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Tinashe Launches DJ Contest to Discover Openers for North American Tour

Tinashe is searching for DJs to match her freak on tour.
The chart-topping artist's new DJ contest, launched in collaboration with SoundCloud, aims to discover new talent to support her on the North American leg of her "Match My Freak" world tour. In each city, Tinashe will personally select one DJ to open her concert.
According to its official rules, the competition is open to DJs over the age of 21 who have a current, valid account on SoundCloud as of the date of submission. Entrants who are signed to an exclusive music recording contract or publishing deal are not eligible, as well as members of any music or artist union or guild.
The contest encourages DJs to "make sure your SoundCloud profile showcases the best of what you’ve got" and to "keep an eye on your DMs" in case Tinashe reaches out. All eligible entries will be reviewed by judges selected by Tinashe based on the criteria of "musical skill and talent, originality and creativity, performance ability, and overall appeal."
Tinashe's "Match My Freak" tour spans over 40 dates and will hit Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago and many other major cities. After touring North America, the "Nasty" singer will release additional dates in Australia, Europe and Asia. However, her DJ contest only applies to the tour's North American dates.
DJs can find out more and apply to the contest here.
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Ultra Music Festival Will Celebrate 25 Years & Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal

Ultra Music Festival is preparing to return to life and start the hype-building for its massive 25th Anniversary in March 2025. The 2024 Aftermovie just dropped, and ticket waitlists re-opened, so ticket sales and Phase 1 lineup are only weeks away. While Ultra Music Festival is always a great time with a groundbreaking lineup, Ultra Anniversary festivals are on another level entirely. You do not want to miss out 2025, and you can bet that tickets will sell out earlier this year because of it. Let’s look back on Ultra’s history to see why this year will be something truly special.
The Previous Two Anniversaries (2013 & 2018)
Ask anybody you know who has gone to Ultra Music Festival multiple times, and they will undoubtedly include 2013 and 2018 as one of their favorite years. When Ultra reaches an anniversary, it knows that it has to blow minds with its lineup and it always delivers. Who can forget 2013, where Ultra Music Festival expanded to two weekends for the first and only time, and also landed the final two performances of Swedish House Mafia before their breakup hiatus? The 15th Anniversary in 2013 was also the first year with the Arch Worldwide stage, which has become a staple ever since.
Much happened over the following years, but Ultra outdid itself again for its 20th Anniversary in 2018. The hype leading up to Ultra 2018 was astronomical. That’s the year that Ultra teased us to “expect the unexpected”, dropping almost unintelligible hints about its secret closing act. Largely regarded as one of the festival’s single best outings, this year saw the epic reunion of Swedish House Mafia and a rare ASOT closing set from Above & Beyond in the megastructure. It also happened to be the final year that A State of Trance would host its takeover on Sunday in the megastructure :(. Then after 2018 Ultra entered an extremely tumultuous period of time, as did the entire rest of the world in 2020. Thanks to COVID, Ultra’s anniversaries will match up perfectly with the year, so the 20th Anniversary was in 2018 but the 25th Anniversary takes place in 2025 (going by festival occurrences not years).
What To Expect
There’s ample reason to expect Ultra to go huge for this anniversary, since Ultra is always outdoing itself. For starters, the Resistance sub-brand has expanded to take over two stages and its own satellite venue at M2, where in 2018 it only had the Spider stage (RIP) and 2 days at the megastructure. The Cove Stage has grown into its own overlooking the bay, while the UMF Radio Stage has switched places with it. Armin van Buuren’s A State of Trance now takes over the Worldwide Stage on Fridays, and the Bayfront Park fountain will finally come back to life after over a decade. To add to the hype of 2025, Carl Cox skipped Ultra 2024 but noted he would be back in full force bringing something special for 2025. This is also the first anniversary where Ultra has its satellite party for Resistance at M2 all week. We’re sure there will be some special events there too.
Will we see anything new this year? We know the fountain will be operating finally, so could that slightly change the festival footprint in the mainstage area? We will have to see.
Artists We’re Hoping For
For every anniversary the fans will wish for a return of Trance Tiesto, but the chances of this seem significantly lower now that ASOT is on Friday at the megastructure. Could we see a return of Armin van Buuren’s dormant GAIA project at the Resistance Stage? That would certainly fit the bill for this year. We’d love to see Dom Dolla and John Summit bring Everything Always to the mainstage. On that note, we have a feeling we’ll see Anyma make an epic mainstage debut with full visuals in tow. Now we know that not only will Anyma grace the mainstage, but he’ll be doing it with Solomun. With Rufus du Sol releasing an album this fall, could this year be the year we finally get Rufus du Sol on the Live Stage? After Eric Prydz debuted his amazing [CELL] show at Hi Ibiza this Summer, everybody is wondering if we’ll get to see that technology turned up 10x and dropped into the Resistance Megastructure. What will Carl Cox do to make this year special when he has been playing back to backs with Green Velvet, Vintage Culture, and more in 2024. Could we see a marathon set with multiple b2bs?
While Ultra has recently ventured into Hardstyle with single-day takeovers at the UMF Radio Stage, we’re wondering if this is the year we’ll see Hard Techno debut in Miami. Sara Landry has been a breakout hit at EDC and Tomorrowland, but is Ultra ready to embrace that new sound?
We can’t tell you anything for certain at this point besides, expect the unexpected. Stay tuned as info trickles in.

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Black Tiger Sex Machine Unveils ‘Mind Expanding,’ A New Chapter in Their Fictional Universe

Black Tiger Sex Machine continues to expand their captivating fictional universe with the release of their new single, ‘Mind Expanding.‘ This track follows the previous single, ‘You Shall See,’ which introduced a new set of characters called the Taiyans, led by General Taiyō.
‘Mind Expanding’ delves deeper into the Taiyans’ ideology, presenting a narrative-driven song with intense production and a score-like quality. The track features classic nature documentary narration, echoing the relentlessness of the Taiyan mission and their belief that by blinding themselves, they shall truly see. The song’s intensity and brash nature reflect the Taiyans’ dedication to their cause, which sets them on a collision course with iconic characters like Naomi and the tigers. ‘Mind Expanding’ was a crowd-pleaser at Lost Lands, which sent the crowd into a feral rage during the Skull Machine set.
Over the years the Canadian group Black Tiger Sex Machine have established themselves as key figures in the bass music scene. Along with their music BTSM pushes the boundaries of what a live show can be, implementing an extremely immersive experience where visuals, lights, music and their signature Tiger Helmets are all controlled live. Their grassroots approach has fostered an extraordinarily faithful fan base called the BTSM Church. BTSM are world-traveling artists having played hundreds of international shows across the US, Canada, Asia, Europe and Africa, as well as major festivals including Lollapalooza Chicago and Paris, EDC Las Vegas, Shambhala, Electric Forest, Osheaga, TomorrowWorld, Ultra and more. Their Futuristic Thriller Tour debuted the Movie Experience, which wove live action cinema and storytelling into their show. The following year, BTSM shared Chapter 2 through an equally impressive tour. The entire Movie Experience sold out at such venues as Bill Graham, Red Rocks and more.

