Reggae Land Reveals Final Line-Up For Debut At The National Bowl in Milton Keynes

Sean Paul, Barrington Levy and Beenie Man headline
30,000 people, more than 80 artists, four stages of music, 50+ food traders and two unforgettable days make Reggae Land the most complete and authentic reggae experience in the UK. This year’s bumper weekender takes place on August 5th and 6th 2023 at all new supersized venue The National Bowl in Milton Keynes. The final line-up includes a mouthwatering mix of reggae icons past, present and future with every facet of the vast sound showcased by the best in the scene. Get your tickets now for this unmissable reggae celebration at reggaeland.co.uk.
Last year’s family-friendly Reggae Land was such a success it was nominated in three different categories in the UK Festival Awards 2022. This year it expands to an epic new home The Milton Keynes National Bowl which is world renowned for hosting everyone from Queen to David Bowie.
This year, Reggae Land will be added to that history with a Reggae Flea market, a fairground, an entire Carnival Float stage along with dancers, VIP zone, festival merchandise, mouthwatering Caribbean Food Village as well as plenty of drinks in the Rum Shacks, Gin Bars and Caribbean cocktail bars from more than 50 carefully curated food outlets.
The music comes across four stages, each with their own look and atmosphere and carefully programmed soundtrack. All basses are covered from dub to dancehall, dii-steppers to classic lover’s rock with a mix of pioneering legends, new school stars and plenty of accomplished talents in between.
The line-up brims with talent from the sounds of global chart topper Sean Paul to next level beatboxer Beenie Man, pioneering jungle man Shy FX, the reggae boffin that is David Rodigan, Reggae legends Barrington Levy, Alborosie, Mr Vegas,  iconic vocalists Steel Pulse, Tarrus Riley, Junior Marvin & The Legendary Wailers, dub kings like Mad Professor, Channel One, King Tubby’s Sound System, Mungo’s HiFi, Trojan Sound System, Grammy award winner Kabaka Pyramid and so much more!
The always raucous Dub Pistols play one of their famous live shows, Massive Attack and The Wild Bunch man Daddy G pairs off for a special versus set with Dj, director and musician Don Letts, with plenty more from Protoje, Steel Pulse, General Levy, Desmond Decker’s Aces, Macka B & The Roots Ragga Band, Congo Natty, Iration Steppas and so much more!
Reggae Land will set a new standard for reggae events in the UK, so make sure you don’t miss out on this epic new chapter at The National Bowl in Milton Keynes.

ARTBAT & Fred Lenix Deliver New Single “Dreamcatcher” on UPPERGROUND

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UPPERGROUND unleashes its first ARTBAT release of 2023 which is an emotive and powerful collaboration with Fred Lenix, where they combined to create the haunting and dark single ‘Dreamcatcher’.
ARTBAT stride into 2023 in determined fashion as they deliver their new single ‘Dreamcatcher’ which is a collaboration with the up and coming Brazilian born, Turkey based artist Fred Lenix. Lenix who has not only been garnering support from the industry’s leading artists, has also become a welcomed addition to the UPPERGROUND family. He recently toured India with ARTBAT, which followed on from his very well received performances on previous label events, one of which was the recent showcase at New Year at Zamna in Tulum, where Dreamcatcher was first aired to an audience and created a sizable buzz, and this is now set to be another strong release for Fred Lenix, and the Ukrainian duo and their imprint.
‘Dreamcatcher’ is a dark and brooding powerful track with ominous and stark synths giving this a deep and harrowing musical feeling with the cyborg vocal delivering the finishing touch of a deep and profound journey from which you emerge energised.
 
Artist(s): ARTBAT, Fred Lenix
Title: Dreamcatcher
Record Label: UPPERGROUND
Cat.Number: UPND009
Release Date: 10th February 2023
Tracklist:

1) Dreamcatcher

The Subs Drop the Killer New Single ‘Freak’ on their I Want To Dance Again Label

 
“After 12 years of creating 100% original material, we as The Subs felt excited to take our favourite music by fellow artists into our curious hands and add our own twist. FREAK is the first single of the eponymous EP where you will see us using and abusing some beloved classics to turn them into rave anthems.

