Independent pop artist, singing teacher and dedicated mother, Christine Tarquinio is delighted to announce the release of her latest single, “New Year’s Day,” available on all major streaming platforms.

With her honest and meaningful lyrics paired with catchy melodies, Christine Tarquinio has long been an acknowledged name in the Melbourne music scene, and alongside production alchemist, Daniel Nieberg who produced, mixed, and mastered “New Year’s Day”, the track is set to excite her fans. The enthusiasm and reflection that come with the new year and its distinctive qualities are perfectly captured in the song.

Christine beautifully conveys the sense of hope and expectation that permeates everyone’s New Year’s Resolutions. After a brief period of returning to our regular routines, realisation dawns. Nevertheless, the song keeps growing, much like Christine’s life has been over the past few months as a series of profound events have occurred one after another.

“I wrote ‘New Year’s Day’ at the beginning of this year, feeling like nothing had changed despite the new calendar. But as the months have gone on, I’ve had moments that have truly altered how I appreciate life’s little things. This song reflects both the hope and the reality that new year’s bring.” Christine Tarquinio

Christine Tarquinio has brought this song to life in every note while drawing from her own passion and enthusiasm. She finds her inspiration in a rawness characterised by Natalie Imbruglia, Gwen Stefani, and Jewel, and is channelling from her own everyday experiences of being a mum and a wife. She describes her music as honest, open, and new since Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and Lana Del Rey. Additionally, there is a ring of love and genuineness to the music.

As a seasoned artist, Christine keeps surprising her fans with her adaptable versatility with each new release. Her tendency towards collaboration keeps her music fresh and interesting. Her release history demonstrates her adaptability, as evidenced by the latest two releases, which received over 7,000 streams.

Besides music, Christine loves to teach singing to students and coaches her young daughter’s soccer team. Her young son’s musicality sees her encouraging him to be in school productions. Her goals for 2024 and beyond not only include more single releases and diverse soundscapes but also to keep her independent as a musician. She will, however, look forward to sharing her music with the world in enthusiastic celebration of nearly 10 years since her first release and excitedly looking to begin her second decade in music.

Save the Date: 21st July 2024 – “New Year’s Day” about new beginnings and life’s winding roads.

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After 12 Years, Legendary Multi-platinum Duo Showtek Return to Their Hardstyle Roots with the Massive 15-track Studio Album “360 Blue,” Featuring Zany, DJ Isaac, Sub Zero Project, Steve Aoki, Wildstylez, Radical Redemption, and more. Out Now on SKINK

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Veteran Dutch DJ/producer-duo Showtek unveils their massive new album “360 Blue,” which continues their “360” concept, started in late 2023, and sees the duo returning to their hardstyle roots with the 15-track body of work. Throughout their 20-year career, the brothers have become sonic maestros who have shown passion, dedication, and appreciation for many genres of music, including house and big room, pop, indie, and, of course – hardstyle, which has skyrocketed them to worldwide fame over 2 decades ago. The genre that started it all for them takes center stage on “360 Blue,” which begins with “Dear Hardstyle” with Earl St. Clair, an ode that thoughtfully mixes an emotive spoken manifesto with upbeat, hard-hitting production that makes for an epic anthem. Each next record embraces a unique variation of the theme, from the festival-friendly heaters “Spaceman” with DJ Isaac and “Mirror Mirror” with Steve Aoki and Jem Cooke to the slightly ethereal “Dream (Adrenalize Remix),” and more. Showtek finally rounds out the heart-pounding rhythms with the memorable, haunting notes of “Heaven or Hell.” Showtek premiered the “360 Blue” album at their sold-out show at the Sydney Showground Stadium earlier this month. With almost 10,000 Australian partygoers, the legendary duo took their new and old fans on a musical sinister journey, performing for almost 2,5 hours, serving as a prologue to more hardstyle events in 2024 where the duo will be showcasing their new LP. Their first “360” concept came in the form of “360 Yellow” last winter, which showcased their house/big room sound, and the following “360 Red” is set to be released later this year.

About the “360” concept:

“After producing a variety of genres over the last 20 years, we felt it was time to bundle each genre into its own primary colour in the ‘360‘ project. ‘360‘ tells and captures our story of being more of an all-round act, having toured around the globe multiple times,  and showing our love, passion, dedication, and appreciation for all the genres in the electronic music space. Being a DJ allows you to touch base with many different cultures worldwide; it’s hard to just stick to one thing or genre. As a human you grow, you develop, you broaden your horizon,  or just look at things differently. It’s important to transcend that into your music as well. Different music is made for different moments, and scenarios. Festivals, clubs, venues, sports stadiums, radio, beach, road trips, etc. We aim to showcase the wide range of passion for different styles under one umbrella. This has been very challenging, but we feel that with the 3-part ‘360‘ concept, we can give each genre its own identity and still be Showtek. We had hits like ‘Booyah‘, ‘Bad‘ with David Guetta, and ‘Believer‘ with Major Lazer, in the big room sound, with ‘FTS‘, ‘World Is Mine‘ and the ‘Ftrack‘ still being fan favourites in the hardstyle scene, we are proud that these songs have become staple in each genre, and are still being played every day worldwide, by fans, listeners, and DJs. Moving forward, and looking forward we are eager to grow and expand, and compartmentalize each sound to make sure every sound has the Showtek signature.” – Showtek

“360 Yellow” album (released on Nov 17, 2023): “Focussing on the house and big room dance sound. Music that we have been releasing as Showtek for 10 years, Very festival and club focussed, and lower to higher energy.” – Showtek

“360 Blue” album (out on Jun 20, 2024): “This is pure hardstyle music. We built a legacy in this genre, and have a huge amount of fans worldwide that have been listening to us since day 1. After taking a 12 year break from the genre, we have reignited it with new gained experience, a fresh approach, more mature but still Showtek. Melodic, anthemic, and with a message. This is high energy.” – Showtek

“360 Red” album (to be released later in 2024): “This will be a blend of styles, a fusion of sounds, ranging from pop or indie leaning topics still with an electronic foundation, but not necessarily made for the dancefloor only. But to listen in the car, at home, or anywhere else.” – Showtek

Showtek, the globally celebrated Dutch production duo composed of brothers Wouter Janssen and Sjoerd Janssen, has left an indelible mark on the international music industry with their memorable anthems and high-energy performances. Originally launching their career in electronic music as Hardstyle DJs/producers, Showtek achieved undeniable success and is renowned for producing the world’s number 1 hardstyle anthem to date – “FTS.” Over the years, they have evolved into an undisputed leader within the electronic dance music industry, boasting platinum-selling, chart-topping singles that have resonated around the world. One of their standout achievements includes the massive success of their track “Bad” with David Guetta, featuring VASSY, which has amassed over 1B streams, solidifying Showtek‘s global impact and popularity. The duo’s collaborative spirit is evident through their partnerships with renowned artists, such as Major Lazer, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, Hardwell, Ida Corr, Timmy Trumpet, Wyclef Jean, Moby, and others, showcasing their versatility and ability to seamlessly blend their signature style with diverse musical influences. In addition to their chart-topping success, Showtek‘s highlights include the platinum certification of their hit track “Booyah” with We Are Loud and Sonny Wilson, further cementing their status as trailblazers in the EDM scene. Their ability to bring together fans through a shared love for music, excitement, artistic freedom, and adventure has turned Showtek into more than just an act. It’s a movement.