One of the most iconic parties in Ibiza, NERVO Nation is counting down the days until its long-awaited premiere at Eden. The titanic NERVO duo will fill the club with their infectious dance energy across eight Wednesdays this season. The Australian twins will be accompanied by a selection of prestigious guest DJs with varied sounds ranging from EDM and Trance to House and Hip-Hop.
NERVO have been leading the global EDM scene for over 10 years. Touring the world’s leading clubs and festivals, from Tomorrowland to Ultra Music, they currently sit at #18 on DJMag’s Top 100 and have collaborated with heavyweights like Kylie Minogue, Ke$ha, The Pussycat Dolls, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, Armin Van Buuren or Miley Cyrus. In 2010 they won a Grammy Award for having participated in the composition of the world super hit “When love takes over”, by David Guetta and Kelly Rowland.
The NERVO Nation lineup showcases an eclectic mix of artists that includes trance and big room figures (W&W, Quintino, Sander van Doorn, Martin Jensen, Third Party, Tom Staar, Sigala), house classics (Roger Sanchez, Kryder, Offaiah, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago), and rappers like Example and Tinie Tempah.
Sisters Mim and Liv, members of NERVO, stated: “After several years of forced hiatus due to Covid, we are more than excited to return to Ibiza. This summer is going to be very special on the island and we have prepared a line-up made up of 25 old and new friends from all over the dance music spectrum and packed with talent who are coming to Eden ready to make the audience lose. head. We are looking forward to having a great party with our fans in Ibiza on our return to the island”.
NERVO Nation had been a fixture at Ushuaïa Ibiza in the years before the pandemic, and this year the brand is moving to the lively west of the island – the epicentre of the British community – and just 15km from its former home. Wednesdays at Eden will be dedicated to the most mainstream and commercial sounds of electronic music, complementing a very balanced program that includes Drum & Bass (Louder Ibiza, Monday), Techno (Repopulate Mars, Tuesday), Trance (Shine, Thursday) and House (Defective, Friday).
Eden Ibiza, founded in 1999, changed owners and underwent a profound reform in 2013. In addition to its thriving program for this summer 2022, the jewel of the club is Void’s Gold Incubus sound.
OPENING PARTY
29th June
NERVO W&W SANDER VAN DOORN RYAN SPICER
6th July
NERVO OFFAIAH MARTIN JENSEN D.O.D VIZE SARAH MAIN
13th July
NERVO ROGER SANCHEZ OFFAIAH ALFIE GOLD
20th July
NERVO SIGALA MARTIN JENSEN BLASTOYZ SARAH MAIN
27th July
NERVO TINIE TEMPAH TOM STAAR SKAZI WOODY COOK
3rd August
NERVO QUINTINO LOVELY LAURA & BEN SANTIAGO THIRD PARTY GIL GLAZE
Lovefest is one of the biggest festivals in all of Europe. Taking place August 4-6th, this year marks the 15th anniversary, so there will be music across five stages from more than 100 DJs and live acts in total including the likes of Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, Jamie Jones, Kölsch, Rødhåd, Folamour, Danny Tenaglia, DVS1, Mendel, Rick Wilhite, Paquita Gordon, Esa, Zenker Brothers, Zerne and many more.
As well as the music, you can look forward to the highest quality entertainment, numerous accompanying programmes and projects and more to mark this spectacular jubilee. Of course, it all comes with famously epic stage designs and world class production with a super amiable crowd from all over Europe.
Though a gathering of music lovers, Lovefest offers so much more than just dancing by way of its storied location, Vrnjačka Banja, which is steeped in culture and history.
Check out some Vrnjačka Banja must-dos and must-sees.
In the rolling hills of Central Serbia sits the idyllic spa town of Vrnjacka Banja, harmoniously balanced in its beautiful natural surroundings. Come to soak in waters that have been known for their curative properties since Roman times, where in the 19th century Prince Milos built a spa to rival the greatest spas in Europe, naturally followed by the aristocratic class building their stunning vacation villas… In the areas surrounding Vrnjacka Banja you can also find centuries-old vineyards and a tradition of winemaking that stretches through generations, quaint villages where life is being preserved in its rural state, and the 12th and 13th century monasteries of Studenica and Zica, the endowments of the long-ago Serbian kings.
