Dutch producer Sam Feldt and L.A.'s Benny Bridges bring us their new future rave track, 'Dance With Somebody'. Feldt, famed for his melodic house style, gives a new spin on Bridges' 2019 hit of the same name which samples Whitney Houston's legendary track. The record is Feldt's first strictly festival track and its release is thanks to it becoming a fan-favorite moment during the DJ-turned-producer's sets.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Sam Feldt x Benny Bridges collaborate for the ultimate future rave and highly energetic mainstage banger Dance With Somebody. The vocal sample taken from Whitney's iconic track really works well within the punchy basslines, pounding drums, rough kicks and huge distorted rave style synthy stabs to blow the speakers and unite millions of dance lovers worldwide. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
The beginning of a fresh start and collaboration with Tomorrowland
Henri PFR is releasing his brand-new single ‘Tiger Style’ today! The young DJ & producer from Brussels has quickly become one of the hottest sensations in the Belgian dance scene, making a name for himself in recent years with several radio hits and the golden hit single ‘Until The End’. His new single ‘Tiger Style’ is the first result of his search for a defining sound and the beginning of a fresh start and collaboration with Tomorrowland.
Henri PFR started studying music theory from the age of 6 and took classical piano lessons for the next nine years. In 2017, he won 3 awards at the D6bels Music Awards, winning ‘Hit Of The Year’ for ‘Until The End’, as well as the awards for Dance/Electro and Solo Man. The year after he again won ‘Hit Of The Year’ for his single ‘In The Mood’. With more than 300 million streams on Spotify, 180.000 followers on Instagram and 65.000 on TikTok, Henri PFR has fans across the world.
And yet it has remained quiet lately around Henri Peiffer, as the DJ & producer’s real name goes. An artistic search for the right songs and a signature sound went through ups and downs. Working under the radar brought him piece and new creative ideas. ‘Tiger Style’ is a danceable song with infectious beats and an energetic drop, combined with catchy vocals and guitar riffs, clearly made for the dancefloor.
Henri PFR about his new single: “’Tiger Style’ is a song that’s very close to my heart because the lyrics are very personal. I’ve had more ups and downs than I’d like in the past two years and sometimes there was a little dark voice in my head that held me back from enjoying things to the fullest. ‘Tiger Style’ is about the moment when you decide to take control of your destiny and live life to the fullest. To create and get things done, rather than hoping and watching what happens. For the sound I looked for a more modern touch of the hits I loved a few years ago, with a slightly melancholic touch. I’m very happy with the result and I think people can enjoy it at festivals as well as when working out or listening to it in the car.”
A second single will follow after the summer and in between he will also release a club track. With a lot of music in store and the support of One World Artists, Tomorrowland’s management & booking agency, Henri PFR is ready to spread his wings again. Henri PFR is known for his energetic performances and happy vibes, most recently at the Tomorrowland Winter Mainstage in Alpe d’Huez. In July, Henri will once again enter the iconic Mainstage of Tomorrowland for a legendary performance.
About Henri PFR
Belgian native Henri PFR has been grabbing the attention of tastemakers and fans worldwide for over a handful of years. His steady rise to global recognition with his music remains on course, but much like any creative talent, it continues to take new turns and different directions as he matures.
A classically trained composer, producer, DJ, and pianist, Henri PFR is the real deal when imbuing creative talent. Still only 27 years old, the dance-pop golden boy from Belgium has maintained a prolific output of music and other projects throughout his career since his arrival on the scene back in 2013 with his wildly popular La Belle Musique Mixtape: Summer Memories.
In his short career, Henri has featured at major festivals, including Disneyland's Electroland Festival, Ultra Music Festival, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, Parookaville, and even as the closing act for the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps. In addition, he has collaborated with established artists like Robin Schultz, Gabry Ponte, KSHMR, andBlasterjaxx. Whilst releasing music on imprints that include Spinnin' Records, Armada Music, Sony Music, Ultra Music, Soave, and Warner Music. In addition, he has been the face of brands like NALU, Duvel, TicTac, Volvo, and JBL and has also used his platform for social causes, such as being a goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.
