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David Guetta dons his alter ego Jack Back and links up with Afro house pioneer THEMBA on ‘Give Me Something To Hold’ via Defected, joining the London label’s extra special 25th anniversary series ‘Together’. The single combines THEMBA‘s Afro-electronic rhythms work with Jack Back’s melodically engaging production, complete with arresting vocals that build tension in all the right places.
Kygo ft. Zak Abel & Nile Rodgers – For Life
When it comes to bringing out tracks back to life, very few come close to what Kygo has done recently. After releasing ‘Whatever’ and ‘Higher Love’, the tropical house magician links up with Zak Abel and Nile Rodgers to deliver a modern take on Modjo‘s ‘Lady’ and it certainly does not disappoint.
DJ Snake & Peso Pluma – Teka
Hot on the heels of performing this very single at Coachella, DJ Snake and Peso Pluma waste no time in bring ‘Teka’ to the masses. The collaboration seems DJ Snake turn Peso Pluma‘s Latin style into a tech house heater that would light up any dancefloor across the world.
aariaa – Let You Down (Astro Eric Remix)
With the original still picking up steam across streaming platforms, in steps Astro Eric to keep the momentum rocking with his remix of ‘Let You Down’. A electro house banger in its own right, Astro Eric takes it and injects it with even more energy and power, turning it into a drum & bass bomb for the ages.
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Regard, Natti Natasha, SASH! – To The Beat
Speaking of reworks, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Regard, Natti Natasha, and SASH! all link up to bring the euro-dance hit ‘Encore Une Fois’ back to life. Using the sultry vocals of Natti Natasha and combining them with the iconic melody created by SASH!, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Regard lay the perfect bed of beats for this one to shine.
Don Diablo – Beast Mode (Knock You Out)
Mostly known for his future house hits, Don Diablo is no stranger to switching up his style to bring something fresh while also staying true to his signature style. That is perfectly on show for ‘Beast Mode (Knock You Out)’ as he takes a more electro-infused direction for this one while making sure we’ve still got that rhythm and groove that we’ve come to love from him.
AXMO – Right Here Waiting
Only 4 months into 2024 and already AXMO are giving us their 4th new single, showing no signs of slowing down. With their Happy Hardcore-inspired spin of the touching ballade by Richard Marx, AXMO have stirred up quite a frenzy already. A video of ‘Right Here Waiting’ has already been viewed almost 4 million times of Instagram and more than a million times on TikTok.
Honorable mentions:
Bhaskar, Dana Williams – Nobody’s Perfect
Boris Brejcha – Level One (Album)
BUNT. & GRAHAM – Maybe
Dubdogz x Jude & Frank – ININNA TORA
Firebeatz – Out Of Control
Jax Jones x Zoe Wees – Never Be Lonely (Arcando Remix)
Joel Corry x Pickle ft. Vula – Stay Together (Baby Baby)
KAAZE – The Way
Mark Bale x MOKABY – Music In Me
Merow – GET UP
R3hab ft. Jason Derulo – Animal
REMAZE – Someone Else’s Love
Stadiumx & Taylr Renee – Howl at the Moon (Stadiumx Rework)
Vini Vici, Terra – Gyoza
Will Sparks – Light
Stream all these tracks and more in our New EDM Friday playlist – follow here.
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Chris Avantgarde is a multi-talented artist who was classically trained as a jazz pianist. He now lives in London.
He has written and produced tracks for many major label artists, and had songs featured on hit shows from Netflix, HBO, and others. He also released his own music on well-known labels like Tale of Us’ Afterlife (three of which are collaborations with Anyma) and Adam Beyer’s famous Drumcode Records.
Chris has also remixed “Before We Drown” from the latest record by the legendary band Depeche Mode and “Mwaki” by the rising Brazilian band Zerb, also with KdV.
Kevin de Vries, another popular artist from Miami, joins Chris on the track. Kevin’s work has been released by top labels like Cocoon, Afterlife, Tomorrowland, and Drumcode.
Both artists have put on great shows at big festivals and small clubs, like Miami Music Week and Ultra Music Festival.
The sound of “Killa” is sure to be popular at festivals this summer, with its driving four-on-the-floor beat hard basslines and metallic whirs. Get ready for an explosion of sound and dancefloor passion that’s perfect for John Summit’s imprint.
You can now get “Killa” on Experts Only.
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Before its official release on Friday, April 5th, the track had already dominated at Miami Music Week, on top of existing support from heavyweights Armin van Buuren, John Summit, Fisher, and Oliver Heldens ahead of MMW. The track quickly earned its status as the track of this year’s Miami Music Week thanks to support from Vintage Culture, Mochakk, and more. Check out the remix below, out now via Armada Music and Drumcode.
‘Party All The Time’ first debuted back in 2006 at Miami’s Winter Music Conference before eventually reaching #8 in the UK Official Charts. Now, with this contemporary rendition, which pairs the edgy, thumping production of Adam Beyer and Layton Giordani with the unmistakable vocals of Green Velvet, Sharam’s hit is poised to dominate the festival circuit once again.
Testament to the enduring appeal of ‘Party All The Time’ by original artist Eddie Murphy is evident in its various interpretations over the years, with artists such as Hannah Laing and Ultra Naté putting their own unique spins on the track. Each iteration breathes new life into the song, solidifying its status as an anthem for the ages. The rework transports listeners back to a mid-2000s nightclub, just in time for summer.
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Cocoricò is a legendary dance nightclub in the comune of Riccione, located in the northern Italian province of Rimini, and it will host the return of Italian dance music star Marco Carola. The producer is also the head of his own label, Music On, and for the first time in 11 years, he will host his famous ‘Music On’ event on Friday, June 1. The setting of Cocoricò is perfect for the return of a great artist such as Marco Carola, who has made a reputation as someone who has provided phenomenal set experiences around the world.
The ‘Music On’ event will have four unique sets that will electrify fans from sunset to sunrise: Horizon, Piramide, Titilla, T-Room. Below this paragraph are some details of the upcoming June 1st event that will enlighten the skies of the Emilia-Romagna region. Also, click on this link to purchase tickets for the event as well.
Cocoricò will host a memorable evening of fantastic music coming out of ‘Music On’
The Horizon stage of Cocoricò is the only stage at the event where the music will mainly play in the daytime. Starting from 7 p.m. local time to midnight, it will headline a B2B set between Carola himself and ANOTR, Franky Rizardo, and Ale de Tuglie. The other three stages start from midnight until closing. T-Room will host Mahony, Jean Pierre, and Frank Storm. Titilla will host Manda Moor, Da Vid, and Calvin Clarke.
