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EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin

April 16, 2018 by PrimeEV
Betsie Larkin, EDM

EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin

EDM Singer Songwriter Betsie Larkin has given fans a stunning collection of original music. Born Elizabeth Anne Larkin, Betsie is well known for her uplifting vocals and lyrics. She is not merely a collaborator she is also a solo artist and entrepreneur.

Betsie released tracks with the titans of trance, and progressive, which include the following

Armin van Buuren, ‘Safe Inside You’ and ‘Again.’
Paul van Dyk, ‘Love Is.’
Ferry Corsten ‘Made of Love,’ ‘Not Coming Down,’ ‘Stars,’ and ‘Feel You.’
ATB ‘A New Day.’
Gabriel & Dresden ‘Play It Back.’
Andy Moor ‘Love Again’ and ‘Not Afraid.’
Mark Sixma ‘Invincible.’
John O’Callaghan ‘Save This Moment’ and ‘The Dream.’
Solarstone ‘Breathe You In.’
Dennis Sheperd ‘Let It Rain.’
Bobina ‘You Belong To Me’ and ‘No Substitute For You.’
Lange ‘Insatiable.’
Giuseppe Ottaviani ‘Toys.’
Super8 & Tab ‘All We Have Is Now.’
JD and Sydney Blu ‘Nightlight.’
Sied van Riel ‘The Offering.’

The remixes of Betsie’s collaborations are more numerous than the originals. The remixers include Maor Levi, Tom Fall, Andrew Rayel, Roger Shah, Tenishia, Sean Tyas, Ferry Corsten, Daniel Wanrooy, Ken Loi, George Acosta, Lange, Serhio Vargas, Gareth Emery, Dash Berlin, and Joseph Areas. This list is by no means exhaustive either.

Betsie’s collaborations lead to a DJ and Productions career. She has an hour long mix show called Larke Radio on Digitally Imported, Music Choice, iTunes, and Soundcloud. Her DJ debut occurred at San Francisco’s Pure Lounge. She performed all over the world at clubs and festivals on the continents of the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Betsie’s career began at Boston University while earning her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She wrote songs in a rock band in Boston, as well as with songwriters in Los Angeles and New York. One of her original demos fell into the hands of Alan Stewart, who was Ferry Corsten’s manager. He, in turn, shared it with Ferry, which leads to their subsequent collaborations. Betsie credits Ferry with her entry into dance music. Their track ‘Made of Love’ soared to the Top 40 pop charts in Europe.

Betsie released her first DJ album, ‘Angels, Humans & Robots, Vol. 1’ in February 2016 on the label, Magik Muzik. ‘Angels, Humans & Robots’ presents her work in mix comp form, adding a whole new perspective to an artistic experience the likes of which only Betsie can bring.

The grass can’t grow under Betsie’s feet. Not only does she have an incredible career in dance music, but she is also an entrepreneur as well. She launched ‘Honeylove’ in 2015, an apparel company for busy women on the go in need of beautiful garments that perform.

Strakton Miami 2018

April 4, 2018 by PrimeEV
downtempo, EDM, future house, House Music, tech house, trap

Strakton Miami 2018

UK-based record label Strakton Records proudly released their mind-blowing compilation, ‘Strakton Miami 2018.‘ The EP features music from Kapes, Pais, Joseph, Guccii, Fabio Angeli, Giovanni Angelucci and Ameryka, Virox, and AloR.

Giovanni Angelucci kicks things off with his soothing house anthem, ‘You & I‘. A light-hearted marimba, wooden percussion, vocal chops in the second drop and warm bass all combine to give this track the easy-listening summer vibe that fans will instantly fall in love with.

Ameryka’s track ‘Ocean Drive‘ keeps the summer vibe alive. It’s a smooth transition from ‘You & I’ and takes things up a notch with his funky, disco-inspired house anthem. Driven by a groovy bass guitar, a subtle strat guitar in the background, and subtle male vocal chops, evident in the breaks.

Fabio Angeli takes us deeper with ‘Funky Sound.’ A darker atmosphere with smooth male vocals and a warm saturated bass. Velvety claps and hats fill the air with swing, while a gorgeous piano slowly high-pass filters throughout the track.

