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deadmau5’s India set is going to have to wait, at least a little bit longer. The much-anticipated deadmau5 show scheduled for July 12th at NESCO, Mumbai, has been canceled. Sunburn announced this unfortunate news, citing unavoidable circumstances beyond their control. Sunburn runs Asia’s largest music festival in December – Sunburn Festival. The primary reason for the cancellation is because of the visit of the Honorable Prime Minister of India to Mumbai. Due to security protocols and directives issued by the relevant authorities, the planned venue at NESCO is no longer available for use. The event organizers had no alternative but to comply with these directives, leading to the event’s cancellation. Sunburn has assured all ticket holders that they will receive a full refund for their purchases. The organization is also working closely with the artist management team to find a suitable window to bring deadmau5 back to India soon. The post deadmau5 India Set Cancelled Due To Prime Minister Visit appeared first on EDMTunes.

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John Summit, the house music sensation, has recently expressed his desire to collaborate with the ever-talented Charli XCX, sending waves of excitement through the EDM community. Summit took to Twitter to share his enthusiasm, posting, “hi brat, @charli_xcx i have a very sl*tty song i just made and there’s no one else I’d rather have on it -john”. This tantalizing teaser has fans eagerly anticipating what could be an electrifying partnership. The Rise of John Summit John Summit, born John Schuster, has taken the house music scene by storm with his infectious beats and high-energy tracks. His breakthrough hit, ‘Deep End’, released in 2020, quickly became a dance floor anthem, catapulting him into the spotlight. The track’s deep basslines and catchy vocals resonated with listeners, earning him critical acclaim and a dedicated fanbase. Since then, Summit has continued to release a string of successful singles, including ‘Resonate‘, ‘Go Back‘, ‘Shiver‘. His unique ability to blend groovy rhythms with soulful melodies has set him apart in the crowded EDM landscape. Each release showcases his evolving sound and cements his status as a leading figure in modern house music. Charli XCX: Pop Innovator Charli XCX, known for her boundary-pushing pop music, is no stranger to collaborations. With hits like ‘Boom Clap’, ‘Break the Rules’, and ‘1999’, she has consistently reinvented herself, staying ahead of trends and influencing the pop music scene. Her experimental approach and fearless creativity make her an ideal collaborator for artists looking to push musical boundaries. What to Expect from This Collaboration A potential collaboration between John Summit and Charli XCX promises to be a fusion of house music energy and pop innovation. Summit’s tweet hints at a track that is both provocative and irresistible, perfectly suited for Charli’s bold and unapologetic style. Fans can expect a song that not only dominates the charts but also sets dance floors ablaze. As the anticipation builds, one thing is clear: a John Summit and Charli XCX collaboration would be a monumental moment in music. Both artists are known for their ability to create unforgettable tracks, and together, they could deliver a song that transcends genres and captivates audiences worldwide. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting potential partnership! Check out the original tweet below. hi brat, @charli_xcx i have a very sl*tty song i just made and there’s no one else id rather have on it -john — John Summit (@johnsummit) July 8, 2024 The post John Summit Wants to Collaborate with Charli XCX appeared first on EDMTunes.

For this exclusive interview, we’re joined by Alden Song to learn more about his journey into music production, his approach when it comes to creating powerful tracks, and the techniques, processes, and equipment he uses most in his production practice. Having had a decade on the music scene, Alden Song has become known for his dynamic sound and vibrant energy, both within his studio productions and through his live DJing sets. So, we’re looking forward to sitting down in conversation with the talented Producer and DJ today to discover more about his workflow, studio set-up, and musical inspirations.  Hi Alden, nice to meet you! How are you? I’m great, thanks so much for having me! What started your pursuit of a career in Dance music? I started when I was 7 years old so it’s hard to identify how it all started because it’s all I’ve ever known. The drive to DJ has always been there and naturally evolved into music production. Everyone told me that I was always artistic as a kid, and it translated into music. When I was younger, I remember DJing to crowds and loving the energy and I have loved it ever since. My parents and their friends were in the NYC House music scene in the 90s and still are. My dad is a DJ and when I was young, he inspired me to DJ myself. How did you learn to create music? I was very fortunate to go to a preschool that focused on creative thinking, and I’ve always considered myself an artist. From there, it just naturally evolved into a love for making music, and my family gave me the right tools to create. I started with GarageBand and discovered the basics of making music through its premade loops. I soon outgrew that and downloaded Ableton Live 9 and I started messing around on my own, creating Dance music. Which DAW is your favorite? I would definitely say Ableton, I have been using it for many years now and it has been my go-to DAW. A great quote I heard was – “Ableton is infinite.” I feel like I’m always learning new things. What are your go-to plugins and effects? My favorite wavetable synth plugins are Serum and Diva for electronic basses and leads. Serum is good for digital sounds and Diva is good for emulating analog sounds. I also use a lot of Native Instruments plugins such as Hybrid Keys, Analog Dreams, and The Grandeur for more of an organic feel. For effects, I’ve been using Valhalla reverbs, Saturn 2, and RC-20. My favorite at the moment is Saturn because the distortion is super warm and clean. All of these plugins are super useful but for years I have used stock Ableton plugins because they are amazing and get the job done. Where do you draw inspiration from to produce your tracks? How do you spark your creativity? I listen to all kinds of music, so I draw inspiration from a lot of different genres and watch other DJs on YouTube and social media. But I also get inspiration from other works of art such as paintings and architecture. Could you share with us some important steps of your creative process? What is your process like when it comes to starting a new production? I always like getting the idea out of my head as quickly as possible, so I usually have the basic outline of the song in about an hour or two. I think it’s important to have every tool in your DAW as accessible as possible to be able to get the idea created before you lose it. Which pieces of equipment do you use most often within your tracks? I mainly use Ableton but sometimes I would use my Moog Subsequent 37 which is an analog synthesizer and my Behringer RD-9 which is a replica of the Roland 909 drum machine. Could you share more about your studio setup? Do you have a studio that you use or have you built your own at home? I have built my own studio at home! My computer is a Mac mini, and it’s connected to an ultra-wide monitor. My audio interface is an Apollo Twin X, and my speakers are the JBL 3 Series MKII. I have been collecting my gear for years and it serves me well. I used Sonarworks which EQs your room for a truer sound and now I use sound panels to treat my room. I recently purchased a Mojave microphone because of my recent work with singers and vocalists. What is one piece of advice you would give to a rising producer who wants to learn to perfect their productions? I would say, take inspiration from everywhere and incorporate it into your music. I feel like I’m still searching for ways to improve my production skills. And you need to be less hard on yourself and stop comparing your music to others. Love the process of making music and with that, your music will sound better. As we finish our interview with Alden Song, we thank him for his time and for allowing us a glimpse into his creativity when it comes to music production; having made his passion and commitment towards his craft clear, we’re sure that Alden Song will bring more captivating releases to his listeners soon, so be sure to stay tuned by following Alden Song across social media. Alden Song Online  Instagram | Website The post Alden Song on Crafting Powerful Tracks: A Deep Dive into His Music Production Techniques appeared first on EDMTunes.

Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza unveil two very special events this summer, as BBC Radio 1 arrives on the island in August for the Radio 1 Dance Weekend Ibiza 2024. Radio 1 Dance X @ ANTS, Ushuaïa Ibiza On Saturday 3 August, Radio 1 Dance’s own Pete Tong will return to Ushuaïa Ibiza’s iconic poolside stage, along with a huge lineup of red-hot talents, scene innovators, and ANTS favourites, including Andrea Oliva B2B John Summit, Chloé Robinson, Kitty Amor, Melé, and TSHA. Along with its world-class soundtrack, ANTS is known worldwide for going above and beyond when it comes to production, and this year the residency features the largest structure in ANTS history towering over the, sensory stimulating audio visuals, and an unrivalled festival atmosphere. With BBC Radio 1 in the house, it’s set to be one of the biggest Saturdays of the summer! Radio 1 Dance X @ Glitterbox, Hï Ibiza The following day, on Sunday 4 August, Radio 1 Dance X will take over Glitterbox, bringing three rooms of the very best disco, house and classic anthems to the World’s No. 1 Club, Hï Ibiza. Get ready for Horse Meat Disco, Mousse T., Flight Facilities, Kirollus and a special set from Julie McKnight in the Theatre. Over in the Club Room Krystal Klear, Chez Damier, and Luke Solomun take charge, with Jamz Supernova in the legendary Wild Corner alongside Jkriv and Eileen. One of Hï Ibiza’s longest-running and best-loved residencies, Glitterbox has cemented its status as the island’s most inclusive dancefloor, with its impeccable musical curation, iconic performers and unbeatable energy. Expect euphoric sounds and experiences around every corner as Radio 1 Dance X arrives at the most technologically advanced club on the planet. Radio 1 Dance X @ ANTS, Ushuaïa Ibiza 3rd August 2024 Andrea Oliva B2B John Summit • Chloé Robinson • Kitty Amor • Melé • Pete Tong • TSHA Radio 1 Dance X @ Glitterbox, Hï Ibiza 4th August 2024 Chez Damier • Eileen • Flight Facilities • Horse Meat Disco • Jamz Supernova • Jkriv • Julie McKnight • Kirollus • Krystal Klear • Luke Solomon • Mousse T. Head to theushuaiaexperience.com and hiibiza.com to book tickets for these unmissable events. Ushuaïa Ibiza Ushuaïa Ibiza, Playa d’en Bossa, 10, 07817 Sant Josep de sa Talaia Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube Hï Ibiza Hï Ibiza, Playa d’en Bossa, 07817 Sant Josep de sa Talaia. Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube The post Radio 1 Dance X Returns To Ushuaïa And Hï Ibiza appeared first on Electic Mode.

Ushuaïa Ibiza’s trailblazing underground party ANTS returns to the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) on Thursday 17 October 2024. This much-anticipated event will take over Hemkade 48, promising an unforgettable night of cutting-edge house and techno music. The world-renowned event series ANTS has garnered a global reputation for its awe-inspiring production, innovative audio-visual experiences, and exhilarating soundtracks. What began as a party for Ibiza’s workers community has since evolved into a global club brand powerhouse. Along with longtime summer residency at Ushuaïa Ibiza, ANTS has hosted stages and events at some of the world’s most influential clubs and festivals, including Printworks, Fabrik, Tomorrowland, Snowbombing, Extrema Outdoor, Dreamfields Festival, and Zamna. Its transformation from Ibiza institution to an internationally acclaimed event series is a testament to ANTS innovative spirit and dedication to delivering unparalleled party experiences. Known for delivering authentic underground sounds, expect a diverse and forward-thinking music program as ANTS returns to ADE to immerse the Hemkade 48 dancefloor in the future-facing sound of The Colony. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary event as ANTS brings its legendary party to the heart of Amsterdam, for one of the most unique and original party experiences on the planet. For more information and tickets visit unitedants.com. THE COLONY MARCHES INTO AMSTERDAM FOR ADE 2024 THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER HEMKADE 48 OFFICIAL ADE PROGRAM TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE Follow ANTS Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | YouTube | X The post ANTS Amsterdam – Ushuaïa Ibiza’s Trailblazing Underground Party Returns To ADE appeared first on Electic Mode.

