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Drake, in his infinite wisdom, has blessed us with not just a song, not just an album, but a whopping 100 gigabytes of pure, unadulterated content. That’s right, you read that correctly – 100GB! It’s like Christmas came early, and Drake is Santa Claus in a designer tracksuit.
What’s in the Drop?
Let’s break down this treasure trove:
Three New Bangers: “It’s Up” featuring Young Thug and 21 Savage “Blue Green Red” “Housekeeping Knows” with Latto Behind-the-Scenes Goldmine: We’re talking footage from the iconic “Hotline Bling” video shoot, studio sessions, and more. It’s like we’ve all been given an all-access pass to the OVO vault! Unreleased Gems: Who knows what other surprises are hiding in those folders? Demos? Scrapped collabs? The possibilities are endless! Fan Reactions
The Twitterverse (or should I say, X-verse?) is losing its collective mind. One fan summed it up perfectly: “BROS JUST FEEDING US BANGERS FOR FREE. DRAKE’S THROWAWAYS COULD FEED A WHOLE NATION.” And honestly? They’re not wrong.
Why This Matters
In an era where artists are becoming increasingly guarded with their work, Drake’s move is revolutionary. It’s a massive flex that screams, “I’ve got hits for days, and I’m not afraid to share them.” It’s generosity on a scale we rarely see in the music industry.
What’s Next?
Now, it’s our turn to dive in. OVO Sound has posted a link to a website containing all this new material, so grab your hard drives and clear your schedules. We’ve got some digging to do!
Drake might have had his ups and downs this year, but this drop? This is him reminding us all why he’s still at the top of the game. It’s not just music; it’s a cultural event.
So, what are you waiting for? Go explore those 100 gigs and let us know what hidden gems you find. Drake season is in full swing, and we’re here for every second of it!
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Eden Ibiza affirms commitment to ensure NOSPACE remains a Friday night hotspot
The Eden Ibiza owner stated his affirmation that NOSPACE remains an awesome place for clubbers to continue genuinely feel great vibes. He stated, “Due to the ongoing battle to keep our Friday night presence in San Antonio, we believe it’s crucial to launch NOSPACE to protect this vital part of the Ibiza clubbing scene. Fridays at Eden are more than just a night out; they’re a tradition that defines the Ibiza experience for many and a home to a global community of clubbers.”
The first night of NOSPACE will commence on August 9th and the first season of this exciting venue will conclude on October 4th. To confirm, the venue will still be a Friday-only hotspot throughout the whole season. For anyone who wants to attend any events at this venue, click on this link to purchase tickets. Finally, check out Eden Ibiza’s website for more information and upcoming events that NOSPACE and the other venues such as Shine, Outset, and Peaches will host soon.
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Cyclops’ hit single from 2023, ‘Tear Jerker’, boasts over 1 million streams on Spotify alone. In addition, he has been supported by heavyweights such as Subtronics, Excision, and Doctor P. It was dubbed the ‘unofficial’ anthem of Lost Lands 2023. Orchestrating a symphony of terror and delight, Cyclops has collaborated with the likes of REZZ, Wooli, ATLiens, Dirt Monkey, and more. He has performed at shows and festivals across the US – including Lost Lands, Bass Canyon, and Bass Camp.
2024 has been a massive year for Cyclops, having already released three monstrous collaborations; ‘OPEN UR EYE‘ with REZZ ‘Floot Loops‘ with Wooli, and ‘Flat Earth‘ with DirtMonkey. All three tracks stretch the breadth of imagination regarding heavy bass.
You can find tickets here!
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The hybrid-powered stage will deploy over 1.5 MWh of battery storage capacity, minimizing the run time of biodiesel generators and resulting in significant fuel and emissions savings. It also had local benefits with reduced noise and air pollution leading to a better experience for all. They plan to share the results and learning from Lollapalooza for the rest of the festival world to learn from.
This year’s festival featured an activation from conservation organization Re:wild, which became an official global Lollapalooza partner earlier this year. The organization was founded by a group of renowned conservation scientists, together with Leonardo DiCaprio, to speak directly with music fans and educate them on ways to rewild their daily lives and communities.
Lollapalooza has a stacked lineup this year including SZA, Blink-182, The Killers, Hozier, Skrillex, Tate McRae, Zedd, Fisher, Four Tet and so many more.
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Since their debut in 2019, Levity has quickly made a name for themselves, amassing over 3 million streams across various platforms. They’ve also secured official remixes for major artists like Tinashe, Louis The Child, Quinn XCII, Chelsea Cutler, and Silent Child.
Their live shows are celebrated for their high-energy performances, interactive crowd engagement, and a unique mix of electronic sub-genres. Levity doesn’t just DJ; they deliver a full-fledged performance that leaves a lasting impression. The upcoming tour will feature a groundbreaking 360-degree stage setup, providing an immersive experience for fans from all angles. The trio plans to showcase not only their popular tracks but also new, unreleased material, making each performance a unique event.
This tour is set to be a big moment in Levity’s rising career. Fans should grab their tickets early and get ready for a game-changing concert experience that blends cutting-edge stage design with their unique sound.
To purchase tickets, click HERE.
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Scheduled for Thursday, August 8th, the virtual event will feature a headlining DJ set by Zedd. The superstar producer is set to broadcast live from Brooklyn, where he'll play brand-new music from Telos, his first album in nearly a decade. ZHU, Sofi Tukker, Sam Feldt, Aluna, Cheat Codes and EDM.com Class of 2024 star HoneyLuv will also perform, among others.
It's a big moment for Twitch, with whom DJs have locked horns for years due to the pervasive risk of takedowns, bans and muted content. The platform had consistently found itself in hot water after issuing rampant DMCA takedown notices to legions of its users, who were unwittingly playing songs in their streams without the rights to do so by virtue of the service's business model.
