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Ultra Music Festival Confirms Day 2 Is A Go

Organizers of the Ultra Music Festival in Miami are working feverishly to prepare the flooded grounds at Bayfront Park and reopen the gates Saturday afternoon following Friday’s abrupt cancellation due to dangerous thunderstorms.
In a statement on social media Saturday morning, the festival said: “Hey everyone! We are working hard to prepare the site before opening the doors this afternoon. We will be dancing again soon.“

The announcement comes after Friday night’s headliner performances by Tiesto and others were cut short when severe storms brought lightning, heavy rain, and high winds to the downtown Miami area. Organizers were forced to evacuate tens of thousands of fans from the park for safety reasons.
While Saturday’s weather is expected to improve by the afternoon hours, the storms have already caused scheduling changes. DJ/producer EDX took to Instagram to announce that his opening set scheduled for Saturday has been canceled as the festival works to reset operations.
The National Weather Service indicates conditions should gradually improve through the day on Saturday, with rain chances diminishing and winds calming after waves of thunderstorms rolled through South Florida on Friday and early Saturday. However, mild rain chances will linger into the evening hours.
As of late Saturday morning, no official timeline has been provided for when the Ultra Music Festival grounds will reopen to fans. More delays and schedule changes are possible as organizers inspect for any remaining flooding or damage at Bayfront Park following Friday night’s stormy weather.
According to Ultra Music Festival’s officials, day 2 is not canceled. Ultra Music Festival will re-open its gate at 4 PM today, Sunday the 23rd for the Miami 2024 edition and will run extended hours. This means it won’t stop at midnight because of the City’s curfew for public outdoor events but it will go on for a couple of hour more.

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Tiësto’s Headlining Ultra Set Halted by Heavy Rain Interfering with Equipment

Oh man, it was a crazy night at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami on Friday. The legendary DJ Tiësto was headlining the main stage and in the middle of throwing down one of his trademark massive sets.
But then, these insane thunderstorms just rolled in and drenched the entire festival grounds. I’m talking absolute downpours. Water was getting all over Tiësto’s DJ equipment in the booth – his CDJs, mixer, everything. At one point his gear just completely stopped working from all the rain.
Despite the total equipment failure, you have to give it to Tiësto, the man is an absolute pro. He tried to wait it out and get things going again once the worst of the storm passed over.
But the rain just would not let up. Ultra actually had to make the call to cancel the rest of day one of the festival because of the nonstop downpour. Can you imagine having to shut down freaking Ultra for a night because of the weather? That’s how intense it was.
The forecast for today, Saturday, looks just as ugly with more thunderstorms expected to roll through Miami.
You have to feel for Tiësto though. He handled the situation like a total champ when his whole setup was getting rained out in front of thousands of people. Kept his cool and did what he could to still try to put on a show.
Mother Nature was not messing around in Miami this weekend. She rained on Tiësto’s parade…literally. But he still raved on!

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How to watch 2024 Ultra Music Festival Miami Livestream: UMFTV

Like every year Ultra Music Festival’s live-streaming division, UMFTV, will bring the festival to music fans around the world. With two dedicated channels, fans can catch all their favorite artists and performances on the live stream. Additionally, UMF Radio will also be live streaming, providing fans with non-stop music from the festival.
While Ultra Music Festival has announced that they will be live-streaming the event the exact timetable and schedule for the live stream have not been made public yet. However, we can expect the organizers to release this information soon.
For the first time, Ultra Music Festival will live stream with four distinct channels:
#ULTRALIVE 2024 is the main channel where you can expect mainstage performances, stories from the festival, and interviews #ULTRALIVE presents Worldwide stage will live stream the whole worldwide stage including interviews with the artists playing there #ULTRALIVE presents Resistance Megastructure will livestream everything about techno and house from the megastructure stage #ULTRALIVE presents Resistance The Cove will feature to the new Ultra stage The Cove and its artists Are you in Miami heading out to the festival? Be sure to plan your schedule: check the Ultra timetable here.
UMFTV and UMF Radio Bring Ultra Music Festival to Your Screen: Here’s How to Tune In
For those who want to tune in to the live stream of Ultra Music Festival from different parts of the world, we have prepared a table that shows the converted time of the event for major cities across the globe. From New York to London, Lisbon to Shanghai, and everywhere in between, you can now easily find out what time the Ultra Music Festival starts in your local time zone.
City Time and Date New York (EDT) 4 PM – 12 AM, March 5 Los Angeles (PDT) 1 PM – 9 PM, March 25 London (GMT) 8 PM – 4 AM, March 25/26 Lisbon (WET) 8 PM – 4 AM, March 25/26 Rome (CET) 9 PM – 5 AM, March 25/26 Las Vegas (PDT) 1 PM – 9 PM, March 25 Mexico City (CDT) 3 PM – 11 PM, March 25 São Paulo (BRT) 5 PM – 1 AM, March 25/26 Shanghai (CST) 4 AM – 12 PM, March 26 Beijing (CST) 4 AM – 12 PM, March 26 Dubai (GST) 12 AM – 8 AM, March 25/26 Amsterdam (CET) 9 PM – 5 AM, March 25/26 Istanbul (TRT) 11 PM – 7 AM, March 25/26 Ultra Miami mainstage live stream via UMFTV
To access Ultra Music Festival live stream you just need to click play on the video below. The live stream will start at 4 PM and run until 12 AM Miami local time. During this time, fans can catch performances from some of the biggest names in electronic dance music.
The mainstage, as well as a plethora of performances from multiple stages and exclusive curated content like artist and fan interviews will be live-streamed.

RESISTANCE Ultra Miami live
For fans who are particularly interested in the underground music scene, the RESISTANCE Megastructure and The Cove will also host their own dedicated streams across all three days.
Both will be live streamed during the whole festival
The RESISTANCE stage is known for featuring some of the biggest names in techno, house, and underground electronic music, and this year promises to be no different.
livestream schedule to be announced

#ULTRALIVE presents Worldwide Stage
For the first time a dedicated live stream for the Worldwide stage showing all the vast array of artists at Ultra Miami 2024.

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Tayak unveils remixes for his song “Delirium Tremens”

With his highly personal first single “Delirium Tremens” out now on SATO Records, Belgian artist Tayak has come on the scene. The song, which came out today with three remix packs, has a deep story about friendship and getting over addiction.
As the artist himself says, “Delirium Tremens” was influenced by Tayak‘s time spent helping a close friend deal with addiction. They had a special bond and went through a lot together, and the emotional play shows that.
Tayak said, “This song means everything to me.” “It shows the most honest moments, the deepest fears, and finally the hope that got us through a very hard time.” “The fact that my friend beat this disease is nothing less than heroic.”
The first version of “Delirium Tremens” came out on March 1, but today Phunkadelica, Senses Of Mind, and Lumoon all put out remix sets of the song. With these new versions, Tayak’s powerful piece takes on new dimensions.
Erik Sayers, A&R at SATO Records, was excited: “I felt this record’s impact from the moment it arrived on my desk.” Tayak really knows how to turn deeply personal events into music. We’re so happy to have “Delirium Tremens” launch his career, and we can’t wait for everyone to hear it.
By working with the well-known SATO label, Tayak has joined hands with a group known for promoting electronic music that pushes the limits. If “Delirium Tremens” is any sign, the Belgian artist is about to go on a musical journey that is as far-reaching as the relationships that inspired it.
You can now hear Tayak’s single and remixes “Delirium Tremens” on all music services. This debut single has a very moving message and is produced very well by Tayak. It feels like it will leave a lasting mark on the dance scene and beyond.

