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Pitch Music & Arts has confirmed their return for its seventh instalment, set to take place from March 8-12 2024. This eagerly anticipated festival promises four days of indulgence in a world of sonic soundscapes, curated art selections, and unforgettable experiences. In a video shared from their social media pages today an X. Club song has been featured. Last week they released a video featuring a Daniel Avery track. After two consecutive sold-out events in 2023 and 2022, Pitch Music & Arts is bringing back a Ballot system for 2024, entries are now open to register your interest for tickets. The sale date for The Ballot will be announced alongside their 2024 music programme, which will be revealed in the near future. Last year the festival featured the likes of Young Marco, Moderat, Helena Hauff, Dj Heartstring, Ben UFO, I.JORDAN, Overmono, KETTAMA, Jyoty, Interplanetary Criminal, Four Tet, Yarra, LSDXOXO, Dj Tennis, Ewan McVicar and many more. Pitch Music & Arts is a unique celebration of music, arts, and community that has become a must-attend event for festival-goers from around the world. With its rich lineup of international and local talent, breathtaking natural setting, and commitment to inclusion and respect, Pitch Music & Arts promises an experience like no other. Talents will be showcased across three multi-faceted stages featuring state-of-the-art sound systems and architecturally designed builds. Keep an eye on Pitch’s social media channels for exciting updates and announcements.For more information and to enter The Ballot, please register here. Pitch Music & Arts is brought to you by Untitled Group, the largest independent music and events company in Australia and the masterminds behind festivals such as Beyond The Valley, Sun Cycle NYD, Grapevine Gathering, Wildlands, Ability Fest & more. Pitch Music & Arts is proud to take place on the lands of the Djab Wurrung Peoples. The festival pays its utmost respect to the resilience of Elders past, present, and emerging for keeping their culture strong and their country healthy.

Clocking in at just shy of three hours, Anjunadeep 14 compilation is here. Anjunadeep has established itself as a prominent destination for records in the deeper, more progressive end of Above & Beyond’s club sets since its inception in 2005. Over the course of nearly two decades, the label has continued to progress, all while maintaining its reputation as one of the most esteemed imprints in dance music. The Anjunadeep compilation series has been captivating fans with its sweeping, melodic soundscapes, capable of evoking emotional responses. The latest release, Anjunadeep 14, is no exception to this precedent. James Grant, co-founder and A&R of the Anjunadeep label, and Jody Wisternoff, a Bristolian DJ, have collaborated on their milestone tenth mixed compilation. According to their remarks, this project is their most outstanding work to date. “Deep 14 might be one of our most labour-intensive projects yet, with a lot of pain-staking work behind the scenes to produce, edit or remix everything into shape for the compilation.” – James Grant & Jody Wisternoff. To commemorate the release of Anjunadeep 14, James and Jody recorded a distinctive live performance at Qarraba Bay in Malta. This showcase takes place during a gorgeous, wide-ranging sunset session that is an unmissable spectacle. You can view the performance on Anjunadeep’s YouTube channel or stream Anjunadeep 14 on your preferred platform, such as Spotify. Anjunadeep 14 Tracklist CD1 Cephas Azariah ‘Sleep Is Sacrament’ RE/BORN ‘Sweet Mistake’ Durante ‘Remedy’ feat. Running Touch Enamour ‘Brush The Dust Off Your Soul’ Natascha Polké ‘Loose Lips’ (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) Steven Weston ‘Nimbus’ Claxy ‘Closer’ Luttrell ‘Sunrise Song’ Jon Gurd & Reset Robot ‘Ashen’ Because of Art, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant ‘Free’ Sebastian Sellares ‘Lullaby of the Seraphim’ LEGATO, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant ‘Petals’ ODESZA ‘This Version Of You’ feat. Julianna Barwick (Joseph Ray Remix) Jon Gurd ‘Rise’ John Monkman ‘Shadows Falling’ Simon Doty ‘Lady Danger’ Blake.08 ‘Eyes Ablaze’ Amy Root ‘Livia’ (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Edit) Jody Wisternoff & James Grant ‘Second Chance’ Leaving Laurel ‘one last thing you never said’ (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Edit)CD