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Hardy & Martin Unveil Their Brand New ‘So Sweet E.P’ On Fibre Records

Super-talented DJs and producers Lee Hardy and Con Martin, known collectively as Hardy & Martin, unveil their latest release, the ‘So Sweet EP,’ on the world-renowned Fibre Records.

Both recognized as House heavy hitters, the tracks So Sweet and One More Time instantly transcend you to another realm with uplifting pianos, feel-good vocals, and succinct driving beats, embodying their signature sound that has become synonymous with the iconic Fibre brand.

Lee Hardy has been DJing for over 15 years & producing music over the last 5 years with multiple releases under his belt. A well-known DJ across the UK, he’s known for his definitive piano influenced, big vocal sound. Hardy has held a number of residencies across Liverpool, Manchester and Ibiza and is now expanding his profile and love for House music with this newly formed duo.

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Hardy & Martin – So Sweet EP

With 10 years of experience behind the decks, Con Martin has actively played in Ibiza for Sin Sundays, and also hosted his own Houseone Events. Recently stepping into production, Martin’s output has circulated across clubland with DJ’s from UK to Marbella and Ibiza playing his tracks.

Reflecting on the successful Fibre brand, the esteemed nightclub first opened its doors in early 2000’s and has continued its monumental impact upon Leeds’ nightlife ever since. As an innovative venue, it remains a safe space for all to enjoy a night out in the city.

Partygoers have consistently been flocking to Fibre for the past 24 years and it shows no sign of slowing. Its enduring appeal alongside regularly featuring local talent, they bridge the gap between the more traditional LGBTQ+ bars in the area and straight venues (where not everyone is always actively made to feel welcome).

Last year, after 23 years of legendary parties, the Fibre crew made the decision to launch their in-house record label Fibre Records with one clear mission – “To release dance floor filling tracks that embody the unique and captivating sound experienced week after week at Fibre”. A mission So Sweet EP most certainly has achieved. Already finding favor with the world’s leading DJ’s.

Listen to the tracks here.

ARTBAT team up with KAS:ST and Losless to deliver ‘Pull Out’

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For the latest release on UPPERGROUND label owners ARTBAT team up with KAS:ST and Losless to deliver a heavyweight club banger titled “Pull Out” which set to ignite dancefloors worldwide.

ARTBAT have been delivering recent heavy hitting collaborations with Another Life, Armin van Buuren, and John Martin, whilst remixing the likes of Meduza, The Chemical Brothers and Kölsch which has kept them as one of the scenes most in demand electronic music artists.

Their UPPERGROUND label, launched in 2021, has quickly risen to prominence, showcasing visionary artists and putting on events around the world including dates in Mexico, Poland, and Spain, most notably with their recent UPPERGROUND event in the brand new Real Madrid Sanitago Bernabeu stadium.

French artist KAS:ST is known for his atmospheric soundscapes, intricate melodies, and powerful beats, with highly regarded releases on labels like Afterlife, Cercle, Sapeins and his own imprint Flyance. He has collaborated with the likes of Kerri Chandler, Gordo and Be No Rain, whilst remixing world renowned artists like Moby, Agoria, and Monolink, which have led to an increasingly busy tour schedule with upcoming dates in the US, UK, Ibiza, and all around Europe.

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ARTBAT, KAS:ST, Losless – Pull Out

Rounding out the collaboration is French born artist Losless, who is known for pushing style boundaries within his own techno spectrum. With releases on influential labels such as Siamese, Habitat, Bedrock and UPPERGROUND, Losless produces music that is an ever-evolving blend of energy, leading from the front in bringing avantgarde sounds and influences from Rave culture to his music.

Together this trio deliver the fierce and contemporary single, “Pull Out” where they fuse influences from dubstep, melodic house & techno, and breakbeat. With a rebellious youthful spirit and infectious energy flowing through the track, “Pull Out” stands tall, loud and proud, inspiring a sense of freedom and liberation and is destined to become a dancefloor anthem.

Listen to the track below.

Nora En Pure returns to the release front to deliver ‘Pretoria’

Globally adored South African-Swiss DJ and producer Nora En Pure returns to the release front to finally deliver the record fans have been patiently waiting for; her greatly anticipated tour ID Pretoria – out now on Enormous Tunes.

Capturing the essence of her profound connection to her homeland, Pretoria bursts with euphoria and positive energy across its duration. Featuring playful synth work, intertwined with driving basslines and rhythmic percussion, this versatile masterpiece is as fitting for road trips as it is for festival stages.

Another testament to Nora En Pure‘s exceptional ability to blend emotion with dynamic soundscapes, Pretoria is a timeless addition to her ever-growing discography.

