(BA Hons Journalism), 30, London. NCTJ-accredited journalist and dance music lover specialising in interviews, features, editorial work, and reviews. www.journojake.com

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Martin Garrix has joined a select group of dance music producers tasked with performing at the opening ceremony of a major football tournament, after UEFA aired a special virtual broadcast from the STMPD founder, who is also responsible for the EURO 2020 official anthem, alongside Bono and The Edge from U2. Delivering a rendition of 'We Are the People', the

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Those familiar with the name CircoLoco will immediately have their brains jogged with thoughts of late-nights on the terrace at DC10, the iconic Ibiza club which has hosted parties from the label for many years. Bringing ravers together since 1999 on the Balearic Isle for a celebration of all things underground, the residency has become famed for slick techno and

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It's been a pretty hectic few years for David Guetta. After taking his listeners on a spiritual journey at Ultra Music Festival in 2018, when he shocked the crowd by asking for all the lights to be turned off, before embarking on a period of deep techno bangers - including the iconic 'Voices From The Dawn' - the French maestro

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When Tim Bergling (aka Avicii) passed away in April 2018, the world of dance music entered a stage of mourning. The Swede had touched so many people on a global scale through his unrivalled melodies and euphoric live performances, that it was only natural he'd amass a gigantic fanbase en route to stardom. However, one of the key worries many

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Cast your mind back to 2014 and Hardwell was on top of the world. The Dutch supremo, who had just claimed the title of 'number #1 DJ in the world' via the infamous DJ Mag Top 100 poll, was already en route to securing a second consecutive title that coming Autumn, as well as releasing his 'I AM Hardwell' docu-movie.

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"See the smoke when the sun shines, we will forever be faded under gold skies

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By this point, DubVision need no introduction, but on account of their powerful production prowess, let's give them one anyway! Since impressing with official remixes for the likes of Avicii & Nicky Romero ('I Could Be The One') during the 'golden era' of EDM, the Dutch duo have since reworked numerous tracks for Martin Garrix ('Higher Ground', 'Ocean' and 'Scared

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Future-Rave pioneer David Guetta has teamed up with Galantis, and pop band Little Mix, for new single 'Heartbreak Anthem', available now via Big Beat Records. The explosive collaboration - contrary to its title - proves a declaration of resilience – fusing the jaunty productions of the powerhouse producers with the impeccable harmonies of the world’s biggest girl band. Adding his own take on the release, Christina Karlsson

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With festival season hoping to return to something close to normality this Summer, Besomorph is throwing his hat into the ring as a contender for the title of 'this year's most addictive anthem'. His new single 'Crush' showcases the dynamic diversity of the acclaimed producer, and follows a massive flurry of recent success with track such as 'Playing With My Heart'

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When assessing the career of Alesso, it's easy to be immediately drawn to singles like 'Calling (Lose My Mind)' or the iconic remix of OneRepublic's 'If I Lose Myself'. But one of the most under-rated productions in the Swede's back-catalogue is most definitely the mesmeric rework of Keane hit 'Silenced By The Night'. The Brit indie-pop band, best known for

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Pendulum - one of the most successful drum & bass bands of all time - will be releasing their new ‘Elemental’ EP this Summer, on 17th June. Also set for release on the same date is the final single to come from the EP, ‘Louder Than Words’, a collaboration with duo HYBRID MINDS. The new Pendulum EP will consist of

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Let's throw it back to 2010, a time when Tiësto had only recently turned away from trance to focus on more commercial-sounding hits. Back then, the world was a very different place. David Cameron had just ousted Gordon Brown in the U.K General Election, Barack Obama was still serving his first term as President of the United States, and the

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With the continent gripped by football fever, DJ Snake has reacted to positive news for the people of France tonight. As more and more European nations gear up for the 'Euro 2020' football championships this Summer, anticipation for the tournament - which is usually staged every 4 years - is at an all-time high, due to being pushed to Summer

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