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Multi-Platinum Artists R3HAB and Jason Derulo Join Forces For One of The Most Exciting Collaborations of 2024, Dance-Pop Crossover Track "Animal"
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Multi-Platinum Artists R3HAB and Jason Derulo Join Forces For One of The Most Exciting Collaborations of 2024, Dance-Pop Crossover Track “Animal”

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Artists: R3HAB, Jason Derulo
Title: Animal
Label: Warner Music, Atlantic Records, Spinnin’ Records

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Two musical superstars collide on R3HAB and Jason Derulo‘s new collaboration “Animal,” a dance-pop crossover that will have clubs heating up even if Summer hasn’t really yet arrived. The track is an exemplary fusion of R3HAB‘s high-energy, dynamic electronic vibe, while Derulo brings his signature sexy pop style. Opening with soulful vocals and a groovy house beat, “Animal” immediately sets the tone for a sultry good time with someone special. R3HAB layers in sparkling progressive melodies and an energetic buildup, making for a fun track suitable for singing to on the radio or dancing the night away. R3HAB and Jason Derulo formerly collaborated on R3HAB‘s official remixes of Jason Derulo‘s “Goodbye” with David Guetta, Nicki Minaj and Willy William in 2018, “Take You Dancing” in 2020, as well as “Spicy Margarita” with Michael Bublé just last month.

“Jason and I have been tossing ideas back and forth for a few years in search of a perfect match. Then he sent me ‘Animal’ and everything quickly fell into place. This record is a perfect bridge between my dance vision and Jason’s uplifting pop touch. Jason is one of the defining artists of our generation. He’s passionate about his work and has a clear artistic vision, which makes the creative process flow. It’s been great working together, and we hope you love “Animal” as much as we do.” – R3HAB

“R3HAB and I have had a few great remixes and it felt like the natural next step to make a whole record together. We tossed ideas back and forth for a while before landing on ‘Animal.’ After that, everything came together easily and we’re happy to finally share it with the world.” – Jason Derulo

R3HAB

Multi-Platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, Calvin Harris, Sia, Jason Derulo, Ed Sheeran, Tyga, Ellie Goulding, The Chainsmokers, P!nk, to name only a few, to anthems such as Multi-platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La),” “Lullaby” with Mike Williams, “Flames” with ZAYN and Jungleboi, or “Creep” with Gattüso, to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Lukas Graham, Icona Pop, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 10 billion streams to date, including over 1 billion in 2023 alone. He is Spotify‘s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify‘s top 300 most streamed artists, ranked #14 on the prestigious DJ Mag‘s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 80 Gold and Platinum certificates. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta, and more. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.

Jason Derulo

Forward-thinking, genre-defying, and massively creative, Derulo has staked his claim as one of the most dynamic forces on the global pop landscape. Since breaking through with his 5 x RIAA platinum-certified single, “Whatcha Say,” the award-winning singer-songwriter has sold more than 250M singles worldwide and achieved 15 platinum singles, including “Wiggle,” “Talk Dirty,” “Want to Want Me,” “Trumpets,” “It Girl,” “In My Head,” “Ridin’ Solo,” “Don’t Wanna Go Home,” “Marry Me,” “The Other Side,” “Get Ugly,” “Swalla,” “Savage Love” and “Take You Dancing.” Since the start of his solo recording career in 2009, he has earned over 18B worldwide streams and built an unstoppable social media following of over 117M followers across all platforms. Now at work on his highly anticipated fifth album – and full-length debut for Atlantic Records – Derulo has delivered an ongoing series of smash singles that have drawn a stunning 500M+ views, including the irresistibly buoyant “Acapulco,” the RIAA platinum-certified “Take You Dancing,” and Jawsh 685 x Jason Derulo‘s 3 x platinum-certified chart-topper, “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat).” The latter track – and its official BTS remix – proved an unstoppable international sensation upon its 2020 arrival, peaking at #1 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 as well as atop charts in 16 additional countries around the world. A truly multi-dimensional creator, Derulo has also established himself as an actor and businessman. With his TikTok regularly amassing over 10M views per post, Derulo notes that the platform has drastically reshaped his relationship with his fans. Derulo is now amongst TikTok’s biggest superstars, currently, the 4th most followed male on the video-sharing platform with the 11th biggest account overall. He continues to see his already astronomical TikTok presence growing daily, now boasting more than 56M followers worldwide and over 1B likes. Reclaiming his title as the TikTok king, in 2022 he released the summer smash single “Slidin’” with a fan-challenged TikTok video to his own rendition of the electric slide.

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DENMARK'S MOST CELEBRATED LGBT+ ARTIST ASBJØRN RELEASES ’HE'S DANCING SO WELL (I'M BETTER)’
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Interview – Navigating Friction: A Deep Dive into the Creative Journey of Asbjørn from DIY Labels to Genre-Bending Sounds

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Can you share a bit about your journey in the music industry so far, from starting your own label at a young age to where you are now with your fourth studio album?

This is gonna be a deep dive, huh? Let’s do it. Basically, I started my own label at 19 to have complete creative control and freedom. Despite all the attention I was receiving, every label I talked to wanted to change something about me, whether it was my sequined wardrobe, my weirdo dancing or the sound of my sampled breathe-snares. Luckily, I am stubborn as fuck and following a mere possibility of quick success has never really been an option in my head.

Establishing my own record label enabled me to “license” my music to other international labels, while still being in creative control. I did that on Pseudo Visions, Boyology and also had my very brief major-label-crash-and-burn-moment with ‘Nothing 2 Lose’ and ‘We & I’ in 2018. I worked with brilliant people along the way and appreciate their hard work – but with this forthcoming album, I needed a reset, to explore pop music completely freely again, without my own or anybody else’s commercial awareness = your boy is completely independent, yet again.

‘He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)’ is a captivating track with a unique blend of sounds. Could you tell us more about the inspiration behind the song and its production process?

