Goldie’s groundbreaking album ‘Timeless’ turns 25, and to celebrate Clifford Joseph Price — the pioneering producer and DJ announces new remixes of his seminal album track and classic, “Inner City Life”.
Diverse yet crucially characteristic, each remix brings out distinctive qualities that undoubtedly accentuated the 1995 classic – an iconic collage of sounds that capture a fragmented and urbanized London in all its magnificent musical forms.
Binary State executes restraints towards the dramatic and subtle notes of the original interweaving the late Diane Charlemagne‘s expansive and powerful vocal performance with a rubbery tech-house journey. It’s a tightly knit and perpetually driving reworking with a the four-to-the-floor dancefloor pulse.
Drum and Bass don dBridge is enlisted by Goldiehimself to provide a seismic, unconstrained and at times amorphous remix; an uncompromising breakdown of the creative boundaries that we experienced in the 1995 original.
Continually challenging a Drum & Bass records accepted norm, and the delicate eccentricities a classic remix opportunity provides, this year’s package also embraces a poignant jazz rendition of “Inner City Life“; a cover that provides not only smooth relief but also, timeless lust for the original masterpiece.
Alongside the relaxed silhouette of the re:jazz cover, both the original radio edit and Roni Size‘s legendary remix that donned the tracks initial 12″, is entirely re-mastered.
The enduring profile of Goldie rose to incredible prominence during the Nineties through pivotal albums Timeless and Saturnz Return, collaborations with everyone from David Bowie to KRS-One and the launching of his (still operational) Metalheadz label.
A complex debut album, Timeless founded a new chapter in the history of the electronic genre; originally reaching no. 7 in the charts and since been celebrated for its unique blend of sublime strings, beautiful atmospheres and sophisticated vocals. Inarguably an ambitious blueprint at the time; Goldie’s production in 1995, fashioned the edgy rhythms and bass of jungle into a newly futuristic model, now globally admired as drum & bass.
After the success of the inaugural journey last month, MDLBEAST Freqways is excited to unveil the next of its breathtaking monthly DJ streams set for take off at 6pm on November 19th.
This time the taste-making DJs heading things up are Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano, Mark Farina, La Fleur, Deorro and Abbas with the gorgeous sites of The Statler in Dallas, a Downtown rooftop in LA, Vaxholm Kastellet in Stockholm Archipelago, Ibiza and W Hotel Amsterdam all taken in. All streams are available to watch on the website as they are released, and on-demand in the days after.
These regular monthly streams are an innovative way of visiting some stunning destinations around the world, all filmed in high definition from new angles, with a first class soundtrack making it really feel like you are there at the centre of the action.
The monthly series made headlines last time out with Nora En Pure, Malaa, Martin Garrix and Eagles & Butterflies all playing and this second virtual flight with Freqwaysis set to be just as special.
These streams are all about bringing together the global community to share in a musical and travel experience unlike any other. They pay homage to each location and explore some of the lesser known local sites all while world class DJs provide a perfect fitting soundtrack.
MDLBeast Freqways
First up, long time house legend and globe trotting star Mark Farina will play from historic hotel The Statler, Dallas, which with its emblematic architecture and timeless glamour make it the most fascinating retro-chic destination in town. Expect a timeless sound from Farina, known for his Chicago house, acid jazz and downtempo works and Mushroom jazz project.
Deorro is a fellow giant of the house world who hails from LA and is signed to the mighty Ultra Records. He brings a contemporary on things live from a Downtown rooftop in LA so you can expect some stunning skylines, gorgeous sunset scenes and break taking mountain views from one of the most famous sprawling cities in the world.
Europes underground favourite La Fleur is known for her sleek and emotive house sound and for being closely associated with the cult Berlin club Watergate. She plays from a historic fortification on the island of Vaxholmen in the Stockholm archipelago just east of the Swedish town of Vaxholm. Lit up in style by night and surrounded by water, it will be a truly magical sight come darkness.
You can also look forward to some special Balearic vibes from Abbas in Ibiza, the most famous party island in the world with all its rolling hills, hidden beaches and stunning ocean views, and plenty of big house sounds from Dutch pair and Size Records, Armada Music and Spinnin’ Records associates Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano who link to great effect for some from the super cool and stylish W Hotel in the heart of the picturesque Amsterdam, known for its hundreds of canals, compact and bijou streets and world class culture.
This monthly adventure continues to be an essential way to leave your world behind, sink into world class DJ sounds and explore some unknown sites around the world.