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Bicep Present Chroma AV Dj Set Return To The Warehouse Project This December

Bicep has also curated a stellar line-up featuring Mall Grab, Daphni, Helena Hauff, Bubble Love (Ross From Friends), Sherelle, and more

After a successful debut at last year’s Repercussion, electronic music duo Bicep are set to bring their acclaimed Chroma AV DJ Set back to The Warehouse Project on Friday 6th December.
Renowned for their genre-defying sound and captivating live performances, Bicep’s Chroma AV DJ Set offers a fusion of immersive audiovisuals and their signature blend of house, techno, and breaks. First unveiled at Repercussion in 2023, Bicep present Chroma AV DJ Set showcase the duo’s deep connection to visual artistry alongside their progressive soundscapes.
In addition to their headlining set, Bicep has also curated a handpicked line-up of cutting-edge electronic artists to deliver a diverse musical journey that reflects their own eclectic influences. Featuring the likes of Mall Grab, Daphni, Helena Hauff, Bubble Love (Ross From Friends), Sherelle, and much more. The line-up is revealed below.
https://electric-mode.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WHP24_Bicep_9x16_3.mp4 Pre-sale ticket sales go live on Thursday 26th September from 10am.
General ticket sales go live on Friday 27th September from 10am.
Sign up to for pre-sale access at www.thewarehouseproject.com.
Bicep present Chroma AV DJ Set
Friday 6th December
Times: 20:00 – 04:00
Bicep present Chroma AV DJ Set
Mall Grab | Daphni | Helena Hauff
Bubble Love (Ross From Friends)
Sherelle | Elkka [Live] | Moxie | Effy
Bakey | LCY | Hammer | Denham Audio
Machine Woman | Space Afrika
Giulia Tess | Cameo Blush | Swoose
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X (Twitter): www.twitter.com/WHP_Mcr
 
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TikTok Is Shutting Down Its Music Streaming Platform

TikTok has announced plans to close its music streaming platform, TikTok Music.
TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, will officially take TikTok Music offline and permanently delete its consumer data on November 28th, 2024, the company announced in a post on its website.
Originally called Resso, the app launched back in 2019 to compete with Spotify, Apple Music and other major platforms. The streaming service was only available to users in select countries, including Brazil, Mexico and Australia. It was not yet accessible to TikTok's users in the United States.
When visiting TikTok Music's site, users are presented with two deadlines. Subscribers will have until October 28th to transfer their playlists to another platform. They will also have to request refunds by November 28th, the day of the platform's closure.
Billboard reports the company now plans to shift its priorities to the "Add to Music App" functionality, allowing users to save songs from TikTok directly to streaming services. This functionality is available to TikTokers in more than 150 countries, including the US and UK.
You can find out more about TikTok Music's closure here.
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Justice & Tame Impala Share Video for ‘Neverender’ & Announce Remixes EP

On the cusp of returning to North America for the wildly anticipated second leg of their universally acclaimed tour in support of Hyperdrama, French electronic standard-bearers Justice have released a new video for the album’s breakout hit ‘Neverender (starring Tame Impala)‘ as it continues its steady ascent on the Alternative Radio chart. Produced by Cekai and directed by Masanobu Hiraoka with Kota Iguchi (Tokyo 2020 Olympics) and Armand Beraud (IRIS, A Space Opera by Justice), the ‘Neverender’ music video is a fantasmagoric journey through the minds of Justice and Tame Impala as they explore the world of Hyperdrama via an animation style that seamlessly fuses classic Art Nouveau aesthetics with vintage Japanese anime. 
“The Neverender music video gave us the perfect opportunity to channel many of our visual influences, all while making them more distinctive through Masanobu Hiraoka’s unique reinterpretation,” state Justice. “Together with longtime collaborators Pascal Teixeira and Armand Beraud, we drew initial inspiration from the title sequences of the 1980s anime we grew up on, which set the visual tone for the video. From there, other key images from our teenage years naturally came into play. Whether it was the work of Moebius, psychedelic art, graphic novels, or iconic film posters that fascinated us, Masanobu’s style seamlessly absorbed and unified them all.”
The video is accompanied by the announcement that a new ‘Neverender’ Remixes EP featuring two new edits by Justice alongside reworks by musical masterminds Kaytranada and Keinemusik’s Rampa is set for release this Friday. After kicking off with the album version, Justice provides two alternate glimpses of the song via a radio edit and a properly hypnotic extended mix that is likely to make listeners wish the song’s title were literal. These are followed by Kaytranda’s electronic escapism, spinning the song into a stripped-back, highly swung, and spaced-out harmonic trip of pure bliss. The EP closes with Rampa lifting the original into a state of steady groove, steady rhythm, and steadily uplifting energy. Check it out here.
The band will kick off the next US leg leg of their universally acclaimed tour this weekend, including a long sold out performance at Los Angeles’s iconic Hollywood Bowl, marking the band’s biggest US headlining show to date, marquee festival performances at Portola Festival, iii Points Festival, and Life is Beautiful Block Party, amid a nation spanning run of sold out headline concerts. After unveiling their dazzling new live show at Coachella, the band went into depth about the 18 month process behind putting the production together in a profile for New York Times and have gone on to yield rave reviews across the globe, including a five star review from Rolling Stone for their rapturously received Glastonbury set. Tickets for the tour here.
Hyperdrama, the duo’s first new album in eight years, features the new single ‘Neverender (starring Tame Impala)’ – one of two collaborations with Kevin Parker – and twelve additional songs that play host to a panoply of esteemed, handpicked collaborators including Thundercat, Miguel, The Flints, Rimon, and Connan Mockasin. Listen here.
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ARTBAT’s UPPERGROUND Label Announces Epic Drumsheds Takeover

