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SXM Festival announces debut Ibiza Summer residency

The renowned SXM Festival is thrilled to announce its first-ever summer residency in Ibiza. This series of three exclusive events will bring the unique SXM Festival magic to the iconic White Island, promising unparalleled electronic music community spirit.

The residency will take place at Akasha/Las Dalias, a venue chosen for its exceptional sound quality, exquisite design, and boutique size, perfectly embodying the off-the-beaten-path charm that SXM Festival is celebrated for.

Attendees can look forward to intimate events filled with surprise performances and the signature decorations that have made SXM Festival a standout in the global festival scene.

SXM Festival Ibiza
SXM Festival Ibiza 2024

Resident DJs for this residency are next level and include the talented Kadosh who is known internationally for his distinctive blend of melodic house and techno. He is joined by Julian Prince, the founder, artistic director, and curator of SXM Festival whose love of the culture fueled the desire to create this experience. Julian’s music reflects the festival’s visionary narrative and evident passion for what this music and movement always stood for—love and happiness.

Next is a true dance music legend Sander Kleinenberg who has held major residencies in Ibiza over the last two decades and now makes a triumphant comeback with SXM Festival.

The first event in the series will also feature special performances by SXM Festival favorite Nicolas Masseyeff who is known for his deep, rhythmic intensity and his immense library of releases including his recent collaboration with Parallel on Crosstown Rebels. Fellow trailblazer Oxia also lines up and is one of the artist pillars of SXM Festival who promises to deliver the same goods that have made him such a legend in the scene.

The following events of this trilogy will feature the festival’s favorites and are acts to be featured in the next edition of SXM Festival, unfolding March 12-16, 2025.

SXM Festival is committed to creating unique and magical nights for all who venture to join. Each event will be a testament to the elements that have made SXM Festival renowned; immersive decorations, top-tier sound quality, and an atmosphere of surprise and high end cabaret circus like performers.

“Bringing the Caribbean vibes to Ibiza is a dream come true,” says Julian Prince. “We’re excited to merge the best of both worlds, creating a series of events that will be remembered for their innovation, intimacy, and incredible music. This is the beginning of something very special”

Sander Kleinenberg shares his excitement, stating, “My long-standing love affair with Ibiza is ready for a rejuvenation. In conjunction with SXM, I will join the residency at Akasha for three nights, making me a part of the Ibiza I fell in love with many moons ago. Akasha represents the authentic spirit Ibiza is famous for.”

Tickets available HERE.

Felix Jaehn has joined forces with Sophie Ellis-Bextor for “Ready For Your Love”

Felix Jaehn

Multi-award-winning DJ and producer Felix Jaehn has joined forces with pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor for a new single, “Ready For Your Love.” This contagious dance track is set for release on July 5th.

The thrilling new release sees the combination of two huge artists creating a captivating electronic pop-dance track, available on all major digital streaming platforms. Felix Jaehn’s driving beats blended with Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s unique vocals make this a one-of-a-kind hit, expected to be played on repeat and become an EDM anthem.

Felix Jaehn has been among the top names in the industry for years, standing on a solid reputation that includes gold, platinum, and diamond-selling artist status.

Accumulating more than 10 billion streams across platforms and a loyal fan base of over 23.5 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone, Felix Jaehn is behind global hits such as “Cheerleader”, which achieved #1 in the charts of 55 countries, including six weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot 100, and “Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better)”, which ranked #1 in the charts of 36 countries.

Additionally, Felix Jaehn received the Bambi Award in 2016 and was voted as Best Dance Act four consecutive times by the German 1Live Radio Awards.

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Felix Jaehn, Sophie Ellis-Bextor – Ready For Your Love

As the perfect match for this new release, British singer-songwriter and pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor boasts a thrilling music career, gathering over 14 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

Her breakthrough in the 2000s built a powerful career with performances all over the world, including packed-out sets at Glastonbury, The Mighty Hoopla and Latitude, alongside many sold-out headline tours.

