Three weeks later the publication of “Markus Homm, Brad Brunner & AG Swifty – The Big Con” the Pokerflat Recordings’ sister label Sublease Music is ready to host a marvellous EP made by the hands of Danny B, a good dj and producer from Spain who got released in nice underground labels such as Step Rec., Time Has Changed, Variety Music and Frequenza Black Label. His brand new publication ‘Suspect’ features a particular mixture of deep and dub techno sound, a blend which call back our memories to nice times spent in both club our lounge environemnts. Gareth Cole appears as remixer editing the title track, who adds over a house swing to the instrumental.
Artist: Alex Dolby Title: Functional Elements Label: sequenzial shift Cat. #: SQZ03 Format: Digital Release Date: January 27th 2023 Tracklist: 01. Function one 02. Function Two 03. Function three 04. Function Four 05. Function Five 06. Function Six 07. Function Seven 08. Function Eight
Sequenzial Shift is a new label project from Alex Dolby based in Italy that will focus on deeper and more experimental cuts.
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 Functional Elements is an album that steps into leftfield territory with raw ideas and esoteric, analogue creations with modular vibes and dystopian, ambient dubs.
“Function One” is a crackling, gritty analogue ride with haunting tones. “Function Two” is a sparse ambient dub. “Function Three” has a sci-fi feel with pulsing shocks. “Function Four” has a broken beat and abstract melody. “Function Five” is a warm textured journey with cavernous kicks. “Function Six” is a brooding trip of a tension. “Function Seven” is a beatless, looping, subdued jaunt. “Function Eight” is a hypnotic and urgent piece with a subtle, morphing feel.
THE SIGNAL USHUAÏA AND HÏ IBIZA OPENING PARTY 2023
World-leading Ibiza powerhouses kick off the new season with a day-into-night doubleheader on Saturday 29th April
LINEUP A-Z ADAM BEYER | AMÉMÉ | ANFISA LETYAGO | BLACK COFFEE | CHLOÉ CAILLET CHRIS STUSSY | DAMIAN LAZARUS | ERIC PRYDZ | HONEY DIJON | INDIRA PAGANOTTO KEVIN DE VRIES | LOCO DICE | MACEO PLEX | MASSANO | MELON BOMB MOCHAKK | PACO OSUNA | PATRICK MASON | PAUL KALKBRENNER (live) SYREETA | THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS
SATURDAY 29TH APRIL 12:00 – 00:00 USHUAÏA IBIZA 23:00 – CLOSE HÏ IBIZA
TICKETS USHUAÏA IBIZA – DAY PASS – STANDARD TICKET = 80€ HÏ IBIZA – NIGHT PASS – STANDARD TICKET = 80€ USHUAÏA & HÏ IBIZA – DAY & NIGHT PASS – STANDARD TICKET = 140€
Memories of a legendary 2022 still loom large, but Ushuaïa and Hï Ibiza are already looking forward to raising the bar in 2023. On Saturday 29th April, they will launch into another unmissable season with joint opening party THE SIGNAL. The day into night doubleheader across both cutting-edge venues features the world’s biggest electronic music artists, including Adam Beyer,Black Coffee, Eric Prydz, Honey Dijon, Maceo Plex, Paul Kalkbrenner (live), The Martinez Brothers and many more. Tickets go on sale at 1200CET on Friday 27th January at ibizaopenings.com.
Founder and CEO of both venues Yann Pissenem says: “After a hugely successful return to Ibiza last summer, we’re excited to unveil our joint day and night launch party this summer. We’ve put everything into making sure that the line is worthy of an Ibiza opening party, featuring an incredible mix of our residents DJs, favourite artists and emerging talents. The whole team is getting ready to kick off another great season, and it all starts with this huge dual opening party. We can’t wait to see you there.”
