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22:57:00

 


Brace yourselves for a seismic shift in the harder realms of techno as power couple Lilly Palmer and Egbert unleash Rotterdam, a raw, unrelenting homage to Egberts roots. This belter is a no-holds-barred journey into the darker, harder side of techno, where relentless basslines collide with merciless synths to create a soundscape as intense as the city its named after. Rotterdam is a statement, a celebration of technos unapologetic edge, and a tribute to the underground culture that fuels it.

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Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"]Lilly Palmer & Egbert - Rotterdam [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]“Rotterdam” by Lilly Palmer and Egbert is an electrifying techno masterpiece that captures the raw, unapologetic energy of the underground scene. At 154 BPM, the track is a relentless exploration into the harder edge of techno, delivering a pulsating experience that feels both visceral and meticulously crafted. The production reflects modern high-level techniques, including precision EQing for the low end, layering of analog and digital synths, and dynamic compression to maintain energy without sacrificing headroom. The resulting mix is impactful yet clear, with every element occupying its own space in the stereo field. From a technical perspective, the rhythm is powered by a driving four-on-the-floor kick, reinforced by syncopated percussions and sub-bass textures. Egbert’s influence is evident in the tight, rolling basslines, while Lilly Palmer’s signature touch appears in the carefully sculpted transitions and hypnotic build-ups. The track utilizes sidechain compression, reverb automation, and filter sweeps to create seamless drops and peak moments that are perfect for club and festival environments. The arrangement is structured for maximum crowd engagement, with cue points and loop-friendly sections ideal for DJ sets. Harmonically, “Rotterdam” relies on minor tonalities and layered atmospheres, achieving an immersive and edgy mood. Subtle melodic hooks and industrial textures intertwine with extensive spatial design, including panned delay effects and mid-range modulation, creating a sense of depth and forward motion. The track’s originality shines through its combination of aggressive energy and nuanced sound design, demonstrating both artistic identity and technical mastery. Beyond its production value, “Rotterdam” also offers notable psychological and physiological benefits. Research in music neuroscience suggests that high-tempo electronic music can enhance focus and increase dopamine release, contributing to positive mood regulation (Thoma et al., 2013). Its intense rhythm and driving momentum make it a powerful companion for fitness and wellness classes, particularly high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or spinning, where maintaining elevated heart rates is essential (Karageorghis & Priest, 2012). Furthermore, the repetitive beat structures common in techno can induce flow states, reducing stress and fostering mental well-being (Labbé et al., 2007). By combining cutting-edge production with psychoacoustic benefits, “Rotterdam” stands as both a club weapon and a tool for mental and physical activation. It’s a track that not only ignites festival stages but also empowers listeners with energy and resilience. #PureBass Love IT [/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.
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.
Labbé, E., Schmidt, N., Babin, J., & Pharr, M. (2007). Coping with stress: The effectiveness of different types of music. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 32(3-4), 163–168.




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07:11:00


 With David Rust applying a signature spin, Sober by Ben Nicky, Hix and Tori Smith gets just that extra bit of bang to maximize its impact on dance floor. Energized beyond its cap in unmistakable hard dance style, Sober will have crowds the world over seeing stars. 






Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[item value="10"]Ben Nicky & HIX feat. Tori Smith - Sober (David Rust Remix)[/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] David Rust's remix of "Sober" by Ben Nicky, HIX, and Tori Smith is a masterclass in hard dance production, skillfully amplifying the track’s energy to create an unforgettable auditory experience. Operating at an exhilarating 152 BPM, this remix is a testament to Rust’s technical prowess and keen understanding of hard dance aesthetics. The production process for this remix appears centered around enhancing the original's dynamic range while infusing that signature Berlin rave vibe. The track opens with pounding, punchy techy drums that immediately set a relentless pace. The drum programming features tightly compressed kicks layered with sharp claps and hi-hats, creating a driving rhythm that anchors the track. The rough, distorted kick drum is a standout element, providing a gritty texture that pushes the energy to its limits. Complementing the percussive elements are the deep, resonant techno basslines. Rust uses sidechain compression effectively here, allowing the bass to breathe while maintaining a powerful low-end presence. The basslines are crafted with oscillating synth patterns that add movement and depth, characteristic of the Berlin hard dance sound. Tori Smith's vocals are expertly integrated, treated with reverb and subtle delay effects to enhance their presence without overshadowing the instrumental. The pop-friendly topline offers a melodic counterpoint to the aggressive beats, making the track accessible for summer festival sing-alongs while retaining its underground credibility. Rust’s use of build-ups and drops is meticulous, with tension rising through filtered sweeps, risers, and snare rolls before cascading into explosive drops brimming with sonic intensity. The mastering process ensures clarity and impact, with a wide stereo image and balanced frequency spectrum that translates well across various sound systems. In conclusion, David Rust’s remix of "Sober" is a high-octane, technically sophisticated track that blends hard dance ferocity with melodic accessibility, making it a staple for dance floors worldwide. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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09:25:00

