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Multifaceted artist Ezediel’s last release, “A Dark Knight Screaming Inside”, comes
back to the more primitive tunes of “I Wash My Hands in the Blood” (2021 – 1.5MLN
streams) and instantly puts you in a trance with his unique ritualistic music design and
electronic/synth soundscape.
It begins with a quote from The Batman, as the track unfolds with a sample inspired by the
recognizable Fever Ray’s “If I Had a Heart”, mixed with humming and broken at times
by intervals. The song inspiration comes also from Hideo Kojima “Death Stranding”
soundtrack and tribute to the Low Roar’s song “I’ll keep coming”, whose frontman Ryan
Karazija recently passed away.
The lyrics are sung in Ezediel’s distinctive deep voice and deal with mental health and
the Jungian concept of shadow. His words resonate with those from Jung himself – “I
have a Dark Knight… No, I am the Dark Knight”. This song is an invitation for the
listener to go on a heroic journey, to immerse themself in the chant like tunes, and find
and fight their own dark knight, their shadow. The beat itself progresses to a rhythm
distorted with static towards the end, but the song wraps up with a much clearer note
and one hopeful last whisper – “So let it be. Shadows around me, the Light inside me”.
Check it out below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ezediel Unveils Hypnotic Single, “A Dark Knight Screaming Inside”
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Pure positivity reigns supreme over Damon Fletcher’s polished tracks. Already imbued with tremendous confidence, he is the sound that resonates in the club. His path to this moment has been one of constant perseverance underpinned by the sheer strength of the beats. The attention to detail pays off in many ways – from his incorporation of the soul into the electronic atmosphere, he is some next-level work.
He started this project amid the pandemic. While everybody else was hunkering down, he started shifting his passion into a steady career. With a handful of singles, he manages to get the party started. Volume is a given, for his style has a physicality that reflects upon the club’s walls, bouncing off them with vibrancy and a sense of togetherness doubly potent.

Others have taken note of his unique approach. Some big names like Lecrae, Lance Bass, and Damon Dash all unabashedly enjoy the few tracks he’s already laid down. Ne-Yo calls Damon’s first single, “Hustle with
a Purpose,” “pretty dope,” which feels perfectly apt. However, those are just a few of the artists who have appreciated the new style that Damon brings to the table.
Audiences have gotten in on the love for Damon’s surroundings. “Hustle with a Purpose” has garnered over 400,000 YouTube views, with many more undoubtedly following, while his latest single, “Elevate” is rapidly gaining more steam. To capitalize on this, he’s already working on his debut album, one that will continue with tremendous energy and gracious grooves for which he is becoming well-known.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Damon Fletcher Brings Optimism onto the Dance Floor
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Hangout Fest just dropped their lineup for 2023 and right out the gate have come swinging for other festivals with a broad and top-tier assortment of artists from past and present; rock, hip hop, and dance; as well as one of the best backdrops of any festival in the country.
Situated on the majestic white sand beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama, May 19-21, attendees will be able to bear witness to a plethora of incredible musical acts.
The legendary Red Hot Chili Peppers will set the tone for those looking to get after it on the beach. Pop-punk is alive and well at Hangout with Paramore leading the way supported by Mayday Parade and The Maine, and the various sub-genres of pop-rock, indie-rock and americana are well-represented with The Backseat Lovers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Noah Kahan, COIN and Alabama’s own The Vegabonds.
Nothing tops a dance music throwdown with all of your best friends on the beach, and this year’s Hangout lineup is fully loaded. Leading the charge is Aussie export Flume and genre-bending producer Skrillex. Electronic anthems continue with larger than life dance icons REZZ and Alison Wonderland, while chiller strains can be found at Gryffin, Said The Sky, Big Wild and Two Feet. House heads can unite at John Summit, Dr. Fresch, Aluna and HoneyLuv.
The present and future of pop and singer-songwriting will be waiting for you, too. Prepare to get lost in the hypnotic R&B of SZA who is about to drop her long-awaited new album SOS, dance your heart out at Calvin Harris and Lil Nas X, swoon over brotherly indie trio AJR and the iconic Tove Lo, and find out what all the hype is about at Ashe, Stephen Sanchez, Jessie Murph, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Hip-hop comes proper to Hangout this year, with the festival rolling out the red carpet for A$AP Mob’s FERG, Australian rapper The Kid LAROI, the fiercely independent Russ, Baton Rouge’s Kevin Gates, and reigning queen of Memphis rap, GloRilla. Grammy-winning R&B bassist Thundercat rounds out the bill with his larger than life live spectacle.
Unfortunately for dance fans, the festival goes on the same weekend as EDC Las Vegas, so you’ll have to make a choice. Tickets for this will undoubtedly sell fast, but EDC has yet to reveal their always-stacked lineup for next year so you’ll be taking a gamble.
For Festival Tickets, Vacation Packages and More Visit:
https://www.hangoutmusicfest.com


 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hangout Fest just dropped one of the best lineups of 2023
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Ultra Music Festival has unveiled its star-studded Phase 2 lineup, adding more than 100 additional acts to the 2023 event taking place Friday, March 24 – Sunday, March 26 at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.
In September, Ultra announced an impressive roster of Phase 1 headliners including Armin van Buuren, Carl Cox, Claude VonStroke, CloZee, Eric Prydz presents HOLO, Ganja White Night, GIGANTIC NGHTMRE (Big Gigantic and NGHTMRE), Grimes, Gryffin, Hardwell, the world debut of HI-LO b2b Testpilot, Kx5 (Kaskade and deadmau5), Kayzo (live), Martin Garrix, Oliver Heldens b2b Tchami, REZZ, Subtronics, Swedish House Mafia, Tale Of Us, Timmy Trumpet, and Zedd.
