Photography: Louie Mosscrop
Bringing the track to Melbourne’s streets, Jack Daniel’s is offering fans complimentary rides between some of the city’s most popular venues in a pair of racing inspired supercars
In celebration of its partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Racing Team, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is bringing the exhilaration of the racing circuit to Melbourne’s streets by offering fans the exclusive opportunity to take a complimentary adrenaline-fuelled drive in a pair of luxury supercars via some of Jack’s favourite venues.
From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March, ‘Jack’s Rides’ will transport locals and visitors alike from the city to South Melbourne and back, whether they were lucky enough to snag a ticket and are getting amongst the action at Albert Park, or just want to soak up the heart-pumping energy of the circuit off-track.
Those looking to roll up on race day in style will be able to book a ride from 12:00pm each day, with the supercars picking up fans in pairs from the Next Hotel on Little Collins Street in the heart of the city and dropping them off at South Melbourne icon, the Golden Gate Hotel – just a short stroll from the Albert Park entrance.
Then, for fans keen to rev their engines into the night, until 10:00pm each night, there will be an option to add an electrifying evening ride from the Golden Gate Hotel to popular drinks den, George on Collins or the city’s largest rooftop bar, Good Heavens.
To book a ride, fans can register their name with the Jack’s Host at the entrance of each of the designated venues. Each ride will also have a complimentary Jack Daniel’s cocktail waiting at the finish line.
As an added bonus, each pair of passengers will also have the opportunity to communicate with each other through on-board headsets just as a driver would in a real racing car.
Excited to bring a taste of the race track to the Melbourne masses, Tom Rogers, Senior Brand Manager at Jack Daniel’s Australia, commented:
“Our partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Racing Team is all about giving fans unique opportunities to celebrate the best in team sport. Through offering rides in some of the most exclusive
supercars in Australia, we’re so excited to be giving fans the chance to not only see, but feel first-hand the thrill of being part of the pinnacle of racing.”
Beyond the Jack’s Rides: Luxury Supercars Experience, Jack Daniel’s will also be delighting fans with a series of venue takeovers at some of Melbourne’s most popular venues over the race weekend including the Next Hotel, George on Collins, Good Heavens and Golden Gate Hotel.
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ARC Music Festival Announces Lineup for 2024 Edition
Returning to Chicago’s Union Park This Labor Day Weekend
August 30 – September 1
Featuring Armand van Helden, Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, Charlotte de Witte, Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann), Disclosure, Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, Honey Dijon, Idris Elba, Jayda G, Kaskade Redux, LP Giobbi, Purple Disco Machine, Reinier Zonnneveld Live, Sara Landry, Skepta, Sven Väth + More
Spanish Party Outfit Elrow Returns as Stage Host
Passes On
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ARC Music Festival, Chicago’s flagship house and techno festival, has revealed the lineup for its 2024 edition taking place from August 30th to September 1st. Returning to the heart of the city at Union Park this Labor Day Weekend, ARC’s fourth iteration will be soundtracked by the world’s leading house and techno selectors in the historic birthplace of house music.
Since its inception, ARC has bridged a diverse range of global and local musical influences and audiences, entrenching itself as a cornerstone in the global festival circuit while shining a spotlight on the rich cultural heritage of Chicago. ARC’s fusion of cutting edge production, progressive lineup curation, and emphasis on educating the next generation of electronic music listeners on its origins has elevated its impact and appeal to an international scale.
Led by Auris Presents, Chicago’s premier producer of experiential festivals and events, ARC fans will also be treated to an expansive slate of intimate ARC After Dark afterparties late into the morning hours. After Dark programming will run five days from Thursday to Monday, showcasing a variety of uniquely curated parties featuring artist aliases, special b2bs, label takeovers, plus select acts outside of the festival lineup. The after party series spans over 13 venues, 30 parties, and 80 artists, and is exclusively available only to ARC festival pass holders.
A host of headlining acts lead ARC’s festival lineup including GRAMMY-nominated brotherly production duo Disclosure, dance music stalwarts Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, a special house set from legendary grime pioneer Skepta, and Chicago-born globally renowned visionary Honey Dijon. Top tier acts continue to line the bill with Belgian techno powerhouse and KNTXT label head Charlotte de Witte, GRAMMY-nominee and in-demand hitmaker Dom Dolla, and German techno veteran Sven Väth.