ION Festival is delighted to announce the full lineup for its first edition in Dhërmi, Albania between 8th-15th September 2021. The week long ION Festival will see each artist play at least one set each, with many scheduled for multiple performances.
Carl Craig and Larry Heard AKA Mr Fingers (Live) join the bill as brand-new headline acts, in addition to the previously confirmed headliners Daniel Avery, Dax J, Floating Points (DJ), Helena Hauff, Hessle Audio, Jeff Mills, Maribou State (DJ) and Nina Kraviz. Anz, Bambounou, Batu, DJ Stingray, Helena Star and Madam X are further, new additions to the lineup.
Carl Craig‘s position as a musical gatekeeper is matched by his deep rooted passion for electronic music, making him a perfect addition to ION 2021. Prolific London-based producer Daniel Avery will play out the new music he has created during lockdown, weaving from ambient material, to hard-hitting techno, while fast-paced Dax J is another London based DJ set to play across the week.
Combining influences from jazz to IDM, composer Floating Points will bring his impeccable sound to the shores of Dhërmi, while Hamburg’s Helena Hauff caters to the cross section between techno and modern electro. Hessle Audiotrio Ben UFO, Pearson Sound and Pangaea are set to thrill, playing the groundbreaking music they have been inspired by across their respective careers.
Jeff Mills‘ contribution to the dance music scene cannot be overstated and his exceptionally rare performance will be unmissable, while Chicago’s Larry Heard‘s dexterous live project Mr Fingers is another must see moment.
Berghain ambassador Marcel Dettmann will bring the sound of the capital of techno to Dhërmi, while critically acclaimed recording duo Maribou State are set to play an exclusive DJ set. трип label boss and renowned crate digger Nina Kraviz will provide fans with a mixture of techno, electro and breakbeat.
Ben UFO will bring his broad, universal tastes, while siblings and cult heroes Chaos in the CBD have toured the world and lived in various places, so are sure to bring a worldly view to Dhërmi next September.
The nimble fingered DJ Stingray will display his renowned flexibility on the decks, while George Fitzgerald‘s unerring ability to blend heart wrenching electronica with more functional 4/4 dance music has given him a reputation as one of house music’s most absorbing DJs. Coconut Beats label head HAAi will show why she is such a highly regarded talent, with a mix of percussive house and world music.
Infusing long forgotten jewels from the vaults of rave, vinyl enthusiast Héctor Oaks‘ sound trawls the decades. Industrial noise architect JASSS will steer things in a heavier sounding direction with her uncompromising repertoire, while Correspondant label owner Jennifer Cardini will bring a series of left-field gems to Albania.
Drum fanatics Blawan and Pariah will recouple to perform alongside one another as Karenn Live for what will be essential viewing, while South America’s Nicolas Lutz will showcase his impeccable selections and spellbinding transitions. Seasoned pro Roman Flügel possesses a wealth of experience and an unparalleled ear for new music, while top Swiss selector Sonja Moonear is an underground artist and DJ that never fails to impress.
Other acts playing across the week in Dhërmi are:
B.Traits, Batu, Bambounou, Eclair Fifi, IMOGEN, Radioactive Man, A-Future, Madam X, Anz, DJ Masda, Ferro, Reiss, Jayson Wynters, The Ghost, Krankbrother, Robin Ordell, Sam Bangura, Voigtmann, Kirsti, Heléna Star, Truly Madly, Andy Luff, Hamish & Toby, Leo Lumezi, Oda Haliti, Tijana T, Altin Boshnjaku, Besa M, Eliss & Gemza.
Tickets for the festival are on sale from 1st December here.
With COVID-19 case surging once again in the United States, super-talented Electronic Dance Music DJ and Producer, TR3AL is bringing a brand new virtual experience to his fans every Friday night.
Catching up with TR3ALhe explained his reasoning for the name of the event (HOUSE PARTY FRIDAYZ) and why it was so important to keep his fans entertained during this pandemic.
TR3AL stated, “With everything going on I wanted my fans to know that I am still there for them during this pandemic. Even though we are not allowed to have concerts or large gatherings, House party’s Fridayz is a way to keep fans entertained on Friday nights.
I wanted to create an experience for fans to party with me every friday night and bring the concert experience to their living rooms. With no clear ending to this pandemic and depression and loneliness becoming normal across the world, it’s very important to connect with my fans during these crazy times.
I felt the best way to connect was to give them a concert type of experience every Friday night. With the first virtual concert kicked off on November 6th, 2020, TR3AL plans on giving his fans a concert-like experience every Friday until the pandemic is over.”
With the release of his brand new single and music video we also wanted to catch up with TR3AL and talk about “NEW DAY“.
