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This summer, Push returns to the album format with ‘Known Universe’ – the eighth longplayer in his eminent career. That 'known universe' specifically is the hardware-driven studio world that shaped his earliest work. The one that Mike Dierlickx painstakingly reassembled in order to reconnect with the tools, challenges and workflows of his original environment. In doing so he’s nailed an album that’s “the truest reflection of Push to date.”

‘Keeping it real’... It was a thing back then and something that lies at the very bedrock of what - production-wise - Mike Dierickx did … and still does to this day. Over his studio lifetime, he hasn’t mutated, changed-to-order or had his sound knocked off course by fleeting trend. Not even the once. Being true to the craft has quite literally been his be-all and end-all.

At points that might’ve cost him ground, but Mike had an oracle-like idea of what the long game looked like. Impactful music, made with heart, belief and integrity .. well, that finds a way of living forever … and further has an even greater tendency to return to the public consciousness.

Case in point, twenty-five years after their original release, both his ‘Strange World’ and ‘Universal Nation’ classics surged back into Beatport's All Genres Top 100 last year, propelled by renewed listener interest and a new generation discovering their enduring appeal. Tiësto lent a helping hand too by debuting his re-edit of ‘Universal Nation’ during his Dreamstate Southern California set, introducing one of trance’s landmark records to fresh ears. Yet chart resurgence and high-profile deck endorsements ultimately bely something more significant than simply ‘throwback’ or ‘nostalgia’. It was about the timeless quality of Push's music and its continuing ability to bridge whole eras of electronic music.

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Few artists can claim such lasting relevance; fewer still would be able to base the concept of a new studio album around it.

Case in point, twenty-five years after their original release, both his ‘Strange World’ and ‘Universal Nation’ classics surged back into Beatport's All Genres Top 100 last year, propelled by renewed listener interest and a new generation discovering their enduring appeal. Tiësto lent a helping hand too by debuting his re-edit of ‘Universal Nation’ during his Dreamstate Southern California set, introducing one of trance’s landmark records to fresh ears. Yet chart resurgence and high-profile deck endorsements ultimately bely something more significant than simply ‘throwback’ or ‘nostalgia’. It was about the timeless quality of Push's music and its continuing ability to bridge whole eras of electronic music.

By the millennium, just two years after he started producing, the ‘Mike/Push sound’ was a recognised deal for DJs. It’s one that’s hard to put into words but is as easy to translate as a single listen to ‘Known Universe’. Mike builds his productions around elegant harmonic frameworks, guiding expansive chord progressions through deft modulations before releasing them at pinpoint moments of maximum club-striking impact. His signature remains unmistakable: intricately layered leads and subterranean basslines, patiently shaped by evolving filter work and resonant flourishes. Anchoring everything is a flawlessly tuned low-end pulse, one that intensifies the drama forged throughout ‘Known Universe’s melodic architecture.

What Mike wanted from his eighth album was an ultimate distillation of Push. So, his method of approach became one of authenticity over convenience. Or, to put it another way, he produced it in just about the most painstaking (and sometimes painful!) manner possible, as he goes on to explain.

"The idea behind ‘Known Universe’ was to revisit the world that shaped me as a producer. Not just the sounds, but the tools, the creative environment and the trials that defined electronic music making when I first started releasing records. For this album, I challenged myself to work exclusively with the same generation of hardware that helped create tracks like those on my first album, ‘From Beyond’.

Machines that were ground-breaking at the time, but also far from perfect. Back in the day, technology had a personality of its own; equipment could be unstable, boxes could overheat, projects could be lost, and every studio session came with an element of unpredictability. Returning to that ‘known universe’ reminded me how much patience, problem-solving and instinct went into making music before everything became immediate and infinitely editable. In a strange way, those imperfections became the album's greatest strength, because they brought back a sense of authenticity that's difficult to recreate in a modern workflow."

Having blitzed the front end of the year with its vanguard singles, ‘Known Universe’ arrival means it’s main event time! The album releases July 3 on streaming, and is also available through digital download, CD and a very limited-edition triple vinyl pressing, featuring expanded artwork and full album sequencing across its three heavyweight discs. 

