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Bangalore’s Rising Talent GNDHI Initiates The Groove With Summer Anthem ‘Move On’

GNDHI, the visionary music producer and multi-instrumentalist, is charting new territories in the realm of electronic music. Hailing from Bangalore, India with a background as a trained drummer, percussionist, and saxophonist, GNDHI‘s musical prowess is palpable in every note indeed. With a vision to reimagine the trap music scene by incorporating his roots and sharing a unique, yet ever-evolving sound apparent in past singles such as ‘BULLSHXT’. Additionally unveiling several releases including ‘HOP’, under his previous alias Argenil. Most recently, Ahadadream opened his BBC Radio Future Dance Mix with GNDHI’s very own tune ‘Dholna’, proving that GNDHI is no stranger in the music industry.
From delivering unforgettable performances at venues and festivals across India, China, and a memorable 20-city tour of the USA supporting the legend TroyBoi, GNDHI is only getting warmed up as he is taking over the scene one release at a time which transitions back and forth from the producer’s favorite styles and musical camouflages.
Taking his audience to another level, GNDHI‘s brand new release, ‘Move On’, has dropped on May 10th via Create Music. Launching off with a catchy vocal hook alongside a fusion of Latin horns, GNDHI’s world of pure creativity and elements of surprise shines brightly throughout this single. With an impressive incorporation of Afrobeat and Baile elements, a pulsating rhythm with captivating vocals initiate an irresistible summer anthem for the books. As the talented artist showcases various bass-induced instrumentals with a taste of musical percussions, GNDHI is truly a master at Intertwining all forms of genres into his production abilities.
Accompanying the release is a captivating music video featuring choreography inspired by popular Afro-dance styles, designed to showcase fierce femininity. With a lineup of releases on the horizon, GNDHI emerges as a formidable force in the electronic music scene, solidifying his status as an artist who is truly passionate about mastering his craft and continues to push his genre-defying sound forward in 2024.
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AI-powered radio airplay monitoring platform Radiostats launches

Developed by Songstats, Radiostats is an AI-powered radio airplay monitoring platform that stands to transform the way artists, labels, and promoters monitor radio plays across the globe. Traditionally it has been very inefficient and costly to monitor a full catalogue across a large number of stations. Existing services cost a lot, charge high fees for tracking individual songs, and provide only narrow coverage. Their legacy tech stacks don’t scale well and require a lot of heavy computing to monitor both a large amount of songs and stations.

Radiostats monitors your entire catalogue across 40,000 stations worldwide in a single subscription — providing coverage in a market historically underserved and overpriced. This extensive reach, powered by AI, ensures that no song goes unheard, no matter where it’s played.  The platform compiles a real-time Activity Feed to notify you of all major radio plays as soon as they happen. The Audience tab visualises your radio impact across the globe, and in-depth analytics are available for each song, artist and label.

Radiostats integrates directly into Songstats, leveraging the leading music analytics app to allow you to access all of your radio insights directly on your mobile device, receive push notifications and share your radio milestones with your fans. Radiostats covers terrestrial and digital radio, as well as Satellite TV and SiriusXM. All data, including station information, play time and duration, is accessible directly via the desktop dashboard and mobile app and can be exported as PDF and CSV reports. These reports can lead to significant earning opportunities when correctly tracked and submitted to Performing Rights Organisations.

That’s why it is especially exciting that Radiostats provides estimated royalties for all SiriusXM plays, and offers a special royalty collection service for artists and right owners to claim and receive these potential earnings. The team behind Radiostats worked hard to bring this new platform to market and wants to ensure that radio insights can empower every artist and label at the same convenience and value that they are used to with Songstats.

Radiostats mirrors the same pricing structure as Songstats, allowing you to monitor your entire catalogue with a single subscription! Radiostats comes with a 7-day free trial and is available in a bundle that gives you full access to both Songstats & Radiostats at a discounted rate. This cost-effective approach eliminates the need for multiple services, tiered plans or per-song pricing, making it the most affordable solution for comprehensive radio airplay monitoring. Radiostats is now live and ready to make radio airplay monitoring accessible to all. Start your free trial today visit www.radiostats.com
The post AI-powered radio airplay monitoring platform Radiostats launches appeared first on Decoded Magazine.
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Slipmatt selects 5 classics ahead of Slip Back In Time presents Old Skool Ibiza

