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Panama’s dance music maverick Gian Varela isn’t just dropping a new track – he’s launching a movement. “Revolution,” featuring Grammy-winning powerhouse Cor.Ece (fresh off collaborations with Honey Dijon and that little-known artist Beyoncé), marks the explosive first release on Varela’s Monarka Records. The track fuses Latin house heat with spoken-word swagger, built on thundering kicks and attitude-heavy basslines. It’s a fitting debut for Monarka, which Varela envisions as more than just another label – it’s meant to be a cultural hub where sophisticated Latin house meets underground edge. For Varela, who’s been demolishing stages from Ultra Miami to Tomorrowland Winter, this is a natural evolution. Between his tech house credentials and Cor.Ece’s recent work on “Dance To Keep From Crying,” “Revolution” isn’t just another dance track – it’s a statement of intent for Latin house’s global takeover. The post Gian Varela Launches Monarka Records with Dance Floor Revolution appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Martin Garrix & Jex – Told You So Martin Garrix teams up with Jex for ‘Told You So,’ a euphoric house anthem brimming with uplifting melodies and infectious energy. Featuring Jex’s smooth, soulful vocals, the track combines Garrix’s signature big-room flair with a more melodic and emotive vibe. Perfect for mainstages and summer playlists alike, this track captures the perfect balance of emotion and energy. Armin van Buuren x Moby – Extreme Ways Armin van Buuren reimagines Moby’s iconic ‘Extreme Ways’ with a high-energy trance twist. Staying true to the original’s haunting atmosphere, Armin injects his signature driving beats and festival-ready intensity, resulting in a powerful fusion of classic and modern sounds. This collaboration is both a nod to Moby’s legacy and a testament to Armin’s ability to bring timeless tracks to today’s dance floors. Nicky Romero x Timmy Trumpet x GESES – Here We Go Again Nicky Romero, Timmy Trumpet, and GESES join forces for the explosive big-room anthem ‘Here We Go Again.’ Featuring massive drops, hard-hitting basslines, and anthemic melodies, the track is packed with energy from start to finish. With each artist bringing their unique style to the table, this collaboration is a surefire festival favorite that’s bound to ignite dance floors worldwide. HI-LO x Chocolate Puma – WTFU HI-LO and Chocolate Puma team up for ‘WTFU,’ a hard-hitting techno banger with groovy undertones. Featuring pounding basslines, crisp percussion, and hypnotic vocal chops, the track is a masterclass in underground energy. With HI-LO’s gritty techno expertise and Chocolate Puma’s house-driven touch, ‘WTFU’ is perfect for dark warehouse sets and late-night club vibes. Kaskade & Punctual & Poppy Baskcomb – Heaven Knows Kaskade, Punctual, and Poppy Baskcomb deliver a melodic masterpiece with ‘Heaven Knows.’ The track blends Kaskade’s emotive house sensibilities with Punctual’s sharp production and Baskcomb’s powerful, soaring vocals. Featuring lush synths and a catchy chorus, ‘Heaven Knows’ strikes a balance between introspection and dance-floor energy, making it a standout in this week’s releases. Honorable mentions: 22Bullets ft. Ekko – Solar Symphony Above & Beyond – Another Breakdown Adam Beyer, Eli Brown – Overdose of Bass Ben Nicky & LNY TNZ feat. Ly.Ryline – Alive Cheat Codes ft. salem ilese – TYSM Don Diablo x P Money – Keep Pushin’ (Beast) Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Monsters Eats Everything – Upside Down Harris & Ford x Prezioso x SHIBUI – Hands Up Jazzy x CamrinWatsin – Touching Heaven John Summit, HAYLA – Shiver (Wilkinson Remix) KAAZE ft. CERES – Faded Lucas & Steve ft. Jordan Shaw – Heart First MATTN x Calvo x Crystal Rock — Who’s That Girl Mr. Belt & Wezol x Qobra x Alex Hosking – Keep It Exciting Paul van Dyk & Reznor – Stay Solardo, Joshwa – Slow Down / Pink Dave Steve Aoki x Sam Feldt x XANDRA x Zak Abel x Nile Rodgers – I’m Going Out Tujamo x Dannic – Rock the House Will Sparks & Sarah De Warren – Pulse Stream all these tracks and more in our New EDM Friday playlist – follow here.

Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT sub-label RPM welcomes Austrian Trance tastemaker Alpha Tracks for his superb new Thrife Life EP. Across four cuts he blends ethereal vocals, widescreen synth craft and deep hypnotic power. The EP is a masterclass of new Trance. Each track has its own personality, rich with melodies and intriguing vibes. Vienna’s Felix Benedikt is the man behind this vital alias and is one of Europe’s most fascinating acts right now. He has released his evocative sounds on several influential labels and often produces his music live on analogue machines. In efect, they lend each track a dynamic edge. Moreover, he ignores all rules and tempos and explores across a wide range of subtle in-between styles. Thus, he shows this perfectly in this ep. He is one of Europe’s most fascinating acts right now. He has released his evocative sounds on several influential labels such as Ellen Alien’s BPitch and Morbid records. Often, he produces his music live on analogue machines which lend them a dynamic edge. Thrife Life EP This new record brings together his most diverse musical influences of recent years and explores brand new sonic territory by overcoming existing genre boundaries. It was produced in a small secluded fishermen’s village in Greece and experiments with a new aesthetic in terms of vocals and various genre references. First up is ‘New Forgiveness’ with its tightly woven layers of gurgling bass and loopy percussion. Ghoulish voices are offset by super sweet female tones and suspensory chords that keep you floating above the dance floor. ‘Secrets’ picks up the pace with rubbery and smooth drums and bass. The cherry on top is the angelic vocals all working you into a trance. Then the superb ‘Collect The Sun’ has a dubby and driving undercurrent with future synth lines. Furthermore, the song posseses richly atmospheric pads making for a cinematic trip. ‘Insomnia’ is an eerie and alluring blend of deep, urgent drums and bass. In addition, it has pitched up vocals that bring an ethereal and otherworldly edge. These are four fresh tracks that have a personality all of their own, here is the Thrife Life EP The post Alpha Tracks Drops Stellar ‘Thrive Life’ EP on RPM appeared first on EDMTunes.

Steve Angello, one third of Swedish House Mafia is celebrating his birthday today. Looking back on his journey, Angello released a lot of memorable tracks, either solo, together with Swedish House Mafia, or through different aliases along with Axwell or Sebastian Ingrosso. Starting in early 2000s, Angello released his first records under the name of Who’s Who. In 2003 he launched his own label called ‘Size Records,’ a company that still releases music to this day and the label through which Angello puts out most of his solo tracks. Later in the 2000s, he rose to fame with productions such as his 2006 hit ‘Tell Me Why’ with Axwell and ‘Baby When The Light’ with David Guetta in 2007. Angello’s biggest single came in 2008 when he released a remake of ‘Show Me Love’ by Robin S. A year later, the Swedish House Mafia members released their first track together along with Laidback Luke. ‘Leave The World Behind’ defined a new era of house music and the start of progressive house becoming one of EDM’s many portraits. However, the record was not credited under the group name, so Angello’s first official track as part of Swedish House Mafia was ‘One,’ a collaboration that featured Pharrell Williams. From then, Steve Angello, also nicknamed as ‘Boss’ by the fans, released many successful productions, mainly with Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso. Following the break up of the supergroup in 2013, Angello decided to work solo again, releasing two albums, ‘Wild Youth’ and ‘Human,’ both showcasing different types of electronic music, but loved by fans. 2018 saw the boys get back together, reuniting on the Ultra Miami mainstage, closing the festival. In present, Angello is doing work and touring both solo as well as with the Swedish House Mafia. Celebrate Steve Angello’s birthday with his top 10 streamed tracks: 10. ‘Let You Do This’ Salvatore Ganacci and Sebastian Ingrosso [14m Streams] 9. ‘Wasted Love’ feat. Dougy [18m Streams] 8. ‘Nothing Scares Me Anymore’ [24m Streams] 7. ‘Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)’ [25m Streams] 6. ‘Children Of The Wild’ feat. Mako [27m Streams] 5. ‘Baby When The Light’ with David Guetta & Cozi [40m Streams] 4. ‘Payback’ with Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman [54m Streams] 3. ‘Leave The World Behind’ with Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, Laidback Luke [75m Streams] 2. ‘Tell Me Why’ with Axwell [151m Streams] 1. ‘Show Me Love’ with Laidback Luke [153m Streams]

