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London-Ibiza electronic music collective, 8 Bit Society, joins the prestigious roster at CENTRL Music, marking a significant milestone in their already illustrious career. With a reputation for successful releases, sold-out events, and collaborations with industry giants, 8 Bit Society is poised to make waves in 2024.Scheduled for release on March 15, 2024, Escape features Acid-tinged Deep House and classic Techno influences, showcasing 8 Bit Society‘s innovative approach to electronic music. 

Cercle announces the dates and locations for Cercle Odyssey. Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Paris will be among the few cities to host the world’s first large-scale 360-degree immersive nomad concert installation. Cercle Odyssey will take place on April 25th and 26th, 2025, in Mexico City, and on May 9th and 10th, 2025, in Los Angeles. The exact locations in both cities will be announced soon. On May 30th and 31st, 2025, Cercle Odyssey will come to Paris at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, one of

Cercle announces a new era in live touring entertainment – the world’s first nomad concert structure of its kind. Cercle Odyssey is where music, technology, and innovation converge to create an unforgettable journey for audiences around the globe. The groundbreaking concept redefines the conventional concert format, transcending boundaries and limitations to deliver an immersive and multisensory journey.   “My current obsession is to create the shortest connection between the music played by

We have exciting news to share with everyone: Cercle Festival will return for a 2026 edition next year. This will be the fourth time Cercle Festival has been put on, with the first three occurring in 2019, 2022, and 2024. They have announced that next year’s festival will take place yet again at the National Air and Space Museum of France in Paris. You’ll have the opportunity to dance and celebrate under planes and rockets. But this time, they are going bigger, ramping things up from a two-d

In 2025, Parisian production company Cercle is taking their iconic shows on the road with Cercle Odyssey, a touring immersive concert experience. The show will feature a 360-degree panorama of music and visuals with colossal projection screens, measuring roughly 40 feet high and 180 feet wide. High-definition footage will be flawlessly synced with the music, transporting you to a world where sight and sound become one. Cercle Odyssey will showcase a diverse range of artists and genres, with

The pioneers of live-streaming DJ performances from stunning locations around the world are taking their concept to the next level. Cercle has just unveiled “Cercle Moments” – ultra-premium multi-day travel packages that fully immerse guests in the music, culture, gastronomy, and natural wonders of iconic destinations. If you’ve ever watched one of Cercle’s breathtaking live streams, like the desert aired of Thal Ahmar or the set among the ancient ruins of Thessaloniki, you’ve probably daydream

Last week, we were invited to attend the private preview of Cercle Odyssey in Paris, an exclusive event that offered a sneak peek into what promises to be a groundbreaking concert series. With a strict no-phones, no-photos policy, the experience was all about fully immersing oneself in the world of music and art without distractions. setting the stage for the upcoming global journey of Cercle Odyssey. A Visionary New Chapter in the Cercle Legacy Cercle, the revolutionary artistic movemen

It didn’t take long for Cercle to announce the first cities and dates for their 2025 Cercle Odyssey Tour. The Parisian production revealed the three first major cities that will host the unique, massive experience that Cercle promises. Summer 2025 will behold all the magic in Mexico City, Los Angeles, and Paris. Cercle Odyssey Cercle is widely known for its surreal landscapes and top-notch production — from hot air balloons to a Space Base with a rocketship, and some of the most remot

Cercle announced the first nomad musical structure of its kind in the world. This marks the start of a new era in live touring entertainment. Cercle Odyssey brings together music, technology, and new ideas to make an unforgettable trip for people all over the world. Cercle Odyssey: a 360° immersive concert where phones are not allowed The innovative idea changes the usual concert structure, going beyond limits and boundaries to create an all-encompassing sensory experience. Cercle Odyssey w

Things always come in three. That’s what they should have taught at Cercle Records. The label today is releasing COSMOS, the third installment in their annual vinyl compilation series. This third part includes music from Indira Paganotto, Ann Clue, Bantwanas, Romain Garcia, Brina Knauss, Vitalic and Notre Dame. COSMOS 0.0.92 (this is the name of the third part on Spotify) is in conjunction with their highly acclaimed and sold-out festival that took place in May. And, that’s not all! In celebra

Cercle, the renowned Parisian production company and event organizer, is launching an ambitious new concert concept, Cercle Odyssey. Picture stepping into a massive concert arena where you're surrounded by giant screens on all sides. These screens, some as tall as 40 feet and as long as 180 feet, wrap around the audience and show high-definition videos that sync perfectly with the music. It's enough to make you feel like you're inside the performance—not just watching it. To deepen engagement an

In tried-and-true Cercle fashion, dance music and breathtaking global destinations are once again colliding to offer fans experiences they'll never forget. Adventure-seeking fans of electronic dance music can now book once-in-a-lifetime trips to locales across the world after the renowned event brand announced a new branded travel concept, Cercle Moment. "Cercle Moment offers a chance for those seeking extraordinary experiences to enjoy the luxury of an all-inclusive journey, tailored to create