I am obsessed with juxtapositions, how lyrical and musical elements can create confusion to a point where you have to stop trying to “figure it out” but just go with your body and your immediate emotional response. I love to write on the guitar because I suck at it and that pushes me to be less analytical and more intuitive. For some reason, I also hate my own voice on top of a guitar, so after writing ‘He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)’, I immediately made the string arrangement. I’ve always dreamt of doing a string-based dance song, like ‘Cloudbusting’ (Kate Bush), ‘Be Mine’ (Robyn), ‘Viva La Vida’ (Coldplay) or ‘Hyperballad’ (Björk) and this song seemed like the right fit. I took the song and string-arrangement to Steffen Lundtoft, he accidentally pushed a shuffle button on his drum machine and suddenly the loneliness and melancholy of the lyric and strings had a freaky, out-of-control and uplifting counterpart. It suddenly provided a possibility to dance with the sadness of losing him.

Your upcoming fourth studio album is highly anticipated. What can listeners expect from this new project, especially in terms of its sound and themes?

This album is a body! A body that dances, protects itself, goes WILD, rests, moves forward, injures and gets back up again. First and foremost, I’ve always strived for a kind of bodily presence in my music but this time I made it my whole approach; instead of producing the songs so I could dance to them, I danced my way to the productions, translating the movements my body made into sounds.

Thematically, I guess there’s a lot of liminality, which in many ways has been a constant in my life. Being an artist and being gay is a pretty intense combo and though I’ve accepted long ago that I can’t follow many pre-paved paths, I think I’ve dared to look into my doubts about belonging, both to places, people and in the world on this album.

Collaborating with Steffen Lundtoft from Lowly for your new album sounds intriguing. How did this collaboration come about, and how has it influenced the direction of your music?

MASSIVELY, oh my god. On Boyology I challenged myself to give in to the sonics of mainstream pop music that I grew up with, while juxtaposing it with almost unpleasantly direct and diary-like lyrics. I worked on that album for 5 years and I had a hard time coming out of the more structured and controlled approach to production that I’d practiced on that album. Steffen, on the other hand… he’s a firework of freedom, playfulness and never really knows what he wants to create, before it’s suddenly there. I was deeply provoked by that in the beginning of our collaboration but I knew that he was what I needed; a friend who could bring me out of control in a way that felt safe (Steffen has been my drummer for 12 years, since I started my career).

You’ve been announced as a performer at Roskilde Festival, which is a significant milestone. How does it feel to be part of such a renowned event, and what are you looking forward to the most about the experience?

Yeah, it’s a bucket list moment, for sure. Somehow I am really happy that it took 12 years to get that slot, cos I got to find myself as performer before standing that test. I can’t wait to give back to the audience what I, myself, have received from my heroes on that festival.

Your music has been described as genre-busting and unconventional. What drives you to push the boundaries of pop music, and how do you balance experimentation with accessibility in your sound?

I’ve thought about whether there could be an anthropological explanation, having to do with queerness and the whole ‘belonging’ theme… The genre-thing and unconventionality are not things I strive to do, I simply just can’t conform. And just as that can be frustrating on a personal level, so has it in my career, you know… sometimes wishing to be more “normal”, whatever that means. Ultimately it comes down to self acceptance and music has been THE place I could find that, always.

“Friction is freedom” is a powerful statement you’ve made about your music. Could you elaborate on what this means to you personally and how it manifests in your creative process?

On Boyology I had to repeat this sentence over and over again. In continuation of your last question, that album was at times pretty uncomfortable to make, cos I chose to explore conformity in the sound as an artistic approach. The only way I could do it was to create a friction, a counterpart in the lyrical approach. In other words, knowing that friction is always where I’m heading, I can “forgive myself” for going 100% Backstreet Boys in one part of the process, cos I know I’m gonna create other nuances at a later point.

As someone who interacts with teenagers through your high school concerts, why is it important for you to discuss topics like sexuality and identity freedom with young audiences?

Well, I’m just trying to make things a little bit better than when I was a teen, so I’ve played around 200 concerts and high schools the past years. The teens often start out pointing at me, laughing and whispering to each other, some yell “gayyyy” and try to bully me off stage. I am confronting my own school-trauma and overcoming it every time, though it can be intense. By the end of the show it has opened up a dialogue, some of them become huge fans and others have just met a different type of man (me) and they experience that I’m not dangerous. My hope is just that it creates a fundament of understanding and acceptance between them.

Your music videos have garnered millions of views and have been praised for their visionary quality. How do you approach the visual aspect of your music, and how does it tie into the overall storytelling of your work?

I mean, you can’t take the MTV out of a 90s kid! Every time I visited my grand parents, who had the channel, I’d stay up all night watching videos. Madonna, Michael Jackson, Britney, Destiny’s Child, George Michael, David Bowie and the list goes on. I didn’t even understand English but I understood what they wanted to express through those videos. The music video can be such a powerful tool to expand the universe of an album, which is what I’ve attempted to do on all my albums. The current consumer-climate has put the format in a difficult spot though and I’ve heard many business peeps claim that the THE MUSICVIDEO IS DEAD. I don’t believe that but I do believe we all, as consumers, need to choose patience, focus and poetry very actively, cos we’re so affected by the high pace of things online.

With your diverse musical influences ranging from classical to pop, how do you incorporate these varied elements into your songs while maintaining your own unique style?

Friction is freedom, baby! Music is just a playground, a laboratory, a bathtub full of plastic stuff to shove up your butt and try how it feels; it most likely won’t hurt you but sometimes it just doesn’t work and that’s cool. Then you try a different combination and suddenly it feels like you opened a new door in yourself.

Collaborating with artists like Tessa and Danny L Harle in the past, how do these collaborations shape your approach to music-making, and are there any dream collaborations you’d like to pursue in the future?

I find myself in a really interesting position career wise. The fact that I’m hard to place for people mixed with my curiosity for music experiments, enables me to navigate pretty freely and collaborate with both mainstream superstars like Tessa, left-pop-pioneers like Danny and Planningtorock and of course making the album with Steffen, two old friends in a dark studio in my hometown. They all inspire me so much. And when it comes to dream collaborations… well, let’s just say you won’t have to wait long.

Looking back on your previous album, Boyology, and considering your evolution as an artist, how do you feel you’ve grown creatively since then, and what lessons have you learned along the way?

I learned to measure success in new ways. Boyology was a commercial FLOP, none of the songs or videos gained the numbers I’d been so lucky to experience from the beginning of my career – and honestly, that was a tough blow – but an important one too. That’s when I checked my “popstar values” and realized that I needed to create healthier and more sustainable criteria of success for myself. I initiated the school concerts to try and make a direct difference, that I could see in a room, instead of looking at streaming counts. I began working mainly with close friends again to make sure every aspect of my career creates long-lasting memories and relations, that makes me happy when I listen to the music, watch the videos or play shows. In that way, the music can flop all it wants but it will still be meaningful.