Breakaway Music Festival has taken major strides in transforming the festival experience into a more eco-conscious environment. As the festival tours across the United States, including stops in California, Michigan, Florida, and North Carolina, Breakaway has made significant progress in minimizing its environmental impact. From carbon emissions to waste management, the festival is paving the way for a greener future. A Powerful Partnership for a Greener Future To address the environmental footprint of large-scale festivals, Breakaway has teamed up with Zero Waste Event Productions, focusing on waste reduction through recycling, composting, and water bottle refills. This collaboration has had a substantial impact, enabling Breakaway to recycle thousands of pounds of materials in 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the impressive numbers: • 7,205.4 lbs of cardboard • 4,306.2 lbs of mixed plastic • 4,211.1 lbs of aluminum cans • 2,959.5 lbs of glass • 580.3 lbs of mixed material • 48.3 lbs of film/soft plastic • 2,194.2 lbs of food scrap composted In addition to recycling efforts, Breakaway has also contributed to local communities by donating 400 pounds of food to the ‘Food Not Bombs‘ organization and 200 pounds to local shelters, further solidifying their commitment to sustainability. The Power of Attendee Participation A key factor in Breakaway’s sustainability success is the active participation of festival-goers. By taking the initiative to recycle and reuse, attendees play a crucial role in reducing the environmental impact of the event. Breakaway’s 2024 success shows that when everyone contributes, even the smallest actions can lead to significant results. Impressive Growth: Sustainability from 2018-2024 Looking back at previous years, Breakaway’s sustainability efforts have come a long way since. From 2018 to 2024, the festival’s recycling efforts have drastically improved. In 2023, the overall recycled weight was 5,800.3 pounds, but in 2024, they managed to recycle over 21,905 pounds—an astounding 300% increase in just one year. CO2 Impact: A Massive Reduction in Emissions The environmental benefits of Breakaway’s recycling efforts extend beyond waste reduction. By diverting 21,905 pounds of materials from landfills, Breakaway has prevented approximately 35.49 tons of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. To put this into perspective, that’s equivalent to the amount of carbon absorbed by 591 trees over 10 years, or the energy needed to fully charge 4,317,103 smartphones. Looking to the Future: A Sustainable Legacy With their impressive achievements in 2024, Breakaway Music Festival continues to set the standard for sustainable festivals. Their partnership with Zero Waste Event Productions, the commitment of festival-goers, and their drive to innovate will help ensure that every year brings even more sustainable progress. As they look toward the future, Breakaway is on track to leave a lasting, positive impact on both the environment and the festival industry as a whole.

We could be dubbed as the ultimate spoilt-for-choices music generation, literally! A single day of music releases in this era is greater than the entire calendar year of 1989. This is per a report by Music Radar that intends to look into the current state of “music creation economy”. It also probes into subscription models with added inputs from Spotify’s former Chief Economist, Will Page. More music is being released today (in a single day) than was released in the calendar year of 1989. And more of that music is being done by artists themselves, meaning there’s even more demand for music production software will page, former Chief Economist – spotify The same report by Music Radar also cites a study by business analyst, MiDIA. It reveals that there was a 12% boost in the number of music creators between 2021 and 2022, rising to 75.9 million. MiDIA also forecasts that the number of music creators around the globe will swell considerably. It predicts an increase to 198.2 million people by 2030. This is figuratively more than double that of 2022. A past study by music data analysis company Luminate supports these increasing dynamics. The study discovered 120,000 new tracks being uploaded to streaming services every day (as of 2023). Luminate said that this unanimously surpasses the figure of 93,400 the previous year. They also anticipated more than 43 million tracks being added to Spotify and other streaming sites by the end of 2023. Not many people realize that AI has already been a major contributor to this content oversupply. Most of this AI content on DSPs comes from the prior generation of AI, a technology that is not trained on copyrighted IP and that produces very poor quality output with virtually no consumer appeal Lucian Grainge, CEO – Universal Music Group The post Study Says More Music Released in a Single Day of 2024 Than All of 1989 appeared first on EDMTunes.

In some kind of cringey alternate pop-culture universe, Coachella's lineup is out in November before Mariah Carey unthaws from her cryogenic chamber to wreak havoc with "All I Want For Christmas Is You." The festival's organizer, Goldenvoice, usually announces its lineup the first week of January. But the annual hype machine has shifted into overdrive much earlier than usual, which means influencers have six extra weeks to plan out their Instagram captions for Fashion Nova. Headlining Coachella in 2025 are Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott. Beyond those contemporary superstars, however, is a wellspring of electronic music talent. And after a year teeming with unforgettable EDM moments—many of which went down at the stunning new Quasar stage—the nation's most popular music festival is primed to again spotlight the genre. Coachella returns to Indio's Empire Polo Club over two 2025 weekends: April 11-13 and April 18-20. In the meantime, check out a full list of the lineup's DJs and electronic music producers below. Coachella 2025 electronic music artistsA.G. Cook Above & Beyond Alok Amelie Lens AMÉMÉ Arca Austin Millz Basement Jaxx Beltran Ben Böhmer Boris Brejcha Charli XCX Chase & Status Chris Lorenzo Chris Stussy Coco & Breezy Damian Lazarus Dennis Cruz Disco Lines Dixon x Jimi Jules DJ Gigola Eli Brown Francis Mercier HAAi horsegiirL Indira Paganotto Indo Warehouse Infected Mushroom Keinemusik Klangkuenstler Kraftwerk Layton Giordani Maribou State Massano Mau P MEUTE Mind Against Moon Boots Parcels PARISI Pete Tong x Ahmed Spins Pole & Pan salute Sammy Virji Sara Landry Shermanology Snow Strippers The Prodigy Tinlicker Tripolism underscores Vintage Culture VTSS Yulia Niko Zedd The Coachella 2025 lineup is topped by headliners Lady Gaga, Green Day, Post Malone and Travis Scott.Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Follow Coachella:X: x.com/coachella TikTok: tiktok.com/@coachella Instagram: instagram.com/coachella Facebook: facebook.com/coachella