Slipmatt’s obsession with electronic music began in the late 80’s and this year marks 35 years since his first rave DJ set at Raindance. Taking place on 16th September 1989 in Beckton, East London, Raindance was originally Slipmatt’s idea and underscored his passion for the nascent rave scene. His brother, Paul Nelson, took note, realised the potential and took a chance on promoting the event. Raindance went on to become the stuff of dance music legend with over 10,000 people raving through the weekend. Slipmatt stepped up to the turntables and took his place among the most influential names in rave beginning a career in dance music that shows no signs of slowing.
As one half of SL2, Slipmatt was at the forefront of the rave sound, crossing seminal classics including ‘On A Ragga Tip’ and ‘Way In My Brain’ into the national charts. His evolution as a DJ has taken in hardcore, jungle, house, tech house and more, through to his current rave house sound with a nod to past and future. He continues to release big tunes and remains in high demand as a DJ playing across the board, from a B2B with Eats Everything at Fabric last year to Shangri-La at Glastonbury this summer. His Slip’s House radio show on Centreforce 88.3 is the biggest on the station and consistently tops the Mixcloud tech house and house charts.
To celebrate 35 years since that first Raindance set, and as he prepares to head out to Ibiza for his ever-popular, week-long event series, Slip Back In Time presents Old Skool Ibiza, Slipmatt has taken a look back and picked out 5 special tracks for Decoded. He can dig into a truly enviable record collection but certain tracks will always represent a key moment in time and a guaranteed big moment on the dancefloor. Slipmatt explains what makes these selections special to him below.
Royal House – ‘Party People’ 1988
The explosion of house in 1986 was a pivotal moment in dance music, and 38 years later we’re still dancing to the same beat. Marshall Jefferson and the Chicago crew led the way for me and house music seemed to become much bigger in the UK than anywhere else in the world. But what really got me hooked was the sound of Todd Terry!! The man behind Royal House, Black Riot, and of course The Todd Terry Project.
For me ‘Party People’ is the perfect example of that amazing sound that was blasting out of New York in 1988. Those drums… WOW! And the track even sampled Marshall Jefferson’s ‘Move Your Body’. Todd Terry’s background was hip-hop and that shone through in his early music. Being a huge hip-hop fan at the same time I think that drew me into his unique sound. 1988 doesn’t get much better, and this track along with ‘Can You Party’, ‘A Day In The Life’ and ‘Weekend’ will last forever. 
Awesome 3 – ‘Don’t Go’ 1992
This has to be one of the most-played rave / dance tracks of 1992, and it’s still going strong. It’s been played so much that I hold back playing it these days and reserve it for very special moments only. My white original label has done quite a few trips around the globe, and rightly so. With a rave crowd in front of the DJ booth, this is a guaranteed hands-in-the-air winner. It has all the best elements of 1992 and it slams home every time.
I chatted with Steve from Awesome 3 a few days ago and apparently, they’ve just signed a huge new deal with a new mix of the track to one of the biggest majors – 32 years later… amazing!!  
Slipmatt – ‘Breaking Free’ 1994
I thought I’d include one of my own tracks, and this is one of my bigger underground tunes. I was very well known for hardcore in the 90s, and then for my integral part in the rise of the happy hardcore sound which took me all over the world, yet again. However, I was still very much involved with the darker sounds and jungle through the mid-90s as well. I did a few jungle shows on Kiss FM back in 1994 and was generally known for playing both hardcore & jungle in the same set, or separately when necessary. 
‘Breaking Free’ was sort of looked at as one of the very few tracks at that time that could be played at a purely hardcore event, or a 100% jungle rave, but it certainly isn’t a 4×4 stomper with its time-stretched intro, chopped up Amen and a monster pitch bent bassline. Good friend DJ Sooney has just done a remix for me which I love to bits, so I’m pretty sure it will reappear again in the second half of 2024. Maybe a 30-year anniversary release.
Stardust – ‘Music Sounds Better With You’ 1998
This was the big tune of summer 1998 for me. Yes, there was a lot of great music around, but this track stood out by miles. I was back & forth from Ibiza a fair bit, and also DJing in other parts of the Med. This tune was everywhere, and it was a fresh vibe! Every DJ was playing it in every bar, club and wherever there was a sound system.
There’s often a big tune that wins the summer, especially in Ibiza. In 2006 it was the D Ramirez mix of Bodyrox with ‘Yeah Yeah’. But Stardust was the really big one that I resonate with the most.
Eric Prydz – ‘Pjanoo’ 2008
This is the tune of all tunes in the world of noughties classics. Such an amazing production and a total musical triumph. I’m sure it will stand the test of time for many more decades to come. It lifts you up and then it keeps lifting and keeps on lifting until the ultimate drop.
Hard to believe it’s 16 years old, but it still gets pulled out on a regular. There’s been an amazing bootleg by Lizzie Curious doing the rounds for quite a while now which I’ve played everywhere. It mashes with the Olive vocal, You’re Not Alone acapella. I think it’s been done before, but Lizzie’s version is simply phenomenal – check it out here https://youtu.be/L0PgmVKxB3k?si=3Ruzws7v1KUc1bby 
Slip Back In Time presents Old Skool Ibiza 2024 takes place in Ibiza from 15th – 22nd May. www.slipbackintime.com
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Kerri Chandler presents KAOZ THEORY at Club Chinois Ibiza