In line with ARC’s forward-thinking approach to sonic curation, unique back to back sets and special collaborations elevate its lineup to new heights. This includes a back and forth of in-demand house acts Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy and Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything, the high BPM sonics of DJ Heartstring B2B Partiboi69, and the collaborative GOLFOS project of Pawsa and Dennis Cruz. Additional highlights include UK powerhouse duo Ben Sterling B2B ROSSI., clubland favorites DJ Boring B2B Young Marco, and a meeting of new and old school with Dennis Ferrer B2B HoneyLuv.
Other back to back spectacles on the ARC lineup feature Detroit meets Chicago sets from the pioneering Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann) plus seasoned selectors DJ Holographic B2B Shaun J Wright, along with dual Chicago back to backs from house architects Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, and Marshall Jefferson B2B Gene Farris.
ARC will showcase modern house luminaries including disco funk master Purple Disco Machine, chart-topping production duo Gorgon City, the melodically-tinged Kaskade Redux set, Bronx-born duo The Martinez Brothers, inimitable disco queen Jayda G, and piano-house icon LP Giobbi. The lineup will also feature Dutch duo ANOTR, innovative GRAMMY-winning artist Cassian, breakout star Mau P, Dirty Disco party head AZZECCA, and fan-favorite actor and selector Idris Elba.
ARC will continue to lean into its heavier techno curation led by the early 2000s influenced productions of German DJ Klangkuenstler, Filth On Acid heavy hitter Reinier Zonneveld Live, the high priestess of hard techno Sara Landry, German electronic duo FJAAK, French DJ and producer Nico Moreno, and versatile Ukrainian act Daria Kolosova. For more eclectic sonics, fans can look forward to Jazz-inspired Scottish musician Barry Can’t Swim, lo-fi house selector DJ Seinfeld, cross-genre producer Logic1000, fast rising UK bass and garage phenom Sammy Virji, and the melodic high bpm stylings of KETTAMA, X CLUB., and salute.
Global house and techno fans will be treated to an immersive journey at ARC, with curated production elements and art to guide them between each of its four distinct stage environments. ARC will return all four of its stages from 2023 including the industrial Grid stage, the interactive and psychedelic production of Spain’s celebrated elrow alongside its renowned performers, the deeper sonics of the Expansions stage, and the newest fan-favorite, Area 909 – an homage to house and techno’s foundation in a raw and energetic setting.
Passes go on sale at arcmusicfestival.com
ARC Music Festival 2024 Lineup
ANOTR
Armand van Helden
Avalon Emerson
AZZECCA
Barry Can’t Swim
Bastian Bux
Beltran B2B ChaseWest
Ben Sterling B2B ROSSI.
DJ Boring B2B Young Marco
Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet
Cassian
Charlotte de Witte
Daria Kolosova
Dennis Ferrer B2B HoneyLuv
Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina
Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann)
Disclosure
Dom Dolla
Dunes Of Dawn
ELKKA
FJAAK
GOLFOS (Dennis Cruz B2B Pawsa)
Good Girls (DJ Lady D B2B Lori Branch B2B VITIGRRL)
Gorgon City
DJ Heartstring B2B Partiboi69
DJ Heather
Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive
DJ Holographic B2B Shaun J. Wright
Honey Dijon
Hotpretty
Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy
House In HD (Terry Hunter B2B Mike Dunn)
Idris Elba
Jayda G
J.Worra
K’Alexi
Kaskade Redux
KETTAMA
Klangkuenstler
Logic1000
LP Giobbi
Marshall Jefferson B2B Gene Farris
Mau P
Meduza
Monty Kiddo
Nico Moreno
Oppidan
Purple Disco Machine
Reinier Zonnneveld Live
Riordan
salute
Sammy Virji
Sara Landry
DJ Seinfeld
Skepta
Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything
Sven Väth
SYREETA
The Martinez Brothers
Tini Gessler
Très Mortimer
X CLUB.