Twitch in June announced landmark licensing deals with UMG, Warner, Sony and "hundreds" of independent music rightsholders. The agreements precipitated the launch of the "Twitch DJ Program," which enables DJs to legally play copyrighted songs in their streams and collect royalties.
They can now sign up for the program, which provides a catalog of music for them to legally use in their streams as well as a list of restricted artists.
"Today's DJ category launch is a major moment for Twitch, the music industry, and our creators," Twitch CEO Dan Clancy said in a statement. "There is something special in the way DJs on Twitch introduce music to their listeners. It’s personal and it’s community-oriented, so we've built a stable, long-term home where they can invest in building their brand and community."
Learn more about Twitch's new DJ category here and check out the full lineup for the August 8th stream below.
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Precariously walking the tightrope between genres and the underground and mainstream, Utah Saints roots are firmly in electronic dance music. Having met in a club in Leeds at the beginning of the rave movement in the UK they’ve subsequently established themselves as pioneers of sampling in dance music.
Alongside this success, they set up and promoted award winning and legendary club nights The Gallery and SugarBeatClub both live in Leeds, with residencies at Cabret Voltaire in Edinburgh. Utah Saints are still very much at the top of their game, DJ’ing regularly each month as well as curating festival stages such as Beatherder – putting on an eclectic range of artists and DJ’s and talent spotting early.
When the pioneering musicians aren’t playing at clubs and festivals in various parts of the world, they can be found in the studio working on their own material as well as producing and remixing other artists from The Osmonds (Crazy Horses) to Bring Me The Horizon.
As part of our 10th Birthday celebrations, we invited Utah Sants back once again, with an exclusive mix and chat.
Decoded Magazine · Decoded Magazine Presents – Utah Saints Utah Saints, it’s an honour to have you back with us as we celebrate Decoded Magazine’s 10th birthday! Let’s start by taking a trip down memory lane. We’re sure you’ve been asked this many times and it is a track that defined a lot of the early 90’s. What was it like to experience incredible success in the ’90s with your hit track “Something Good”?
Thank you for having us back, that is also an honour! So Something Good was our 2nd hit in the UK, after our first, What Can You Do For Me, which came out the year before. That took off for us really suddenly – we pressed 1000 copies on vinyl ourselves, and within 3 months we were signed and it had sold 165,000 copies in the UK. So when Something Good came out, we weren’t expecting it to be a hit, but we were a bit more prepared when it was. We started in 1991, and when Utah Saints started getting busy we were promoting 4 nights a week, booking a lot of DJs, playing at raves most weekends and making dance music on computers and samplers during the day. Everything was flat out and a bit of a blur, but really exciting and it really felt like something new was being built.
“Something Good” famously sampled Kate Bush. Can you tell us about the process of clearing that sample? How did you manage to get the green light from such an iconic artist?
We aren’t too sure – we weren’t involved directly with the process, but she did like it, and she’s never cleared anything else, so we are incredibly grateful and honoured. We hope it was because we didn’t take the essence of her track and make it the essence of ours, we tried to make something new and put her amazing line in a different musical context. She is such an iconic unique true artist, and to be honest at the time we were young and pretty intimidated to talk to an artist of her calibre, so we left it all to the business people.
You had a hectic touring schedule during your early years (and subsequently over the last 3 decades). How did you handle the demands of constant touring, and do you have any memorable stories from the road? (no names needed).
We’ve always seen this as our main job, and taken it seriously, so we kept focused on the music and doing the best gig we could at every show. When Utah Saints started, both of us had already done a lot of gigs – Jez Utah with two bands, and Tim as a DJ. Luckily this put us in a good place when it comes to touring. Yes, we have a lot of stories, but we’re still not comfortable talking about them – sorry! Every rave, gig and show is special to us, whether it’s playing to an empty room (as everyone wanted to go upstairs to see Vernon Kay) or opening for U2 in front of 70,000 people, we always try and do the best we can. Oh and to be honest, there is a lot of waiting around when you tour, too much thinking time sometimes :)
How have you seen the music scene evolve over the past decade since we last spoke? Are there any significant changes that have particularly stood out to you, that is either good or bad?
A decade?! Wow, time is flying… music is contracting a bit at the moment. It’s no one’s fault, but there is less industry support at the moment for up-and-coming music. That’s one of the reasons publications like Decoded are so important. Without going too deep, we all need to support new music, and value it – too often people working in the arts are seen as “not having a proper job” and that needs to change. That said, it’s a very exciting time in music – loads of new tech evolving, and shaping immersive events. Music will always be there, either as a driving force, or part of a bigger experience.
Looking ahead, where do you see the future of the electronic music scene going in the next 10 years? What trends or developments do you think will shape its future?
There will be a LOT of music, which is why there will be a need for Gatekeepers like Decoded and MADE Festival. We think there is a big need for authenticity – although YouTube is helpful in seeing and listening to music, nothing can emulate a real shared experience. That’s why it’s important to respond to music as you feel it, not how you think YouTube has told you to. Next time you go to a festival, try it – there is some intangible quality of an act or event with soul that we can connect to – no other experience has that.
Tracks will probably get shorter – not many people have a long attention span, and social media will dictate track lengths to a certain extent. Events will get more immersive, and some will become experiences – the recent Sault gigs showed us all a possible direction for this. AI is the big discussion, but at the moment it is reactive – it can only work with what has happened before, and that doesn’t always connect with people. For example, look at how many acts tried to be like the Beatles when they arrived, but no one really got close – the Beatles were the real deal, and the copies were seen as that. Where AI will get really interesting/scary is when it starts being creative – we’re a while off that at the moment, so the future is bright, we all need to work out how to fit AI into that!
We love hearing about exciting new acts to check out, What up-and-coming artists do you think we should have on our radar? Are there any new talents that have impressed you recently?