Working her way around the planet, her recent tour dates have seen her host two incredible Purified showcases in Berlin and London, followed by a show at Hafen 49 in Mannheim, Germany. She then traveled back to North America, touching down at Union Hall (Edmonton, AB), Lightning In A Bottle Festival (Bakersfield, CA), It’ll Do (Dallas, Texas) and The Midway (San Francisco, CA).

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Nora En Pure – Pretoria

Returning to Europe, she reconnected with Swedish fans at Slaktkyrkan in Stockholm, and Estonian fans at Lünetti Hoov in Tallinn. Remaining in Europe for the rest of June, Nora En Pure joined Brunch Electronik x OFFSónar’s event in Barcelona alongside Bedouin, Jan Blomqvist, Mathame and many more, and is set to play at Electrique Baroque Festival in Waghäusel, Germany and Culture Club Revelin in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Listen to the track below.

Carlita Teams Up With Cleo Simone On New Single ‘Planet Blue’

Fresh off making history as the first woman to perform three sets at Coachella, Turkish DJ, Producer & Fashion Sensation Carlita teams up with London based Singer/Songwriter Cleo Simone, on her new release of the ethereal single “Planet Blue.” The song follows the lead single “Time” from her debut album, due for release in October.

Widely known for tracks like “Zorro” and “Fell In Luv” as well as collaborations with high-fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Chanel, Carlita has carved out her own space in today’s electronic scene that redefines traditional perceptions of rave culture, elevating the category on a global scale.

Trained as a classical musician, Carlita‘s skills extend to instruments like the cello and guitar, with influences ranging from rock and psychedelic to indie and acid rock. The multi-instrumentalist is a veteran when it comes to experimentation of live and electronic instruments and synths coupled with her immaculate use of sampled instruments and original field recordings to create an ever changing kaleidoscope of beats.

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Carlita – Planet Blue

Popularly known for her genre-blurring performances at iconic festivals and venues like ARC Music Festival, Circoloco, Junction 2, Kappa Future Festival and Tomorrowland, her sonic identity draws upon a global moodboard of sound.

Last month, Carlita released her long-awaited, fan-favorite single “Time,” which had become an in-demand staple ID in her sets after a performance at Tomorrowland. To celebrate the release, Carlita threw pop-up parties in London and New York City within 24 hours.

In New York, house music’s darling performed a breathtaking surprise set powered by Club Renegade, the minds behind recent buzzworthy pop-ups by artists such as Skream & Benga and Fred again…

Listen to the track below.

2smile Presents ‘Tribute To Frikkyo – The Remixes’ On Their Ondawey Music Imprint

The French DJ and production duo 2smile returns with a remix package of their chart topping release “Tribute To Frikkyo”.

The original mix pays homage to the late DJDa Frikkyo,’ who was an influential figure in the Italian hard techno scene. The mix seamlessly blends exhilarating guitars and rich basslines with poignant sampled vocals from the legendary Fela Kuti which amplifies the vibe.

The Ondawey Music bosses revisit this stand out single with 2 fantastic new remixes featuring Alex Fixman and a defined Afro Rework from the label heads themselves.

Combining the hypnotic groove of the original, featuring a sub heavy bass and a chest pounding kick drum, Alex Fixman takes ‘Tribute To Frikkyo’ to a slightly darker territory with this Techno inspired, breakbeat infused reimagining that’s assured to hit heavy on the dancefloors across the world.

Following in suit, 2smile showcase their inimitable production prowess with a striking Afro Rework of their original production. With its rhythmic beefy drum patterns paired with experimental guitar riffs that evolve throughout the piece, the Ondawey Music heads present an approach that is more direct than the original and leaves room for further experimentation with well-timed effects and overall groove.

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2smile – Tribute To Frikkyo – The Remixes

Tribute To Frikkyo” has been a stand out track for the pair to date, earning the support of some of the industries biggest players including industry heavyweights such as Laurent Garnier, Terry Francis, Deer Jade, Mike Van Brugge, Paco Osuna, Steve Lawler, and Don Diablo.

Following a string of successive releases on their growing Ondawey Music imprint, 2smile have been actively blending styles spanning across Melodic Techno, Tech House, and Afro House and showcasing dexterity with quality productions.

With an Arsenal of over 100 unreleased tracks to date, and fluidly mixing genres whilst incorporating elements of musical influences from across the world, 2smile’s consistent output of high calibre, club ready floor fillers combined with their abundant stage presence solidifies their position as one of the most exciting emerging acts to watch this year.

Listen to the tracks here.

Tomorrowland announces fantasy novel series ‘THE BOOK OF WISDOM’

Tomorrowland, recognized internationally for its groundbreaking fantasy-themed music festivals, have penned a trilogy of fiction-adventure novels to bring the unique magic of the festival alive in story form, together with their core values of unity, hope, love and nature.

