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SXM Festival announces Phase Two Lineup for its 2020 edition

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Alex Gelevski
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Over its four edition journey, SXM Festival has hand-crafted one of international underground electronic music’s most celebrated events.

Its unique sense of magic comes from a fusion of world-class music curation, a deep sense of unity with its stunning host island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten, an inspirational artistic aesthetic and a commitment to luxury-driven comfort. Today SXM Festival has revealed its phase two lineup of globally renowned selectors for the March 11-15, 2020 edition.

It is with the constantly evolving taste of the international dance music community in mind that SXM Festival crafts its scene-leading musical offerings. The result is a mixing pot of industry titans and emerging acts sourced from all corners of the world with the united purpose of pushing the sounds of the underground to their absolute limit.

SXM Festival 2020 lineup

Staying true to its nature of finely curated music programming, phase two of SXM‘s carefully polished lineup includes forward-thinking electronic legend Bonobo, Spanish techno giants Audiofly, renowned house music legend Danny Tenaglia, international tastemaker John Acquaviva, Moroccan ambassador Amine K, Do Not Sit curator Behrouz, and Get Physical founder M.A.N.D.Y.

The roster extends further with the addition of Parisian underground mainstay DJ W!LD, legendary progressive icon Hernan Cattaneo, and Cirque Du Soleil founder turned DJ marvel Guy Laliberté.

Also gracing the coveted SXM stage will be Life and Death co-founder Thugfucker, French 4/4 kingpin OXIA, one-third of the [a:rpia:r] trio Raresh, Maya Records powerhouse Joeski, Ibiza party mastermind tINI, and live electronic-trio WhoMadeWho.

These acts will be joining an already standout list of performers, featuring leaders from all walks of the international house and techno industry. This melting pot of talent includes the likes of the inimitable Ricardo Villalobos, the spellbinding sonics of Bedouin, Music On! boss Marco Carola, and SXM favorites Chaim, Blond:Ish, Enzo Siragusa, and Sonja Moonear to name a few.

The means by which these performances are spread across five days of peaks and valleys remains the true magic of the SXM Festival experience. Each set is thought of as part of an emotional odyssey taking travelers on a rhythmic journey through the natural beauty of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten.

Attendees may find themselves dancing on the idyllic shores of Happy Bay at sunset, partying at a premiere nightclub until dawn, then being swept away for a Boat Party at or a blissful sunrise soirée at Boho’s Beachclub.

The ebb and flow of the event is what retains its uniqueness, with each bespoke performance just a quick trip away from luxury villas and world-class hotels in which to rest for the day ahead. Each aspect of the programming aims to build towards its infamous emotional crescendos like the exclusive clifftop Villa Party and iconic Sunday morning Sunrise over Happy Bay. More info on schedule flow and venues here.

Since the devastating impact on the island by a series of 2017 hurricanes, SXM Festival sought to further its devotion to the support of the local people of the island and the protection of the natural resources that make it one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Its famed stages and decor are crafted from natural materials sourced from the island itself, while its world-leading low-energy LED lighting design is powered by solar technology.

In partnership with SXM mainstay artist Blond:ish‘s organization BYE BYE PLASTIC, the event has committed to the near complete reduction of single use plastics in its bars and use of 100% biodegradable products across all its famed venues.

In partnership with the Martinique non-profit organization Les Connections, SXM Festival‘s waste management and recycling principles will continue to be a the forefront of the event’s infrastructure in a two-fold process to both its minimize environmental impact and educate fans in the hopes of integrating these principles into the wider, global community. Attendees will also continue to be treated to a convenient official-SXM Festival shuttle system that helps reduce carbon emissions.

Furthering this ethos, fans are encouraged to work alongside SXM artists in a series of activities including mid-event beach cleanups as well as a pre-event garbage collection for local St Martin residendents. This year round partnership, The Get Up Clean Up! Lead by Mystraw Company and Dauphin Telecom offers local participants a chance to earn free tickets to the event, adding a truly multicultural attendee-base felt in few other global events.

In 2019 organizers, artists, and attendees bound together through the SXM Festival created Two Bunch Palms Foundation to donate school equipment and rebuilt recreation centers on the island. Further resources and involvement were supplied to SXM Doet, the largest volunteer program in Sint Maarten and the Dutch Kingdom, which sees thousands of participants giving back across the island. This year these efforts will be furthered, offering festival-goers the chance to give back while in the midst of their five day journey throughout this culturally rich destination experience.

While these cornerstones of showcasing the natural and cultural heritage of the island remain at the forefront of the SXM mantra, attendees will also be treated to an utmost sense of luxury that can be experienced at very few events around the world.