Today Vrnjacka Banja is a well-developed tourist destination, popular among domestic and foreign guests seeking spa treatments or a relaxing getaway in the countryside. Many hotels and restaurants cater to the needs of spa guests, delivering excellent service and accommodation.
First established as a tourist spa in 1868, Vrnjacka Banja has long been known as one of Serbia’s most popular European-styled spas, complete with curative mineral water springs, clean air and natural beauty. Its stunning location provides a unique microclimate, which has led to the development of lush landscaped grounds that provide an oasis of tranquillity and beauty for guests to enjoy and relax.
Vrnjacka Banja – Location
Vrnjacka Banja is 200 km south of Belgrade in Central Serbia, set amongst the foothills of Goč Mountain to the south, east and west, and the Gledićke Mountain range to the north. Besides Goč (1,147m) and Kopaonik (2,017m), there are also the mountains of Željin (1,785m), Jastrebac (1,492m) and Stolovi (1,375m). The mountain area of Vrnjacka Banja is interlaced with green meadows and mountain streams that lead into the Zapadna Morava River. The rivers of Ibar on the west and Rasina to the east surround the spa’s idyllic setting.
Vrnjacka Banja – History
The beneficial effects of the Vrnjacka Banja spa’s springs have been known since the beginning of Christianity and a second century Roman Well can still be found on the site. The spa was upgraded in 1835 on the orders of Prince Miloš, who wanted the spa to rival the famous Czech spa at Karlovy Vary. In 1860 the spa saw further development with the opening of the first pool and apartments.
Vrnjacka Banja – Culture
Vrnjačka Banja and the nearby cities of Aleksandrovac and Trstenik are not only rich in nature, but also in culture. The region sits on the historic borders of empires and strategically important communication lines that have left many lasting influences such as historic monuments and centuries-old monasteries.
Belimarković Castle
Belimarković Castle was the 19th century summer home of the influential General Jovan Belimarković, young King Aleksandar Obrenović’s appointee prior to his coming of age. The castle, modelled after North Italian and Polish castles of the day, is Vrnjačka Banja’s oldest and most recognizable building. The Belimarković family lived in the castle until 1968, when it was purchased by the state and placed under its protection. It currently houses a museum with collections of archeological, ethnographic, historical, art and natural objects. The galleries of the museum containing original objects left to it by the Belimarković family offer an excellent opportunity to view both gilded and common Serbian life at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, while the art collection holds graphics, paintings and sculptures from the second half of the 20th century. Besides the museum, Belimarković Castle hosts chamber music concerts, theatrical presentations, lectures, summer schools and symposiums.
Bridge of Love
Most Ljubavi (English: Bridge of Love) is a pedestrian bridge in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia. It is known as the earliest mention of the love padlocks tradition, where padlocks are left on the bridge railing by couples as a sign of their everlasting love. It is one of the famous landmarks of Vrnjačka Banja, and it is the best known among the town’s 15 bridges.
The history of love padlocks on this bridge dates back at least 100 years. Local schoolmistress Nada fell in love with a Serbian officer named Relja. After they committed to each other, Relja went to war in Greece, where, after the collapse of the Serbian Front as a result of the Austro-Hungarian attack of the 6 October 1915, he fell in love with a local woman from Corfu. As a consequence, Relja and Nada broke up their engagement.
Nada never recovered from that devastating blow, and after some time, she died, as a result of her unfortunate love. As young girls from Vrnjačka Banja wanted to protect their own loves, they started writing down their names together with the names of their loved ones on padlocks. They bound these to the railings of the bridge where Nada and Relja used to meet. However, the tradition died out with time. It was not until Serbian writer and poet Desanka Maksimović wrote down a poem called A Prayer for Love, (Serbian: Molitva za ljubav) that the legend regained popularity. People started once again to bind their love with so-called “love padlocks” to the bridge. Consequently, it acquired the name Bridge of Love. After people bind their love with a padlock to the railing, the keys should be thrown down into the river below, so they cannot be found ever again.
The Tunnel
The underground tunnel, which dates back to the time of the Second World War, after almost 80 years, will be open for visitors. It is a tunnel located under the famous summer stage.