Kayzo has released a new web-based game, Kayzo Unleashed XL, a riot on wheels that's ready to test your rhythm ahead of the DJ's 2025 tour. The game puts players behind the wheel of an unruly tour bus with a death wish, careening through through streets littered with obstacles as if the Road Runner moonlighted as a tour manager. The objective of this pixelated escapade? Snag guitars while dodging barbed wire in a high-stakes game of "don't crash and burn." Using just three keys—up, down and the rebellious Z for leaping—players must dodge the spikes and collect guitars along the way. While not groundbreaking, the game oozes charm and reckless fun to mirror the energy of its creator, who is beloved for infusing his blistering beats with a punk-rock edge. The game arrives ahead of Kayzo's "Unleashed XL" 2025 tour as well as the release of "SWEAT!," a new collaboration with Sullivan King dropping tomorrow, November 22nd. You can play Kayzo Unleashed XL here. View the original article to see embedded media. Follow Kayzo:X: x.com/kayzomusic Instagram: instagram.com/kayzomusic TikTok: tiktok.com/@kayzomusic Facebook: facebook.com/kayzomusic Spotify: spoti.fi/3kiAtQO

Shazam just recently reached the “100 billion song recognitions” mark ever since the music recognition app came into fruition back in 2002. According to music business news publication Music Business Worldwide, Shazam in 2002 started off as an SMS service in the UK where people would dial 2580, hold up their phones in the air to identify music, and receive song details via text. In 2008, it then became the popular music recognition app it is now famous for when it arrived in Apple‘s App Store. Apple then acquired Shazam in 2018 for $400 million and since then, it had developed innovative ways for its fans to discover new music, which paved the way for the app to reach 100 billion song recognitions this year. This achievement is another strong example of the many successes that Shazam has provided for these past couple years. Last year, it launched “Concerts”, a personalized in-app concert discovery hub that lets users see any concert recommendations through any of the tracks on their Shazam history. Also in 2023, the app also unveiled the “Auto Shazam” feature, which allows users to identify songs on Shazam while they still logged onto TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and other apps. With the ever-enhancing popularity of Shazam worldwide, especially as many music fans around the world have more broadening musical tastes compared to decades past, it will be a matter of time until Shazam will have a total of 1 trillion song recognitions. The post Shazam Reaches 100 Billion Song Recognitions appeared first on EDMTunes.

From the floor of LA's fabulous Kia Forum, the arena's imposing stage looked like a technicolored spaceship. Standing front and center was its conductor and commander, John Summit. A vanguard of today's dance music space, Summit seemed at ease as the sharp-edged vessel hovered and hypnotized, embracing the cheers as he pivoted through a symphony of soundscapes for two hours. The show wrapped up a trio of sold-out performances Summit made inside the famed Inglewood venue. As part of his "Comfort in Chaos" tour, the Chicago native embraced the City of Angels and offered exclusive experiences only on display at these LA concerts. One of those experiences was an angelic opening performance of his "Where You Are," his stratospheric dance anthem with HAYLA. Named one of EDM.com's best songs of 2023, the track and its soaring chorus were beautifully reimagined by a live orchestra. View the original article to see embedded media. As cheers reverberated from the walls of the storied site, the symphony faded and Summit shifted the gears of his spacecraft. Punching it into overdrive, he was relentless, delivering an exhibition of electronic euphoria. Throughout the course of the exhilarating night, Summit ran the gamut of his personal catalog. From "Eat The Bass" to "Human" and "What A Life"—and Odd Mob's massive remix of "Palm of My Hands"—he seamlessly cycled through his recent hits alongside his earlier projects. John Summit performing at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.Nat Goldie Additional moments reserved specifically for the audience at the Forum included a string of special guest performances. These included Paige Cavell, who took to the stage for a live rendition of "Tears," and KOATES, who emerged later to perform "Undo." The live orchestra returned to the front of the space capsule once again, this time with Julia Church. Her stunning live performance of "Go Back" was a feast to the ears, her melodic notes elevated by the soaring instrumentation alongside her. John Summit, Paige Cavell, Julia Church and HAYLA.Nat Goldie The final special guest lending her talents to Summit's spectacle was none other than powerhouse vocalist, HAYLA. Having contributed to not one, but two of Summit's biggest records in the last year, her vocals were fitting for the conclusion of a show of this caliber. For HAYLA's first appearance, Summit relinquished control of the vessel and allowed her to command the audience before her. Impassioned and in unison, a sea of hypnotized humans sang along, hanging on to every syllable of "Where You Are." John Summit and HAYLA.Nat Goldie HAYLA returned shortly thereafter, this time in the company of the live orchestra for one final number, "Shiver." What followed was an exhilarating concoction of dance music nirvana. The subtlety of the string instrumentation paired with HAYLA's live vocals and the driving bass thumping from the speakers was literal music to our ears. If an alien life form ever visited our troubled, turbulent planet and wanted to know what could sow division in our world, I would bring them to the last few minutes of this show. From the top rows to the floor of the Forum, everyone seemed to be in a moment of pure ecstasy. John Summit performing at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles.c/o Press The entirety of Summit's two-hour renegade was a safeguard from the ongoing of the outside world. As captain of the spacecraft, he carefully guided the audience through a kaleidoscopic visual and auditory journey. Summit's mastery of his craft, paired with state-of-the-art production allowed us to suspend our realities, allowing for a brief moment of comfort in chaos. Follow John Summit:X: x.com/johnsummit Instagram: instagram.com/johnsummit TikTok: tiktok.com/@johnsummit Facebook: facebook.com/itsjohnsummit Spotify: spoti.fi/3oVz7hG

deadmau5 is redefining the boundaries of his creative empire by signing with CAA "for representation in all areas," Billboard reports. CAA, which was named 2021's best talent agency in EDM.com's list of the year's best industry leaders, will work closely with deadmau5 to amplify his global reach in various artistic ventures. Those include global touring and fostering his innovative work in the gaming and tech spaces. The electronic music icon has launched an array of unique projects at the intersection of gaming and tech, like his recent simulator game inspired by his late cat Meowingtons. Back in 2021, he launched PIXELYNX, a groundbreaking metaverse music platform co-founded with Richie Hawtin and gaming industry luminaries Ben Turner, Dean Wilson and Inder Phull. deadmau5 performing at the iconic Tomorrowland festival in Belgium.Tomorrowland With such a diverse portfolio, it's only natural for deadmau5 to seek out holistic representation to support his multitude of interests and goals. "deadmau5 has redefined the intersection of music, art and technology, and we're thrilled to be a part of his next chapter," said Ferry Rais-Shaghaghi, deadmau5's agent at CAA. On the music front, deadmau5 has been quite busy in 2024. He recently breathed new life into his 17-year-old track "Jaded" and released a stunning remix of his generational dance anthem "Strobe" produced by Layton Giordani. Follow deadmau5:X: x.com/deadmau5 Instagram: instagram.com/deadmau5 TikTok: tiktok.com/@deadmau5 Facebook: facebook.com/deadmau5 Spotify: spoti.fi/3otTHVp

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Daft Punk fans yearning for the futuristic soundtrack of Tron: Legacy are in for a surprise with the film's sequel, Ares, which will crank up the industrial intensity. The divergence from the duo's legendary Legacy soundtrack will soon manifest in the raw, cinematic style of Nine Inch Nails. Band members Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are a fascinating pairing for the Tron franchise due to their innate, eerie ability to blend deeply visceral and machine-like elements in their music. The film's director, Joachim Rønning, has now opened up about the decision to bring on the influential band as Daft Punk's successors. "With Nine Inch Nails making the music, this installment will be a little grittier, a little bit more industrial," Rønning told Empire. "It’s been important for me to contrast The Grid and the real world. In that sense, Nine Inch Nails lends itself perfectly into this new Tron world that we are creating." While the storyline of Ares is expected to take a darker turn, the film will retain a human pulse à la Daft Punk's third album, Human After All. "What I always look for in any story is a strong emotional core," Rønning explained. "This film will probably be more emotional than people are expecting. It’s about the cost of being human." When Tron: Ares lights up theaters next year, it will break a 15-year silence since Legacy rebooted the iconic 1982 sci-fi saga. The star-studded cast includes Jared Leto, Evan Peters and Greta Lee, among others. The film is scheduled to release in US theaters on October 10th, 2025.