With the Phase 2 lineup announcement, Ultra welcomes back a plethora of veteran headliners including Afrojack, Alesso, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Gareth Emery, Marshmello, Tiësto, and Vini Vici.
M.I.A. will also return to Ultra for the first time since 2014. After making their inaugural festival appearance in 2022, Canadian electronic trio Black Tiger Sex Machine will return to Ultra for the global debut of their live show, Black Tiger Sex Machine presents Portals. WAKAAN label boss Liquid Stranger will make his highly-anticipated Ultra debut, transporting his otherworldly bass sound for an epic headlining performance.
The festival will also present a string of debut back-to-back headlining performances from Adam Beyer x Cirez D, Dom Dolla b2b Vintage Culture, the global inaugural performance of Jauz b2b SVDDEN DEATH, Nicole Moudaber b2b Chris Liebing, and Dubfire b2b Kölsch.
Check out the full phase 2 lineup below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra Music Festival Phase 2 adds Marshmello, Alesso, Tiësto, Charlotte de Witte, & more
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Blossom has big things on the horizon. Before the year’s out, she has dropped her latest single, “On My Own,” which serves as the first release from her forthcoming EP. And as she finished up her dates supporting Alan Walker on tour, she has also announced her first headlining tour beginning in 2023.
The single marks a hard reset in the world of Blossom, she explains: “The world as we know it has ended and I’ve been reborn as the humanoid, Blossom, challenged to rebuild a world far away from the one we knew. Alone, I travel across the universe to find a new home, and during this adventure, I discover what it means to truly be on my own.
In this song, I explore the idea of alone-ness as the post-human Blossom, leaving behind the heartbreak and pain I experienced in the world before. ‘On My Own’ is an ode to the people I once loved and lost, and an exploration into who I must become in order to transition into who I’m destined to be.”
Check out the single below.

Blossom’s headline tour begins next year, January 20, in Los Angeles at Academy. You can find tickets and more info here.


 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Blossom breaks free with “On My Own” and announces her debut headlining tour
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So Martin Garrix released his (technically) debut album earlier this year, Sentio. He also released Greatest Hits Vol. 1 last year, under his project AREA21 with Maejor. No one would be surprised for the young producer to take a break from new releases while he tours the album, or does anything else, but he’s back this week with a new single already.
“Hero” is out this Thursday in collaboration with JVKE and apparently in partnership with Marvel Snap, an official card battle game available on iOS, Android, and Steam.
We’ve yet to hear a preview of the track, so stay tuned for Thursday when it officially drops.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix announces new collab with JVKE, “Hero,” coming this week
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Alison Wonderland will become the latest producer to launch their own record label, following in the footsteps of Kayzo, Rezz, Subtronics, Excision, and more.
As an artist, releasing music on your own label is a great way to retain power and resources of your own work. However, you’re not just releasing your own music most of the time, often intending to “give power and freedom back to the artist” at large, as Alison states in her tweet teasing the launch.
Compared to major labels, the splits are often more equitable, though you’ll most of the time make that trade for a relatively greener label team that might not have all the assets and resources that the big guys have.
We’re excited to see what Alison Wonderland’s new label brings to the table. When details are revealed this week, we’ll hopefully know the name, first release, and more.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland announces she is starting her own label
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Yonahh guy just released a new hit single aimed at all of the world’s dancers. The new song “Jumpin” gets everybody up and moving. The song has become a mainstay on many people’s summer party playlists. With time, the track will become a global standard if things continue as they are.
There’s no denying that “Jumpin” is a dancing track. Listeners have a wonderful time when the song gets them dancing. When this music comes on, listeners can’t help but get up and dance. So as soon as the music starts playing, they all start dancing. You can understand why the song is so well-known.
After “Jumpin” Yonahh Guy plans on dropping a 8-track Electro-pop album. Yonahh grew up on artists such as Disclosure, AlunaGeorge & Toro Y Moi. He claims to have had a life-changing experience when “White Noise” by Disclosure first came onto his radar and realized being a one-genre type artist was useless.
Yonahh guy’s greatest strength is his ability to read people. Because of the music’s popularity and his own inventiveness, he was able to create some amazing pieces of music. Despite his relative inexperience in the profession, people seem to like what they’ve seen thus far. We eagerly await what He has in store for us in the days ahead.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Yonahh Guy Drops “Jumpin” and Hints at Electro-Pop Inspired Album
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Artist Mrronwright captures self-realization on the passionate track “Together,” led by his sweet and heartfelt vocals laid upon bouncy instrumentation. A track that captures the moments in which you find your bad habits returning to the surface yet fighting against to win control yourself, the empowering number is infused with freshness and a boost of feel-good energy.
Having crafted a vibrant artistry nestled between Melodic and hip-hop, Mrron who started making music in 2010 has never tried to fit in with his genre-hopping music. After pulling us in with the genreless flow of each of his releases right up till his 2022 studio album me , there’s plenty more potential yet to be tapped from this talent. Constantly evolving and maturing while always reflecting the deepest thoughts within him through his infectious sonics, Mrron continues to be on the rise as one of the most exciting emerging stars.
Throughout, “Together” explores beats, and powerful bass lines alongside impressive vocals and synths. The experimental element throughout this track, made through synthesized vocals and guitars all create a unique feeling of content, which is also warming. With a steady intro of soft vocals and arpeggiated guitars, “Together” carries out a development of powerful sounds and building electronic sonics.
Mrron wrote ‘Together’ when he was trapped and immersed in a dark mental state, and the only thing that got him through those draining times was music, which is what he is renowned for. Mrronwright plans on releasing a dance-inspired project, after hearing “Honestly, Nevermind” by Drake, it opened his eyes to a whole new world of music. Mrron has always listened to house music but was nervous to dibble in the genre due to him being a rapper.