 


Their unique dance-pop-hardstyle fusion 'My Girl' after debuting it at Tomorrowland 2023

Multi-platinum DJ and producer R3HAB and famed Norwegian hardstyle duo Da Tweekaz combine their forces for the new collaborative single 'My Girl' which breaks genre barriers with its dance-pop-hardstyle fusion, which keeps owning the dancefloors across the globe since 2023. Uniting for the first time ever, the boys deliver an explosive production with true rave energy courtesy of R3HAB and hardstyle-influenced beats from Da Tweekaz, making for a memorable debut collaboration and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser just in time for the summer festival season. 'My Girl' first premiered last summer at Tomorrowland 2023 and has since become one of the most notable IDs in R3HAB's and Da Tweekaz's epic performances. The track is finally out now on Tomorrowland Music for the entire world to enjoy.


R3HAB: "After months of finessing the track at the world's biggest stages, Da Tweekaz and I are happy to share our festival banger 'My Girl'. We premiered it together onstage at Tomorrowland 2023 Mainstage and now feels like the perfect time to release it ahead of the upcoming festival season. The hardstyle energy is a bit more powerful than my recent releases, and it's been a big hit with my fans. Hope you love it."
Da Tweekaz: "We've been playing this tune since last summer and it still goes off every single time. Now that this year's summer is about to start, it's the perfect moment to finally release this absolute party starter together with our buddy R3HAB on Tomorrowland Music, which we are beyond excited about."

About R3HAB

​Multi-platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Calvin Harris to anthems such as Platinum-certified "All Around The World (La La La)" and "Lullaby," to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 11 billion streams to date, including more than 1.2B in 2023 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify's Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify's top 350 most streamed artists, ranked #14 on the prestigious DJ Mag's Top 100 DJschart, and has earned over 80 Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world's top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.



About Da Tweekaz

​Kenth Kvien and Marcus Nordli, aka Da Tweekaz, are a Norwegian hardstyle duo. These two incredibly talented guys are especially known for being the ultimate party starters with their uplifting, contagious, and unique energy. When not behind the decks or in the studio, you can probably catch them partying in the front with their fans. From intimate clubs to huge festivals, you can always count on them to bring the party to life. Da Tweekaz have taken the world by storm, collaborating with top-tier artists both within and outside of the Hard EDM genre, racking up tens of millions of streams. Some of their countless hits include "Jagermeister" & "How Far I'll Go" and remixes of huge songs such as "On My Way" by fellow Norwegian Alan Walker. When the pandemic hit in 2020, the boys came up with "Tweeka TV" so they could stay connected and bring joy to their fans through a hard time. Up to 15,000 viewers tuned in every week to watch the boys with their signature sunglasses on, Jagermeister on tap & lots of special guest appearances. With such success with the show, the duo has continued to run the show every month, even as life has returned to normal. With tours around the world and stages on every continent, there is no stopping this one of a kind duo. Da Tweekaz are regulars at some of the biggest events worldwide, including EDC, World Club Dome, Reverze, Defqon.1, and twice playing Mainstage at Tomorrowland. There's no stopping this power duo as their passion spreads on stage to electrify any event.


About Tomorrowland Music

​Tomorrowland has expanded the family with its own music label: Tomorrowland Music. Tomorrowland Music is a dedicated music division within Tomorrowland, collaborating closely with both artists and labels, supporting them in all their recording and release activities. 

Tomorrowland Music has partnered with Virgin Distribution and Virgin Records. As part of the Universal Music Group, Virgin has been one of the industry leaders in music distribution and independent records labels for many years. Tomorrowland Music is delighted to be working closely with Virgin and looking forward to taking the label to a higher level together.

Stay tuned for a stellar line-up of renowned artists from all different levels who can’t wait to release their music on Tomorrowland Music, encompassing a multitude of genres.

