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Marcel Dettmann, Jackson, and Elax remix Boys Noize & Kelsey Lu’s «Love & Validation»

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BNR kicks off 2023 by making good on a past promise. “Love & Validation,” BOYS NOIZE and KELSEY LU‘s sex-paced industrial ballad, never received an uptempo club treatment – until now. The “Love & Validation Remixes” EP offers three new flavors of elevated atmosphere, syrupy vocals, and body-tuned rhythms from ELAX, MARCEL DETTMANN, and the elusive JACKSON.

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The recording of “Love & Validation” was an international affair, written and recorded in LA where Lu is based. The remix EP, however, begins with a double dose of Berlin courtesy of MARCEL DETTMANN, a central figure in the city’s Berghain era.  DETTMANN keeps the vocals and atmospheric refrain intact but surgically implants a thumping techno backbone so loosely-quantized it’s almost tribal. The new rhythm and arrangement are transformative, as if a track meant for (ahem) horizontal listening suddenly stood up vertically, taking it from the bedroom to the big room.

Artist(s): Boys Noize, Kelsey Lu

Title: Love & Validation Remixes

Record Label: Boysnoize Records

Cat.Number: BNR224

Release Date: 20th January 2023

Tracklist:

1) Love & Validation (Marcel Dettmann Remix)

2) Love & Validation (Jackson Remix)

3 ) Love & Validation (Elax Remix)

Epic Pool Parties Announce Parties & Dates for Miami Music Week 2023

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March 22 – March 26, 2023

Epic Pool Parties are an essential part of any Miami Music Week experience and they are back with a bang from March 22 – March 26, 2023. Playing the super five day series at South Beach’s luxury hotel The Sagamore will be familiar friends and influential brands Defected, DJ Mag and Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden with more to come. Tickets for all parties are now on sale from www.theepicpoolparty.com where you can choose a five day pass with re-entry permitted and come and go as you please, or a single day ticket.

Epic Pool Parties rolled up to a new location last year and it was an instant hit with over 10,000 people attending across the week to hear DJs like Sonny Fodera, Chris Stussy, Danny Tenaglia, Sasha, Skream, Alan Fitzpatrick, John Summit, Vintage Culture, Eats Everything, Armand Van Helden, HI-LO and more. The Sagamore is in a prime oceanfront spot on South Beach with stunning art deco architecture and an irresistible pool around which there is plenty of room to dance. Every event runs from 1pm to 11pm so you can bask in the warm Miami sun as this luxury hotel becomes a grown up adult playground for five days only. Making it so is the signature production that Epic Pool Parties are so well known for, not least a loud, punchy Sound System and an array of immersive effects.

World leading dance music bible DJ Mag kick off the series on Wednesday March 22nd with one of their famously raucous parties, Defected bring the best names in house music on the 22nd, then Nick Warren’s stylish prog sounds provide a serene experience on Friday 24th. Two more huge parties are to be announced for March 25th and 26th to close down the week in style.
VIP Packages include private cabanas, poolside tables and backstage passes with elevated bottle service, queue jump and designated staff to serve you. Tickets are limited and will sell out. Don’t be left out. www.theepicpoolparty.com
WED, MARCH 22 – DJ MAG – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/514335951677
THU, MARCH 23 – DEFECTED – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/514339341817
FRI, MARCH 24 – THE SOUNDGARDEN – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/514342581507

Soho Garden Dubai Announce 1st Line ups of 2023

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Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, Argy and more all perform
 