Guccii appears with his bass massive tech house tune, ‘Dirty‘. Like Valentino Khan, ‘Dirty’ has heavy kicks, deep bass, and pitched-down vocals. The elements of this track combined, give it a deep vibe. However similar to Khan, ‘Dirty’ has its own identity. The detuned piano in the final drop has a distinct effect.

Joseph brings a deep dark future house energy in his hard-hitting release, ‘Fuse In The Club.’ Elements of fluctuating pluck synths, scintillating bass, and heavy growls, ensures this track will be a club hit.

Pais combines trap and future bass with ‘On That.’ Trap-inspired breaks create a hard-hitting influence on this future house-inspired arrival. Dirty electro synths and resounding bass flood the airwaves.

Kapes delivers his uptempo ‘Androids‘. With the break beginning with a low-pass filter on the master, it eventually eases up before reaching the enticing climax, where significant, coruscating lead synths dominate the drop.

Virox changes things up. He brings a dark house sensation with South American elements in the aptly titled track, ‘Flamingo‘. Grim, brooding horns, synths, and bass flood the track’s breaks. The flamenco guitar and authentic Latin-percussion elements follow, arousing listeners with a unique sound and experience.

Closing out the EP is AloR, who goes against the grain with his downtempo, ‘The Wakandian‘. Driven by pitched-down African vocals, resonating sub-bass, horns and subtle screech synths, the first drop his heavily trap inspired. However, he changes things up in the second drop when he implements a 4/4 kick pattern, which is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Check out the entire ‘Strakton Miami 2018’ compilation album below and purchase or stream it here.

Tomorrowland 2018

April 4, 2018 by PrimeEV
EDM, festival, Tomorrowland

Tomorrowland 2018

Tomorrowland 2018 De Schorre in Boom, Belgium announced nine phases of artists so far. The most prominent electronic music festival in the world takes place on two weekends. The first weekend is Friday, July 20th, 2018, to Sunday, July 22nd, 2018. The second weekend is Friday, July 27th, 2018, to Sunday, July 29th, 2018. This year’s themes is, ‘The Story of Planaxis,’ described as

On 20-22 and 27-29 July 2018, the holy grounds of Tomorrowland will be transformed into a magical gathering. A magical tale is about to unveil… Be part of this fascinating new adventure and discover a magnificent new world ‘The Story of Planaxis’

The official Tomorrowland website has tickets and travel partner information. However, Billboard magazine posted that the festival sold out in the first hour of release. If you want tickets, you will most likely find them on the secondary market.

PHASE 1:

&ME vs. Rampa, Armin van Buuren, Axwell^Ingrosso, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettman, Camelphat, Charlotte De Witte, Claptone, Da Tweekaz, Hardwell, Kolsch, Netsky, Partyraiser, Patrice Baumel, REZZ, RL Grime, Solomun, Stephan Bodzin and Sven Vath.

PHASE 2:

Alesso, Alison Wonderland, Andhim, Ben Nicky, Coone, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Eric Prydz, French Montana, Jamie Jones, Kayzo, Mark with A K, Martin Solveig, Recondite, Richie Hawtin, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tale Of Us, Vini Vici and Yellow Claw.

PHASE 3:

Alan Fitzpatrick, Aly & Fila, Carl Cox, Cherry Moon Traxx, Infected Mushroom, Kungs, Lost Frequencies, Martin Garrix, Mind Against, Nico Morano, Paul Kalkbrenner, Paul van Dyk, San Holo, Sandy Warez vs. Goetia, Sean Tyas, Slander, Solardo, and Wildstylez.

PHASE 4:

Above & Beyond, Adam Beyer, Fatboy Slim, Gunz For Hire, Korsakoff, Len Faki, Luciano, Maceo Plex, Mambo Brothers, Markus Schulz, Neophyte, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Paul Oakenfold, Sam Paganini, Simon Patterson, W&W and YVES V.

PHASE 5:

Alle Farben, Andrew Rayel, Astrix, Bonzai All-Stars, Claude VonStroke, Dave Clarke, DVS1, Jax Jones, Klingande, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Nicky Romero, Paco Osuna, Paul Elstak, Sasha, Seven Lions, Technoboy, The Magician, and Tiesto.