Push-Known Universe Tracklist 01.Drive By 02.Back When We Believed
 03.Echoform 04. Breakpoint 05.Trance-Fixation 06.Tronesque 07.Future Fall 08.Known Universe 09.Perceived 10.Feel the Underground 11.Activate Vortex 12.Night Circuit BUY PUSH – KNOWN UNIVERSE
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05:07:00

Flux BPM Online Album NEWS Artist Press Photo Just In Christian Burns – Waking Up In A Northern Town There’s been a long tradition of musicians from the north of England honouring their origins through their recordings - one that dates back as far as The Beatles’ penning ‘Penny Lane’. ‘North Country Boy’, ‘Hit The North’, ‘Life In A ‘Northern Town’, ‘The North At Its Heights’, ‘It’s Grim Up North’ – just a few of the dozens that, over the following years, have championed its mass. Both culturally and creatively, the North tends to form more than the average core of an artist’s identity. It’s derived from a strong sense of pride in one’s place — not just its achievements, but in its character, humour, and resilience. Up north, ‘grey’ isn’t seen as bleak, but as honest and real: a backdrop that has shaped an unpretentious outlook on all things ‘life’. It engenders a sense of working through adversity, and through that, producing something vital, expressive and, well, frankly … elevated. Now, through his third album dispatch, ‘Waking Up In A Northern Town’, singer, songwriter and BBMAK vocalist, Christian Burns makes his own mark in this grand practice. It could be argued that Burns actually began this process with the release of his last artist album in 2021. ‘Love Songs From Suburbia’s title and singles already played with the theme to a degree. There’s a distinct dichotomy between the two albums’ relationship though, as Christian goes onto explain ... “Love Songs From Suburbia’ was written during one of the lowest points of my life.. ‘Waking Up In A Northern Town’ however was actually created during one of the best. It came at a time when I’d moved to the States and met and married my now-wife. “This album, well … there’s a lot of hope on here. ‘Love Songs’ was more like a plea for it. This is the one where it actually happens." As Christian points out though, “no one wants to hear an LP made up of twelve happy-clappy songs! That’s not real life.” So, in title and lyric, time and again over its vanguard singles, he’s cannily subverted or swerved the issue. The album embarks with ‘Darker Days’, and case-in-point, against its title type, optimism is never far from its surface. Likewise, his title-with-a-twist recent single, ‘Strangers’ counterbalances the more overtly elevating likes of ‘Fall To You’ or the trust-the-moment message of ‘I Will Follow’. "I'd say ‘Waking Up In A Northern Town’ is definitely a continuation of ‘Love Song’s’ direction..." “If it were a movie," he jokes, “you could probably get away with calling it ‘Suburbia 2’. I look at them more as an interrelated body of work though, especially when it comes to the telling of some of the ebbs and flows of my life. Many of the experiences happened to me while I was ‘waking up’ in a ‘northern town’. Though I’m now based in the States, the north’s importance to me will never fade." Feeding into that are the visuals that accompany the album. From ‘the backbone of the north’ – the M62 carriageways which carve their way across its cover, ‘Northern Town’s imagery chimes one-to-one with its sonics. Christian says, "the music videos for the singles were all shot in and around (my hometown of) Wigan, and the artwork is all pictures I took there. Walking down old pathways I used to take when I was a kid, past my old school; in the woods where I used to walk the dog, when I was going through bad times. These are all places I revisited for ‘Northern Town’, which in turn was cycled back into the music evolving around it." Across its singles sway, Christian worked with a number of luminary co-producers - Cosmic Gate, Pretty Pink, Paul Thomas and Little Foot among them. There was one however who left an impression more broadly across its album canvas. Says Christian, “I initially contacted Banaati (of Monstercat fame) to work on the track that became ‘Embers’. His own flavour and sound translated brilliantly, and I loved the amount of space that he brought to it.” Across its singles sway, Christian worked with a number of luminary co-producers - Cosmic Gate, Pretty Pink, Paul Thomas and Little Foot among them. There was one however who left an impression more broadly across its album canvas. Says Christian, “I initially contacted Banaati (of Monstercat fame) to work on the track that became ‘Embers’. His own flavour and sound translated brilliantly, and I loved the amount of space that he brought to it.” In him, Christian had discovered a stylistic likemind and Benjamin’s backings prove to be a masterclass in transcendent space, knowing as much when to elementally delay or subtract, as to add. That develops an overarching atmosphere for ‘Waking Up In A Northern Town’, that appears to wrap itself around the listener, and one you’ll ever more find yourself leaning into. Christian’s third album brings the north at its heights to the world at large. You can find ‘Waking Up In A Northern Town’ through all good sales and streaming channels from June 19. Click HERE ‘Waking Up In A Northern Town’ Tracklist 01. Darker Days 02. Let Me Love You
(with Mark Novas) 03. Brave
(with Cosmic Gate) 04. Embers
(with Banaati) 05. Strangers 06. Fall To You
(with Pretty Pink) 07. The Two Of Us
(with Paul Thomas) 08. Undiscovered 09. I Will Follow
(with Little Foot) 10. Diamond Dreams 11. Like A King 12. Won’t You Hurry  
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Fusing two generations of artistry along a single conceptual thread, Fisherman (Isaac Vissers) lands his debut album with a project as deeply rooted in family as it is in music. ‘Metamorphosis’ takes inspiration from a series of twelve graphic works created in the early 90s by Isaac’s father, painter Jack Vissers, with the meaning of each canvas now reinterpreted as a corresponding piece of music.