Dubai’s Soho Garden Meydan got off to a flying start in 2023 with standout sets from Marco Carola, Konstantin Sibold and Jamie Jones. The unmissable headliners continue in the coming weeks with Paco Osuna, Echonomist, All Day I Dream, OSTIL, Joseph Capriati and INNELLEA amongst more all set to play before the end of February. Head to www.sohogardenpalm.com for details.
Soho Garden Meydan continues to bring something truly fresh and authentic for underground music lovers in Dubai. It has many different spaces to explore and discover with immersive clubbing experiences in a range of different venues, each with cutting edge light and sound and their own unique musical offerings and atmospheres. From Playground’s intimate indoor club space that runs late to Black/Code, the largest nightlife venue in the UAE and one with spectacular production and beautifully urban and futuristic design, there is no venue like this in the region.
Next up on Jan 20th is Spanish techno star and Amnesia Ibiza mainstay Paco Osuna, then comes the quality Greek innovator Echonomist from labels like Innervisions and Watergate on the 21st, and on Thursday 26th is OSTIL, a master of melodic techno, minimalist and organic sound designs, while Coeus plays the 27th on the same day that Lee Burridge’s cult deep house label All Day I Dream also lines up. Jan Argy & Rafael Cerato bring the sleek tech house on the 28th, Metamorphosi party boss and towering Italia techno tian Joseph Capriati plays on February 4th and then on the 18th, as part of his acclaimed world tour, INNELLEA stops by for a very special show.
This is another mouthwatering run at one of the world’s fastest rising clubs.
LINE UPS
Jan 20 – Paco Osuna
Jan 21 – Echonomist
Jan 27 – All Day I Dream
Jan 26 – OSTIL
Jan 27 – Coeus
Jan 28 Argy & Rafael Cerato
Feb 4 – Joseph Capriati
Feb 18 – INNELLEA (World Tour)

UNUM FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF NAMES FOR 2023

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Six days of non-stop music, three stages, sweeping beaches and 80+ acts 

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No underground festival in Europe is as cultured and uncommercialised as UNUM. This cult favourite gathering is a music and travel lover’s dream. It is famous for its secluded stages in a pine forest, 24 hours of non-stop music, three carefully curated and boutique stages with sun-kissed beaches backed by picturesque mountains. Soundtracking this special getaway from Thursday afternoon to Tuesday morningwill be house, techno and minimal specialists including Ricardo Villalobos, Dyed Soundorom,Rhadoo, Raresh, Praslea, Priku, Sonja Moonear, Margaret Dygas, tINI and Anthea amongst many more. In the lead up to the main event, there will be tantalising Road to Unum warm up parties across Europe in Manchester, London, Leeds, Derby, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Ibiza, Istanbul, Athens, Bucharest, Munich, Basel, Geneva, Zurich, Rome, Venice, Napoli, to name a few. Head to unumfestival.com for full details and ticket info.
Unum is a festival with a knowing crowd, affordable prices and a notoriously warm community feel. Three previous editions have brought a charming and colourful selection of serious music lovers together to the hidden secret paradise of Rana e Hedhun, a quiet corner of Europe in the town of Shengjin on the picture-perfect Albanian coastline. It is here that all your senses will be tantalised by the rich array of local cultures and customs as well as uninterrupted sun, sea and world class sounds.
This part of the world is one of few stunning locations that is uncommercialised and as natural as can be. That lends the whole festival an organic feel unlike any other as you are left to plot your own movie-like trip: there is an array of heart-racing water sports, mouthwatering local food and drink offerings and plenty of  isolated bays and secluded woodland areas to explore.
The famously classy soundtrack at Unum comes across three stages which are all completely open air with no sound restrictions. The Pine Stage is one of the scene’s most iconic with towering pines all around the woodland clearing. It opens on Thursday and runs 24/7 non-stop with stage partners Animal Crossing,  Club Der Visionaere and After Caposile, while Monday is a special day into night family gathering with Slapfunk. 
The Main Stage on Friday and Saturday offers up the biggest headliners with sympathetic production and a real attention to top class sound systems, while various beach parties in association with Kunye, Shimza and Nordstern mean you get to really soak up the stunning sunsets and sunrises with perfect musical accompaniments provided by the DJ talent.
This year’s line-up is another tasteful selection of returning favourites and brand new names. There will be deep and emotive selections from Dyed Soundorom, Samuel Deep, Reiss, and John Dimas, hypnotic minimal styles from Ricardo Villalobos, Magda, Barem, Rhadoo, Raresh, Praslea, Cezar, Priku, John Dimas, Sonja Moonear, Margaret Dygas, tINI and Anthea with plenty more Shimza, Laolu, Boris Werner and Doudou MD with more to come.
The countdown is now on to another brilliantly boutique and blissfully beautiful UNUM festival.