The much anticipated new season officially gets underway at Ushuaïa Ibiza where global electronic tastemaker and Platinum-selling artist Eric Prydz will blend well-crafted melodies with deep techno grooves and a storytelling DJ style that makes him a firm Ushuaïa favourite. German techno titan Paul Kalkbrenner will perform live, bringing his powerful and all-consuming sound, and Ellum Audio boss Maceo Plex brings his cosmic take on techno to Ushuaïa Ibiza’s now legendary soundsystem. Add in Massano, Kevin De Vries and SYREETA and you have a stunning opening soundtrack.
As night falls, head over to Hï Ibiza where the Theatre is set to play host to future-facing back-to-back sets with club regulars, including famously energetic pair The Martinez Brothers playing with Desolat label head and Ibiza mainstay Loco Dice, and GRAMMY Award-winning house kingpin Black Coffee playing alongside Mochakk. Damian Lazarus b2b Chloé Caillet will be a showcase of all things mystic and deep, with further sets from Chicago house mainstay Honey Dijon, breakout Dutch talent Chris Stussy bringing his slick and spaced-out grooves, and West African-born AMÉMÉ laying down his Afro-leaning rhythms.
The Hï Ibiza Club room will play host to pure techno from Spain’s Paco Osuna, along with thundering big room techno from Adam Beyer. Nervous Records and REKIDS associate Anfisa Letyago brings potent club cuts, there’s energizing hybrid sounds from Berlin-based Patrick Mason and an Ibiza-debut from Spanish selector Indira Paganotto. In the Wild Corner, meanwhile, Ibiza favourites Melon Bomb will be laying down underground house and disco cuts all night long.
Created by The Night League, Ushuaïa Ibiza and Hï Ibiza are two of the most recognisable and respected clubs in the world, offering unique and incomparable electronic music experiences based on pioneering high-spec production. The ultimate adult playground, Ushuaïa Ibiza is famous for its iconic open-air pool stage and unforgettable stage shows and production, whilst Hï Ibiza, voted World’s No.1 Club in the DJ Mag top 100 Clubs Awards 2022, is the global benchmark for cutting edge clubbing.
The opening parties are always historic events so make sure you are part of the story by registering for tickets at ibizaopenings.com.
ABOUT HÏ IBIZA Hï Ibiza – Officially named the World’s #1 Club by DJ Mag in 2022. Since opening in 2017, the multi-award-winning club has continually pushed the boundaries of what the clubbing experience can be. Operating at the centre of Ibiza’s most popular strip, Playa D’en Bossa, Hï Ibiza is home to the biggest names in the electronic music scene and welcomes thousands of clubbers from across the globe every week throughout the season.
With carefully curated lineups, world-class residents, state-of-the-art design and pioneering sound technology, Hï Ibiza champions an unmatched commitment to putting the clubber at the centre of the experience. The most technologically advanced club in the world, Hï Ibiza has heralded a new era of global club culture through continuous innovation and refinement. Find out more at hiibiza.com.
ABOUT USHUAÏA IBIZA Ushuaïa Ibiza has been the destination of choice for international thrill-seekers arriving on the island since its inception. Hosting the biggest superstar DJs in the world, Ushuaïa’s iconic stage, large pool area, and open-air dancefloor guarantee an unmatched musical experience pairing incredible production with immersive performances to create truly unforgettable moments.
A gateway to a hedonistic wonderland where guests can escape the ordinary and immerse themselves in residencies and guest appearances from the very best in global talent. The venue transports guests to a world beyond imagination, a dance music utopia, where lifelong memories are made. If you’re ready, join us: www.theushuaiaexperience.com
Compilation briefing: the ‘Ciao Italia. Generazioni Underground’ installment comes to its second edition, this project curated by the label Rebirth features again a great collection of oldschool productions, representing the house/techno explorative process happened in Italy during the 90s. Compared to the first edition released in 2021, the songs selected in this one are focused to the melodies: in the majority of the themes we can find synths, strings and chords which gladdens the listening and arouse a dreamy state of mind.