KERRI CHANDLER presents KAOZ THEORY at Club Chinois, for six Thursdays from May – October. A Club Chinois debut residency for the New Jersey legend together with his special guest DJs. ‘Ibiza! I can’t wait to bring Kaoz Theory to Club Chinois this summer. I have curated six nights, where I’ll be joined by musical friends and family – each one bringing their unique sound. Hope to see you there. With Love, Respect and Admiration. Kerri’
So many reasons to visit Club Chinois – ancient Asian opulence with a cutting-edge sound system, the fabulous cocktails, the escape into fantasy, the inclusive welcome to an exclusive ambience – but the Chinois experience goes ‘from the dancefloor up’; the dancefloor is the bedrock and heart of the club, and the music that draws you onto it is the lifeblood. Particularly on Thursdays, catering for the more discerning lover of electronic music, with CLUB CHINOIS PRESENTS… Unmissable residencies with iconic names and eclectic lineups.
A true New Jersey House legend, his decades on the scene have spanned early funk, soul, jazz influences to becoming an architect, pioneer and real inspiration of House, UK Garage and more as DJ/producer/A&R (his Kaoz Theory label inc. Jamie Jones, Martinez Brothers, Seth Troxler…).  His iconic status and ability to read club and crowd with uncanny skill, a warm heart and boundless tech chops keep him forever globetrotting round the biggest stages.
May 30th
KERRI CHANDLER, CLAPTONE, LUPE FUENTES
Enigmatic masked German superstar act Claptone provides dancefloor-filling tech house grooves while Lupe Fuentes, Colombian LA-based DJ mentored by Roger Sanchez, plays funky house showing her Latin roots.
June 27th
KERRI CHANDLER, JACKMASTER, ROMAN FLÜGEL
High energy selector/producer Jackmaster brings his trademark eclectic house, techno, garage and bass, alongside Germany’s Roman Flügel, an influential exponent of Italo-disco, deep House, razor-sharp electro, techno and IDM.
August 15th
KERRI CHANDLER, KINK, DJ DEEP
KiNK: charismatic Bulgarian experimental DJ/live performing sensation; seminal French House talent for 20+ years, DJ Deep will play with the boundaries between house and techno
August 22nd
KERRI CHANDLER, berlioz (DJ SET), RYAN HOPE (GABRIELS)
UK’s mysterious DJ berlioz , described as ‘if Matisse made House Music’… marks his Ibiza debut, while Ryan Hope, film-maker and one of soul band Gabriels showcases his DJ talents.
October 3rd
KERRI CHANDLER, PRUNK
Prunk, PIV Records label head and Dutch artist with Indonesian roots headlining worldwide stages joins Kerri
October 10th
KERRI CHANDLER, GORGON CITY, DENNIS QUIN
Beloved UK duo Gorgon City have solid producing cred as well as commercial success; Dutch tech/deep house DJ Dennis Quin provides heavy basslines & hypnotic grooves.
Club Chinois
Address: Passeig Joan Carles 1, 17, 07800 Ibiza
Opening Hours: 00:00 – 06:00
Tickets: From €40 at clubchinoisibiza.com 
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EDC Las Vegas 2024 Set Times

The set times for EDC Las Vegas 2024 (lineup) have just been released. This year’s festival is stacked with an incredible lineup across all stages. Taking place over three days on May 17-19 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, EDC 2024 will feature huge headliners and up-and-coming talents spanning genres like house, techno, trance, dubstep, bass, and more.
Our guide for EDC Las Vegas 2024.
Day 1: Friday
Friday night kicks off strong at the massive circuitGROUNDS stage with heavy hitters Peggy Gou, Eric Prydz, John Summit, and more. The kineticFIELD mainstage hosts Subtronics, Armin Van Buuren, Illenium, David Guetta, and Steve Aoki across the night. Bass fans can catch Nghtmre, Zomboy, Marauda, Adventure Club, and others at the bassPOD.
EDC Las Vegas Set Times day 1 Friday 2024 Day 2: Saturday
Saturday brings even more star power, with DJ Snake, Tiësto, Zedd, Alison Wonderland, and a special b2b set from Acraze and Kream taking over kineticFIELD. Other standouts include Four Tet, Dom Dolla, and Boys Noize at cosmicMEADOW, Subtronics b2b LvL UP and Caspa at bassPOD, and Peggy Gou b2b Marcel Dettmann at neonGARDEN.
EDC Las Vegas Set Times day 2 Saturday 2024 Day 3: Sunday
For the festival closing on Sunday, don’t miss Alesso, Gryffin, Kaskade, and more at kineticFIELD. Seven Lions, Martin Garrix, Excision, and Kayzo‘s special Unleashed XL set take the stage at circuitGROUNDS. Diplo, Deadmau5, and Valentino Khan play cosmicMEADOW, while Ghastly, Svdden Death, Virtual Riot, and others bring the bass at the bassPOD.
EDC Las Vegas Set Times day 3 Sunday 2024 With over 200 artists performing across the weekend, there’s something for every dance music fan at EDC Las Vegas 2024.
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Culture Shock Drops Infectious Drum And Bass Gem ‘Out My Head’

