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Jimmy Pé has led quite the impressive career thus far, with his music tunes already managed to catch the ear UZ, Lefto, Daedelus and has already released music on prestigious labels such as Quality Goods Records, Saturate Records, and others. Jimmy has toured in the USA, India, and Europe, he’s played Sziget Festival, Outlook Festival, Liverpool Sound City, Ment Ljubljana, Pohoda Festival, Colours of Ostrava, and has shared the stage with names like Hudson Mohawke, Four Tet, Thundercat and Dorian Concept. He’s landed club residencies in Bratislava and has even been a participant in Red Bull Bass Camp.

Now, he’s back with a booming bass house EP titled ‘Blip Blop’ via Slow Roast Records along with a music video to the title track. This EP is loaded with massive energy from start to finish, as Jimmy injects each song with a dose of his signature bass house characteristics. Whether it’s the floor shaking bass from “Big PaPa”, glitchy video game-esque feel of “Electric” or the never ending drive of “Hot For You”, this EP showcases just how talented Jimmy is.

The music video of the title track, “Blip Blop,” stands out as one of Pé’s most visually stunning creations to date. Exceptional cinematography, fast-paced editing, dynamic camera angles, well-suited costumes, and seamlessly integrated CGI all come together to create a visually striking adventure that effortlessly complements the adrenaline-charged bass-house soundtrack.

Listen to the EP below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jimmy Pé Drops Thunderous Bass House ‘Blip Blop’ EP on Slow Roast Records

Since initiating his project in 2014, Sullivan King has risen to prominence as a prominent figure in heavy metal and bass music. Particularly noteworthy is his album Thrones Of Blood, introduced from this past March, which has garnered an impressive 40 million streams to date. Now, King is further intertwining these realms by unveiling his massive remix album, Overthrown (The Thrones of Blood Remix Album).

As expected, it’s loaded with a roster of heavy hitters, including Blanke, Kompany, LAYZ, Jessica Audiffred, and plenty of others. This may be one of the most high energy releases of the year, guaranteed to make head bang the whole way though!

A few standouts include Kompany’s flip of King and Kai Wachi’s anthem “Riot.” Using King’s vocal screams to build a wave of energy, that wave comes crashing down when Kompany unleashes an absolutely monstrous drop. Jessica Audiffred’s remix to “The Death March” is of epic proportions – feeling like the perfect main stage track for a festival like Excision’s Paradise Blue.

We’re thrilled to provide you with an exclusive Q&A with six of the remixers (Blanke, Kompany, SIPPY, Chime, GHENGAR, and LOUIEJAYXX) about who takes the throne in bass music. Each artist dove into their top festival, artist, and song across bass music, each providing a quote for their remix as well. Check it out below!

Sullivan King – “End of Us” (Chime Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

Rampage! The variety of genres and cultures that are collected at Rampage and its Open Air events cannot be matched.

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

Au5. Honestly one of the most under-appreciated artists in our scene with a ridiculous catalog of quality and widely varied music. Also, one of my absolute favorite people I have worked with in the industry.

What song takes the throne in bass music?

For this, I will have to pick the most quintessential dubstep track – the one that just does everything I want from the genre. For me, it is Skrillex’s “Right In.”

QUOTE: “For this remix, I wanted to take Color Bass as far over to the heavy side as possible to prove the range of the sub-genre. A melodic Sullivan King track proved the perfect base to make that happen.”

Sullivan King – “Someone Else” (Blanke Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

Lost Lands is the obvious choice here. An absolutely chaotic weekend with all the best artists in bass music getting to play, hang out, and run amok for three days. Because it is so focused on bass music, Lost Lands is awesome to see so many underground artists getting a stage to play on. The guys who usually get the open slots are suddenly playing massive stages at a festival and it is incredible. They have also gotten around to pushing Drum n’ Bass in recent times too, which is huge. 

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

Overall, Skrillex. He has legitimately surpassed any boundary, genre or otherwise, therefore showing that his taste is above all else. He has arguably done more for bass music than anyone else. But as a producer, Space Laces takes the throne as being one of the most influential and inspiring acts solely in bass music. One of the few artists that make other artists want to quit producing out of awe because we do not know how he made this sound or made that groove feel so swaggy, or this mixdown so clean. 

What song takes the throne in bass music?

“Bonfire” by Knife Party. 

QUOTE “Absolutely loved creating this remix for ‘Someone Else.’ I really enjoyed the song after hearing it on tour with Sullivan King a bunch, and was super excited when Keaton asked me to remix it. Being one of the heaviest remixes, in fact, releases I have ever done altogether, I was able to have so much fun writing it. Each drop is its own thing, truly going on a journey with the production and the song overall.”

Sullivan King & Kai Wachi – “Riot” (Kompany Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

Lost Lands – they manage to step their game up every year.

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

Impossible to narrow it down to one person, but my personal favorites have to be Svdden Death and Subtronics.

What song takes the throne in bass music?

That new SVDDEN Death and Marauda ID. I am so excited for that one to drop!

QUOTE: The ‘Riot’ remix was a fun one for me because I got to channel a bunch of aggression into this track to fit the vibe of the original. Also, I had a bunch of fun slowing down the 2nd drop to make something perfect for a circle pit!”

