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R3HAB and Don Diablo Team Up for ‘Disco Marathon’ With NEEKA

Two of Holland’s biggest EDM exports, R3HAB and Don Diablo, have joined forces for a feel-good house anthem titled ‘Disco Marathon,’ featuring the rising London-based singer/songwriter duo NEEKA. This collaboration marks a fresh direction for both R3HAB and Don Diablo. While both are known for their energetic and crowd-pleasing productions, ‘Disco Marathon’ promises to venture into new sonic territory.
Out now via Spinnin’ Records, the track is sure to be a highlight of the summer festival season, following a string of successful releases for both DJs in the first half of the year. It’s a vibrant dancefloor stormer with uplifting melodies, infectious rhythms, and captivating vocals. This unique blend of their styles is perfect for summer parties – catchy, refreshing, and guaranteed to be a dancefloor staple. Adding further star power to the track is NEEKA, a talented duo with an impressive list of writing credits. Their work has graced tracks by Drake, Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus, MØ, Avicii, Craig David, and more.
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Complaint Filed with FTC Against Spotify Over Audiobook Bundling

The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) has lodged a formal complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against Spotify, alleging that the streaming service’s recent audiobook bundle offering has led to a decrease in royalty payments to songwriters. The NMPA claims that Spotify’s bundling of audiobooks with its subscription service constitutes a reduction in the value of music streams, thereby diminishing the royalties owed to creators.
According to the NMPA, this strategy is not only detrimental to songwriters but also deceptive to consumers, as it may have been implemented without adequate disclosure or consent. The association has estimated that this could cost songwriters and publishers $150 million over the next year. David Israelite of NMPA voiced at NMPA‘s Annual Meeting in New York “Spotify has declared war on songwriters. Our response shall be all-encompassing”
The complaint also highlights concerns regarding Spotify’s compliance with the Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act. It suggests that the company may have automatically transitioned its premium users to the new bundle without offering a clear option to opt out or maintain a music-only subscription.
In response to these allegations, Spotify has defended its practices, stating that its approach to offerings and pricing is standard within the industry and that users are notified well before any changes to their subscriptions.
This dispute comes on the heels of a lawsuit filed by the Mechanical Licensing Collective against Spotify earlier this year, further intensifying the ongoing conflict between the streaming service and music publishers
Spotify has received much criticism recently for both increasing prices of subscription premiums and lack of sufficient payment to content producers on its platform.

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Elements Music & Arts Festival Announces Day by Day Lineup

Elements Music & Arts festival is prepping for it’s biggest year yet. The premier immersive electronic festival of the Northeast, has announced the day by day lineup ahead of its 2024 edition in Long Pond, Pennsylvania on August 9-11.
If you arrive early Thursday you will get a kick off party including party-starting Desert Hearts crew of MikeyLion, Marbs, Porky & Lee Reynolds plus fan favorite bass producer Of The Trees.
Friday is led by stadium-filling superstar Illenium and a special sunset Redux set from pioneering GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Kaskade. Veteran house selectors Green Velvet B2B Patrick Topping, and the forward thinking sonics of Liquid Stranger alongside special guests Sullivan King B2B Kayzo and Tape B will have you dancing all night long.
On Saturday, fans can look forward to the head-splitting sounds of Excision and melodic bass pioneers Slander plus the techno-tinged frequencies of their Slander Presents: Before Dawn sets. Multi-talented French artist and Odyzey Music label head CloZee, Late Checkout boss Chris Lorenzo and Night Bass label head AC Slater as Fly With Us. LSDREAM playing not only his renowned futuristic dubstep production but also the sound healing and ambient bliss of his Lightcode project in a second set.
Sunday wraps with headliners featuring four to the floor favorites Chris Lake B2B Cloonee and bass music behemoth Subtronics playing two standalone sets. Live jam band stalwarts and Pennsylvania royalty The Disco Biscuits, plus special guests Bob Moses (Club Set), high priestess of hard techno Sara Landry, and breakout DJ and producer it’s murph. Drum & Bass superstars Sub Focus and Dimension will also be ready to rock the crowd.
Limited Tickets are still available here!
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Avicii: I’m Tim – The Untold Story