Finally, the main stage of the night, Piramide, will host another Carola B2B set, but with Jamie Jones. The other headliners of the Piramide stage are Chelina Manuhutu and another B2B set of Leon and Joey Daniel. June 1, 2024 will for sure be a date that many attendees, in particular fans of Marco Carola’s music, will remember as they dance the night away while enjoying the atmosphere of Riccione.
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The organizers of the Tribeca Film Festival recently revealed the list of films set to be included this year, and while you can of course catch some artsy foreign films and thought-provoking dramas, this year's lineup has much to offer fans of electronic music. Set to make its world premiere is a new documentary from Henrik Burman, Avicii - I'm Tim.
The film will feature never-before-heard interviews with David Guetta and Avicii's former collaborator, Chris Martin of Coldplay, according to Billboard. Accompanying the documentary's description are a number of photographs of a young Avicii, reinforcing the promise that it will explore the early life of the man who would ultimately become one of EDM's biggest stars before his life was tragically cut short by suicide.
"Before there was Avicii, there was just Tim," the film's synopsis read. "For the first time through his own words, witness the journey of a shy but prodigious musical talent who would soon become one of the defining artists of his generation."
This year's Tribeca Film Festival will take place June 5-16, 2024 in New York City.
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Rising star WINK is spearheading the next wave of trap and bass music, with his debut on bitbird “NEED ME” making for a stunning display of his distinct sound.
“Freedom (In Your Mind)” (Kiimi Remix) - TIBASKO
Taking on TIBASKO’s recent his “Freedom (In Your Mind),” London-based trailblazer Kiimi expertly showcases their distinct approach to dance music, delivering an intoxicating remix.
"I'll Find You/One Of Us” - TCHDWN
Bridging contemporary electronic music elements with the allure of classic house music, TCHDWN lands on Quality Goods Records with his latest, two-track EP I'll Find You/One Of Us, curating irresistible dancefloor energy on both.
“Before Me” - Jasper Tygner
Following his stunning Off Season EP, which was released late last year, rising dance music sensation Jasper Tygner has returned with his first single of 2024, juxtaposing ethereal synth work with tight grooves on “Before Me.”
“Heartpiece” - helloworld
Blending off-kilter pop with 8-bit instrumentation, helloworld just unveiled his latest single “Heartpiece,” delivering a heartfelt vocal performance over an ever-evolving instrumental.
"landing/homesick” - Laxcity
Laxcity’s first single of the year finds the trailblazing producer contemplating on the isolating effects of touring, as he brings together soothing melodies, organic drum sounds and nostalgic vocal samples on “landing/homesick.”
“they can't hang” - wes mills
wes mills latest single “they can’t hang” finds the Orange County-based producer and songwriter continue expanding on his nostalgic house sound, combing vintage vocal samples with emotional piano melodies.
“The Power” (kai.wav Remix) - Matoma
Viral sensation kai.wav has just taken on Matoma’s “The Power” with an official remix, fusing groovy synth work with irresistible energy.
“Crystal Lights” - ZUSO
Blending progressive house with breakbeat and drum & bass elements, rising Australian producer ZUSO has returned with his second year of 2024, an ethereal showcase of his sharp style.
“San Francisco” - TATE SEDAR
A love letter to San Francisco and its vibrant music legacy, TATE SEDAR’s latest single is a stunning sonic journey, where delicate ambiance clash with electro-inspired drops.
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The move is part of a broader effort to resolve ongoing copyright issues and prevent DMCA takedown notices that have been a persistent headache for streamers on the Twitch platform.
According to Clancy's interview with TweakMusicTips, this new revenue-sharing arrangement would not only involve streamers but also see Twitch contributing financially to the labels. The proposal marks an effort on the part of the platform to stabilize the historically turbulent relationship between Twitch and the music industry, which has been fraught with copyright challenges.
The discussion with the labels is a response to the different copyright challenges presented by livestreams versus pre-recorded content. Clancy highlighted the complexity of managing these rights in real-time broadcasts and suggested that DJs may need to self-mute their videos to avoid the possibility of infringement until a more robust system is in place.
Twitch's proactive approach reflects its acknowledgment of the labels' growing demands for a more equitable share of the revenue generated from music content. Clancy’s openness about the ongoing negotiations suggests that Twitch is nearing a formal agreement, although he did not specify how the platform plans to monitor compliance or enforce the new rules once they are established.
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Friday April 26
It’s Murph + Support from Durfy, Nadia. 10PM at Soundcheck. Tickets here.
Wax Motif + Friends [360° Set]. 10PM at Echostage. Tickets here.
Tinlicker + Support from Ostaaf, Klaid. 10PMat Soundcheck. Tickets here.
Saturday April 27
Illenium + Support from N3wport, Silas. 10PM at Echostage Tickets here.
Deorro + Support from J.Park B2B 9B49. 10PM at Soundcheck Tickets here.
Sunday April 28
Hugel + support from Papii Gavii. 10PM at Soundcheck. Tickets here.
Zedd B2B Knock2. 10PM at Echostage. Tickets here.
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"Restless" is a festival anthem through and through, bringing out the very best of each artist and putting their most valuable skills on full display. Mougleta's shimmering vocals are the star of the show to start the tune before its warbling first drop takes over. The second drop is a welcome change of pace, surprising us with a much darker turn.
With his latest campaign, NGHTMRE has been on an absolute tear. He kicked the year off with his incredible track alongside Pauline Herr and Jon Casey, "In Your Eyes," and followed with his hotly anticipated Juelz collaboration "Thrilla." With plenty of new music on the horizon, the bass music superstar is setting himself up for yet another big year.
You can listen to "Restless" below and find it on streaming platforms here.
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Back in 2016, she was on her rapid ascent to orbit as she quickly glided to the upper echelon of the electronic music scene on the wings of her seminal EP, The Silence Is Deafening, which released on deadmau5's mau5trap imprint. "Edge" would instantly prove a fan-favorite and even become the focus of a viral TikTok trend years after its release.
Now, eight years after the song's release, Rezz has revealed that a "2024 version" is on the way.
Just days before the announcement, Rezz shared that she found the original project file and pondered the idea of giving it a fresh coat of paint. She also revealed that it will debut at her show at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona on Saturday, April 20th, so fans in attendance should keep their eyes peeled. Check out her announcement below.
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You know that feeling of being in the right place at the right time? This track embodies that sense of communal bliss. Combining elements of The Sponges signature take on disco with The Funk Hunters' old-school funk, "I Like 2 Party" can be best categorized as psychedelic disco funk.
Out now via Westwood Recordings, this sensational collaborative effort rings true to its name by virtue of a surefire party starter. After kicking off with a persistent kick drum and complimentary synths, before long "I Like 2 Party" leads us on playful and anthemic journey.