Artist: Johan S & Oliver Knight Title: Get Weak Label: Adesso Music Cat. #: am23 Format: Digital Release Date: January 27th 2023 Tracklist: Extended Mix Radio Edit
Jonas S meets again his partner in crime Oliver Knight for the creation of ‘Get Weak’, forthcoming soon on Adesso Music this single is a hot and catchy tech house theme, which features a catchy style and a typical dancefloor infused sound. Even if the song has a short duration, it concentrates a high energy to get spreaded during the playback.
Artist: Carly Wilford Title: The Awakening Label: Armada Subjekt Cat. #: ARSBJKT189 Format: Digital Release Date: January 20th 2023 Tracklist: 1. Extended Mix 2. Radio Mix
Carly Wilford is a rising artist from UK, one of the many new promising names in the house/techno scene. After getting released many times on the top trending label Toolroom, she debuts on Armada Subjekt with the single track ‘The Awakening’: compared to her previous productions this one features an infectious and savage vibe, reflecting the artist’s receptive and open minded approach to music creation.
Artist: Dave Mayer & Deeplomatik Title: Hustle Tribes (The Deepshakerz Remix) Label: Adesso Music Cat. #: AM20R Format: Digital Release Date: January 20th 2023 Tracklist: 1. Hustle Tribes (The Deepshakerz Remix)
Adesso Music starts over this year with a nice set of single releases, here we go with the second one published: a remix made by Domy Berardino and Mirco Sonatore under their The Deepshakerz alias, takingcare of ‘Dave Mayer & Deeplomatik – Hustle Tribes’. The original features a typical vibe of 2000s tribal and progressive styles, a sound proposed by artist such as Dj Simi, Chus & Ceballos, Satoshi Tomiie and many more (we cannot fail to mention the Angels Of Love or Colazione Da Tiffany parties made in Italy in those years). The interpretation is faithful to the original and elevates the potential of the instrumental setup.
Artist: Operator Title: Carbon Towers EP Label: Symbolism Cat. #: SYMDIGI027 Format: Digital Release Date: 27th January 2023 Tracklist 01 Operator 02 Surface Shimmer 03 The Hanging Edge 04 The Hidden
Operator joins Ben Sims’ Symbolism label with the ‘Carbon Towers’ EP.
A mainstay of the Mord label in recent years, Operator’s debut four-track EP for Symbolism takes in peak time panel-beaters, a warm chord-driven groover and sinister broken beats.
The title track’s concentrated soundscapes make for an imposing opener, but one that uses its density to maximum effect, particularly in its memorable breakdown. ‘Surface Shimmer’s lush keys and crisp, almost sharp, drums follow in classy style while the cinematic and decidedly ‘noir’ tone of ‘The Hanging Edge’ counterpoints intricate percussion and a broken groove before the moody power of ‘The Hidden’ rounds out the EP.
DJ Bone, Helena Hauff Invites, DJ Stingray 313, Objekt, Anz, Dr Banana, Donato Dozzy, Hieroglyphic Being (live), The Ghost, Freakenstein, Josey Rebelle, Nicolas Lutz, Paquita Gordon, Roza Terenzi b2b D Tiffany, Truly Madly, XDB, Youandewan, Zip, Iration Steppas, Fumiya Tanaka, DJ Perception, Gene On Earth, Dyed Soundorom and tens more all play
Memories from a historic 10th anniversary are still etched into the minds of all who attended, but today Dimensions looks forward to summer 2023. Croatia’s most forward thinking festival is back at new and already much loved home The Garden Resort in Tisno from 31st August – 4th September with another untouchable mix of cult stars, pioneering legends and new school talents as well as the famous boat and label parties, live sets, back-to-back exclusives, debuts and much more. For full information and tickets, head to www.dimensionsfestival.com.
The sweeping secluded bay, towering pines and gorgeous sea views of Croatia’s Garden Resort has proven to be a perfect setting for Dimensions, which is all about high quality production, carefully curated line-ups and crowds of serious music lovers. It now has a real family feel built up over 10 previous editions that makes every dance a special one where musical memories are made and new bonds formed. Whether that’s while sailing out to sea on one of the array of hugely popular boat parties, baking in the sun as DJs drop warm beats on the beach, getting freaky at an afters or dancing under star-lit skies at the cult Barbarella’s Discotheque is up to you, but rest assured there is no finer place to spend your summer getaway.
