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Benny Benassi partners with bloom twins for ‘Daydream’

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Andry Bosk
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Following on from his release Sugar alongside Domino last month, Benny Benassi returns with yet another stellar collab on DayDream, with London-based dark-pop duo, Bloom Twins – out on Ultra Records.

With what’s already been a huge year for Grammy Award winning Benny Benassi in terms of releases, Benny’s career appears to see no sign of slowing down since his explosion onto the scene with his #1 hit, Satisfaction over sixteen years ago.

Meanwhile, the Bloom Twins, who have been making waves in both the fashion and music scenes, are yet another welcome addition to Benny’s catalogue of collaborations. Having initially found success on MTV and the BBC, the Bloom Twins quickly became ones-to-watch in the dark pop world, with their infectious melodies, unique (but identical) looks, and their ability as classically trained multi-instrumentalists.

The accolades between these artists are endless. Speaking about their latest venture Bloom Twins said:

“We started writing this track on our first visit to LA, just before the world went into lockdown, and then sent it to Benny late last year. That was a DM that turned our quarantine from restricting to mind-blowing!

We love what he has done to the song in terms of production and arrangement, and couldn’t be more excited to have this be our first release of 2021. It’s an honor to work with someone of his iconic stature – and we look forward to playing it out as things open up.”

Benny Benassi added:

‘When I first received this tune from Bloom Twins I instantly liked its vibe and I thought it could become something special. With my team, I started playing around with our synths to see if it would fit in my musical world. I really really love the atmosphere that we managed to create – it’s a perfect union of our two styles.”

Now releasing on the esteemed Ultra Recordings, Benny Benassi and Bloom Twins unite for a dark pop weapon. Featuring Benny’s impeccable production skills coupled with mesmerizing vocal hooks from the Bloom Twins, DayDream will make you do just that as you get lost in the track.

Listen to the track below.

Moonwalk make Purified Records debut with two-track ‘Rapture’ ep

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Marco Di
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Following their unforgettable performances at Purified events in New York and Prague, Italian duo Moonwalk make their momentous label debut with their two-track ‘Rapture’ EP.

Embarking on a sonic voyage, the title track encapsulates the essence of their live shows across its 7-minute duration. Evolving across a dark rumbling bassline, the duo flaunt their musical finesse, devising an otherworldly soundscape with cosmic synths and distorted vocals.

Diving into ‘When You’re Gone’, Moonwalk’s brooding B-side is a slow-burning creation, which allows the listener to get lost in a vast atmosphere before taking control with entrancing melodies and celestial sounds.

Delving deep into the Neapolitan scene in their formative years, Moonwalk have become renowned for their outstanding blend of melodic techno. Cutting their teeth in their hometown’s underground clubs, Dario and Mauro began channeling their dancefloor moments into their early releases. Touring Europe and growing their fan base, they began releasing on some of the industry’s most revered imprints, including Definition, Stil vor Talent and Kitball Records.

No strangers to the Beatport Charts, Moonwalk have gone onto release on the likes of Get Physical, Knee Deep In Sound and Diynamic Music, as well as receiving support from industry heavyweights Carl Cox, Marco Carola, Kölsch, Pete Tong and many more. Making their Purified Records debut, Moonwalk continue to leave their indelible mark with their out of this world creations.

Listen to the EP below.

Oliver Heldens unleashes electric banger ‘Zapdos’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Oliver Heldens

Superstar DJ and producer, Oliver Heldens returns with his second release of 2020, with the fiery ‘Zapdos’ out now via Heldeep Records.

Inspired by the original legendary Pokémon, the instrumental club track displays the global DJ/producers diversity once again. The eponymous creature was based on a mythical phoenix always surrounded by lightning and thunder, which impeccably portrays the feel of this club-ready track.

Subtle percussive elements punctuate the rhythm as a brooding synth bass hovers in the background menacingly. Ride cymbals are combined with electrifying hi-hats, setting pulses racing and spines tingling blissfully into the abyss, propelling us to the drop. As the chorus is about to hit, percussive rhythms are added as the arp filters into clarity boosting the track with energy and creating a surprisingly full sound from just a few elements.

The contrast between the big, swirling chords and the alluring and upbeat keys send ‘Zapdos‘ soaring higher. The instrumental masterpiece will undoubtedly be the novelty hit of the summer.