Yes, a lot! Not going to list them as we know we’ll accidentally leave some out. English Teacher are from Leeds like us and brilliant, so that’s our hometown plug – beyond that, we are constantly impressed by a lot of the new music coming out – oh and Orbital are our mates and have some great new music.
Technology, AI, hardware, DJ software, have leaped in bounds recently (Traktor 4 anyone?) How do you see the future of music technology? Are there any innovations or advancements that you’re particularly excited about?
Yes, AI is definitely exciting. Looking forward to more randomisers for composition and sound design. Really like a lot of sample manipulators – taking small slices of sound and rearranging them to make new, never-heard before combinations. We keep moving with the tech (although we were Serato not Traktor – changeovers were hairy!), and there are new developments all the time, helping us make edits on the fly during a set – keeps us busy!
Do you have any special news or upcoming releases that you can share with us? What can your fans expect from Utah Saints in the near future?
We are hoping to announce some releases towards the end of this year – until then they are being kept secret. We intend to reach as many gigs and people as we can, we want to collaborate in interesting ways with interesting acts, and generally be as busy as we possibly can.
Reflecting on your 3 decade long music career, what have been some of the key factors to your enduring success in the music industry?
The music. The music we started with has developed, but the core is the same and still completely relevant. We also have to be involved with music, that’s just what we’ve always done. We both started performing and making music when were at school, and haven’t stopped. Defining the word “success”. To us that means still being here, and able to keep making and playing music. So there have been a lot of major ups and downs. For a while we went properly back to the underground, started our own nights again, and booking DJs we liked, that gave us the opportunity to regroup a bit, and figure out what to do next.
The re-release of Something Good ‘08 was a massive boost for us as well, will always be grateful to Van She Tech for that. And lastly, we do try and treat everyone the same, and try not to be idiots. We both know what it’s like to be down, and would never want to knowingly add to someone else being down. We try and remember that pissing on someone else’s chips won’t make your chips taste better….
Finally, as we celebrate Decoded Magazine’s 10th birthday, do you have any special memories or thoughts about your experiences with the magazine over the years?
Decoded – you are an essential and authentic part of the electronic music scene – we always visit your site when we are looking for info – you guys are true experts and know your history, which makes you great gatekeepers – we know that any of the acts or music tech we find through you will be quality – thank you for that , and please keep up the good work!
Particularly liked the feature on the Emulator 2 from Ferris Bueller – none of us could afford that machine, but were fascinated by what it could do! More of that please, perhaps something on the Akai S612 that we started with.
Thank you, Utah Saints, for taking the time to speak with us. We’re thrilled to share your insights and stories with our readers as part of this special anniversary celebration!
Thank you Decoded – happy anniversary from Utah Saints!
Tracklisting
Yo Yo Get Funky (Andre Zimmer Extended Remix) – Dj Fast Eddie
The Tape (Pig Snatchers & M-Staffs Anthem Remix) – Frank De Wulf
At All Times (Original Mix) – Chambray
Love Island (Crusy Remix) – Fatboy Slim
No Reason (Chris Lake Extended Mix) – Chris Lake
Don’t U (Originl Mix) – Sean Den
Willow – Wallace
The Hack – The Hack
I’m Alive – Adelphi Music Factory
Marlb (Original Mix) – Matrefakt
Vamp – Outlander
Superstylin Tool – Odd Mobb
Staar Cowgirl – Underworld vs Tom Staar
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The festival’s history speaks volumes about its growth and influence. In 2022, Unseen Festival partnered with the renowned Don’t Let Daddy Know brand to enhance the event’s appeal and breadth. The 2023 Road to Unseen event occurred on June 4, 2023, featuring a diverse lineup including Vini Vici, and setting the stage for the main festival. The September 2023 Unseen Festival, held on September 29-30, 2023, featured an impressive lineup with artists like KSHMR, Nicky Romero, 22Bullets, Lost Kings, Lucas & Steve, and more, pushing the boundaries of the festival’s offerings and solidifying its reputation as a major event in the EDM scene.
This year, the festival continues to innovate with its theme, ‘Elysian Revival’, focusing on the integration of technology and music to create immersive experiences. The lineup for August 9 includes celebrated artists such as Axwell, R3HAB, John Newman, Julienne By, William Black, ARIUS, and Kartypartyy, promising a day filled with unforgettable performances.
Continuing the excitement, August 10 is dedicated as a live day, featuring performances from top-tier artists, ensuring an immersive and electrifying experience for all attendees. The lineup for this day includes Pink Sweat$, Jeremy Zucker, Fiji Blue, Phum Viphurit, James Alyn, and Numcha, bringing a diverse mix of R&B, pop, and Thai indie music to the festival.
Unseen Festival is known for its high production values, and this year will be no exception. The move to UOB Live Hall, a venue known for its modern facilities, is expected to further enhance the intricate and visually striking stage setups. Advanced lighting and laser shows will create a visually spectacular experience, with ARIUS‘s intense laser dance shows being a particular highlight. The use of state-of-the-art sound systems ensures that the music and performances are not just heard but felt, providing an immersive audio experience. Feedback from previous years has consistently praised the seamless integration of audio-visual elements, elevating the overall experience and making each performance memorable.
As Unseen Festival 2024 approaches, it stands as a testament to the vibrant energy and innovation that define the electronic music scene. It’s not just a place to see great music; it’s an experience that encapsulates the pulse of the global electronic music movement, right in the heart of Bangkok.
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A celebration of human-machine interaction, the creative process and the album format, Henke delivers a virtuoso, all-killer-no-filler masterclass in the true potential of an electronic longplayer.
Punchy, purposeful and engaging, no moment is wasted, and every sound is perfectly placed. Across this multifaceted ride Henke reshapes deep abstract dance, sci fi techno, Kraftwerkian melody, sleek IDM and psych kosmische into a distinct, continuous composition.
