March 26th Weekly Roundup Feature
It’s March 26th and you know what that means- another weekly roundup feature! The Festival Voice is here bringing you the latest news!
CircoLoco Launches Exclusive Fan Contest Ahead of Ibiza 2022 Season
Today underground dance music powerhouse CircoLoco has launched an exclusive contest ahead of its highly anticipated return to Ibiza’s DC-10 this summer.
Drunken Kong, DJ Chus & Aka Ak Join CryptoDJs Community in New ‘Verse Drop’
Steadfast in its mission to develop and foster innovative ways for artists and fans to interact through the medium of Blockchain technology, the CrytptoDJs ‘Verse Drop’ sees the introduction of an additional 660 unique digital artist cards (60 per artist), to accompany the 240 original cards released in February.
Most significantly, the acquisition of these cards acts as a starting point for collectors to unlock exclusive community experiences and benefits, including music production master-classes, one-on-one feedback sessions, direct access to well known labels and their A&Rs, artist meet and greets, AAA concert passes and more.
Details HERE
Framework Just Announced the Biggest Coachella Dance Music Events
A triple header of late night parties from some of the biggest names in underground dance music at a brand new location during weekend one
4/15 – Club Called Rhonda w/Purple Disco Machine, SG Lewis, and Jayda G
4/16 – Desert Art w/Black Coffee b2b Martinez Brothers and Peggy Gou
4/17 – Art of the Wild w/Bedouin, Dixon, Damian Lazarus b2b Michael Bibi, and Layla Benitez
Tickets for Rhonda International here
Tickets for Desert Air here
Tickets for Art Of The Wild here
The House & Garage Orchestra Return to Reading
Widely renowned live band The House & Garage Orchestra is returning to Palmer Park Reading on Friday, June 17th to serve up a spectacular night of good time grooves old and new. They will be joined by a red hot selection of guest performers that will be announced nearer the time and as always co-founder/ host and Official DJ Shy Cookie. Tickets for this all encompassing experience start at just £15.
Mayan Warrior Ten Year Tour
https://arep.co/t/mayan-
On The Beach Brighton With Fatboy Slim
On Friday 22nd July, On The Beach has invited Fatboy Slim to headline its festival grounds – situated on the hallowed beach where it all began. The global music superstar’s return to his home turf, Brighton Beach, is set to be the liveliest event of the year – and your only chance to witness the inspiration behind those spine-tingling scenes from two decades ago!
Relentless Beats DeadBeats Show
Relentless Beats Jauz Show
Relentless Beats, widely recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters, has announced a collaborative event partnership with Maya Dayclub, the most well-known Vegas-style pool party destination in Scottsdale. The merging of these two powerhouses represents the opportunity to bring world-class talent into a state-of-the-art venue and create events that will become a destination for people in Old Town Scottsdale and beyond.
Tickets for The Sunday Drip featuring Jauz presents: OFF THE DEEP END will go on sale Friday, March 25, at 10 a.m. MST for $30, plus fees. Tickets are available online at www.relentlessbeats.com
RÜFÜS DU SOL Tour
Continuing the momentum of their biggest year to date, three-time Grammy nominated, live electronic band RÜFÜS DU SOL return today with the announce of their North American ‘Surrender’ tour. The tour, produced by Live Nation, will bring their celebrated live show to seven cities across the United States, with additional dates still to be announced.
Tickets on sale HERE
Anjunadeep
Anjunadeep 13
Showcasing the future sound of Anjunadeep, prolific Bristolian DJ Jody Wisternoff and label co-founder and A&R James Grant share their ninth mixed compilation together – ‘Anjunadeep 13 Mixed by Jody Wisternoff & James Grant’.
Anjunadeep 13 sets the label’s agenda for 2022 with new and exclusive tracks across two meticulously-crafted mixes. There are label favorites Tinlicker, Lane 8, and Ben Böhmer alongside rising stars such as Icarus, Bantwanas, and São Miguel. This year, Jody and James are also pleased to introduce Nicky Elisabeth, Steven Weston, and Mona Vale, who all make their label debut on Anjunadeep 13.
Stream HERE
Astralwerks
Kavinsky- Reborn Album
Kavinsky is a French musician/producer/DJ who is an electro-pop pioneer. He has worked with an incredible array of artists such as Justice, The Weeknd, & SebastiAn and was chosen by Daft Punk to open for their epic “Alive” world tour.
Reborn marks Kavinsky’s first new music since 2013. While staying faithful to his electro-pop roots, the sound of Reborn is even more expansive and bolder than albums past, inspired by futuristic electronic soundscapes.
Stream HERE
Black Book Records
Chris Lake- 400
Black Book ID’s endeavor to give fans a sense of discovery, with exclusive, previously unreleased recordings from new and established artists, including tracks that have only been heard in live sets.
Astralwerks has teamed up with Black Book for the collection’s leadoff track, “400” by Chris Lake.
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BMG/Tank Top Records
Nyxen- PXNK
Tokyo-born, Sydney-based electronic artist Nyxen releases her new single ‘PXNK’ (pronounced “punk) out now via BMG/Tank Top Records. The single comes alongside the announcement of her debut album of the same title, PNXK, set to be released Friday, July 1, and available now for pre-order here.
Stream HERE
Defected
Jack Back- Freedom
Jack Back is heading back to the source, revisiting those authentic house sounds that first inspired him to make music and returning with his latest gem ‘Feeling’. Making the most of his freedom to flex in any style of dance music he wants to, ‘Feeling’ was produced with the house head in mind, ready to sweep dance floors with a rave-ready cut and stonker of a sample. With this being the first appearance of David Guetta’s alias since his explosive 2019 release ‘Freedom’, he’s sure to knock it out of the park with this one.
Stream HERE
Disciple
Knights of the Round Table
Step into your greatest Transformers fantasy with ECRAZE and Graphyt on their epic collaboration “Mechanoid Dreams” and keep it moving with “Scouts Honor,” a potent track by Bandlez with electrifying keys, catchy vocals, and eruptive bass drop. INFEKT keeps you on your toes with “Dance Off,” an intensive dubstep slammer that puts you through the ringer, while a colorful track from Bainbridge allows you to take a pledge of allegiance to the ultimate “Raver’s Anthem.” Then Chibs, Bueg, and Codd Dubz hit it out of the park with their mind-bending collaboration “Fool” that you will need a moment to recover from.
Stream HERE
Drumcode Records
Julian Jeweil- Boreal
Boreal – the stunning six-track extended player from long-standing French techno icon Julian Jeweil – is out now via Drumcode Records.
Boasting an impressive collection of majestic releases on Drumcode over the course of his revered career – the last of which came in the form of his five-part Schema EP back in January 2021 – Boreal marks Julian’s fifth musical outing on the legendary Stockholm-based label, as he returns armed with an arsenal of interim releases on the likes of FORM Music, Filth on Acid and Tronic to name just a few.
Stream HERE
Enormous Tunes
Nora En Pure- Tribe of Kindness
Globally renowned and adored for her cinematic soundscapes and ethereal performances, South African-born, Swiss-based Queen of deep house, Nora En Pure, has spent the last few years working relentlessly to reach the pinnacle of the dance music scene. Proving her eminence with every performance, playing stand out shows at the likes of Coachella, Burning Man, Tomorrowland and Panorama NYC, Daniela Di Lillo is a true force with an indomitable work ethic and an eye for immaculate detail.
Stream HERE
Factory 93
Avision- Party Started EP
Fantastic Voyage
Justin Jay- Alone on My Bday
In February, Justin returned to conceptual, thematic releases with the VOYAGER 001 mixtape, which explored old-school rave nostalgia. On Justin’s actual birthday, March 23rd, the producer is reinvigorating this friendly approach to sounds and style with a new track, “Alone on My Bday.” Featuring original vocals and Dua Lipa samples, the new single reestablishes his intention to adventure into affable compositions via fast-paced dance soundscapes.
Stream HERE
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GetDown Records
SoDown- Get Up
The saxophone-playing production maestro has tattooed his own unmistakable brand of thunderous, gritty bass, and cultivated a dedicated fanbase who celebrate his experimental soundscapes and homegrown authenticity. The artist’s tight-knit Facebook community, The GetDown (SoDown Family), boasts more than 4000 members who love sharing ideas, music, art, and good vibes.
