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Five years since the iconic producer’s last performance, Pretty Lights announces his highly anticipated return to music. Renowned electronic artist Pretty Lights has made a comeback after an extended hiatus of almost five years, marked by a dearth of public appearances and musical releases. The DJ and producer, who gained significant traction in the festival circuit of the 2010s with chart-toppers such as “Finally Moving” and “Rainbows and Waterfalls,” has not performed live since 2018 and has not produced any new music since 2017. On Tuesday, April 4, the artist resurfaced on social media to disclose the Soundship Spacesystem Tour and convey a fresh message to his admirers. “I’ve been looking forward to this day for a long time and am immensely grateful to be healthy and happy and surrounded by amazing people,” said Pretty Lights (real name Derek Vincent Smith). “I feel recharged and more ready than ever to launch a new vision of PL music and live events. Can’t wait to share everything that’s coming. And fam, seriously, thank you so much for your endless love and support. Thank you for all the positive energy while I took time to focus mine.  It’s a new dawn and I can’t wait to see you all again shining bright. lfggggggg.” The Soundship Spacesystem Tour, headlined by Pretty Lights, is set to cover nine destinations across North America, including Denver, Lake Dillon, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Chicago, Pelham, San Francisco, and New Orleans. The itinerary for the tour is yet to be fully disclosed, with the exception of The Caverns in Pelham, Tenn. The tour will consist of 27 shows, with multiple performances by Pretty Lights in each of the nine cities. Additionally, Pretty Lights has been announced as one of the headliners for the upcoming Suwannee Hulaween, a three-day music festival at the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park in Florida scheduled for October 26-29. Although not listed as part of the tour, this event will feature the artist’s performance. In a separate announcement, it was revealed that Pretty Lights will also headline the inaugural Cascade Equinox festival taking place in Redmond, Ore. this September. Produced by the team behind the renowned Gem & Jam festival in Arizona, the new event promises to be another remarkable addition to the artist’s itinerary. Incorporating fresh elements to his performances, Pretty Lights will present two new types of shows during his Soundship Spacesystem Tour: Pretty Lights in Dub and The Fantastic Pretty Lights. The latter is anticipated to be a collaborative effort with long-time friend Michal Menert and The Pretty Fantastics. A new, yet-to-be-titled track that appears to reflect his re-entry into the industry, was performed by Pretty Lights in the tour announcement video. The lyrics state: “I’ll fly a starship across the universe tonight/ And when I reach the other side/ I’ll find a place to rest my spirit if I can/ Perhaps I may become a pretty light again/ Or I may simply be a single drop of rain/ But I will remain/ And I’ll be back again.” The track is available to listen to below. Following his last live appearance at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in 2018, where he headlined the venue with his live band over two sold-out nights, Pretty Lights, whose real name is Derek Vincent Smith, retreated from the industry without any formal explanation. He erased his social media presence and began an unannounced hiatus, leaving his dedicated fan base in suspense.

Dubstep legend Rusko returns down under for a string of headline shows. Rusko, the legendary dubstep producer and DJ, is back in action and heading to Australia for a highly-anticipated tour in 2023. The British-born artist will bring his signature bass-heavy beats and infectious energy to six cities across Australia and New Zealannd, delivering a series of unforgettable performances that are not to be missed. The tour kicks off on May 5 in Auckland, and from there, he will travel to Christchurch, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, playing some of the biggest venues in each city. With a reputation for throwing some of the wildest parties in the electronic music scene, Rusko promises to turn up the heat and leave crowds begging for more. Rusko’s career spans over two decades, during which he has become a prominent figure in the dubstep and bass music scenes. He has released several critically acclaimed albums, including “O.M.G.!”, “Songs”, and “L!VE”. His music has been featured in movies, TV shows, and video games, and he has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, such as Diplo, Skrillex, and Cypress Hill. Fans of Rusko can expect a show like no other, filled with thumping bass, electrifying drops, and plenty of surprises. His energetic sets are known for getting the crowd moving, and he is sure to bring his A-game to the Australian tour. Tickets for the tour are available now, so grab them while you can. This is an event not to be missed, and it’s sure to sell out quickly. Get ready to experience the raw power and excitement of Rusko’s music, as he takes Australia by storm in 2023. Rusko 2023 Australia & New Zealand Tour Dates Friday May 5 – The Mothership – Auckland, NZ Saturday May 6 – Engineers Bar – Christchurch, NZ Friday May 12 – Eighty Six @ Cult – Sydney, AU Saturday May 13 – Biscuit Factory – Brisbane, AU Friday May 12 – Fiction – Canberra, AU Saturday May 13 – Monarch @ The Court – Perth, AU