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Are Grimes and Anyma (Matteo Milleri) dating? New Romance?

Musician Grimes has gone public with what seems her new boyfriend – none other than DJ/producer Matteo Milleri, aka Anyma, who recently divorced from Italian model Vittoria Ceretti.
Ceretti, 25, announced her divorce from Matteo Milleri (known professionally as Anyma) just last June expressing surprise over the split. The former couple had married in a seaside ceremony in Ibiza, Spain, though details of their relationship were kept relatively private.
However, Grimes seemingly confirmed her new romance with Milleri over the weekend by posting a romantic photo on Instagram, cozily kissing the DJ and referring to him as her “beauty and the beast.“
The twist? Grimes, 35, and Anyma have previously collaborated professionally. He appeared during her live debut of the album Genesys at the Tomorrowland festival in July 2023 to perform vocals on their co-written song “Welcome to the Opera.”
So it seems the working relationship has now blossomed into something more intimate, with the Canadian avant-garde pop artist moving on with Milleri fresh off his divorce from Ceretti after only a few years of marriage.
Fans were sent into a frenzy speculating over the new couple’s origins. “Oh I know he’s gonna produce some crazy shit for her” one exclaimed. While another added, “Grimes and Anyma is ah, unexpected but I can definitely see the vibe.“
Neither Grimes nor Anyma have officially confirmed their relationship status. But this Instagram post exchange seems to mark their reunion going public, to the shock of many.
Vittoria Ceretti has not yet addressed the new couple, maintaining her typical disciplined low profile.
The new romance marks Grimes’ first public relationship since her highly publicized split from billionaire Elon Musk, with whom she had three children.
Only time will tell if sparks will truly fly long-term for this new beauty and her beast.

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David Guetta to premiere ‘The Monolith’ new show at Ultra Miami

Global dance icon David Guetta presents ‘The Monolith’, his groundbreaking production set in the magical ancient desert setting of AlUla, considered by many one of the wonders of the world.
Against a jaw-dropping desert background, the multiple Grammy winner performs a breathtaking, specially-crafted set full of new mashups and edits, while all around him The Monolith’s staggering light show does justice to its historical setting.
The artistic direction was supervised by David Guetta, Jean-Guillaume Charvet, and Romain Pissenem for Highscream, the man behind Hi and Ushuaia Ibiza.

Fans wanting to see the spectacle in person are in luck, as Guetta will now be bringing the ‘Monolith’ production to Ultra Miami this Saturday. It’s his first time performing the new setup in the US, and he is set to close the Main Stage with an innovative performance.
However, the highly anticipated debut of ‘The Monolith’ in Miami faces potential disruption due to the weather. Following heavy rain yesterday and forecasts of thunderstorms today, there are concerns that Ultra may need to cancel day 2 of the festival, as they did with day 1 due to the severe storms.

What is David Guetta’s ‘The Monolith’ production?
‘The Monolith’ is David Guetta’s groundbreaking audiovisual performance blending music, lights, and the stunning desert landscape of AlUla, Saudi Arabia. He initially unveiled it in the ancient AlUla desert before planning to bring it to Ultra Miami.
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Miami Ultra Music Festival cancels day 1. Day 2 uncertain!

MIAMI, FL – Ultra Music Festival’s opening night was canceled after severe thunderstorms rolled through the Bayfront Park venue on Friday, forcing an emergency evacuation of tens of thousands of fans.
As a tornado watch loomed over downtown Miami, festival organizers took to social media urging attendees to “calmly leave the park now” due to the approaching line of intense thunderstorms packing lightning, heavy rain, and potentially damaging winds.
The emergency evacuation came just as SLANDER was in the midst of his headlining set on the main stage. Just minutes early Tiesto was forced to cut his highly-anticipated performance short as staff scrambled to replace the DJ equipment damaged by the heavy rain.

Other top acts like Hardwell and the Chris Lake b2b Fisher (Under Construction) set were completely canceled on Friday night before they could take the stage.
In an act of solidarity, DJ Afrojack, who was able to perform earlier in the evening, offered to give up his scheduled set time over the next two days to allow either Hardwell or Chris Lake’s group to make up their missed set.
As fans poured out onto Biscayne Boulevard around 9 PM, they were greeted by blinding rain, frequent lightning strikes, and urban flooding from the severe storms.
The chaotic shutdown came just hours after eager music fans from around the world had lined up well before gates opened to get prime spots for the sold-out three-day electronic dance music festival.
Are Ultra Music Festival Day 2 being canceled as well?
Unfortunately, weather forecasts indicate Saturday could bring another round of severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall to the Miami area, putting day 2 of Ultra in jeopardy as well.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for Miami-Dade County through Saturday evening, with the potential for 3-6 inches of rain, damaging wind gusts, hail, and even a few isolated tornadoes.
At this point, no official word has come from festival organizers on potential rescheduling or refunds for ticketholders impacted by the cancellations. Fans are anxiously awaiting updates as another line of dangerous storms takes aim at South Florida on Saturday.
EDX announced his Ultra Music Festival set has been canceled. The best case is that the opening hour will be postponed until later in the day as announced by the festival’s official. Unfortunately, the weather forecast indicates heavy rain until 8 PM.
This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as they become available regarding the status of the remainder of Ultra Music Festival weekend.
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EDMTunes New Music Friday – Week 12

