Spencer Brown announces SBxID Australian Tour

Attention all trance enthusiasts! The highly anticipated Subculture Festival returns to Melbourne in 2023. Known for its captivating  performances and production that have earned it global acclaim as an elite trance experience, Subculture Festival is set to make its long-awaited descent upon us in the month of June. Prepare yourselves, fellow trance warriors, and gather your allies for this unforgettable expedition into the realm of hard trance. Evolution Events will once again bring Subculture to Melbourne and 2023 will boast a mouth watering lineup of  the who’s who in trance music. John O’callaghan, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Factor B and many more will all grace the stage this June and treat fans to hard-hitting and uplifting trace performances. Take in the full festival lineup below! Subculture Festival Melbourne 2023 Lineup John O’callaghan Giuseppe Ottaviani Bryan Kearney Mark Sherry B2B David Forbes Factor B Billy Gillies Nikolauss Subculture Festival Melbourne 2023Event Details When: Saturday June 10 2023 Time: 1:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Grand Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds VIC Tickets: Click here to secure your tickets.

Trance Fans Rejoice, Dreamstate Festival is Coming Back to Australia! Dreamstate Australia, a festival dedicated exclusively to the trance music genre, will return to Australian shores in April 2023. Dreamstate Australia is a part of the Dreamstate brand, which is operated by the global event promoter Insomniac. Insomniac is famous for organizing some of the most massive music festivals, such as Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Beyond Wonderland, and Nocturnal Wonderland. The Dreamstate brand is focused on trance music and has held events in various countries worldwide, including the United States, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Local dance touring favourite Symbiotic will once again team up with Insomniac to bring the trance festival down under for Dreamstate Australia’s biggest show to date. The inaugural Dreamstate Australia festival took place back in 2016 in Melbourne, Victoria. The festival featured a lineup of trance music’s biggest stars, including Paul van Dyk, Sneijder, Rank1 and more. The one-day event was a massive success, with thousands of attendees flocking to the festival to experience the euphoric music and electrifying atmosphere. After the successful debut in Melbourne, Dreamstate Australia expanded its reach to other cities in the country. In 2017, the festival added a new venue in Sydney, New South Wales, to its lineup before returning to Melbourne in 2018 and  2019. Dreamstate Australia 2023 Lineup Cosmic Gate Infected Mushroom MaRLo (Tech Energy Set) Ciaran Mcauley Ben Nicky presents Emotional Havoc Maddix Blastoyz Achilles Ticket pre-sale registrations are now open – register your details here. Event Information Event Time: 2:00 PM Saturday, Apr 22nd, 2023 Location: Flemington Racecourse Tickets Presale Registration Closes – Tuesday, Feb 21st, 11:59 PM (AEDT) Presale Tickets On Sale- Wed, Feb 22nd, 12:00 PM (AEDT) Ticket pre-sale registrations are now open – register your details here.

Sometimes you can be having too much fun! ‘Chapter One’ of Cosmic Gate’s ‘MOSAIIK’ album series touched off a post-lockdown tour, bigger and more extensive than anyone (not least Nic & Bossi!) could’ve imagined. A subsequent pinch on studio time, and … well … you can guess the rest! Promise is a promise is a promise though and the GRAMMY-nominated act are delighted to start the new year with the announcement of the now-imminent arrival of ‘MOSAIIK Chapter Two’. March 3 isn’t that far away, but it’ll seem much closer still when you hear what Nic & Bossi have in store for the interim! First out the ‘Cosmic Gate’s gate is ‘MOSAIIK Chapter Two’s teaser trailer, which is online now. Through it, Cosmic Gate revealed that ‘MOSAIIK’ will spread its format wings to include, not just digital and streaming versions, but also a double CD and a limited-edition double vinyl (naturally including both Chapters). You can pre-save/order here now. Next, you’ll need to put a big save-the-date mark in the calendar for Feb 15, as Nic & Bossi are set to perform another of their acclaimed Livestreams. This time their two-hour set will be coming from Ibiza, where – backdropped by the magnetising sight (and just plain magnetic!) Es Vedra isle, the boys will be premiering much of the previously unheard music from ‘Chapter Two’. Hot on the heels of the Livestream will come the release of not one, but two new singles, before ‘MOSAIIK Chapter Two’ makes its full appearance on March 3. Pre-order/save the highly anticipated MOSAIIK Chapter Two album here. Cosmic Gate – MOSAIIK – Chapter Two Tracklist 01: Cosmic Gate & Diana Miro – Hear Me Out 02: Cosmic Gate & Nathan Nicholson – Follow You Anywhere 03: Cosmic Gate & Gid Sedgwick – Emotion Of Color 04: Cosmic Gate & Nathan Nicholson – Just The Beginning 05: Cosmic Gate & Andy Duguid – It’s Simple 06: Cosmic Gate – Mirador 07: Cosmic Gate & Olivia Sebastianelli – We Got The Fire 08: Cosmic Gate & Greenhaven DJs – Retrospection 09: Cosmic Gate & Diana Miro – Blame (Pavel Khvaleev Remix)  