The new tourist attraction will be 130 metres long, enriched with contents from the history of this place. After the reconstruction, visitors will have the opportunity to see the development of the spa from the Roman period, through the Turkish and German occupation, to the present day, thanks to the exhibited models and objects. Numerous weapons, cannons, rifles, crossbows, tools, armour, body armour, German and partisan uniforms, as well as various objects found during archeological excavations will be seen in these exhibition spaces.
The tunnel was planned to be a shelter for the German General Staff for Southeast Europe. The excavation began in 1942, and was led by General Aleksandar Ler, commander of German troops in the Balkans and Southeast Europe, leader of the Drvar landing and Operation ”Konjicev skok”, and commander of the April 6 bombing of Belgrade. It is interesting that the tunnel was broken only in 1944, after a year and a half, when the two teams met in the middle of the Church Hill, digging on both sides at the same time. There are seven rooms in the tunnel. The second branch of the tunnel started in the direction of the market on one side, and from the villa “Peć” on the other side, was not completed.
Mineral Springs
Vrnjacka Banja is home to hot and cold-water mineral springs, which are rich in natural minerals used for rejuvenating both the body and soul. It is also home to the world’s only hot spring measuring exactly that of the human body (36.5 degrees Celsius). Vrnjačka Banja has five springs, which are divided into two categories of medicinal mineral waters: hot (36.5 degrees Celsius), carbon-acidic homeo-thermal and cold (14-27 degrees Celsius), alkaline, earth alkaline and carbon-acidic.
Vrnjacka Banja has 7 known sources of mineral waters, as follows:
“Topla voda” – located in the central spa centre, “Sneznik” – is located in the zone of the Vrnjacka river, “Slatina” – in the area of the Lipovacka river, “Jezero” – spa park halfway “Sneznik” – “Slatina”, “Beli Izvor” – near the mouth of the Lipovacka stream into the Lipovacka river, “Borjak” – a spring 700 m away from “Sneznik” upstream along the Vrnjacka riverbed “Vrnjacka Vrelo” is located halfway between the main road Kraljevo – Krusevac. Of the already mentioned sources for balneological therapy, four are used: “Hot water”, “Sneznik”, “Slatina” and “Jezero”, while two are bottled as table mineral waters (Voda Vrnjci and Vrnjacko Vrelo).
Merkur
The highly respected Merkur Institute offers spa and health treatments for prevention and rehabilitation in its extensive thermal baths and wellness centre, and now in its newly-opened aqua centre. This modern facility specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of internal ailments, including digestive disorders and diabetes. Facilities at the institute include mineral baths and pools, saunas and a range of massage treatments.
Vrnjacka Banja – Nature
The natural surrounding of Vrnjačka Banja includes wooded mountain slopes, meadows and pastures rich in wild flowers and herbs, and many types of wild animals and birds. The many parks and trails at Vrnjačka Banja are an ideal setting for walking, hiking and or simply relaxing outdoors.
Goč Mountain
Goč is rich in diverse flora created through the combination of an ideal climate and fertile land. Slopes are covered with thick beech and evergreen forests, vineyards, plum orchards and raspberry patches. Outdoor activities include hiking, walking, fishing, collecting forest fruits and many species of herbs, picnicking or trips to roadside stands selling local delicacies.
Activities
Vrnjačka Banja offers much in the way of outdoor activities, ranging from light activities to intense workouts in beautiful natural surroundings. Active locals and adventurous tourists take part in summer recreation such as cycling and mountain biking, hiking and walking, river rafting, mountaineering and fishing. In winter months cross country skiers enjoy the many local trails, while downhill skiers and snowboarders can make the short trip to one of Serbia’s premier ski resorts, Mt. Kopaonik.
Sasha will feature at the venue on July 6th, August 10th, September 14th with the likes of Dubfire, Patrice Baumel, HOSH, George Fitzgerald, Lau.ra, Milou, Weval, Franky Wah, Cici, Ceri, BEC, Fell Reis joining him
Global electronic music icon Sasha is to play three special and intimate dates at the magical Cova Santa in the heart of the Ibiza hills. Starting monthly from July 6th, these parties will see the Last Night on Earth label boss joined by international names Dubfire, Patrice Baumel, HOSH, George Fitzgerald, Lau.ra, Milou, Weval, Franky Wah, Cici, Ceri, BEC and Fell Reis. Buy your tickets and book your restaurant table for these exclusive nights now at covasanta.com.