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earth2zoe ‘Typical’ Premiere

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After navigating the unpredictable tides of the music industry, earth2zoe re-emerges with renewed vigor and artistic vision, this time with her latest single, “Typical.” Collaborating with her trusted co-writer Sarah Boulton and  producer Mike Schlosser. earth2zoe unveils a compelling anthem that explores the themes of  societal conformity, personal liberation, and the quest for authenticity. 

This journey began five years ago in 2019 when earth2zoe was working closely with Warner  Music Canada. “Typical” was one of her very first sessions, initiated during her collaboration with  the label. Although the track was started, it remained unfinished for years. However, the  essence of the song’s theme continued to resonate with earth2zoe as she navigated through  her personal and professional growth. 

The topic of the song, dealing with the pressures of societal expectations and the desire for  individuality, became increasingly relevant to earth2zoe as she matured. In 2023, she and her  team reconvened to breathe new life into the track, infusing it with the depth and maturity that  comes with years of experience and self-discovery. 

Reflecting on the collaborative process, earth2zoe recalls the journey of “Typical,” which began  five years ago during a time of uncertainty and exploration. “It’s surreal to think about how this  song started half a decade ago,” she muses. “Back then, we were delving into a topic that  seemed distant, yet somehow inevitable—a theme that continued to echo in my life over the  years. Revisiting the initial demo compared to what we’ve created now is like witnessing a  transformation from night to day. It’s a testament to evolution not only of the song but of  myself as an artist and individual.”

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Somber Seas 'Anchored' Premiere
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Somber Seas ‘Anchored’ Premiere

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Hailing from the mystical Canadian Northwest Coast (aka Prince Rupert) let me introduce you to Somber Seas—they’re like nothing you’ve heard before! Picture indie rock vibes blending seamlessly with dreamy synth tunes, all inspired by the rhythm of the tides. It’s like they’ve bottled up the essence of the coast and turned it into music.

Originally from Prince Rupert but now making waves in Vancouver, these guys are all about breaking boundaries. They’re not afraid to mix things up and explore new sounds, which keeps their music fresh and exciting.

Seriously, if you’re into discovering new sounds that’ll transport you to another dimension, Somber Seas is the band to watch. Their energy is off the charts, and their music is like a breath of fresh air in a sea of same-old stuff. Trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this musical journey!

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DENMARK'S MOST CELEBRATED LGBT+ ARTIST ASBJØRN RELEASES ’HE'S DANCING SO WELL (I'M BETTER)’
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DENMARK’S MOST CELEBRATED LGBT+ ARTIST ASBJØRN RELEASES ’HE’S DANCING SO WELL (I’M BETTER)’

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Asbjørn releases ’He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)’, the first single from his forthcoming (yet to be titled) fourth studio album.  

’He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)’ is a refreshing approach to the Scandinavian experimental pop  genre; opening with fervor and intensifing with an energetic string ensemble, only to suddenly  morph and shuffle like a body in manic movements, all while Asbjørn‘s longing voice whispers; “I will  dance with myself forever. He never needs to know. He’s dancing so well, but I’m better.” 

On the track, Asbjørn says “To me, dancing is a necessary tool to express vulnerability. By giving the  emotions a physical outlet, I gain strength to share from a rawer place than I’m actually comfortable  with. The songs production is a direct result of me dancing and translating that movement into beats,  juxtaposing the string orchestras softness with a manic danceability that my brain would never have  come up with.” 

’He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)’ is available on all digital streaming and download platforms,  listen here.

Asbjørn’s untitled fourth album has been produced by Asbjørn himself, in close collaboration with Steffen Lundtoft from the internationally recognized band, Lowly. The album is set to be released  later in 2024 with more music to come before its release!  

Asbjørn recently announced he will be appearing at Roskilde Festival in Denmark this June, one of  Euorpe’s largest festivals.

ABOUT ASBJØRN 

Asbjørn is a popstar unlike any other.  

In 2012 he starts his own label – at only 19 years of age – to keep creative control and gains more than 8 million views on his visionary interconnected music videos.  

His genre-busting pop receives praise from Lykke Li as well as Denmarks biggest female rapper, Tessa, who invites him on as feature on 2022-single ’Farver’.  

He’s been covered by tastemaker-blogs including DIY Magazine, The Line of Best Fit and  Highsnobiety along with his music being featured on Germany’s Next Top Model during national  prime time TV. 

Even with a tour schedule of major festivals and headliner concerts, Asbjørn still manages to play  more than 50 concerts a’ year in high schools and talk to the teenagers about sexuality and identity  freedom. You get the picture…  

The DNA of Danish pop-rebel Asbjørn is unconventional; an indie-darling with a wildcard to the pop mainstream. “Friction is freedom”, in his own words. “As a kid, my parents would put on classical, folk  and world music in the morning and when I came home from school, I’d make choreographies to  Destiny’s Child, Britney and Madonna.” Underneath the surface of his beautifully crafted melodies  the friction unravels in a plethora of polyrhythms and playful unpredictability, urging music-journalists  to call him “a modern critics’ wet dream”, “an ode to all those who don’t fit in” and “much needed CPR  to a genre at risk of losing its edge”. 

Asbjørn’s last LP Boyology (2022) included collaborations with PC Music’s Danny L Harle (Charli XCX,  Caroline Polacheck, Dua Lipa) and Planningtorock (Lady Gaga, Robyn, Romy). His fourth yet to be  titled album is set for release in 2024 featuring the first single ’He’s Dancing So Well (I’m Better)’ out  now.

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TUSKS album ‘GOLD’ out today via One Little Independent Records
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TUSKS album ‘GOLD’ out today via One Little Independent Records

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Following two revered albums, ‘Dissolve’ in 2017 and ‘Avalanche’ in 2019, London-based electronic songwriter and producer Tusks, aka Emily Underhill, has returned with her third. ‘Gold’ is out on April 12th 2024 via One Little Independent.

