Happy May 1st from The Festival Voice! Here is our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with us next week!

Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy 500 Los Angeles celebration sells out in 24 hours

Brian Eno, the pioneering electronic musician delivers a vital and timely keynote interview at IMS Ibiza 2022 with Pete Tong

Taking place on the final day of IMS Ibiza 2022, iconic electronic musician, producer, visual artist, academic and leading pioneer in environmental activism Brian Eno delivered an insightful keynote interview with IMS partner and legendary BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong.  The vital and timely keynote interview took place via video call to avoid unnecessary air travel and is one part of a dedicated focus at IMS Ibiza on the climate emergency.

deadmu5- We Are Friends Tour

Since 2012, We Are Friends (WAF) has been a music compilation series with the clear idea of giving airtime to fresh, newly discovered talent from deadmau5’ mau5trap label. With its 11th edition due to arrive later this year and new singles to drop from the label’s key and rising players before then, the mau5trap family is celebrating the milestone with its first-ever branded tour: deadmau5 presents We Are Friends. Headlined by deadmau5, NERO (DJ set) will support on all shows with Kasablanca, Lamorn and more friends Bensley, BlackGummy, EDDIE, HNTR, LUPA, Morgin Madison and No Mana on select dates.

TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, APRIL 28 AT 10:00 AM LOCAL AT LIVENATION.COM

Hideout Announces return of their Special Beach Party

A highlight in the Hideout calendar, the Beach Party runs from 3 – 9pm on Zrce Beach in Croatia and will be an irresistible way to kick off the whole festival experience. The main event has all bases covered from techno to house, tech to bass, drum & bass to disco and garage and features the likes of Mike Skinner, Paul Woolford, Alan Fitzpatrick, Darius Syrossian, DJ Seinfeld, Maya Jane Coles, Camelphat, Sonny Fodera, Andy C, Jamie Jones, Eats Everything, Sherelle, Bad Boy Chiller Crew and loads more. 

NYC’s Nebula To Host F1 Nightlife Pop-up in Miami

This Spring, Nebula heads South, for a pop-up in Miami to coincide with the hugely anticipated Miami racing event. Partygoers and VIPs from around the world will be able to experience Nebula as part of Racing Fan Fest in Wynwood, a four day activation, presented by Swarm and Us Weekly, that will play host to 5-time world champion team Oracle Red Bull racing, as well as Scuderia AlphaTauri, the Official Formula 1 March Store, world class entertainment and dining, while offering fans a never before-seen apres track experience. 

PIXELYNX Presents Metaverse & Web3 Day Day at International Music Summit Ibiza

PIXELYNX, the new music metaverse gaming platform created by musicians and technologists Joel Zimmerman aka deadmau5 and Richie Hawtin, and music and gaming industry veterans Ben Turner, Dean Wilson and Inder Phull, will present Metaverse & Web3 Day at International Music Summit (IMS) Ibiza on Thursday, April 28th at Destino Pacha Resort. Metaverse & Web3 is a special day of programming dedicated to the conversation of now, in partnership with RCRDSHP, Sensorium, EQ Exchange, and CELO. Through panel discussions, presentations and a beginner’s guide clinic, PIXELYNX aims to provide IMS Ibiza Summit delegates with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate and harness opportunities of Web3 and the metaverse, from NFTs to DAOs to monetization.

More info at http://pixelynx.io/musicverse/ 

Release Ibiza

From its home at London’s Studio 338, Release has quickly become one of the UK’s most fresh and forward-thinking parties. They have hosted a number of sold out events including a huge New Year’s Eve celebration and now the party rolls into the White Isle. The home for it is the newly refurbished and already legendary Es Paradis. As one of the oldest club’s on the White Isle it has a stripped back feel, a music centric party vibe and punchy sound systems as well as retractable roof for unique open air dancing experiences. 

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SG Lewis Releases Coachella Three Hour DJ Set

UK super producer, songwriter and performer SG Lewis has released the DJ set from his surprise Do LaB performance Saturday of Coachella’s Weekend One. Do LaB, creators of Lightning In A Bottle and Coachella’s most immersive stage, has built a strong reputation on the Polo Fields of hosting legendary electronic acts alongside next generation rising stars.