A suffocating haze of toxic smog in New Delhi will prevent Charlotte de Witte from performing as the city cracks down to halt further environmental damage. The techno superstar's Sunburn Arena performance, which was scheduled for this weekend, has officially been cancelled as the city grapples with the toxic air conditions. "The show in Delhi on Saturday sadly can’t take place. Due to a severe case of air pollution, the government is not allowing any big events to happen," de Witte wrote on Instagram. "I’m very sorry i won’t be able to be with you this weekend. I’m hoping to be able to give you the show you deserve in the future, in safer conditions." The air pollution in India's capital is at its most hazardous this season, with the lethal fog enveloping the city at a staggering "50 times the safe limit," according to an AP report. Life in India's capital is drastically changing due to the noxious conditions as the city has reportedly taken action to close schools, ban "non-essential" trucks and diesel vehicles, stop construction projects and encourage residents to stay indoors. At the time of this writing, de Witte will still perform in Bangalore and Mumbai as planned on November 22nd and 24th, respectively. Follow Charlotte de Witte:X: x.com/charlottedwitte Instagram: instagram.com/charlottedewittemusic TikTok: tiktok.com/@charlottedewittemusic Facebook: facebook.com/charlottedewittemusic Spotify: spoti.fi/2ZDewDm

Acting as a spin-off of the popular after-hours Splash House events, Desert Air Festival was rebooted this past weekend after a three-year hiatus. The two-day festival was held at the Palm Springs Air Museum and immersed guests into an electronica-fueled spectacle surrounded by aircraft of a bygone era. This year, the not-so-traditional venue was split in two: an outdoor airfield-adjacent dance floor known as The Terminal, and an indoor bass-thumping clubland known as The Hangar. Club Heat: Tove Lo & SG LewisTyler Borchardt Produced by Goldenvoice, the aviation-themed event leaned heavily on its setting. As guests entered the museum, a row of World War II airplanes were on display, ready for those Ista-worthy photo ops. Furthering the immersion, bartenders and other event employees donned flight attendant gear as they aided the needs of the attendees. The skies above also played a major role in engaging guests, as one of the Palm Springs International Airport runways abutted the festival grounds. Throughout the night, attendees were treated to passenger airlines taking off and landing on the runway, adding to the immersion as they danced their cares away. Tim Hans The collection of artists who performed at this year's Desert Air was a more eclectic showcase than the previous iteration. With a strong lean on Gen Z aficionados, the festival diversified its roster with new faces mixed in with electronic veterans. Notable acts from Friday include COBRAH, Shygirl, VTSS, Kaytranada, and the special Club Heat presentation by Tove Lo and SG Lewis. COBRAH Tyler Borchardt On Saturday, the night started strong with performances by Pretty Girl, Kelly Lee Owens, and Mall Grab. As the evening came to a close, Sammy Virji, Avalon Emerson, Jamie XX, and Ketboi69 all contributed to a proper sendoff. Ultimately, Desert Air Festival fulfilled its purpose of reviving its brand after its 2021 debut. The festival's partnership with the Palm Springs Air Museum remains its strongest point, creating a unique space for music lovers seeking immersive experiences. Here's to hoping we take to the skies again in 2025. FOLLOW DESERT AIR:Facebook: facebook.com/desertairps X: x.com/desertairps Instagram: instagram.com/desertair

Journey into the depths of melodic techno with EDMTunes as we sit down with the enigmatic artist, KAS:ST ahead of his set at Artbat’s Upperground showcase at Drumsheds on Friday. This French producer and DJ has been captivating audiences worldwide with his immersive soundscapes and hypnotic rhythms, blurring the lines between the ethereal and the driving forces of techno. From his early releases on Flyance Records to his recent explorations on Afterlife, KAS:ST has consistently delivered a unique blend of emotion and energy. Join us as we explore the mind behind the music, delving into his creative process, inspirations, and what the future holds for this rising star in the melodic techno realm. How has your year been so far, what have been some of the highlights? As some of you already know, I’m now on my own with the KAS:ST project. It’s a big change, but I’m very happy about it, as it allows me to develop a more personal vision, both musically and visually, and I’ve been working hard over the last few months on a new album I’ll start releasing some singles off of early next year. Beyond that, I’ve had a lot of tracks released on different labels and in different styles, like Afterlife, HILOMATIK, Interstellar, Upperground and my own imprint Flyance! I’ve also had some great connection moments on tour in Turkey, Greece, Argentina, Colombia, the US and Europe. Each gig is special, unique – meeting the fans who love my music is really something incredible for me, and I’m grateful every day to experience that. Tell us about your journey into dance music and the key lessons you have learned up to now? My journey into dance music really began a few years ago when the KAS:ST project was born. What I’ve learned is that you have to do things with passion. It may sound simple, but it’s the only thing that drives me! Tell us about your last tune Are We Truly Free? on Interstellar. What inspired it, what was the aim, what gear did you use on it? The aim of this song with the speaking voice was precisely to question whether we are truly free or not, in the sense that today with this continuous flow of information everyone is trying to find their own meaning of existence. This track, like all the others, was worked exclusively with vst, omnisphere 2, Serum, Diva, and Ableton to name but a few. And are we truly free? Do you think we have autonomy in this life, this digital world, or are we all pawns of big business, mainstream media, capitalism? This is a very broad question and I’m going to be careful with my answer, because I think it is quite complex. In the capitalist world it is obvious that according to our social classes the perspectives, visions, obligations and concerns are completely different and therefore freedom is relative depending on the person. Personally, I try to keep an open mind, not to take for granted the first information that we find on social networks, in the media… but above all I try to never think with fear. I think that we can be part of a system while being aware of what it contains, both good and bad. But absolute freedom is something deeply metaphysical to which I unfortunately do not have the answer. You play the UPPERGROUND show at Drumsheds this Friday – will you scale up your sound to suit the vastness of the venue, do you tailor sets in that way when required? Not necessarily. I’m going to play the music I usually play, my own 100% unique style but I’m very much looking forward to what should be an amazing party! How long do you spend prepping tunes for a gig, or weekend of gigs? How do you do it? Do you have special playlists with different vibes, for example? Usually during the week before the gigs I listen to the promos I receive, and organize my playlists depending on where I play, at what time, for how long, and whether it a club show, headline hard ticket show, festival, branded event etc. Given that my style is quite broad in terms of music and bpm, I can easily switch from one vibe to another and having that range of tunes I can play is really something I love! Tell us about your own label Flyance Records, what’s the sound, who do you look to work with? Flyance Records is more of a platform where I release my own music rather than a full-fledged label that releases lots of different artists like, Afterlife, Upperground, Drumcode etc. I’m not looking to release other artists, which was the case at the very beginning. Today, I prefer to focus on my own music with my next project. In terms of sound, I would say that I have a fairly wide spectrum of productions – I can produce Melodic Techno but also harder stuff, even psytrance like my recent relesae “DGAF” on Hilomatik, but also break, ambient, etc. I love having this freedom and not being limited to a single “genre”, and I want to keep this DNA that characterizes my project. What is the scene in Paris like? What sounds are hot right now, does the city inspire you musically? I don’t know the Parisian scene very well anymore, because I haven’t lived there for several years. I’m currently based in Barcelona. But in general, I’m not really inspired by cities, it’s more the feelings, the moods of everyday life, my travels, my gig experiences that make me want to transmit certain emotions rather than others. For me, music is really a reflection of life. What hopes, goals or dreams do you have for 2025 and beyond? Do you set targets like that? I don’t think we can reveal everything here but of course I set myself goals, I think that everyone at their level has them and that it is very beneficial to have them and to always give the best of yourself. What does dance music need to do better? I think there is already a lot of improvement but to be even more present everywhere in the world. The post EDMTunes Chats with KAS:ST appeared first on EDMTunes.