In 2020 Henri was invited by The Voice to be a coach on Season 9 of the popular TV show. During the National Fireworks for the Belgian National Day, he also performed the closing act in front of a crowd of 80,000 people and the Royal Family.
Although still in his infancy as an artist, Henri's expansive and international reach is already impressive as his fan base continues to grow, with more than 215k Facebook followers, 180k Instagram followers, 64k TikTok followers and over 300 million combined streams with his music across all platforms. With a dedicated fanbase behind his music output and DJ performances, becoming an exclusive artist at One World Artists, the agency & management company of Tomorrowland, and a batch of new releases, Henri's momentum continues to move forward at an exciting pace.
Tomorrowland is located in a beautiful natural place: recreation area De Schorre in the town of Boom in Belgium. It is a true fairy tale world situated in beautiful natural surroundings with a strong eye for detail such as enchanting décor, magical stages, fascinating acts and peripheral animations, tasty and healthy food & drinks from around the world and spectacular fireworks – an unforgettable and incomparable show. Every year, the festival features a special theme that inspires the famed Mainstage design and stage production.
Tomorrowland caters to all genres in electronic dance music with hundreds of renowned artists performing across more than 15 different stages. Being a home to hundreds of thousands of people from all walks of life, one of the most unique things about Tomorrowland remains the whole world coming together in one magical place with everyone being equal and uniting as one – symbolizing the values of freedom, respect, diversity, and solidarity.
Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 will take place across two weekends from July 21-23 and July 28-30. The 17th edition of Tomorrowland will revolve around the theme ‘Adscendo’, turning De Schorre into a magical destination high on the horizon, where in 2023 the People of Tomorrow will witness the rise of a magnificent tale in the history of Tomorrowland’s Great Library.
Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 Weekend 1: July 21-22-23 Weekend 2: July 28-29-30 Boom, Belgium adscendo.tomorrowland.com
** EARLY SUPPORT FROM: TIESTO, MARTIN GARRIX, ARMIN VAN BUUREN, NICKY ROMERO, FERRY CORSTEN, ABOVE & BEYOND & MORE **
22 years after conquering the world, ‘Flight 643’ still gets the party going. However - Hel:sløwed felt it could use a bit of a rub. A perfect showcase of that #lowtempohighenergy hashtag the boys keep talking about, this revamp adds depth and substance to the original, upping the tension until it all unfolds into pure, absolute madness. Without a second thought after hearing the very first version, Tiësto signed it to AFTR:HRS / Musical Freedom – putting one of his biggest classics into the safe hands of Hel:sløwed. Now is the time for Hel:sløwed to take you on board - prepare for take-off.
It’s the sound the electronic dance scene didn’t know they needed, but now that Misja Helsloot and Michael de Kooker have showcased their take on ‘low tempo, high energy’ for the past 12 months, it’s pretty clear it’s here to stay – to much appraise. The staggering 5 million Spotify plays and an endless list of A-list support cross-genre they’ve clocked up since their debut is made of highlights such as ‘In Silence’ (ft. That Girl), ‘Like A Ghost’(ft. Ava Silver), ‘Flashed’ and ‘Drifting Apart’(ft. Cari). Besides the originals, Hel:sløwed has reworked and owned one of the biggest dance classics in history; Grooveyard’s ‘Mary Go Wild’. With that one still doing its rounds on the leading dance floors today, another one’s ready for impact. Buckle up, cause this is Tiësto’s ‘Flight 643’ as you’ve never heard it before.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The quickly rising Hel:sløwed with excellent releases on Armada and top remix of the classic Mary Go Wild return with their own rework of the Tiesto golden classic Flight 643. Tiesto approved it and signed it to his label and if you check it out you can easily understand why. The track moves in the deep melodic trance territory with progressive house infusions too. Deep brooding atmospheric basslines, chunky grooves, smooth kicks and cool percussion while on top great synths, heavenly female voices and warm atmosphere carry you up and away. The breakdown is dark and mysterious with hints of the well known riffs of the original. The climax continues the monumental trip by turning the intense classic into a slower but still euphoric gem targeting the peak time of any deeper type of trance set. The guys manage to make the original on their own by keeping its authentic essence. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
Tujamo, The Stickmen Project & Sleepwalkers are teaming up to drop their upcoming single featuring Glasgow KI$$. 'I Fucking Love Dance Music' is a clubbing house track with hypnotizing vocal samples and an intense steady beat. The song is noisy and influenced by techno, which makes it perfect for club parties.