Flux Pavilion brings the wobble back to life with ‘Paradise’. Flux Pavilion, the distinguished British producer known for his influential and innovative contributions to the electronic music scene, welcomes 2023 with his latest single “Paradise.” With a track record of chart-topping releases, collaborations with some of the industry’s biggest names, and headlining performances at major festivals across the globe, this new single is a testament to Flux Pavilion’s continued skill and creativity after more than a decade in the scene. ‘Paradise’ is his latest in a run of singles following ‘Lore’ and ‘(Never Gonna) Be Alone,’ all of which are leaning on the heavier side he’s gravitated towards since his .wav album. Fed by the force of letting yourself be present in the moment and to savor experiences, enjoying paradise means taking the time to appreciate the beauty around you and disconnect from the digital world. Put down your phone and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of a special place. ‘Paradise’ showcases a blend of Flux Pavilion’s signature sound with a unique mix of melodic bass and upbeat rhythms. The track progresses with a catchy euphoric vocal before switching into a weighty anthem. ‘Paradise’ arrives on all digital platforms today, with Flux Pavilion kicking off 5 consecutive shows with UKF in New Zealand from March 17th. Flux Pavilion Tour Dates March 17 – UKF NZ Tour – Brewton, Wellington March 18 – UKF NZ Tour – Lilyworld, Auckland March 23 – UKF NZ Tour – Union Hall, Dunedin March 24 – UKF NZ Tour – The Factory, Hamilton March 25 – UKF NZ Tour – Bexley Park, Christchurch April 8 – Ministry of Sound, London May 4 – Sol Fest Pre Party, Bama Slam Water Park, New Brockton, AL May 6 – Bloom Nightclub, San Diego May 20 – Global Dub Festival, Red Rocks, Morrison CO

Excision and Wooli join forces once again for “Titans,” the highly anticipated follow-up to their hit collaboration “Lockdown.” In 2019, before the pandemic was even a concern, Excision and Wooli joined forces for their collaborative EP, “Evolution.” The EP featured four tracks, including the opening track “Lockdown.” Fast forward over three years later, the duo has reunited for the highly-anticipated follow-up, “Titans.” While “Titans” is not the first collaboration between Excision and Wooli since “Lockdown,” it is a clear sequel, featuring some of the same samples (check out 2:30). With this release, the duo veered more towards bass house rather than dubstep, creating a highly energetic and enjoyable experience that has been receiving a positive response at recent live shows. Out now on all streaming platforms, get your first listen to “Titans” below!

Subtronics’ 24-track album ‘ANTIFRACTALS’ receives huge praise and excitement from fans. After much anticipation, Subtronics has dropped his album ‘ANTIFRACTALS’ on his label Cyclops Recordings. The album features 14 remixes from top artists such as Kai Wachi, Wooli, Grabbitz, Kompany, among others, and includes 10 VIP versions of Subtronics’ own tracks. The release comes after the announcement of his North American ANTIFRACTAL Tour in September. The 24-track album ‘ANTIFRACTALS’ is yet another impressive addition to Subtronics’ extensive body of work, following the release of his previous album FRACTALS. Known for his tireless work ethic and consistent output, the Philadelphia-based producer continues to support the underground music scene by featuring up-and-coming artists on tour and at shows like Cyclops Cove. His dedication and passion for his craft is evident throughout the album’s runtime. In January of 2022, Subtronics dropped his debut album ‘FRACTALS’ which came in at #4 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic Album Chart, and had dedicated billboards in Times Square and Los Angeles. The album coincided with his massive 50+ date sell-out national headline FRACTAL TOUR, which featured state-of-the-art production and ground-breaking visuals. The tour traveled with a custom-built stage, featuring a floating DJ table within a reflective black hole, dubbed ‘The Wormhole.’ Notable venues on the run included Gila River Arena, WaMu Theater, Coca Cola Roxy, Avant Gardner, Echostage, and more. With more music on the way, Subtronics shows no signs of slowing down. Stream ‘ANTIFRACTALS’ now on Cyclops Recordings.

Deadmau5 is set to release ‘We Are Friends 11’ compilation, featuring a new single from the artist himself. The compilation has been highly anticipated, following the release of ‘XYZ’ in the latter half of last year. Deadmau5, known for leading the mau5trap label, has worked with SHOTTY HORROH in the past to incorporate hip hop elements into his music. In his latest release, he teams up with YTCracker on a new single. “YTCracker is a formerly notorious computer hacker who stopped hacking everyone’s gibson and started rapping about it instead. Recognized as a forefather of the ‘nerdcore’ genre[…]” – deadmau5 The new collaboration with YTCracker exhibits many of the same sonic and rhythmic elements as deadmau5’s past work with SHOTTY, while also maintaining the unique, nerdy style that fans have come to adore. Deadmau5, whose real name is Joel Thomas Zimmerman, is a Canadian musician and producer known for creating a range of electronic music within the progressive house genre and beyond. The highly anticipated ‘We Are Friends 11’ compilation album arrives later this year. Keep an eye out for more information on the release date and track list. In the meantime, be sure to follow deadmau5 on social media to stay updated on all the latest news and releases. We can’t wait to hear what’s in store on this new album.

