Artist: Lōn Title: A Dead Body Falling Label: Arketip Discs Remixer: Reeko, Temudo Cat. #: AD005 Format: Digital, vinyl Release Date: 24.02.2023 Tracklist: 01. A Dead Body Falling 02. The Shape of My Drum 03. A Dead Body Falling (Reeko Remix) 04. A Dead Body Falling (Temudo Remix)
Arketip Discs is a Barcelona-based vinyl and digital imprint co-founded by Spear and Makuto that has featured music by Truncate, Stefan Vincent, Eduardo De La Calle and ORBE.
Welcoming Lōn to the label, a duo formed by Adrià Ponsa and Oscar Molina, they list appearances on Lewis Fautzi’s Faut Section and Berlin’s End of Perception.
Reeko is a hugely respected Spanish artist who heads up Mental Disorder and has released on Oscar Mulero’s PoleGroup, Ben Sims’ Symbolism and Svreca’s Semantica to name only a few.
Temudo is a standout Portuguese producer who has tailored his magic touch to labels such as Ben Klock’s Klockworks, Slam’s Soma, Developer’s Modularz, Bas Mooy’s Mord, Cleric’s Clergy as well as co-founding HAYES.
“A Dead Body Falling” lays down an intense and deep meticulous melodic venture, exposing his highly addictive modular sounds. A four-by-four workout marked by an intense flavour that repeats throughout the entire track, spiced with spatial sounds that make it an energetic tool destined for nonstop dancing.
“The Shape of My Drum” is a complex mesh of syncopated industrial rhythms and emphasised soundscapes. It’s a multi-layered exercise where percussions make a powerful passage.
Reeko delivers a mesmerising remix that immerses in the creation of a multidimensional effects narrative. Everything in this track is highly precise, where floating patterns shaken by driving saturated drums lead a hefty mental experience.
Temudo’s remix includes rude and repetitive rhythms while the mastermind also eliminates any melodic passages and emphasises a devastating architecture specially designed for the dance floor.
MÉTIER is the new label from Jack! Who? and his UK based deathtechno.com project that is set to journey into deep, dreamy, dub, techno, acid, electro and ambient that will surprise and delight from release to release.
Allowing artists to experiment with new ideas, it has already featured UBX127 of Len Faki’s Figure as Shifted Minds, Alex Dolby of Developer’s Modularz as AX15 and William Arist of Gary Beck’s BEK Audio as Dusicyon for example.
Collage artwork images are by local artist Grassi Art.
AX15 aka Alex Dolby returns to MÉTIER, a veteran artist of the scene and highly prized producer known for releasing on Developer’s Modularz, Emmanuel’s ARTS, Marco Bailey’s MB Elektronics, Teksupport and his own Affekt Recordings.
His educated sound is much loved around the world and Horizons is an album that allows Alex to step into different territory by having electro at its core combined with classic ’90s, analogue vibes and deep soultronica.
“True Spirit” opens with harmonic drones and sci-fi ambience before climaxing with a punchy breakbeat. “Nearly Fifty” continues the theme, but with an acid hook and lo-fi style. “Moments” steps into a new realm of thundering electro making it a raw and mesmerising journey. “Model 28” has a modular heart with a classic and engaging sound. “Night Visions” is an angular exploration with shimmering highlights and a quirky groove. “Linear Dimension” takes it back to raw electro while presenting some emotional, arpeggiated chords. “Shades” has a heavy beat offset with haunting, dystopian vibes. Winding down to the title track, “Horizons” is another spacey and sparse cut with pulses and delayed drum rolls creating an atmospheric saga.
Sumdayz Festival, an electronic music event that brings together the energy of Rome’s local scene with the diversity of an international crowd, is returning for its second edition on September 22, 23 & 24, 2023. The festival will take place at Ippodromo Capannelle and features an outstanding lineup of international and local DJs and producers performing on 2 stages across 3 days.