Speaking about his new track TR3AL said,
“New Day is a very important song for me. I produced this song when the pandemic started back in March. The story behind the song is very interesting. I want fans to understand that we are in the middle of a pandemic, but no matter what, every day is a new day. We just have to stay positive. We will get through this together and come out stronger once this is all over.
We must remain happy and confident that we will get through this. I was waiting for the right time to release this song and with the COVID numbers rising again, I felt it was the perfect time to release this song. If you listen to the lyrics they are very positive and I believe it will help people through these difficult times.”
Carl Cox, Sasha and Kevin Saunderson are just some the stars of the electronic music world taking part in the Set For Love livestream which is being broadcast on Beatport this Friday 20th November. The ten-hour mixing marathon will be on Beatport’s Twitch channel starting at 3pm – 1:00 am GMT / 4pm – 2am CET / 10am – 9pm EST.
The event is an initiative by the charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) and will be raising funds over the weekend of World Children’s Day to support children in developing countries.
Joining the aforementioned house and techno godfathers is a diverse line-up of artists from around the world. This includes Brits Josh Butler, Maxinne Garman and wAFF, Ibiza’s Anna Tur, Brazillian Fernanda Martins, Spanish hard techno queen Fatima Hajji and Ukrainian Miss Monique.
The charity fundraiser includes the almighty Sasha playing from an iconic Ibiza location, Carl Cox sharing a Set For Love from Australia and Detroit techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson bringing a world exclusive of his new project, “The Saundersons“. Kevin will be playing back to back with his sons “The Saunderson Brothers” with his wife Ann Saunderson performing vocals.
Kevin said, “This is what music is all about, bringing people together for the greater good. I’m looking forward to playing alongside Carl Cox, Sasha and my musical family again, all the way from Detroit.”
Carl Cox said, “I’m happy to play a Set For Love for World Children’s Day on Beatport. Please check us out this Friday 20th November and support the cause, it’s going to change a child’s life forever and all the while having fun with the music we’re playing. Let’s make this one the biggest it can possibly be!”
Sasha said, “I’m happy to support this great cause with a Set For Love. It feels good to see music bring people together, especially after the tough year everyone has had. You can catch my set this weekend alongside Carl Cox and Kevin Saunderson.”
Funds raised will go to support grassroots projects in developing countries including Tanzania, Uganda, The Philippines and Nepal. These projects are focussed on creating a sustainable future for children, young people and their families and will be delivering food and water, education, safety and trauma rehabilitation.
So far, more than 700 DJs from over 50 countries have registered to play their own Set For Love during the weekend and will be participating in what is potentially the world’s largest simultaneous livestream event. DJs of all abilities are invited to get involved and can register to play their Set For Love at the link. Donations can also be made through that link.
Participants are reaching out to their followers, friends and families to ask for donations, helping LNADJ demonstrate that the power of music really can make a difference to the lives of those who need it the most.
This will be the third Set For Love event organised by LNADJ and organisers are hoping it will be the biggest one yet. The previous two held earlier in the year raised over £80,000. These funds, raised for the charity’s Covid-19 Relief Appeal, provided food, water and medical supplies to vulnerable communities in developing countries.
Industry heavyweights including Beatport, Pioneer DJ, Bop DJ, Point Blank, Digital DJ Tips, Funktion One, Mixmasters, Plug In Boutique, Loopcloud and Izotope have teamed up to support the global event.
A rare treat for Drumcode faithful: A-Sides Vol.10 is set to drop in December, the second edition of the beloved series to come in 2020.
Fuelled by the extra time and space to be creative during lockdown, Drumcode‘s collective of artists have stepped up. Across 17 contributions, the producers have gone deeper into their sonic repertoire, crafting powerful, yet reflective works that capture the range of the label’s sound.
Jay Lumen leads the way with a rousing riff-driven weapon, ‘Galactic Rainbow‘, while Ramon Tapia brings us the muscular gem ‘Drum Control‘, mixing up ruffneck techno with a barrage of synapse-tickling synths in the second half. Both rousing highlights of the compilation.
Victor Ruiz, Drumcode‘s most prolific contributor in 2020, dishes up ‘Love Story‘, led by a huge vocal lead. Zimmz also returns with ‘Tension‘, which deftly combines deep squelchy grooves with a silky synth interlude. Thomas Hoffknecht follows up his debut on Vol.9 with ‘Escape‘, keeping listeners on their toes with dynamic, choppy shifts throughout. Veerus joins with another stirring addition ‘I Know‘, reinforcing why Beyer rates him so highly.
