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Studio 338 Unveils Famous Winter Terrace Series

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Featuring Marco Carola, Sven Väth, Luciano, Mark Knight, Heidi, Cocoon, Release, Space Ibiza, Sankeys and more

Tickets: studio338.co.uk

After a crazy year that saw Studio 338 retain its crown as London’s standout super club, the venue now unveils a very special winter program that will see Cocoon, Sankeys, Space Ibiza and Dance On Arrival back on the legendary terrace. As well as some spectacularly escapist winter-themed wonderlands there will be a mammoth New Year’s Eve event from home-grown brand Release with Marco Carola, plus events with Sven Väth, Mark Knight, Heidi, and more to come. All tickets can be found at studio338.co.uk so act quickly to secure your space on the dance floor. 

When dancing finally returned in 2021, London’s Studio 338 was there to provide the musical release we all needed. It made for a non-stop year of memories and friendships and that will continue throughout the colder season with Studio 338’s epic Winter Terrace Takeover. This news comes hot on the heels of the announcement that the venue’s own night Release will be heading to Ibiza for some special uncovered daytime parties in summer 2022. 

First up is a supersized Cocoon party on December 4th that will feature the colourful and iconic techno brand’s most renowned international players as well as the legendary boss himself, Sven Väth, who never fails to lay down plenty of curveballs. Then Sankeys throw a special and always popular Christmas Rave with a Special Guest, plus French pair Amine Edge & DANCE, Max Chapman, Del30, Andrew Kay and more. On December 18th, the famous White Isle super brand Space Ibiza comes to London with a Winter Wonderland party that will raise the bar further than ever with never seen before production featuring arctic animals, igloos and snow-covered forests. Soundtracking it will be house mainstay and Toolroom boss Mark Knight, Jackathon queen Heidi, plus more

The year then comes to an unforgettable close on December 31st with Music On’s Marco Carola returning to 338’s flagship brand Release to end the year with a masterclass in all things House music. The New Year then kicks off with Dance On Arrival on January 1st featuring a wealth of big names and residents Marcellus, Silver, TIBBs and more. 

Sneaking a peak at first parties of 2022, Studio 338 have just announced the long time dancefloor hero Luciano with much, much more to come.

With plenty of heavyweight names still to be announced, you can expect some serious heat at Studio 338 this winter.

Dates

Sat 4 December:

Cocoon with Sven Väth

Sat 11 December:

Sankeys – Christmas Rave with Special Guest TBA, Amine Edge & DANCE, Max Chapman, Del30

Sat 18 December:

Space Ibiza – Winter Wonderland with Mark Knight, Heidi, Javi Bora

Fri 31 December:

Release – New Years Eve with Marco Carola

Sat 1 January:

Dance On Arrival – New Years Day (Line-up TBA)

Sat 29 January:

Release 2022 Opening Party with Luciano

Unum Festival Announces First Headliners For 2022

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Two extra days added and headliners include Praslea, Raresh, Rhadoo, Ricardo Villalobos, Shonky, Dyed Soundorom


85 artists. Three stages. 24 hours of non stop music. Welcome to Unum Festival, a cultured gathering in a secret and untapped corner of Europe, nestled between pine forests, sun kissed beaches and mountainous backdrops. Last year it was the first proper underground event to go ahead post-Covid and today it announces its much anticipated 2022 edition lasts almost two days longer than previous editions from Wednesday 1st – Monday 6th June. Playing the idyllic Albanian getaway are Phase One headliners including Priku, Praslea, Raresh, Rhadoo, Ricardo Villalobos, Shonky, Sonya Moonear, Traumer, tINI, Cristi Cons, Dyed Soundorom, Fumiya Tanaka, Anthea, John Dimas, Vera, Molly, Seth Troxler and tens more. Head to unumfestival.com for full details and ticket info. 

With its first few editions, Unum immediately won the hearts of underground music lovers, and the third edition last year officially restarted the European festival scene as the first event to happen safely after the initial Covid pandemic. It is a festival that is a feast for all the senses – the natural beauty of the setting, the heat of the sun, the soul enriching local culture that makes the whole event a colourful travel experience as well as forward thinking musical celebration.

The connoisseur crowd comes from all over Europe but is close-knit and friendly. Last year, in particular, the vibes were unreal given how long it had been since people had danced together with plenty of iconic DJ performances and spine-tingling moments sticking long in the memory. 