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The consummate house music connoisseur Dillon Nathaniel is dropping a new track with British Camden Cox. 'Where I Belong' is a Tech House song with a fat bass bouncing around and Camden's catchy vocal line.
The bass and the beat are the leading sounds in the instrumental section of the single. However, 'Where I belong' is filled up with many additional sounds that keeps you listening to the song, cause you're curious of what will happen next.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Dillon Nathaniel is one of the biggest stars in the tech house scene and his latest anthem Where I Belong on Spinnin Deep is destined to become one of the major house anthems of the winter. Great chunky grooves, cold bouncy techy basslines, wobbly percussion, cool atmosphere and most importantly the vocals and lyrics that seems to work well together and the one to contemplate the other. It's one of those tracks that boys will love the grooves and the girls will sing a long for sure. Just an anthem! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Bhaskar (2.6M monthly listeners) returns with his new collaborative single with rrotik. 'Coming Down' blends elements of Tech and Deep House, creating a single with plenty of room to accommodate airy vocals, deep bass lines and rolling rhythm. Bhaskar is best known for his global successes 'Fuego' (149M+ streams) and his edit of Infinity (115M+ streams).
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Bhaskar & rrotik deliver the brilliant track Coming Down on CONTROVERSIA. The track is brilliant melodic dreamy progressive house with tech house infusions. Great male vocals upon the bubbly deep haunting atmosphere makes the track irresistible and easily persuades for its good intentions. It will definitely make clubbers notice and while you swing and move the night away you will slowly find yourself whispering the fantastic vocals along with warm strings and piano chords. It will get immense support support globally! Love IT [/content]
David Guetta is releasing the last single from his upcoming 'Episode 2' with MORTEN. 'You Can't Change Me' drops with Main Stage power and moniker Future Rave innovation and freshness. The instrumental is surrounded by Raye's emotional but delicate and high vocals. The lead synth attacks with a noisy, catchy melody.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]David Guetta and MORTEN collaborate with Raye for the brilliant You Can’t Change Me. It's a highly energetic mainstage banger with thumping basslines, pounding drums and great vocals that will be super hard not to identify with and send your message to those who wish to change you and make you whatever they wish you to be. The climax reveals the fantastic euphoric synthy riff that is uplifting to the maximum taken from the early days of trance for sure. Great track for mainstages and clubs without doubts. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Spinnin’ Sessions is returning to ADE, and what better place to do it than at the infamous Q-Factory. Having built a reputation for the biggest acts under the brightest lights, Spinnin’ Sessions is returning to ADE for the first time since 2019 with a few tricks up their sleeves. Sure, the most in-demand DJs will be playing the world’s hottest tracks, but the real secret to Spinnin’ Sessions’ success is the world-class crowd. It all goes down on October 19th. See ya there!
We're inviting our favorite artists and all fans for this special night. We can't wait to meet you there!
MAIN ROOM LINE-UP
- BLASTERJAXX - FIREBEATZ - GABRY PONTE - JAKE TARRY - LUM!X - MARIANA BO - TUNGEVAAG - STEFF DA CAMPO + special guests
SECOND ROOM LINE-UP
- HÅWK - HEADER - MARF - MANYFEW B2B JOE STONE - MILLEAN. - PAJANE - TELYKAST
DATE Wed, Oct 19, 2022 23:00 - 06:00 LOCATION Q-Factory | Atlantisplein 1, Amsterdam
Spinnin' Records is bringing gaming and Dance music together again at the Spinnin’ Gaming Tournament - the best of both worlds!