PHASE 6:

Andrea Oliva, Boris Brejcha, Cold Blue, Cosmic Gate, D.O.D, DJ Marky, Don Diablo, Fedde Le Grand, Ferry Corsten, Friction, Jauz, Joris Voorn, Mele, NGHTMRE, Robin Schulz, Steve Angello, Timmy Trumpet, and Vaal.

PHASE 7:

Ace Ventura, Andrew Bayer, Anna Lunoe, B-Front, Dense & Pika, Disciples, DJ The Prophet, Edu Imbernon, Hernan Cattaneo, Ida Engberg, Johan Gielen, Jonas Blue, Kiasmos DJ, Krewella, Matthias Tanzmann, Mattn, Miss K8 and Zatox.

PHASE 8:

2MANYDJs, Armand van Helden, Bedouin, Curtis Alto, Dua Lipa, Henri PFR, Lil Pump, NERVO, Nora En Pure, Pan-Pot, Rødhåd B2B Âme DJ, Roger Sanchez, Sam Feldt (LIVE), Slushii, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Todd Terry, and Underworld.

PHASE 9:

Afrojack, Alan Walker, Benny Benassi, Blasterjaxx, Chuckie, Craig David (Presents TS5), Duke Dumont, Erick Morillo, Galantis, Gui Boratto, Idris Elba, Nicole Moudaber, Ookay, Quintino, Ricardo Villalobos, Salvatore Ganacci, Tujamo, and Ummet Ozcan.

PHASE 10:

Alpha 9, Alok, Bassjackers, Coely, Danny Avila, David Guetta, Dixon, Ilan Bluestone, John O’Callaghan, KSHMR, Laidback Luke, Monika Kruse, Multiples: Speedy J | Surgeon, Otto Knows, Pendulum (DJ Set), Sigala, Tchami x Malaa No Redemption, Tiga, Virgil Abloh, and Virtual Self.

The schedule for the following stages as of April 23 thus far:

Garden of Madness

Anjunabeats (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Above & Beyond, Amy Wiles, Andrew Bayer, Gabriel & Dresden, Genix & Sunny Lax, Grum, Ilan Bluestone, Jason Ross, Oliver Smith, Spencer Brown, Tinlicker.

Diynamic (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Adriatique, DKA Live, HOSH, Karmon, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Lehar, Magdalena, Solomun.

Ants (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Andrea Oliva, Camelphat, Francisco Allendes, Goldfox, Kolsch, Nukov & Yelmet, Solardo, WAff.

Sexy By Nature (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Bruno Martini, Burak Yeter, Cedric Gervais, DJ Licious, Double Pleasure, Fedde Le Grand, Laidback Luke, Sam Feldt Live, Sander van Doorn, Siege, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano.

Garden of Madness (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Amare, Capoon Live, Hunter/Game, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Mind Against, Recondite Live, Tale Of Us, Vaal.

Ants (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Andhim, Andrea Oliva, Anotr, Bollen & Fichtner, Iris Menza, Joris Voorn, Matthias, Tanzmann.

The Rose Garden

Monstercat (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Dion Timmer, Grant, Kayzo, Lowriderz, Myrne, Nghtmre, Ookay, Pegboard Nerds, Rezz, Seven Lions, Slander, Tokyo Machine.

Bonzai (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Airwave, Bonzai All Stars, Bountyhunter, DJ Fire, DJ Ghost, Franky Jones, Franky Kloeck, Jan Vervloet, Oliver Lieb, Yves Deruyter. Hosted by Mc Pyro & Mc Reign.

Robin Schulz & Friends (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Alle Farben, Cheat Codes, Deepend, Feder, Hugel, Klingande, Lovra, Plastik Funk, Robin Schulz, Sylvain Armand.

Netsky & Friends (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Alison Wonderland, Codeko, DJ Marky feat Mc GQ, Holy Goof, Jauz, Netsky DJ set & Script Mc, Ookay, Qrion, San Holo.