The thrilling new book series ‘THE BOOK OF WISDOM‘, which Tomorrowland has been developing over the last five years, will captivate existing festival fans as well as resonating with a new audience of readers around the world.

After years of world-building and storytelling, Tomorrowland is now delving into their rich lore to bring its fiction from the festival grounds to bookshops worldwide. Building on the success of previous festival tie-ins, the new novel ‘THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW‘ marks a global collaboration with publishers everywhere, allowing readers around the world to explore the Tomorrowland universe like never before.

The release of the first novel in the trilogy, ‘THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW‘, is planned for October and November 2024: Blackstone Publishing will publish in the US and Text Publishing will be releasing in the UK and Australia.

Blanvalet Verlag (Penguin Random House Verlagsgruppe) will release the German language version, Standaard Uitgeverij the Dutch language version and ActuSF in France and additional French speaking territories.

Publisher Insignis will bring the Polish version to fantasy readers. With interest from multiple publishers around the world Tomorrowland expects to announce the translation of the novel series into more languages soon.

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Tomorrowland – ‘THE BOOK OF WISDOM’ trilogy Book 1

TOMORROWLAND FICTION

​The move into fiction creates a new chapter in Tomorrowland‘s storytelling legacy and marks the latest step in the evolution of an entertainment brand with truly global reach. The first novel of the ‘BOOK OF WISDOM‘ trilogy is titled ‘THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW‘.

Tomorrowland Fiction is developed and written by its creative and editorial team including diverse international talent. Delivering stories set in magical worlds for adult readers to enjoy. As well as the novels, Tomorrowland Fiction is planning more literary and creative adventures including comic books tied to the Tomorrowland universe and screen adaptations.

The festival tie-in standalone books all tell the origin story of each of Tomorrowland‘s themes and the linked fantasy realm. The trilogy is a portal fantasy series taking place in the present, in different realms that are all part of the Tomorrowland universe.

THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW

​THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW is a stunningly original epic fantasy about a band of heroes who must defeat a malevolent enemy bent on destroying the openness, love, and creativity that sustain their many realms.

Helia has served as the Sage of Hope for the Great Library of Tomorrow for centuries. She is one of the chosen few who embody and protect the values of humanity across the numerous realms of Paperworld, which are connected within the Library itself via magical Portals controlled by the Book of Wisdom.

Even Helia’s hope is tested when she and her partner Xavier, the Sage of Truth, are attacked while visiting the famous Rose Garden in the realm of Silvyra. Wounded and in shock amidst a storm of fire, they are confronted by a deadly figure known to them as the Ash Man. With the Garden destroyed and its dragon protector missing, Xavier sacrifices his life so that Helia can return home to warn the other Sages.

But there she finds the Book of Wisdom—always a guide to the Sages—eerily silent. With the Ash Man gaining strength, Helia soon finds herself in a race against time, searching for clues to the origins of their foe—and any possible way to defeat him.

The pre-order for the English, German, French and Polish language version of ‘THE GREAT LIBRARY OF TOMORROW‘ starts now. Click HERE and order your copy now. Pre-order news for other languages will follow soon.

The Heartwarming Tale of CHKLZ: How A Lost Dog Named Chuckles Sparked A Touring DJ Duo

CHKLZ is making waves with an explosive lineup of shows in 2024. Their vibrant performances are more than concerts—they’re full-blown celebrations of community and joy.

At every event, fans, affectionately known as ‘Doggies,’ come together, creating an atmosphere that feels like a big family gathering. The highlight of their setlist, the crowd-pleasing “White Wine Spritzer,” never fails to get everyone dancing. This track, a high-energy anthem, captures the essence of CHKLZ’s infectious sound.

The genesis of CHKLZ is as heartwarming as their music. Their name was inspired by a small, white dog named Charlie, found on a sweltering Fourth of July in Phoenix. Rescued from under a truck, Charlie, or “Chuckles” as he was fondly called, became a symbol of the group’s ethos: inclusivity, resilience, and joy.

This spirit shines through in their music, which combines intricate rhythms with live effects, creating a sound that’s both innovative and engaging.

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CHKLZ – Pawsitive Vibrations North American Tour

Their rise in the dance scene has been meteoric, with accolades like Best Dance Artist 2023 by the Phoenix New Times. From local gigs to international tours, CHKLZ continues to score big time with audiences with their unique blend of live and electronic house music.

Listen to the tracks below!

Asher Shashaty and Dani King Bring LA to Life with ‘LA On My Mind’

Asher Shashaty and Dani King are making waves in the music scene with this electric collaboration. Their latest track, ‘LA On My Mind,’ is a heartfelt tribute to the city of Los Angeles. The lyrics beautifully capture the essence of LA, highlighting the city’s vibrant culture and the way it brings together people from all walks of life.