VIP packages allow special access to the exclusive clifftop villa party, lounge areas, bars, and other onsite venue amenities. Those seeking a truly premiere journey can secure convenient all-inclusive hotel rooms and a bevy of luxury villa options spread throughout the island. More info here.

It is under the spotlight of the global dance music community that SXM Festival charts its course towards creating the perfect destination experience defined by the pivotal balance of music, cultural adventure, and higher connection.

Luttrell makes a return to Anjunadeep with his second LP ‘Lucky Ones’

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Andry Bosk
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Luttrell

After a whirlwind 2019, which saw Eric Luttrell release his acclaimed debut solo album ‘Into Clouds’ on Anjunadeep, the prolific San Francisco native makes a swift return to the UK imprint with his second LP ‘Lucky Ones’.

Kicking off this spring, Eric embarks on his most extensive headline tour to date, with 23 North American shows revealed so far, which includes a performance at the iconic Coachella festival, with more to be announced.

First breaking into electronic music as part of the OWSLA-affiliated trio The M Machine, Eric launched his solo project in 2016 with the widely supported ‘Need You’ EP, while Anjunadeep catalog favorites ‘Generate’ EP and Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World ‘Intergalactic Plastic’ followed in quick succession.

Now with his highly-praised debut album under his belt, which reached #2 on iTunes Dance Album charts in USA and Canada and #8 in the Official UK Dance Album Charts, Luttrell’s unique brand of quirky melodic house and techno has cemented his name as one of the scenes most hotly tipped talents; opening doors to working with Moby, Tycho, Jai Wolf, and Blossoms all of whom commissioned remixes from Eric.

Whereas ‘Into Clouds’ examined the transitional periods of life, and was reflective of Eric’s mindset at the time of recording, ‘Lucky Ones’ is a celebration. Anchored in themes of gratitude, the LP is a collection of 11 meticulously crafted cuts which see him draw from a deep pool of personal influences, including the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Nirvana and The Prodigy, his love for San Francisco and Burning Man, time spent as a student in Berlin, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, and even winning the US TV game show, The Price Is Right.

Luttrell offers up a first taster of his new LP with the new club cut, ‘My Friend The Sun’. Bolstering an enigmatic vocal sample with an array of percussion and catchy synth stabs, Luttrell’s first album single demonstrates why he’s been championed by the likes of Annie Mac, Phil Taggart, Kolsch, Lane 8, Mixmag and Billboard, and marks a statement return for the San Franciscan ahead of his anticipated second studio album.

‘Lucky Ones’ is available to pre-order now via Anjunadeep, digitally, on CD and on limited edition 2×12” Vinyl with Luttrell motif die-cut slipcase.

Listen to the track below.

Martin Solveig is hosting this week’s Tomorrowland Friendship Mix on One World Radio

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Marco Di
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One World Radio

French DJ and producer, Martin Solveig is hosting this week’s Tomorrowland Friendship Mix on One World Radio. Solveig is not only one of the world’s most acclaimed DJs, but as a songwriter, recording artist and producer he has scored hits with acts including Madonna, Bloc Party and Dragonette.

Always ahead of the curve, the creative Frenchman always continues to reinvent himself, mixing house, electro, pop and trap. Be it through his new music, on point fashion and inventive styling he creates for himself, the world of Solveig is an ever-changing environment that is instilled with fun and vitality.

The truly multi-faceted artist is now delivering an exclusive one-hour guest mix, uniquely curated for Tomorrowland’s One World Radio, spreading good vibes only and a dancefloor tested sound that is guaranteed to fuel the party for all the listeners.

The Tomorrowland Friendship Mix by Martin Solveig debuts exclusively on One World Radio on Thursday January 9 at 20:00 CEST and will be available after broadcasting online, on the One World Radio app, YouTube, Spotify and SoundCloud

Don’t Let Daddy Know announces full line-up for its 2020 edition

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Andry Bosk
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Don’t Let Daddy Know

In addition to moving to a bigger venue, Don’t Let Daddy Know is going bigger with their line-up for this major event as well with dance titans like Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Oliver Heldens and Fedde Le Grand to name a few.

Besides the main stage there will be a hardstyle stage and a Sexy By Nature stage, where Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano will play their second set of the evening. These three areas with an extremely well curated list of DJ’s insure the high quality experience Don’t Let Daddy Know stands for.

Earlier, successful Dutch dance concept Don’t Let Daddy Know announced that they move venues for their 2020 event from Ziggo Dome to RAI Amsterdam. Due to the extremely high number of pre-registrations for their annual weekender in March 2020, E&A Events decided to celebrate the seventh edition at this new location. They’ll create a completely new indoor festival on Friday, March 6 called Don’t Let Daddy Know Music Festival.