“Covers?” You ask. Well, we call them remakes, because we go far into new realms. Pulling and pushing haunting beauty out of a night life rollercoaster.

It all started with FREAK. Ever since our earliest beginnings in the Ghent night life scene, we have been devouring this track. But it was 3 years ago during our all-night-long show at Kompass Klub that we dropped “our own” FREAK for the very first time. We felt we were on to something special, seeing the audience go all wild on it.

Since it was a remake we never released it. But we kept on coming back to it, adding, changing and morphing, until finally we found the ultimate expression of our own inner FREAK. The perfect Subs version of that epic FREAK story was born. We went wild too. “I need a FREAK to dance all week, never too weak to be a FREAK 

Artist: The Subs
Title: Freak
Record Label: I Want To Dance Again
Release Date: 10th February 2023

Tracklist:
1) Freak (Radio Edit)
2) Freak (Club Edit)
3) Freak (Instrumental) 

Les Plages Électroniques Reveals Phase Two Line-Up

August 4-6th, 2023

Cannes, France

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Les Plages Électroniques today announces the next phase of its mouth watering 2023 lineup for August 4th to 6th, 2023 on the beach at the foot of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes. Tale of Us, Fideles, Chloé Caillet, Aime Simone, Bianca Costa, Lodgerz, Mara, Mosimann, Tony Romera and Trinix join the already announced DJ Snake, Armin Van Buuren, Lomepal, Pedro Winter pres. Ed Banger XX, Mind Against, Sam Paganini, Ofenbach, The Blessed Madonna, Oden & Fatzo (live), Marina Trench and more.

No other festival offers the variation and quality of Les Plages Électroniques. It goes down on the stunning seafront and this year has a new outdoor stage as well as a new space indoors so party people can enjoy the event without suffering from the high heat.

In all across the three days, 60000 people will be welcomed to the beach with other stages including a “Solarium” rooftop  and on the terrace of the Palais des Festivals. There will also be the famous stage on the water, an after party inside the Palais des Festivals and daily boat parties on a catamaran meaning the music runs somewhere from 2pm to 5am.

These quality latest names include Afterlife label heads and global melodic techno innovators Tale of Us, the artful sounds of Fideles aka Daniele Aprile & Mario Roberti who have a mature contemporary sound, plus Chloé Caillet, a DJ, producer and multi instrumentalist from Paris, plus the likes of Aime Simone, Bianca Costa, Lodgerz, Mara, Mosimann, Tony Romera and Trinix.

The countdown is on to yet another spectacular edition of Les Plages Électroniques. Make sure you don’t miss out and get your tickets now at https://www.plages-electroniques.com/.

LINEUP (new additions in bold)

DJ SNAKE – ARMIN VAN BUUREN – TALE OF US

LOMEPAL – HAMZA

THE BLESSED MADONNA – CHLOÉ CAILLETFIDELES – LUJIPEKA – MEZERG – MIND AGAINST – MOSIMANN – OFENBACH – PEDRO WINTER presents ED BANGER RECORDS XX – SAM PAGANINI

AIME SIMONE – ASDEK – BELLAIRE – BIANCA COSTA – ELOI – JULIEN GRANEL – MARA – MARINA TRENCH – LODGERZ – ODEN & FATZO (live) – ROMANE SANTARELLI – TONY ROMERATRINIX

