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Reinier Zonneveld Drops the First Single ‘Music Is The Answer’ from his Upcoming LP

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Techno legend Reinier Zonneveld will release his newest full – length artist album this year, with new single ‘Music Is The Answer’ — to be released on June 9 on Filth On Acid — the first taste of the top – selling techno royalty’s hotly – anticipated album.
The fourth in a constant stream of genre defining full length releases, Reinier Zonneveld looks to once again hit new heights and push the boundaries of his ever evolving sound with his latest productions. Having been a mainstay in Reinier’s live sets for two years now, ‘Music is the Answer’ has rattled the walls at Reinier Zonneveld’s sold out show at the Ziggo Dome, as well as at Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Amnesia Ibiza, EDC Las Vegas, BAUM Colombia, Timewarp, and elrow, to name a few.
‘Music Is The Answer’ is a thunderous slice of vocal techno channeling timeless ‘90s – leaning sounds but with a fresh new perspective. Throbbing off – beat bass underpins the thumping drums, while distorted acid grunts contrast sharply with the sweet vocal delivery. A slow – building breakdown channels classic trance as the vocal teases towards the chorus, exploding in thumping but understated fashion. Haunting pads float above the 303s, with a sparse arrangement allowing the vocal to really shine.
Fans will be delighted to hear news of the new album — Reinier Zonneveld’s first since 2019. Reinier Zonneveld comments:
“In this new album, I feel like there’s more consistency to the music – it’s all techno, but I’m exploring techno in a broader sense. There is diversity to the tracks, but they are all within the techno spectrum. I’d say this album is my biggest development as an artist, as the selection of music feels really cohesive.”
The album was designed to be suitable for home or club play, with a lot of attention to detail to ensure that it fits in any environment. It’s all high – impact stuff but “there’s enough musical content to keep you entertained when you listen at home. It’s like a blend of melodic music but then in a very high energetic form. So it’s really techno, but still with a lot of energy. I think the themes, production and the sound design are a big step up from my previous work and I am really happy with how my exploration of conveying emotional communication through the means of dancefloor – suitable techno worked out.”
From composing his first classical musical piece at a young age to building a cult following for his intricate live performances, Reinier Zonneveld is one of the most exalted talents in today’s techno scene. He is widely praised for his outstanding technical ability with samplers and analog synths, conducting technical live sets. 2023 is due to be a landmark year for Reinier Zonneveld, on top of the new album this summer, he has an eventful festival season ahead playing at the world’s most prestigious stages, such as Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Parookaville, in addition to throwing the first edition of his own festival, Karren Maar in the Netherlands on August 5, where he will be attempting to break a world record for the longest live electronic music performance.
Artist(s): Reinier Zonneveld, JG 
Title: Music Is The Answer 
Record Label: Filth on Acid 
Cat.Number: FOA134 
Release Date: 9th June 2023 [Beatport (2 weeks)], 23rd June 2023 (all other download stores) 
Tracklist: 
1) Music Is The Answer (Original Mix) 
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Joshua Brooks Announce Spectacular Summer Schedule