Time: 1PM – 6:30PM
Attendees will have the chance to join the Spinnin’ Records Gaming Tournament, created in conjunction with HyperX, 2K Gaming, 433, YourNext and the Dutch Ministry of Defence.
Spinnin Records biggest names including the likes of Jake Tarry, Blasterjaxx, Chico Rose, Le Shuuk, SLVR, Firebeatz, LUM!X and Mariana BO will switch decks for gaming devices in a head-to-head battle to be crowned the ultimate gamer in front of fans.
Attendees to the ADE event will be able to play the games from 1pm until the invite-only tournament starts at 3pm. Once the action kicks off, the public are encouraged to stay, spectate, and enjoy the show.
For more information on Spinnin’ Gaming Tournament please check here
Bringing back the World’s Biggest Demo Drop for the third time Spinnin’ Records will be offering up-and-coming artists the chance to win a release on Spinnin’ Records and Musical Freedom. With Tiësto lined up as an ambassador of the competition, producers can hope to join previous winners NuKey, Christopher Damas and Aurelios.
Submissions open: from 19th October
Demo Drop feedback sessions live at Q-Factory: 19th October
Online feedback sessions via Spinnin’ Records Discord servers: 18th November
Submissions close: 21st November
Public vote via Apple Music: 16th December - 10th January
Winners announced: 12th January
Submissions will kick off at ADE from 19th October, where producers also have the chance to access free Demo Drop Feedback Sessions live at the Q-Factory. With Spinnin’s A&R team, Henri PFR, Mariana BO, Header, Sevek (and more) on hand to review demos, the live drop in sessions are free to enter during the times below:
12:30 - 13:15 Demo Drop 1 Spinnin' A&R and Artists
13:45 - 15:30 Demo Drop 2 Spinnin' A&R and Artists
15:30 - 16:15 Demo Drop 3 Spinnin' A&R and Artists
This year Spinnin’ Records will also be hosting online sessions via their Discord server on 18th November. Artists can sign up for this for the chance to receive feedback from Spinnin' Records’ artists and/or the A&R team before the final submission deadline on 21st November.
Spinnin' Records’ A&R and artist team will select their favourite records for a public vote on Apple Music on 16th December. They, alongwith, World’s Biggest Demo drop Ambassador Tiësto will select the winner to be crowned on 12th January. Spinnin’ Records and Musical Freedom will release the winning tracks by the end of January 2023.
For more information on the World's Biggest Demo Drop and previous winners please visit here: (further details for this year’s entries will go live on the 20th October)
Kicking off their annual ADE (Amsterdam Dance Event) showcase, Spinnin’ Records is proud to present their day and night programme, which will take place on Wednesday 19th October at the Q-Factory.
Beginning at 11AM, the free day event will include a packed program. Spinnin’ Academy XL will showcase masterclasses by industry pioneers and celebrate the individuality and innovation of up-and-coming talent on the dance music scene. Spinnin’ will kick off the return of the World’s Biggest Demo Drop, which is an opportunity for up-and-coming producers to present their demos for release on the label, supported by feedback from Worlds Biggest Demo Drop ambassador, Tiësto, Spinnin’ Records’ artists and A&R team.
The Spinnin’ Gaming Tournament is set to be an action-packed battle to the top as artists, gamers and special guest will go head-to-head to see who will be crowned the ultimate dance music gamer. And last, but not least, the powerhouse label will wrap up the day and go into the night with their annual Spinnin’ Sessions club night, a showcase of some of the finest DJs on the Spinnin’ roster across two rooms.
