The 99th EP on the iconic Filth on Acid label comes from label boss Reinier Zonneveld and frequent collaborator HI-LO, and they serve up two more terrific tunes. After releasing ‘Saw of Olympus’ which is the most streamed techno track on Spotify since its release, the duo return with another highly anticipated collaborative release. The first single ‘Beleric Mornings’ is out today on Spotify and Apple Music, while ‘Existencia’ will follow on August 6th.
While on a trip together digging on the beaches of Ibiza from dusk till dawn, the Dutchmen found each other dancing as the sun rose for another blissful Balearic day. That experience inspired the music here.
Balearic Mornings is a deep and sunny tune with bright and colourful chords that bring trance-like feelings. It still makes a big impact on the floor, especially with the soulful female vocal, but is packed with real heat and heart. Existencia is a driving, rolling track with big drums, euphoric chords and a real sense of powerful forward motion. Of course, some textbook acid also arrives to race along next to the bass and ensure maximum dance effort impact.
The pair finally had the chance to play out their releases live and received an overwhelming reaction from fans. HI-LO joined Reinier Zonneveld for his recent Tilburg club night as part of Reinier’s Karren Maar national tour which saw six performances across the pair’s home country, The Netherlands. Their amazing synergy in the studio continues to shine through with praise coming from fans and DJs alike.
‘Balearic Mornings’ is out today on Spotify and Apple Music. Stay tuned for the second single ‘Existencia’ to drop on August 6th via Filth On Acid.
This is another big EP from Filth on Acid.
Artist: HI-LO, Reinier Zonneveld
Title: Balearic Mornings
Record Label: Filth On Acid
Release Date: 6th August 2021 [Beatport (2 weeks)], 20th August 2021 (all other download stores)
The First international TV dedicated to DJs and club culture is unveiling its 2021 Top 40 Live Streaming DJs. From superstar DJs to upcoming new talents, the list is ranking dj sets and live performances streamed all over the internet. 12 independent professionals of the music industry were asked to give notes on criteria such as regularity, quality, scenery & fund raising, on an extensive list of artists’ videos. The first edition was ranking Carl Cox’s cabin fever as number one, Marc Rebillet’s live performances as number two and David Guetta’s massive fundraiser stream as number three.
For this second edition, and along with the TOP40 Live Streaming DJs, a series of 6 special categories have been made to reward:
“The coolest DJ live stream”, “The most original format”, “The best global initiative”, “The biggest stream”, “The craziest venue”, and “The most notable absentees” !
Consisting of more than 1500 hours of live streams from festivals, clubs, parties from all over the world, Clubbing TV is one of the leading force in the electronic music industry. Knowing all the pros & cons of the live streaming experience, the technical headaches, the platforms challenges and the endless Content ID claims, Clubbing TV has established the criteria of what makes a good live streaming. Fully focused on how to improve the streams on the channel, Clubbing TV has also created its own live-streaming platform : www.clubbing.live which makes everything easier for DJs and their fan base!
Now that summer is here and travel restrictions have been lifted, Promoters Ibiza Underground Movement will be chartering a party plane to Amnesia’s 7-Day Croatia Takeover on August 30th to September 5th for a once in a lifetime party experience. They have chartered a private Airbus A321 for a direct return flight from Stansted, London to Zadar,Croatia to make sure you arrive at Amnesia’s mouthwatering takeover of Noa Beach Club in style. In-air sets during this one-off experience will come from Seb Zito and Jamie Roy and the final few Aeroplane & Festival Ticket package are available now at Skiddle.com so act fast to be part of history.
This unreal and unique party is set to take place at 40,000ft as you fly from the UK to Croatia – which is on the Green List for travel – with a bunch of fellow music lovers. Supplying the sounds will be the aforementioned Jamie Roy and Seb Zito, who are two of the UK’s finest and some extra un-announced special guests and residents.
Included in this once-in-a-lifetime party experience is also a VIP ticket to Amnesia’s seven-day take-over festival, which just keeps on getting bigger and better with more names and more venues now added. From August 30th to September 5th, 2021 the world-renowned Ibiza superclub hosts an iconic series of events at the stunning Zrce Beach on the Isle of Pag at all three of its famous open-air beach clubs Noa, Papaya and Kalypso with details of an Amnesia Hotel Party at Hotel Olea with Chris Stussy and Prunk to come soon.