‘Gold’ took form slowly over several months spent rewriting and reworking; half created at home in the middle of London and half during two solitary trips to Devon, where many of the songs found their inspiration. In need of some space, away from a shared house that had just been through a pandemic together as well as from a relationship that was coming to an end, she travelled to the south-west. It was here that she would get the bulk of her writing done, recognising there were some things she would have to work through alone, and in no small part it came to her in the form of a torrential storm. Bringing the album back to London, Tusks partnered with producer Tom Andrews to bring the tracks to life from studios like Ten87 in Tottenham and SS2 Recording in Southend.

Synth-heavy and fuelled by emotionally charged layers of heavenly vocal harmonies, the album is densely constructed, meticulously produced and cathartic. Across ten tracks of deeply resonant electronic pop, the soundscapes crafted here sway from the blissful, ambient and thought-provoking, to slow-building ragers. Through pressure and release, ‘Gold’ explores dynamics, nuances and emotions using an array of atmospheric and kinetic textures as well as Tusks’ singular, powerful voice.

Anyone familiar with her career to date will note that Tusks’ relationship with music as a means to communicate vulnerability is well documented. There’s a raw, exposed nature to her writing that feels authentic and intimate. She often describes the complications and subtleties of relationships in a way that’s reflective and relatable. ‘Gold’ maps various stages in the breakdown of a romance, but it also stops to consider the impact of isolation, individually and socially, as well as anxiety, mental health and the wider effects of austerity.

“A lot of this album was inspired by contrasting experiences” Underhill explains, “Processing a breakup and then falling in love again. Being constantly surrounded by people in lockdown, then suddenly being completely alone and free. Being in the city vs being in nature. We wanted to echo these contrasts in the production of the music so constantly moved between lo-fi and hi-fi production – sampling our own drum beats, recording them through compressed tin can mics and processing through loads of analogue gear and a 404 then switching to cleaner, larger sounding kits achieved by recording with mics in back rooms and the ceiling to give the impression of space. There was a huge analogue influence on the production and mix too by using loads of analogue synths and modular, putting a lot of the stems through tape and getting to be really creative with using delay throws and feedback on the 501 Space Echo. It was such a fun process and allowed Tom and I to delve into doing exactly what we love.”

In its production, ‘Gold’ is a musician’s album, Tusks pushed herself further during the creative process, slaving over each snare sample and the tone of each synth note. She describes LP opener ‘Wake’ as “like the orchestra tuning up”, it invites the listener in and slowly spreads itself out curiously. “The demo sounded like this folk song sung over a synth drone, which we then used as a skeleton for the track and built it up with so many layers of textures and synths. That’s kinda what the song’s about for me – the journey of the synths and playing with as much texture and sound as possible; we did stuff like include samples from the NASA website of audio recordings of the Mars Rover. It’s very exploratory, I think it’s about discovery, and about trying to figure out what’s going on in your head.”

The album continues its excursion further, with epic and dreamlike musicality that soars upwards. On tracks like ‘Adore’ and ‘Artificial Flame’ it’s used to examine two opposite ends of the partnership spectrum; “Adore is about falling in love with someone at the start of a relationship when you’re asking yourself if it’s a good idea, if you should fall for that person or whether you should keep yourself guarded. Artificial Flame is about the point I’d also realised I was no longer in love with my partner at the time. It’s about coming to that realisation and processing it.” It was while thunder rolled and rain poured outside that Underhill was able to deal with some of these things, “I didn’t really speak to anyone for days, and the storm came over. Weirdly, that ended up inspiring the chorus hook because I couldn’t light a fire without using a load of firelighters, which then made this massive green flame. I was kinda staring at it, then the phrase Artificial Flame popped into my head and seemed to sum up everything I was feeling.”

Delving into the technicals of the record allowed for further experimentation across the board, for example they were able to lift parts out of songs and into others where they saw fit, adding thematic continuity and patchworking ideas they felt had value. A discarded brass recording from ‘Read The Room’ was sampled and added to ‘Tainted Plates’. They also played with processing through tape and 404 to retain the lo-fi quality Tusks was adamant in keeping throughout.

Album highlight ‘The Way’ was written about finding the calm past the turmoil, “I’d been out in the storm for a couple of hours, in these mental 45 mile an hour winds listening to Porridge Radio, I came home and instantly sketched out this whole song on bass guitar. It was another one where it just kinda came out in one go from somewhere within me, like it had been building up over time. It’s addressed to anxiety. It’s about realising that whatever is going to happen, is going to happen anyway – that’s just the way it is. I find that very calming.”

‘Read The Room’ is a one-take piano and vocal recording, stripped back to a melancholy mood-piece to convey reminiscing on a failed relationship. Follow-up ‘Strangers’ paints a vivid picture of “how you feel when you decide to end a relationship and realise what you’re about to lose – that person who you’ve shared so much with and been so close to for so long is just going to become a stranger. I found it so hard to come to terms with that fact.”

On the title track Underhill singles out the government’s handling of the pandemic. “It was written in response to seeing how the Tories acted and realising that if you have a certain amount of money and status, nothing else seems to matter – you can get away with anything. I felt like we were watching in real time how they just didn’t seem to care if people died or if any of this horrific stuff happened, so long as they weren’t going to get in trouble for it or their friends got rich. Somehow, they just seem to be immune to any kind of punishment and let off the hook. It’s more joyous at the end because that’s supposed to be about their downfall. I feel like I was hoping that would come by the time this came out…”

Joint closers ‘Body Ache’ and ‘Cold Storm’ perfectly encapsulate what ‘Gold’ is; a force of nature, as impactful in its quieter moments as it is when it strikes. Like the people and relationships it represents, it’s complex, with a depth and richness that’s observed within the smallest sonic eccentricity and decision. Like anything, Tusks knows that her artistic strength comes from a careful balance, a push and pull that can be felt tangibly across ‘Gold’ and its conception.

Early on Tusks drew comparisons to Sigur Rós and Explosions In The Sky, gaining support from the likes of BBC 6 Music’s Lauren Laverne, BBC Radio 1’s Annie Mac and Huw Stephens, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Mixmag, MOJO, Wonderland and more. She released her debut album ‘Dissolve’ to critical acclaim, produced alongside Brett Cox (Jack Garratt, Alt J, Marika Hackman). Second album ‘Avalanche’ led Tusks further into the world of grunge and shoegaze. Taking inspiration from My Bloody Valentine, Marika Hackman and Wolf Alice, the album went on to gain her support from ever widening audiences across the world, as well as syncs on hit shows such as Netflix’s ‘13 Reasons Why’.

