Kollektiv Turmstrasse releases new EP, YAP, on 1st July. The 3-track-release marks the first new material since 2019, presenting an ever-evolving sound that channels the legacy of the artist’s dancefloor savvy roots combined with a playful exploration of the lighter sides of house and techno.
Kolllektiv Turmstrasse steers into unexplored sonic territory and an introspective space with this new EP. Meticulous production skills combined with a soulful joy shine through with opening track, “YAP”. The track is a celebration of the pure and euphoric feelings human beings develop for one another (“You Are Perfect”), and demands the listener shimmies, shakes and forgets the outside world. The track starts on a methodical and hypnotic trajectory until vocals, synths, snares and hi-hats fly in from all angles to create a mosaic of grooving sound. Kollektiv Turmstrasse has a knack for blending multiple genres in one track, and the R&B vocals adding an unexpected garage flavour. With “YAP”, Kollektiv Turmstrasse creates a musical alchemy, occupying that dreamy space between evolution and nostalgia.
“Terror” is a high-energy electro banger that conjures images of malfunctioning robots or a rogue Pac-Man. Using a variety of vocal styles, the track touches on themes of societal change, capitalism, inequality and power struggles. The artist wrote this track in the midst of lockdown after a decade of non-stop touring, so it champions a mixture of emotions – relief at having the space to be creative alongside a sense of yearning for the dance floor.
“I’m OK” plays with the limits and edges of house and minimal, combining 4:4 rhythms with scattered synths and sharp vocals. The track explores our tendency to create facades to cover our inner turmoil, reflected through builds and drops that add tension and texture, while giving a packed out dance floor no choice but to move.
Artist: Kollektiv Turmstrasse Title: YAP Record Label: Not Sorry Music Cat.Number: NSM001 Release Date: 1st July 2022
Tracklisting: 1) YAP 2) (T)error 3) I’m OK 4) YAP (Extended Mix) 5) I’m OK (Extended Mix)
This summer, cult and cutting edge underground house label PIV is landing in Ibiza for its first ever residency. It will take place at the intimate Cova Santa up in the hills for four months from July, with label bossPrunk joined by the likes ofMove D, Chris Stussy, Chez Damier, Toman, Jaden Thompson, Jeremy Underground, Archie Hamilton, Sidney Charles and Janeret.
PIV is an Amsterdam based house music label that has spearheaded a new underground sound thanks to the work of founding father PRUNK. Its signature style is deep, spaced out and dynamic grooves and as such the label has a fast growing international community and is one of the world’s top selling underground music labels. With numerous residencies all over the world already under its belt, it was only a matter of time until the exciting crew arrived for their very first residency in Ibiza.
The Cova Santa location is a special one up in the Ibizan hills, surrounded by forest and in a natural cave carved out by water over many thousands of years. It has a lush outdoor and open air garden area and a stylish inside dance floor that will make for some perfectly personal musical experiences.
Says Prunk,“After five years of building the PIV community worldwide, it’s a feeling of overwhelming pride to have a residency at this magical venue in house music’s most important island.”
The party kicks off on 5th July then runs on 2nd August, 6th September and 4th October. Joining the main man Prunk will be some of the most revered and innovative house artists from all across the stylistic spectrum and all over the world. They include German party master Move D, new school star Chris Stussy, Chicago legend Chez Damier, fresh young selectors Toman and Jaden Thompson, the famously knowledgeable Jeremy Underground, tech house talents Archie Hamilton and Sidney Charles and French minimalist Janeret.
These four parties bring something truly fresh to Ibiza. Do not miss out.
After the unquestionable success of the Portuguese event in June, MOGA Festival returns to Essaouira for a fourth edition in its Moroccan homeland from September 28th to October 2nd 2022. Amongst the carefully curated lineup are Acid Arab, DJ Tennis, Polo & Pan, Lee Burridge, Jimi Jules, Petre Inspirescu, DJ Python, Sassy J, Soichi Terada (live), Sonja Moonear, CC:DISCO!, Vlada and many more.