No matter how you travel to the event, this will be the ultimate Ibiza experience in Croatia over six nights of main stage events, after-parties, a hotel pool party take-over, sunset boat trips, BBQ fiesta, after beach parties, VIP packages, watersports, luxury yacht packages and plenty more.
Amnesia has just added new artists Michael Bibi, Prunk and Chris Stussy and Vintage Culture to already announced names Adam Beyer, Claptone, Marco Faraone, Kölsch, Luca Donzelli, Richy Ahmed, Patrick Topping, Seb Zito, Mathame, Mar-T, Cinthie and more.
IUM will also be hosting a pool party and once this flight is sold out, further planes will be added with flights from Manchester and Ibiza. All COVID-related safety checks and measures will be in place before and during the flight.
Adam Beyer, Claptone, Marco Faraone, CAAL, Kölsch, Luca Donzelli, Richy Ahmed, Patrick Topping, Seb Zito, Mathame, Mar-T, Cinthie, Chris Stussy, Prunk, Michael Bibi, Vintage Culture, Jamie Roy and many more.
Finally, summer is here and travel restrictions are lifted. After a long time away, we can all now reconvene on the dance floor and dance away our woes.
There is nowhere better – or safer, given it is on the green travel list – to do that this summer than Croatia.
The gorgeous country boasts hot sun, the lush Adriatic sea, wonderful local cultures and customs and some world class parties.
Here is our round up of the best of them.
Amnesia Announce Seven Day Ibiza Takeover in Croatia
Date: 30th August – 5th September, 2021Location: Zrce Beach, Island of Pag
Tickets / More Info / Accommodation TICKET & INFO LINAdam Beyer, Claptone, Marco Faraone, Kölsch, Luca Donzelli, Richy Ahmed, Patrick Topping, Seb Zito, Mathame, Mar-T, Cinthie and more.
Ibiza is coming to Croatia for the second time this summer when iconic White Isle super club Amnesia hosts a non-stop seven-day takeover from August 30th to September 5th 2021. This historic and ultimate closing week celebration goes down at the stunning Zrce Festival Beach on the Isle of Pag and features six nights of main stage events, afterparties, a hotel pool party take-over, sunset boat trips, BBQ fiesta, after beach parties, VIP packages, watersports, luxury yacht packages and plenty more for the ultimate Ibiza experience in Croatia, which has been tagged a safe place to party and as it stands is on the UK green list for travel which means no need to isolate when returning to the UK for either vaccinated or non vaccinated travellers. The first phase of the line-up bringing the true sound of Ibiza are house and techno heavyweights Adam Beyer, Claptone, Marco Faraone, Kölsch, Luca Donzelli, Patrick Topping, Richy Ahmed, Seb Zito, Mathame, Mar-T, Cinthie and many more. This action-packed seven-day take-over is a rare treat indeed for 2021. It follows on from the spectacular BSH Island that took place in early July and marked the first full-sized European festival of 2021. At that event, Amnesia hosted a special off-location showcase at the 17th-century Fortress of Pag with Jamie Jones and more with Do Not Sleep hosting the Main Stage at NOA. Now Amnesia, Noa Beach Club and BSH events have partnered up for this brand new seven-day takeover for a season closing Fiesta. World-renowned super club and Ibiza authority Amnesia will preside on Zrce Festival Beach with its many decade’s of Ibiza authenticity and experience and considerable party know-how, as well as taking world-class DJs in tow with them. Zcre Festival Beach‘s globally renowned open-air Noa Beach Club with its punchy sound systems, alfresco dance floors and uninterrupted views of the Adriatic Sea will be transformed with next-level production into genuinely hedonistic and immersive Ibiza outposts. As well as the wealth of music, there is a huge selection of activities to keep you entertained around the clock.