Spinnin’ Records champions some of the biggest names in music and count the likes of Tiësto, Timmy Trumpet, KSHMR, Showtek, Oliver Heldens and more among their roster.
Spinnin’ Academy XL - Free entry
Time: 11AM – 6PM Date: 19th October
Made in partnership with BandLab, the Spinnin’ Academy XL will start off the day offering masterclasses from the likes of Sam Feldt, BandLab, LUM!X and Lady of the House. Here, attendees will be able to find out industry tips and tricks from the sessions below:
1. Q&A with Spinnin’s Head of A&R, Jorn Heringa & Sander van Doorn & MARF 2. Sam Feldt on Heartfeldt Records 3. Masterclass BandLab x Firebeatz on using samples to finish a track 4. LUM!X on his latest track ‘Where Do We Go’ 5. Lady of the House x Spinnin’ Records panel 6. Ummet Ozcan on Sound Design
During the Spinnin Academy XL, attendees will also have access to on-the-spot A&R feedback thanks to Spinnin’ Records certified DJs and producers.
For more information on Spinnin’ Academy XL please visit here
Q-Factory Amsterdam has four ADE Festival nights on their program this year. Spinnin' Sessions returns on ADE Wednesday, inviting their favourites such as Gary Ponte, Mariana BO, Tungevaag and more.
On ADE Thursday, Brennan Heart presents: It's All About The Music. Together with other hardstyle whizzes, he'll fire up the place with some of his hardest beats. Line-up: Audiotricz (NL) / Ben Nicky (GB) / Brennan Heart (NL) / Code Black (AU) / Thyron (NL) / Toneshifterz (AU) / Villain (NL)
Dutch powerhouse duo Lucas & Steve is taking over on ADE Friday, bringing along their friends to make this party one to remember.
The stage goes to record label Rave Culture on ADE Saturday, who once again presents a diverse line-up hand-picked from the worldwide EDM scene - from big room to trance and hardstyle. Line-up: AXMO / BEAUZ / Blasterjaxx (NL) / Harris & Ford / Headhunterz (NL) / Husman (NL) / Jaxx & Vega (DE) / KEVU (PT) / Martin Jensen (DK) / Niviro / Olly James (GB) / Rave Republic / Sandro Silva (NL) / STVW (DE) / W&W (NL) / Will Sparks (AU) / Wiwek (NL)
Spinnin’ Records is bringing gaming and Dance music together at the first ever Spinnin’ Gaming Tournament! On Thursday October 18 Spinnin is turning the AIR Amsterdam together with Brash into a true gaming paradise. They have invited artists, game influencers, celebs and professional football players to compete in a Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and FIFA’19 tournament, and you can be a part of this awesome day by attending! Note: this event is 18+
The following schedule planned:
13:00 – 15:00 – Free to play, during these two hours you’re free to play against others in games like Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, FIFA’19, Beatsaber, KNMV MotoGP 18 and Speedseats F1 competition.
15:00 – 18:00 – Spinnin’ Gaming Tournament, invited artists, game influencers, celebs and professional football players are competing against each other in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and FIFA19 to see who’ll crown champion!
Everyone is free to spectate the tournament, but make sure to come early because there is limited capacity! So, which people have we invited for the tournament? The first names we can announce are none other than E-sporters, YouTubers & Spinnin’ Artists:
-Koen Schobbers
-Yarasky
-Ronald
-Santino
-VThorben
-MickvanYouTube
-Bassjackers
-Curbi
-Carta
-LVNDSCAPE
More names will be added soon, so make sure to keep an eye out on this event!
DJ/producer MOGUAI and fellow German act Raumakustik bring a ray of light to nowadays dance music audience with their passionate new single 'The Greatest Speech'. Featuring The Great Dictator, this is a dance record that not only delivers incredible feelgood rhythms, but also one of the most notorious and inspirational speeches in movie history.
For both acts, this record underlines their intention to bring a positive message with their music. Love and companionship with fellow humans is what's important, and most needed these days - for years already these have also been the key elements of the dance music community.
