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Sven Väth Announces Two Exclusive Dates at Club Chinois Ibiza

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Cocoon label head and global techno influencer Sven Väth’s is to play two exclusive dates at Ibiza’s all new Club Chinois. The world renowned DJ will play longer sets under the banner of Catharsis on 21st June and 27th September.
Arriving in February this year, Catharsis was German pioneer Sven Väth’s first solo album in almost 20 years. It is a record inspired by Sven’s interest in the physical and spiritual processes that take place when we dance and it shows he is still right at the sharp end of the techno scene. The stylistically diverse record captures all the essence of Väth’s many different sounds over the years from minimal to techno, electro to ambient.
It came on his vital Cocoon label which is also the name of his world famous parties in Ibiza. They introduced the island to techno more than 20 years ago and have always been its beating heart ever since. Sven is of course at the centre of it all as a DJ who can play for hours on end and always keep the crowd enthralled. His deep knowledge and mastery of musical storytelling across all forms of techno is second to none. For that reason, he is sure to make these two dates hugely special as he goes from big and euphoric sounds to stomping grooves, tough techno to more lush and melodic sounds. No trip to Ibiza is complete without seeing this master at work.
This year, he plays in a more intimate space than usual for the White Isle as the all new Club Chinois – which has taken over and fully redesigned what was HEART Ibiza – allows dancers to get up and close and personal. The space is bathed in lush gold tones, with cutting edge light and sound and stylish design to offer an all new kind of experience.
These special dates will see Sven play a couple of longer than normal and unmissable sets.
 

Ukrainian duo ARTBAT release new 4 track V/A release “Selected” on their UPPERGROUND label

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The release also features tracks from Woo York, Stephan Jolk, & Noissier 


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ARTBAT continue to establish their young but impressive UPPERGROUND label with the fourth EP, this time in the form of a various artists collection. ‘Selected’ showcases music from the Ukrainian pair themselves as well as talented peers fellow Ukrainians, Woo York, Italy’s Stephan Jolk and Lithuania’s Noissier.
 
ARTBAT are coming off the back of a huge gig at the Ushuaia Ibiza opening party and their last track, ‘Your Space’with Dino Lenny, is still riding high in the Beatport charts. As always, they evolve their sound once again on ‘Generation,’ a beautifully evocative track with skilled synth craft that blurs the lines between deep house and melodic techno. The lush chords ring out into an expansive sky and the rolling drums work to hypnotise the mind as sci-fi keys add further detail to this most atmospheric and cinematic of tracks.
 
Next up, Woo York are long time pioneers from Ukraine who produce a powerful, driving, dark yet sophisticated sound that is perfect for this label. Their ‘Like A Phoenix’ has a rumbling bottom end that brings drama and dynamism beneath the starry eyed melodies above. It’s a track that will have crowds lost in the moment on any dance floor.
 
Stephan Jolk’s emotional and energetic flair is showcased once again here on ‘Blossom, a highly atmospheric and peak-time track. It’s a slow burning and captivating track awash with scintillating synth patterns that lift you off your feet. Last of all, Lithuania’s Noissier has become a firm favourite with artists in the space techno world and shows why with ‘Stay Close,’ a chunky track with hefty drums and drawn out chords that tease and please.
 
Selected features four artfully designed tracks, each of which goes way beyond the dance floor in their accomplished synth work and indelible emotional impact.
 


Artist(s): Various Artists (ARTBAT, Woo York, Stephan Jolk, Noissier
Title: Selected
Record Label: UPPERGROUND
Cat.Number: UPND004
Release Date: 27th May 2022

 
Tracklist:
1) ARTBAT – Generation
2) Woo York – Like A Phoenix
3) Stephan Jolk – Blossom
4) Noissier – Stay Close

 

Lovefest announces 15-year anniversary w/ Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Antal, DVS1, Sonja Moonear, Joe Claussell + more

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Lovefest 2022

 
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Lovefest, Serbia is one of Europe’s most celebrated festivals and this year will be held from 4th till 6th of August under the slogan Refresh. This year’s edition marks 15 years and it will be the biggest in its history with legends of the electronic scene such as Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, Jamie Jones, Kölsch, Rødhåd, Folamour, Danny Tenaglia,and more than 100 other performers. For all international visitors Lovefest have put together a special discount package. Regular, VIP and Backstage tickets can be purchased at https://tibbaa.com/order/xlfkcklmru?lang=en.