Locus Brings Biggest Drum ’n’ Bass Festival Line up to Tulum

Goldie, Fabio & Grooverider, Doc Scott, DBridge, Ed Rush & Optical all headline
Goldie, Fabio & Grooverider, A.M.C, DJ Marky, London Elektricity, Kemal & Rob Data (aka Konflict), Ed Rush & Optical, Doc Scott, DBridge, Lenzman, Teebee and many, many more all play in Tulum this March
After a still much-talked-about and truly historic debut last year, LOCUS Tulum is back bigger and better than ever in 2023. This vibe-filled and unique celebration of drum ‘n’ bass culture takes place in the paradise of Tulum, Mexico, from 2-5 March, with the most comprehensive and cultured drum ‘n’ bass lineup North or South America has ever seen.
Get your one, two or four day passes now at https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/locus-tulum-2023, with Mexican locals enjoying up to 40% cheaper prices.
Established in 2000, LOCUS has long been setting the benchmark for drum ‘n’ bass events and this now annual trip to Mexico is another reason why they lead from the front with a line-up that represents the past, present, and future of drum ‘n’ bass. It is an unrivalled four-day musical culture and travel experience in a sun soaked tropical haven paradise, surrounded by sun beds, towering palm trees and gorgeous jungle greenery.
The magic plays out across three stunning venues, including the incredible Buuts’ Ha’ Cenote Club. Located just outside Tulum, it is an organic open air space with a boho feel, wooden decking and surrounded by green-blue water that allows you to spend a day swimming, eating amazing food and listening to some of your favourite drum ‘n’ bass artists in paradise, with free shuttle transportation from Tulum’s main town. Then there is Tatich Beach Club, another gorgeous venue directly on the beach with a pool and incredible restaurant, which will host drum ‘n’ bass for the very first time. Finally, each evening finishes at the hottest new venue in Tulum, Tehmplo, going into the early hours of the morning.
Each of the four days is packed with talent from top to bottom. Day 1 features godfathers of the scene such as UK legends Fabio & Grooverider next to key Metalheadz artist Doc Scott, plus Workforce from Must Make Music, who was previously half of SpectraSoul, and more like LSB, Mark System, Monrroe & Emily Makis, Dom & Roland, Dave Owen, IYRE and Flaco.
Day 2 welcomes enduring scene kingpin and Hospital Records founder London Elektricity alongside the man who constantly revenants himself, Exit Records boss DBridge. Dutch Metalheadz artist and underground hitmaker Lenzman of The North Quarter, Ram Records star Harriet Jaxxon and red hot producer Rohaan also line up with Submotive, who struck real gold with his Subjective collaboration with Goldie, and many more.
Day 3 brings originators and chaos makers Ed Rush & Optical while Kemal & Rob Data (aka Konflict) reunite at LOCUS for their first show in over 20 years. All styles from neurofunk to liquid are covered, as they are joined by the influential veterans Teebee, Klute, Hospital artists Makoto, Etherwood and Degs and several others.
The final day ends LOCUS with a world class bang as the one and only Goldie stops by for a masterclass. He is joined by four-time winner of the World’s Best DnB DJ award, A.M.C, who plays a first ever live Deep Digging set – usually saved for recorded mixes – and Brazilian scene godfather DJ Marky also plays with DJ Flight, Dub Phizix & Strategy, Phaeleh and more.
Hosts for all this musical madness are at the top of their game and include Armanni Reign, Degs, MC Dino, Dynamite MC, MC Fava, Fox, MC GQ, Jakes, MC LowQui, MC Ridda, Stamina MC and T.R.A.C..
With breathtaking views, rich local culture to explore, an out-of-this-world setting and a carefully curated lineup of next level talents near to the famous Mexican jungle, LOCUS offers a drum ‘n’ bass experience like no other.
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LINEUP