As (dance) music transcends everything that might separate people from each other, the speech incorporated in this brand new single perfectly reflects what fraternization is about:
"Being a touring DJ, I travel the world and meet people of every culture and religion. There is so much to learn from one another and I find so often we really are all alike in our ultimate goals of being happy, feeling accepted and understood by those around us. What's happening in the world right now worries me a lot. What can I do? I’m only an entertainer. My only weapon to fight against this hate is my music. The incredible Speech written by Charlie Chaplin for 'The Great Dictator' in 1940, for me is one of the most powerful speeches ever written, the message is still relevant after so many years. Please listen and think about it." - MOGUAI
"With all of our life, our work - and especially with our music - we want fight for respect and peace. We know, there is so much hate, war, terrorism and too many dictators - but: 'You will not have my hate!' (Antoine Leiris, his wife died in Bataclan)." - Raumakustik
Recent DJ support shows the message of love is getting shared all over the world, including the likes of Annie Mac, Claptone, Tocadisco, Gorgon City, Tiësto, Riva Starr, Yotto and more.
Spinnin' Records - "It all starts with good music"
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]MOGUAI & Raumakustik collaborate for the awesome The Greatest Speech Featuring an expert from the excellent speech by Charlie Chaplin on The Great Dictator. Filmed in 1940 and still this speech is so powerful that resonates in our age of fast connections and digital touch technology. The way that the two producers have used it is absolutely incredible. The track is a beautiful dreamy deep house track with rolling drums, deep haunting moody basslines and incredible violin melodies along with cool synths that is so emotional and touching that is simply impossible not to get infected from its sensitive sounds that can even make you cry. The deep message of the speech is highlighted from the excellent melodramatic melody that will crawl under your skin and maybe touch your soul. Congrats to both producers for attempting to give us some food for thought while we dance and shake hypnotised on the dancefloor! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
After focusing on stellar original compositions for the first two Kryteria releases, launching alongside Steve Angello with ‘Romani’ before teaming up with Colombian rising star Cato Anaya on ‘La Cumbiambera’, Kryder demonstrates his ability to rework anthems into modern bangers, as he drafts in long-time production partner Tom Staar to remix arguably one of Basement Jaxx’s defining musical offerings ‘Bingo Bango’, originally released on their debut album ‘Remedy’ which reached #13 in the UK chart and #1 in the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
With previous collaborative efforts coming in the form of remixes for the likes of Armin Van Buuren as well as originals on labels such as Spinnin’, SIZE and the pair’s label Cartel, it was only fitting that the pair joined forces to remix such an esteemed track.
The remix expertly brings the original into 2018, maintaining the charm of the original with the infectious “bingo bango” vocal and piano midsection while bearing the unmistakable hallmarks of Kryder and Tom Staar’s trademark house grooves. The latin influences of the original are kept intact, complemented by tribal rhythms that ensure the remix is primed for the dancefloor, and bring the track to the present day in the process.
Once again, the Kryder and Tom Staar combination is a match made in heaven, and with support on previous collaborations coming from a broad spectrum of heavyweight names such as Steve Angello, Hardwell, David Guetta, Axwell, ARTY, Martin Garrix and Annie Mac, you can guarantee to hear the pair’s ‘Bingo Bango’ remix everywhere in the coming months, from the radio to the club, as Kryteria continues to go from strength to strength.
Spinnin' Records - "It all starts with good music"
Check it on Kryteria Radio 150
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The awesome house classic by Basement Jaxx - Bingo Bango returns with new awesome remix by Tom Staar & Kryder. If you are fed up with EDM tracks that label themselves as house better listen this track that bring back the Latin & Tribal house vibes on the modern dancefloors and radio airwaves. Superb bouncy chunky groove, thumping basslines and latin drums, superb trumpet riffs and excellent piano chords along with the infectious euphoric vocal samples that instantly attract the attention and you know that the crowd will adore them once again. The two stars of the modern house scene deliver the goods with a remix that deserves to get many plays and drive clubbers out of their minds! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
The mighty Tiësto comes on with full force as he drops his new single, aptly titled 'WOW'. Released on his own Musical Freedom label, it's a raving piece of music, building up energy from the start with cool kicks and heavy bass. Then, the party ignites with a huge melody, dark and infectious, making sure the crowd will go crazy. Peaktime music, played to bits this summer on festival mainstages by both Tiësto and Hardwell.