Having previously supported Khurangbin, Ásgeir, Bear’s Den and Submotion Orchestra, Tusks embarked on her first European and UK headline tour at the start of 2020, including nights at London’s prestigious Village Underground (which she recorded and released as a live album) and Berlin’s Berghain Panorama Bar. In 2021 she collaborated with CJ Mirra on the soundtrack for feature film ‘A Banquet’.

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Fri 8 Mar – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
Sat 9 Mar – Netherlands, Amsterdam – Gashouder
Mon 11 Mar – Denmark, Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
Wed 13 Mar – Germany, Hamburg – Fabrik
Thu 14 Mar – Germany, Berlin- Huxleys
Fri 15 Mar – Germany, Frankfurt – Batschkapp
Sat 16 Mar – France, Paris – Elysee Montmartre
Thu 21 Mar – UK, Manchester – New Century Hall
Fri 22 Mar – UK, Bristol – Marble Factory
Sat 23 Mar – UK, London – Troxy
Wed 27 Mar – UK, Belfast – Mandela Hall
Thu 28 Mar – Ireland, Dublin – Vicar Street

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Tue 16 Apr – UK, Nottingham – Rough Trade
Wed 17 Apr – UK, Brighton – Family Store
Thu 18 Apr – UK, Bristol – Rough Trade

PRAISE

“Hugely satisfying”
DIY

“A force to be reckoned with”
Wonderland

“Atmospheric and reflective”
The Line of Best Fit

‘Gold’ is out Friday, April Now

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Lemon Bucket Orkestra 'Shchedryj Vechor' Premiere
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Lemon Bucket Orkestra ‘Shchedryj Vechor’ Premiere

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Lemon Bucket Orkestra returns with their latest single, “Shchedryj Vechor,” heralding the arrival of their upcoming album, “Cuckoo,” set to drop digitally on May 17th. Known as Toronto’s trailblazing Slavic-Balkan-Klezmer-Party-Punks, their music is a fusion of vibrant energy and cultural influences.

Having garnered numerous awards and acclaim, Lemon Bucket Orkestra has graced stages worldwide, from WOMAD in England to Pohoda in Slovakia, leaving audiences spellbound with their genre-defying performances. Praised by The Guardian for their “gorgeously sung and passionately played” shows and hailed by The New York Times as “charismatic…handsome and ambitious,” the ensemble promises an electrifying experience.

Their live performances are a rollercoaster of emotions, seamlessly blending precision and abandon, taking listeners on an immersive journey from euphoria to catharsis. Now, they channel that same energy into “Cuckoo,” infusing Ukrainian polyphony, Balkan rhythms, and Western musical elements. Adding to the allure is the collaboration with Macedonian master trumpeter Nizo Alimov, formerly of Kocani Orkestar, promising an experience described by the Winnipeg Free Press as “Amazing, frenetic, gloriously anarchic and ultimately joyous.”

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GREG GOULD RELEASES POWERFUL SEXUAL ABUSE ANTHEM WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?
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GREG GOULD RELEASES POWERFUL SEXUAL ABUSE ANTHEM WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?

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Primal, moody and inescapably moving, the powerful new single Who Gave You Permission? out today from Australian powerhouse Greg Gould is a potent blend of pop, soul and searing intimacy. With an accompanying music video slated to land next week, and also set to captivate crowds with his latest release live in action throughout 2024, including onstage at SYNTHONY, Australia’s biggest orchestrated dance party this June, Gould also vigorously tackles exceedingly difficult narrative terrain via Who Gave You Permission? with unwavering finesse and poise.

Opening with a melancholic piano line, Who Gave You Permission? swells alongside Gould’s cogent vocals, ultimately building into a formidable primal pop anthem. Equally gripping musically as it is lyrically, Who Gave You Permission? weaves nods to the likes of Benson Boone, Rag’n’Bone Man, Teddy Swims and Sam Smith while also profoundly detailing an exceedingly personal experience for Gould himself. “To be honest I’m only just starting to feel comfortable to talk about this,” shares Gould. “The first time I performed the song live I burst into tears. I have been a victim of sexual abuse on four separate occasions in all very different circumstances from when I was 10 years old, right up until I was 30. Each time left me feeling so violated, so powerless, paralysed. Nobody has the right to touch you without permission. No means no. It was a very emotional, heart wrenching and confronting experience to write this song to be honest as I’d pushed a lot of those feelings and experiences down and hadn’t dealt with them – it took a while for me to be ok to admit it. There is a stigma around sexual abuse in general, and I do think it can be really difficult for men who are the victim – whether it be at the hands of another man or a woman. In my case, it was both on separate occasions. I want other men to feel comfortable to talk about this and speak up too.”

Seeking to empower fellow survivors through Who Gave You Permission?, Gould co-wrote the compelling new single with Benedict, working alongside Gould to unpack his trauma and ultimately pen a connective and sonically robust ode to survival, along with production by Sydney duo Cressbrook, with live strings composed by Ryan Youens. With a striking music video set to accompany this deeply powerful song on April 20, filmed in Gould’s home state, the clip for Who Gave You Permission? flourishes with its sonic elegance alongside poignant visuals to further amplify the driving message at the track’s core. “The music video features a protagonist moving through an old house,” shares Gould.” As they enter each room, a different storyline unfolds, each scenario reveals as we move back and forth between the rooms. I wanted to highlight that sexual abuse can happen in many forms and in many ways…without over-dramatising or sensationalising it.”