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!

Dutch trance superstar Armin van Buuren will play a special headline club show in Brisbane this February. When news broke earlier this week of Transmission Sydney 2023, Armin van Buuren was revealed to headline the monster trance event set to take place in February 2023. Dance music fans can rejoice today with the news that Armin van Buuren will play a second show in Australia; locking in a special headline show in Brisbane. Armin van Buuren is coming to Fortitude Music Hall February 10th, for his only solo Australian show. Brisbane, it’s been years since the legend himself has played in the city and fans are going to want to be there for what’s set to be an unforgettable night with one of music’s biggest DJ’s and producers. Joining Armin van  Buuren in Brisbane is fellow trance titan Will Atkinson, AVAO and Australia’s rising star and master of progression Taglo. The Fortitude Music Hall is the largest ballroom/theatre styled venue in Australia, with a 3,000 person standing capacity and a 1,100 seated capacity. Inspired by some of the world’s most loved live music venues, the venue also pays homage to the iconic venues of Brisbane’s history. The Fortitude Music Halls’ prime location in the heart of Brisbane’s entertainment precinct and state of the art production make the venue a truly world class performance space. Armin van Buuren is a born perfectionist, striving to stay on top of the scene he’s helped build. As the flag-bearer of the trance movement, he’s one of the most influential figures in EDM worldwide. Even though he lives an extraordinary life as one of the world’s most popular DJs, he has always remained a down-to-earth guy. Armin van Buuren is constantly on the move, whether creating music in his studio or en route to his next high-end club or festival show around the globe. Presale begins 12PM Thursday 3rd November 2022. This is a limited capacity event. We strongly recommend securing tickets during presale as demand is high! Secure your presale tickets online here – link active from 12pm AEST Thursday. Presale access code: ARMIN Update: Set Times Announced

Get ready to journey through sound with John 00 Fleming. Attention music lovers of Australia! Get ready for a journey through sound with none other than John 00 Fleming. This legendary trance DJ will be making his way Down Under for an unforgettable tour, hitting up four of Australia’s most vibrant cities. First stop is Geisha in Perth on the 12th of May, where John 00 Fleming will be taking the crowd on a sonic adventure like no other. Expect deep, hypnotic beats and soaring melodies that will have you dancing all night long. Next up is Café Del Mar in Sydney on the 13th of May. With its stunning beachfront location and world-class sound system, this iconic venue is the perfect place to experience John 00 Fleming’s awe-inspiring DJ skills. On the 19th of May, John 00 Fleming heads to Brown Alley in Melbourne, a venue renowned for its cutting-edge music programming and intimate atmosphere. Get ready to be transported to another dimension with John’s signature blend of progressive and psy-trance. Finally, the tour wraps up at Lala Land in Brisbane on the 21st of May. This club has been a hub of the city’s electronic music scene for years, and it’s the perfect place to close out the tour with a bang. Tickets for all shows are on sale now, but act fast because they’re sure to sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of the world’s most innovative and inspiring DJs in action – get your tickets now and get ready to experience the magic of John 00 Fleming live! 2023 Australian Tour Dates 12 May  – Geisha, Perth 13 May – Café Del Mar- Sydney 19 May – Brown Alley- Melbourne 21 May – Lala Land Brisbane

