Deep house duo Walker & Royce have collaborated with Chris Lorenzo and cooked up a complete revitalization of the classic Idris Muhammad track “Could Heaven Ever Be Like This” for Ultra Records.
Having incorporated the original into their sets across various festivals this past year, Walker & Royce know the track inside out, and deep house expert Chris Lorenzo – who currently holds the #4 spot on the Beatport charts with his most recent release “MAMI” – is a perfect addition to the team to make this one really pop. Between them, these creatives have amped up this disco classic and brought it into the modern age with top notch production and measured delivery.
Their version has big, bouncing drums and firing synth work with shooting cosmic lasers. It’s an energetic, textured track with the big vocals the icing on the cake and sure to make this one into a modern classic.
Club Chinois is the most talked about new venue in Ibiza and it recently launched a brand new residency from Ida Engberg for the second half of the season. The Swedish techno titan kicked off with Laya Benitez and Clint Lee in fine fashion last week, and now the party runs weekly Tuesdays until September 13th. Next up on August 16th, Kolsch and Unders join Ida with more special guests to come each week.
Chinois is located in what was once HEART Ibiza and it has a decadent but underground vibe that recalls the jazz clubs of 1930’s Shanghai. It has been designed by an award winning designer with a world-class sound system and cosy dance floor feel that features a DJ booth close to the action. Already this summer it is hosting residencies from top international talents such as Luciano, Ibiza Global Radio, Pablo Fierro, THEMBA, Satori and more, but now it has added another cutting edge party with this influential techno selector.
Swedish star Ida Engberg is a top tier DJ and record producer who has long been serving up powerful sets and productions from the cutting edge. She has a sound rooted in techno funk and her versatility is infectious, whether playing big room techno at Drumcode nights, festivals like Awakenings, or deeper sounds at clubs and after hours all around the world. She is in the middle of a busy summer of gigs at places like Street Parade in Zurich and Creamfields UK and remixes coming on both Anjunadeep and Crosstown Rebels later this year.
This is another unmissable weekly session at Chinois. Make sure you are part of the best new club on the White Isle.
To celebrate the inaugural ULTRA Beach Costa Del Sol, the event has teamed up with Ultra Records to release a collaborative compilation album. The ULTRABeach Costa del Sol Compilation Album 2022 continues the long-standing tradition between the two dance music titans, who have repeatedly joined forces to curate the annual Ultra Music Festival Compilation Album.
The 20-track package includes singles from some of Ultra Records’ most talented producers, many of whom have taken center stage at ULTRA Worldwide events. The commemorative ULTRA Beach Costa del Sol Compilation Album 2022 takes listeners on a journey through different corners of the dance music canon, pulling together a tracklist with a diverse sonic palette.
The compilation includes two tracks by ULTRA Beach Costa Del performers – Oliver Heldens’ 90s-inspired remix of Solardo and Paul Woolford’s “Tear It Up,” and ACRAZE’s speaker-rattling collaboration alongside 4B “BANG BANG.”
The compilation also features breezy dance-pop cut “Summer in New York” by two-time Grammy-nominated duo SOFI TUKKER, who have performed at both Ultra Music Festival and ULTRA Europe.
Following his Ultra Music Festival debut last spring, high-tech minimal pioneer Boris Brejcha contributed his track “Never Stop Dancing,” a melodic techno-infused soundscape featuring Ginger.
Other compilation records include “FLOW” from hard-trap pioneers SAYMYNAME and Lit Lords, and “Save Me”from eclectic, innovative producer Party Favor.
The ULTRA Beach Costa del Sol Compilation Album 2022 is the perfect way to get psyched for the event’s first-ever edition. ULTRA Beach Costa del Sol will host two stages at the waterfront event; the ULTRA Beach Stage blasting out high-octane sounds, and the house and techno RESISTANCE Stage located at the Sohail Castle.
ULTRA Beach has welcomed tens of thousands of fans to festivals in exotic coastal locations around the world, from Croatia to Bali, so the picturesque oasis of Costa Del Sol is the natural next step for the worldwide brand’s continued expansion.
Following former thrilling visits in Brussels with no less than 30.000 ravers, Kompass Klub launches a new edition of Rave Rebels in the Belgian capital. On Saturday the 8th of October 2022, Brussels Expo will be submerged in an astonishing, almost extraterrestrial atmosphere of thousands of kindred spirits from 19:30 onwards. For the first time in Rave Rebels’ history, the festival takes place in two rooms. The ultimate pinnacle for many dance and techno enthusiasts.
Belgium enjoys a great and profound reputation when it comes down to techno music, partly thanks to its versatile history in electronic music. At Rave Rebels, this reputation gets translated into a mind-blowing 12hour +++ sound, light and visual spectacle. Combine this with a top-notch line-up and there you have the formula for Belgium’s biggest indoor rave festival. Raving redefined, an ode to life.