LINE UP 
AAMIR
ALL SHADOWS
ANTHEA
BASSAM
BEDOUIN
CEZAR
DJEFF
DJULZ
DYED SOUNDOROM
FRANCO CINELLI
INGI VISIONS
JAY FASE
JOHN DIMAS
JULIAN ALEXANDER
LAOLU
LEKË
LIBURN
LIKATEK
MANU GONZALEZ
MARGARET DYGAS
PIFE
PRASLEA
PRIKU
QUENUM
RARESH
REAS
RHADOO
RICARDO VILLALOBOS
RIMBU
RRRRON
SAMMI FERRER
SAMUEL DEEP
SECRET 47
SHIMZA
SONJA MOONEAR
tINI
VITESS

Terminal V Completes Full Lineup

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This unique two day festival mixes up indoor and outdoor stages with world class headliners and high spec audio visual production

Dates: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April 2023

Location: Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland

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Scotland’s untouchable electronic music festival, Terminal V, is back with another vast indoor and outdoor festival on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th April 2023. Across six stages with cutting edge production and world class sound, a mix of homegrown talent and global tastemakers soundtrack a truly action-packed weekend in Edinburgh. The likes of Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, I Hate Models, Folamour, Alan Fitzpatrick, Ewan McVicar, Jayda G, Trym, Slam, Kettama, 999999999, Taahliah, Frazi.er, Boys Noize, Hector Oaks, and many more all play. Payment plans are available with final tickets on sale now and only a few special surprise guests to be announced.

The Royal Highland Centre and Showground in Edinburgh is the now legendary location for this globally renowned festival party. It is transformed with cutting-edge production, mind blowing visuals and two days of 11 hours non stop music. That comes across no fewer than six iconic stages spread both indoors and outdoors and each with its own look, feel and carefully curated line-up.

No event in Europe brings together so many top tier talents as Terminal V. From acid to peak time techno, cultured deeper sounds to sleek minimalism via party bangers, all bases are covered and then some by the best new names or finest in the game. That is reflected once again in April with many standouts set to perform.

For the first time ever Ewan McVicar plays b2b with Kettama so expect real fireworks while also on Saturday, are the likes of Amelie Lens, Charlie Sparks, I Hate Models Lena Willikens, Dan Shake, Prosumer, Eclair Fifi, Frankie Wah, Hector Oaks,Charlie Sparks, Ida Engberg, Slam (live), Farrago, Dana Montana, Chippy NonStop, Cera Chin, BLK, Big Miz, Aisha, Taahliah, Matt Guy and Luca Eck.

On Sunday, the quality keeps coming with the likes of Charlotte De Witte, 999999999 , Alan Fitzpatrick, Boys Noize, Enrico Sangiuliano, Folamour, Francois X, Eclair Fifi, Frazier, Marco Farone, Jayda G, Shlomo, VTSSm Stella Bossi, Stephen Brown, Nancy (live), Rebuke, Jennifer Loveless and many more all play.

 Tickets always sell out for Terminal V. Don’t miss out!

Amsterdam Tastemakers VBX Celebrate 10 Year Anniversary With Epic Party and European Tour 

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The opening party kicks off with Voigtmann, Praslea, Reiss, Zip, Ion Ludwig, Francesco del Garda and more….
Amsterdam’s cultured VBX party has now been at the forefront of the underground for a decade so naturally the crew is to celebrate this momentous occasion in epic fashion. On March 18th they are to throw a 2-day bender across some of their favourite hometown clubs: Loft, Lofi and Bret are firm favourites with house heads and much loved VBX selectors including Francesco del Garda and Voigtmann will be matched up with pioneers of the genre like Zip and Praslea. Fresh faces such as Junki Inoue and Malika will also join as will local pillar of the scene and resident Reiss with more parties to come in London, Paris, Barcelona, Zurich, Athens, Berlin, Dhermi and Sofia.