Get ready to dive deep into the world of hypnotic basslines and infectious grooves! EDMTunes is thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with none other than Goom Gum, the dynamic DJ duo who have been setting dancefloors ablaze with their unique blend of house, techno, and a touch of the unexpected. We sat down with these sonic sorcerers to discuss their creative process, their journey through the electronic music scene, and what they have in store for their ever-growing fanbase. Buckle up, because this is one ride you won’t want to miss. Your remix of Alphadog’s “It’s Insanity” was the track that really blew up for you guys. How did it come about and how was the experience of watching it catch fire in the scene? As we noticed a long time ago, tracks that become bangers are created quite easily and you don’t plan for it to become a banger. That was the case with this track. We didn’t place any bets on it and it only took us 3 days to create it. We had no idea that the remix would catch on with so many DJs, including the legendary Tale Of Us. They were playing completely different music at the time, but they would play our remix from set to set. When we got the offer from the label to do the remix, we immediately realized what the remix should be. It had to be something in indie dance style, but we didn’t think it would be something that could be played on festival dancefloors. You’ve already developed a signature sound. How would you describe it? We love the energy of techno style, but the main thing for us in music is melody and positive mood. We want our music to give joy and make us have fun. It’s very difficult to bring major or cheerful notes into melodic techno, but we always try to do it. Many people say that our style is already recognizable because the ideas and melodies of our tracks are very bright. Some of the DJs even said that our tracks are so powerful that after listening to them, any other track will lower the intensity on the dance floor. Stephan Jolk once called our style “happy techno” and we really liked that name. It defines our sound as accurately as possible. We want people to be happy with our techno. You have a new single, ‘Devotion’, out now. Tell us about this one. We have long dreamed of releasing on the legendary Watergate label. We’ve been to the club of the same name in Berlin many times and we liked the format of the club. We also really liked always the releases of this label. The track “Devotion” was created more than 2 years ago and during these 2 years it was supported by many top DJs. But we couldn’t find the right label for it. It seemed to us that this track could perfectly fit the current Watergate sound of today. You’ve collaborated with Argy and done remixes for Anyma and Armin van Buuren. Who are other artists you’d like to collaborate with? The next artist we are preparing a collaboration with in 2025 is trance music legend Paul Oakenfold. It’s fantastic to be able to do something with legends. We’ve already worked with iconic names like Pete Tong, Depeche Mode and even Brigitte Bardot, and every time you can hardly believe what’s happening. We are happy that we have reached such a level that we have the opportunity to create something together with legendary personalities. Now we are in talks with a few more musicians about collaborations. But we don’t want to reveal all the secrets yet. Believe me, we will not leave our fans without surprises. What can we expect from Goom Gum in 2025? For 2025, our goal is to have at least one release per month. We have accumulated enough interesting tracks and remixes that are waiting to be released. Some of them have been successfully working at our shows for 2-3 years already. In general 90% of our set usually consists of our tracks, and for the sound to stay current these tracks should be released. In the meantime, we are waiting for everyone at our shows, so you can listen to these tracks first, without waiting for their releases. The post EDMTunes Chats With Goom Gum appeared first on EDMTunes.

Getting excited for Spotify Wrapped? Read on for some tips to access it early. Since 2016, Spotify Wrapped has become one of the most highly-anticipated moments of the year. Every winter, Spotify releases each users’ annual personalized report in a mini aesthetic presentation, showing their top artists, songs, genres, and more based on listening data throughout the year. The viral marketing campaign has only grown in popularity since 2016, and Spotify Wrapped has become a staple in the cultural zeitgeist of the 20-teens and beyond. Other brands have even attempted to jump on the bandwagon, but have failed to come to close to the offerings Spotify Wrapped can provide. When Will We See Spotify Wrapped for 2024? While Spotify doesn’t ever announce the exact release date, we can look at previous years to get an idea of when to expect it in 2024. The date has varied slightly over the years, but has typically remained in the two week window of end of November/beginning of December. The last three years saw it land on a Wednesday, on either November 30 or December 1. How Can Users Access Spotify Wrapped Early? If you’re eager to get those results a little early this year, there are several third-party sites that track Spotify data and will do the work for you. Stats for Spotify provides ongoing lists of your top songs, artists, and genres over different time periods, like the last four weeks, six months, or your entire listening history. While it’s similar to Spotify Wrapped, it doesn’t have the same flashy presentation. However, it offers daily updates and is easy to access with your Spotify account. If you prioritize data over aesthetics, Stats for Spotify is a good choice. If you’re willing to pay for a service to dig a little deeper into this data, Volt.fm or Stats.fm (formerly Spotistats) are two more options for you. Both of these sites will provide detailed breakdowns of your listening tastes. Otherwise, stay tuned for the official Spotify Wrapped to drop in the next couple of weeks. “Keep playing what you love, and we’ll get in touch when it’s ready,” says Spotify. The post Access Your Spotify Wrapped Data Early With These Third-Party Sites appeared first on EDMTunes.