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Burnski b2b Subb-An, DRS, Low Steppa, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Horse Meat Disco and Dusky headline 
Joshua Brooks has lined-up another irresistible run of summer parties in their famous basement club from now until September. There is a real focus on All Night Long sets with some of the best DJs in the game getting the chance to really dig deep and show many different sounds with the likes of Burnski b2b Subb-An, DRS, Low Steppa, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Horse Meat Disco, Dusky and more all sitting up next to Parklife Afters, the return of Moxy Muzik and Whippin and plenty of other unmissable nights. Get your tickets now at https://joshuabrooks.co.uk/club/
Joshua Brooks is one of the UK’s most revered small clubs. It’s an underground space with focus on the details such as the famous VOID sound system that is perfectly tuned and tweaked to suit the venue. There is immersive and subtle lighting, a DJ booth that allows you to get right up close to the action and a famously up for it crowd.
This scorching summer run kicks off with an epic Parklife Afterparty on June 10th and the rest of the month includes Nautica All Night Long, then Burnski and Subb-An All Night Long, an extended set from Danny Bond, the return of the hugely popular Moxy Muzik party headlined by Darius Syrossian and Iglesias All Night Long.
July starts with a Hide & Seek Afterparty featuring some special guests, legendary MC DRS is in for an All Night Long session, as are Low Steppa, Whippin with Mason Collective, Eddy M, Marsh, Beltran with an extended set and MY Nu Leng featuring Dread MC, also All Night Long.
August is a big one with another Moxy Muzik party, then a quartet of All Night Long events follows with Horse Meat Disco, Todd Edwards b2b DJ Q, Robbie Doherty and Dusky. Absolute goes b2b with Demi Riquisimo for five hours, there’s a Venus Classics part and another All Night Long session with Mason Collective at Whippin before the new term kicks off with Moxy Muzik on September 1st.
While many clubs go quiet in summer, Joshua Brooks goes big. From cutting edge tech house to driving drum & bass, infectious garage to grime, all bases are covered in style.
17/6 BURNSKI B2B SUBB-AN – ALL NIGHT LONG
23/6 DANNY BOND – EXENDED SET
30/6 IGLESIAS – ALL NIGHT LONG
24/6 MOXY MUZIK – DARIUS SYROSSIAN
1/7 HIDE & SEEK AFTERPARTY – SPECIAL GUESTS TBA
7/7 DRS – ALL NIGHT LONG
8/7 LOW STEPPA – ALL NIGHT LONG
15/7 WHIPPIN – MASON COLLECTIVE & SPECIAL GUESTS – ALL NIGHT LONG
28/7 BELTRAN – EXTENDED SET + Craig Harrison & Brad Parker
21/7 EDDY M – ALL NIGHT LONG
22/7 MARSH – ALL NIGHT LONG
29/7 MY NU LENG FT. DREAD MC – ALL NIGHT LONG
4/8 MOXY MUZIK 5/8 HORSE MEAT DISCO – ALL NIGHT LONG
11/8 TODD EDWARDS B2B DJ Q – ALL NIGHT LONG
12/8 ROBBIE DOHERTY – ALL NIGHT LONG
19/8 DUSKY – ALL NIGHT LONG
25/8 ABSOLUTE B2B DEMI RIQIUSIMO (5 HOURS) + LULAH FRANCS

26/8 VENUS CLASSICS

27/8 WHIPPIN – MASON COLLECTIVE – ALL NIGHT LONG
1/9 MOXY MUZIK

Indo Warehouse Announces Brooklyn Mirage Showcase and Unveils North America Tour

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Indo Warehouse selling out showcases in LA and at New York’s Festival Of Love, the ethnic and world music experience is heading out on a tour of North America. Starting in Montreal Bazart on July 7th, the tour heads to DC, Portland, San Fran, Brooklyn, Seattle, and Vancouver.

Indo Warehouse has introduced its unique world and ethnic sound and experience to the world this year with its first event of the year at Avant Gardner’s Great Hall. It is now a revered label and party collective with artists such as funder Kahani, plus resident Kunal Merchant, Payal Jay, and AREUBLUE offering up cultured sounds and intimate party experiences that weave together South Asian-inspired artifacts, textures, and culture with hypnotic, emotive, and percussive grooves.

The Festival of Love celebrated the arrival of spring and was the first Indo Warehouse celebration of 2023 and now the underground party heads out on tour.

The standout date of the tour will be the showcase at the Brooklyn Mirage on August 6th. It is a one-of-a-kind venue with a state-of-the-art KV2 sound system, a 200-foot video wall, mesmerizing laser displays, and pyrotechnic capabilities that become an immerse South-Asian-inspired world when Indo Warehouse rolls in.

Before that in July, the tour heads to Bazart in Montreal, Culture in Washington DC, 45 East in Portland, and Audio in San Francisco. After the show at the Brooklyn Mirage, it is TBC on August 12th, Ora in Seattle on August 25th, and Village Studios in Vancouver on August 26th.

Indo Warehouse is an all new kind of party experience that you do not want to miss.