Bonzai (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Airwave, Bonzai All Stars, Bountyhunter, DJ Jan, DJ Ghost, Franky Jones, Franky Kloeck, Jan Vervloet, Oliver Lieb, Yves Deruyter. Hosted by Mc Pyro & Mc Reign.

Spinnin Sessions (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Blasterjaxx, Carta, Curbi, Jay Hardway, Kriss Kross Amsterdam, Lucas & Steve, Lvndscape, Mike Williams, Special Guest, Trobi Tujamo.

Tulip Stage

Cafeina (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Alec + Phill Da Cuhna, b2b Soundsystem & Delafino, Bastin, Cemode & Philip, Disco Dasco, Edu Imbernon, Mambo Brothers, Mr Grammy & Dj Licious, Roma, Sam Divine.

Trance Classics (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Fred Baker, Jochen Miller, Johan Gielen, Marcel Woods, Mark Sherry, Menno De Jong, Rank 1, Scott Bond, Talla 2XLC, Ton T.B ( Three Drives). Hosted by Mc Gunner.

Thunderdome (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Buzz Fuzz, Kristof, N-Vitral, Neophyte, Noize Suppressor, Nosferatu, Panic, Promo, Rob & Mc Joe, Tommyknocker, Unexist. Hosted by Mc Da Mouth of Madness.

Anjunadeep (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : 16 Bit Lolitas, Ben Bohmer, Compuphonic, Eli & Fur, Jody Wisternoff & James Grant, Lane 8, Luttrell, Secret Guest.

Future Sound of Egypt (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : A&Z vs Omar Sherif, Ahmed Romel, Alessandra Roncone, Aly & Fila, Ciaran Mcauley, Gold Blue, Ferry Corsten, Giuseppe Ottaviani, Hazem Beltagui, Paul Thomas, Stoneface & Terminal.

Ketaloco (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Caspar, Don Carbon, Gui Boratto, Hernan Cattaneo, Kagge & Bowen, Nico Morano.

Tomorrowland organizers released the lineups for the following stages on April 24.

Atmosphere

Drumcode (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Adam Beyer, Ben Klock, Dense & Pika, Enrico Sangiuliano, Ida Engberg, Michael Thoelen, Richie Hawtin, Sam Paganini.

Q-Dance (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Atmozfears, Audiotricz, Brennan Heart, Da Tweekaz, Demi Kanon, Korsakoff, Ran-D, Sound Rush, Sub Zero Project, Unsenses, Wildstylez, Zatox. Hosted by Mc Villain.

Fuse & Dave Clarke (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Dave Clarke, Downside, Len Faki, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Pan Pot, Pierre.

Pryda Arena (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Adam Beyer, Broux, Cristoph, Dubfire, Eric Prydz, Sasha.

Q-Dance (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : B-Front, Bass Modulators, Code Black, Frequencerz, Mandy & Adrenalize, Mark with A.K & Mc Chucky, Noisecontrollers, Partyraiser, Psyko Punkz, Ransom, Refuzion, Wasted Penguinz. Hosted by Mc Villain.

Atmoshpere (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Boris Brejcha, Fred Hush vs Nakadia, Len Faki, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Rob Hes, Sven Vath.

Cage

Forma.T x Ed Banger (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : Boston Bun, Breakbot & Irfane, Busy P, Cyrk Live, DC Salas, Myd, Surfing Leons.

Glitterbox (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : FCL feat Lady Linn, Purple Disco Machine, Roger Sanchez, Sheridan, Simon Dunmore, The Shapeshifters, Todd Terry.

Loudness (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : B-Front, Bass Chaserz, Clockartz, D-Sturb, Deetox, E-Force, Myst, Phuture Noize, Requiem, Warface. Hosted by Mc Noiz.

Onraad (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Arkline, Dave Brody, Double U Jay, Gary Beck, Himperson, Marcel Fengler, Oscar Mulero, TWR72.

Star Warz (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Cedex & Higher Underground feat 3XB, Doctrine, ED:IT b2b Pola & Bryson, Fourward, Friction & Linguistics, Icicle b2b Ulterior Motive, M&T feat Mc Seko, One87 feat Mc Mush, Pamb & Harsh feat Mc Swift, S.P.Y, Svb. Hosted by Mc AD & Mc Lowqui.

