Asylum X released “Rising Moon” which forms part of the upcoming Common Sense Records’ Vol. 3 compilation. Asylum X is the side project of Cani, half of a DJ duo Zombies in Miami. It is one of the most prominent projects of electronic music in Mexico. The DJ and producer has played in the most recognized clubs around the world like Berghain and Club Rex.
Alejandro Franco is a Mexican DJ, producer, journalist, publisher of WARP magazine, head of CommonSense Records, and founder of Guadalupe Valley Festival. After years of an evolving sound, this holistic storyteller’s musical journey has now become a mental travel through some of the finest cutting-edge Hi-Fi Techno.
This mix is a one-hour live recording from Alejandro’s set at Foro Normandie in Mexico City.
The majestic Esto Es Tulum has lined up a perfect series of events to see the old year out and ring in 2019, all taking place in the ancient and beautiful Tulum, Mexico from December 28th to January 26th.
The mammoth 4 week end-of-year fiesta will start on Dec 28th and invite brands like Circo Loco, The Martinez Brothers, Bedrock, Luciano & Friends, Last Night on Earth, Do Not Sit On The Furniture, Muse, ANTS and Acid Sundays to the stunning jungle lagoon location of âCenote Casa Tortugaâ, which translates to âTurtle Cenoteâ. For those unaware, a cenote is a natural underwater reservoir/lagoon which only occurs in the limestone of YucatĂĄn, Mexico, making this one of the most unique and natural beautiful party settings in the world, please see images below.
RHA Festivalâs debut in 2017 on the beachfront of Mexicoâs stunning tropical coastline in the Riviera Nayarit was an overwhelming success. World class production and DJs, five star neighboring resorts, a welcoming blend of international and regional attendees, and a location that sits on 200 miles of pristine beachfront, made this one of 2017âs standout festival debuts.
2018âs line-up continues RHAâs goal of showcasing the best of global and house and techno. Luciano will return to Mexico for the first time in three years alongside Dirtybird ringleader Justin Martin and Harvard Bass, while Charlotte de Witte leads the techno representation. There will be a live showcase from Lee Foss and Anabel Englund, and NOIR, Marques Wyatt , Holmar and Zen Freeman will bring their singular strains of house to the stage.
A new Mexican festival is set to debut this year, as RHA Festival drops its inaugural lineup for the event taking place in Punta Mita in the Riviera Nayarit.
This new festival experience in the sands of the famed Punta Mita Resort is just two hours from Southern California, making it an accessible festival for people across the border too. RHA means water flowing in wixĂĄrika, the language of the indigenous people of Mexicoâs Nayarit region. Flow, is a reference that tells us about their journey of life. The water that flows, the water that evaporates, the water that rains and returns.
The lineup, which came out today includes Green Velvet, Claptone, Dimitri From Paris Purple Disco Machine, Doc Martin, Catz ‘N Dogz, Walker & Royce, Marques Wyatt, Jay Tripwire and more. See full flyer below:
The BPM Festival has posted a new statement following the deaths at Blue Parrot in Playa del Carmen on the last night of the festival earlier in January of this year.
“Our hearts are broken by the loss of six wonderful lives that were cruelly cut short,” begins the statement, naming all six victims killed during the shooting at the club that was hosting The BPM’s closing Elrow party. “The dance floor is where people come together to share joy, be with friends, create memories, and celebrate life. While our festival and dance community have experienced a tragedy, weâd also like to remember the magical moments, new friendships, and beautiful landscape of Mexico that weâve all shared over the last 10 years.”
As part of the statement, The BPM Festival has announced that it will be canceling its plans for the inaugural Brazil edition of the event, plans that were announced during last month’s BPM Festival in Mexico and originally scheduled for April of 2017. The Portugal expansion plans, announced at the same time as those for Brazil but taking place in September of 2017, will continue.
The BPM Festival is not likely to return to Playa, as local Mexican officials there have banned the festival from taking place after 10 years of operation.
The victims of the tragedy were Rafael Penaloza Vega, Giovanni Arturo Amparan Saragossa (both of Mexico), Daniel Pessina (Italy), Alejandra Villanueva (USA) and two security staff, Kirk Wilson from Canada and Geovanni Francisco Ruiz Murillo (Mexico). Kirk Wilson was a well-known member of the Canadian nightlife scene as a respected doorman that had worked in the industry for years. A GoFundMe has been organized to support his family.
Read the full statement below:
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