Listen to the most flavour-packed tracks we discovered this week.
Music makes the world go round. And in that regard, we’re constantly on the lookout for new, exciting tunes to share with our audience. We’ve found some that cause goosebumps, and make you open your eyes and get up from your chair to dance. So put on your best pair of headphones, or turn up your speakers, and enjoy this week’s New Music Friday.
Here are our top picks for the best music we came across this week, in no particular order.
Mark Maguire – Lost in Now
Genre: Uplifting Trance
Mark Maguire, everyone. We’re glad to have him back since, if you have a good memory, you might remember his track ‘Destination’ was featured in one of our December NMFs. Well, he’s back for his latest number, ‘Lost in Now‘, yet another Uplifting Trance gem.
As with any proper Uplifting tune, you have the wonderfully painted contrast of powerful beats and heartwarming atmospheres, following intense kick-bass combos and ever-growing melodies. If you want a piece of advice: close your eyes for this one.
NOMIS (FR) – Killi
Genre: Afro House
Simon Sebbagh, known in the industry as NOMIS, is a Parisian DJ and Producer. Having grown up loving House and French Dance music in general, he decided to give the production world a shot. With permanent worldwide tours and European residencies, you could say he’s made it.
Quite the groovy tune, ‘Killi‘ depicts Afro House of the highest level, to deliver an irresistible beat you won’t be able to decide if you’ll dance your night out to it or not. Enjoy the masterful pairing of the drums filling the spaces left available by the warm bassline.
Vibement – VANIISH
Genre: Dubstep
“He’s not only refreshing his style and challenging himself to experiment with different ideas, he’s now routed his brain with a professional mentality“. Do you remember that line of text? That’s an extract of our recent article sharing ‘Resurgence’, a track by EDM artist Vibement. Well, do you want to hear that fresh style and rerouted mentality? This way, good sir.
Welcome to ‘VANIISH‘, the latest from the artist. The track rocks an intense hybrid nature between, well, Rock rhythms, and Mid-tempo banging pieces. The Dubstep drop is the icing on the cake. It reminds us of that one very very old track by Skrillex, ‘Reptile’, and so we’re instantly hooked. Amazing job Vibement!
ATB – 9PM (Till I Come) (CHRSTPHR Remix)
Genre: Tech House
Yes. It is very, very rare that we accept or share tracks in our NMFs that are outside of Spotify. This is actually the first time. But we HAD to break the rules for this one. We had to make the exception for CHRSTPHR‘s killer rendition of a Trance classic. You recognise this one instantly, it’s become a part of the general culture by now. And this year, it’s become Tech House.
The iconic ATB slidey lead of ‘9PM (Till I Come)‘ is the perfect pairing to the hard, dry Tech House beat, filling spaces with its memorable line. Try to play this one at a gig without the crowd singing along. We couldn’t, it’s just super catchy.
CHRSTPHR · CHRSTPHR – 9PM (Till I Come) Burak Yeter X Parkah & Durzo – Say My Name
Genre: Deep House
After his smash hit ‘Tuesday’ featuring Danelle Sandoval, which racked up a mind-blowing 580+ million streams, Burak Yeter is back in the Dance music spotlight with ‘Say My Name‘. The single sees him join forces with talents Parkah & Durzo for a track that promises to follow the steps of its hit predecessor.
Containing an optimal balance between strings, melodic plucks, low vocals, and groovy beats and basslines, we can see this track being the next Summer hit, inside and also outside music festivals. It’s easy on the ears and could be the perfect soundtrack for, say, holiday-themed reels. Listen and be the judge!
Casino Gold – Into The Wild
Genre: Deep House
Continuing with the theme of beautifully-crafted Deep House, we’ve got a fresh new track from Casino Gold, a duo starting to make waves in the industry for their polished melodic sound, which is reminiscent of earlier eras of House, all while also gracing their listeners with cutting-edge leads and sounds. It’s a blend of old and new.
‘Into The Wild‘ blends classic sounds with a modern groove, weaving in lovely vocals that resonate deeply. This fusion of familiar elements and fresh rhythms is a case in point of what we mentioned earlier: their ability to time travel to two places simultaneously.
Lexa Hill – Flowerz
Genre: House
Allow us to close this week’s House-tinted New Music Friday with a question: do you like flowers? Or rather, do you like ‘Flowerz‘? We sure do. In fact, we’ve been following d:vision’s releases closely for a while now, and they seem to deliver banger after banger. Their latest journey is one piloted by Italian mastermind Lexa Hill.
His piece is a rework of a classic track of the genre, the homonymously titled ‘Flowerz’, Armand Van Helden & Roland Clark’s one to be precise. Alex’s version infuses the original’s iconic vocals with a pulsating bassline and a captivating guitar riff, for a combo that is sure to be a floor igniter everywhere you go.
Final Words
Stay tuned, for more of our compilations every Tuesday and Friday — based on demand. And be sure to follow EDMTunes for all the latest news and reviews that revolve around our beloved Electronic Dance Music!
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Blanke Releases Masterful ‘Emergence’ EP

Multi-genre producer Blanke and his highly-anticipated debut Monstercat EP, Emergence has finally arrived. Aptly named, the EP blends a mixture of polarizing emotions and energies, symbolizing the resilience found in the aftermath of challenges. It conveys a poignant yet hopeful narrative — amid chaos, beauty is bound to arise, echoing into themes of renewal and cyclical transformation presenting an aspect of depth and darkness that can precede change. The accompanying visuals display a city consumed by plant life, highlighting rebirth and growth. Listen here. Last month, we were also able to sit down with Blanke for an interview as he kicked off his tour. Read it here.
Music festival attendees are bound to encounter Blanke’s music, whether they find themselves at the melodious atmosphere of the main stage, or at the electric energy of the bass stage. 2023 was a milestone year for Blanke, as he made unforgettable performances at events and venues including Lollapalooza (Chicago and Paris), EDC Las Vegas, HARD Summer, Lost Lands and Empower Field in Mile High Stadium (opening for Illenium on his Trilogy:Colorado Show) to name a few. He’s landed major collaborations with renowned names in the dance scene such as REZZ, Zeds Dead, Seven Lions, and Gryffin, and created official remixes for Sullivan King (‘Someone Else‘) and Ray Volpe, with his viral take on ‘Laserbeam‘ under his Drum & Bass alias, ÆON:MODE. He’s also caught the attention of media including LA Weekly, The XLNT Show, Magnetic Magazine, and more.
Fans can catch Blanke on his current ‘EARTH TO THE STARS: EMERGENCE’ tour, where he’ll head to venues including NOVA in San Diego on March 29th and The Midway in San Francisco on March 30th with support from acts such as an early set from himself as ÆON:MODE, Fairlane, EDDIE, and others.
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BREAKING: Ultra Miami Day 1 Shutting Down Over Severe Weather

Staff is asking attendees to leave the festival site until further notice.
Fresh, yet unfortunate news right here, as our on-site team has confirmed that Ultra Music Festival Miami has been suspended for the time being. This, due to a front of bad weather currently in the area. The entirety of Bayfront Park has been evacuated, anticipating the rain and winds, which had been present since the get-go on this year’s Ultra Miami, could get worse.
Ultra has made an official announcement on their socials, asking everybody to leave the site, including the press. It reads: “ULTRA ALERT / SEVERE WEATHER – LIGHTNING & STRONG WINDS. For your safety, Ultra Friday is temporarily shutting down. Please calmly leave the park now“.
A warning had been made earlier today regarding the weather and how light rain could turn into heavy thunder and lightning, and so this was somewhat foreseeable. We’re on the lookout for more information as to the state of the festival, if it will be resumed today, and in case it isn’t, how, when — or if — the remaining Day 1 sets will be rescheduled.
Stay tuned for more news.
Bayfront Park, as of Friday, March 22nd, 2024, 21:35 EDT. SourceThe post BREAKING: Ultra Miami Day 1 Shutting Down Over Severe Weather appeared first on EDMTunes.
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Bradderz & 25KV Join Forces To Create The Momentous Single, ‘Speed Garage’ + Interview

Get ready for the collaboration of two fierce Garage talents brought together to shine a light on a forgotten force known as Speed Garage. Bradderz and 25KV, the latter being the UKG/ Bassline virtuoso Lee Viner, worked tirelessly to bring this late 90’s genre, characterised by its distinctive skippy thumping drums and alarm effects, back to our attention, and it definitely doesn’t miss.