Underground trailblazers The Martinez Brothers and Paco Osuna return to Hï Ibiza every Tuesday from 8 June to 24 September with their third show-stopping season. With The Martinez Brothers at the helm in the Theatre and Paco Osuna presenting his Now Here residency in the Club Room, there is no better place to discover forward-thinking sounds and an exhilarating mix of guests from the forefront of house and techno THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS The Martinez Brothers have an infectious charm and a deep understanding of dance floor dynamics that means whenever they play, they make a huge impact, and never is that truer than when the Cuttin’ Headz label bosses play at Hï Ibiza. This summer, the New York brothers will take control of the DJ booth once again, with another tasteful cross-section of sounds, including a standout selection of back-to-back sets that will see the genre-busting pair play alongside acts including Ibiza mainstay Loco Dice (2 July), US house pioneer Dennis Ferrer (16 July), Neapolitan techno king Marco Carola (23 July), global house star Jamie Jones (20 August) and Detroit maestro Seth Troxler (24 September). Further guests include deep digging French trio Apollonia, the spine-tingling depths of Afropolitan house figurehead Black Coffee, original Chicago party starter Honey Dijon, pioneering grime MC, rapper and DJ Skepta, a coming together of top British talents in TSHA b2b Eliza Rose, stripped-down tech house selectors Cloonee and Pawsa, Venezuelan house maverick Tony Guerra, the worldly sounds of Salomé Le Chat, Dutch-born local hero Chelina Manuhutu, the thrilling new school sounds of Mason Collective, driving house baselines from Franky Rizardo, all forms of house from Spaniard Dennis Cruz, and spaced out breaks and minimal from Chris Stussy. Also playing across the season will be AJ Christou, Black Fancy, Blas Cordero, Classmatic, Cortez, DJ Minx, Fleur Shore, Harvy Valencia, Jean Pierre b2b Jesse Calosso, Malóne, Matt Martinez, Natalia Roth, and Tony Guerra. PACO OSUNA PRESENTS NOW HERE Paco Osuna has made the Hï Ibiza Club Room his own in recent years and this summer he will be back with more high-energy sounds under the banner of his Now Here residency. The Spanish electronic music figurehead always mixes up dynamic soundscapes with an open-minded musical policy that finds him pulling from all aspects of techno. This year his tight-knit roster of regulars and handpicked special guests includes thumping beats from Manchester’s Mason Collective, rolling techno from Nicole Moudaber, moody grooves from Dutchman Toman, Romanian minimalism from Mahony, edgy tech house from Melanie Ribbe, high energy house from top selling producers Blackchild, Iglesias, and Latmun, chunky cuts from Liverpool’s Sosa, global grooves from Chelina Manuhutu, a captivating twist on tech from Tomi & Kesh, sunny sounds from Miami’s Miguelle & Tons, an exclusive coming together of Rendher b2b Hector Couto, and Latin flavoured rhythms from house star Rafa Barrios. Agus O, Ariel Rodz, De La Swing, DJ Oliver, Fer BR, Francis De Simone, Manu Gonzalez, Mendo, Reelow, Reboot, Riaz Dahnani, Rsquared, Wheats, and Youniverse complete the line-up. The scene is now set for another irresistible summer of contemporary sonic excellence all dancefloors at Hï Ibiza where the high-spec sound and unrivalled production add up to the most authentic party experience on the island. THEATRE THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS, AJ CHRISTOU, APOLLONIA, BLACK COFFEE, BLACK FANCY, BLAS CORDERO, CHELINA MANUHUTU, CHRIS STUSSY, CLASSMATIC, CLOONEE, CORTES, DENNIS CRUZ, DENNIS FERRER, DJ MINX, ELIZA ROSE, FLEUR SHORE, FRANKY RIZARDO, HARVY VALENCIA, HONEY DIJON, JAMIE JONES, JEAN PIERRE, JESSE CALOSSO, LOCO DICE, MALÓNE, MARCO CAROLA, MASON COLLECTIVE, MATT MARTINEZ, NATALIA ROTH, PAWSA, SALOMÉ LE CHAT, SETH TROXLER, SKEPTA, TONY GUERRA, TSHA CLUB ROOM PACO OSUNA PRESENTS NOW HERE PACO OSUNA, AGUS O, ARIEL RODZ, BLACKCHILD, CHELINA MANUHUTU, DE LA SWING, DJ OLIVER, FER BR, FRANCIS DE SIMONE, IGLESIAS, LATMUN, MAHONY, MANU GONZALEZ, MASON COLLECTIVE, MELANIE RIBBE, MENDO, MIGUELLE & TONS, NICOLE MOUDABER, RAFA BARRIOS, REBOOT, REELOW, RENDHER B2B HECTOR COUTO, RIAZ DAHNANI, RSQUARED, SOSA, TOMAN, TOMI & KESH, WHEATS, YOUNIVERSE Tuesdays at Hï Ibiza | 18 Jun – 24 Sep Discover more and book tickets at hiibiza.com WEEKLY LINEUPS 18TH JUNE THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • PAWSA • MATT MARTINEZ CLUB: PACO OSUNA • MASON COLLECTIVE • MENDO 25TH JUNE THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • CLOONEE • HARVY VALENCIA CLUB: PACO OSUNA • NICOLE MOUDABER • REELOW 2ND JULY THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS B2B LOCO DICE • TONY GUERRA • MALÓNE CLUB: PACO OSUNA • TOMAN • FRANCIS DE SIMONE 9TH JULY THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • SKEPTA • JEAN PIERRE B2B JESSE CALOSSO CLUB: PACO OSUNA • MAHONY • WHEATS 16TH JULY THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS B2B DENNIS FERRER • SALOMÉ LE CHAT • CLASSMATIC CLUB: PACO OSUNA • MELANIE RIBBE • RIAZ DAHNANI 23RD JULY THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS B2B MARCO CAROLA • CHELINA MANUHUTU • TONY GUERRA CLUB: PACO OSUNA • IGLESIAS • RSQUARED 30TH JULY THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • HONEY DIJON • BLACK FANCY CLUB: PACO OSUNA • BLACKCHILD • REBOOT 6TH AUG THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • TSHA b2b ELIZA ROSE • CORTEZ CLUB: PACO OSUNA • LATMUN • IGLESIAS 13TH AUG THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • MASON COLLECTIVE • BLAS CORDERO CLUB: PACO OSUNA • MELANIE RIBBE • YOUNIVERSE 20TH AUG THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS B2B JAMIE JONES • FRANKY RIZARDO • DJ MINX CLUB: PACO OSUNA • SOSA • DE LA SWING 27TH AUG THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS EXTENDED SET CLUB: PACO OSUNA • CHELINA MANUHUTU • FER BR 3RD SEPT THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • BLACK COFFEE • MATT MARTINEZ CLUB: PACO OSUNA • TOMI & KESH • MANU GONZALEZ 10TH SEPT THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • DENNIS CRUZ • FLEUR SHORE CLUB: PACO OSUNA • MIGUELLE & TONS • AGUS O 17TH SEPT THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS • APOLLONIA • NATALIA ROTH CLUB: PACO OSUNA • RENDHER B2B HECTOR COUTO • DJ OLIVER 24TH SEPT THEATRE: THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS B2B SETH TROXLER • CHRIS STUSSY • AJ CHRISTOU CLUB: PACO OSUNA • RAFA BARRIOS • ARIEL RODZ HÏ IBIZA 2024 – KEY DATES & RESIDENCIES Mondays 24 Jun – 9 Sep: Eric Prydz presents [CELL] | Patrick Topping Tuesdays 18 Jun – 24 Sep: The Martinez Brothers | Paco Osuna Presents Now Here Wednesdays 5 Jun – 25 Sep: FISHER | Vintage Culture Thursdays 27 Jun – 22 Aug: Tale Of Us Present Afterlife Fridays 7 Jun – 4 Oct David Guetta Presents Future Rave | Meduza & James Hype Saturdays 18 May – 5 Oct: Black Coffee | Damian Lazarus Sundays 5 May – 6 Oct: Glitterbox 20 Jun + 12 Sep: Zamna Festival at Hï Ibiza Saturday 12 Oct: Hï Ibiza Closing Party with Keinemusik Follow Hï Ibiza | Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | X | YouTube The post Hï Ibiza Unveils 2024 Season Lineup For Tuesdays With The Martinez Brothers And Paco Osuna appeared first on Electic Mode.

Wilza unveils a fresh take on Samuelle‘s ‘So You Like What You See,’ dropping his Tech House remix, ‘What You See’ via SwingBeat Records. Coming as the debut release for his Jack House project, a project in which he aims to revive the classic New Jack Swing genre from the late 1980s and early 1990s, this latest single from Wilza is poised to excite, showcasing his potential and promise as he embarks on his new musical journey. With a diverse background in DJing, having cultivated over twenty years on the scene, Wilza has become adept at mixing various genres, from House and RnB to Afrobeats, Amapiano, and beyond. His sets, with their seamless transitions, vibrant energy, and diverse sound, have made him a unique talent on the London DJing scene, holding down an impressive 15-year-long residency at the club, Market Place London. Ready to share his production talents, Wilza is now focusing on expanding the reach of his signature sound, using his label, SwingBeat Records, as a platform to showcase his distinct creativity. With a style that draws influence from New Jack Swing, RnB, Hip Hop, and Soul, Wilza aims to bring an innovative approach, incorporating his eclectic inspirations with contemporary electronic elements to create unique and nostalgic listening experiences. A skilled reimagining of Samuelle‘s New Jack Swing classic, Wilza’s rework brings a vibrant fusion of sound, delivering exciting energy with groovy basslines, crisp percussion, and funky horns. With dynamic chordal lines, playful details and underlying synths, providing a driving soundscape for the vocal layers to shine against, the remix captures the essence of the original while injecting a unique, contemporary twist. The result is an infectious production that pays homage to its roots while bringing an innovative and refreshing sound. With his remix, ‘What You See,’ presenting his original approach, Wilza cements his place as a forward-thinking Artist within Electronic Music. ‘What You See’ is out now via SwingBeat Records and is available to stream and download across platforms here. So, one to keep following closely, be sure to keep up-to-date with Wilza via social media to stay in the know about his upcoming releases and projects. Follow Wilza: Instagram / Spotify / Soundcloud Follow SwingBeat Records: Instagram

Cyazon adds his unique signature touch to the recent production, ‘Out of Frame’ from Skybreak, Sharks, and LUTHIEN; presenting a brand-new remix, Cyazon once again comes to showcase his driving sound and compelling energy as he offers a Dubstep rework of the track, inviting listeners on a high-energy journey through intense arpeggiators, bold melodic lines and powerful details. A Producer whose committed work ethic and passionate love for music creation continue to act as the driving force behind his musical journey, Cyazon keeps making strides within Electronic Music, demanding attention as he builds a discography filled with impactful music and captivating energy. Known for his innovative soundscapes and immersive musical experiences, Cyazon continues to push the boundaries of the genre, continually elevating his creativity as he explores fresh territories and takes inspiration from new styles. Having recently been drawn to the euphoric sounds of Dubstep and Melodic Drum & Bass, Cyazon has been working to hone his signature style, adding original productions, alongside compelling remixes, to his release repertoire. With his catalogue rapidly growing, with an impressive number of tracks released this year alone, including his recent production ‘Lights’, as well as remixes that include a rework of Nero’s ‘Truth’, Cyazon’s creative momentum shows no signs of slowing down soon, only excelling further as he presents another production for his fans to enjoy. Cyazon‘s remix of ‘Out of Frame’ leads through dark layers of bass pads, pulsing synths, soaring leads, punchy elements, and driving arpeggiator lines, maintaining the familiar characteristics of the original with the moving vocals that join in conversation with Cyazon‘s detailed arrangement. As high-octane beats and pulsating melodic riffs introduce bold sonic power to the mix, ‘Out of Frame’ develops into an evolving soundscape of energy, seamlessly transitioning between moments of introspective calm and high-energy intensity. With this new release, listeners can expect an engaging experience; highlighting Cyazon‘s signature style, an approach that blends elements of Cyberpunk and Sci-Fi with the contemporary sounds of Dubstep, ‘Out of Frame’ stands as a credit to Cyazon’s ability to innovate and deliver music that leaves an impression, making an impact as he continues to strive towards musical originality and present a sonic identity that is continually unique and distinct. So, be sure to stay tuned to Cyazon by following him across social media and dive into his latest soundscape by listening now to his remix of ‘Out of Frame’. Follow Cyazon: Instagram | Beatport | Spotify