Thursday 2 March
Fabio & Grooverider (Creative Source / Prototype)
Doc Scott (31 Records / Metalheadz)
Workforce (Must Make Music)
LSB (Footnotes)
Mark System (Soul in Motion)
Monrroe & Emily Makis (Shogun Audio / Soul In Motion)
Dom & Roland (Dom & Roland Productions)
Dave Owen (Driven AM)
IYRE (Goldfat / Soulvent)
Flaco (Innerground)
Friday 3 March
London Elektricity (Hospital Records)
DBridge (Exit Records)
Lenzman (The North Quarter)
Harriet Jaxxon (Ram Records)
Rohaan (Deadbeats)
Pola & Bryson (Shogun Audio)
Submotive (Guidance / Subjective)
DJ Strife (Driven AM)
Viewer (Soul Deep Recordings)
Sabrina (Rinse FM)
Delicat (SUNANDBASS)
Saturday 4 March
Ed Rush & Optical (Virus Recordings)
Kemal & Rob Data aka Konflict (Negative / Cryptic Audio)
Teebee (Subtitles)
Klute (Commercial Suicide)
Makoto (Hospital Records / Human Elements)
Etherwood (Hospital Records)
Degs (Hospital Records)
Reid Speed (Play Me Records)
Quadrant & Iris (Commercial Suicide)
Alley Cat (Kokeshi)
Sunday 5 March
Goldie (Metalheadz)
A.M.C – Digging Deep Set (Titan)
DJ Marky (Innerground)
DJ Flight (EQ50)
Dub Phizix & Strategy (Senkasonic / Exit)
Phaeleh (Undertow)
Charli Brix (Flexout Audio)
Flavor (Jungle Empire)
Richter B2B Fallen (Bassrush)
Squake (Bassdrive)
Hosted By
Armanni Reign
Degs
MC Dino
Dynamite MC
MC Fava
Fox
MC GQ
Jakes
MC LowQui
MC Ridda
Stamina MC
T.R.A.C.

Reinier Zonneveld joins BK to deliver a new EP titled «Rampage» on Filth on Acid

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Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth on Acid snaps up BK for a huge new EP which features three new tunes including one with the boss himself. BK has taken his inimitable production style into clubland and immediately translated it into a DJ performance that has made him an overnight success. He runs his own Nukleuz Records and brings all new energy to techno.

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Reinier Zonneveld & BK’s Suis Moi opens up with cantering drums and flashy synth work. The synths light it up in futuristic fashion while the dark vocal demands you to dance. BK’s Rampage then has hefty drums, skewed leads and the sort of raw and brain frying techno energy that cannot fail to blow up the floor. Indecision ups the pace and races along on slick and sleek drums with pent up trance-techno energy and a big vocal up top to really blow the roof off. Control the Music is last up and is another all consuming, peak time techno weapon.

This is a standout EP that will make you want to lose control and rage on the dance floor.

Artist(s): BK, Reinier Zonneveld

Title: Rampage

Record Label: Filth on Acid

Cat.Number: FOA125

Release Date: 10th February 2023 – Beatport (2 weeks)

24th February 2023 – all other download stores

Tracklist:

1) Reinier Zonneveld, BK – Suis Moi

2) BK – Rampage

3) BK – Indecision

4) BK – Control the Music

LooseFest Returns in 2023 with their Biggest Line up Yet

Sean Paul, Craig David, Chase & Status, Patrick Topping and more headline
The North East’s largest and most ambitious music festival is back again on Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th August at Newcastle’s unique and expansive inner-city green space, the Town Moor.
Once again, 30,000 people are expected to attend each day of the already legendary LooseFest weekender who have put together their biggest line-up to date, with headline artists including Sean Paul, Chase & Status, Craig David, Patrick Topping, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Andy C, Sub Focus, Dimension, Example, Sigala and Tinie Tempah as well as some of the biggest DJs around including Franky Wah, Alan Fitzpatrick, Hot Since 82, Kettama, Jax Jones, Sigala and many more, all lined up across five spectacular arenas.
Tickets go on General Sale on Friday 17th February, but sign-up now at www.loosefest.com to get early access to all tickets and payment plans 2 hours before general release.
In 2022, LooseFest became the largest festival in history to take over Newcastle’s Town Moor. The location is one of the largest inner-city greenspaces in Europe, spanning over 1,000 acres, making it larger than New York City’s Central Park (843 acres). The LooseFest team have entered into a long-term partnership with the Freemen of Newcastle and the City Council to secure the future expansion of the site for many years to come, firmly cementing the North East on the UK festival map and beyond.
Last year’s event was truly historic, transforming the area into an adult wonderland and for 2023, the LooseFest team are taking things another step further, with 5 incredible arenas, a carefully curated street food village, funfair, a range of bars and vendors and unique immersive activations including a Bentley and Ferrari experience in VIP and in the festival’s very own digital Metaverse. Although the festival does not currently offer on site camping, with the location being so close to the city centre, there is a huge range of accommodation options nearby, from hotels to Airbnb’s, as well as excellent transport links, making LooseFest one of the most easily accessible large-scale events in the country.
The music of course is the centrepiece of the festival, playing out across five bespoke stages each with their own bold look and stunning sound, covering everything from house, DnB and disco to techno, RnB and dance classics. The production is right at the cutting edge, with state of the art sound and lighting rigs, special effects and decor that is literally out of this world.
A vital mix of international talent as well as local and UK stars from across the musical spectrum all line-up again this year. Chief amongst them is global superstar Sean Paul, international drum & bass pin-ups Chase & Status and Andy C, R&B sensation Craig David with his TS5 show, chart topping party starter Example, UK grime star Tinie Tempah and Newcastle’s very own Patrick Topping, who will be hosting one of the arenas under his ever popular Trick imprint.
Also performing across the line-up are some of the biggest artists spanning the full breadth of electronic music, including DnB and bass selectors Sub Focus, Dimension, Bou and Kings of the Rollers, house, tech and techno maestros, Ben Hemsley, Joel Corry, Hot Since 82, Alan Fitzpatrick, Jax Jones, Schak and Syreeta as well as dance legends Judge Jules, Artful Dodger, Ultrabeat, Phats & Small, Flip & Fill and for the soulful house and disco lovers, Horse Meat Disco, A-Track and many more, with arenas hosted by Capital, Trick, Worried About Henry, What The Funk, Let’s Get Loose, Utopiar and Mixtape.
LooseFest has grown at an incredible rate since its debut in Herrington Park in 2021. Last year it set an all new standard for events in the North East and 2023 will be bigger and better than ever. The team behind the festival is made up of experienced industry experts, having created and curated some of the region’s best events, venues, and festivals over the past 10 years. Last year’s event created hundreds of jobs for the local community, working with as many local suppliers as possible, bringing in over £12m to the local economy and delivering an amazing experience to tens of thousands of party goers from across the UK.
LooseFest 2023 is the ultimate way to spend a summer’s weekend in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities, without the hassle of out-of-town travel and camping in the mud. Make sure it’s on your to do list this year. Sign up now at www.loosefest.com and we’ll see you in the Toon!
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Mayan Warrior Introduces Nacho Isa With Live Recorded Set From Burning Man 2022

Nacho Isa has been producing and touring since the age of 16. He is a music director for NYC venue HNWC and the founder of 343 Labs, a production school that features workshops with acts like Jimi JulesInnelleaFedeleEagles & Butterflies among many others.

As a touring act, he’s shared the booth with Guy GerberDJ TennisMaceo Plex, and Monolink, among others. He’s played in places like Brooklyn MirageMN RoyElements Festival, and now Mayan Warrior.

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The aforementioned Mayan Warrior is a design marvel and roving stage that has become the centerpiece of Burning Man because of its sound system and massive intricate laser show. It represents everyone’s dream gig at the Burn. Its 2022 lineup featured the likes of Charlotte de WitteKeinemusicJan Blomqvist, and Oliver KoletskiNacho is part of their ongoing effort to feature rising acts alongside world-renowned talent. The Mayan Warrior YouTube channel rivals Cercle’s as the most exciting live showcase for electronic music https://www.youtube.com/@mayanwarrior The set was captured live as the Mayan Warrior bus was enduring the harsh Playa weather.

 

“As I am about to start, I see dozens of bikes powering through the storm. I trash my original plan on Track 2 as I try to capture the moment. 

Eventually, a beautiful sunset emerges…”

Nacho Isa, although a “new face” in the world electronic scene, has been producing and touring around Europe and US for more than 10 years. The release of his recorded set for Mayan Warrior comes as an introduction to the world to NYC’s best-kept secret. Nacho has helped countless artists throughout the years through his music ventures. It seemed only a matter of time before the world took notice of his own career.

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The Garden Party Announces New Venue, Extra Stage and 2023 Headliners

Daniel Avery, Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all play.
The Garden Party is Leeds longest running and most essential electronic music soiree. It is back for another legendary weekender across Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May at the newly launched Canvas Yard. Now featuring a brand new third stage, the likes of Pawsa, Skream, Paul Woolford, LF System, Special Request, Sherelle, Bradley Zero, Todd Terje, Palms Trax and Dr Banana all play. Get your tickets for this world class two day inner city escape now at https://www.gardenpartyleeds.com/ because they are guaranteed to sell out.