As Drum and Bass continues to gain mainstream popularity in the US, one established producer is helping lead the charge. UK-based Culture Shock has been bringing his fresh sound to audiences worldwide for nearly twenty years and recently made waves touring as one-fourth of the DnB supergroup WORSHIP, with pals Sub Focus, Dimension, and 1991. In 2024, he has already released two original tracks (‘Get To Me’ and ‘Breathe’), along with a DnB flip of Artemas’ ‘i like the way you kiss me’. So it should come as no surprise that his new release ‘Out My Head’ (ft. Sarah de Warren) is another sing-a-long crowd pleaser.
Released May 8, ‘Out My Head’ came together naturally, Sarah de Warren told our team. Introduced by a mutual friend, she and Culture Shock cranked out the tune in a single studio session. The result is a melodic dance floor zinger with an atmospheric bass line. While more mainstream than his previous underground sound, Culture Shock’s technical skills both in production and behind the decks are second to none. Sarah’s background in Trance and Techno lends well to the vocals found in this particular brand of Drum and Bass, which is both melancholic and uplifting at the same time.
This song is sure to be part of WORSHIP’s EDC set this week and is one that you won’t get out of your head any time soon. Listen to Culture Shock – ‘Out My Head’ (ft. Sarah de Warren) below.
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Let’s Talk About Human Rias

Human Rias, a DJ, producer, and label owner, Iran-born and now based in Munich has been making waves with his hypnotic and emotional brand of melodic techno. In his sets and albums, he mixes influences from many cultures with a focus on dancing.
But Rias has gained a lot of respect for how hard he works to use his art to bring attention to important social and humanitarian issues. From his strong remix of the popular Iranian protest song “Baraye” to his new job as an A&R for the prestigious Exit Festival label, this artist is leaving a lasting mark.
What does Human Rias want to do with his art? He talks about the start of his new 7Rituals label, working behind the scenes at Exit, and a lot more.

For those who may not be familiar, can you start by telling us a bit about your background and how you first got involved with electronic music production and DJing?
I’ve been involved in music from my early childhood. I was in several bands, I learned to play guitar and drums, as well as the violin for over 14 years. Music was always my great escape, and at the young age of 16 I was fascinated by DJing and electronic music, so I started pursuing it, working in every field of this industry to make the transition to a full-time artist today
Your Persian heritage seems to play a big influence on your sound – can you explain how those cultural elements get woven into your productions?
I would say Persians have a very special rhythm and that definitely finds its way into my sets and productions. As well as my big support for a lot of Persian producers.
You’ve launched your own 7Rituals label – what is the overarching vision and sound you want to curate with the imprint?
Music that makes you feel something more than what you hear, has always been my key message on my journey through music. The vision is to unite incredible upcoming artists with already existing ones, and pushing the boundaries of the melodic techno realm.
The ‘Baraye’ remix package had a powerful message behind it. How do you balance using your music for social commentary while still making it work on the dancefloor?
The ‘Baraye’ package is something very important to us, doing our best to spread the message of the people who are still to this day suffering. The idea was to bring It to the dancefloor, to bring it to the techno world, that has rebellion and freedom incorporated into it. Music has to transfer a feeling, and here I transferred the message of suffering and the wish for our normality.
You’ve played iconic festivals like Exit and Sea Dance – which of those big stage moments really stood out as most memorable for you?
I’ve said this in many interviews before and will continue to, EXIT is definitely the greatest of them all. And not any particular EXIT but every single one I was able to be part of.

What was it like playing the massive Core Stage at Tomorrowland 2023? How did you approach that huge platform?
The CORE stage was something incredible, the energy in that forest at Tomorrowland and that beauty of a stage made me dig deeper into my music and yet still give people some key tracks they will know, all in all one of my favourite sets that I played.

As an A&R for Exit Festival’s label, what qualities do you look for when signing new artists and music?
Outstanding artists who fit the ethos of EXIT and who can be part of the big family that EXIT is. I definitely don’t make that decision on my own.

Beyond just the music itself, what role does an artist’s branding, marketing, and overall career strategy play into your signing decisions, if any?
First and foremost it’s always the music, and then what the artist represents. It’s a very natural process.
As the A&R for Exit Festival’s label imprint, what is your typical process like when evaluating new demos or unsigned artists to potentially sign?
I listen to a few tracks a day, as not to overload my ears and to give every track a fair trial. I then pass the fitting ones to the team, with my notes and an intro of the artist.
Can you talk about any specific Iranian artists or collaborators you’re hoping to work with via 7Rituals?
I am working with one amazingly talented artist called X Ashes, and there will be more from us in the future as well.
What has been the most difficult or unexpected challenge you’ve faced in your career so far?
The hardest challenge I believe was the understanding that things don’t happen tomorrow, and sometimes it feels like you aren’t in motion, but when you look back and evaluate you will see the journey you have taken.
When you’re writing new music, do you have a general concept or narrative you’re trying to convey through the tracks?
There is an idea, a spark, or an emotion that it’s based on. I usually look for a vocal or melody and start from there.

