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South American dance music visionary Renato Ratier has finally unveiled his long-awaited next step after leaving Warung after more than a decade. Surreal is his brand new venture on the coast of Santa Catarina and it promises to be a multi-purpose artistic complex from the driving force behind the world renowned D-Edge clubs in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paolo. The three day opening event is scheduled for December 26th and Surreal already has 33 dates scheduled for next year with the first wave of names including a mix of homegrown talent like Fabo, Gui Borratto, Anderson Noise, Joyce Muniz and Whebba with international stars and those who have long been close to D-Edge such as Carl Craig, Archie Hamilton, Cassy, Radio Slave, Sonja Mooonear, Steve Rachmad, Rebolledo, wAFF, Henrick Schwarz, Fantastic Man, Franky & Sandrino and many more. Sign up now for pre-sale access at: www.sympla.com.br/surreal
This new artistic complex will be located in the city of Camboriú and will bring an unprecedented cultural experience to Santa Catarina. It boasts 92,000 square meters of space that can be set up to suit a variety of events, with a focus on contemporary music and electronic soundtracks. Fully modular, it can host everything from its own parties to large concerts and festivals, as well as social and corporate events with world class light, sound and production that will make each event unique and unforgettable.
The opening will be held on December 26, 2021 and the venue will boast different areas. These include the Nomad Stage for slow and deep melodic house, the Bells Stage which is a barn with a more industrial edge for heavier techno and tech house, and the Raw Room Stage which is an open area. As well as the music there will be a food court that houses a thousand people with food trucks and a kitchen.
Says Renato, “I spent 10 years working hard and intensely, contributing to Warung Beach Club’s growth in order to deliver the best possible experience. I now believe that my mission along with the entire team was fulfilled. But music has been running through my veins since I was a child so I am committed to continuing to grow electronic music in Brazil. This new project will do that and very soon everyone will be able to experience the surreal sensations that the new complex will offer.”
Surreal is set to be a game-changing new addition to the Brazilian scene.
LINE UP PHASE 1
Agents of Time, Anderson Noise, Archie Hamilton, Carl Craig, Cassy, Cesare v Disorder, Crazy P, DJ Masda, Dyed Soundorom, Ellen Allien, Fabo, Fantastic Man, Franky & Sandrino, Fur Coat, Gui Borratto, Hector, Henrick Schwarz, HOSH, Joyce Muniz, Marco Farone, Paco Osuna, Paul Ritch, Radio Slave, Rebolledo, Renato Ratier, Roland Clark, Sasse, Sebastien Leger, Sonja Mooonear, Steve Rachmad, Technasia, wAFF, Whebba, WhoeMadeWho and many more
Brazilian techno superstar ANNA unveils two remixes of Orbital’s seminal ‘Belfast’ on November 10th, 30 years after the original’s emotive energy began to captivate clubbers.
ANNA may have been only six years old when ‘Belfast’ was first released, but she certainly understands Orbital in their purest form. Her powerful ‘Techno Remix’ injects earthy heft with rattling, tribal drums underpinning the iconic melodies of the original, giving off a fittingly strident update on ‘90s techno aesthetics. ANNA’s ‘Ambient Remix’ strips things back and hones in on the production’s captivating leads and enigmatic vocals, offering a laid back but enthralling take.
ANNA’s remixes of Orbital ‘Belfast’ are out now via London Records.
The 2021 DJ Mag’s #1 DJ launches his residency in Saudi with a series of much anticipated public and exclusive concerts
Excitement levels are about to hit fever pitch as MDLBEAST PRESENTS announced today the upcoming unprecedented residency of global DJ sensation David Guetta in Riyadh. The series of exclusive and public events will kick off next week to mark the launch of ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’, the company’s arm which aims to amplify the regional music scene through concerts, events and experiences.