Tomorrowland Winter‘s countdown is started! Set to welcome more than 150 of the best electronic musicians worldwide in the stunning French resort of Alpe d’Huez, Tomorrowland Winter (tickets) officially unveils the lineup for the 5th edition of the renowned winter festival from March 15–22, 2025. An astonishingly varied collection of outstanding artists. The Tomorrowland 2025 lineup includes AFROJACK, Agents Of Time, Agoria, Alex Wann, Alok, Andromedik, Amber Broos, Amelie Lens, ANNA, Argy, Armin van Buuren, Axwell, Dimitri Vegas, DJ BORING, HAAi, Henri PFR, HUGEL, Indira Paganotto, Jennifer Cardini, Joris Voorn, Kevin de Vries, Kölsch, Lost Frequencies, LP Giobbi, MANDY, MATTN, Meduza, Mind Against, Miss Monique, Mr. Belt & Wezol, NERVO, Netsky, Nina Kraviz, Odymel, Pablo Bozzi, R3HAB, Rivo, Rose Ringed, Samm, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Vintage Culture, W&W, Yulia Niko, and many more. They will perform on several spectacular indoor and outdoor platforms. Sales of all Tomorrowland Winter Packages—including hotel in Alpe d’Huez—as well as 7-Day Festival Passes are exhausted. There are still one-day festival passes as well as four-day ones. Tomorrowland Winter 2025 lineup The iconic 2025 winter festival will be inspired by the brand-new theme of Paperworld Inspired by the brand-new theme Paperworld, a fascinating parallel universe linking the several Tomorrowland realms, which will find its way to Alpe d’Huez in 2025. Paperworld is the parchment patchwork of all Tomorrowland stories ever told, generating words, phrases, and finally, stories that can each transform into a unique world of their own. A metaverse of places. Serving fans of all genres and sounds in electronic music, the winter festival will welcome 22.000 People of Tomorrow in the stunning Alps for a unique week-long winter festival adventure packed with snow, skiing, snowboarding, great outdoor activities, and the best electronic music performances. More than 150 of the best musicians on the planet will be performing in 7 indoor and outdoor venues on the mountains and in the ski resort—also accessible for non-skiers and pedestrians—including a brand-new covered Mainstage, CORE, Cage, and Frozen Lotus, as well as The Reflection of Love and Amare. Following a run of amazing events worldwide, the renowned new CORE stage is making its way to Alpe d’Huez to start the year in style, hosting world-class performances alongside an amazing audiovisual experience by the best performers in house and techno. Best DJs and producers from France Live musician and DJ/producer Pablo Bozzi and the legendary Jennifer Cardini will be collaborating for a special b2b performance at Tomorrowland Winter 2025, promising fresh music and an amazing spectacle high up in the gorgeous mountains. Rivo, known for his viral remix of Disclosure’s classic hit “You & Me,” as well as multi-disciplinary artist Agoria, Latin house master HUGEL, Marseille-based DJ & producer Matt Sassari, and hard techno star VIDO will all present an exclusive performance alongside Alex Wann, the Parisian DJ & producer who took the music world by storm with his afro house record “Milkshake.” Female force behind the decks From around the globe, a great spectrum of female musicians will be getting behind the turntables at Alpe d’Huez: Belgian techno DJ and One World Radio resident Amber Broos, Belgian techno superstar Amelie Lens, Brazilian DJ & producer ANNA, Scottish BBC Radio 1 DJ Arielle Free, Spanish artist B Jones, Australian-born electronic producer HAAI, Spanish psy-techno producer French-born legend Jennifer Cardini, Australian techno artist Juliet Fox, American classically-trained jazz pianist LP Giobbi, German tech house DJ Lovra, Belgian hard dance powerhouse MANDY, Belgian dance sensation MATTN, Ukrainian label owner Miss Monique, Australian twin sisters NERVO, techno queen Nina Kraviz, Belgian hard techno talent NOVAH, melodic producer Yulia Niko, more. Tomorrowland Winter Reflection of Love stage 2024 Special back-to-back sets Armin van Buuren b2b Joris Voorn, HAAi b2b DJ BORING, Kölsch b2b Kevin de Vries, NERVO b2b B Jones, Pablo Bozzi b2b Jennifer Cardini, and others will perform among several unique back-to-back sets in the highlands. The post This is the Tomorrowland Winter 2025 lineup appeared first on The Groove Cartel.