 
Five music stages and a spectacular closing on the Fire Stage

 
This year, in the renowned park of Vrnjacka Banja, DJs will perform on five music stages. On the biggest stage, the globally revered Kollektiv Turmstrasse will play live on the first day of the festival. Marco Carola, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati and William Djoko will all return to Lovefest, alongside a debut for Danny Tenaglia. Joining them are the much-hyped Frenchman Folamour, melodic techno maestro Kölsch, as well as minimal favourites Sonja Moonearand Archie Hamilton. The jubilee edition of Lovefest will also play host to a spectacular ending, comprising a prodigious three-hour back-to-back closing set on the legendary Fire Stage.
 
For the diggers, the Energy Stage will host Antal, owner of the legendary label and store Rush Hour, plus Rødhåd, DVS1, Mendel, Rick Wilhite, Paquita Gordon, Esa, Zenker Brothers, Zernel, and Lauren Hansom. In celebration of the 15th anniversary, the last morning will be soundtracked by legend Joe Claussell.

 
Lovefest celebrates 15 years of existence


This year is special in that Lovefest will celebrate 15 years of producing the highest quality entertainment, as well as numerous accompanying programmes and projects, and thus mark a spectacular jubilee. During the last decade-and-a-half, Lovefest has played host to more than 800,000 rev and over 4,000 performers from all over the globe.


MDLBEAST announce XP conference and SOUNDSTORM festival dates for 2022

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XP Music Conference kickstarts Riyadh’s LOUDEST WEEK from 28-30 November to drive cultural and economic change in the Middle Eastern music industry

Flagship music festival SOUNDSTORM will welcome local talent and global superstars from 1-3 December

The Saudi music and culture scene will take another quantum leap forward in 2022 with the confirmation that MDLBEAST’s XP Music Conference (28-30 Nov) and stellar festival, SOUNDSTORM (1-3 Dec), will return in December to once again deliver the LOUDEST WEEK in Riyadh.

Everyone from music industry professionals, creatives seeking inspiration and professionalization, to music-tech start-ups and government entities will come together for workshops, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and nightlife activations to build on the successes of the inaugural year of XP in 2021. Once again, the conference will be the warmup for the biggest music festival ever seen in the Middle East, SOUNDSTORM, delivering three days for festival goers to immerse themselves in the beats of global, regional, and local superstars.

The LOUDEST WEEK in Riyadh embodies MDLBEAST’s commitment to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy for Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.

Nada Alhelabi, Strategy Director at MDLBEAST, explained how their music conference is at the core of their ambitions, “XP is one of the main pillars of MDLBEAST as it aims at empowering the local scene, develop talents in music, art, & culture and technology. Through XP we are able to promote the region and accelerate positive change in diversity and gender equality through advocacy groups, research and knowledge-led insights. We can take things to the next level through the second edition of the XP Music Conference.”

 Turning up the volume on the LOUDEST WEEK and following XP, SOUNDSTORM has redefined regional entertainment with record-breaking 2019 and 2021 editions which have not only entertained local fans with global stars but also provided a platform for local talent to feel the rush of performing on the biggest stages.

Ramadan Alharatani,, CEO, MDLBEAST, commented: “We are all about empowering talent, giving them opportunities, building the scene, and putting on legendary events – to be confirming a third year of bringing this to life with the third year of SOUNDSTORM is very special. Every year we look to make the festival bigger and better so we’re already planning, talking to artists, looking at new and exciting activations and we can’t wait to welcome Saudi and the world to the big stage later this year.”

