigestive is presented here, in contrary a digestif made of all the ingredients which crouds are famous for: Melody, broken beats, elaborately composed dub patterns and a dose of finesse.

Heavy 90s vibes in the final track of this EP. Kinda reminiscent of Luke Vibert in his best Rephlex days. Minimal, interlaced and mystical. “Shifting Space” not only moves space, but also time. Because this is what’s needed in order to enjoy the true depth of this track.

Listen to the track below!

‘Bionic Jelly‘ EP will be available after the 3rd of May!

Elrow returns to Ushuaïa Ibiza this summer for 3 unmissable parties!

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Marco Di
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White Isle powerhouses Ushuaïa Ibiza and elrow come together for three wonderfully wild Wednesday shows this summer on 20th July, 17th August and 7th September. This iconic partnership lead to three historic events back in 2019 and now, two years later, they promise to be bigger and better than ever.

elrow is an iconic brand that puts on the world’s most colourful and vibrant dance music experiences. It is an eye-popping party and a feast for all the senses. Each unique event entertains and amuses on a totally different level, with exuberant atmospheres and an infectious charm that makes for a special kind of magic on the dance floor.

Ushuaïa Ibiza is the largest open-air club in the world with a famous terrace that acts as the perfect canvas for elrow to cast their spell. Each scintillating event will be brought to life with movie-like production, high concept designs and out-of-this-world decor.

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That means that as soon as you arrive, you will be transported into the elrow universe, deep in another dimension where reality turns into fantasy and dreams come true. As well as world-class sounds from DJs right at the forefront, you will be dazzled by dancers, doused in confetti explosions and wowed by all kinds of performers as giant inflatables add to the otherworldly experience.

Nothing is too far out for elrow, so forget what you think you know and prepare for three parties at Ushuaïa Ibiza that will be like none you have ever witnessed before!

THEMES:

Kaos Garden by Okuda San Miguel

Artist Okuda San Miguel joins elrow to mix art and entertainment. Dancing in Kaos Garden is dancing in his world, a world created from his favourite work: The Garden of Earthly Delights.

The Rowcio

One of the most emblematic themes. Discover your most folkloric side in this particular elrow version of the “Feria de Abril de Sevilla”.

Rowsattacks

The elrow interstellar station with a large rocket as its main element will take you straight to RowsAttacks. During this journey, you will travel between flying saucers full of aliens and astronauts. A universe full of galaxies, planets, satellites, stars and stars awaits you.

Martin Garrix teams up with Blinders on ‘Aurora’ for last release until ‘Sentio’ album drop

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Metodi Gogovski
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T minus 3 days until the release of Martin Garrix’s ‘Sentio’ club album is finally here. While he’s gearing up for the grand finale on Friday he’s dropping ‘Aurora’ with Blinders today.

Starting off as a new remix for ‘In The Name Of Love‘ during his live sets, Garrix loved the track so much that he decided to turn it into a full version. Calling in help from his friend Blinders, who couldn’t be left out of the ‘Sentio‘ album, the end result is an energetic track with a slightly dark twist.

Already receiving spins during his shows in South America and during Ultra Music Festival, the full version is now out for everyone to enjoy.

With just three more nights’ sleep, until the capping pieces of the album will be released, the streak of releases is almost coming to an end.

Listen to the track below.

Wehbba returns to Drumcode for a brilliant 3-tracker EP ‘Dynamo’

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Andry Bosk
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Two years on from his critically acclaimed album ‘Straight Lines & Sharp Corners’, Wehbba returns for a brilliant three-tracker ‘Dynamo’.

The Barcelona-based, Brazilian-born artist is as creative as they come, mining studio inspiration from across the gamut – whether it be everyday life, his meditation practise, or the dancefloor. Everything is fair game for Wehbba. Everything but formula, of course.

‘Dynamo‘ continues this legacy. The title track delivers with bags of galloping energy, as organic tones and a wicked acid mid-section make it pop, while vocal samples from Marlon Brando sit in the background.

‘Ataraxia’ is dramatic and celestial in equal doses, intended to represent the “stoic term for enlightenment or equanimity, which is my main focus since becoming a Vipassana practitioner a few years ago,” Wehbba explains.

The track represents the journey from darkness to light over the last two years and is the artist’s own personal “we’re back” anthem. ‘Strange Dreamz‘ was inspired by a famous meme, Wehbba using the vocal samples to deft effect, creating a fun and funky techno weapon made for big moments.

The EP follows his standout contribution to the E-Dancer Re:Generate compilation with ‘Velocity Funk‘. The artist has also been making waves with his hardware-only ‘Wehbba’s Live Station‘ show, which explores the spontaneous effects of recreating old and new compositions in a live environment. Highlights so far and forthcoming include Awakenings, Barcelona’s iconic Brunch in the Park event and Sónar Istanbul.

Listen to the EP below.