Keep an eye and ear out for MRRONWRIGHT.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Mrronwright Releases Energetic Single “Together”
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Many musical artists nowadays shy away from political stances, either for fear of hurting their careers or simply for the fact that they see their jobs as a necessary distraction from the depression and discourse that can come with serious issues. With 2022 bringing war via Russia’s February invasion of Ukraine, there was an initial outpouring of support for Ukraine with artist contributing to loads of charity albums and shows, as the war has rolled on and the repercussions of speaking out have made themselves clear (especially for Russian artists), once again, the music community is going a bit quiet on this important political issue.
Eclipseye, a Russian-born rapper now based in the UK, seems to be taking the opposite take with his first two singles under this moniker, “Hymn of Hypocrisy (Rap Comedy)” and the particularly Russia-aimed “Whap Clatter.” Having begun his career in 2016 via a poetry coffee shop event, Eclipseye decided early on that he wanted to be a champion for important world causes, proudly labeling himself a “woke-influencer” even amidst the recent derisive sentiments against the term “woke.” Where other artists shy away from making political statements, Eclipseye is all about speaking up, even if people don’t like it.
With its very first lines, Eclipseye’s first track “Hymn of Hypocrisy (Rap Comedy)” about the pratfalls of Brexit and the UK government’s mishandling (in his opinion) of COVID, shows that he doesn’t plan to pull any punches when it comes to speaking his mind. After a news sample about the polarizing nature of the UK’s plan to leave the EU, Eclipseye’s first words are “Brexit, Brexit – eurikas text it’ you need grass I’ll eat your Brexit for breakfast; Cause Tesco’s got nothing on the shelves for us.” It only gets more stark from there, and “Hymn” has now become something of an anthem for anti-Brexit sentiment, garnering Eclipseye nearly a hundred thousand streams on Spotify and hundreds of thousands over all the platforms on which it’s listed, all since the end of August. Perhaps it isn’t so risky career-wise to put one’s opinion out there.
In an eerie bit of fortune-telling that artists seem to have a knack for, Eclipseye wrote his sophomore single “Whap Clatter” a few months before Putin’s Russian forces invaded the borders of Ukraine. Released just recently on October 31 with its corresponding Ukrainian-directed and equally heavy-handed video, “Whap Clatter” Full of visceral images of the horrors of war. Told through both metaphorical and sometimes graphic literal imagery and spit in both English and Russian, while Eclipseye never mentions that the track is directed at Russia, it’s certainly heavily implied. The fact that he’s donating 10% of the proceeds towards relief efforts in Ukraine makes it crystal clear.
Stylistically, audiences should go in knowing that it’s not only his content that makes Eclipseye unique. While he’s tagged his style as “rap metal,” amongst other things, that may conjure thoughts of Limp Bizkit, and that’s most certainly not what we’re talking about here. The underused term “doom rap: might be a better descriptor; there’s certainly an element of metal in the way Eclipseye delivers his vocals, with low growls and a timbre so deep it could be called sub bass in some places. The music in both tracks, however, are devoid of shredding guitars and double kicks. A solid, minimal beat carries each track, with “Hymn” having a more traditional hip hop vibe backed by eerie ambient sound design. “Whap Clatter,” in the meantime, sounds more tribal and has a ravey structure in its intro and breaks, with large gaps in the beat to showcase the gothic-style vocal samples. Metal-tinged doom rap? A bit wordy, but this could be a reasonable summary for Eclipseye’s style.
With the video for “Whap Clatter” being just as intense as the track that inspired it, it would appear that Eclipseye intends to stay on this path of stark storytelling, haunting music and bold political statements. With such strong stylistic choices as well as a strong message, it looks like Eclipseye will serve to entertain his audiences as well as achieving his larger goal of rallying people towards action and change. Whether you prefer his unique doom/goth/metal/hip hop style or his political massage, Eclipseye is one to watch as he releases more of his purposeful work.
“Hymn of Hypocrisy (Rap Comedy)” and “Whap Clatter” are both out now and can be streamed on Spotify. Check out Eclipseye’s YouTube channel to see the video for “Hymn of Hypocrisy.”

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Eclipseye’s Stark Political Message Hits With a ‘Whap Clatter’ [Video]
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Prices for Electric Forest were sent out yesterday, which, understandably, made some people upset. The festival is a bit more expensive this year — and you can likely attribute that to any variety of factors, none of which have been explicitly stated at this time. However, today brings the “initial lineup” for the 2023 edition, which already boasts a hefty amount of artists.
Joining The String Cheese Incident (performing 2 Incidents) on the top of the bill are ODESZA, Illenium, Zeds Dead, Above & Beyond, Jamie xx, Gryffin, Lane 8, REZZ, SOFI TUKKER, Goose, Ganja White Night, Chris Lake, Madeon, and Chromeo.
Also joining the Electric Forest 2023 lineup is 070 Shake, BLOND:ISH, Channel Tres, bass house breakout Chris Lorenzo, basketball-legend-turned-powerhouse-DIESEL, R&B duo Emotional Oranges, GASHI, Gorgon City, Hayden James, Kai Wachi, techno marching band MEUTE, dubstep producer PEEKABOO, San Holo, singer-songwriter sensation SG Lewis, SVDDEN DEATH PRESENTS: VOYD, Virtual Riot, and many more.
For information on all Wristband and Lodging packages, including 2023 Good Life options, the new Lucky Lake campground, and additional new lodging options, go here.
Loyalty On Sales begin on Monday, December 5, and continue throughout the week. For more information on the EF Loyalty Program – including 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and 4 in The Forest, plus Good Life and GA Loyalty – go here.
General On Sale begins at 12 PM EST on Friday, December 9, 2022.


 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Electric Forest announces 2023 initial lineup with ODESZA, Illenium, Zeds Dead, & more
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We’ve come to hold new releases from Skrillex at arm’s length. After being promised, multiple times, multiple albums, and left wanting, the easiest thing to do is not have any expectations at all so that when something does come, it still feels like a gift. (Artists don’t owe us anything, but we’ve been teased and left dry many times already.)