GETTING TO KNOW: Bradderz and 25KV
Bradderz : Shaun Bradshaw
25KV : Lee Viner
Introduce yourself and your project
Myself (Bradderz, label owner and composer) & 25KV is the producer of this project. 
Explain what musical genre fits you best
Speed Garage / UK Garage / House Music / Garage House
Were you connected with music from a young age and did anyone inspire you?
Bradderz :
Yes my dad, I grew up listening to 80’s music in my dad’s car.

What kickstarted your music career?
25KV:
I first started getting my music out there in the early 2000’s, before the 25KV alias. 
Back then, before you had all the social media platforms, we used to use music forums (like Staylocked and Uptwon Records) to network and show clips of our music. In 2003, I entered a competition on the Staylocked forum to get a track on their debut vinyl EP with other producers. The track was ‘Lee Viner – Falling’, and luckily it got picked for the EP. That was my first vinyl release and introduction to UK Garage.
Tell us more about your sound and how it’s evolved over time
25KV:
The fundamentals of my sound have always been pretty similar from when I started out, to the present day. Interesting vocal chops and musical riffs, backed with a catchy bass line. Bringing together old school elements with a modern approach – that’s the aim anyway. I’d like to think the quality of production and mix has evolved over time though!
Bradderz:
Speed Garage was around early 1996 and finished around 1999. The sound has always been around in a small underground scene, it’s only recently that Speed Garage has charted again with original vocals & remixes from the likes of Eliza Rose & Becky Hill. Before, it was 187 lockdown working with Louise & Robbie Williams. 
Any words you want to share to encourage other artists or producers?
Bradderz:
Learn how to produce yourself and don’t use an engineer pretending you can produce. 
25KV:
Don’t get too caught up in what equipment or plugins you have or haven’t got. Just learn your DAW inside out and get your ideas down. You can always add to your setup as you go along when you need it, or when you can afford it, just don’t let it kill your creativity.

How do you nurture your industry relationships? 
Social media. 
Is there anyone you’d like to thank that’s been crucial to your journey?
Bradderz :
Jon Buccieri, Bk298 Lee Viner, Dista.
25KV :
Lee Amico, Shaun Bradderz, Staylocked, Final Cutt, Pointblank. 
Name 3 songs you love and what they mean to you + Youtube links
Sly Slippin EP – Badbwoy
Raw Speed Garage tune that still works to this day on the dance floor. 

A.K Hunter Feat June – Round ‘N’ Round
Rare vinyl what not many have, discovered by garage Vybes 98 around 2011. 

Rare Candy – Play Around
Produced by Bk298, this was released on my bootleg label Ruff ‘N’Tuff Recordings, there’s only 6 vinyls that exist. This was one of the first tracks made from the Speed Garage revival. 

What’s your favourite piece of studio equipment or software?
25KV :
I’d say my favourite piece of equipment is actually the curve screen monitor that I have. Using Reason 11, which has 3 main sections to it, having a large second screen has really improved my workflow to be able to see everything at once.
Name your favourite club or festival and how it makes you feel
Bradderz :
Niche Sheffield, the original one on Sydney Street, great music and atmosphere, it really was about the music & dancing. Not like today with everyone facing the DJ with a phone in their hands (this is not raving). 
Festival would be 90’s Fest hosted by Jamie Duggan, this event features every DJ / Artists that was important in the 90’s and the line up gets bigger every year! 
Name an outlandish rider request?
Bradderz :
Happy with drinks.
Favourite clubbing memory and who or what did it involve?
Bradderz :
Going to the Niche with mates and dropping disco biscuits like every other raver did from Sheffield.
What famous quote represents you best?
Bradderz : “Speed Garage is back forever ;)”, joking I don’t have one.
If you could play at any venue, where would it be and why?
Niche Sydney Street’  I was always a raver but it would have been good to DJ there.
One song you really couldn’t live without and why?
Bradderz :
Plan B – In The Name Of Man. Underrated song that everyone needs to hear with a powerful meaning.

Namedrop your favourite 5 artists or DJs (past or present)
Bradderz :
187 Lockdown, Sol Brothers, BK298, Lee Viner, Jon Buccieri
25KV :
Artful Dodger, BK298, DJ Huggy, Banxe, Phonetix

What was your first music memory and how did it fuel your fire?
Bradderz :
Listening to 80’s music such as Blondie and Michael Jackson was the turning point which inspired me to listen to other styles of music.
25KV :
The buzz of hearing one of my tracks played out in a club for the first time, that was the best feeling and inspiration to work harder. 
Tell us more about your plans for the future
Bradderz :
Release more music with original vocalists and hopefully compose more lyrics as that’s what’s missing in the music industry these days – how many times can ‘Show me love’ get remixed? 
Any worldly advice you’d like to share?
Be different ! People want to see something they haven’t ever seen before! Exactly like Fish56Octagon is doing at the moment’, reviewing music in a fun way’. Even though we’ve had support with our release with great artists such as “ Flashmob” & “ Cash Only ” I really do think Fish56octagon played a big part of making our track get noticed. Also special thanks for Phonetix for featuring us on his new UKG website check it out.

Speed Garage Is Out Now
Social Social Media Links
Bradderz 
25KV 
 
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Electronic Duo Stimulation Release Their New Progressive House Single ‘You’ + Interview

Introducing ‘You‘, the new single from rising DJ duo Stimulation. Delve deep into this track, brought to life with classic four-to-the-floors, building synth loops and a haunting vocal sample to centre you as you immerse yourself in it all. Standing as a part of a double track EP, ‘You‘ is the more soothing counterpart of ‘I Dont Care‘, featuring fellow Mexico city producers DAN & FRANK. Discover the latest and most intriguing House picks with ‘You‘, out now on all streaming platforms.

GETTING TO KNOW: Stimulation
Introduce yourself and your project
Stimulation, is a duo formed by Rodrigo Alvarez and Jerry Ortiz focused on production and DJ sets.
We are based in Mexico City and we have delved into the essence of Minimal techno, progressive techno and house. 
Explain what musical genre fits you best
Progressive Techno, Minimal House, Minimal Techno. 
Were you connected with music from a young age and did anyone inspire you?
We were both connected with music, we were at high school and we have combined our taste ever since then. 

What kickstarted your music career?
The fact that we love the whole electronic music movement nowadays and we wanted to be part of it. 
Tell us more about your sound and how it’s evolved over time
We like to keep it simple, create the best rhythm with few elements. 
Any words you want to share to encourage other artists or producers?
Stay true to your sound. 
Name 3 songs you love and what they mean to you + Youtube links
Janno Kekkonen – Love Starter 

Deadmau5 – Not exactly 

Lovebirds – Avlium

What’s your favourite piece of studio equipment or software?
Headphones and Midi Controllers. 
Favourite clubbing memory and who or what did it involve?
Everytime we go watch a DJ that knows how to read a crowd and keep all the people in momentum. 
Music is….. (explain more)
For us music is a way to touch the soul of other people, that’s how we came up with our label name “Alma”. 
Tell us more about your plans for the future
We will drop an LP by the summer. 
Any worldly advice you’d like to share?
Keep it Simple. 