Elsewhere a string of debutants feature: buzzy newcomer Lilly Palmer gives us ‘Amnesie‘, a brilliantly pummelling and eerie cut; Alex Lentini & Stomp Boxx serve up ‘Expanders‘ mixing up drone effects, trippy vocals and an unsettling melody line; and Patrik Berg‘s ‘Activated‘ is full-bodied techno that drops down into funky rhythms.
Long-time Drumcode family member Bart Skils brings his A-game with the thrilling no-nonsense ‘Solid State‘ that hits like a steam train. Likewise, Alan Fitzpatrick who brings a momentous slab of techno energy with ‘Rochus‘, while Thomas Schumacher, now feeling like a regular on the imprint, crafts another dark techno opus, this time in collaboration with CAITLIN.
There’s even a special appearance by the chief Adam Beyer, who makes a welcome return with the progressive-tinged ‘Changes‘, driven by organic tones and spacey atmospherics. The track stands as his first original contribution to A-Sides since 2017.
Exclusive preview of the brand-new Planaxis stage -
giving festival visitors a first taste of what they can expect at Tomorrowland 31.12.2020
People of Tomorrow can start planning their magical New Year’s Eve celebration at Tomorrowland on 31.12.2020.
Tomorrowland‘s digital New Year’s Eve festival will start at 20:00 (8 pm) local time in all of the world’s time zones and will have a special countdown at midnight with dazzling fireworks in every time zone, ensuring that fans from all corners of the world can count down to the new year in style, no matter where they are located.
Tomorrowlandoffers several options for tickets: a NYE Pass costs €20.00 and includes 1 access to all 4 stages, while a NYE Pass + on-demand Pass lets you relive all the performances on-demand from January 1 until January 14 for €25.00.
The Home Celebration Pass (€50.00) is perfect for celebrating magical New Year’s Eve moments together with friends and family (if local legislation allows) and includes 4 on-demand Passes.
Special Tomorrowland Gift Packages and additional add-ons are also available, giving people plenty of inspiration to spoil their loved ones with magical gifts and make this holiday season even more special.
Tomorrowland 31.12.2020
Giving millions of people a unique opportunity to ring in 2021 and celebrate New Year’s Eve with Tomorrowland, their favourite artists and people from all around the world, Tomorrowland 31.12.2020 promises to be an unmissable night and a magical gift to surprise friends, family and other loved ones.
There are plenty of special Tomorrowland Gift Packages to choose from for this holiday season, including exclusive printed NYE tickets, limited-edition premium gift packages of Tomorrowland’s own sparkling wineSolo Vida, limited-edition Tomorrowland speakers, TML by Tomorrowland items, unique event posters NYE edition and a selection of the best New Year’s Eve accessories and party supplies – definitely lots of original gift ideas to celebrate music, magic and friendship during this year’s holiday season.
Separate on-demand Passes (€12.50) will go on sale on January 1, giving fans a chance to relive Tomorrowland’s New Year’s Eve celebration and all its stellar performances on-demand at naoz.live as from January 1 until January 14.
Preparing to deliver yet another spellbinding experience for fans tuning in from all over the globe, the digital New Year’s Eve festival covers the spectrum of dance music in its concentrated line-up with more than 25 of the world’s best artists.
The creative team and 3D artists behind Tomorrowland have created the entirely new and dazzling world of entertainment NAOZ where Tomorrowland’s digital New Year’s Eve festival will take place – a brand-new digital entertainment venue that will be used for the first time and that will be transformed into the biggest digital celebration hall in the world for the occasion.
NAOZ consists of 4 magical worlds, in which some of the festival’s most iconic themes will be used, inviting visitors to explore 4 mesmerizing and meticulously designed digital stages across the venue’s digital grounds.
The Melodia stage, resembling a fabulous opera house, will unveil a new chapter in the Secret Kingdom of Melodia, graced by the biggest industry heavyweights as Armin van Buuren, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Jack Back, Lost Frequencies, Major Lazer and Martin Garrix.
Exhibiting grandeur and majesty of style and size and ready to welcome seas of people, the Atmosphere stage is the largest area and will be headlined by the likes of techno legends and house music tastemakers Artbat, Camelphat, Kölsch b2b Joris Voorn, Maceo Plex and Meduza.
Some of the world’s most eclectic artists in electro, dancehall, trap, hip hop and future house – Boys Noize, Diplo, Duck Sauce, Netsky, DJ Snoopadelic and Tchami – will dive into the Planaxis stage, a magnificent and mythical underwater world which rises from the sea upwards and carries on The Story of Planaxis.
