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Antwerp's Maxi Meraki

Antwerp’s Maxi Meraki Applies Taste to Talent

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Funky feels from Antwerp’s Maxi Meraki, targeting the Balearic hot spots he’s become accustomed to with deep, focused house composing suave vocals and pianos striding about the place with a splash of salsa to them. While there’s plenty of grooves as standard from the Roger Sanchez, Mark Knight and BLOND:ISH -supported spinner — springy bass, a warm blast of synths on a breakdown of calming motivation — Meraki builds an aura and gives the track time and space to explore itself, as per the knowledge-of-self lyrics. Read more

Bye Bye Plastic sustainable

Coming Back Greener: Bye Bye Plastic Launches Sustainable Program

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Music festivals make plenty of green, but are they green enough? It’s no secret music festivals produce an alarming number of waste and carbon emissions. In the United States alone festival-goers produce 53,000 tons of waste each year. While the pandemic forced many cancellations and burned holes in pockets, there was a COVID-19 silver lining. 569,790,848 pounds of single-use products didn’t get used. Artists are taking note and planning for a greener return when touring music festivals and club shows.

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Do-Good-Artists

When You Do Good, You Feel Good: Artists Creating Good Vibes Through Change

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The saying goes, “when you do good, you feel good,” and 2020 could certainly use a lot of good. It is a year to take a long hard look at how you’re showing up for not only yourself but others. Taking on issues from climate change to racial and health inequities artists are using their platforms to create more than music. These artists do good with the platforms they’ve created via music.

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Secret Project Livestream July 17

Secret Project Livestream: 8 Hours of Underground Sounds

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Secret Project Livestream is bringing together leading DJs for an eight hour trip around the world. Tune in July 17 to visit unique venues and see some of the best music and culture hosting cities have to offer. The Secret Project Livestream will travel to Los Angeles, Berlin, Detroit, Miami and Hamburg, so get comfy for the journey ahead.

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BLOND:ISH Duo To Pursue Different Paths After 11 Years Together

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Following FJAAK’s earlier announcement that they will continue on as a duo, it seems surreal that we are now announcing the second “group” split in electronic music today.

Yet, after a magical 11 years together, BLOND:ISH is splitting into two branches. Vivie-Ann continuing as BLOND:ISH will bring a newly individual joy and spirituality through solo performances and recordings, while Anstascia will DJ under her own name and pursue other passions and her own personal mission to spread love through music.

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Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero Returns to Dos Osos, Tulum on Friday January 11th

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One of the most anticipated year of the entire calendar year, Day Zero, returns to its magical home at Dos Ojos, Tulum on Friday 11th January 2019.
After taking one year off, Damian Lazarus and his crew are now preparing for another spectacular event celebrating the spirit of the Mayan culture and the very best in electronic music.
The mysterious allure of musical vibrations can perplex and intrigue in equal amounts at the best of times, not least when the sorcery of a certain Damian Lazarus comes into play. Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost, Rebel Rave, his own DJ and production career, the discovery of a wealth of influential talents
 all of these achievements and more make him not only one of the most respected exponents of the contemporary house and techno scene, but also one of its key tastemakers and pathfinders.

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BLOND:ISH Bring ABRACADABRA Back To Tulum

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After a successful summer residency at the iconic Scorpios in Mykonos, Greece, Anstascia and Vivie-ann, also known as BLOND:ISH, are set to return to where they started their ABRACADABRA stint last year: Tulum, Mexico. This time they’ll be transforming the space at Papaya Playa Project into an all-out party place, all of which is happening  this Friday, January 5th.

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Win VIP Tickets to Flying Circus LA ft. Audiofly, Blond:ish, Martin Buttrich and Patrice Baumel

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Los Angeles, the Flying Circus is back in town this coming May 20th.
 
For over ten years, Luca Saporito and Anthony Middleton (Audiofly) have covered the globe with their renowned event series, FLYING CIRCUS. Last year, the duo celebrated 10 years of Flying Circus with a worldwide tour. From Bucharest to Beirut, Berlin to Toronto, and more, the global pop-up hit 17 major cities with a plethora of stellar international talent.
 
Flying Circus returns to Los Angeles on May 20th for a 10-hour celebration at The Container Yard. Located in the Arts District of Downtown LA, The Container Yard is a creative commune which serves as a canvas for countless artists and also an incubator for large-scale events. Originally a manufacturing factory, this graffiti covered space is vast, making it fit for Flying Circus’ driving tech house and state of the art sound & light.
 
The stellar lineup includes party bosses Audiofly, duo Blond:ish, Desolat head-honcho Martin Buttrich, Patrice Baumel and LA favorites Human Resources.
 
We have teamed up with Underrated Presents, the local promoters that have teamed up with L’Affaire Musicale, Orlove Entertainment and Audiofly to throw the event, to give away a pair of VIP tickets to the day-into-evening party! To enter, simply follow the instructions in the widget below. The winner will be selected at 7pm on May 15th.
 
Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite. Check out the FB event for full event information.
 
Please note: If you are having difficulty opening/entering this contest via cell phone, try the following:

      1. Open this link directly on Safari or another designated web browser (not through the FB or Twitter apps)
      2. If the above fails, try via desktop computer.

 

Win 2 GA Tickets to Flying Circus LA on May 20th (Contest on Hive.co)
 

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SXM Festival Returns in 2017

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SXM Festival has now revealed the dates for its 2017 return to the idyllic shores of Saint Martin. Music fans will be flocking to the beaches of the beautiful Caribbean island on March 15-19 for yet another tech-heavy lineup of international talent.

Following an eventful inaugural edition this past March that hosted two and half thousand festival-goers, SXM Festival plans to return with an even bigger and better lineup, as well as more parties on beaches, jungles, rooftops, villas and the best venues on the island.

SXM Festival organizer Julian Prince has vowed to keep pushing quality over quantity, aiming to provide a a fine-tuned and well-curated festival experience in one of the most unique festival locations in the world. We are waiting for the 2017 line-up annoucement but here was last years stacked roster Apollonia, Audiofly, M.A.N.D.Y., Maher Daniel, Blond:ish, Mia Lucci, Thugfucker, Bedouin, DJ Tennis, Adriatique, H.O.S.H., Ryan Crosson, Maceo Plex, Danny Daze, Guy Gerber, Rebolledo, Gardens Of God, and Chaim, with many more to be added in the coming months.

Tickets went on sale today, allowing you to begin planning your return or first trip to the festival.

Check out the official SXM Festival after-movie from its 2016 edition below, depicting a stunning array of natural music venues, remote jungle vantages, and a slew of ways to encounter the rich culture of Saint Martin.

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