Across its twelve tracks, the album charts the human journey – one that moves from states of innocence and possibility, through the rebellious and aspirational stages, before finally reaching understanding, transcendence, and continuity.

Whichever way you cut it, there’s never been an album quite like ‘Metamorphosis’.

Talking about ‘Metamorphosis’, Fisherman says:
“This project started long before I ever touched sound. In 1993, my dad Jack created twelve paintings, without knowing where they would end up. For years, they just existed. Somehow, they found their way back to me. And over time, they became something else. Each piece shaped a feeling, a moment, a phase I didn't fully understand until I heard it. What he created back then became the foundation of what I created now. We never planned this, and that's what makes it special.

In a way, this album was already there. It just needed time to find its voice.”
‘Metamorphosis’ is designed as a complete thematic arc, where each composition interprets the symbolism and philosophy of its visual counterpart, transforming brushstroke into melody, texture into atmosphere and colour into motion. In doing so, Fisherman bridges two generations and three-plus decades, inventing his own dialogue between image and sound.

Opening in a state of suspended possibility, ‘Potential’s atmosphere reflects ‘becoming’ – the first gleam of existence, before ‘Hope’ introduces pad-warmth and breakbeat energy, channelling the essence of trusting without reason. With freer spirit still, ‘Playfulness’ (featuring Dutch singer-songwriter Susana) takes aim at the dancefloor and finds its centre square.


Where boundaries feel like cages, ‘The Rebel Within’ delivers the ‘Metamorphosis’ project its first major stylistic rupture, feeding tension, resistance, and self-discovery into a darker, more turbulent current. ‘Imagination’ continues that urgency, with nagging synth breaks and Disclosure-esque vocals, while the floor-flooring ‘Passion’ (alongside Coldharbour label-mate Nifra) lives in a place where neutral no longer exists and the human experience arrives in a burst of full-spectrum sonic colour.


By degrees, the album’s second half sees its lens-system widen steadily. ‘NextGen’ (Christian Burns featuring on vocals) carries the momentum of progress on, embodying the transition from self-discovery into world-building. That in turn augers ‘The Guide’, which adopts a more reflective tone, shaped by clarity and leadership, where worldliness becomes something to be shared. ‘Enterprise’ then cultivates that ambition into structure and permanence, where ideas evolve from loose sketches into something lasting and real.

As ‘Metamorphosis’ approaches the last works in its series, ‘Wisdom’ sees understanding supersede urgency, while ‘Legacy’ turns inward once more, to a time where one’s presence leaves a trace. Finally, ‘Life’ dissolves the last remaining boundaries, and in its own way brings the album full circle, to a place where there is no beginning or end ... but simply flow.

A singular album, hooked around a conceptually-unique opportunity, Fisherman’s ‘Metamorphosis’ experience arrives to streams and stores on June 5. Find it here blackhole.lnk.to/Metamorphosis.

Fisherman – Metamorphosis – tracklist:
01. Fisherman & EKE - Potential [Aurora]
02. Fisherman & Mike Schmid - Hope [No Horizon]
03. Fisherman & Susana - Playfulness [The Magic]
04. Fisherman - The Rebel Within
05. Fisherman - Imagination
06. Fisherman & Nifra - Passion
07. Fisherman & Christian Burns - NextGen [This Is Love]
08. Fisherman - The Guide
09. Fisherman - Enterprise
10. Fisherman - Wisdom
11. Fisherman - Legacy
12. Fisherman - Life




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05:01:00

 


For an artist long notable for the strong melodic undercurrents that lie at the core of his productions, Somna’s ‘Pathways’ album represents something more ambitious than a simple progression. It is the sound of an artist very definitively redrawing his own creative map.