Says Unum Director, Grego O’Halloran, “The experience of how Unum 2021 took place, in the context of a global pandemic, meant that thousands of people shared in a little piece of unique magic that will stay part of the festival’s history forever. This year for Unum 2022, we will be actively building on this same spirit and our ethos since day one of “become one”. On that basis, we’ve added another day at the start and the festival will run longer on the Monday also, because people just didn’t want to stop dancing! We’ll also be spicing up the Beach Stage with some new sounds this year and adding some new, fresh faces on the Pines. “

In 2022, the festival is extended by almost two days to make for an even more unforgettable trip in the beautiful Rana e Hedhun. It is a quiet corner of Europe in the town of Shengjin, on the idyllic Albanian coastline with mountainous backdrops, long gold-sand beaches and dusty landscapes that are a million miles away from everyday reality. It allows for non-stop music night and day, plus a fine array of heart-racing water sports, mouthwatering local food and drink offerings and plenty of  isolated bays and secluded woodland areas to explore. 
Chief amongst them is Unum’s Pine Stage, which has become one of underground music’s most iconic settings. It is a secluded paradise surrounded by awe-inspiring nature and the sweet smell of pine, all with the finest DJs in the world laying down compelling sounds. As well as this there is music on the grand Main Stage and a wealth of beach parties that take advantage of the stunning sunsets and sunrises with DJs providing special musical memories to go with. 


Providing the soundtrack this year are top-shelf selectors, returning favourites and red hot new talents including regulars and minimal kings Raresh, Ricardo, Praslea joined by Cristi Cons, Priku and Rhadoo. French house heroes Shonky and 2021’a Unum legends Dyed Soundorom, John Dimas and Jonny N’ Travis will also line up, while the ever-playful Seth Troxler headlines the Main Stage, Shimza plays the Beach Stage, new favs Vera, Molly and Anthea make a welcome debut and cult diggers including Sonya Moonear, Traumer, tINI, Fumiya Tanaka and tens more also play.


This is just the first wave with much more to come, so get the date in your diary and be sure to be part of the most exciting new festival in Europe next summer. 


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LINE UP (PHASE ONE)
Priku

Praslea

Raresh

Rhadoo

Ricardo Villalobos

Shonky

Sonya Moonear

Traumer

tINI

Cristi Cons

Dyed Soundorom

Fumiya Tanaka

Anthea

John Dimas

Traumer

Vera

Molly

Seth Troxler

Cesar Merveille

Cezar

Anthea

Digby

DJ Reas

Dona K

Franco Cinello

Garance

Jay Fase

Jonny N Travis

Laolu

leke

Liburn

Minimim

Puma Space

Rrron

Say Ferrer

Secret 47

Shimza

Uran B

Xhorxho

Alan Hidini

Alex Kostic

Altin Boshnjaku

Rising techno star Indira Paganotto releases new “Himalaya” EP on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT

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KNTXT signs hotly-tipped techno artist Indira Paganotto for a new EP that showcases her unique sound across four compelling tracks.

Indira’s father was a DJ in the iconic Goa scene in India in the 90s, so she grew up surrounded by colourful, emotive techno and psytrance. She has brought that to her own DJ sets and productions ever since she moved to Madrid to pursue her career. Now Indira is coming out with her best EP to date.

“I got to know Indira Paganotto when we opened up for demo submissions earlier this year,” says KNTXT label boss Charlotte de Witte. “She immediately caught my attention with her unique take on psy/techno music. It feels very good to have her on board and I’m curious to see what the future holds for her.”

Indira adds, “I understand music as a state of trance where each track develops a journey and a story. Himalaya EP is the reflection of everything I learned since my childhood until today, the heritage and passion for Psytrance, the experiences in India, the connection with nature, as well as the feeling of freedom and strength like the gallop of a horse, the synths of Goa music, the love and the truth, which is what fills my life. Thank you Charlotte for understanding my language in such a true way. Ours is a real connection in such a sincere mental embrace, and I am proud to be part of your KNTXT family and to be able to show everyone who I am.” 

The EP´s opening track, ‘Takeshi’, is a slick techno roller that is rippled with psychedelic melodies and bright acid lines. They bleep and squeak up top to create a hypnotic effect as the drums march on. ‘Sultans Of Mountains’ contains intense psychedelic synths waning about the mix. The drums are stripped back and urgent, and crashing hits and smart filters bring real tension as this one unfolds in an arresting fashion. 

On the other hand, ‘Himalaya’ has a deep and sleek techno atmosphere where astral pads and heavenly vocal coos make for a cinematic sound that will cast a real spell on the crowd. Last, but certainly not least we have the edgy and heavily textured ‘Cobra’ with its unrelenting drums, slapping hits and futuristic, psytrance-tinged melodies all designed to mess with your mind.