‘You’ Is Out Now
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Alex Poet Releases His First Single Of 2024 – ‘Deezire’ + Interview

The latest release from Alex Poet is Deezire. Collaborating with Carry Lewis, Alex Poet aimed for a slightly edgier but still soulful tone similar to popular electronic artist Fred Again, for this future summer hit,. He focused on conveying a narrative that intertwines themes of love and ambition, exploring the allure of materialistic pursuits prevalent in today’s society— fame, luxury, unbridled ambition and body dysmorphia.

 
GETTING TO KNOW: Alex Poet
Introduce yourself and your project
My name is Alexandre Dias. I was born in São Paulo, Brazil, and later moved to London. Now, I’m based in New York. “DEEZIRE” is by far the best track I’ve produced so far. Its sound aesthetics are on point. The top line is soulful but has an edgy vibe to it. The bass, arpeggiator, and drums blend exceptionally well, making the single a club heater.
Explain what musical genre fits you best
Genres are constantly evolving, and the same applies to me. Everything and anything with a good groove and some sort of lyrics catch my attention.
Were you connected with music from a young age and did anyone inspire you?
I grew up listening to Brazilian popular music. At a young age, my brother used to collect CDs and play them all the time. He had a very eclectic taste, leaning more towards rock, melodic punk, and international pop.

What kickstarted your music career?
In 2008, I had my first trip to Ibiza, and I just fell in love with the music and the culture. 
However, it wasn’t until 2017, after I finished my degree in Health Sciences (yes, I was a registered nurse for almost 5 years), that I started going to live gigs every week in London, including Brixton Academy, the O2 Arena, Barbican, and started listening to the BBC 1 Dance radio shows. It was during this time that I decided to research music production, DJing, and radio courses. So, after enrolling in some courses in London and Ibiza, I started hosting a party called Sensus, which gave me valuable experience performing for a live audience. Additionally, I had a radio show at MI-Soul where I could play some of my favourite records. I also performed at parties and festivals associated with the station. I began networking and secured several residencies across town.
Tell us more about your sound and how it’s evolved over time
My sound is evolving every day. 
In the very early days, it was a passion and love for soulful house music, tunes that I heard back in the day. I have been fortunate to record tracks with incredible people, renowned vocalists such as Inaya Day, Natasha Watts, Michelle Weeks, and Karmina Dai. I connected with them even though I was still in my early days, but I guess they liked my approach. The sound design was the trickiest element due to the constant need for something new, but it’s still a work in progress.
Any words you want to share to encourage other artists or producers?
Keep it simple, don’t be afraid to change the vibe in your production. Stay true to yourself, be a good person.
How do you nurture your industry relationships?
Nurturing relationships in the industry is very important, and I definitely need to do more work on that. I guess it’s done by contacting people, sending them a message on WhatsApp or email, or by attending their shows and gigs.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank that’s been crucial to your journey?
My husband, my closest friends, and my family.

Name 3 songs you love and what they mean to you 
Well, it says what’s on the tin. Three absolute house classics, representing the early days of house music with classic instruments and drum machines, the synths, and soulful vocals  that, to me, are timeless.
Your Love · Frankie Knuckles · Francis Nicholls · Byron Walton 

 
Jesse Saunders On and On

 
MARSHALL JEFFERSON – MOVE YOUR BODY [The House Music Anthem]

 
What’s your favourite piece of studio equipment or software?
I am still in love with the Prophet 6 because of its classic and vintage sound, as well as its flexibility in shaping sounds. The arpeggiator and sequencer options are very cool too. .
Name your favourite club or festival and how it makes you feel
My favourite parties and festivals are Miami Festival, IMS, Defected Croatia, and Ibiza, of course. Lately, daytime parties have captured my interest as well. The energy and atmosphere at these events are fantastic!
Name an outlandish rider request?
I used to have my own event in the beginning. We would hire a headliner and support them at the event. One of the strangest requests we ever received was if we could arrange transportation and hotel accommodations for the artist’s pet. 
Favourite clubbing memory and who or what did it involve?
My favourite clubbing memory would probably be at Pacha Ibiza back in the day. It was all about the funky house music. Dancers and go-go dancers adding to the fun. Roger Sanchez and David Morales were likely on the decks. 
What made it special was that there was no or very little mobile phones on the dance floor. It used to be all about the music and having a good time.
What famous quote represents you best?
The quote that best defines me is by Steve Jobs: ‘And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking’
If you could play at any venue, where would it be and why?
That’s a very good question, meaning it’s a hard one for me to respond to, but let’s aim high… I would love to perform at Madison Square Garden in NYC. 
Music is….. (explain more)
Music is part of my daily life, in all occasions and situations, whether high or low. It’s the air I breathe, my bread and butter.
One song you really couldn’t live without and why?
“Strings of Life” by American electronic musician Derrick May, in collaboration with Michael James, and released under the name Rhythim Is Rhythim. I love the melodic riff of the strings; it’s a timeless piece that still sounds fresh today. It brings people together as one and allows them to literally put everything aside.

Namedrop your favourite 5 artists or DJs (past or present)
Paul Kalkbrenner
Fatboy Slim
Carl Cox
The Blessed Madonna
Honey Dijon

What was your first music memory and how did it fuel your fire?
Wow, that goes way back, perhaps Dad listening to ABBA on the radio while driving his tanned-coloured Chevrolet… or Ney Matogrosso singing and performing with makeup on and lavish outfits – two extremes there lol I know…
Tell us more about your plans for the future
Taking one day at a time, continue dedicate myself to learning the piano, mastering different languages, producing more records, and working with children in need.
Any worldly advice you’d like to share?
“Work hard, play hard.”
 
Deezire is out now
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Heavy Rain And Winds To Hit Miami On Ultra Day One

Calling all EDM fans in South Florida! Get ready to pack those ponchos and stash some wet wipes for rain on Ultra Day One. Suddenly this weekend’s sunny festival forecast is looking a lot more like a tropical downpour.
Starting Friday, Miami is expected to experience heavy rain and strong winds on Ultra Day One. After all, this could put a serious damper on some of the biggest events of the year.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch and Wind Advisory for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. They are predicting up to 6 inches of rain in some areas. That’s not exactly ideal weather for Ultra with multiple stages, that attracts tens of thousands of attendees.
Despite the rain, possibility of flooding and strong winds, organizers of Ultra Music Festival have not yet made any announcements regarding schedule changes for Day One. This may result in delayed or cancelled performances.
Armin van Buuren, Peggy Gou, Chase & Status, David Guetta, Miss Monique and Orbital are among the acts on the bill for this year’s event. Find the set times and streaming schedule for Ultra Miami 2024 here.
So, Miami festival-goers, keep an eye on the latest weather updates and be prepared for anything. Throw some rain gear in your backpack, dust off those waterproof phone cases, and hope for the best.
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Seven Lions & ILLENIUM Feat. ÁSDÍS – ‘Not Even Love’