Date: 17th August
Location: Beckenham Place Park, London
Tickets: www.
This summer, globally renowned drum & bass celebration Hospitality In The Woods returns to the beautiful Beckenham Place Park in London for another unmissable day of raving in the midsummer sunshine, following a spectacular sold out edition in 2023. This unique one-day celebration takes place on Saturday 17th August 2024 and explores the whole spectrum of drum & bass, thanks to incredible artists such as Pendulum (DJ Set), LTJ Bukem, Spectrasoul, Kings Of The Rollers, Flava D, High Contrast, Break and many more. It truly is the biggest, broadest and best UK drum and bass festival, so get your tickets now at www.hospitalityinthewoods.
Hospitality is a widely recognised and influential brand celebrated for its musical innovation and its reputation as a friendly, diverse and inclusive community. This is showcased at Hospitality In The Woods where the entire D&B family is reunited to create non-stop, sun-kissed musical memories. Not only does Hospitality bring together like-minded ravers, but also serves as a connecting hub for some of the biggest brands and labels within the scene. This year, Beckenham Place Park will once again be transformed into drum & bass paradise, with five bespoke stages hosted by Hospitality, Hospitality Friends & Family, Rampage, an insane link up by two of Bristol’s finest, RUN & Rumble In The Jungle, and a very special 20 Years of Shogun Audio celebration. You will be sure to hear everything from liquid to neurofunk, old school classics to new school flavours and everything in between.
The latest wave of names include Pendulum, High Contrast, Flava D b2b Lens + P. Money, Kings of The Rollers, LTJ Bukem, Flux Pavilion, Nu:Tone, Break, Skeptical, Dillinja b2b Randall, Mandidextrous, Fox Stevenson, Pola & Bryson and tens more across the five stages with special guests such as Mungo’s Hi Fi, Spectrasoul, Sasasas vs Basslayerz, Ed Rush & Optical and many more to come.
The venue offers a fantastic escape with its picturesque green landscapes, a serene lake, a grand mansion, and ancient woodlands— easily accessible in London with various transportation options nearby. Not only is the venue incredible but the production across the site is second to none with each stage offering a unique immersive experience with world-class sound systems and show-stopping stage decor. Super tasty street food stalls will also be on site to fuel your raving, The Hospital Shop will be set up for you to purchase your finest raving garms, plus there will be chill-out areas available in case you need to catch your breath.
“We can’t wait to reunite with the entire drum & bass family, connecting brands and fans to celebrate the music we all love” says the team.
Be sure to join the Hospitality family this August down at the Woods for an incredible day of raving in the midsummer sunshine. This is not to be missed, secure your tickets at www.hospitalityinthewoods.
Basilar Festival is back for its 3rd edition, from 5 to 8 September, at Barragem da Queimadela In Fafe, North of Portugal, with four days of electronic music, with the last one extended for 24 hours.
After a highly demanding 2nd edition that welcomed 70% of foreign audiences – from Europe, Asia, North America, South America and Oceania – Basilar presents itself with renewed energy and a bold programme of national and international artists from the techno scene.
Basilar is a single, intimate event with a meticulous curatorship, offering its audience a unique experience. The carefully chosen landscape and setting are essential for creating the idyllic atmosphere to which it refers.
Ben Klock, an inescapable figure on the world techno scene; DVS1, the American who will present an extended performance; Trolley Route, Oscar Mulero’s project that had a memorable performance at the last edition; or Scion Versions, the duo formed by Substance & Vainqueur who are umbilically linked to the dub techno of Basic Channel; are the featured artists who will be performing at Barragem da Queimadela in September.
These are joined by Japan’s Haruka, with his mental and hypnotic techno; the man at the helm of Token, KR!Z; the rebirth of the Deetron presents Soulmate project; and some of the names that were present at the second edition of Basilar and that help define the festival’s musical direction, such as Deniro, Fadi Mohem, Tasha and Stojche.
In live format, Basilar Festival will feature performances by the Italians Fireground; the Belgian and Fuse resident, Phara; and the Portuguese projects of A Thousand Details and Salbany.