ABOUT TOMORROWLAND MUSIC

Tomorrowland Music is Tomorrowland’s official in-house record label and dedicated music division, founded in August 2021 and working in partnerships with Virgin Music/Universal Music Group. Tomorrowland Music provides a home for artists from all different levels in electronic music and works closely together with artists to help create strong stories around their releases and perform them at different festivals, supporting them in all their recording and release activities and aiming to introduce music fans in every corner of the world to the most exciting projects in electronic music. Releases thus include a broad range of electronic dance music artists and genres, including singles from renowned artists like Martin Garrix, Afrojack, James Hype, Vintage Culture, Solardo, R3HAB, Meduza, Timmy Trumpet, Topic, and many others.

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22:54:00

 


Legacy producers BK and Steve Hill join musical forces for a blistering, 140+ bpm hard dance anthem that promises to light the fuse under any festival or dance floor. Blending BK's legendary hard house prowess with Steve Hill's equally hard-hitting legacy, 'Power of Bass' is more than “just” a pure adrenaline rush for multi-genre fans; it's a revival, a nod to the past and a bold step into the future of hard dance beats.


Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]As the nostalgia for the 90's music is in full effect the top duo BK & Steve Hill well known in the circle of hard house appear on Armada Music for the instant bumper  Power Of Bass. The track sounds authentic and it feels like coming out from that very early rave culture era. The well known diva style female vocals work like a treat to make you dance and encourage the clubbers to let themselves go and enjoy the power of the beats and bass from head to toe. It has all the right ingredients to get plays in wide spectrum of dj sets and you guessed it right. NO gym will be without this pump your muscles baby type of tune. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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20:11:00

The harder styles in electronic music have been actively blended into the ADE program this year.

At ADE this year the Hard Dance Event of the previous editions will be blended within the ADE main conference program. 

As hardstyle grows, the time has come for the beloved sound to become fully integrated into the event. Years ago, ADE has set up the Hard Dance Event (HDE) with Q-Dance because they wanted to give the harder styles a bigger role during ADE. As the years went by, it was noticed that hardstyle finally got the attention it deserves. That’s why ADE team have decided to make a change to this year’s program.

From this year on, the harder styles will become part of the ADE Pro, ADE BeamLab, ADE Sound Lab and the ADE University program. This means that Hard Dance Event will no longer be a stand-alone event, but that you can enjoy multiple panels at these four ADE events, and more! In need of some guidance? Here is a nice comprehensive list of  eight things to visit when you're into the harder styles:

A panel about Authenticity within the Dance Industry with hardstyle DJ’s DJ The Prophet, Warface and Maarten Vorwerk at ADE University. Ghost producing, purchasing Facebook likes and the DJ Mag Top 100: the dance industry isn’t always what it seems.

Maurice Fransen will tell us all about his research into the hardstyle scene during his panel Researching the Hardstyle Scene at ADE University. In this research, new insights were discovered about the visitors of hardstyle events and what drives them to visit these events. Definitely a must-visit for hardstyle aficionados.

In the studio with Phuture Noize at ADE Sound Lab. This next generation pioneer will be bringing his gear to ADE Sound Lab where you’ll be getting an intimate look into his makeshift studio set-up.

A panel about the art of stage design called The Creative Chain Revealed at ADE BeamLab. From the earliest concepts to the final product, the creatives of Q-Dance discuss what it takes to create the ultimate stage.

From underground to mainstream, the status of hardstyle within the dance scene has evolved immensely throughout the years. But what’s the reason behind the success of this sound that has been underground for so long? Find out in the ADE Pro panel How Hardstyle Became One of the Dominant Genres 

Multigroove documentary screening at Vice HQ. More info coming soon.

Mosh pits, sit-downs, and high energy along with live acts are all the things you can expect at the FVCK GENRES by LNY TNZ event at Club NYX on ADE Sunday. Their cross-over sound of hardstyle, trap, and future bass have fans coming together from every genre. Tickets are available here.

The biggest hardstyle event during ADE, Q-Dance Presents: Project One | Reflections of the Eternal, takes place in the Ziggo Dome on Saturday, October 20th. On this night, Project One – Headhunterz’ and Wildstylez’ legendary live act  - will showcase their brand-new sounds, while also honoring their ten-year legacy together with Adrenalize, Sefa, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project and many more. Tickets are available here.

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ADE Pro is exclusively accessible for ADE Pass and ADE Conference Pass holders. The various passes are available here.

ADE BeamLab and ADE Sound Lab are exclusively accessible for ADE Card, ADE Pass & ADE Conference Pass holders. The ADE Card (€15,-) is available here and the various passes are available here.

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