Electronic music, nomadism, creativity and discovery are the core values of the hugely cultural MOGA Festival. This now much-loved event was born in 2016 in Essaouira, which is where it returns after two years of Covid-related absence to the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa resort. MOGA is a boutique festival dedicated to electronic music and inspired by hippie culture, the Atlantic and its laid-back, surf-oriented lifestyle. The uniqueness of the festival lies in the fact it connects people of all different cultures from around the world through dance, music, art and wellbeing but also the values of sharing, openness and cultural exchange.
MOGA has created a tribe over the years – a strong community of nomads known as the #MogaTribe which now stretches from Portugal and MOGA’s Caparica edition in June to Morocco and the MOGA Essaouira edition in October, with more planned for the near future.
The festival includes an OFF programme with free access events including workshops, sports activities, talks, and cuisine with official ticketed evenings which mix the avant-garde of the international and local scene and take in everything from disco to house music, the oriental and the exotic, the deep and the hypnotic.
During the two years of forced absence in Morocco (2020 and 2021), MOGA exported a new edition to Portugal, south of Lisbon, on the Costa da Caparica. From June 1 to 5, 2022 the second Portuguese edition was a huge success with 10,000 festival-goers from 30 countries coming to watch the sets of nearly 50 DJs in the best beach clubs of this famous surf spot with digital nomads partying and enjoying these unique moments in a magical setting with their feet in the sand facing the Atlantic Ocean.
In Morocco, MOGA returns for five days throughout the city of Essaouira. On September 28th and 29th, two days of OFF scheduling with free events plays out in different Souiri establishments: within the Medina and by the beach. From September 30th to October 2nd, the Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa resort will host three days of the festival with no less than five stages installed and a lineup that mixes Moroccan, Portuguese and international artists.
ARTISTS – FIRST WAVE
The mouthwatering lineup features Polo & Pan, a Parisian house, disco, and electro duo used to the world’s best festivals. Acid Arab, the Parisian collective which gave a voice to Arab culture in electronic music, also lines up as will French artist Sébastien Léger.
Internationals like Melbourne’s CC:DISCO! with her choice disco, house and boogie cuts, deep reggaeton master DJ Python, the Swiss multi-instrumentalist DJ Jimi Jules, Petre Inspirescu, the master of Romanian house, and All Day I Dream boss Lee Burridge. There is more from Italian producer and DJ DJ Tennis, aka Manfredi Romano, cult minimal selector Sonja Moonear and Soichi Terada, the Japanese electronic music composer known not least for his work in the video game series Ape Escape. Add many Moroccan artists like Mr. ID, a key figure in electro-fusion music in Morocco, Kawtar Sadik, the singer-songwriter who mixes rock, rap, electro, fusion and Arabic and Berber sounds or even Guedra Guedra and her electronic music steeped in traditional desert tribal sounds, and you have an unmissable lineup.
ARTISTS A-Z
Acid Arab (DJ set) Bel Âge CC:DISCO! DJ Python DJ Tennis Guedra Guedra (DJ set)
Hassan Jimi Jules Kawtar Sadik (live) Kich Ladygoule Lee Burridge Meibi Monile Moon.wav Mr. ID Nathabes Nomads Petre Inspirescu Polo & Pan (DJ set) Retro Cassetta Rui Vargas Saib. Sassy J Sébastien Léger Soichi Terada (live) Sonja Moonear Timinu Yahya (live) Vlada
ABOUT ESSAOUIRA
Essaouira, first called Amogdul (“The well-kept” in Berber) then Mogador following the passage of the Portuguese and Spanish conquerors. The medina of Essaouira, the old traditional city, with its ramparts and its souks, is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was also the setting for Game of Thrones and many films (Othello, Kingdom of Heaven). It is now a popular spot for surfers and kite surfers from all over the world who appreciate its relaxed lifestyle and its inherited hippie lifestyle. Indeed, the libertarian movement of the 1960s experienced a great boom in Morocco. These young travelers in search of enjoyment, coming from all over the world, have found in Essaouira a favorable place to live their libertarian dream. Among them Jimi Hendrix and Cat Stevens found refuge there.