From sunlit beaches and breathtaking hikes to the electric nightlife, the song paints a vivid picture of life in LA, celebrating its diversity and spirit.

Asher’s musical journey kicked off in a small town, where he dreamed of bigger horizons. Moving to LA was a game-changer, plunging him into a vibrant, multicultural scene that sparked his creativity like never before. Dani King‘s rise in the industry is nothing short of epic, driven by her relentless dedication and killer talent. She’s blazed her own trail through standout collabs and unforgettable performances.

Diving into more detail: Asher’s track ‘Beach House‘ charted in three countries on Apple Music and racked up over 600,000 plays across streaming platforms. And he’s just getting started, with exciting collabs lined up with Luma, Messinian, and Mayor Apeshit. Dani King has teamed up with big names like Ace Aura, Bear Grillz, Sully, and Oliverse, landing her tracks on top labels like Wakaan, Monstercat, Disciple, and NCS.

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Asher Shashaty, Dani King – LA On My Mind

Mark your calendars for June 21st, because the video for ‘LA On My Mind‘ is dropping! It’s a stunning visual journey through Los Angeles, packed with beach outings, sunset hikes, basement shows in Hollywood, and epic nights at local dive bars. This song and video combo is a love letter to LA’s unique charm, and then some.

Listen to the track below.

Fedele Releases The Outstanding Debut Album ‘Depth Of Being’

FEDELE returns to his label Obscura with the outstanding “Depth Of Being” album that marks an exhilarating evolution of his sound, and is his first solo album since departing from Agents Of Time three years ago. The “Depth Of Being” EP features 11 standout tracks poised to make a global impact.

FEDELE has made a significant mark on his solo path, remixing Depeche Mode‘s “Enjoy The Silence,” which became a global hit and gained massive support from other artists. He has also released tracks on Ellum Audio, Tiga‘s Turbo Recordings, Mind Against‘s “HABITAT,” along with various remixes for artists like Diplo, Stephan Bodzin, Mattia Trani, and more.

This superb new album is a mix of stylish progression from the signature sound Fedele is known for while also diving more into the experimental world using vocals, breaks, snappy tech to enthralling and emotive melodic worlds.

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Fedele – Depth Of Being

The album opens with “Departure”, a gorgeously downtempo synthscape with gentle beats then takes in “There’s Only One”  ft. Mickael Karkousse which layers up snappy hits and languid bass with dark and twisted vocals, and an incredible music video to go with the track!

The hit “Your Eyes” features a fast-paced and smooth rhythm accompanied by rich melodies and vocoder vocals that evoke a futuristic soulful vibe, while “Waiting For The Night” ft. Lvdovica is filled with sleek cosmic arpeggios and alluring vocals that bring it to life.

Beyond Borders” layers up hypnotic and progressive chord sequences with well designed grooves, “Tangent” is a punchy and techno leaning cut for the peak time with fantastically fizzing synth textures and “Depth Of Our Love” locks you into a deep rolling groove followed by a flawless outro that leaves you craving for more.

This is a bold and masterful album from this essential underground innovator.

Listen to the tracks below.

Able Grey Drops ‘Fatal Love’ from His Upcoming EP ‘The Eternal Cycle’

Able Grey is absolutely crushing it. With performances at massive festivals like Beyond Wonderland, North Coast, Summer Camp, and Backwoods, he’s no stranger to the spotlight.

Now, let’s dive into “Fatal Love.” This track is a key piece from Able Grey’s upcoming EP, “The Eternal Cycle,” set to drop on June 14th. This project is about the endless loop of life, flowing seamlessly from start to finish. “The Eternal Cycle” explores themes of perpetual motion, both in sound and lyrics.

What started as a collaboration between strangers has grown into a tight-knit project among friends, reflecting an unending journey. “Fatal Love” shows off this concept brilliantly, making it a must-hear for fans of melodic bass, dubstep, and everything in between.

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Able Grey – Fatal Love

Able Grey‘s rise began in Chicago, where he led a music collective and label, quickly making waves. With an electronic drum pad and MIDI controller, his live shows are pure energy.

Mixing genres effortlessly, he delivers a sonic journey that hooks a diverse crowd. His approach to live music, blending edits, mashups, originals, and remixes, brings a fresh vibe to every performance. It’s no wonder his fans are always eager for more.

Supported by big names like Excision, Trap Nation, KSHMR, Nicky Romero, and Showtek, Able Grey‘s impact is undeniable. His tracks have made it onto Spotify’s ‘Dance Rising’ and ‘Mint’ playlists and he’s shared the stage with stars like Griz, CloZee, The Chainsmokers, RL Grime, and Krewella adds another feather to his cap.

Check out the song for yourself below and don’t skip over Able Grey.

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