In 2023, the release of her 7th studio album “HANA” positioned Sophie Ellis-Bextor back in the Top 10 UK Albums Chart. This year, the movie “Saltburn” saw the return of her much-loved 2002 hit “Murder On The Dancefloor”, leading to a huge comeback for the single. The song re-charted top 10 globally, was certified platinum in the USA, and has now had over 750 million streams across DSP’s.

In a unique and exciting combination of talents, the release of “Ready For Your Love” sees both artists setting the tone for this summer season.

Kasia Unleashes Powerful New Track ‘Chronix’ in Collaboration with BINARYH

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Super-talented DJ and Melodic Techno producer Kasia has released her brand new track, creating a unique musical experience for the listeners.

Her latest creation, “Chronix,” is a captivating blend of dark, hard-hitting techno sounds combined with profound melancholy notes, released in collaboration with the Brazilian duo BINARYH under Zamna Records. This evocative composition invites listeners to explore contrasts between darkness and light, technology and humanity, despair and hope.

“‘Chronix’ is more than just a track; it’s a sonic journey that marries the futuristic, robotic world with the deep sensitivities of the human soul. Imagine a romance unfolding in a dystopian landscape, where the harshness of technology meets the tender depths of emotion,” says Kasia about her latest release.

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Kasia / Binaryh – Chronix

Drawing inspiration from her inner universe and outer world, Kasia shares her love for life and humanity through music. “Chronix” reflects our times, where the boundaries between the digital and emotional realms blur, allowing listeners to discover and connect with themselves on a deeper level.

The collaboration with BINARYH came naturally, as the rising Brazilian duo creates music with freedom and emotion, blending the darkest elements of organic, digital, and analog sounds with a touch of musical poetry.

“Join us in this auditory adventure and let ‘Chronix’ transport you to a place where the future and the heart converge,” concludes Kasia in her soulful statement.

Her compositions are a testament to the transformative power of sound. Each track is a pilgrimage, guiding music lovers through cathartic highs and contemplative lows, navigating the ebbs and flows of human emotion.

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Kasia Upcoming Tour Dates

Kasia is also preparing to release a new track with Armada Music while creating unique sets for her worldwide tour this summer, including performances at Hi Ibiza, Ultra Europe, Tomorrowland x Afterlife, Sunrise Festival, and more. Follow Kasia’s activity here.

Listen to the track below!

Tomorrowland voted The World’s No. 1 Festival

Tomorrowland has been voted the World’s No. 1 Festival in the DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals poll 2024.

Record-breaking numbers had their say in this year’s poll — which opened on 1st May, and closed on 12th June — with the Belgian festival coming out on top for the fourth time, and a third consecutive year.

After topping DJ Mag‘s first ever Top 100 Festivals back in 2019, when the poll was voted for by top DJs, Tomorrowland festival returned to the No.1 spot in 2022 following the shift to a public vote for the first time. Last year, in 2023, the festival secured the triple, boasting a brand new stage and the return of its One World Radio station.

Now, in 2024, the Belgian mega-festival has retained its crown once more: a testament to its continued commitment to pushing the boundaries of production and curation. Stretching across not just one, but two, jam-packed weekends each July, Tomorrowland brings together the biggest names in electronic music, alongside groundbreaking stage design and world-building concepts.

 

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At last year’s Adscendo event, more than 400,000 revellers celebrated love, music, and unity across 16 stages, and danced to the sounds of over 750 electronic music artists. Tomorrowland 2024 is shaping up to be equally spectacular, with over 800 artists — including headliners Armin van Buuren, Amelie Lens, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike — set to descend on the city of Boom next month.

“Tomorrowland is a passion, a passion of over 200 people working every day to create the magic,” Debby Wilmsen, Tomorrowland’s press relations and internal communications lead, shared when finding out about the festival topping the poll again.

“This year we will celebrate LIFE, the theme is a prequel of the Spirit of Life from 2016 [and a] brand new Main Stage will be introduced at the festival.” Every year we try to offer a broad range of new talents, top international DJs, local artists, new stage hosts and special performances and back to backs. We try to represent all styles and sub-styles in electronic music.”

With over 20 festivals cancelled, postponed or permanently dissolved ahead of 2024’s season, according to a report from the AIF, it’s never felt more important or timely to celebrate all that festivals both large and small bring to our lives through their celebration of music, dancing and togetherness.