The most recent edition of SOUNDSTORM saw performances from international DJs and global stars including David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Afrojack, Jason Derulo, and Future. 730K attendees that enjoyed music from 184 different artistsperformed on 8 stages.

MDLBEAST’s XP Music Conference was held for the first time in 2021 with 150 local/regional/international industry experts discussing Talent, Scene, Policy, and Impact with regional audiences, supporting the growth of the music community. Global artists such as Afrojack and Steve Aoki led the discussion around the path to success, guiding principles for young talent, and what it means to support aspiring DJs, producers, and creators. XP welcomed almost five thousand attendees on three days and hosted up to 52 sessions in its inaugural year.

About MDLBEAST:

MDLBEAST LLC is a music entertainment company committed to growing talent, building the regional scene, and advancing the creative economy. MDLBEAST was established following the success of its flagship festival, SOUNDSTORM, in 2019.

Through its focus on artists and talent, MDLBEAST is building a talent infrastructure and providing them with opportunities which put them on global stages. Similarly, through owned events and experiences, content, conversation, fashion, and more, MDLBEAST is helping to build a thriving, and economically sustainable music community in and for the region. MDLBEAST operates under its three corporate arms: XP Music Conference, MDLBEAST PRESENTS and MDLBEAST Record Label.

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Electric Woodlands Announces Huge Phase 2 Artists

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Location: Bygrave Woods, Newnham
Date: July 1st & 2nd
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Newly expanded two day camping festival Electric Woodlands today announces another wave of irresistible additional names to play on Friday 1st and Saturday 2nd July across its three bespoke stages. Paul Woolford, Sigala, Friction & Linguistics, Koven, Nia Archives, SUAT, This is Inja and Gentlemans Club amongst many more will now join previous names including Annie Mac, Hannah Wants, Example, Flava D, Amyelle, Solardo, Shy FX, Wilkinson, Bklava and many more. Also the festival will now release individual Day tickets to go on sale Wednesday, 11th May at 10am. Sign up for them at www.electricwoodlands.com

After a much talked about debut last year Electric Woodlands is back louder, prouder, longer and stronger in 2022. It is now a two day camping festival set deep in the beautiful and mystic forests of Bygrave Woods, Newnham, just 30 minutes from London. The three stages all have their own look, sound and style and you can be assured world class production will bring the whole experience to the next level.

New Phase 2 artists now helping to provide the scintillating soundtrack will be UK multi-genre maestro and hit making producer Paul Woolford, fellow house producer and UK chart topper Sigala, cutting edge drum & bass pair Friction & Linguistics, the iconic live-stream DJ SUAT who has carried his mobile deck stage to all manner of wonderful places while playing live online, producer, singer, songwriter and visual artist Nia Archive who mixes up jungle, r&b, soul and drum & bass, plus multi-award winning cinematic bass duo Koven from London.

There will also be much more from This is Inja, Gentleman’s Club, Cajama exclusive Crucast B2B, Tailor Jae, Camden Cox, Sam – E, MC-AD, Hemera and D3Bone. On top of these new names, Blanc has also been announced as an exclusive new stage host with E11even, Just Jake, Del30, Sorley, Jesse Santos and DJaal.

There is just a matter of weeks now until Electric Woodland welcomes you deep into its magical adult playground. Make sure you sign up for tickets at www.electricwoodlands.com.

Phase II artists just announced:

Paul Woolford
Sigala
Friction & Linguistics
Koven
Nia Archives
SUAT
This is Inja
Gentelemens Club
Cajama
exclusive Crucast B2Bs
Tailor Jae
Camden Cox
Sam – E
MC -AD
Hemera
D3Bone

MOGA Caparica reveals final lineup feat. Chez Damier, La Mamie’s, Maurice Fulton, Guy Gerber, Breakbot & Irfane, and more