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TOUR DATES 

JULY

07/07 Montreal Bazart

14/07 DC Culture

21/07 Portland 45 East

22/07 SF Audio

AUGUST 

06/08 Brooklyn Mirage

12/08 TBC

25/08 Seattle Ora

26/08 Vancouver Village Studios

ARTBAT & Upperground present the third edition of their «Selected» VA series 

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Including Glowal, David Lindmer, Nosssia, and Maxi Meraki

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ARTBAT and UPPERGROUND release the third edition of their ‘Selected’ series with an impressive lineup of artists including Glowal, David Lindmer, Nosssia, and Maxi Meraki.

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The EP opens with “Heal Your Scars” by Glowal, is a work of art that perfectly embodies the duo’s emotive and contemplative style of melodic techno. The raw and heartfelt vocals about healing and moving forward add an extra layer of depth that truly sets this track apart. Glowal has quickly become a household name in the electronic music community with a series of impressive releases on many of the scenes most influential labels.

David Lindmer’s “Resonate” follows, bringing an intense and powerful energy to the EP. With its energetic beat and electrifying synth riffs, this track is perfect for those peak-time dancefloor moments. Lindmer has quickly made a name for himself in the New York techno scene, with his emotive sets earning him a dedicated following and to him being selected as one of Tomorrowland’s ‘Future 4’ artists for 2022.

Nosssia’s “Distortion” is a truly unique offering on this EP. The track boasts a blend of uplifting synths, vocoder-treated vocals, and dreamy, hypnotic atmospheres that transport the listener to another realm. Throughout his impressive musical career, Nosssia has gained support from a wide range of internationally renowned artists such as Tale Of Us, ARTBAT, and Joris Voorn, to name a few.

The EP draws to a close with Maxi Meraki’s “Don’t Leave Me,” a mesmerizing track that showcases the soulful and alluring vocals of Biishop. This emotive and captivating piece will leave you spellbound, yearning for more. Meraki’s passion for creating music that evokes deep emotions is evident in his productions.

This EP truly embodies the label’s dedication to showcasing strong and emotive melodic techno, which will leave a lasting impact on anyone who listens to it.

Artist(s): VA

Title: Selected JN23

Record Label: UPPERGROUND

Cat.Number: UPND012

Release Date: 2nd June 2023

Tracklist : 

1) Glowal – Heal Your Scars

2) David Lindmer – Resonate

3) Nosssia – Distortion

4) Maxi Meraki feat. Biishop – Don’t Leave Me

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Time Warp Announces “Two Days / Two Stages” will Return this Autumn

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Date: 3rd & 4th November 2023
Location: Maimarkthalle Mannheim, Germany
Tickets: https://time-warp.de (Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM)

The third much-anticipated edition of Time Warp’s “Two Days / Two Stages” returns with even more talent this November

This compact but high-impact concept is all about cutting-edge sound and production across the Maimarkthalle and Maimarkt Club at Time Warp’s spiritual home of Mannheim. It is the last show before 2024’s historic 30th Anniversary of Time Warp and buying a ticket for this event gets you prioritised access to the presale for that one.

Capacity is strictly limited and last year’s event sold out, so register now for Early Bird Access at https://www.time-warp.de.

Playing this formidable two day party will be an exciting selection of artists and the most diverse mix of sounds and scenes Time Warp has ever assembled. Many of them will be making their much anticipated Time Warp debuts such as Italian powerhouses 999999999, rave maker and Houndstooth artist Anastasia Kristensen, new generation French talent Anetha, a unique live show from Brutalismus 3000, Berlin based Clara Cuvé, Kiev based Berghain regular Daria Kolosova, melodic techno’s Deborah De Luca, the exuberant psychedelic techno of FKA.m4a, Madrid trailblazer Indira Paganotto as well as KI/KI, Somewhen, SPFDJ and Trym plus returning favourites Sven Väth, Nina Kraviz, Black Coffee, Tale Of Us, Adam Beyer, ARTBAT, Kobosil, PAN-POT, Patrick Mason and many more.

Back in April, Time Warp reopened all floors of Maimartk for the first time in years and it made for an unforgettable reunion for the electronic community. Now this carefully distilled version returns once more for two days of serious sound from a mix of young and fresh talents and returning favourites.

