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In the dynamic landscape of contemporary music, a new star is rising, captivating audiences with her unique blend of rhythms and melodies. Meet NIVANA, the pop sensation who is redefining the music scene with her electrifying fusion of funk, disco, and pop. NIVANA isn’t just a musician; she’s a movement, bringing retro charm into the modern era with a style that’s as refreshing as it is nostalgic.

From a young age, NIVANA was enchanted by the world of music. Raised in a quaint town, she found her escape in the timeless tunes of disco legends. The pulsating beats and catchy melodies of icons like Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, and Earth, Wind & Fire didn’t just fill her ears; they fueled her dreams. These influences are evident in her music, which sparkles with the same shimmering energy that once lit up dance floors around the world.

NIVANA’s songs are more than just a collection of notes and lyrics; they’re a vibrant tapestry of emotions and experiences. Her music resonates with those yearning for freedom, self-expression, and unadulterated joy. Her voice, unique and unmistakable, weaves through her tracks, creating an immersive experience that transports listeners straight to a neon-lit dance floor where the energy is infectious, and the night never seems to end.

But NIVANA’s impact extends beyond her music. She stands as a beacon of inclusivity and empowerment, using her platform to foster a sense of community and celebration among people from all walks of life. Her message is clear: everyone is welcome in the world she’s creating, a world where individuality is not just accepted but celebrated.

As NIVANA continues her meteoric rise in the music industry, she invites us all to join her on this exhilarating journey. With each song, she redefines what disco means for a new generation, proving that this beloved genre can evolve while staying true to its roots. So, get ready to dance, to feel, and to be part of a musical revolution with NIVANA, the artist who’s not just making music but making history.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NIVANA: Reviving Disco with a Modern Twist on ‘Merry Me Santa’

Since their creation, the Danish trio WhoMadeWho has been a driving force in pushing the boundaries of music, seamlessly blending Indie, Disco, and Techno into an electrifying fusion that continually leaves audiences in awe. Comprising Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod, and Jeppe Kjellberg,  the band has built a discography that spans over a decade. With a legacy that stretches from Circoloco to Coachella, their live performances have garnered a reputation for being nothing short of legendary. Memorable performances, such as the legendary Cercle appearance at Abu Simbel temple in Egypt, and their widespread collaborations with electronic music elites, have solidified their reputation as trailblazers in the industry. Their musical evolution is evident in their seven studio albums, with the 2022 release UUUU receiving widespread acclaim for its fresh and innovative sound.

Now, they’ve announced their forthcoming and highly anticipated new live tour, promising to be a groundbreaking and unforgettable experience and will feature a brand-new mesmerizing stage design crafted in collaboration with the worldwide renowned architecture group BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), cutting-edge visuals brought to life by flora&faunavisions, EyeMix Studio, and Christopher Mulligan, and, of course, all of the signature sounds that have defined WhoMadeWho as a globally renowned electronic live-act.

“We cannot wait to present this new project, which is by far the most ambitious and elaborate we have ever worked on. With the help of several astonishing artists of different fields, we will this year, be able to connect with our fans in a new progressive and immersive way.” – WhoMadeWho

This tour is expected to showcase the band’s creativity, energy, and commitment to providing an unforgettable live experience. The future of live performance and electronic music is unfolding, and WhoMadeWho stands at its forefront.

Check out the full list of dates below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: WhoMadeWho Shares Dates For Forthcoming Live World Tour

Multi-disciplinary musician and producer Lauren Mia recently released her highly anticipated debut album RE:BIRTH – an impressive 13 track composition is a vulnerable and symbolic tale of growth, self-reflection and actualization that drives through the tracks and into the spirit of her audience.

Boasting expertly produced analog soundscapes and ferocious melodic chord progressions, the album expands upon the composer’s roots in Melodic Techno and Progressive House. Starting off with “Initium”, the Latin word for beginning, the album’s triad of singles leading up to its ultimate release follow, which put just a sample of Lauren’s musical range in the spotlight. Listeners saw the shadow-work inspired “Shadow”, plant medicine influenced “Ceremony”, and flow-state fueled “Ashes In Paradise” showcase the diversity to be expected from her first full body of work.

With her first hard techno deliveries like “444”, expansive melodic spectacles like “OliM”, brooding progressive productions like “Fidelity”, and energetic, percussively eclectic installments like “Lakshmi” – RE:BIRTH is a full-bodied delivery of expansive electronic music that while varied, unequivocally boasts Lauren Mia’s impactful, dynamic signature sound throughout each of its measures.