Global afro house ambassador THEMBA is heading to Fteliá by Pacha Group in Mykonos for an exclusive four date residency this summer. After kicking off in June, he is set to play once in July and twice in August. Head to here for tickets.
THEMBA has very quickly risen through the ranks. After establishing himself at home in South Africa his global hit ‘Who Is THEMBA?’ announced him on the world stage. He has released his warm, deep and spiritual sounds on labels such as Armada Music, and in 2021 served up an ambitious and far-reaching album ‘Modern Africa Volume 1 (Ekhaya)’ which took him to another level. This summer he continues to play some of the world’s most notable clubs and festivals, as well as hosting his own Colours party in Ibiza.
Next to that, the compelling DJ is to play four more special parties at Fteliá by Pacha Group, which is on one of the wildest and prettiest beaches on the island of Mykonos, and welcomes the likes of Marco Carola, Solomun and TaleOf Us this summer. It is a real surfer’s paradise and a venue where luxury meets this nautical beauty with a world class sound system making for some truly special parties. He kicked off his summer sessions on Monday June 27th, then returns on July 12th, August 9th and August 16th, playing from 8pm until midnight after a warm up by Da Mike.
These parties offer the chance to catch an Afro house star playing extended four hour sets in a truly beautiful setting.
Pacha Group is a world-renowned lifestyle brand that operates in the music, leisure, entertainment, hospitality, fragrance, and fashion sectors, among others, with an international presence through its brands: Pacha Ibiza (nightclub), Destino Hotels, El Hotel, Casa Pacha Formentera, open beach club experience Fteliá Pacha Mykonos, and its modern-day cabaret dining experience Lio, that is being rolled out internationally. Pacha Group is committed to sharing the Ibizan lifestyle with the world; a carefree, fun, sophisticated way of life with creativity, music, and acceptance at its heart.
One of the most iconic parties in Ibiza, NERVO Nation is counting down the days until its long-awaited premiere at Eden. The titanic NERVO duo will fill the club with their infectious dance energy across eight Wednesdays this season. The Australian twins will be accompanied by a selection of prestigious guest DJs with varied sounds ranging from EDM and Trance to House and Hip-Hop.
NERVO have been leading the global EDM scene for over 10 years. Touring the world’s leading clubs and festivals, from Tomorrowland to Ultra Music, they currently sit at #18 on DJMag’s Top 100 and have collaborated with heavyweights like Kylie Minogue, Ke$ha, The Pussycat Dolls, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Armin Van Buuren or Miley Cyrus. In 2010 they won a Grammy Award for having participated in the composition of the world super hit “When love takes over”, by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.
The NERVO Nation lineup showcases an eclectic mix of artists that includes trance and big room figures (W&W, Quintino, Sander van Doorn, Martin Jensen, Third Party, Tom Staar, Sigala), house classics (Roger Sanchez, Kryder, Offaiah, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago), and rappers like Example and Tinie Tempah.
Sisters Mim and Liv, members of NERVO, stated: “After several years of forced hiatus due to Covid, we are more than excited to return to Ibiza. This summer is going to be very special on the island and we have prepared a line-up made up of 25 old and new friends from all over the dance music spectrum and packed with talent who are coming to Eden ready to make the audience lose. head. We are looking forward to having a great party with our fans in Ibiza on our return to the island”.
NERVO Nation had been a fixture at Ushuaïa Ibiza in the years before the pandemic, and this year the brand is moving to the lively west of the island – the epicentre of the British community – and just 15km from its former home. Wednesdays at Eden will be dedicated to the most mainstream and commercial sounds of electronic music, complementing a very balanced program that includes Drum & Bass (Louder Ibiza, Monday), Techno (Repopulate Mars, Tuesday), Trance (Shine, Thursday) and House (Defective, Friday).