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  

Get ready to journey through sound with John 00 Fleming. Attention music lovers of Australia! Get ready for a journey through sound with none other than John 00 Fleming. This legendary trance DJ will be making his way Down Under for an unforgettable tour, hitting up four of Australia’s most vibrant cities. First stop is Geisha in Perth on the 12th of May, where John 00 Fleming will be taking the crowd on a sonic adventure like no other. Expect deep, hypnotic beats and soaring melodies that will have you dancing all night long. Next up is Café Del Mar in Sydney on the 13th of May. With its stunning beachfront location and world-class sound system, this iconic venue is the perfect place to experience John 00 Fleming’s awe-inspiring DJ skills. On the 19th of May, John 00 Fleming heads to Brown Alley in Melbourne, a venue renowned for its cutting-edge music programming and intimate atmosphere. Get ready to be transported to another dimension with John’s signature blend of progressive and psy-trance. Finally, the tour wraps up at Lala Land in Brisbane on the 21st of May. This club has been a hub of the city’s electronic music scene for years, and it’s the perfect place to close out the tour with a bang. Tickets for all shows are on sale now, but act fast because they’re sure to sell out quickly. Don’t miss your chance to witness one of the world’s most innovative and inspiring DJs in action – get your tickets now and get ready to experience the magic of John 00 Fleming live! 2023 Australian Tour Dates 12 May  – Geisha, Perth 13 May – Café Del Mar- Sydney 19 May – Brown Alley- Melbourne 21 May – Lala Land Brisbane

Zonneveld is determined to secure his position in music history by performing for almost 12 consecutive hours, striving to set what he asserts to be a world record. Reinier Zonneveld, a renowned techno icon, is endeavoring to achieve a world record. This year, the Karren Maar Festival in the Netherlands is expected to be a remarkable celebration, as the Dutch DJ and producer has been exclusively appointed to perform on the festival’s mainstage. On August 5th, the festival will take place at Stadsblokken in Arnhem, where Zonneveld will aim to break the world record for the longest individual live performance, which he claims to hold. With a capacity of up to 25,000 attendees, the event is expected to attract a significant crowd, all eager to witness Zonneveld’s pursuit of 11 hours and 11 minutes of continuous play, and potentially secure his name in the annals of dance music history. In addition to performing his existing discography, Zonneveld will also experiment with some unreleased music during the extended live set, taking advantage of the ample time available for testing new material. Moreover, the festival’s secondary stage will showcase artists signed under Zonneveld’s record label, Filth On Acid.     View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Reinier Zonneveld (@reinierzonneveld)  

Spencer Brown continues his string of impressive releases on his newly minted diviine label with ‘Reforma / Polybomba.’ The ominous ‘Reforma’ shows off Spencer’s darker production side with its brooding techno sounds (plus it’s paired with a remix from the iconic Weska). ‘Polybomba’ skews more towards the progressive indie-dance side of the house music spectrum and delivers on an ID Spencer’s fans have coveted for quite some time. A who’s who of the electronic music elite have been supporting spencer’s music in their sets including Adam Beyer, John Digweed, Sven Vath, Richie Hawtin, and Ida Engberg, to name a few. “The third release on diviine showcases my darker side,” Spencer says. “‘Reforma’ is a groove tool that has been exploding in my sets. It was first debuted in Chicago, and the crowd reaction blew me away. The main sample along with the drum fill are both me playing the drums! ‘Polybomba is a progressive indie-dance leaning stomper. I opened my massive diviine inspirations show in San Francisco with this track, and it’s been a highly requested ID since then. Both tracks fit perfectly on diviine as “chill bangers” with creative freedom.” With regards to tapping Weska as a remixer for ‘Reforma’ Spencer adds “I’ve looked up to Weska as a producer for years. My most played track on Spotify in 2019 was Weska’s “EQ64.” During the pandemic, we became friends and worked on a few collaborative ideas (all unreleased at the moment). It’s truly an honor to have him as the first remixer ever on diviine with this killer roller.” “I’ve always looked up to Spencer as an artist, a DJ, and as a genuinely cool dude, so I was stoked when he asked me to give Reforma a spin. The original track is pretty percussive with a few melodic elements and a vocal sample, so I had a lot of creative freedom when writing it. The result is a deep, chugging, and slightly progressive groover that I hope you all will love to play,” Weska shares. Out now on all popular streaming platforms, get your first listen to the new EP below!   ‘Reforma / Polybomba’ Tracklist: 1. Reforma 2. Polybomba 3. Reforma (Weska Mix)