DJ Dris returns with yet another Afro House track, ‘Eternal Flame,’ featuring the vocals of Roxa Damas. Known for his dynamic and genre-blending style, DJ Dris keeps pushing the boundaries of his creativity, offering his audience a fresh listening experience with each release. Set for release via Born Digital Music, ‘Eternal Flame’ is poised to be a standout track within DJ Dris’ discography, showcasing his sonic originality with groovy beats, mesmerising lines, and inspiring vocal layers. Throughout his musical journey, DJ Dris has demonstrated a unique ability to blend elements from various genres, incorporating influences from Afro House, Tribal House, and Funky House to create a signature sound that is both distinctive and engaging. With his career spanning radio show host, podcast presenter, Producer and DJ, DJ Dris’ passion for creative expression remains at the centre of his motivation, supporting his ambition to make his mark with unique and original music. As his release catalogue grows, DJ Dris continues to find fresh ways to elevate the sound and energy of his productions, often incorporating the vocals of gifted Artists into his tracks to add an extra layer of captivating vibes for his listeners to enjoy. Having featured Roxa Damas in his single, ‘Riding Ecstasy,’ DJ Dris once again presents a track with the Vocalist, tying his rhythmic grooves with her emotive sound to deliver another captivating sonic experience. With ‘Eternal Flame,’ DJ Dris exemplifies his signature blend of genres while showcasing his innate ability to curate vibrant yet deeply moving music. As the production offers rhythmic beats and rich sonic details, the instrumental arrangement evolves into the perfect backdrop for Roxa Damas‘ soulful and powerful vocals, weaving mesmerising synth hits, shuffled rhythms, and driving chordal lines with her inspiring vocal layers. With the interplay between Roxa Damas’ vocal lines and the driving soundscape creating a track that is fresh in sound yet impactful in emotive depth, ‘Eternal Flame’ comes as the ideal addition to playlists for fans of Afro House and beyond, making it a must-listen within DJ Dris‘ catalogue of work. ‘Eternal Flame’ is out now via Born Digital Music and is available to stream and download across platforms here. Be sure to stay tuned to DJ Dris by following him across social media as he guarantees more music soon, ready to capture the attention of genre enthusiasts around the globe. Follow DJ Dris: Website | Spotify | Instagram Follow Roxa Damas: Spotify  | Instagram Follow Born Digital Music: Instagram

Fred V is a seasoned pro at making people feel warm and fuzzy inside with his DJ sets, radio shows, and undeniably delicious beats. He’s been there, he’s done that, he even bought the T-shirt. And although he will continue to create melodic bangers that many will do teary-eyed 2-steps to; his latest release tells another story entirely. Focusing on the prominence of the drop, Fred’s new album Luminous takes a turn to the dance floor. The energetic 13-track solo project is an exciting journey from start to finish as we witness Fred dabble with new techniques and flavours. The album has dropped in a timely manner with festival season in full swing, and with a sprinkling of magic from the likes of Hybrid Minds, Etherwood, Lottie Jones and Laura Brehm on the project too, it’s set to be a summer favourite for 2024. We jumped into a conversation with Fred to investigate further. You’re Zooming in from New Zealand! You must have been over there many, many, many times… I can’t remember exactly how many times I’ve been here because it’s been so many! Josh and I first came here in 2013, which is crazy as that was 11 years ago now. This time round, I’m supporting Netsky on three gigs, and then we’re doing three after-party gigs and a headline show in Christchurch. I was hanging out with Boris last night, it was really lovely to connect with him again. New Zealand is always amazing. Whenever you’re out here, you think ‘Imagine if D&B was this popular all over the world’. A worldwide D&B takeover would be a beautiful thing. You went to NZ with Josh initially, do certain places remind you of your travels as a duo? Everything is different being a solo DJ in comparison to being in a DJ duo. It’s not a specific thing to New Zealand. There’s a lot more loneliness, but then there’s a lot more freedom too. When you’re DJing on your own and you have an hour-long set, you have time to play exactly what you want to play, whereas when you’re in a duo, you only really have 30 minutes to play all of the tunes you love. But then again, on the flip side to that, if you have a bad show, it can sometimes be twice as bad because you don’t have your friend to go through it with you. It’s the same when you have a good gig too, you sort of want your friend there to be there like ‘Yeah that was sick!’. The loneliness thing is a real thing! Was this a bit of a shock when going solo? For the last year or so of Josh and I being in a duo we were both already doing a few solo gigs so it didn’t come as a huge shock. We also made loads of friends all over the world before we split up. The loneliness more applies to places where you’ve never played before. I did a tour last year with Danny Byrd and Whiney, and I just know I would’ve been super hard on my own. It was brutal! There was a massive lack of sleep, so it was a real tough one. I was lucky to have Danny and Whiney with me. It was pretty hilarious actually. Let’s jump into Luminous. This is your second studio album. What did you want to say with this project? I guess I just wanted more tunes that I could play in my sets, whilst still keeping to my sound. There are some jump-up elements in a few of the tracks, and there are more dancefloor tunes than my last album. I feel like being a liquid DJ can be hard sometimes as you want to play what your fans want to hear, but when you come on after another drum & bass DJ who has played a load of energetic, aggressive jump up, you don’t want to bring the energy down either. I really like my first studio album Radiate but there weren’t that many tunes that I could play in my DJ sets. I wanted this project to be current too, I’ve definitely taken inspiration from producers I’ve been supporting a lot on my KISS FM show: Goddard, Vibe Chemistry, James Hiraeth. These new school producers who are very current but very melodic. I also did a live stream and a few of the comments were like ‘Yeah this is awesome, this is what D&B sounded like in 2012!’, which to be honest, made me want to make an effort to be a bit more current. I think you can hear it most in my track ‘Games’ with Lottie Jones and Richter and ‘Metronome’ with Danny Connors and Petra too. Yeah, there are some really great collaborations on the album. How was the writing process with the artists that featured? I had a few days with Hybrid Minds at Devon Analogue Recording Studio in April 2022 and we were writing songs for their Tides album. I was there with Lottie and Tudor, we wrote four tracks, one of them was ‘Faded Blue’. They were kind enough to let me keep that one, which was cool. It was great because it was a sick studio in the middle of Devon, which is where I’m from. You actually have to drive past my old school to get there. It’s quite funny to think about all of these massive artists like Calvin Harris and Disclosure who would’ve had to drive past my school to go and make such huge tracks. Another stand-out session was with Laura Brehm who has since become my girlfriend, which is pretty awesome! That is awesome! How would you say your sound has grown and developed since Radiate? Was there anything that you did differently with this album? The one thing I did do differently with this project was I started from the drop a lot of the time, and then worked backwards from that. Before this album, I would always work chronologically. I’d start with the intro and then build it up, then make the drop. With this album, I was trying to focus on my weaknesses first. The drops were something that didn’t take centre stage on Radiate, and this time, I wanted to create tracks that really worked in the club. I knew I had to work on the drops in order to do so. It’s different, however, when I’m working with a vocalist. It’s more about working on the songwriting first and then building the track around that. It’s a bit different because vocal tunes aren’t as focused on the crowd reaction. It’s all about trying to get people to sing along. You’ve been in the game a little while now… how do you keep the production process and DJ sets spicy and exciting? I don’t really feel like I need to do anything to keep me engaged. I just loved making music naturally. There are infinite ways that you can improve as a producer so there is always something new to learn. There are a lot of production techniques over the last 3 years that I’ve tried to get better at, such as bass design or sound design generally. If you listen to ‘Take You There’ there are a lot of sounds in there that I wouldn’t have been able to make three years ago. What do you think makes a perfect D&B tune? What’s the secret? I guess so much of what makes drum & bass hard to produce is how hard the drums are to produce. They need to be really punchy, without the transients being too loud. For me personally, they need to have nice chords that make sense. The bassline is super important too. One thing I’ve focused on over the last few years is getting a bit more movement in the basslines I was using. In Radiate, there were a lot of bass lines which were sort of sustained. They weren’t really doing it for me or for people in the clubs either so I guess more movement is what I’ve been working on. Your sound is known to be very futuristic. What do you think the future holds for drum & bass, Fred? I hope that drum & bass becomes more melodic. I feel like the 2008-2009 era, before Netsky blew up, D&B was quite heavy and dark and mean. Which is sort of what it’s like now in the clubs. Then all of sudden when Netsky did blow up, there was this huge liquid and dancefloor wave, which is what Josh and I were a part of. There are a lot of new producers that are currently making that kind of sound. Pirapus, for example, are great. That melodic but heavy stuff that works well in the club. Any big takeaways or lessons learnt over the past few years? For me, the older I get the less I care about what people think, which is nice. The only other tip I have for anyone who has a massive phone addiction like me: I have a box that I lock my phone in! You can set a timer on it for as long as you want. Usually, I lock my phone in the box before I go to bed and then put it on for 12 hours so I won’t have my phone for the first few hours of the day. It’s been massively helpful for being more productive! So yes, that’s my big tip.