Out of nowhere today, 100 gecs dropped a surprise EP, Snake Eyes, including a 113-second collab with none other than Skrillex. Of course the production is incredible, and everyone is talking about the snare.



Check out the track below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 100 gecs and Skrillex finally team up on “Torture Me”
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Over time, we’ve seen plenty of legendary acts in dance music team up after years to create something wonderful. Today we see the cycle continue as RL Grime and NERO team up for the very first time for their debut collaboration, “Renegade.”
The track was teased around Halloween weekend as RL Grime headlined the Forum in Los Angeles and dropped his Halloween XI mixtape, with NERO also playing the song at Red Rocks in support of deadmau5. Now, it’s officially out in all its glory and we couldn’t be happier.
Neither artist had much to say about the collab as they shared it on socials, nor did they provide any specific quotes via publicists. Perhaps they’re just letting fans’ reactions do the talking. Either way, this is likely going to be a high point in both of their discographies.
Check it out below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Legends RL Grime & NERO team up for first-ever collaboration, “Renegade” [LISTEN]
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Not many artists had a bigger 2022 than Maz, his “Banho de Folhas” remix became a worldwide hit, recieving strong supports from incredible artists such as Black Coffee, Lee Burridge, Damian Lazarus, Matador, Stephan Jolk, D-Nox, Gorje Hewek, Dosem, Durante, Simon Doty, Enamour, to mention a few. “Banho de Folhas” took the Brazilian sound identity all around the Globe and consolidated Maz’s name internationally.

The Brazilian Afro House song broke the EDM bubble and reached international pop stars such as Drake; he was recorded dancing to the song in Saint Tropez during a Keinemusik Crue’s show. Following that, the Brazilian superstar singer Anitta went on to say that “Banho de Folhas” was his favorite song at the moment which proves that the song has an undeniable worldwide appeal.

More recently, Maz caught the interest of Michael Bibi, one of the most influential Tech House producers to date. He featured the song during his mini-tour in Brazil, at Rio de Janeiro, and at the legendary club El Fortin.

Following up “Banho de Folhas”, Maz released an impressive tune with Antdot, “Todo Homem”, a remix for Zeca Veloso, the son of one of the most recognizable and respected Brazilian artists to ever live, Caetano Veloso. The track went on to rank as #1 Organic House on Beatport 1 week after its release.

Maz is making his way into the US scene, he is expected to land in the United States for a debut tour in mid-2023; make sure to follow him on Instagram to be one of the first ones to know more details about Maz’s United States of America tour.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Meet Maz, one of the protagonists behind the “Brazilian Storm”
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Powerhouse EDM Artist Roger Gunn gears up his discography with addicting techno-inspired single “Lose & Control”
Moving in a 4 to the floor , the energy in the track is far from lost. Gunn exuberates non-stop electricity spearheading the record with an energizing blend of nostalgic techno and retro vibes. Familiar cymbals and breaks move listeners throughout the track, emitting golden era techno energy.
Roger Gunn has been unfailing when connecting with his audience and executing vibrant and unique records from a career standpoint. Even though Roger Gunn is a newcomer to the scene, he’s definitely paving a way within the music world, he’s not an artist to overlook.
The Uzbekistan-based DJ has such an exciting year ahead of him, he is definitely one to keep on your radar. Keep up with Roger Gunn below, and follow him on Spotify for all new releases.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Roger Gunn Drops Nostalgic Techno Record “Lose & Control”
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Ultra RESISTANCE is getting a new home in Miami at M2 as it begins its first residency in the US.
RESISTANCE has ballooned into a globe-trotting powerhouse of underground curation since its inception in 2015, from programming stages at Ultra events in 35 cities internationally, to organizing tours across Latin America. In 2017, RESISTANCE debuted its first-ever residency in Ibiza at the world’s largest nightclub Privilege, and has since welcomed house and techno heavyweights including Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Sasha & John Digweed, Joseph Capriati, Jamie Jones, and Maceo Plex to name a few.
Following three banner years in Ibiza, Ultra has announced the 2023 launch of RESISTANCE’s inaugural U.S. club residency in the festival’s beloved hometown of Miami Beach. RESISTANCE Miami will showcase the world’s most in-demand house and techno talent at M2, the newly-minted nightclub in the heart of the Art Deco District.
M2 recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, promising fans the highest quality experience with some of the world’s best artists. Check out the trailer below and stay tuned for more announcements via the RESISTANCE Miami website.
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra announces debut RESISTANCE U.S. Club Residency at brand-new Miami venue M2
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When you think of a creature that is able to lure its prey and entangle the target in a web of intrigue and mystique, the first animal that comes to mind is obviously a spider. The metaphor is literally made after its most prominent feature: the web. It’s exactly that sort of magic that Sharlitz Web brings to the table, especially with her new EP, Spider Lily, out today on SSKWAN.
From the EP is “Dark Roots,” a dark and foreboding track that perfectly encapsulates the spider’s strategy of enticing its victims. Sounds of nature begin with an almost suspenseful melody as it meanders toward the “drop,” in this case a more hypnotic combination of bass and melody. Visualizing the events, this is the part where the victim would become trapped and having seen the fate that awaits it, becomes intoxicated with the spider’s venom.
The track as a whole is brilliantly produced for maximum effect, and you can hear the same degree of attention to detail in the rest of the EP here. For now, listed to “Dark Roots” below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Sharlitz Web – Dark Roots [SSKWAN]
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Night Stalker is an interesting choice of title for 1st Base Runner’s fifth EP, given the Netflix bioseries of the same name being so popular. Those of us old enough to remember, especially if you lived in Southern California at the time, may have even more of a visceral reaction to this EP and the music attached to it. Apparently this was on purpose.