Over the last two months, SoDown unveiled a three-part video series that doubled as both a love letter to The GetDown family, and a cryptic tease of his forthcoming Get Up EP, which drops Friday, April 1st.
Stream HERE
House of Sin Records
Jack Vice- Control (Sintra Remix)
26 year old Nashville based DJ and Producer Sintra has solidified his spot as an artist to watch in the electronic music space for 2022. Having developed an early fascination for electronic music, Dennis Mongan aka Sintra launched his artist project and began to experiment, taking inspiration from a wide variety of sources and distilling a bold bass heavy style of his own. Sintra’s work can be found at the crossroads of driving basslines, lush vocals and crisp, imaginative production.
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Independent
Cam Maclean- Visions
Cam Maclean (ex-Vesuvio Solo) is pleased to announce his latest album Secret Verses out May 13 (pre-order). Today Cam has also unveiled his latest introspective single “Visions,” which follows up “Shy Companion” released earlier this year. “Visions” is an introspective folk composition with Beatlesque harmonies and ambience explores themes of quest, mystery and the slow but certain transition from the cold season to spring.
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Feather & Lumasi- Tell Me feat. Gabriel Eli
Continuing his momentum in 2022, up and coming producer Feather teams up with Minneapolis-based Lumasi for a mesmerizing new single “Tell Me”, featuring vocals from Gabriel Eli. The new track directly follows Feather’s February collaboration with Sinatra and Luma titled “Let Go”. The latest offering in Feather’s string of collaborations is only a glimpse of what is to come for the rest of the year as he continues to build his unparalleled discography. Out now, “Tell Me” is available across all streaming platforms.
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Love My Robot- Turning Complete
Colombian electronic artist Love My Robot returns with another high concept electro-pop gem lyrically inspired by AI pioneer Alan Turing. A sleek and ultramodern slice of futuristic cosmic disco, ‘Turing Complete’ whimsically delineates an imagined love affair between a human and a robot. Featuring the vocals of sound designer Mon, ‘Turing Complete’ was mixed by Grammy-nominated producer Joel Hamilton and recalls acts like Robyn, Sally Shapiro, Little Boots, and Royksopp. Love My Robot’s last single received acclaim in Dancing Astronaut, EDM Sauce, Data Transmission, and Raver Rafting.
Stream HERE
Insomniac Records
Last Gang Records
Dear Boy- Wet Clothes
Los Angeles-based band Dear Boy are pleased to share “Wet Clothes” the latest pre-release single to be lifted from their debut full-length album out later this year on Last Gang Records.
“Wet Clothes” is a song about the nature of loss and the bittersweet comfort of memory. Dear Boy’s Ben Grey says, “Anything can be an emotional trigger when you miss someone, in the case of this song, the feeling of the pouring rain. Something like that can make you feel close to someone again even though you know in your heart you’ve never been farther away. For me, this is the quintessential Dear Boy song. Each of us has our favorite from the album, and ‘Wet Clothes’ is mine.”
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Monstercat
conro- just wanna luv
Following a string of releases this year, multifaceted producer Conro returned to Monstecat today with his poignant new single, “just wanna luv.” Reminiscent of early progressive house, the bouncy synths, bright chords, and emotional vocals are brimming with nostalgia. The uplifting single is a beautiful blend of Conro’s electro-house tendencies and indie-pop influences, eloquently showcasing his recent sonic pivot. Embracing his challenges with mental health, “just wanna luv” relays Conro’s appreciation to his fans for supporting him in a way he couldn’t reciprocate for himself.
Stream HERE
GG MaGree- Deja Rave
Continuing to unravel her twisted love stories and haunting nightmares through a series of new singles, Australian DJ, producer, and singer-songwriter GG Magree shares her latest rock-infused record, “Deja Reve.” Appearing on her highly-anticipated EP, ‘Dichotomy,’ the horror film-inspired song recounts GG’s personal experience reliving her dreams while she’s wide awake. Featuring her own piercing vocals paired with the ominous cacophony of Trent Reznor-esque synths and drums, it’s an intriguing taste of what’s to come on her debut full-length project.