While this tandem of tastemakers have crossed paths time and time again, "I Like 2 Party" marks their debut release together. Take a listen below.
The Sponges have been making waves as of late. This time last year, the dynamic duo dropped their biggest release to-date, a five-track EP titled Love. Death. Funk? And, since then, the Denver-based pair have been on an impressive run.
Fans can catch The Sponges on their 2024 tour at the stops listed below.
The Sponges 2024 tour schedule.c/o Press
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Out now via his new club-centric imprint Forever Days, the new track begins with a melodic house flavor, paired with a captivating story: "These pages have been written / In different texts and dialects..." A powerful message is woven within the tune, ultimately reminding us all to stand for love.
Together, Lewis and Sienfield echo this message by producing a swelling house track that viscerally melts away our worries in a euphoric dancefloor heater.
"[DJ Seinfeld] is one of my favourite electronic music producers, and an artist with a truly unique sonic signature," Lewis said in a statement shared with EDM.com. "‘Simple Times’ was made in London together and has been a highlight in all my recent sets."
Take a listen to "Simple Times" below.
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However, while the two are performing on different days, they’ve decided to come together to play an exclusive Project Glow pass-holder after on Sunday, April 28th at Echostage. Knock2 says on Twitter, “his music has been such a big part of my life and musical journey. it’s my biggest honor to go b2b with one of my goats.”
Tickets are on sale here! They’re in high demand so act fast. And if it sells out, be careful of scammers and third party sites. But, you know it’s going to be worth the hunt for the tickets to see this historic event!
If you can’t make the afters, make sure to check each of them out and more at Project Glow! Check out more information here.
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Beyond the confines of the studio, GEST emerges as a pillar of the underground music community, spearheading the club night ‘GEST Invites’ and championing the raw, unfiltered essence of drum and bass. Amidst the ever-shifting landscape of promotion and performance, GEST remains steadfastly committed to authenticity, navigating the digital age with a blend of innovation and resilience. As the conversation unfolds, GEST leaves us with a poignant reminder: behind every beat lies a hidden hustle, a testament to the unwavering dedication of artists navigating the turbulent seas of creativity and commerce.
GEST’s releases have always drawn from a rich tapestry of influences ranging from classic tech-step to hypnotic techno beats. ‘Superstructure’ is no different, masterfully weaving together elements of acid, dubstep, and atmospheric melodies, creating a dynamic fusion that defies genre boundaries. From the tribal rhythms of techno to the soulful resonance of drum and bass, GEST’s music invites listeners on a transcendent journey through sound.
How are you doing?
Good thanks, just chilling in my studio. I’ve had the day to sit in here and do music stuff- which has been great. And I’m excited to finally get the EP out. It’s been a long time coming.
Your studio looks gorgeous, and all the plants look great…
I blocked out the windows with all the soundproofing. So really needed the plant to add some life.
Is this your house or do you rent a studio space?
This is in my place. I’m pretty lucky to be able to have a studio in here and be able to sleep next to my studio and get up to make tunes when I’m inspired. When I was living in London, I was renting a place in South Bermondsey at Atomic Studios- shout out to them. I really enjoyed my time there, I was there for about six or seven years but looking back on it now, I wouldn’t change what I’ve got now with the home setup. I’ve spoken to a lot of other artists that feel the same. I think having it in your house and not needing to make a journey and schedule days for being in the studio makes a big difference.
It looks very comfortable…
It is. I put a lot of time into this room. It’s basically my life. I pretty much never leave.
Are you working in music full-time?
Yeah in a manner of speaking. I guess I can say that I do music full-time but for about two or three days a week, I do University lecturing for sound design. I do that all from this studio remotely.
It’s teaching at an academic level so it’s not always super creative, but it does keep me inspired and involved in music production the whole time even if that side of the work isn’t directly creative. I really love doing it, and it’s been cool to see results from students. I’ve been working with this University for about nine years now. So that’s what I do on the side of GEST.
Is that what you’ve been up to recently, producing and teaching?
That’s pretty much it really. Definitely spending the majority of my time doing that. Then there’s been this release, I’m gonna take a bit of time off because it’s a bit of a longer project than we’ve done before- six tracks. So it took a while to get things right and going back and forward and stuff.
Let’s talk about the Superstructure EP. What was the inspiration behind the tracks?
There are six tracks on this which is a bit bigger than some of the other GEST releases, so there has been a bit more room to experiment with this one. I’d say the classic tech-step era has always been one of the biggest influences within drum and bass for me. Cause 4 Concern, early Break, Fierce, Matrix and labels like Quarantine, for example, that’s a big influence on GEST in general. It’s maybe not the most popular sound at the moment, but I can’t stop myself drawing on that pretty often. But with GEST, It’s been about trying to maybe fuse that sound with more techno and acid vibes. There are quite a lot of influences from techno, too many to mention really, but there’s a hypnotic, tribal vibe with techno that I’m really into. I’m quite influenced by that classic Detroit techno-sounding stuff. There are a lot of artists to mention there, but a label called SK_eleven, and another one called Be As One.
There’s also a 140 dubstep track on this EP, which definitely has been inspired by the resurgence of the deep dubstep vibes in the last few years. That’s been really cool to see and I wanted to explore GEST at 140 BPM, there’s an acid vibe going on there too.
There’s a track with Javeon on a collab which has more of an atmospheric, melodic sort of feel. I think the production on that definitely has a bit of a Marcus Intalex kind of influence in there and that’s definitely been something that’s been fairly present in GEST tracks. I always hold a candle to Marcus Intalex and the whole Soul:r thing.
There’s also almost a techno track in there called ‘Escalate.’ That one caused a bit of a stir when we released it, but I think it’s been mainly positive. I know a lot of people maybe don’t think that drum and bass should be arranged in that way. So there have maybe been a couple of people who think this sound is not for them, which is fair, but I’ve definitely been quite inspired hearing some of these jungle/techno tracks in the last few years. Like the classic ‘Disco Dodo’ by Lynx, a big one from back in the day, for me that’s always been just one of those rave classics that I’m always influenced by.
Speaking of ‘Escalate’, you almost hear Berlin in that track… Let’s talk about the impact you think moving countries has had on your production…
What can I say about this place? Really? I love it to death. I first came here about 12 years ago on the way back from Outlook Festival with a group of mates. We had a mad few days discovering the techno clubs and the underground culture that exists here. And now I’ve been living here for nearly four years. The energy here is just something a bit different – it can be a little bit pretentious at times but in general, I’ve got so much respect for the underground electronic music culture that exists here. It seems like electronic music is a bit more celebrated and valued here.