Croatia’s Circus Maximus Launches NFT Ticketing & Aiming To Become The World’s First DAO Festival
Date: 8th – 13th August
Location: Noa Beach Club, Zrce Beach
Tickets:here / Website NFT Tickets:here / Video: here New technologies, the crypto industry and DAO are set to revolutionise events Circus Maximus 2021 is more than just a festival. It is the first step on a revolutionary road to putting partying back in the hands of the people and becoming the world’s first-ever DAO music festival. This year’s event runs 8th – 13th August at the world-renowned Noa Beach Club in Croatia, with full Covid-19 measures in place to keep everyone safe. Headliners include Da Tweekaz, Regard, Brennan Heart, Imanbek, Harris & Ford. All purchases with cryptocurrency via the web app at https://tickets.circusmaximusfestival.com/welcome come as a digital NFT ticket, while purchases on the web at https://www.noa-zrce.com/en/events/circus-maximus also come as an NFT ticket that is mined on your behalf and presented as a physical ticket. DAO or Distributed Autonomous Organisation is an organisation that is run through rules encoded in smart contracts. DAO’s can be organised around common goals or interests. Although most DAOs are focused on finances, Circus Maximus is exploring how a music festival can be organised in a DAO way that allows the whole world to have their say. The accomplished team behind the well-established Circus Maximus wants to transform the festival industry by making attendees an integral part of the story. The first step on this path is to put the festival in the hands of the community, who will then determine its continued existence with the help of new technologies, the crypto industry and DAO.
Tickets: here Dancing is a form of freedom. Dance is the hidden language of the soul. To dance means to be connected with yourself. Larger, more beautiful, more powerful. We are taking this privilege back and we want you to join us. After nearly 2 bizarre years we are so excited to finally come together again on the beautiful Island of planet Pag.Dance with us from August 19th to 23rd at Zrće beach! Book your healing holiday and enjoy Croatia’s beautiful nature, sun and sea with some of our beloved artists playing for you.
“Rocket” – the title of Manuel Bayer’s latest track succinctly sums up what you can expect musically: Rocket sound. With a driving sound that goes forward, he takes you into other atmospheres. The rhythmic interplay of hard kicks and bass with the incoming, positive melody is typical of Manuel’s DaisyTech sound. The built-in vocals make the track a real earworm that won’t let you go anytime soon.
The story behind the track is the awakening of the world. After a long, hard time, people can now breathe a sigh of relief and start again with new strength. People want to go out again, experience something and have fun. Manuel Bayer wants to pick up the dance people with his track and take them on a journey through the galaxy. All the problems of the past are forgotten in weightlessness and are hardly visible even from space.
The rocket will take us to a new, better time, where we can celebrate life exuberantly again.
So get on board and take off with Manuel’s latest track!
Haft is the brilliant duo of Sam Nasehi and Amir Subb from Iran, where they are create their delicate and immaculate brand of music.
“Origami” is an extended collection of six well-crafted compositions that weave timelessly through a variety of emotions. Each piece is a mix of grace and elegance, with supple rhythms and refined sounds with subtle influences from their home of Tehran.
We are honored to welcome this bright and talented duo to the Do Not Sit family.
Title: U Used To Hold Me All Stars Feat. Screamin’ Rachael
Record Label: TRAX RECORDS
Cat.Number: TRX1053
Release Date: 30th July 2021
Tracklisting:
1) U Used To Hold Me (Joe Smooth Rework Radio Mix)
2) U Used To Hold Me Joe Smooth Rework Main Mix)
3) U Used To Hold Me (TNT Inhouse Radio Mix)
4) U Used To Hold Me (TNT Inhouse Mix)
5) U Used To Hold (Late Nite ‘DUB’ Addict Remix)
6) U Used To Hold Me (DJ Elmo3 & Calambre DJ Mix)
7) U Used To Hold Me (Marcus Mixx Mix)
8) U Used To Hold Me (Galaxy Rap Remix)
9) U Used To Hold Me (Matt Donovan Mix)
The legendary house queen Screamin’ Rachael has her super cut U Used To Hold Me remixed to perfection on this new release from TRAX Records. Rachael’s DJ sets inspired her to reach out to her favorite producers to add some amazing flavors! An all star cast of remixers step up to add their own unique spin with Joe Smooth, DJ Elmo, Marcus Mixx, Matt Donovan and Todd Terry all stepping up.