Footworkxx (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Blaster vs Richie Gee, D-Fence, Detest vs Edub, Dr.Peacock, Hatred vs The Punisher, Miss K8, Sandy Warez vs Goetia, Se12ure, Tymon Live, Vandal, Warface.

The Rave Cave

Winterclubbing (Weekend 1 : Friday July 20th) : 5napback b2b Freaquency, Bram Delux, Deve & Matizz, Dimitri Wouterz, DJ Luk, Double-U feat Eugene, Foncky Time, Funk D, Partyshakerz, Structure, Winterclubbing All Stars.

Woody Weekend (Weekend 1 : Saturday July 21st) : Basement Sounds, Bouncing Rhytms, Greg Lamore vs Jay Lee Hudson, Jackless & The Fox, Many Moore, Maximo, ORB, QUE 9, Samyn, Seelen, Thim, Wezlee.

Crystal Events (Weekend 1 : Sunday July 22nd) : Arno Stolz, Deuxfwa, Himperson, Karl, Monta, Soulcity, That’s Who, White Noise.

Krankenhaus (Weekend 2 : Friday July 27th) : Bafana, Bjeor, Goldfox, Jensen, Jp Enfant, Karawane, Kimman, Krankenhaus Selektion.

Sirkus (Weekend 2 : Saturday July 28th) : Adeline, Arado, Federico Grazzini, Nukov & Yelmet, Reus & Cekes, Simon Dobbs & Benji, Tolstoi and Andsan.

Coincidence (Weekend 2 : Sunday July 29th) : Amekmar, Psytox, Rupert Harvey & JLN, Seba Lecompte, Stranger, Tom Hades, Trixy, Twan.

Tomorrowland organizers announced that more artists are forthcoming. Watch the Tomorrowland 2018 promotional video if you still need convincing.

If you missed your opportunity to get passes, Tomorrowland announced the inaugural Tomorrowland Winter 2019.

UK Bad Boy of Dance Ben Nicky

February 3, 2018 by PrimeEV
Ben Nicky, EDM

UK Bad Boy of Dance Ben Nicky

UK bad boy of dance Ben Nicky is a DJ and producer from Weston-Super-Mare, Bristol, United Kingdom. Born Benjamin Nikki Reginald Wederell, Armin van Buuren nicknamed him,

the bad boy of dance.

Ben is without a doubt the standout on the global trance scene. He catapulted himself into the limelight to transcend the genre. Not only is Ben talented behind the decks and in the studio, but also has a formidable digital media prowess. Consequently, he made his mark by outselling his peers to become one of the most sought-after artists on the globe.

Ben’s success lies in his adoring fanbase. His fans are young, excitable and full of energy. When he arrives in their cities, they flock to his shows. Consequently, his shows sell out worldwide from the UK to Argentina, Asia to Australia, and the United States. The fans are the reason he has catapulted past his contemporaries.

We alluded to Ben’s digital presence. His viral videos from these encapsulating performances rack up millions of views online. They are shared across all social media platforms so that he is ever present on your timeline.

Ben’s well-constructed DJ sets keep his audience locked in. He fuses classics with current drops in his unique ‘Headf**k mashups. He adds twists and turns in his musical journey, but also making it very dancefloor friendly. As a result, he appeals to the masses turning each set into a unique audio experience. Hailing from the trance scene, Ben is never content to stick to just one style. Having diversified his sound to cover a diverse range of styles within his sets including his ‘Headf**k Xtreme’ sets and ‘Techf**k’ sets. His musical range flow from techno to trance up to the harder styles.

With his itinerary undoubtedly the busiest in the trance scene, 2017 saw Ben perform at every major festival. Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, and Creamfields. Scheduled at notable venues including Marquee in Sydney and Las Vegas, Avalon in Hollywood, Amnesia in Ibiza, Zouk in Kuala Lumpur and Ministry of Sound in London. He spun at his first solo arena show at the SSE arena in Belfast Northern Ireland to over 9000 people in October. Ben has already surpassed many household names to take command of new territories in the likes of Northern Ireland, Australia & Malaysia where he has become an icon to his young fanbase, bringing waves of new generations into the scene!