This year’s festival will continue showcasing some of the best talent in electronic music genres, catering to all music enthusiasts. Last year’s headliners included Apollonia, tINI, Traumer, Raresh, Praslea, Barac, Priku, Giammarco Orsini, Christian AB, Quest, Jeremy Underground and more.. Our new partnerships with Trommel, Slapfunk, Toi.Toi.Musick, Outcast Turin, Jooice, Vesuvius Records, Anime and more, have allowed for a curated selection of the biggest names in the electronic music scene. These include our headliners Craig Richards, Francesco del Garda, Rhadoo, Sweely, tINI, Dyed Soundorom. Our other international and local talents include, Mathew Jonson, Dungeon Meat, Laidlaw, Samuel Deep, Fabrizio Sala, Harry McCanna, Gabbs, Alex Dima, Christian Sarde, Munir Nadir, Dj Senc, Angelo PGM, Brasi, CHKLTE, Paul Lution, Doudou MD and Yaar Kū, with more that will be taking over the opening acts across the main stage and tent stage.
The multi-stage festival in the capital will provide immersive audio and visual experiences, and in addition to the music, partygoers can expect a complete hospitality experience catering to all their needs. For the international crowd we are introducing 360 packages that will include hotel accommodation, festival shuttles and tickets. The venue will continue showcasing interactive art installations curated by several artists, as well as high quality local food and drink vendors across Ippodromo Capannelle. Our VIP ticket holders gain access to an Open bar and private lounge space that runs across the 3 days of the event. “By blending the buzzing atmosphere of Rome’s local scene with the diversity of an international crowd, we aim to present some of the finest electronic music talents worldwide for an unforgettable 3 day experience,” said founding partners Oliver Coffa, Vincent Stone and Will Muir.
Early bird tickets are now available at www.sumdayz.com. For more information on the festival, visit www.sumdayz.com. Follow @sumdayzfestival on instagram for updates and announcements.
Hï Ibiza today reveals the cutting-edge roster of residencies for the 2023 season. The world’s #1 Club continues to redefine the clubbing experience this summer, with Adam Beyer, Afterlife, Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, David Guetta, Eric Prydz presents HOLO ïbiza, FISHER, Glitterbox, James Hype, Meduza, The Martinez Brothers, Paco Osuna, Patrick Topping and Vintage Culture.
As always, each residency will feature its own individual immersive dance experience, soundtracked by the biggest international DJs at the most technologically advanced club on the planet. As the countdown begins and tickets start to fly, head to the all-new hiibiza.com where electronic music fans can discover Hï Ibiza’s new look which takes it visual cues from the physical venue, focusing on a clean, minimal aesthetic and Hï Ibiza’s forward-thinking approach to clubbing, along with exclusive content to bring you closer than ever to the world’s No.1 club, wherever you are in the world.
MONDAYS | 3 JULY – 4 SEP Eric Prydz Presents HOLO ïbiza(THEATRE) With Resident Adam Beyer Patrick Topping (CLUB)
For the first time, Eric Prydz is bringing a version of the world-renowned HOLO show to Ibiza. This club-ready, more intimate edition designed specifically for Hï Ibiza, will take over the Theatre every Monday from July 3rd for 10 exclusive dates. Prydz will be joined by weekly resident; the legendary techno producer, DJ and Drumcode founder Adam Beyer. On the same night in the Club room, new school selector Patrick Topping steps up for his debut Hï Ibiza residency.“I’m thrilled to announce my weekly residency for Hï Ibiza this summer. It’s an honour to be playing alongside my fellow Swede and friend Eric, together hosting profound, weekly sonic and visual experiences in such an iconic venue. I look forward to adding a new chapter to this Island’s story.” – Adam Beyer
“Last summer when living on the island, I kept ending up on random nights out in Hï Ibiza and it quickly became my new favourite club in Ibiza. It’s literally a dream come true to start a new residency there this summer! Mondays are going to be absolutely massive!” – Patrick Topping
TUESDAYS | 13 JUN – 3 OCT THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS (THEATRE) PACO OSUNA (CLUB)
Tuesdays bring the return of New York pair The Martinez Brothers in the Theatre and Spanish techno figurehead Paco Osuna in the Club room. The formidable pairing, who fast became one of the hottest new residencies in Ibiza last year, are gearing up for another huge summer of parties at Hï Ibiza, every Tuesday from June 13th – October 3rd. For fresh house and techno, there is no finer night on the island.“Returning to Hï Ibiza for another summer residency is a true honor for us. We can’t wait to bring our sound back there this summer. Get ready for a summer of full on energy!!” – The Martinez Brothers
“I’m really excited about what’s coming in the summer, once again we are working to make this season unforgettable! It will be difficult to surpass last summer, but I’m really enthusiastic and looking forward to giving my very best to ensure that the crowds enjoy every Tuesday to the fullest!” – Paco Osuna