Eden Ibiza, founded in 1999, changed owners and underwent a profound reform in 2013. In addition to its thriving program for this summer 2022, the jewel of the club is Void’s Gold Incubus sound.
OPENING PARTY
29th June
NERVO W&W SANDER VAN DOORN RYAN SPICER
6th July
NERVO OFFAIAH MARTIN JENSEN D.O.D VIZE SARAH MAIN
13th July
NERVO ROGER SANCHEZ OFFAIAH ALFIE GOLD
20th July
NERVO SIGALA MARTIN JENSEN BLASTOYZ SARAH MAIN
27th July
NERVO TINIE TEMPAH TOM STAAR SKAZI WOODY COOK
3rd August
NERVO QUINTINO LOVELY LAURA & BEN SANTIAGO THIRD PARTY GIL GLAZE
Lovefest is one of the biggest festivals in all of Europe. Taking place August 4-6th, this year marks the 15th anniversary, so there will be music across five stages from more than 100 DJs and live acts in total including the likes of Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, Jamie Jones, Kölsch, Rødhåd, Folamour, Danny Tenaglia, DVS1, Mendel, Rick Wilhite, Paquita Gordon, Esa, Zenker Brothers, Zerne and many more.
As well as the music, you can look forward to the highest quality entertainment, numerous accompanying programmes and projects and more to mark this spectacular jubilee. Of course, it all comes with famously epic stage designs and world class production with a super amiable crowd from all over Europe.
Though a gathering of music lovers, Lovefest offers so much more than just dancing by way of its storied location, Vrnjačka Banja, which is steeped in culture and history.
Check out some Vrnjačka Banja must-dos and must-sees.
In the rolling hills of Central Serbia sits the idyllic spa town of Vrnjacka Banja, harmoniously balanced in its beautiful natural surroundings. Come to soak in waters that have been known for their curative properties since Roman times, where in the 19th century Prince Milos built a spa to rival the greatest spas in Europe, naturally followed by the aristocratic class building their stunning vacation villas… In the areas surrounding Vrnjacka Banja you can also find centuries-old vineyards and a tradition of winemaking that stretches through generations, quaint villages where life is being preserved in its rural state, and the 12th and 13th century monasteries of Studenica and Zica, the endowments of the long-ago Serbian kings.
Today Vrnjacka Banja is a well-developed tourist destination, popular among domestic and foreign guests seeking spa treatments or a relaxing getaway in the countryside. Many hotels and restaurants cater to the needs of spa guests, delivering excellent service and accommodation.
First established as a tourist spa in 1868, Vrnjacka Banja has long been known as one of Serbia’s most popular European-styled spas, complete with curative mineral water springs, clean air and natural beauty. Its stunning location provides a unique microclimate, which has led to the development of lush landscaped grounds that provide an oasis of tranquillity and beauty for guests to enjoy and relax.
Vrnjacka Banja – Location
Vrnjacka Banja is 200 km south of Belgrade in Central Serbia, set amongst the foothills of Goč Mountain to the south, east and west, and the Gledićke Mountain range to the north. Besides Goč (1,147m) and Kopaonik (2,017m), there are also the mountains of Željin (1,785m), Jastrebac (1,492m) and Stolovi (1,375m). The mountain area of Vrnjacka Banja is interlaced with green meadows and mountain streams that lead into the Zapadna Morava River. The rivers of Ibar on the west and Rasina to the east surround the spa’s idyllic setting.
Vrnjacka Banja – History
The beneficial effects of the Vrnjacka Banja spa’s springs have been known since the beginning of Christianity and a second century Roman Well can still be found on the site. The spa was upgraded in 1835 on the orders of Prince Miloš, who wanted the spa to rival the famous Czech spa at Karlovy Vary. In 1860 the spa saw further development with the opening of the first pool and apartments.
Vrnjacka Banja – Culture
Vrnjačka Banja and the nearby cities of Aleksandrovac and Trstenik are not only rich in nature, but also in culture. The region sits on the historic borders of empires and strategically important communication lines that have left many lasting influences such as historic monuments and centuries-old monasteries.