Spinnin' Records - "It all starts with good music"
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Tiësto never stops to impress and his latest single is absolutely explosive and is called WOW. You can expect heavy drums, rough ferocious kicks, distorted basslines and massive dark moody razor blade like synthy riff that drives the track forward. The breakdown is superb with one of the coolest spoken vocal samples that simply works and elevates the audience to the next level. The drop is right and exact to put fires on the dancefloor and bring hysteria in every mainstage that will be played in the coming months. Get ready to literally explode and just say when you jump WOW! #PureGold Love IT [/content]
Spinnin’ Sessions returns to AIR Amsterdam on Wednesday 17 October for an insane night of partying during Amsterdam Dance Event! Bringing a lineup stacked with some of the best artists on the Spinnin’ roster, this is a night you can’t miss out on! Get your tickets here.
For the second year in a row, Spinnin’ Deep will host its own night at AIR Amsterdam during Amsterdam Dance Event. On Thursday 18 October a splendid lineup of renowned Spinnin’ Deep artists will let you dance the night away. Get your tickets here!
Dutch DJ and producer Don Diablo has released the perfect house music anthem on his imprint Hexagon. 'Anthem (We Love House Music)’ sets an intergalactic vibe where spacy piano stabs, a robotic voice and an intens build up takes you into a futuristic trance, leading into a bouncy and rhythmic drop. Get ready to go into space!
Spinnin' Records - "It all starts with good music"
Somewhere in a far away FUTURE there is an abandoned planet called Hexagonia. Everyone has left the cities to seek fortune and happiness elsewhere. Everyone...except one cyborg robot that refuses to leave his beloved city. How does he spend his days? Dancin'. Of course. What else? All day. Every Day.
Directed by Viktor Kilbo for Thundercode
Concept by Don Diablo for Hexagon Film
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Don Diablo brings to the summer festivals circuit the awesome Anthem (We Love House Music). Powerful uplifting future/bass house composition with very upbeat rhythm, infectious grooves, vocal cuts and robotic vocals adding that cyber side to the whole incredibly joyful project. Feel good and optimistic with positive outlook this is definitely an anthem for all those love house music in all its shapes and sizes. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
DJ and producer Cammora is an artist with indie-pop and house influences which have earned him millions of Spotify and YouTube streams and extensive support from A-list DJs and Radios globally.
His debut single “Don’t Let Me Down” created a buzz in eastern Europe and became the official song of NGO’s Doctors of the World Greece fund-raising campaign for homeless people. The second release “What You Want” landed early in 2017 and made an instant impact on Spotify, generating millions of streams from Germany, UK, and the US. Building up on the momentum, Cammora followed up with “On My Way” that peaked in multiple iTunes Top 100, Shazam and Radio Charts in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey, and led to over half a million regular monthly Spotify listeners.
Picking up where he left from, Cammora’s new single “Best Friends” is coming out through Spinnin Records’ imprint, SOURCE, on April 27th, setting the tone for his 2018 releases.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The upcoming talent Cammora lands on Spinnin/Source with his beautiful Best Friends (feat. The Guest and the Host). The track is an excellent radio/streaming services friendly song with tropical influences and superb trap elements along with folk/country style vocals that is difficult not to identify with and to not feel the great story about our emotions and sentiments for our beloved best friends and particularly when we recall all those stories from our common past. Great singing and arrangement that follows the current global wave of similar tracks this tune will manage to stand out easily. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
Name: Faruk Sabanci Your location(country,city): Turkey, Istanbul
Can you mention your biggest music career achievements in 2017?
