EDX returns with MOYO - a high-energy club weapon made for summer nights and festival stages. Packed with vibrant rhythms and feel-good vibes, it’s the perfect soundtrack for the season.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] EDX returns with "MOYO"—an electrifying club anthem meticulously crafted for summer nights and festival stages. This track pulses with vibrant rhythms, radiating feel-good vibes that make it an essential soundtrack for the season. As a stalwart in the global house scene, EDX consistently pushes the envelope with his innovative productions, and "MOYO" is no exception. At its core, "MOYO" is a 124 BPM melodic progressive house masterpiece. The production showcases EDX's signature style, blending pulsating basslines with thumping, chunky grooves that create an irresistible dancefloor energy. The bassline is crafted with precision, employing sidechain compression techniques to ensure it breathes seamlessly with the kick drum, creating that quintessential "pump" effect synonymous with progressive house. The track’s rhythm section features wonky percussion elements, adding a playful yet sophisticated texture. EDX utilizes a variety of percussive samples layered with subtle delay and reverb effects to create spatial depth. The groove is further enhanced by intricate hi-hat patterns, which inject dynamic movement and keep the energy flowing. Ethereal vocal chops float harmoniously throughout the composition, processed with reverb and slight pitch modulation to achieve a dreamy, otherworldly quality. These airy vocals are complemented by mesmerizing synths and lush, dreamy soundscapes. The synth work in "MOYO" is particularly noteworthy—EDX employs a mixture of analog and digital synthesizers, utilizing wavetable synthesis to craft rich, evolving textures. Modulation parameters such as LFOs (Low-Frequency Oscillators) are meticulously automated to create subtle shifts in tone and timbre, maintaining listener engagement. The track’s breakdown is where EDX’s production prowess truly shines. A slightly distorted synth hook takes center stage, characterized by its memorable melody and harmonic warmth. This hook is achieved through careful layering of saw wave synths, enriched with harmonic distortion and stereo widening effects to create a fuller, immersive sound. The buildup employs risers and filtered noise sweeps, gradually increasing tension before the drop. When the drop hits, it’s pure euphoria. Designed to incite mayhem on festival mainstages, the drop reintroduces the pulsating bassline and chunky groove with added intensity. The energy is amplified through the strategic use of transient shapers and multiband compression, ensuring each element punches through the mix with clarity and power. "MOYO" is a testament to EDX’s deft touch and deep understanding of club dynamics. It’s not just a summer hit—it’s a meticulously engineered dancefloor weapon, crafted with technical finesse and boundless creativity. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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Melodic house queen Nora En Pure returns to Enormous Tunes with a brand-new gem that captures the essence of summer and beyond — “Senses of Comfort.” Uplifting, heartfelt, and driven by an infectious piano melody, this track is a shimmering reminder of the emotional power of electronic music done right.
From the very first note, “Senses of Comfort” sets a feel-good tone that wraps around the listener like a warm embrace. The piano work is instantly memorable — delicate yet commanding — leaving a melodic imprint that lingers long after the final beat.
Following her global tour schedule, Nora En Pure continues to enchant dancefloors across continents, and “Senses of Comfort” is poised to become a standout anthem in her sunset DJ sets. With her signature blend of refined groove, natural soundscapes, and emotive precision, she delivers another track that not only fits the season — but transcends it.
Fresh, timeless, and undeniably Nora — Senses of Comfort is music that feels just right.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Melodic house queen Nora En Pure returns to Enormous Tunes with a brand-new gem that captures the essence of summer and beyond — “Senses of Comfort.” Uplifting, heartfelt, and driven by an infectious piano melody, this track is a shimmering reminder of the emotional power of electronic music done right. “Senses of Comfort” opens with a meticulously crafted piano riff that sets an emotive tone, layered over a warm sub-bass that provides depth without overwhelming the delicate melodies. The track’s production showcases Nora’s expertise in sound design, utilizing lush pads and atmospheric textures that create a spatial depth, enhancing the immersive listening experience. The percussive elements are clean and crisp, with tight hi-hats and a subtle shuffle that injects groove into the 126 BPM framework. The kick drum is punchy yet rounded, perfectly balanced to sit comfortably within the mix, providing a steady pulse without overpowering the melodic elements. Nora employs sidechain compression subtly, allowing the piano and synths to breathe dynamically with the beat, creating a cohesive ebb and flow that’s both hypnotic and uplifting. The track’s arrangement is thoughtfully structured, with gradual builds and breakdowns that maintain listener engagement without resorting to over-the-top drops. Techno infusions are apparent through the use of driving basslines and synthesized arpeggios that add an energetic undercurrent, while maintaining the melodic house foundation. The sonic soundscapes are enriched with reverb and delay effects, carefully modulated to avoid muddiness, ensuring each element retains its clarity and presence. From start to finish, "Senses of Comfort" exemplifies Nora En Pure’s refined production techniques, blending melodic intricacy with rhythmic precision to create a track that’s both fresh and timeless — undeniably Nora. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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Grammy-nominated DJ, producer and Sirup Music label boss Maurizio Colella aka EDX is kicking off the festival season with an all new and fresh Hit single. DESIRE is a beauty- and powerful Pop meets Dance song, featuring Australia based singer/songwriter Jess Ball on vocal duties.