Globally established and well-respected artists like Solomun (only Belgian show in 2022), Joris Voorn, Paula Templeand Mall Grab will enjoy the company of homegrown talents like The Subs (live), Cherry Moon Trax and Joyhauser B2B Push (world premiere). It’s no news that international hotshots easily and happily set sail towards Belgian soil. Or like Enrico Sangiuliano mentioned at last year’s edition: “I sincerely enjoy playing in Belgium. It’s an insane feeling to be surrounded by passionate people who have techno blood rushing their veins. All driven by the strong techno culture which has been around for many years.”
The organization’s choice for the capital of Europe is thoughtful, to say the least. “Brussels is a gracious and fruitful environment for the development of new events and concepts. Furthermore, Brussels-based ravers are very familiar with electronic music and keen on partying. The central location of the European capital also allows us to attract both nationwide and international audiences. We’re totally ready for the next round”, say the organizers.
LINEUP A-Z Agents of Time (Live) Deborah de Luca Cherry Moon Trax Dana Montana Ellen Allien Gabber Eleganza Héctor Oaks Joris Voorn Joyhauser B2B Push (World Premiere) Mall Grab Maxim Lany B2B Nico Morano Monika Kruse Paula Temple Solomun (Only Belgian Show 2022) The Subs (Live)
This year’s notoriously unmissable Amnesia Closing Festival is to take place from 6pm on 15th October 2022 with an Ibiza exclusive headline DJ set from The Chemical Brothers. Support will be announced soon and tickets are guaranteed to sell out. They go on sale on Tue Aug 9th at amnesia.es so move fast to secure your place at this historic event.
Amnesia is the perfect setting for a Chemical Brothers’s DJ set thanks to its cutting edge production, world class sound system and cauldron-like dance floor. They are award-winning, chart topping, game-changing pioneers in both the studio and the club and they bring with them the most explosive and electrifying mix of sounds imaginable. On Sat Oct 15th, Tom and Ed will be spinning an array of sonic classics – both old and new.
MOGA was born in 2016 in Essaouira in Mogador and after 3 Moroccan editions and two editions exported to Caparica in Portugal, it’s now set to return to Morocco from September 28 to October 2, 2022. Five days of dance, music, food and discoveries in the heart of the pearl of the Atlantic awaits with final lineup additions John Talabot, Francesco Del Garda, Moullinex, Alyssa & Gia, Parallells, and HabibiFunk, who will join phase 1 artists such as Polo & Pan, Acid Arab, Sébastien Léger, CC:DISCO!, DJ Python, Jimi Jules, Petre Inspirescu, Lee Burridge, DJ Tennis, Soichi Terada and many more.
A bastion of hippies in the 1960s, Essaouira remains a haven for digital nomads and surf and yoga enthusiasts from all over the world. MOGA was born in 2016, with a thoughtful programme that blends the avant-garde of international sounds and local scenes. The boutique festival works with local curators to promote the destination and the Souiri lifestyle through free access events such as culinary courses, yoga classes, free performances in the Medina, brunches, masterclasses and more.
The festival is organized in two parts — on September 28 and 29, MOGA OFF offers free access throughout the city: open parties, art, wellness, food, talks and more with a programme revealed soon.
On September 30, October 1 and 2, MOGA IN at SOFITEL Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa, from 13:00 until midnight, allows festival-goers to enjoy the panoramic swimming pool surrounded by a garden of olive trees and a programme that welcomes more than 50 artists on five stages within the property. Yoga classes and a “souk” designer market will also be part of the weekend programme.
FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCEMENT
Additions to MOGA Essaouira 2022 include revered Italian selector Francesco Del Garda, Habibi Funk — the Berlin label founded by DJ Jannis Stürtz which explores the funk, jazz and disco treasures of the Arab world — the mysterious Barcelona DJ and producer John Talabot, Moullinex — an essential artist of the Portuguese electronic scene — as well as Dutch brothers Parallells who offer electro-acoustic live sets, and the ultra dynamic Berlin duo Alyssa & Gia.
These artists join the likes of Polo & Pan, Acid Arab and Sébastien Léger, CC:DISCO!, DJ Python, Jimi Jules, Petre Inspirescu, Lee Burridge, DJ Tennis, and Soichi Terada, as well as a host of Moroccan performers such as Mr. ID, Kawtar Sadik and Guedra Guedra.