After a pioneering residency last season that pulled record numbers of visitors from around the globe, FISHER returns once again, to make his home at Hï Ibiza every Wednesday. Also returning this year is the Brazilian heavyweight Vintage Culture, who hosts the Club room for a second year running. Opening June 7th for 17 weeks, the dream team pairing will take over the Theatre and Club room respectively.“Not only will I be playing every Wednesday at Hï Ibiza, I’ll also be sleeping there 7 days a week. That’s how much I love that club !!!! 2023 lets go !!!!!!!” – FISHER
“I’m so grateful to have had the opportunity to play in Ibiza last year, I took my first steps on the island, and ever since I haven’t wanted to leave. I can’t wait to meet everyone on the dance floor in the upcoming season.” Vintage Culture
THURSDAYS | 22 JUN – 5 OCT TALE OF US PRESENT AFTERLIFE
World-renowned duo Tale Of Us return to Hï Ibiza with their Afterlife residency, kicking off on Thursday 22nd June. With cutting edge tailor-made production, immersive visuals, and top-level talents from across the house and techno spectrum, the boundary-pushing event has defined the melodic techno landscape over the years, and there is no more authentic place to experience it than their White Isle home at Hï Ibiza.To close out the season, Tale Of Us will present a day into night odyssey across Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza for the final event on 5th October.
FRIDAYS | 2 JUN – 29 SEP DAVID GUETTA & MORTEN PRESENT FUTURE RAVE (THEATRE) MEDUZA & JAMES HYPE (CLUB)
Fridays need little introduction as GRAMMY-winner and global music kingpin David Guetta returns with more of the magic that made summer 2022 one of his best ever on the island. The peerless Frenchman will host 18 weekly FUTURE RAVE dates, every Friday from June 2nd, joined by Danish DJ and Producer Morten for a selection of these dates.Taking over the Club room is Italian DJ collective Meduza, the trio behind 5 global smash hit, “Piece Of Your Heart”, “Heart”, “Lose Control”, “Paradise”, and more, and an artist that continues to light up dance floors around the world with tracks like “Ferrari” and “You Give Me A Feeling” – British DJ-producer James Hype.
“Wow, we had so much fun last year at Hï Ibiza that I still think about it every day. I can’t believe it is nearly time to return to my favourite island and bring you all the music I have been working on. This is going to be another special summer!” – David Guetta
“It’s an exciting time for Meduza with our first full season in Ibiza alongside our friend James Hype. Teaming up with David Guetta, as he yet again pushes the scene forward with his bookings for Future Rave, feels completely the right move” – Meduza
“Getting the request from Hï Ibiza for this residency at Future Rave, alongside my talented Italian friends Meduza, shows how far I’ve come in the last couple of years. Playing with / for David is a huge box ticked for me and I can’t wait to show Hï Ibiza and the island a different side to what I can do” – James Hype
SATURDAYS | 27 MAY – 30 SEP BLACK COFFEE (THEATRE) DAMIAN LAZARUS (CLUB)
GRAMMY-winning artist Black Coffeecontinues his long and successful history with Hï Ibiza, every Saturday from 27th May to 30th September. The futuristic Theatre will once again be a showcase of the global house innovator’s refined Afropolitan house sounds, whilst the Club Room is hosted by resident Damian Lazarus and features a truly mystical musical experience.“For me, our Saturday night launch (at the number one club in the world, Hï Ibiza) every May symbolizes the true start of the new year at hand. A time to rekindle with family all while working to take things to the next level — each year better than the last! Can’t wait to share all that we’ve been preparing for 2023… see you soon, Ibiza!” – Black Coffee
“My weekly Club room sessions at Hï Ibiza were electric last season. The combination of the most forward thinking music, played by some of the most exciting new artists, coupled with the best party people on the island, set against the backdrop of the ancient temple from the future, sent us all on a mystical journey week in and week out. This season we go bigger, we go better, we go even deeper into this crazy new world.” – Damian Lazarus
SUNDAYS | 7 MAY – 1 OCT GLITTERBOX
Finally, soundtracking Sunday nights on the Island with their euphoric mix of disco, house and classic dance anthems, the Glitterbox team return with 22 parties from 7th May. As always, expect standout lineups, big name guests and the island’s most colourful production and inclusive crowd.“We are thrilled to announce our return to Hï Ibiza for another unforgettable summer. Glitterbox’s weekly residency on Sundays will continue to bring the vibrant energy and eclectic music that has made us a staple on the island. This year promises to be even better, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to the dancefloor.” – George Pritchard, Director of Events & Talent, Defected and Glitterbox.