EDX once again satisfies the needs of music enthusiasts with his world-famous signature sound, a sophisticated entanglement of beat-driven grooves and melodic soundscapes, perfectly rounded off with emotionally profound lyrics.
Following his previously released club anthem "Cobalt", this one is bound to make some serious noise on worldwide dance floors and beyond.
Something called desire... it offers anything but help.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]EDX, a renowned figure in the global house music scene, continues to push boundaries with his latest single "Desire." This track marks a slight departure from his recent club-centric productions, pivoting towards an upfront vocal house vibe with pop dance crossover appeal. Delving deeper into its technical intricacies, "Desire" showcases EDX's mastery in music production, blending traditional and contemporary elements seamlessly. The track kicks off with energetic, pulsating basslines crafted using sidechain compression techniques to create a dynamic interplay between the bass and the thumping kick drums. The kicks themselves are meticulously layered, combining punchy 909 samples with subtle sub-bass layers to achieve both clarity and depth in the low-end spectrum. Dynamic percussion elements, including crisp hi-hats and snappy claps, are placed strategically to maintain rhythmic drive. EDX employs intricate groove quantization to give the percussion a humanized, natural feel, enhancing the track's danceability. The melodic framework is enriched with melodramatic string arrangements, likely synthesized with virtual instruments that emulate orchestral textures. Dark, synthy melodies weave through the composition, crafted using analog emulation plugins that give them a warm, vintage character. The moody soundscapes are achieved through creative use of reverb and delay effects, adding spatial depth and emotional resonance. Jess Ball's vocals are a standout feature, captured with high-fidelity condenser microphones to preserve the nuances of her unique timbre. Her infectious lyrics are supported by precise vocal processing, including EQ, compression, and subtle pitch correction to maintain naturalness while ensuring clarity in the mix. The track’s 127 BPM tempo aligns perfectly with melodic house and techno sensibilities, allowing for seamless integration into DJ sets. Its arrangement is meticulously structured, with tension-building breakdowns, euphoric drops, and smooth transitions facilitated by automation of filters and effects. Already climbing the charts, "Desire" is poised to be a definitive summer anthem, a testament to EDX’s technical prowess and artistic vision. #PureGold #LoveIT [/content]
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Lu Candotta's love for music began at a young age. She launched her DJ career at São Paulo Fashion Week, where she created her own music event and has now been DJing successfully for nine years. She prefers to play melodic techno, techno, tech house, and house – genres that move her the most.
After playing at major gay clubs in São Paulo, Lu went on to perform at well-known clubs like Club Yacht, Lions, Cine Joia, and Club 88 (Campinas). Her biggest achievement to date was playing for an audience of 800,000 people at Agrada Gregos during São Paulo Carnival.
Now based in Dubai, Lu has quickly established herself as a prominent DJ, playing at Baby Q, Knox, Netsu, and the Mandarin Oriental, among other venues. She has also played at global brand events for BMW, Sephora, Tommy, and many others.
Lu's passion for music extends beyond just playing it. She has also produced her own tracks, first inspired to bring comfort during the pandemic. Her first release, Into My Soul on the Tratore label, was followed by Entropy, which she co-produced with Ed Lopes on One Million Records. Her released track, Closer, Sirup Music, defies expectations and pushes the boundaries of electronic music through a genius Tech House beat. With its intricate rhythms and driving bassline, this track is a true dancefloor destroyer that will keep you moving all night long. The driving melodies and expertly crafted sound design draw you in, inviting you to lose yourself in the music and forget the world outside. Whether you're a fan of underground house music or simply looking for a fresh and exciting sound, "Closer" is sure to leave a lasting impression.