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MOGA Caparica 2022
June 1-5
Caparica, Portugal
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MOGA Caparica returns to Portugal’s stunning Costa de Caparica from the 1st to 5th of June and the final line-up has been revealed. ALYSSA & GIA, BREAKBOT & IRFANE, CHEZ DAMIER, CHIMA HIRO, CRUZ, FERNANDO COSTANTINI, GUY GERBER, KLIN KLOP, LA MAMIE’S, LUISA, MAURICE FULTON, MIKE STELLAR, NATHABES, POLOCORP, TIAGO MARQUES and XAVIER MANUEL wil join the likes of AMINE K, AUDIOFLY, CARLITA, DAM SWINDLE, DAN SHAK, DAOX, FOLAMOUR, KALABRESE, LAURENCE GUY, LOLA VILLA, MADD ROD, MAFALDA, MAGUPI, PARALLELLS, SHUGI and YOKOO.

This is the long awaited second edition of MOGA Caparica, which made a huge impression with its debut last year. It is a cosy gathering for real music lovers inspired by Atlantic vibes and aimed at connecting people from all over the world. This year it will have main stage music as well as an extra beach party with two in all on Saturday. A festival pass includes access to the beach parties all weekend long as well as free access to the OFF events happening throughout the five days. These go beyond simply music with art, wellness, talks, food and more.

These latest additions include Chicago’s deep house legend Chez Damier, Supplemental Facts label head and melodic techno pioneer Guy Gerber, the electric Alyssa & Gia duo, French producer and multi-instrumentalists Breakbot & Irfane from Ed Banger, American house and disco favourite Maurice Fulton, local star Chima Hiro and plenty more from the likes of Cruz, Fernando Costantini, Klin Klop, Luisa and many others.

The scene is now set and the final countdown is on for this carefully curated gathering under the gorgeous Portuguese sun.

FINAL LINEUP

A-Z:

ALYSSA & GIA – AMINE K – AUDIOFLY – BREAKBOT & IRFANE -CARLITA – CHEZ DAMIER – CHIMA HIRO – CRUZ – DAM SWINDLE – DAN SHAKE – DANIEL WEIL – DAOX – FERNANDO COSTANTINI – FOLAMOUR – GUY GERBER – JUNGLE JULIE – KALABRESE – KLIN KLOP – LA MAMIE’S – LAURENCE GUY – LOLA VILLA – LUISA – MADD ROD – MAFALDA – MAGUPI – MAURICE FULTON – MIKE STELLAR – MIROSLAV – NATHABES – PARALLELLS – POLOCORP – SHUGI – TELMA – THE HUG – TIAGO MARQUES – TROL2000 – VICTOR PETROÏ – XAVIER MANUEL – YOKOO

MEUTE release latest single ‘PLACES’, taken from forthcoming TAUMEL album

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FTechno marching band MEUTE delivers the next brand-new single on in-house label TUMULT. Out now, ‘PLACES’ is a MEUTE rework of the same name by French duo ‘The Blaze’.

Compared to previous MEUTE singles, ‘PLACES’ has a slightly softer touch and more of a tropical vibe. Exceptional for the band are vocals by MEUTE’s bass saxophone player Philip Morton Andernach. In this setting, MEUTE again finds new ways between the characteristic live techno sound and a more receivable house vibe, ready for the next summer rave.

This unique band has been making worldwide waves since 2016. The 11 musicians from Hamburg wear their iconic red jackets and love to break the rules and defy boundaries. What started as a small experiment on the streets of St. Pauli quickly became a globally acclaimed phenomenon. The band revolutionises techno and redefines the concept of a brass band using only acoustic instruments. They have crafted viral hits, sold-out clubs, had props from Dixon, Laurent Garnier and BBC Radio 1 amongst many more, and generate real excitement every time they play.

The new single shows the versatility of the upcoming album TAUMEL, out on November 18th. After finishing their second North America tour at the legendary Coachella Festival, MEUTE is embraced to unveil a world of electronic indulgence on Europe’s Festival stages.

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Dimensions Festival announces stage splits for 10-year anniversary

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Dr. Banana, Butter Side Up, Limousine Dream, FABRICLIVE, Kalahari Oyster Cult, Heels & Souls, freerotation, Casa Voyager and more will host

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As a much anticipated 10th anniversary edition fast approaches, Dimensions Festival unveils the stage breakdowns for its return to The Garden Resort of Tisno. It runs from 1-5 September 2022 with full information and tickets at https://www.dimensionsfestival.com.