Ben released singles on some of the most prominent labels in the industry. The names include Ultra, Spinnin, Armada, VANDIT Records, Andy Moor’s AVA Recordings, and Who’s Afraid of 138?!

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 Phase 2

January 27, 2018 by PrimeEV
EDM, festival, Phoenix Festival

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 Phase 2

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 is presented by Relentless Beats. It is Arizona’s premier annual Electronic Music Festival spanning two days, April 7th and 8th. The festival takes place at Azul Park at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona 85266.

2018 marks the festival’s fourth appearance. It is open to all ages. However, those under eighteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be NO RE-ENTRY for this event.

This festival is CASHLESS. You will be able to link a card to your wristband for purchases or top up with cash. The cost for replacement wristbands is $20.00 regardless of circumstances.

Gates open daily at noon and ends at midnight.

Ticket Information

As of January 26th, 2018, General Admission weekend passes for all ages are $159.00 with a fee of $31.10. VIP weekend passes for all ages are $239.00 with a fee of $43.10. VIP Platinum weekend passes for those over 21 years of age are $649.00 with a fee of $104.60. Individual day passes are available and range from $89.00 up to $399.00.

For further ticketing information, see the Ticketing Page.

#TheLightsReturn

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018

January 8, 2018 by PrimeEV
EDM, festival, Phoenix Lights

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018

Phoenix Lights Festival 2018 is presented by Relentless Beats. It is Arizona’s premier annual Electronic Music Festival spanning two days, April 7th and 8th. The festival takes place at Azul Park at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, Arizona 85266.

2018 marks the festival’s fourth appearance. It is open to all ages. However, those under eighteen years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be NO RE-ENTRY for this event.

This festival is CASHLESS. You will be able to link a card to your wristband for purchases or top up with cash. The cost for replacement wristbands is $20.00 regardless of circumstances.

Gates open daily at noon and ends at midnight.

Ticket Information

As of January 8, 2018, General Admission weekend passes for all ages are $139.00 with a fee of $28.10. VIP weekend passes for all ages are $239.00 with a fee of $43.10. VIP Platinum weekend passes for those over 21 years of age are $649.00 with a fee of $104.60.

For further ticketing information, see the Ticketing Page.

#TheLightsReturn

 

UK PROGRESSIVE DJ PRODUCER ASHLEY WALLBRIDGE

UK Progressive DJ Producer Ashley Wallbridge

January 8, 2018 by PrimeEV
Ashley Wallbridge, EDM

UK Progressive DJ Producer Ashley Wallbridge

UK Progressive DJ Producer Ashley Wallbridge, born February 28, 1988, is from Stoke-On-Trent in Central England. His birthplace is world-renowned for its pottery industry.

He began his musical journey in 2008 as not only a DJ Producer but also as a ghost producer. Most likely, if you aren’t familiar with his tracks, you are familiar with music he’s ghost-produced.

Ashley has an innate passion for his music. This desire is amplified when he’s in front of a crowded dancefloor or festival. Ashley also finds motivation from his many downloads and his peers around him. His studio allows him autonomy to dig deep into his seemingly boundless well of creativity to make the music he loves. The music, in turn, led to remix requests from luminaries such as Avicii, Havana Brown, Krewella, Gareth Emery, and Armin van Buuren.

He released several tracks on Andy Moor’s AVA Recordings label between 2008 and 2013. He joined Andy at two of his official WMC AVA Takeover events in 2011 and 2012.

His 2012 debut album ‘The Inner Me’ reached #5 on the iTunes USA charts, #9 in Canada, and #12 in the UK. Ashley continued to feed off the vibe of the crowd and cater to their emotional need. This uncanny ability to play to the crowd extended everywhere from Europe to the USA. His on-point productions and larger-than-life dedication to his craft have earned him spots at Los Angeles’ Exchange, Omnia in San Diego, Ministry of Sound in London, Privilege Ibiza, and a residency at famous Las Vegas hotspot Marquee. Taking it up a score at Creamfields Australia, Global Gathering in the UK, and Sunset Music, the Wallbridge brand ignites demand across the globe.