The resurrected true crime Netflix story of serial killer Richard Ramirez, tagged by the media in the 80s as the Nightstalker, means that GenX kids of Los Angeles and Orange County who were told to keep their windows closed at night ad nauseam are now not the only ones familiar with said story. It’s unknown whether 1st Base Runner was inspired by the series or is, in fact, one of those GenX children, but Night Stalker is easily his darkest offering to-date.
With lashings of goth bands like Bauhaus and post-punk acts like Joy Division, Love and Rockets and Tom Waits heretofore prevalent in his music, it likely wasn’t a very difficult move for 1st Base Runner to tip over into darker territory. Night Stalker is nonetheless a pretty stark change. Only a little bit of the characteristic shoegazey guitars are left on this EP. Even then, in tracks like “In the Neighborhood” and “Dark Drive Through the Canyon” the guitars are tuned towards the maudelin and/or eerie electronic sound design, which gives this work a sense of madness and desolation only hinted at in previous works.
Another 1st Base Runner signature has always been that even in the most emotionally difficult tracks, there’s been a small hint of hope or appreciation, mostly in the way the harmonies meld together to create and uplifting tilt to the music. That hint is still there in Night Stalker but it generally feels at war with the creepier parts of the tracks, so instead of harmony we get discord or, as with the title track, confusion and fear. This track lives up to is title, and genuinely feels like a sonic representation of what the inside of a serial killer’s mind might feel like. It’s visceral, pogniant and makes a strong case for not giving in to intrusive thoughts. One could say there’s a little relief with closing track “The Serpent and Space,” but one could also see it as simply the peace and release those who have given in to their demons feel once the evil deed is done.
As with all !st Base Runner releases, Night Stalker was released with a beautiful and comparably visceral video for the track “Dark Drive Through the Canyon,” directed by the prolific Dilly Gent of Son&Heir Productions and Radiohead fame. Dilly has been creative director on a number of 1st Base Runner’s video projects but this has been the first one she’s shot hands-on. With the juxtaposiion of terrifying and sublime action and imagery in the video and the sort of motion stop vs compositional shot vibe she created, it’s safe to say it was a good decision that she picked up the camera. A complex track like “Dark Drive…” needed a delicate and skilled hand with the video to match what the artist was trying to say, and Gent captured it perfectly.
It really is sobering, the level of quality and creativity 1st Base Runner has managed to keep over the last two years since he released his initial “All Thoughts” single and subequent Seven Years of Silence album. The back story behind this project and everything Tim Husmann, the artist behind 1st Base Runner, has been through would indicate he likely has many more stories to tell. The fact that he’s dug even deeper on Night Stalker to explore the darker parts of humanity means he’s far from finished.
Night Stalker is out now and can be streamed on Spotify. Check out 1st Base Runner’s YouTube channel for more lush videos and more on his story.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 1st Base Runner Is the New ‘Night Stalker’ With 5th EP in Two Years [Video]
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Dance music titans R3HAB, Timmy Trumpet and W&W are back with their second ever collaborative single “Poison”, and this is a certified main stage banger. Combining a little bit of each artist’s distinctive styles, “Poison” is sure to delight festival crowds all over the world.
The opening of the track seems to be Timmy Trumpet’s doing with lightly building synths layered against a pitched-vocal. There’s a melodic little piano interlude before we get to the beefy drop. The synths in the drop are clearly W&W layered over some of R3HAB’s psy-trance beat. We get a redo of the verse on the second go-round, this time there’s a rhythmic synth march before another massive drop. This song has been on repeat for my workouts! Here’s what the three superstar acts had to say about coming together again for “Poison.”
“Timmy, W&W, and I have a connection which is rare. After our different collaborations over the years, we’re still easily able to find and share ideas with each other. They’ve become friends rather than colleagues, and I admire them both for their musical talents as well as their strong personalities. What we’ve come up with now blends all our signature styles into a real main-stage record that will resonate with every listener who liked our earlier releases.” – R3HAB
“Working with my brothers from another mother is always an amazing experience in the studio! This is our second collab as a trio, and it won’t be our last. So happy with how this turned out.” – Timmy Trumpet
“After ‘Distant Memory,’ it was about time we made another song with the guys. We really like working with R3HAB and Timmy, as we all complement each other’s strengths! We have great chemistry together and push each other to create the best possible production.” – W&W
Travel back to Tomorrowland and watch the video for R3HAB, Timmy Trumpet and W&W’s latest single “Poison.” Out now on Tomorrowland Music.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: R3hab, Timmy Trumpet and W&W Team Up for Massive Collab “Poison”
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If you ask me, there’s nothing better than a great progressive house tune. The synths and melodies are uplifting, and they’re usually accompanied by an epic vocal. The formula is simple, but very effective. That’s what we get to experience from the highly anticipated collab from Nicky Romero and DubVision, “Stay a Little Longer.”
Nicky Romero is well known to EDM audiences for his decade in the business, and true progressive house fans know that DubVision can do no wrong. Enlisting vocalist Philip Strand, “Stay a Little Longer” is sure to find its rightful place in the pantheon of festival-ready, progressive house tunes. Strand’s vocals are soaring over the light piano notes that permeate his verse. As the track builds up, these piano notes become the bright melodic synths that carry the drop.
Check out the latest from Nicky Romero & DubVision x Philip Strand, “Stay a Little Longer” out now on Protocol.

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Nicky Romero & DubVision Release Highly Anticipated Collab “Stay a Little Longer”
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Many successful artists also have side ventures, with some exploring different alcohol sales, brand partnerships, modeling, etc. For NGHTMRE, he worked with his brother Matthew Marenyi, and Winterhalter from his media team, to craft an idea for a food/travel show that takes advantage of some of the exotic locations he already finds himself in thanks to work.