Watch the story to the album and have a listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lauren Mia releases impressive debut album – RE:BIRTH

Returning with his first release in two years, Martin Vogt, better known in the space as Haywyre, recently delivered his latest Monstercat single “White Lie”. Making a welcome return to the marquee electronic imprint after 7 years, “White Lie” is a buoyant, introspective production that sets the stage for a series of new releases fans can expect from Haywyre in the year ahead.

Building with an expansive, brooding soundscape and striking vocals, the arrangement of “White Lie” leads into a driving, future-funk fueled breakdown. Featuring Haywyre’s diverse production palette, he fuses an unexpected blend of synths, strings, piano, bass and vocal chops with finesse for his return to Monstercat.

On the new release, Haywyre shares, “I’m proud to finally get my first track in two years into the world. Especially one like ‘White Lie’, which I feel really shows a glimpse into where the Haywyre project is going.”

Midwest US based Haywyre fuses his foundation classical and jazz piano training with an affinity for 21st century electronic production. With a history in live music preceding his foray into electronic, he delivers a dynamic, hybrid performance style to the stage.  Haywyre has brought his future funk and melodic glitch-hop inspired sound to the stages alongside top acts of the likes of Griz, Zedd and Gramatik. Having done official remixes for major pop acts like Charlie Puth, in 2021 he received a GRAMMY nomination in the category of Best Remixed Recording for his remix of “Young & Alive” (Bazzi vs. Haywyre Remix).

His songs have a laid-back yet adventurous feel, drawing from dubstep and glitch-hop while we simultaneously hear his background in funk, classical, jazz and house music perpetually shine through. After establishing his sound with early self-released albums such as 2010’s Of Mellows and Revelations, Haywyre produced more intense, complex works like 2016’s ‘Two Fold, Pt. 2’ (Monstercat), with nearly 50 million streams on Spotify alone, later switching to a futuristic disco/funk hybrid with 2018’s Panorama: Discover.

Check it out below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Haywyre returns to Monstercat for first original single after a two year hiatus – “White Lie”

Formed in 2017, Black Bouquet aren’t exactly a “new artist,” but neither are their influences. With their first single, “Until You’re Gone” appearing on Spotify in 2020, they already had an extremely well-formed sound, comprised of Joy Division-era post punk synths, goth and art rock drums and arrangements, Cure-inspired guitars and Killers-emo-era everything else, even in the early stages all the members of Black Bouquet were at the top of their game. This “new” sound made up of all the best parts of emo indie has only continue to develop through two more singles and an EP, and now the large six-piece ensemble band are ready to release their debut album, Pray to the Knife, in February.

With the first single and video from Pray to the Knife, called “Run and Hide” just released, fans can now hear what’s in store for the rest of the album. “Run and Hide” is probably the most straight up an down emo track on Pray to the Knife, giving My Chemical Romance-meets-The Killers-meets-“Love Will Tear Us Apart” synths. There’s a decent punch of metal to this song as well, with vocalist Violet O adding more goth sensibility with a vibrato to the vox that connotes She Wants Revenge vibes.

While the rest of the album is just as well-composed and performed as “Run and Hide,” there is a lot of variance in style, as Black Bouquet prove again that, despite being in black and grey, they’re certainly not monochromatic in sound. The intro track, “My Love” toggles back and forth between minimal acoustic, almost folkish acoustic guitars and raging, theatrical goth metal. “Prom,” on the other hand, is driven by deep, Michael Rumple’s deep, heavy Disintegration-era Cure-style drums whilst the guitars are lighter and funkier. “Serpents” combines 80s new wave synths with guitar rock and the album closer, the title track is more of a theatrical goth lullaby.

No matter which of the many styles strikes a fan’s fancy, all of Pray to the Knife is composed, mixed and performed to perfection. If Black Bouquet had come along in 2006, they would have easily ruled the emo world and possibly even united it. Now, however, they stand to resurrect it with modernized techniques, electronic flare, a full orchestral compliment and more drama than their predecessors could have imagined. Here’s hoping they do bring back the Scene scene, because this album and the band that created it deserve to be celebrated.

“Run and Hide” is available now on Black Bouquet’s Bandcamp and Spotify along with the rest of their stunning discography. There will be one more teaser track in late December before Pray to the Knife drops in full on February 16. Check out their other videos on YouTube.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: How Black Bouquet Updated Emo By Adding Early Goth, Electronica and Post Punk [Video]

If you’re a fan of bass house music, you’re probably familiar with German producer/DJ Marten Hørger and his collabs with the likes of Dr. Fresch and BIJOU. However, he doesn’t just reside in the bass house community. Marten previously collab’d with David Guetta on “The Freaks” earlier this year, and he just released his highly anticipated collab with Dillon Francis “On a Trip” as well. We got the chance to talk with the rising German star about his big year, his recent North America tour and how he stays grounded. Check out our exclusive interview below.

