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With a lineup that reads like a who's who of the electronic music world, the organizers of the iconic Amsterdam Dance Event have unveiled the first wave of artists for the 2024 conference. ADE, a cornerstone of the global electronic dance music scene, has revealed over 300 artists set to entertain audiences this October. The announcement includes major names like Martin Garrix, Peggy Gou, Boys Noize, Four Tet and more, alongside a diverse array of talent from every flavor of the genre. Other maj

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) is soon to host its most extensive installment yet with an additional conference day, taking place from October 18-22, 2023. By the numbers, the ADE 2023 program boasts five days and nights across 200+ venues, including 1,000+ events and featuring 2,500+ artists. With already endless options and opportunities for electronic music artists and professionals to explore, a second wave of prominent DJ/producers have been added to the mix. Latest additions to the l

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Still buzzing on their early 2025 club hit ‘Back To Life,’ Swiss duo Adriatique returns with an anthem for this summer’s club and festival crowds. ‘Love’s A Game‘ features vocals from Grammy award winning singer-songwriter Bipolar Sunshine, delicate piano chords, subtle sound effects and warm melodic hooks, adding sweet hints of afro-house, wrapped into Adriatique’s signature deep and momentous production. An instant 2025 classic in the making, ‘Love’s A Game’ is the most melancholic afro-house

Dubai’s nightlife scene is set for a major transformation with the launch of the forthcoming spectacular event series; Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Following the announcement of Calvin Harris as the inaugural headliner on 26th October, excitement continues to build as it’s revealed that Adriatique will bring their groundbreaking X show to Ushuaïa’s all new winter residency on 16th November, showcasing the diversity of artists Dubai’s clubbers can expect to witness at Dubai’s iconic harbour.

Dubai’s nightlife scene is set for a major transformation with the launch of the forthcoming spectacular event series; Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. Following the announcement of Calvin Harris as the inaugural headliner on 26th October, excitement continues to build as it’s revealed that Adriatique will bring their groundbreaking X show to Ushuaïa’s all-new winter residency on 16th November, showcasing a diversity of artists Dubai’s clubbers can expect to witness at the landmark’s iconic har

Adriatique has teamed up with Austrian-Swedish coupling Solique on their new single ‘Changing Colors‘. It features singer-songwriter Also Astir and is out now on X Recordings. Adriatique and Solique let their percussive-heavy melodic techno develop over the course of five minutes. The duos have masterfully combined intensely rhythmic instrumental movements with airy backings for Also Astir’s dreamy vocals on ‘Changing Colors‘. The latest addition to X Recordings demonstrates the foursome’s dep

Swiss electronic duo Adriatique have united with Austrian-Swedish pairing Solique for their new single ‘Changing Colors’ featuring singer-songwriter Also Astir out now via X Recordings.  Over a sprawling 5-minutes, Adriatique and Solique let their percussive-heavy melodic techno take form. On ‘Changing Colors’, the pair of duos have beautifully balanced deeply rhythmic instrumental movements with airy backings for Also Astir’s ethereal vocals. The latest addition to X Recordings showcases th

Adriatique has united with Austrian-Swedish pairing Solique for their new single ‘Changing Colors’ featuring singer-songwriter Also Astir out now via X Recordings.  Over a sprawling 5-minutes, Adriatique and Solique let their percussive-heavy melodic techno take form. On ‘Changing Colors’, the pair of duos have beautifully balanced deeply rhythmic instrumental movements with airy backings for Also Astir’s ethereal vocals. The latest addition to X Recordings showcases the level of depth among

As time goes by, some songs become timeless classics. Even more when artists reimagine different emotions and moods. This is the case with Eynka‘s ‘Beyond Us‘. It wasn’t long until Swiss Electronic duo Adriatique made their own renditions of the track. They amped it up a notch when they immortalized their rendition at the Hatshepsut Temple in Egypt last year for Cercle. Finally, we’re delighted to get an even more magical version of the track, brought to you by Deep House Parisian Icon Alex Wann

Toto Chiavetta, in collaboration with Ella Dvornik’s Alterella project and Enya II, presents the comprehensive Bonton / Shadow EP. Originally released a few years ago, both tracks are now being reintroduced by Siamese. The label brings both tunes into our sonic universe with renewed focus. The ToMak Revision of Alterella’s “Bonton” was reworked by Toto Chiavetta with the support of the Sead Ajaz Ensemble. He recognized the track’s dancefloor potential despite its origins in the hip-hop and tra

Adventure Club is turning back the clock to melodic dubstep’s heyday with a special throwback tour for fall 2025. After teasing the run on social media over the past week, the Montreal duo—whose cinematic remixes and original bass productions helped define the surging genre in the first half of the 2010s—announced today that a long-awaited “Adventure Club Throwback Tour” will kick off in Houston on August 8. Quelling high demand across North America, members Leighton James and Christian Srigle

Continuing to build hype for their forthcoming album, Adventure Club team up with BEAUZ and Tilian from post-hardcore darlings Dance Gavin Dance for the new single, “Drive.” “Drive” is a three-minute track that features melodic vocals delivered by Tilian Pearson from the Sacramento-based band Dance Gavin Dance. The track combines Tilian’s distinct vocals with an ethereal and energetic electronic track that uplifts listeners while showcasing Adventure Club’s signature synth drops and melodic bas