This summer, Dimensions has poured heart and soul into another rich and diverse musical programme that covers all shades of bass, house, techno, electro, garage, disco and plenty in between. Much of that will be overseen by the welcomed return of popular label and brand partners such as the one and only Fabric, Bristol label Dr Banana, Berlin mobile record store and DJ duo The Ghost, London party and label Butter Side Up, Welsh community minded gathering Freerotation, Leeds’ legendary Subdub, plus Maricas, Heels & Souls, Casa Voyager, Picnic, Outlaws Yacht Club and more. On top of that, 2023 sees the addition of new partners such as Scotland’s leading electro label Craigie Knowes as well as the psychedelic lovers from Club Cosmos.
Some firm festival favourites and long-standing affiliates return including blistering techno from Helena Hauff, high speed electro from Detroit’s Stingray, heady house and minimal from The Ghost, tasteful eclecticism from Josey Rebelle and stylish spaced out electronic sounds from Hamish & Toby.
In terms of debuts, Italian techno sculptor Donato Dozzy will play for the first time while Sugar Free and Peach play back to back for the first time on any line-up with further b2bs scheduled from Malika & Matthew Neequaye, Christian AB & Quest, Gene On Earth & Dyed Soundorom, Youandewan & Huerta, Masda & Evan Baggs, tINI & Doudou MD, and Roza Terenzi & D. Tiffany.
Live shows are always a big part of Dimensions and this year Sweely, Z@p, Hieroglyphic Being, OCB aka Driss Bennis and Steevio all line-up while lovers of heavy weight bottom ends have plenty to look forward to as Mala, Iration Steppas, LTJ Bukem, Josey Rebelle, Tim Reaper, Om Unit and Tasha all bring their finest bass next to Skee Mask, Objekt, Anz, Bluetoof and others who will be repping a rich take on UK centric electronic sounds.
On top of this there will searing electro from Assault, Freakenstein, DJ Bone and Helena Hauff (who also brings her Presents concept with another hard-hitting line-up ), plus UKG and beyond with Dr Banana who return with a stellar takeover featuring Lady Passion, Perception, Enchanted Rhythms and more, while otherworldly explorations come from Sybil, Carl H, Simon Scott and GiGi FM. ISAbella brings her MARICAS party back to Tisno with a special takeover and you can expect mind bending sets from Nicholas Lutz, Onur Ozer, Unai Trotti and Raphael Carrau amongst many more.
There’s still plenty to be announced including the unmissable after party programme at Barbarellas Discotheque. Last year’s takeovers included The Ghost x Limousine Dream, Truants and Planet Euphorique. Passes to all three nights are currently available from £30 via bit.ly/D23Afters.
Let’s not forget the boat parties; 3-hour sessions on the crystal clear waters of the Adriatic with some of the finest artists, labels and collectives around. Details soon to be shared.
Dimensions is a must-attend festival for underground music lovers and it always sells out. Get your tickets early at www.dimensionfestival.com.