Avicii, a name that means so much to people globally. It’s the stage name of Tim Bergling, the Swedish DJ and Producer who took the world by storm when his track Levels gained popularity in 2011. At that time Avicii was in his early twenties and had no inkling of what would soon come following his foray into the electronic dance music scene.
With songs like Wake Me Up, Without You, Hey Brother, The Nights and Waiting for Love playing on radio stations and at major festivals like Tomorrowland and Ultra Miami, Avicii became renowned globally for not only his talent but also an iconic figure that many can relate to. At just a young age, he was already touring the world, playing back to back shows and pushing himself more and more.
When people think of Avicii, they think of his songs and his untimely death. But what many aren’t aware of is that he often struggled with being an influential global figure. Over the years, Avicii often grappled with his demons, especially being unable to cope with the pressures of this world. This was evident over the years as in 2012, Avicii was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis and had his gallbladder and appendix removed.
But this setback didn’t stop Avicii, he kept pushing himself and giving fans more catchy hits and appearances. I was fortunate to have seen the legend at work at Road to Ultra in Bangkok in 2016. At that time, I was so enamored with his music and him that it never occurred to me that it would have been the first and only time I got to see him play.
Fast forward to April 20 2018, a day that shook the global dance scene to its core
when Avicii was found unresponsive in his hotel room in Oman. It wasn’t until later that we’d all come to learn that he often talked about suicidal thoughts, and being unable to deal with the pressure and lack of privacy, took his own life. Now, 6 years after his untimely death, more information has been brought forward at the recent screening of the  Avicii: I’m Tim, documentary directed by Henrik Burman which premiered at the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2024. By showcasing the influence of his avant-garde music, which crossed genres and broke down barriers, the movie pays tribute to his brilliant and serene personality. 
Although it celebrates Avicii’s career, the film also reveals new information about the DJ’s state leading up to that dreaded day of April 20th, 2018. The documentary, titled Avicii: I’m Tim, claims he was so strung out on painkillers towards the end of his life that he looked like a ‘zombie’. The never-before-seen footage features his friends, family, and famous pals such as Nile Rogers and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, who he collaborated with. They reflect on the toll touring took on the world-famous DJ, who shot to fame when he was a teenager and performed more than 800 shows in six years – sometimes playing in two cities in one night.
Avicii‘s family issued a heartfelt statement after his passing that said, “Tim was a seeker, a fragile artistic soul searching for answers to existential questions.” He worked quickly and meticulously, which caused great tension. He had a great deal of difficulty thinking about happiness, life, and purpose. Tim desired to be at peace. He was not cut out for the corporate world; although he loved his fans, he avoided the limelight. Tim, you are loved and missed forever.
The documentary has rekindled conversations around mental health in the music business, highlighting how critical it is to provide artists with greater assistance. In addition to expressing their sorrow and solidarity, fans and fellow musicians have called for reforms to stop tragedies like this from happening again.
Beyond just his music, Avicii has left a lasting legacy that is a strong call to action for society and the music industry to put the welfare of people who inspire us first. Despite being tragic, the documentary pays homage to his remarkable talent and long-lasting influence on the music industry.
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NMPA Annual Meeting Reveals Music Publishing Revenue For 2023

The National Music Publisher’s Association (NMPA) held its yearly gathering at Alice Tully Hall in Lincoln Center, New York. The New York event honored songwriters including Lana Del Rey, featured a fireside chat with WMG CEO Robert Kyncl, and the reveal of the U.S. music publishing revenue in the last year — $6.2 billion — but what got the most attention was the raised concerns about Spotify‘s bundling strategy.
NMPA President & CEO, David Israelite, outlined a complaint the organization sent to the FTC regarding Spotify’s bundling scheme, urging government intervention. It’s estimated that Spotify will pay $150 million less in music royalties this year because of its audiobook bundling.
The NMPA alleges that Spotify is misleading its customers by automatically switching its music subscribers to these bundled plans without their consent. They argue that Spotify is not providing an option for subscribers to switch back to a music-only subscription and is making it difficult to cancel through confusing website interfaces and dark patterns. The NMPA hopes the FTC will take action against Spotify’s bundling, pointing out that its Audiobook Access Tier is exclusively available in the United States, which they see as an attempt to exploit U.S. royalty regulations established in the Phonorecords IV settlement.
Israelite criticized Spotify’s move to reclassify its music service as an audiobook bundle as a cynical and potentially illegal action, disrupting the peace agreed upon in 2022. The NMPA is considering all options and has filed a complaint with the FTC. Although an agreement was reached to modernize the treatment of bundled products or services containing music streaming, the NMPA accuses Spotify of violating the spirit of the agreement by offering Premium plans at a rate lower than the established headline rate for 2024.
Stay tuned for more news!
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Grum Unveils An Upbeat Track, ‘The Way To The Light’

Following the successes of his two recent tracks, ‘HIGHER STATE’ and ‘Come With Me’, the Scottish Progressive and Tech House maestro Grum unveiled his newest track, ‘The Way To The Light’. This upbeat beat contains a fantastic dose of rolling bass lines, ethereal synths, and steady drum kicks that aim to get one’s body to move to the groove in an instant. It is also a track to help get through the rest of the day before you arrive at that amazing 3, 4 or 5 p.m. mark this evening.
‘The Way To The Light’ represents another step in the wonderful career that Grum has cultivated nearly the past couple of decades. It also represents a continuing path for his career since the artist has been taking a more aggressive, acid-like direction for his music production while still maintaining the same passion for creating one-of-a-kind tracks that fans can continue putting on repeat. Click ‘Play’ on the Spotify link below to stream this track, which came out via the Being label.
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Boiler Room Returns To Ibiza Headlined By Charli XCX