The international DJ, who retained his #1 ranking by DJ Mag in 2021, will kick off his residency with exclusive events to be held in various locations around Riyadh on the 12th, 19th and 26th of November, with a very limited number of tickets. The French superstar DJ will then conclude his stay in the Kingdom with performances at Formula 1 and SOUNDSTORM in December.
Riyadh, with its centuries old history, vibrant metropolis, glittering buildings and eclectic art scene, is the perfect city for David Guetta to perform for his regional fans and all music lovers. There are plenty of lively locations that will be announced soon where Guetta’s fans will be enjoying his performances.
“Building the music scene in the Kingdom is central to our plans at MDLBEAST and we aim to bring over the world’s best music icons to deliver genuine world class entertainment. With the launch of MDLBEAST PRESENTS, we are renewing our commitment to produce incredible events and truly memorable experiences for music fans in Saudi Arabia and the region,” said Talal Albahiti, COO and head of talent booking and events at MDLBEAST. “David Guetta is just as popular in Saudi Arabia as he is anywhere else in the world, as he’s such a global sensation! His events in Riyadh will be much anticipated by electronic dance music enthusiasts and all music lovers,” he added.
Get your tickets to watch David Guetta perform at the biggest and loudest music festival in the region, SOUNDSTORM December 16-19. Tickets are available at tickets.mdlbeast.com.
Time Warp announces 2021 USA Lineup, Returning to New York City November 19-20 at Brand New Brooklyn Venue.
Continuing its legacy as what the New York Times referred to as a “pilgrimage event on the global techno calendar,” Time Warp today, in partnership with long-term NYC collaborators Teksupport, announced the bill for its return to New York this Fall, following a two year hiatus. its new Brooklyn location will play host to two days of audiovisual technical immersion soundtracked by some of house and techno’s top talent.
Lineup: Âme, Nina Kraviz, Ricardo Villalobos b2b Craig Richards, Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler b2b Special Guest, KiNK (live), Stephan Bodzin (live), Adriatique, Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettmann, Paula Temple, Pan-Pot, Kobosil, Reinier Zonneveld (live), DESNA, Avision, mink b2b O.BEE, and Shahar
Love Machine is a four-day, life-enriching and soul-enhancing weekend getaway in the sun-soaked Jacumba Hot Springs, near San Diego, California. This magical retreat plays out from November 12th – 15th 2021 and allows you to submerge yourself in music, health and wellness tucked away in the shadows of the California Desert. Music comes from world-class names like Mano Le Tough, WhoMadeWho, Audiojack, Doc Martin, Francesca Lombardo, Yokoo, Jonas Rathsman, Matthias Mayer and others, with live sets from WhoMadeWho and Stephan Bodzin Live.
Love Machine is a lovingly curated and intimate outdoor health and wellness retreat with mandatory covid entrance protocols. This escapist getaway features inspirational music, art, mindful and holistic workshops, yoga, and healthy lifestyle awareness and is based in the sun-bathed, boulder-strewn mountains of Jacumba California, just 75 minutes outside San Diego. Love Machine will include performances and workshops from local talents as well as stars from around the world, with large art installations, a range of mouthwateringly healthy food and a focus on plant-based living all making it an unforgettable experience.
The stunning location is the historic and beautiful Jacumba Hot Springs, an unincorporated community in the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County. The gorgeous resort consists of a completely renovated restaurant with two pools and a spa with many natural features including its unique desert environment, hot spring and clean air. It is a unique place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and reconnect with nature.
After the stressful times we have all lived through with the pandemic, Love Machine is the perfect tonic to store some much-needed balance and calm in your life.