CD2 Croquet Club ‘Solace’ Warung ‘Falling’ Paul Baule ‘Illusionist’ Amy Root ‘HER’ (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Edit) Nōpi, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant ‘Freefly’ LAR ‘Collide’ (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) Above & Beyond ‘Surge’ (PROFF & Igor Garanin Remix) Simon Doty ‘Sloane + Sibs’ Duke Boara ‘Woodwick Close’ Joseph Ray ‘Blue Nights’ Nox Vahn ‘When I’m With You’ Omfeel ‘Dancing Ego’ 16BL ‘Another Local’ Braxton & Warung ‘The Truth’ Durante ‘Leonid’ Yotto ‘Silhouette’ (Antrim Remix) Romain Garcia & Douran ‘Kili’ Simon Doty & My Friend feat. Tailor ‘Follow Me’ Dosem & My Friend ‘Door To Door’ 3STRANGE & Reset Robot ‘Kinky Animals’ (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Edit) Icarus ‘Listen To The Wind’ Ryan Davis ‘Atlas’

Sultan + Shepard release new studio album ‘Forever, Now’ on Lane 8’s This Never Happened imprint. Sultan + Shepard are pleased to present their new studio album, ‘Forever, Now,’ available to stream today from Lane 8’s This Never Happened imprint. “When we began working on ‘Forever, Now,’ the world had started to open up from the pandemic, we had begun touring again, and it felt like the great thawing of pent-up feelings and emotions were being released from us, and also all over the world. Some of these feelings were beautiful and emotional, others darker and messier. Most of this album was written during breaks between shows when we’re back in our studio but we still had this sense of energy moving, flowing, and being allowed to trickle into new places with new feelings.  Not surprisingly, a lot of the music leaned towards more joyful energy, bursting with positive emotions while most of the lyrics and vocals we had recorded with our collaborators were asking deeper questions about longing, separation, and time passing. It was a time of growth and positivity amidst general change and often chaos for the world but also for us personally. The concept of “Forever, Now” grew out of this familiar feeling of being grounded in a place of creativity despite being in new places sonically or physically. We realized that wherever we went, there we were. Things were always moving and changing, as we ourselves were too. But through the act of being sincere in expressing our emotions, a sense of being in just the right place or hitting just the right note would often arise.” – Sultan + Shepard After a chance meeting at an after-hours club in Montreal in 2002, Ossama Al Sarraf and Ned Shepard quickly discovered they had a natural musical chemistry. They began collaborating on original songs and remixes, signing their first song to John Digweed’s Bedrock label. From collaborations with revered EDM artists such as Dillon Francis and Tiësto to remixes for major pop acts like Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Lady Gaga, and Madonna, the duo established themselves as one of dance music’s leading partnerships. The next decade saw them tour around the world including stops at major festivals such as Tomorrowland, Ultra, and EDC. During this time they were recognized by their peers for major accolades including a Grammy nomination for Best Remixed Recording for their remix of Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out Of Heaven”; the SOCAN Music award for International Song of the Year for “Bad” (the multi-platinum single which they co-wrote and produced alongside David Guetta); and two Juno Award nominations for Best Dance Recording. Most recently the duo have returned to their melodic house and progressive roots, signing with Lane 8 and his label This Never Happened and launching a radio show Dialekt Radio. They have released multiple singles and EPs, collaborating with Jon Hopkins Angela McCluskey, Shallou, Le Youth, and others. In 2021 they released their second album “Something, Everything” to critical acclaim. Their new album “Forever, Now” is available now on This Never Happened.. ‘Forever, Now’ Tracklist 1. Sultan + Shepard – Sirens 2. Sultan + Shepard – Making Time feat. Julia Church 3. Sultan + Shepard – Losing Ground feat. Tishmal 4. Sultan + Shepard – Concorde 5. Sultan + Shepard – Elenore feat. Andrew Belle 6. Sultan + Shepard – Neptune 7. Sultan + Shepard – You Already Know feat. Benjamin Roustaing 8. Sultan + Shepard – Maybe I Was feat. PJ Harding 9. Sultan + Shepard – RnR 10. Sultan + Shepard – Zima (feat. Delhia de France) 11. Sultan + Shepard – Forever Now