A creative cauldron from way back, Greg Gould began singing the moment he could talk; a talent which ultimately followed him to securing the runner up slot at the grand finale of Australia’s Got Talent in 2013. Following his Australia’s Got Talent success, Gould has gone on to generate millions of streams as well as views of his award-winning videos, perform multiple sold out shows and festivals, tour the globe and ignite charts at home and abroad; and all while continuing to foster and grow an authentic connection with his fans through his heartfelt creations. From snagging the #1 spot on the iTunes Albums charts via his 2020 album 1998, through to collaborating with En Vogue’s Maxine Jones (“a real pinch me moment”, Gould shares), Gould’s proudest moment to date remains releasing his first-ever self-directed music video, a cover of En Vogue’s 1996 smash single Don’t Let Go (Love) with the song’s heart wrenching video having amassed an impressive 20 million+ views. Fast-forward to 2024, and Gould has embraced the mixture of excitement, anxiety, nerves and relief to unveil the vulnerable yet hopeful Who Gave You Permission?, with the latest track also offering a hint as to what’s to come from Gould’s debut album of original songs, Strings Attached, set for release July 12, including his duet with one of the Philippines’ most successful artists, Morissette called Love It All Out (co-written by Bachelor Girl’s Tania Doko) which recently hit over 1 million views on TikTok. Gould has also written and performed the main song for the credits of a new Australian feature film getting its theatrical release later this year, which is set to debut at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Set to perform Who Gave You Permission? at an array of events this April and June, fans can expect to hear Gould’s latest track live in action alongside many other original songs. As to what fans can expect in the not too distant future? “Whether the subject matter is darker or lighter, guests at my shows can expect big vocals, big moments and lot of fun,” Gould enthuses. “I love to perform and I’m excited for the next 12 months! I’ve got big plans and even bigger dreams. I am so proud that Who Gave You Permission? is out now and I’m moving forward both personally and professionally! I would love if even one survivor of abuse feels stronger as a result of hearing this song. I want people to know they are seen, they are heard and they are believed. We won’t be broken.”


Who Gave You Permission? is out now.

Strings Attached is out July 12.

 

Listen: WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?

Stream: WHO GAVE YOU PERMISSION?

GREG GOULD – UPCOMING SHOWS

KEEP THE FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL & WHITNEY HOUSTON
SAT 13 APR | LOEV, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from loevmoorabbin.com | All Eventbrite Outlets

GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
SAT 20 APR | STATE THEATRE, SYDNEY NSW | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets

GREEK LEGENDS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
FRI 10 MAY | PALAIS THEATRE, MELBOURNE VIC | ALL AGES
Tickets available from www.ticketmaster.com.au | All Ticketmaster Outlets

KEEP THE FAITH – GEORGE MICHAEL & WHITNEY HOUSTON
SAT 18 MAY | ROYAL BRIGHTON YACHT CLUB, MELBOURNE VIC | 18+
Tickets available from trybooking.com

SYNTHONY
FRI 7 & SAT 8 JUNE | CARRIAGEWORKS, SYDNEY NSW | 18+
Tickets available from www.carriageworks.com.au

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Naomi Kavka 'Landline' Premiere
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Naomi Kavka ‘Landline’ Premiere

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Naomi Kavka is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Smithers, BC. A classically trained cellist, vocalist, and guitar player, Kavka brings a myriad of influences to her songs, forming a daring indie-rock sound that is musically polished, lyrically visceral, and emotionally raw. Her songs come from the unique perspective of a queer woman, a child of a refugee, a resident of the precipice of the wilderness of Canada.

Kavka’s band, Geoff McFarlane (Handsome Eli) Ian Olmstead (Alex Cuba), Jake Jenne (Aerialists), and Jordy Walker, deftly support her as they perform deeply intimate, political, and cathartic songs. Brought together by soundscapes and comradery, they blend their backgrounds of jazz, classical music, folk traditions, and rock to communicate complex emotional landscapes. Their latest album “Then and Now” (June 2024) is a collection of 8 songs produced by Jordy Walker. Ranging from driving indie jams, melancholic ballads, snarky anthems, and art rock improvisations, “Then and Now” demonstrates Kavka’s fearlessness and range as a performer and songwriter.

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ellescriv 'Longer' Premiere
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ellescriv ‘Longer’ Premiere

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From her upcoming album “Wandering The Pine” (set for release on May 31), “Longer” pieces together a period of her life where she pined for love, and in turn found love of all kinds. Her ethereal lyricism weaves rich stories of longing buoyed by moments of quiet tenderness; and pays homage to the wild places.  Her musical partner, Matt Stanyer recorded the tunes in her cabin in the wilds of Northern BC, and the finishing touches were done with Jane Aurora on Bowen Island and downtown Vancouver.

Her sound is reflective of artists like Bonnie Payne and Feist – and her influences include Gillian Welch, William Prince, and Frazey Ford. She released her first album, Be the Change in 2010, and she has toured extensively, with highlights including Peace Valley Folk Fest, Edge of the World (Haida Gwaii), and 2 Rivers Remix–a Feast of Indigenous Culture.

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HARTS makes long awaited return with ‘SUMMER IN JUNE’; Announces UPCOMING ALBUM under the renowned mononym
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HARTS makes long awaited return with ‘SUMMER IN JUNE’; Announces UPCOMING ALBUM under the renowned mononym

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Australian guitar virtuoso and beloved songwriter Harts returns today with his first delivery of new music under the name in 2024, with ‘Summer In June’. 

Having shifted focus in recent years to the separate creative project of The Melodaze, musician Darren Hart is making a huge comeback to the legendary name of Harts, and has unsurprisingly produced pure magic with ‘Summer In June’. The track follows on from the several successful releases under the previously mentioned title of The Melodaze in 2023 – including Over & Again and Castles From The Moon – befitting Harts’ unique playing style and performance charisma. 

Created in his home studio, ‘Summer In June’ was not only written by Harts, but produced, mixed and mastered by the musician as well. A powerful hit of electro-funk, ‘Summer In June’ is nostalgia inducing in the best way possible, Harts reflects on the process behind the single: 

“‘Summer In June’ is both a trip down memory lane, and the start of a new journey. Revisiting the style of electro-funk music that I loved so much growing up, the style that I incorporated so much of into my sound in the early days. I wanted to revisit those fun, energetic guitar-based grooves once more and use it as a pillar to establish more of what’s to come in the near future.”  HARTS

Put simply, ‘Summer In June’ is a track to put on when you’re looking ahead to brighter days – having fun and enjoying life in all its facets.

Harts’ musical journey is one that has seen him earn acclaim the world over. With three studio albums, two EPs and countless powerful live shows to his name, to see Harts perform makes the punter feel no surprise to learn the grand level of praise to which he’s been subject so far. As a live performer, Harts has dominated stages at festivals including Splendour in the Grass, Bluesfest, WOMADelaide, Falls Festival, and Groovin The Moo. He has accrued over 16K monthly streams on Spotify and over 8 million all-time streams across his catalogue to date. His previous single ‘Peculiar’ also has over 1.3 million streams to itself on Spotify.