LINEUP (A-Z)
ACID ARAB dj set (fr) ADAM DIRK’HEIM (ma) AHM RED (ma) ALYSSA & GIA (de) ATLASSI (ma) BEL ÂGE (ma) BLOSSOM DOUDOU (ma) CC:DISCO! (aus) CORTEGA (sen) DEL AMICO (ma) DIASS (bg) DJ PYTHON (usa) DJ TENNIS (it) DJ VIBE (pt) FRANCESCO DEL GARDA (it) FUNKTONIO (fr) GUEDRA GUEDRA dj set (ma) HABIBI FUNK (de) HASSAN (ma) IRENEE S (ma) JIMI JULES (ch) JOHN TALABOT (es) KAWTAR SADIK live (ma) KICH (ma) LADYGOULE (ma LEE BURRIDGE (uk) MAOU (ma) MEIBI (pt) MONILE (ma) MOON.WAV (ma) MOULLINEX (pt) MR. ID (ma) NATHABES (ma) NOMADS (ma) PARALLELLS live (nl) PETRE INSPIRESCU (ro) POLO & PAN dj set (fr) RAMMÖ (nl) RETRO CASSETTA (ma) RUI VARGAS (pt) SAIB (ma) SASSY J (ch) SÉBASTIEN LÉGER (fr) SHIMON (fr) SIMO JETTOU (ma) SLIM PEACE (ma) SOICHI TERADA live (jp) SONJA MOONEAR (ch) TIMINU (ma) VLADA (ru) YAHYA live (ma)
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.
ABOUT MOGA
MOGA is a boutique festival dedicated to electronic music and inspired by bohemian culture, the Atlantic and its laid-back, surf-oriented lifestyle. The singularity of the festival lies in its unique experience connecting festival-goers from all over the world of different cultures and origins around dance, music, art and well-being but also values of sharing, openness, exchange and interculturality. MOGA has created a tribe over the years — a strong community of nomads, the #mogatribe now stretches from Portugal (MOGA Caparica edition in June) to Morocco (MOGA Essaouira edition in October) and soon beyond. MOGA is the discovery of a place, a culture, a city at the heart of the concept of the festival, in association with the local tourist offices in both Morocco and Portugal.
The Radio 1 Weekender is always a special few days with the broadcasting behemoths bringing plenty of big name stars and epic production to each event. That will be the case at Amnesia when the team rolls in with host Sarah Story heading up proceedings live on air.
She will be joined by Amnesia’s long time resident and Spanish house king Mar-T, plus Drumcode label head and contemporary techno tastemaker Adam Beyer, Ellum Audio’s astral techno explorer Raxon and Newcastle’s Christoph.
This one off is always an extra special date in the year so get your tickets now at amnesia.es
Spanish clubbing institution SIGHT is to host a brand new residency at Opium Beach Marbella, one of the top-tier clubs in Southern Spain. This season is their biggest best yet with the likes of Marco Carola, Loco Dice, WhoMadeWho, Mathame, Miss Monique, CAMELPHAT, Agents of Time, Solardo, Boris Brejcha, Anna Tur, Claptone and more all set to perform.
SIGHT came to life in March 2017 with a Sunday party that brought something all new, groovy and fresh to Pacha Barcelona. It soon became one of the most acclaimed events in the city and now takes on a new challenge with its first residency outside of the Barcelona. It’s not the party’s first time at Opium Beach Marbella as SIGHT hosted three different events last year with high class acts Jamie Jones, The Martinez Brothers and Michael Bibi.
The spectacular Opium Marbella is a beach club with an astonishingly well located stage just in front of the sea and a 3000-person capacity. Because it is located on the beachfront, Opium has spectacular views of the Mediterranean and a chic, minimalist design with a huge infinity pool, gorgeous terrace, Balinese beds and numerous VIP areas with a sophisticated atmosphere throughout.
Say the people behind SIGHT, “The amount of effort that we put into this project is reflected in the events we throw. Our team loves what they do, the clients enjoy the result and the artists are always happy to be a part of such extraordinary experiences in which every detail is taken care of.Our main goal is to consolidate our SIGHT sessions both in Barcelona and Marbella so we are able to keep on working on tours, the residency sessions and make the brand known worldwide.”
Each lineup this summer is a balancing act between headliners and upcoming artists with a real investment in local DJs to warm up the sessions. The party runs every Sunday and Wednesday with a fine mix of house, tech, prog and techno stars. Consistency is essential and next up on Wednesday 27th July are Marco Carola and Manu González and then Loco Dice and Folamour on July 31st. In August WhoMadeWho, Pablo Fierro, Mochakk, Hector Couto, Mathame, Miss Monique, Boris Brejcha, Anna Tur, Claptone, CAMELPHAT, Agents Of Time, Solardo, Viviana Casanova, Marco Carola and Chelina Manuhutu all play.
Sun-kissed clubbing doesn’t come much more special than SIGHT at Opium Beach Marbella.