They are also joined by Anika Kunst, an instigator of the Catalan scene; Afra, a Dutch vinyl enthusiast making her debut here; and Laia, a recent name to watch out for on the Spanish scene. The Italian Pareal will perform the opening live act.
The line-up also includes many local artists, starting with Vil and Temudo, co-founders of Hayes Collective; Backbone, co-founder of Vinculum; Terzi, co-founder of Extended Records, Francisca Urbano and festival mentors Montero and Tauer.
Tickets are now available and can be purchased here. The first phases of early-bird tickets sold out in less than 30 minutes and are now 106€ with access to all four days of the festival. At a later date, daily tickets will be released subject to the event’s limited capacity.
The festival will include a food court, camping and caravan parks, which can be booked in advance, as well as glamping options in partnership with Domo Camp. Alongside the music programme, there will be sound healing, yoga and meditation sessions.
Until September, the festival’s organisers will be holding a series of events in various parts of Europe, such as Skopje in Macedonia, Granada and Bilbao in Spain, and Porto and Lisbon in Portugal, to promote the festival’s 3rd edition.
Returning for another year of celebrating Australian talent who has gotten local (and in many cases, international) industry heads turning, Live Nation Australia are proud to announce their first installation of their successful ONES TO WATCH series for 2024 – set to go down on Gadigal land at Sydney’s OXFORD ART FACTORY this coming March.
For this Sydney event, ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE welcomes three wildly talented musicians to the fold: PHEBE STARR, ADRIAN DZVUKE and CHANEL LOREN.
Phebe Starr is an artist who has built a formidable reputation for herself with a strong Australian following, for being a beacon of light and fresh inspiration when it comes to interesting, engaging indie-pop music. Fleshing out a discography with music that represents Phebe’s natural songwriting talent, her sound evokes the same arresting quality like music artists such as Lykke Li and Zara Larsson have made famous.
From the West Coast, Adrian Dzvuke has been hailed as the “Afrobeat King of Australia” – big props, but justified. A true rising star in the scene, Dzvuke’s music has captured the attention of listeners around the country; pure musicality and songwriting meets a natural charisma, making Dzvuke one of Australia’s most exciting new names. Sharing the stage with the likes of Omah Lay, POND, Spacey Jane and more, as well as impressing at events including Splendour in the Grass and BIGSOUND, Dzvuke knows how to command an audience of any kind.
Sydney-based British-Caribbean R&B artist Chanel Loren represents the energy currently weaving its way through the contemporary R&B scene in Australia; energy based on a foundation of strength, unique storytelling and beautiful confidence. Having had a great rise of trajectory in recent years, Loren’s sound refuses to be pigeon-holed, instead desiring to follow unique soundscapes and textures. The vibes, akin to Jorja Smith and SZA, are impossible to ignore, as is Chanel Loren’s building body of work.
Hosting the evening will be the Gen Z voice of Australian music media, Tait McGregor. A multi-platform content creator, the presenter specializes in music, from TV, radio & podcasts, to sweaty mosh pits. Having written for the likes of MTV Australia, Tone Deaf & The AU Review, she has also worked in production for Netflix, STAN, VEVO & more.
The ONES TO WATCH Backed By VODAFONE series has made a solid impact within the Australian music community. Throughout 2023, the series provided industry and fans the exclusive opportunity to see some of the country’s best talent perform in intimate environments across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, highlighting the talent of the current wave of Australian talent primed to make their impact in other markets.
“We’re thrilled to announce that Chanel Loren, Phebe Starr, and Adrian Dzvuke will be joining our upcoming Ones to Watch showcase in Sydney! We’ve been following these talented acts for some time now, so it’s fantastic to have them become part of the OTW platform”
Paul Lynch. Live Nation Australia
Since its establishment in North America, the ONES TO WATCH series has been able to support and promote artists such as Dua Lipa, Olivia Rodrigo and Halsey early in their careers. So far in Australia, ONES TO WATCH has platformed artists including Blake Rose, Sophisticated Dingo, STUMPS, Forest Claudette, Teenage Joans, Carla Wehbe, ZPLUTO, WIIGZ, Hoodzy, East AV3, Colourblind and Saint Lane at events around the country.