Ever since its inception on party island Ibiza, the Don’t Let Daddy Know events turned into much more than just a club night; they became a movement, a lifestyle. After seven years of sold-out shows, hundred of thousands of happy dancers from all over the world and a top of the bill line up, RAI Amsterdam will welcome 30.000 party people and take them on a magical musical rollercoaster ride.

Tickets are available via link.

Luuk van Dijk launches his brand new imprint Dark Side Of The Sun with the first EP ‘Suavo’

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Alex Gelevski
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Luuk Van Dijk

Luuk van Dijk starts a brand new imprint of his own called Dark Side Of The Sun. The very first EP ‘Suavo’ is ready to set the tone with two of Van Dijk’s own high impact tracks and a remix from house tastemaker Sidney Charles, while collaborations with events and potentially a club night will follow.

Luuk Van Dijk has started the brand to give himself more freedom in releasing his own music, whatever he likes and whenever he wants to. Dark Side Of The Sun will allow him to explore his own musical boundaries and make him progress as an artist, while tapping up talented friends for remixes. As such, it will become a platform for the wide spectrum of house and techno. In his own words: “it will be happy, housey, dark, baddass basslines, dry beats, tight, swing; you name it.”

The main track ‘Suavo’ is a hard-hitting house tune with rock solid kicks and spaced out pads that bring warmth and atmosphere. The track is designed to the get the dance floor sweating and never lets up. Remixing is Sidney Charles, the German house connoisseur who runs his own Heavy House Society. He strips things back to a more tripped out and garage tinged groove with infectious drums and turbo-bass that makes you want to move.

Luuk Van Dijk Suavo

Finally, Van Dijk offers the dark and paranoid ‘Flangosh’, again with rolling, well programmed drums and slick hi-hats. This time with some industrial, warehouse styled sounds that make it feel raw and naughty.

This massive first EP will lead the way for Dark Side Of The Sun to evolve into a known name in the scene.

Maurice West celebrates another monumental year with ‘EUFORIKA 2000’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Maurice West

At just 23 years of age, rising star Maurice West already boasts an anthology of originals, collaborations and remixes larger and more successful than most.

The Amsterdam native has an unwavering prowess for catchy and anthemic productions, and to round out a career-defining year in the studio, he treats fans to another hedonic addition to his already flourishing discography – ‘EUFORIKA 2000’ is now available via all streaming platforms.

The track opens with an infectious melodic hook that can be heard at various points throughout its three-minute run time, defining its motive with anthemic flare. Repurposing the euphoric riff as a trance-led synth, Maurice builds the intro, adding softer pads before the drop that brings about a change in texture.

After a staple Bigroom build up, the four-to-the-floor chorus drops alongside a pitch-blending synth, galvanised by a driving beat. West then nods to his diverse musical upbringing with a virtuosic guitar-peddled lead synth that takes focus, leading the track to its final drop and chorus.

‘EUFORIKA 2000’ closes a chapter on the Dutch sensation’s most successful year to date both in the studio and onstage, and comes just two months after his first self-release ‘What The F?!’.

In addition to his many festival appearances this summer, Maurice once again proved his talents in curating an event of his own, as he hosted the second edition of ‘Maurice West & Friends’ during ADE 2019. Producing infectious Bigroom tracks that are powered by melody, West is paving the way for the next generation of Bigroom stars, whilst redefining the genre with purpose.

Listen to the track below.

Protostar kicks off the new-year by linking up with Emma McGann for Where I Belong

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Marco Di
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Protostar

Rising drum & bass wizz Protostar kicks off the new-year by linking up with vocalist Emma McGann for Where I Belong via Monstercat.

Galactic in its nature, Protostar’s production in Where I Belong builds up to the tune of Emma’s heavenly vocals before entering another stratosphere at full throttle when the beat drops. Infused with a rendition of drums, Protostar and Emma’s collaboration showcases the brilliance that occurs when the world of DnB and zesty pop collides.

UK based Protostar is an agile mover who undoubtedly stands out from the crowd. Taking the leap into the DnB world from Glitch Hop, Protostar, who’s real name is Alex Mallows is always evolving his style to keep it fresh while simultaneously exciting fans with his unique releases.

The Monstercat label roster mainstay producer is the mastermind behind bass giants like his debut EP SEQUENCE, New Horizons, No Turning Back, Heads Will Roll – the bootleg that has been spreading like wildfire between artists and fans alike, as well as his most recent release Isolation.

Infectious melodies being one of his many geniuses, Protostar’s undeniable talent can also be found in the soundtrack of video games such as Rocket League, Trials Rising and Aaero.