Across a triplet of EPs, released over the last twelve months, he’s stepped far beyond the harmonic sonics that brought him to prominence.


In doing so, he began to explore the outer (and inner!) reaches of melodic bass and the fierier kinetics of hard dance, as well as the more progressive house and trance ethers. These stylistic outreaches aren’t detours, in so much as they’re branching-out ‘pathways’, albeit ones which will ultimately converge back to form a new, broader-spectrum artistic identity.

No longer walking the line, on May 22, with ‘Pathways’, Somna delivers his most expansive LP statement yet.

The first of those three creative avenues manifests with Somna’s contemporary spin on the melodic bass aesthetic. Early in the tracklist, the rapacious ‘Touch The Sky’ (alongside Alan Fullmer and RUNN) radiates effortlessly, while his achingly beautiful and melancholically suspended SABAI collaboration ‘I Miss You’ leans into a more cinematically slo-mo palette. Elsewhere, the glittering immediacy of ‘I Wish You Could See’, (created alongside Kaidro and sweetly sung by ellie d.) trades in shimmering atmospheres and lyrical vulnerability. All before the slow-burning release of ‘Turn Off The World’ (his Kepik and Casey Cook team-up) pays off big and pulls the album even further outside Somna’s traditional confines.
Somna says of these ‘Pathways’ that they’re: “a reflection of evolution, both personal and artistic”, with the album “capturing a period where I reconnected with music in its purest form. I rediscovered my passion for DJing across multiple genres and revived Rodi Style - the alias that started my journey into electronic music.

Each of the 3 EP's released in the lead up to ‘Pathways’ (‘Path To Light’, ‘Path To Shadows’ and ‘Path To Echoes’) represented a different direction, a different influence, and a different version of who I am as an artist. Rather than staying confined to one sound, ‘Pathways’ is about exploration, embracing the freedom to move between styles, and letting creativity lead the way.”
The album’s second passage takes a more shadowy route, where it meets a wealth of his x Rodi Style material. A project that began as Ben’s first musical outlet, has now been intriguingly reincorporated to run in parallel, revealing again the more uncompromising side of his identity. The bellicose mechanics of ‘System Failure’ (alongside Ramsey Westwood), surges with industrial momentum, while the flame-throwing energy of ‘Wildfire’ unapologetically funnels primetime festival chaos into ‘Pathway’s blend. In contrast, the more nostalgic undercurrent of ‘Keepsake’ emerges beneath its hard dance exterior, before ‘Connected’ strips it right back into something more hypnotic, allowing its restless, relentless groove to deliver its heavy momentum.


The album’s final stylistic trail likely skims closest to Somna’s melodic DNA, albeit one that’s progressively stretched wider and deeper still. ‘Oxygen’ with H4lo and Jordan Grace keenly balances its atmosphere with propulsion, before ‘Somewhere Dreams Come True’ with Adara brilliantly drifts between piano-tinted progressive and trance electronica. ‘Destiny’ with Monika Santucci and the journeying melancholy of ‘Side Road’ with LTN reinforce ‘Pathway’s sense of emotional openness, while ‘Love Hurts’ featuring Linnea Schossow closes the circle with a bruised yet irresistible melodic intensity.

What’s resulted from ‘Pathways’ is a body of work shaped by movement, risk, reinvention, and the rejection of confinement to one single corner. Come May 22, all routes converge within Somna’s ‘Pathways’. Find it through all good streaming and sales platforms here 


Somna ‘Pathways’ Tracklist:
01. Somna - Pathways (Intro Mix)
02. Somna, Alan Fullmer & RUNN - Touch the Sky
03. Somna & Adara - Somewhere Dreams Come True
04. SABAI, Somna & RUNN - I Miss You
05. Somna & Kaidro & ellie d. - I Wish You Could See
06. Somna & Monika Santucci - Destiny
07. Somna, H4lo & Jordan Grace - Oxygen
08. Somna & Yang & MIDI Kittyy - No Need to Hide
09. Somna presents Rodi Style & Ramsey Westwood - System Failure
10. Somna presents Rodi Style - Wildfire
11. Somna & Joel Hirsch - More Than Words Can Say
12. Somna & Andy Moor & Brieanna Grace - I’m Alive
13. Somna & LTN - Side Road
14. Somna presents Rodi Style - Keepsake
15. Somna presents Rodi Style - Connected
16. Somna & Linnea Schossow & H4lo - Love Hurts
17. Somna, Kepik & Casey Cook - Turn Off The World
18. Somna & Luma - What's it All For


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14:15:00

The groundbreaking orchestral project redefines musical boundaries by merging the high-energy pulse of electronic dance music (EDM) with the refined elegance of classical symphony.