And, accordingly, a record-breaking number of votes were recorded in the DJ Mag Top 100 Festivals poll this year. North America was the continent that submitted the most votes, followed by Europe, Asia, South America, Oceania and Africa. In terms of countries, the USA recorded the most votes in 2024, followed by the UK, India, Thailand, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Romania, China (which recorded votes via a dedicated voting platform) and Belgium.

The festivals that appear in 2024’s top 10 remain largely unchanged from last year’s poll, with EDC Las Vegas, Untold Festival and Creamfields all gaining ground to place within the top five.

Kappa FuturFestival is also up four spots to place in the top 10 for the first time. Elsewhere, Terminal V climbs 33 places to No. 44 as this year’s highest climber, and Untold Dubai places at No. 45 as 2024’s highest new entry.

As suggested in the votes delivered above, North America and Europe dominate the top 20, with only Sunburn Festival — the highest placing festival in Asia at No. 11 — appearing from outside those two continents.

As the winner of this year’s poll, Tomorrowland, is also the highest placing festival in Europe, with EDC Las Vegas the highest in North America at No. 2, Creamfields Chile the highest in South America at No. 73, Beyond The Valley the highest festival in Oceania at No. 92, and Oasis the top placed festival in Africa at No. 99.

See the full Top 100 Festivals results here.

Rezz Releases Official ‘Edge’ Remixes Feat. Blanke & X1-Y2 via mau5trap

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REZZ ,Shot by Will Selviz

Electronic visionary Rezz has released an official remix package of her 2016-released hit ‘Edge’ out now via mau5trap. The new remix package includes Rezz’s recently-released 2024 version along with a new remix from Blanke and collaborative remix from Rezz and anonymous producer X1-Y2.

One of the most iconic tracks in her discography, ‘Edge‘ has received three exciting uplifts that catalog the evolution of Rezz‘s sound and the long-standing impact of her breakout record.

Alongside Rezz‘s own rework, Blanke‘s fan-driven festival flip has received a well-deserved upgrade, revamped into a proper remix fueled by monstrous synth leads and zippering basslines.

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Rezz Edge remixes

Here’s what Rezz had to say about it:

“Blanke’s remix is so good and I’ve been playing it in my sets for like a year. He’s a great artist and I’m so grateful he did this for leisure and now it will be an official release.” 

The package also sees Rezz continue to collaborate with bass newcomers like X1-Y2, mentoring those similar to the way she was once mentored by mau5trap labelhead, deadmau5. Together, Rezz and X1-Y2 provide a divergent approach from her solo 2024 version, throttling the industrial tones and twisted rhythms of the original ‘Edge‘ into new sonic realms.

“X1-Y2 is a recent fav artist of mine that I plan to work with a lot more. This ‘Edge’ remix was our first time working together to test the waters of bringing my composition/directional ideas while using his absolute nerd-level production and sound design ability” Rezz continues.

The ‘Edge‘ remixes arrive hot on the heels of Rezz‘s latest album, CAN YOU SEE ME?, a daring testament to the ever-evolving bass sounds she’s pioneered for nearly a decade as one of electronic music’s foremost innovators.

Listen to the remixes below.

Dusk Music Festival Announces Lineup For 2024

Presented by Rio Nuevo- a group dedicated to revitalizing downtown Tucson, the eclectic, fan-favorite city festival, DUSK, returns to Jácome Plaza on November 09 and 10, 2024.

Leaning into its reputation for its diverse and inclusive lineup, as well as Tucson‘s best food, beverage, and art- the lineup for the crazy eighth year showcases artists across electronic, R&B, Afropop, reggae, alternative, pop, indie, hip hop, rock, and folk.

Fueled in partnership with independent promoter Relentless Beats, headliners include Grammy-nominate electronic music pioneer Kaskade; ‘TrapHouseJazz’ musician Masego; genre-blending popster Quinn XCII, and dance music party starter Steve Aoki.