Boiler Room announces its return to Ibiza on 12th July as part of its World Tour series, teaming up with one of the island’s fabled institutions, Amnesia. Marking a truly iconic return, Boiler Room will be inviting Charli XCX to take over the Terraza with an all-star lineup including Shygirl, Romy, Kelly Lee Owens and more, whilst Boiler Room family Taylah Elaine, Call Super and KETTAMA are set to play in the Club room.
The one-off takeover follows shortly after the massive viral success of Boiler Room & Charli XCX pres. PARTYGIRL event, which took place in New York earlier this year. Breaking Boiler Room records and taking social media by storm, Boiler Room & Charli XCX pres. PARTYGIRL received over 40,000 RSVPs—the most in Boiler Room history—and featured performances from A. G. Cook, George Daniel, Finn Keane and Doss as well as special appearances from Addison Rae and Julia Fox. Watch the Charli XCX pres. PARTYGIRL stream here.
Since 2010, Boiler Room has been dedicated to shining a light on emerging artists. A brand that began in London’s underground scene but has reached every corner of the world, with video archives that have become classics for top DJs. Today, they boast over 8000 performances by more than 5000 artists in 200 cities and remain true to their history, connecting emerging artists with the world. Hosting this format excites and honors us; soon we will reveal the lineup that will fill Amnesia’s dance floor.
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[Event Review] Regenerate Festival Takes Over Denver For Two Perfect Summer Nights

The second annual Regenerate Festival, produced by AEG Presents and 128 Productions, returned with a two day EDM extravaganza at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. Held June 7-8, the 2024 edition delivered an unparalleled lineup featuring Electronic music’s finest, including everyone’s favorite accountant, John Summit, the legendary Eric Prydz, Purple Disco Machine, Disco Lines, Gorgon City, Ben Böhmer, and many more.
Established as Denver’s premier House and Techno-focused festival, Regenerate has blossomed into the Mile High City’s largest electronic music gathering. Boasting three distinct stages, the atmosphere of the lush park meshed perfectly with the backdrop of the Colorado State Capitol for a celebratory and electrifying experience. In addition to headlining acts, the festival showcased a diverse array of talent, including Agents of Time (my favorite set of the festival), Ayybo, Cassian, Eli & Fur, Kasablanca, Layton Giordani, Marsh, Miane, Nimino, Qrion, TDJ, Adam Stark, and Torren Foot.
At City Hall stage, the headlining acts were backlit with the spectacle of Denver’s Greek Revival City and County Building, which was purposely built to preserve the view of the front range mountains. A gorgeous sunset was the free light show; on stage, the acts were accompanied by pyro, smoke machines, lasers, and the occasional fireworks display. The bass was loud and the attendees at the upscale gala being held at the Art Museum across the street were probably less than thrilled with the rave going on next door, but them’s the breaks when the city decides to allow multipurpose use in the same district. To Denver’s credit, the restoration of Civic Center Park has been priority since COVID essentially turned it into a wasteland, so seeing life breathed back into the grounds does give you hope for the future of downtown.
The Greek Theatre is where I had the privilege of seeing Eric Prydz lay down IMHO one of the best sets of his career, full of deep cuts and IDs. Even when reduced to a secondary stage, the man takes you on a journey that makes you forget the time, place, and location and all that matters is that you’re dancing and it feels right. The crowd was respectful at this stage and the eerie environment of the crescent-shaped amphitheater at dusk-to-night transported you to another world.
The third stage was the Secret Garden, where just one week earlier I spent most of my time at the Outside Festival (shoutout to the Purina Incredible Dog Experience). At Regenerate, the grassy knoll was the intimate setting for Denver’s impressive class of local DJs — AMBA, Bodega Cats, IIVX, Josh Fedz, Lorely Mur, Pandorah, Paradime, RC3, SISS, Sonrizas, Sparkle, and Wessyde — who keep the scene going even when the headliners fly over us on their way to Los Angeles.
Because it’s Colorado, temperatures were hot in the sun, yet cool in the shade, with relief at night and an ever-present threat of unpredictable storms. There was a brief sprinkle of rain on Day 1 and the wind was intense for a period on Day 2, but overall the weather held up and you couldn’t ask for much more. As with all festivals, lines for the bar and food trucks were long but cleared out as the big names took to their individual stages. Alcoholic drinks were up to $17 but my $8 mocktail was more than enough to keep me hydrated through the day. Ending at 10 PM due to the public park’s curfew, the night was young for attendees as they headed off on Lime scooters and ride shares to continue the party.
Regenerate Festival solidified its place as a cornerstone of Denver’s vibrant Electronic music scene, leaving attendees hopeful for its return next year. Stay up-to-date at regeneratedenver.com.
Photos courtesy of Regenerate Festival and 128 Productions.
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Sonic Constellation: ARTBAT, KAS:ST, and Losless Align For ‘Pull Out’