It’s definitely a big influence for me on the music, I get inspired just walking around sometimes and being involved in the scene here going out to various different events. One cool thing has been that even though I’m halfway into my 30s – I’ve made quite a lot of new friends and connections here which has been great. I wasn’t really sure if that was going to happen when I moved out here, far too many people to mention in an interview, but a massive shout to all my mates and co-workers here that I’ve met who’ve made the whole thing quite enjoyable.
Let’s talk about your artwork, there’s a strong brutalist architectural theme throughout your entire body of work. Why did you do that?
Throughout the whole GEST project really there’s been an inspiration from brutalist architecture, these kinds of almost ugly, concrete structures that feel fairly threatening, but are actually maybe beautiful and interesting.
I don’t think we’re unique in that respect. I’ve definitely seen a lot of underground D&B and techno artists drawing inspiration from this. Maybe it’s a natural link for a lot of producers, that sci-fi influence, when you see some of these structures and buildings it brings to mind dystopian vibes and the music has a link to that.
Where do the pictures come from?
Various places over the years. Harry took some on his own camera, but I’ve got to send a shout to Andy at Amy Of Few. He really conceptualised the artwork at the beginning of GEST. He was given an idea and a sort of mood board thing, but I think it’s probably fair to say he kind of set off the initial vibe.
So… GEST invites, your club night in Berlin…
That’s been something that I’ve been super proud to do for the last two and a half years now. It’s definitely tough times for anyone who’s a promoter right now in any country. Doing underground D&B or just underground music in general is hard, but it hasn’t been a chore. There’s been some points where it’s been a little stressful, but overall, I’m really thankful and enjoying doing it. It’s been amazing to be able to take this to a few techno clubs in Berlin that actually didn’t have drum and bass before as well as some well known spots.
It’s probably worth mentioning numbers and turnout. D&B nights might not be as big as in some other places, we average about 200-300 people for the most part. But that’s enough for a party and the vibes are always on point. Most of the clubs in Berlin have a pretty strict no phones, no filming policy for everyone- both the people actually coming to the event and for the promoters and DJs. I know that may seem a bit pretentious at times but I actually do really enjoy the atmosphere it creates. I’m not gonna preach about it because I know it’s quite a divided discussion. And it can be a pain in the ass from a promoter’s point of view when you’re trying to actually show people how the events are and you don’t really have any footage from it. But I still think I’d rather that to be honest. Everyone that’s there is pretty locked in and people are dancing and it’s maybe quite a stupid thing to say, but I’ve had a couple of the artists actually come away from their sets and comment on the fact that everyone was dancing, perhaps doesn’t happen in some other places as much for whatever reason, but I’ve been pretty proud of that. So yeah, definitely big thanks to everyone who attended. It’s been a pleasure and I’m definitely looking to continue it for as long as I’m here.
You’ve been a promoter for years running Release at Southampton’s Soul Cellar, among other events. How have you found the changing landscape of promotion?
I’m not so old school with my promotion that I existed before social media. When I first started trying to put on my own events, it was still at that point when Facebook was a massive thing and it was a necessary tool. But it has definitely changed a lot. I remember when I was doing it back in my hometown- Southampton, from the age of about 18 or 19 years old and a lot of that was more like physical promotion. I used to go to nights handing out flyers in the rain to people coming out of the clubs.
There’s still a physical promotion element here in Berlin: a culture of fly posting. It’s still huge here, which is interesting because I think that isn’t so true in a lot of places in the UK, but Bristol is maybe the exception to that rule. When you walk down most of the main streets in Bristol they’re just plastered in D&B posters everywhere. And there’s definitely still a physical promotion element here in Berlin too, which is cool. I’m quite involved in that and it gets me out of my studio, doing flyer and poster drops and stuff. But that’s a pretty small side of it, it’s very much around social media and content. It can be quite hard to keep on top of that.
I’m pretty lucky that I’ve had quite a good team of people mainly at Shogun that have helped me to navigate that kind of stuff so I can focus more on the music. I’ve been able to pick up certain tips and apply that to running the nights but the landscape has massively changed, it’s not easy to do this stuff- all the algorithm crap. It’s not easy to kind of navigate that stuff and you don’t want to oversell it. It’s very easy for people to see when you’re just overselling things and constantly shoving it in their faces the whole time. There’s quite a fine line.
There’s still talk over here about the big events versus the smaller events and how big events are necessary but they may be damaging the smaller events which we need to bring people through. People haven’t got a lot of money so they buy a ticket to one big event rather than going out every week. What do you think about this situation? And what do you think is the way forward?
We have the same debate here as well. I do think that that’s something that’s omnipresent throughout global music culture currently. Not even just within electronic music, I’ve seen the debate about other styles of music as well. But within D&B it exists for sure and I think it’s quite hard to give a definitive answer. Berlin is maybe a bit more friendly towards smaller underground nights but there’s still a massive struggle here. It’s not easy for anyone. I know that a lot of the promoters and clubs are constantly losing money or not able to be a financial success.
In the UK right now, it’s harder than ever and so many small venues have disappeared because it’s basically impossible for them to make it work for various reasons. It’s certainly not easy here, but I think there’s maybe a bit more scope for it, it does seem like there are still a few more underground nights going on. Which for me is probably still the most enjoyable and I’ve had some of my best nights in a small club with 150 people.
What’s your touring schedule looking like at the moment?
I recently played the Shogun Sessions event in London at Corsica Studios. It’s always a secret lineup until the day but that was Whiney, P Money and Charlie Tee, which was recorded and put out on YouTube. And that started off a run of gigs for really the next six months. Some of them are in Berlin or around Europe. There are a few festivals and I’m heading to Australia and New Zealand at the end of May into June.
What about live music, you have the live clips on social media and you play the guitar don’t you?
I’m not gonna big myself up here because I pick up the guitar once every few years these days but I did learn to play guitar from the age of 12 when I was still just getting into music. There is a GEST live show now being looked at, basically like a longer version of the clips that have been posted on social media.
It’s definitely a long road to making it happen. I’m not going to say a definite time frame. But after posting up a few of those clips over the last couple of years, there’ve been a fair few people maybe just calling out for being able to see it live, and that’s spurred me on just to try it. The main hurdle with this is that the energy is definitely going to be quite different to a DJ set and one of the challenges with this is trying to work it out in a way that doesn’t alienate people too much, I guess because we’re all used to fairly kind of fast-paced DJ set sort of vibe. With a live thing that’s not really how it can work. There’ve been a lot of live D&B shows over the years but yeah with GEST and the deeper side of the scene, not so much has happened. So it’s a bit of an unknown territory. So for anyone who was asking about this- it’s in the works and it’s something that is gradually being looked at.
