W&W are reconnecting fans across the globe with their high-impact release “Rave Love” featuring AXMO and SONJA, which is currently available to stream/download via Armada Musichere.
Determined to keep the party vibe alive with “Rave Love,” the Dutch duo W&W teamed up with “The Mind” producer AXMO and vocalist SONJA. The track, which has the mark of their Rave Culture label stamped all over it, features fast-paced beats, uplifting vocals, and synths that tailspin any listener into the night. “Rave Love” is sure to be that record any W&W fan will fall in love with.
W&W will also be going the extra mile to make a difference. In the coming weeks, the artists will be sending out special Rave Love packages to fans with the message, “Rave will never die; spread the Rave Love.”
Willem van Hanegem and Ward van der Harst make up the Dutch electronic DJ/production duo W&W. Having joined forces in 2007, the two have transcended the boundaries of genres and traversed the world with their music and live performances. Just some of their massive releases include “Moscow,” “Bigfoot,” “God Is A Girl,” and “Long Way Down.” They have also been known to dominate the main stages at major music festivals including Tomorrowland and EDC. For additional information, please visit their official website at the following link.
Autograf announce the release of their long-awaited debut album, The Ace Of You which is currently available to stream/download via Armada Musichere.
Having recently released the singles, “Space,” (feat. Kole), “Waiting” (with Scorsi), and “Walk With You” (with Janelle Kroll), The Ace Of You has been hotly anticipated and has become one of Autograf’s most personal projects to date. The 11-track narrative The Ace of You is as much the story of Autograf themselves as it can be for anyone else. This debut album touches on the highs and lows of life, telling a universal story shared by all.
“Man, you don’t know how excited we are for our FIRST album. It feels so good to say that. There was a point when we thought none of this would’ve happened. Autograf would’ve ceased to exist and there would be no album. When we think back to all things we’ve done that we’re grateful for, they all came after some sort of challenge, defeat, or loss. During the making of this album, we lost a bandmate for a moment due to mental illness and didn’t think we’d continue on. Then we came roaring back only for the whole world to come crashing down in a pandemic. We fell in love and experienced heartbreak many times over. Just like the cycles of the moon, you have your highs and lows, and we’d like to think life is defined by how you overcome these lows. This album tells our story, but it’s an experience that isn’t unique to us. It’s something shared by all. You only have one life to live so make that story beautiful. This is your life, this is our life, this is ‘The Ace of You’.”
– Autograf
Jake Carpenter, Louis Kha, and Mikul Wing make up the dance music trio Autograf. They are known for their remixes and hit tracks that include “Nobody Knows” feat. WYNNE, “Simple” feat. Victoria Zaro, “Dead Soon” feat. Lils & Bonsai Mammal. Their music has been licensed in popular television series including Netflix’s “The Innocents,” NBC’s “The Blacklist,” and major ad campaigns for global brands like Louis Vuitton. When they aren’t in the studio, they can be seen performing at major music festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and EDC Las Vegas.
Ferry Corsten announced the release of a brand-new vocal titled, “Our Moon” featuring Lovlee which is currently available to stream/download via Armada Musichere.
Using this year to explore music and push the boundaries of sound, “Our Moon” showcases Corsten’s years of experience in the studio as he merges both old-school trance elements with newer sounds. The track features deeper production elements with retro flavor providing the perfect backdrop for Lovlee’s vocals to shine.
“The lyrics on my new single ‘Our Moon’ reflects on recent months. With the timbre of Lovlee’s soothing voice, I knew where I wanted to go with the style of this track; taking it into that warm, embracing sound that triggers all those emotions of longing for summer vibes again. I’m excited to be sharing this one with you guys!
– Ferry Corsten
“‘Our Moon’ was written & inspired by special memories that were made under the moon, with the intention to help others escape to their own memories under that same moon. I held onto the song’ for a long time, waiting for a producer to come along who believed in it as much as I did. Ferry sparked an interest and blew me away with his unique, beautiful production. It was a pleasure working with him and I believe he could see how special this track was going to be.”
– Lovlee
Having opened the year with the release of his ambient album As Above So Below under his FERR alias, Ferry Corsten has been able to delve deeper into his love of orchestral and film music. The artist has worked hard to utilize his extra time in the studio this year and the result has been providing fans with a cutting-edge sound that cements his position at the forefront of electronic music. For additional information on the artist, please visit his official webpage at the following link.
Lost Frequencies released a remix of Joachim Pastor’s “Be Someone” feat. EKE, which is currently available to stream/download via Armada Musichere.