Line-up: Dj Tennis b2b Carlita, Mano Le Tough, Stephan Bodzin, Audiojack, WhoMadeWho, Yokoo, Jonas Rathsman, Francesca Lombardo
Art With Me Combines Music, Art and Wellness With Stunning Debut Festival in Miami
Escape the mundane and immerse yourself in the inspirational universe of Art With Me, an immersive festival that combines art, music, workshops, wellness and cultural experiences into a multi-day journey to inspire change through impactful creative encounters. This year the full festival experience and six associated pillars are coming to Miami for the first time ever this November 26th to 28th, 2021 with cutting edge names from the art world as well as world-class soundtracks from headline musicians, live acts and DJs
Lineup: Sublime With Rome, Lee Burridge Presenting All Day I Dream, Cultura Profética, Tycho:ISO50, Behrouz, Rodriguez Jr. (live) and more
Life and Death and Innervisions’s collaborative party Rakastella is all about love – love for music, love for one another and love for exotic locations.
Expect diverse and eclectic musical thrills, special sunset moments and breathtaking vistas at the historic and picturesque Virginia Key Beach Park, Miami. Rakastella’s unforgettable 2019 edition left people wanting more. It set a new benchmark for eco-friendly musical experiences, and now it returns with another thoughtful lineup that covers both established international greats with vital emerging newcomers from all manners of diverse backgrounds.
Lineup: Âme, Anfisa Letyago, Ash Lauryn, Avalon Emerson, Ben UFO, Dixon, Eris Drew & Octo Octa, Jayda G, DJ Harvey, DJ Holographic, Jimi Jules, DJ Minx, DJ Tennis and more
Following the massive success of their North American return for the July 2021 sold-out 10 hour extravaganza, today international party purveyor brings their biggest ever elrow edition to New York, as part of their North American Rows Attacks! tour.
elrow is known for its out of this world extravaganzas featuring some of the most original themes, performers, and the trendiest global house music DJs, and all of these elements will be on display in full force as the event conquers the continent. Expect intergalactic sounds from the world’s best DJs, interactive performances from cosmic acrobats, out-of-this-world art, and fellow aliens from all across the galaxy dressed up for the occasion.
Lineup: Andrea Oliva, Archie Hamilton, Bastian Bux, Chelina Manuhutu, Cloonee, Detlef, Ilario Alicante, J. Worra, Lee Foss, LP Giobbi, Martin Ikin, Tini Gessler, Westend and more
MDLBEAST SOUNDSTORM announce initial line up for their festival –Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Deadmau5, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz, Sven Väth to headline.
Hosted in Riyadh between December 16-19, SOUNDSTORM will feature a world-leading international music line-up with more than 150 global superstar headliners and international dance acts performing alongside local and regional talent. Electrifying over 500,000 revellers at what is one of the region’s most unique entertainment experiences will be international artists Armin Van Buuren, David Guetta, Deadmau5, DJ Snake, Eric Prydz, Martin Garrix, Paul Kalkbrenner, Tiësto, and Steve Aoki, in addition to Adam Beyer, Amelie Lens, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Jeff Mills, Nina Kraviz, Sven Väth as well as homegrown regional artists including Anmarz, Cosmicat, Spaceboi, and Zone+ with many more announced in the countdown to the festival.
Lineup: Martin Garrix, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Nina Kraviz, Sven Vath, Amelie Lens, Eric Prydz, Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, Jeff Mills
The authentic mix of adventure and rich cultural escape will be offered at the cultural hotbed of Tamarindo Playa while listening to some of your favorite House and Techno artists during the day and night.
Iconic sets that soundtrack a flame-red sun as it rises from the horizon. Intimate parties in a steamy jungle amphitheatre surrounded by deep greens and hanging vines. Afternoon dances around a glistening pool in the hot sun… Welcome to Ocaso, one of the most revered and soul-enriching festivals in the world. Having worked closely with the Ministerio De Salud in Costa Rica to meet all possible health and safety regulations, this stunning festival will mark its fifth anniversary with a series of extra special surprises from January 6th to 11th 2022, across indoor and outdoor venues like nothing you have ever experienced before.
Lineup: Amelie Lens, Seth Troxler, Doc Martin, Seth Troxler, Hot Since 82, Lauren Lane, Adriatique, Colyn and more
A 5-day and 5-night tropical techno escape. Experience the island paradise of St Martin in the Caribbean as you party in secluded beaches, lush jungle, stunning villas, boats and beach clubs – from sunrise to sunset to sunrise again.
