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Anjunabeats has officially released Amethyst, which is the third installment of Sunny Lax’s EP series featuring his signature crystallized sound. As fans eagerly anticipate the return of Sunny Lax at the Group Therapy Weekender, the esteemed Anjunabeats artist has gifted them with new music that is sure to heighten their anticipation. Titled Amethyst, this latest EP marks the third installment in Sunny Lax’s series, which showcases his signature “crystallized sounds” and highlights his continually evolving creativity. In the track “Jannada,” Sunny Lax collaborates with Kyss to create a melodious and emotionally rich composition that seamlessly blends weightless melodies with deeply expressive undertones. The result is a powerful piece that may evoke tears or tranquility, but in either case, the journey to get there is well worth the experience. With “The Future,” Sunny Lax delves deeper into the techy underground and incorporates a future-forward vocal that dramatically alters the musical atmosphere. After a colorful array of synth expressions, the track’s latter half features a bass-heavy instrumental that ignites the dancefloor with pulsating energy. Finally, “The Light” brings the EP to a close with its contrasting effects, which alternate between soft vocals and chopped-up instrumentals that captivate the listener. Like the preceding tracks, “The Light” offers a balance of energy that allows the audience to breathe in one moment and then be swept away in the next, making it a perfect selection for closing out both club and festival events. Sunny Lax – Amethyst Tracklist: Jannada (with Kyss) The Future The Light

Alpha 9 Takes the Music World by Storm with New Album ‘Horizons’ Artem Stolyarov, also known as ARTY and ALPHA 9, is a well-established artist in the industry. He has played a significant role in Anjunabeats’ success, having created some of the label’s most iconic tracks such as ‘Rebound’, ‘Kate’, ‘Before The Dawn’, and ‘Zara’ among others. His contributions have shaped the sound of the label. ALPHA 9 is the pseudonym under which Artem Stolyarov has been able to delve into the progressive trance genre that captured his passion as a teenager. ‘New Horizons’ serves as a retrospective of the project thus far and a glimpse into its future direction. “ALPHA 9 is my roots. and when we decided to revive the project, we knew we wanted to take it to Anjunabeats” – Artem Stolyarov After a meticulous process of three years, ‘New Horizons’ is finally here featuring 14 original ALPHA 9 compositions. We had a chance to talk to Artem about the motivation behind some of the tracks on the album, and he shared the following insights. The new album is out now on all streaming platforms; get your first listen below!

Protocol Recordings  Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary &  Releases Five Exclusive New Tracks From Up & Coming Talent. In celebration of their 10-year anniversary showcase at Amsterdam Dance Event, Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings has prepared a very special ADE-themed EP “Protocol Connect.” Fans will enjoy 5 exclusive tracks exemplifying diverse sounds from Protocol’s talented startup artists, including Almero, Lindequist, Repiet & VIANI, Sonny Bass & Ken Bauer ft. Issac Frank, Stevie Krash, NORII & Yoseek. From Almero’s epic opening track “Take Off,” which is full of party-ready tech house sounds and plenty of bass, to Repiet & VIANI’s deep, groovy and digital “Your Love.” Going further, to the dreamy progressive finale with “All The Things” Stevie Krash, NORII & Yoseek also, the EP will satisfy all sonic appetites. The full EP is out on October 21st, serving as the perfect complement to Protocol’s 10-year anniversary ADE showcase at Escape Amsterdam. Founded by Nicky Romero in 2012, Protocol Recordings is one of the leading imprints for innovative electronic dance music. It boasts a roster of heavy-hitters, complemented with immensely talented up-and-comers such as Thomas Gold, Deniz Koyu, Teamworx, Almero, Low Blow, Trilane, Marcus Santoro, Stadiumx, Tim van Werd, Timmo Hendriks, Marc Benjamin and Nicky Romero himself, to name a few. All with a diverse range of sounds that are guaranteed to light up a dance floor. The label has cultivated a strong presence in the dance music scene from Miami Music Week to the Amsterdam Dance Event and beyond, consistently bringing the good vibes and wild nights with beloved veterans and fresh faces in the live performance circuit. Protocol’s events have a reputation for being one of the best nights in dance music all year, and this year is no different. Previously Protocol has been expanding their showcases with events at Chroma Club in Seoul, South Korea; Bone Club in Pattaya, Thailand; ORA Nightclub in Miami, London’s Ministry of Sound, Prague’s Epic and hosted their own stage at Medusa Festival in Spain and Hungary’s Balaton Sound and Sziget Festival, to name a few. Expect more cutting-edge new music and exciting concepts coming very soon!

