Rotterdam native Ferry Corsten has a knack of capturing snapshots of time perfectly in his musical output, and that ability is on display with his latest offering ‘Tomorrow’.
Ferry Corsten returns to the world of trance music with this latest single, following on from the recent release of his ‘As Above So Below‘ ambient album under his alias FERR. Presenting itself amongst a smorgasbord of atmospheric soundscapes, ‘Tomorrow‘ is reflective of Ferry’s recent exploration into his love of orchestral and film music, connecting the dots and continuing a consistent thread that runs through all of Ferry‘s artistic channelling.
‘Tomorrow‘ is a contemplative number that manages to balance against an elevating glimmer of hope, a moment to take stock, highlighting Ferry’s ability to subtly coax emotions out of his music and artfully portray a sense of optimism – an apt sentiment for the present zeitgeist.
The ethereal pads and melody, awash with reverb, sit against a foundation of drums that will be more familiar to fans of Ferry, full of life and a groove that will have fans dancing around the world, wherever that may be.
Ferry Corsten
On ‘Tomorrow‘, Ferry Corsten said:
“After the FERR by Ferry Corsten album ‘As Above So Below’, I wanted to go back to the dancefloor with a deeper orientated track that still keeps the intimacy of where I just came from.”
Boasting a career spanning more than two decades, Ferry Corsten has continually strived to push forward with a yearning for creative exploration and an inquisitiveness that has allowed him to draw on new inspirations wherever his passions lie, resulting in a fresh outlook that has kept his music innovative and forward-facing.
By drawing on a wealth of experience from his broad knowledge of genres, Ferry is able to lean on those facets of his career to elicit the perfect palette of sounds to bring his musical visions to life, and that is no doubt on show with ‘Tomorrow’, which comes at a time when people the world over turn to music as a source of inspiration.
EXIT Festival, known for supporting social change since the Serbian revolution in 2000, has sent the message of hope and unity in the first official event after the lockdown ended in Serbia. One of the biggest European festivals has joined forces with popular local actors and musicians to celebrate Victory Day but in a slightly different fashion than usual.
Several of country’s top internationally acclaimed DJs played for a crowd of just 50 people in a colossal Dance Arena moat at the Petrovaradin Fortress, an impressive 18th-century venue that during EXIT festival usually fits over 50.000 visitors each day.
The event was organized in cooperation with the national creative industries platform “Serbia Creates” and had the additional symbolism for the award-winning EXIT Festival and its team members. Two decades ago they had to exit from the oppressive regime of Slobodan Milosević and the era of civil wars in former Yugoslavia, and nowadays it’s unprecedented crisis caused by the pandemic.
EXIT Festival
Just two days before the event took place, the Serbian government officially ended the state of emergency entering into the reopening phase after several weeks of lockdown that included police curfews, some of which even lasted for 84 hours.
The reason for this invite-only event was not just to mark victory day and end of state of emergency, but to celebrate life in general, since all the attendees helped spread the message of hope and unity. Symbolically they created a big number 1 raising large banners with EXIT‘s core values such as love, unity, freedom and revolution and in the festival’s recognizable red and white logo. Inspiration for this aerial image came from the lyrics of the song “We Come 1” by the seminal British band Faithless who played one of the most remarkable concerts in EXIT history calling people all over the globe to unite.
“We gathered here at the EXIT’s magical home, the Petrovaradin Fortress, to send a message of hope and optimism to the whole world that we will win this battle united”, says the EXIT’s founder Dušan Kovačević, who also added: “The health crisis is slowly moving behind us, but there are still many obstacles such are the economic conse-quences“.
TML by Tomorrowland, the fashion label behind one of the world’s most popular music festivals Tomorrowland, unveils a brand-new collection.
The Unite Forever capsule collection is built around the festival’s iconic values – Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever – and embodies a visual expression of these values that define the People of Tomorrow; its free spirited fans across the globe who interact and support each other as one large global community, united through the unconditional love for music, spreading positive vibes and radiating friendship, love and unity.