Maya Jane Coles releases the next project under her Nocturnal Sunshine alias, joining forces with mysterious rapper CHA$EY JON£S on brand-new EP ‘LDN’, out now. Growing up in west London in the mid-00s, much of Maya’s influences were within the rap and hip-hop worlds, something reflected in this latest EP, ‘LDN’ which offers fans a rarely-seen glimpse into what Maya might sound like if she hadn’t pursued a career in electronic music. Under the Nocturnal Sunshine moniker, Maya explores grittier musical themes and on ‘LDN’ has teamed up with rapper, actor (Top Boy, I May Destroy You), and childhood friend CHA$EY JON£S, to redress the balance. Having originally made music together while at school in London, ‘LDN’ represents a full circle moment for both artists. The pair previously connected on the 2019 Nocturnal Sunshine album Full Circle, on tracks such as ‘Fuck Fame’, ‘Dash’ and ‘Bandit’. A five-track release, ‘LDN’ is a slick, downbeat hip-hop record. Kicking things off, the title track immediately sets the tone, pairing smooth production with even smoother bars courtesy of Cha$ey. Continuing with this energy is ‘No Smoke’, while ‘Really Really’ brings darker, menacing energy. ‘Tralalala’ is the most maximalist track on the EP, before ‘CHA$EY’ ensures things close out on a memorable note. “It feels amazing to finally be able to share this EP with you all,” says Maya. “The Nocturnal Sunshine x CHA$EY JON£S project is something very close to my heart. I was producing hip-hop years before I ever got into electronic/club music, it was my first musical love. Not only that but Cha$ey and I used to make music together when we were 15 and we even started a rap duo back then. Years later, to be making music again with one of my best mates feels like magic. ‘LDN’ is a collection of the first tracks we made when we started working together again. We’ve been working on so much material and this is only the beginning of what’s to come.” It’s been more than ten years since British-Japanese artist Maya Jane Coles unleashed the modern house classic ‘What They Say’. She has since shifted the focus towards her Nocturnal Sunshine project, collaborating with the likes of Peaches, Miss Kittin and Young M.A. among others. Maya Jane Coles demonstrates her versatility as an artist with this slick collaborative EP released under her Nocturnal Sunshine alias.

After a whirlwind fourteen years in the dance music industry, famed Festival Trap founder Carnage has announced his retirement at the age of 31. Carnage’s groundbreaking work in the early 2010s helped usher in a new genre called “festival trap,” a thunderous, 808-heavy twist on the saturated electro music that dominated festivals at the time. Buoyed by a thriving SoundCloud community, festival trap quickly became a movement—and Carnage was its vanguard. While dance music was his primary focus, Carnage’s brushstroke painted a far more colorful mosaic in the music community. He operated as a prolific hip-hop producer, collaborating with a myriad of the world’s top rappers, such as Mac Miller, Migos, Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Young Thug and Meek Mill, among many others. Lunar Electric is set to host the final two performances from Carnage after he announced his farewell to the dance music community earlier this month. Lunar Electric will take place in Parramatta Park in Sydney on June 4, followed by Doug Jennings Park on the Gold Coast on June 11, 2022. Also on the bill with Carnage’s history-making set is a heart-thumping lineup featuring the likes of Pendulum, Darude, Sunset Bros, Tigerlily, Enschway, Dimatik, Hooligan Hefs and many more. Thank You pic.twitter.com/RYkF5tiwT5— GORDO (@djcarnage) May 5, 2022 Lunar Electric 2022 Festival Dates Saturday June 4 – Parramatta Park, Sydney NSW Saturday June 11 – Doug Jennings Park, Gold Coast QLD Tickets – secure your tickets online here. DJ Carnage · BRICKS (feat. Migos) [Original] DJ Carnage · Hardwell – Spaceman (Carnage Festival Trap Remix) DJ Carnage · Carnage – WDYW Feat. Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Ferg, Rich The Kid ZB the local boy · 7. Carnage – Break The Fucking Walls Down (BTFWD) Feat. Junkie Kid