For Lu, music is all about connecting people and bringing happiness to their lives. She always reads the crowd's mood and responds with techniques like beatmatching, EQ mixing, and creative transitions to maintain the energy on the dance floor and keep people dancing all night long. Lu's dedication to her craft and love for music is evident in every performance she delivers.
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
Lu Candotta: Drunky Daniels, ZARO, Msiz'Kay - "I Can Fly"
Great melody and grooves, perfect vibe for 2023/2024.
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
Lu Candotta: "Closer" was a song unlike anything I had done before. I brought an energetic, sexy, young, and danceable vibe! It's so good to hear people asking you to play your song and see the energy of the dance floor as a whole
2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist.
Lu Candotta: I am a big fan of two friends, Brazilian DJs and producers: Zero and Ed Lopes. Watching the evolution of their careers is beautiful to see, with more and more heavyweight artists supporting their music every day and it being played at major festivals like Tomorrowland Brasil
3) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2023. For what reasons you chose this particular remix, i.e. production proficiency, technical reasons creativity and imagination of the remixer :
Lu Candotta: Elis Regina - Como Nossos Pais [Ed Lopes, RIKO & GUGGA, Dre Guazzelli Remix] - It's a remix that brings back Brazilian roots, taking a classic to the dance floors again in a vibrant way and spreading Brazilian music through Techno.
4) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?
Lu Candotta: Zaro and Coppola are young Brazilian talents who have been collaborating with major figures in electronic music, imprinting their identity on prominent festivals and the electronic music scene. I strongly believe in their potential, and it's not just because they're my friends; it's because these guys are truly outstanding.
5-a) Best electronic dance music album of 2023. Tell us the criteria behind the choice of this particular album and maybe highlight for the readers the best tracks from the album :
Lu Candotta: I'm playing a lot of Afro House and Latin House at the moment, and the artists who really get the crowd going when I play are Manybeat and Hugel. So for me, I would pick any of their albums released this year
Album: Afro Latin From Caracas - Manybeat
Track: Llegate - Manybeat
El Sueno (Matt Sassari Edit) - HUGEL, Cumbiafrica, Matt Sassari
5-b) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2023. Please explain the criteria behind this choice? is the quality and proficiency of the mixing process, imagination/creativity in the choice of the track listing :
Lu Candotta: Defected 2023 - brings the best of house music
5-c) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2023. The criteria you applied to do this particular choice?
Lu Candotta: I loved the art and promotion of the single "Respeita as Mina" by CAMZ. Through the power of femininity, she brought her marketing to showcase why we deserve respect in everything we do and that "no" means "no."
6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:
Lu Candotta: Sirup Music stands out as the ultimate dance label. They gave me a chance to release with them, treat artists exceptionally well, boast an incredible music catalog, and provide countless reasons to celebrate.
7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
Lu Candotta: I'm delving deeper into the world of music production now, and I believe that Ableton Live is a user-friendly software. Its interface allows for easier creation, manipulation, and arrangement of clips, making the creative process intuitive.
8-a) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2023. Where and when did you perform there? any funny incidents happened during particular performance; great crowd reactions. If there is video or sound recording please provide the link.
Lu Candotta: This year, I had two performances that I loved the most—when I played at Secret Room (Dubai) and If You Know, You Know (Studio Club Dubai). The energy exchanged between me in the DJ booth and the people on the dance floor was surreal! Everyone dancing, singing, and vibing to every mix. Unfortunately, I didn't record any of the gigs; I need to learn how to capture all my sets when I play, haha!
8-b) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
Lu Candotta: I love Coppola's DJ sets because they have an amazing structure, and many songs in his sets are unreleased tracks by the artist, something quite unique. It's worth giving them a listen.
9) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Lu Candotta: Nowadays, I have gigs six times a week, lasting 4 to 5 hours each. I've always enjoyed creating my sets harmonically. As I delve deeper into music production studies, I've further developed my creative mixing skills during my performances. These days, I can intuitively identify harmonic matches by ear, enhancing the overall experience
10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
Lu Candotta: A piece of advice I can offer, which has helped me a lot, is: we are not in control of anything, but what we can do every day is try to give our best. Focus on where you want to go, don't get caught up in other people's vibes, and trust that everything that belongs to you is already reserved
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Lu Candotta: For the year 2024, I hope to release at least three more songs. I currently have two ready: one with a melodic vibe that reflects a bit of my personal story, my resurgence from the ashes, and my comeback to the music industry – more confident and wanting to share a part of myself through my tracks. The other one is a melodic afro track, created for a special person in my life.
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2024.
Lu Candotta: I hope that in the year 2024, the music scene comes together more, and people understand that there is space for everyone. We lose nothing by reaching out to other producers and DJs
Daniele Tosolini aka Kamael, was born in Rome and immediately showed a deep passion for music. As a teenager he explored the Hard Rock genre, studying and learning the electric guitar which later launched him into the world of music. In the summer of 2017 he approached the world of electronic music, starting to cultivate a deep interest in the art of DJing, managing in the following years, also thanks to the training courses completed in the best Roman studios, to play regularly in important clubs and festivals in his city and his country. In November 2023 he released his debut release "Dose" on Sirup Music, immediately obtaining excellent results and enormous support from international artists such as EDX.At the moment Kamael is a very active DJ producer in the tech house scene bringing his musical productions to the stage and at the same time he is working in the studio for his next upcoming tracks!
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
Kamael: I believe that among the best tracks of 2023 there is "Losing Control - Odd Mob, OMNOM", as it contains many musical influences from other genres such as Techno, and Minimal, furthermore when I had the pleasure of playing it, it gave the public a lot of energy back
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
Kamael: My best personal production of this year is Dose, beeing my first track pubblished by a big label there is a particular emotional attachment to it. To tell the truth it's one of my first big satisfactions.
2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist.
Kamael: I believe that the best artist of 2023 is Mochakk, as he managed during this year to create some musical productions that in the coming years will become points of reference for all those who want to experiment with the Tech house genre, furthermore I appreciate his way of this artist of making music because it has many points in common with mine
3-a) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2023. For what reasons you chose this particular remix, i.e. production proficiency, technical reasons creativity and imagination of the remixer :
Kamael: I believe that the best remix of 2023 is Sam Smith, Kim Petras - Unholy (Disclosure Remix), as on a technical level it has a complexity caused by many sounds that characterize the production, furthermore I believe that the remixer highlighted the strengths of the original song , but at the same time she sewed him a new dress, which makes the song one of a kind
3-b) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2023! Why you believe that this is your best remix? share with us the technical challenges or special issues you had during the production of it.
Kamael: I actually love to play with different music genres but it can sometimes be difficult to combine two or more of them to making them sound balanced and coherent
3-c) Best Remixer(s) of 2023 with short comment, for what reason u believe he/she is the best remixer? Technical professionalism and technological proficiency? the elements that stand out in it.
Kamael: I believe that the best Remixer this year too is Purple Disco Machine, as thanks to his technical expertise he always manages to make the original song a hit, he also manages in an admirable way to always maintain his identity within his remixes
4) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?
Kamael: I believe that the best talent of this year is "Odd Mob", because I consider his musical productions among the best of 2023, I also believe that his way of doing Tech House is innovative, as he manages to combine different sounds that come from other musical genres. Unfortunately I didn't have the pleasure of meeting him personally, it would be a great honor to meet him.
5-a) Best electronic dance music album of 2023. Tell us the criteria behind the choice of this particular album and maybe highlight for the readers the best tracks from the album :
Kamael: I personally really appreciated the AJ Christou EP released on Hot Creations, which takes its name from its first track which is called "Babaloop", which by the way is my favorite track of the EP, as it creates an excellent impact on the audience who listens to my DJ Sets, whether live or means my Podcast
5-b) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2023. Please explain the criteria behind this choice? is the quality and proficiency of the mixing process, imagination/creativity in the choice of the track listing :
Kamael: I believe that the best dance compilation is once again the "Toolroom Ibiza 2023" compilation as the selection of the tracklist always gives the listener the musical identity of the record label, something that no one else manages to do.
5-c) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2023. The criteria you applied to do this particular choice?
Kamael: I think that "Kita Alexander, FISHER (OZ) - Atmosphere" is the best single of 2023, as Fisher managed to make an incredible hit again, it will be another track that will inspire many DJ producers
6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:
Kamael: I believe that Sirup Music has demonstrated once again that it is still a reality at very high levels, also managing to expand it's catalog with releases that do not come from the EDM genre, which has always been the reference genre of this label.