Joining him on the vocals is singer, author, TEDx Talk-er and all-round pioneer Emma McGann who hails from Coventry, UK. Although a small-town girl, her voice coupled with her grand ambitions are anything but. Fearless in her approach, Emma shoots from the hip which has caught the attention of some of the industry’s fiercest female forces including Kylie Minogue, Nancy Sinatra and Beth Hart.

With smashes like Love You to Death, Cherry On Top and lets not forget Idol off her second album B.R.A.V.E, it is no wonder her unique vocals has landed her airplays across BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing, nominations for two Shorty Awards as well as iHeart Radio Music Award.

Protostar featuring Emma McGann – Where I Belong is out now via Monstercat.

Listen to the track below.

Chachi unveils his highly anticipated single ‘Again’

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Marco Di
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Chachi

New York based artist, Chachi unveils his highly anticipated single, ‘Again’ – marking another standout release from the revered DJ & producer.

Featuring much of his trademark sound, ‘Again‘ follows hot off the back of a string of successful output & remixes. Seeing Chachi garner a host of fans around the globe, his recent cut, ‘Land Down Under‘ signed to the revered Spinnin’ Records also picked up heavyweight support from the likes of Danny Avila & Dirty South.

As a DJ, Chachi has held residencies at nightspots across the US such as 1 OAK, Marquee, Lavo, Story and LIV – along with rocking turntables from Tokyo, Hong Kong, Barcelona & beyond.

Always delivering his unique blend of electronica & high end sound – he has also performed for a number of A-list celebrities including Rihanna, Leonardo DiCaprio & Gwyneth Paltrow.

Fast forward to present, with over 80,000 monthly listeners across Spotify & Soundcloud. Chachi now drops a cut which displays all the hallmarks of a future sure-fire player.

Stay tuned as, ‘Again‘ lights up globally in the weeks ahead.

Listen to the track below.

Insomniac announces Lineup & Ticket Information for Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2020

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Andry Bosk
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Beyond Wonderland

Insomniac announced the next chapter of Beyond Wonderland SoCal, returning to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA on Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21.

During the two-day adventure through Wonderland, Headliners will enjoy the royal treatment and revel in the Queen’s majesty while more than 70 of the world’s most iconic dance music artists kick off a wondrous musical journey, complete with a curious cast of theatrical performers and out-of-this-world decor New for 2020, the next chapter of Beyond Wonderland welcomes a fifth stage to its experience, alongside Queen’s Domain, Mad Hatter’s Castle, Cheshire Woods, and Caterpillar’s Garden.

Showcasing sounds beyond compare, these five stages will feature the best in house, techno, bass, hardstyle, trance and more. Audiotistic, Basscon, Bassrush, Dreamstate, Factory 93, Insomniac Records, and for the first time ever at an Insomniac festival, Diplo’s Higher Ground, will curate epic takeovers across each stage.

Tiësto, Dillon Francis, Kayzo, Diplo, Alison Wonderland, Jack Beats, and Nitti Gritti are just some of the chart-topping and up-and-coming artists set to play the 10th annual Beyond Wonderland SoCal.

Following EDC Las Vegas’ move to May, Beyond Wonderland SoCal has quickly evolved into Insomniac‘s unofficial festival season kickoff event and pre-party for the world’s largest dance music event. The 2019 edition of Beyond Wonderland SoCal broke every single ticketing record in the festival’s history, and was the largest Beyond Wonderland to date, welcoming a sold-out crowd of over 120,000 Headliners.

Two-day GA • Experience Passes, GA+ • Experience Passes and VIP • Enhanced Experience Passes go on-sale Friday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. PT at link.

Sam Feldt teams up with Sigma and Gia Koka on joyous ‘2 Hearts’

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Alex Gelevski
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Sam Feldt

With ‘Post Malone’ proving a huge hit with over 240 million streams to date and being cetified gold in the US and UK, Sam Feldt is on a real roll.

He keeps the momentum going with what promises to be yet another global smash on new feel-good anthem ‘2 Hearts’.

The track sees him team up with UK duo Sigma, the force behind massive tracks like ‘Nobody To Love’ and collaborations with superstars like Take That and Rita Ora. Their anthem-crafting skills are perfectly complemented by the sweet sounds of singer-songwriter Gia Koka. She is the writer behind many big tracks including the global hit ‘Crazy’ by Lost Frequencies & Zonderling, and her contribution here is formidable once again.

From the very first second, you know you’re in Sam Feldt territory as the horns ring out a triumphant tune. The scene suddenly cuts to Gia Koka’s dulcet tones telling a tale of love. Tropical drum fills add flavour as the track swells, with the chorus leading way to those horns in all their glory. Overall the effect is a classic Feldt sound flavoured with some Latin energy. It’s another surefire hit.

Released right at the start of 2020, it’s the most perfectly positive track to get your new year rolling.

Listen to the track here.

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