This is an EP packed with fresh techno, straight from the breakout star Indira Paganotto.

Istanbul artist KRCL delivers the first release on new label Empyrean

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Titled ‘You Said So’, the first single of the label is a synth, percussion and vocal led groover sitting between different influences of the underground and a puissantly dramatic body of work that demands heedful listening.

The rises and falls in this celestial sonic experience represent KRCL’s creative approach in which cinematic melodies and gently sculpted rhythms come to the fore along with gripping vocals.

The gradients of resonance in ‘You Said So’ are melancholically radiant, allowing tender synth licks and accompanying aural elements to penetrate deep as well as letting listeners’ souls find solace in motion.

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The One In The Woods festival adds further names – A.M.C, The Prototypes, TC, MEL join DJ Hazard, Kings Of The Rollers & Dillinja

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A.M.C, THE PROTOTYPES, TC, MEL & MANY MORE ADDED TO THE ONE IN THE WOODS LINE-UP 

They join DJ Hazard, Kings Of The Rollers, Dillinja, Drumsound & Bassline Smith and more as the UKs biggest DnB & Techno festival returns with another monster line-up 

Liverpool’s community minded The One In The Woods festival keeps on getting bigger and better with the news that heavyweights A.M.C, The Prototypes, TC, MEL and more have been added to the bill alongside previously announced DnB titans DJ Hazard, Kings Of The Rollers, Drumsound & Bassline Smith, Matrix & Futurebound, Kenny Ken, Dillinja and Randall. Secure your limited early bird ticket now at https://theoneinthewoods.com

2021 was the debut for The One In The Woods, but it set a dizzyingly high standard with next level production, sound and a warm, friendly and up for it crowd. It is the work of The One Promotions, an experienced and accomplished group of friends who promoted many events across Liverpool and Manchester. Now they bring together the two cities at this titanic event with four stages covering all aspects of techno and drum and bass in real style. 

The location is one that takes you away from the everyday hustle and bustle of life and to a lush green setting in Orrell Hill Woods with easy transport links from both Liverpool and Manchester. Surrounded by tall forests and with secluded woodland areas, it has a magical feel that adds something special to the occasion. 

The latest additions supersize the already huge DnB side of the festival, with Titan Records head honcho A.M.C, Brighton duo The Prototypes, influential selector TC and DnB rising star MEL added to an already heavyweight line-up, with a monster headliner as well as a host of additional names still to be announced in the new year. These come on top of a who’s who of the techno world, with Nastia, Luke Slater, Daria Kolosova and FRAZI.ER joining Dax J, Fatima Hajji, Perc, SPFDJ and more. 

Next to the music, you can expect a vibrant mix of pop up merchants and mouth watering local food vendors catering to the masses, with both vegetarian and vegan options on offer. 

The clock is now ticking for the countdown to this perfect summer getaway. Make sure you move fast to book your tickets. 

Premiere / Denis Ago – Don’t Stop via Mother Recordings / Release Date: 19/11

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Artist(s): Denis Ago
Title: Don’t Stop
Record Label: Mother Recordings
Cat.Number: MOTHER133
Release Date: 19th November 2021

Tracklist:
1) Don’t Stop

Don’t Stop is the brand new tune from Denis Ago on Berlin’s most cherished party label, Mother Recordings. In a short time this artist has become part of the underground scene thanks to his fine grasp of house, tech and minimal on labels like Habitat and Toolroom. Now he shows why.

Don’t Stop is the sort of full flavour house cut to get any club going. The fat synth bass props up the squelchy beats, while rising chords bring the colour. What really finishes it off in style though is the vocal – the steamy, soulful female coos up top that will get hands in the air and smiles on faces.

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Rakastella Festival Adds DJ Koze, Honey Dijon, Unexpected B2Bs and Dixon’s Unique TRANSMODERNA Virtual Reality Installation

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Miami’s Virginia Key Beach Park hosts the festival on December 4th with the likes of Dixon, Âme, Avalon Emerson, Ben UFO, Eris Drew & Octo Octa and tens more


There is no more loved up and intimate party than Life and Death and Innervisions’s collaborative Rakastella event. As it swiftly approaches, the final lineup can now be revealed with the latest additions DJ Koze and Honey Dijon joining in next to some secret and unexpected b2b sets that will be truly mesmerising. Dixon is also bringing his unique TRANSMODERNAVirtual Reality Installation that brings a different artistic perspective, and all on top of headliners Âme, Anfisa Letyago, Ash Lauryn, Avalon Emerson, Ben UFO, Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Jayda G, DJ Harvey, DJ Holographic, Jimi Jules, DJ Minx, DJ Tennis and many more exclusives. 