7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
Kamael: I consider Ableton to date to be the best DAW for music production, it allows any artist to express themselves not only in the studio but also in live performances, thanks to its flexibility of use, furthermore it is software compatible with all operating systems and this makes the easier life for any artist.
8-a) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2023. Where and when did you perform there? any funny incidents happened during particular performance; great crowd reactions. If there is video or sound recording please provide the link.
Kamael: My latest best performance was this summer in Germany; it was a private exclusive event in an antique historical location. the crowd was very energy-giving and i really enjoied my-self playing. they asked me to mix some traditional folkloristic music which i found very challenging yet hilrious.
8-b) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
Kamael: I believe that the best DJ Set of 2023 is by ANOTR at No Art Festival, as I believe they managed to create crazy energy with the audience through an excellent mix
9) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Kamael: At the moment I'm trying to make improvements to my musical productions thanks to the help of my fellow producers who are helping me in this, also my knowledge of vinyl to then be able to face a live performance that can only be performed with vinyl
10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
Kamael: The best advice I was given in 2023 is to sometimes say no to certain proposals we may receive or say no to some people around us because they don't always want our artistic, professional growth
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Kamael: For 2024 I have a planned calendar of releases that will be published throughout the year, the first release will probably be published in the first months of the year, which will be a forerunner to a musical journey that will describe my idea of music
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2024.
Kamael: I hope that 2024 will be a logically productive year for my artistic growth, and I also hope that the clubbing scene can return to having a central role in electronic dance music
Alessandro Cecchettini in art “Pekka” discovers his interest in electronic music and productions at the age of 11. After 5 years locked in the “famous” bedroom he releases his first EP in 2020 and in 2021 his first album, beginning to assert himself more and more in the scene with requests from various international labels for his works.
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
Pekka: My favorite track of 2023 is "More Baby" by Chris Lake because I really like the selection of sounds and it also reflects a lot of the style I like to produce.
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
Pekka: My favorite track is "Automatic" because I had a lot of fun while producing it, in fact the voice in the drop is mine! The track has also found a lot of support from fans who play it in their sets
2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist.
Pekka: My favorite DJ of 2023 is James Hype because I really like the style with which he plays, which requires a lot of practice and it feels like there's a lot of experience behind it
3-a) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2023. For what reasons you chose this particular remix, i.e. production proficiency, technical reasons creativity and imagination of the remixer :
Pekka: I really enjoyed the Four Tet remix of Chris Lake's "In The Yuma" song. I'm amazed how the track was revisited, all the chops Four Tet did to turn In The Yuma into a completely different track
3-b) YOUR Best Remix which you have produced of 2023! Why you believe that this is your best remix? share with us the technical challenges or special issues you had during the production of it.
Pekka: My best remix I made together with an Italian producer called "Mazay", we turned a romantic trap song into a DnB hit. I really like the bass selection and the chord variation which gives the "epic" effect to the remix.
3-c) Best Remixer(s) of 2023 with short comment, for what reason u believe he/she is the best remixer? Technical professionalism and technological proficiency? the elements that stand out in it.
Pekka: My 2023 remixer for me is David Guetta because he took advantage of a lot of old commercial hits giving them new life without ever making a mistake.
4) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?
Pekka: For me the best talent of 2023 is definitely "Yub" very famous on soundcloud for its techno remixes with powerful speakers and deep bass. it is supported by many famous national DJs.
5-a) Best electronic dance music album of 2023. Tell us the criteria behind the choice of this particular album and maybe highlight for the readers the best tracks from the album :
Pekka: Without a doubt the best electronic album of 2023 is "Quest For Fire" by Skrillex. For me, every time Skrillex releases an album, dictates the new laws of electronic music, every song is a work of art.
5-b) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2023. Please explain the criteria behind this choice? is the quality and proficiency of the mixing process, imagination/creativity in the choice of the track listing :
Pekka: The best compilation of 2023 is called "Sirup Ibiza 2023".I really like the selection of songs including my "Automatic".
5-c) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2023. The criteria you applied to do this particular choice?