One of the stage’s most anticipated aspects is its nightly surprise headliners, with SG Lewis joining other weekend one headliners such as Diplo, Dom Dolla b2b John Summit and Subtronics, with weekend two welcoming Yung Bae b2b Madeon, Hayden James, LP Giobbi and DJ Hanzel aka Dillon Francis.

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Music

Anjunabeats

Jono Grant & Darren Tate (JODA)- We Find Ourselves

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Anjunadeep

Olan- Contra

OLAN is set to release ‘Promise To Keep’, the driving second single from her recently announced debut album ‘Contra’, which lands June 10 via independent record label Anjunadeep. The single follows ‘Wake And Return’, which was supported by the likes of Icarus, Sultan + Shepard, Steven Weston, Jon Gurd, and Just Her.

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Another Record Label

Kaz James- Footprints

To say Kaz James has been on a prolific run of form over the past twelve months would be somewhat of an understatement. Laying claim to an abundance of impressive releases on the likes of Saved Records, Circus Recordings and Three Six Zero Recordings to name a few, the boundary-pushing Australian artist also celebrated the launch of his brand new imprint ‘Another Record Label’ in November 2021, teaming up with frequent collaborator Nick Morgan for the pair’s critically acclaimed vocal single, Not In Love.

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AWAL Recordings America

The Happy Fits- Dance Alone

Lively alt-rock-pop trio The Happy Fits return with their second vibrant single, “Dance Alone,” which wraps self-doubt and the fear of being alone into an irresistible melody, instantly quelling those worries. After an unforgettable run on the road with The Maine, The Happy Fits will return to the stage at Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta on May 1st at 6pm, and later will complete the second leg of their headline North American What Could Be Better Tour as it picks back up with Sarah & The Sundays in Louisville, KY on May 3rd. 10 dates are already sold-out, including Chicago, Nashville and NYC. Grab tickets now via thehappyfits.com/tour.

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Black Hole Recordings

Conjure One x Jeza- Wolves At The Door

Returning to the release radar with his first offering of the year, established force Shogun is back with a remix of Conjure One & Jeza’s new single ‘Wolves at the Door’. The massive rendition reconstructs the original’s syncopated bass pulse and downtempo nature by increasing the intensity, introducing a thumping bassline with a culmination of striking synths. Shogun’s latest offering follows the December release of his original production, ‘Dreamland’. Injecting his signature trance flair into ‘Wolves at the Door,’ the new iteration is now available across all streaming platforms via Black Hole Recordings.

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Create Music Group

Eric Sharp- Emergence EP

House maestro Eric Sharp represents a holistic picture of dance music. His emphasis on the club being a conduit for both dance-ready tracks and exercises in songwriting and composition have propelled the producer and DJ to a rare 16-year-long career. This remarkable journey has seen Sharp hold down a coveted residency at LA’s Sound Nightclub, perform at festivals like Coachella, SXSW, and Outside Lands, collaborate with Anna Lunoe, remix acts like Major Lazer’s Jillionaire, Grammy-winners Jars Of Clay, and Atlantic Records‘ Melanie Martinez, and top Hype Machine charts.

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Deep Root Records

Francis Mercier, Roland Clark- Holy

Following the massive club anthems, ‘Sete’ (with Blond:ish and Amadou & Mariam) and ‘Premier Gaou’ (with Afro-pop superstars Magic System), Deep Root Records impresario & resident DJ Francis Mercier returns with an incandescent new collaboration with legendary producer/vocalist and Beatport artist of the month Roland Clark. Combining progressive house vibes with an uplifting message of spiritual release on the dancefloor and beyond, ‘Holy’ is another underground club masterpiece from Clark, one of the true icons of the genre, whose resume includes unforgettable tracks with David Guetta, Claptone, Duke Dumont, Armin Van Buuren, Vintage Culture, Fatboy Slim, Armand Van Helden, Todd Terry, and even Katy Perry, garnering him over 50 million streams. 

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Defected

Jamie Jones- My Paradise

‘My Paradise’, named after Jamie’s iconic Ibiza party synonymous with warm nights and world-class DJ selection, sees Jamie explore disco influences with an earworm vocal and elegant keys, while his signature high-energy bassline and groove give this release boundless dancefloor appeal. 

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Dim Mak

Black Caviar & Savage- Woke Up Feeling Good

Nytrix & Kiesza- On More Time

Nytrix teams up with Canadian vocalist Kiesza to deliver a new high-powered single “One More Time.” The upbeat cyberpop ballad features empowering vocals about taking risks and not being afraid of living boldly, which seamlessly breaks down into an explosion of bass-house. 

