Alex Jukes

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5TRLK4OgHiYJhtIEyaoJEt?si=c76546701b094730

“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!

Artist: Haft

Title:  “ Origami”

Label: Do Not Sit On The Furniture Recordings

catNo: DNSOTF048

Release Date: 6/30/21

Tracklsting: 

1. Origami

2. The Seven Lucky Gods

3. Zhaal

4. Rickhaw

5. Parthian

6. Medes

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.

Buy/listen: https://www.beatport.com/release/origami/3453457 

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Artist: Screamin’ Rachael

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

AUG 30 – SEPT 05 2021

CLOSING WEEK ZRCE FESTIVAL BEACH, ISLAND OF PAG

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.

TICKET & INFO LINKS

CROATIA.AMNESIA.ES

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NOA-ZRCE.COM

https://www.noa-zrce.com/en/events/amnesia-7-day-ibiza-takeover-in-croatia

ENTRIO.HR

https://www.entrio.hr/event/amnesia-7-day-ibiza-takeover-croatia-9637

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ACCOMMODATION ONLY

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Saturday 7th August 

12.00 – 22.00

Tofte Manor, MK44 1HH

Maribou State DJ

Floating Points Extended Set 

Jungle DJ 

A – Z 

Anu 

Elder Island (Live) 

Fred again… (Live)

Josey Rebelle 

Nabihah Iqbal 

Nick Castle 

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.

Take a virtual tour and find out more about the venue here: www.labyrinthevents.com/tofte-manor

Guests will have the opportunity to walk the sacred labyrinth on the day of the show. 

Tickets: https://ra.co/events/1440304

Venue images: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1EKXCh42ZcWhSOICLchX0_KLzfGTqzUj5

Venue virtual tour and transport info: www.labyrinthevents.com/tofte-manor

Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MA51VGEew1M 

“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”.

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/alpha-centauri/3434998 

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Artist(s): Serge Proshe

Title: Workit

Record Label: Go Deeva Records

Cat.Number: GDV2105

Release Date: 23rd July 2021

Tracklisting (in order):

1) Workit (Original Mix)

2) Bandura (Original Mix)

3) Workit (Jean Vayat Remix)

Serge Proshe is a producer on the rise — just as anyone who’s sampled this latest EP, released via Go Deeva Records, will surely attest. The rich musical tradition of the old Ukrainian song inspired the producer to create these compositions, and they’re not lacking in brilliance either. Lead track “Workit” is a lullaby about a cat that purrs, which for hundreds of years Ukrainian women have been singing it to their babies. And this song is filled with the love and warmth of a mother’s heart. 

With Bandura, Proshe combined the sound of the Ukrainian string instrument Bandura with and Afro sound, with incredible results too. CAomplimenting the latter is a remix by none other than Jean Vayat, who leaves his own inimitable style on matters. Make no mistake: this is a musical journey across two continents in search of real groove.

Buy/listen: https://www.beatport.com/release/workit-ep/3441623?fbclid=IwAR05UA9Z-JKpUin1WIomAlj41OsMWvkjQCgoH6aHWrp3tRqN8RUf8KUnerQ  

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Zadar Sunset Festival Invites You To Dance by Zadar’s Famous Monument to the Sun

Line-Up Included Deborah De Luca, Andrea Oliva, Kiko Franco, Pablo Panda, Yakka, Aldo Morro, Andrologic + more

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Zadar Sunset Festival is an exclusive two-day party headlined by Andrea Oliva, Deborah De Luca and Kiko Franco on 30th and 31st of July 2021. It is a limited capacity and close-knit gathering that invites you to dance to world-class sounds and soak up the energy of the sun next to a historic monument in one of the most cultured cities in Europe. Special boat afterparties and daytime beach sessions will also be announced in the next week. 

Zadar Sunset Festival follows the success of BSH Island, the first post-pandemic festival in Europe, and has been produced by BSH Events and Selected Croatia in cooperation with the Zadar Tourist Board. The city itself is the oldest continuously inhabited Croatian city and boasts famous red-tiled roofs, Roman architecture, fortified city walls, and a number of temples and forums, with uninterrupted views of the glistening Adriatique.

Zadar Sunset Festival is a cultured event that is all about creating a unique stage for world-class DJs to soundtrack a truly unforgettable experience. It will find like-minded people basking in the energy of the sun by the famous Monument to the Sun, and is sure to be a spiritual voyage you will not want to end.

The monument consists of 300 multi-layered glass plates placed on the same level as the stone-paved waterfront. At night, special lighting elements make for a mesmeric and magical light show that creates unity between nature, light, and humanity in collaboration with the nearby Sea organ, an experimental musical instrument that plays music by way of sea waves and tubes located underneath a set of large marble steps.

Renowned tech-house star Andrea Oliva plays the 30th, with Italian techno queen Deborah De Luca playing the 31st, and Brazilian giant and global top streaming electronic aritst Kiko Franco also playing with plenty of support from local talents Pablo Panda, Yakka, Aldo Morro, Andrologic. Mony, Ivan Mastermix ,Groove Masters, Alvize, Puff Puff-e, Damian Leboss, San Pacho, Neroa and Edvin. 

This is a historic party that will make for two unforgettable nights of music, culture, and sun worship. 

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