Esteemed Finnish dance music producer Yotto announces his Return to Australia 2022 tour. It’s been a busy couple of years for deep house juggernaut Yotto. While the world processed global lockdowns and the cancellation of live music, the Finnish superstar was hard at work producing a. String of new hits for his global fanbase. As live music returns, so does Yotto; with three massive shows locked in for Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this September. With the northern summer in full swing and a roster of upcoming shows at Tomorrowland and Anjunadeep Explorations, Yotto will head down under in September to mark his first time in Australian shores since 2019. The Anjunadeep favourite will host three massive shows thanks Hardware Group – the crew behind Festival X, Tell No Tales, Pure Carl Cox, Babylon Festival and Reminisce among others. Be sure to secure tickets fast as shows are expected to sell very quickly. Yotto 2022 Australian Tour Dates September 16 – Brisbane, The Warehouse Septermber 17 – Melbourne, Timber Yard September 18 – Sydney, Roundhouse Secure your tickets online here.

Ben Böhmer & Anjunadeep announce the release of ‘Begin Again (Remixed)’, a collection of reworks from renowned and up & coming acts such as The Blaze, HAAi, Matador, MEUTE, niina, Rezident, and Barry Can’t Swim. The ‘Begin Again (Remixed)’ campaign officially launches with French duo The Blaze, who debut on Anjunadeep with a stunning remix of Ben Böhmer and Gordi’s ’Slow Wave.’ On this new remix for Ben Böhmer, the duo showcases their emotional and captivating sound, with a warm and energetic production that perfectly complements Gordi’s unique and soft vocals. The Blaze is a French duo, comprising producers, movie directors, and cousins Guillaume and Jonathan Alric. They made their debut in the electronic scene in 2017 with their EP ‘Territory’, which has now been streamed over 170M times. The stunning music video the duo worked on for the EP’s title track also received the Film Craft Grand Prix at Cannes the same year.  In 2018 they released their debut album ‘Dancehall’ which received praise from The New York Times, NME, Rolling Stone, and Pitchfork to name a few, and has now accumulated over 160M streams. Ben Böhmer’s sophomore album ‘Begin Again’ has now amassed over 38M streams, and his fully sold-out live world tour kicked off with shows at London’s Roundhouse, Paris’ Cabaret Sauvage, and Sydney’s Metro Theatre and is currently in the midst of an extensive North American run. The Blaze Remix of ‘Slow Wave’ is out now on Anjunadeep. Reworks from HAAi, Rezident, niina, MEUTE, and Matador will follow on the ‘Begin Again (Remixed)’ package, out June 15 – pre-order here. ‘Begin Again (Remixed) Tracklisting Ben Böhmer feat. Gordi – Slow Wave (The Blaze Remix) Ben Böhmer feat. JONAH – Escalate (HAAi Remix) Ben Böhmer – Fade To Blue (Matador Remix) Ben Böhmer feat. lau.ra – Erase (Rezident Remix)Ben Böhmer feat. PBSR Ben Böhmer feat. PBSR – Revelation (Barry Can’t Swim Remix) Ben Böhmer – Once.. (niina Remix) Ben Böhmer – Begin Again (MEUTE Remix) Ben Böhmer Live Tour Dates Feb 18 – Roundhouse, London, UK (Sold Out) Feb 19 – Cabaret Sauvage, Paris, FR (Sold Out) Feb 24 – Roxy, Prague, CZ (Sold Out) Feb 25 – Roxy, Prague, CZ (Sold Out) Feb 26 – Progresja, Warsaw, PL (Sold Out) March 10 – Max Watts, Sydney, AU (Sold Out) March 11 – Triffid, Brisbane, AU (Sold Out) March 13 – Reunion Park, Melbourne, AU (Sold Out) March 17 – GAMH, San Francisco, CA (Sold Out) March 18 – GAMH, San Francisco, CA (Sold Out) March 19 – The Fonda Theatre, LA, CA (Sold Out) March 25 – Trees, Dallas, TX (Sold Out) March 26 – Concord Music Hall, Chicago, IL (Sold Out) April 1 – Commodore Ballroom, Vancouver, BC (Sold Out) April 2 – The Showbox, Seattle, WA (Sold Out) April 14 – SAT, Montreal, QC (Sold Out) April 16 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON (Sold Out) April 22 – The Sinclair, Boston, MA (Sold Out) April 23 – Brooklyn Steel, Brooklyn, NY (Sold Out) April 29 – Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO (Sold Out) April 30 – Varsity Theatre, Minneapolis, MN (Sold Out)