In Robert’s own words:
“My studio is my shelter, I feel comfortable there, surrounded by those wonderful inspiring machines. A small cosy room where ideas emerge, mature, morph, and find their final shape. ‘Studio’ is the result of spending time in that space. The album’s intention is simple: Presenting a beautiful personal musical journey. The creative process in itself matters to me, the interaction with my instruments, the accidental discoveries, the successful execution of a vision and anything in between.
The result counts even more. I care deeply about the outcome of my work, I want it to be intentional, meaningful, consistent, and personal. Most of the tracks on this album got revised countless times, and then even more, once I knew in which context and order I wanted to arrange them. I have been living with my music for months now, listening, thinking, changing, diving deeper and deeper into each piece.
I love albums, a beautiful format where each part has its place, one long journey from start to end, yet each piece has its own story, its own flavour and history. Some of the material I created years ago for installations, some is derived from previous audiovisual works, all completely ripped apart and rearranged multiple times, and other parts came into existence just a few months ago. During their creation my pieces often turn into something completely different, they repeatedly morph from one state to another until they become solid.
What I consider a core element at the beginning might later be discarded completely, and a little detail in the background might become the essence. Many explorations ended in the trash bin before the results had the chance to become a part of ‘Studio’. Things did not fall into place, did not feel right.
Other compositions had to fill the void instead, some created quickly in a rush of inspiration, some slowly, shy, questioning their significance. This album did not come into existence in a hurry; it took as long as it needed.
I used the time to walk around my creations, to listen to them from the distance, physically, mentally, with friends, in all kinds of different contexts. I tried to understand my own work. I started to see patterns, hidden motifs, things that were buried in between too many layers of sound. What is essential? What is ornament? I reduced, rearranged, added again.
The closer I got to the final state of ‘Studio’ the more clarity I found. The inherent doubts and the nagging voices from the inside got more quiet, and a sense of achievement started to manifest itself. More and more details just fell into place. And now it is done. After making electronic music since almost thirty years I don’t care anymore about genres, about how to label things. It is music, my own personal music, and that’s it. Call it ‘electronica’ if you wish.
The music on this album has been constructed in Ableton Live. Most of the sounds have been captured from my collection of beloved hardware synthesisers and effects, often further processed until something completely different emerged. Sometimes I spend days in the studio just recording sounds or creating new presets, without already having a composition in mind.
A few selected musical instruments contributed significantly to the palette of this album; a New England Digital Synclavier II, which also served as inspiration for the artwork, a Sequential Prophet VS, which is present on all Monolake albums since 1996, a Yamaha SY77, the Linn Drum, and the Oberheim Xpander. And then there is Operator in Ableton Live, which I developed in 2004 and still love to use, and a lot of the other effects and instruments in the software. And of course my Granulator III instrument, and the PitchLoop89 audio effect. The final sonic world is often the result of radical processing of these elements, via filtering, pitch shifting, time stretching and other types of processing, both in Live and with my hardware. The good old Alesis Quadraverb deserves a honorary mention here, so does the AMS RMX 16.
When composing, I often start with a drum groove, a simple pattern triggering samples I collected earlier, or percussive synthetic sounds. Afterwards I arrange other elements around it. This is often more a process of finding than searching. I have an idea what I might want to add, but when clicking through my presets or adjusting parameters, I discover something else. I record layers of layers of new elements. This is the fun part. And from there the search for meaning and form starts: What happens when, where, why, how long, how often, with how much variation? During this very fragile process things often change a lot. This is where I oscillate between euphoria and crisis mode. The biggest challenge: throwing things away that did cost a lot of time to make but ultimately are just bad.
In the final stage of creating this album, I worked on all tracks at the same time, listening to them in the context of the others. A lot of things changed again as a result. Suddenly previously completely fine endings and beginnings made no sense anymore and needed to be reworked. I always aim to create an album which is one long journey, and where the successions of pieces feel more like movements of a symphony. I removed elements, add new ones, and often only at this very late stage I started to understand which parts in each piece are central.
At a very late state I again added a lot of little details to each track: The digital creatures in ‘Cute Little Aliens’ became more varied and agitated, and I had a lot of fun embedding the scenery in a wet pre-human environment, with thunder, the ocean, granulated raindrops, and other forces of nature. ‘Eclipse’ got its dark cymbals at the beginning and turned more into a wild drumming exercise and a track called ‘Spectral Run’ got revised again and again for weeks, until I finally gave up on it and replaced it by something that I wrote within a few days and in great desperation: ‘Signals’. But at the same time I gained enough distance to be able to reduce and simplify where needed: I cleaned up rhythmical patterns, let things develop over longer time periods again, or got rid of things that turned out to hide other things below that are far more worth noticing. Today is May 13 2024, a beautiful sunny day in Berlin, and I decide that the album is finished.”
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Over the past ten years, Decoded Magazine has established itself as an underground source for in-depth features, exclusive interviews, and insightful reviews in the realms of electronic music and culture. The magazine has continuously evolved, adapting to the dynamic world of music and its ever-changing landscape.
The upcoming editorial transformation promises to take Decoded Magazine to new heights. The team is working diligently behind the scenes to craft a vibrant, innovative direction that we hope will resonate with both longtime readers and new audiences. This fresh approach aims to encapsulate the evolving trends in music, art, and culture, providing readers with a richer, more exciting experience.
Expect a wealth of new content that delves deeper into the stories behind the music. From detailed artist profiles and industry insights to trend analyses and cultural critiques, we will offer a diverse array of articles that engage and inform. Moreover, Decoded Magazine is excited to announce collaborations with a host of new artists, bringing fresh perspectives and voices to its pages.
In addition to the revamped editorial content, Decoded Magazine will be hosting a series of exclusive events to celebrate its anniversary and new direction. These exclusive events promise aim to be unique, immersive experiences, featuring live performances, artist showcases, and interactive sessions. Subscribers will receive the first invitations to these highly anticipated gatherings.