Pekka: The skrillex album cover impressed me a lot because I like the illustration which reminds me a lot of an old japanese anime
6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:
Pekka: My favorite music label of 2023 is definitely Sirup Music which is giving me a lot of possibilities in a lot of electronic music and helping me release my songs trying to get the most out of my potential
7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
Pekka: For me the best program to produce music is Fl Studio. I've been using it since I started producing, I've tried other daw as well but FL is still the best.
8-a) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2023. Where and when did you perform there? any funny incidents happened during particular performance; great crowd reactions. If there is video or sound recording please provide the link.
Pekka: One of the most exciting nights of 2023 was definitely my dj set in Pag (Croatia) in the disco "Acquarius". that night there were 5000 people and they were everywhere, even climbing palm trees.
8-b) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
Pekka: The dj set where I had the most fun was Hardwell's at the Nameless festival (Italy). it was raining but me and all the people never moved from the front of the stage. we skipped all night and we had a lot of fun.
9) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Pekka: In 2023 I started to learn to be more familiar with analog synths to implement them in my productions.
for now one of my favorite soundtracks is that of synth moog
10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
Pekka: When I'm not playing in clubs, I'm always locked up in the studio making new music, so I'm not very familiar with this part of the music world.
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Pekka: In 2024 I want to get closer to house/funk music trying to bring back to life the old sounds of the '70s '80s '90s by inserting into this world the new timbres of the new voices
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2024.
Pekka: I hope that in 2024 I will be able to collaborate with many artists to learn new techniques and improve the level of my productions
Thanks so much to Alessandro aka Pekka for his answers.
Thanks so much to Sirup Music for arranging this interview.
Mima is a married producer duo signed at Switzerland's leading label Sirup Music.
Producing Pop, House, Future House, Future Bass.
The producer duo is based in Switzerland.
In 2017 the single 'Fire' got released with Sirupmusic's label S2Records.
Several other singles were published with the music publishing company AWAL.
With their releases 'Oasis' and 'Can We Do Better' on Sirupmusic, Mima received great support from Spinnin' Records, 2-Dutch, Filtr Switzerland and many more.
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
Mima: We couldn’t get enough of Sigala’s track ‘Feels This Good’. It instantly lifts you up and the track is insanely well produced! Pure hype!
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
Mima: Our track ‘Feel The Same’ received some amazing support and landed on Sirups Compilations, which we are very proud of!
2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist.
Mima: Sigala is in our opinion in the spotlight of 2023 again! His tracks inspire us very much. Every song he releases is an instant hit!
3) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?
Mima: We think Tim Bliss has a great potential to rise. He is still very young but talented and has the one of the most amazing mentors in the world, which is Timofey Reznikov, who co-produced David Guettas ‘I’m Good’.
4) Best electronic dance music compilation of 2023. Please explain the criteria behind this choice? is the quality and proficiency of the mixing process, imagination/creativity in the choice of the track listing :
Mima: Of course ‘Best of Sirup Music 2023’ :) It is the hottest collection of this year’s releases on Sirup! With some amazing talents!
5) Best artwork about single / album/compilation or promotional campaign of 2023. The criteria you applied to do this particular choice?
Mima: Our top favourite are of course the artworks of Sirup Music’s Releases, their selection of pictures is just beautiful! Otherwise we also really favour the style of Sam Feldt’s Label Heartfeldt. The cover artwork of their singles are insane too!
6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:
Mima: Of course Sirup Music! They are family and honest and professional!
7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
Mima: For us it will always be Ableton Live! It just fits our workflow:) We love to work with Ableton! When it comes to hardware we don’t really have an favourite one, but of course our MIDI Keyboard from M-Audio does always the job well!
8) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
Mima: Martin Garrick at Ultra Music 2023 was insane! Like always!
9) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Mima: We definitely improved our Mastering skills and learned a lot of new production techniques from other Producers!
10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
Mima: Surround yourself with people who you trust and are professional!
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
Mima: We have definitely a lot coming next year. And some amazing collabs too:) We are super excited!
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2024.
Mima: Believe in what you do and never give up! Time will come!
To Sander Kuypers, music is home. It’s in rapturous melodies and heart-pounding basslines where he feels the sense of belonging. Fuelled by an undying love for all things music, this Dutch producer and DJ has made the goal to speak his musical mind and blaze his own trail forward. To be heard, his music felt and leave an impact on the international scene.