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Amsterdam Dance Event is now in its 29th edition and once again reaffirmed its position as the world’s premier dance music event and business conference for the global electronic music industry. Over 500,000 were in attendance including artists and industry professionals from every corner of the globe. From October 16-20, Amsterdam pulsed with energy, encompassing over a thousand events with more than 3,000 artists, producers and DJ’s performing. ADE transformed the city into a vibrant epicenter for creative exchange, industry insights, insider knowledge and immersive performances with hundreds more cultural and conference events alongside live music. Here’s the lowdown on our top ten highlights and experiences from this year’s ADE: Ron Trent Interview – Rush Hour Records This was one of those ADE special moments with only around sixty people crammed in the basement of venerable record shop institution Rush Hour Records for a talk and listening session with the the legendary Ron Trent. Considered to be one of the architects of the Chicago dance music scene, he has remained an enduring influence ever since. Ron talked through so many brilliant and insightful moments and perspectives, which included how great artists should seek to achieve true Mastery of their tools – know your tools, your mixer, know your soundsystem inside and out was Trent’s mantra. He described the mixer being an instrument and a way for him to embue his feelings and emotions into the ‘live DJ mix’ and the way that the music he plays, uses the soundsytem as a vehicle to create a new language with the music, only achieved through an intimate understanding. The need to learn and understand the tools we use in order to get creative with them is a very apt point in todays AI revolution; and from the very man who saw the birth of acid house originate by pushing a poorly regarded musician’s accompaniment bass machine called a 303 by Roland well beyond its natural purpose and function to produce screaming acid riffs. Audio Obscura x Innervisions – Raw Factory x The Loft Audio Obscura throw some of the best parties during the course of ADE and their collaborations with Innervisions are always iconic. This year saw a 24-hour takeover that was simply unlike any other event that week. Featuring label bosses Âme and Dixon, this marathon event started at the massive Raw Factory with a dream lineup including AME & Dixon, AME Live, DJ Boring, Jimi Jules, Modeselekor, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Trikk, Fjaak,Gerd Janson and many more. I mean that in itself should be enough to tell you the gravitas of just how epic this was, offering an immersive soundscapes that kept attendees swelling at capacity and dancing all day and night for over 24 hours. The Loft was the scene for what came next. This is such a spectacular setting for delivering the most epic parties and a firm favourite, towering high above the backdrop of the city with backdrop of wall to ceiling glass. It is basically the penthouse on the 16th floor of the monumental A’DAM Tower so when the next leg kicked off after the Saturday night at 7AM its fair to say this went stratospheric with AME, Dixon Jimi Jules and Chloe Caillet delivering the goods. Simply a breath-taking, stunning close through the early morning and easing you into the Sunday afternoon! Sasha b2b Patrice Baumel – Het Sierrad This event is fast becoming become an absolute must-attend at ADE with the most special pairing of two musical craftsmen at the top of their game performing in another of our fave venues at ADE; Het Sierrad. Set Against a monumental backdrop of endless brick walls, pillars that seem to end in outer space, a glass roof and humongous stained glass windows, nights at Het Sieraad are capable of producing instant epic memories. If we had one niggle it would be that in the past it has suffered slightly from sound issues with such an impressive and unique towering space but that seemed well under control with all new insulation and soundproofing installed this year for next level sonics. And this certaibly didnt disappoint with these two powerhouse DJs seemingly in total sync and even dropping classic bombs like The Sky Was Pink and Leftfield’s genre-bending Song of Life through to fresh future anthems like Jamie XX ‘All You Children’ and of course so many brilliant, fresh new Track ID’s, soundscapes, and most of all delivering a hell of a journey. Stunning, and all wrapped up by 9pm too! Hernan Cattaneo b2b Nick Warren – Westerunie This has become one of the flagship events at ADE for the massive progressive and melodic house crowds as these two titans of the scene craft an epic journey for a huge crowd of over 2,000+ joyous, happy revellers. Westerunie is a large scale industrial club in the heart of Westergas and a landmark venue in the Amsterdam clubbing scene for nearly 20 years. Hernan and Nick certainly brought the magic with an electrifying set that locked in a real flow state and camaraderie between them behind the decks. They just made it looks so easy having fun, interacting with the crowds and at all time being locked into the energy; interweaving so much fantastic new music I barely recognised a track. Simply Amazing – never fails to blow me away! Jon Hopkins ‘Rituals Immersive Experience’ – The Other Side Jon Hopkins can deliver a totally different experience being so multi-faceted whether leaning into classically trained roots, being a rugged techno DJ, acting as a super producer to the stars like Coldplay or crafting deep, ambient, psychedelic records. Here he seemingly brought that knowledge together to produce something totally different that I’ve ever experienced. I was slightly skeptical with the ambitions here of breaking down ones ego to its core, connecting with primal feelings and rebuilding you back again. However this listening experience really grabs you and takes you on a mental and emotional journey all supported by the way the soundscape works on a fully immersive 22.1 surround sound system. It shakes you hard to your core, makes you feel warm and fuzzy, trip out, disorientates, deconstructs and then leaves you feeling whole again. It was basically a playback session and talk for Jon’s latest album produced with 7Rays ‘Rituals’ and was life-affirming for the lucky few who experienced it as I spoke to a number of people after having had similar experiences. We went into this new nightclub space removed our shoes and laid out on the floor which was new to me. The album had been mixed in fully immersive 22.1 glory and ow presented on one of the best systems I’ve ever heard in a club space by L’Acoustics using their L’Isa system. It was out of this world on this system in a new space (the Other Side only opened a few years back) – cathartic and life-affirming are the only superlatives to describe this which I know sound strong but its one of those where you have to be there; I’ve even struggled explaining this to even close friends in the industry but isn’t that true of the best experiences in life? Seladoria – Loods12 Loods12 was a new venue for us this year but was a truly fantastic end of the week ADE event. We are very familiar with Selador nights which are some of the best in the House and Techno scene. However this year felt different. It was hosted in a warehouse which offered boho-chic aesthetic and setting and madly interesting decor including airplane toilet cabins (yes – real, actual ones), six foot padlock birthday cakes and more – super quirky and with the feel of an old skool sweaty warehouse rave up but in a more intimate space. Casa Productions party ringleader cris-H was co-promoting and kicked off the show. We arrived to witness Dannny Howells warming up the crowd and building into a frenzy for Anthony Pappa to take the reigns and deliver a stunning progressive house tinged trip up to the main maestro and Selador boss Dave Seaman; who delivered a deadly closing set of house and techno bangers which tore the roof off. Too many highlights to mention from this one and a lot of familiar faces were in attendance but included Dave’s new single Two By Two which is a recent Decoded fave and a few unreleased track IDs Dave’s been busy road-testing. This really was the coming together of three of the best to ever do it. Hardworking unrelenting DJ’s working seamlessly together locked into a unified groove. The crowd, atmosphere and energy of the room were fantastic; impressive to see them at the top of their game after so many years of success and relentlessly touring the world. ADE Lab Amazing to get hands on with all the latest gear from pioneers in the tech software and hardware space like Novation, Ableton, Arturia, Native Instruments, Allen & Heath alongside new players like Modular Synths were we even bumped into Kerri Chandler road-testing this exciting new concept, through to the passionate DJ Studio team who seem to be garnering a lot of interest showing off their DAW for DJ’s . All in a cosy space decked out like a bachelors living room. Exciting to get hands on with gear like the new Adam A3 close range monitoring speakers, new Ableton Push Controller ‘Move’ and brand new Synths and software from the music making masters Arturia. Afterlife & Tomorrowland – Ziggo Dome Afterlife & Tomorrowland are two titanic brands at the top of their game, so to see them combine and come together for two spectacular nights during Amsterdam Dance Event was a must-see. We opted for the opening night with Tale of Us, Chris Avantgarde B2B Massano, Colyn and recent signee SCRIPT rounding out the night at Ziggo Dome. This was an essential highlight of this year’s ADE at a cavernous venue which was transformed into a real audio-visual extravaganza including Anyma’s mind-blowing Genesys visuals which are quite frankly head and shoulders above most others. Afterlife is always an incredible spectacle on the cutting edge of visuals and electronic audio trends with Tale of Us and Anyma and this did not disappoint! The Bonanza ADE Mixer – Hotel De L’Europe This was a serious line up of heavyweights from the industry throwing one hell of a mixer which included Media Nanny, The Brand Father, Circulate, Entourage, Spike Management and Audio Obscura, in partnership with Audemars Piguet and Armani Exchange. And boy did they host a kick-ass party at this rather luxurious hotel setting in a beautiful intimate function room with stunning backdrops of canals and winding historic streets and buildings. We walked into the room to experience Seth Troxler in full effect – the ultimate party starter, he was dropping bombs left right and centre getting the party moving in every direction with everyone locked to the same good groove. Next rising super star of the moment Mochakk took to the decks and we were excited to see him as hadn’t witnessed a live DJ set yet. He certainly didn’t disappoint and went charging through so many bangers from Latino-tinged tech to booty shaking house – he certainly knew his music and was up for a party jumping, moving and snaking around behind the decks cooking up a frenzy without ever stopping for breath. We missed our next event this was so good and stayed on to catch NOYA close with a more hypnotic trance leaning set. It was certainly an unforgettable party and so much fun in a stunning intimate space with a beautiful backdrop. We also found out about and caught Seth’s book launch the next day which is now firmly on the reading list too. straf_werk presents Folamour – De Kromhouthal This event goes way beyond exciting taking over a large warehouse space and turning it into a real communal happy place which is no easy fete at such a large scale, transient event as ADE. Folamour was clearly ready and fully prepped for this one and it felt very personal and emotional for him this year; visibly seeing him break tears of joy and happiness through key moments of a faultless eight hour set. Apparently, pretty much everyone was there from open to close for what is clearly becoming another regular annual congregation and mass at ADE. Building a magical feeling of all being together, dancing in unity and sharing the experience as one with each other, the energy was off the charts. This is a blueprint in how to host an unforgettable party in todays saturated market! Everyone was so mesmerised and harmoniously together – there was no need for phones, instagram posts or distractions and it felt fantastic and liberating that all recognise what you can only feel in a collectively shared live experience in a room full of people on the same journey and living in the moment. Bravo Folamour – one of the best to do it currently for us – this man clearly knows his music – a real player and at the top of his game! The post ADE 2024 – Decoded Magazine Top 10 appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

