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  • Elements Music Festival 2025 – Top 5 Sets

    Elements Music Festival 2025 – Top 5 Sets

    Elements Music Festival 2025 – Top 5 Sets

    Elements Music Festival celebrated its eighth edition this past weekend as thousands of festival attendees traveled to experience the three-day event on August 8-10 in Long Pond, PA.

    This year’s lineup was stacked with headliners that included performances by deadmau5, ILLENIUM, Mau P, Rezz, Zeds Dead, Pretty Lights, Kaskade, Sofi Tukker, Claude von Stroke, LP Giobbi, and many more.

    After experiencing each day of the event, this year’s most impressive performances came from the Air Stage, which created an intimate atmosphere vibrant with smiles and high vibes – transforming the air with techno, house, hardstyle, dubstep, and soulful soundscapes.

    Elements Music Festival 2025 – Top 5 Sets

    HI-LO – Air Stage – Saturday

    Clearly the most riveting and memorable set of the weekend came from – HI-LO, Oliver Heldens’ techno alias. The artist transformed Elements Music Festival into a high-octane rave on Saturday with a peak, two-hour energetic performance at the Air Stage becoming the most standout set of the festival.  The artist showcased his prowess on the decks as a DJ who can deliver a range of genres, as he increased each track’s BPMs in increments, which elevated his sound higher and higher. Mesmerizing dancers and keeping them hooked for the set’s two-hour entirety, this performance made it clear that his techno alias is more than just a transitory dabble in a new genre, but one that has redefined him as an artist and is here to stay.

    BUNT. – Air Stage – Sunday

    BUNT. – who most recently rose the ranks of the dance music industry with his releases, “TRIPPIN,”” Lost My Mind,”  and “Clouds,” which Tiesto famously remixed, delivered a set that was truly something special to Elements Festival and felt palpable amongst those who witnessed it. Surprising the dancefloor with elements of hardcore, dub-step, and emotive vocals, the artist received an overwhelming response of positive reactions from the growing crowd who were astounded by his sound, drive, and energy behind the decks.

    ZEDS DEAD – Earth Stage – Saturday

    Zeds Dead delivered one of the most talked-about and attended performances of the weekend. Their set never ceased to allow the crowd to grow bored with any one song, sample, or genre. Breaking any dance music mold, they intermixed elements of hip-hop, dub-step, bass, and emotive vocals and elements throughout their set, keeping the audience on their toes. The duo has been touring the summer in support of their most recent highly anticipated album, “Return to the Spectrum of Intergalactic Happiness, which marked their newest album release since 2021 and has been one that fans have been waiting for.

    LP Giobbi – Air Stage – Sunday

    LP Giobbi’s piano instrumentals and colorful sound kept the neon forest vibrant with energy on Sunday. Drawing in a massive crowd of dancers that spilled out far into the forest, the artist intermixed disco with cutting-edge house and melodic vocals.  The artist performed a remix of “Is This Love” off her most recent album in addition to her newest release, “You Are,” which had the entire forest vibing and validating her choices. 

    Paperwater – Air Stage – Sunday

    Paperwater, an emerging duo at the festival’s Air Stage on Sunday, ignited the forest with an upbeat, grooving house set infused with soulful rhythms, hip-hop, and afro-house. Their unique sound drew in a burgeoning crowd of dancers hooting, hollering, and whistling to the tracks played, which pushed the boundaries of any typical dance music genre. 

    Who’s Ready for Next Year?

    The dates for next year’s edition have already been set for August 7-9, 2026. Be sure to follow Elements Festival on social media for any upcoming announcements related to next year’s event. Elements Festival 2026 Loyalty Sale Goes Live on Monday 8/18 at 10AM ET.

    Elements Music Festival – Website – X – Facebook – Instagram – TikTok

  • Elements Music Festival 2025 unveils Phase Two Lineup

    Elements Music Festival 2025 unveils Phase Two Lineup

    Elements Music Festival 2025 unveils Phase Two Lineup

    Featuring Kaskade, DJ Malaa, and Oliver Heldens’ as Hi-Lo

    Elements Music & Arts Festival 2025 unveils its phase-two lineup for its upcoming edition as it is set to return to the scenic woodlands of Long Pond, Pennsylvania, from August 8-10. 

    Elements Music Festival 2025 – Phase Two Lineup

    Among the revealed phase-two artists will be Kaskade, who will take the stage with a special Redux set featuring his signature deep, melodic grooves. This addition is one that is highly-anticipated since last year fans were unable to see his performance due to intense flooding and inclement weather. 