From their first official event under the VBX banner on the 25th of August 2012 up to summer 2014, the crew went through a process of learning by doing. Different locations, combinations of sounds and the likes were all part of the process that made their search for their sonic and cultural identity so rewarding. The first milestone came in the form of hosting during ADE 2014 at Warehouse Elementenstraat. Ricardo Villalobos, Raresh, Zip and Fumiya Tanaka all featured but the party didn’t stop when the club closed. As the saying goes “full power, no shower, afterhours!” And so it was that the party continued for what seemed like an eternity at Cruquiusgilde. The charming ‘Cruq’ became the first real VBX stomping ground and a crucial part of their story. It was a place of freedom, diversity and expression that allowed resident DJs to hone their skills and like-minded souls to connect on the dance floor. It was the genesis of a real scene. 


After the closure of Cruquiusgilde in 2016 the VBX crew found new homes in the purpose built club Shelter and Bret; the red shipping containers turned restaurant fitted with an L-Acoustics sound system for the occasional event. In the years that followed, both venues gained international notoriety mainly due to ADE and Kingsday benders with VBX and their brothers and sisters from other misters Slapfunk. The momentum became perpetual and the culture expanded and flourished. 


In the here and now Amsterdam has one of the highest concentrations of quality clubs, events and line-ups in the world. VBX are the city’s standard-bearers for classy minimalist sonic sorcery and have inspired many in their own country and abroad to reinterpret the learnings and create for themselves. Consequently, a kind of diversification in sound palette and culture without restrictive border drawing can be experienced. A scene in active evolution.


After the grand kickoff in March, VBX will take flight all over Europe, and even further afield.  Those infatuated by their special sauce will soon get their fair share in London, Paris, Barcelona, Zurich, Athens, Berlin, Dhermi and Sofia with many more to be confirmed. Please fasten your seatbelts, prepare for a thrilling ride and keep your eyes peeled for details through VBX social channels and their mailing list.
Saturday Daytime
18th March 2023
Amsterdam
Voigtmann
Praslea & Reiss
Malika
Saturday Night
18th March 2023
Amsterdam
Zip
Ion Ludwig
Francesco del Garda
Christian Ab
Sunday
19th March 2023
Amsterdam
Makcim
Junki Inoue
Frank Haag
Doudou MD
Alexia Glensy

Joseph Capriati Brings his Metamorfosi Party to HERE at Outernet in London

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Joseph Capriati is pleased to present the big debut of his brand event in London on 18th February 2023 when he brings his celebrated Metamorfosi concept to HERE at Outernet. The Italian headliner will be joined by Archie Hamilton and Fleur Shore. 
Operation Hours: 7pm – 2am UK Time.
Joseph had a huge year in 2022 and ended it as a resident on the legendary BBC1 Radio throughout November. He really showed the breadth and depth of his sound across several shows which explored a wide range of house, techno, groovy, personal influences and much more. 
 
That came after a big summer in which the Neapolitan made a big impact in Ibiza at Amnesia with his carefully curated Metamorfosi parties. They were immersive showcases of his skills and will return more frequently to Ibiza in summer 2023. Following Joseph’s wide-ranging debut album Metamorfosi on his own Redimension label he continues to play major clubs and festivals all over the world.
 
The venue is a cutting edge mid-sized space with state-of-the-art light and sound. It will be transformed with unique and spectacular production for this one-off Metamorfosi event. This party will be a chance to catch Joseph serve up his signature sounds next to UK favourite Archie Hamilton who heads up his own Moscow Records and has released on the likes of Dansu Discs and of course Fuse London. They are joined by Fleur Shore, a UK techno powerhouse and resident for TRMNL, as well as a deep digging DJ with real technical skill. 
 
Metamorfosi London promises to be an unmissable techno showcase from some of the scene’s finest talents. 

Polygon Live’s Stage Technology Blows Artists and Fans Away at Recent Festivals

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After two back-to-back shows at Soundstorm in Saudi Arabia and Wonderfruit in Thailand, Polygon Live has established its position at the cutting edge of live 3D experiences. In everything it does, it continues to redefine how we interact with live music.
A short survey conducted during the festivals revealed that 70% rated Polygon an 8, 9 or 10 out of 10 for live experiences, and over 60% of people would seek out a festival that had a 3D space now that they had seen one. “It’s hard to go to another stage once you’ve experienced Polygon,” one respondent said, while another added, “I think this is the best live experience I’ve ever had in my life”.