For the latest release on UPPERGROUND label owners ARTBAT team up with KAS:ST and Losless to deliver a heavyweight club banger titled ‘Pull Out‘. The track will for sure scorch dancefloors across the world.
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ARTBAT have been delivering recent heavy-hitting collaborations with Another Life, Armin van Buuren, and John Martin whilst remixing the likes of Meduza, The Chemical Brothers, and Kölsch, which has kept them as one of the scene’s most in-demand Electronic music artists. Their UPPERGROUND label, launched in 2021, has quickly risen to prominence, showcasing visionary artists and putting on events around the world, including dates in Mexico, Poland, and Spain, most notably with their recent UPPERGROUND event in the brand new Real Madrid Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
Joining them this time is French artist KAS:ST, who has developed unique atmospheric soundscapes, intricate melodies, and powerful beats, with highly regarded releases on labels like Afterlife, Cercle, Sapeins, and his own imprint Flyance. KAS:ST has collaborated with the likes of Kerri Chandler, Gordo, and Be No Rain whilst remixing world-renowned artists like Moby, Agoria, and Monolink, which has led to an increasingly busy tour schedule with upcoming dates in the US, UK, Ibiza, and all around Europe.
Rounding out the collaboration is French-born artist Losless. The DJ knows how to push style boundaries within his own Techno spectrum. With releases on influential labels such as Siamese, Habitat, Bedrock, and UPPERGROUND, Losless produces music that is an ever-evolving blend of energy, leading from the front in bringing avant-garde sounds and influences from Rave culture to his music.
Together, this trio of artists delivers the fierce and contemporary single ‘Pull Out’, fusing influences from Dubstep, Melodic House, Techno, and Breakbeat. With a rebellious, youthful spirit and infectious energy flowing through the track, ‘Pull Out’ stands tall, loud, and proud. In effect, inspiring a sense of freedom and liberation, and destined to become a dancefloor anthem.
About ARTBAT
Artur and Batish have become unparalleled electronic music forces, earning Mixmag Stars of the Year accolades and Beatport’s top-selling artists. Their chart-topping hits like the ‘Age of Love’ (Rave Remix), ‘Horizon,’ and ‘Best of Me’ featuring Sailor & I. Furthermore, they have remixes and collaborations with artists such as Monolink, Kölsch, Camelphat, Sono, David Guetta, and Idris Elba. As a result, they have solidified their position as industry powerhouses. As sought-after DJs, they have captivated crowds at prestigious festivals and clubs. They have enchanted Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Timewarp, Awakenings, Cercle, EDC, and HĂŻ Ibiza.
Meanwhile, their UPPERGROUND label, which launched in 2021, has quickly risen to prominence. It champions visionary artists in the Electronic, Melodic House and Techno, and putting on events around the world. ARTBAT’s music has also transcended other realms, featuring in fashion campaigns with brands like Emporio Armani and Grand Seiko. Moreover, it has reached platforms like TikTok and Roblox. ARTBAT’s meteoric rise from underground to global stardom has left an indelible mark.
In a different context pulling out would be for losers. But hey, for this collaboration? We will ‘Pull Out’ hard.
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Fibre Records Return With Hardy & Martin ‘So Sweet E.P’

Iconic Leeds Venue Fibre celebrates their sixth Fibre Records release.
Welcoming DJ/Producers Lee Hardy and Con Martin known collectively as Hardy & Martin to the esteemed Fibre label, their latest release, So Sweet E.P delivers unparalleled dancefloor energy.Both recognised as House heavy hitters, the tracks So Sweet and One More Time instantly transcend you to another realm with uplifting pianos, feel-good vocals, and succinct driving beats, embodying their signature sound that has become synonymous with the iconic Fibre brand.

Lee Hardy has been DJing for over 15 years & producing music over the last 5 years with multiple releases under his belt. A well-known DJ across the UK, he’s known for his definitive piano influenced, big vocal sound. Hardy has held a number of residencies across Liverpool, Manchester and Ibiza and is now expanding his profile and love for House music with this newly formed duo.
With 10 years of experience behind the decks, Con Martin has actively played in Ibiza for Sin Sundays, and also hosted his own Houseone Events. Recently stepping into production, Martin’s output has circulated across clubland with DJ’s from UK to Marbella and Ibiza playing his tracks. 
Reflecting on the successful Fibre brand, the esteemed nightclub first opened its doors in early 2000’s and has continued its monumental impact upon Leeds’ nightlife ever since. As an innovative venue, it remains a safe space for all to enjoy a night out in the city. Partygoers have consistently been flocking to Fibre for the past 24 years and it shows no sign of slowing. Its enduring appeal alongside regularly featuring local talent, they bridge the gap between the more traditional LGBTQ+ bars in the area and straight venues (where not everyone is always actively made to feel welcome).