It was also revealed yesterday, Oliver will host a headline show during Amsterdam Dance Event on October 13th at Melkweg.

Listen to the track below.

Franky Wah releases ‘Not In Love’ ft LOWES

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Alex Gelevski
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Franky Wah

Franky Wah and LOWES team up on the distinguished and alluring new single ‘Not In Love’, released via Ministry of Sound on 26th March 2021. The major dance music up-and-comer also announces a string of live UK headline dates for October.

As Franky Wah continues to further plot his course within the realms of a deep sonic space, ‘Not In Love‘ is the next chapter in his voyage, and one that has been blessed with the hypnotic vocals of LOWES.

The singer provides the perfect accompaniment to Franky Wah‘s raw but euphoric production, rendering the final product as one of pure refinement and quality. ‘Not In Love‘ is a true manifestation of the quintessential dance sound that Franky Wah is rapidly growing to be associated with.

On the record’s inspiration and processes, Franky mused:

“The making of this track has been a process that has taken nearly a year as I really believed that this was a special record and was quite selective about vocal styles. Lowes hit me up with some amazing vocal ideas but they weren’t quite right for this one so we all spent some time going back and forth and a few weeks later I received the take that you’re hearing now. There was no tweaking, no amendments, it just had it all for me.”

Once again Franky Wah delivers a profound composition with all the dancefloor potency you’d come to expect from Ministry of Sound, with the sophistication of a producer years his senior.

Listen to the track below.

Patrice Bäumel handles AVIRA with care on remix of Canadian’s ‘The Worship’

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Alex Gelevski
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Patrice Bäumel
Patrice Bäumel

Drilling down into the original’s emotional aspect with subtle, lingering chords and poised beats pushing feelings on, Amsterdam-based Patrice Bäumel gives AVIRA’s dusky ‘The Worship’ even more resonance.

In many ways a lighter remix, Bäumel extends the feeling of shelter and solitude, stood between assurance and uncertainty and with a fragile, film-like edge. Bäumel’s handling of Diana Miro‘s reflective vocals make for a cool club lullaby and pause for thought when the sun comes up.

A track close to his heart, AVIRA decided to celebrate the one year anniversary of ‘The Worship‘ by asking some of his favourite producers to give it their special touch, with Bäumel high on his list of well-wishers.

“When I heard this remix by Patrice I fell in love with the way he brought a calm, uplifting twist to the track. It’s going to be a fantastic addition to any set“.

Canadian producer AVIRA debuted on Armada Music with a remix of Push‘s ‘Strange World‘, going on to deliver remixes for Chicane (‘Saltwater‘), Lost Frequencies (‘Beat Of My Heart‘) and Dennis Kruissen (‘Falling In Love‘), before collaborating with Armin van Buuren on the three-track EP ‘Hollow / Illusion / Mask‘. Upon release in 2020, ‘The Worship‘ hit the Apple Music charts in 32 countries and received heavy support from van Buuren, Hardwell, NERVO, Cosmic Gate and many more.

The rise and rise of Patrice Bäumel, calling Amsterdam home after many a night spent on the capital’s dancefloors, has lead to him becoming a Beatport chart topper and international top flight DJ. Producer for a host of top tier labels, he’s received support from Pete Tong and Danny Tenaglia, and become an in-demand remixer, with a diverse cross-section of Sasha, Booka Shade, Marc Romboy and Depeche Mode among those receiving his attention to detail.

Listen to the tracks below.

Lyke announces his 3-track ‘Stay With Me’ EP

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Marco Di
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On an upward trajectory at breakneck speed, Italian vocalist and producer Lyke has become one of the most sought-after names in electronic music over the past few years. Following his Armada Music debut ‘AROSE’, Lyke announces his 3-track ‘Stay With Me’ EP, with the lead single and title track out now via Armada Electronic Elements.

Crafting a gentle soundscape with airy synths and delicate piano chords, Lyke paves the way for his distinctive vocals and a hypnotic bassline. Perfectly intertwining atmospheric textures with his alluring voice, ‘Stay With Me‘ is an emotionally stirring and addictive cut that will have listeners playing on repeat.