Sasha needs little introduction. He has been at the forefront of the electronic underground for decades, always pushing his own sound and the scene forward. Known as a technical innovator and someone always perfecting his craft, his meticulous synths and compelling drums make for the most immersive and escapist experience in all of electronic music.
For the last decade, he has been at the helm of his own Last Night On Earth label, serving up scintillating new sounds and recruiting the finest and freshest talents to release alongside him. He has recently echoed that mission with a series of ten collaborations with the likes of Alex Banks, Photek, Mr. Sosa, Pumarosa and more, and has just finished a run of ten global LNOE showcases that left crowds spellbound.
For these special SASHA+ dates, he will be joined by the best talents in the scene including the pioneering SCI+TEC boss Dubfire, Germany’s melancholic master Patrice Baumel, Diynamic associate HOSH, UK innovator George Fitzgerald, pop-bass fusionist Lau.ra, plus Milou, Weval, Franky Wah, Cici, Ceri, BEC and Fell Reis.
Cova Santa is a magical space in the heart of Ibiza, nestled between the green mountains of San José and built around a natural cave sculpted by water over thousands of years. It has a stylish and intimate indoor space with world class light and sound, and a gorgeous garden area with natural landscaping and an organic feel.
These three dates will be special indeed so secure your limited tickets and book your restaurant table now at covasanta.com
September 2022 Saturday 10th / Sunday 11th PARCO DELLE CASCINE FLORENCE, ITALY
Decibel Open Air announces the full program of its 4th edition, spanning 10th and 11th September 2022 (noon-midnight) at Parco delle Cascine in Florence, Italy.
1979, 2manydjs, KAS:ST, Klaus, Kommando, Malandria Jr, Mattia Trani (live) and Solardo are added to complete an already impressive lineup that offers something for everyone of an underground persuasion.
Decibel Open Air is one the most highly anticipated summer festivals in the European calendar. The highlights? A new location, three stages (one brand new), more than 40 international artists (live and DJ sets), plus the immersive universe of elrow and Terminal V. Decibel Open Air line up will see superstars Paul Kalkbrenner, Caribou, Cosmo, Reinier Zonneveld and Vitalic (live), and Amelie Lens, Fisher, Marco Carola, Michael Bibi, Nina Kraviz, Peggy Gou and Richie Hawtin (DJ sets).
With the announcement of the full lineup and daily splits, fans can begin to get excited about the latest edition of Decibel Open Air.
Decibel Open Air daily full line up
Saturday 10th: Amelie Lens, Fisher, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Giorgia Angiuli, Fideles, Stephan Jolk, Malandra Jr. (DOA stage); Kölsch, Wade, Marc Maya, Toni Varga, Viviana Casanova, Dimmish, Kommando (elrow stage); 2manydjs, Caribou (live), Overmono (live), Jessy Lanza, Elkka, Giulia Tess (Amphitheatre stage)
Sunday 11th: Peggy Gou, Paul Kalkbrenner (live), Nina Kraviz, Michael Bibi, Solardo, KAS:ST, Pôngo (live), 1979 (DOA stage); 999999999 (live), Adiel, I Hate Models, Pan-Pot, Reinier Zonneveld (live), T78, Mattia Trani (live), Sara Mozzillo (Terminal V stage); Cosmo (live), MACE (dj set), Vitalic (live), Tamburi Neri (live), Klaus (Amphitheatre stage)
Bonobo, TSHA, Jamie Jones, HE.SHE.THEY and more will be utilising Volta’s XR technology at the festival
Free, self-service XR creation platform Volta XR is to play a vital role in heightening the experience of many festival goers at this year’s Glastonbury. Already being used by artists such as Imogen Heap, DJ Yoda, Maceo Plex, The Blessed Madonna and more, this year the game-changing technology will be front-and-centre at the Gas Tower, Shangri-La as well as on the Greenpeace stage with the HE.SHE.THEY party. It will offer immersive visuals for a handful of artists including Bonobo, TSHA and Jamie Jones.
Volta has previously been highlighted as One of TIME Magazine’s Best Inventions of 2021 and has been enabling creators to broadcast ‘metaverse-reaching’ immersive experiences. The innovative platform means live streaming artists can employ any audio source from desktop audio to MIDI controllers and DAWS like Ableton to automate various visual effects in sync with their music in real time.