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Dirtybird’s White Label

Nala & Nikki Nair- The World Is Always Ending

Today, two of Dirtybird’s soaring members of the flock, Nala and Nikki Nair, release the official music video for their collaborative White Label release ‘The World Is Always Ending’.

Nikki’s futuristic productions (including live drums and bass) alongside Nala’s dynamic vocal range highlight these two songs on opposite ends of the spectrum. Released as part of Nikki Niar and Nala’s collaborative two-track EP, the title track, ‘The World is Always Ending,’ is a modernized twist on Sneaker Pimps and Chemical Brothers resulting in one of the stand out singles on the label this year. Directed by Nina Koyfman, the playful stop-motion video features Nala floating through the streets of Los Angeles.

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Electric Hawk

FRQ NCY- A Lens in Time

Coming off the high of his “Bloom” EP, FRQ NCY returns to his roots with ‘A Lens in Time.’ Melding the now signature melodies with sounds reminiscent of the tracks that came before his melodic turn, the result is that of a true work of art – one you can both take to the dance floor and have that emotional connection to that listeners crave. Buckle up, FRQ NCY is about to have another huge year giving us more of the sounds we know and love.

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Embassy One

WhoMadeWho & Rampa- UUUU

Danish electronic trio and internationally celebrated live act WhoMadeWho have been hinting at a new studio album ever since they dropped Mermaids back in May 2021. Following the global success of their subsequent two singles – Summer and Silence & Secrets – and a slew of remixes from the likes of DJ Tennis, Black Coffee, Adriatique and Frank Wiedemann, the in-demand Scandinavian outfit now confirm details of their upcoming long player, UUUU.

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Etage Noir

Parov Stelar- Moonlight Love Affair

Revered Austrian musician Parov Stelar makes his return to the release radar yet again with his latest full-length album ‘Moonlight Love Affair’. The 13-track electro-swing LP includes previous acclaimed lead singles from throughout the year such as ‘Candy Girl’, its Late Night Mix, ‘AKH Odessa’, ‘Toxic Lover’, and ‘FIRE’. An exclusive NFT collection is also paired alongside it in cooperation with Flowtys, boasting a unique cartoon-like character dancing similar to Cab Calloway for each song, in addition to other exclusive features. Out now via the creative force’s very-own imprint Etage Noir Recordings and Le Plan Recordings, ‘Moonlight Love Affair’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.

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Independent

Man A Monster- Warm Blooded Creatures

Man A Monster — the brand new musical project formed in lockdown this past year in the UK between vocalist Robbie Grey of the iconic band Modern English (“I Melt With You”) and young composer Alex Cook — are excited to present their first song, “Warm Blooded Creatures.” There is a vast difference in age between the two artists, but the marriage of Grey’s post-punk and indie sensibilities with Cook’s original compositions forms a unique sound that incorporates electronic tones with biting noise-rock in their first offering.

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Insomniac Records

J. Worra- Burn This House (feat. Little Boots)

J. Worra is returning to Insomniac Records with her new single “Burn This House” featuring Little Boots. 

The L.A-based house music phenom is linking back up with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter / producer Little Boots, after their first encounter with one another on “Wasteland” track from last year. “Burn This House” is a fiery tech house groove forged around her silky, shimmering vocal topline, which is carried by disco sirens, slinky drums, and dancefloor-igniting horn stabs.

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Invada Records

The KVB- Blind (Drab Majesty Remix)

Kannibalen Records

Apashe- RIP feat. Vladimir Cauchemar

Distinguished Belgian native Apashe continues to set a new precedent for electronic music which each subsequent project in his discography. Following the reimagined release of “I’m A Dragon VIP” earlier this year, the Montreal-based artist offers another stirring fusion of classic orchestral music and electronic music with his new collaborative single “RIP” with Vladimir Cauchemar. To further expand on the collaboration, Apashe and Vladimir Cauchemar star in the haunting music video counterpart for “RIP” which explores impending world doom and the lasting effects of global warming and war. Out now via Kannibalen Records, “RIP” is available across all streaming platforms.

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Kuukou Records

Simina Grigoriu- 1981

Now, as Simina looks to continue her abounding run of form further into the New Year, she announces an imminent return to her beloved Kuukou Records with the majestic new single 1981.