Faruk Sabanci: Becoming the first Turkish DJ/Producer to sign a major record deal.
Can you mention your biggest personal life achievements in 2017 that make you extremely proud?
Faruk Sabanci: This changed my life forever... losing 95KG's (yes, 95) hence becoming a completely different person
1) Best Track from other artists:
Bolier, Arem Ozguc & Arman Aydin - Imagine (ft. NBLM)
2) Your top 3 2017 personal productions
Faruk Sabanci ft. Sabrina Signs - Home [Sony]
BLR & SBNC - Varca [Spinnin']
Faruk Sabanci - Rumba [Armada]
3) Best Artist (Dj & producer):
Tiesto
4) Best Remix from other artist:
The Chainsmokers & Coldplay - Something Just Like This (Alesso Remix)
5) Best Remix that you have produced?
Sofi Tukker - Johny (Faruk Sabanci Remix) [Ultra]
6) Best Remixer:
R3hab
7) Best New Talent (Dj or producer):
Arem Ozguc & Arman Aydin
8) Best Electronic Music Album:
Calvin Harris - Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1
9) Best Electronic Music Compilation:
Tiesto - Club Life Vol. 5 China
10) Best artwork/cover of an Album or Compilation:
Hardwell & KSHMR - Power
11) Best Lyrics in an Electronic Music track (it can be your production or from other artists)
Lauv - I Like Me Better
12) Best Vocalist/Singer featured on Electronic Music track:
Dua Lipa
13) Best Electronic Music Label:
Spinnin' Records
14) Best Electronic Music Video:
Shameless but honest... Faruk Sabanci - Home
15) Best Online Social media for communication with your fans:
Instagram
16) Best music composition software:
Logic Pro X
17) Best Club Event or Open Air Festival:
Club: Top Hill Budva - Festival: Life In Color
18) Best personal Dj Gig:
All time best personal DJ Gig: Playing a 10 hour set at my high-school graduation party - nothing can ever top that! 19) Best Dj set of the year from other fellow Dj:
Armin van Buuren at Armin Only Istanbul
20) Best country that you have played in 2017 and where did you met the best festival/event crowd:
Macau, definitely an experience!
21) Best Radio show or Artist Vlog?:
Hardwell On Air
22) Best Radio station:
Sirius XM
23) Best Online Record shop that you purchase your music:
iTunes 24) Best music related website that you visit frequently:
1001tracklists.com
25) Best Smart phone or smart phone application:
Shazam
26) Best Dj equipment (software or hardware):
Rekordbox
27) Best new sound or sample that has been used in Electronic Music this year perhaps introduced first by you?
I sampled gunshot and reloading sounds from a duello scene in a Tarantino movie and used it in my remix of Sofi Tukker - Johny, that was pretty refreshing to me.
28) Best tip that you learnt this year for your Djing techniques or music composition:
Now that I'm focused on more pop and less EDM, this has been the year of learning all about songwriting, structure as well as instrumentation. 29) Best piece of advice you got in relation to your career in 2017:
My press manager once said 'a look can be bought, an image can't' so true... 30) Best hobby or activity that you spent a lot of time in 2017:
Gastronomy, I'm all about trying to improve and perfect my craft.
31) Best holiday destination for 2017 either to relax or to perform in a club or festival:
2017 has been the year of Montenegro, check it out!
32) Best online/PC/video game of the year that you have played this year?
The new EA Sports FIFA 33) Best electronic music related joke you heard this year and make you still laugh:
Trance is making a comeback
34) The saddest electronic music news you heard this year and still makes u cry:
Definitely the passing of Robert Miles
Finally, please tell our readers your plans with your future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, Dj gigs.
Faruk Sabanci: Very much looking forward to all my upcoming singles, remixes as well as the shows where I'm excited to meet all of you!
Many thanks to Mark @ Black Hole Recordings for arranging this interview