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After releasing 2 powerful and authentic singles ‘Again’ and ‘I Need You’ through Warner Music last summer, the talented Venezuelan electronic music producer Speaker Boy continues to make important steps in his career as an independent producer, recently signing an agreement with the British company AWAL which was acquired by Sony Music Entertainment in 2023. This company offers exponential growth to indie artists, and Speaker Boy was not the only exception, to what the producer expresses as a very important opportunity for the present and future of his career and catalog. “I am very happy to join the AWAL and Sony family, I believe that not everyone has the privilege of saying that they work hand in hand with the greats, without a doubt I am very motivated to do great things in the future” said Speaker Boy. “I sent the request to join one afternoon, and in less than 30 minutes I had a return email where they accepted me, they said I had potential to work with them, I’ll see what happens, I’m exploring new genres that I had never done before like Future Bass , Trap, and melodic techno, I think it’s time to leave commercial edm a little behind, or at least create my own style “ he added. It should be noted that AWAL is not an open distributor, which is more complex when working with them, since you only enter by invitation, or in the best of cases, have Sony sign you directly. Not only on an individual level has Speaker Boy achieved this agreement, he has also reached an agreement with Symphonic Distribution for the distribution of the catalog of his record label Y12 Records. Speaker Boy stated that an EP may come next year, or in the best of cases a studio album, he is exploring, as he mentioned before, new styles, such as Future Bass, Trap, Techno and House, looking for his own sounds, which as you will know in the industry, it takes time.