Fourteen singles from an album fans have been waiting to hear for six years might seem excessive, but when you’re offering a total of 25 tracks and 90 minutes of music, a little leniency can be earned. Adventure Club finally release their sophomore album Love // Chaos today, six years after their debut Red // Blue in 2016. Strapped with a vast array of premier features from Krewella, Yuna, Lucii, Blanke, Said The Sky, Prince Fox, Birthdayy Partyy, and many others, Love // Chaos solidifies Adven

Aerus has done it again with their latest release, ‘Imagine‘. This track is not just another Deep House song; it’s an anthem that resonates with listeners from all walks of life. With its soaring vocals and top-notch production quality, ‘Imagine’ is perfectly crafted for Deep House enthusiasts and anyone searching for the ultimate song of the Summer. The track’s infectious energy and emotional depth make it a standout in any playlist. Rising Stars in the Music Scene The dynamic duo, Aeru

Aerus has just dropped their latest single ‘Ease Your Mind‘, setting the stage for their highly anticipated first EP. This melodic masterpiece is perfect for any audience, intense and Melodic House fans. The track’s intricate composition creates a serious amount of tension in the builds. In the process, putting listeners on the edge of their seats. With powerful drums and a captivating groove, ‘Ease Your Mind’ is bound to enthrall anyone who presses play. A Touch of Nostalgia The inspira

Leylines (Remaster 2025) – 24bit by AES DANA Originally released in 2009, “Leylines” quickly became a pivotal work in Villuis’s career. What few people knew at the time is that the album was composed in its entirety twice: after a catastrophic disk crash destroyed the original version and one year of work, Villuis entered a period of deep introspection before starting over. This shock led not only to emotional reckoning but also to a complete reinvention of his creative process. Leylines

STREAM BUY Afro house pioneer AMÉMÉ joins forces with rising star Franc Fala for their highly anticipated collaboration, “Wait For You,” released via Armada Music. Premiered at AMÉMÉ’s One Tribe event during ADE at Amsterdam’s renowned Shelter, the track has already captured the attention of industry heavyweights such as Black Coffee, Themba, Camelphat, BLOND:ISH & more. “Wait For You” is an irresistible Afro house journey, combining infectious guitar riffs, hypnotic percussion, and sul

Afro house luminary MoBlack teams up with South African artist Nana Atta on “Kuwe” – a seamless blend of MoBlack’s masterful craft and Nana Atta’s soul-stirring vocals, creating an evocative journey through lyrical poetry and sound.  Propulsive house rhythms and poignant melodies interweave with tender riffs and lush percussive layers, each element soothingly uplifting. As electronic pulses replicate in harmonious progressions, “Kuwe” exudes a warmth that touches the spirit. It’s a song that

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Born in West Africa, influenced by Berlin, and based in Brooklyn, the afro-house trailblazer AMÉMÉ continues to infuse his signature One Tribe event series with fresh energy as the artistic collective gears up for a significant impact in 2024. AMÉMÉ has revealed the eagerly anticipated second launch date of his revamped One Tribe event series, set to take place at the newly renovated Shelter in Amsterdam on March 2nd, 2024. This announcement coincides with the exciting news of a quarterly On

AMÉMÉ IG BUY Afro house innovator AMÉMÉ brings his distinctive sound to AZZUR’s standout hit “Me Gusta”, joining Birds of Mind and Nick Morgan in a three-track remix package. The release sees AMÉMÉ transforming the original into a powerful club weapon, infusing his signature blend of African rhythms and contemporary house elements while preserving the track’s captivating vocal hooks, delivering a unique dancefloor interpretation of the original collaboration between label founders Meloko, Baro

In the heart of Amsterdam, Shelter, one of the city's most revered underground clubs, bore witness to an extraordinary musical journey led by the West African-born Afro-house innovator, AMÉMÉ. The night marked the inaugural Amsterdam edition of his event series, One Tribe, which had previously set London's iconic fabric ablaze with his visceral rhythms. Shelter was transformed into a pulsating haven of Afro-house music, encapsulating the essence of the global collective. The event series, known

The 2010s were a time when EDM went mainstream. Las Vegas dayclubs were buzzing in the summertime, featuring several EDM DJ producers. Afrojack and Steve Aoki were a significant part of this emerging scene. Afrojack had a summer residency at Encore Beach Club, while Steve Aoki was a regular at Wet Republic. Today, ‘No Beef’ turns 13 years old. Where does time go?! Afrojack released the track as a single, and Steve Aoki later included it as a bonus track on his Wonderland album in 2012. This

The one and only Afrojack is back with his latest club banger. This time, he teams up with Miami-based duo Black V Neck for “To The Floor,” a re-imagined tech house update of Waka Flocka Flame’s 2010 smash, “No Hands.” Outside of the vocal refrain “Drop it to the floor, I love the way your booty go…” there aren’t any similarities to the original track. This is a modern tech-house update that is sure to light up dance floors and festivals alike. The track is pretty minimally produced. It opens w