His talent internationally renowned, Harts has collaborated with the likes of Lenny Kravitz & The Roots, Joey Bada$$, and Denzel Curry, while developing a signature sound that has never deviated from being refreshingly honest and raw to his impeccable playing and compositional style. 

Alongside the release of this single, Harts has announced the upcoming release of a new album– his first to be released under the legendary mononym in six years. With a fresh perspective as he charts forward into a new era for the project, as well as a world of talent and passion on his side, Harts is back, and better than ever before. 

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PRAISE

“He reminds me of how I was at that age…”

PRINCE (2014)

“A one man music making machine.”

TRIPLE J, RICHARD KINGSMILL

“Harts is the real deal. He has all the tools to lead a new generation that our world has never seen.”

AUSTIN HENDRIX (JIMI HENDRIX ESTATE)

“Harts should be No.1 everywhere, including other planets.”

THE GUARDIAN, PAUL LESTER

“With each new Harts single, there’s an undeniable buzz. Something about the songwriter’s style makes you turn your head – there’s a magnetism to Darren Hart that you can’t pull away from.”

HAPPY MAGAZINE

“A spiritual successor to Prince in a new wave of Funk-Rock.”

TIME MAGAZINE

‘Summer In June’ is out Wednesday Now

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Mark Stanton & Ozzy Riot drop techno banger 'All You've Got' on Mainground Music
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Mark Stanton & Ozzy Riot drop techno banger ‘All You’ve Got’ on Mainground Music

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Teaming up for an thrilling journey on Mainground Music, esteemed artists Mark Stanton and Ozzy Riot from Germany seamlessly blend their creative fervor. From the get-go, their latest offering ‘All You’ve Got’ launches listeners into an interstellar odyssey, transcending earthly confines. The pounding drums and mighty synths, rooted deeply in warehouse origins, beckon aficionados to unite in a euphoric loss of control. 

With epic vocals soaring, the track becomes a multi-dimensional experience, pulsating through the body and sparking synaptic fireworks. This production accelerates ego dissolution to a profound extent, allowing the soul to soar freely within the club, attaining heightened states of consciousnes. ‘All You’ve Got’ acts as a sonic prism, refracting the quintessence of peak-time Techno for a fresh wave of enthusiasts, infusing elements of rave and melodic techno to craft a club-ready anthem that’s sure to set dance floors ablaze.

Listen here: https://fanlink.tv/MGM117

Artists: https://www.instagram.com/ozzy.riot & https://www.instagram.com/mark.stanton.music

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What’s All The Buzz Behind Ozempic?

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If you’ve been keeping tabs on the weight loss world, you’ve likely heard about a drug called Ozempic. The name has been making the rounds in recent years, with everyone from health experts to Hollywood stars buzzing about it. It’s because this blockbuster drug has paved the way for effective weight loss, making it highly sought after by people looking to manage their weight. While it’s only recently gained attention for its effects on weight, this weight loss medication has been around for years, initially developed for diabetes patients to help manage blood sugar. However, it was found that its effects also worked well for shedding pounds.

Ozempic and other weight loss medications have disrupted the weight loss scene, and more advancements are coming. Here’s what you need to know about Ozempic, medical weight loss, and why these have become so popular:

What is Ozempic?

Ozempic is a brand name for a prescription drug called semaglutide. It is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, which is a type of medication that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Ozempic is approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults, but Wegovy—another semaglutide drug—is also approved for weight loss and obesity treatment. There are specific qualifications to receive a prescription for these drugs or go through medical weight loss. A patient must have a BMI of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 or higher with at least one weight-related medical condition.

How do GLP-1 drugs work?

Aside from semaglutide, other weight loss drugs like liraglutide and tirzepatide can aid in weight loss. When these are injected into the body, these GLP-1 agonists activate the receptors in the body that respond to GLP-1, mimicking the hormone. This allows your body to regulate insulin and control blood sugar. However, it also makes you feel full, helping curb appetite and slow stomach emptying. By suppressing your appetite, you can prevent consuming excess calories, experience fewer thoughts and cravings for food, and feel fuller between meals. This effect has helped people lose an average of 15% of their body weight.

Why are weight loss medications and medical weight loss popular?

GLP-1 medications have skyrocketed in popularity, with doctors having written nine million prescriptions for them in the last three months of 2022 alone. Aside from their effectiveness, drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have helped change perspectives on obesity. More people are becoming aware of obesity as a chronic disease that can’t always be solved by willpower, diet, and exercise alone. As such, using GLP-1 for weight loss has emerged in popularity alongside medical weight loss because these drugs help level the playing field and address biological factors of weight. You also get the benefit of receiving tailored guidance. You can be prescribed Wegovy (semaglutide), Zepbound (tirzepatide), or Saxenda (liraglutide) based on your specific needs and lifestyle.

However, the drugs alone won’t be effective; pairing them with a balanced diet, regular exercise, adequate sleep, stress management, and more is crucial for maintaining weight loss even after stopping their use. As such, qualified individuals often seek medical weight loss to receive a program that’s created with the help of a professional, allowing them to find the right plan and medication to address chronic obesity.

How are weight loss drugs changing the game?

Ozempic and other similar drugs are in the midst of a cultural shift, reshaping how obesity is perceived and treated. Rather than obesity being a result of poor lifestyle choices, it demonstrates how weight loss isn’t a level playing field for many, and it’s a chronic disease that requires appropriate treatment. It’s also helped shed light on the importance of maintaining healthy habits for sustainable weight loss, even without the help of medication. Rather than facilitating weight loss through restriction and quick fixes, you shouldn’t deprive yourself of your favorite foods or go through tortuous workouts to lose weight. Staying consistent and diligent is crucial, as is finding joy in the process. You can still throw and enjoy that BBQ party without worrying about weight!

The demand for these weight loss drugs may only continue to grow, but so will the conversations on obesity and weight loss. Ozempic may only be the tip of the iceberg for changes in the weight loss and health industries and shifting how obesity treatment is approached from a medical and cultural perspective.