As ODESZA's "The Last Goodbye" tour finally turned into an actual prophecy, their fans weren't prepared for the void they'd soon confront. Returning to the breathtaking Gorge Amphitheatre in their home state of Washington, the duo developed "Echoes," a tech-driven art installation moonlighting as a monument to their unparalleled connection with those ride-or-dies. "The Last Goodbye," which takes its name from ODESZA's scintillating album of the same name, persisted for roughly three years and is now universally regarded as their most innovative production yet. The tour officially met its end last week after a trio of spectacular finale shows from July 4-6, but not before the band left fans with one more trophy for their museum of memories. Walking through two rows of three iridescent, curved towers, the scene at the Gorge looked like some kind of phantasmagoric Stonehenge—only with less history and more LEDs. "Echoes" was fueled by a single PC powered by a minuscule-but-mighty Snapdragon X Elite processor from Qualcomm, with whom ODESZA's Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills collaborated on its development. 66,000 fans passed through the bleeding-edge installation, which featured 120 LED panels displaying projection-mapped visual content from ODESZA and their tour. However, even in such a smorgasbord of surrealist art and tech, the pièce de résistance of "Echoes" was the integration of voicemails recorded by fans. Mills and Knight shared an anonymous phone number in the weeks prior and asked fans to leave messages containing their favorite ODESZA memories, which were played in 4D audio around the towers and transcribed on their LED panels, transforming them into conduits for immersive storytelling. ODESZA's "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise The voicemails were a microcosm of the duo's extraordinary bond with their fans after years of nurturing a community through consistent artistic evolution and haunting songwriting. They were brought to life inside the Gorge's grounds by the visionary team behind UPROXX Studios and a pair of renowned art collectives, SETUP and The Vessel. It's worth noting that Knight and Mills are fiercely selective when it comes to collaborations, so their leap of faith was not lost on this horde of contrarian creatives, who set out to prove that technology can facilitate the emotional release of ODESZA's music. "You know how much risk goes into developing something like ODESZA? It's hard to even comprehend," says Jarret Myer, co-founder and CEO of UPROXX Studios. "We weren't with them when they were traveling around in a van. We weren't with them in their room struggling over the right chord change in a song." "There has to be a level of 'what if,'" Myer adds when asked about his studio's secret sauce to brand-building. "ODESZA is such a great example of incredible storytelling because they're willing to tell big stories that they might not even know all the answers to—in all of their different mythologies—but they're willing to weave a huge tapestry." UPROXX Studios CEO Jarret Myer inside ODESZA's "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise Through anecdotes ranging from walk-on-air nostalgia to heartsick ache, the installation captured the essence of a generation that wears its emotions like the very voicemails within its lattice—fragile confessions left in the hopes that someone, somewhere, will take the time to listen and understand. If technology could shed tears, it would've weeped through the ducts of "Echoes." It was the fans, though, who felt its "searingly emotional" weight in droves. That's according to Steve Bramucci, UPROXX Studios' charismatic Senior Creative Director, who said he ultimately saw fans bawling their eyes out. "It's an incredible weight to truly matter to people," Bramucci told us at the Gorge the night before the show, just minutes after we watched ODESZA rehearse before an empty amphitheater during a sublime sunset. "It's a lot different to not matter to people. And I think [Mills and Knight] take that weight with the gravity that it deserves." "I am not good at a million things, but I am good at gratitude and understanding the privileged position that it is to be able to come up with ideas like ['Echoes'] for a living... it's one of the most beautiful things I've been a part of." UPROXX Studios' Steve Bramucci hugging a teary-eyed attendee of ODESZA's "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise For over 12 years the quest for human connection has been in the bone marrow of ODESZA's music, which has the profound ability to tether itself to the charts that dictate our growth and happiness—or our gnawing desire for hope. Technology acts as both a lifeline and a labyrinth in that pursuit for fans, especially in a digital age that casts a longer shadow everyday on pavement scuffed up by polarizing algorithms. But it's clear the team behind Qualcomm's Snapdragon tech knows that beneath the surface of our digital interactions lies a paradoxical truth: the very tools that seem to separate us can, when wielded with intention and compassion, enrich the human experience across vast distances. The words of love shared between partners continents apart; the silent tears of joy as grandparents witness their grandchild's first steps virtually; the poignant memories of an ODESZA fan drifting literally through crisp summer air thousands of miles away; these moments are no longer lost to separation and time. By reaching through the digital veil with genuine curiosity—and a deep adoration of the band's relationship with fans—Qualcomm inoculated its Snapdragon chips with processing power that extends far beyond their circuitry. As fears of technology's power to atrophy human creativity worsen in the AI era, the company used its products to conjure a world in the Gorge where that chasm was caulked by real-life monoliths for shared emotion. "I think we have a shared vision for creating moving experiences," said Tami Dunnam, Global Brand Manager at Qualcomm. "ODESZA cares deeply about their fans and taking them on a journey with their music and their performances, and Snapdragon is focused on connecting with people through their passions, enabling and enhancing their experiences with best-in-class technology." "ODESZA also embodies creativity in a way that completely impressed me," Dunnam adds. "Their showmanship is multi-layered, blending a unique sound and stunning visuals. Their performance wraps together EDM, strings, brass, drums, vocalists, lasers, lights, pyro and truly breathtaking graphics with perfect harmony. The experience is both amazing and moving. I see a very strong connection between what ODESZA represents and Snapdragon’s ethos of 'The Power to Move.' Because Snapdragon isn’t just about industry-leading technology, it’s about delivering experiences, enabling passions and unleashing emotion." ODESZA and Qualcomm's Tami Dunnam posing with the newly released Manchester United home kit featuring the Snapdragon brand inside the "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise Dunnam and her Snapdragon team had lots of help, of course. That includes award-winning brand activation expert Jenny Feterovich, CEO of The Vessel and Creative Director of "Echoes." "This has never been done before," Feterovich said as the installation teemed with fans in the distance. "This is really insane—what we pitched [Mills and Knight]—and off we went. It's a true collab with ODESZA because they've never worked with other creatives before, for the whole entire existence of their being. They've never let an outside creative force in. It's a true honor." "The band would do nothing that wasn't authentic to them," Bramucci affirms. "They were vigorous about that. They were very solid on that: 'If it's not authentic to us, we will not do it. Full stop. Talk to you later. Take your money and walk away.' And I think that's why this has mattered, because it's authentic to people." Feterovich's initial pitch to build the installation, she tells us, was rejected a staggering 18 times. That would deter most, but not this relentless creative, who is officially listed as the "Chief Energy Officer" of The Vessel. "People called us crazy," she recalls. "They said, 'You're insane. There's no time. It's too expensive. Less than two months.' Then our technical director, Phil, said, 'Why don't you just sleep on this?' So then we convinced another crazy person to go on this journey, because the technical part of building this physically is so ambitious. It's insane." The Vessel's Jenny Feterovich working on ODESZA's "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise While the remarkably detailed "Echoes" seemed effortless at first glance, the days leading up to its reveal were anything but. As the beginning of the end of an era for ODESZA approached, the sprint to activate the baroque installation lasted until just a few hours before showtime. There were enough obscure details in the installation's blueprint and the granular nature of its production to make Frank Lloyd Wright bite his nails. At any given moment, you could see Vasilii Miroliubov, a virtuosic designer at SETUP, intensely examining it. For starters, a construction team had to level the grassy knoll to ensure uniformity in the height of the installation's pillars, each of which came with its own set of unique problems. A construction team working on ODESZA's "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 3rd, 2024.Scotty Wise The cutting-edge LED panels were then assiduously sheared and whittled down to fit each 30-foot tower's convex shape, according to Keenon Rush, a creative producer on the project. That feat was accomplished after delays due to the glue drying too quickly under the punishing Pacific Northwest sun. Another architectural triumph was rooted in the terra firma beneath the installation's feet. Stakes were high for its producers at the Gorge, one of the world's most scenic concert venues, to entwine with nature in a way that felt organic. They consequently positioned the pillars with the foresight to integrate them into dusk so "it looks like we're siphoning the sun's energy when it sets in the mountain range," Rush said. ODESZA's "Echoes" installation in action at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise All of these minutiae kept the teams up through the dead of night, plugging away at the Gorge less than 24 hours before doors were scheduled to open. "Not a single person or team feels that they're alone," Feterovich said. "We're in this together and we have been through so many crises since we landed. I can't even begin to tell you. But here's the thing: we operate out of love, not fear. And we as a team, we can solve any problem. I have incredible amounts of self-belief and we will figure it the fuck out." The unflappable Feterovich, who served as a pressure valve in the cooker of the "Echoes" stress test, said she never lost sight of her prevailing goal in life, simply "to make really dope-ass shit come alive." She's being charmingly reductive when it comes to the elaborate project, a truly "immersive" experience existing on the fringe of a modern music industry which continues to beat that word into oblivion. Once a descriptor of depth, the term is now as shallow as a kiddie pool, with artists and marketers constantly leaving fans wondering if they've accidentally wandered into a sensory deprivation tank or just another overhyped show. Thanks to the deceptive nature of far too many in entertainment, no one really knows what "immersive" means anymore. But ODESZA and friends found a silver bullet within the Gorge's idyllic grounds. Fans came for the music but they left with so much more, including a new perspective on the power of closure. "As you're standing there in the middle of this thing and you see people crying, and you hear four-dimensional audio of people talking about how ODESZA affected their life at a time of loss, you can just get lost. For me, this is the true meaning," explained Feterovich's colleague, Roustam Mirzoev, a music industry vet and experiential marketing specialist. "People saying they have goosebumps, people are crying, people going through in and out; that's the real difference between the buzzword and the real experience. When it's immersive, you can feel it." Fans admiring ODESZA's "Echoes" installation at the Gorge Amphitheatre on July 4th, 2024.Scotty Wise "We live in the intersection of art, music and technology, which is a beautiful space to live," Feterovich adds. "To us, this is the future of storytelling. This is the future of making people feel things." The dreamlike nature of "Echoes" wasn't exclusive just to its physical attributes. From an existential perspective, it was a dream come true for filmmaker Steven Vasquez, rooted in the idea that each of us has the ability to create our own sense of purpose with our work. "Everybody here cares about music in a real, legitimate way," gushed Vasquez, the Director of Production at UPROXX Studios, whose deep portfolio includes credits producing music videos for Steve Aoki and The Chainsmokers. "Everything is authentic to the music, the fans, the feelings, the emotion, the expression... this is what I've always wanted to do. It's my dream. My dream has always been to just build something for real." UPROXX Studios' Steven Vasquez.Scotty Wise To that end, now that "Echoes" has been dismantled, we're left to wonder—what constitutes an authentic shared experience in the digital age? And what's the key to fostering community in this period of technological mediation? It all starts with unfiltered creativity, Dunnam says. "Snapdragon enables you to unleash your creativity," she explains. "You can achieve more because the technology experience is so seamless and powerful—it's like an extension of yourself. So you can get into that flow state where creativity meets productivity, where you can be so fully immersed in and focused on what you’re doing that everything around you seems to fade into the background." UPROXX Studios is now producing a four-part video series documenting the development and cultural impact of "Echoes." Fans can watch the series here.