Last year, after 23 years of legendary parties, the Fibre crew made the decision to launch their in-house record label Fibre Records with one clear mission – “To release dance floor filling tracks that embody the unique and captivating sound experienced week after week at Fibre”. A mission So Sweet E.P most certainly has achieved. ALready finding favour with the world’s leading DJ’s.

So Sweet Is Available June 28th
Stream / Download https://snd.click/mwb9
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Lee Hardy: Instagram, Soundcloud
 Con Martin: Instagram
Fibre:  Website, Instagram
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Zeds Dead's Label Invites Joey Chestnut to Hot Dog-Eating Competition After Nathan's Ban

Nathan's loss is Zeds Dead's gain after their record label, Deadbeats, invited competitive eating legend Joey Chestnut to relish a new challenge.
Chestnut won't compete in this year's Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest after its organizers, Major League Eating, banned him for working with a rival brand, Impossible Foods. Chestnut, who is prevalently considered the greatest professional eater in history, has won the famed Fourth of July competition every year since 2016.
Chestnut holds an astounding 56 records, including scarfing down 76 Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs and Buns in just 10 minutes on July 4th, 2021. That record, however, won't soon be broken by "Jaws."
"I love competing in that event, I love celebrating America with my fans all over this great country on the 4th and I have been training to defend my title," Chestnut said in a statement. "To set the record straight, I do not have a contract with MLE or Nathan's and they are looking to change the rules from past years as it relates to other partners I can work with. This is apparently the basis on which I’m being banned, and it doesn’t impact the July 4th contest. Sadly, this is the decision Nathan's and Major League Eating are making and it will deprive the great fans of the holiday’s usual joy and entertainment."
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Deadbeats has now extended an invitation to join the label's hot dog-eating contest at the 2024 edition of their "Backyard Jamboree" festival experience, which is scheduled for July 4th in Denver. The beloved dubstep label annually organizes the competition as part of the event's festivities at Civic Center Park.
"You are cordially invited to gobble any and as many glizzies you want at the Deadbeats Backyard Jamboree on July 4th in Denver where we host the biggest hot dog eating competition west of the Mississippi," the label wrote on X.
The chances of Chestnut joining Deadbeats' contest are unfortunately dubious considering his high demand and lofty appearance fee. He was paid $200,000 to appear in the 2023 Nathan's contest and was offered a four-year, $1.2 million contract going forward, the New York Post reported.
Your odds are much better. The team at EDM.com recently joined forces with Deadbeats and Zeds Dead to launch a special giveaway for a spot in their hot dog-eating competition, which you can enter here.
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ilan Bluestone Aces Solo Armind Debut With ‘Echoes of Courage’

Oh, how we’d missed you, Mr Bluestone!
Fans of Trance, spice, and everything nice (hope you get that reference): regroup once more today for a hot new tune! We’ve heard the news that our favourite Progressive Trance veteran ilan Bluestone is back in Dance Town, and he’s doing so in style — not that we expected anything less anyway.
Like most, ilan’s journey in Electronic music began with a spark of passion at a young age. Unlike most, he got to the top of the Trance world, and he’s been up there for a good chunk of years, showing no signs of coming back down. Over 10 years ago, landing a spot on the esteemed Anjunabeats label became a pivotal moment for him. Once a stone, quickly rose to a gem in the span of just a few years. He directed a few compilations on the label, played alongside Above & Beyond on their ABGT milestone gigs, and released uncountable singles and not one, two artist albums.
Past that era and following his initial focus on Trance, ilan Bluestone has continuously demonstrated artistic evolution. He’s dared incorporate elements of Progressive House and other genres such as Techno into his productions, and has worked with — and remixed — some of the greatest artists out there. A few examples are Paul van Dyk, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Chicane, Ferry Corsten, Above & Beyond, and BT.
ilan Bluestone playing at Tomorrowland Belgium 2022. ‘Echoes of Courage’
After a period of spellbinding remixes, collaborations, and even releases under the Elysian moniker — alongside Maor Levi and Emma Hewitt —, ilan is now lifting the veil on his first solo track in over a year, ‘Echoes of Courage‘. Premiered by Armin van Buuren at A State of Trance 2024 in Rotterdam and included on the ‘A State of Trance 2024’ mix album, this track also serves as Bluestone’s original track debut on the legendary Armind label.
If there’s something one could point out straight away from ilan’s more recent sound is the fact that he’s been using warm, analogue saws in quite the old-fashioned fashion. It’s a nice, sober, elegant touch to an already top-notch sound. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a sucker for his older Anjuna stuff as it is the one repertoire that got me into Trance in the first place, but I love this little piece of ear candy that hints at yesteryear’s Trance trends.
And regarding the rest of the track — since I dove so deep into just one sound —, this one is the true embodiment of a Progressive Trance tune. It’s got Trance written all over it, with arpeggios, leads, the saws previously mentioned, and floaty textures, but it has just as much power and bite during the drops, which carry all the energy that is synonym to the ilan Bluestone sound that has become a trailblazer for many.
Listen to ilan Bluestone‘s ‘Echoes of Courage‘ by hitting ‘Play’ on the Spotify player we’ve attached. Also, make sure to click this link to support the track on your platform of choice. And stay tuned to our page for the latest news and views from our beloved Dance music world in a timely manner.
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Zonderling and HI-LO Team Up for Electrifying ‘Variant (HI-LO Variant)