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KNOTFEST, the music and counterculture experience destination festival kicks off in Australia next week with a whole horde of surprises lying in wait and KNOTFEST 2024 ticketholders are in for a treat.
We’re stoked to announce the return of SLIPKNOT for KNOTFEST 2025 to celebrate their 25th Anniversary, together with a huge line-up to be announced later in the year.
Only KNOTFEST 2024 ticketholders will receive exclusive access to the first release of tickets to KNOTFEST 2025, which will be prior to all other presales.
If you haven’t purchased your tickets to KNOTFEST 2024, now Is the time!
Headlined by PANTERA and DISTURBED, the sweltering 2024 festival line-up also includes LAMB OF GOD, HALESTORM, THE HU, ASKING ALEXANDRIA, WAGE WAR, ESCAPE THE FATE, THY ART IS MURDER, SKINDRED, SPEED, WINDWAKER, BRAND OF SACRIFICE and KING PARROT.
Tickets on sale now at https://knotfest.com/
KNOTFEST AUSTRALIA 2024
DATES AND VENUES:
Thursday 21 March 2024 – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Saturday 23 March 2024 – Centennial Park, Sydney
Sunday 24 March 2024 – Brisbane Showgrounds, Brisbane
LINE UP:
Pantera | Disturbed | Lamb Of God | Halestorm | The HU | Asking Alexandria
Wage War | Escape The Fate | Thy Art Is Murder | Skindred | SPEED
Windwaker | Brand Of Sacrifice | King Parrot
Stay up to date on all things KNOTFEST over at https://knotfest.com/
Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach is thrilled to announce the launch of its brand new Kids Club, the first of its kind attached to any hotel in Sydney.
Just in time for Easter, the Kids Club is designed to provide families with not only a haven of excitement and entertainment but a much-needed opportunity for parents to take some RnR whilst their children are well looked after, in a safe and fun environment.
In an exclusive partnership with Hasbro Toys and Games, every family that attends the Kids Club will take home a complimentary Hasbro game and be able to enjoy our Hasbro Games Corner. Families can get competitive with the classics, such as Connect 4, Twister and Jenga to the some of the newer games on the block, Monopoly Barbie and Monopoly Knockout.
Located in the Kids Zone of the hotel, the Kids Club will run for several sessions:
Easter Saturday, 30th March: 2pm – 8pm
Easter Sunday, 31st March: 5.30pm – 8.30pm
The Kids Club will be complimentary to any parent who’s made a booking at one of the hotels two restaurants (Shutters or Estate) or $10 an hour, per child, aged 5 years and over.
The Kids Zone will be open for children of all ages throughout the weekend, but children must be accompanied by an adult. For adult-only time, we suggest parents book a Kids Club session.
General Manager, Melinda Lampier says: “A lot of parents think they have to fly to Bali or Fiji to find a hotel Kids Club, and they certainly wouldn’t imagine finding one in Sydney. We wanted to change that and give parents the chance to really relax and get some down-time over the Easter period.’
Whether parents decide to have a siesta, lounge around the pool, have a romantic dinner for two or explore the local area, their children are in safe hands with qualified and fully-checked staff.
And if the Kids Club with games, sport, dancing, movie nights and arts and crafts wasn’t enough, Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach has a plethora of activities for the whole family across the whole Easter weekend.
For the Kids:
- Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza: Let the little ones embark on an egg-citing adventure with our Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday.
- Face Painting & Hair Braiding: Look out for our special sessions where face-painting and hair braiding is top of the agenda.
- Feature Creatures: Meet and interact with the greatest selection of reptiles, invertebrates and amphibians right here at the hotel.
- Creative Easter Arts & Crafts: Nurture your child’s creativity with specially curated Easter arts and crafts.
- Meet the Easter Bunny: Create lasting memories as your children meet and greet the Easter Bunny, adding a touch of magic to their holiday experience.
- Movie Nights: Join the cosy Chill-Out Zone with comfy beanbags and delicious popcorn.