Hi Marten, thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Tell us a little bit about yourself, how did you first get into music and what has led you to become the producer that you are today?

“Thank you for having me! Dance music has always been something that touched me deeply. After having a few other projects in Music and Music Business I ended up focusing all my love and attention on making House Music in 2018. My first House record ‘You Don’t’ (with Neon Steve) became a bit of an underground hit. And I started building from there.”

Tell us what it was like touring North America? You’ve really blown up over the past couple of years, what’s it been like seeing the response to your sets in person?

“When I started North America was the continent that supported me first, when no-one car‹ed about my music anywhere else. I still have so much gratitude for that, North America is where my heart is! It’s been great to feel the love for my music and my live shows growing so much since then. But the best thing about it is that I can just be myself, play the music that makes me happy and do only the things that I want to do. I love it!”

What’s it been like playing some main stages over the past year or so including Tomorrowland and EDC? Was that something you ever dreamed would happen?

“I remember writing these exact words on my ultimate goals list:

‘EDC MAINSTAGE & TOMORROWLAND MAINSTAGE (LOL)’.

Note the (lol) behind it. It was a big dream but I never thought I would get there. I think that explains pretty well how it felt when it finally did happen… hahah.”

Speaking of great locations, I heard you go to support David Guetta’s Ushuaïa residency. What was that like having a summer home that’s so iconic?

“It was another dream coming true. It’s the best party on the island and even in the whole world if you ask me. I love David for everything he has done for me.”

I heard you have an internal clock hack and that you always sleep according to your home time zone in Germany. Tell us about that and how you avoid jet lag and other travel related issues like that?

“Hahahah, yes! I always stay in the German time zone, no matter where I am. If it’s 22:00 in Germany I go to bed. All schedules, meals, travel, etc. has to be planned & adjusted accordingly. And my team does an incredible job of making it all happen. With the life I get to live now jet lag & lack of sleep is the biggest obstacle. And everything has changed so much since we solved that. Its magic.”

What do you have planned for the rest of the year and into 2024?

“I’m having a whole month of European shows ahead of me. Followed by my first big Asia Tour in December. Incredibly excited!”

When you’re not producing, what do you like to do in your free time? Any shows on streaming or book recommendations?

“I looooooooove cooking. It’s a big part of my life. But that also means that there is not much time for watching series or movies. So my recommendation is: Sit down and learn how to make epic food instead of burning time on Netflix! It will make you so much happier <3”

Check out the latest from Marten Hørger and Dillon Francis “On a Trip” out now on Universal. Check out Marten’s Parookaville set from earlier this summer as well.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marten Hørger Talks His Big Year, Touring and His Unique Sleep Schedule [Interview]

Imazee, the artist born out of a profound love for music, takes center stage with his latest Deep House EP, ‘Dark Dream.’ Released via Rebel Musique, the independent label that empowers artists to embrace their destinies, this EP is not just a collection of tracks; it’s a rebel anthem that echoes through the realms of electronic music.

Imazee’s dedication to Deep House is evident in every beat and melody of ‘Dark Dream.’ The EP is a sonic journey that captures the essence of creativity within the genre and Imazee’s evolution as an artist. 

As the beats of ‘Dark Dream’ reverberate, listeners are invited to express themselves through rhythm and melody on the dancefloor. Imazee’s self-taught production and mixing skills shine, creating a seamless blend of sounds that create an invigorating and introspective atmosphere,

Imazee’s passion for music combined with Rebel Musique’s support creates an unstoppable force. The relaxed expression of creativity is palpable in every beat, making ‘Dark Dream’ a must-listen for anyone seeking a dance worthy experience.

Immerse yourself in the musical universe of Imazee on Youtube and discover the Deep House revelation of ‘Dark Dream’ on Spotify and Apple Music.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Imazee Releases Global Groove ‘Dark Dream’ EP via Rebel Musique

Ren Zukii is the moniker of 26 year old West Australian experimental bass music producer Rene Snow – who’s truly carving her own lane in this scene. Her music fits somewhere in between chaotic and emotionally impactful, with unhinged creativity guiding her ever step of the way.

Now, she’s back with a new single “10 Hour Shower” via Liquid Stranger’s Wakaan imprint and the single lives up to the hype. Packed with thunderous bass chords and an electrifying arrangement, Zukii turns this into a colossal main stage banger.