Having premiered during a live performance on the roof of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Lost Frequencies’ remix of Joachim Pastor’s “Be Someone” makes for a truly enthralling soundscape. From the tender tones and sheer musicality of the intro to the soft beats and melodic swirls that inevitably follow, this rendition of “Be Someone” complements the magic of the original track with the signature Lost Frequencies sound the world has come to love.
“I still remember the first time I heard the remix from Lost Frequencies. I was so happy because I felt like it had the real DNA of his style; you can recognize that it’s him from the first notes, which is why I listened to it ten times in a row. Felix is such a nice guy, and he has stayed true to his identity all these years. He has developed his own touch, which is what being an artist is about. I’m very happy that he could remix ‘Be Someone’, my latest single on Armada Music.”
– Joachim Pastor
Felix De Laet, more commonly known by his artist name Lost Frequencies, is a Belgian dance music producer and DJ. He has grown to become one of the most successful dance music artists of his generation garnering multi-platinum status with billions of plays across the most popular streaming platforms with the tracks “Are You With Me,” “Reality,” and “Crazy” (with Dutch duo Zonderling). He most recently released the EP “Cup of Beats.”
Joachim Pastor’s melodious brand of electronica has been inspired by some of the greatest dance music artists including Daft Punk, Sonata Arctica, and Jean-Michel Jarre. The artist has seen endorsement by hundreds of thousands of fans on Spotify as well as those who have witnessed his performances at Dour, Tomorrowland, Paleo, Olympia, Solidays, DGTL, Pleinvrees, and more.
Armin van Buuren recently announced that he will be holding a special remix contest for the recent single, “Need You Now” (feat. Jack Reese).
The five-time, #1 DJ in the world will be hosting the competition in collaboration with Armada University with the grand prize winner receiving a release on the official remix package of “Need You Now” via Armada Music. The winner will also receive a copy of Ableton Live 10 Suite (valued at $599), a one-hour session of 1-on-1 online product training with a Certified Ableton Trainer, and one Armada University course of choice with guaranteed demo feedback from Armada Music’s A&R team (on one track).
To participate in the contest, please visit the following link where producers will be able to download the stems of “Need You Now” and upload their final project to Armada University. The winner of the contest is expected to be announced approximately one month after the contest ends on Nov. 2.
Armada University offers a wealth of courses from some of Armada Music’s top producers including Orjan Nilsen, Thomas Gold, Harry Romero, Sultan + Ned Shephard, and GoldFish. For additional information on the courses or contests offered via Armada University, please visit the following link.
2020 has been a monumental year for Armin van Buuren and his recording label Armada Music. The artist has seen massive success with hit releases “Hollow” and the Nicky Romero collaboration on “I Need You To Know.” The artist also celebrated the monumental 1000th episode of his world-renowned A State of Trance radio show. To mark the achievement, the artist performed a special back-to-back vinyl set with fellow trance icon Ferry Corsten. For additional information on Armin van Buuren, please visit the artist’s official webpage at the following link.
Russian music producer Arty delivered the third and final collaborative EP “From Russia With Love Vol. 3,” which is currently out now via Armada Music here.
The hotly anticipated final volume comes just six months after the artist announced the release of the first, which he created with fellow Russian friends/producers. The full album, From Russia With Love features a total of 12 sonically devastating tracks.
Volume one features collaborations with Stellz, Muvy, Kitone, and NK across four tracks. The second volume features an additional four tracks, two collaborations with NK, and two original tracks from Arty himself. Now, “From Russia With Love Vol. 3,” features an Arty original “Say My Name,” another pair of collaborations with NK on “It Won’t Stop Me” and “Too Far Gone,” and a final track with Vion Konger on “Run Away.”
“The entire album started with me and my friends working together in the studio. We messed around with different ideas, had fun, and mostly made tracks that made us reminisce about the music that took the dance music scene by force between 2010 and 2012. The coolest part about it is that all of my friends have pretty diverse tastes and different approaches to music-making. Because of that, ‘From Russia With Love’ doesn’t belong to one certain genre. But even though the styles may vary heavily from track to track, there is a silver lining through all of them. And that silver lining is our massive love for club music culture, which is something I really wanted to share with my fans.
