Slam gather techno stars into collaborative project ‘Louder Than Chaos’
Some people believe that emotion speaks louder than reason. Soma Records' Head Slam believe that music speaks louder than chaos and prove it in a fantastic collection of collaborations. The Scottish duo of techno producers announced the release of a five-part compilation featuring some of today's most respected techno artists. The first volume of 'Louder Than Chaos' will be released
Amelie Lens marks the return of events in Belgium with a five-hour DJ set in August
Techno prodigy Amelie Lens will bring her full power to Atomium Open Air, at Arena5 in Belgium on August 14 for an exclusive DJ set. The event will be the first party to be held in Belgium since the pandemic cancelled all shows. It will be a performance not to be missed and full of significance, marking not only Amelie's
Amelie Lens releases new track with AIROD ‘Adrenaline’ to celebrate new EXHALE imprint
Known as one of the front-runners of the techno genre, the techno queen Amelie Lens has been firing on all cylinders as of late. With many releases, she has recently also been given the fifth spot in the Alternative Top 100 DJs list which saw her move up a whole 14 places just since last year. Proving her prominence in the scene,
Amelie Lens drops epic mix at her BBC Radio 1 residency
The Belgian techno DJ and producer Amelie Lens has delivered once again a mesmerising mix at her BBC Radio 1 residency with wide variety of dark underground tunes. Amelie, who was announced as one of new additions for the BBC residencies back in late August, has been impressing us all ever since. The signing of the 30-year-old artist was one of
Amelie Lens to present her brand new ‘Higher’ EP: Listen
The Techno queen is back! The Belgian master Amelie Lens has just announced that she will be presenting her first project of the year, which will be her a new EP titled 'Higher’. This amazing upcoming album will be go out next month, more specifically on August 21st, via her her Lenske record label. In less than 4 years, the iconic 30-year old DJ and producer has rapidly grown
Duke Dumont drops an astonishing BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix
The iconic British producer Duke Dumont has dropped an astonishing BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix this past Saturday and it's already available! With this, Duke's set joining a privileged group of incredible artists that have taken the decks of the reputed radio station including Jamie XX, Amelie Lens and Fisher among many others. Nonetheless, this 2-hour set is not Duke's first BBC mix.
Amelie Lens unleashes sensational Essential Mix on BBC Radio 1
Laying down an immense 76 tracks across a lengthy 4-hour set, Amelie Lens landed with her Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1 last Saturday night. Pushing the boundaries with a jam-packed performance, the Belgian techno prodigy unloaded a definitive selection of tracks across British airwaves with the first four-hour Essential Mix since 1997. Lens took a handful of new releases from her own
Parookaville 2020 returns this summer for a massive 6th edition
Parookaville is definitely one of the biggest EDM festivals worldwide and this summer, it will once again delight a worldwide audience. Celebrating its 6th edition, the festival, which will take place at Weeze Airport from July 17th-19th, has unveiled a series of artists completing one of the most powerful lineups of this summer season. After celebrating one of their best editions in
Cercle Festival 2020 unveils full line up
Since 2016, Cercle has been producing unique experiences, organising, filming and broadcasting shows in carefully selected locations around the world, to show cultural heritage sites and landmarks through the prism of electronic music and video. With over a million subscribers on YouTube including impressive performances of Boris Brejcha at the Château de Fontainebleau, Fatboy Slim at British Airways i360, Solomun at
Festicket reveal festivals were dominated by Belgian DJs in 2019
Did you ever want to know which DJ plays the most festivals per year? Well, you're in luck, with the growing festival culture around the globe Festicket has again compiled a report and summarised which DJs and live acts performed at the most festivals in 2019, just as they did for 2018. The gold, silver AND bronze medal for electronic music festivals goes
Extrema Outdoor Belgium announces full 2020 line-up for its 10th anniversary
Earlier this week, the Extrema Outdoor Belgium festival announced the full line-up for a special 10-year edition. The event is set to take place in the city of Houthalen-Helchteren from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31. Big names of the underground scene such as Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin, Tale of Us, Solomun, Joris Voorn, Kölsch, ANNA, ARTBAT, and Amelie
Tomorrowland announces full 2020 Line-Up
Earlier this week, Tomorrowland announced all stage hosts for their 16th edition themed 'The Reflection of Love' in Boom, Belgium. For the first time in recent years, they have now announced their full lineup before the regular ticket (pre-)sales start this Saturday and next week. While some fans were already able to purchase their Global Journey tickets, travel packages offered by Tomorrowland including festival tickets and
Ultra Music Festival reveals Phase 2 Miami lineup for 2020
Ultra Music Festival is finally returning to its home location, Bayfront Park, in its hometown of Miami, FL. Breathtaking views onto Biscayne Bay, the iconic scenery of downtown Miami and the stages right in-between, and the whole music industry in one place for Miami Music Week. To celebrate their return into Bayfront Park, Ultra just announced their Phase 2 Lineup after already announcing a massive Phase
Resistance Miami Phase 1 Lineup revealed
Ultra Music Festival is returning to its home in Bayfront Park in Miami, FL, USA, which is also set to be completely refurbished, as announced recently. Resistance, which is the Techno brand of Ultra with events across the world, has grown massively since its inception. It is now hosting events across the world, with a residence on the white isle Ibiza every and many more events in South America.
Techno: Electronic music’s unstoppable force
'The golden era'. What does that phrase really mean? Used often to describe the peak of 'EDM' back in 2011-2014, the golden era is an ever-present, but the genre it represents is changing rapidly. From the progressive and big room craze of the early 2010's, to the emerging tropical house scene, not forgetting the domination of future house, the hot