Originating in Barcelona, Brunch Electronik brought their beloved day-to-night party to downtown Los Angeles for a day attendees won't soon forget. In collaboration with LA-based underground event collectives Minimal Effort and SBCLTR, the event took place on Saturday, July 6th at Exposition Park. Brunch Electronik's organizers transformed the venue into a lush oasis with verdant trees, vines, and natural fiber decor, making it feel like you were in a dreamlike jungle rather than the heart of DTLA. View the original article to see embedded media. The music was perfect throughout the day, starting off light and gradually getting darker to curate a journey from day into night. Manics kicked off the day with uplifting house and disco beats before Stavroz followed with a standout live performance featuring guitars, piano and a saxophone. DJ Harvey kept the energy high with groovy disco tunes and Maya Jane Coles took the stage at sunset to galvanize the entire crowd dancing. Will Clarke delivered a powerful mix of techno and house music, and Afterlife favorite Colyn closed the night with a deep and euphoric set. View the original article to see embedded media. The stage lighting was bright and colorful, enhancing the experience with vivid light shows. With ample space for dancing, the crowd was a sophisticated mix of kind and friendly ravers. Together with the music, the venue provided just the right ambience. Brunch Electronik boasted an expansive vendor area with unique crafts, including handmade clothing, jewelry and accessories. Food trucks, a full bar and a mocktail bar provided plenty of refreshments and eats. The lush greenery, vibrant stage lighting and pulsating beats combined to create an unforgettable atmosphere. From the eclectic lineup to the ethereal jungle setting, every element contributed to a weekend brimming with music, community and pure bliss. You can stay up-to-date with Brunch Elektronik here.

Did all the bullets richochet, or what? World-acclaimed EDM producer and DJ Afrojack revealed on an Ushuaïa Ibiza Interview that he co-produced the massive hit ‘Titanium’ with David Guetta ft. Sia. However, he claims he opted out of the credits. Afrojack also surprised us with many other secrets we may not have known before. Afrojack In Ushuaïa The Walls Recording label owner told the audience five special things we didn’t already know about him. He mentions signing artists like R3HAB and Shermanology early on the label’s first couple years. Humorly, he mentions co-producing ‘Titanium’ but then stated he didn’t want credits once the song released because of peer pressure of not wanting to sound too commercial back then. Nevertheless, his brand has sky-rocketed since, and he’s happy with staying true to himself and produce whatever he wants with no hang-ups. The ‘Give Me Everything’ producer explained that alongside Tomorrowland, he will be opening up an academy for DJs and producers to provide all the support and resources to new talent and the world. More interesting facts about the DJ include his love for audiobooks and his past as an introvert. The full interview is available to watch with other fun and whimsical discoveries that we now know and appreciate from Afrojack. Well how about that? Do you think he has produced way more fantastic bangers we don’t know about? Well maybe ask him yourself when he joins David Guetta at Ushuaïa Ibiza for F*** ME I’M FAMOUS! by David Guetta on 15th July, 9th September, and 7th October. The post Afrojack’s Truth Bomb: He Co-Produced ‘Titanium’ With David Guetta appeared first on EDMTunes.

Today (July 8th), Anjunadeep announced the launch a new record label : Explorations. After eight years and 25 Explorations EP compilations, it’s time to welcome a new era for Explorations. As a matter of fact, the creation of a whole new label will bring the focus on unearthing the next generation of Anjuna talent, and welcoming a new wave of acts to the roster. The Explorations imprint is an evolution of the much-loved Various Artist EP series of the same name, which spanned 25 editions between 2016-2023 on Anjunadeep. Responsible for bringing through now-mainstay acts to the label such as Ben Böhmer, CRi, Luttrell, Rezident and Simon Doty, the series has also featured underground talents like Theo Kottis, Sam Goku and Gacha Bakradze. The label will focus on unearthing the next generation of electronic music talent, as well as introducing established acts to the Anjuna roster. To mark the occasion the label is releasing a limited run of Explorations vinyl samplers, pressed on hand-stamped, white-label 12” black vinyl, featuring six upcoming tracks from Explorations. Obviously, this is your first chance to hear upcoming Explorations music from Chris Luno, O M F E E L, LAR, Mona Vale, KLUR and Marley Caroll. The sampler is limited to 300 copies and is shipping now from the Anjuna Music Store. Click on this link to hear a preview of the Explorations sampler and order your copy from the Anjuna Music Store. Stay tuned for more news! The post Anjunadeep is Launching a New Label : Explorations appeared first on EDMTunes.

The OVO and Keinemusik crews are reuniting for a new collaboration that comes with the promise of a long and breezy summer of dance music. Thanks to Keinemusik's hypnotic marathon DJ sets, the techno and house music collective, who were named in EDM.com's list of the best performances of 2023, is one of today's most coveted live electronic acts. Their growing prestige came to a head during a recent show at the Brooklyn Mirage, where they dropped an unreleased collaboration with Drake. Performing under their signature "Kloud" fixture, the group debuted a haunting house track featuring vocals from the chart-topping rapper. While details are scarce at the moment, Drizzy ultimately shared a snippet on his own Instagram Story, leading to speculation among fans that an official collaboration is on the way. Check out a clip below. View the original article to see embedded media. Keinemusik members &ME and Rampa teamed up with Drake back in the summer of 2022 for the OVO boss' seventh studio album Honestly, Nevermind, on which they contributed production to two tracks, "Falling Back" and "A Keeper." The album, which he surprise-released at the time with just 24 hours notice, shattered Apple Music's record for the most first-day streams for a dance album in just one hour. In other Keinemusik news, the crew is fresh off a rare appearance at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Their performance became the "first-ever drone-enabled DJ set" at the pyramids, according to Highsnobiety. Neither Keinemusik nor Drake has announced a title, release date or any other concrete details about their unreleased collaboration at the time of this writing.

Amnesia and Pyramid Ibiza have become virtually inseparable, intertwining identities and the essence of Ibiza’s revered nightlife since the party’s inception. As the series have entered its 2024 season, Pyramid has reinstated their focus on fostering a community where music remains at the center, and invites all attendees to “appreciate the past, live the present, and dance into the future.” Kicking off on June 9 and running through October 6, 2024, Pyramid has transformed Sundays into a mecca for techno and house aficionados, delivering a dose of Ibiza magic week after week. This season’s lineup features a powerhouse roster of international icons like Amelie Lens, Ricardo Villalobos, Charlotte De Witte, Tiga, and Adam Beyer, each set to dominate the terrace with their electrifying performances. Amnesia’s second room is equally explosive, boasting a techno-focused lineup that leaves nothing to be desired. Patrons can expect stellar sets from artists such as Patrick Mason, Indira Paganotto, Nina Kraviz, I Hate Models, and Deborah De Luca. Since its birth in the 1970s, Amnesia has stood as a cornerstone of Ibiza’s legendary electronic music scene. Pyramid continues this legacy, promising an unparalleled clubbing experience steeped in musical excellence. Tickets for the weekly Pyramid Ibiza parties are available online. Check out the full 2024 season lineup below for more details. Featured image: Amnesia Ibiza The post Pyramid delivers exceptional 2024 residency at Amnesia Ibiza appeared first on Dancing Astronaut.

Calvin Harris is back with a brand new collaboration, and this time he’s reuniting with a familiar face – the powerhouse vocalist Ellie Goulding. The Scottish DJ teased the unreleased track during a recent set at Ushuaïa Ibiza, sending the crowd into a frenzy. This marks their fourth collaboration, following the chart-topping hits ‘I Need Your Love’ (2012), ‘Outside’ (2014), and last year’s ‘Miracle.’ Based on the snippet Harris shared, the new track looks like an absolute banger. The preview features Ellie’s soaring vocals paired with Harris’ signature high-octane production and tasteful lyrics. While no official release date has been announced, the positive fan reaction at Ushuaïa suggests this new collaboration could be another summer smash. With festival season in full swing, dance music fans can expect to hear this electrifying track heating up sets worldwide soon. The post Calvin Harris Teases New Collaboration With Ellie Goulding appeared first on EDMTunes.