One thing that not a lot of people will have seen is that I also made a side project for live performance techno last year, using the same setup that’s been in all the videos. It’s been pretty chilled. I did it in a way to train myself as to how I could actually do this for GEST. With techno, there’s a bit more of an existing structure for live sets. Also just because I’m very much inspired by the techno scene here in Berlin I wanted to try and be a part of it and give myself a side project to flick between D&B, and have something to keep me a bit inspired and coming back. It’s definitely still very early stages but there’s been a couple little gigs around.
Oooh, so we have a techno alias from you?
It’s called Machinegeist. This is the first time that I would have publicised it much. I just wanted to build this just slowly and not really hype too much.
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You work a lot with Shogun… How’s that?
It’s great. Definitely got to send a shout-out to everyone there. There’s a great team behind the label and I’m very lucky to be a part of this because it’s fair to say that the GEST sound is certainly more underground than the majority of the music that Shogun releases. They are very good at helping me to navigate what to do in terms of social media and presenting things. They’re great at putting plans in place for releases and just generally trying to make the best of every release.
In terms of the music they’re not too pushy, they just let me do whatever I’m gonna do, there’s maybe certain tunes that they know wouldn’t be right for Shogun and that’s fair because obviously, they do have a strong presence and general image. I can only be thankful about working with Shogun, and just generally having people to help because it’s not easy right now. A lot of people I guess just get lost in the noise of social media and maybe it’s harder than ever for underground artists to actually get the music heard and promote themselves.
I guess I will always look back to being like an 18-year-old vinyl buyer going out and buying all the early Shogun releases on White Label. I used to travel for quite a long time sometimes just to get to a record shop and maybe get a chance of getting some of the early Shogun releases.
There is some forthcoming GEST music that I can’t talk too much about, but I’m at least going to say that there’s a GEST remix of a Classic Shogun tune from 2008. It’s not one of the more well-known Shogun tunes, but for me, it was one of my favourites.
People talk about Shogun’s golden era- the days of Spectrasoul, Alix Perez, Icicle et al. It could be said that the imprint recreated this ‘Golden Era mark two,’ with yourself, GLXY, Pola & Bryson, Monrroe, Sustance… How does it feel to be in that position now?
Just super thankful. I will always look back on that period in time. I had been into drum and bass for quite a bit before Shogun got to that level, but it was certainly a massive focal point for me being a 16/17/18-year-old vinyl DJ. Shogun was the gold standard at that time. It’s evolved and it’s morphed into different forms, but I’d like to hopefully think that I’m staying true to that sort of original Shogun vibe. I always think back to being that 18-year-old fanboy going out and buying vinyl and that’s definitely something that is still in my mind to this day.
So the final question is, what should we be talking about in D&B that we’re not currently talking about?
I touched upon it in the very beginning when you asked me about what I’m up to, but I think it’s very easy for people to see stuff on social media and for it to appear that it’s very easy to do all of this and that people are having big careers being underground D&B artists. Which can be true, but I guess from my side there is a big side hustle involved… I guess my point would be to not feel bad about it or to think that it’s a negative thing to have other areas of income or other things to pursue alongside music. There are so many other underground D&B artists that have multiple sources of income.
We’re living in some of the bleakest economic times right now, wherever you’re at. It’s not easy to make this work. It’s healthy to talk about the fact that for a lot of people they need other ways to make money to keep being creative. I know there are a lot of D&B guys that do Patreon, which if I wasn’t doing University lecturing, I’m sure I’d be doing something like that as well. I think it’s quite important to speak about that, particularly, for some younger artists that may just be getting into this and they’ve grown up with social media and just being presented with this very positive side of things where it seems like everyone’s just smashing it the whole time. It’s maybe not quite as obvious that there is quite a lot of stuff behind the scenes that goes into sustaining some careers of underground artists right now. There’s no shame in that.
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Lineup additions include standout back to backs from Late Checkout party starter Chris Lorenzo and Night Bass label head AC Slater as Fly With Us, plus seasoned house favorites Green Velvet B2B Patrick Topping. Fans will also be treated to two unique sets from bass behemoth Subtronics, live jam band stalwarts The Disco Biscuits, unifying dance figure The Blessed Madonna, high priestess of hard techno Sara Landry, enigmatic production mastermind G Jones, and live electronic duo Kasablanca. Additional highlights include in demand next generation risers like Odd Mob & OMNOM present HYPERBEAM, Hamdi, and Max Styler.
Speaking on the new round of additions, Elements Co-Founder Timothy Monkiewicz says, “We tried to go out of the box and worked hard to bring fans some fresh house & techno artists as well as some rare b2b sets for phase two. We are excited to add your most requested Jam band and Pennsylvania royalty, The Disco Biscuits! This well-rounded lineup gives something for everyone and we can’t wait for you all to enjoy it.”
These additions join an initial lineup that already featured some of the most electrifying names in dance music, from chart-topping stadium-filling superstar Illenium, to a Redux set from pioneering GRAMMY-nominated DJ and producer Kaskade, the darker shades of forward thinking producers Liquid Stranger and LSDREAM, and the head-splitting sounds of Excision.
The depth continues with GRAMMY-nominated melodic bass pioneers Slander, a back to back from Black Book Records head Chris Lake and Hellbent Records boss Cloonee, hard hitting versatile trap producer TroyBoi, a back to back throwdown from Sullivan King and Kayzo, plus D&B favorites like Sub Focus and Dimension. Heavier leaning sonics will also be well represented by the likes of Claude VonStroke’s iconic Barclay Crenshaw project, multi-talented French artist and Odyzey Music label head CloZee, bass producer Of The Trees, and multi-faceted rapper and producer Wreckno.
The four primary stages at Elements are aptly named to each represent one of the key elements that define not only the event’s experience, but the very fabric of the natural world it celebrates. Fire is the home for thrill-seekers who thrive off moments of spontaneous fun, while Earth presents a psychedelic paradise of neon trees, galactic mushrooms, and airborne jellyfish. Air offers a temple of melodies tucked deep in the forest, while the sunshine playground known as Water is where acrobats, pirates, and clowns are ever abounding and swimsuits are heavily encouraged.
Festivalgoers can also explore a magical playground complete with Burning Man style art cars and rows of Vibe Villages, which are decorated theme camps created by guests. Elements will additionally showcase 3D video projection mapping, interactive performances, and large-scale art installations, plus a Health & Wellness lineup with yoga, aromatherapy, dance, comedy, sound baths, and multidisciplinary workshops.
The yearly Art of Change program is a key facet of the festival’s community driven ethos, which was created to amplify marginalized voices. The 2023 edition focused on the LGBTQIA+ community while featuring workshops on Queer history, sexual orientation, and the essence of Drag, onwards to a Pride Parade. The festival’s Drag Brunch event donated funds from each drink sold to The Trevor Project, who provide crisis support for the community. More details and applications for The Art of Change program will be shared closer to the festival, while applications for Vibe Villages, Art & Visual Artists, Performers, and more are available now.