Speaking about the release, Lyke said:

“‘Stay With Me’ is the launch single of my first EP, the track to which the project owes its name. It’s the true track par excellence, at least for two different reasons. From a technical point of view, I wanted to preserve the atmosphere of the first performances in acoustic piano, then inserting shimmering synths and drum that maintain the naturalness of the piano, which is flanked by the voice, definitely the protagonist of the single. Even more intimate are the existential reasons of the track.

There is a strong desire for elsewhere and escape both in the text and in the tone of my voice, a desire that almost acts as an emotional backlash to the recent death of my father, to whom I dedicate the piece. If in fact we are no longer given the opportunity to share times and places with the people we love, abandon ourselves to the dream to create other spaces in which to see each other becomes a necessity.”

Lyke Stay With Me

With his inimitable voice, Lyke has an almighty ability to fill music with depth and raw emotion. Gaining global recognition for his role in Mathame‘s international hit ‘Nothing Around Us‘, Lyke has founded his career on authenticity and classical sensibilities.

Fusing techno elements alongside other electronic influences, his Armada Music debut ‘AROSE‘ began a new chapter in the young producer’s career, and set the tone for his forthcoming debut EP, set for release on April 16, 2021.

Listen to the track below.

Amsterdam Dance Event – ADE Confirms 25th Anniversary Edition

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Marco Di
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Amsterdam Dance Event ADE

Amsterdam Dance Event – ADE confirms its 25th anniversary edition in physical form with both conference and festival events set to take place from 13th – 17th October 2021. Additionally, the organisation supports music professionals during the re-opening of the live music industry by making its online B2B platform free-to-access on the road to ADE 2021.

The Road to ADE 2021

As a result of the widespread vaccination campaign and rapid test capacity in the Netherlands, ADE expects to celebrate the reopening of its industry at its 25th anniversary edition in Amsterdam taking place from the 13th through 17th of October.

The organisation is dedicated to presenting the best possible ADE experience while ensuring public health guidelines, featuring a rich and diverse program for professionals, artists and music enthusiasts alike.

The ADE team is thrilled to kick off the road to the ADE Festival 2021 with a varied lineup of organisers announcing their first shows, including Audio Obscura, Awakenings, DGTL, Dockyard, Elrow, Into the Woods, Loveland and Verknipt, as well as venues Concertgebouw, Panama, Melkweg and Paradiso. The latter two have already announced part of their program, with artists including Dave Clarke and Oliver Heldens for Melkweg and Avalon Emerson and Speedy J presents STOOR live for Paradiso set to take the stage.

via Yannick van de Wijngaert

ADE Conference 2021 and free online community

Music professionals can gear up for the ADE Pro conference program at Amsterdam’s iconic Felix Meritis in October. In addition, the Amsterdam Dance Event Foundation extends its support to the live music industry by inviting music professionals to become an active part of the road to ADE 2021 on its online B2B platform, completely free of charge.

Through key learnings from international success cases, innovations and strategies shared across a growing network of peers, ADE invites members of the global electronic music community to find out together how the post-Covid structure of the music business will look as the live industry rebuilds and reopens globally. Anyone interested can sign up for the first sessions and join the discussion with key industry players and experts, starting in April 2021.

Don Diablo’s 80s inspired pop duo Camp Kubrick drop sophomore single ‘Falling For You’

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Andry Bosk
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Don Diablo and Denzel Chain are back with their sophomore single as 80s-inspired pop duo Camp Kubrick ‘Falling for You‘ – out now on HEXAGON.

The second release to come from the pair, ‘Falling For You‘ will serve up pure nostalgia no matter your age. Another perfect pop production, Don and Denzel combine glittery synths, old-school drums and emotive vocals to take fans on a sonic voyage all the way back to the era it’s inspired by.

Don Diablo: “Camp Kubrick is the band I always wanted to start when I was a kid. Feeling incredibly blessed to work with the talented Denzel as well as a group of amazing guest musicians to bring this project to life in the most organic way.

After the release of our first single “Johnny’s Online” we wanted to take our time to write as much new music as possible, so we can build things properly and without pressure. We put a lot of love into ‘Falling For You’ and are beyond excited to finally share our second single which showcases another side of our CK sound, once again combining fresh vibes with nostalgia.”