Last week, Zeds Dead returned to Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado for their 10th annual two-night show, Deadrocks X. The 10th anniversary was nothing short of iconic, with a lineup featuring Torcha, Mary Droppinz, Levity, VCTRE, and Doctor P on July 2nd and SIREN, Eater, ALLEYCVT, IMANU B2B Nitepunk, and Bou ft. B Live 247 on July 3rd. The boys themselves delivered a two-hour closing set each night, and pulled out all the stops for this year’s milestone event. Read on for a detailed review of Deadrocks X. Deadrocks Night 1 Up and comer Torcha opened up Night 1, setting the vibes off right before Mary Droppinz took the stage with her infectious energy and entertaining dancers. Levity followed, noting their first-ever Red Rocks performance, following a monumental year for this trio. Next up was VCTRE, who showcased his guttural basslines and textured soundscapes. The legend Doctor P took the stage next, demonstrating what nearly two decades of mastery on the decks can do. Finally, the boys took the stage to deliver their two-hour set that would stop at nothing, except for maybe a little lightning and hail. Despite a brief weather break about 30 minutes in, Zeds Dead kept the energy going until 11:45 PM playing crowd favorites like ‘Stars Tonight,’ Criminal‘ with Hamdi, and ‘God Loves Ugly‘ as well as classics like ‘Lost You,‘ ‘Shut Up & Sing,’ ‘Coffee Break,’ and ‘White Satin.’ They also showcased their newest release, ‘Mad Ting‘ with Moody Good, an instant crowd favorite that lit up the rocks. Deadrocks Night 2 Night 2 opened with some UK drum & bass from SIREN, followed by some crunchy bass music from Italian DJ/producer Eater. ALLEYCVT took the stage next, demonstrating why she’s quickly emerged onto everyone’s radar this past year. Next up was a B2B set from IMANU and Nitepunk, as dubstep and drum & bass merged into one during this hour-long energy-fueled set. UK drum & bass artist Bou followed, accompanied by B Live 247 keeping the vibes alive on the mic. Zeds Dead closed out the night with another two-hour set, playing highlights like ‘Gimme Shelter,’ ‘Rude Boy,’ and ‘Collapse.’ My favorite moment of the evening (and really the entire two-day stint) was an insane multi-track edit that sampled something like 25 different songs, all blending together seamlessly into one cohesive piece. Combined with video clips from old music videos, educational videos, and films that transitioned into something entirely different within seconds, the whole experience felt like if you blinked you would miss something. These three minutes left me absolutely speechless, and just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, the duo transitioned into ‘Eyes on Fire.‘ It’s clear the boys have put so much of their heart and soul into these Deadrocks shows over the years, and this year was no different. In a lengthy Instagram post, the duo explained some of their process in creating such a unique auditory and visual experience for attendees, stating: “We wanted our sets here to be a mashup of music and culture from all eras. As if aliens picked up a tv signal but it was coming in all scrambled from different moments in time.” “The months leading up to this were basically round the clock work on new remixes and original songs, as well as digging for cool clips from old movies, ads, old instructional vhs tapes, speeches to add to the show. We watched so many old 1950s education videos that we actually learned a few things! This whole thing has been a labor of love and although stressful at times, being inspired and working towards this is an amazing gift.” -Zeds Dead via Instagram Knowing the amount of work that went into creating such a unique set each night, the boys deserve every bit of kudos for Deadrocks X. Zeds Dead continues to amaze me, even after seeing them over 30 times. It’s hard to imagine how we can top this year’s Deadrocks, but I’m already counting down the days until Deadrocks XI. Hope to see you there! The post [Event Review] Zeds Dead Celebrates 10 Years Of Deadrocks appeared first on EDMTunes.

Everything seems like a city of dreams, I never know why, but I still miss you.” The massive festival classic, City of Dreams, was released 12 years ago, today. Produced in 2014 by Alesso in collaboration with Melbourne-based DJ, Dirty South, the duo created the track of a lifetime. Joining them in the effort to produce such a remarkable tune is Ruben Haze with passionate vocals. The track stems from the beginning of Alesso’s discography during a period which he dropped one classic after another. The record can be considered one of the progressive EDM classics along the lines of Reload, Calling, or Under Control. Alesso can still be seen performing it during a set whether it be at a festival, club, or headline show usually with a new edit. It is a timeless piece of the 2012 era that we have seen Alesso pump out time and time again. It was able to reach No. 13 on the Top US Dance Club Songs in 2013. One thing you might’ve never known is that the original mix was released to be 6:45 but it was shortened to 3:35 for a radio edit. I think just about everyone has great memories associated with this song or can reminisce about the good times. This is such a sentimental and nostalgic track from the best days of progressive house music. It is composed of heartfelt lyrics accompanied by the deeply melodic harmony. It’s the type of song you can recite all day at a festival and feel the same spark of joy continuously.

Out today is Ben Böhmer‘s newest single, ‘Hiding,’ a collaboration with award-winning artist Lykke Li. ‘Hiding’ marks the second single on Böhmer’s upcoming studio album, Bloom, out on September 27 via Ninja Tune. An effortless combination of indie, pop, and electronica, ‘Hiding’ is flooded with Ben’s lush pads and triumphant melodies, while Lykke Li’s iconic vocals wash over crisp breakbeats. “It’s a song that I’ve always wanted to write” Ben remarks on the new release. The single continues to forge Ben’s path beyond the pre-fabricated boxes that he’s been put into as an artist, earning the trust of indie royalty such as Lykke Li. A rare feature, ‘Hiding’ is her first original collaboration since 2019. About Lykke Li Throughout her 20+-year career, Li has worked with artists such as Drake, U2, Skrillex, and Mark Ronson, who once called her the “high priestess of heartbreak and sadness.” She’s earned multiple Grammies in Sweden and is among the most heralded names in indie pop by the most trusted names in music, such as Billboard, Pitchfork, NME, and The Guardian. Her music has soundtracked films, including Twilight. About Ben Böhmer Ben is fresh off several major performances, including festivals such as Sonar by Night and Electric Forest, and serving as direct support for ODESZA at The Gorge, BMO Stadium, and Madison Square Garden. Looking ahead, he’ll round out his North American tour with stops at Lollapalooza and Portola before embarking on an Australian tour, where he’ll perform in music halls across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Then, he’ll head back to Europe for a string of fall shows, including a stop at the Great Hall of Alexandra Palace. Ben’s music and live performances have earned him widespread acclaim from fans and tastemakers alike. In 2023, he completed the biggest-ever North American live touring run while reaching 3.6 million monthly Spotify listeners. His Cercle set has surpassed 32 million views and is now one of the top 10 most-viewed electronic music sets of all time on YouTube. He’s shared festival stage bills with the likes of Caribou, Four Tet, Bicep, Jamie xx, and Amelie Lens, and in 2022, launched Portraet, his four-night residency at the open-air Ibiza club Cova Santa, enlisting Barry Can’t Swim, HAAi, Sofia Kourtesis and more to play alongside him. Following the massive success of his previous records, which notched nearly 1 billion streams, Ben found himself being pulled in a direction that wasn’t him. Life on the road took him away from the things that mattered most to him (200+ shows in 2022). Bloom is a reset, a confident reassertion of his own desires and more improvisational origins. Ben’s composing and songwriting talents extend to the foreground alongside Lykke Li, Oh Wonder, Enfant Sauvage (of the French duo The Blaze), JONAH (who was featured on the previous single ‘Best Life’), and more. The post Ben Böhmer Teams Up With Award-Winning Artist, Lykke Li, On ‘Hiding’ appeared first on EDMTunes.

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