Elements has grown rapidly into an immersive multi-day camping experience, along the way becoming a staple of the festival circuit. The move to Long Pond has aided in this growth, with Elements now hosted in the woodlands adjacent to the raceway. The venue is powered by an onsite solar farm, further assisting Elements in its long-term sustainability goals.
Tier Three GA and VIP passes are currently on sale through the official Elements Festival website. Elements also offers a variety of options related to accommodations, which range from car camping to on-site glamping, nearby hotels, and preset RVs and tents for those seeking an elevated experience. Shuttle passes will also be available for those looking to avoid driving, which provide rides from a variety of major cities throughout the Northeast.
Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024 – Phase Two Lineup
AIMMIA
Fly
Fly With Us (AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo)
G Jones
Green Velvet B2B Patrick Topping
Hamdi
Kasablanca
LYNY
Max Styler
NHII
Night Tales
ODD MOB & OMNOM: HYPERBEAM
Player Dave
Sara Landry
Space Bacon
Splintered Sunlight
Subtronics (Performing Two Sets)
The Blessed Madonna
The Disco Biscuits
The Illustrious Blacks
Regional Acts
BB808
Bendito
Berger & Beezy
Cuppa T
DCal
Eddie Propane
isded B2B Nnämba
Krook
Lhor
Oba & Flip
Raudra
Sky So Young
Elements Music & Arts Festival 2024 – Phase One Lineup
5am Trio
Ahadadream
Austeria
Azzecca
Barclay Crenshaw
Blanke: ÆON MODE
BLOND:ISH
Bob Moses (Club Set)
Boogie T
Boogie T.Rio
Canabliss
Chris Lake b2b Cloonee
CloZee
Cool Customer
Desert Hearts
Dimension
Disco Lines (Sunset Set)
Dr. Fresch
Eli Fola (Hybrid Set)
Excision
Golden Pony
Illenium
INZO
It’s murph
Justin Martin
Kaskade (Redux Sunset Set)
Lee Reynolds
Lespecial
Lightcode
Liquid Stranger
LSDREAM
Marbs
Marvel Years
Matroda (Sunset Set)
Mikey Lion
Of The Trees
Porky
Rome in Silver
Saka
Slander
Slander Presents: Before Dawn
Space Wizard
Sub Focus
Sullivan King b2b Kayzo
SunSquabi
Tape B
The Floozies
Township Rebellion
TroyBoi
TVBOO
VNSSA b2b Nala
Walker & Royce
Wreckno
Zingara
Regional Acts
9B49
Dice Man
Earth Signs
Koopmusik
Lady Harley
Lauchness
Max & Dana
Milan
Miller
Papyon
Ziata
The Premier Immersive Electronic Festival of the Northeast Returns for 7th Edition
August 9-11, 2024 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania
Tickets On Sale Now
www.elementsfest.us
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Born in South Africa and raised around the world, Amapiano is the dance genre that has reached global heights. The 15th edition of IMS Ibiza next month will explore the vibrant evolution of the genre, tracing its roots from the townships of South Africa to its meteoric rise to global popularity.
Two-time Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician and DJ Sarz, the producer behind Beyoncé’s “Find Your Way Back”, Drake’s “One Dance” and collaborations with Skrillex and Skepta, will be interviewed by NTS radio’s Charisse C, the DJ, Artist and Abantu founder who stands at the vanguard of South African dance music.
In Amplifying Amapiano: The Journey of a Genre from The Township to the Global Stage, presented by Ballantine’s True Music industry leaders and artists including Dare Balogun (Ballantine’s True Music Strategist; M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, UK), Grace Ladoja (Music Executive/Company Founder, Metallic Inc/Homecoming, UK), Sarah Jane Nicholson (Managing Director/Founder, Paradise Worldwide/Africa Rising Music Conference, South Africa), Shanae Dennis (Agent, Wasserman Music, UK) and Tunde Adeniyi (Dankie Sounds, UK) will unpack the genre’s cultural influence and impact on the global electronic music industry.
The discussion will be followed by a Ballantine’s True Music party, sponsored by Ballantine’s Scotch whisky with Charisse C and recent Ballantine’s True Music 10 London headliner, Sarz bringing the sounds of Amapiano to IMS Ibiza. Ballantine’s True Music has long celebrated South Africa’s vibrant music scene from Gqom to Deep House and Amapiano is no exception to this, having worked with icons including Focalistic, DBN Gogo, Uncle Waffles, Kabza de Small and many more. Ballantine’s True Music has championed, supported, and represented over 800 pioneering headliners and emerging artists, celebrating over 70 local communities from over 30 countries across six continents; representing local music culture on a global stage. As Ballantine’s marks its 10th Anniversary of True Music, Amapiano will be in the spotlight in 2024 once more.
The celebration of African electronic music will continue at the seven-hour summit closing celebration IMS Dalt Vila, where IMS is excited to welcome for the first time two artists showcasing Amapiano and its fusion of deep house, jazz, kwaito and afrobeat elements. KILIMANJARO, hailing from South Africa, raised in Scotland, and now residing in London, will combine his background of Afro-centric rhythms and influences with the fast-paced energies of the European electronic scene. Also on the line-up is Osabuohien Osaretin, better known by his stage name Sarz, a two-time Grammy- nominated Nigerian producer, mixing engineer, musician, and DJ. The undisputed heavyweight producer of contemporary Afrobeats, his unique and pioneering production techniques have helped reshape Nigeria’s sound profile.
Presented in partnership with AlphaTheta, the seven-hour unmissable musical event is held in the old town of Ibiza at the historic 2,500-year-old former fort, Dalt Vila, providing spectacular views of the Catedral de Eivissa with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. In 2024 the site celebrates the 25th anniversary of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage site, an award that recognises both its cultural and architectural value.
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Framework in the Desert has established itself as the go-to after-party for Coachella festival-goers! The event featured an impressive lineup of star-studded performers, surprise b2bs, and special celebrity guests. Belgian DJ/producer Charlotte de Witte headlined the first night, followed by Australian superstar Dom Dolla on Saturday, and global party-starter John Summit on Sunday. Cloonee also joined John Summit for an impromptu b2b set and brought out Chris Lorenzo for a surprise set too. It was an unforgettable weekend!