“I wrote this track in a tropical thunderstorm in Sumatra, Indonesia. It rained for 10 hours straight while I was there on a surfing trip, so that’s where the title of the track comes from. I was feeling super inspired to write music while in Indonesia, as I used to live there when I was 16, teaching English in a local village.” – Ren Zukii

Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ren Zukii Drops Thunderous Single “10 Hour Shower” via Liquid Stranger’s Wakaan’s Imprint

Most American ravers know very little about the scene in the former Eastern Bloc, aside perhaps from Berghain and the festivals in Croatia. Drum & bass denizens would likely know about Let It Roll out of Prague and maybe that Czechia is a hub of modern neurofunk, but may not know how big the scene actually is in Czechia and Slovakia. In fact, it’s quite widespread, with the popular imagination festival, loads of clubs and some of the most popular producers coming out of everywhere from Dresden to Russia. Beats for Love, a festival based in Ostrava, Czechia on the Polish border, seems to have been one of the most overlooked by North American punters while simultaneously becoming one of the biggest festivals on the planet. It’s time said punters take notice.

With festival fans beginning work on planning their summers around now, it’s a good time to look up Beats for Love. Conceived in 2013 by festival director Kamil Rudolf as a way to bring big rave names to Central Europe for reasonable prices, B4L’s tenth anniversary is set for early July, 2024. It’s a full week-long festival set in an old ironworks with cool, dystopian vibes, in an urban and easily accessible area and features huge lineups, with 2023’s festival hosting nearly 500 artists. B4L makes sure they cover all genres as well, featuring everyone from Deadmau5 and Tiësto to A.M.C and the Eatbrain League. There are also conference-style forums during the week, daytime carnival activities and a fireworks display at the end that rivals EDC. It’s no wonder it’s now the biggest festival in Central Europe, with nearly a quarter of a million visitors at the 2023 fest.

With her career born out of the burgeoning Czech and Slovak rave scenes of the late 90s and early 00s, DJ Beaty has become a fan favorite both in her hometown of Ostrava and throughout Europe. Her high-energy house, techno and drum & bass sets are usually a mustn’t miss for those in the know, and she dances just as hard as anyone on the floor. Now working on her all-female event series Proppa Rave with childhood bestie and Dnbwear bosslady Mila207, collaborating with club Fabric in Ostrava on all-female events series “Grls on the Decks” and working with Trident Events in Slovakia, Beaty’s also the boots-on-the-ground coordinator and marketing manager for Beats for Love. Getting to know her and her positive vibes is also getting to know B4L, so with the 2024 season approaching, YEDM decided to chat with beaty and get to know them both.

How did you get involved with music?

I have loved music since my childhood. I remember watching Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna, etc. from the videotapes my father brought home from Germany in the 90’s. I was into music from the first heartbeat, I believe,  but with electronic music I got into it for the first time because of my friend Mila207. Her father introduced her to the first techno party at Fabric – Ostrava. After this experience. We went to this club all the time for years, and since then we never visit (more pop-oriented) disco clubs anymore. Literally after the first party I knew I wanted to be a DJ. I love the connection between crowd and DJ. I started going to DJ school and practicing (on vinyl at the time) and the rest is history!

For the Americans who are just now hearing about it, can you give us a little history on Beats for Love?

Beats for Love is an electronic dance music festival held at the heart of the Industrial National Monument in Ostrava (an actual UNESCO World Heritage Site). It’s surrounded by the ironworks scenery of the Lower Vítkovice area, so it’s got a very different vibe. This year we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the festival and because we’re so well-established now, we’ve been able to fill it with plenty of outstanding music on 15+ stages headlining by the biggest names all over the world, not to mention a rich accompanying program and loads of other activities for four days. This creates a really unique atmosphere full of fun and enjoyment!

What was the idea behind the festival and how have you seen it grow or change over the years?

The original idea was to organize an event in an industrial space and the original idea was to show electronic music to as many people as possible, which for us meant “a lot of music for little money,” and connect fans from different genres in one festival. Of course, over time, the festival got bigger, and with that bigger names are added, and with that came an increase in prices, but we are still one of the cheapest festivals year in and year out in terms of the price/performance ratio so we feel our original mission still stands.

How have you been able to get such huge talent to come to the festival each year?

We’re a team here at B4L so I think the best person to answer this is George Ramík, our festival booking manager:

The festival is expanding year by year, not only in terms of production but also the composition of the program. Every year we manage to book a better lineup and this is also connected with the fact that the festival wants to grow.  In order for the festival to be better, we need to put more resources into the line-up and we strive to bring people a better program every year. 

