December 15th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s December 15th and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature.
Buku – The Unraveled Essence
Electronic visionary Buku has unveiled his latest sonic masterpiece, The Unraveled Essence, released on Trees’ Memory Palace label December 13th. The six-track EP demonstrates his masterful sound design and pioneering approach to electronic experimentation, reconstructing musical conventions and challenging rhythmic boundaries.
Stream HERE
Cyclops Desert
Arriving almost two years after his record-setting appearance at Phoenix Raceway as the largest bass music event in Arizona history, which drew over 15,000 fans, Subtronics is returning with Cyclops Desert on March 07 and 08, 2025. Presented by Relentless Beats, the two-day event will take place at Rawhide Festival Grounds in Chandler, Arizona. A strong supporting cast has been assembled for Cyclops Desert, with Mersiv, Inzo, Hedex, Alleycvt, Smoakland, Basstripper, Skellytn, and Dennett. Further details will be released in early 2025.
Pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday, December 12, at 10 a.m. MT by signing up for updates at Cyclops Desert. General on-sale tickets go live on Friday, December 13 at 10 a.m. MT and can be purchased through www.relentlessbeats.com. Cyclops Desert is an 18+ event.
HAYLA – Only I
Following her recent electrifying sold-out debut headline performance at The Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, powerhouse vocalist and high-caliber songwriter HAYLA continues to gift her fans with new content. Available now via YouTube comes a brand new video for “Only I,” a highlight off her recently released debut solo album DUSK, available now via Restless Minds Music/Believe UK.
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Jade Cicada – Frame Shift
Renowned for breaking the mold and crafting incredibly unique soundscapes, acclaimed producer Jade Cicada continues to push the boundaries of electronic music. With a strong foundation in jazz theory and sound design honed at Berklee College of Music, Jade’s deep, jazz-influenced style merges intricate rhythms with sophisticated harmonies, resulting in compositions that are musically complex, uniquely innovative, and instantly recognizable.
“Frame Shift” – set for release on December 11th, this pivotal milestone is Jade Cicada’s first original launch since debuting the widely praised LP, ‘Pressure Gamut’, nearly two years ago. In addition, Frame Shift marks Jade Cicada’s debut project since transitioning from Ableton to Bitwig, signifying a notable progression in his sound design and highlighting a clear evolution in production style.
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Les Plages Électroniques
Les Plages Électroniques are back for their 18th edition, ready to break records once again. After three sold-out days in 2024 with 60,000 attendees, 90 artists and performers, and countless hours of live music still resonating on the beach of the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, the festival is unveiling the first names for its line-up—all set to perform on the festival’s Main Stage.
More than just a Beach Party, Plages Électroniques has established itself as one of the major summer events in France and in Europe across three days. Coming from all over Europe to dance with their feet in the water, in the sand, or in the Palais des Festivals, the public will be able to enjoy the multiple stages which include the beach, a rooftop and on the terrace of the Palais des Festivals, a stage on the water, an after party inside the Palais des Festivals and daily boat parties on a catamaran, for a non-stop party that runs from 2pm to 5am.
Tickets HERE
Lumasi – Sun & Moon EP
Lumasi, one of bass music’s fastest rising producers, is set to drop his most authentic project to date: a five-track EP titled Sun & Moon EP to be released on December 13th, 2024. “Mourning Dub,” the lead single which masterfully combines the sounds of nature with Lumasi’s powerful basslines, is scheduled for release on November 22nd. “Deleted,” a second single in collaboration with underground bass producer SCHMUX, will come out on December 6th — a week before the full EP’s release.
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Pacha Ibiza New Year’s Eve
Following an extraordinary summer during which Music On reigned supreme over Ibiza’s nightlife, the world-renowned Pacha Ibiza is poised to welcome back Marco Carola’s distinctive musical experience for an electrifying New Year’s Eve. On 31 December 2024, music aficionados from across the globe will unite beneath the iconic twin cherries for a memorable night of pulsating beats and exhilarating performances, bidding farewell to 2024 at the year’s most highly anticipated celebration.
Tickets HERE
SXM Festival
The idyllic Caribbean island of Saint Martin will once again become the home of one of the most unique and exciting island parties when SXM Festival arrives from March 12-16th, 2025 and now another irresistible list of names of world class names have been added to the line-up. This expertly and meticulously-curated mix of music, art, culture and tropical escape is unlike anything else on the planet and now the final countdown has begun to five more days of unforgettable fun. 5-Day Passes are currently on sale with 3-Day Passes live on December 13th at https://www.sxmfestival.com/
Upclose Festival
After an electrifying sold out debut that left artists, fans, and the community hyped, Upclose is back for its highly anticipated second edition. The festival will once again transform Spaarnwoude-Park into a pulsing sanctuary of sound, connection, and collective movement on May 17 and 18, 2025.
Tickets HERE
Winter Music Conference
Globally recognized as the longest-running electronic music conference of its kind, Winter Music Conference (WMC) will make its highly-anticipated return to Miami Beach for its 35th anniversary celebration, taking over the historic Eden Roc Miami Beach from Wednesday, March 26 – Friday, March 28, 2025.
Tickets HERE