Another thing that I really wanted to do is to spotlight the producers that I collaborated with. They are my closest friends, and I will never get tired of saying how much talent they have and how awesome it was to work with them on ‘From Russia With Love’. So massive thanks to Nikita a.k.a. NK, Anton a.k.a. Stellz, Vitaly a.k.a. Muvy, Misha a.k.a. Kitone, and another Vitaly a.k.a. Vion Konger. This album wouldn’t be possible without you, so I’m very thankful for you and for our friendship. And of course, I’d like to thank my fans for all of the love and support! The ‘From Russia With Love’ chapter is now closed. Time to start a new one!”
– Arty
Artem Stolyarov, more commonly known by his artist name Arty, is a Russian DJ, musician, and producer. His debut album, Glorious, peaked at number 14 on the US Dance/Electronic Albums charts. He has collaborated with some of the biggest names in dance music including Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, BT, Paul van Dyk, and Mat Zo. For additional information on the artist, please visit his official webpage here.
Tensnake announced the release of a pop-infused sophomore album LA, which is currently available via True Romance and Armada Musichere.
Marking the artist’s first solo album in six years, L.A. is comprised of 14 distinct tracks that showcase Tensnake’s vast production range. The album incorporates distinct elements of house, funk, disco, and 80s boogie alongside the added and very strong L.A. pop influence.
“The city and all its aspects had a huge influence on this music. You see the Pacific Ocean coming up and you get all those sunsets. Amazing food, hiking, your first earthquake! And also, the craziness about it. L.A. is to pop music what Berlin is to Electronic Club Music. I wanted to put an album together that focused on songs and pop rather than on club tracks. L.A. was the right place to make it happen at that time.”
– Tensnake
The album features a wide array of feelings and emotions that range from L.A.’s upbeat party-loving craziness to bittersweet emotions triggered as a result of a 6-year relationship and breakup with Tensnake’s partner and album vocalist Fiora. L.A. is a progression from the artist’s debut 2014 album Glow, featuring a steady stream of vocalists to add an extra dimension to the artist’s smooth production and retro synth lines.
Tensnake has released five standout singles in the past six months including the track, “Automatic” which is a rework of the Pointer Sister’s 1983 soul-infused classic.
“It is a cover of one of my all-time favorites ‘80s songs. Fiora and I recorded the vocals while we were working together on my debut album Glow in 2013. I’ve always loved it, even though it did not make it onto my first album. So, seven years later, I gave it a new treatment, and reproduced the music”.
– Tensnake
Marco Niemerski, more commonly known as his artist name Tensnake, is a German producer and DJ who has become one of the most acclaimed international house producers of the last decade. Accumulating over 70 million streams of his work worldwide, the artist has remixed some of the world’s most renowned pop talent including Dua Lipa, Aloe Blacc, Lana Del Rey, Azari & III, Pet Shop Boys, London Grammar, and Duke Dumont. For additional information related to Tensnake, please visit his official webpage here.
Armada Music announced that it will be participating in an 8-hour virtual cycle event on Oct. 21 for the Bridges for Music initiative at this year’s Amsterdam Dance Event.
The charity event will host some of the world’s top music executives, promoters, and other dance music figures as it aims to raise money for students and artists in underserved communities in South Africa through the non-profit partner Bridges for Music.
Just some of the notable electronic music names and figures in the industry who will also be participating in the event include: Defected, Awakenings, Richie Hawtin, Pan-Pot, Gigee, Rebekah, Floyd Lavine, Juliet Fox, GoldFish, and Pete Tong to name a few. The event will also be hosting guest DJ guest sets from some of South Africa’s hottest names including Themba and Lady Z as well as play host to other international guests.
The event will be streamed live on Beatport’s Twitch here or on their official webpage here from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. (CEST). The annual Bridges for Music charity cycle event has become a tradition for Bridges for Music, Beatport, and Pioneer DJ, and has become one of the focal points of the annual Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) conference each year. For additional information on Bridges for Music, please visit their official webpage here.
Armin van Buuren announced the release of a brand-new single titled, “Need You Now” ft. Jake Reese, which is currently available to stream/download via Armada Music at the following link.
Adding to van Buuren’s extensive catalog of releases, “Need You Now” shows just how turbulent a love-stricken mind can be. Featuring the dynamic vocals and relatable lyrics of fellow Dutchman Jake Reese at its backdrop, the track’s house-tinged beats, and effervescent piano chords make for a multi-purpose listening experience for all dance music fans to enjoy.
“You don’t always know when the inspiration for a song may come, but it struck me full force when I heard Jake Reese’s vocals and lyrics for this single. I love how the story hits home so strongly and got lost in the vocal melody right away. It helped the track come alive very organically and I am very pleased with how it turned out. It’s another tune about love, because I know that’s precisely what you guys need!”