Before all this, of course, there is The Signal Opening Party on 29th April, a day-into-night doubleheader across Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza with artists including Adam Beyer, Black Coffee, Eric Prydz, Honey Dijon, Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner (live), The Martinez Brothers and many more.
With world-class residents, carefully curated lineups, state-of-the-art design and pioneering sound technology, Hï Ibiza’s 2023 season will showcase the club’s continued dedication to evolving the clubbing experience on every level. Visit hiibiza.com to book tickets, experience the new website, and discover the latest news and events from the world’s No.1 club.
Welcome to the 12th edition of our ongoing Breaking New Soil series, featuring both new and established talent once again. First up is our good friend Harvey McKay, who graced the label last year with his seminal „Forest“ EP – his new track „Borderline“ is another trademark Harvey production, guaranteed to set dancefloors on fire! Next up we have Phyrgian from Colombia. I played his track „Tarot” in almost every set last year, so we are very happy to have him on board with „Mansalva“, another über-hypnotic techno excursion – imagine to hear this at a dark, packed warehouse rave – pure fire! Next up are Mario Hammer and The Lonely Robot – known for their eclectic releases on Traum and Cocoon. They handed in “13 Degrés“, remixed by Harald Björk. It´s one of those tracks that – when dropped at the right moment, will take dancers on a journey and leave them with a smile on their faces. Last but not least we are very happy to have some original music by Lad, who is know in the business as one of the finest mastering engineers. Hailing from Geneva, he surprised us with this phenomenal Techno track, that takes no prisoners but will start a riot on the dancefloors for sure. This is Breaking New Soil!
Artist: Lega Title: Colombia & Detroit Connection Label: Motech Records Cat. #: MT156 Format: Digital Release Date: 17 March 2023 Tracklist: 1. Faith in the Process 2. Be Better 3. NO 4. Is A State Of Mind (Vocal Version) 5. Is A State Of Mind
Colombian producer and DJ, Lega made his debut on Detroit’s Motech Records in 2021 with the track, ‘Hope Is The Only Thing’ on the ‘Consortium Vol. 3’ compilation. Now he returns with a full-length EP, aptly titled ‘Colombia & Detroit Connection’.
Lega (Miguel Lega) is the founder of events company, The Hindie Corporation and the AMB Agency as well as co-founder of the Raw Quarter label. His productions (either as Lega or his other pseudonym, No Intellectual Property) have also appeared on labels including Diffuse Reality and Planet X.
Across this five track EP, Lega takes various inspirations, whether it’s his home of Bogota, classic Detroit Techno, or the sounds of some of his favourite labels like Blueprint and of course Motech, as well his contemporaries like Truncate.
trueColors is a deep and melodic record label that releases organic house with enchanting melodies and its new release features an original track by imprint favourite Inámo.
Alongside Inámo’s original, the seven-track release also includes remixes by Super Flu, Vander and Sasha Carassi, plus three alternative versions produced by Inámo himself.
Deeply rooted in the nightlife of America’s New York City as a local DJ, promoter and music director, Inámo is a producer whose output has been focused towards the esteemed record labels Earthly Delights and trueColors.
The release features the original mix of “La Llama” plus three alternative remixes all produced by Inámo to express a different mood, energy and atmosphere. It also features the vocals of Spanish singer Niña Indigo who dreamed up the lyrics while meditating.