What’s your opinion on the intersection of techno and melodic house that seems to be happening lately?
I think that there is a huge intersection between all techno genres right now. There is no hard split anymore but an ever-merging market. Which is good, as it allows new audiences to discover more music.
If you could go back and give advice to your younger self just starting out, what would it be?
Learn to be patient earlier, don’t take on too much at once, and focus on the important bits. Take care of your health and make decisions with care.
Are there any particular up-and-coming scenes or cities you have your eye on as potential hotbeds for new talent?
Argentina and Brazil are definitely at the top.
How do you keep your sound fresh and avoid getting stuck in a particular style as you continue releasing music?
Next to Djing I spend a lot of time listening to music, and listening particularly to sets of other artists, to get inspired by the direction they are taking and to see where trends are going.

What’s on the horizon for Human Rias in terms of touring, releases, or other projects we should watch out for?
There is a lot of new music coming this year and a few very beautiful festivals I am looking forward to. There is a remix of Aname’s ‘Beautiful World’ coming out on Anjuna Beats with my brother FREY, a collaboration with X Ashes on Off World, and a collab with Like Mike later in the year.
Besides production, what other creative outlets do you have or hope to explore more?
I love to cook, cooking is another practical outlet for me, it puts me in a zen state.
How has the role of social media impacted an artist’s career path compared to when you were first starting out?
Social media has just become a necessary tool that I have to use. I don’t like it, and I’d prefer to be without it, yet it’s also what allows us all to connect
No matter if he’s playing in an arena at Tomorrowland or a club in Berlin, Human Rias always brings a lot of energy and purpose to his shows. His energizing and contemplative sounds can take a crowd to new emotional heights.
As he hints, the next few years will bring even more experimental music and well-known projects. He will continue to work at the point where melodic techno meets culturally relevant stories, with 7Rituals as a key stage.
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No Bounds Festival returns in 2024

Since 2017 No Bounds has been breaking down barriers and building new bridges through music, art, and technology. With Sheffield as a backdrop, a city with a history steeped in groundbreaking musical discoveries, the festival continues to write this narrative by showcasing both local, established, and up-and-coming artists and collectives alongside internationally acclaimed acts to grace the city’s stages with disruptive discoveries.
The theme for 2024 is ‘Agency & Revelation’ which explores and shines a light onto transitional and hidden spaces, places, connections and stories. opening up new dialogues and exploring the cultural fabric and links between Sheffield and its boroughs, inviting audiences to engage with the region’s architecture, culture, and communities in innovative ways.
This year No Bounds invites some of its most revered guests including Flowdan (live) off the heels of his Grammy win; Sheffield Bassline icon Big Ang, Metalheadz legend DJ Storm, acclaimed Tara Clerkin Trio (live), Iceboy Violet & Nueen (live), Manuka Honey,  Kelman Duran, Batu,re:ni, first-ever b2b between TSVI & Stenny, Toumba, Lord Spikeheart (live) and many more.
Always with a focus on supporting Northern both established and up-and-coming acts, initiatives, collaborations, and organisations, No Bounds reveals that the legendary Sinai Sound System will be powering up 
Hope Works main room, as well as the Raze Sound System across other stages. No Bounds invites resident 96 Back to return to premiere a new project which is a collaboration between himself, aya and Jenifer Walton called Microplastics. SY Rockers, the project between Mella Dee & Reuben Gwill plays a hybrid live. Also inviting Sheffield MC and producer Coco (live), Commodo, local dnb / jungle maverick Charla Green; and regular NTS host Lupini will deliver a brand new pop-up radio project.
For the first time, No Bounds reveals a Saturday afternoon session on the Sinai Sound System travelling through vibrations from Dub, Dancehall to Techno in the Hope Works main room. Taking us on the journey will be Kelman Duran, Manuka Honey, SY Rockers as well as Sheffield legends Winston Hazel, the first person to ever release on Warp Records (as part of Forgemasters), alongside fellow kabal resident and respected Sheffield DJ, Pipes.
No Bounds also announces collaborations with BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ collective The Beatriarchy inviting PXSSY PALACE, Gracie T, Colecta, Shannon From Admin, and MYNA, plus a talk, and workshop; Algorave x Pattern Club live coding workshop/rave; and Amy Carter Gordon of Hallam University for a sprawling art exhibition across various venues exploring the climate crisis.
Tickets: https://ra.co/events/1607259
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Celebrate The Birthday Of Martin Garrix With His Top 10 Streamed Tracks!