Carefully curated by the Belgian team, the collection features 11 timeless pieces – including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies and joggers – which come together to inspire a beautiful appearance and a bold statement. The clean embroidered ‘Live Today, Love Tomorrow, Unite Forever‘ lettering on every silhouette gives it that standout touch, designed to be as strong and bold as the people wearing them. The pieces are eye-catching and boast a relaxed fit that is ideal for the warmer days.
TML by Tomorrowland
The Unite Forever capsule also encompasses a handful of tie-dye items, whose fresh spring tones add some extra color for a bold look and are perfect for those sunny days. Featuring an ankle-length sweatpants, hoodie and t-shirt, the playful and refreshing tie-dye pieces offer the perfect lean-on for neutrals in your existing wardrobe for a more elevated pop of color. The comfortable fit guarantees freedom of movement on your everyday adventures – be it inside or outside. Thanks to the unique tie-dye pattern, every hoodie, t-shirt or pair of pants is different.
Here’s what the team behind Tomorrowland had to say about their brand new collection:
“We are all far away, but never so connected. We cherish unforgettable memories, dream about tomorrow. We share one rhythm, united through music. This is our story, the People of Tomorrow. We Live Today, Love Tomorrow, and Unite Forever.”
TML by Tomorrowland
Last but not least, TML by Tomorrowlandalso drops a wide array of new official Tomorrowland caps: a huge selection of headwear featuring the signature embroidered Tomorrowland Icon Logo to give positive vibes throughout the day.
The Unite Forever capsule ranges in price from € 35 to € 145. Pieces are available to shop online now.
After lots of teasing and suspense, superstar DJ and producer Martin Garrix treats his fans on his birthday with the release of his brand new track ‘Higher Ground’. ‘Higher Ground’ sees him reuniting with John Martin, who he previously worked with on ‘Now That I’ve Found You’.
Nothing short of an instant Garrixclassic, John Martin‘s bright vocals perfectly complement the overall uplifting sound of the track, proving that the two are still a successful combination. No stranger to collaborations, John Martin‘s voice also gained worldwide recognition after being featured on tracks such as ‘Don’t You Worry Child‘ and ‘Save The World‘.
‘Higher Ground‘ illustrates the story of going through hard times, but finding your way back up and eventually feeling happy and alive again. Even though the lyrics were written back in October last year, they are fitting for the time and place the world is in right now, providing words of hope and optimism.
Martin Garrix Higher Ground
‘Higher Ground‘ could be heard in its full state for the first time during Garrix‘s livestream from his rooftop. The release is accompanied by an official music video which will go live later today and was made with the help of fans from all over the world.
Moog Music’s new semi-modular analog polyrhythmic synthesizer, Subharmonicon, is now available worldwide. Moog details the historical inspiration behind this unique instrument and presents “Music As Living Matter,” a short film scored by Suzanne Ciani using Subharmonicon.
The Moog Subharmonicon is a versatile analog labyrinth of subharmonically derived synthesis and polyrhythmic patterns, equally suited for losing oneself and simultaneously finding oneself through sound.
This new semi-modular analog synthesizer is designed for the exploration of sequences that unfold and evolve over time, spiraling through six-tone subharmonic chords and organic polyrhythms.
The newest addition to Moog‘s family of semi-modular analog synthesizers (Matriarch, Grandmother, Mother-32, and DFAM), Subharmonicon is capable of complex sounds and patterns, yet is incredibly simple to use. With two VCOs, four Subharmonic Oscillators, two 4-Step Sequencers, and four Rhythm Generators, this new musical machine creates a rich harmonic kaleidoscope that divides into itself until everything that is up becomes down.
Although no patching is required to start creating, Subharmonicon can be patched into itself, expanding its onboard capabilities, or interfaced with Mother-32, DFAM, and other external Eurorack-compatible gear for endless possibilities.
Moog Subharmonicon
Deeper Understandings (The Past Informs the Future)
To design Subharmonicon, Moog drew inspiration from radical theories on music composition that arose in experimental circles during the 1930s and 1940s. Subharmonicon is inspired by Joseph Schillinger‘s mathematical systems for musical composition and is influenced by two analog innovations from the 1930s and 1940s: the Mixtur-Trautonium, which employed a series of subharmonic oscillators to generate electronic undertones, and the Rhythmicon (developed by Leon Theremin, the inventor of the Theremin), an instrument capable of sounding multiple harmonically related polyrhythm generators simultaneously.