For the Parents:
- Sip & Paint with OliO Art: Held on our pool terrace, join our on-site art class, hosted by the talented Oli O. Oli will host a textured art class where guests will learn how to paint the stunning Coogee coastline that’s right in front of them. External guests are also welcome. Book here. In-house guests receive a 50% discount on tickets.
- Kids Eat Free: Book your family dinner at Shutters and for every adult meal purchased, you’ll receive a kid’s* meal complimentary. *under 12 years of age.
- Pool Relaxation & Fun: Sink into one of our daybeds on our rooftop pool and look out over the ocean as you rest and recuperate. Then enjoy dinner, cocktails and our secret karaoke room for a night of fun right inside the hotel.
- Wellness: We’ve partnered with local wellness and recovery studio Recoverie to give every guest a special 25% discount on their offerings. From the infra-red sauna, hot and cold pools to the zero-gravity experience, you can take some time out, recuperate and come back feeling refreshed.
- Experience Oz: For any trips, outings or experiences for the whole family, look no further than Experience Oz. Book with them using our unique code and you’ll get 10% off all experiences.
From building sandcastles on the beach, relaxing as a family by the pool or allowing the kids to run wild in the Kids Club, we have our best Easter to date planned and promise a magical experience for guests of all ages.
Not only that, but IHG are offering members up to 25% off for bookings made between 12 March – 3 April and stay between 15 March – end of July. The IHG member early bird offer will give guests triple points for all bookings made between 12 March – 14 March.
Make your Easter one to remember and book HERE.
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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, catalyzing 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; where P Diddy fell in love with dance music before releasing his electronic record II II; 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 dancefloor. 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 fashion, design and recording, and ultimately one of the most influential and iconic brands in club culture.
Individual lineups for the 2024 season will be announced in the coming months, but in true Circoloco fashion revelers can expect the unexpected. Past seasons have consistently seen the avant-garde join forces with Ibiza favorites seeing acts that rarely play on the island like Shygirl, Actress, and Romy share the stage with artists whom credit Circoloco as springboards for their career like Seth Troxler, Rampa, Peggy Gou and many more.
With shows spanning decades taking place in New York, Miami, London, Milan, Paris, Amsterdam, Rio de Janeiro, 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
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Title: Happy (feat. Tiina)
Label: Dharma Worldwide
Los Angeles-based Indian-American artist KSHMR returns with his newest single, “Happy,” for which he teamed up with Finnish singer and songwriter Tiina to bring life to the powerful lyrics he penned himself. The resulting record is a complex sonic and emotive journey through the process of trauma, alchemizing to power and peace, combining Tiina‘s soulful vocals with dark, powerful chords and fast-paced, globally influenced melodies. True to his form, KSHMR once again creates a seamless production that leaves a lasting impression, and it’s obvious that his original lyrics to “Happy” are written from personal experience. He’s also currently on his North American tour, which includes a unique double show in Los Angeles, and is preparing for his mainstage performance at Ultra Music Festival, where fans can be sure to get to hear “Happy” live. Read on for quotes from the artists themselves about the new release:
“I was excited to get back in the studio with Tiina after making ‘Do Bad Well‘ with her years ago. This time, I started us off with some chords in the Phrygian, which is darker and unusual for most dance songs. She began to sing melodies, and the song blossomed from there. The lyrics are about being numbed by trauma and emerging with a twisted sense of zen. I was very happy we could fit that interesting musicality and subject matter into a dance song.” – KSHMR
“To me, the song is about using hard times as fuel and a source of power to get where you wanna go, even if you get lost on the way there. Also, there are always people who are ready to tear you down if you let them, and sometimes you just have to smile through it and not give them the satisfaction of seeing you crumble.” – Tiina
KSHMR
Niles Hollowell-Dhar is a globally acclaimed artist who originally began in hip-hop and moved into pop music with the 2010 global smash “Like A G6.” From there, he transitioned into dance music, producing tracks like the 2013 hit “Tsunami.” Next, he launched his own artist project, KSHMR, and took the scene by storm with 10 Beatport #1, such as “Wildcard” and KSHMR‘s most streamed hit to date – “Secrets“‘ with Tiësto. After releasing his debut album “Harmonica Andromeda,” he firmly cemented his reputation as one of the most dynamic and diverse acts in global electronic music, gaining DJ Mag‘s prestigious “Best Live Act” award. As a pioneer and music enthusiast who values creative freedom, he created his Dharma Worldwide label in 2017 and, subsequently, Dharma Studio in 2020, where producers can find his tutorials and sound packs. His sound pack series “Sounds of KSHMR” is among the most used in modern music, and his latest release, “Sounds of KSHMR” Vol. 4′ debuted as the #1 pack on Splice and has remained in the Top 10 since. In 2023 we saw KSHMR release his eagerly anticipated collaboration with MC Stan “Haath Varthi,” taken from his album “KARAM,” which dropped in November 2023 and featured the biggest artists in Indian hip-hop.