Released as a follow-up to her nostalgic 2021 hit record Bucuresti, 1981 is nod to the year Simina was born and was created as a touching tribute to her mother, who protected her and her brother through some incredibly tough years growing up in an oppressed Romania in the early eighties.

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LSF21+

Santé & Re.You- Road To Sanrey

Having pursued hugely successful solo careers and respective individual projects for over a decade, Road To Sanrey is Santé & Re.You’s first full-length collaborative project in more than eleven years, and marks a stunning return to form for two undisputed stalwarts of electronic music.

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mau5trap

Spor- Throw Down Let Go

Jon Gooch – more commonly known by his Feed Me moniker – returns to his drum & bass alias Spor with “Throw Down Let Go.” Available now via mau5trap, “Throw Down Let Go” serves as the second single from Spor’s forthcoming Cave EP.

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Monstercat

WILL K- I Don’t Really Care

Burgeoning Australian house producer WILL K returned to Monstercat today, teaming up with Swedish singer-songwriter Neville for their debut collaborative single, “I Don’t Really Care.” Drawing inspiration from post-breakup woes, Neville’s sultry vocals recount the rollercoaster of emotions that hit when your former flame starts dating someone new. The bouncy bassline and crisp percussion blend perfectly with the moody synths and pads, a testament to WILL K’s refined production stylings. Arriving as the first of more records to come on the label, “I Don’t Really Care” signals a new chapter in WILL’s storied career as he looks toward developing his artistry with music that’s reflective of his ethos and personal growth.

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Monsterrat House Music

Eric Hilton- Lost Dialect

Montserrat House Music and Eric Hilton, one-half of the legendary downtempo electronic act Thievery Corporation, are excited to announce the Friday, July 1 release of Lost Dialect, Hilton’s forthcoming album he describes as “a classic, experimental trip-hop record.”

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Nettwerk Music Group

Cloudchord- Step By Step

Cloudchord, a specialist in augmenting musical possibility with remarkable technical skills on the guitar shares a new single, “Step By Step.” The duo (Cloudchord and Ian Ewing) continues the sonic journey with “Step by Step,” a guitar-driven blend of relaxation and tranquility. “With the added water sounds, it feels like a day spa or a meditation retreat” shares Cloudchord aka Derek VanScoten. “Consider this a self-care single.” “Step By Step” showcases depth within simplicity with just three chords layered with electric bass, lush percussion, and a rhodes creating a mystical and ethereal atmosphere. 

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Nice Age

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs- Crosswalk

Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs shares the second single ‘Crosswalk’, from his forthcoming sophomore album ‘When the Lights Go’, released on his new imprint Nice Age this July. 
 
For over a decade, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs has been a name synonymous with a consistently stellar musical output, whether touring the globe, producing for a plethora of notable artists, or gaining a Grammy nomination for his recent collaboration with Bonobo for single ‘Heartbreak’. 

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Nightmode

Knock2- gettin’ hot

The high-flying producer Knock2 returns to NIGHTMODE with his third single for the label, following his debut “Dashstar*” and his sophomore release “PARANOiD” from earlier in the year. “gettin’ hot” is certified dancefloor burner powered by steamy vocal chops, heavy duty basslines, clanking synth stabs, and oddball characteristics that finds him further developing his own unique take on high octane bass house. Prev touring with RL Grime‘s Sable Valley crew, shared the stage with Flosstradamus at EDC Las Vegas 2021. 

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Pasadena Records

Kid Moxie- On A Sunday Night

Kid Moxie’s shimmering ballad “On A Sunday Night” is a great example of what cinematic pop actually stands for. An emotionally enthralling ode to unrequited love, with lush, opulent atmospherics and evocative lyrics, this is her third single following “Better Than Electric” and “Shine” from the upcoming album Better Than Electric. “Sunday Night,” like most songs from her new album–a collection of tracks that drip in synths and sensuality, recalling soundtracks of 1980’s clubland–was conceived during a late-night drive around L.A “which is one of my favorite things to do in my favorite city.” 

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Payback Records/Big Beat   

Disco Killerz & Liquid Todd- Let Me Know

Disco Killerz x Liquid Todd unite for their sixth collaboration, “Let Me Know,” out now on Payback Records/Big Beat. The song was co-written and sung by, hitmaker Bullysongs, well known for his writing, features, and collaborations with artists such as Armin Van Buuren, Vintage Culture, Galantis, Matoma, Sigala, and many more. 