Previous guests have included Richie Hawtin, Marco Carola, Ricardo Villalobos, Blondish and many more.
It is with firm dedication that we curate the scene’s most epic house and techno experience. From superstars to emerging talent, the lineup of over 80 international DJs will mesmerize and surprise you. This is the true culmination of forward-thinking electronic music innovators from around the world.
Transahara is the most authentic and original desert festival in the world. It is a magical musical oasis in a dried-up Moroccan lake in the shadow of a mysterious sand dune that you normally only find deep in the Sahara desert. It plays out near the city of Merzouga from the 17th to 21st March 2022 and coincides with the equinox, a very special and spiritual moment that marks the passage from winter to spring, darkness to light, meaning you will simultaneously see the moon setting and the sun rising on the same breathtaking horizon.
It boasts three carefully curated stages, including The Einstein Rosen Bridge which will be headlined by Adama, Aija, Beardy Weardy, Brojanowski, Eat Static, Emok, Guiseppe, and The Stephen Hawking Gate, headlined by Sebastian Mulleart, AMVN, Bas Ibellini, D-Nox, Eitan Reiter, John Acquaviva, Nitin, Miyagi, Konstantin, MR ID and many more.
For five days and four nights only, this ancient location will become a mixing pot of cultural exchange, artistic expression, and world-class house, psytrance, chill out and techno. There will be three stages with their own cultured look and feel. They will act as inter-dimensional and inter-musical portals to different worlds and have music playing non-stop between them.
Line-up: Adama, Ajja, Beardy Weardy, Brojanowski, Giuseppe, Eat Static, Emok, ETN, HypoGeo, Jaakko, Miss Tick, Morten Granau, Out Of Orbit,Perfect Stranger, Treavor Moontribe, AMVN, Bas Ibellini, D-Nox, Eitan Reiter, John Acquaviva, Karmaa, Konstantin, Leafar Legov, Marah, Matt Caines, Miyagi, MR ID, Nitin, Rechulski, Sebastian Mullaert, Yuli Fershtat
In It Together announce huge dance acts for 2022 debut – Armand van Helden, Hybrid Minds, Eats Everything b2b Skream, Roger Sanchez, My Nu Leng and many more to take over Old Park Farm in June
Panchaia will offer an eclectic mix of electronic sounds with something for everyone across the weekend, with disco and house stars Armand van Helden, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, Dan Shake, Lovely Laura and Ben Santiago taking over the Friday, tech-house and techno icons Eats Everything b2b Skream, Melé and Cloonee on the Saturday, and bass giants Hybrid Minds, My Nu Leng, K Motionz, Turno, Mollie Collins, Devilman and Kanine on the Sunday.
They are accompanied by a plethora of international artists covering every corner of the music spectrum, including indie rockers The Vaccines, The Hoosiers and Vistas, chart toppers Tinie Tempah, Scouting For Girls and Gabrielle, funk and soul legends Craig Charles and Soul II Soul, as well as the incredible Symphonic Ibiza, complete with a full 24 piece orchestra accompanied by Angie Brown & Rozalla, as they serve up unique interpretations of dance classics like you’ve never heard them before.
For one weekend only, the rolling green countryside at Old Park Farm, Margam will come alive and be transformed into an immersive world of wonder with no noise restrictions, no end to the fun and non-stop music.
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FULL FIRST PHASE LINE-UP: (A-Z)
Craig Charles’ Funk & Soul Club Dan Shake Devilman Eadyth Eats Everything Fickle Friends Fours Gabrielle Gwenno Hrvy Hybrid Minds Junior Jungle Kanine K Motionz Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago Melé Mollie Collins My Nu Leng Feat. Dread MC Nathan Dawe Nathan Evans Red Rum Club Roger Sanchez Scouting For Girls Skream Soul II Soul Spector Symphonic Ibiza The Clockworks The Hoosiers The Lottery Winners The Magic Gang The Marley Experience The Vaccines Tinie Tempah Todd Terry Turno Vistas
ARTBAT build on the success of the first single on their newly launched UPPERGROUND label, with the follow up ‘Horizon’.