Additional artists taking over the streets on the Alameda and the Presidio stages will feature ATLiens; Disco Lines; Gus Dapperton; Peekaboo; Anabel Englund; Austeria; Beach Weather; Blu DeTiger; Bunt.; Devin Morrison; Emei; Emorfik; Khiva; Layz; Odd Mob; Zolita; Barefoot on Bumblebees; ill.45; Insound; Jeezus; Sophia Rankin & the Sound; Walters the Don, and ZeeCeeKeely.

Leading up to the festival, the Road to DUSK Battle of the Bands and DJ Competitions in Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Tucson will offer hundreds of Arizona-based musicians, bands, and DJs the chance to compete for six festival lineup slots in November.

Often recognized for its prominently featured little rubber duckies and cluster of wacky waving inflatable tube guys, DUSK creates unforgettable experiences throughout the intimate, urban venue with the best food and beverage Southern Arizona offers and an interactive art experience on the grandest scale for its fans.

While plans for this year’s event are still underway, fans can count on DUSK for an incredible lineup of restaurants, food trucks, and chefs, highlighting the thriving food traditions of the city through Tucson FEASTS. Previous food lineups have included chefs from Gastronomic Union of Tucson (GUT), Dante’s Fire, Culinary Dropout, Fresco Pizzeria & Pasteria, Rollies Mexican Patio, and Zio Peppe.

DUSK Music Festival
DUSK Music Festival 2024 lineup

In support of local businesses, DUSK‘s Vendor Village will again curate an eclectic mix of small and micro-businesses, offering them a cost-effective opportunity to vend at the festival and build brand awareness and sales.

The festival’s Tucson ARTS programming will commission students and professional members of the Tucson arts community to create sculptures, digital artwork, and lighting exhibits for the festival grounds. Additional activations include Tucson PLAYS featuring various backyard games and classic arcade games from official partner Cobra Arcade Bar.

Tickets available HERE.

Check out the official DUSK Music Festival 2024 trailer below!

RANE unveils the RANE PERFORMER, a 4-channel motorized DJ controller

RANE, one of the leaders in DJ technology and performance equipment, announces the launch of the RANE PERFORMER, a 4-channel motorized DJ controller.

Designed for skillful showcasing and creative mixing, the PERFORMER boasts RANE‘s industrial build quality and legacy sound. Combining precision engineering with innovative features, it provides exceptional control and performance capabilities for professional DJs.

Precision Engineering for Ultimate Performance

​The RANE PERFORMER is crafted to meet the demands of modern DJs. It features high-torque motorized 7″ aluminum platters that provide the classic vinyl feel in a digital format.

These platters are equipped with high-definition 3.5″ LCD screens, offering essential track information, waveform dynamics, and album artwork, ensuring DJs have all the data they need at their fingertips. The PERFORMER’s Day Mode guarantees screen visibility in all lighting conditions, from dark clubs to bright stages.

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RANE PERFORMER

Advanced Stems Control

​A standout feature of the PERFORMER is its advanced stems control capabilities, allowing DJs to manipulate individual music components like vocals and instruments in real-time. With features such as STEM-SPLIT and STEM LEVEL, DJs can creatively remix tracks on the fly, adding depth and personal flair to their performances. This transforms the DJ booth into a live production studio, pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved during a set.

Expanded FX Capabilities

RANE has significantly enhanced the FX suite in the PERFORMER, incorporating 29 MAIN FX controllable via intuitive paddle triggers, and 4 knob-controlled CHANNEL FX. This FX suite includes industry favorites and innovative new sounds, providing DJs with an abundance of creative possibilities.

Integration with Serato DJ software ensures seamless application of all effects, whether using the built-in hardware FX or Serato’s extensive software FX library.

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RANE PERFORMER

Precision Feel Faders

​The PERFORMER features the MAG FOUR crossfader and four PRECISION FEEL volume faders. These faders are the epitome of smoothness and reliability, offering adjustable tension and customizable fader curves and reversals.

This customization enables DJs to tailor the controller’s feel to their exact preferences, making every mix and transition effortlessly precise.