One of the stars of the festival is of course the location, a beautiful natural bay on the Dalmatian coastline. The glistening seas, sweeping beach and pine forests make for a gorgeous background to the music which comes via an array of boat parties, baking sunshine and beachside sessions by day and star-lit skies for open air dancing at the cult Barbarella’s Discotheque by night. All of this happens with Dimensions‘ famous attention to detail in terms of light, sound and production.

On Thursday things kick off on The Beach hosted by cult underground house crew Butter Side Up and key associates including Francesco Del Garda, Laurine & Cecilio, Truly Madly and founder Hamish next to fellow deep digger Toby, while the Olive Grove welcomes Leeds bar Outlaws Yacht Club which is famous for hosting eclectic DJs who play all manner of weird and wonderful records. Meanwhile Cosmos sees Eris Drew & Octo Octa bring their euphoric T4T LUV NRG label and party with artists like Russell E.L. Butler & ADAB.

Friday will see The Beach hosted by Heels & Souls, one of London’s foremost not-for-profit parties and the DJ duo of Ben Croft and Patrick Forrester. They have a live show from Japanese master Soichi Terada, and more from Tama Sumo and Jamie Tiller, while Olive Grove welcomes Kalahari Oyster Cult, an Amsterdam label known for its no frills but highly effective sounds. They host the likes of Marie Montexier, Adam Pits and Liquid Earth with a live show from Sansibar. Meanwhile in the open-air Barbarellas, mobile Berlin record store and DJ duo The Ghost host with Gene on Earth’s Limousine Dream label and Sweely and Sugar Free also line up. It’s a cutting edge electro affair at Cosmos with Helena Hauff b2b with DJ Stingray 313, and live shows from Radioactive Man and The Exaltics.

The same stage on Saturday sees fabric London’s world renowned bass night FABRICLIVE bring dBridge, Djrum, LCY and Jossy Mitsu, while Bristol’s cult garage specialists and acclaimed party and label crew Dr. Banana host on The Beach with Dr Banana b2b Alec Falconer, Jeremy Sylvester, Eliza Rose and more. The Olive Grove brings underground sounds from Desyn, Joe Delon, Gwenan, Mother Earth, Rubi & Cleymoore and the influential Truants blog lines up techno from Karenn live, Batu, Mor Elian and more at Barbarellas.

Cosmos on Sunday is the place for bass and jungle from pioneers Mala, Sherelle, DJ Storm and Dimensions Soundsystem, The Beach welcomes Marcellus Pittman, Bradley Zero, Paula Tape, Ruf Dug, Nabihah Iqbal and more and it is revered online platform, event series and producer crew Trommel who bring minimal sounds to the Oliver Grove with Binh, Quest, Anthea, Unai Trotti and Junkie Inoue.

Monday is when the famously friendly and community minded Welsh festival freerotation hosts Cosmos with DVS1, Blawan, Pariah, Move D, founders Steevio & Suzybee live and more, then critically acclaimed Dutch party starters VBX and Slapfunk combine their considerable knowhow on The Beach with Raresh, Sonja Moonear, Youandewan, Huerta, Christian AB and more. Olive Grove then has Moroccan label Casa Voyager at the controls with Detroit in Effect, DMX Crew live, LSDXOXO, Freakenstein and many more.

The final tickets remain so head to www.dimensionsfestival.com to get yours.