Zonderling’s ‘Variant‘ dominated dance floors worldwide in 2023, garnering acclaim from top-tier DJs such as David Guetta, deadmau5, Dom Dolla, Don Diablo, Oliver Heldens, R3HAB, TiĂ«sto, and more. This infectious track became a staple in sets across the globe, leaving an indelible mark on the electronic music scene. Now, the legendary HI-LO, Oliver Heldens’ darker alter ego, has reimagined this anthem, breathing new life into it.
The Remix
HILOMATIK proudly presents ‘Variant (HI-LO Variant)’, a techno-infused rework of Zonderling’s iconic track. HI-LO, known for his mastery in crafting underground beats, adds a fresh and compelling layer to the original. This remix is a testament to Heldens’ versatility, seamlessly blending his signature dark techno sound with Zonderling’s vibrant melodies. The result is an electrifying journey through pulsating rhythms and hypnotic soundscapes that captivates listeners from start to finish.
A New Sonic Experience
‘Variant (HI-LO Variant)’ is more than just a remix; it’s a sonic experience that pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo of electronic music. HI-LO’s touch brings a raw, underground edge to Zonderling’s already dynamic track, creating a fusion that is both innovative and exhilarating. The driving beats and hypnotic melodies are perfect for late-night sets and underground raves, ensuring the track resonates with fans of both artists.
Availability
‘Variant (HI-LO Variant)’ is now available via HILOMATIK, ready to take over dance floors once again. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Zonderling or a lover of HI-LO’s dark techno vibes, this track is a must-listen. Prepare to be swept away by the infectious energy and masterful production that define this collaboration.
Zonderling – ‘Variant (HI-LO Variant)’ | STREAM
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Ferry Corsten & 22Bullets Meet CouchĂ© On Latest ‘Belong To You’

The latest from a living legend of the genre is out today for the world to enjoy.
Ferry Corsten is a name synonymous with Trance music. Having established himself over two decades ago, his influence on the genre, as well as the entirety of the Dance spectrum, is undeniable. From the iconic System F hit ‘Out Of The Blue’ to the moving melody of Gouryella’s ‘Anahera’, Corsten’s hand has been there for a lot longer than one could say about the vast majority of artists rocking the charts today.
With nine studio albums under his belt, Ferry has taken his sweet, sweet time slowly lifting the veil on the contents of his tenth long play, Connect. For close to a year now, we’ve been able to enjoy, one track at a time, a very welcome return to the roots of Trance, a genre that Corsten himself helped define. Imagine the uplifting melodies and driving rhythms of the golden era, meticulously crafted with the production techniques of today. This fusion of past and present is the intention of this album.
Ferry a few months ago at the ASOT 2024 weekend. Ferry himself added in our exclusive interview with him a couple of months ago, “The album has the bonus of pleasing older fans who have been longing for that old Ferry sound for a long time“. Check out the rest of our deep, introspective chat with him, right here.
‘Belong To You’
After tracks like ‘Yes Man’ and ‘Fulfillment’ alongside Progressive star Marsh, he’s teaming up with 22Bullets to unveil the seventh piece of the album, ‘Belong To You‘. A very fast-growing talent in the Dance scene, 22Bullets has had releases on labels such as Spinnin’ and Dharma, and even collaborated on a track released on the latter with none other than the owner of the label himself, KSHMR.
Featuring the vocals of CouchĂ©, the track seamlessly blends aspects of Trance, Deep House, and Progressive House, for an excellent finish. Gated pads, soft arpeggios, and even a playful spin on the classic ‘Insomnia’ pluck all make an appearance, and once again prove Ferry’s words back in December were 100% based on what he envisioned with this album. Sublime, as is the norm.
Listen to Ferry Corsten & 22Bullets feat. Couché’s ‘Belong To You’ down below for your Spotify play. Also, click this link to support the track on your platform of choice. Be sure to check out our May interview with him, and stay tuned to our page for the latest news and views regarding our beloved Dance industry.
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Franky Wah Calls For Help After Thieves Steal All His Equipment in Ibiza