This year, Dixon’s Transmoderna concept presents an AI ecosystem complete with LEDs, lasers, VR, holograms and, of course, music, as well as digital artworks from Dixon himself plus a range of others. It is an all new experience exclusively showcased at Rakastella. As well as this, there will be some surprise back to back sets that will offer different sounds and unexpected thrills, plus latest additions DJ Koze – the Pampa boss who is a real curveball selector full of charm – and Honey Dijon, the legendary Chicago original who always brings the knowledge. 


This comes on top of the previously announced names who will play across multiple stages, all of which will have their own unique identity and special production. They include a back to back between Âme & Dixon, long-awaited back-to-back Miami debut  from Eris Drew and Octo Octa, magical sounds from Innervision artist Jimi Jules as well as venerated UK selector UK’s Ben UFO, Atlanta-based house heroine Ash Lauryn, Detroit’s revered DJ Holographic,Detroit’s “First Lady of Wax” aka DJ Minx, electronic innovator Avalon Emerson, hit-making party starter Jayda G and many more. 


The venue is the picture perfect Virginia Key Beach Park, which dates back to 1896 and the formation of the state of Miami itself. It is a stunning place of rich natural culture and beauty with expansive wetlands, scenic beaches and sweeping views of the bay and the Atlantic. It will be respected by the festival which prides itself on taking care of the local environment. As such, The Keep Her Wild program, powered by Ascendance Sustainable Events, will return for this year’s event to raise attendee awareness, while all single-use plastic and styrofoam are banned at the festival. 


The countdown is now on to the much anticipated return of Rakastella, which offers a mix of music and culture like no other. 

Ocaso Festival announces extended set from Solomun for special 5th anniversary event

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January 6th to 11th 2022

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Solomun, Adriatique, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Andreas Henneberg, Colyn, Doc Martin, Eelke Kleijn, Magdalena, Farrago, La Fleur, Lauren Lane, Magit Cocoon, Oostil, Space Motion and Worthy.

Ocaso Festival completes its lineup with the news that Diynamic label head Solomun will play an exclusive extended set deep in the Costa Rican jungle on Saturday January 8th 2022. He is the last addition to a list of headliners that also includes Amelie Lens, Adriatique, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, Samá Abdulhadi, Lauren Lane, Doc Martin, Magdalena, Eelke Klein, Colyn, Space Motion, La Fleur, Magit Cacoon, Andreas Henneberg, Farrago, Øostil, Qrion, Worthy, and many more. Tickets go on sale from December 1st and will sell out, so head to https://ocasofestival.com for more. 


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This will be an exclusive set from Solomun, one of the world’s most in-demand and influential DJs. It replaces his usual annual set in Tulum and will be a chance to catch the incomparable DJ doing what he does best: serving up emotive and melodic house sounds from across the musical spectrum. 
It all goes down in a steamy jungle amphitheatre surrounded by deep greens and hanging vines. The six-day event features afternoon dances around a glistening pool in the hot sun, special sunrise and sunset sessions, sets on the beach and plenty more. 

The scene is set for the biggest and best Ocaso Festival yet. Make sure you are a part of this historic experience. 


LINE UP 
Solomun, Adriatique, Hot Since 82, Seth Troxler, Amelie Lens, Andreas Henneberg, Colyn, Doc Martin, Eelke Kleijn, Magdalena, Farrago, Giorgia Anguili (live), La Fleur, Lauren Lane, Magit Cocoon, Oostil, Space Motion, Qrion, Worthy


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On sale December 1st at https://ocasofestival.com

George X drops Slice of Life EP

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EP Drops 19/11 via Do Not Sit

Artist: George X
Title: Slice Of Life
Record Label: Do Not Sit on the Furniture
Cat.Number: DNS0TF053
Release Date: 19th November 2021

Tracklisting:
1) Slice Of Life (Original Mix)
2) Slice Of Life (Powel Remix)
3) Closer
4) The City Of A Thousand Colors

We’ve been fans and friends of George X’s refined productions and well executed vocal arrangements, and pleased to welcome him to Do Not Sit with the brilliant 9 minute opus, “Slice Of Life”. Featuring delicate vocals, George naturally crafts the notes and lyrics in perfect harmony.

Two additional singles are included on the EP—the more upbeat tone of “Closer” in contrast to the melancholy mood of “The City Of A Thousand Colors”

Sweetening this already abundant package, Berlin’s Powel returns to Do Not Sit as a remixer by giving the original “Slice of Life” his own treatment, an elegant and rich interpretation from this master producer.


