RENE LAVICE featuring S.P.Y. Drum & Bass single Hollywood out now.
From the humble beginnings of finding out about Drum & Bass music via the late night broadcasts on Toronto’s College Radio stations (88.1FM, 89.5FM) while growing up, René has travelled worlds away from where he started. Flash forward a decade or so, René’s own productions are now hailed around the world as some of the genre’s most iconic and innovative records in electronic dance music. He’s flown worldwide performing shows and cultivating the sound of Drum & Bass as a true tastemaker and leader in the genre. Continue reading RENE LAVICE featuring S.P.Y. Drum & Bass single Hollywood out now.
MOVEMENT 2020. Stages and showcases announced.
Movement Music Festival is pleased to announce the 2020 curated stages and showcases featuring some of dance music’s most innovative artists, underground mainstays and emerging acts set to perform on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23-25 inside Hart Plaza, Detroit’s legendary riverfront destination. Continue reading MOVEMENT 2020. Stages and showcases announced.
SXM 2020. Festival Eco Program and Full Lineup for 2020 featuring Ricardo Villalobos, Bonobo, Sonja Moonear and more.
SXM Festival has announced its phase three lineup, completing the underground soundtracking for the event’s fourth expedition on the paradisal island of Saint Martin/Sint Maarten. Adorned with some of the scene’s most recognized stars and rising tastemakers alike, these masters of their craft will guide attendees through five days of sonic exploration and cultural immersion, March 11-15. Continue reading SXM 2020. Festival Eco Program and Full Lineup for 2020 featuring Ricardo Villalobos, Bonobo, Sonja Moonear and more.
LES PLAGES ELECTRONIQUES 2020. Festival to celebrate 15 years with Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Boombass / Cassius, Guy Gerber, Stephan Bodzin, Boys Noize, Artbat, Folamour.
Now firmly on the list of major festivals not to be missed, The Festival Les Plages Electroniques will be celebrating its 15th anniversary from August 7th to 9th 2020, and has an array of surprises and novelties to be announced very soon. The first wave of acts includes The Chainsmokers (exclusive – their only French festival appearance in 2020), Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Stephan Bodzin, Boombass/Cassius, Guy Gerber, Folamour, Mathame, Artbat, Boys Noize, Meduza, Sam Paganini and more. Continue reading LES PLAGES ELECTRONIQUES 2020. Festival to celebrate 15 years with Paul Kalkbrenner, Kaytranada, Boombass / Cassius, Guy Gerber, Stephan Bodzin, Boys Noize, Artbat, Folamour.
SUB KILLAZ. Upcoming 6 tracks drum & bass Block Party EP & Ghetto Blaster EP.
Liondub unleashes the second in a fast draw series of two standout 6 trackers from San Diego’s Sub Killaz. The “Block Party” EP sees the duo go from strength to strength with extra heavyweight Drum & Bass selections showcasing their improved and evolving sound. Stunning mix down skills and ultra creative writing makes this release one of they’re best to date and definitely raises the bar for the pair. Sub Killaz are undoubtedly in high demand for a reason, and this one is guaranteed to grab even more attention worldwide. Continue reading SUB KILLAZ. Upcoming 6 tracks drum & bass Block Party EP & Ghetto Blaster EP.
T>I. Debut album Blank Canvas LP has been released on Critical Music label.
T>I presents his debut album ‘Blank Canvas’ on Critical. Releasing music since 2012, T>I’s sound has been steadily evolving across a multitude of releases. Now though, following hot on the heels of lead single ‘Flick The Switch’, T>I spreads his incandescent brand of drum & bass across 13 finely honed tracks showing just why he’s now one of the UK’s most thrilling artists in 2020. Continue reading T>I. Debut album Blank Canvas LP has been released on Critical Music label.
FRED V. Upcoming Distance EP on Hospital Records.
Fred V is heading straight into 2020, taking things above and beyond since his ‘Proximity’ EP, with the latest chapter in his solo story, the ‘Distance’ EP. A widely revered sound smith for futuristic drum & bass euphoria, this four-track EP also unleashes Fred V’s technical prowess for heavyweight club bangers, bittersweet twists and soaring vocal features from Vonné and Chelsea Watts. Continue reading FRED V. Upcoming Distance EP on Hospital Records.
DEGS. Upcoming Drum & Bass album Letters From Ndegwa.
Degs’ hit single ‘Poveglia’ and 8-track ‘Mixtape Sprayout’ has made him a drum & bass fan-favourite, now he takes centre-stage to unveil his highly anticipated debut album, ‘Letters From Ndgewa’. As well as producing, writing and singing on his tracks, Degs has brought in an all-star collective with S.P.Y, Logistics, Unglued, LSB and Pola & Bryson. His unmistakable charisma is injected across 14 tracks, including his previous singles ‘Levitate Your Mind’ (ft Unglued) and ‘Killer’. Continue reading DEGS. Upcoming Drum & Bass album Letters From Ndegwa.