Terminal V makes a stunning return to Edinburgh

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Metodi Gogovski
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There was a huge sense of relief over Easter Weekend when Terminal V finally got back to doing what they do best after two and a half years away: throwing mind-blowing festivals and events with a long list of world class talents and a huge audience losing themselves in music.

The pandemic was but a memory when thousands lost themselves in the middle of the dance floor amongst the brain boggling production, and already thoughts are now turning to next year’s Terminal V Easter Weekend Festival on April 8th and 9th 2023, with weekend tickets on sale for £120+ and available via a payment plan split over the next 12 months. Tickets go on sale at 9am Friday 22nd April. Up next though is Terminal V Halloween, the annual alternate event with details of which will follow soon.

This was the first festival of the year and undoubtedly the most impressive and grandest Terminal V to date and quite possibly the biggest event of its kind Europe has seen in a long time. The whole of Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre was transformed into an alternate electronic music reality across multiple warehouses with no fewer than six utterly unique stage designs and carefully curated line-ups in each.

The production was cutting edge and mind-bending, with loud and proud sound systems, futuristic light shows and visuals that were off the chart. Each set was a real spectacle, with earth shattering sounds and sensory stimulating production adding extra levels of magic each and every time.

Even the weather held out to make for an extra special atmosphere as people travelled from all over the UK and even Europe to attend this much vaunted party. This year there was a big demand for the local Scottish heroes who lined-up and the highlights came thick and fast, with Ewan McVicar‘s set in the Greenhouse causing plenty to talk about while the ever more essential Fraz.ier was hugely impressive in the Blackbox + Area V stage.

Also, I Hate Models grabbing a Scottish flag from the crowd to wave during the end of his mesmeric set was an iconic moment and Amelie Lens bringing big, powerful techno to close down Saturday will not be quickly forgotten. Kerri Chandler was on top form holding it down on Sunday night in the Greenhouse and Tale Of Us brought an interplanetary melodic techno masterclass for their set which drew huge reactions.

Says Terminal V CEO Derek Martin, “It was an incredible weekend and certainly lived up to the hype after 2.5 years aways. We witnessed some incredible performances over our six newly designed stages and we had an amazing energetic audience in attendance over the two days. It feels great to be back, the wait was worth it! Roll on the festival returning again next year and our special Halloween event that will be announced very soon.”

Fellow CEO Simon McGrath adds, “It’s good to be back! After 2.5yrs since our last one, it was definitely an emotional return for us. Terminal V couldn’t have gone smoother, great atmosphere all weekend, the weather and too many stand out moments to choose from. Already Looking forward to Terminal V Easter 2023 and Terminal V Halloween. They can’t come quick enough!

This was a weekend of special memories and historic sets, all on a scale never seen before in the UK. It confirmed that Terminal V is back in a big way and is only set to continue to grow. There is no experience like it so make sure you get booking the next one because it will sell out.

Black Coffee and Damian Lazarus unveil adventurous lineups for Saturdays at Hï Ibiza

By
Marco Di
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Grammy Award winning artist Black Coffee today announces the brilliantly bold roster of artists set to perform at his iconic Hï Ibiza residency this summer. With Damian Lazarus bringing his new residency to the club room each week too, joined by a cutting-edge selection of underground guests, Saturday nights at Hï Ibiza are guaranteed to be one of this summer’s most sought-after tickets.

Global house superstar Black Coffee returns to Hï Ibiza this summer to continue one of the island’s most forward-thinking residences, every Saturday from 14th May to 1st October. The futuristic superclub’s vast Theatre room will once again be a showcase of Black Coffee’s own refined Afropolitan house sounds, along with an expertly curated selection of pioneering and influential guest artists from around the world. This includes long-time friend and DJ powerhouse THEMBA, along with fellow South African talents Da Capo, DJ Kabila, DJ Merlon, Glen Lewis, Julian Gomes, Lemon & Herb and Trancemicsoul, who will each bring their uniquely deep takes on Afropolitan house and prove why it is one of the most exciting sounds in the world right now.

On top of this come many other red hot talents, all offering a broad musical spectrum, including US pioneers like deep house don Kerri Chandler and soulful selector Louie Vega.

There will be idiosyncratic selections from the always characterful Seth Troxler and The Martinez Brothers, unique fusions of guitars and synths from Red Axes, intricately layered soundscapes from Henrick Schwarz and long, hypnotic and melodic offerings from Life And Death boss DJ Tennis.

Bedouin, Jimi Jules and Kintar bring the house, along with tech talents Andrea Oliva, Nic Fanciulli and Keinemusik‘s &ME, Adam Port and Rampa. Along with big, rolling techno from Marco Carola, Jan Blomqvist and TSHA, there’s French talents Manoo, Rocco Rodamaal and Salomé le Chat, Nigerian house from Laolu, eclectic selections from Danish trio WhoMadeWho plus plenty more from Airrica, Angelos, Badbox, China, Desiree, DJEFF and Parallells.