The legend that is Joe Smooth goes first with a timeless vocal version that layers up the piano chords and slinky beats to great effect. U Used To Hold Me (Todd Terry’s explosive TNT Inhouse Radio Mix) is pumping and hard hitting, with tough beats and a sleazy vocal running through with solid kicks and scraping hits that really will amp up the party. No wonder dance music aficionados call him “Todd the God”! The superb Late Nite ‘DUB’ Addict Remix is all about those dubby drums and lo-fi sounds, with a percolating baseline always teasing and pleasing.
There is a real wonky feel to the brilliant DJ Elmo3 & Calambre DJ Mix that has a turbocharged bassline and quirky acid flashes layered in while the original vocal still stands proud. Marcus Mixx Mix retains plenty of the classic feeling and flavour of the original but with a more dark and gritty bassline that brings it right up to date. The Galaxy Rap Remix is a big one with gritty hip hop vocals featuring Chicago’s rap legend RPM and off grid beats that are raw and edgy. The Matt Donovan Mix closes down with something completely different – old school breakbeats and blistering drum work that make for a fantastically tense and club ready sound.
This is a fantastic package that brims with excellent new remixes of a stone cold classic.
You can purchase U Used To Hold Me All Stars Feat. Screamin’ Rachael: Here
PHASE ONE: Adam Beyer, Claptone, Marco Faraone, Kölsch, Luca Donzelli, Richy Ahmed, Patrick Topping, Seb Zito, Mathame, Mar-T, Cinthie and more
Ibiza is coming to Croatia for the second time this summer when iconic White Isle super club Amnesia hosts a non-stop seven-day takeover from August 30th to September 5th 2021. This historic and ultimate closing week celebration goes down at the stunning Zrce Festival Beach on the Isle of Pag and features six nights of main stage events, afterparties, a hotel pool party take-over, sunset boat trips, BBQ fiesta, after beach parties, VIP packages, watersports, luxury yacht packages and plenty more for the ultimate Ibiza experience in Croatia, which has been tagged a safe place to party and as it stands is on the UK green list for travel which means no need to isolate when returning to the UK for either vaccinated or non vaccinated travellers.
The first phase of the line-up bringing the true sound of Ibiza are house and techno heavyweights Adam Beyer, Claptone, Marco Faraone, Kölsch, Luca Donzelli, Patrick Topping, Richy Ahmed, Seb Zito, Mathame, Mar-T, Cinthie and many more. This action-packed seven-day take-over is a rare treat indeed for 2021. It follows on from the spectacular BSH Island that took place in early July and marked the first full-sized European festival of 2021. At that event, Amnesia hosted a special off-location showcase at the 17th-century Fortress of Pag with Jamie Jones and more with Do Not Sleep hosting the Main Stage at NOA. Now Amnesia, Noa Beach Club and BSH events have partnered up for this brand new seven-day takeover for a season closing Fiesta.
World-renowned super club and Ibiza authority Amnesia will preside on Zrce Festival Beach with its many decade’s of Ibiza authenticity and experience and considerable party know-how, as well as taking world-class DJs in tow with them. Zcre Festival Beach‘s globally renowned open-air Noa Beach Club with its punchy sound systems, alfresco dance floors and uninterrupted views of the Adriatic Sea will be transformed with next-level production into genuinely hedonistic and immersive Ibiza outposts. As well as the wealth of music, there is a huge selection of activities to keep you entertained around the clock.
The main stage events see the open-air dance floor lit up by the stunning morning sunrise, but that’s not all: there is a wealth of other offerings during this most historic week. These include main stage beach parties, afters on the beach, big BBQ fiestas, bottomless brunches, water sports, idyllic sunset boat trips and a range of accommodation packages as well as yacht packages that will give you a full and unforgettable week of fun.
This Season closure includes the option for you and your group to charter your own yacht for an even more exclusive experience. for 6 nights and 7 days the Festival Beach will be host to the Hedonistic famous Ibiza vibe that is known around the world. With clubs in Ibiza closed, this will be a rare chance to get your fill of partying, Balearic-style, with a host of world-class artists.
This is a historic week that brings the magical essence of Ibiza to one of the best beach clubs, and Festival Beach in the world – Noa Beach Club at Zrce. Make sure you are there.