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CircoLoco Reveals 25th Anniversary Ibiza Season Programme Grimes, Jessy Lanza, Romy, VTSS, Aurora Halal, Sofia Kourtesis, Prospa, DJ Koze, Ben UFO, Joy Orbison, Mochakk, O.Bee, Tomas Station, Sweely, Moodymann, Saoirse, &ME, Interplanetary Criminal, Gene On Earth, Apollonia, Seth Troxler, Carlita, Sonja Moonear, Victoria, Peggy Gou, Chloé Caillet, Rampa and many more set to perform April 29 – October 14 at DC-10

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Celebrating 25 Years as a Champion of the Global Underground

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Today, global event institution CircoLoco reveals the full programme for its twenty-fifth anniversary Ibiza season, taking place April 29 – October 14 at DC-10.

For twenty-five years, CircoLoco has melded scenes and sounds from across the globe with its flagship Ibiza season lineups. It’s a place where legends are born, the avantgarde takes centre stage, and the moment’s biggest stars are given the chance to experiment on one of the world’s most revered stages.

CircoLoco has been long intertwined with acts now regarded as the ultimate titans of the underground electronic landscape. The 25th season will pay homage to this legacy with marquee billings featuring Apollonia, Seth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Tania Vulcano, Peggy Gou, Rampa, Loco Dice, DJ Tennis, Sonja Moonear, Tale of Us, Anyma, ANOTR, Butch and Luciano.

The season’s lineup shifts left of centre with rare Ibiza showings from the likes of experimental electronic’s foremost flag bearers including Ben UFO, Daniel Avery, Joy Orbison, Aurora Halal, Bambounou, Bradley Zero, I. Jordan, Eliza Rose and VTSS positioned alongside formidable pioneers of the genre like Moodymann and Carl Craig, and crossover icons like Grimes and The XX’s Romy.

House music’s perennial evolution will be showcased by its new school icons like The Ghost, Sweely, Christian AB, Gene on Earth and Quest, as well as 4/4 heroes like Young Marco, Antal, Hunee and more.

It remains CircoLoco’s tight knit family of artists who know the club and its capacity to foster moments of connection like nowhere else that continue to earn the attention of the island each season. Chloé Caillet continues her rise within and beyond the four walls of DC-10 in 2024 on the back of her CircoLoco Records debut and launch of her own Smile label earlier this year. Keinemusik’s Rampa remains a fixture of the CircoLoco movement, effortlessly crisscrossing sonic styles and representing the fashion-forward lens of the community. Mochakk continues his monumental superstardom this season, much of which can be traced back to peak moments on the CircoLoco dance floor with a crazed smile on his face and impeccable energy in the booth.

Circoloco remains one of underground electronic music’s most important outfits. From its namesake party in Ibiza, spawned in 1999 as a Monday after-hours party, CircoLoco has grown into a global music brand and veritable lifestyle, catalysing cultural exchange with the most brilliant minds across art, fashion and entertainment. Its no-frills approach and forward-thinking lineups have perpetuated the underground spirit of its Balearic roots for 25 years.

CircoLoco’s impact on culture far exceeds its four walls, with the world’s of fashion and celebrity colliding with dance culture. It’s where Ricardo Tisci first heard the Martinez Brothers before booking them to soundtrack Givenchy shows for years; Virgil Abloh was inspired to design a capsule collection for the brand; a place where household names and high society stars can lose themselves on its dance floor. CircoLoco’s dance floor has sparked collaborations with world renowned brands such as Off-White, Adidas, and most notably a partnership with Rockstar Games, which led to the founding of CircoLoco Records, serving as a far-reaching fusion between the virtual and physical worlds of music and entertainment.

From its humble beginnings in the late-90s as a free Monday morning party at the infamous Ibiza venue DC-10, founder Antonio Carbonaro has overseen the exponential rise and expansion of CircoLoco into recording and design, and ultimately one of the most influential and iconic brands in club culture.

With shows spanning decades taking place in New York, Miami, London, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Mexico City, Madrid and Phuket to name a few, revellers on the White Isle this summer can expect CircoLoco’s customary blend of unity, inclusivity, cutting edge sound, and exceptional curation.

Tickets on sale HERE.

Line-Up (A-Z)
&ME
Acid Pauli
Adam Port
Adam Ten
Adriatique
Afriqua
Ageless
Ahmed Spins
Amaliah
Âme
Âme live
Anyma
ANOTR
Antal
Anz
Apollonia
Arabic Piano
Arapu
Aurora Halal
Audrey Danza
Axel Boman
Bambounou
Bedouin
Beltran
Ben UFO
Black Coffee
The Blessed Madonna
Blond:ish
Bradley Zero
Butch
Call Super
Carl Craig
Carlita
Cezar
Chaos in the CBD
Chloé
Chloé Caillet
Chris Stussy
Christian AB
Cici
Cirillo
Clara 3000
Cristi Cons
Curses
Damian Lazarus
Daniel Avery
Dan Andrei
Dan Ghenacia
David Squillace
Denis Sulta
Dennis Cruz
Demi Riquísimo
DESIREE
Disclosure
Dixon
DJ Holographic
Dj Koze
DJ Lag
DJ Seinfeld
DJ Tennis
Dyed Soundorom
Eliza Rose
Enoo Napa
Enzo Siragusa
Francesco del Garda
Gene On Earth
Gerd Janson
Golfos
Grimes
Henrik Schwarz
Hiver
Honey Dijon
Hunee
I. Jordan
Interplanetary Criminal
INVT
Isabella
Ivan Smagghe
Jessy Lanza
Jex Opolis
Jennifer Cardini
Jimi Jules
Job Jobse
Joy Orbison
Jonny Rock
Joseph Capriati
Josh Baker
Josh Caffé
KETTAMA
Kilimanjaro
Kollektiv Turmstrasse
Konstantin
Krystal Klear
Leafar Legov
Loco Dice
LP Giobbi
Luciano
Maceo Plex
Mahmut Orhan
Makèz
Mano Le Tough
Map.ache
Marcel Dettmann
Marco Carola
Mathew Jonson
Maz
Mind Against
Mink
Mita Gami
Mochakk
Monolink
Moodymann
Mrak
Max Cooper
Nandu
O.Bee
Pablo Bozzi
Palms Trax
Pascal Moscheni
Pawsa
Peggy Gou
Piece Control
Pional
Polo & Pan
Praslea
Priku
Prospa
Quest
Rampa
Recondite
Ryan Elliott
Romy
Rony Seikaly
RY X
Salute
Saoirse
Sarah Story
Seth Troxler
Shonky
Skream
Sofia Kourtesis
Sonja Moonear
Sossa
Suze Ijó
Sven Väth
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