ARTBAT will be taking over London’s Drumsheds on Friday, November 22nd for an unmissable showcase of his game-changing UPPERGROUND label. All three rooms will be open for an exclusive deep dive into the vital label’s sound with ARTBAT playing a headline set and support from Stephan Bodzin b2b Massano, Miss Monique, Joris Voorn, Layla Benitez, KAS:ST, Shall Ocin, Patrice Bäumel and many more. 
UPPERGROUND has changed the melodic dance music landscape immeasurably since launching in 2021. With ARTBAT’s careful leadership, it has explored the most emotional, immersive, and forward thinking sounds from a list of legend and new school talents across the melodic house and techno spectrum. As well as the superb releases, the label has also hosted several sold-out events all over the world, including the first ever electronic music show at Real Madrid’s legendary stadium, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, which was an unreal experience. After other standout shows at the likes of Printworks, UPPERGROUND now returns to Drumsheds where the levels will be raised once more.
All three spaces of the vast and raw industrial warehouse that is Drumshed – X Room, Y Room and Z Room – will be open for this event, with ARTBAT playing a headlining set. They will be transformed with bold production, lights and visuals of the sort that cannot be experienced anywhere else, making this a truly historic and unmissable UPPERGROUND showcase. You can get more info and purchase tickets HERE.
About ARTBAT
ARTBAT, aka Artur and Batish, are a powerhouse duo with recent heavy-hitting collaborations with Another Life, David Guetta, Idris Elba, Armin van Buuren and John Martin while remixing the likes of Monolink, Meduza, The Chemical Brothers and Kölsch. They are one of the most in-demand duos in the scene with plenty of chart topping hits, millions of global streams, and fans in every continent. This year alone they have headlined everywhere from Coachella, EDC and Ultra Music Festival to Hi Ibiza.
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DJ Awards Unveil 2024 Ceremony and Afterparty Headliners

The much-anticipated return of the influential DJ Awards is on October 2nd at Chinois, Ibiza. The first ceremony of the new era will honour publicly voted winners in several vital categories while a special afterparty will feature sets from Luciano, Cristoph, Mathew Jonson, Ben Sterling and Manu Gonzalez. Set in the heart of Ibiza’s Marina, Chinois’ opulent ambience, dynamic 360º degree screens and cutting edge sound system make it the perfect venue for the DJ Awards ceremony and afterparty. On a high in their third year with some of the most exciting residencies of the summer, this will be another unmissable party under the disco ball.
Doors open at 10.30pm with awards ceremony taking place 11.30 to 12.30. BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Jaguar returns to present the awards alongside respected electronic music personality Katie Knight, a regular face in Ibiza, who will also be interviewing artists backstage after the ceremony while the afterparty kicks off in the club at 12.30am.
Sets come from the legendary Luciano who will be presented on the night with his Ibiza Icon Industry Award and is sure to serve up a magical set of stripped-back minimal with signature Latin flair. Also playing will be artists nominated in the categories that have been voted for by the public. They include Cristoph (HUB IBiza Studios Tech House), Mathew Jonson (Live Act), Ben Sterling (The RIOT Noise Breakthrough Artist) and Ibiza mainstay Manu Gonzalez.
Other categories include International DJ Of The Year 2024, House, Drum & Bass, Techno, Progressive House, Organic House, Afro and Trance, all of which have been chosen by a public vote. Interspersed with voted categories, the winners of some special Industry Awards will be presented with their trophies having been selected by a specially assembled team of industry professionals.
Founded in 1998 by José Pascual and Lenny Krarup, the DJ Awards have long been recognised as the ‘Oscars for electronic dance music’. Now under new ownership and with fresh investment after a four year hiatus, the awards make a welcome return and continue to champion excellence in global dance music.
The DJ Awards 2024 is an unmissable event that recognises the achievements of a wealth of underground musical talent from the last 12 months and is the start of an exciting new chapter in the long-running story of these iconic awards.
Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/eokxry-dj-awards-afterparty-2nd-oct-chinois-ibiza-tickets
Location: Chinois, Ibiza
Date: 2nd October
 
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Website | Instagram Chinois
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This Producer Captured a Bumblebee and Sampled Its Buzz to Make Raw Electro

Lomotor has joined forces with an unlikely collaborator for his latest single: a curious bumblebee.
Turning woodland whispers into nostalgic electronic music, Lomotor is a producer living in the woods of northern Massachusetts. He makes biomusic inspired by the inspired by the organic sounds of the hills and valleys around his rural home, like chirping insects, swaying leaves and the gentle splosh of wooden canoe paddles.
The title of his new track leaves nothing to the imagination. Buzzing with raw electro, "Bee in a Bag" propels on the wings of a sample he recorded after ensnaring a bumblebee in a paper bag.
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"Bee in a Bag" is an ecosystem unto itself. After recording the bee, Lomotor produced a synth line using Moog's Grandmother semi-modular analog synthesizer and recorded drums on an ADS-7 mk2, a fully analog drum machine from AVP inspired by electronic music from the 70s and 80s.
Those sounds intertwine with the captive bee's frantic hum, creating a soundscape that's both claustrophobic and expansive. An exercise in finding harmony in chaos, the track's sampled drone is a relentless reminder of nature's persistent rhythms.
"I wanted to create something both energetic and meditative," Lomotor explains. "The bee's buzzing provided a fascinating starting point, and I had a lot of fun manipulating the sounds with distortion and delays to fit the overall vibe of the song."
Listen to "Bee in a Bag" below and find the new single on streaming platforms here.
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LIV Beach and LIV Las Vegas: Where Opulence Meets Excitement