I think the reason why big headliners like to come back to us and want to play here is the unique environment of the old factory, which is not found anywhere else in the world. The main reason, in my opinion, is because of our artist care. We go above and beyond with high-quality artist care and first-class facilities for the whole week. Agents and managers visit our festival to see what Beats for Love is all about and they received first-class service too, which they greatly appreciate. I also think it’s our curated image. Our festival has a face and we keep our relationships strong. Artists and their agents already know us from the communication before the festival and these are the same people they will meet at the venue. We are not just a company, but a team and a family.  The same people have been working together on this festival for a long time, so the artists know exactly who they are and they know they can always count on us to take care of them and present a great festival.

Beaty @ B4L 2023, filmed by Mark Spinx

For you personally, how does the festival tie in with your own music career?

For me this event is always the highlight of the year, not only because I work on it the whole year but it is one of the biggest crowds I get to play to. It also helps that it is in my hood, I get to meet all my DJ, producer and industry friends in one place and I don’t even have to travel! I feel so happy to be involved with one of the most important rave events of the year. 

Where would you like to see the festival go in the future?*

*I asked our head of marketing, Matyas Ozana, to weigh in on this one:

Our goal is to be at the level of such giants as Tomorrowland or Glastonbury, which are known all over the world. In the meantime, the most important thing for us is that the festival still has so many great and satisfied fans, because it is not possible without them and mainly we are doing it for them! 

How has it been trying to manage the festival as well as doing your own gigs?

I´m working for Beats for Love as a marketing manager so during the week I’m going to work normally and during the weekends I’m doing shows. Sometimes it is challenging to be at “work” all the time, but when it is your passion and you love what you do, it just doesn’t feel like you are at work.

What is your favorite part of touring and playing so many gigs?

I love to visit new places and meet new people. I’m doing one or two gigs during the week so it’s quite tiring sometimes with the distances to venues are very long. After a weekend full of gigs I’m really tired but as I said, I love what I do so it also gives me a lot of energy. 

What’s your goal as a musician?

At the moment it’s to continue what I’m doing and try to do my best as a DJ. My goal this year is to take my DJ skills to the next level, which will liven up my performance so mainly I’m focusing on DJing right now. Also I would like to start my own production but at the moment I’m fully busy with my family, job and projects so at the moment I’ve got a pretty full plate. 

Any upcoming projects for you or teasers for next year’s B4L?

This year Beats for Love will celebrate our tenth anniversary, so the preparations are in full swing. We have so many upgrades to the different areas and visuals to ensure the best possible music experience for our #peopleoflove! Last year at the festival we started with the new project “Talking Beats” which is a conference and a meeting of the organizational team with the people from the music business sphere, which was a great success. This year we would like to increase it, extend it to more days, invite interesting guests again and discuss topics related to electronic music, mental health and other interesting topics that are connected to music and the festival in general.

There are loads more Beaty sets available on her YouTube channel. Click here to learn more about the 2024 Beats for Love fest, updates on the lineup and tickets, which are already on sale.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Beaty and Beats for Love: Meet the DJ Who’s All Things Rave in Czechia and Slovakia

There’s no question that deadmau5 is one of the most influential artists in dance music over the past 20 years. If you’re like me, a song like “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” is one of the touchstones of electronic dance music. Despite being almost a decade old, “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” is still one of the most recognizable and iconic songs in the genre. Despite the prevalence of the original track, it only got a couple of marginal remixes. Now, 15 years later, the track gets perhaps its finest remix to date, courtesy of Jauz.

Jauz’s remix maintains the opening synth line and melody. He also retains Rob Swire’s classic vocal topline. However, Jauz’s version turns the synth melody into strings to give it a more dramatic feel. Jauz throws in a wicked synth loop before the drop incorporates the original vocal and synth melody. Jauz manages to take a classic EDM tune and spin it into a modern powerhouse.

“Making a remix for a song as revered and respected as ‘Ghosts n’ Stuff’ is honestly almost an impossible task,” says Jauz. “It was intimidating and humbling, to say the least. But it was also a great exercise to remind myself how to stop putting pressure and expectation on myself, and just make whatever comes out naturally. I made eight different versions of this remix and this is the only one that really felt like ‘me.’ Thanks to Joel and the team for letting me remix one of the greatest electronic records of all time.  It was an honor and such a cool experience” 

Check out the official Jauz remix of deadmau5 & Rob Swire’s classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff’ out now on mau5trap.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jauz Drops Incredible Remix of deadmau5 Classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff”