Festival Forte reveal the final artists for the festival's upcoming edition.
In the continuity of the festival’s identity, Forte are proud to add two more acts to close the 2016 line-up: Giegling co-founder, Konstantin and influential industrial outfit Orphx [Sonic Groove / Hands].
A midsummer night's (day) dream returns to one of Berlin's coolest outdoor spaces, Else, as All Day I Dream continue with their summer series of events. Label artists Bedouin, YokoO, Lost Desert, Death on the Balcony will soundtrack the day with music that encourages the dance floor to close their eyes and drift. After the sun falls from the sky Daniel George casts his hypnotic spell over the night time crowd. No doubt certain daytime artists will also join the after dark session. A summer haze of lanterns, fairy lights, flowers and melancholic, trippy melodies await for this summer’s Berlin closing event. Else and All Day I Dream will be joined by handpicked independent local designers who will bring their creations to the outdoor venue; There's plenty to look at and enjoy, from clothing to jewellery to delicious food. Or, simply gaze out onto the river Spree on one beautiful afternoon.
A highlight of the festival calendar for any serious house and techno head, Sonus Festival is Croatia’s leading underground techno adventure, a five day and five night session set on the stunning Zcre Beach shores. Set to embark on it’s biggest outing to date for edition number four, Sonus will unite heavyweight talent for a celebration like no other. With less than two months until 2016’s techno mecca, Sonus reveal a jam-packed boat party agenda running across five days, with trips from Grelle Forelle, THUMP, Colours, and more. On top of this, find a host of new names added the huge festival bill, including dream team Adam Beyer and Ida Engberg, plus Monika Kruse and Andy Catana.
Last year marked a new era for Ibiza as the island hosted its first ever electronic music festival – Creamfields and we are pleased to announce its return on Friday 5th August, during BBC Radio 1’s Ibiza weekend this year’s 10 hour party-thon will be taking over the legendary Space venue.
French producer FLVN serves up a dark and intense dish of bass heavy techno and dance with his new EP 'Logan'. Landing June 13th via Night Noise Music, the Bordeaux-based artist delivers two original tracks with remix contributions by London's Kiwi, as well as fellow French producer Lordakat. Definitely taking electronica into a deep, nightly realm, 'Logan' is available to stream down below.
Jimmy Edgar combines the futuristic aesthetic of Detroit techno and experimental electronica in his new EP 'Dreamz Come True'. Scheduled to get released on June 24th via Ultramajic, Egar draws inspiration from house and r&b, down to African rhythms which helped to spawn the idea behind the tune 'iPHONE'. Always one to push the boundaries of electronica, 'Dreamz Come True' is another concoction Jimmy Edgar's musical alchemy.
London-based producer Mosca will release his forthcoming EP 'Cedar Wood State' on June 10th via the Not So Much imprint. Experimenting with the sound of techno, with both additives and removals, the single pack includes two versions of the title track. The Vector mix is a frequency twisting and turning of acid-techno whereas the Volt mix incorporates an old-school Miami Bass bounce whilst still incorporating an acid sound. Below is a preview of the Vector mix.
Whilst many modern electronic producers concentrate their efforts only on moving the dance floor, producer, composer and author George D. Stănciulescu delves deeper, understanding the power of music and it's effects on the senses. Recording under the project LeVant, his music is an artistic and cinematic listening experiencing, bridging together experimental electronica, techno, ambient and neo-classical, creating a sound like no other today.
Whilst many modern electronic producers concentrate their efforts only on moving the dance floor, producer, composer and author George D. Stănciulescu delves deeper, understanding the power of music and it's effects on the senses. Recording under the project LeVant, his music is an artistic and cinematic listening experiencing, bridging together experimental electronica, techno, ambient and neo-classical, creating a sound like no other today.
Based in Bucharest, George D. Stănciulescu began releasing music under Ad Ombra back in 2005. Dropping the 2008 LP 'Rites of Genesis' followed by 2009's 'Magna Charta Illusorum' and 2011's 'Almost Eternity (Handmade Beliefs for the Nostalgic Lambs)', the recordings were like epic movie scores packed with a haunting beauty.
Having released tracks on respected labels such as Nervous and CR2, Maya Schenk now makes the leap into the seat as label boss with the launching of her new imprint Henri Records. To set things off in the right manner, she will release her new 'Rigmarole' EP on the label on May 6th. The two track record is a trek on between deep, ethereal tech house and experimental jump-up techno. Whilst the title track would be a perfect closure to a night in Ibiza, 'Difference' is a husky swinger that hits straight to the chest for peak time play. You can preview Maya Schenk's 'Rigmarole' below.