Learn more about these historical instruments and how the past continues to inform the future of sound here.
“A long time ago, when I was in college and first met Bob [Moog], the Rhythmicon came up a couple of times,” recalls Steve Dunnington, Senior Hardware Lead at Moog Music.
“One of his other students was into Schillinger…and I’ve always been fascinated by patterns that repeat differently each time…and that’s a thing you can explore [with Subharmonicon].
This instrument was inspired by some of the ideas and musical concepts of Schillinger, such as the idea that by taking a set of pitches and superimposing them on a set of rhythms with a different length will generate rotating musical motives.”
Under Dunnington’s direction, a small group of synth enthusiasts had the chance to discover Subharmonicon‘s unique sounds and concepts back in 2018 when an early version of the instrument was first introduced as part of that year’s Moogfest Engineering Workshop. It’s been in high demand ever since, and the instrument is now shipping to authorized Moog dealers worldwide.
Moog Subharmonicon
“Music As Living Matter”
Moog Music presents “Music As Living Matter,” a short film conceptualized to explore and examine conventional ideas of music, sound, and expression. Electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani and multidisciplinary visual artist Scott Kiernan invite you to reimagine these ideas through a delicate balance of mystery and order in this experimental piece composed entirely using Subharmonicon and analog video synthesis techniques.
“What I love about this instrument is that it gives you a more organic and fluid beat pattern that is off the grid. It is intuitive and yet full of surprises. Schillinger gives us a very fundamental concept of what music is to a human being that I connect with: art is a piece of life itself that we make to reflect our experience.” – Suzanne Ciani
The film’s visuals and narration offer a deeper understanding of the instrument, drawing inspiration from the language and illustrations found in Bob Moog‘s old copy of Joseph Schillinger‘s book “The Mathematical Basis of the Arts.” Engage your imagination as the rhythmic ping-ponging of Ciani’s score meets Kiernan‘s depiction of the evolving shapes, forms, and textures Subharmonicon‘s sound creates.
Exciting US artist Sad Money and Grammy-nominated DJ and producer Kaskade have joined forces on new single ‘Come Away’, out 8th May on Ultra.
A slick, infectious club track, ‘Come Away‘ combines a deep, funky bassline with fluttering melodies and the seductive vocals of Latino singer-songwriter Sabrina Claudio.
“Sabrina and I have been working together since the beginning,” Sad Money explains.
“I figured fans would expect something chill and vibey like our previous work, so we decided to do something totally unexpected. Kaskade is super down to earth and you can’t say that with a lot of legends. He really brought the song together by fixing the arrangement and adding his touch on the production that gave the song a crisp polish.”
A writer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Mikhail Beltran aka Sad Money is a real triple threat in the world of music production. His experience as an artist allows him to bring a simplistic sophistication to his groovy house-and-techno-inspired sound, while he has previously worked with A-list talent such as Khalid, Pink Sweats, Chloe & Halle and The Martinez Brothers.
One of the most established figures on the US dance music circuit, Kaskadehas previously been crowned ‘America’s Best DJ‘ by DJ Times, picked up no fewer than seven Grammy nominations and is a regular in the coveted DJ Mag ‘Top 100‘ list.
Sabrina Claudio is the half-Cuban, half-Puerto Rican songstress that took the world by storm with her 2019 album Truth Is. The 11-track masterpiece marked the culmination of a three-year journey from DIY bedroom pop singer-songwriter to prolific international headliner. She has also collaborated with the likes of DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Zayn and, most recently, South African DJ and producer Black Coffee on the single ‘SBCNCSLY‘. Both Truth Is and her 2018 album, No Rain, No Flowers were produced by Sad Money.
‘Come Away‘ is the kind of deep and funky dance jam that’s capable of taking dancefloors by storm.
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have a long running history with good friend Steve Aoki under their 3 Are Legend alias, exciting fans with performances at Tomorrowland, Creamfields and Ultra Music Festival, and more recently at last year’s Untold Festival, and the power trio combine once again for the huge ‘Raver Dome’.