 

The venue for this year’s Garden Party is Canvas Yard, a brand new cultural collaboration between Moda Living and New Citizens at the largest open-air events space in Leeds City Centre. It is a dedicated event space in the heart of the city that will be transformed with cutting edge audio-visual production and a powerful sound system to deliver the perfect soundtrack. This event is part of a series including Hacienda Open Air in April and a Defected showcase in May. It is a perfect place for the iconic Garden Party to expand, which it does this year with the addition of an all new stage as well as an array of tasty eats and drinks in the food village and a relaxing chill out area.
Says Director Matt Long, “We’ve been hosting The Garden Party across the city for the last 17 years making it the longest running electronic music festival in Leeds. Seeing it go from strength to strength each year has been incredible and this year we’re going even bigger with three stages which will allow us to widen our musical spectrum even further. Everything is set to make it another huge year of The Garden Party!”
This year the Party welcomes some brand new faces including thrilling 140bpm talent Sherelle with her blistering array of club beats, Rhythm Section founder and local lad turned international influencer Bradley Zero, and Barry Can’t Swim, a Ninja Tune artist with a skilfully crafted electronic sound mix with jazz inspired strings and keys.

 

Garden Party favourites such as Skream, Paul Woolford (and his Special Request alias) and Mella Dee will do their usual and tear the place down with a barrage of big house, bass and techno tunes and also playing are the likes of 2022 summer anthem makers and UK chart toppers LF System, disco kingpin Todd Terje, NTS and Dekmantel man Palms Trax and Bristol’s famous garage crew Dr Banana, Drumcode’s rolling techno titan Alan Fitzpatrick, the edgy experimental techno of Daniel Avery plus many more.

 

This is an epic new chapter in the history of The Garden Party. Do not miss it.

Red Axes Announce All Nighter Tour 

 
 
The tour shall start in London and include Lithuania, Portugal, France, Spain and Israel. 
 
 
Red Axes are heading out on an exclusive All Nighter tour that will see the pair play sets made up entirely of their own music. It takes them from London on March 4th across Europe and finally to their homeland of Israel on March 31st.
 
Since 2010 Red Axes, AKA Dori Sadovnik and Niv Arzi, have written over 2000 tracks, and only a small number have been released. So their 100% tour is the only opportunity to hear the full spectrum of the duo’s artistry and experience the evolution of their music as well as their versatility as producers.
 
Red Axes will play music from all eras, inspired by the people they’ve met, the musicians they’ve jammed with and the places they’ve traveled. Whether it’s one of their first ever productions, a secret remix or an unreleased edit, many of the tracks have never before been played, and will likely never be released. This tour gives them the opportunity to warm-up, headline and cool-down all in one night.
 
“It’s a special experience for us,” says Dori. “We get to play music we haven’t played in years to fans around the world who have supported us from the beginning.”
 
“These nights create a really strong bond with our audience,” says Niv. “They’re with us all night long, and we get to play old stuff as well as new stuff, and cover our entire history.”
 
Red Axes have brought all new musical perspectives and influences to their sets and productions since day one. The highly acclaimed pair has released on the likes of Phantasy Sound – including new The Phantasy Collection Part 1Shall Not Fade and !K7 Records as well as their own Garzen Records. They carve out mesmerizing and complex drum patterns laden with their own unique mix of synths and guitars. It is a disruptive sound that brings high-energy sounds to the club and has seen the pair headline all over the world. 
 
The tour starts at London’s Color Factory then heads to Lithuania, Portugal, France, Spain and Israel. 
 

 

4/3 Color Factory, London, England 
11/3 Gallery 1986, Vilnius, Lithuania
18/3 LUX, Lisbon, Portugal
24/3 Carbone, Paris, France
25/3 Input, Barcelona, Spain
31/3 Haoman 17, Tel Aviv, Israel