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The techno scene is buzzing with excitement over the latest masterpiece, ‘Time’, a collaboration that sees Reinier Zonneveld and Kiki Solvej venturing into uncharted waters. Released under the renowned label Filth on Acid, ‘Time’ marks a significant departure from the duo’s usual pounding techno anthems. This track is a captivating journey into the realms of progressive beats mingled with trance-like melodies, setting a new benchmark for what we might expect from these trailblazing artists in th

Reinier Zonneveld just dropped a bomb on this release Friday with his reimagining of the 2001 classic ‘Sunglasses at Night’ by Tiga & Zyntherius. The track has been a regular during Zonneveld’s unique and iconic live sets. This new take on the timeless classic ‘Sunglasses at Night’ is now available on Filth on Acid. ‘Sunglasses at Night’, originally released by Corey Hart, became an iconic hit of the ‘80s. The legendary 2001 remix by Tiga and Zyntherius gave the track an electronic twist

Dutch techno star Reinier Zonneveld and German rave legends SCOOTER team up for the first time on a high-intensity hard techno jam, ‘Mom Was On Tequila’. This jam has tons of BPM that will get all the bodies on the dance floor to start busting the moves instantly. ‘Mom Was On Tequila’ also brings out that massive adrenaline rush that proves why hard techno is one of the world’s most popular electronic music sub-genres right now. ‘Mom Was On Tequila’, out via the Filth on Acid record label,

Renowned electronic music artist Reinier Zonneveld is set to unveil a revolutionary addition to his live performances at his own upcoming festival, taking place at the iconic location of the Spaarnwoude on August 17th. Zonneveld will be the first artist ever to integrate his specially-crafted AI model, R², into a live electronic music set, promising an experience like no other for electronic music enthusiasts worldwide. Over the past few years, Zonneveld has fine-tuned R², a cutting-edge AI

Reinier Zonneveld Debuts His AI Live Music Project At Brand New R² Festival The World’s first Live AI back2back set between Human and Computer R² Festival will take place at the legendary Spaarnwoude site and will feature stage hostings by Kompass, Amnesia Pyramid, De Marktkantine, STOOR, The Beginning, Filth On Acid, and Unreal, and will see the debut of Reinier Zonneveld’s R² AI live music project In a dimly-lit studio tucked away in the Dutch capital, the familiar thump of a kickdrum rever

Reinier Zonneveld will debut his AI live music project at his upcoming R² festival at Spaarnwoude on August 17th. He will be the first to integrate his specially-crafted AI model, R², into a live electronic music set, promising an unforgettable experience. Zonneveld’s AI Model Over the past few years, Zonneveld has fine-tuned R², a cutting-edge AI model that transcends conventional boundaries in music production and performance. The groundbreaking R² AI was trained on over 2,000 hours of

Dutch techno star and Filth on Acid record label head Reinier Zonneveld just collaborated with Hannah Laing and PUSH, and they all brought out a new energetic release, ‘Bouncing Ball‘. To summarize, this track is perfect for anyone’s Spring Break as they can jam out to it at a beach, park, tailgate, or even at a low-key family reunion or a hangout amongst friends. The release of ‘Bouncing Ball’ comes after Reinier Zonneveld announced his upcoming R² Festival, which is where he will debut his

In an exciting turn of events, Beatport Streaming has now made its way to rekordbox iOS. This integration marks a significant milestone, allowing users to seamlessly access Beatport’s vast library directly from their phones. Now, DJs can effortlessly play tracks from the entire Beatport catalogue within the app. Moreover, creating and syncing playlists across devices has never been easier. This development is not just an update; it represents a transformative shift in the world of mobile DJing.

Ten years ago, Armin van Buuren, a name synonymous with trance music, took a playful detour from his usual sound with the release of ‘Ping Pong’. This track, inspired by the classic video game ‘Pong’, emerged as an unexpected phenomenon in the EDM scene in 2014. Initially created as a bit of fun and a nod to Armin van Buuren‘s childhood love of video games, ‘Ping Pong’ quickly evolved into something much more significant. The genesis of ‘Ping Pong’ was as unexpected as its success. It was or

A decade ago, on March 24, 2014, Avicii took a unique approach to his music with the release of ‘True (Avicii by Avicii)’. This remix album was a distinctive project where Avicii revisited and reimagined tracks from his own critically acclaimed album ‘True’, originally released in 2013. This self-remix album showcased Avicii‘s versatility as a producer and his willingness to experiment and reinterpret his work, offering a new perspective on already beloved tracks. ‘True (Avicii by Avicii)’ f

One of the most iconic duos in the EDM scene, Axwell & Ingrosso have given us some of the biggest tracks in electronic music with releases such as ‘More Than You Know’, ‘Sun Is Shining’ and ‘Dreamer,’ but leading up to these hits, is a magical journey that started in 2014 when the Swedish DJs have dropped their first official track, ‘We Come We Rave We Love.’ The song became an instant favourite for many ravers with its catchy melody and bassline. Some say its also one of the best prod

‘Backlash’ is an outstanding piece of progressive house from two titans of the genre in DubVision and Martin Garrix who have both continued to produce hit after hit both individually and with their collabs. This track perfectly displays the insane talent of both artists with its bouncing melody and euphoric chords that create an infectious energy which has become a staple of their style. Martin Garrix and DubVisions Dutch DJ duo of Victor and Stephan Leicher have gone on to make several song