Sullivan King – “Watch The Crown Fall” (SIPPY Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

For me, when it comes to bass music, nothing quite beats Lost Lands. It is named Dubstep Disneyland for good reason. The sense of community that it brings from both an artist and festival-goers is unlike any other for bass music.

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

There are so many that I could put as #1! And there are definitely two fighting for the top spot. But I think the ones that I will put as #1 have to be Zeds Dead. They are one of the reasons why I am here in bass music and I think they have managed to encapsulate the essence of “bass music” over a variety of different sub-genres whilst still keeping true to bass music.  

What song takes the throne in bass music?

My #1 for the song that takes the throne comes from a little left field. “Bring It Down” by Emalkay. This song always gets me hyped. It is from 2012 so really takes me back to the period of time when I was really getting into bass music. It feels like the perfect track that reminds me of why I fell in love with bass music.

QUOTE: “I loved working on this remix! The guitar solo in particular hits me in my feels every single time. It gets me so hype! Writing it just kind of fell together for me; it happened so naturally. So much so that I considered changing it, but once I played it live and saw everyone’s reaction, I realized that this was meant to be! I love playing it in sets and love where I took the original.”

Sullivan King & Excision – “Fall Apart” (GHENGAR Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

The festival that takes the throne in bass music has got to be Lost Lands.

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

The best artists are the DMT elves who grant us access to the Akashic records.

What song takes the throne in bass music?

The best song in bass music is every GHENGAR song playing at the same time! 

QUOTE

“Sullivan King and I have been friends for nearly 10 years and I have been a fan of Excision since 2011, so to do a remix for them, especially one with such a big and colorful melody, was extremely fun. I feel like I got to experiment a lot with this track, and I am really happy with how it came out!”

Sullivan King, Vastive, & Left to Suffer – “Die By My Hand” (LOUIEJAYXX Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

It would have to be Lost Lands! The overall experience of the festival alone is what takes the throne! The fact that it is not only limited to bass music but features a variety of other electronic music is what helps make it one of the best out there.

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

Subtronics. From his unique sound, to his energetic sets, to the movement he’s created is what allows him to take the throne! 

What song takes the throne in bass music?

A song in our opinion that takes the throne in bass music is “Rumble” by Excision and Space Laces! It takes the throne because of the impact it has had on the culture. Everything about this track to us is perfect. It is definitely a reason why they are some big inspirations for people all around. Everyone already expects something big is about to take place when it starts building up. That is how much impact the song has in the scene!

Road Dog Anthem (Benda Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

Lost Lands holds the throne of the best festival in bass music , there really isn’t anything better than dubstep disneyland with all your favorite homies and artists 

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

For the throne of bass music i have to give it to the big boss Excision. From putting countless of underground artists on absolutely huge lineups to putting on some of the craziest festivals – the guy really helps push dubstep to more and more ears each and every year!   

What song takes the throne in bass music?

Currently I think ityx – goober holds the throne! been one of my favorite tunes to play out in my recent sets !! 

“Someone Else” (Bossfight Remix)

What festival takes the throne in bass music?

As a European, I have to go with Rampage. Since Dubstep is so underrepresented here, it’s like magic whenever they host one of their massive events.  

What artist takes the throne in bass music?

Space Laces without a doubt. He’s been, and still is one of the leading innovative forces in almost every aspect for a long time. I’m highly convinced bass music, and especially dubstep, wouldn’t sound the same without him.

What song takes the throne in bass music?

Rumble by Space Laces and Excision. To me, it’s the perfect track. It’s heavy, incredibly memorable, and perfectly mixed and produced.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sullivan King Drops Massive Remix Album Featuring Blanke, Kompany & more + Exclusive Q&A With Remixers

Damon Sharpe, a true industry titan, continues to prove his mastery across various facets of the music world. With a successful artist career boasting support from the likes of Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, and Martin Garrix, along with releases on Armada, Insomniac, Hood Politics, Hysteria and dance radio chart success, Sharpe has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Not content with just his own success, Damon Sharpe took on the role of a tastemaker by founding Brainjack Music. This label is synonymous with his radio show on Insomniac Radio and has played a pivotal role in catapulting artists to stardom and delivering hit songs to the masses.

Sharpe’s talents extend beyond the electronic dance music realm, as evidenced by his work producing for heavyweights like Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Pitbull, Ariana Grande and more. His diverse skill set positions him as a jack of all trades in the music industry. That’s why we’re absolutely thrilled to cover Damon Sharpe’s latest release, “Wherever You Go.” This track is a perfect blend of nostalgia and freshness. Viiq’s ethereal vocals add a
magical touch, making it a must-listen for fans of innovative and captivating electronic music. Do yourself a favor and dive into the sonic world of Damon Sharpe’s “Wherever You Go” – , available on Apple Music and Spotify on Brainjack Music and Liftoff Recordings.

Catch Damon Sharpe live at Slate NY on Saturday November 18th 2023 for his very first east coast headline show with support by Alo Wiza and Torie.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Brainjack Music Founder Damon Sharpe Drops EDM Perfection With ”Wherever You Go”

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’

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”