GRAMMY and ARIA-nominated DJ and producer FISHER, and fellow Australian singer-songwriter Kita Alexander, unite in their latest single, ‘Atmosphere’. The second FISHER ID previewed during his 2023 Coachella set with Chris Lake, ‘Atmosphere’ has already amassed over 2000 creations and millions of views on TikTok, fervently urging for its official release. Seamlessly fusing FISHER’s signature beats with Kita’s otherworldly vocals, ‘Atmosphere’ guides listeners on a euphoric journey through space before descending into a deep and dark dance drop. ‘Atmosphere’ follows an impressive list of releases from FISHER over the last 12 months including the huge tech-house hit ‘Take It Off’ with Aatig which reached #1 on Beatport in just the first few days from release. The track also follows FISHER’s rework of Bob Sinclar’s legendary ‘World, Hold On’ which immediately hit the Spotify Viral charts in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. The rework has today reach gold ARIA-accreditation in Australia. This came alongside his record-breaking Australian tour in November 2022. The sold out four-date tour setting a record for the most tickets sold for an Australian DJ and 75,000 tickets sold across the country in November 2022. Across the equator, FISHER launched his own festival in Malta called, TRIIP. The three-day festival had a DJ line-up curated by FISHER and took place across historic castles, pools and boats on the Mediterranean for the first weekend of summer. After which is an all-new busy time of year for FISHER, including his all-new weekly residency at Hï Ibiza that kicked off in June this year. Known for his wild sense of humour and energetic DJing style, FISHER first burst onto the electronic scene with tracks ‘Stop It’ and ‘Ya Kidding’ and has since become one of the scene’s most in-demand talents. He then dropped ‘Losing It’, his breakout track that earned him his first GRAMMY nomination. Fast-forward to 2023 and the track has now amassed well over half a billion streams – cementing its status as one of the biggest dance records of the decade in the process.

Australian dance maestro Odd Mob continues his upward trajectory with the release of his latest EP, “Club Rompas,” following the success of the peak time anthem “XTC.” Having already wowed crowds at Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, and various clubs across Australia, New Zealand, and the US, Odd Mob draws inspiration from his global dance floor experience, crafting a collection of tracks perfectly suited for both intimate rave caves and massive festival stages. The EP opens with the already acclaimed single “XTC,” a club stomper that has received support from industry heavyweights such as Dom Dolla, Sarah Story, and Chris Lake. Throughout the EP, Odd Mob’s signature bass-heavy production shines as he takes listeners on a journey to the “Underground.” A collaboration with Chicago-based bass house duo Birthdayy Partyy, the track experiments with industrial elements, featuring sirens and intense metallic synthesis leading to a powerful drop. “Guest List,” another collaboration with Chicago natives Basura Boyz, mesmerizes listeners with its hypnotic basslines, dominating the dance floor. The EP concludes with “Blisters On My Feet feat. Basura Boyz,” featuring a rolling low end and captivating vocal hooks that keep listeners locked into the groove. Odd Mob shares his inspiration for the EP, stating, “‘Club Rompas’ does exactly what it says on the label. It’s meant to hit you hard in the club and make you dance! This EP came together after my first post-COVID tour in the US, spending 24 hours in Chicago where I collaborated with Birthdayy Partyy for the first version of ‘Underground.’ That same night, I met Basura Boyz, who later sent me some fantastic one-liners that ended up in ‘Blisters On My Feet’ and ‘Guest List.'” With an exceptional year in North America, including two successful tours and a Coachella debut, Odd Mob has established himself as a versatile artist behind the decks and in the studio. His expertly crafted tracks have earned praise from top DJs worldwide, including John Summit, Skrillex, Diplo, and Oliver Heldens. “LEFT TO RIGHT,” his iconic club hit, received monumental support before its official release, while “Been Dreaming” caught the attention of BBC Radio 1’s Sarah Story. The momentum continues to build as Odd Mob’s innovative productions showcase his limitless talent. Having electrified crowds in Australia with the success of “LEFT TO RIGHT,” Odd Mob now brings his high-energy performances to headline and festival slots across Australia and New Zealand. He will also return to the US for appearances at Shambhala, Hard Summer, Sunset Music Festival, and more. As Odd Mob’s star continues to rise, he solidifies his position as a leading force in the global dance music scene, leaving audiences worldwide eagerly anticipating his next electrifying creations.