Hailing from the Dutch village of Druten and growing up in a family of musicians and dedicated music lovers, music has always played a major part in Sander’s everyday life. The radio would never stop playing, and with both his parents enamoured by the classical genre, it’s no wonder that the next generation found his solace in the trancy side of electronic music. Combined with an open mind towards other genres, Sander’s personal playlist is made of rock, pop, folk, country and EDM – a real melting pot of styles – as reflected in his own sound.
More than a dedicated music fan, Sander soon discovered he needed music to play a more significant part of his life. Doing a study in real estate to join his father’s company, made Sander realise he was missing the creative spark, the one thing that energized him. Moved him – and offered space to express himself. And so, he followed his heart and subscribed to the Elite program of Utrecht’s Sound Education course. There, he learned the basics of music making – and more. With tutors like Maarten Vorwerk, Mischa Jakobi and Victor Leicher (DubVision), he was taught the structure of music arrangement, how to handle professional studio equipment and bring out the best in his own sound. Rearranging and professionalizing his own studio was one of the goals, as well as learning to produce music efficiently – making sure that ‘less is more’. Music theory and arrangements were Sander’s favourites – always keeping the melody as the connecting, red wire through all of his productions.
At the moment, Sander is a self-employed painter during the day and a producer at night, using all of his spare time perfecting his sound and growing as a producer. Making music fulltime is his one goal, trying to build his own brand and, ultimately, connecting with people through his own originals and performances. Showtime is a major factor for Sander, as he dreams of moving ten-thousands of dedicated dance floor lovers at a time. Dreaming big, he invests all of his energy into making sure that happens, one day. Anything that works against that, is deleted from his life. Efficiency, dedication and a relentless passion for music, is what drives this eager mind.
With a sound that’s uplifting, euphoric and emotional, Sander’s sound doesn’t let itself be defined by a single genre. It’s a fusion of dance, prog-house, country and pop, reflecting and translating Sander’s vision that everyone is unique, as well as every bit of music. Forward-thinking, genre-bending combinations that steal your heart – and may sound odd on paper, but perfectly blend as soon as it hits the ear. It’s right here, comfortably stuck between the genres, where exciting new music comes to life – as it originates from the Sander Kuypers studio.
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
Sander Kuypers: Tiesto & R3hab - Run Free, I heard it on Tiesto's Tomorrowland set and the vibe was insane. Couldnt wait until it got out.
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
Sander Kuypers: My collaboration with Max Landry 'Cheap Hotel' because a lot of attention was paid to the song and it was well received by Beatport.
2) Best Artist of 2023(DJ & producer). Tell us why you believe he/she is the best, the factors that have influence you to choose this particular artist. What you appreciate the most from that artist.
Sander Kuypers: David Guetta, Because he keeps the dance pop genre relevant and elevates it with his hits
3-a) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2023. For what reasons you chose this particular remix, i.e. production proficiency, technical reasons creativity and imagination of the remixer :
Sander Kuypers: Tom Grennan - How Does It Feel (Joel Corry Remix) because of the good energy the track has, I kept playing the song on repeat.
3-b) Best Remixer(s) of 2023 with short comment, for what reason u believe he/she is the best remixer? Technical professionalism and technological proficiency? the elements that stand out in it.
Sander Kuypers: R3hab, because of remixing the country genre in a very good musical way. Just love his remixes!
4) Best New Talent of 2023 (DJ or producer), for what reasons you choose this particular artist? Do you know him/her personally?
Sander Kuypers: Its the best new talent but for me I discovered the artist this year through signing to Sirup Music. I am talking about Nora en Pure. Love the vibe!
5) Best electronic dance music album of 2023. Tell us the criteria behind the choice of this particular album and maybe highlight for the readers the best tracks from the album :
Sander Kuypers: Armin van Buuren - Feel Again, I went to the Ziggo Dome for the show of his album. The energy of the tracks was insane and there were a lot of acoustic instruments. Love it when classical instruments get combined with dance music.
6) Best electronic dance music label of 2023. Please explain the reason behind your choice? what you particularly like or appreciate about this particular label?quality of tracks, great rooster of artists, personal connection?:
Sander Kuypers: Sirup Music GMBH of course ! They gave me the opportunity to sign my first tracks.
7) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
Sander Kuypers: FL Studio 21, People will laugh at me now, but after the last updates its fire!
8) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
Sander Kuypers: Tiesto Tomorrowland 2023, loved the energy of the whole set !
9) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
Sander Kuypers: Don't be stubborn and try to take something from people if they want to teach you something.
10) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
Sander Kuypers: Go network in real life, be yourself and don't be shy to show what you can do
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
PAOLO M. Italian DJ/producer born in Monopoli in Puglia (SOUTH ITALY) fascinated by music since he was a child, he began to play his first records in the clubs of his city with a lot of passion and love, until he even became a resident, there are many of his DJ sets around in Italian clubs such as: Samsara in Riccione and Gallipoli, Praja Gallipoli, Isola beach Portocesareo, Nafoura Castellaneta Marina etc. Joya (Rome), in fact he was also present in foreign clubs such as Maximus (Montenegro ), Groove Club, Ozune Club, Barocco (Belgium) etc… His sound ranges from house to tech house with very innovative tribal and vocal influences, creating moments of delirium for the dance floor.
His productions have been released on these record labels:
AREA 94 RECORDS
D:VISION
SIRUP/PINKSTAR RECORDS
TACTICAL RECORDS
JANGO MUSIC
BLACK LIZARD
WHICH BOTTLE
SOLEADO RECORDINGS
NETWORK RECORDS
and others,
supported by artists such as:
Bob Sinclar,Edx, Kryder, FatBoySlim, Gregor Salto, Eddie Thoenick, Federico Scavo, Albertino, Terri B! Music, Sam Divine, Thomas Gold, Provenzano, Wlady, Rio Dela Duna etc.. radio m2o, radio 105, radio studiopiu etc..
In 2021 he officially remixed the global hit "Balada" Federico Scavo
Best of 2023
1-a) Best track(s) from other fellow artists of 2023. Why you choose this particular track, please share with us the reasons?production techniques & crowd reactions on it.
PAOLO M.: hugel - pa lante
cassim - love desire
1-b) Best of 2023 personal productions and for what you reasons you choose these particular tracks, is it because of technical challenges, crowd reaction in the club or was it your most successful single/album?
PAOLO M.: Danilo Secli,Paolo M - Tabaquera
2) Best Remix(es) from other fellow artists of 2023. For what reasons you chose this particular remix, i.e. production proficiency, technical reasons creativity and imagination of the remixer :
PAOLO M.: Hugel, he was very innovative, almost creating a new genre, especially using his vocal loops, he transmits a lot of energy!
3) Best music composition software and hardware of 2023 with short comment. Why you believe this particular software/hardware deserves to be named as the best? great new features, easy to navigate, compose & produce? The advantages of this particular software & hardware that makes it to stand out.
PAOLO M.:I've always studied Fl, I feel good, I can't change it, so I confirm again!
4-a) Your Best personal DJ Gig & DJ performance of 2023. Where and when did you perform there? any funny incidents happened during particular performance; great crowd reactions. If there is video or sound recording please provide the link.
PAOLO M.: At Praja Gallipoli, the number 1 nightclub in Italy where it has a high capacity of people and the public is very involved in the drop restarts which combine with the club's special effects and the top sound system;
the other is the beach club in Riccione, Il Samsara, I have been going there for several years and it is always a thrill to perform there thanks to the audience coming from all over Italy who are mainly on holiday and to the atmosphere of the event or the beach party which is held during the day in midsummer, every drop is a spectacle, CO2 and hands in the air!
5) Best DJ set from other fellow DJ (actual or online) of 2023. Why you believe is the strongest and best DJ set? great mixing/track selection/development of the mix:
PAOLO M.:there are many, each one has its own facets that change according to the live performances, I can't name them!
6) Best technical tips/production skills that you learnt in 2023 in relation to your DJing or music productions:
PAOLO M.: the public on the track has changed and the trends must be followed!always transmit energy and create little felt and different things!
7) Best piece of personal or music business' advice you got in relation to your career in 2023 and has helped you to progress even further and can help others who will read this interview:
PAOLO M.:always believe in it, and always put your own effort into it, that is, your heart!
Dimitris: Do you have any concrete plans for 2024 regarding future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, DJ gigs? Please provide us the juicy details.
PAOLO M.: Everything is work in progress, we are looking forward to the new year, certainly yes!
Dimitris: Your message & wishes for 2024.
PAOLO M.:May 2024 be full of music and events to entertain all the kids in the world safely!