This unique, no-filler all-killer celebration of underground music from the vanguard is one of Time Warp’s most unique events. Make sure you are part of it by getting your ticket at https://www.time-warp.de. Access to discounted Early Bird tickets is to be granted to everyone signing up to the newsletter. Ticket sales begin on Wednesday at 6PM alongside news of the day splits.

Public Presale will go live Wednesday at 6PM

LINE UP A-Z

999999999
Adam Beyer
Anastasia Kristensen
Anetha
Anfisa Letyago
ARTBAT
Black Coffee
Brutalismus 3000 live
Clara Cuvé
Daria Kolosova
Deborah De Luca
FKA.m4a
Indira Paganotto
KI/KI
Klangkuenstler
Kobosil
Mochakk
Nina Kraviz
PAN-POT
Patrick Mason
Somewhen
SPFDJ
Sven Väth
Tale Of Us
Trym
Valentina Luz

Amnesia Events Powered by size? and Adidas Originals

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The world’s most famous super club Amnesia has partnered with peerless footwear specialists size? and globally recognised adidas Originals for this 2023 season. 

The two cultural powerhouses will come together to brand Do Not Sleep on 7th June with Jackmaster and Sidney Charles b2b Yaya and Manchester´s favourite trio Mason Collective, and sponsor the Pyramid opening on June 11th with a special three-way back to back between Ricard Villalobos, Raresh and Franco Cinelli on the Terraza next to Nima Gorji and Cuartero while the Main Room welcomes Andres Campo, Deborah De Luca, Kobosil and Luca Donzelli, and the closing party which is always the most epic of the year.

size? and adidas Originals also sponsor Pyramid parties with headliners including Caribou, Bonobo (DJ Set), Ricardo Villabolos, Nina Kraviz, Raresh, Richie Hawin and more, plus events with the all-inclusive party that is HE.SHE.THEY. with several exciting activations throughout the season.

For each of these special collaborative events, you can expect size? and adidas Originals to pull out all the stops and take things to a new level with special branding, unique video mapping on the Amnesia entrance wall, special bus wrap and plenty more across the season.

Says size? on the partnership, “‘With the summer season upon us, we’re really excited to announce our partnership alongside adidas Originals with iconic super club Amnesia for the full season in Ibiza. Here at size? We are incredibly passionate about music with our established size?sessions franchise providing a versatile platform for all music lovers to be part of and tune in to. We’ll also be sponsoring some of the most renowned nights on the Balearic island; Pyramid, Do Not Sleep, Amnesia Present and HE/SHE/THEY. We can’t wait to see what the season has to offer.”

Neil Evans, Music Director at Amnesia Ibiza says, “It’s a real pleasure to be working alongside two forward thinking brands. We have been looking for a perfect brand alignment for sometime and we have a like minded partnership for the future.”

This is a huge coming together of some mighty forces in the worlds of music and fashion that will be truly unforgettable.

The Garden Party: Photo Gallery

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The Garden Party is Leeds longest running and most essential party. It was back for another weekender across Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May at Canvas Yard that was maybe the most epic ever.

This year there was an all new third stage and headliners including the likes of Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana.

The sun shone down, the beats never stopped and the new venue felt perfect for this most famous party.

We took plenty of shots to capture the magic. 
 

SummerDaze 2023 Announces Black Eyed Peas, Farruko, Zara Larsson and D Block Europe as Headliners

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15th & 18th August ONLY

THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR IS BACK – SUMMERDAZE

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Having become a true summer highlight, SummerDaze Festival is back this August with the hottest music a-listers around!

The main event will take place on the 15th August in collaboration with BBC Radio 1 Dance Anthems X and Creamfields, and the second will be held on the 18th of August, in collaboration with Radio M20 at the Ta’ Qali Picnic Area.

The event on the 15th of August will be headlined by music icons BLACK EYED PEAS, Puerto Rican megastar FARRUKO, Swedish hitmaker ZARA LARSSON & the platinum selling British collective D BLOCK EUROPE, supported by BBC RADIO 1 Dance Anthems’ very own Charlie Hedges.

On the 18th of August, audiences will be treated to an Italian extravaganza with DEEJAY TIMES’s very own ALBERTINO, FARGETTA, MOLELLA & PREZIOSO with Live Performances by superstar rapper and producer SALMO, TV personality, singer and social media influencer ELETTRA LAMBORGHINI, “the king of Italian reggaeton” FRED DE PALMA and 90’s megastars HADDAWAY & DOUBLE YOU.