While the team at Decoded Magazine finalises these exciting changes, you can continue to read our content and we will be driving a go-slow approach to uploading over the next few weeks. Our current features, interviews, and reviews remain available.
To be the first to hear about the new editorial direction, upcoming content, and exclusive event invitations, make sure to subscribe to Decoded Magazine (look below) and join the new chapter and continue to celebrate the music, culture, and community that unites us.
Subscribe to Decoded Magazine today and be part of our journey into the next decade of innovation and creativity.
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In a world where digital screens dominate the concert experience, Monkman and Collectif Scale have broken new ground with their innovative kinetic light pieces, offering a unique, abstract experience that perfectly harmonizes with Monkman’s futuristic soundscapes. This extraordinary collaboration was filmed in a warehouse just outside of Paris on July 6th, 2024, and promises to be an immersive audiovisual feast for the senses.
“Collectif Scale’s kinetic light art provides a more tangible and abstract experience that aligns powerfully with my music. Once our collaboration was confirmed, it gave me a clear goal and focus for how the music could be experienced,” said Monkman. “This project was an opportunity to explore music in its raw, unpolished state, bringing listeners closer to the source and moment of creation.”
In preparation for this groundbreaking event, Monkman dedicated four intense weeks in May to deep writing sessions, aiming to map out multiple tracks each day. The emphasis was on rapid idea generation and forward momentum, resulting in a collection of songs that, while still evolving, represent an exciting new chapter in his musical journey.
Monkman is renowned for his releases on some of the most prestigious labels in the electronic music scene, including Kompakt, ELLUM, Siamese, Crosstown Rebels and Anjunadeep. His innovative approach to production and sound design has earned him a reputation as one of the industry’s most forward-thinking artists.
About Collectif Scale:Collectif Scale is celebrated for their innovative and interactive installations that blend kinetic architecture with dynamic light displays. Known for showcasing their work at prestigious events such as Hi in Ibiza for Fisher and the Constellations Festival in Metz, their installations have garnered global acclaim for their creativity and impact. Their modular and interactive pieces allow spectators to engage deeply with music, movement, and light, creating a truly immersive experience.
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Any time DJ Snake is in New York City, you know its going to get down and going to be an insane performance. There are few DJs that have the commanding stage presence that he brings and is worth all the hype. Last Friday, the French DJ returned to the Brooklyn Mirage for one night, selling it out as expected.
As you may already know, DJ Snake has been talk of the year after he announced his mysterious “Final Show” taking place at Stade De France in France in 2025. The 80,000 venue sold out in a record breaking three minutes. Since the start of 2024, he’s also been going on some crazy side quests from performing at the Superbowl pre-game show to throwing a rave at a Mcdonald’s in Paris. Later this year, he will be playing his first ever bass set only at Lost Lands which will be a historical performance to witness. This is all in addition to him playing at the biggest music festivals and venues around the world.
Anyone who has seen DJ Snake live knows he performs a mix of trap, latin house, and house, making his performances very diverse. The French man threw down from the start, performing his recent release with Crankdat, ‘Big Bang‘. This set the tone for the night, hurling banger after banger to the Brooklyn crowd. Once the crowd got hooked, he would play classics such as ‘Taki Taki’ and ‘Lean On’. Middle of the performance, he brought out his heavy hitters ‘Propaganda’ and ‘Turn Down For What’ which got the crowd into a headbanger frenzy. The pyrotechnics were also insane, lighting up the venue in flames dozens of feet high. One highlight of the night was when he dropped his remix for Adam Port’s ‘Move’ which has been one of the hottest songs of the summer. Snake eventually closed out the night with ‘Let Me Move You’ which had everyone in the venue singing along.
To see where DJ Snake is playing next, check out his tour dates here.
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The latest additions to the lineup include high-profile headliners such as Damian Lazarus, Âme Live, and Dixon, enhancing an already stellar list of performers. This year’s selections underscore MOGA’s commitment to bringing top-tier talent to Morocco. MOGA Festival continues to distinguish itself by introducing first-time performers to Morocco and featuring legendary figures from the electronic music scene. These artists have graced the stages of globally renowned festivals like Tomorrowland, Day Zero, Burning Man, and Coachella, as well as iconic nightlife destinations such as Ibiza and Mykonos. This careful curation is poised to make the 2024 edition particularly noteworthy, showcasing a blend of emerging talents and established legends.
MOGA is a boutique festival born in 2016 in Essaouira, and following its successful debut, it expanded to Portugal in 2021. The festival is now a global phenomenon, attracting both national and global participants who share a passion for the Atlantic vibe and electronic music.
Festival-goers can expect five days of dance, culture, music, food, and discoveries in the heart of the wind city. MOGA always curates a thoughtful music program that not only offers blends of international and local sounds but also promotes the destination and the Souiri lifestyle through multiple events.
On October 2nd & 3rd, cultural and wellness events are promoted during the OFF festival throughout the wind city, offering free access to open parties and events related to art, food and sea sports with a program to be revealed soon. These events aim to help festival-goers discover Essaouira’s current and past traditions that make the local culture so rich and diverse.
From October 4th to 6th, MOGA IN unfolds at the beautiful SOFITEL Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa, running from 2:00 PM until 3:00 AM. Festival-goers can revel in the experience across four diverse stages (Main, Garden, Wild, and Terrace) with a diverse program featuring over 70 artists from around the world. Between sets, they can cool off in two refreshing swimming pools or wander through a beautiful palm grove.
2ND PHASE LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Additions to MOGA Essaouira 2024 lineup include, Damian Lazarus (aka the Wizard), the visionary behind projects like Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, and Get Lost; the enigmatic duo Âme Live, whose 15+ year musical collaboration defies categorization; Habibi Funk, the Berlin-based label uncovering musical treasures from the Arab world and the true pioneer of the German Electronic scene, Dixon, ready to serve to the Tribe the best of Berlin’s electrifying vibe, all set to deliver unforgettable performances.