Representing the electronic dance music scene all over the world, whether it is on the radio, at a music festival or in somebody’s headphones, Martin Garrix has become one of the most emblematic artists for many music lovers. Inspired by Tiesto’s iconic performance at the 2004 Olympic Games, he has started his musical journey at ten years old under the name of DJ Marty, In 2013, Martin discovered his first of many successes with the release of ‘Animals’, one of the tracks that defines The Golden Era sound of EDM.
Join us today in celebrating Martin Garrix’s 28th birthday, with a trip down memory lane looking at his top 10 most streamed tracks.
10. ‘Don’t Look Down’ ft. Usher [274m streams]
9. ‘So Far Away’ ft. Jamie Scott & Romy Dya [376m streams]
8. Animals [410m streams]
7. ‘High On Life’ ft. Bonn [428m streams]
6. ‘Like I Do’ with David Guetta & Brooks [466m streams]
5. ‘Ocean’ ft. Khalid [527m streams]
4. ‘There For You’ featuring Troye Sivan [604 streams]
3. ‘Summer Days’ ft. Macklemore, Fall Out Boy & Ryan Lewis [645m streams]
2. ‘Scared To Be Lonely’ ft. Dua Lipa [1.2b streams]
1. ‘In The Name of Love’ ft. Bebe Rexha

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Catching up with Slay

Slay is killing it. He’s taken things up a notch with collaborations with Chimpo and Bou, but in his most recent collaboration with Sigma, he wants to go back to his roots. Community being an important part of his career, he wants to say thanks with the video for the track. You can see him hanging out at his local barbershop, partying at his local club, and grabbing some chicken at his favourite chicken shop. “I wanted the video to be as close to me as possible. If you were to hang out at one of these locations, you would probably bump into me,” Slay says. 
Since we last spoke with him, not only has he grown as an artist, but the whole scene seems to have exploded around him as well. “I don’t know what happened in the past two years, but it just seems like everything’s got a bit better for our scene. It’s grown fast for everyone in a short space of time,” he explains. We talked with Slay about his recent tracks, and how the drum and bass scene has grown recently. 
Most of the artists you’ve worked with recently are from the northern part of the UK. Why’s that?  
Yeah, Chimpo and Bou are both from Manchester. It’s a big city, but it’s not too big, so if you’re doing music and you’re doing all right, then everyone pretty much knows everyone. I’ve been working with Chimpo for a long time. He’s a friend of mine outside of just music. It’s gotta be coming up to 10 years, we’ve got to know each other from being around the same neighbourhood. I’m from Old Trafford, he’s from Whalley Range, and they’re very close to each other. I met Chimpo just through friends and then we ended up making music and we always have been throughout the years. 
When I started making drum & bass, I went to a place called Bloc2Bloc regularly. That’s where I ended up meeting a bunch of people, and Bou was one of them. About three or four years later, we ended up in the studio making a song together. And then Sigma, that’s a lot more recent. They were already established artists when they hit me up. They asked me to get in the studio together and that’s how we came out with this single that we’ve got now, ‘Kenny’.
What’s the story behind ‘Kenny’?
On the way to the session, my friend and I talked about a lot of things. We were reflecting on what it’s taken to get to the point I was at there. Subconsciously, we ended up going with that theme in the song, it just happened. The Sting sample in the song gave me that reminiscing vibe and got me thinking about what it’s taken to get to where we are now. That’s the vibe of the track, reflecting and reminiscing on my life, where I’ve been, and what I’ve been through to get to that point. Right now, it makes it all worth it. Getting some success, you almost feel like you’ve not wasted your time. When you get that gratification you wanted, it’s the best feeling.
The scene around you has grown as well…
Absolutely, the Manchester scene has grown massively! The last two years have gone from being “this thing that’s happening and we’re getting to a point” to blowing up, in the space of two years the scene has grown massively. Everyone’s fulfilling their potential in a type of way. I feel like it’s getting to the point where it’s paying off for not just me but everyone around me. Shows are bigger in different places. There’s more attention on the songs, the videos are better… I don’t know what happened in the past two years, but it just seems like everything’s got a bit better for our scene. It’s grown fast for everyone in a short space of time. I don’t think there’s a limit. We’re getting a lot more mainstream attention, people are getting taken as serious artists.  
For me, this opens a lot of doors. I’m just working on singles right now, but there might be an album coming. If I can get a good album and an album tour out of it, that would be a good next step.  I try not to overwhelm myself with grand ideas of what can happen, though, I take life in little steps. Why’s that? When I made music before, I’d build up this big plan in my head and have this way of getting there, and if anything went wrong or it didn’t go the way I thought it was going to go… That would crumble the whole thing. Now, I’ll have a little goal and even if it doesn’t go the way I thought it would go, I won’t be as defeated as I used to be. I’ll get there another way. Rather than having this big thing that I’m aiming towards and putting so much pressure on myself, I’ll have smaller goals in between now. What shifted my way of thinking… I think it’s about my passion for what I like doing. I’ve been in places where I’ve tried to stop, and that’s the biggest test if you’re an artist. If you love doing something, you won’t be able to stop even if you want to. It was a challenge, and then that’s what helped me pull through. Never stopping and just believing. I’m going to carry on and keep doing it. If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be, and even if it’s not, at least I’m still doing something I love.
Back to your latest single ‘Kenny’. People who watch the video will see a few locations in and around Manchester showing up. Do they have any personal significance to you?
The first location is my local barbershop! The idea was that I wanted it to seem as my natural
environment as possible. All the places I am in the video are places where you could actually find me hanging out. If you were to walk around there for a week, you’d probably bump into me. That’s what I wanted the video to portray. Even the people in the video, they’re all my friends. I know everyone in the video, I wanted to be people I would actually be around. 
Let me tell you more about the locations in the video. It starts in a barbershop, I visit a chicken shop, I visit a radio station, and I end up in a club. The stepdad of one of my close mates runs the barbershop. I’ve been going there since I’ve been around here, 10+ years, easy. The chicken shop is another place that you will definitely know if you’re from South Manchester. If you talk about Chicken Run, the chicken shop, everyone knows it’s infamous in a way. The club place at the end of the video is a place called Six Trees. I go there all the time, so I thought it would be nice to include it in the video. It’s a family venue, I know the people that run it there. The radio station is Bloc2Bloc, I’ve done some shows on their radio. Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to come up in the drum & bass scene as easily as I did, so this is a way of saying thank you. 
Since the track is called ‘Kenny’, are you a fan of South Park?
I love South Park, I watch it sometimes, but I’m not a diehard who knows every episode. I wrote the song and when I came to the end of it I noticed that the ‘Kenny’ line was in the hook. When I was thinking about what to call it, it was fairly obvious to me that that should be the title. 
You were saying how you know everyone in the ‘Kenny’ video and how you wanted it to feel as authentic as possible. How important is a community to you?
Very! The community of people you build around yourself is really important. If you’ve not got a community of people that all look after each other, it’s going to crumble, the whole empire is going to crumble. My community is great. I’ve learned a lot from them. There are times when you might have haters, but I wouldn’t change my community of people for anything else, I wouldn’t be able to see as clearly as I can now. How did I find mine? I got to a point where I’ve been doing music for a while, I’m not new in the scene anymore. I got to a point where people stuck around. People come and people go and you notice that there’s a group of people who stick around. That’s the community that I am talking about, the ones that are there for you, through the ups and the downs. It’s a feeling and an energy that you share. 
Thank you, that’s very inspiring! What else is coming from you this year?
My plans for 2024 include more big singles and more big tunes. I’m going to be on a lot more lineups this year as well. Last year, I took a break from performing, so definitely look out for my name on the lineups. I’ve got big collaborations coming up as well. Things are looking up, for sure!
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Released 13 Years Ago: Swedish House Mafia – Save The World