LOGISTICS. Headspace EP released on Hospital Records.
Following the 360-degree drum & bass experience that is ‘Waveforms’, Logistics continues his three-part EP series, linking the sounds of past, present and future on the ‘Headspace’ EP. With seven solo albums, six EPs and several collaborative releases under his belt, Logistics is one of Hospital Records’ most prolific artists. He’s joined by the lyrical extraordinaire Inja and the vocal stylings of family mainstay Thomas Oliver. Continue reading LOGISTICS. Headspace EP released on Hospital Records.
KEENO. Upcoming Drum&Bass release Troopers Peak / Old School Lane.
After setting his 2020 story in motion with the stunning ‘I Wonder’, Keeno brings his trademark mastery of classical inspired drum & bass with ‘Troopers Peak’ and ‘Old School Lane’ – his debut release since becoming an official artist on Hospital Records, following the closure of sister label Med School. With his impressive back catalogue of albums ‘Life Cycle’, ‘All The Shimmering Things’ and ‘Futurist’, Keeno continues to champion the more refined and elegant side to drum & bass. Continue reading KEENO. Upcoming Drum&Bass release Troopers Peak / Old School Lane.
BILBAO BBK LIVE. Completes 2020 festival lineup.
Bilbao BBK Live reveals the complete lineup for its 2020 edition, adding 54 new names to the programme. More than 93 artists are set to perform across the 3-day festival, which takes place from 9th – 11th July in Bilbao. Diversity and quality are the key components of the festival’s programme, promising an expansive selection of genres and styles . Alongside globally renowned artists, the festival also showcases a carefully selected offering of up-and-coming talent ready to be discovered. Continue reading BILBAO BBK LIVE. Completes 2020 festival lineup.
SEA STAR 2020. Cypress Hill join Amelie Lens, Meduza and more at festival on the Croatian coast.
Envisioned by the team behind the multi-awarded EXIT Festival, its sister Sea Star Festival, settled in the scenic Croatian seaside town Umag, will take place 22-23 May at the beautiful Stella Maris lagoon, kicking off the long summer season. One of the biggest hip-hop groups of all time, Cypress Hill, will lead the bill and they will be joined by Amelie Lens, Umek, Tijana T, Farrago, Meduza, Dubioza Kolektiv, as well as the strong local hip-hop lineup and many more artists to be announced in the weeks ahead! The Californian rap gods, who have a whopping 20 million albums sold worldwide, will have only two big shows in Europe: one in Iceland, as well as at the Sea Star Festival, to which they are coming with their entire five-member lineup. Continue reading SEA STAR 2020. Cypress Hill join Amelie Lens, Meduza and more at festival on the Croatian coast.
DECIBEL 2020. Open Air unveils Paul Kalkbrenner, Richie Hawtin, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock and more.
Paul Kalkbrenner, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Reinier Zonneveld, Richie Hawtin, 99999999, Brina Knauss and Giorgia Angiuli: these are the first names announced by Decibel Open Air, the electronic music festival taking place in Visarno Arena in Florence Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th in September. Continue reading DECIBEL 2020. Open Air unveils Paul Kalkbrenner, Richie Hawtin, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock and more.
CROSS THE TRACKS 2020. Festival reveals Madlib, London African Gospel Choir, Sudan Archives, Sadar Bahar, Biig Piig, Charlote dos Santos, Sasha Keable, Charlie Bones and more.
Cross The Tracks Festival continues to build excitement for the mouthwatering 2020 edition as new names such as the iconic Madlib, Sudan Archives, Greentea Peng, Sadar Bahar, London African Gospel Choir, Coops, Laura Misch, Neue Grafik Ensemble, SEED Ensemble, Charlie Bones, Dreamcast and many more are all added. Taking place on Sunday June 7th at Brixton’s beautiful Brockwell Park and offering a wealth of street food, craft beer immersive workshops, talks and much more, Cross The Tracks has already announced a peerless mix of funk, soul, disco, jazz, r&b, and house stars from across the ages including Sister Sledge, Tinariwen, Gilles Peterson, Norman Jay MBE, Nu Guinea, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Chris Dave & The Drumhedz and Theon Cross amongst tens more. Continue reading CROSS THE TRACKS 2020. Festival reveals Madlib, London African Gospel Choir, Sudan Archives, Sadar Bahar, Biig Piig, Charlote dos Santos, Sasha Keable, Charlie Bones and more.
ACROPOLIS 2020. New dance music festival to feature at unique medieval castle in Derbyshire, UK.
JBM Music continues to push the boundaries of the UK events industry, announcing their eagerly anticipated new festival Acropolis, set to take place at the medieval location of Tutbury Castle; the first ever techno event to be held in a castle within the UK. Continue reading ACROPOLIS 2020. New dance music festival to feature at unique medieval castle in Derbyshire, UK.
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