The Gas Tower at Shangri-La is considered to be one of Glastonbury’s most iconic after-hours venues. It’s a place where technology and art, activism and education all come together in collaborative fashion to offer a glimpse of the future. Volta XR are amongst a world class list of VJ and AV artists including Chinese icon Ai Weiwei. The technology will also be used at the Greenpeace stage with international house and techno party series HE.SHE.THEY.
Artists confirmed to be using Volta XR throughout Glastonbury include Bonobo, Jamie Jones, Grove, Potter Payper, TSHA and Fumez The Engineer.
Volta will also be powering the visuals for Greenpeace’s iconic “rave tree” as part of He.She.They’s takeover on Friday evening. Artists in question are: Elkka, Syreeta, Chloe Caillet and Maze & Masters!
Whilst Volta is powering a number of high-profile artists at Glastonbury, Volta can be used by any artist no matter if they’re: playing at Glasto or a club night, making a music video or social media content, or streaming from their bedroom to Youtube or Twitch.
Joseph Capriati Presents Metamorfosi is just around the corner and today the highly anticipated events reveal their line-ups. Playing at Amnesia across July 22nd, August 5th and August 19th will be global tastemakers including Sven Väth, Michael Bibi, Len Faki, Reinier Zonneveld live, Ben Klock, Enrico Sangiuliano, Indira Paganotto, Adiel, Markantonio, Francesco Squillante, Gianni Callipari b2b Flavio Folco, Bobby Shann and more. Tickets are limited and are on sale now at amnesia.es.
These three special parties are set to bring a widescreen musical experience to Amnesia. They will be headed up by Joseph himself who is in constant evolution and will play across a broad spectrum of house, techno, and plenty in between.
For the first party on July 22nd he will be joined by the edgy and new school star Michael Bibi, a leader of the tech house sound who has his own fresh perspective. Italian Francesco Squillante also plays on the Terrace while the while the Club Room features Len Faki, the German techno mainstay and a regular at Berghain with his own darkened grooves. Filth on Acid label boss Reinier Zonneveld brings his rave and traces tinged hard techno with a special live show and Romanian Mahony who is a regular at BPM and Sonar, completes the line up.
On August 5th, Joseph plays all night long and will take a deep dive into his own collection and explore every facet of his sound on the Terrace, while Nine to Zero label head Enrico Sangiuliano, who is fresh off the back of a huge remix of Age of Love with partner Charlotte De Witte plays The Club Room. Young Spanish star and KNTXT and Second State label associate Indira Paganotto also plays, and completing the line up is a special back to back between Italians Gianni Callipari and Flavio Folco.
The final party on August 19th is another irresistible one with Joseph joined by Cocoon boss and underground icon Sven Väth who introduced the White Isle to techno more than 20 years ago with his famous label party and continues to lead from the front. Bobby Shann also plays the Terrace, while the Club Room brings Ben Klock, the Berghian associate and a master of high tempo sounds and powerful grooves, plus Italian favourite Markantonio and Adiel, who steers crowds into ecstasy with her hypnotic sets at the Goa Ultrabeat parties in Rome.
These three Joseph Capriati Presents Metamorfosi parties are bold and adventurous showcases of the most cutting edge techno sounds in the world’s most celebrated club.
July 22nd Terrace: Joseph Capriati Michael Bibi Francesco Squillante
Club Room:
Reinier Zonneveld
Len Faki Mahony
August 5th Terrace: Joseph Capriati (All night long)
Club Room: Enrico Sangiuliano Indra Paganotto Gianni Callipari and Flavio Folco.
August 19th Terrace: Joseph Capriati Sven Väth
Club Room: Ben Klock Markantonio Adiel Bobby Shann
After finally stepping back into the electronic music industry with his mesmerizing single ‘Pyramids’ three months ago, the highly renowned Swedish progressive house sensation Otto Knows is now following up with his second single ‘Lover’ on Tomorrowland Music, released today!
Presented as a tailor-made house release for festivals and dancefloors, ‘Lover’ won’t fail to amaze you at all, given its uplifting melodies, hypnotic vocal sequences, smooth funky leads, and a sweet combination of ‘future vintage’ vibes.