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Available: Black Friday timed release: Art Yard Sale Timed Release Online 29th November until 2nd December 80cm x 80cm sized C-Type at £425.00. After Dec 2nd – 95 x 95cm limited edition of 30 print available at £1,150 Buy / View HERE fabric has always been about culture, music culture, club culture, youth culture and art. The venue has always strived to be as forward thinking and innovative on all levels not just its music offering. The artwork for our flyers across 25 years has always been progressive as too the artwork for our mix series. Its makes sense that the physical CD compilations of fabric are documented and celebrated. We are thrilled to work with UK artist Mark Vessey, who will immortalise the collection for all to see”. Cameron Leslie, fabric Co-Founder There is a large section society that adores nightlife, electronic music and dancing, London’s fabric nightclub has been a mecca for these people and a celebrated international destination for countless hedonists for a quarter of a century. Arguably maintaining one of the most innovative, respected and incorruptible music policies in the club world. Having survived many challenges including a pandemic and government intervention, the venue remains an absolute career high for any DJ to play within its deep underground walls. Now its label and mix curation series are celebrated as part of their 25 year anniversary with a special commemorative photographic print by UK music culture artist Mark Vessey. This work continues Mark Vesey’s specialist ideology of honouring the past, reminding us of the physical mediums we cherish and what they mean to us. By shooting collections using medium and large-format photography he draws our attention to the physicality of objects and magnifies their significance.Here is photographs fabrics physical CD releases for an artwork that celebrates and depicts the labels most loved mix compilations, created by the scene’s leading and most respected Electronic Music DJs. Visually documenting the unique, cutting edge and pioneering sounds that spearheaded the clubs long history and trailblazing music policy. All in their iconic and instantly recognisable tin casing. “Being able to document the physical mix series for such a world renowned club and label is an honour. I hope to immortalise and distil the impact of their physical release series within my art, so much that it will be there to view on display in the club for future generations of clubbers to see”. Mark Vessey It’s no secret that London club fabric is celebrating 25 years of bringing joy to the dancefloor. This landmark anniversary year has featured a world tour, special music releases, a commemorative book and now this unique artwork. From November 2001 to November 2018, fabric ran two mix compilation series, compiled by a variety of emerging and established DJs. These were fabric and fabriclive, mirroring and reflecting the sound of their main club nights. All the mixes are released independently on an alternating monthly basis. Both series combined sold over staggering 1.8 million physical units globally. The mixes were cherished and religiously played by their loyal global fanbase, featuring some of the industry’s biggest names including names including Ricardo Villalobos (2007), DVS1 (2017), LCD’s James Murphy and Pat Mahoney (2017) ,LTJ Bukem (2009), Four Tet (2011), Daniel Avery (2012), Mo Wax and UNKLE James Lavelle (2001) and Swayzak in addition to many others. Both series ended with their 100th instalments respectively in Oct 2018. The passion and spirit of this collection has been captured visually by artist Mark Vessey, a rising creative star, best-known for exploring and celebrating icons of contemporary pop and dance culture. He lovingly curates, the subjects of his images which include magazines, books and vinyl records that have had special significance within the popular cultural heritage of the 20th and 21st Centuries. This new print and photograph follows on from his critically acclaimed work with Carl Cox, Norman Cook aka Fatboy Slim and Founder of Defected Records Simon Dunmore, continuing his DJ and vinyl music theme. ‘fabric’ includes the following compilations: A-Z Zip Zero T Wiggle Visionquest Tyrant Craig Richards Tyler Stadius Toddla T The Glimmers The Duke Dumont Tayo Tale of Us Swayzak Surgeon Steve Bug Steffi Stanton Warriors Special request Spank Rock Soul Clap Skream Simian Mobile Discco Shackleton Scuba Scratch Perverts Sasha Sandwell District Ryan Elliott Rub-N-Tug Roman Flügel Robert Hood Rob da bank Richard Villalobos Rhadoo Raresh Ralph Lawson Radio Slave Prosumer Preditah Pinch Petre Inspirescu Person Sound/ Ramadanman Pangaea Optimo (Espacio) Oneman My Nu Leng Mumdance Move D Monki Midland Michael Mayer Mefjus Maya Jane Coles Matthias Tanzmann Matthew Dear as Audio Mattew Jonson Matt Tolfrey Martin Mark Farina Marco Carola Maceo Plex M.A.N.D.Y Luke Slater Luciano LTJ Bukem Logan Sama Levon Vincent Kode9 & Burial Kasra Kahn & Need Joseph Capriati Joris Voorn Jon Marsh John Tejad John Peel John Digweed Jimmy Edgar Jesse Rose Jay Haze Jamie Jones James Murphy & Patt Mahoney James Lavelle Jack Beats Illum Spere Howie B Holy Goof Hipp-e & Halo Hannah Want Grooverider Goldie Get Familiar Mixed by Sinden Gerd Janson Friction Freq Nasty Four Tet Flava D Filthy Dukes Fake Blood Fabriclive Nitiin Sawhney Fabriclive Bent Fabric Live The Freestylers Fabric live Diplo Fabric live 2 Ali B Fabric Live – High Contrast Fabio Ewan Pearson Erol Alkan Ellen Allien Elijah & Skilliam Eddie Richards Ed Rush & Optical Eats Everything DVS1 Dub Phizix Drop the Lime DJ T DJ Sneak DJ Q DJ Heather Dj Hazard Dimension Digital Soundboy Soundsystem Deeton Death in Vegas David Rodigan Dave Clarke Daphni Daniel Avery Damian LAzarus D-Bridge & Instrumental Present Autonomc Craze Craig Richards Craig Richard presents The Nothing Special Commix Cassy Calyx & Teebee Call Super Calibre Buy in the Attic Buraka Som Sistema Brodinski Boys Noize Ben UFO Ben Sims Baby Mammoth, Beige & Sqlid Doctor Baby Ford Art Department Apollonia Ame Aim Agoria Adam Freeland Adam Beyer A-Trak The post Iconic London club fabric and British artist Mark Vessey collaborate on artwork commemorating the ground-breaking and diverse CD mix series across 25 years… appeared first on Electric Mode.

For three glorious days and nights from Friday 8th to Monday 11th August 2025, leading label Balance Music brings you the inaugural Balance Croatia Festival – a monumental Progressive and Melodic House beach + boat party in Europe, where they have also invited brand partners The Soundgarden, Skyline Events, and Super Progressive, who’ll be there to celebrate 25 years of Balance. Balance Music will host the biggest line-up of progressive and melodic artists to ever grace the incredible Garden Resort, Tisno. Make Balance Croatia your number one festival choice this summer as the temperatures soar on the delectable Dalmatian coast. This music, at this location is simply a match made in heaven, whether at The Yard Stage with its incredible visuals, the Beach Stage dancing on the sand (and in the sea as many do), or amongst the trees at the much-treasured Olive Grove Stage. And then there’s the amazing boat parties on the infamous Argonaut. Just imagine how special this is going to be. And at €199 for Early Birds, can you afford not to make this your summer holiday of 2025? Tom Pandzic, founder of Balance says: “Balance Croatia will be an exciting and historic showcase of progressive and melodic house, spanning the decades, genres, and with international artists – both major stars and rising talent, which I believe has never been seen before on this scale at the one event for fans of this genre. We have also launched the Balance Croatia podcast featuring festival artists, with Eelke Kleijn delivering the first mix.” Balance Series · Balance Croatia 001: Eelke Kleijn With presale sign-ups already well exceeding expectations and expected to go past capacity before Early Bird tickets of €199 are released on 28th November, make sure you get your tickets quickly as Balance are expecting Balance Croatia to sell fast! There’s a wealth of on-site accommodation options at The Garden Resort, from apartments and luxury mobile homes to unique airstreams and glamping under the stars amongst fig and olive trees in a boutique tent, whatever you choose, we have you covered. Hotel Miran is the official Balance hotel partner, which is off-site and only 10 minutes by taxi or uber to The Garden Resort (the main festival site). Meet like-minded festival goers as you sip a cocktail on Hotel Miran’s terrace bar, soundtracked by Balance resident DJs, or take a refreshing dip in one of two swimming pools or the hotel’s private beach that overlooks the picturesque Adriatic Sea. Visit https://www.balancecroatia.com/ for more information and tickets The post Balance Croatia reveals first line-up for debut festival at The Garden Tisno appeared first on Decoded Magazine.