Belimarković Castle
Belimarković Castle was the 19th century summer home of the influential General Jovan Belimarković, young King Aleksandar Obrenović’s appointee prior to his coming of age. The castle, modelled after North Italian and Polish castles of the day, is Vrnjačka Banja’s oldest and most recognizable building. The Belimarković family lived in the castle until 1968, when it was purchased by the state and placed under its protection. It currently houses a museum with collections of archeological, ethnographic, historical, art and natural objects. The galleries of the museum containing original objects left to it by the Belimarković family offer an excellent opportunity to view both gilded and common Serbian life at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, while the art collection holds graphics, paintings and sculptures from the second half of the 20th century. Besides the museum, Belimarković Castle hosts chamber music concerts, theatrical presentations, lectures, summer schools and symposiums.
Bridge of Love
Most Ljubavi (English: Bridge of Love) is a pedestrian bridge in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia. It is known as the earliest mention of the love padlocks tradition, where padlocks are left on the bridge railing by couples as a sign of their everlasting love. It is one of the famous landmarks of Vrnjačka Banja, and it is the best known among the town’s 15 bridges.
The history of love padlocks on this bridge dates back at least 100 years. Local schoolmistress Nada fell in love with a Serbian officer named Relja. After they committed to each other, Relja went to war in Greece, where, after the collapse of the Serbian Front as a result of the Austro-Hungarian attack of the 6 October 1915, he fell in love with a local woman from Corfu. As a consequence, Relja and Nada broke up their engagement.
Nada never recovered from that devastating blow, and after some time, she died, as a result of her unfortunate love. As young girls from Vrnjačka Banja wanted to protect their own loves, they started writing down their names together with the names of their loved ones on padlocks. They bound these to the railings of the bridge where Nada and Relja used to meet. However, the tradition died out with time. It was not until Serbian writer and poet Desanka Maksimović wrote down a poem called A Prayer for Love, (Serbian: Molitva za ljubav) that the legend regained popularity. People started once again to bind their love with so-called “love padlocks” to the bridge. Consequently, it acquired the name Bridge of Love. After people bind their love with a padlock to the railing, the keys should be thrown down into the river below, so they cannot be found ever again.
The Tunnel
The underground tunnel, which dates back to the time of the Second World War, after almost 80 years, will be open for visitors. It is a tunnel located under the famous summer stage.
The new tourist attraction will be 130 metres long, enriched with contents from the history of this place. After the reconstruction, visitors will have the opportunity to see the development of the spa from the Roman period, through the Turkish and German occupation, to the present day, thanks to the exhibited models and objects. Numerous weapons, cannons, rifles, crossbows, tools, armour, body armour, German and partisan uniforms, as well as various objects found during archeological excavations will be seen in these exhibition spaces.
The tunnel was planned to be a shelter for the German General Staff for Southeast Europe. The excavation began in 1942, and was led by General Aleksandar Ler, commander of German troops in the Balkans and Southeast Europe, leader of the Drvar landing and Operation ”Konjicev skok”, and commander of the April 6 bombing of Belgrade. It is interesting that the tunnel was broken only in 1944, after a year and a half, when the two teams met in the middle of the Church Hill, digging on both sides at the same time. There are seven rooms in the tunnel. The second branch of the tunnel started in the direction of the market on one side, and from the villa “Peć” on the other side, was not completed.
Mineral Springs
Vrnjacka Banja is home to hot and cold-water mineral springs, which are rich in natural minerals used for rejuvenating both the body and soul. It is also home to the world’s only hot spring measuring exactly that of the human body (36.5 degrees Celsius). Vrnjačka Banja has five springs, which are divided into two categories of medicinal mineral waters: hot (36.5 degrees Celsius), carbon-acidic homeo-thermal and cold (14-27 degrees Celsius), alkaline, earth alkaline and carbon-acidic.