These artists join the likes of Seth Troxler, Pachanga Boys, DJ Tennis, Carlita, Hunee, Apollonia, Fumiya Tanaka, Sonja Moonear, and Stavroz. The lineup is meticulously curated to showcase a wide variety of music genres and nationalities while highlighting Moroccan and Portuguese talents. MOGA Festival is bringing together a lineup like no other in Morocco, for a combination of sounds never seen before in the country.
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The star-studded festival will take place on Friday and Saturday across five stages at the Spanish second city’s stunning waterfront venue complex, Parc Del Fòrum, followed by afterparties at Nitsa Club and Apolo. Sunday 11th, headlined by huge special guest Black Coffee alongside Ahmed Spins, Airrica, Moblack and Pablo Fierro, takes place at the beautiful Jardins Joan Brossa, located just a short walk down the beach from Parc Del Fòrum.
Harmonik – the stage with melodic sounds
The Harmonik stage is all about those low-slung emotive melodic techno beats. On Friday, Dixon will go B2B with Argentinian producer/DJ Hernan Cattaneo, following sets by Miss Monique, Adam Ten, Olympe b2b Pole Position and Marian Ariss.
Moving into Saturday, UK hit-makers Camelphat headline Harmonik, following melodic techno duo Mathame, the legendary Sasha and John Digweed, Shall Ocin and more.
Iconik by Yamaha Electric – 100% TECHNO
Iconik is where to go for all things techno – hard, fast and uncompromising. Len Faki is set to round things off here on Friday, following DJ sets by Modeselektor, Helena Hauff, Deborah de Luca, BIIA and Brenda Serna.
Dax J and Paula Temple bring their heavy techno sound to Iconik on Saturday, alongside TRYM, Elli Acula, Kobyo and Yozy.
Rythmik hosted by RA – For the music selectors
The Rythmik stage, curated by Resident Advisor, features a diverse lineup of well-known names. On Friday, John Talabot, Palms Trax, Gabrielle Kwarteng and Nightmares On Wax will no doubt provide a lovely soundtrack for the sun set.
Jayda G headlines Rythmik on Saturday, following a set from the man of the moment, Salute. Dee Diggs, Kampire, Beniso and Mona Lee will also play.
Euphorik by Estrella Damm – The stage of bands and live shows
Over on the Euphorik stage, you can expect to find more live acts and bands. Boris Brejcha will deliver his ‘Another Dimension’ live A/V show from 1 am til 3 am on Friday, following a wild performance from the one and only ‘Loop Daddy’, Marc Rebillet. The legendary Röyksopp will also perform, along with Dorian, Cráneo and Hnos Munoz.
French duo The Blaze will round off Saturday at the Euphorik stage, playing after Soulwax and Polo & Pan and a live set by WhoMadeWho.
Groovik -The sounds that move the masses
House names Denniz Cruz and Pawsa come together for a DJ set under their much-loved shared ‘GOLFOS’ alias on the Groovik stage on Friday. This is before Turkish-Italian DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist Carlita is set to take to the decks for a headline slot. If that’s not enough, Hot Creations boss Jamie Jones also plays earlier in the night with a two-hour set from 8 pm to 10 pm.
Groovik also sees a stellar run of dance music talent old and new on the Saturday, with the likes of Fatboy Slim, Vintage Culture and Dom Dolla gracing the stage. Hayden James, Kesia and HANIE will also play.
This year, Brunch Electronik Festival partners with Repsol as its energy partner in this edition with the aim of reducing its CO2 emissions. The company will prevent the emission of more than 9 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere thanks to the supply of over 3,000 litres of 100% renewable fuel, which will power the generators that supply energy to the festival’s stages.
You can buy single-day, weekend and after-party tickets for Brunch Electronik at brunchelectronikfestival.com. Single-day tickets for Saturday 10th are now completely sold out, and Friday and Sunday tickets are close to selling out, so be sure you grab yours soon!
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Listeners can expect a powerful blend of influences in ‘Symphony’. The breaks are imbued with a massive progressive feel, setting the stage for a captivating drop filled with sonic stabs and impacts. This track promises to be a standout addition to both artists’ discographies and a must-have for any bass house enthusiast.
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The Lineup
Demonstrating the festival’s sinister curational prowess, this year’s lineup features adrenaline pumping sets from the likes of dance music superstars Afroki (Afrojack B2B Steve Aoki), stadium-filling juggernaut Illenium, a rare North American festival appearance from dance mainstay Martin Garrix, pioneering dance producer deadmau5, legendary UK export Fatboy Slim, and hip-hop icon Ludacris.
Heavier sonics are represented by the likes of notorious man in the mask Angerfist, the rowdy Dog Eat Dog project from Crankdat B2B Riot Ten, bass-heavy fan favorite Alison Wonderland, melodic bass maestro Seven Lions, experimental left-field bass producer PEEKABOO, and the melodic meets dubstep and riddim stylings of Wooli.
The lineup depth pushes into house and techno frequencies including techno visionary Nina Kraviz, revered Berghain duo Ben Klock B2B Marcel Dettmann, tech house sensation PAWSA, Hellbent Records boss Cloonee, and eclectic rising star Chloé Caillet. Additional highlights include British four to the floor selector James Hype, Italy’s largest global streaming artists MEDUZA, prolific clubland favorites Denis Sulta and Dennis Cruz, plus the high energy hard hitting techno of Patrick Mason.
Photo Courtesy of Escape Halloween // Credit : Jake West Soundtracked by bone-rattling beats and monstrous drops, Escape Halloween will feature groundbreaking stage designs, plunging festival-goers into a nightmarish world of horrific delights. This year, Insomniac stage hosts include its influential bass heavy brand Bassrush, its leading underground techno brand Factory 93, its epicenter of hard dance Basscon, and a collaborative effort between the Night Trip x Insomniac Records brands.