Artists A-Z:

ADAB, Adam Pits, AhZ & Annita, Alec Falconer, Aletha, Anatolian Weapons, Andy Luff, Anthea, Azu Tiwaline, Batu, BeatPete, Binh, Blawan, Borut Cvajner, Bradley Zero, Bugs Groove, Christian AB, Ciel, Cleymoore, Club Fitness, David Martin, D. Tiffany b2b Roza Terenzi, Detroit In Effect, DJ Evan, DJ Storm, Djrum, DMX Krew Live, Doudou MD, Dr Banana, Driss Bennis aka OCB, DVS1, Eliza Rose, Eris Drew b2b Octa Octa, Francesco Del Garda, Freakenstein, Gene On Earth b2b The Ghost, Hamish & Toby, Harri Pepper, Heels & Souls, Helena Hauff b2b DJ Stingray 313, Heléna Star, Huerta, Ikonal, ISAbella, Jamie Tiller, Jan Kincl, Jaye Ward, Jeremy Sylvester, Joe Delon, Joe Gill, Josh Bayat, Josh Tweek, Jossy Mitsu, Junior, Junki Inoue, k means, Karenn Live, Kiara Scuro, Kira Robin, Kirsti, KRN, Laurine & Cecilio (Slow Life), LCY, Liquid Earth, LSDXOXO, Maja Pa, Mala, Malika, Marcellus Pittman, Marie Montexier, Matthew Neequaye, Midge Thompson, Minus Kendal, MLE, Mor Elian, Move D, Nabihah Iqbal, Nastik, NikNak, OKO DJ, Pariah, Paula Tape, Peach, Quest, Radioactive Man Live, Raresh, Rey Colino, re:ni, Reiss, Rubi, Ruf Dug, Russell E.L Butler, Samuel Deep, Sansibar Live, Saoirse, Sean OD, Selfhood, Sherelle, Simon Scott, Soichi Terada Live, Sonja Moonear, Soraya & Villella, Steevio & Suzybee Live, Sugar Free, Sweely, T Dunn, Tama Sumo, The Exaltics Live, Tho & Loren, Tony Neptune, Truly Madly, Unai Trotti, Vlada, Wes Baggaley, Youandewan, Zakia

DO NOT SLEEP Announce Ibiza Residency at Amnesia & Cova Santa

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The Opening Party will commence on 27th May with Skream b2b Richy Ahmed, East End Dubs and more

DO NOT SLEEP, Ibiza’s favorite straight-through-crew and internationally renowned party returns home to Ibiza for Summer 2022 for 8 parties across Amnesia Ibiza and Cova Santa for a mouthwatering season, following a very successful warm up at Pyramid on 29 April.

With five parties at Amnesia, one of the most famous clubs in the world, and four parties Cova Santa, Ibiza´s coolest outdoor Club & Restaurant twinned with  collaborations from some of the freshest brands of the moment, the 2022 Ibiza Season for DO NOT SLEEP is set to deliver some of the most outstanding parties to date.
The opening party lineup on 27 May 2022 at Amnesia.
Terraza – Skream b2b Richy Ahmed, East End Dubs, Sidney Charles, Summer Ghemeti
Main Room – Ida Engberg, Andres Campo, Luca Donzelli, Anna Tur
DO NOT SLEEP´s guests over the years have included some of house and techno’s biggest tastemakers such as Alan Fitzpatrick, Floorplan, Charlotte De Witte, Stacey Pullen, Ilario Alicante, Luigi Madonna, Sidney Charles, Marco Faraone, Seb Zito, East End Dubs and many more.

Season Dates

April 29, Pyramid Amnesia
May 27, Amnesia
June 03, Amnesia
June 10, Amnesia
June 17, Amnesia
June 28, Cova Santa
July 12, Cova Santa
August 09, Cova Santa
September 13, Cova Santa

Colyn releases his highly anticipated EP on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife Label 

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Following his previous excursion Patterns EP, dutch DJ and producer Colyn returns to Afterlife with more interplanetary sonics.

The title cut merges a rubbery low end groove with a cacophony of cosmic FX and a robotic vocal clip. ‘Wait For You’ feels like a cybernetic ode to lost love, with a stirring melody and heartrending arrangement.

‘KL427’ and ‘Lightyears’ are a little more pensive, blending emotive composition and compelling rhythms to tantalise your body and mind.
 
 
Tracklist:
1) Oxygen Levels Low
2) Wait For You
3) KL427
4) Lightyears