A mysterious undersea tunnel leads to the Pulse stage, home to hardstyle acts BrennanHeart presents I AM HARDSTYLE ft. Villain, Ran-D, Wildstylez; Coone, D-Block & S-te-Fan, Da Tweekaz and Sub Zero Project.
With 2020’s New Year’s Eve set to be unlike any before, Tomorrowland wants to give the People of Tomorrow across the world a night to remember, all from the comfort of their home and accessible on all devices (PC, laptop, smartphone or tablet).
Continuing with the success of Tomorrowland’s first ever digital festival Tomorrowland Around the World – documented in the behind-the-scenes documentary Never stop the music – The Creation of Tomorrowland 2020– the festival is again using the world’s best technology in 3D design, video production and special effects to bring together a spectacular and immersive experience in the brand-new revolutionary and future-proof digital entertainment world NAOZ.
The People of Tomorrow are invited to experience this unique event virtually together with friends and family – this night is all about uniting through the power of music in a responsible and safe way.
After releasing the full line-up of its next digital chapter, tickets for Tomorrowland’s unique digital festival on the biggest night of the year are now available as of today, 17:00 CET via link.
Purple Disco Machine remains at the forefront of world dance music following a series of remixes for A-list icons including Diplo, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Foals, Calvin Harris, Fatboy Slim, Sir Elton John, whilst more recently delivering his stellar cuts of Lady Gaga and Adriana Grande’s international hit single ‘Rain On Me’, and Royal Blood’s ‘Trouble’s Coming’.
Following on from remixes courtesy of Loods and Roosevelt, and Purple Disco Machine‘s own Club Dub Mix, now the acclaimed producer and hotly tipped British newcomer Sophie of Sophie and the Giants team together on the stunning video of the Acoustic version for the international hit single.
Directed by Louis Ellison, the video was shot in two locations with Sophie filmed at Omeara in London, and Purple Disco Machine filmed in the Delft Theatre in Berlin. Capturing a whole new personality into the hit song, the video carries an incredible live performance and brings the lyrics to life for an emotional three-minute watch.
Winning the hearts of fans the worldover, the single is continuing to build momentum, having garnered over 110 million streams, whilst reaching a peak of #9 on the Global Shazam Chart, #3 on the European airplay charts, and recently accredited double platinum in Italy following a standout performance on Italy’s famous Power Hits Summer broadcast live from the Verona arena. Purple Disco Machine and Sophie and the Giants‘ acoustic rendition of ‘Hypnotized‘ is out now.
After being forced to postpone EDC Orlando 2020 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Insomniac elected to bring the magic directly to fans at home and revealed the lineup for the next installment of its Virtual Rave-A-Thon series.
The EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-A-Thon will air this Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. ET / 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. PT. Streaming live on Insomniac’s YouTube and Twitch channels, the EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-A-Thon will be hosted by Pasquale Rotella, inspired by the sights and scenes of the largest dance music festival on the East Coast. The Virtual Rave-A-Thon will feature performances from Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Kaskade, Afrojack, Cosmic Gate, LoudLuxury and many more.
Throughout the stream, Insomniac will collect voluntary donations benefitting Rave Recovery in association with In Place of War. Rave Recovery was created to support those within the dance music community who are experiencing hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In Place of War’s COVID-19 emergency funds support community leaders in 24 conflict zones throughout the world in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-A-Thon
To encourage fans to “Stay Home, Stay Safe and Stay Positive,” Insomniac continues to broadcast Insomniac REWIND, a 24/7 stream where fans can relive performances and watch archival festival footage from EDC Las Vegas, EDC Orlando, EDC Mexico, HARD Summer, and the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival.
EDC Orlando Virtual Rave-a-Thon will broadcast live Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 from 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. ET / 6 p.m. – 12 a.m. PT. The 24/7 Insomniac REWIND stream continues to broadcast indefinitely at TV.INSOMNIAC.COM.
Ed Ed has been sweating up dancefloors in Berlin and the world over and has been a member of the family for a while now, it’s time he makes his debut with “The Ellcrys”.
This little surprise came into existence as a live jam with athletic percussion lines underlined by bouncy rhythmic synths wrapped in blanket of warm pads. Alongside Ed Ed‘s original is a deep grooving Acid Pauli Remix. The longstanding Bavarian icon spins the subtly devious vibes into a lush, floating summery attraction.
If the original is a riveting midnight drive on the autobahn, then the remix is a smooth stroll through an afternoon forest; each a powerful and satisfying experience certain to please.
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