Upclose, from the team behind Awakenings, might only be in its second year, but it already seems set to become an established fixture on the techno calendar, with this year’s edition welcoming tens of thousands of up-for-it ravers to the stunning Houtrak venue in Spaarnwoude, Amsterdam, for two days of cutting-edge beats, on 17 and…
Amelie Lens has unveiled her latest EP, the two-track Serenity, on her EXHALE imprint. The release, which features both the title track and Club Of Extremes, follows on from recent tracks including Falling For You and the One Mind EP with Charlotte de Witte, along with performances at events like Hï Ibiza’s opening party and…
DJ, writer and Balearic regular Rosie Riot chats to Ibiza Global Radio director and DJ Igor Marijuan about IMS, Ibiza’s evolving musical landscape, and balancing multiple projects. Think of Ibiza and you may conjure up images of hyper-club hysteria and sunsets in San Antonio. But for those who have placed themselves behind another facet of…
Mixmag has announced details of its first-ever residency on Ibiza, with the Mixmag Ibiza Sessions starting on Wednesday 11 June on the Amnesia Ibiza terrace. The first party is set to feature Armand Van Helden, Sam Divine, and Ares Carter, among others, while other June dates (including 18 and 25 June) will feature Fish56Octagon, Oguz,…
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh is teaming with The Sci-Fi Soul Orchestra on a new disco-inspired album, Men In Love, to coincide with the release of his forthcoming book of the same name. According to a press release, the new album will ‘blend classic Motown and disco influences with contemporary electronic dance production’, and explore the…
NOCOLOUR, a new Afro house project from German producer Marcus Voss and Cuban-born DJ Will Hernandez, have announced the release of their debut EP, Numbers. The four-track EP, released on Black Waxx, was recorded in Voss’ home studio, and began life as two spontaneous tracks that grew into a full EP as the sessions flowed…
Beyond the Pale has announced arguably its most eclectic arts programme yet, for its 2025 edition, taking place from 13 to 15 June at Glendalough Estate, Co. Wicklow. A kaleidoscope of drag, circus, literature, aerial spectacle, and political subversion, highlights will include international cabaret icon Meow Meow; a literary trip down the rabbit hole of…
Spanish DJ and producer Dennis Cruz has announced the launch of a new label and event series, BotaniQ, with the first EP on the label, Way Back, now available. The two-track EP, which features the tracks Way Back and Fabulous, landed on BotaniQ on 9 May, with a launch party set for Lofi, Amsterdam on…
Rave legends Orbital have teamed up with Australian electro-pop outfit Confidence Man on a new single, Re-lush, which is a modern re-imagining of their classic 1993 track Lush 3-1/Lush 3-2. The single precedes the release of an expanded re-issue of Orbital’s seminal Brown Album, which lands on 23 May. Commenting on the new single, Orbital…
Don’t touch that dial, as we serve up another batch of house music from the Long Live House Radio Show with Graeme Park. Previous mixes can be found here. This week’s two-hour mix features Sgt Slick, Purple Disco Machine & Alison Goldfrapp, Hatiras, Tensnake & mOat, Qubiko, Birdee, Bäs Noir, Terry Hunter, Green Velvet & James Hurr, Joey Montenegro feat….