Elevating together with a bold and bright dance floor-ready anthem, acclaimed artist, producer, and DJ Seven Lions joins forces with GRAMMY® Award-nominated record-breaking electronic music juggernaut ILLENIUM for a stunning new joint single entitled ‘Not Even Love‘ featuring ÁSDÍS out now via Casablanca Records.
The highly anticipated track notably continues a long history of collaboration between these two visionaries, stretching back nearly a decade to the 2016 fan favorite ‘Rush Over Me‘ featuring Said The Sky and HALIENE. They initially teased ‘Not Even Love’ on social media. However, fans went wild when Seven Lions pulled up on stage during ILLENIUM’s historic sold out show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for the official live debut of the single during GRAMMY® Awards weekend. Fan enthusiasm exploded, posting thousands of videos of the performance and creating a viral moment for the song in advance of its release. Listen to ‘Not Even Love‘ HERE. Watch the official visualizer HERE.
Otherworldly synths wrap around a gripping piano melody on the track. Right from the jump, ÁSDÍS captivates with an arresting and emotional vocal performance. The momentum culminates on a dramatic drop offset by the irresistible hook, “Not even love can save us.” The accompanying visual projects this energy on screen with a series of equally electrifying vignettes. Next up, Seven Lions will grace the stage at Ultra Music Festival in Miami, FL March 22-24 for two sets. He will take over the Ophelia Stage tonight and close Worldwide Stage on March 23. Expect to hear ‘Not Even Love‘ in all its glory live!               
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EMPEROR Unveils Enigmatic Single “Bambino Regno”

It is Friday and we love New Music Friday. Out today is a new single from EMPEROR. Lauded for his enigmatic presence and boundary-pushing soundscapes, EMPEROR emerges from the shadows once again with his latest single, ‘Bambino Regno‘. Released today March 22 through Empire records, just in time to kick off the festival season. The track promises to captivate audiences with punishing beats and deep sonic dives.
‘Bambino Regno’, meaning “child kingdom,” serves as a deeply personal exploration for EMPEROR, delving into the complexities of self-discovery and the lasting impact of childhood experiences. Drawing from his own journey, EMPEROR shares, “Bambino, for me, is all about a time when I felt like I had finally come to understanding myself. Not fully, but somewhat.”
The track delves into the artist’s past, reflecting on moments of innocence and freedom amidst the challenges of growing up. EMPEROR recalls fond memories of childhood, where simple joys like building ramps and playing with friends formed the cornerstone of his existence. “A lot of it was ‘go outside and don’t come out till the lights come on,'” he reminisces. “As long as I had a Walkman with some fresh batteries, and my favorite tape, I felt like a king.”
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Ultra Music Festival Miami – Day 1 Livestream Schedule

Watch one of the hottest festivals out there from anywhere in the world.
Ultra is here, baby! People have waited year-round for this moment, happening this very weekend. It all comes down to Bayfront Park in Miami. Thankfully, if you aren’t around the area, or couldn’t secure your spot, the festival has made its grand event available through the Internet for everyone to tune in.
Today marks Day 1 of the festival, the opening day, the first of three days of nonstop partying. Even though heavy rain is expected to hit Downtown Miami later today, nothing is stopping the celebrations, seems like.
Channel 1 Lineup
A handful of DJs will be livestreamed for the world to see and enjoy. Trance acts like Laura Van Dam and Giuseppe Ottaviani will have a portion of their sets streamed, as well as the young idol Alan Walker, legend Tiësto, and EDM heroes Nicky Romero and Hardwell. Techno is also present in the forms of Amelie Lens and Mind Against, and that’s only a few of the totality of the roster of today. See the full timetable below! Keep in mind the times are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). A quick Google search should convert the times here presented to your local time zone with ease.
Three other stages will also be live today — Worldwide, Megastructure, and The Cove —, and you can watch all of them by heading over to ultramusicfestival.com.
Stay tuned for more news!
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Afterlife Miami Forced To Make Changes On Night Two After Neighbours’ Complaints

The bass might have been getting a slight tweak at Afterlife Music Festival on the second night during Miami Music Week. Commissioner Damian Pardo announced changes aimed at balancing the immersive experience for festival-goers with noise concerns for nearby residents.
Here’s a breakdown of the changes:
If you were at the event, did you notice any changes in your experience due to these restrictions?
Miami Music Week is pulsating with energy as DJs and music lovers converge on Miami for a week of electrifying events. Today marks the start of the main event, Ultra Music Festival. We hope the festival and Miami Music Week will be able to go on and deliver a full experience to festival-goers this weekend.
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UKF15- Netsky