FULL LINEUP ANNOUNCED (A-Z)
Adam Pits & Lisene – Space Cadets, Albin, Aletha, Alex Kassian, Andy Luff, Anz, Bluetoof, Borys & Noizar, Bugs Groove, Carl H, CCL, Christian AB b2b Quest, Craigie Knowes, d.phylleia, David Martin, DJ Assault, DJ Bone (Electro Set), DJ Masda b2b Evan Baggs, DJ Perception, DJ Pipe, DJ Stingray 313, DJ Voices, Donato Dozzy, Donna Leake, Dr Baird, Dr Banana, Dr Rubinstein, Eich, Enchanted Rhythms, Enrica Falqui, Flo Dill, Francesco Del Garda, Freakenstein, Full Circle – Alexis Le Tan & Joakim, Fumiya Tanaka, Gabbs, Garrett David, Gene On Earth b2b Dyed Soundorom, GiGi FM, Hamish & Toby, Harri Pepper, Heels & Souls, Helena Hauff, Hieroglyphic Being (live), Inner Zone, Iration Steppas (live), ISAbella, Jack Wrenn, James Andrew & Charley, James Falco, Jaye Ward, Jen Harkness, Joe Delon, Joe Gill, Josey Rebelle, Junior, k means, Kold Faction, KRN, L.F.T., Lady Passion, Laidlaw, Lena Willikens, Liquid Earth, Lora Mipsum, LTJ Bukem & MC Lowqui, Lucy Cook, Mala, Malika, Mari.te, Matthew Neequaye, Matthias, Melody, Migz, Mother Earth, Neel, Nicolas Lutz, Nite Fleit, Objekt, OCB aka Driss Bennis (live), OK Williams, Om Unit, Onur Özer, Paquita Gordon, Paramida, Peach b2b Sugar Free, Pete Melba, Prosumer, Raphael Carrau, Rasho, Ron Obvious (live), Roza Terenzi b2b D. Tiffany, Sean OD, Selfhood, Simon Scott, Skee Mask, So-Fi, Steevio was (live), Sweely, Sybil, T. Jacques, Tasha, The Ghost, Tho & Loren, Tim Reaper, tINI b2b Doudou MD, Tony Neptune, Travis, Tristan Da Cunha, Truly Madly, Unai Trotti, Velvet Velour, Voigtmann, Vrm Vrm, XDB, Youandewan b2b Huerta, Z@p (live), Zip
PARTNERS
25 Years of Subdub, Butter Side Up, Cartulis, Casa Voyager, Club Cosmos, Craigie Knowes, DJ Stingray 313 Presents, Dr Banana, Fabric, Freerotation, Heels & Souls, Helena Hauff Invites, MARICAS, MUDD Show, Outlaws Yacht Club, Picnic, Planet Euphorique, Resident Advisor, SlapFunk, space•lab, Spaced, The Ghost, Tribe Records, Trommel
Artist: Made By Pete, Zoe Kypri Title: Horizon Red Label: Crosstown Rebels Cat. #: CRM285 Format: Digital / Vinyl Release Date: 20th January 2023 Tracklist 1) Horizon Red 2) Horizon Red (Pete’s Dub)
Made By Pete returns to Crosstown Rebels as he links up with Zoe Kypri for the anthemic ‘Horizon Red’.
Born and raised in London, DJ and producer Made By Pete has flourished in recent years, making appearances around the globe from Set Underground (Tulum) and fabric (London) to Off Week (Barcelona) and beyond. Gaining plaudits from leading names in Damian Lazarus, Keinemusik and Pete Tong, to name just a few, the UK talent has crafted a string of stand-out releases via the likes of Flying Circus, RADIANT and Crosstown Rebels. Having first touched down on the imprint in 2018 alongside Jem Cooke for ‘So Long’, with two further appearances since, he opens the label’s 2023 schedule alongside R&B, jazz and Neo-soul singer/songwriter Zoe Kypri for the gripping sonics of ‘Horizon Red’ – with the track set to be remixed by label boss Damian Lazarus in the coming weeks.
“We caught each other’s attention whilst playing sets at Tobacco Dock in London, and the admiration was mutual. We knew we wanted to create something that evoked feelings of the afterglow. That dissonant feeling at sunset when the horizon is so fiercely beautiful, yet the inevitability of the day falling behind the mountains is near. A simultaneous beginning and end.” – Made By Pete & Zoe Kypri.
A dynamic track guided by rich chords, rolling organic percussion and Kypri’s powerful yet graceful vocals, ‘Horizon Red’ is a euphoric and captivating journey balancing energetic builds with deeper moments, while Pete’s Dub strips things back as spiralling synths and hazy atmospheres take hold for a late-night trip.