Grum returns to Anjunabeats with masterpiece new album ‘Unreality.’ There’s seemingly nothing getting in the way of Grum as he continues to win over the hearts of progressive dance fans worldwide. Each release is dripping with sublime progressive and rave-influenced sounds – from stunning releases on Anjunabeats like Deep State and the Reconnection and Isolation EPs to others like Heartbeats on his own imprint. Now, after a fantastic run in 2021 and curating tunes for Reactor Vol. 2 earlier this year, Grum announces his return to Anjunabeats with the highly anticipated full length studio album Unreality. Unreality feature 14 fresh tunes from the progressive dance music maestro as he explores the duality of his own story over the past few years. Much like other artists in the scene in 2020 who were stuck at home and yearning for their chance to take the stage again, Grum experienced that as well. But instead of sitting idle he got to work in the studio and explored his own influences – with the result being put on display on Unreality. “This album is a moment in time, directly influenced by the strangest couple of years in modern history. I don’t think I could have made it any other way. I hope it connects with you all as much as creating it kept me happy and occupied while everything faded away. I can’t wait for you all to hear the full release, and I’m looking forward to sharing more album moments on the Unreality tour.” – Grum Out now via Anjunabeats, stream Unreality by Grum in full below!   Grum – Unreality Tracklist Unreality Don’t Look Down (feat. Natalie Shay) Faded Memory (feat. Sarah Appel) Taking Over Me (feat. Natalie Shay) Only A Dream Come Alive (feat. Sarah Appel) Be The Horizon (feat. Dom Youdan) Last Light Virtual Companion (feat. Dom Youdan) Closer Apart (feat. Natalie Shay) Disconnected (feat. Sealine) Pattern Recognition Look To The Light Our Cosmic Insignificance  

Dave Winnel’s landmark new project ‘Little Foot’ primarily features around one common theme; dinosaurs! Exploring new soundscapes and diving deep into the progressive dance music spectrum, Winnel’s new project kicks off its debut with a massive remix of John Williams’ Jurassic Park soundtrack. Jurassic Park (Electronic Journey To The Island) is the first taste of what’s in-store from Little Foot. From the opening of the track, ambient synths set the tone and the iconic Jurassic Park notes come into the limelight. The driving bassline and kicks soon kick in to compliment the array of soundscapes Winnel includes to take you on a musical journey way back to the time before humans walked the earth. To coincide with the release, an official music video has been released and captures a live performance from Glenworth Valley, NSW Australia. Known for dozens of infectious singles, collaborations with Armin van Buuren (‘The Race’) and Feenixpawl (‘Find A Way’) and commendable remixes for high-profile artists such as Adam Lambert, Armin van Buuren, Axwell /\ Ingrosso, Clean Bandit, Gryffin and Bipolar Sunshine, Hardwell and Twenty One Pilots, Dave Winnel is continuously cementing his position atop the dance music scene. Having clocked up millions of streams for several of his originals and remixes as well as support from the scene’s finest, he’s rapidly ascending to dance music stardom. Out now through Beatport and all popular streaming platforms, get your first listen to Jurassic Park (Electronic Journey To The Island) by Little Foot below!

Kevin Silvester and JVCQUI Come Together For Their Huge Pop Release ‘Be The One’. Melbourne-based dance-pop artist Kevin Silvester returns with a new heart-wrenching single ‘Be The One’. The fourth single from Silvester’s upcoming debut album “Sleepwalker” is a collaboration with fellow Melbourne-based Pop and R&B singer/songwriter JVCQUI. The song is accompanied by a laceratingly emotional music video that tells the story of a toxic relationship through dramatic neon-metropolitan visuals. This song integrates multiple genres to express the core emotions of hatred and longing. Silvester enchants and lures you into a forest of melodies, only to cast you into an electric confrontation of vocals matched with a punchy bass line and a triplet-swing drum beat. The ethereal vocal performance by JVCQUI displays her longing and highlights the back and forth between Silvester and herself, painting the picture of a couple fighting, leaving listeners with empathy for JVCQUI as she pleads for validation. In July 2021, the song was born from a conversation between the two: they became friends after chatting about kinks at a local RSL. Written right before Melbourne’s lockdown, the finishing touches were completed over a phone call. Listeners are treated to an explosive chorus of gang vocals by the pair imitating signature celebrity voices – Britney Spears, Olivia Rodrigo and Momo from TWICE.