“After YEARS of development with lots of ups and downs,” he says, their show SAMPLED is officially premiering on Paramount+. Dates of the premiere differ by region:
Tuesday, Dec. 13 in the U.S. & Canada
Wednesday, Dec. 14 in Latin America and the U.K.
Thursday, Dec. 22 in Australia
Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, France and South Korea in 2023.
You can watch the trailer below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NGHTMRE’s original food/travel show ‘SAMPLED’ premiering Dec 13
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Talent always finds its way through the noise of a competitive industry, and for Blake Orris, also known as BLAKELOGANX, cutting through the saturation is exactly what he’s been doing this past year. The 19-year-old is living his dreams and entertaining the world with his multiple endeavours while growing his fanbase on social media. The Florida-born musician has worked hard for years, built connections, and is prepared to make his mark within the music world. It’s evident that the artist’s skills go hand in hand with the tech, social and digital platforms that have also played a vital role in establishing his presence online.
The young multi-talented artist has fortified his presence within the American Music Industry. His day starts and ends with music creation, and he loves to practice for long hours and create memorable music which connects with his followers. The road to success for BLAKELOGANX wasn’t an easy one. He had to hustle hard and go through the grind earlier in his life to break into the music scene. Not being afraid of failure or learning new things, BLAKELOGANX’s positive attitude has taken him on a long journey in the music world in his youth, where his peers didn’t realize his initial talent to pursue a career and establish himself where he is today.
Looking at his discography, BLAKELOGANX’S tracks have been striking the right chord in the hearts of fans worldwide. His latest record like “No Games” has resonated with his audience and is an honest reflection of where he’s headed creatively this past season. His profound knowledge of music, art, and introspection is seen in his performances, and it’s undeniable that he’ll continue to multiply his presence within progressive music culture.
Stream “No Games” here and follow Blake on Spotify below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: BLAKELOGANX Isn’t Afraid of Coloring Out Of The Lines : New Moves and Music
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For the EDC Las Vegas devoted, the (relatively) new Camp EDC option will remain your most direct mode of access to the daily festivities of the festival itself as well as the activities offered by the Camp including exclusive DJ sets, unique camping experiences with neighbors, and more. However, if you’ve wanted to be closer to the action but couldn’t stomach the idea of camping, Insomniac is offering a new official partner hotel experience in 2023 that should be right up your alley.
Hotel EDC, at Resorts World’s Las Vegas Hilton, presented by Vibee, prominently features a range of unique fan experiences, entertainment, and epic perks for festival Headliners to enjoy for three nights and four days, May 19-22, 2023.
The sprawling, 88-acre property will become the centralized hub on the Strip for all things EDC Las Vegas, transforming the dazzling Las Vegas Hilton into a rave wonderland. Guests at Hotel EDC will be treated to a variety of unique offerings including exclusive parties at Ayu Dayclub, specialty art installations throughout the property, daily “Headliner Headquarters” at RedTail, EDC-themed cocktails and food offerings, daily wellness sessions, in-room entertainment, exclusive gift bags, and many other surprises.
Additionally, Vibee has procured a limited number of festival passes, giving Hotel EDC purchasers the option to buy a ticket to the sold-out festival, if needed.
Hotel EDC, the exclusive and only official Headliner hotel for EDC on the Las Vegas Strip includes:
ACCOMODATIONS
3-night stay at Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World, checking in Friday, May 19 and checking out Monday, May 22, 2023.
Dedicated EDC TV channel to enjoy DJ sets and exclusive content from the comfort of your room.
Exclusive gift bags for each guest.
Hotel soundtrack provided by Insomniac Records.
Dedicated Vibee concierge on site. PARTIES
Official Hotel EDC day parties at Ayu Dayclub, all weekend long.
Free entry late night to Zouk Nightclub Friday and Saturday nights (subject to capacity).
Pop up DJ sets throughout the property.
EXPERIENCES
Morning wellness experiences.
Eye-catching EDC photo ops and performers.
Daytime Headliner Headquarters at RedTail, with games, prizes, karaoke, speed dating and drink specials, plus interviews and DJ sets from Insomniac Radio.
Special EDC pop up store on property.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Headliner Hall Pass with $30 in daily credits for each guest to use on property.
Recharge after the show with extended hours and special menu items from Suns Out Buns Out and Mulberry Pizza, including custom Pasquale’s Pizza!
Daily Headliner Happy Hours with drink specials on site.
Hotel EDC also offers premium add-on experiences, such as Premier Shuttle service to and from the festival grounds, early check in and late check out, the option to extend your stay by adding on nights before or after the festival, spa packages, and a special Raver Recharge Brunch on Saturday developed in partnership with the culinary team at Fuhu.
Beginning this Monday, December 5, at 12 p.m. PT at HotelEDC.com, Hotel EDC packages, which include accommodations for groups up to four people, can be locked in with just a $99 deposit.
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac Announces First-Of-Its-Kind Hotel EDC Experience During EDC Las Vegas 2023
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Since the beginning of the Crywolf project, the music has always expressed elements of introspection and self-discovery. Through the artist’s own battles with mental health, the experiences and lessons learned throughout their journey have been exhibited front and center throughout the music. On top of being an extremely talented musician in his own right, the background also gives the music an exceedingly visceral and familiar feeling.
That motif is nowhere more salient than his latest album, exuvium [OBLIVION Pt. II], created following a period of intense turmoil. The pain and grief in the music is nearly tangible, the powerful melodies and lyrics seething through the speakers with intense fury.
When Crywolf released Cataclasm in 2015, we included it in our list of Top Albums of the year and called it an “album for the post-EDM era.” Not counting the 7-track Skeletons project released in 2017, the two-part OBLIVION series has been his first return to the album format in almost half a decade. A lot can change in the world between then and now, most of which we probably don’t need to remind you of.
But that time was also a period of intense personal growth and self-discovery for Crywolf himself.
