Editor’s Picks – 2021 Tracks Of The Year
It's been another strange year - some ups and downs, returns to normality for some, but one thing has been clear throughout 2021, the dance music scene has still been capable of kicking out some fantastic music. As we round out the year, we present our editor's picks of their favourite tracks from the past 12 months. Will Sparks - Not
Plugins & Gear used by AVAION | The Essential Vol. 1 Catalog
AVAION is currently one of the most trending upcoming artists within the dance music space. His catchy tunes such as Love Again, Pieces, Fallin’, etc. have landed him regular spots in Spotify & Apple Music’s top 50 charts worldwide. His iconic electronic pop vocals & production have earned him over 10 Million streams on his discography. AVAION recently exclusively shared
Plugins & Gear used by ARTY / Alpha9 | The Essential Vol. 1 Catalog
ARTY, the moniker of Russian DJ & Producer, Artem Stolyarov is one of the most prominent names in the progressive house and electronic pop music scene. His musical prowess both as ARTY & alias, Alpha 9 has earned him collaborations with artists such as Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, BT, Paul van Dyk, Mat Zo, OneRepublic, Matisse & Sadko,
2021 in music: Looking back on some of the finest dance albums of the year
Following on from a year in which every artist found themselves restricted to the confines of their own studios due to COVID-19, 2021 has proved fruitful in the way of new dance music albums. As we now draw closer to the new year, we’re looking back at a selection of some of the finest records the industry had to offer
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Apashe is a Brussels-born, now Montreal-based music producer. Having earned a respectable status within the bass music industry, Apashe is currently one of the most sought-after and successful musicians in this sub-genre. His unique sound involves an amalgamation of various epic elements of electronic music, film scores and classical symphonies. His tracks have been featured in multiple Hollywood movie trailers
David Guetta: Another ground-breaking year in music [Interview]
Since we announced him as our Artist of the Year in the magazine this time last year, David Guetta has gone from strength to strength. Working on as many creative projects as he was back in 2020, he has once again flourished, brandishing a number of game-changing Future Rave productions and groove-infused Jack Back tracks along with his pop hits
Behind the decks with Jax Jones at FIVE Hotels & Resorts [Interview]
Jax Jones persists as one of the dance music names on everybody's lips. Already a staple of the UK club scene, he continues to push global boundaries as a producer, with every one of his records seemingly bigger, better and more successful than the last. 2021 was an unfathomable year for the 34-year-old, as not only has he returned to
Dubstep pioneers Skream & Benga set to collaborate once again in 2022
In the latest news that take us way back to the early 2000's and the introduction of the then unknown dubstep genre, two of the main catalysts in the successful emergence of this sparce and sub-bass prominent genre of electronic dance music, Skream and Benga have just announced that 2022 is the year of their return, as they have once
The BRIT Awards announce nominations for Best Dance Act for 2022 edition
It's that time of year again as the United Kingdom gears up for its most prestigious award show The Brit Awards. With 2022 marking the 42nd edition of the awards show, the organisation behind the show the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) has recently revealed to the world this year's nominations including the heavily sought-after Best Dance Act award. There are 5 nominations in the
Avicii’s final words written in diary revealed in ‘Tim – The Official Biography Of Avicii’
Although the Avicii biography 'Tim - The Official Biography Of Avicii' written by Måns Mosesson is not yet out in some countries, some of the content is being revealed and one of the biggest pieces of information revealed to readers within is some of Avicii's personal diary entries, the biggest being his very final written words in the diary. Some entries revealed
Kanye West donates toys to 4,000 children in Chicago
Kanye West made the Christmas season more special in his hometown of Chicago. The weekend before Christmas, a toy drive was held at the Kennedy-King College in Englewood, according to ABC7. News reports that there were other good-hearted people involved in the drive, but that most of the approximately 4,000 toys distributed were purchased by the 'DONDA' artist, who has
Nicky Romero set to stream New Year’s Eve show with Wildstylez and Marc Benjamin
To get fans into the New Year's Eve spirit virtually, Nicky Romero is throwing his own virtual party for fans all over the world to tune into, and he's joined by Dutch hardstyle producer Wildstylez and previous Laidback Luke, Afrojack, and Zedd collaborator Marc Benjamin as a special support act for the show. In collaboration with Dit Is Veenendaal, the show
Swedish House Mafia unveil recomposition of ‘One’ titled ‘One Symphony’ releasing this week
To start off the new year as they mean to go on, Swedish House Mafia - consisting of some of Sweden's finest electronic talents in Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso and Steve Angello - have unveiled that they are releasing a very special rendition of their mega hit 'One,' which was originally released in 2010 as their first studio single. Releasing on January
Alesso & Katy Perry talk all things ‘When I’m Gone’ in latest Apple Music 1 interview
With 2022 just around the corner, this latest A-list collaboration could have not arrived at a more perfect timing. Blessing us all with a production for the ages, Alesso and Katy Perry are most definitely the musical pairing we didn't know we needed. Teaming up for the creation of a club banger in the form of 'When I'm Gone,' this
Alesso drops long-awaited Katy Perry collaboration ‘When I’m Gone’: Listen
When talking about collaborations, this latest release has most definitely set the highest of standards from the offset. Enhancing his already amazing repertoire of teaming up with the world's leading superstars, Swedish progressive house master Alesso, has once more blessed fans alike with a production for the ages. With no other than global sensation Katy Perry alongside this latest track,