Super Flu also provide a remix in the melodic style they have championed via their own record label Monaberry, plus other highly respected imprints such as Crosstown Rebels, Stil Vor Talent and Embassy One.
Sasha Carassi first made a name for himself as a techno producer working with the likes of Drumcode, but over the last few years his sound has evolved to get deeper and more melodic. His enchanting melodic remix of La Llama showcases the style that he has recently released via the likes of Solomun’s Diynamic and John Digweed’s Bedrock.
Vander is an exciting up-and-coming talent who has been making waves on the indie dance and organic house scene with his spellbinding releases on the likes of Pipe & Pochet, A Tribe Called Kotori, Happy Camper and The Gardens of Babylon.
La Llama’s ‘Vocal Mix’ opens the release with its flowing conga rhythms, pulsating pads and sensual Spanish vocal sample. Next up is the ‘Still Burning’ version that raises the tempo and draws focus to the synths, while the percussion provides a framework that drives the track. There is also a ‘Still Burning Dub’ that swaps the vocals for more percussion.
Super Flu’s remix adds their own melody synth and they switch up the groove with their own percussive rhythms to transform the track into a quirky and funky slice of melodic house.
Sasha Carassi’s rework transforms the original into melodic house/techno with a dubby pad loop and spine-chilling synths that give the track an epic atmosphere. He also lifts the tempo and uses sections of the original’s vocal to create building tension and mesmerising suspense.
Vander’s remix stays true to the original keeping its main percussive loop and rhythmic synth stabs, but he restructures things to create an immersive indie dance groove that changes the vibe of the original.
The ‘Original Mix’ closes the release, which is a dub version of the Vocal Mix that allows the hypnotic stabs of the lead synths to become a main focal point.
Each of the versions have their own individual vibe and sits somewhere between organic house and melodic house/techno.
Artist: Rudosa Title: Back In The Day Label: We Are The Brave Cat. #: WATB099BP Format: Digital Release Date: 17.02.2023 Tracklist: 01. Back in the Day 02. Naughty Pleasure 03. Fresh 04. Iota
Alan Fitzpatrick’s record label We Are The Brave welcomes a new jackin’ techno EP from Manchester producer Rudosa.
A prominent figure among Manchester’s new generation of techno protagonists, Rudosa aka Mark Bradbury has become a household name in the Hard Techno scene. Since the release of his career-defining cut ‘Obsolescence’ in 2019, he has developed and refined his sound, arriving at his current style, which splices ’90s and early 2000s influences with tribal-esque percussion for maximum impact at peak-time. Renowned for his seamless productions, Rudosa’s past releases have landed on labels such as Second State, Terminal M and Soma Records as well as his own ’Moments In Time’ imprint.
Rudosa latest release explores his deeper side, blending raw funk with analogue sounds and immersive atmospherics to create a perfect Hard Groove EP.
“Back In The Day” is an upbeat track with fast-flowing rhythms, jazzy pads and muffled vocals that combine to create an upbeat groove. “Naughty Pleasure” is tribal techno with a timeless ’90s influence with looped vocal phrases, offbeat synth stabs and relentless energy. “Fresh” has a hypnotic synth line and thrashing percussion layered with a punching kick drum and vocal stabs. “Iota” closes out the release with a dark and stripped-back groove with menacing synths and building suspense.
Artist: Ten Years Lost Title: Chasing Planes EP Label: Infinite Wisdom Release Date: Friday, March 10 2023 Tracklist: 1. Kendall’s S.O.S 2. Chasing Planes
Ten Years Lost, the label boss of Infinite Wisdom, has kicked off 2023 with his “Chasing Planes” EP. This 2-tracker is a nostalgic nod to the big room sounds of Bicep and Denis Sulta, but with a modern mystical twist. Alongside the title track’s bass driven piano action, the 2nd track ‘Kendall’s S.O.S.’ features a standout vocal performance from London-based singer Kendall Ramsey, elevating the track to new heights.
These tracks, originally created earlier in his career, have been remixed and remastered for 2023 and offer a fresh take on the original concept. Inspired by iconic shows like Twin Peaks and The X-Files. Ten Years Lost sets the tone for the year ahead with this mesmerizing release, available on Infinite Wisdom on March 10th, 2023.