The name Netsky is synonymous with the yellow speaker of UKF.
His liquid D&B classics are imprinted in the minds of fans all around the world from the early days of our story and he has continued to play an important role throughout the past 15 years. 
From numerous UKF On Air sets, including in places like New Zealand, and many UKF tour appearances, Netsky has been a constant for UKF. 
The Belgian D&B star, whose real name is Boris Daenen, has evolved somewhat since his first flowy uploads to the UKF YouTube page – now playing enormous EDM festivals around the world, living in LA and collaborating with some of the biggest names in music.
With lots of new music potentially on the horizon, David Harrison spoke with Netsky as we turn 15, to see what the future may hold…..
How has the past year been for Netsky?
It’s been a good year, but it’s been a pretty relaxed year for me compared to the past 3 years. I spent a lot of time in New Zealand towards the back end of COVID and I was very busy over that side of the world for a while.
Since then, I got engaged last year and we bought a house in LA, so a lot of exciting things going on on the other side of life for me – a very exciting year on a personal level.
We did some really cool shows as well, we took part in some great festivals, places like Tomorrowland again in my own country. We also did more and more stuff in the United States, it’s a place which has been treating D&B DJs really well over the past few years, so that’s really exciting.
Chase & Status have just done a massive show in LA, the Worship guys are doing another big stretch out there and I just did a warmup in front of 35,000 people, in a stadium – D&B is alive in California right now, which is great to see.
So yeah, an exciting year, new little surprises and although I haven’t been touring quite as much, it felt very eventful.
What do you think the tipping point has been in the US for D&B to really take off? More and more DJs are going out there, the crowds are getting bigger and more hyped…
It’s always really hard to put your finger on it. In my lifetime, this is the third D&B wave worldwide. I’d consider the mid-90s in the UK the first wave, with Roni Size doing things like Top Of The Pops, it gained some massive traction then.
2008-2012 was another massive wave, which I think was led by the popularity of Skrillex really, particularly in America. Dubstep really took off there, or at least the American version of dubstep did in that era – that had a back-and-forth impact in Europe and the UK.
With this wave it’s much harder to zoom out and identify all the facets. “Baddadan” by Chase & Status was a milestone, but I don’t know what happened leading up to that, apart from the obvious factor of coming out of COVID and everyone wanting to sweat it out and live a little – maybe that is the reason.
You see techno doing very well in Europe and I’m sure the UK too, which must be a reaction to being locked up for a long time – maybe that all had an effect on D&B too.
You’ve now cemented roots out there in the US, buying a house in the country, it must be an exciting time to be out there. What has the reaction been like in the crowds at your shows?
We always used to make a joke between DJs that D&B crowds in America didn’t know how to dance to D&B – they used to dance to it like fast dubstep, but they’re now starting to develop a skank and the right half-tempo moves.
I have to say that the transition of people starting to understand the music a bit better happened gradually over the past 6 years, but it’s hot right now.
The adoption rate of D&B from other DJs, such as house DJs, people like Tiesto and Dom Dolla playing Hedex now and other D&B tunes – that’s really good to see them embracing D&B.
People are getting used to the tempo and recognising it.
You returned to Australia and New Zealand over the festive period, after obviously your big stretch out there during COVID – what was it like going back there after spending so much time in the region before? 
New Zealand is a great country to tour in, it’s a beautiful country with a very small population. D&B has been part of the mainstream for young people in NZ for a long time, Australia too, but less so. 
If you’re 16-25, you go to D&B raves in New Zealand, it’s what you do. It’s an amazing opportunity for us and on top of that it’s an incredible country – the nature is incredible, people beautiful and a lot of us who tour there miss it. 
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You’ve just released a new tune with Dillon Francis called  –“Nobody Likes The Records That I Play”  what were you going for with this tune? There are various sounds in there.
 I’ve known Dillon since almost the start of my career, since my first tour in America and we have stayed friends ever since – we always wanted to do a song together. 
I’m almost at a musical crossroads at the moment personally, with my project. I’m spending a lot of the time in the studio – I’ve created full albums and scrapped them completely and I’m probably going to continue doing that for a while.
I’m still looking to find what I want to create and release, and this new one with Dillon was just a good opportunity to release a song with a good friend.
What is the dilemma musically? What direction are you thinking of going in?             
I’m missing an artistic redline through a project, where it all sticks together really well. I want to find a sound that is extremely cohesive to one project and doesn’t sound like everyone else at the moment – to put it bluntly.
There is so much D&B at the moment and I need to find a way to walk around this playing field and be happy with the music that I create.
I’ve got so many influences and I listen to so many styles, which makes it really hard for me to figure out what I love to do in D&B and in that genre. I’m just in the lab and I’m at a crossroads – I’m enjoying it and it’s super fun to not be restricted and not be forced in any direction. I’m lucky my label is very patient. 
But I’m working on lots of music, so let’s see, maybe we’ll be ready in a few weeks or a few months.
What are some of those influences you mentioned?
I’m really obsessed with Kanye West. It’s probably not the most popular thing to say at the moment, particularly in California, due to his behaviour sometimes.
However, as a producer he’s legendary and what I really like about Kayne’s music is that he puts the song, and the identity of the song, forward. Some of my favourite songs by him over the past two albums are songs without any drums, where the focus is on the vocals or on the choir in the background – it’s just raw and pure emotion.
I like the idea of trying to take that into D&B. I’m not saying there won’t be any drums, but I will try to get rid of some of the typical distractions and noise you hear on every D&B song. 
Instead put the focus on the identity of the song, the vocals of the melody and get a rhythm or drums to guide that, rather than dictate that.
You’ve worked with some big names in the world of pop over the years and from other genres of music. What’s it been like to step from the liquid classics of 2008-2009, to work with these popstars?
Each song is completely different. I really like working with people who have nothing to do with D&B. 
I like the shocking factor of certain collaborations and I think it’s extremely good to keep a very broad mind when it comes to who you select to work with and try and merge those worlds together.
How do you go about who you select to work with?
I just look at their TikTok followers (only kidding). I’m obsessed with the human voice and I really, really love a beautiful voice and all the tones that come with it. 
They can have such a distinct and different sound than anything you’ve ever heard instrumentally and particularly electronically. I think a voice can carry a message, even if you’re just singing notes and there is something beautiful about it.
With collaborations, I’ve always gone for people like that. For example, someone like Beth Ditto has such an extremely unique voice pattern and that really draws me to work with certain vocalists.
They don’t have to be big figures either, I’ve had sessions with a few people recently who blew me away, by just sounding different. 
Is there anyone you haven’t had the chance to work with, who you would love to work with? 
Yes of course, Kanye would be one for sure.
On the next album – have you set yourself a target in your head for when you would like to get it finished by?
I haven’t set a target like that, that would be my last resort, although that might come in the next few months.
Are you still enjoying the process?
I am, but I can’t say it’s always easy to tour without new music. That is one aspect I find harder, but I still love making music that’s for sure. 
The touring part is harder without something new to bring to the table or something to show which I’m really proud of.
Sometimes I wish maybe I should have taken some time off to be absolutely honest.
But it’s really good to have these contrasts because when I finally tour with the finished album, it will feel amazing. 
You’ve been with the UKF journey for many years now – what are some of your earliest memories? 
My earliest memory of UKF was chatting with Luke on AIM and sending over beats, and him sending tunes back.
It was my first real connection with the UK and UK dance, because I didn’t have the money to take the Eurostar when I was a kid or visit.
I was speaking to all these artists and DJs on Aim and MSN Messenger and Luke was one of the first people I started to properly speak to about this genre and what D&B is in the UK, compared to what it’s like in Belgium – it was really was first connection with this culture. 
It was extremely important to me. It was amazing to see the channel and label grow and grow so much. I grew up watching UKF learn to walk so to speak and go all the way through high school to become an adult. 
What has it meant to you to have UKF’s involvement in your career?
For my early fan base around the world – I think they saw the UKF speaker logo before they even saw my face or knew what I looked like. 
I think it’s an important cultural symbol and it was an important moment in people’s lives in the early era – the era of online community and a small community of D&B fans online.
It created so many opportunities for all of us DJs, not just me.
I look back at people in music in Belgium who I knew back then and bands who I saw struggling a lot, particularly internationally and I always felt so lucky to have a genre and a fan base in a genre who are so embracing of worldwide artists.
You don’t need to go on yearly promos runs with some major labels to play a show in Germany for example, you can actually just go to a D&B club and you get invited if you have a hot tune – it’s an amazing factor about D&B and dance music in general. 
UKF played a huge role in that for me. UKF’s presence not just online, but also with the label, live shows and festival game.
More than ever it’s a way for new producers to get seen and be put in front of crowds. 
What challenges have you faced to make sure you appeal to some of your older fans who came on board in those early years with UKF and also your newer fans who may have heard some of your more of your poppier collaborations? 
It’s been very challenging, since the start of my career. 
I kind of got pigeonholed as the guy from Belgium who makes D&B for girls, before I was getting invited to any of the UK event. I really liked that and decided to embrace it – get girls on the dance floor and hopefully, people fall in love during my sets, rather than just rave.
I was different back then and also with certain collaboration choices since or a random EP I do from time to time, with non-D&B music. I know I challenge fans, especially the D&B fans, but I think that’s incredibly important.
As much as I love D&B, I consider myself a producer, not just a D&B producer. I think it’s important to be honest about my output, rather than going for what is just marketable.
So yeah, I’ve always seen it as anti-commercial, by doing stuff that half of my fan base might not understand.
That must be something you have to consider in sets, depending on where you’re playing?
Yes definitely, I do tweak them a little bit, but then I enjoy those real moments at those festivals – such as playing a really obnoxious or weird EDM tune at Liquicity after a lot of liquid or the other way around at Tomorrowland. Those can be really impactful moments. 
I think shock value is something extremely important and I think it can all get a bit boring if you spend 12 hours at a D&B stage and everyone plays the same thing and tempo, without many surprises.
That said, there are so many D&B DJs surprising the crowds all the time now and taking those risks. 
It’s the most popular D&B has been in my lifetime, I think. 
What have you got coming up this year touring-wise? 
It’s a very busy year for me, very busy summer. I just got back from LA, I will be spending the summer in Europe, until October.
I’ll be doing lots of festivals – a big Liquicity show, Tomorrowland mainstage, Hospitality on the Harbour in Bristol, a big Brighton show. 
I would like to play more UK festivals next year I think, but this year is definitely busy and I can’t ram many more festivals in. 
UKF will be hosting a stage with Rampage at Tomorrowland – what does it mean to have a festival of that scale in your homeland and what’s so special about it?
This is probably the 15th or 16th year I’ve been to the festival and I’ve grown up with the festival – we try to spend every day there.
It’s a cool festival and they are a cool brand, but I also like what they do outside of music – amazing charity projects, building a school, a technology fund they’re starting. It’s amazing to see their vision being so broad and really focusing on what festivals do best, uniting people from across the world and from all lines of work – and using that power to do good. 
I’m absolutely in love with brands and organisations that do stuff like that, and I’m extremely proud as a Belgian to be involved with it.
You’ve helped pioneer the sound of D&B back in your homeland and have had chart-topping albums in Belgium. Who should we be watching out for going forward from your country? 
Ahh man, you’re asking me this question after I’ve been away from Belgium for 8 months. I’m still catching up with Andromedik, I really like his music, I think he’s very talented.
Used was on tour with us in New Zealand, another super talented guy. I’ve just recently done a back-to-back set with Andromedik at Tomorrowland Winter in the French Alps.
If I’m honest, I think I might be a little out of touch with the youngest kids out there in Belgium, because I still consider Andromedik as new.
They’re all great and Basstripper too, plus you can’t forget the OG Murdock.
Do you have any tunes scheduled to be released already? 
I’ve got a very exciting remix coming out in the coming weeks actually, but until I sign the paperwork, I can’t make it public.
It will be a remix first, then an EP or album. I’m working, but I am scrapping full bodies of work. 
You also have some smaller events coming up, club shows, such as two nights at Roxy in Prague. Are you still looking to do lots of club shows?
I think as long as I don’t have kids, I will always still enjoy and love doing club shows. Although I know at some point, I will want to just focus on larger production shows only. 
But ahh man, Prague for example, Roxy is such an amazing club and we have been playing there for 15 years, with similar faces around. Clubs are amazing and an important part of our scene. I still love it. 
Is there anywhere you haven’t played yet, which you would like to?
Yep definitely – South America, I’d love to play there. I just feel like it’s one of the extremely developed electronic music scenes, which hasn’t completely embraced D&B yet. There could be an explosion there and I just love South America and its people, plus I’d like to see more of that part of our world and see the genre develop there. 
We play Mexico and Brazil from time to time, at festivals, but they’re often with a big international crowd.
What would you like to achieve over the years ahead in your career? 
I would like to make an album that sounds unlike anything, that would sound like a new genre or a new musical direction.
I think that will be very important to me, whether that is my next album or the one after that. I want to make a body of work that doesn’t follow the rules, so I will continue not to follow the rules.
What advice would you give to a producer who is at the start of their career, like you were back in those early days of UKF?
Over the last 15 years, my first advice would always be not to copy anyone. However, I’m taking that back slightly because I’m getting older and there are new subgenres popping up everywhere.
I find it fun to try and recreate certain sounds and when mastering them, inputting them into my own style. I think it’s important to learn from other producers, but importantly learn from other genres too. 
Also, try and play an instrument too – learn the piano or something, it really does open your mind.
How excited are you for the future of D&B with the way things are going?
I’m excited to see what will happen to this wave, everything is in such a fast lane, there are new sounds popping up everywhere – in the UK, in New Zealand etc. so many cool producers right now.
I am excited to see how this sound evolves, with this massive presence of it around the world – people will be forced to find new sounds and new directions.
I think that is the thing to look forward to next.
Thank you very much for the chat Boris, let’s hope the UKF and Netsky story goes on long into the future.
Absolutely, tell Luke I love him. I’m very thankful for all the love that UKF and its fans have given to me over the past two decades.
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Ultra Music Festival Has Generated Over $1 Billion for Miami's Economy, Mayor Says