The dazzling line-up that performed at Polygon was similarly blown away. Pioneering electronic artist Viken Arman described the Polygon space as “by far the best stage ever made”, and psychedelic house producer Mita Gami loved its “perfect sound, hypnotic lighting, and floor full of love”. Brazilian DJ Reple said it was “definitely the most special show I’ve ever done so far. Closing this stage was a dream come true.”

Polygon is made possible by a team of groundbreaking sound, lighting, engineering and design professionals. Together, they build a hemispherical truss and rig it with a system powered by L-Acoustics’ trailblazing L-ISA technology. L-ISA allows the artist to place and move individual elements of the mix around or above the audience, in a 360-degree dome of sound. The result is an intimate, unique experience that brings a feeling of connection to audience and artist alike.

Hosted by MDL Beast, Soundstorm is the largest music festival in the Middle East. In early December, it welcomed approximately 700,000 people through its gates over three days. For the first time since Polygon came into being in 2018, representatives from L-Acoustics, the manufacturer behind the sound technology Polygon uses, were able to see the system in action at Soundstorm. Laurent Vaissié, CEO of L-Acoustics, had this to say:

“Polygon has taken the electronic music festival to an art form. Their commitment to providing the absolute best, multi-sensory environment is revolutionary and a transcendental experience that every serious dance music lover needs to experience. We are thankful to share and support their vision through L-ISA’s immersive content creation and full 360 system deployment at Soundstorm and Wonderfruit. Polygon is leading the way for curated music experiences, we can’t wait to see where they will take it next.”

Says Polygon CEO Nico Elliott, “Soundstorm was an opportunity to bring our team members back together after the pandemic and see where our innovation and creativity had taken us in those years. It was a blank canvas — our favourite kind of space.”

Meanwhile, Thailand’s Wonderfruit — a celebration of art, music, food and ideas — holds a special place in Polygon’s heart as it was the place where Polygon first came to life. “Seeing Wonderful return in late 2022 for the first time since Covid was a meaningful moment for us all,” Elliott adds.

Soundstorm and Wonderfruit were Polygon’s post-pandemic launchpad. From here, the team is intent on bringing its space to the world, and revealing to music lovers the true power of a technically state of the art, creatively infinite, and exquisitely curated stage.

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John Digweed’s Bedrock welcomes Lopezhouse with a new EP titled «Iraila» 

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Lopezhouse return to Bedrock after their debut album ‘Apollo’ came last year as part of the groundbreaking Quattro Artists release. Over the last ten years the pair of David López and Carlos Cruz have really excelled with their emotive and stylish sounds and now their Iraila EP is their fourth single release on Bedrock.

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Iraila opens up with deep rolling grooves and scintillating chords. They are layered up over the drums and bring a sense of spiritual awakening that will make a truly impressive impact in the club when the whole thing finally peaks. Motorstellar sinks into an equally deep vibe with more smooth drums and icy percussion. Another smart breakdown gets the hairs standing on end before the tune carries you away once more.

This is another winning EP from Lopezhouse.

Artist(s): Lopezhouse

Title: Iraila

Record Label: Bedrock

Cat.Number: BEDDIGI207

Release Date: 13th January 2023

Tracklist:

1) Iraila

2) Motorstella

Argy & Goom Gum Join Forces to Deliver “Pantheon” on Afterlife

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Afterlife’s 2023 campaign commences with this collaborative single from Argy and two-man outfit Goom Gum.
 
 
 
The trio get together for the first time on this cut, pouring their respective energies into a powerful composition. ‘Pantheon’ utilises a rousing vocal symphony, with a rolling bassline, an urgent melody and a goosebump-inducing breakdown to devastating effect.
 
Artist(s): Argy, Goom Gum
Title: Pantheon
Record Label: Afterlife
Cat.Number: AL073
Release Date: 13th January 2023
 
Tracklist:
1) Pantheon (Original Mix) 
2) Pantheon (Extended Mix)