Tiina
Tiina (Tiina Vainikainen) is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Finland. She is one of the most successful Finnish songwriters of recent years, with dozens of gold and platinum records, nominations, and an honorary award for Songwriter of the Year for her extensive successful catalog and work in the Finnish music industry. On top of dominating the Finnish charts, Tiina has also written songs for artists around the world. Some of her most successful work includes the British rapper KSI‘s single “Killa Killa” (feat. AiyanaLee), which hit the charts in the UK, the Austrian singer Thorsteinn Einarsson‘s single “Shackles,” The Knocks‘ single “Bedroom Eyes” (feat. Studio Killers) and KSHMR‘s single “Do Bad Well” (feat. Nevve). Tiina also worked on KSHMR‘s album “KARAM” with the song “Dream,” which makes the new single “Happy” the third collaboration between the two artists. Currently, the singer-songwriter is splitting her time between Helsinki and Los Angeles, working on different projects from pop and dance to alternative. She’s also doing collaborations as an artist, expressing herself through not only her pen but also her voice.
Forthcoming dates of KSHMR’s North America Club Tour: (Tickets)
Mar 08 – Academy – Los Angeles, CA
Mar 09 – The Vermont Hollywood – Los Angeles, CA
Mar 15 – New City Gas – Montreal, QC
Mar 16 – Harrah’s Resort – Atlantic City, NJ
Mar 29 – NOTO – Houston, TX
Mar 30 – Great Hall at Avant Gardner – Brooklyn, NY
Apr 05 – The Church Nightclub – Denver, CO
Home Again, the renowned Berlin-based label, is thrilled to announce the return of the Home Again Club Festival, set to take place from Wednesday, May 8th, 23:00, through to Monday, May 13th, 04:00 am, making it a spectacular 100-hour non-stop music extravaganza.
Tickets: https://ra.co/events/1865978
Date: 8th – 13th May
Location: RSO.Berlin (Schnellerstrasse 137 12439, Berlin)
Following the success of last year’s inaugural club festival, the 2024 edition promises to be their most daring and outrageous to date featuring a broad spectrum by names like Marlon Hoffstadt, Patrick Mason or dj sweet6teen.
Taking place on four different stages and a designated panel and workshop space at the iconic RSO Berlin and its neighbouring grounds, the unparalleled event will kickstart the German festival season with an authentic celebration of electronic music, featuring diverse, high-calibre level of artists and showcases from Club Heart Broken, Heisss and Sachsentrance.The festival is designed to create a safe environment for everyone while being affordable and accessible to all.
Nils Thabo Gelfort, founder of Home Again says, “The Home Again Club Festival is our approach to showcasing the diverse nuances that exist in electronic music today. More than anything, it’s a lineup of artists we love. It’s pretty simple actually. The timetable has been curated in a way that one could potentially stay the whole 100 hours and not get bored, but of course, we suggest taking a break in-between, then coming straight back for round 2 or 3 or however many rounds you can fit in 100 hours”
Weekend Tickets for the Home Again Club Festival are on sale alongside Phase One of the artist lineup: https://ra.co/events/1865978. Day tickets will go on sale with the full line up announcement soon.