After ‘Pyramids’, Otto has again been joined by trusted studio companion Alex Aris on vocals. Also joining Otto on ‘Lover’ is fellow Swede Dice Of Nights also known as Enzo Ingrosso younger brother to Swedish House Mafia’smember Sebastian Ingrosso, whom he collaborated with on the track ’Time (feat. Mapei)’ taken from the trio’s recently released and first ever studio album ‘Paradise Again’.
Music fans across the world know the Swedish DJ & producer for ‘Million Voices’, his iconic progressive house anthem and worldwide hit from 2012, which dominated charts in numerous countries and has been mesmerizing people for over a decade.
Otto Knows will be making his tremendously awaited return to the Holy Grounds of Tomorrowland this summer
Time Warp is to host a second edition of their superb, compacted, but just as potent, “Two Days, Two Stages” concept this October.
It will be a full experience with the likes of Amelie Lens, Denis Sulta, Loco Dice, Peggy Gou, Maceo Plex, Sven Väth, Pan-Pot, VTSS, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Dax J, Paula Temple, Hector Oaks, Kobosil, Perel, Peggy Gou and many more.
Time Warp has bounced back in spectacular fashion after the pandemic with a sold out and hugely successful event in São Paulo in May where over 30,000 visitors soaked up world class sounds. It was the third edition and the first large-scale Time Warp show since the pandemic started. The same weekend saw a two-day Time Warp debut in Santiago de Chile with over 15,000 visitors getting the Time Warp experience. Now the full focus is on these two special days in autumn in Mannheim. Then all roads point to the much-anticipated return of Time Warp to its original date and venue in April 2023 across seven floors and with 19 hours of music.
This second compact form of Time Warp in October will be bigger than last year with the addition of an extra stage. One is in the Maimarkthalle and the second is in the Maimartkclub and both have serious line-ups that offer young and fresh talents, plenty of Time Warp debuts and lots of international heavyweights.
On Day One, all aspects of techno are covered by the red hot talent Amelie Lens, party starter Denis Sulta, debutant and techno craftsman Enrico Sangiuliano, the ever-evolving Italian Joseph Capriati, Desolations boss Loco Dice, astral techno innovator Maceo Plex, techno titan Richie Hawtin, plus a live set from acid techno lover Reinier Zonneveld and more from PAN-POT, plus debuts from Perel, and Sama’ Abdulhadi.
Day Two offers just as much depth and quality with Drumcode’s Adam Beyer, the arresting Paula Temple, Cocoon legend Sven Väth, breakout sensation Peggy Gou, and rave-techno specialist Héctor Oaks, Kobosil, global tastemaker Solomun and Kompakt’s leading associate Kölsch plus plenty of thrilling sounds from Dax J, KAS:ST, MARRØN and VTSS.
These two days promise to offer a different kind of Time Warp experience, but one that is just as unique and packed with the most cutting-edge names in underground music.
Registrations for presale are open at https://time-warp.de/22. The presale starts on Monday 4th July 2022.
Day One
Amelie Lens Denis Sulta Enrico Sangiuliano Joseph Capriati Loco Dice Maceo Plex PAN-POT Perel Reinier Zonneveld live Richie Hawtin Sama’ Abdulhadi
Day Two
Adam Beyer Dax J Héctor Oaks KAS:ST Kobosil Kölsch MARRØN Paula Temple Peggy Gou Solomun Sven Väth VTSS
Today, Jon Hopkins reveals a transcendent new collaboration with Brazilian techno producer ANNA. Evolving over a month-long trans-Atlantic collaborative process, “Deep In The Glowing Heart (Night Version)”, feels like an explosive release of energy, inspired by Hopkins’ return to regular DJing this year. With early versions of this track being premiered to huge crowds by both artists at their DJ sets across the world – including ANNA at Coachella, and Hopkins at Fabric – the Night Version is now available to hear widely for the first time.
The original version of “Deep In The Glowing Heart” is found on Jon Hopkins’ latest studio album Music For Psychedelic Therapy, released in November last year. Talking about the song, Hopkins said there is a feeling that “music can cleanse you, music can guide you through”. The Night Version takes you on a very different journey.
Hopkins says of the collaboration: “I first came across ANNA’s music through her track Hidden Beauties, which I found myself playing in DJ sets all the time and always goes down so well. I then asked her to remix Singularity and the results were so amazing I was super keen to work with her again but in a more collaborative way, rather than just handing over stems. We went back and forth a lot and it flowed really well. I love how this one turned out, it’s such a meeting of our two styles.”