Following the release of the album, we spoke with him about the album, the influences within, and what the future of the Crywolf project looks like. Listen to the album below and continue scrolling for our interview.

So what was the difference in your mentality between Widow, pre-pandemic and Exuvium coming out? You know, after this global trauma had been experienced for a year and a half.
I actually wrote most of Exuvium before the pandemic. I wrote it when I was living in Bali. I moved back from Bali about a month before the pandemic started. So most of these tracks were written there. And so I wouldn’t say that the pandemic played a huge role in the substance of the album or the themes or anything like that. But I do find the juxtaposition of the two albums really interesting. Because basically the whole Oblivion series covers what was essentially my dark night of the soul or my, you know, like quarter life crisis. I think a lot of people go through that near the end of their twenties.
Yep–
Where they’re sort of like questioning all the structures that they formed over the course of the early parts of their twenties and everything’s kind of starting to lose its luster, and they have to make a lot of changes in terms of how they planned their life. Career wise, friendship wise, lifestyle wise things like that.
This all sounds very familiar.
Yeah, yeah. How old are you now?
31.
Okay? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. When I started going through it, it felt like my life was ending. And then I finally started talking to people in their thirties and everyone was like, “Wait. How old are you?” And I was like, 27. They’re like, “Oh, my god. Of course you are. That’s exactly what you should be doing at this age.” And I’m like, I feel like my life is over! It didn’t make it any better, but I just really started to question a lot of the things that I was doing with Crywolf. My life just got so unsatisfying and that sort of set off this cascade, it really triggered my preexisting bipolar disorder. And like my depressive and anxiety symptoms got so crippling for, like fucking three years. And I wrote Widow sort of right during the beginning of all of that, and then I wrote Exuvium right at the end of it. So Widow is really dark, but it’s dark in sort of this, like helpless, tragic way. Sort of just being thrown around by the void and, you know, swept up in nihilism and the meaninglessness of it all.
And then Exuvium, I think is sort of the perfect counterpart to it and finishing part for that series because it has the same sort of themes, the same sort of imagery, but it has a very different tone by which it approaches it. It’s kind of approaching it all with much more power. It’s like facing that sort of creative destruction that needed to happen. But instead of that creative destruction being a tragedy like it was in Widow, instead, it’s like the ultimate strength, the thing that’s fueling you.
One of the things I noticed is there is a much more salient Latin and religious influence in Exuvium. When I was at your early-listening showcase, it was almost like I was listening to a sermon at certain points. Where did where did that come from? Is there Is there any sort of imagery or metaphor to be gleaned from that sort of wild departure in theme.
Yeah, I mean, over the course of this entire process, I really started diving into the works of Carl Jung, the psychologist who coined the whole idea of the collective unconscious, shadow work, archetypes. And specifically with archetypes, essentially the idea that we have these kind of complex energies inside of us, for lack of a better term, not like actual energy, but just sort of these patterns of mental behavior and that it’s easiest for us to understand those things if we externalize them. Because a lot of times they almost feel like something separate from us, like falling in love or getting so angry that you do something. If you really think about it, it feels like something else is controlling you, like you’re not making the decisions that you would normally make, you’re kind of being influenced by something.
As human beings, it’s a lot easier to say, “Oh, I’m under the influence of Cupid or Aphrodite,” and it’s like, “Oh, well, that makes sense. That’s why you’re being that way right now.” Or, you know, channeling Ares the god of war, and then, “Oh, that makes sense. That’s why you’re so violent right now.”
So, you know, to me a lot of these religious figures are sort of these archetypal role. They play these archetypal roles for us. Typically, I would stay away from any sort of like religious or esoteric imagery with my stuff, because I have been scarred by the church and generally stay away from religion. But to me they are sort of these powerful symbols, especially in terms of like the destructive archetypes.
The second track on the album is called “Abbadon,” who is one of the demons of the Apocalypse. And there are lots of references to, like you observed, there’s a lot of references to that sort of thing on the album. But I think it would be misguided for anyone to interpret that as an actual reference to the religious beliefs of any of those. It’s much more like this is an easy way to refer to a certain type of energy that is so ineffable. It would take so long to describe something fully. But yet you can refer to a character and that character embodies sort of the essence of what all that has to do with everything.
Absolutely, and the word Exuvium itself, I just Googled it to be sure, means “something that is cast off, such as the exoskeleton of an animal.” So is the is the album about sort of shedding that past self and coming out something new, something glorious and beautiful?
Yeah, definitely. I mean, I think the whole theme of OBLIVION is sort of confronting the void and the meaninglessness, essentially trying to make sense of it in some sort of way. Everything that I write, it’s always sort of a process of discovery for me. Usually I’m writing and I’m just channeling whatever’s inside and then afterwards I’m looking at it and I’m like, “Oh, my God, this is not only describing exactly what’s going on inside of me,” but a lot of times it’s sort of like predicting the future. I’ll write an album and then I won’t really fully understand that album until six months after I release it, because it’s talking about things that I have yet to go through. When I was writing Exuvium I was still in the middle of this crazy period. I remember when I wrote that song, which ended up being the title for the album, I didn’t actually know what Exuvium meant but I was just going with these lyrics, and I just put that word in there. Then I looked it up later, and I was like, “Oh, sick.”
Yeah, it worked out.
Maybe it was just like, you know, buried somewhere deep inside of me, and I didn’t really have conscious knowledge of it. But yeah, it’s definitely like that ending point where you shed that final layer and sort of emerge from the from the like, dark, spasmodic, painful womb of that particular type of change.
A wordsmith indeed. [laughs] So you mentioned you know that this album was finished before the pandemic. Was the pandemic part of the reason why it wasn’t released until now? Or like you said, did it take more time for you to fully understand what the album meant to you, and you needed to sit with it for a little bit until you released it out into the world?