Acclaimed Australian producer Golden Features has officially released his highly anticipated sophomore album, “Sisyphus,” via Warner Music Australia / Foreign Family Collective. The album marks a significant milestone for Golden Features, being his first full-length release in five years. Following a restorative and transformative period in Berlin, Tom Stell, the creative force behind Golden Features, immersed himself in the city’s renowned techno scene, drawing inspiration from the underground clubs and energetic atmosphere. During his time in Berlin, Stell ventured into unfamiliar territory, pushing his creative boundaries and experimenting with new concepts. The album’s title, “Sisyphus,” is inspired by the Greek mythological character who was condemned to an eternal struggle against a seemingly impossible task. Drawing parallels between the mythical tale and the vibrant nightlife of Berlin, “Sisyphus” presents a collection of tracks that showcase Stell’s signature dark soundscapes and captivating dancefloor energy. The nine-track album takes listeners on a journey, capturing the highs and lows of a memorable night out. Reflecting on his artistic growth, Golden Features shared, “For this album, I wanted to push myself well beyond my comfort zone and try concepts that were unfamiliar to see what I was capable of.” With a career spanning eight years, Golden Features has established himself as one of Australia’s most sought-after electronic musicians, collaborating with notable artists such as The Presets, K Flay, Thelma Plum, Julia Stone, and more. “Sisyphus” features previously released singles, including “Flesh,” “Touch” featuring Rromarin, “Vigil,” and “Endit” featuring Rromarin, which have collectively garnered over 6 million streams. The album also introduces five new singles, including “Yield” featuring Rromarin, “Vapid” featuring Louisahhh, “Ether,” “Butch,” and “Hound.” Each track showcases Golden Features’ unique blend of dark, atmospheric tones and infectious rhythms. With its compelling sonic palette and undeniable dancefloor potency, “Sisyphus” solidifies Golden Features’ reputation as a masterful producer. The album is now available for listeners to experience the evocative musical journey crafted by this visionary artist. SISYPHUS – ALBUM TRACKLIST Vigil Touch (Feat. Rromarin) Yield (Feat. Rromarin) Vapid (Feat. Louisahhh) Ether Flesh Butch Endit (Feat. Rromarin) Hound To celebrate release of the album, Golden Features is set to embark on an Australian Headline Tour next month, kicking off in Melbourne before heading to Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth. Tickets for the tour are on sale now with the dates listed below. Australian Tour Dates August 5 – Margaret Court Arena – Melbourne – Tickets August 11 – Hindley St Music Hall – Adelaide – Tickets August 15 – Fortitude Music Hall – Brisbane – Tickets August 18 – Hordern Pavilion – Sydney – Tickets August 26 – Metro City – Perth – Tickets

Multi-platinum Sydney-born LA-based producer, Hayden James teams up with Canadian duo Bob Moses to share their new single, “Do You Want Me” out via Future Classic. “Do You Want Me” features a classic vocal from Bob Moses, as warm synths muted down to perfection swirl all around. An ever-present driving bassline builds the track to emotional and euphoric heights as a signature footprint from Hayden James. Ahead of an American summer of festivals and headline shows alike for both Hayden James & Bob Moses, “Do You Want Me” invites you to achieve a state of bliss with those you want near and dear. Hayden James on “Do You Want Me”, says: “I’ve spent most of the year writing in the studio and I’m so excited to finally share my first release of the year with you all. Tom, Jimmy (Bob Moses) and I got together just a handful of times to write ‘Do You Want Me’. This record came together so quickly. We instantly had a vibe together and just had fun in the studio. The song feels like a great representation of both of us. It’s definitely a dream collab for me. I hope you love it.” Bob Moses on “Do You Want Me”, says: “We’ve known Hayden for a bit, and of course have been aware of his work since well before he gave us his killer mix of our track “Back Down” (which we still play all the time btw). We had thought about working together before but somehow never got around to it. But just