Technical Specifications:

Platters: High-torque motorized aluminum platters with magnetic acrylic vinyl-feel top platters
Displays: 3.5″ high-definition color LCD screens with multiple waveform and library views, plus Day Mode
Faders: MAG FOUR crossfader with external tension adjustment knob; 4 dual-rail magnetic tension adjustable PRECISION FEEL faders
Performance Pads: 16 multi-color back-lit pads with dedicated OLED Pad Mode displays
Stems Control: Advanced control features including STEM-SPLIT, STEM LEVEL, STEM Pad Mode, and instant Acapella/Instrumental buttons
FX Engine: Dynamic internal FX engine with 29 MAIN FX, 4 knob-controlled CHANNEL FX, and access to Serato DJ software FX

RANE PERFORMER

Inputs/Outputs:

(1) XLR main outputs
(1) 1/4″ booth outputs
(1) RCA stereo main output
(2) XLR/1/4″ combo jack microphone inputs
(2) RCA stereo input pairs (deck 3-4)
(1) 1/4″ TRS headphone output
(1) 1/8″ TRS headphone output
(2) USB Type-B ports

​The RANE PERFORMER is now available for $1999 USD. To learn more about it and to locate a dealer near you, please visit the official website.

Bedouin return with their first material of 2024 ‘Make Me Feel’

Miami-based duo Bedouin, aka Rami Abousabe and Tamer Malki, are masters of deep, organic, enchanting house music that draws on their own rich cultural heritage. Last year’s debut album project ‘Temple Of Dreams’ proved that, with a great step up in craft that took them to an all-new level.

Synonymous with their renowned SAGA party, which will again offer richly immersive soundscapes at Pacha Ibiza all summer long with a tasteful mix of guests from across the electronic spectrum, the Human By Default bosses and versatile, forward-thinking duo dazzle once again with their first material of 2024, ‘Make Me Feel’.

“This is the first release after our debut album featuring our friend and collaborator Iveta, whose vocals drive this dance floor-tested track. We’ve been playing it out in our sets the past few months, and the reaction has been overwhelming, so we’re very excited to be sharing it with the world”Bedouin.

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Bedouin – ‘Make Me Feel’

The spellbinding ‘Make Me Feel’ imbues an immediate mark with its pairing of dramatic minor chords and wavy, organic drums. As the groove unfolds, wooden percussion and the gorgeously soulful vocals of Iveta layer in further emotion next to hypnotic daubs of colour.

It’s a stylish mix of proper songwriting and musicality that will become a sure-fire staple of their SAGA party this summer and beyond.

Listen to the tracks below!

deadmau5 and Liquid Stranger to headline GRIDLIFE Summer Apex

Following the success of sold-out, eleventh edition of GRIDLIFE Midwest, which brought headliners Zeds Dead and Mersiv to Michigan’s Gingerman Raceway earlier this month, grassroots motorsport and lifestyle brand GRIDLIFE is proud to present their brand-new ‘Music Festival At High Speed’ concept – GRIDLIFE Summer Apex Music & Motorsports Festival.

Taking place from Friday, July 26 – Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Road America in Elkhart Lake, WI, the inaugural edition of GRIDLIFE Summer Apex invites car aficionados and music lovers alike to revel in the premier ‘Speed Meets Sounds’ experience.

Here’s what Chris Stewart, founder of GRIDLIFE had to say about the festival:

“Bringing the GRIDLIFE Festival to Road America has been a dream of ours since we started over a decade ago. Not only is it one of the greatest circuits in the world, it’s simply an amazing place to spend a weekend. We’re so excited to be able to build this new festival together and show a whole new community the magic of this incredible venue.” 

GRIDLIFE Summer Apex
GRIDLIFE Summer Apex 2024 lineup

GRIDLIFE Summer Apex will serve up a monster evening of electronic music performances on Saturday, July 27, headlined by GRAMMY-winning superstar deadmau5 and WAKAAN label boss Liquid Stranger, with support sets from bass music producer Dogma and other regional acts (to be announced soon.)

In addition to Saturday night’s official music programming, the three-day event will offer various pop-up music experiences throughout the park.

GRIDLIFE Summer Apex will welcome a full weekend of racing, drifting, music, and car culture at one of the most prestigious race tracks in the world, Road America. Located in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin, this track offers challenging turns and exhilarating straights, backdropped with serene greenery, immersing thousands of adrenaline-seekers in a multisensory motorsports journey.

On the race track, GRIDLIFE Summer Apex will host Time Attack races, drifting, GLTC club race series, GRIDLIFE Rush SR national championship, a hand-selected car showcase, HPDE Sessions, Sunday Driver Program and much more on the historic 4-mile circuit.

The best way to get the full GRIDLIFE Summer Apex experience is to camp on-site at the Road America Campgrounds. The festival offers multiple camping options including tent sites available across the grounds, RV Non-Trackside (with hookups and without), RV Trackside (with hookups and without) which provides some of the best on-track viewing action throughout the weekend.

VIP Packages include all GA amenities plus VIP access including exclusive VIP carousel trackside viewing and hangout area, VIP stage viewing, VIP Infield parking, VIP bathrooms, limited edition swag bag, a drift taxi raffle entry, and more.

Additional festival programming will include the GRIDLIFE Arcade with racing simulators, vintage arcade cabs, Mario Kart, and Smash Brothers in addition to GRIDLIFE’s vendor midway with a range of automotive brands selling merchandise, hosting activations, and more.

Fueled by the mission of motorsports inclusion and sparking car curiosity, GRIDLIFE organizes a series of annual motorsport events and festivals across North America, with GRIDLIFE Summer Apex, GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival, GRIDLIFE Laguna, and GRIDLIFE South Carolina standing out as the four weekends that include musical programming.

At these four preeminent destination events, attendees that range from music aficionados to car enthusiasts and “car curious” individuals are welcomed to explore GRIDLIFE’s accessible celebration of car culture.

Whether you grew up on the track or are a complete car novice, GRIDLIFE Summer Apex attendees are guaranteed a weekend to remember, featuring world-class music from national headliners and local talent, hundreds of race cars on track, the world’s best drifters, E-sports, and car shows, as well as vendors, camping & amazing food all in an open all access environment.

With three days of automotive enthusiasm, ‘The Music Festival At High Speed,’ gathers hundreds of grassroots and professional drivers from around the country and merges car and music cultures together.

Tickets available HERE.

MRAK Releases ‘The Pledge,’ a Powerful Six-Track EP on Afterlife

Carmine Conte, known as one-half of the world-renowned duo Tale of Us, unveils a six-track collection of new material through his solo project MRAK.

As one of the founders of Afterlife, MRAK is now reshaping the afterlife paradigma. Introducing a sharp and elegant but distinctive musical equation. On The Pledge, he presents six compositions, all bound to the Afterlife ethos.

The World Is Yours‘ featuring vocalist braev. Sombre piano keys and urgent strings accompany energetic synth layers.

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MRAK – The Pledge EP

The Process‘ works from a hypnotic low end, supporting a solid melody that increases in intensity as the track develops. For ‘Their LawMRAK teams up with David Lindmer, crafting an undulating track with captivating melodies and harmonies.

With ‘Portal‘ the realm of consciousness beckons us in, with a female vocal reverberating intermittently, complementing the dark bassline and bright synth lines.

Penultimate track ‘The Flame‘ features braev and Canadian vocalist Wasiu for a three-way collaboration steeped in emotion. It utilises a heartfelt vocal alongside a spoken-word segment, striking the balance between emotion and high energy.

Lastly, MRAK collaborates with Omnya on the remix of ‘Never Ends‘. The main melody provides an uplifting vibration, juxtaposed with the darker elements of this journey to the close of the EP…

Here’s what he had to say about ‘The Pledge‘:

“This is a snapshot of my reality. It is a composition, a challenge, that I took not knowing the outcome and its price – the amount of logical mazes I had to overcome and I still am.

The biggest honour and most humble experience is the possibility to feel any sparkle of emotion, providing fragments of the music and the reality that I’ve developed as an artist over the years.

My imprint soul and commitment to melody are adamant, as is the pledge to deliver and be loyal to this abstract entity called music; that gently accompanies our lives.”

Listen to the tracks below.

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