Conceived by the creative visionaries behind Tomorrowland, Symphony of Unity first captivated audiences in 2015 during the festival’s “Secret Kingdom of Melodia” edition. Since then, it has evolved into a globally celebrated experience that unites diverse audiences through the universal language of music.

Featuring an ensemble of approximately 50 world-class musicians, the orchestra reimagines iconic electronic tracks through rich, cinematic orchestral arrangements. The project bridges generational and cultural divides, resonating with both EDM fans and classical music enthusiasts alike.




Among the highlights is “Insomnia” by Faithless, a timeless anthem that defined a generation of electronic music lovers. Equally legendary is “Universal Nation” by Push, widely regarded as one of the most influential trance tracks ever produced and a cornerstone of Belgium’s electronic music heritage. The album also features “All That Matters” by Kölsch, Troels Abrahamsen and ARTBAT, a modern melodic masterpiece celebrated for its atmospheric depth and emotional storytelling. Another standout is “In My Mind” by Ivan Gough, Feenixpawl, Georgi Kay, and Axwell, a global festival favorite known for its powerful vocals and euphoric energy. Also featured is ‘Mammoth’ by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and MOGUAI, an unmistakable Tomorrowland anthem that has electrified main stages worldwide.
“Recording this album with the Symphony of Unity has been an incredible journey. By adding a breathing, cinematic orchestral layer, the music gains a new emotional depth while bringing these legendary tracks into the world of a full orchestra. This album celebrates the music itself, the friendships within the orchestra and the team behind it, and the shared passion that allows these iconic tracks to be experienced in a completely new way." - Kevin Houben, Symphony of Unity Conductor
More than a musical performance, Symphony of Unity embodies values of diversity, inclusion, and collective empowerment. Each show invites audiences into a shared emotional journey, transforming concerts into immersive artistic experiences.



In 2024, Symphony of Unity returned triumphantly to Tomorrowland’s Freedom Stage, delivering a record-breaking performance with the largest crowd in the stage’s history, with similarly impressive audience numbers recorded again in 2025. This milestone underscored the project’s growing international appeal and its status as a festival highlight.

With performances across Belgium, Amsterdam, Dubai, Las Vegas and Brazil, Symphony of Unity continues to expand its global footprint. The release of Orchestral Selection I marks a significant new chapter, bringing its signature sound to audiences worldwide. As Symphony of Unity prepares for future world tours, the ensemble continues to inspire audiences across continents.

With Orchestral Selection I, the project reaffirms its mission: proving that music knows no boundaries.

Tracklist
1. Symphony of Unity, Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin - Reload
2. Symphony of Unity, Kölsch, Troels Abrahamsen, ARTBAT - All That Matters
3. Symphony of Unity, Kölsch - Grey
4. Symphony of Unity, Push - Universal Nation
5. Symphony of Unity, Joris Voorn - Ringo
6. Symphony of Unity, Faithless - Insomnia
7. Symphony of Unity - Shivers
8. Symphony of Unity, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, MOGUAI - Mammoth
9. Symphony of Unity, Alesso - Years
10. Symphony of Unity, Ivan Gough, Feenixpawl, Georgi Kay, Axwell - In My Mind


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04:07:00

 



German DJ and producer Lilly Palmer is a dominant force in global techno, renowned for her high-velocity, 150 BPM sets and commanding stage presence. Originally from Nuremberg, her career began in the underground clubs of Zurich before she ascended to the world’s most prestigious stages, including Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Amnesia Ibiza.

Career Highlights (2025–2026)
Debut Album: Released her highly anticipated 16-track debut album, "Bigger Than Techno," on March 6, 2026, through Armada Music and Kontor Records. The project spans techno, trance, and hard dance, featuring collaborations with industry titans like Armin van Buuren, Maddix, and Space 92.

Global Recognition: Ranked #57 in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2025 as one of the highest new entries of the year.

Live Innovation: Following her 2023 performance from a European Space Agency satellite testing chamber, she headlined major 2025/2026 events such as Kappa FuturFestival, Ultra Music Festival, and EDC Las Vegas.

Signature Style & Label
Palmer’s sound is defined by hypnotic grooves, dark melodic textures, and relentless peak-time energy. She is the founder of Spannung Records, an imprint dedicated to shaping the future of contemporary techno and her own evolving sound.