Seven months after progressive house supergroup Swedish House Mafia charted their first number one single, ‘Miami to Ibiza’, they served up an epic banger of proportions that is still loved by festival goers worldwide today.
‘Save the World’ dropped on May 13th , 2011, instantly becoming the #1 dance hit in the United States and 10 in the UK. Selling over 463K copies in the US alone, the track was nominated for a Grammy that year for Best Dance Recording placing the trio into icon status. The hypnotic chords provide a dream-like trance, with John Martin on vocals, proclaiming with his melodic emphatic plea the promise for those experiencing a bad day or going through a dark time.
To date, ‘Save the World’ has massed 216M Spotify streams and 129M YouTube views certifying Swedish House Mafia with international acclaim.
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By The Light Deliver Melodic House Gem With ‘Sail On Free’

Meet By The Light, the dynamic DJ/Producer/Singer duo making waves in the melodic house scene. Currently, nomadic wanderers soaking up the sun on Thailand’s breathtaking beaches, they craft expansive, emotive beats in the studio and deliver an electrifying experience on stage. Drawing inspiration from 80’s synth pop, Deep House, Melodic Techno, and beyond, their music transports audiences on an euphoric journey.
This inspiration and sound is on full show in their latest piece of work titled ‘Sail On Free’. With a powerful vocal performance that is mirrored with an equally gripping production, the track certainly takes you on that euphoric journey that we mentioned previously. Almost as if they put the vibe and atmosphere of Thailand into a single, the elegant sounds and sultry tones make this a must listen for all melodic house fans.
Stream this single below.
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Global Dance Festival Releases 2024 Lineup