Today, iconic Sydney duo Flight Facilities return to share a two-track EP, Lost Forever available now via Future Classic. As a pseudo-epilogue to their sophomore album FOREVER, both tracks represent the duo’s journey 12 months since its release. Having eclipsed the nation with their headline tour, alongside executing their own mammoth festival juggernaut, Airfields, that saw some of the brightest local and international acts perform to an open-air crowd, Hugo Gruzman and Jimmy Lyell now reveal and celebrate some of their favourite unreleased moments from the FOREVER era. First debuted during the duo’s pre-album NEVER FOREVER livestream, “Feel It” is a historic house heater starring a ceremonious arrangement of Flight Facilities synths that are warm, airy and arresting in unity. The coolly transposed beat and sampled vocals direct a clubbier mood before Owl Eyes delivers a melody of haunting beauty. The accompanying visualiser from Babekuhl pastiches a transfixing array of grainy 70s film footage of a child and his family. Flight Facilities fans will recognise that second track, “Planet Claire” has become a mainstay in the duo’s dynamic live shows. A dedication to an electronic great in their eyes, Booka Shade, the journeyed song is punctuated by evolving jabs of modular synths and analog rhythms. Layered with delicate and infectious complexity, the track receives a fitting visualiser from Babekuhl. Laced with neon green FF logos, a fast-moving rotation of shapes in kaleidoscopic form becomes hypnotic. Flight Facilities say on Lost Forever: “It’s already been 12 months since we released our last album. Several tracks were left on the cutting room floor of FOREVER, but it felt wrong to leave them unreleased. ‘Planet Claire’ has formed an integral part of our live show in the past 6-12 months, and it’s our little homage to a favourite artist, Booka Shade. ‘Feel It’ was one of the first demo’s we wrote after Down To Earth. We’ve sat on it for years, constantly updating and picking at it, eventually adding vocals from Owl Eyes. There’s a certain magic in this tune that captures the nostalgia of us messing around in the studio together.” Flight Facilities’ second studio album, FOREVER is the culminating result of many years of experimentation between the Sydney pair. Starring a string of 2021 releases, including “Lights Up” feat. Channel Tres, “Move” feat. DRAMA, club-ready cut “The Ghost”, and “Forever” feat. Broods, the record received praise and recognition from GQ, Rolling Stone, 10 Magazine, before being named Spotlight Album by triple j. The pair soon after hit the road for their FOREVER national tour, showcasing the record in the Australian live arena before travelling to America for an epic run of dates. Never to slow down, the pair next made their way to Europe for a series of dates and appearances across the summer season. Having come a long way from their 2010 singles “Crave You” feat. Giselle Rosselli and “Foreign Language”, Flight Facilities have sold more than 150,000 tickets and accumulated over a billion streams globally, and scored three ARIA nominations and gold certification for their debut album Down To Earth in 2014. The pair have seen eight Hottest 100 placings, an ARIA-Award for their 2015 live album Live With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and enduring appreciation for consistently defying sonic trends in their feel-good, dance floor beckoning tunes that have seen them collaborate with superstars and blazing up-and-comers alike, including Aloe Blacc, Kylie Minogue and Reggie Watts. Consistently smashing goals, the pair featured in Apple’s iPhone 13 announcement advertisement with “Lights Up”. On the live stage, Flight Facilities have gained notoriety for bringing together the crowds of Coachella, Japan’s Fuji Rock, the UK’s Bestival, Sydney’s Field Day, and 2019’s Australian Open among many more. As Flight Facilities reflect on an incredible past 12 months, dive into the finale of their sophomore album with the duo’s Lost Forever EP, out now via Future Classic. LOST FOREVER EP TRACKLIST 1. Feel It 2. Planet Claire FLIGHT FACILITIES TOUR DATES 26 November – Wine Machine – Perth, WA 17 December  – Wine Machine – Adelaide, SA 30 December – Beyond the Valley – VIC 31 December – NYE in the Park – Sydney, NSW 14 January – Wine Machine – Hobart, TAS (DJ set)