A decade ago, Calvin Harris released ‘Summer’, a track that quickly became synonymous with the season it was named after. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, ‘Summer’ has not only aged gracefully but also remains a staple in the electronic dance music scene with over 1 billion streams, a testament to its timeless appeal and Calvin Harris‘ prowess as a producer. ‘Summer’, released on March 14th, 2014, captured the essence of the season with its infectious beats, memorable synth leads, and Calvi

A decade ago, Calvin Harris released ‘Summer’, a track that quickly became synonymous with the season it was named after. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, ‘Summer’ has not only aged gracefully but also remains a staple in the electronic dance music scene with over 1 billion streams, a testament to its timeless appeal and Calvin Harris‘ prowess as a producer. ‘Summer’, released on March 14th, 2014, captured the essence of the season with its infectious beats, memorable synth leads, and Calvi

A decade ago, on March 17, 2014, David Guetta and Showtek, two powerhouses in the electronic dance music world, collaborated to release ‘Bad’, a track that would become an instant sensation in festivals and on radio waves globally. The synergy between these two acts was undeniable, and ‘Bad’ was a testament to their ability to create captivating, high-energy music. Its success led to further collaborations between the artists, including ‘Sun Goes Down’ and ‘Your Love’, cementing their partnershi

A decade ago, on March 17, 2014, David Guetta and Showtek, two powerhouses in the electronic dance music world, collaborated to release ‘Bad’, a track that would become an instant sensation in festivals and on radio waves globally. The synergy between these two acts was undeniable, and ‘Bad’ was a testament to their ability to create captivating, high-energy music. Its success led to further collaborations between the artists, including ‘Sun Goes Down’ and ‘Your Love’, cementing their partnershi

A decade ago, Deorro, an emerging name in the house and EDM scene, released ‘Five Hours’, a track that showcased his versatility as a producer and firmly established him in the electronic music world. Erick Orrosquiesta, known professionally as Deorro (and formerly as TON!C), crafted this single with a distinct approach that differed from his typical high-energy Melbourne bounce style. Released in 2014 on PRMD Music, ‘Five Hours’ became a standout track for its melodic ingenuity and unique produ

Ten years ago, the progressive house landscape was forever changed with the release of ‘Payback’, a monumental collaboration between Steve Angello and Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman. Released on April 22, 2014, ‘Payback’ quickly ascended to anthem status, capturing the hearts of dance music enthusiasts worldwide. It not only became a festival staple but also achieved iconic status, garnering over 50 million online streams thanks to its unforgettable melody and compelling energy. ‘Payback’ is o

Today marks 10 years since this fantastic collaboration of some of the biggest names in music was revealed to the world. ‘Gold Skies’ brought together the already well established and experienced Sander Van Doorn with two huge new emerging names in Martin Garrix and DVBBS. This mesh of talent created a truly beautiful song that stood out in a year of other big electronic music anthems such as ‘Tsunami (Jump)’ by DVBBS and Borgeous, ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ by Oliver Heldens and many more. ‘Gold S

Ten years ago, Hardwell, then recognized as the number 1 DJ in the world, celebrated a milestone with his label Revealed Recordings by releasing ‘Everybody Is In The Place’ as its hundredth issue. This track not only underscored Hardwell‘s mastery in big room productions but also paid homage to the electronic music pioneers, The Prodigy, by sampling their 1991 classic ‘Everybody In The Place’. Released in 2014, this track combined Hardwell’s signature high-energy style with nostalgic elements, m

It has been exactly one decade since the release of Hardwell’s smash single, Arcadia. Arcadia is a progressive Big Room/ Electro track that was initially released on July 7, 2014. It was the first single to release on his debut studio album in 2015 ‘United We Are’. Hardwell first performed an edit of the song live during Ultra Music festival in March 2014. Produced through an amazing collaboration with young talent, Joey Dale, the track was proven to be a festival banger.  Arcadia embodies t

2014 was a great year for EDM providing us with some absolute classics and ‘Lovers On The Sun’ stands among the best songs to come out that year. This track from two of the biggest powerhouses in music, David Guetta and Avicii, would have huge success in the charts reaching the number one spot in the official top 40 in 4 countries. It has gone on to become an icon of electronic music much like the names behind making it. Though uncredited on the record, Avicii co-produced ‘Lovers On The Sun’

Ten years ago, the electronic dance music scene was rocked by the release of ‘Tremor’, a monumental collaboration between Martin Garrix and the powerhouse Belgian duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike. Released on April 21, 2014, ‘Tremor’ quickly became a festival anthem known for its seismic bassline drops and unforgettable melody, defining the sound of a generation in EDM. First teased during the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ party in Amsterdam in October 2013, ‘Tremor’ captured the attention of the globa

A decade ago, on June 20th, 2014, Oliver Heldens teamed up with vocalist Becky Hill to release ‘Gecko (Overdrive)’ through FFRR Records. This collaboration combined Oliver Heldens‘ innovative future house sound with Becky Hill‘s powerful vocals, creating an infectious anthem that resonated worldwide. The original instrumental, ‘Gecko’, had already made waves for its unique deep house elements. The addition of Becky Hill‘s vocals transformed it into a mainstream hit, topping the UK Singles Ch

Coldplay are well known as one of the biggest bands in the world and in 2014 were on the top of their game in the lead up to the release of their sixth studio album ‘Ghost Stories’ which would feature the beautifully emotional track ‘A Sky Full of Stars’‘ that was co-produced by Avicii. But a couple months later the track would get an entirely new spin on it from the big room house legend Hardwell who would inject his high energy style into it in emphatic fashion. In the early 2010’s when el