Tickets will be sold at €10 for each main event. These will include a reusable plastic cup to be used throughout the festival in accordance with efforts to reduce plastic waste, as well as festival merchandise that will be given away at the event.

The 11th – 18th of August will be a week you don’t want to miss. Follow updates on all social platforms and get your tickets from www.summerdazemalta.com

DJ Tomer & Ricardo Present First Single from Upcoming LP “Echoes” on My Other Side of The Moon

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This release is a very special one for us. After many successes with My Other Side of the Moon, two among the most affectionate artists of the Label, Dj Tomer & Ricardo release a first class afro house album, with other incredible artists you will discover track by track, for 13 unique music experiences.

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“Zulu” is the first single taken from the long awaited album by Dj Tomer & Ricardo to be released mid-July on My Other Side of the Moon, “Echoes”. This is just a preview of the amazing sounds, melodies, rhythms and emotions you will find in the complete collection.

A first one with My Other Side of the Moon, Dj Tomer & Ricardo unites a group of impressive afro-house producers and singers, starting with Kyaku Kyadaff from Angola on this one.

The piano chords supremely accompany the vocal and the drums and the synths are so engaging, no wonder this track has already been supported by Black Coffee, Themba, Djeff, Radio BBC one and many others, and will continue enchanting and keeping the dancefloors alive.

The Dub mix is also included in the release, which features a dominant synth and is also a perfect dance floor heater.

Are you curious to have a taste of this upcoming album? Stay connected to discover more!

Artist(s): Dj Tomer, Ricardo, Kyaku Kyadaff

Title: Zulu

Record Label: My Other Side of The Moon

Cat.Number: MOSM04223

Release Date: 26th May 2023

Tracklist : 

1) Zulu (Original Mix)

2) Zulu (Dub Mix)

3) Zulu (Radio Edit)

4) Zulu (Dub Mix Radio Edit)

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Wellnergy Festival Partners With Spectrum First To Create First Safe Space For Neurodiverse Attendees

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Wellnergy Festival is excited to announce its plans to become one of the most inclusive festivals in the UK as it partners with Spectrum First to create the first ever neuro-inclusivity festival safe space which will cater for all neurotypes.
Attending events involving large groups of people or crowds can be difficult for neurodivergent people. This can create issues on a daily basis when needing to do things that are necessary, such as food shopping as well as impacting things that people might want to experience, including going to events like festivals.

Hopefully, this partnership will mean that people who would not usually go to such spaces feel safe in the knowledge that not only can they attend, but that they will be fully welcomed, understood and supported when they do.

Nick Steiert, founder of Wellnergy says, “Wellnergy is a very inclusive brand, so when it was suggested that we try and foster this even more by making our festival neuro-inclusive, it lit a spark inside of me and I jumped at the opportunity to try and make this happen.”
Gemma Barstow, Spectrum First added, “festivals, art and culture have been shown to have a positive impact on neurodivergent individuals, many of whom are creative and artistically minded themselves, however research has often shown these spaces to be inaccessible for a wide variety of reasons including, but absolutely not limited to, their sensory experiences.”
Working with Wellnergy will allow Spectrum First to bring its understanding of neuro inclusion to a festival space for the first time, focusing on how to support neurodivergent people to feel safe, supported but most importantly able to enjoy a festival whilst connecting with others.
Barstow adds, “We have published an article which demonstrates the choices we are making about this pilot and how best to create the space.  We will also be posting information about what to expect during specific stages of the festival. All of the design is being developed with and by neurodivergent people. Our mantra at Spectrum First is that there is no best practice, because we continually strive to better our methods, the same mantra that will be applied to this project!”
About Spectrum First
With a diverse and skilled team, Spectrum First are informed by cutting-edge critical neurodivergent research and lived experience. Our support is highly adaptable to meet individual needs and as a values driven company we prioritise the people we support alongside our neurodiverse team. We have had over 20 years experience successfully supporting neurominority people and our team has grown significantly in that time as a result of word of mouth and our company ethos.