MAKOTO. Japan’s producer released sixth studio album Tomodachi Sessions.

As one of the founders of Japan’s drum & bass culture, Makoto is a man who needs little introduction. On his sixth studio album, ‘Tomodachi Sessions’, he presents 15-tracks of exquisite, sun-drenched drum & bass soul. Each and every track is a collaboration with a close friend, that has played a part in his twenty-year career, with the likes of DJ Marky, S.P.Y, Bop, MC Conrad, Pola & Bryson, Degs, Karina Ramage and more. Continue reading MAKOTO. Japan’s producer released sixth studio album Tomodachi Sessions.

OASIS 2019. Morocco: Sampha, Petite Noir, Walshy Fire, Art Comes First and MACAAL join the lineup.

Morocco’s Oasis Festival unveils the 2019 arts and culture programme, including The Mbari House, a collaborative art space presented by the Museum of African Contemporary Art Al Maaden (MACAAL), Art Comes First (ACF) and Marché Noir, and a special installation from arts collective Squidsoup. Continue reading OASIS 2019. Morocco: Sampha, Petite Noir, Walshy Fire, Art Comes First and MACAAL join the lineup.

ADE 2019. Amsterdam announces second wave of artists.

Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world’s largest festival and business conference for electronic music, announces the second wave of artists for 2019. Among them are Avalon Emerson (US), Apparat (DE), Carista (NL), Carl Craig (US), Colin Benders (NL), Floorplan (US), Jayda G (CA), Jeremy Underground (FR), Maya Jane Coles (GB), Peggy Gou (KR), rRoxymore (FR), San Holo (NL), Sam Feldt (NL), upsammy (NL) and Vladimir Ivkovic (RS). The organisers expect to welcome 400,000 visitors from more than 100 countries for the 24th edition. Continue reading ADE 2019. Amsterdam announces second wave of artists.

LET IT ROLL 2019. Festival announces Halloween lineup for London, UK.

The world’s biggest drum and bass festival, Let It Roll, has announced the first wave of artists for its first ever, full UK event on Halloween weekend, Saturday October 25 at O2 Academy Brixton, London. Announced for the London show is headliner Sub Focus, following the success of his crossover drum & bass smash ‘Desire’ and current anthem ‘Solar System’ soundtracking summer 2019. Joining the UK star are Turno, Calyx & Teebee, Breakage and Randall, Harriet Jaxxon, Data 3, Dilemma, Kamarachi, Arcane, Suki B2B Bifidus Aktif, with more headliners to be announced. Continue reading LET IT ROLL 2019. Festival announces Halloween lineup for London, UK.

MOGA 2019. Moroccan festival announces final lineup for 2019 inc. Raresh, Amine K, Maher Daniel and more.

The stunning Essaouira in Morocco is all set to be enchanted by the various vital rhythms of local and international electronic music stars once again from on October 11th, 12th and 13th 2019. This cultural coming together under the sun and stars takes place at a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Game of Thrones filming location. Now the final line up for the event at The Sofitel Essaouira Mogador Golf & Spa has been revealed with Raresh, Amine K, Maher Daniel, Memed Awad, Toto & Bloko, Philipp Straub, Khalil Ryahi, Issam, Skotek, Driss Skali, Joep Mencke, Jessin, Maxence, Seejay, M-Heidi and Zakaria plus many more all added. Continue reading MOGA 2019. Moroccan festival announces final lineup for 2019 inc. Raresh, Amine K, Maher Daniel and more.

CHARLIE BOWDERY. Producer releases new track Too Real.

Fusing elements of Trap, Rap, Hip Hop, Grime always with an Urban Pop oriented hooky and unforgettable chorus, Charlie has created his own unique sound.
Whilst tipping his hat to those who influence him, Charlie undeniably brings something new to the party. Immediate groove based upbeat melodies, with lyrics telling stories of everyday life as a young man dealing with the trials and tribulations of love, friendships, anxiety, aspirations and life. Continue reading CHARLIE BOWDERY. Producer releases new track Too Real.

HOSPITAL RECORDS. Released a set of stellar remixes Various Artists – Jet Star Meets Hospital.

The world of classic reggae, dancehall and bashment collides with drum & bass for a set of stellar remixes on the ‘Jet Star Meets Hospital’ compilation. The album features sixteen first-class reworks from London Elektricity, S.P.Y, Danny Byrd, Nu:Tone, Urbandawn and more; all taking a 170BPM step-out on iconic reggae artists such as Barrington Levy, Alton Ellis, John Holt, Beenie Man, Horace Andy and more. Continue reading HOSPITAL RECORDS. Released a set of stellar remixes Various Artists – Jet Star Meets Hospital.

CRUCAST 2019. Label announces indoor festival at Printworks as part of huge Autumn ’19 tour.

CruCast has announced the date and full line-up for a huge indoor festival at London’s Printworks, the final part of the leading UK bass music brand’s four-date UK autumn 2019 tour. The London event, which takes place on Saturday 23 rd November, follows large-scale indoor festival shows in Newcastle, Birmingham, and Nottingham. Continue reading CRUCAST 2019. Label announces indoor festival at Printworks as part of huge Autumn ’19 tour.