Spencer Brown Unveils Groovy 3-Track EP ‘I Was Too Young for 90s Raves’

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!

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)

The UK-based veteran constructs a pair of nostalgia-laced techno weapons for his label debut on Factory 93. Southampton’s venerated producer Alan Fitzpatrick washes over with nostalgia on his new double-sided single ‘Stronger / Chant,’ serving as his label debut on the burgeoning Factory 93 imprint. A universally respected and in-demand producer, Alan Fitzpatrick has succeeded in carving out his own musical niche within the ever-expanding genre of techno, earning him the reputation of a seemingly unstoppable source of hit music. This ability is on full display on his debut appearance with Factory 93 Records, ‘Stronger / Chant.’ “Stronger” kicks off with hard and crispy drums before a well-timed backspin effect gives way to a piano-and breaks-combo that will transport clubbers back to 1992. As the kick comes barreling back in, chopped-up diva vocals soar through the mix before everything cuts out to unleash a flurry of rave stabs. The track absorbs all the best elements of classic rave into a peak-time techno mind-melter. “This track was born during the early lockdown stages of covid,” says Alan Fitzpatrick. “I was just reminiscing on the good old days and memories of early rave culture.” says Alan Fitzpatrick. “Nostalgia crept in a lot during this time, and I wanted to express that through the frustration of uncertainty around touring.” “Chant” is a more straight-ahead warehouse workout with its relentless beats and chunky low-end. Ethereal vocals and pads give the track an eerie tinge as it develops, with skittering hats and claps twisting through the mix to add to its driving intensity. “A nod to the tribal techno vibes of the ‘90s and early noughties; I really love the energy in this track, and I think it’s a great pairing with ‘Stronger’ due to the fact they are very different,” he adds. “Both are packed with energy and I’m excited to share them with the world.” Alan Fitzpatrick has been pushing the underground culture ever-forward for more than a decade and counting, and his debut release on Factory 93 honors his roots in the best way imaginable. Alan Fitzpatrick’s new release ‘Stronger / Chant’ is available on all platforms via Factory 93 Records.