Sven Väth presents ‘Catharsis’, his first solo album in almost 20 years
It's still 2021 but you already have plenty of reasons to be enthused by the arrival of the new year. Techno basilar figure Sven Väth has announced the release of 'Catharsis', his first artist album in almost 20 years. The 13-track album will be out February 25, 2022, on Sven's famed Cocoon Recordings and is available for pre-order now. Nearly two
Tomorrowland One World Radio launches monthly CORE show
If you've been to Tomorrowland since 2017, you'll be familiar with the enchanting CORE stage which is tucked away in the trees, surrounded by nature and some of the biggest world class DJs. A crowd favourite, the CORE stage has now been honoured on Tomorrowland's One World Radio. The monthly CORE show will showcase the best in alternative house and techno
Sven Väth’s Cocoon celebrates 20 years with compilation including Solomun, Tiga and many more
It may be hard to believe, but two decades have passed since Sven Väth’s Cocoon Recordings inception. To mark such a great milestone, Sven announced the launch of a 15-track compilation and collector box containing new and exclusive music from artists already known on Sven’s brand. The celebratory album comes on the heels of Cocoon’s 20th Anniversary parties held at Amnesia
Sven Väth remixes Elon Musk’s ‘Don’t Doubt Your Vibe’
German pioneer of techno Sven Väth has remixed Elon Musk's electronic music track 'Don't Doubt Your Vibe'. Last week at the Axel-Springer Award ceremony in Berlin, Elon was presented with a special, one-off vinyl boxset from the Cocoon boss himself. He received it after being awarded the "outstanding personalities who are particularly innovative, and who generate and change markets, influence culture and
Parookaville adds DJ Snake, Robin Schulz, Alan Walker & more to 2019 lineup
Festival season is just around the corner and the 5th edition of Parookaville is less than three months away. The craziness will once again fill up the Madness City at Weze Airport, Germany, on the third weekend of July (19th - 21st). The organizers already revealed that superstar DJs like The Chainsmokers, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren,
Awakenings delivers spectacular ‘Awakenings ADE By Day’ showcase
With an amazing 7 editions in only five days during Amsterdam Dance Event, techno event Awakenings managed to treat a large international techno crowd to a series of phenomenal parties once again. The Awakenings brand celebrated their 20th anniversary last year and throughout the years the brand has really become an integral asset of Europe's techno scene. Just like last year, Awakenings
Awakenings announces seven special editions for Gashouder program
Seven special Awakenings editions in the notorious Gashouder have been announced for this year's edition of ADE. Awakenings will continue their long-lasting relationship with familiar names and will also partner up with Maceo Plex’s Mosaic. The five nighttime and two daytime events will feature familiar names such as Joris Voorn, Sven Väth and Klockwork as well as Maceo Plex's Mosaic for the
ParookaVille emerges once again for sold out third rendition
For 362 days a year, nestled on Germany’s westernmost border, lies Weeze, a modest town with a population of roughly 10,000. On the other 3 days of the year, the unique dance festival town of ParookaVille emerges. Governed by principles of madness, love and pure happiness, the mega party town returns for its third edition. This year showcases an
Sven Väth is the inspiration why Tiësto DJs today
Music has an abundance of great musicians and artists, but we see a handful of musical mavericks who shape and define music itself - notably Dutch legend Tijs Michiel Verwest known by most as DJ Tiësto. With a career that has spanned over two decades, it is no wonder that Tiesto is regarded as the 'Godfather of EDM'. Still among the highest-earning DJs, he continues to sell-out
Sven Väth brings his Cocoon party to Pacha Barcelona
It's no secret that Sven Väth is one of the most legendary names in techno. The German DJ has a career spanning over 30 years and has seen and done it all in dance music. His long-standing place in the scene shows his never-ending passion for the music, and his label/events concept Cocoon is one of the true bastions of techno, releasing hit
International Music Summit College returns to Malta
With an ethos of 'learn by day, party by night', International Music Summit has announced its return for a summer camp on the Mediterranean island of Malta. Following the successful debut year, the educational program returns with its two-day intensive learning experience. Having annual industry summits in Shanghai, Los Angeles, and Ibiza, IMS is celebrating their tenth year of connecting the global electronic music community. The crash course in electronic
Cocoon reveals full list of artists for Ibiza 2017 season
Cocoon has announced all the artists joining Sven Väth for this year's glorious 2017 season. The Monday night party returns for its 18th season at the superclub Amnesia. During the past fortnight, the hosts have been dropping some of the bigger names over social media via their Facebook. Renowned Adam Beyer and Ilario Alicante are confirmed for seven dates a piece over the Cocoon calendar. Ricardo Villalobos is set for
Cocoon in the Park releases its 2017 lineup
Cocoon in the Park returns to Leeds in the United Kingdom for the ninth year in a row. The festival is set to host a massive all day and all night party on Saturday 8th July. Setting up in 2009, the event was set up by the owners of Mint Club and Mint Warehouse. As Sven Väth was a regular,
Tomorrowland further add to their 2017 lineup
Following on from yesterday's announcement of a number of huge names who'll play in Belgium in July, Tomorrowland have continued to add to the hype ahead of the global ticket sales with a fresh batch of varied names who'll be coming to party in Boom. Some of the biggest names in house, progressive and techno lead the bill such as Joris Voorn,
Watch Sven Väth discuss 20 years of Cocoon in latest interview
There aren't many characters who have lasted as long in the dance scene as the legendary German Sven Väth. The 51 year old has been in the game for over 30 years now since breaking though all the way back in 1986 and has seen and done it all in dance music. His label, booking agency and clubbing concept Cocoon is turning 20 this year