Drafting in the production talents of Dutch prodigies Justin Prime and Sandro Silva for an uplifting anthem that is set to raise spirits worldwide upon its release, ‘Raver Dome’ follows on from previous hits such as the 3 Are Legend remix of Dimitri & Like Mike’s epic ‘Crowd Control’ phenomenon, and 2019’s ‘Khaleesi’, which stands at over 5 million streams on Spotify alone.
The track centres around an instantly memorable melody, which is quickly joined by vast harmonics on the breakdown that help to establish a wall of musicality that fills the sonic space and provides a euphony that is both uplifting and guaranteed to get the party into full gear.
The drop sees the introduction of a heavy, distorted kick that propels the track forward with added venom, ensuring that fans will be moving to the beat wherever they happen to be listening.
3 Are Legend Raver Dome
Label bosses and current world #1 DJ’s Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have excelled even by their own standards with their collaborative output, chalking up more than 150 million streams on their David Guetta, Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee & Afro Bros collab ‘Instagram’. 2x Grammy-nominated Steve Aoki is fresh off the back of his epic 27-track Neon Future IV album, which includes Alan Walker collaboration ‘Are You Lonely (feat. ISAK),’ “RAVE (feat. Kris Kiss)’ alongside Showtek & MAKJ, and works with the Backstreet Boys, Maluma, Monsta X and several other artists.
Justin Prime and Sandro Silva have also been on the front foot in recent months, clocking up collective support from the likes of W&W, David Guetta, Ummet Ozcan and Knife Party. The Belgian brothers once again display their desire to continue providing innovate and forward-thinking music with this latest alliance, as ‘Raver Dome’ is as fresh as you’d expect from the coming together of such musical juggernauts.
Globally renowned DJ & producer duo W&W will deliver a very special extended reality livestream via a partnership with Dutch events brand ALDA, in which an entire 3D virtual world will be created from scratch.
The pioneering move will see the pair play an eagerly anticipated set inside a custom-made stadium, with animation helping to craft this extended reality on Saturday 23rd May at 17:00 CEST, for all the world to see. Those who want to be notified can subscribe here.
For this unique occasion, W&W and ALDA will partner up with China’s premier sports brand Li-Ning, world’s leading live streaming platform Twitch and globally renowned dance music magazine DJ Mag. Unicef has been chosen as a global charity, working to provide relief and recovery to communities impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).
W&W Livestream
With the future of dance music continuing to find innovative paths in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, W&W‘s virtual world marks a seminal point in the history of the industry, as the Dutch duo implement green screens to enhance the illusion of their creative 3D reality. Set to secure an iconic legacy as the debut XR extended reality livestream in the electronic music scene, the broadcast will showcase many futuristic elements, with a nod towards a potential future route for the events industry during the global lockdown.
Becoming one of the most sought-after duos the world of dance music has to offer, W&W are best known for their dynamic DJ sets – packed with raw intensity – and the energy of the powerful production prowess they flex with every release fresh from their studio. Crafting a unique signature sound, their productions have been championed by the likes of Hardwell, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta and many more, rising as high as number #18 in the DJ Mag Top 100 poll.
Continually performing at leading festivals across all corners of the globe, such as Tomorrowland and EDC, the debut of the hugely exciting live-stream is certainly not the first time the Dutch duo have paired up with ALDA, after performing a truly iconic set at AMF 2019, when the pair helped own the night during a sensational b2b performance alongside Timmy Trumpet.
With the duo continuing to prove their status as innovators and tastemakers in the scene, all eyes will be firmly fixed on this revolutionary premiere of the augmented reality performance, in which Willem and Ward will surround themselves with a series of mind-blowing special effects.
Striving to push the dance music scene to a new limit, by creating a space that welcomes everyone to pave the way for the industry’s future, this very special performance from W&W, in partnership with ALDA, will take place on Saturday 23rd May 17:00 CEST, with fans able to tune in via Facebook and Twitch.
Better known for their awe-inspiring live shows and an army of diehard fans, GRAMMY-nominated trio Above & Beyond briefly stepped away from the noisy world of dance music last year, penning 17 original ambient and piano-based compositions.