Just one of numerous side projects for the Don of future house, Camp Kubrick was born from their mutual love for the carefree, feel-good pop from the past. Inspired by some of the greats of the period across the music and film realms– their name is a nod to legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick – Camp Kubrick are set on bringing the fun, feel-good vibes of the past back to the future.

Listen to the track below.

Tomorrowland Winter will make its long-anticipated return in 2022

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Marco Di
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Tomorrowland Winter

Our favorite dance music festival Tomorrowland, will make its long-anticipated return to the beautiful French ski resort of Alpe d’Huez for the second edition of Tomorrowland Winter in 2022.

The second edition of Tomorrowland Winter with the magical theme “The Book of Wisdom – The Frozen Chapter” was canceled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to organize a festival in Alpe d’Huez this year either, but the hard-working team behind Tomorrowland is convinced that this will be possible again next winter.

After a 2-year break, the breathtaking festival will return in France from March 19-26, 2022 to organize the ultimate musical winter sports holiday – gathering the world’s best DJs and producers in the village and on the mountains at its dazzling stages, which Tomorrowland is renowned for all around the world.

Tomorrowland Winter 2022

As a tribute to this year’s Tomorrowland Winter, which cannot take place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Tomorrowland will air a 2,5-hour long show with spectacular views of Alpe d’Huez and the surrounding mountains on Thursday March 25 at 16:00 CET just for your listening pleasure!

Superstar artists such as Martin Solveig x Kungs, Klingande and Ofenbach will each deliver an exclusive performance at a stunning altitude of more than 2,100 meters.

In 2019, Tomorrowland organized a very successful first ever edition of Tomorrowland Winter, bringing the entire world to Alpe d’Huez with festivalgoers from more than 90 different countries. The festival’s inaugural outing in France debuted with an impressive stage production set up in the heart of the village and throughout the entire ski area, featuring more than 100 performances from the likes of Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix and Paul Kalkbrenner.

Each one of the stages was custom designed with a scale and style to blow visitors away, setting a record with the most magnificent stages of their kind ever built and constructed at such elevations in the mountains. The highest stage was located on Le Pic Blanc, the highest point of the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski at a breathtaking 3,300 meters above sea level, overlooking the entire resort.

From the slopes to the stages – the result was a fabulous winter wonderland nestled in the French Alps, reaching a new and highly international audience for their first visit to Alpe d’Huez. Located in the heart of the French Alps, the Alpe d’Huez Grand Domaine Ski is the gateway to an outstanding skiing area, boasting 250 kilometers of slopes and 300 days of sunshine a year – ranked among the top-rated ski resorts in the world. At Tomorrowland Winter 2022, there will also be plenty to do for non-skiers, offering visitors all kinds of winter snow activities that don’t involve skiing or snowboarding.

Mark your calendars and book your tickets because you won’t want to miss this one!

Anna Tur launches a collection with Unreleased Wear

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Marco Di
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The last year has been especially important for Anna Tur who has lived some very intense months.

The Ibizan DJ and producer has launched several projects that have been very well received, including her new radio show “On Air With Anna Tur” alongside different live streams held in symbolic places. A proactive attitude that has earned her multiple and important appearances in the most popular media outlets. And now she presents her new initiative: a capsule collection together with Unreleased Wear.

The news was announced by Anna Tur herself on Sunday, March 21st. Date on which she held a live streaming broadcast from Formentera and took the opportunity to present one of the garments.

Since its birth, the Unreleased brand has managed to combine a love for electronic music and a commitment to underground culture in its collections. WADE, Raúl Pacheco, Gonçalo and Manu Sánchez have been some of its ambassadors, a list to which Anna Tur now joins.

The clothing line is inspired by the logo of the artist who has actively participated in the design of the garments. Among them, in addition to t-shirts and sweatshirts, we also find dresses and even face masks.

You can see the complete collection here.

And the good news from Anna Tur does not end here. On March 29th, her latest track will be released as part of the compilation “Rebels” by the Portuguese label Plastic Galaxy. A release in which we will also find music by respected artists such as Carlo Lio, Martin Buttrich, John Acquaviva, Stefano Noferini, Oliver Giacomotto, Gonçalo, Sharam, Anthony Attalla or Kenny Glasgow.

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