    House music fans can also look forward to a unique performance from the mysterious masked DJ, Malaa, who will perform alongside his alter ego for a one-of-a-kind experience. Other highlights include J.Worra, known for her electrifying energy, as well as electro-synth artist INZO, Oliver Heldens‘ techno alias, Hi-Lo. the eclectic fan-favorite Justin Jay, and the dynamic pairing of Airwolf Paradise B2B Torren Foot. The festival will also feature rising stars like Mary Droppinz, Max & Dana, and N2N bringing their own unique sound and style to the festival.

    For those craving high-energy performances, fans can expect hard-hitting sets from Crankdat, the enigmatic Deathpact, and the atmospheric Devault. Not to be outdone, the festival will showcase several back-to-back (B2B) sets, including Infekt B2B Distinct Motive, Eater B2B Flozone, and OkayJake B2B STVSH, each promising a fresh spin on electronic music’s diverse subgenres. Up-and-coming talents such as Drinkurwater, Villager, Wakyin, and Wenzday will also add their distinctive styles to the festival’s eclectic lineup.

    The Phase Two additions add to an already stellar initial lineup featuring the likes of chart-toppers Illenium, electronic pioneers deadmau5 and REZZ, as well as the dynamic duo Sofi Tukker. Other standout names include bass music legend Liquid Stranger, house icon Claude VonStroke, piano house queen LP-Giobbi, UK drum & bass heavyweights Chase & Status and the larger-than-life DJ Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal).

    Fans can purchase tickets through Elements Music Festival’s official website. New ticket options include a new “Entourage Pass” offering exclusive backstage access and other perks with accommodations ranging from car camping and glamping options to ready-to-go RVs or tents. Shuttle passes from major Northeast cities are also available for those who prefer not to drive.

    Elements Music & Arts Festival continues to push the boundaries of what a festival can be, inviting fans to embrace their creativity and immerse themselves in an experience like no other. Whether through music, art, or community, Elements is poised to deliver an unforgettable weekend this August.

    Elements Festival 2025 Phase Two Lineup

    • Airwolf Paradise B2B Torren Foot
    • Capochino
    • Crankdat
    • Deathpact
    • Devault
    • Drinkurwater
    • Eater B2B Flozone
    • Hi-Lo
    • Infekt B2B Distinct Motive
    • INZO
    • J. Worra
    • Justin Jay
    • Kaskade (Redux)
    • Malaa vs Malaa’s Alter Ego
    • Mary Droppinz
    • Max & Dana
    • N2N
    • Nimino
    • OkayJake B2B STVSH
    • Paperwater
    • Villager
    • Wakyin
    • Wenzday

    Elements Festival 2025 Phase One Lineup

    • deadmau5
    • Illenium
    • Mau P
    • Rezz
    • Sara Landry
    • Sofi Tukker (DJ Set)
    • Tipper
    • Zeds Dead
    • Chase & Status
    • Claude VonStroke (The Return)
    • DJ Diesel aka Shaq
    • Eli Brown
    • Liquid Stranger
    • Sullivan King B2B Kayzo
    • Tape B
    • Tape B B2B Levity
    • Wooli
    • ALLEYCVT
    • Boogie T
    • BUNT.
    • Layton Giordani
    • Levity
    • LP Giobbi
    • Max Styler
    • Papadosio
    • SIDEPIECE
    • Sunsquabi
    • Wax Motif
    • AHEE
    • Boogie T.Rio
    • Canabliss
    • Crumb Pit
    • Cyclops
    • Eater
    • Golden Pony
    • The Illustrious Blacks
    • Layz
    • LondonBridge
    • Maddy O’Neal
    • MADGRRL
    • Max Low
    • Moon Hooch
    • Reaper
    • Sneezy
    • Splintered Sunlight
    • The Sponges
    • Vincent Antone
    • Baby Kush
    • Earth Signs
    • HVNLEE B2B Luna Mar
    • Koopmusic
    • Narashima
    • Papyon
  • Reinier Zonneveld & HI-LO deliver second EP single, ‘Existencia’

    Reinier Zonneveld & HI-LO deliver second EP single, ‘Existencia’

    Dutch techno artists Reinier Zonneveld & HI-LO team up to deliver the second single, “Existencia” from their two-track EP “Balearic Mornings,” which is available to stream/download now via Filth On Acid.

    Reinier Zonneveld & HI-LO – Existencia

    Wrapping up the duo’s immersive EP, “Existencia” is a brooding techno-charged dance floor destroyer with thumping bass, euphoric harmonies, and palpitating energy.  A true testament to the artist’s inimitable synergy, it unleashes a clash of cymbals paired with a destructive menacing vibe.  