Phase One (A-Z)
ALCATRAZ
All Shade
Amy Dabbs
André Dancekowski
Atreo
Bae Blade
BÈRF
Bjarki
Black Loops
Blame the Booker
Dekmantel Soundsystem
Disguised
DJ AYA
DJ BORING b2b MALUGI
dj sweet6teen
Eva Selezneva
ferrari rot
Héctor Oaks
Ian Pooley
Indigo Plateaux
Justin Tinderdate
LB aka LABAT
LUV ATTACK
Mareike Bautz
Marlon Hoffstadt
Meg10
Meggy
MRD
Patrick Mason
RaverPik
Roman Flügel
Sabu!
Sandilé
Spacer Woman
Surf 2 Glory
Thabo
Thalo Santana
The Jakob Sister
Tiago Oudman
TOXIMAMI
Tsepo
u.r.trax
Underground Resistance pres. Mark Flash*live
Viikatory
Takeovers by:
Club Heart Broken
Heisss
Sachsenstrance
And many more to be announced soon
Weekend Tickets for the Home Again Club Festival are on sale alongside Phase One of the artist lineup: https://ra.co/events/1865978. Day tickets will go on sale with the full line up announcement soon.
Festival Highlights:
– 100 hours of non-stop music and more
– 50 cross-genre artists
– Stage hostings by Club Heart Broken, Sachsentrance and Heisss
– Two warehouses, an enormous outdoor area, an industrial open-air stage and non-music lab
– Topical panels and masterclasses
– Custom-built Kirsch Audio sound system
Ticket Information:
To keep things simple there are only three different types of tickets:
– Day ticket: €25, valid for a single entry, no re-entry
– 5-Day-Festival ticket (standard): €39, covers the entire event, but re-entry incurs an additional €7 each time.
– 5-Day-Festival ticket (unlimited): €49, encompasses the entire event, permitting unlimited re-entry at no extra cost.
This means you can potentially rave for just €0.39 per hour.
Mumu Clubhouse is to make its long-awaited Grand Opening on March 9 2024 with world renowned house tastemaker Jamie Jones with support from Rec. ‘N Cue b2b Wildealer and opening sets from Zoárd and Leo Greenslade of YOYO London. The party runs from 3pm until late and for further information and tickets head to www.mumuclubhouse.com.
Mumu Clubhouse is a sanctuary for kindred spirits, seekers and wanderers; connoisseurs of connection, tempo and bass. A dynamic meeting point at the edge of Phuket’s largest man-made lagoon, it offers a contemporary dance music haven, host to the world’s best known DJs, where the rhythm ebbs and flows beneath the stars. By day, Mumu Clubhouse is a sun-kissed retreat for relaxation, with soft white sand underfoot, cocktails, small-plates and Balearic beats. By night, it becomes a contemporary dance music haven and host to the world’s best-known DJs, where rhythms ebb and flow beneath the stars.
The 4000 capacity space boasts a state of the art D&B Audiotechnik sound system and will offer carefully curated weekend parties with six large-scale events already planned throughout 2024. They will showcase a diverse lineup of both world class international and local talent, including Thailand’s Biggest Pool Party for Songkran Water Festival 2024, which will be an unforgettable experience and iconic celebration, but first comes this superb Grand Opening party.
Jamie Jones needs little introduction. He heads up the HotTrax label, has legendary residencies at Amnesia in Ibiza with his cult Paradise brand and has played just about every major dance event in the world. He is right at the forefront of the global scene and will be bringing his own unique take on house and tech, along with a taste of Ibiza hedonism, to the opening of Mumu. Joining them will be Mumu resident collective Rec. ‘N Cue going b2b with Wildealer for more stylish grooves, while Leo Greenslade of YOYO London will be spinning a Balearic set and Zoárd from Mumu’s creative team brings his unique musical visions early in the day.
This unmissable first party of the season will be brought to life in unforgettable style with cutting edge audio visuals. There will be spectacular lights, 3D mapping and bespoke stage design by Bangkok design and production studio Yellaban all of which promises to be on a level of the sort that Phuket hasn’t seen before.
The Grand Opening of Mumu promises to be a historic session so make sure you are a part of it – get your tickets now through the Mumu website: www.mumuclubhouse.com
Instagram: @mumuclubhouse
Website: mumuclubhouse.com
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