like that, the window opened and this track quickly came to life out of a few sessions in LA. Hayden is a lovely guy, and we had fun with the process. Hope ya enjoy.” The arrival of “Do You Want Me” is Hayden James’ first for new music in 2023, and follows the release of last year’s album LIFTED. Hayden James previously added his re-work to Bob Moses’ track “Back Down” and now both artists gear up to celebrate their latest single with combined shows in Vancouver and New York next month, having recently road-tested the single at Michigan’s Electric Forest festival a few weekends go. Hayden will next appear at a string of US festivals including California’s Hard Summer, before returning to Australia for the national touring festival, Grapevine Gathering in October. 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, and 2022’s sophomore record LIFTED, which boasts over half a billion streams and was debuted at last year’s Coachella to a packed out stage, before he launched into a North American tour. He then toured across Europe, before landing back in Australia to play his largest headline shows here to date, gracing iconic venues such as Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion, Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena, and Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall. 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. Today, two of dance music’s favourite acts in Hayden James and Bob Moses unite on “Do You Want Me”, sure to be one of this summer’s hottest house tracks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyWZuvESxZ8 HAYDEN JAMES TOUR DATES July 7 – Q Nightclub, Seattle, WA July 8 – PNE Forum, Vancouver, Canada (with Bob Moses) July 21 – The Brooklyn Mirage, Brooklyn, NY (with Bob Moses) August 4, 2023, OSHEAGA 2023, Montréal, Canada August 5 – HARD Summer 2023, Los Angeles, CA August 19 – Deep Tropics | Music, Art & Style Festival, Nashville, TN August 25 – Breakaway Music Festival Ohio, Columbus, OH September 5 – 10 – Snow Machine 2023, Queenstown, New Zealand October 7 – Grapevine Gathering, Yarra Valley, VIC October 8 – Grapevine Gathering, Mount Cotton, QLD October 14 – Grapevine Gathering, Swan Valley, WA October 21 – Grapevine Gathering, Hunter Valley, NSW October 22 – Grapevine Gathering, McLaren Vale, SA October 27 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO (with Duke Dumont) November 9 – Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (with ZHU) November 10 – Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (with ZHU) November 11 – Hollywood Palladium, Los Angeles, CA (with ZHU)

Arky Waters caps the year off with his new single ‘Back To You’ featuring the vocals of Jade Alice. This marks Arky’s first collaboration with another vocalist – Jade’s dream pop roots and catchy hooks move with the emotional depths of the track, capturing us through the tender and darker moments. “We made this track around COVID times, I sent her a DM and I honestly didn’t expect a reply, she ended up being open to working with me even though I had nothing out at the time. I sent over an idea that she vibed with and she sent back the hook that’s currently on the track. Once I heard that hook I basically ended up crafting the song around the vocal. For our first time working together it went super smooth; she’s talented as hell. I’d been a fan of her stuff for a while so it was cool to finally make something together.” The track is paired with a four part visualiser made by upcoming Sydney artist Don Kaiyote; the collaboration explores themes of young love, heartbreak and loneliness. “The most important part of this project was to make something that felt close to us – we wanted to capture beauty in something that was quite real and ordinary, something we’ve all felt before.” The video takes us through the journey of young love as a person of colour growing up in western society, diving into the complexities of the modern-day “situationship” and the feelings that revolve around that behind closed doors. Arky Waters is a Sydney based artist exploring his early love for indie/folk with the electronic textures of rave music. Starting in 2020,it began as an outlet from his usual work with alt-rock band ‘Silvers’, and soon blossomed into its own project as he found his feet in production. The songs act as a soundtrack to his life growing up in the suburbs of Australia, bridging the gap between indie/folk songwriting and the pulse of electronic music.