    This track follows the two-track EP’s first single, “Balearic Mornings” which has already amassed over 400,000 streams in just one week.  Inspired by an experience the two artists had while dancing as the sun rose on the beach of Ibiza, “Balearic Mornings” is an awe-inspiring techno release with trance-infused energy.  The EP marks the 99th EP to be released on Reinier Zonneveld’s iconic Filth On Acid label.

    The artists have been collectively testing out their new tracks on stage live.  HI-LO recently joined Reinier Zonneveld for his recent Tilburg performance as part of Reinier’s ‘Karren Maar’ national tour in The Netherlands.

    The duo’s first collaborative release “Saw of Olympus,” has become the most-streamed techno track on Spotify since its debut.

    Reinier Zonneveld & HI-LO – Existencia – Stream

  • HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld release ‘Balearic Mornings’ from two-track EP

    HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld release ‘Balearic Mornings’ from two-track EP

    HI-LO &  Reinier Zonneveld team up on another release, ‘Balearic Mornings’ the first single from a forthcoming two-track EP which is available to stream/download now via Filth On Acid.

    HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld – Balearic Mornings

    Inspired by an experience the two artists had while dancing as the sun rose on the beach of Ibiza, “Balearic Mornings” is an awe-inspiring techno release with trance-infused energy.  Featuring a seductive female vocal to penetrate a club-focused feel, the track’s pulsating beats and alluring energy create an entrancing anthem for the summer.

    “Balaeric Mornings” recently saw its live debut by receiving an overwhelming reaction from fans when HI-LO joined Reinier Zonneveld for his recent Tilburg performance as part of Reinier’s ‘Karren Maar’ national tour in The Netherlands.

    This release follows the HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld collaboration “Saw of Olympus,” which has become the most-streamed techno track on Spotify since its debut.

    The duo’s second track from the EP titled, “Existencia” will see its debut next week on August 6.  “Existencia” is expected to be a driving techno anthem with big drums, euphoric chord progressions with driving powerful motion.  It will mark the  99th EP on  Reinier Zonneveld’s iconic Filth on Acid label.

    Oliver Heldens reserves his HI-LO alias for his deepest sounds and darkest records. For additional information on the artist, please visit his official website.

  • Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 reveals its lineup

    Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 reveals its lineup

    Following the success of its monumental inaugural edition last year, Tomorrowland Around The World announces a stunning lineup for its 2021 edition, which is slated for July 16-17 via laptop, PC, smartphone, or tablet.

    Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 lineup
    Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 lineup

    Adding to its previously announced headlining acts Adam Beyer, Armin van Buuren, Claptone, Nicky Romero, and Tale of Us, Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 will be welcoming over 40 of dance music’s most respected acts.  Featuring Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Cat Dealers, Charlotte De Witte, Danny Avila, Fedde Le Grand, HI-LO, Lost Frequencies, Ofenbach, Quintino, Robin Schulz, Sam Feldt, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Yves V, and more, the virtual event will be welcoming an eclectic range of artists to appeal to any dance music fan’s taste in music.

    Attendees will be able to explore six expansive stages with a vast array of production elements to bask in.  The festival will also be aligned with timezones around the world, to make it an optimal viewing experience for international audiences.

    Tickets to Tomorrowland Around The World 2021 are currently on sale now at the following link. A single festival pass starts at €20, with options to include on-demand viewing at €25 and a home celebration pass for €50.

  • HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld deliver ‘Saw Of Olympus’

    HI-LO & Reinier Zonneveld deliver ‘Saw Of Olympus’

    Oliver Heldens teams up with Reinier Zonneveld to deliver a HI-LO collaboration titled, “Saw Of Olympus” which is available to stream/download via Filth on Acid.

    HI-LO x Reinier Zonneveld – Saw Of Olympus 

    Opening with a mesmerizing soundscape, “Saw of Olympus” is a robust techno gem showcasing HI-LO’s exploration of the underground.  Featuring Filth on Acid label head Reinier Zonneveld, this single marks the first of what is to expected be a series of new material from the duo.  Reinier has also notably worked with Speedy J and Dyen, while HI-LO has connected with T78, and Will Clarke.