Labyrinth debuts at the beautiful Tofte Manor with a collection of some of the most exciting producers and DJs in UK dance music.
Since 2011 Maribou State has built a global reputation through two incredible albums on Ninja Tune, ‘Portraits’ and ‘Kingdoms in Colour’. The duo’s music is as tasteful as it is catchy and as creative, as it is timeless – their music has been the heartbeat to so many of our lives. Maribou State will play the closing set of the event.
With a Mercury 2021 nomination recently announced, the revered Floating Points also joins for an extended 3 hour set on the Labyrinth Stage and his first UK play post lockdown. Through his label Eglo Records, his band Floating Points Ensemble, his work with the London Symphony Orchestra and his sought after DJ sets – Floating Points has established himself as one of the most respected acts in UK dance music. 3 hours of this man at the helm is a scene to be excited by.
Playing on the Tom Dixon DJ stage, we have one of the most notable bands to emerge from UK contemporary music in the past decade. None other than the Mercury nominated, British producer duo Jungle, whose third album ‘Loving in Stereo’ will be released 6 days after this show on August 13th. Jungle’s music is infectious and their DJ performance from the Tom Dixon structure will be a rare opportunity to see them play in an intimate and unique setting.
Straight off the back of his highly acclaimed debut album ‘Actual Life (April 14th – December 17th 2020)’ and ‘Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing)’ quickly becoming the track of the summer, Fred again.. will perform his Live show for the very first time on August 7th. An eagerly anticipated worldwide debut. With their third album ‘Swimming Static’ recently released, Elder Island joins the event with their house-influenced dance music and intoxicating Live show.
London favourite Josey Rebelle will play a key slot on the Tom Dixon stage with her genre-bending sets. Musician, producer, broadcaster, DJ and one of Ninja Tune’s favourite Nabihah Iqbal brings her wide ranging sounds that draw on her experiences in her native Pakistan to the Tom Dixon stage.
Opening the Labyrinth stage will be London favourite Anu, whose sound’s blends Bollywood soundtracks, new age walls of ambience, early Hosono and party tunes. Anu’s selections always bring a smile to the crowds she graces. Labyrinth’s curator and resident DJ Nick Castle will play an extended opening set on the Tom Dixon stage. This is a line up that celebrates the immense creativity of the UK – a part of our society that has been so badly hit over the past year – and we truly hope the scene is down to dance with these outstanding talents at the Tofte Manor opening.
August 7th will be the first time that the dance music community has experienced this unique space. Those who dare will find the Labyrinth.
“The world needs more Fergie.” It’s one of the phrases commonly used by his peers to express their admiration for the Northern Irish DJ and producer. The last 12 months has provided time for reflection and time to reconnect with himself. Like a chameleon, Fergie has always been able to evolve and change according to the backdrop of the ever changing music scene and having had time over the past year for introspection, the Fergie evolution progresses to yet another new level. His journey back to the studio has allowed him the chance to experiment with new sounds, while taking inspiration from the UK’s golden era of electronica, that is a true reflection of who Fergie is and where he comes from and most importantly, he’s now gone back to his electronic music roots to blast out an absolute banger that already has the likes of Armin van Buuren, Calvin Harris, Rebūke, Eats Everything and Alan Fitzpatrick to name only a few who are jumping on the ‘Alpha Centauri’ bandwagon:
Slamming down hard with his debut release on Armin van Buuren’s Armind label, legendary DJ and producer Fergie evidently still knows how to whip the crowd into a frenzy. With devastating kick drums and fierce synth lines leading the charge, ‘Alpha Centauri’ packs even more punch than a giant bull that has seen one red flag too many.
“I can’t explain in words how much I love having the connection to you all and being able to explain to you through music where I’m at: both in my life and career”, Fergie says. “This track feels like HOME. My journey in music has taken me on a few twists and turns. I feel like I have lived many different lives and here I am embarking on another chapter. They say absence makes the heart grow fonder and I believe they are correct. I’ve missed my people. I’ve missed my music and I am excited to to be bringing you some full, dark and melodic treats that will give you the energy of the noughties & the heavy hitting wallop of today’s techno”.