Vrnjacka Banja has 7 known sources of mineral waters, as follows:
“Topla voda” – located in the central spa centre, “Sneznik” – is located in the zone of the Vrnjacka river, “Slatina” – in the area of the Lipovacka river, “Jezero” – spa park halfway “Sneznik” – “Slatina”, “Beli Izvor” – near the mouth of the Lipovacka stream into the Lipovacka river, “Borjak” – a spring 700 m away from “Sneznik” upstream along the Vrnjacka riverbed “Vrnjacka Vrelo” is located halfway between the main road Kraljevo – Krusevac. Of the already mentioned sources for balneological therapy, four are used: “Hot water”, “Sneznik”, “Slatina” and “Jezero”, while two are bottled as table mineral waters (Voda Vrnjci and Vrnjacko Vrelo).
Merkur
The highly respected Merkur Institute offers spa and health treatments for prevention and rehabilitation in its extensive thermal baths and wellness centre, and now in its newly-opened aqua centre. This modern facility specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of internal ailments, including digestive disorders and diabetes. Facilities at the institute include mineral baths and pools, saunas and a range of massage treatments.
Vrnjacka Banja – Nature
The natural surrounding of Vrnjačka Banja includes wooded mountain slopes, meadows and pastures rich in wild flowers and herbs, and many types of wild animals and birds. The many parks and trails at Vrnjačka Banja are an ideal setting for walking, hiking and or simply relaxing outdoors.
Goč Mountain
Goč is rich in diverse flora created through the combination of an ideal climate and fertile land. Slopes are covered with thick beech and evergreen forests, vineyards, plum orchards and raspberry patches. Outdoor activities include hiking, walking, fishing, collecting forest fruits and many species of herbs, picnicking or trips to roadside stands selling local delicacies.
Activities
Vrnjačka Banja offers much in the way of outdoor activities, ranging from light activities to intense workouts in beautiful natural surroundings. Active locals and adventurous tourists take part in summer recreation such as cycling and mountain biking, hiking and walking, river rafting, mountaineering and fishing. In winter months cross country skiers enjoy the many local trails, while downhill skiers and snowboarders can make the short trip to one of Serbia’s premier ski resorts, Mt. Kopaonik.
Sasha will feature at the venue on July 6th, August 10th, September 14th with the likes of Dubfire, Patrice Baumel, HOSH, George Fitzgerald, Lau.ra, Milou, Weval, Franky Wah, Cici, Ceri, BEC, Fell Reis joining him
Global electronic music icon Sasha is to play three special and intimate dates at the magical Cova Santa in the heart of the Ibiza hills. Starting monthly from July 6th, these parties will see the Last Night on Earth label boss joined by international names Dubfire, Patrice Baumel, HOSH, George Fitzgerald, Lau.ra, Milou, Weval, Franky Wah, Cici, Ceri, BEC and Fell Reis. Buy your tickets and book your restaurant table for these exclusive nights now at covasanta.com.
Sasha needs little introduction. He has been at the forefront of the electronic underground for decades, always pushing his own sound and the scene forward. Known as a technical innovator and someone always perfecting his craft, his meticulous synths and compelling drums make for the most immersive and escapist experience in all of electronic music.
For the last decade, he has been at the helm of his own Last Night On Earth label, serving up scintillating new sounds and recruiting the finest and freshest talents to release alongside him. He has recently echoed that mission with a series of ten collaborations with the likes of Alex Banks, Photek, Mr. Sosa, Pumarosa and more, and has just finished a run of ten global LNOE showcases that left crowds spellbound.
For these special SASHA+ dates, he will be joined by the best talents in the scene including the pioneering SCI+TEC boss Dubfire, Germany’s melancholic master Patrice Baumel, Diynamic associate HOSH, UK innovator George Fitzgerald, pop-bass fusionist Lau.ra, plus Milou, Weval, Franky Wah, Cici, Ceri, BEC and Fell Reis.
Cova Santa is a magical space in the heart of Ibiza, nestled between the green mountains of San José and built around a natural cave sculpted by water over thousands of years. It has a stylish and intimate indoor space with world class light and sound, and a gorgeous garden area with natural landscaping and an organic feel.