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MDLBEAST adds further names to stellar line up

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Ricardo Villalobos, Black Coffee, Blond:ish, Kevin Saunderson, Fisher & Nic Fanciulli all added

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Local, regional and international artists to perform at four-day music festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 16-19th December

150 artists now confirmed for the landmark event with more names to come

Tickets on sale at https://tickets.mdlbeast.com with just over 3 weeks until the festival starts

Music entertainment company and the makers of SOUNDSTORM festival, MDLBEAST, has added even more dance music royalty, along with a host of local and regional stars, to the lineup of their world-class music festival, SOUNDSTORM 21, due to take place in Riyadh from 16-19 December this year, lifting the tally of performers so far confirmed to 150.

Talal Albahiti, chief operating officer and head of talent booking and events at MDLBEAST, commented: “Adding to an already stellar lineup, we’re showing our commitment to the regional scene today. We’re ecstatic to be bringing over the biggest and best names of dance music while providing our regional audiences with regional talent to enjoy. For us that’s the future, a clear balance which showcases the best global talent alongside stars from here in the Middle East, with a unique audience loving every minute of it.” 

Legendary artists including Nic Fanciulli and Ricardo Villalobos have been added to the bill along with global stars such as Black Coffee, Chris Lake, and Fisher, while the roster of regional talent has grown exponentially; now featuring, Desertf!sh, Hats & Klaps, Jeme, and Malkin, amongst many others. The new stars added to line up join the names already previously confirmed. 

Notably the newly released talent list adds even more female artists from the region and around the world. International DJ Blond:ish will perform along with Saudi talent Kayan, while fellow local stars Comiscat and Biirdperson have already been announced, as well as Amelie Lens, Charlotte De Witte, Eli & Fur, Nicole Moudaber, Nora En Pure, Nina Kraviz to name a few.

Tickets to SOUNDSTORM 2021 are now on sale and selling fast with 4-day weekend prices starting from SAR 399.

Current SOUNDSTORM 21 Lineup

3MRO

Acid Arab Live

Adam Beyer

Adriatique

Afrojack 

Agha

Ahmed Zainal

Alesso

Amelie Lens

Amine K

Anfisa Letyago

Anmarz

Arabianeze

Armin van Buuren

ATFC

Axwell

AZM

Baloo

Bedouin

Benny Benassi

Biirdperson

BKR

Black Coffee

Black Loops

Black V Neck

Blond:ish

Bob Moses

Brawther

Butch

Camelphat

Carl Cox

Carlo

Cedric Gervais

Charlotte de Witte

Chemical Surf

Chris Lake

Chuckie

Cirez-D

Claptone

Cosmicat

Dabous

DaddyBisht

David Guetta

Daylomar

Deadmau5

DesertF!sh

Dish Dash

Dixon

DJ Snake

DJ Tennis

DJ Viva

Don Diablo

Don Edwardo & Moses

Dorar

Dubfire

DUL

Eagles & Butterflies

EDX

Elfuego

Eli & Fur

Emad

Eric Prydz 

Ethicals

F3ΣZ

Fawazo

Fisher

Gehlen

Gooner

Hakïm

Hameed

Hats & Klaps

Herodot

H-Foundation

Hosh

Hot Since 82

Jamie Jones

Jeff Mills

Jeme

Jungle

K.Led

Kayan

Kevin Saunderson

KSHMR

La Fleur

Lee Burridge

LJ

Loco Dice

Lost Frequencies

Loush

Maceo Plex

Mahony

Majid

Major Lazer Soundsystem 

Malaa

Malkin

Mambo Brothers

Martin Garrix

Mat-B

Matthias Tanzmann

Mind Against

Mishaal

Mishal

Morten

Move D

N0sefin

N7

Niazi SALAMA

Nic Fanciulli

Nicole Moudaber

Nina Kraviz

Nomad

Nora En Pure

Omar Fayyad

Paul Kalkbrenner

Purple Disco Machine

Qüsa

R3hab

RDJ

Rebecca & Fiona

Ricardo Villalobos

S.James & R.Marciano

Salvatore Ganacci

Saoud

SAZ

Sokkary

Solardo

Solomun

Solskin

Spceboi

Steve Aoki

Sven Väth

Sweely

Talal JK

Tale of Us

Tamer

Tarab Electro

tarek anTabi

Tchami

The Blaze (DJ set)

The Chainsmokers

The Engineers

Thomas Melchior

Tiësto

Usif

Varoo

Vintage Culture

Vinyl Mode

VOK Sounds

Zenim

Zone+