LINEUPS
Wednesday 27.07: Marco Carola, Manu González Sunday 31.07: Loco Dice, Folamour Wednesday 03.08: WhoMadeWho, Pablo Fierro Sunday 07.08: Mochakk, Hector Couto Wednesday 10.08: Mathame, Miss Monique Sunday 14.08: Boris Brejcha, Anna Tur Wednesday 17.08: Claptone Sunday 21.08: CAMELPHAT, Agents Of Time Wednesday 24.08: Solardo, Viviana Casanova Sunday 28.08: Marco Carola, Chelina Manuhutu
Scotland’s biggest electronic music event is back with a bang on 29th October 2022 as Terminal V returns with its first Halloween edition in 3 years
Taking over the huge halls and warehouse spaces of the Royal Highland Centre with 12-hours of irresistible global techno /electronic talent including RICHIE HAWTIN, CAMELPHAT, REINIER ZONNEVELD, Fjaak (Live), Ellen Allien, Mind Against, Klangkuenstler, Pan-Pot , Partiboi 69, Sama Abdulhadi, Anetha, blk, SHDW & Obscure Shape, Shlomo, T78, Charlie Sparks, Elli Acula, and many more.
An allocation of Early Bird Tickets that were released earlier this year sold out in record timing. Further tickets will be released this Friday July 29th, with a 24 hour pre-sale for all who sign up via the link below on Thursday July 28th.
Terminal V Halloween is undoubtedly a notable date in the annual global party calendar. It has an international reputation for its mind blowing production and all-round immersive festival experience. That’s why thousands of party people now flock to it from all over the UK and Europe, keen to experience one of techno’s most mesmeric and spine tingling parties.
One of the few UK festivals which runs not once but twice per year, the Halloween edition is a strictly indoor affair, utilising the vast internal space of the Royal Highland Centre running for 1 day only, midday to midnight.
The event shall see influential pioneers, returning favourites and red hot newcomers head to the Scottish capital. There will be pummeling, futuristic sounds from Richie Hawtin, rave-fueled acid techno from Reinier Zonneveld, a scintillating live show from Berlin duo Fjaak, the uncompromising Australian artist Partiboi69, heavy frequencies from BPitch boss Ellen Allien and 90’s/2000’s influenced techno from Klangkuenstler. World renowned, grammy nominated melodic house & techno duo Camelphat bring their hypnotic big room sounds, and Pan-Pot exist in their own intricate techno world.
On top of this you can expect all shades of techno from deep and dubby to melodic to main room from Mind Against, Klankuenstler, Anetha, Partiboi 69, Sama Abdulhadi, blk, SHDW & Obscure Shape, Shlomo, T78, Charlie Sparks, Elli Acula, and more.
There really is no other experience quite like TerminalV: Halloween. Don’t miss out!
Dimension, Funtcase, Voltage, My Nu Leng, SASASAS, Kanine, Holy Goof + more already announced
The biggest drum & bass party in the world is coming to Amsterdam for the first time ever on Novermber 4th and 5th 2022. Rampage will line up at the exclusive Afas venue with all its famous mind-blowing production and headline sets from the likes of Dimension, Funtcase, Voltage b2b My Nu Leng, Used b2b Andromedik, Royal Ruth, MC champions SASASAS and Problem Central, Kanine, Holy Goof, Grafix, Murdock and a second room of Europe’s dubstep finest plus many more to be announced. For UK travellers and anyone else coming from abroad, full packages will be available including a tour of Amsterdam with a red light district visit, coffee shop visit, boat rides and plenty more. For tickets head to linktr.ee/WeAreRampage.
Located near Amsterdam’s Johan Cruyff Arena, Afas is the first venue ever to be constructed specifically to host electronic music. It has perfect acoustics and a carefully designed overall lay-out that will provide a perfect setting for this historic Rampage event. You can expect out of this world production, lighting, lasers and sounds systems that will make for an utterly thrilling experience across two rooms with a strong female contingent including drum & bass queen Ruth Royall and dubstep doyenne Elle Riche.
The big hall, named “Black Box”, has a capacity of 6,000 and is a 3000 m² wonderland that will see superstar Dimension leading the way with more to come, so the top of the bill couldn’t be stronger. Add budding superstars Used and Andromedik, an exclusive d&b set from Funtcase, SASASAS and Problem Central, as well as the likes of Kanine, Holy Goof, Grafix, Voltage b2b My Nu Leng, and head honcho Murdock himself, and it’s a line-up that dreams are made of with all points on the drum & bass spectrum covered in style.
The second smaller hall for after parties has a capacity of 700, making for a more intimate vibe. It will host the very best of Europe’s dubstep scene, with artists travelling from all over the continent and beyond to represent the finest dirty bass.
Rampage Amsterdam is set to be a historic drum & bass event so make sure you are part of this world exclusive event, which still has many more names to come.