Forthcoming Tour Dates (2026)

Following the launch of her "Bigger Than Techno" world tour, Palmer is scheduled for the following major performances:

Date(s) Event / Location Venue / City
Mar 14 United Festival Espace Dieze, Montpellier (FR)
Mar 21 Lilly Palmer pres. Bigger Than Techno Schrotty, Cologne (DE)
Mar 27–29 Ultra Music Festival Bayfront Park, Miami (US)
Mar 28 Beyond Wonderland SoCal National Orange Show, San Bernardino (US)
Mar 29 Tecate Pa'l Norte Parque Fundidora, Monterrey (MX)
Apr 4 Lilly Palmer's Birthday Bash Melkweg, Amsterdam (NL)
Apr 10–11 Breakaway Music Festival Fair Park, Dallas (US)
Apr 17 Electric Mountain Festival Gletscherskigebiet, Sölden (AT)
Apr 30 MAYDAY Westfalenhalle, Dortmund (DE)
May 16 EDC Las Vegas Las Vegas Motor Speedway (US)
May 29–30 Breakaway Ohio Historic Crew Stadium, Columbus (US)
Jun 12–13 ING Silesia Beats Silesia Park, Chorzów (PL)
Jul 4 doof in the park Camperdown Country Park, Dundee (UK)
Aug 28 Creamfields Daresbury, Cheshire (UK)
Sep 5 North Coast Music Festival SeatGeek Stadium, Bridgeview (US

Lilly Palmer notes in her instagram account: 

Dear Dancefloor Dreamer,

Techno is more than music – it’s a safe haven, a space where you can be yourself without fear or judgment. It’s the rhythm that turns pain into connection, strangers into family, and fleeting moments into unforgettable memories.

For me, techno is freedom, authenticity, and transformation. It’s where vulnerability becomes strength, and the beat takes us on a journey beyond words, together.

This album, Bigger Than Techno, is my way of sharing that magic with you – to feel seen, connected, and inspired.

Much love,
Lilly Palmer








Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Lilly Palmer’s album Bigger Than Techno unfolds as a masterclass in contemporary techno production, weaving intricate sound design with a profound sense of emotional and physical impact. From the very first track, the extended mix of the title piece, the album demonstrates exceptional cohesion, with each subsequent track smoothly transitioning into the next. The pacing is meticulously calibrated, maintaining an unrelenting energy while providing enough dynamic variation to sustain listener engagement across its duration. The musical diversity shines through in collaborations with artists like Armin van Buuren, Vini Vici, and Gregor Tresher, each adding their own textures and expanding the harmonic palette without breaking the album’s unified sonic identity. Technically, the production is immaculate. The rhythmic structures are executed with surgical precision, ensuring consistent groove elements that underpin the melodic hooks and harmonic progressions. Tracks like “Vicious Chords” and “Rakete” showcase sophisticated layering techniques, with evolving percussive patterns and carefully modulated synth timbres that enhance spatial depth. The use of effects is both functional and creative, leveraging reverb tails and stereo imaging to generate a fully immersive environment. Dynamic range is handled expertly, with every mix maintaining loudness suitable for club and festival environments while preserving clarity and preventing listener fatigue—a testament to top-tier mastering and technical consistency across the project. Beyond its production prowess, Bigger Than Techno resonates on a physiological and psychological level. Scientific research in music therapy suggests that rhythmic synchronization and repetitive motifs in electronic dance music can enhance mood and reduce stress by stimulating dopamine release and promoting neuroplasticity (Thoma et al., 2013; Chanda & Levitin, 2013). The steady 4/4 beats and hypnotic arpeggios, particularly in tracks like “Hypnosis” and “All Eyes On Me,” are conducive to flow states, making the album ideal for fitness and wellness classes. Studies have shown that music with consistent rhythmic drive can improve exercise performance and endurance (Karageorghis & Priest, 2012), while the meditative aspects of layered techno compositions can foster mindfulness and reduce anxiety (Linnemann et al., 2015). This dual utility positions the album not only as a club-ready experience but also as an enhancer of mental and physical well-being. Furthermore, the emotional resonance of the album is amplified by its creative storytelling through sound design. Even without overt lyrical narratives, tracks like “Hare Ram” and “Gaana Modam” evoke cultural and spiritual motifs, tapping into a global consciousness that heightens the sense of immersion and engagement. Each piece contributes to an overall journey that balances adrenaline-fueled intensity with cathartic release, ensuring high replay value and reinforcing Lilly Palmer’s artistic identity. The project stands as a significant contribution to the techno genre, merging innovation with tradition in a way that captivates both casual listeners and dedicated audiophiles. #PureGold Loveit
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Suggested Bibliography:
Chanda, M. L., & Levitin, D. J. (2013). The neurochemistry of music. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 17(4), 179–193.
Karageorghis, C. I., & Priest, D. L. (2012). Music in the exercise domain: A review and synthesis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 44–66.
Linnemann, A., Kappert, M. B., Fischer, S., Doerr, J. M., Strahler, J., & Nater, U. M. (2015). The stress-reducing effect of music listening varies depending on the social context. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 52, 94–103.
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition & Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.