– Armin van Buuren
This track adds to the many announcements and accomplishments van Buuren has recently had this year. The artist most recently celebrated his 1000th episode of A State of Trance with a special back-to-back set with fellow Founder, Ferry Corsten.
For over twenty years Armin van Buuren has been one of the biggest DJs and producers of Electronic Dance music. Having been recognized as the number one DJ in the world five times by DJMag, the artist has been a pioneer of Trance music and has further become a staple at some of the biggest music festivals in the world including Tomorrowland while hosting his very own “A State of Trance Stage” at Ultra Music Festival each year.
MAKJ, the United States-based DJ and producer announced the release of a brand-new single titled, “Green Light” off Armada Music, which is currently available to stream/download here.
Having been an independent music creator since the start of his career, “Green Light” marks his first single after signing a record deal with the label Armada. With colorful vocals, thick bass tones, and gritty drops that bolster the record’s bad-boy attitude, ‘Green Light’ pushes all systems to go for a new round of dance floor domination.
“Since I started my musical journey almost ten years ago, I’ve never signed to a label. But I can tell you that Armada will be the best home for all the new MAKJ music that’s still to come. I’m glad to be a part of the family and I’m looking forward to coming into 2021 with the best music I’ve ever made!”
– MAKJ
In response to the debut single, the artist added,
“I’ve had a past life racing cars, and this song is the theme song to my racing heritage. There’s that first listen when it sounds like a club song, but after the second listen, you want to drive in your car at 2 a.m. hitting all green lights. The track is being used by IndyCar in their ‘A Different Breed’ campaign and is an homage to my racing career. The energy and adrenaline I felt when racing in my early teens needed to be made into a record, and that’s how ‘Green Light’ was born.”
Mackenzie Johnson, more commonly known by his artistic name, MAKJ grew up on California’s Central Coast before moving to China as a teenager to race professionally for eighteen months. The artist has performed at some of the largest and most prestigious music events in the world including Coachella, Creamfields, EDC Las Vegas, Electric Zoo, Parookaville, Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival. For additional information regarding the artist, please follow him on all social media platforms.
Who can believe the summer is actually coming to a close? It has been one for the history books as live music has come to a halt, artists are scrambling to be heard anyway that they can.
Claude VonStroke announced the launch of Dirtybird Live TV and live-streaming has become the new norm. August saw live-streams from Burning Man 2020 where fans from across the globe could watch the man burn for free, Disclosure announced the release of their new album, ENERGY, and Florian Picasso honored his late great-grandfather Pablo Picasso.
Life Stream, a live streaming event from Exit festival announced its lineup, which is scheduled to take place in Europe in September, which is something to add to the calendar.
In terms of live events, EDC Las Vegas announced its postponement to May 2021, and Electric Zoo Cancun announced its headliners for April 2021.
As always, music continues to be released. August saw a plethora of summer vocals and sounds, many of them being very familiar to dance music aficionados. Among the most prominent came from Toolroom Records with KC Lights’ “Girl” which has become our track of the month. Please enjoy the track below.
On July 3, Sander Kleinenberg of the TransAtlantic collective group BLACK NEON released the title track of the EP Midnight in LA,which is currently available now via Armada and can be downloaded and streamed here.
Marking the group’s fourth and last single from their debut EP release, the track oozes with vibrant heat that the California’s city is renowned for. The production of the track moves through feelings of R&B, jazz, and airy segments of electronic dance music, all embraces with Sam Bruno’s seductive vocal line.
BLACK NEON, is a super group comprised of Dutch legend Sander Kleinenberg, EDM producer Thomas Helsloot, Detroit producer Bishop 7, and vocalist writer and producer Same Bruno. Spanning continents, genres, race and gender BLACK NEON is a blend of musical talents from the worlds of pop, electronic, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and jazz.
Hailing from the the Netherlands, Sander Kleinenberg is revered globally in the electronic scene with tracks, “My Lexicon,” “The Fruit”, “This Is Miami” and most famously “Can You Feel It.” The artist has created a defining legacy and led to him remixing music’s biggest names, including Madonna, Daft Punk, Gwen McCrae, Jamie Cullen, Justin Timberlake, Audio Bullies, LANY, Halsey and more.
BLACK NEON brings him full circle in his quest to produce pop music, the Dutch legend finally fulfilling his early desire to create a super collective with the ability to straddle every genre, producing contemporary yet timeless perfection.