Grammy Award winning musician Elderbrook has today unveiled details of his forthcoming album “Little Love”, as well as sharing his new single “Beautiful Morning”. Combining flickering synths, poignant breakdowns and powerful lyrics that capture the feeling of love in its purest form, “Beautiful Morning” evokes the kind of awe-inspiring sunsets that the track title alludes to. It follows on from “Howl”, a euphoric recent single in collaboration with fellow Grammy winner Tourist. Elderbrook will also be embarking on a mammoth headline tour next year, including Australian tour dates in Sydney and Melbourne in January. “Beautiful Morning” is simply about two people spending time together,” Elderbrook explains. “A day where nothing matters other than each other. When I first wrote the song I had pictured it being two people in love. Between now and then the song has definitely taken on multiple meanings for me. It now reminds me of early mornings with my children. The quiet of 4am wake ups and the calmness of knowing we are the only ones in (what feels like) the world.” A live phenomenon, self-taught multi-instrumentalist, producer and singer-songwriter, Elderbrook is known for his collaborations with some of the biggest names in dance music, including Diplo, Camelphat, Black Coffee, Bob Moses, The Martinez Brothers and Carnage. Meanwhile his acclaimed debut album “Why Do We Shake In The Cold?” included sleeper hits “Numb” and “Something About You”, and his most recent EP “Innerlight” included a collaboration with Bob Moses and the resultant tour saw him sell out shows all over the world.  With over 1 billion streams to date, and tours alongside the likes of Friendly Fires, Jungle, Rufus Du Sol and Odesza, Elderbrook is only just getting started. The release of “Beautiful Morning” and the announcement of “Little Love” marks the start of an exciting new chapter in the story of an electronic artist who continues to grow. ELDERBROOK AUSTRALIA TOUR DATES Thursday 12 Jan 2023 – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC Friday 13 Jan 2023 – Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW Tickets on sale now via Secret Sounds  

Today, triple-platinum Sydney-born, now LA-based producer Hayden James shares his newest single, “Good Life” featuring Emie out via Future Classic. A piano house record purpose-built to elevate, “Good Life” is a prescription for chasing away bad moods. Written alongside Nathan Nicholson (Kygo, Gryffin, Calum Scott, Claptone), the track also features a standout vocal performance from London-based single Emie. Soft claps dab between synth jabs and a driving kick in pure harmony. A heightened pre-chorus starring Emie’s ethereal vocals builds to a euphoric breakdown of irresistible house, ready to melt down your worries. Hayden says of the release: “It’s all about being present in the moment and allowing that positive force in your life to lift you up when you’re feeling down. Nathan, Emie and I wrote this record in the summer this year over a couple of zoom sessions from Nashville to London then finished the track off in Ibiza for the summer vibes. I hope you love it. This one feels special.” “Good Life” lands in the wake of Hayden James’ Australian tour, a six-date run celebrating the arrival of his applauded sophomore album LIFTED earlier this year. Supported by Boo Seeka and Memphis LK, Hayden performed to illustrious arena and auditorium-sized venues across the country throughout August and September, delivering his high energy, high emotion live show. After delivering on some of his largest performances to dates, including a packed-out bucket list Coachella set, Hayden James now continues his career legacy by relocating to the US. He spends the next few months meeting his new neighbours at packed shows across America throughout October and November, before a brief return to Australia for a tour with Spilt Milk festival. Hayden’s sophomore album, LIFTED infused the same emotion of his applauded live shows into every moment, fueled by a desire to create an energetic and uplifting collection that could help bring people together, and deliver a slice of joy to his fans after much time spent apart over the past few years. The record enlisted a slew of special guests including Elderbrook, Boo Seeka, Jem Cooke, SIDEPIECE, YAEGER and Cassian, as Hayden expended rippling energy via lush production, vocal textures and consistently addictive dance cuts. Representing hours of collaboration, emotion, and an expansion of his enduring legacy in dance music, LIFTED received national praise from tastemakers and community radio, alongside being awarded triple j’s Feature Album on release, with tracks from the album accumulating over 36 million streams since release. Since breaking out in 2013 with “Permission to Love” and going on to release revered platinum certified hits “Numb” feat. GRAACE, and “Just Friends”, the producer has continued to be at the forefront of the Australian house music scene, carrying on his run of hits with his ARIA-nominated debut album Between Us in 2019 which sits at over half a billion collective streams. His production mastery on tracks like “Waves of Gold” feat. Azteck as well as “Right Time” with Icona Pop has also landed in the international spotlight, receiving love from Zane Lowe on Beats 1, triple j, as well as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NME and many more. In the live arena, Hayden has enjoyed success touring across the globe, hitting major venues including NY’s Webster Hall, LA’s Fonda Theatre, Amsterdam’s Paradiso, as well as lighting up national tours and festivals, including Melbourne’s Beyond The City and Sydney’s 2022 Field Day.  From one of Australia’s dance heavyweights, sink into the soul warming groove of “Good Life” from Hayden James today, as he continues to lift us all with his unique brand of emotion-fuelled house.