ANNA adds: “It is a big honor to be able to create music together with Jon. His music is part of my daily life, part of my meditations, my long walks and contemplative moments. My remix for his track ‘Singularity’ had a huge impact on my career and getting to know Jon better since then, and collaborate on this version of DITGH, it feels like our relationship has come full circle!”
Music For Psychedelic Therapy was Hopkins’ first full-length since sister albums, the GRAMMY-nominated Singularity (2018) and Immunity (2013), it was a departure in sound from these records; “an album with no beats, not one drum sound, something that is closer to a classical symphony than a dance / electronica record.”
Alongside festival appearances this summer, Jon Hopkins is pleased to present several special playback events where there will be an immersive playback of Music For Psychedelic Therapy in full. Having run several of these gatherings previously in London, Austin and Los Angeles, upcoming dates include Wilderness Festival and Ireland’s Body & Soul Festival.
Jon Hopkins has recently composed the score in 360 spatial sound for Unboxed Festival’s Dreammachine. Similarly positioned to Hopkins most recent album, Dreammachine is a multi-sensory experience based on Brion Gysin’s original flicker device and aims to unlock the mind through lights and music.
Powerhouse Peterborough promoters Mixology announce Darius Syrossian, East End Dubs, ALISHA and more for their third UNDER event at Nene Parkway Flyover in August
For the past decade, Mixology has built an electronic music promotion that is one of the most revered in the East of England. Each event attracts world-class DJs whilst also showcasing the best local talent Peterborough has to offer, having run over 100 events in all including the legendary Mixology Warehouse event at Peterborough Arena, which Peterboroughians still count as one of the best events ever hosted in the city. Artists such as MAUR, ALISHA, C.O.Z, Micah Baxter, Volaris, ADR and Roobinz have all played their first gigs at Mixology and have since gone on to be recognised nationally and internationally.
UNDER is situated in idyllic, unique surroundings that juxtapose the concrete, industrial wasteland and the beautiful, scenic landscapes in the distance of the River Nene and Nene Park itself, with the DJs playing out beneath the Nene Parkway Flyover. Following the phenomenal success of the first two events, with huge sell out shows featuring Skream and Solardo, Mixology continues their UNDER concept into the summer with some exciting announcements still to come.
Says the team; “In our 10th year we aim to curate arguably the best Mixology events since our inception. We hope you’ll join us for UNDER on Saturday 13th August and what is set to be another sensational event in the heart of Peterborough!”
Headlining the next UNDER event is none other than the phenomenon that is Darius Syrossian, making his fourth appearance at Mixology. Driven by an insatiable passion for music over 20 years, Darius has dedicated his life to sharing the best house and techno records from his unparalleled library of tracks, as he continues to pack dancefloors all over the world. Expect to hear some upcoming, unreleased Moxy Muzik material as well as gems from Darius’ extensive archive.
East End Dubs meanwhile is one of the most talented and revered selectors in the UK today. A DJ’s DJ whose passion and talent over the past 15 years have had floors locked into his stripped back but characterful grooves from the dubbed out genres of house, garage and tech. He is imbued with the same urban grit, late night menace and subtle sense of mischief as the East London streets from which he takes his name and his self titled label ‘East End Dubs’ has become a much talked about outlet that has found its way into the bags of serious selectors like Raresh and Riccardo Villalobos.
Just over 7 years ago, ALISHA played her very first gig at Mixology. Fast-forward to today and ALISHA’s DJ career has been ascending at a stratospheric rate with a residency at WHP, a regular on the BPM bills, Paradise, Elrow, Glastonbury and Parklife. Having racked up over 1m streams across all digital streaming platforms to date and a string of releases on the likes of Kaluki, Libero, Nothing Else Matters, Relief and WYLD, expect a set delivering high-octane energy with a sound that underpins deep rumbling low-end basslines, driving grooves and stripped-back percussion.
Also on the line-up will be Mixology residents James Chan & Dan Clare (MAUR), Spalding’s own Lee Haslam, House Proud’s Russell James and Toby Graham & Louis Jones. Sign-up to the mailing list now to get notified for future events, priority tickets special offers at www.under.events