I would love to blame it on the pandemic. That would definitely be definitely be a much easier excuse, but in reality, honestly, I was just fucking having a mental breakdown for like two years. I had this period in Bali where I was feeling better, and I wrote a bunch of this stuff and then, a couple months later, just was going through it again. So there was like a whole year there where I just could not bring myself to work at all. And I was in despair all the time. And then and then I actually ended up taking a year long sabbatical after that. So, the album was written in Bali, and then this year I’ve finally really felt like reapproaching Crywolf. There is actually a period there where I was considering not doing Crywolf anymore, because it just developed to the point where it was creating so much anguish in my life. But then this year, I like really rediscovered my relationship with music and decided to reapproach this album and knock it out, so most of the actual finishing work has been done this year, whereas all the writing was done in Bali, all the composition and stuff.
You mentioned the possibility of the Crywolf project itself not existing after this. You were able to overcome the mental anguish and the issues and you came back, finished this album up, released it. So what’s the plan now that it’s released? Have you reignited your passion enough that you know there’s going to be more music? Are you planning on maybe touring this album and then hanging up the towel? What’s sort of the long term plan now is as far ahead as you can tell.
My relationship with Crywolf was complicated, but also my relationship with just being a musician was complicated because one of the things that I was having a crisis about was the fact that I had, without really realizing it, dedicated like 12 years of my life into this one industry. And you know, I love music. I will always create art. Growing up it was a big part of who I was, but it wasn’t all of who I was. I wasn’t one of those people who grew up being like, “I will be a musician or I’ll die.” You know, like this is the only thing I want to do? There’s lots of stuff that I want to do.
But my relationship with music itself, I feel like was completely rejuvenated. I’m so into making more music, and I’ve already been writing a bunch of new stuff. My relationship with Crywolf is pretty good. I sort of made an agreement with myself that I would finish this album, and then I would do one more tour. And then if I still wanted to quit after that, then I would quit. Whether that looks like starting a new project, whether that looks like taking some time off to pursue other things, and then maybe reapproaching music later, I’m not sure. But I would say with this album’s reception and everything that’s gone into the album release and how much I’ve really enjoyed that again the way that I used to, I think I’m pretty sure that I will continue doing Crywolf. We’re planning this tour for April/May and that’s going to be really fun. Just because this album is so cinematic and so like epic, and, making the whole visual journey for that and building that whole tour out is going to be really fun.
Plus, it’s just fun that like… You know, with Widow? It took it took people like two years to really get Widow. Um and I get–
Your music is a little, I would say, intellectual.
Yeah, I mean, especially that one because it was it was so– It just was not something that was made for people to like. I mean, I remember recording Widow and I would like I would do five vocal takes and I would choose the worst one possible. I wanted it to be bad because that was honest at the time, like I was a fucking mess, and I didn’t want to make music that sounded polished. I didn’t want to make music that was catchy or that drew people in. It was supposed to be ugly. And so it took people really long time to understand Widow. Whereas with Exuvium there are already so many people that are like, “This is my favorite album you’ve ever done.” So touring with an album like that is way more fun than touring with an album that people still have yet to really understand.
You know, there’s five months in between releasing it and playing it out, and with an album like this, as soon as I’m on tour, there’s gonna be tons of people like screaming the lyrics to every song. Whereas Widow I was not quite as excited to tour with a bunch.
But now I’m just imagining the crowd like yelling out in Latin, just like–
I hope so. If they know all the Latin that would be so sick.
I don’t know whether I would like feel like intense like community and, like togetherness, or just straight up fear at that moment,
I hope sort of both. That would be a great combination of feelings.
Absolutely, I’m looking forward to that, especially since you know you said it was April/May, right around my birthday. So hopefully I get to have some spiritual awakening when I turn 32, because god knows that age really isn’t good for much else. But yeah, I really appreciate you speaking with me. I’m gonna take a listen to the album a few more times because it is quite a dense but I’ll definitely catch you on tour next year.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Crywolf sheds his skin and becomes something beautiful in the closing chapter of oblivion, ‘Exuvium’ [Interview]
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Primavera Sound continues its reign as one of the most impeccably booked festivals in the world each year with their announcement of the 2023 lineups for Barcelona and Madrid. Depeche Mode, Kendrick Lamar, Blur, Rosalía, Halsey, FKA twigs, Skrillex, Måneskin, St. Vincent, The Moldy Peaches, Calvin Harris and Le Tigre will headline the Barcelona and Madrid dates next year.
In total there will be over 200 performances in each city, including both welcome and closing days and of course the program of Primavera a la Ciutat.
This plurality, this diversity that is so Primavera Sound, also extends to the strictly musical side and offers impossible combinations wherever you look. Punk and k-pop, reggaeton and metal, techno and salsa will coexist in an event to celebrate music in all its forms in the hands of big names, long-awaited comebacks, brand new revelations and living legends.
Barcelona and Madrid will experience two almost identical Primavera Sounds on their three main days. Almost. A minimal difference that is limited to a small group of artists who will only perform on one of the two sites aspart of the main program of each festival. The Parc del Fòrum will be the place to enjoy the grand guignol metal of Ghost, the simmering quejío of Israel Fernández and Diego del Morao, the refined saudade of Arthur Verocai and the rock in scope of The War On Drugs (who in Madrid will headline the Primavera a la Ciutat program with a concert at La Riviera) and the gen-z confessions of Holly Humberstone, while the Ciudad del Rock will feature The Mars Volta in another of their volcanic appearances, Bad Gyal, and the British artist Georgia with her emotional dance and the post-punk commune formed by Crack Cloud.
Full festival tickets and day tickets will go on sale on Thursday 1st December at 12 noon CET on DICE.


 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Primavera Sound announces Skrillex, Halsey, Kendrick Lamar, Calvin Harris, Fred again.. and more for 2023 festivals
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