This past Sunday, April 20th, a fraternity in Arizona hosted a party that kicked off with The Chainsmokers. Everyone at the party looked excited for the DJ duo to throw down in the video The Chainsmokers posted online. Tough to tell if everyone was there for the fun or to just get footage, because you see more phones than faces surrounding the DJ booth. Unfortunately, neither option lasted long, since the police showed up 45 seconds into the first song being played. Everything came to a halt

Toolroom Records presents another club banger courtesy of CHANEY, one of their most beloved musicians. Returning with a track destined to set dance floors ablaze, the UK-based producer features the venerable Candi Staton. This partnership is absolute magic, given CHANEY’s ability to create joyful, high-energy songs and Candi’s legendary vocals. Over the past year, CHANEY has been on an unrelenting journey, acquiring stripes among the most interesting names in electronic music. His summer song “

A gifted house sensation with a knack for timeless, transcendent grooves, UK powerhouse Chaney returns to Insomniac Records. He has another top-notch vocal offering that’s crafted with his trademark generation-defying polish. This time, he’s recruiting the living legend and esteemed songstress Sharlene Hector. Their elating disco house record is “Back On My Love.” A self-described purveyor of “nostalgia,” a magician who channels the very best of disco, deep house, and early-2000s house anthems,

The summer hit we’ve all been waiting for has finally come out, thanks to the master of house music CHANEY. With a career already full of dancefloor killers, the UK-based producer has outdone himself with his latest release, “I Choose You,” on the prestigious Toolroom Records label. In the three years since he released his first track, CHANEY has become a firm favorite in the Toolroom, with an incredible 40 million plays on the biggest platforms. But ‘I Choose You‘ might be his masterpiece; it’

After a prolific run of singles and EPs, Channel Tres will finally release his debut album next month. The "Topdown" and "Controller" hitmaker will is set to unveil Head Rush on June 14th via RCA, he revealed last week. Now, he's given fans a taste by virtue of "Berghain," the album's lead single featuring Barney Bones. Colliding hip-hop and house influences, the song is a testament to the one-of-a-kind, signature style of Channel Tres. Blending deep vocals with reverberating synths and punchy p

A true staple of the underground sound, French producer Julian Jeweil brings out the big guns in his latest release, Yeah/Basement. The two-track EP showcase Jeweil’s hard-hitting grooves and mastery of percussions. While partnering with Factory 93 for the release, this EP will resonate at festivals and clubs all over. If you need to break down new footwear, these songs will help you warm them up to wear them all night. Yeah/Basement Sometimes it is hard to choose a song that will sta

The Circoloco concert in Cairo on November 15, 2024, instead descended into anarchy leaving thousands of ticket holders stranded and many reporting unsafe conditions, in what was supposed to be a magnificent night of electronic music against the backdrop of the historic Giza Pyramids. Widespread criticism and demands for responsibility resulted from the ambitious endeavor of the esteemed electronic music brand to combine modern dance culture with one of mankind’s most famous historical locations

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Fans can now nab a piece of trance music history for a good cause thanks to Amplifyd. The auction house has launched a new charitable auction featuring the sounds of a number of trance music's most influential artists. The sale features 52 lots of rare, autographed 12" vinyl pressings, and each artist involved has pledged to donate the proceeds to organizations like World Wildlife Fund, St. Jude's, CLAPA and the Institute of Cancer Research, among others. Included in the auction are classics lik

Out today, ‘Sunshine State of Mind‘ is an electrifying dance anthem with perfect energy to kick off your weekend. The track brings together the creative forces of Charles B, One-T, Jerome, and Clarees. This joyful, high-energy track is packed with uplifting vocals, vibrant melodies, and feel-good vibes, perfectly crafted to energize playlists and dancefloors worldwide. The production features the iconic touch of One-T, celebrated for their global hit ‘The Magic Key’ (over 70 million streams)

After her recent Boiler Room DJ set, Charli XCX declared that she "came from the clubs." Now, we're getting another taste of her full-blown foray into dance music after she released a new single produced by one of the genre's most influential producers. Ahead of the release of her sixth studio album Brat, the British pop star, who was recently honored with the ASCAP Global Impact Award, has joined forces with French electronic music icon Gesaffelstein for "B2b." Starting with an acid-inspired ba

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Charli XCX has taken the music world by storm with release of her sixth studio album, Brat. The album has skyrocketed to the top of the charts, claiming the number one spot on the Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Not that, but the tracks from Brat have also made a significant impact on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, with more a third of the chart being dominated by Charli XCX’s music. This incredible achievement is a testament to Charli’s talent and the undeniable popularity of her late