Despite only starting to work together in 2015, the prolific pair has put out a steady stream of high quality and innovative sounds. After steady releases on many respected outlets, it was time for their own imprint, which was launched just recently with their original Flame.
The ethos of the label is to be an outlet for unique and creative sound made for the dancefloor. “Horizon” goes back to their roots, where they stay true to their vision and returning to what they are known for: unique and innovative, forward thinking sounds.
Horizon clearly shows ARTBAT’s big arena sound, with its hammering kick and mesmerising synths, guided by the ever trembling bassline. It takes the listener through the ever so eerie and ambient moments, broken by the melodic synths trembling through the body, to release the rolling bassline to set the dancers free, and to finally move the groove forward with its sharp high hats.
This is another essential new offering from ARTBAT and UPPERGROUND.
Debut LP exposes their deep-rooted foundations in song composition and writing, building on their years of experience
Artist: GHEIST
Title: Egos
Label: Radau Music
Release Date: 05/11
Shortly before the release of their Album “Zukunft“, GHEIST allows us another glimpse into their world by giving us the next single “Egos“, which will be available on November the 5th. The full LP will be revealed to the world on November the 19th via their own imprint Radau Music. “Egos“adds another color to the picture drawn so far, as GHEIST takes us on a journey even more song-driven compared to what we’ve heard so far. The trio once more draws our attention to their highly emotional production driven by beautifully crafted synthesizers and diversified arrangements that go hand in hand with an outstanding and exciting vocal.
“You can’t take the sunshine off my face“is a quote that perfectly describes how we feel, as it shows our ongoing optimism on one side but also implies an existing struggle that drives us to be better as musicians and human beings, which helps us to gain perspective on our lives. – GHEIST
As the release of their long-awaited LP moves closer, GHEIST once more allows us a deeper look into their creative outcome. With roots deeply connected to composition and writing, GHEIST delicately crafts heartwarming and very honest songs and create an instant feeling. While overcoming the last 18 months the trio allowed themselves to reinvent their perspective on music creation, which makes the title of this single even more fitting and adds a very interesting ambiguity and meaningfulness to the song. “Egos“ is a perfect example of the variety we can expect when it comes to the album as such. With songs composed on a piano and translated into detailed and ambitious electronic music productions GHEIST not only aim for an exciting club music experience but also give us the opportunity to listen to their music at home.
GHEIST’s album title ‘Zukunft’ translates from German as ‘Future’, one which the trio continues to look towards with collective optimism. Their long affinity with songwriting and composition has defined their process of crafting powerful electronic music; each song a story, a feeling or a moment that has been experienced by all. Now as clubs, festivals, and events return, GHEIST are excited to be able to share their work with the world once again.
The likes of Kruangbin, Patrice Rushen, Joy Crookes, Roy Ayers, Channel One, Norman Jay NBE, Sampa The Great and more will perform at the 3rd edition
Tickets: https://www.xthetracks.com/ Date: Sunday 5th June, 2022Location: Brockwell Park, London Facebook / Instagram: @xthetracks
People are still talking about London’s tasteful Cross The Tracks Festival back in September, but now all eyes turn to next year. On Sunday 5th June 2022, the all encompassing day of jazz, funk and soul, delicious street food, craft beer, thought provoking talks, immersive workshops and plenty more will head to Brockwell Park for a third edition. Running from midday to 10pm it will be headlined by Khruangbin, Joy Crookes, Sampa The Great, Mereba, Macy Gray, Roy Ayers, Norman Jay MBE, Channel One, Jamz Supernova, Alexander Nut, Romare Live, Etta Bond and many more. Head to https://www.xthetracks.com/ for early bird sign up because tickets will sell out.