Secret Sounds are delighted to announce that American synthwave band The Midnight will make their return to Australia in February/March 2024, setting stages on fire with headline performances in Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne. From their synth-heavy beginnings to arena rock chords and infectious pop hooks, The Midnight’s musical journey is one fuelled by insatiable curiosity. The duo lives at the intersection of varying paths, driven by the friction that fires when Southern-born singer-songwriter Tyler Lyle’s all-American dreamer tales meld with Danish-bred drummer and producer Tim McEwan’s cinematic soundscapes. Together, they form something deeper than house, vibier than pop, and altogether more exciting than the sum of its parts. The fan favourite track “WeMoveForward” from their 2014 debut EP Days of Thunder, was created during their very first encounter. The single’s euphoric rhythms, bittersweet synths and Lyle’s romantic lyricism lay the foundation for The Midnight’s signature style, a theme that continued all the way into their latest album Heroes. Infused with dramatic nostalgic streaks, The Midnight’s catalogue weaves its way from their debut LP Endless Summer, with its retro-futuristic feel, to the introspective reflections found in their follow-up record Kids. As they delved deeper into their emotions with the release of their fourth album, Monsters in 2020, their sound expanded and became more vibrant, reaching the Top 30 on the Australian pop charts and No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Created during the isolation of the COVID quarantine, their most recent release Heroes tackled the issue of loneliness by inviting the whole world to dance under one roof, celebrating shared human connection. Infused with slivers of Springsteen, The Police, AC/DC and an electrifying arena rock spirit, Heroes weaves together a fusion of sexy-but-sensitive sing-alongs made to be belted by a room full of music lovers. With the new album, the duo has hit new heights on stage, moving on from club rooms to selling out iconic venues such as London’s Brixton Academy. They have also expanded their live performance by welcoming Lelia Broussard on bass, Royce Whittaker on guitar, and Justin Klunk on saxophone and synth. The Midnight are ready to unleash their live set for fans around Australia next February/March! Presale is available from 9am local time Thursday 21 September. Tickets go on sale to the general public from 9am local time Friday 22 September. THE MIDNIGHT AUS TOUR DATES Thu 29 Feb 2024 – Enmore Theatre, Sydney Fri 01 Mar 2024 – The Tivoli, Brisbane Sat 02 Mar 2024 – Forum, Melbourne TICKETS Presale available from 9am local Thursday 21 Sept Tickets on sale to the general public at 9am local Friday 22 Sept

ODESZA set to release a “psychedelic indie-dance EP.” In a surprising turn of events, the dynamic electronic music duo ODESZA has set the internet ablaze with news of their forthcoming EP, marking their first release in nearly a decade. Their dedicated fanbase couldn’t contain their excitement as ODESZA took to social media to unveil details about the project, describing it as a “psychedelic indie-dance EP.” Known for their deliberate approach to releasing new music, ODESZA has built a reputation for keeping fans on their toes. Last year’s captivating album, “The Last Goodbye,” broke a five-year hiatus between albums, and it’s been even longer since their last original EP, “My Friends Never Die,” dropped back in 2013. While specifics about the EP, such as the title and release date, remain undisclosed at this time, anticipation is skyrocketing within the music community. ODESZA’s ability to blend genres and deliver immersive experiences has made them a beloved act in the electronic music scene, and fans are eagerly awaiting the duo’s latest sonic offering. In the midst of this excitement, ODESZA is also gearing up for the premiere of their “The Last Goodbye