Australia’s rising star Moss returns with a heavy-hitting follow up to ‘SABRE TEETH’, releasing ‘SPEED DIAL (feat. BRIA)’ via October Records. After making a splash with his triple j Unearthed DIY Supergroup winning track, Moss picks up where ‘SABRE TEETH (feat. Genesis Owusu)’ left off, introducing the single with subtle didgeridoo vibrations before the foot is pressed down on the sonic gas pedal. The Indigenous producer’s aptitude for utilising dynamic drums and powerful bass to evoke atmospheric and emotive narratives is on full display. He teams with Brisbane-based up-and-coming singer/songwriter BRIA who’s pertinent vocals centred around the uncertainty and instability of online dating, provide the perfect hook. Moss discusses the single and the direction of his sound saying, “I’ve teamed up on this record with powerhouse singer/ songwriter BRIA and we’ve built something very special. SPEED DIAL is the sonic infusion of the ups and downs of online dating – especially when they don’t text back. This single represents a development of my sound and I can’t wait for you to hear it. All gas, no brakes.” On the narrative behind the record, BRIA said, “The idea for SPEED DIAL came out of the 2020 Brisbane COVID lockdown. After everyone was exclusively online dating, I found hookup culture was more present than ever. Moss’ dramatic production was the perfect accompaniment for my narrator’s situationship.” Brisbane talent BRIA, who amassed a sizable online following across TikTok and Instagram, recently released her debut single ‘Taking It Off’. The track has seen airplay on triple j and acclaim from Declan Byrne, Tommy Faith, Abby Butler, and Dave Ruby Howe on triple j Unearthed. Embracing femininity and sensuality within her craft, she takes influences from the likes of Charli XCX, Lorde, and Caroline Polachek. Sydney-based producer, Moss rose to prominence earlier this year after taking out the triple j Unearthed DIY Supergroup competition, with his release ‘SABRE TEETH’, before announcing his signing to October Records. Sampling the likes of Alison Wonderland, Touch Sensitive, San Cisco, Vallis Alps, and Genesis Owusu, the latter of which jumped on as a feature artist, Moss crafted a very Australian moment, yet it was his iconic didgeridoo bass drop that impressed triple j presenters and listeners alike. The track went on to become one of the most played on the station, with Moss appearing on triple j’s Friday Mix, and Mix Up as part of NAIDOC week, while the single’s momentum carried it to the top of the Australian Shazam Chart. While ‘SABRE TEETH’ showcased Moss’ talent to a wider audience, the bass producer has been honing his craft with singles such as ‘From The Start’ and ‘Shimmer’ both of which premiered on triple j and rose the triple j Unearthed Electronic charts. Having already played alongside some of the heaviest hitters in the industry – Skrillex, RL Grime, Flosstradamus, Marshmello, just to name a few – Moss has positioned himself as a producer capable of rubbing shoulders with some of the world’s best.

Fresh off being crowned champion of triple j Unearthed’s 2021 DIY Supergroup, Brisbane-based, Indigenous producer Moss officially releases ‘SABRE TEETH (feat. Genesis Owusu)’ and announces his signing to October Records. Impressing peers alike, the highly anticipated release captured the attention of the triple j audience from the first listen, with Genesis Owusu coming on board as an official feature artist. The bass-heavy single utilises samples from Touch Sensitive, San Cisco, Vallis Alps, Alison Wonderland, and the hard-hitting intensive vocals of Genesis Owusu, combining them with intensive breakdowns and a distinctive didgeridoo-infused bass drop. Moss elevates the defiant raps of Genesis Owusu, leaning into his Indigenous heritage for a dramatic production that finds its home on October Records. On the response to ‘SABRE TEETH’, Moss said, “The response to SABRE TEETH so far has been mind blowing. From the triple j text line to Instagram comments, everyone has shown such love for the track. Genesis Owusu’s vocals hit with such a powerful message and I wanted to connect that with my Indigenous heritage. I’m so glad everyone who’s listening is also connecting with that too.” Moss has combined his flair for emotive production and his passion for storytelling with the release of ‘SABRE TEETH’’, which received critical acclaim among many in the industry. triple j Breakfast presenter Ebony Boadu said, “This is easily the sickest drop I’ve heard this year.” While the upload on Unearthed received high praise from the likes of Lucy Smith, Dave Ruby Howe, Declan Byrne, and many more. The track has quickly become one of the most played on the station, while also receiving online support from the likes of NME and The Music Network. Beyond ‘Sabre Teeth’ his debut single ‘Lullabye’ surpassed 200,000 streams in its first month, following up with ‘idek’ which was supported by some of the industry’s finest including Marshmello, Yellow Claw, Jauz, Ghastly, and Zeds Dead among others. His recent discography in the form of ‘From The Start (feat. Kember Gold)’ and ‘Shimmer’ both received airplay on triple j, and also made their way to the top of the triple j Unearthed Electronic charts. In a few short years, Moss has already played alongside some of the world’s biggest artists that have had a great impact on Moss’ own artistry, the likes of Skrillex, RL Grime, Flosstradamus, Baauer, and Nero. Moss is far from an overnight success, but if this short warm-up is anything to go by, Moss’ name will be embedded on the world’s stage in years to come. Moss releases ‘SABRE TEETH (feat. Genesis Owusu)’ via October Records.