In addition to Framework in the Desert, Framework also organized other exciting events over the weekend in the Coachella Valley. At Coachella, they programmed the lineup at The Yuma Tent, which was packed every day. The Yuma Tent lineup at Coachella weekend 1 featured popular artists like Adriatique, Carlita, Kölsch b2b Kevin de Vries, and Flight Facilities, as well as artists who also played Framework in the Desert like Reinier Zonneveld, Patrick Mason, Gorgon City, Rebūke, and Will Clarke! Overall, Framework has once again proven itself as a leading provider of underground music experiences. Can’t wait to see what they have in store for us next weekend!
Framework in the Desert played host to a variety of celebrity guests over the weekend, including renowned Swedish progressive house artist Alesso, Anyma of Tale of Us fame, and innovative dance pop musician Grimes. Wynn Nightlife was also present, providing partygoers with an upscale VIP experience that included exclusive seating, bottle service, prime views of the artists, and exceptional guest service that the brand is known for. Throughout the three-day event, Mexican singer Peso Pluma and superstar influencer Alix Earle were spotted enjoying the festivities from the exclusive Wynn Nightlife VIP area. PATRÓN EL ALTO was the presenting spirits partner of both the Wynn Nightlife experience and Framework in the Desert, serving VIP bottle service and specialty cocktails. The naturally sweet and remarkably smooth prestige tequila elevated the events to new heights. As the ultimate celebration, PATRÓN EL ALTO was the perfect toast to an unforgettable festival weekend in the desert.
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Recognised for a pop-up series of events over previous years, they have become widely known for their trademark positive vibe, select performers and social crowd that combine both local and extended audiences from across the nation, including international tourists.
Pixies is composed of three founders, all long term friends from Geneva. They initially started organising events with big names such as Parallelle, Birds of Mind, Alan Dixon and GiZ, but wanted to go in another direction. Their current aim is to promote local artists by giving them access to content creation and visibility through well curated and promoted events, as well as organising parties for them to engage larger crowds and gain exposure.
Joaquin Jimenez, Pixies Co-Founder comments “ We want to organise events and create content with local DJs who are looking for exposure. We are working with the artists to be creative and open opportunities to grow together.”
The collective collaborate with unique venues bars, clubs and restaurant spaces to host their events, whilst actively recording the DJ sets live to create online content and further ignite their community. With a distinct objective of expanding their scene and work with DJs across other cities, whilst regularly discovering fresh and breakthrough talent is firmly positioning Pixies as one to watch.
Already making waves on a national level, they are working to ensure the world listens to what they have to offer and further seeking international collaborators for future projects. Actively inviting attendance to their events and building a vibrant online audience they are sharing their music across social media and fast becoming a promoter of note in Geneva.
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We’ve recently had the pleasure of speaking with Trance producer Robert Bickert, known in the industry as BiXX. A DJ, producer, mentor and entrepreneur from Alabama, he’s been making waves in the Dance world with a core Uplifting Trance sound. One which, mind you, has earned the attention, respect and signings from world-class labels such as Future Sound Of Egypt, Nocturnal Knights, and Naz Ritzan Music.
Off the heels of his latest release, ‘Alignment‘ with Northern Ireland’s finest talent Christopher Corrigan, and placing the finishing touches on his forthcoming debut album, we’ve gone all-in on BiXX’s artistry: his story with the genre, ways of production, ‘Alignment’ itself, and much, much more. So, if you’re looking to get an insight into one very heartwarming mind, you’ve found the perfect place. Sit back, and enjoy the ride.
The Interview
(Please note, the bolded text represents a question, while the paragraph(s) following it represent Robert’s answers.)
We’re aware that the Trance sound got to you quite a while ago, somewhat by surprise. Tell us about that very moment when it all clicked for you, when Trance captivated you.
The moment Trance clicked for me was when I heard ‘Shivers’ by Armin van Buuren and Susana. I loved the melody, the speed of the track, the unique lead sounds, and the balance of vocals to the music in the trance. Unlike Pop or Hip-Hop that is dominated by vocals. It was a perfect balance of sounds that created an emotional and uplifting effect in my body. As many Trance fans would, or should I say Trance addicts would agree, that Trance sound puts you in a state of trance, it’s like a drug. You want more.
You run a series every Monday on your socials, called Mentoring Monday. What motivates you to record and upload these videos, and who do you wish to help?
This is a great question. This will be a long answer because it is something I am very passionate about. When I sat down to figure out “how in the world do I build a DJ brand?“, I realized that I needed help. I contacted the local university’s Marketing Department and asked if they had an internship program. The answer was yes, so I sent them a job description for a college student, “How to Build a DJ Brand.” Two very sharp students showed up to my house, and we went through a Brand DNA process. A very detailed questionnaire to help me discover what I was passionate about and what gave me purpose. Proper branding for any company is often based on the core values of the founder. As a DJ, you are founding and creating your own brand. Throughout the process, I discovered my passion for coaching and helping people. As a former business owner, I developed a skill of how to bring out the best in people, at least those people who had a growth mindset and wanted to improve. Doing this gave me a lot of personal satisfaction and a sense of purpose.
Also, my music career is in the second half of my life, so I am quite a bit older than the average music artist. How do I turn this potential weakness into a strength? Why not do mentoring videos to pass on many of my learning and life experiences to others? It is a way to make my BiXX brand stand out and my way of helping others. Think of it as paying it forward. When you help others, you also help yourself. When you teach something, you actually learn it better and help yourself learn the lessons you preach. My mindset is all about continually learning, growing, and improving. So I hope to help those who want to be helped. I believe in helping people who help themselves. Other people who have a growth mindset that could benefit from a mentor or learning from other people’s mistakes and life experiences. If one person hears the message and it helps them, that makes me feel good.
When you’re in the studio, how does a song come about? How does the first idea of a song come to you?
I am sure if you ask 10 different creative artists, you get 10 different answers. Song titles just pop into my head throughout the day based on daily experiences. Usually something trivial that I can create a story around. Sometimes just a message. For example, I am big into having a can-do mindset. I don’t have a lot of patience for lazy excuse-makers. I love the quote from Henry Ford, “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you are right”. From this quote, the words “Yes I Can” popped into my head. So how do I develop a track idea around “Yes I Can”? Come up with a melody that gets stuck in your head. Just like you want the “Yes I Can” Mindset to get stuck in your head. I have a track title list, which is now up to 75 track ideas. From here, I write a story for the track. How to musically create the story to convey the message in the title. I determine what kind of energy level and groove of the track. Bass line, kick, and mid-bass. Also, what is the unique idea of the track? Come up with a unique melody to help tell the story. For me, Trance is all about the melody. There needs to be some unique sounds to make the track stand out. I pick a reference track or two to help me further develop the track. And will this be vocal or instrumental? Once I get the plan in place, the production starts.
I have several new tracks coming out when my album is released that all started with everyday life experience ideas popping into my head. Such as ‘Appreciation’, ‘Sense of Urgency’, ‘Glass Ceiling’ (we create our own glass ceiling with self-doubt), ‘Beauty Within’ (because internal beauty never dies), ‘Your Day Will Come’, which is about never giving up and, back to ‘Sense of Urgency’, anything in life worth doing, it is necessary for you to have a sense of urgency. Either you have a sense of urgency today or a sense of regret tomorrow.
You have a new release out, ‘Alignment’ with Christopher Corrigan. We’d love to know what’s the inspiration behind it, what it means for you.
In the Trance music scene, producers are constantly asking each other if they want to do a collaboration. Imagine if you were asked to go out on a date by someone. You would not just say yes without trying to figure out what you have in common. Is there enough alignment to take it a little further? I have said yes to a couple of producers with whom I worked because of their name or because it would help my brand, but we did not have much in common, so the end result was just OK. The track — ‘Alignment’ — serves as a message that to make something truly great, you must first have alignment. Alignment of work processes, alignment of standards, alignment of values, alignment of communication, alignment of musical styles whether they be similar or complementary. So the track is just a reminder about the importance of alignment. You would be surprised about how many people get into situations and even relationships where there is very little alignment and they wonder why it was not successful. Great things happen when there is proper alignment.
How do you see yourself in a few years’ time? What do you wish will be your legacy as BiXX?
The first question is actually a difficult one for me. Unlike a young DJ/Producer just getting started, I am not on the 10 or 20-year plan. As an older artist, I am on the 1-year-at-a-time give-it-everything-I-have plan. I am on the “Am I enjoying this work and the experiences of being in the music industry?” plan. So each year, I review what I have done and what I want to do next year. I think one year at a time. When I allow myself to follow the traditional path that I see the more successful DJs following, I feel like I am compromising my authenticity and what I am passionate about. Like a journey into shark-infested waters. I keep coming back to the thought that I am in this industry to build great relationships with great people. Half the fun and half the battle is figuring out who are the great people. It is just life. The fun of networking and the human connection is what I enjoy. And I get to do it all over the world.
Currently, I am focusing on finishing my album. I technically had it finished, but after some very good feedback, I decided to add a couple more vocal tracks with big-name vocalists. I have never released an album before, so I have no idea what this will do for potential new opportunities. Also, I have so many new track ideas that turning them into musical tracks is very enjoyable. Then it becomes balancing travel time with studio time at home.
The BiXX Legacy. What do I want to leave behind? I would like people to remember me as a coach, a mentor, and a creative artist who delivered his inspirational messages through music. And my mostly uplifting style helped the listener get in touch with their emotions to get through the daily battles of life. Remember that I had an uncompromising passion to stay true to my principles. So I want the remembrance of the BiXX brand to be, “BiXX was a guy that gave us uplifting and inspirational music to help us get through tough times in life and gave us helpful ideas on how to live our best life“.
Finally, what’s the most valuable piece of advice you have for the readers of this interview and would want to share?
I could answer this question in 3 parts. First, find your passion. This takes some hard work. Self-reflection is difficult, but it is the most important work of our life. Life is short so if you are not living your life in line with your passions, you are not living your best life. Second, it is never too late to reinvent yourself. Just because you have been doing something for 5 years, 10 years, 20 years or longer, it is never too late to start a new career or a new passion. Just get started. Your passion will drive you to keep learning. The law of 10,000 hours states it takes 10,000 hours of doing something to be world-class. You don’t have to be world-class, but you can do something new that gives you more fulfillment and happiness. If I can do this in the latter half of my career, you can follow your passion and make changes in your life. And the third thing is never stop growing. Always be curious. Be addicted to growth and learning. We should never stop learning. Rather than judge, be curious and ask lots of questions. This constant quest for learning and being curious will propel you to greater heights.
(End of the interview)
Final Words
It’s such a nice instance to get to talk to someone in the industry who is willing to touch on such profound topics as BiXX here just did. We’re delighted to have had him under this lens, one that doesn’t analyse the product but rather the producer. I believe you can take a thing or two from this interview and apply it to your daily life. I know I’ll do! Thank you sincerely for your time and the calibre of your answers.
We’ll be eagerly awaiting the arrival of the album, but in the meantime, you can check out BiXX’s latest single ‘Alignment’ right here. Be sure to follow him on his socials, and stay tuned to our page for the latest news and views of our beloved industry.
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The FAST BOY duo, brothers Felix and Lucas, have rapidly climbed the music charts, amassing over 850 million streams and collaborating with notable artists like Tiesto and Meduza. Their track “Bad Memories” has hit over a billion streams and received multiple platinum awards. R3HAB, consistently ranked among Spotify’s top 400 most-streamed artists and 14th in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs of 2023, brings his unique sound to this collaboration and together, they create an electrifying track that’s destined festival stages worldwide, a quintessential tune for the upcoming summer season.
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The song features flowing organic basslines and airy melodies that crescendo into melodious drops, while also exploring deep emotions with its poignant ‘who am I without you?’ riff. As both artists prepare for a big year ahead, with new music releases on the horizon and Englund embarking on exciting new projects, “Different Worlds” acts as a thrilling introduction to their upcoming endeavors. With festival season around the corner and live performances lined up, expect this dynamic track to energize dance floors and radiate across radio waves very soon.
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“Devotion” blends robust basslines with vibrant instrumental synths and KSHMR’s iconic melodies, creating a captivating sound that transcends typical genre boundaries. The track, which cleverly incorporates a sample from Nomad’s 1990s hit “(I Wanna Give You) Devotion,” has already become a crowd favorite in KSHMR’s North American club tour and during his performance at last month’s Ultra Music Festival Miami Main Stage. 22Bullets, known for his work with artists like David Guetta and Ty Dolla $ign, and for his releases on KSHMR’s Dharma imprint, previously teamed up with KSHMR on the 2022 track “It Isn’t Me.”
“I’ve been wanting to work with 22Bullets on a track for my sets for a long time; he’s one of my favorite up-and-coming producers that’s released on my label Dharma before. He’s also one of the few producers representing Thailand in the electronic scene. Flipping this sample was the perfect collaboration, I knew it would get big reactions live. It’s been a big hit throughout my sets on this club tour celebrating 10 years of KSHMR.” – KSHMR
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To amplify the song’s mental health message, the duo filmed a special music video in Berlin, a city celebrated for its rich musical legacy and profound historical significance. The video not only enhances the track’s deep message but also portrays the distinctive artistic identities of both Diablo and Jaehn against the backdrop of a city synonymous with transformation and resilience. This collaboration stands as a landmark in their careers, utilizing their musical platform to highlight mental health complexities and promote open discussions on well-being.
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