Meanwhile, Damian Lazarus‘s exciting new residency in The Club room will take you into another dimension of musical escapism with captivating performers and groundbreaking production making for something truly magical. This feast for the eyes is accompanied by a feast for the ears thanks to a line-up of cutting-edge DJs from across the worlds of house, minimal and techno.

Ibiza favourites Audiofly and Clive Henry are joined by American genre-bending talents DJ Holographic and DJ Three, Cassy brings her always chunky grooves while stripped back minimal master Priku will keep it deep. Francesca Lombardo always joins the dots between garage, breaks and techno with real elegance and Bedouin have their own shamanic desert house sound. French pair Parallells bring a richly melodic take on electronica as does the Kompakt founder Michael Mayer and his label mate Rebolledo.

Elsewhere, there’s Afro House selector Amémé, Cristina‘s sounds range from micro house to upbeat minimal, the charismatic Jonny Rock is an impossible to predict DJ with fine taste and Yulia‘s minimal deep tech sound is heavily influenced by Detroit and Chicago house.

Other DJs at the top of their game also lining up include Israeli musician Adam Ten, classically trained Bartolomeo, Italo-Mexican electronic innovator Concret, and Istanbul’s writer turned artist Elif. The dreamy sounds of Goldcap and Joplyn round off this impressive bill, along with Russia’s Serge Devant, Afro house from Layla Benitez, Berlin based Tibi Dabo and Yulia Niko, plus Kemikal Ali + Bettina, Lum, Maglia, Manqo and London tech house pair Senzala.

This will be a season jam-packed with mouthwatering sets from the very sharp end of the underground, making Saturdays the most forward-thinking night out in all of Ibiza this summer.

Tickets are available now – book your place at hiibiza.com.

Tomorrowland has unveiled the official Tomorrowland Winter 2022 Aftermovie

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Alex Gelevski
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After its breathtaking inaugural edition back in 2019, Tomorrowland festival made its return to the breathtaking French ski resort and mountains of Alpe d’Huez for the second edition of Tomorrowland Winter.

Welcoming 18.000 People of Tomorrow high up in the beautiful French Alps at the first Tomorrowland of 2022, festivalgoers from around the globe united again for a unique winter festival experience filled with snow, music and spectacular views of Alpe d’Huez’s mythical slopes and the surrounding mountains.

Taking people back to the magnificent tale written amidst a magical winter wonderland setting on an altitude of more than 2000m, the video is a mesmerizing recap from the second winter edition of the iconic dance festival, which saw unforgettable performances from more than 100 of the world’s finest electronic artists on different indoor and outdoor stages, including Adriatique, Afrojack, Anfisa Letyago, Armin van Buuren, Brina Knauss, Charlotte de Witte, Curbi, Da Tweekaz, Djibril Cissé, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kölsch, Joris Voorn, Konstantin Sibold, Kungs, Lost Frequencies, Lovra, Martin Solveig, MATTN, Netsky, Ofenbach, Patrice Bäumel, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pretty Pink, Purple Disco Machine, Quintino, Reinier Zonneveld, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Vintage Culture, Yves V and many more.

The story of Tomorrowland Winter doesn’t stop here! Tomorrowland‘s three-weekend summer edition is less than three months away, but the People of Tomorrow can now also look forward to uniting at the iconic festival’s third winter iteration high up in the French Alps.

Tomorrowland will be returning to the magnificent ski resort of Alpe d’Huez for the third edition of Tomorrowland Winter in 2023 – scheduled to take place from March 18-25, 2023.

Watch the official aftermovie below and enjoy!

Ferry Corsten takes ‘Timeout’ on Flashover for something different with Dustin Husain!

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Andry Bosk
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Ferry Corsten

Like with earlier releases’ Fire’ feat Simon Le Bon and Gold-certified hit ‘Punk’, Ferry Corsten has managed to successfully levitate himself beyond the trance genre, gaining respect from contemporaries in house, EDM and underground circles.

Whilst internationally renowned electronic artist Ferry Corsten has had a career synonymous with trance, his musical range has always extended far beyond just one genre. His latest release, ‘Timeout‘, in collaboration with rising talent Dustin Husain, adds another layer to the spectrum of sounds that have contributed to his career over the past two decades.

An irresistible house player, ‘Timeout‘ pulsates with a progressive groove and a stylised piano melody, leading the track to quickly hit its pace with an energetic drive. With ‘Timeout‘, Ferry and Dustin draw on influences from the classic piano house era as they interlace lashings of energy into a female-led vocal house track that fans and DJs will play well into the fall.

Revealing the message behind the track, Ferry said:

“This one is simple. We wanted to make a track that halts people from the mundane of their working week, studies, or whatever else they need a release from and signals that it’s time for the weekend. So, get ready to party!”

Listen to the track below!

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