About Escape Halloween
The world of Escape Halloween is vast and immersive. Headliners, the term Insomniac uses to refer to its festival attendees, can dance among Escape’s roaming performers, the Ringmaster’s Troupe, a host of formidable characters who haunt the grounds. Art can be found around every corner, from three-dimensional superstructures, to glow-in-the-dark environments, and technological feats of light, sound, and fire. At the very heart of Escape Halloween lies Crazy Town, an enigmatic space inhabited by mysterious characters and supernatural forces. Headiners can grab an enchanted drink at Poison Ivy, do some light grocery shopping at The Butcher, or sit for a spell and watch the interactive shows at the Fire Organ.
Tickets
Two-day GA, GA+, and VIP passes will be available beginning August 8 at 12pm PST on the official Escape Halloween website. Escape Halloween is an 18+ festival.
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A joint venture between The Night League (the creative powerhouse behind world-renowned nightlife destinations Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza) and Dubai’s leading hospitality group Studio A by Addmind Hospitality (the creators of leading venues including White Club, Iris and Babylon), The Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience promises to be an unparalleled open-air musical experience featuring bespoke productions by the universally-acclaimed team at High Scream. With a series of extraordinary events scheduled from October to May 2025, this bold new residency is set to bring the world’s biggest electronic music stars to Dubai, including Ushuaïa Ibiza resident Calvin Harris.
Calvin Harris stands as the figurehead for modern dance music, having broken world records and dominated the charts. With over 56 billion combined audio and video streams, he is one of Sony Music‘s biggest streaming artists and one of the most viewed artists ever on YouTube. His illustrious career includes collaborations with international superstars like Frank Ocean, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott, along with impressive accolades including 14 MTV VMA nominations with two wins, five Grammy nominations, and a Grammy Award for Best Music Video in 2013 for ‘We Found Love’. His longstanding residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza has cemented its status as the biggest party on the island, so his debut performance at the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience is set to be a truly unforgettable occasion. Australian dynamo Tyson O’Brien, who plays weekly with Calvin Harris at his Ushuaïa Ibiza residency, also joins the bill, along with more special guests to be announced.
The Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience will bring Ushuaïa Ibiza‘s signature world-class entertainment and avant-garde production to the Middle East. The residency’s industry-leading production will be led by Romain Pissenem and his creative production studio High Scream. Acclaimed for their energetic live shows and immersive entertainment spaces at venues including Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza, High Scream continually raise the bar for club design, art installations and virtual music experiences globally. Every event at the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience promises a spectacular display of innovation and creativity, ensuring an unforgettable experience that pushes the boundaries of entertainment.
Located at the Dubai Harbour, this new residency offers an immersive club experience like no other, complete with breathtaking sunset views across Dubai’s skyline. As the latest jewel in Dubai’s vibrant nightlife crown, the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience is set to become a must-visit destination for music enthusiasts worldwide. Attendees can expect state-of-the-art production, captivating visuals, and the electric atmosphere that has made Ushuaïa Ibiza world-famous.
The Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience aims to be a beacon of nightlife excellence, providing music fans the unique opportunity to enjoy the renowned Ushuaïa magic throughout the year. Join Calvin Harris for an epic night of music and celebration at the opening night of the Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience.
Presale begins on Tuesday 13 August at 16:00 GST (14:00 CET). Sign up for first access to tickets and VIP tables at ushuaiadubai.com and follow @ushuaiadubai for all of the latest news.
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Their journey into music production began during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time that allowed them to hone their skills and explore various genres. About a year ago, during a creative rough patch, the twins decided to dive into the world of dance music—a genre that was entirely new to them. With no expectations, they released their tracks to see what would happen, and their bold leap of faith has paid off in remarkable ways.
Since launching their social media profiles at the end of October 2023, me n ü has quickly built a dedicated fanbase, amassing over 37,000 followers on TikTok and 62,000 on Instagram. Their debut single, ‘JUMP’, has already made significant waves, earning airplay on Sirius XM Chill and debuting on Beta BPM New Music with Liquid Todd. The track has inspired over 100,000 creations on Instagram Reels and received extensive editorial support on major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Pandora.
Building on this success, their latest single, ‘IT MIGHT BE THE DRUGS’, is gaining even more momentum. The track has been added to Spotify‘s “Dance Rising”, “New Music Friday Dance”, and “Women of Electronic”, Apple Music’s “New In Dance” and “Breaking Dance”, Amazon Music’s “Fresh EDM” and “Fresh Dance”, and Pandora’s “New Electronic”, “New House”, and “Deep House”. It even graces the cover of Pandora’s “Women In Electronic Music” playlist.
“IT MIGHT BE THE DRUGS is all about the euphoria of being young and alive. We wanted to capture those priceless moments—seeing someone across a crowded dance floor, driving at midnight in the summer with the windows down, dancing at a festival with your best friends”, the duo shared.
me n ü continues to captivate audiences with their innovative approach to dance music, blending heartfelt melodies with irresistible rhythms. As they push the boundaries of the genre and connect with fans worldwide, their journey is a testament to the power of creativity and perseverance. With a growing discography and an ever-expanding fanbase, me n ü is poised to become a formidable force in the electronic music scene.
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AlphaTheta has put together a wonderful documentary on the evolution of Ibiza. Titled The Evolution of Ibiza: Can the White Isle Retain Its Legendary Magic?, the film is produced by AlphaTheta, the parent company of Pioneer DJ. It chronicles the island’s transformation from a 1960s “hippy hangout” to the world’s premier clubbing destination.
Directed by Dan Tait and Laurence Koe, the hour-long documentary includes interviews with a diverse array of Ibiza’s community members, such as club promoters, local government officials, residents, and renowned artists like Carl Cox, Norman Cook, Chloé Caillet, and Franky Wah.
