Lazy Jay Produces Single with Will.I.Am and Britney Spears

Esteemed Dutch Production Duo Lazy Jay Produces New #1 Single with Will.I.Am and Britney Spears.

Toon and Jef Martens, known collectively as Lazy Jay, may add two new superstars to their impressive repertoire. Former Black Eyed Peas alum Will.I.Am and pop star turned X-Factor judge, Britney Spears. In a phone call straight out of a Hollywood film, Will.I.Am cold called a stunned Jef at his home studio in Holland and asked the duo to provide the beats for his latest track with Britney Spears “Scream & Shout.” “I mostly work till late in our studio and when my phone rang at 3 in the morning, I answered and heard: “Hello, it’s Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, how are you?” – I was speechless of course. He explained that he listened to some of our music and wanted to use one of our beats for his single with Britney Spears. Before we knew, we were on a plane to Los Angeles to record the track with Will and Britney!” –Jef Martens

VONYC Sessions 2012 Presented by Paul van Dyk

VONYC Sessions 2012 Presented by Paul van Dyk. The last 365 days have formed a year to remember for electronic music artisan Paul van Dyk. Inside that time he completed production on his long awaited,corner-turning sixth album, which in turn unlocked a new trove of PvD music. These he’s used to power his extraordinary globe-spanning EVOLUTION stage performances and, of course, his now iconic radio show, VONYC Sessions.

This December van Dyk will leave his final musical mark on the year, with the release of the fourth instalment of the radio broadcast’s mix annual. Featuring the cream of the audio it championed over the last 12 months, it includes tracks from Cosmic Gate, Orjan Nilsen, Tritonal, Judge Jules and of course much from the master himself… This is the year that was. This is ‘VONYC Sessions 2012’.

Ultra Worldwide Announces 'Ultra Europe', Commits To A 5 Year Residency In Croatia

Ultra Worldwide Announces 'Ultra Europe', Commits To A 5 Year Residency In Croatia.

Ultra Music Festival – the world’s premier electronic music festival – is coming to Croatia from 12th – 14th July 2013 for Ultra Europe, it was announced in a press conference in Zagreb today [28th November 2012]. Taking place in the city of Split (12th & 13th July) and the island of Hvar (14th July) for the very first time, organizers have also revealed the further news that Ultra Europe will now be housed exclusively in Croatia for at least the next 5 years.

With over 60,000 attendees expected to descend upon Croatia for the debut edition of the annual event next Summer, Ultra Europe will take place at the beautiful Poljud Stadium in Split for days 1 & 2, while the 3rd and final day will see the event hop to the Hotel Amfora Grand Beach Resort on the stunning island of Hvar – just a short ferry journey away. Performances from all 3 days will be streamed globally through UMF TV and UMF Radio.

Out Now: Hardwell "Apollo," Featuring Amba Shepherd

Out Now: Hardwell Releases His Highly Anticipated Single "Apollo," Featuring Amba Shepherd.
Coming off his explosive BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix debut last Friday, the enlightening Dutch tastemaker, Hardwell, is releasing his groundbreaking new track, “Apollo," today.  This euphorically charged new single is available now on Beatport via Hardwell's own record label Revealed Recordings.  

Listen to "Apollo" here http://youtu.be/Rhm_-gMbTGU, and to purchase on Beatport, click here: http://btprt.dj/TdWUm8.

Previously debuted at the sold-out Revealed Recordings label night at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), “Apollo” exemplifies all of the raw talent and prowess that has truly distinguished the #6 DJ as one of the leading producers of this generation. With the addition of the angelic vocals of Australia’s Amba Shepherd, he carries you up through the atmosphere with gorgeous chords.  Then after a swift build into a pair of call-to-action snare hits, you’re off on an orbit of your own led by an imaginative progressive lead synth melody with a dense electro bassline backbone. "Apollo" is sure to bombard the charts and club floors alike, sealing yet another home run for the explosive Dutch trailblazer.

Enhanced Sessions Vol. 3 Mixed by Daniel Kandi & Estiva

 Enhanced Sessions Vol. 3 Mixed by Daniel Kandi & Estiva. Enhanced are pleased to announce the return of the Enhanced Sessions series. Continuing with the tradition of showcasing the leading talent from the Enhanced family, Volume Three is compiled and mixed by Daniel Kandi & Estiva, not only stars of Enhanced but firmly established as leading lights of the trance genre, dominating the charts with their productions and touring the globe at the world's finest events.

A long time favourite artist for the likes of Armin van Buuren and Above & Beyond, Daniel Kandi has been responsible for some of the biggest releases on the label in recent years, and his own Enhanced imprint 'Always Alive' has quickly earned a reputation for delivering only the highest quality. Mixing his first compilation for Enhanced, Daniel's mix builds from sparkling progressive through to the peak time euphoria he is so widely loved for. Packed full of exclusively unreleased tracks and remixes, as well as two brand new Daniel Kandi productions including his, believe-it-or-not first ever vocal original, Daniel's mix will leave you breathless as he drops current and future anthems from the likes of Tritonal, Exostate, jjoo, Mike Danis & Johnny Yono, Willem de Roo, Braiman & Falcon to name a few.

Richard Durand Versus The World - The Album

Richard Durand Versus The World - The Album.
14 months, 15 productions, bridging all 5 continents, powered by 1 imagination-capturing concept and 1 what-dreams-are-made-of contest - ‘Versus The World’ has been a bona fide production odyssey. The project has seen internationally renowned musician Richard Durand produce his way to the ends of the earth, working with regional EDM like-minds including Paul Oakenfold, Bobina, tyDi, Heatbeat and Protoculture.
Off the back of its boundary breaking regional ‘Richard Durand Versus The World’ contests, he’s uncovered a new producer class, pulling off one sensational pro-am co-production after another. Now the whole globe-spanning travelogue is brought together to create the finished article. This is ‘Versus The World’… The Album!
(Forthcoming through Black Hole Recordings, November 19th 2012)
iTunes pre-order link: http://bit.ly/QRQBFZ

Solarstone pres. Pure Trance Mixed by Solarstone + Orkidea

S O L A R S T O N E pres. Pure Trance – The Album Mixed by Solarstone + Orkidea

On October 18th, dockside @ Undercurrent in Amsterdam - during the peak of ADE’s annual takeover - dance pioneer Solarstone showcased his new audio axiom. In the packed-to-capacity club, with anticipation sky high, those lucky enough to have a begged, borrowed or bought a ticket were among the first to experience Pure Trance.

With that opening shot fired, the movement is ready to go global. Alongside fellow forerunner Orkidea, Solarstone has encapsulated this vision in mix-comp form. Featuring 25 exclusive tracks, built from propellant beats, tremor-inducing LFO, iridescent melodies, sky-bound synths and heartfelt vocals, trance will be revised to its purest degree.

“This isn’t about looking back. It’s about stepping forward. It’s not about trance’s history or genealogy. It’s about stripping away the music’s unwarranted add-ons; restoring trance’s most vibrant and essential elements and making the genre we love timeless.” - Solarstone