Today, two-time Grammy-nominated producer and globally renowned artist, Steve Aoki, unites with one of the most exciting artists in the Mexican urban music scene, Santa Fe Klan, and featuring top-charting Mexican artist and rapper, Snow Tha Product, for the release of his latest song, ‘Ultimate,’ via Aoki’s Dim Mak Records. The song and its official music video are available to stream on all digital platforms today. With ‘Ultimate,’ Aoki shows off his masterful versatility as a global artist, giving his audience around the world a different sense of his musical dexterity. A seamless tropical fusion intertwining with a trap-heavy beat, the esteemed producer experiments a new sound that pairs perfectly with the vibe and force of Santa Fe Klan’s wordplay while meshing Snow’s signature flow and dynamic vocalization. Carefully curating and maintaining the essence of all artists in this certified hit, Steve Aoki brought to life the ultimate banger. “On HiROQUEST: Genesis, I knew I wanted to highlight the global sounds that continue to inspire me – ’Ultimate’ is the perfect fusion of rap, cumbia and reggaeton rhythms. It’s become a staple in my shows this summer, lighting up clubs around the world. Santa Fe Klan and Snow Tha Product were both incredible to work with and made this a legendary one turning it into the Ultimate,” shared Steve Aoki.  “This is very different from the music my fans generally get to hear from me and I was really excited to tap into the electronic scene with none other than the best of the best, Steve Aoki. I had a great time creating the song and recording the video alongside Steve and Snow and I’m excited to finally share it with the world,” commented Santa Fe Klan. “Very excited to work with two legends, Steve Aoki and Santa Fe Klan, honored to be on such an awesome fusion of sounds,” said Snow Tha Product.  Uniting two of the strongest and most unique forces in this exhilarating anthem, the video effortlessly captures the energy and feel of the song. Entering the scene of a lively house party, ‘Ultimate’ sees Santa Fe Klan immediately indulge into his potent verses surrounded by vibrant socialites. Taking a turn and making his presence known, the video showcases Steve’s ability to be the life of the party as he joins the celebration while Snow Tha Product dominates the scene as she performs through her verses. The video was produced by Maliik Morales and directed by Mariah Morgenstern, New Royalty Films. ‘Ultimate’ follows in the footsteps of Aoki’s latest release ‘Kong 2.0’ alongside Natanael Cano. A follow up to their previous ‘Nataaoki’ off of Cano’s album NataKong, ‘Kong 2.0’ sees Steve fuse catchy rhymes with a mesmerizing melody that quickly kicks up the energy in this Latin dance hit. When mixed with Aoki’s musical acumen, Cano’s powerful yet effortless corridos vocals provide a new layer of excitement and nuance to the song. Last month, the visionary producer and artist also teamed up with English singer-songwriter HRVY for their song ‘Save Me,’ as well as the manically furious and guitar heavy track ‘KULT’ with grandson and Jasiah. Earlier this year, Aoki launched A0K1VERSE, a new ecosystem bridging real-world experiences with web 2.0 and web3, continuing to pave a path towards the future as one of the top leading innovators in the NFT space. Currently, Steve Aoki is putting the final touches on the highly anticipated release of his upcoming album, slated for release in the upcoming months.