Miami's iconic Ultra is proof that music festivals do a lot more than provide entertainment for fans.
As the 25th anniversary of Ultra Music Festival looms in 2025, the event remains a pillar of Miami's economy, providing an annual economic boon rivaled by few.
The city's mayor, Francis Suarez, stated that over Ultra's 24-year tenure, the fest has generated over $1 billion in revenue for the city. That includes the impact to nearby restaurants, boutiques and other retail and service industry businesses.
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"For a festival, it’s almost been here for a quarter of a century and has produced over a billion dollars in economic activity," Suarez told 7 News Miami, adding that Ultra is a "worldwide event."
Ultra returns this weekend from March 22-24. With a slew of electronic dance music superstars descending on the city to perform as well as festival-goers from around the globe, it's again bound for a massive year from an economical standpoint.
You can find out more about Ultra via the festival's official website.
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Gryffin Teams Up With Armin van Buuren for Anthemic Collaboration, "What Took You So Long"

No, Gryffin and Armin van Buuren—what took you so long?
Out now is a collaborative effort from one of trance music's most influential figures and a modern-day star who's looked up to him throughout his career. Back in November, we first heard that the duo were working together on a track, but now fans can finally hear what they cooked up.
Out now via Armada, "What Took You So Long" is the debut collaboration from Gryffin and van Buuren. The larger-than-life track is an epic climb through classic trance leads and stentorian vocals, delivering a soaring anthem that will fit well in both artists' sets on the festival circuit.
Fans attending Ultra Music Festival this weekend will surely hear "What Took You So Long" live in Gryffin's set or one of van Buuren's three. For those who can't make it to Miami, check out the new single below and find it on streaming platforms here.
In other Gryffin news, he's gearing up for the release of his long-awaited third studio album, PULSE.
"I hit this huge wave of inspiration where I really wanted to make this album high octane and energetic and almost like you feel the pulse of the music breathing and living as you're listening to the album and experience," Gryffin told us of the album in an exclusive interview. "That's the birth and ethos of it. It definitely still sounds like me. It's still very melodic with a lot of emotion within the album, but I think people are really going to feel a difference. It's going to feel like an adrenaline shot."
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