Ghost Producer

Ashley spent many years ghost-producing for other producers. He had pragmatic reasons for doing it in the first place. He became disgusted with the practice after seeing those producers make a small fortune from his work and not give him any credit. What set him off was certain producers taking credit for his work and defrauding the fans. Some even had the gall to ask him to do it again. If not for the non-disclosure agreements and lack of credit, he would have continued.

He teamed up with Gareth Emery, and they created the project, CVNT5, the brainchild of a drunken stupor.

“a satire of a lot of the clichés in dance culture today. We’re laughing as much at ourselves as other people, a lot of the content for the video comes from stuff Gaz and I have actually done ourselves (maybe not the pissing in the fans’ faces part).”

Ashley signed with Armada Music in 2016 and launched dramatic productions such as ‘Amnesia,’ ‘Goa,’ ‘Undiscovered, featuring KARRA, and ‘Naughts & Crosses.’ It’s clear that the waves Ashley Wallbridge makes are getting bigger every time he pushes the envelope of his sound. And it is that kind of mindset that allows him to ride those waves like the scene leader he is.

Dance Music, The Future

Ashley has an interesting opinion about the pop crossover world.

I think it’s great, seeing the kids out at a festival when ten years ago it would have been a rock concert. Pop music comes in cycles, and when it’s chewed up and spat out dance it will move on to something else! The heartbeat of dance music will always be in the underground; it’s where it began, and it’s why it will never go away no matter what happens in the pop crossover world.

The underground, real fans, acts as an anchor for the music. The bastardization of dance music will die when pop has used dance music for what it can and move on to co-opt something else. On the other side, will be a resurgence of trance and a truer progressive. He expects more melody and chill.

I’m not sure about the next 10 years… there’s probably some 12-year-old kid sitting in his bedroom on Ableton right now creating a new genre none of us have heard of yet! But certainly, in the near future, there will be a return to melody in the mainstream; as big room dies there’ll be more melodic, chill, really musical stuff. In the club scene, progressive will come back in a truer form, and a lot of people are talking about a trance resurgence. The cool underground will keep enjoying whatever the latest social media hating hipster is putting out.

Noisily Festival 2018

December 28, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, festival, Noisily, techno

Noisily Festival 2018

Ethos and Vibe

Noisily doesn’t take itself too seriously, and neither do the 4,000 people who descend on The Coney Woods each July. It’s and pure fun in all its forms. Noisily is an alternative to mainstream festival culture. It is an inclusive haven where underground music thrives and self-expression flourishes.

While rooted in the electronic music scene, Noisily is a holistic environment which feeds the mind, body, and soul. It’s a celebration of psychedelic culture in a society which is increasingly looking inward for happiness and fulfillment.

Music

When it comes to music Noisily likes to keep it underground. Which isn’t to say you won’t find some industry legends on the lineup, the kind who’ve shaped the sounds of entire genres such as LTJ Bukem, Congo Natty and System 7.

There is no such thing as VIP at Noisily. Well, there is, but it stands for Very Important People and includes everyone at the festival.

Across the three main stages, two satellite stages, and a collection of hidden venues throughout the woods, you can experience the entire spectrum of electronic music. Outside of the woods in our Mind Body Soul healing area there are even some acoustic and live performances as well.

Noisily Stage

The Noisily Stage, flagship of the festival, gives equal standing to Techno and House legends alongside a host of up and coming artists from around the world. Epic laser shows, laser cut pyramids and geometric triangles surround the dance floor, while quadraphonic sound encompasses the blissed up ravers.

Liquid Stage

The Liquid Stage is the undisputed UK Psy Trance Mecca. Psychedelic artists from far-flung corners of the planet come together each July, playing to a crowded dance floor from 11 am to at 4 am daily. The beautiful CNC frontage carved by long-term Noisily artistes Daz and Charlie grows every year, as the evolution of the hallowed floor continues.

Purveyors of The Gallop since Liquid joined us in 2014 have included Tristan, Human Element, Zen Mechanics, Lucas, Emok, Phaxe, Morten Granau, Laughing Buddha, Beardy, Avalon, Earthling, Ajja, Dick Trevor, Burn in Noise, 4D, Atmos, E.V.P., Grouch, Regan, