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Warning: Plaster and Brown Sugar being sold as MDMA to Festival-goers

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Adam Beckett
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According to the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crimes 2017 World Drug Report, an estimated minimum of 190,900 premature deaths are caused by drugs on a global scale annually, and that is the low end of the scale.

Staggering numbers that continue to climb let us know that people all over the world like to use drugs. We all learn the dangers of drugs from an early age, and people that take them are fully aware of the potential repercussions of the game that they are playing.

With that said, it does not seem to be making people stop. Now the question becomes how do we keep people safe that are obviously going to use chemicals?

At the forefront of the battleground stands the Loop, which is a non-profit organization that is a drug safety charity. The company uses highly trained chemists to test drugs for the masses at no cost for the people, and in addition to testing the drugs, they also offer a fifteen-minute counseling on drug safety.

People can anonymously bring their drugs to the Loop and find out exactly what it is that they have. After multiple successful test runs at festivals and clubs around England, the Loop decided to branch out and render their services in actual towns to give the non-party types an opportunity to test the strength and quality of their drugs.

The first attempt to branch out was a hit. The pop-up facility in Bristol was available for two separate weekends and was utilized by many people. Authorities and courts supported the movement and allowed the community to test their substances without fear of prosecution or harassment.

The alarming results from the event show that some drug dealers have no soul. Some people just want to make money and will sell anything to anybody for capital gain; even if people die or wind up in critical condition as a result.

Amongst the tests, the Loop discovered that just one out of every five chemicals that were brought for testing was the actual substance that it was thought to be.

In some circumstances, the drugs being tested were simply other drugs, while other times the substance being tested turned out to be plaster of paris, brown sugar, harmful pharmaceuticals, cathinone’s, fentanyl, and other mystery substances.

By and large, the statistics indicate that people who anonymously brought drugs to test to the Loop at music festivals, showed a higher rate of deceit than at the test site in Bristol. While the numbers still were lopsided on the side of erring, it seems as if people dealing drugs at festivals feel like they can dupe people a little easier than in regular, everyday society.

At the music festival Boomtown, the Loop set up and offered its services for the attendees. They reported that 20% of the people that tested their drugs decided not to take them, while 50% said that they would alter their behavior due to seeing the results. After the event, the festival recorded a 25% reduction in drug-related medical incidents. 

The impact seems to be showing positive signs of safety. In 2016 at the Secret Garden Party festival, the Loop set up, and as a result, only one drug-related hospital admission occurred as opposed to 19 in the previous year of the event. While it is not certain that this is completely due to the Loop testing substances on site, the numbers speak for their selves.

According to the Loop, “the service not only identifies and informs users about the contents of their submitted sample, and provides them with direct harm reduction advice, but it also enables people to spread information by word of mouth, causing a ripple effect against faulty drugs. We also share on social media, and VIA medical, and other staff at events so that the message can spread far and wide”.

The success of the company is snowballing, and opening eyes and minds around England. This December, the Loop will host its second event outside of nightclub or festival settings. This time the town of Durham will behost to the drug safety charity. The pop-up will be available again on Saturday, December 15, 2018, from 12 – 8 pm at St. Nicholas Church.

The hopes are high that world leaders are paying attention to this on a global scale. It is something that needs to start locally in England and spread to every community in the world where people are taking drugs. The war on drugs has not been very successful in terms of slowing people down from using drugs.

The new war on drugs should involve keeping people safe rather than keeping them behind bars. A war must be waged on faulty chemicals. Drug use is something that governments cannot control. Where it does not mean that drug users should get free for all access to drugs, it does mean that they are going to take drugs, and facilities such as the Loop are showing Planet Earth how to combat the rise in hospitalizations and premature fatalities due to chemical poisoning.

Stay safe out there. Test your drugs always and forever.Lets all thank the Loop for their stance to protect human beings.

The Prodigy Announce North American Tour Dates

By
Andry Bosk
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In support of their critically acclaimed seventh studio album ‘No Tourists,’ iconic English electronic music band The Prodigy will embark on their first tour of North America in eight years.

Known for blurring the lines between rave and punk music, The Prodigy will be appearing at some of North America’s finest heavy music festivals this spring including Welcome to Rockville, Epicenter Festival, Sonic Temple and Chicago Open Air, with more dates to be announced soon.

The Prodigy will bring their unique sound to festivals stacked to the brim with modern rock luminaries including Foo Fighters, System Of A Down, Ghost and Tool, among others.  

The Prodigy have also unveiled the arresting video for new single ‘Timebomb Zone’, which can be seen here. The explosive, cinematic video was filmed in Manila and again directed by Paco Raterta, who The Prodigy collaborated with on the short film for ‘Need Some1’.

It’s a suitably visceral visual accompaniment to the track and indeed ‘No Tourists’, with its global themes of frustration, escapism and fighting back.

“Paco was our only choice to create the video for ‘Timebomb Zone,” says Liam Howlett.

“What he brings visually has a real different edge, tension and danger to it ….it fits perfectly with the music we make.”  

 ‘Timebomb Zone’ is a striking highlight from ‘No Tourists’, an album which sees The Prodigy join the ranks of Paul McCartney and Elton John in achieving seven UK number 1s (no other electronic act has done this). 

Here is a group who from day one dominated the illegal rave scene, challenged anti-rave legislation and redefined the whole idea of what a band should be like. They brought UK electronic music to the US heartland, turning metal kids onto raving and ravers into metalheads…effectively reaching global audiences without compromise: seven number 1 albums, 30 million record sales, and multiple honours (two Brits, two Kerrang! awards, five MTV awards, two Grammy nominations).

The urgency of ‘No Tourists’ arguably appears to have tapped into (says Howlett) a wider need for escapism. ‘It’s about the want and need to be derailed and not to follow that easy set path. In these times we live in people have become lazier and forgotten how to explore. Too many people are allowing themselves to be force fed, with whatever that may be. ‘No Tourists’ is about reaching out further to find another alternative route where the danger and excitement may be to feel more alive… not accepting that you can just be a tourist. That’s what the title is about for us.”

‘No Tourists’ has seen The Prodigy return with venom in the way that only they can. They’re renegades, outsiders, outlaws – always hiding in plain sight. Though much has changed in the musical and social landscape, what remains a constant – as well as their unbeaten streak of number 1 albums – is The Prodigy’s resolute focus to always do things their own unique way. The remarkable success of ‘No Tourists’ suggests that in 2018, the urgency and irrepressible spirit of The Prodigy has also never been more needed.

Stream ‘No Tourists’ here

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES  

May 3: Jacksonville, FL – Welcome to Rockville

May 10 – Rockingham, NC – Epicenter Festival

May 18 – Columbus, OH – Sonic TempleMay 19 – Chicago, IL – Chicago Open Air

BREAKING: Destructo’s ‘Friendship’ Forced to Return to Miami

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Adam Beckett
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As Destructo’s sold-out cruise festival, Friendship, set sail out of the Port of Miami toward Coco Cay, Bahamas, on the Celebrity Equinox for its inaugural event, excitement was at an all-time high. The AMFAMFAMF floating festival features some of the top artists such as Rufus Du Sol, Boys Noise, Dixon, Claptone, Pe and many more.

The newest member of overnight boat parties that have been increasing in popularity over the years in the dance music culture has stirred up quite a buzz in the dance music community for its 2018 event, and has been on the radar of festival devotees from around the world since its release announcement.

Shortly after departure, attendees noticed that the ship was heading back toward Miami, although no official announcement was made by the ship’s Captain or crew. After returning to the Port of Miami, reports indicate that a medical emergency caused the ship to reroute and head back.

When the medical emergency occurred, the ship’s management decided that the situation was better served by returning to port as opposed to waiting for a Coast Guard Helicopter to arrive, which also would have been the more expensive option.

The Celebrity Equinox arrived back at the port around 3:30 PM but was headed back to the Bahamas by 4:45 PM. The delay was rather insignificant in terms of cutting into party time, but a heads up from officials would have been proper form. People began to let their imaginations run wild, especially in the event that their party cruise was heading back to land.

Questions surfaced about police, whether everyone was okay or if the ship was broken, all were discussed among the dancing machines. Hopefully, the medical emergency was swiftly attended to, and those involved are safe and that the rest of the journey is only peace, love, unity, dancing and very late nights.

Have fun Friendship, take lots of pictures for us on land, please.

Creamfields 2019 – First Friday Headliner Announced

By
Andry Bosk
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Creamfields already looks set to be one of the stand out festivals of 2019, and their latest announcement sees the return of Canadian electro pioneer deadmau5, who will take to the Arc stage for a UK festival exclusive as the first Friday headliner.

First appearing at Creamfields in 2008, deadmau5 has been a regular at the award-winning UK festival ever since, with his live performances always a fan favourite, with a strong visual element providing an extra hit to the senses on top of his stunning live production technique. 

Emerging from the underground into an internationally recognised superstar with a penchant for headgear and famed for global hits including ‘Ghosts n Stuff’, ‘Strobe’ and ‘I Remember’ to name a few, fans can expect a mesmerising performance from one of dance music’s finest. 

This latest news follows last month’s announcement which will see the Swedish House Mafia return to Creamfields for an exclusive UK performance on Sunday 25th August. 

Tickets for Creamfields UK 2019 have been taken off sale for 48 hours and are only available to Barclaycard customers who can take advantage of 10% back when purchasing a ticket. General tickets go back on sale at 9am (GMT) on Friday 14th November.

Creamfields returns to Daresbury, Cheshire, UK on Thursday 22nd – Sunday 25th August Bank Holiday Weekend 2019.  Full line up to be announced. 

Black Coffee delivers soothing new production, ‘Wish You Were Here’

By
Andry Bosk
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Black Coffee

Rounding off the year in style, popular producer & DJ Black Coffee has unveiled the release of his beautifully melodic new single, ‘Wish You Were Here.‘

Featuring strong instrumental elements with soft piano solos and jazz-inspired influences, the wistful production is topped by the rich vocals of Msaki and follows Black Coffee‘s recent collaboration with David Guetta, ‘Drive’.

With ‘Wish You Were Here’ displaying Coffee‘s artistic diversity – representing a more stripped-back and downtempo offering to his usual blend of irresistibly rhythmic house sound – the track follows a global run of tour dates for the South African, who has performed at Coachella, Tomorrowland, and New York’s Terminal 5 venue throughout 2018.

He also had his second residency at Balearic super-club Hï Ibiza this summer and has rapidly established himself as of the biggest stars of the global electronic music scene, reaching double platinum selling status with his multi-award winning album ‘Pieces Of Me’, in addition to working with the likes of Drake, Jorja Smith, and Alicia Keys.

Listen to the track below.

New Horizons Festival reveal Major Lazer as first exclusive headliner for 2019 edition

By
Andry Bosk
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New Horizons

Platinum-selling American trio Major Lazer will touch down at the Nürburgring this August for their only 2019 performance in Germany, heading up the highly anticipated third edition of New Horizons Festival.

Located on the country’s most iconic race-track, New Horizons has grown in stature since the 2017 birth of the brand, which has so far welcomed the likes of Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Hardwell, Steve Aoki and many more to the five-day event in the heart of Germany’s Rhineland.

Famed for their huge hits like the moombahton-inspired ‘Lean On‘, an era-defining smash which has amassed over 1 billion Spotify streams since release, Major Lazer are best known for their huge festival-ready productions and dynamic live performances, led by DJ, producer, and ‘Mad Decent!’ label owner, Diplo.

 With the trio previously racking up worldwide acclaim on tracks such as ‘Light It Up‘ and ‘Cold Water’, the group have worked with artists from almost every continent, including Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams, Sean Paul, Ellie Goulding, and Anne-Marie. 

Set to take place between the 21st and 25th of August, New Horizons 2019 promises to prove much bigger, more unique, and more majestic, than ever before, with Major Lazer‘s Walshy Fire adding: 

“We’re not making the world smaller, we’re making the party bigger”. 

The news marks a festival exclusive for New Horizons; the only German event that Major Lazer will play at during 2019.

With New Horizons attracting more than 70,000 party goers for a jaw-dropping 2018 edition which included performances from the likes of Axwell /\ Ingrosso, and Marshmello, the festival offers fans seven different stages, celebrating a wide flurry of different styles of electronic music.

Already establishing itself as a truly stellar event in the dance music calendar, the announcement of Major Lazer as 2019’s first headliners is set to be followed by a wealth of further all-star additions heading into the new year and beyond for what promises to be the most spectacular year of New Horizons so far!

All ticket details can be found here. 

1 dead, 16 hospitalised and 130 attendees sought treatment after music festival

By
Adam Beckett
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Another tragedy struck the rave culture. Following Knockout 2018 – Games of Destiny, a dance music festival in Sydney, Australia, nineteen-year-old Callum Brosnan, from Buulkham Hills, Australia, was found unresponsive at Sydney Olympic Park train station.

He was taken to the hospital and died around 4:30 in the morning. Sixteen other people, including three that were listed in critical condition, and were placed in medically induced comas, were also hospitalized following the event related to the use of harmful chemicals. A total of 130 festival attendees sought treatment following the event.

Five festival goers were arrested on drug-related charges, including one 18-year-old woman allegedly found with 390 MDMA capsules. 

“Drug suppliers will do anything to make money,” South West Metropolitan Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Peter Thurtell told reporters on Sunday morning.

“It’s obvious they [drugs] are just not safe. Many young people aren’t getting the message… that these drugs aren’t safe and there’s no safe limit.”

Hearts go out to the friends and family of every one involved. It is a heavy situation. Festival goers set out to the events for the right reasons. They go out to have fun, connect with other humans, have fun, experience the magic and dance. No one expects for it to end in casualty due to chemicals, but it is gut-wrenching when it does. 

Media outlets all over the world are trying to spread the word that using chemicals is incredibly dangerous if they are not tested for purity and the absence of known lethal substances. Worldwide reports of fatalities related to substances laced with fentanyl, let us know that chemicals can kill people just by coming in contact with a very small amount.

While it is not always fentanyl, it can always be avoided. Many have forgotten that going to music festivals without using chemicals is an awesome journey.

Tapping into the experience with a clear mind is next-level; however, it is well known that many do seek out popular chemicals such as MDMA, ketamine, and others at EDM festivals and events. Drug testing kits should now be considered an essential part of their festival or event preparation if they decide that buying and using chemicals will be part of the experience.

Little bottles that are about the size of eyedrops, can identify a wide variety of chemicals. They are concealable, relativity inexpensive, easy to use, and are essential in this day and age of raving. It is impossible to identify impurities in chemicals from sight, smell, or taste. It is simply too dangerous to take anything without identifying it first. Impure chemicals that are making people critically ill and worse are being served at raves on a global scale. People should keep the love intact with responsibility.

Organizations like Dance Safe and Bunk Patrol often set up at events and provide a haven for people to discreetly test substances before they are ingested. Critics say that these companies are enabling the culture to use drugs. It is apparent that people at music festivals are going to dabble in extracurricular activities regardless if someone is there to help keep them safe or not. Providing services to keep humans safe is far from enabling, and in fact, errs on the side of humanity.

It is a shame that the lessons must come after a tragedy, but hopefully, as the scene continues to rise, people will realize that they should only use chemicals if they have identified the substance.

The heartbreaking lights that dim as a result of chemical poisoning are too late to rekindle; however, among the million other reasons to remember them, may the loss and mass hospitalizations help open eyes of the masses to the fact that the threat is real, that we need to take care of ourselves and each other, and that safety first is the key ingredient to festivals and raves.

Members of the community must stand against the dangers of chemicals and help keep their friends safe. The more that the word is spread, the more we stand a fighting chance to live to dance another day. This culture is bread of peace, love, unity, and respect. You dancing machines help keep each other safe out there. The rave community will forever mourn the loss of a brother. 

Super-talented Colyn delivers brand new EP “Passengers”

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Marco Di
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Colyn
Colyn

The Dutch upcoming artist Colyn is the one who puts a stamp on the third EP of the label Infinite Depth. With two spacey and great mixed originals he laid more than a good foundation for the remixers.

The title track ‘Passengers’ got remixed by the French brothers Esoteric Circle and the second original ‘Orbital Hypnosis’ got infused by the one and only Erly Tepshi.

With the first track ‘Passengers’ the EP immediately starts off pretty determined. Soon the firm kick gets accompanied by a some pounding drums and well placed spacey synths, sounding like passengers finding their way through our universe chased by those thrilling drum sounds.

Esoteric Circle managed to take the thrilling part of the original to a higher level with their remix. The spacey synths are making place for an appealing melody which increases the tension. This tension holds on till the very end of the track.

After being in a continuous state of space and tenseness the third track ‘Orbital Hypnosis’ adds some euphory. With its compelling break and hypnotical plucks it keeps you in a higher state of mind.

Erly Tepshi’s remix takes you even a little bit higher by using this compelling melody as main flow through his remix. Only this flow makes some unexpected changes at the points Erly injected his typical, sometimes even distorted, plucked synths. With a heavy a breakdown almost at the end of the track this remix brings the EP to an end.

Colyn – Passengers EP

Listen to a preview of the EP below and prepare yourselves for a blasting new records from Colyn, cause it doesn’t look like this guy is slowing back anytime soon!

Afterlife ends 2018 with an impressive EP from Innellea

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Marco Di
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Innellea
Innellea

Tale Of Us’ well recognized Techno label, Afterlife Recordings ends year 2018 with an impressive statement from super-talented German duo, Innellea.

Tale Of Us have played Vigilans during every single performance since the end of this summer, and the track has immediately become one of the most searched IDs in the underground scene. Vigilans also found its place on Afterlife’s 2018 aftermovie from their residency in Hi Ibiza.

The ‘Vigilans’ EP combines wide-ranging elements – a heavy guitar riff on the title track, unhinged drumming, zippy synth melodies and distinctive sounds – to stamp the Innellea identity on a bold and high-energy record.

Innellea – Vigilans EP, Afterlife

They push limits and refuse convention in fine style, making for a standout enty in the Afterlife catalogue.

Vigilans EP is available on 12″ vinyl and digital from December 20, 2018.

Listen to the track below!

ULTRA Europe Releases 2018 Aftermovie

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Andry Bosk
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Ultra Europe 2017

Europe’s Premier Destination Music Festival, ULTRA Europe, has released its stunning 4K Aftermovie, shot by legendary filmmaker Charly Friedrichs and his Final Kid team.

The ten-minute extravaganza illustrates the weeklong Destination ULTRA experience in all its glory, which drew an astounding 150,000 attendees from 142 countries this year.

From the outset of the film it’s impossible to take your eyes away from Croatia’s stunning landscapes, depicted by Final Kid’s sweeping, 4K drone footage. The film is awash with bright colors and warm tones that show the brilliant seascapes, Split’s historic architecture and yacht-filled marina, and the surrounding mountains in all their grandeur.

The film follows several revelers through the weeklong Destination ULTRA experience, panning through the jubilant atmosphere of Oliver Helden‘s performance at ULTRA Beach Hvar with 5000 partygoers soaking in the sunshine in the giant pool at the Hotel Amfora Grand Beach Resort, the luxurious ULTRA Regatta at Club 585 on the beautiful island of Brac, the remarkable local city of Split and the revelers’ scenic journey to the idyllic Travel2Ultra Beachville Campsite.

As the movie changes its focus to ULTRA Europe at the majestic Poljud Stadium in Split, we see the sheer number of nationalities represented by travelling fans, draped in flags from all corners of the globe. As day turns to night, the Poljud Stadium’s gargantuan Main Stage is ignited by the stunning laser, lights, fireworks and pyrotechnics shows that accompany performances from Armin van Buuren, Galantis, Afrojack and many more, illuminating the night sky and sending the packed crowd wild.

At the same time we see the seekers enjoying the gigantic RESISTANCE stage at ULTRA Europe, with headliners Carl Cox, Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, Eats Everything and many more delivering the highest quality house and techno to the masses. With enormous moving LED screens hovering above the crowd, dancing in unison to the music, the RESISTANCE Stage is a unique and unparalleled experience.

The ULTRA Beach After Party, RESISTANCE Hvar is also shown in full-flow under the night sky with Paco Osuna laying down the grooves at Carpe Diem Beach Club, just a speedboat ride away from ULTRA Beach. Nic Fanciulli then takes us on a trip through the historic Fort George for the RESISTANCE Vis Closing Party, with the sun emitting a warm orange glow, slowly setting on the horizon.

ULTRA Europe is offering a Destination Ticket for the first time ever, which will grant access to ALL the events during the Destination ULTRA week, including the Opening Party, the flagship ULTRA Europe festival, the ULTRA Regatta, ULTRA Beach Hvar, RESISTANCE Hvar and RESISTANCE Vis.

The RESISTANCE Croatia Ticket will also grant ticket buyers access to all RESISTANCE events and ULTRA Europe. Buyers of this ticket will be able to participate in the exclusive, Final Dinner Party on Vis at Fort George before the closing event for the first time ever.

Destination ULTRA will return to Croatia July 11 – 17, 2019. Tickets are available now via link.

Watch the Official Ultra Europe 2018 Aftermovie below.

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