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08:42:00

 


Amazone Project marks a return to the roots of Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano. Grounded in Tribal and Afro House, the album channels raw grooves, primal drums and rich ethnic rhythms inspired by their Dutch–Surinamese heritage.“This album is us going back to our roots,” the duo share. “We wanted it raw, groove-led, and honest. This is not chasing trends for us, just the sound we started with.”Featuring collaborators such as Bruno Martini, Philou Louzolo and LevyM, each adding their own cultural and sonic signature, Amazone Project is shaped by immersive live experiences and Amazonian-inspired energy.The focus track, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Bruno Martini feat. Carlinhos Brown - Raiz Brasileira, captures the album’s raw, rhythmic core.

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano brought the energy to Armada’s HQ last week as they celebrated the release of Amazone Project with an exclusive album launch party. Packed with raw emotion, infectious grooves and a room full of movement, the night captured everything the duo’s sound stands for - connection, rhythm and pure dancefloor joy.

From euphoric crowd moments to deep, groove-led selections, the set reflects the spirit of the album and the chemistry that has defined Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano for years. If you missed it, you can now experience the full atmosphere and watch their set live below.

Discover 'Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano - Amazon Project'  ▶ HERE






Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano’s Amazone Project is a masterclass in contemporary house music production, delivering a deeply immersive listening experience that excels across all aspects of technical and artistic execution. From the very first track, “Raiz Brasileira (Extended Mix)” featuring Bruno Martini, Carlinhos Brown, and Bruna Magalhães, the duo sets a vibrant and rhythmically layered tone. The track’s intricate percussive elements and rich harmonic progression establish a cohesive soundscape that flows effortlessly into “Du Du Dum (Extended Mix),” maintaining both energy and musicality. Each subsequent composition demonstrates remarkable attention to track transitions and pacing. The extended mixes are meticulously crafted to sustain momentum without feeling repetitive, ensuring that the listener remains fully engaged throughout the journey. The musical diversity and variety on the album is evident in how the duo blends traditional Afro-Latin elements with modern electronic production techniques. Tracks like “Bira (Extended Mix)” with Idd Aziz and “Uyankenteza (Extended Mix)” with Afro Warriors & Toshi highlight the duo’s mastery in fusing authentic world rhythms with contemporary club energy. This diversity is paired with melodic hooks and harmonic sophistication that create instant emotional resonance. In particular, “Good Life (Extended Mix)” with Inner City channels a nostalgic yet refreshing vibe, evoking a sense of euphoria that is both timeless and modern. The rhythm and groove consistency remains impeccable throughout, with basslines and percussion that are both danceable and hypnotic, providing a perfect balance between movement and musicality. From a production quality standpoint, the project demonstrates exceptional sound design and spatial awareness. Every element—from kick drums to atmospheric effects—is carefully sculpted to occupy its own space in the mix, achieving both clarity and fullness. Dynamic range and loudness balance are expertly managed, which is critical for both club play and streaming platforms. The application of effects, reverbs, and delays adds a three-dimensional quality to the music, immersing the listener in a sonic landscape that is both expansive and intimate. Technical consistency and mastering quality are uniformly strong across all tracks, demonstrating a cohesive sonic identity that reinforces the duo’s artistic vision. Conceptually, the Amazone Project tells a compelling musical story, transporting listeners through an emotional and cultural journey that resonates deeply. The energy of the tracks not only ignites dancefloors but also has significant positive effects on mental and physical well-being. Research in music therapy and neuroscience indicates that rhythmic, high-energy music with positive harmonic overtones can reduce stress, enhance mood, and even improve cognitive performance (Thoma et al., 2013; Koelsch, 2010). For fitness and wellness classes, the consistent BPM and powerful grooves of tracks like “Jambole (Extended Mix)” and “Friday Night (Extended Mix)” can improve exercise adherence and intensity by stimulating dopamine and endorphin release (Karageorghis & Priest, 2012). The music’s immersive atmosphere facilitates a flow state, enhancing both focus and motivation during physical activity or mindfulness routines. The emotional resonance and catchiness of the project ensure high replay value, while its innovation and genre contribution reaffirm Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano’s standing as forward-thinking producers in the house and tribal electronic scene. By integrating global cultural elements with cutting-edge production techniques, the duo not only crafts music tailored for clubs and festivals but also contributes to the broader movement of music as a tool for wellness, community, and emotional upliftment. #PureGold LoveIt [/content]
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Suggested Bibliography:
Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition and Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.
Koelsch, S. (2010). Towards a neural basis of music-evoked emotions. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 14(3), 131–137.
Karageorghis, C. I., & Priest, D. L. (2012). Music in the exercise domain: a review and synthesis (Part I). International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 44–66.