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Physical Presents

Kelland & Sara Diamond – LOVESICK

Vancouver-based creative force Kelland returns to the release circuit with his sophomore single ‘LOVESICK’. The new collaborative track sees the esteemed talent linking up with fellow Canadian and singer/songwriter Sara Diamond, and serves as a direct follow-up to his track ‘RIP TO US’ with Willa from mid-February of this year, in addition to Diamond’s ‘Lovin’ From You’ with Nick Grant from the tail end of last month. Out now via Physical Presents, ‘LOVESICK’ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.

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Shiny Shoes

Wild Arrows- Crowded House

STMPD RCRDS

Martin Garrix- Aurora feat. Blinders

T minus 3 days until the release of Martin Garrix’s ‘Sentio’ club album is finally here. While he’s gearing up for the grand finale on Friday he’s dropping ‘Aurora‘ with Blinders today.

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Martin Garrix- Sentio

It’s been a long time coming, but Martin Garrix is finally dropping his first-ever club album ‘Sentio’ today, completing the album tracklist with not one, but two new releases.

Martin Garrix:

‘’I was sitting on so much club music, and after the lockdowns, it felt like people wanted to party and get their spirits lifted again. The album features some radio-friendly songs, but it’s mostly the more aggressive Garrix club sound. I didn’t want people to have to wait for the high-quality versions after Ultra for too long, which is why we decided to drop them weekly after the set. I’m super excited all the tracks are finally out for everyone to listen to. My first album is a fact!’’

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swim~

Malka Spigel- Gliding & Hiding

On June 3 Malka Spigel will release Gliding & Hiding via Swim~ (order). Gliding & Hiding presents one of post-punk’s maverick spirits at her finest: Malka Spigel sprang to prominence as bassist and vocalist with the legendary Minimal Compact. She’s also an internationally acclaimed photographer and video artist. Alongside her partner and long term collaborator Colin Newman, she’s also one half of the electro-kosmiche duo Immersion. The pair are also members of the unique art-pop quartet Githead.

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Thirty Tigers

Metric- All Comes Crashing

“Not everyone has a conventional life with conventional relationships,” says front woman Emily Haines. “‘All Comes Crashing’” is a love song that goes beyond romantic love, it’s an expression of solidarity with whoever it is you would want to have beside you in the event of catastrophe. It might be your best friend, it might be your blood brother or your dog. The song is dedicated to those you consider your family, whatever that looks like for you.”

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WAAKAN

Liquid Stranger- Balance EP

Long known as one of the most prominent artists on the experimental bass music scene, Sweden’s Liquid Stranger (aka Martin Stääf) is ready to deliver his new studio album, ‘Balance.’ Available April 29th on his world-renowned WAKAAN imprint, the 13-track album sees Liquid Stranger take the role of a musical archeologist as he sifts through and uncovers a myriad of global sounds and unites them under the ‘Balance’ umbrella. This is what progress sounds like. 

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Westwood

Slynk- Techno Viking

Returning to Westwood after his Defunk outing “Techno Viking,” Slynk unleashes his new single, “Bust It.” Weaving multidimensional influences into a funk-heavy electro track, the Australian export balances modernized production with nostalgic auras in his showcase of rhythm and bass. 

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WE.THE.BUNDU/IDOL

Muzi- Interbaktic Instrumentals

It’s been seven months since the artist, Muzi blessed fans with the ‘Interblaktic’ album on 01 October 2021. Since then, the Zulu Skywalker’s fourth LP has gained global critical acclaim from names like Zane Lowe (Beats 1 Radio) and iconic publications such as Billboard, OkayAfrica, Mix Mag and more while racking up 2 million streams and counting. This Friday, 29 April 2022, Muzi gears up to give audiences a fresh take on the ‘Interblaktic’ album with the official release of the ‘Interblaktic’ album instrumentals.

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WYN Records

Black Caviar- Beat Goes On feat. Lee Wilson

One of the most accomplished producer duos working today, Black Caviar returns with ‘Beat Goes On’ a festive ray of sunshine of a song starring Lee Wilson, the in-demand vocalist who has worked with house music icons Kenny Dope and Todd Terry. 

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