    “Over the last few years I’ve become a big fan of Reinier’s productions, his style, and his label Filth on Acid, so a few months ago I sent him a couple of new HI-LO ideas that I was working on and he was really into them, so he invited me to his studio to work on some of these together. In the studio we were a really good match, it was very inspiring for the both of us, and I definitely learned a lot from him. We ended up doing multiple studio sessions and we are working on a few different tracks together now which I’m really excited about! This new track ‘Saw of Olympus’ is the first one that we finished. We called it ‘Saw of Olympus’, because the track has a very distinctive Saw synth, a real “Saw of the Gods”, continuing the Greek god theme of my latest HI-LO releases Athena, Kronos, Zeus, and Poseidon. Hope you like it :)”

    Oliver Heldens

    “Since the whole scene is in lockdown and sitting at home, everybody has more time on hand to work on new things. For me, this is a great way to explore new collabs that might not be the most obvious ones. Oliver Heldens has been sending me some of his techno works for over a year already – under his alias HI-LO. I really liked what I heard and invited him over to my studio. Turns out he is a great producer and a very fun guy to work with, and we ended up doing regularly very inspiring and productive sessions which resulted in a whole bunch of new tracks that we’re both very happy with! One of these tracks is Olympus of Saw, and I’m really happy to share it with you on my label Filth on Acid NOW!”

    Reinier Zonneveld

    Oliver Heldens reserves his HI-LO alias for his deepest sounds and darkest records.  He has taken the techno scene by storm by releasing massive records that have earned support from the likes of Enrico Sangiuliano, UMEK, Amelie Lens, deadmau5, and Above & Beyond amongst others.  His two releases “Zeus” & “Kronos”, landed in the top 10 of the most supported Techno tracks on 1001tracklists in 2020, which was a contributing factor to the artist being awarded the coveted number one spot as the most supported artist on the platform.

  • Oliver Heldens releases remix EP for HI-LO, ‘Athena’

    Oliver Heldens releases remix EP for HI-LO, ‘Athena’

    EDM stalwart Oliver Heldens releases a roaring five-track remix EP for HI-LO, “Athena” which is available to stream/download via Octopus Recordings.

    HI-LO – Athena

    Following the success of the single’s release back in January, Oliver Heldens’s techno alias HI-LO and Octopus Recordings’ founder Sian enlist a number of stellar producers and rising artists for the “Athena” remix EP.   This includes noteworthy renditions by Ramon Tapia, Alex Stein, Demon Noise, and Tomas Otero. 

    Kicking off with a radio edit of his own production, Oliver Heldens encapsulates the HI-LO techno release in under four minutes.  Continuing the HI-LO momentum, Say What? label boss Ramon Tapia delivers a roaring, expertly crafted peak-time offering for its counterpart while the third remix sees Brazilian-Bavarian Alex Stein add his prolific techno touch to the original. 

    This announcement follows a recent remix contest Oliver Heldens and Octopus Recordings held for “Athena” back in January, which called upon budding producers to provide their own take on the HI-LO techno heater. With winners that include Demon Noise and Tomas Otero, both artists are found on the EP delivering their own worthy interpretations of the offering.  The winners were announced during a special live Twitch broadcast on March 9, so be sure to keep an eye out for these two budding producers.

    HI-LO – Athena Remix EP

    1. HI-LO – Athena (Oliver Heldens Radio Edit)
    2. HI-LO – Athena (Ramon Tapia Remix)
    3. HI-LO – Athena (Alex Stein Remix)
    4. HI-LO – Athena (Demon Noise Remix)
    5. HI-LO – Athena (Tomas Otero Remix)
  • Oliver Heldens announces HI-LO remix competition for ‘Athena’

    Oliver Heldens announces HI-LO remix competition for ‘Athena’

    Oliver Heldens announced a remix competition for his latest HI-LO release, “Athena” which is currently available to stream/download via Octopus Recordings.  

    HI-LO – Athena

    Teaming-up with the LA-based imprint, the HI-LO remix competition for “Athena” will be accepting submissions until Sunday, February 28.  For those who enter the competition early, Heldens and Octopus Recordings’ boss Sian will be holding two live listening feedback sessions on the new Octopus Recordings’ Twitch channel on February 2 and February 16. 

    Following the recent announcement on Oliver Heldens’s Instagram page, now up-and-coming producers will have the opportunity to download the track stems to create their own spin on the HI-LO single by signing up to the official Octopus Recordings Discord page and submitting their entries as Soundcloud links via the same page.

    Oliver Heldens and Octopus label boss Graham Goodwin (aka Sian) will handpick the final production to be featured on the official “Athena” remix package due out on March 16.  The track will be featured alongside techno legends Alex Stein and Ramon Tapia.

    The winner will be announced at a very special listening event on Sian’s Octopus Recordings’ Twitch channel on March 9, with the remix package released one week later.  For further information and real-time updates, stay tuned to the Octopus Recordings on Twitter.