Amongst the multitudes of beach clubs and night clubs across the Las Vegas strip, there is a variety of venues for partygoers to revel in based on their preferences in choices between the megaclubs and more intimate sized venues. More recently, there’s an exciting new gem in sin city. With over 16 years in the making Fontainebleau Las Vegas officially opened its doors in December of 2023, holstering their crown jewels, LIV Beach and LIV Las Vegas. Fontainebleau is a globally renowned name in hospitality with a prestigious 70-year legacy with its start in Miami and becoming the dominating hospitality group on South beach and have now expanded its vision to the Las Vegas Strip aiming to provide a bespoke experience and to breathe new life into luxury.
Think extravagant and opulent, and that embodies LIV which is a high-energy nightclub that attracts a star-studded crowd. With world-class DJs, stunning visuals, and VIP bottle service, LIV offers an unforgettable party experience. The venue is known for its lavish interior, top-notch sound system, and frequent celebrity appearances. Calvin Harris, Tiësto, John Summit, Metro Boomin’, Party Favor, James Kennedy and Dom Dolla are currently a part of their A list residency.
photo credits: MikeKirschbaum Since opening less than a year ago, it has become one of the best nightclubs on the strip. Walking into the venue, a sophisticated and lavish design welcomes your eyes from the first few seconds, putting patrons into a daze with the intricate details and luxurious finishes. The high ceilings are accentuated with the chandelier like rig design with vibrant lights that are a sensory overload to the eyes. The sound system is state of the art as well, featuring a variety of Funktion-One speakers, including the Vero VX90 vertical column array speakers, F221 horn-loaded cabinets, and BR132 subwoofers. The total occupancy fits approximately 2000 guests which isn’t too small and too large, making it a very well rounded venue to party the night away without too much overcrowding. Amongst the dozens of VIP tables positioned across the venue, there remains a very sizeable dancefloor perfect to dance the night away with your friends. Another highlight of the layout is that even those who do not have table service can get a view from behind the DJ booth, adding into the overall experience. There is also a second floor in which you can get a birds eye view of the venue and as a relaxing area when you want to get away from the crowds. Being an upscale club, patrons are expected to upkeep the upscale fashion dress code, and are not allowed to wear sportswear, swimwear, or casual loungewear. Those seeking a premium experience can partake in bottle service which starts at $2,000, and bottles of alcohol start at around $750. VIP table prices vary depending on the night, group size, performer, and club busyness.
For those preferring a more laidback experience, LIV Beach is your spot. LIV Beach offers an exclusive, adults-only oasis by the poolside, making it the prime daylife spot on the Las Vegas Strip. This daytime oasis channels the allure of the French Riviera, making it a distinctive retreat for sunbathing and endless enjoyment. It’s a unique fusion of the vibrant energy of Miami with the opulent charm of Las Vegas and you feel it the moment you step in. Just like its night time counterpart, the architectural design in the venue belts out extravagance across the multi-level layout. The centerpiece of LIV Beach is a large pool, perfect for lounging and socializing. The total occupancy of the venue fits 2000 people and boasts a spacious 35000 square footage for patrons to thoroughly enjoy all aspects of the dayclub. Luxurious daybeds and cabanas are situated all across the venue, and even private pools for those who have booked a higher tier cabana. Besides guzzling on the liquor, patrons have a variety of food options ranging from seasonal fruit bowls, burgers, and sushi rolls. In terms of dress code, dress stylishly like you’re going to a pool and actually getting in the water (even if you don’t plan to). The energy levels are high, all across the venue, exuded from the tropical touches of luxury.
For those wanting to experience Fontainebleau’s venues, the events calendar for LIV nightclub can be accessed here.
photo credits: MikeKirschbaum
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Ultra Music Festival Announces Anyma B2B Solomun as First 2025 Headliner

Ultra Music Festival is celebrating 25 years in 2025 (thank COVID for bringing the anniversaries in sync with the year), so the festival is going gargantuan. Ultra celebrated 15 years with the final Swedish House Mafia show before their breakup hiatus and celebrated 20 years by reuniting the trio for the very first time since 2013. With Ultra anniversaries being so huge what could the festival do to up the ante for 2025? The very first artist announcement for 2025 is a doozy. We’ll see Anyma b2b Solomun on the Ultra Mainstage next March. This will be the mainstage and Ultra Miami debut for both artists, let alone for a b2b. This will also be an exclusive worldwide debut of these two artists playing b2b, and we can’t even imagine the hype that will surround this set. It’s certainly one you can’t miss!
The pair announced the set on social media even before Ultra put out its own post.
Operating at the compelling intersection between art, technology, and music, Anyma is a world-renowned, multidisciplinary artist whose melodic-techno beats and visionary, one-of-a-kind audiovisual live experience have captivated the attention of millions. Helmed by Matteo Miller, Anyma’s critically-acclaimed live shows are an unprecedented blend of mesmerizing visual installations, avant-garde sound engineering, and awe-inspiring stage designs. With the use of digital audiovisual artistic elements that interact with reality, Anyma creates groundbreakingly immersive experiences unlike any other. Ahead of Anyma’s Ultra Music Festival debut next March, the pioneering project will make history as the first electronic artist with a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere, performing at 6 sold-out shows throughout New Year’s Eve week. Most recently, Anyma served as Creative Visual Director of The Weeknd’s One-Night-Only show in São Paulo.
Few artists glide through resonant soundscapes with such finesse as Solomun, showcasing his technical wizardry across the world’s most prestigious stages. Just this year alone, the Croatian DJ headlined Main Stage sets at 14 different festivals globally, and achieved massive success with sold-out shows. All this while continuing another stellar season of his celebrated “Solomun +1” residency at Pacha Ibiza, which has been a staple on the island since 2013. Looking ahead, Solomun will return to Tulum for a headline show at Tehmplo Tulum in January 2025, followed by a headline show in Mar del Plata, Argentina. 
The only other artist we know will be there for sure is Carl Cox who let the world know he was going big for Ultra’s 25th back in May when we spoke to him. Expect the drip drip of artist reveals to continue leading up to a Phase 1 lineup announcement in the coming week or so. Stay tuned for more updates as they come!
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Anyma to play b2b with Solomun at Ultra Miami 2025

25 years of Ultra Music Festival Miami and what’s best if not celebrating with a unique b2b set? Anyma and Solomun will play b2b for the very first time on the Ultra Miami mainstage.
This will also mark the first time Anyma will play on the Ultra Music Festival mainstage.
This year Anyma solo debuted on Tomorrowland mainstage after last year’s debut of Tale Of Us on the Tomorrowland mainstage.
This will also mark the debut of Anyma at Ultra Music Festival has he previously played as Tale Of Us only. Both Tale Of Us and Solomun played at the RESISTANCE stage, the techno-driven stage of Ultra Music Festival Miami.
The announcement was made via Instagram with a funny video where Anyma and Solomun play arm wrestling.
Ultra Music Festival will run on March 28, 29, 30 – 2025 at the historic location of Bayfront Park, Miami.

 
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Justice have released a new video for Neverender with Tame Impala

Produced by Cekai and directed by Masanobu Hiraoka with Kota Iguchi (Tokyo 2020 Olympics) and Armand Beraud (IRIS, A Space Opera by Justice), the ‘Neverender’ music video is a fantasmagoric journey through the minds of Justice and Tame Impala as they explore the world of Hyperdrama via an animation style that seamlessly fuses classic Art Nouveau aesthetics with vintage Japanese anime. 
Justice say:
“The Neverender music video gave us the perfect opportunity to channel many of our visual influences, all while making them more distinctive through Masanobu Hiraoka’s unique reinterpretation,” state Justice. “Together with longtime collaborators Pascal Teixeira and Armand Beraud, we drew initial inspiration from the title sequences of the 1980s anime we grew up on, which set the visual tone for the video. From there, other key images from our teenage years naturally came into play. Whether it was the work of Moebius, psychedelic art, graphic novels, or iconic film posters that fascinated us, Masanobu’s style seamlessly absorbed and unified them all.”
The video is accompanied by the announcement that a new ‘Neverender’ Remixes EP – featuring two new edits by Justice alongside reworks by Kaytranada and Keinemusik’s Rampa – is set for release this Friday. 
Tracklisting for the Neverender remixes EP is as follows:

1: Neverender – Radio Edit
2: Neverender – Extended
3: Neverender – Kaytranada Remix
4: Neverender – Rampa Remix
Hyperdrama, the multi GRAMMY Award-winning duo’s first new album in eight years, features “Neverender (starring Tame Impala)” – one of two collaborations with Kevin Parker – and twelve additional songs that play host to a panoply of esteemed, handpicked collaborators including Thundercat, Miguel, The Flints, Rimon, and Connan Mockasin. 
The post Justice have released a new video for Neverender with Tame Impala appeared first on Decoded Magazine.
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Nala Relaunches Femme-Focused Record Label, Mi Domina

Nala is embracing her DIY punk roots with the relaunch of her independent label, Mi Domina.
Translating to "dominate me," the imprint's name pays tribute to Nala's Italian heritage and to femdom culture, whereby women take on dominant roles. The goal, she says, is to ignite a fresh movement in Los Angeles by uplifting femme artists in the electronic space.
The label's relaunch is propelled by Nala's new single, "Spiritual Psychosis." The track marries distorted, Riot Grrrl-inspired vocals with a driving bassline as Nala's raw, edgy vocals provide dark commentary on the holistic Los Angeles lifestyle.
Alongside the new track, Nala has also launched a quarterly mix series on SiriusXM's Diplo's Revolution. By virtue of Mi Domina Radio, which debuted September 18th, she will spotlight her favorite indie-dance and rock-influenced electronic music.
Nala recently discussed her punk and rock influences in an exclusive EDM.com interview, wherein she and her Girl Math bandmate, VNSSA, opened up about their innovative alias.
You can find "Spiritual Psychosis" on streaming platforms here.
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Hook's AI-Driven Remix Tools Unleash New Wave of Music-Based Social Content

A new app, Hook, has launched with the goal to democratize music production in the social media era.
Hook's founders are calling it "the world's first AI-driven social music expression app." The platform, they say, was built for music fans who want to create using their favorite audio—not just listen and embed.
Users aren't able to produce full songs or learn the convoluted nuances of music production, but that's not the goal. Instead, the app enables creators to make quick-bite pieces of content ("hooks") by choosing up to a 30-second clip of a song to mash up or remix before using its AI-powered music effects for customization.
Those effects are limited in scope, but enough to transform sounds into audio unique to any given user's taste. They can speed up, slow down, add reverb or boost the bass to make their "hook" stand out before personalizing the cover art or selecting their own photo or video. Sharing to TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp and more is also a cinch.
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Hook's proprietors say the app's native library, Hook Studio, comprises licensed music with which its users can play around. That means artists and rightsholders are properly compensated, leading to a new revenue stream. The platform is launching today with thousands of licensed tracks, including music from Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, KSHMR, Dmitri Vegas & Like Mike and Dillon Francis, among other electronic music stars.
And in the midst of a reckoning with regard to the ethical use of artificial intelligence in the music industry, the app stands as a solid use case of the tech's ability to bolster creativity rather than displace it. Hook isn't an AI audio generator, but rather a "music-first social platform" that arms its users with AI-powered tools to rework authorized songs and enhance their content.
"Hook redefines how fans connect with the music they love, turning music listening into an active canvas for creativity," said Gaurav Sharma, the app's Founder and CEO. "For artists, this opens up entirely new horizons for expanding their influence and unlocking untapped revenue streams. We're thrilled to lead the evolution of music expression and creativity, and we can’t wait for the world to experience music through Hook."
You can check out a breakdown of Hook below and download the app here.
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As ‘In Search Of Sunrise 20’ Releases, Markus Schulz Talks About His History With The Iconic Series

This month sees the landmark six-disc/six-DJ twentieth ‘In Search Of Sunrise’. hit shelves and stores. At the rate of one a week, Black Hole have been unveiling the DJs equal to this mixing task! After the announcement of Solarstone, Airscape, Super8 & Tab and York, ZOYA became the fifth last week. Another seven days on and the final spinner to add their name to the ISOS 20 honour role will be a surprise to no one and delight to all! This is Markus Schulz’s seventh showing, putting him equal with Tiësto in their number of ‘Searches’, so let’s get his full ISOS story!   
Kicking off, Markus, what was the first ‘In Search of Sunrise’ album you either heard or bought?
“It actually would have been the first one. I had just moved to London at the time and had gone to an HMV store to browse their latest vinyl, and they had In Search of Sunrise marked as an import CD in the dance section. I was drawn to it because I was already familiar with special tracks like BT’s ‘Mercury and Solace’ and Ferry Corsten’s remix of ‘Anomaly (Calling Your Name)’, so decided to buy it for listening to in my flat.”
 
Looking back across their tracklists, what is your personal favourite piece of music that’s been compiled onto an ‘In Search Of Sunrise’ album?
“It would have to be the original Cass & Slide version of ‘Perception’, featured on ‘In Search of Sunrise 2’. I always say it’s the one track I wish I could have originally created, and obviously I had the privilege of making a cover version with Justine Suissa many years afterwards.But there have been so many, and I think it demonstrates the strength of the series and how dearly people care about it across the past 25 years. Even certain transitions have had that wow factor. I go back to ‘In Search of Sunrise 5’ where Pink Elephant’s ‘LAX’ blended into Alex Stealthy’s ‘Something is Wrong’. Wonderful theatre of the mind, that.”
The music of In Search Of Sunrise’ is perhaps renowned for having both a ‘sound’ and a ‘feel’. How would Markus Schulz encapsulate that in three words or phrases?
“Emotion, journey and art. I think the most important thing is how your mind and soul interprets the phrase “In Search of Sunrise”. What does it mean? What do you see around you? What feelings do you have of going through the darkness of night into the hazy glow of morning? The beauty of music is that melodies can emotionally move you, even if you don’t expect it. And on the DJ side, there is an artform to it. Each transition and each progression to create the journey has to matter.”
Never a truer word spoken! Do you feel there’s a track on your mix that summarises that best?
“It’s very difficult to choose one, and the reason why is because you need all these individual pieces to be greater than the sum of their parts. If you take one out, the journey doesn’t become the same.”

Releases in the series have regularly been associated with places on the planet. Which country, city or place particularly comes to mind when you’re thinking ‘In Search Of Sunrise’?
“I’ve been very fortunate to have travelled the world and been to so many countries worldwide, and the beauty is that if you are lucky to see a sunrise, it feels unique to every setting. I guess many people would associate sunrise with Ibiza, especially because it reflects so well on a bed of water.” 

Love it! Now, compiling an ISOS disc is a notoriously rigorous business and one you’ve prepared for a good few times now. Do you have a specific approach for this, or do you just take each one as it comes?
“I think when you’ve been involved with In Search of Sunrise as long as I have, one project tends to blend into another. You are always on the lookout for those goosebump-inducing tracks, and you sometimes only discover them a week or two after wrapping up the In Search of Sunrise project for a particular year. The process for ‘In Search of Sunrise 20’ was slightly different, knowing that it was a milestone edition and it would also mark the 25th anniversary of the first one, so the first piece of work was studying the entire history of the series and creating a wishlist of tracks to highlight and possibly remix.”

Fantastic! Now how long did this particular process take, start through finish?
“The research with the history of the series began just after ADE last year. I spent a lot of time around Christmas and some downtime in January listening to every mix again to be sure of the tracks I wanted to include for the 20th. 

It was an exhaustive process, to be honest, because you can run into difficulties of ownership on publishing rights. You might have your heart set on including a particular track, or remixing a track, but you have to have the flexibility of high quality alternatives if they are needed.

I feel nowadays the standard for mix compilations has to be higher than ever before. It goes far beyond just a mix compilation now. It’s A&Ring demos, providing feedback on demos and remixes, and getting your own worktools out to mould tracks to fit how you want them. All in all, if I was to put a timeframe on it, I’d say the process lasted 10 months.”

Yourself aside perhaps, was there one classic ISOS-associated artist that you were particularly keen to have on your ‘20’ disc?
“One of the beauties I have found in being involved with In Search of Sunrise is that you have the opportunity to revisit songs that for whatever reason didn’t feature on previous editions. This was again part of my mindset with the 20th edition. 

Regular followers of me will know that one of the most cherished tracks in my playlist history and on Global DJ Broadcast was ‘Opera of Northern Ocean’ by the incredible Rex Mundi. It was one of those tracks that didn’t filter into every DJ box but was one that has a deep resonance to my fanbase. So, to have that revived in a real classy way by Mike EFEX was great.

In terms of people who were previously featured, I think there’s a special fondness for anything Anita Kelsey sang on; and her big ISOS connection was the original version of ‘Falling’ with First State. That was one that immediately jumped out when researching that I wanted in the 20th edition as a priority; and thankful that Dave Neven did a wonderful job on the remix.”

There’s some new/recent Dakota material on your mix. After ‘Odyssey To The Netherworld’, does that signal a new album in the offing?
“Not at the moment. ‘Stereo 11 AM’ was made as a one-off and began life as a dedicated exclusive to my solo sets at that historic venue in Montreal. The uniqueness of it is that ‘11 AM at Stereo’ is the beginning of the final hour of a 12 hour set there, because I usually go from midnight to noon. 

When people first heard it there, it felt like an appropriate sound that connected with them; and that elevated when they found out it was dedicated to the club and the city. Those feelings carry with me anywhere else in the world I play it, and it was something I felt was important to be enshrined into the ISOS platform this year.”

Your ‘In Search of Sunrise Remix of Who.Is – ‘We.Are’ is one of the many standouts. What prompted you to call back to that beauty in particular?
“I remember how momentous the transition of stewardship for In Search of Sunrise was from Tiesto to Richard Durand. He must have been under so much pressure and expectation because of the legacy Tiesto had created with the series. I remember at the time that We.Are was a big exclusive for his mix, and also marked the beginning of this exciting alias between Raz Nitzan and Bart Claessen.

Raz and I go back a very long way, and even though they only made three tracks under the alias, I still play all of them in my livesets today. Not only that, not one of them had ever been remixed. So, I wanted something from ISOS 8 to signify Richard’s contribution, but also to bring a truly outstanding track into a new generation. 

I’m very grateful to have had Raz’s blessing to give the remix the go-ahead, and wanted to do something that maintained the soul of the original.”

That’s a fantastic story. Nothing but love for that. Now, Hydra’s ‘Affinity’ is one of the rarest-of-rare occasions where you’ve used a track for a second time on an ‘In Search of Sunrise’. Does it hold a special place for you or is it just more ‘ISOS’ than the rest !?
“It’s such a special track and melody, and I think it has emotionally resonated for me more and more, through playing it during the various In Search of Sunrise themed sets I’ve done at the likes of Dreamstate and the Luminosity Beach Festival. 

I guess you can say it’s a little callback to the first In Search of Sunrise I was privileged to mix – the 14th edition. The version on ISOS 20 is actually a reconstruction I did, with an extra bassline and pads to give it that little more drive.”

Your ISOS mix of Accadia’s ‘Into the Dawn’ is the final track on your In Search of Sunrise mix – a great fit in both tune and title! Is this a remix of your original 2019 rework, or is there another story behind that?
“It is. The first version was only meant to be an exclusive for my livesets. I think it was possibly made spontaneously for one of the New Year’s Eve shows at Avalon in Los Angeles. But it was reflective of the sound at the time, with aggressive bassline and percussion.

It’s a track I always felt befitting of an In Search of Sunrise berth somewhere, so when the guys at Lost Language were so kind to give their blessing to allow a remix to be included, I went in with the task of carving it to be a big emotional finale for the journey.”

And one you succeeded in to the nth degree! Now million-dollar final question:  what’s the best Sunrise Markus Schulz ever found !? 
“One that sticks in my mind was when I was booked to play in Buenos Aires, as part of Argentina’s Bicentennial celebrations. But getting there was one of the scariest experiences in my life. I was on a flight from Madrid and it was the worst turbulence I’ve ever experienced on a plane, and I started doubting whether we would even see dry land. I felt like kissing the ground after landing. 

But going from there to the venue, it was one of those nights where I was scheduled to play for a couple of hours but wound up playing for around six. I remember leaving the venue and going to the hotel which was up on the side of a hill. It was winter so daybreak was a little later, but that morning had the most breathtaking sunrise and scenery. It’s one that has always remained with me to this day.”
Wonderful story! Thanks so much Markus and all the best with ‘ISOS 20’ and for the series’ future!

‘In Search Of Sunrise 20’ is available to order now as a six-disc-boxset, six-mix digital release, triple-vinyl, and through all good streaming channels. 
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Immerse Yourself in the Vibrant Bass of Levity's Long-Awaited Debut EP, "ESCAPISM, Vol. 1"

Odds are, you've heard Levity's "Flip It" or at least one of its many remixes. The dubstep hit is one of seven from their new EP, which takes fans on a colorful, bass-fueled rollercoaster ride through the cosmos of their singular sound.
It's hard to believe two summers have passed since the EDM.com Class of 2024 trio's breakout moment at Electric Forest 2023, where they performed a surprise pop-up set and lit the fuse of their meteoric rise. Now, after electrifying countless major festival crowds with their unbridled and infectious energy, they've released their long-awaited debut EP, ESCAPISM, Vol. 1.
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The EP transports us to a place where wobbling bass and technicolor synth melodies rule. The goal, Levity said, is to "create a world you can escape to, away from all of the problems and pain life has, while exploring and embracing the pros of escapism in everyday life."
The EP's first and last tracks, "Escape" and "Reawakening," serve as portals ushering listeners in and out of its universe. While the former expresses the importance of finding escapes, the latter reminds us that reality also demands to be experienced fully.
But in-between those introspective tracks lies pure ecstasy. Familiar songs like "Flip It" and "ONE FOR YOU" (with ALLEYCVT) appear while "Chill" (with ProbCause) finally makes its entrance after extensive teases by Levity via live shows and social media.
The rapture of ESCAPISM reaches new heights in "Ignition," blasting through speakers with funky, distorted basslines and jovial melodies to mirror the trio's spirited positivity. Elsewhere, "Jaded" joins Levity's arsenal of energetic festival anthems thanks to its pounding trap beats and triumphant rap lyricism.
ESCAPISM, Vol. 1 is out now via Zeds Dead's Deadbeats imprint. Listen to the new EP below.
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Audio-Technica unveils the new direct-drive turntable AT-LP8X

The new turntable takes inspiration from the brand’s classic models from the ‘60s and ‘70s, showcasing a J-shaped aluminium tonearm. The newly designed tonearm lift that automatically raises at the end of a record and stops the motor is a rare feature for a direct-drive turntable and not only reduces the risk of needle wear or damage but also gives users the freedom for convenient, hassle-free listening. 
In addition, the tonearm comes equipped with the brand new AT-LT10 headshell, also launching today, which connects it to the black AT-VM95E cartridge for outstanding tonal quality and pays homage to Audio-Technica’s renowned turntable heritage. 
The turntable’s robust MDF box plinth, adjustable feet, thick rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter, and 2.5 mm rubber mat work together to temper unwanted noise and vibration so users can enjoy all the detail from their music.
For users looking to customise their audio experience, the stylus can be replaced or interchanged with any of the five additional styli in the VM95 line and the tonearm’s VTA (vertical tracking angle) adjustment and sub counterweight enable the use of a broad range of other cartridges.
AT-LP8X turntable and AT-LT10 headshell features 
The semi-automatic turntable has three speeds (33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM) and features a J-shaped tonearm with adjustable VTA (vertical tracking angle). A newly designed tonearm lift automatically raises the tonearm at the end of a record and stops the motor. The 25 mm rubber-damped, anti-resonance, die-cast aluminium platter comes with a 2.5 mm rubber mat and is driven by a sensor-monitored motor that ensures a continuously accurate platter rotation speed. A newly designed low-torque, direct-drive DC servo motor improves wow and flutter performance. The motor and its efficient internal switching power supply are housed within a box plinth constructed of 16 mm MDF (medium density fiberboard) and is equipped with height-adjustable feet for excellent protection against unwanted noise and vibration. Phono-level output provides pure, direct transmission of the cartridge’s signal. The AT-VM95E BK (black) cartridge (0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus) is compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. The included subcounterweight provides an expanded cartridge/headshell weight range of 14.0 g – 23.5 g. A detachable RCA output cable (dual RCA male to dual RCA male with ground), 45 RPM adapter, and removable hinged dust cover is included. The turntable features a newly designed lightweight AT-LT10 headshell: A universal ½”-mount headshell for 4-pin turntable cartridges with or without threaded inserts. The ultra-lightweight aluminium die-cast body keeps vibration to the bare minimum. Elongated through holes enable precise cartridge positioning and overhang adjustment. The OFC (oxygen-free copper) lead wires result in exceptional sound quality. The slip-resistant finger lift allows the stylus to be placed precisely on the record. Includes mounting screws Availability 
The Audio-Technica AT-LP8X turntable will be available from 25th September 2024 in select stores only, RRP £859 / €999. The Audio-Technica AT-LT10 headshell will be available from 25th September 2024 online and in stores, RRP £50 / €59.
Find out more at www.audio-technica.com.
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DJ Awards unveil 2024 Ceremony and Afterparty headliners

The much-anticipated return of the influential DJ Awards is on October 2nd at Chinois, Ibiza. The first ceremony of the new era will honour publicly voted winners in several vital categories while a special afterparty will feature sets from Luciano, Cristoph, Mathew Jonson, Ben Sterling and Manu Gonzalez.

Set in the heart of Ibiza’s Marina, Chinois’ opulent ambience, dynamic 360º degree screens and cutting edge sound system make it the perfect venue for the DJ Awards ceremony and afterparty. On a high in their third year with some of the most exciting residencies of the summer, this will be another unmissable party under the disco ball.
Doors open at 10.30pm with awards ceremony taking place 11.30 to 12.30. BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Jaguar returns to present the awards alongside respected electronic music personality Katie Knight, a regular face in Ibiza, who will also be interviewing artists backstage after the ceremony while the afterparty kicks off in the club at 12.30am.
Sets come from the legendary Luciano who will be presented on the night with his Ibiza Icon Industry Award and is sure to serve up a magical set of stripped-back minimal with signature Latin flair. Also playing will be artists nominated in the categories that have been voted for by the public. They include Cristoph (HUB IBiza Studios Tech House), Mathew Jonson (Live Act), Ben Sterling (The RIOT Noise Breakthrough Artist) and Ibiza mainstay Manu Gonzalez. 
Other categories include International DJ Of The Year 2024, House, Drum & Bass, Techno, Progressive House, Organic House, Afro and Trance, all of which have been chosen by a public vote. Interspersed with voted categories, the winners of some special Industry Awards will be presented with their trophies having been selected by a specially assembled team of industry professionals. 
Founded in 1998 by José Pascual and Lenny Krarup, the DJ Awards have long been recognised as the ‘Oscars for electronic dance music’. Now under new ownership and with fresh investment after a four year hiatus, the awards make a welcome return and continue to champion excellence in global dance music.
The DJ Awards 2024 is an unmissable event that recognises the achievements of a wealth of underground musical talent from the last 12 months and is the start of an exciting new chapter in the long-running story of these iconic awards.
Tickets: https://dice.fm/event/eokxry-dj-awards-afterparty-2nd-oct-chinois-ibiza-tickets
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Label Spotlight: GRAND NU MUSIC

Hi, Who Are You? 
We’re Paul T, Edward Oberon, and Zac Calder. Together we have launched GRAND NU MUSIC. We three of us teamed up because we all bring something unique to the table: Paul and Ed have built solid careers in drum and bass, with Ed also working in a music studio, and Paul running his own business. Whilst Zac is a producer and director of Just Ramps, an indoor skatepark in Wolverhampton
Together, we’ve combined our passions and expertise to create what we think and hope will be a great record label.
What’s your ethos? 
We’re all about building a drum and bass community that thrives on passion, creativity and collaboration. Our label isn’t just a place to release tracks; it’s a space where artists, both established and fresh to the scene, can find a real home for their music and creative ventures.
We’re here to support everyone; from seasoned producers looking to push boundaries, to fresh talent taking their first steps in the scene. Our goal is to create a community where everyone can learn, grow, and share their passion for music because essentially, it’s the passion for this music that made us want to start the label in the first place.
At GRAND NU MUSIC, it’s all about helping each other excel and making sure that great music reaches the people who love it. Whether you’re a veteran or just getting started, we’re excited to be part of people’s journey and to see what we can create together.
Tell us your origin story…
The origin of GRAND NU was a natural evolution of our journey in the drum and bass scene. Paul T & Edward Oberon have spent over 20 years releasing music on some of the biggest labels out there. Throughout that time, we’ve been fortunate to connect with a wide range of producers—both up-and-coming talents and seasoned veterans—who regularly send us their tracks.
After years of receiving seriously good music and passing it along to other labels, we thought; why not just create a home for these tracks ourselves? Instead of forwarding the music we got sent to other labels, we wanted to build a space where we could nurture these ideas, help the artists grow, and release their music directly through our own label. And that’s how GRAND NU was born—a hub for great drum and bass, where artists can evolve their sound and can reach the right audiences.
Tell us about your local scene…
We’re all based miles away from each other (conveniently or inconveniently depending on how you look at it), Zac is based in Stourbridge, about half an hour outside of Birmingham, Paul is based in Charlton, London and Ed is in Southampton. We’re hoping the distance between us will be convenient in the way that we can tap into the different locations that we’re based at.
The scene within Birmingham is pretty strong. There are a lot of regular ravers who you’ll see at all the drum and bass events that go on. It’s a nice community and if you go to a lot, you’ll see a lot of familiar faces. We have big events popping up now and then. I’d say my favourites to go to are just outside of Birmingham at a venue called The Hare & Hounds. We get a lot of good line ups there thanks to Break Thru Sound, which brings artists such as Goldie, LTJ Bukem, DRS, Lenzman to name a few on a regular basis. We also have other collectives such as ‘BCB’, Black Country Bass which are smashing it at the moment, doing regular events around the midlands, giving loads of up-and-coming artists a good venue to play at. 
Within Charlton, we have a great collection of artists close by such as Jumpin Jack Frost, Bryan Gee and Dillinja – we also have a great record shop/dubplate shop in New Cross not far called Planet Wax which is a great hangout. 
The scene in Southampton is quite lively, with events happening regularly at venues across the city. From liquid to jump up and rollers to mainstream dnb, as well as live bands, there’s plenty to choose from. With Bournemouth and Portsmouth close by it makes for a healthy melting pot of crews and different sounds. Legends, mainstays and new blood all about making their mark in the local area.
Do you have a specific sound or vibe?
When it comes to the sound we’re after, we’re not tied to any specific style of drum and bass. What really catches our attention is music that’s memorable. At GRAND NU, we want to support and promote a diverse range of artists, so it wouldn’t make sense for us to stick to just one subgenre of D&B. If your music has a great vibe, sounds good, and leaves a lasting impression, we’re here to help you get it out there (though we do have a soft spot for heavy-hitting basslines and catchy vocals haha).
Do you have a regular artist roster- who can we see releasing with you?
At GRAND NU, you can expect to see familiar faces releasing with us regularly, but we don’t tie our artists down with exclusive contracts. Our priority is the success and happiness of the artists we work with, so if a great opportunity comes their way from another label, we’ll be the first to encourage them to go for it. We believe in building long-lasting relationships with our artists, and while we hope they’ll continue releasing with us in the future, we’re all about supporting their growth wherever it leads them. The aim is to build the scene and the artists within it, the label is a by-product of doing that. 
Tell us about your A&R process…
Our A&R process is all about collaboration and understanding the artist’s vision. We’re here to guide and offer advice where it’s needed, but the most important thing for us is hearing directly from the artist. After all, it’s their music, and they already have a vision driving it. 
We see ourselves as the bridge that connects the dots, using our contacts and connections to help artists make the right decisions that will propel them further into the drum and bass scene. Our goal is to build strong, genuine friendships with our artists, getting to know their creative process and the motivations behind their music. By doing this, we aim to boost their self-confidence and help them grow, both as artists and as individuals.
What makes you different from other labels?
What sets GRAND NU MUSIC apart from other drum and bass labels is our deep commitment to building a true community and putting the artist’s journey first. We’re not just about releasing tracks—we’re about fostering relationships, nurturing talent, and supporting artists every step of the way.
We believe in giving artists the recognition and rewards they deserve. It’s their music, so we’re offering better percentages on releases to ensure they get a fair cut. We’re also working with artists to create breakdown videos of their tracks, which will be available on our website alongside the releases. These videos offer a deeper look into how the music is made, and a big percentage of the revenue from them goes directly to the artists. Our goal is simple: help artists earn more from their music, and if we can play a part in making that a full-time reality for some, we’re doing something right.
Our approach is collaborative and artist-focused. We listen closely to the vision each artist brings and work alongside them to help shape and amplify their sound. We’re also not confined to a specific subgenre of Drum & Bass, which allows us to support a diverse range of music and artists, giving everyone a fair shot at success.
Most importantly, we prioritize the long-term success and happiness of our artists. We encourage them to explore opportunities wherever they arise, even if it’s outside of our label. We want to see our artists grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact on the Drum & Bass scene, and we’re here to support them in every way possible.
What does it take to run a bass music label in 2024?
From our experience in the short time we’ve been running GRAND NU MUSIC, the most crucial thing you need to run a bass music label in 2024 is a genuine passion for the music you’re releasing. Running a label isn’t easy—it’s challenging, expensive, time-consuming and stressful. If you’re in it for the wrong reasons, Murphy’s Law seems to apply: everything that can go wrong, will go wrong. But if you’re driven by a true love for the music and a commitment to your artists, that passion will be the fuel that keeps you going.
The drive that the three of us have to make GRAND NU a success—by helping our artists achieve their own success—gives us the motivation and determination to keep pushing forward. This shared passion and commitment is what propels us to overcome the challenges and keep the label moving ahead.
What have you got coming up that we should look out for?
We’ve got some really exciting things coming up in the near future. We’re showcasing the music we’ve got coming out at INTABEATS Rooftop Day Festival in London alongside TRIBE (Fabio), Brixton Bass (Jumpin Jack Frost), INTABEATS (Bailey), Precinct (Dogger, Mindstate, Verbz, Foxi), Four::mule (Promo Zo, Mistic, Cadence, 2Shy) & Front Left (Kieron & Harrison). And then we have our first release coming on the 11th October by two incredibly talented artists which are smashing it at the moment, Hexa & KL. We’re incredibly excited for it all.
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