We normal folk get upset when our simple Word or Excel documents don’t fully save properly after a long day of working with those platforms. Can you imagine as a DJ returning back to your vehicle after a quick dinner in Ibiza and finding every single piece of your gear and therefore all your discography is missing? Yeah, it’s gut-wrenching. That’s exactly what happened to Franky Wah just this week.
The producer, clearly distressed, posted on his Instagram page explaining that many of his items were taken from the car while he was at a restaurant. These items include his laptop with all of his music on it. Franky asked his followers to share the post in hopes that they may be able to find the items with the help of a reward. Of course, fellow DJs and even helpful strangers on the internet have been sharing and commenting with support or ideas of how to possibly track everything down. This news comes shortly after Hot Since 82 was recently targeted in Brazil. We hope everyone’s safety remains a top priority.
Here’s hoping that some good luck comes his way. We can only imagine the devastation – please share if you can.
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Captivating and techy, housy vibes: BIJOU, No Thanks ‘Intoxicated’

‘Intoxicated‘, a collaborative effort between BIJOU and No Thanks. This high-energy tech house banger is sure to set dance floors ablaze with its infectious groove and hypnotic melodies.
From the first pulsating kick drum, ‘Intoxicated‘ grabs the listener’s attention with its techy, housy vibes and a captivating main theme that weaves its way through the arrangement. As the track progresses, the energy builds with intricate rhythmic progressions and euphoric synth work, culminating in an exhilarating breakdown that drops into a pure tech house frenzy.
The collaborative process was a labor of love, with the duo working through multiple ideas before settling on the perfect record.
As BIJOU proudly states, “Stoked to finally get this one out and continue to support No Thanks as the next ones up!.”

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James Hype To Ban Phones For Ibiza Residency

In a quick one minute video posted on his Instagram, James Hype has made the announcement of banning phones for the rest of his residency together with Italian group, Meduza. Taking place every Friday in the Club Room of HÏ IBIZA, from now on, the fans will be requested not to use their mobile devices and just dive into the experience that the ‘Our House‘ show offers.
James stated that the Club Room at HÏ IBIZA is the best venue to put the ‘no phone rule’ in place as the room, is dark and there are no big screens to take videos of. This creates an intimate atmosphere between the DJ and the crowd, hopefully immersing people more into the music rather than fascinating visuals.
While the British DJ mentioned he loves seeing people sharing videos from his shows on social media, he also talked about events where he played and no phones were allowed and how much that changes the environment in the club. As much as this is about the artist getting a better connection with the crowd, James also stated that he wants to give younger people the opportunity to see what raves were like back in the days when no such filming devices existed.
John Summit has also spoken on this topic in a Twitter post that he made last month. As many of you may know already, he is ‘the man in finance’ some girls look out for, having a master’s degree in accounting. The American DJ mentioned he would rather retire and work as an accountant while playing parties where people actually dance, instead of making a fortune playing shows where the crowd is there for social media and forget the actual meaning of a rave. He later added to the idea saying “not sure how much I even mean this I’m truly just burnt out belief right now.”
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New EDM Friday: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Nicky Romero, Don Diablo Alan Walker & More

Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Will Sparks – Rave Generator
With the build up to Tomorrowland well and truly underway, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are building their own hype by releasing one of their most highly antiicpated singles from their 2023 set, ‘Rave Generator’ with Will Sparks. A rattling piece of big room techno, this one has been destroying festival stages for over 1 year and it’s finally out.
Nicky Romero x Third Party – Bad Boy
Combining their own respective styles to deliver ‘For The People’ in 2022, Nicky Romero and Third Party officially link up for the 2nd time to bring us the follow up titled ‘Bad Boy’. Much like what came before, this single is a peak time electro smasher that will have hands up on the dancefloor instantly.
Billy Gillies ft. Betsy – Fair
Following on from last year’s hit ‘DNA (Loving You)’, Billy Gillies teams up alongside Betsy for ‘Fair’. Much like the previous release, this single has become an instant success online, appearing on a series of popular TikTok videos. No that it’s out the whole world can enjoy it this Summer.
Malóne & Jesse Bravo – Beef
Since launching his own label and event series WHYNOTUS earlier this year, Club Space resident and globally touring artist Malóne has been dropping tech and afro house heaters left and right. Now, he has joined forces with fellow Miami-based DJ, Jesse Bravo, on their collaborative anthem, ‘Beef’. This track is fueled by 90s-esque rap lyrics and a groovy tech house bassline.
Don Diablo & R3HAB ft. NEEKA – Disco Marathon
Dance music titans Don Diablo and R3HAB join forces for the first time ever on their new summer anthem ‘Disco Marathon’ featuring NEEKA. Their new single is a fun and carefree celebration of all things summer, a technicolor dream of uplifting piano melodies and dancefloor-commanding beats. The infectious rhythm is paired with NEEKA‘s captivating vocals, creating a soundscape that is both exhilarating and deeply satisfying.
Alan Walker ft. Ina Wroldsen – Barcelona
Following on from the release of ‘Unsure’ with Kylie Cantrall, Alan Walker returns to the forefront with his new release ‘Barcelona’, a summer ready dance-pop anthem featuring iconic vocalist Ina Wroldsen. Their 3rd collaboration together, Alan Walker and Ina Wroldsen combine in truly epic fashion on this brand-new melodic and cheerful dance-pop hit.
Honorable mentions:
Breathe Carolina – SOMEBODY
CYRIL – Stumblin’ In (Timmy Trumpet, Steve Aoki & Dimatik Remix)
D-Block & S-te-Fan x Aversion – Live For The Hard
Duck Sauce – Can’t Stop / Boogie In Your Butt
Kygo ft. Plested – Me Before You
Mosimann – Did You Go feat. blythe
NUZB – Throw You Back
Raven & Kreyn, KDH & Pure Cold – Tech Phonk
Said The Sky & Boys Like Girls – Hold My Breath
Sam Feldt, JVKE, Anitta – Mi Amor
Sander van Doorn – Unite
Sean Tyas & Enigma State – Lately
StadiumX & Muzzaik – Patchy
Takes Two – New Day
The Bloody Beetroots ft. Steve Aoki – Warp 1.9 (Westend & Cherry Tooth Remix)
XiJaro & Pitch – The Path
Yero featuring Christian Burns – Wonderful Life (Kryder’s Guilty Pleasure Mix)
Zonderling – Variant (HI-LO Variant)
Stream all these tracks and more in our New EDM Friday playlist – follow here.
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Martin Ikin returns on Toolroom with ‘Control It’

Martin Ikin, a master of tech house music, is back on Toolroom Records, with a hot new song Control it, featuring Winnie Ama‘s vocals.
Ikin has made a huge amount of great music over the years. He is currently the 8th best-selling artist of all time on the hugely popular download site Beatport. This shows how well his works have connected with DJs and dance music fans around the world.
With the new song, Ikin and Toolroom get back together in a way that feels like it was always meant to be. He has been a mainstay of the legendary label’s consistently high-quality work for a long time. He has also helped with some of their biggest releases over the years.
Each Ikin production is unique. It combines surgically exact rhythmic programming with synth work fit for an arena and energy levels set to their highest level during peak time.
Ikin has asked British singer Winnie Ama to sing on the mic for his latest Toolroom show to boost the energy even more. Her high topline floats on top of the record’s pulsing tech house grooves, giving the midtempo machine churner an enticing human soul. The voices get hypnotic and epic, making them the perfect hook to get people into the track while the scorching synths and unbelievably tight drums do their thing on the dancefloor.
Ikin has played at some of the world’s best clubs, like Fabrik in Madrid and Space Miami in Florida. He has also played at big festivals, like Drumsheds London, which held 15,000 people. His new Toolroom album with Winnie Ama is clearly made for peak-time chaos.
Martin Ikin, Winnie Ama Control It is out now via Toolroom.

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Watch Roy LaCroix Use Peppers as Instruments to Perform New Single, "Tabasco"

Forget playing with fire—Roy LaCroix wants you burning up from the inside out with his sweltering new house track, "Tabasco." 
The LA-based DJ and producer crafts a wonky beat with a seductive vocal hook, each line dripping with sizzling innuendo. The result is a deliciously unconventional house anthem that sears the senses with its smoldering wordplay and chugging basslines.
LaCroix even used actual peppers to bring the track to life, clasping them with alligator clips and routing them to Ableton Live as MIDI via a Playtron unit. The innovative gadget allows musicians to transform everyday objects into a keyboard or synthesizer.
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"Tabasco" is a steamy love letter to spicy condiments and the burn they provide, likening a muse to a "sriracha queen" whose "spices don't expire." Alongside a drop that slinks and contorts with quirky synths, LaCroix's lyrics manage to turn something as mundane as hot sauce into an aural aphrodisiac.
All said and done, the new single is a party on a plate—weird, wonderfully wonky and guaranteed to leave you reaching for a metaphorical glass of water. Take a listen to the track, out now via Music is 4 Lovers, below.
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