The film also delves into the island’s future and the shifting dynamics of its nightlife, addressing concerns like the rising costs of visiting and clubbing, the impact of over-tourism, and the ongoing efforts to balance sustainability with maintaining Ibiza’s iconic appeal.
In recent years, locals have protested against the effects of overtourism. Officials have introduced stricter alcohol regulations to combat anti-social behavior. Hï Ibiza was crowned the World’s No.1 Club Award for the third year in a Row.
Make sure to check out the documentary below!
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Do You Deserve My ‘Dun Dun’?
Following his collaborative work with Anyma, and appearances at Afterlife events worldwide, Cassian unveils his first full release on the label. ‘Dun Dun’ merges an uplifting melody with an undulating low end that pushes the track forward, supporting the vocal clip. The track reminds us of Massano‘s stand out track ‘Drowning’, in the best way possible. The track has a powerful eeriness that accompanies the melodies.
‘Memento’ is a bright, emotive composition with layered vocals producing a choir-esque effect and driving energy at its core. Both tracks have gathered massive support from industry giants including Tale of Us, Nora en Pure, Miss Monique, and Kevin de Vries.
What’s next for Cassian?
After multiple Afterlife appeareances, incredible remixes including John Summit & Hayla’s ‘Shiver’ (Cassian remix), and Rüfüs Du Sol’s Alive (Cassian Remix) we can expect nothing but greatness. Perhaps a surprise guest appeareance at the Sphere in Las Vegas for Anyma’s New Years shows? The world is an Australian oyster, and Cassian is all about it. The LA resident is touring the Americas and touching base in Chicago, Salt Lake City, and Miami. He will also perform in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil. Aussie’s will receive the artist during his Australian tour as well.
We will hold this EP like a keepsake, but in the meantime, don’t you mess with my ‘Dun Dun’:
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Amsterdam Dance Event is the annual gathering of all industry professionals, including artists, journalists, creatives, and so on.
Besides the day conference and meetings, the ADE by night program includes a massive amount of parties and events. It’s the occasion for labels to showcase their most in-demand artists and productions.
In this frame, you’ll find the return of Afterlife. This year it makes its exhilarating return to the Ziggo Dome on Wednesday, October 16 and Thursday, October 17, 2024.
But, who will play?
Complete with a masterful line-up of artists to compliment Tale Of Us’ closing sets each evening, the audience can anticipate a thrilling and unique show.
Wednesday, October 16 will feature SCRIPT followed by Colyn and Chris Avantgarde B2B Massano, before a special performance Anyma presents ‘Genesys’. This will be one of the last chances you’ll see the show as Anyma announces The End of Genesys at the end of this year, live from The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Thursday, October 17’s event will consist of 19:26, Rebūke and Cassian B2B Kevin de Vries, as well as another special performance, MRAK presents ‘We Don’t Follow’.
This show follows the already successful collaboration between Tomorrowland and Afterlife. Last year they hosted their label party at the Freedom stage during weekend 1.
This year, for Tomorrowland’s iconic 20-year anniversary edition, Afterlife hosted the Freedom stage on both weekends in July.
If you’re not sure whether to join Tomorrowland and Afterlife during the Amsterdam Dance Event, we have been at the Ziggo Dome during the 2022 edition with Awakenings. Expect a floor-to-ceiling ledwall, a massive arena with stunning light effects, lasers, and more.
And, of course, the iconic Afterlife visuals in one of the biggest venues yet.
Sign-up for pre-sale and tickets.
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Indicative of his knack for sonic alchemy, the song layers a melodic sample above a plucky rave-style synth. Between the dancefloor-ready drops, a highly hummable pop hook instantly transfixes. Once again, he breaks boundaries by refreshing and re-upping nineties rave energy with 21st-century gloss.
“It’s a happier-sounding dance record, and the vibe is brighter. You could picture driving with your sunglasses on as it plays! A lot of people don’t make upbeat major key dance music anymore, and that was my favorite stuff when I started going to raves as a teenager. I wanted ‘Rave Day (Happy)’ to be nostalgic and current at the same time,” Wuki says.
With a rich history in diverse musical genres and an unwavering passion for originality, Wuki consistently delivers groundbreaking tracks that push boundaries. His ‘Beats I Can’t Release’ segments have become a viral sensation, amassing a highly engaged fanbase of over 1.5 million across social media. “Sunshine (My Girl)” has garnered over 80 million streams and received strong support from industry giants like FISHER, Tiësto, Oliver Heldens, Armin Van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Chris Lake, and more. Wuki’s ability to seamlessly blend genres and connect with major audiences has solidified his status as an influential figure in the dance music community.
While Wuki has an undeniable talent for remixes and flips, “Rave Day (Happy)” marks his first original track on Thrive Music. Dedicated to his fans who show up bright-eyed and ready to party at every one of his shows, the song is a sonic simulation for a rave day, from pre-festival jitters to the euphoric arrival to the venue. Its contagious energy resonates not only with festival-goers but with anyone seeking an instant serotonin boost. If you’re looking for a good time, you’ll find it in the rolling basslines of “Rave Day (Happy).”
Wuki On Tour
Aug 9 – London, UK – Night Tales Loft
Aug 17 – Reno, NV, US – Tacos & Tequila Festival
Aug 18 – Buffalo, NY, US – Buffalo RiverWorks
Aug 22 – Fort Lauderdale, FL, US – Revolution Live
Aug 23 – Queens, NY, US – The Summer Club
Aug 24 – Pontiac, MI, US – Elektricity
Aug 30 – Fairmont Hot Springs, BC, Canada – Wicked Woods Music Festival
Sep 14 – San Bernardino, CA, US – Nocturnal Wonderland
Sep 28 – Portland, OR, US – 45 East
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