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Following the highly celebrated 2025 release of their long-awaited fifth studio album, Bigger Than All Of Us, Above & Beyond proudly unveil Bigger Than All Of Us – Extended Mixes. This expanded collection features eight brand-new, DJ-ready extended versions of the album’s most beloved tracks, spanning the trio’s signature blend of progressive, trance, and ambient-inspired sounds.

For over two decades, Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness, and Paavo Siljamäki have been the definitive voices of emotional electronic music. As the founders of the iconic Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep labels, the London-based trio has cultivated a global community known as the "Anjunafamily," built on a foundation of "Group Therapy"—a shared experience of connection, catharsis, and celebration.

The group enters 2026 on the heels of their fifth studio album, Bigger Than All Of Us (2025), their first collective studio project in seven years. This era marks a triumphant return to their roots, blending the soaring trance melodies of their early career with the sophisticated, cinematic production refined during their recent solo ventures.




The ABGT700 Milestone

In September 2026, the trio celebrates the 700th episode of their globally syndicated Group Therapy radio show with a massive three-day homecoming at The Gorge Amphitheatre in Washington State. This return to their "North American home" is a historic milestone for the band:

Friday, Sept 11: The Deep Set – For the first time in ABGT history, the band will perform an official Deep Set live at the festival grounds to kick off the weekend.

Saturday, Sept 12: ABGT700 Main Event – Above & Beyond headline the main stage for a landmark broadcast reaching millions of listeners worldwide.

Sunday, Sept 13: Anjunadeep Open Air – A melodic takeover to close the weekend, featuring a special closing set by Ben Böhmer.




Bigger Than All Of Us World Tour

Following their 2025 performances at Coachella and Ultra Miami, Above & Beyond are currently traversing the globe on the Bigger Than All Of Us tour. The 2026 schedule includes:

South America & Mexico: Headline slots at Ultra Buenos Aires and EDC Mexico.
Australia: Major theater shows in Brisbane and Sydney this April.
Europe & UK: A massive homecoming show at London’s Silverworks Island in July, alongside appearances at major summer festivals like Veld and îLESONIQ.
With two Grammy nominations and a legacy that spans from Madison Square Garden to the Sydney Opera House, Above & Beyond continue to prove that electronic music is, at its heart, about the human connection.

Top 20 Reasons Why the Extended Version Is a Must for Listeners:
Experience each track in its full, uninterrupted form.
DJ-friendly edits perfect for live sets.
Richer buildups and breakdowns for a more immersive journey.
Showcases Above & Beyond’s production mastery in greater depth.
Transitions reveal hidden layers of instrumentation.
Allows fans to lose themselves in extended melodic sections.
Ideal for both home listening and club environments.
Highlights the unique soundscapes of each track.
Brings a cinematic feel to the listening experience.
Perfect for meditation, workouts, or long drives.
Captures the energy of the trio’s live performances.
New details emerge with every repeated listen.
Gives DJs complete flexibility in creative mixing.
Extended drops enhance the emotional impact.
The ultimate collector’s edition for Above & Beyond fans.
Provides a deeper appreciation of the original compositions.
Seamlessly fits into trance, progressive, and house sets.
Elevates the album into a full-length auditory journey.
A must-have for anyone who loves immersive electronic music.
The definitive way to experience Bigger Than All Of Us.

With Bigger Than All Of Us – Extended Mixes, Above & Beyond invite listeners to experience their groundbreaking album in a whole new light — deeper, richer, and bigger than ever.

Out now on Beatport, Anjuna Music Store, and all streaming platforms.







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