Cross The Tracks is a carefully curated and lovingly presented one-day event that mixes up legendary big names and hot up and comers across six superbly designed stages. It also boasts a wealth of London’s finest street food traders and craft beer brewers so is a much loved event where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together whether they are families, young party people or wise old music heads. As well as musical thrills, Cross The Tracks is a place to rejuvenate your soul with a fulsome wellness area, talks from industry insiders, creative markets, a record and art fair, panels, workshops and so much more to offer a truly inspiring and cross-cultural offering.
The venue for this immersive 10 hour event is Brockwell Park, a rolling green space with ornamental ponds, formal flower beds and a wall garden, lakes and plenty of sloping grounds to explore and relax in. For Cross The Tracks it is transformed with bespoke bars, food concessions, luxury toilets for VIP access and lush chill out areas.
This year’s headliners are Texan Thai-funk trio Khruangbin. Their supremely horizontal sounds have led to standout albums on LateNightTales that blend classic soul, dub, rock and psychedelia. To be lost in their lush and star-gazing soundtracks is one of live music’s best current thrills. They will be joined by the legendary American Patrice Rushen who brought a new sense of sophistication to disco in the eighties. Her iconic single “Forget Me Nots” received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and all these years later the pianist and singer still lights up the stage. On top of that British-Irish-Bangladeshi singer-songwriter Joy Crookes serves up deeply personal sounds that take in personal relationships, her own diverse culture and South London roots while American rapper and soul star Mereba also lines up next to the iconic gravelly tones of Macy Gray whose “I Try” remains a stone-cold classic.
Soul, funk and dub connoisseur Norman Jay MBE joins the dots between the ages with his love-fuelled selections, there will be dub madness from Channel One, an innovative show from Sampa The Great who melts R&B, hip hop and Afro into her own unique form and plenty of jazz funk from the one and only Roy Ayers. Romare will play one of his unique live shows, there will be DJ sets from Radio 1 tastemaker Jamz Supernova and Eglo label founder Alexander Nut. Add in the heart aching sounds of Brazilian-Norwegian jazz singer Charlotte Dos Santos, Afrobeat from Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 and plenty more worldly sounds from Rachel Chinouriri, Jalen N’Gonda and Tamzene amongst plenty of others and you have another sublime cross section of sounds.
Cross The Tracks is put together with love. It’s an event that will nourish in more ways than one, and somewhere that you can enjoy an unrivalled experience in a gorgeous British setting. Lineup
Khruangbin Joy CrookesPatrice RushenSampa The GreatMerebaMacy Gray • Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 • Roy AyersRomare Live • Etta Bond • Norman Jay MBEChannel One • Jamz Supernova • Alexander Nut • Charlotte Dos Santos keiyaA • Lynda Dawn • Gotts Street Park • Balimaya Project • edblRachel Chinouriri • Jalen N’Gonda • TamzeneHandson Family presents The Heritage Area: Vanessa Freeman • LyricLThe SheJay • Mark Force • Jean Claude • Basil Black II Basic & Stuey LovePlus More Artists TBA
The Kitchen is the first single from Parallells’ album “A Day At”. They invite their audience on a sonic expedition where eclectic sounds from a specific location provide the rhythmic foundation for each track. This one takes place in the French restaurant Le Quai des Artistes. Through the lyrics and music the two brothers tell the story of a chef and his secret recipe of life.
Parallells immerse themselves into the sounds of the kitchen, the noise of the stoves thrown on the fire, the gnocchi machine announcing the tempo, the sharpening of knives and the cutting beats of vegetables, the order from the chef to the sous-chefs or the tingling of cutleries becomes the melodies and rhythm of the soundtrack. Accompanied by Simone Cesarini on the guitar, and Alessando Mazzieri on the base, the two brothers sing the life’s recipe in a low pitch smooth French language. A groovy underground musical journey giving you appetite!