From Rave on the Rocks to rave at the stocks, Colorado’s long-running Global Dance Festival has released this year’s lineup and a new location. After six years at Empower Field (home of the Denver Broncos), Global makes the move to the Stockyards at the Denver Western Complex for two days of Dance-infused revelry. The Chainsmokers, Duke Dumont, Fisher, Gryffin, and Kaytranada headline July 26 and 27, with support from Champagne Drip, Crankdat, G Jones, Kayzo, Ravenscoon, Said The Sky, 1991, Brondo, and more. 
After its debut in 2003, Global Dance Festival quickly outgrew its original one-day format at Red Rocks Amphitheater before switching to Empower Field in 2018. The reason for the move in 2024 is unknown but attendees at the revamped Stockyards venue will experience extended hours stretching until 1 AM, a reimagined VIP Village, innovative stage designs, and a host of thrilling enhancements. Global holds the distinction of being the largest annual summer music festival in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States. 
Get ready to experience the magic of a Colorado summer beneath a canopy of stars while making memories that last a lifetime. This event is All Ages, with Global VIP Experience 18+ and 21+ with ID for Bars. GA and VIP single-day and two-day tickets for Global Dance Festival go on sale Wednesday, May 15 at 12PM MT. 
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Avicii’s ‘Levels’ Takes Number One Spot Of Tomorrowland Top 1000

Music fans across the world massively voted for their favorite Tomorrowland anthems in the Tomorrowland Top 1000. After compiling the 1000 most iconic tracks in the history of Tomorrowland into one list for the sixth year in a row, One World Radio has taken listeners on a complete rundown of the absolute highlights of Electronic music history, counting down 125 tracks per day for the past 10 days. The late Avicii now takes the crown with his iconic anthem ‘Levels’. Belgian brothers Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and MOGUAI finish in the second spot with ‘Mammoth’, while Dutch superstar Martin Garrix takes the third place with his emotional masterpiece ‘High On Life’.
Top 1000
The Tomorrowland Top 1000 features an excitingly eclectic compilation with a mix of the biggest all-time radio hits, legendary classics, and some of the past year’s most popular bangers. With 2 new entries in the top 10, only 1 track that could hold on to last year’s spot in the top 10 and 131 new entries overall, this year’s list had listeners on the edge of their seats.
Dutch superstar Tiësto is the most popular artist on the list with no less than 44 tracks. He is closely followed by Electronic music legends Martin Garrix (40 tracks) and David Guetta (38 tracks). Swedish House Mafia is the highest-ranked trio. Meanwhile, techno queen Charlotte de Witte is the highest-ranked female artist on the list. The Netherlands is the country that is most represented in the Tomorrowland Top 1000. Moreover, Kevin de Vries and Mau P’s super collaboration ‘Metro’ ends up as this year’s highest new entry at number 48.
Relive the Grand Finale of the Tomorrowland Top 1000 right here. And, check out the Tomorrowland Top 1000 Official Playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, and Deezer.
About Tomorrowland

​​​​​​Tomorrowland is one of the largest and most iconic music festivals in the world held in the recreation area De Schorre in Boom, Belgium. It is organized and owned by the original founders, the Beers brothers. Tomorrowland was first held in 2005 and has since become one of the world’s most notable global music festivals. In effect, it’s the place where music and magic converge to create an unparalleled experience. It takes place every year in summer and stretches over 2 weekends. Moreover, it welcomes 400,000 People of Tomorrow from over 200 countries. Naturally, it sells out in minutes year after year. Tomorrowland caters to all genres of Electronic Dance music with hundreds. Besides, it hosts renowned artists performing across more than 16 different stages. More than a festival, Tomorrowland is a celebration of diversity and unity. One of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains: the whole world coming together in one magical place. The event symbolizes the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity.
Celebrating 20 years of Tomorrowland, Tomorrowland Belgium 2024 will take place across two weekends from July 19-21 and July 26-28. This year it is set to open up a new world in the beautiful scenery of De Schorre in Boom in the summer of 2024. The festival’s new theme ‘LIFE’ is the prequel of the 2016 ‘Elixir of Life’ theme.
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Nora En Pure’s ‘Infinite Memories’ Evokes Summer Serenity

Deep House’s reigning queen Nora En Pure has bestowed upon us a luscious new track in her latest release, ‘Infinite Memories‘. The Swiss-South African DJ and producer skillfully intertwines soft, spoken-word French, evoking nostalgic summer vibes. Out now on Enormous Tunes, ‘Infinite Memories’ sparkles with beach club grooves, as organic piano melodies and warm jazz horns inspire you to grab your sunglasses and head to the nearest pool. Through the blending of genres, the track manages to effortlessly soothe the mind and uplift the soul.
Nora En Pure – ‘Infinite Memories’
With her consistent chart success, global touring, radio presence, and respected remixes, Nora En Pure is undoubtedly considered one of the top DJs in the world. In 2020, she entered DJ Mag’s Top 100 at #73, climbing to #59 in 2022 and #53 in 2023. Beloved for her captivating live performances, Nora En Pure is gearing up for a jam-packed season. Upcoming tour dates will take her to Berlin, Edmonton, Lightning In A Bottle Festival in Bakersfield, California, It’ll Do in Dallas, Texas and The Midway, San Francisco. 
Check out ‘Infinite Memories’ below and kick off your weekend in musical euphoria!
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