These three dates will be special indeed so secure your limited tickets and book your restaurant table now at covasanta.com
Alignment is back on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label for a fourth time with his Attack EP. It offers four more forward-thinking tracks of trance infused techno.
Berlin-based, Italian-born artist Alignment, whose real name is Francesco Pierfelice, has emerged as a real force in the techno world in recent years. He has had an outstanding array of vital productions, and his sound helps carry forward the diversity and musical identity KNTXT stands for. His sound has smartly evolved since as he continues to pick up new influences. All that comes out on this superb new release.
Says the artist, ‘I am more than happy to contribute with ‘Attack EP’, another release on such a renowned imprint like KNTXT. Charlotte has supported me since day one, and I am hugely grateful to release for the fourth time on her label. Four tracks that are straight to the floor, they are the outcome of touring clubs and festivals again now in 2022. Enjoy this selection and see you soon on the dance-floor!’
Says label boss Charlotte de Witte, ‘Alignment is one of my favourite producers out there. His high energy style and sound always deliver on the dancefloor. I’m very proud and honoured to have him once again on board for another four killer tracks on KNTXT.’
Attack opens up with hammering drums and turbo-charged synths. It is an all powerful track that drills deep and brings a real sense of rave to the club. There is an ever present sense of euphoria to Dream State as the trance synth loops bring real light and emotion to the flat footed and slamming drums. Some steamy vocals add that all important hook and ensure real dance floor destruction. Multiverse brings bouncing techno funk beneath edgy synth stabs and industrial percussion design for soot-black warehouse spaces. Last of all is The Way, another unstoppable and supersized techno offering with hands-in-the air synth designs and drums that just don’t quit.
This is another fiery offering of new school techno from Alignment.
Artist: Alignment Title: Attack Record Label: KNTXT Cat.Number: KNTXT016 Release Date: 24th June 2022
Tracklist: A1) Attack A2) Dream State B1) Multiverse B2) The Way
Artists include Dubfire, David Morales, Nic Fanciulli, Floyd Lavine, Culoe De Song, Sébastien Léger, Willian Djoko, Salomé Le Chat, Sef Kombo, Eagles & Butterflies, Eli & Fur and many more
Ibiza’s all-new and much anticipated Club Chinois welcomes South African house star THEMBA for his very own Coloursparty. It kicked off in spectacular fashion on Wednesday June 22nd and now runs every week until September 28th. The the season will feature a handpicked list of cutting-edge DJs from across the electronic music spectrum including David Morales, Dubfire, Nic Fanciulli, Floyd Lavine, Culoe De Song, Guy Mantzur, Sébastien Léger, Willian Djoko, Salomé Le Chat, Sef Kombo, Eagles & Butterflies, Eli & Fur and many more.
THEMBA is the groundbreaking South African artist who burst onto the dance scene in 2018 with a series of high-profile sets and releases such as ‘Who Is THEMBA?’ which became a chart-topping global smash. THEMBA’s sound is forged from his African roots, incorporating local singers, songwriters and percussionists to create his own unique take on electronic music. He has released on top labels including Knee Deep In Sound, and his ambitious 2021 album ‘Modern Africa Volume 1 (Ekhaya)’ set another high standard.
THEMBA is a regular presence on the world circuit and was a much-loved Ibiza guest at various clubs in 2019. Now he heads up his own unique Colours party which sees him curate line-ups of world-class international talent and showcase his signature sound just as he intends it.
On June 22nd, he was joined by long-time progressive house innovator Guy Mantzur, Angelos and China. On June 29th, he will play with acclaimed French melodic house DJ Sébastien Léger plus Cristina Tosio and Ricardo Da Costa. On July 6th, an all-female line-up features Fiona Kraft and Rebellion artist Salomé Le Chat while July 13th brings Badbox and house dream team ANDHIM. A week after on the 20th is South Africa’s house talent Julian Gomes with the dreamy sounds of Eagles & Butterflies and Italo-Albanian talent &LEZ. Lastly, on the 27th is Miami-based duo Andretta, plus the moody and melancholic house of Eli & Fur and Anastacia.