Cinematic Experience,” an immersive concert film that provides an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind their awe-inspiring return to the touring stage last year. This upcoming visual spectacle promises to transport viewers behind the curtain and showcase the magic that unfolds during their mesmerizing live performances. As fans eagerly await further details on ODESZA’s EP, they can rest assured that the duo’s signature sound and innovative production will undoubtedly be on full display. Stay tuned for updates as ODESZA continues to captivate audiences with their unique musical vision and mesmerizing performances. We made a psychedelic indie-dance EP. — ODESZA (@odesza) June 25, 2023 pic.twitter.com/IgYXv2GG74 — ODESZA (@odesza) June 25, 2023

The Presets Unveil Exclusive Australian Tour in Celebration of their Platinum Anniversary. In 2003, two talented individuals from Sydney embarked on a musical journey, collaborating in their inner-city studio to create captivating beats. They began by sharing their music in small clubs, combining their original tracks with inspiring tunes of the time. Fast forward 20 years, and The Presets have evolved into a sensational audio-visual force, dominating festival stages worldwide. However, a recent visit to a legendary Sydney nightclub, where their musical career took flight, sparked a desire to celebrate their anniversary by revisiting their roots. With great excitement, The Presets unveil a series of 20 DJ sets across Australia, set to take place in intimate clubs and bars. This endeavor allows them to reconnect with the electrifying spirit that ignited their passion for music. Kim Moyes shares, “Throughout the past two decades, we have been fortunate enough to grace the grandest stages and prestigious festivals worldwide. Yet, nothing compares to the raw energy and intensity of an intimate gathering. These 20 nights will be an entirely different experience, and we cannot wait to unleash our music in this setting.” Julian adds, “DJing in small clubs offers a unique experience compared to our usual live performances on grand stages, complete with lights and visuals. It’s a more spontaneous and immediate connection, fueled by the crowd’s energy. We will blend our own tracks with timeless jams from our favorite artists, creating a celebration of our music and the incredible tunes that inspire us. Moreover, we are thrilled to surprise our audience with a few exclusive unreleased tracks.” Tickets for The Presets’ 20th Anniversary DJ Tour are now available. Each night will feature special guest appearances carefully chosen by The Presets, resulting in a series of unforgettable one-off events. Please find the complete schedule and details below. Join The Presets as they embark on this extraordinary journey, celebrating 20 years of remarkable music and honoring the very essence that fueled their artistic endeavors. Tickets On Sale Now Here. THE PRESETS DJ TOUR: 20 YEARS. 20 NIGHTS. Friday, July 14 – Village Green Hotel, Mulgrave Saturday, July 15 – Pier Bandroom, Franston Thursday, July 20 – Beach Hotel, Byron Bay Friday, July 21 – Friday’s Riverside, Brisbane Saturday, July 22 – Kings Beach Tavern, Caloundra Friday, July 28 – Burleigh Bazaar, Gold Coast Saturday, July 29 – C.EX, Coffs Harbour Friday, August 4 – Shoal Bay Country Club, Shoal Bay Saturday, August 5 – Drifters Wharf, Central Coast Thursday, August 10 – Gilligan’s, Cairns Friday, August 11 – Kirwan Tavern (Outdoors), Townsville Saturday, August 12 – Magnums Hotel, Airlie Beach Friday, August 18 – Beer Deluxe, Albury Saturday, August 19 – Torquay Hotel, Torquay Friday, August 25 – UOW Uni Bar, Wollongong Saturday, August 26 – Kambri Anu, Canberra Wednesday, August 30 – The Station, Perisher Friday, September 1 – Miranda Hotel, Sydney Saturday, September 2 – Dee Why RSL, Sydney Saturday, September 9 – Monsoons, Darwin Tickets On Sale Now Here

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)