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Moonboot Records
Child Seat- Fever Dream
New Granada Records
LAPêCHE- Garcie (Samuel Fogarino Remix)
Brooklyn-based band LAPÊCHE is pleased to share Samuel Fogarino of Interpol’s remix of their single “Gracie.” The reworked version of the song is the first track to be lifted from the band’s remix EP Spirit Bunnies (Remixes) out April 1 via New Granada Records.
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n goes to infinity
Nikki Nair- 1overf
Nikki Nair is releasing the second single from his label “n goes to infinity” tilted “1overf”on Friday, March 25th.
His most recent accomplishments include an official remix of a Kehlani track, an eight show tour in the UK last year, being part of Beatport Next’s program in 2022, and starting his own label n goes to infinity. The Beatport Next program picks just 8 artists from around the world every year and supports them with a 12 month marketing program. Nikki has also been featured in DJ Mag, Mixmag, Resident Advisor, and other reputable media publications.
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Past Inside the Present
Drum & Lace- Creatura & Armatura
Drum & Lace, aka Sofia degli Alessandri-Hultquist, is a composer and performer hailing from Florence, Italy. On April 8, Drum & Lace will release her debut LP Natura via the ambient vinyl label Past Inside The Present. Pre-orders will be begin on March 25.
Stream HERE
Physical Presents
Jack Trades- Right Thing
Renowned Canadian talent Jack Trades returns with his first sonic offering of the year, ‘Right Thing’. This time around, he’s joined alongside esteemed DJ/producer Piques and singer/songwriter Rachel West. The new collaborative effort directly follows up Jack Trades and Heather Jannsen’s ‘On My Mind’ from the tail end of last October, in addition to Piques’ ‘Me Without You’ from this January and West’s ‘You Make Hope Look Good’ from the same month. Out now via Physical Presents, ‘Right Thing’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.
Stream HERE
Rules Don’t Apply
QRTR- Snowfall
The concept of what it means to be an innovator in music has transformed, calling on artists to provide an impact to their community as much as the cannon of contemporary sound. Fueled by that vein of understanding, Brooklyn’s QRTR is quickly emerging as one of the electronic music community’s darling trailblazers.
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STMPD RCRDS
Martin Garrix & Zedd
The long-awaited and highly requested collaboration from Martin Garrix and Zedd has been on the horizon for quite some time, and today it’s finally here. ‘Follow’ is now available for everyone worldwide on all DSPs.
‘Follow’ is a true club banger and marks the perfect start of the ’22 festival season, while also setting the tone for what Garrix will have in store this year. The thumping track pays homage to both Garrix and Zedd’s signature sounds while also making room for singer-songwriter Emily Warren’s sultry vocals halfway through.
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NUZB & Jeonghyeon – Big Booty
Keeping his winning streak for 2022, NUZB is presenting ‘Big Booty’ in collaboration with upcoming, Korean-born producer Jeonghyeon. As one of his most-anticipated IDs of 2021, everybody should get ready to be hypnotized by this new tune.
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Drove & Janee – In The Dark
‘In The Dark’ is Drove and Janee’s take on a happy/sad dance song. The lyrics tell a story of being on the verge of losing someone close to you by growing apart.
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Subsidia
Felmax & Baerli- Resonance
Another heavy heater is here! “Resonance” from Felmax and Baerli is out now! The track is full of glitchy synths and has a bouncy energy that will make you feel like you’re on a sci-fi adventure through the galaxy.
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Westwood Recordings
Moontricks- Forest of My Soul
Roots/electronic duo Moontricks has released their hypnotizing new single—their first offering in over two years—“Forest Of My Soul” via Westwood Recordings. Moontricks, who is Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman, captivates as gritty banjo and guitar carry soulful vocals through deep synth drops and dark textures, reminiscent of one losing their way into a forested night.
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Young Art
Life on Planets- Altitude
Life on Planets has just released his latest single ‘Altitude’. The track is a preview from his forthcoming Dreamcatcher EP, which is slated for release on TOKIMONSTA’s Young Art label on May 20, 2022.
Stream HERE