August brings the sophisticated grooves of Laolu, Nico De Andrea and Paris-based duo Birds of Mind on the 3rd, and South African mainstay Chynaman plays with techno connoisseur Dorian Craft and Ibiza favourite Serge Devant on the 10th. Spaniard Chus and Robin Tordjman then play on the 17th, and 24th August is leading Greek selector Da Mike, plus Cincity and the charismatic William Djoko. On the 31st, another South African star in Floyd Lavine is joined by longtime house legend David Morales and FNX Omar.
September brings one half of Force of Nature, aka DJ Kent, and West African talent Amémé with Airrica on the 7th, then Gab Rhome, Bekzin Terris and SCI+TEC boss Dubfire all play on the 14th. The 21st welcomes Afro house pioneer Culoe De Song,Sef Kombo and Kitty Amor, and the same week THEMBA plays an extended set. Finally, Manoo and Saved label head Nic Fanciulli play on the 28th.
The 3,000-square-meter Club Chinois has already become the most anticipated opening on the island and has been meticulously designed by award-winning Parisian design studio Laleh Assefi. Located in the former HEART Ibiza venue and inspired by the decadent but iniquitous jazz clubs of 1930’s Shanghai, Club Chinois will host international talent from acclaimed resident DJs to superstar artists and headliners, providing an immersive experience of the highest quality.
KAS:ST at the Cercle Festival 2022 KAS:ST premiered their new track “Leaving Earth” released on June 23rd on Cercle Recordsduring the Cercle Festival 2022.
“Leaving Earth” is a hypnotic, aerial track mixing melodic and powerful techno. The track offers a well-worked break, accompanied by Ki’s spellbinding vocals and co-produced by Gordo, the alter-ego of the successful producer Carnage.The emotion expressed through the track is gripping, at the border between melancholy and a certain darkness. Quite used to the cosmos theme, KAS:ST inspired themselves through Ariane Rocket stage, where they premiered track at the Cercle Festival 2022. The superb ‘Leaving Earth’ is a big room cut with rolling drums and bright, trance-like synths that bring a subtle sense of euphoria. The mood is epic and the emotions from the futuristic vocal that is deeply buried in the mix is spine tingling.Each KAS:ST track released is a journey bringing together dark and melancholic emotions without ever losing touch with the clubbing aspect of techno. KAS:ST never cease to push their music beyond techno boundaries, they create an atypical and avant garde blend of electronic music. Presenting on the world electronic circuit as both DJ and Live duo. Producing and directing their own music videos they have cumulating over 15 million plays, 30 million Spotify streams, 80k instagram followers, sold out merchandising. They have remixed legends Moby, Monolink and NTO and also been remixed by renowned artists at the polar opposite of the techno sphere, like 999999999 or TaleOf Us. KAS:ST bring their own synth laden and stylish yet emotive take to the genre each time.
Both acts started sending beats and vocals to each other some months ago. It all came together for this special occasion. Their desire to gather different aspects of the musical prism led them to exchange with the renowned producer Gordo. It all came together for this special occasion. Gordo is one of the few artists to ever dominate both the hip hop and dance music charts. He recently co-produced half of Drake’s last album which already break the most first-day streams for a dance album on Apple Music. Cercle Records is a Label that produces live electronic music in-person events from unique locations around the world
After breathtaking livestreams, Cercle has launched the Cercle Records label signing with talented and worldwide artists. The French label is dedicated to promoting artists and venues with an exceptional production. Cercle Record’s goal is to raise awareness around art, cultural heritage sites and great sceneries through a unique music journey. The year 2022 marks the launch of a new concept for the label: exclusive in-person parties which will not be streamed. To have the chance to live these special episodes, it is necessary to go on the unique spots finely selected following the Cercle and Cercle Records’ DNA.