A reaction to the stress of touring life and described by the band as “music tools for yoga, mindfulness, and mental fitness“, ‘Flow State‘ was picked up by global mental health phenomenon Calm, featured in The Times and NME and had extensive radio play on BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM. ‘Flow State‘ yoga sessions were hosted in 17 cities around the world in collaboration with New York-based yogi Elena Brower and the DAYBREAKER community.
Fast-forward eight months and ‘Flow State‘ music can be found in the world’s biggest yoga and mindfulness playlists on Apple Music, Amazon, Deezer and Spotify and has been streamed over 50 million times. The album was accompanied by a spoken word meditation piece from Elena Brower; self-empowering words for troubling times.
Above & Beyond Flow State Meditations
Today, the band shares a new series of Flow State meditations in partnership with Elena Brower and three other inspiring women from around the world.
Elena Brower has taught yoga and meditation since 1999. Her first book, Art of Attention, has been translated into seven languages; her second book, Practice You: A Journal, is a bestseller. Elena met Above & Beyond on the playa at Burning Man in 2014, where the seed that became Flow State was first planted. Her Practice You Podcast is beloved globally and her practices can be found at Glo.com.
Hong-Kong born ChauKei Ngai has been teaching yoga around the world since 2006. In 2013, she won the prestigious International Yoga Sports Federation Championship, the world’s largest international yoga competition with participants from over 25 countries. In 2018, she joined Above & Beyond for a live ‘Flow State‘ yoga session in Kowloon Park, Hong Kong, attended by over 1000 people.
After working as a professional model for 10 years, Veronica Blume slowed down, moved to Ibiza, started practicing Kundalini Yoga, and went on to open her dream yoga studio, The Garage in Barcelona. The Garage closed its doors right before lockdown and Veronica is now focusing on building her community through a new podcast, ‘El Camino De Vuelta‘.
Hanan Alshehri hosts yoga events and retreats both in Arabic and English languages in Saudi Arabia, India, Bali, and Turkey. She created the first legal yoga retreat in Saudi Arabia and is getting ready to launch an online platform for yoga and meditation in the Arabic language.
To mark the release of Above & Beyond’s ‘Flow State Meditations’, Anjunabeats is hosting a week of wellness live streams on Twitch alongside its regular #AnjunaUnlocked schedule. All available to watch on twitch.tv/anjuna. Fans are able to set a reminder for the week’s activities via Classpass: here.
‘Flow State Meditations’ is out today – May 11th – on Above & Beyond‘s record label, Anjunabeats.
Listen to Flow State Meditations with Elena Brower (English) below.
Listen to Flow State Meditations with ChauKei Ngai (Mandarin) below.
Listen to Flow State Meditations with Veronica Blume (Spanish) below.
Listen to Flow State Meditations with Hanan Alsheri (Arabic) below.
Dutch aficionado Sander van Doorn has joined forces with Austrian DJ & producer team Harris & Ford for a sensational new vocal single ‘Spotlight’ – out now via Spinnin’ Records.
Opening with a powerful bassline and thumping percussion, the trio place a glistening female vocal piece into the mix, creating a perfectly devised juxtaposition, which is apparent throughout the duration of ‘Spotlight‘. Introducing trance-y synths alongside the tender vocals, this cut is pushed along by a thriving bassline and a concoction of electronic elements, nodding to the producers’ innate abilities to create music from across the musical spectrum.
With 2020 taking an unexpected turn, it’s fair to say the world as we knew it has drastically changed. With the music industry rapidly turning to the online sphere, DJs and producers have moved with the times and have put a focus on presenting their sets through livestreams.
A pioneer of the scene, as ever Sander van Doorn has seamlessly moved with the times, having already taken part in a host of captivating live shows including the 1001Tracklists Stay At Home Sessions, Spinnin’ King’s Day Home Sessions, The Nocturnal Times’ World On Pause Festival and We Rave You’s Quarantine Mix Marathon since lockdown began.
To catch Sander van Doorn‘s next livestream, make sure to follow him on all socials and stay up-to-date with the musical maestro.
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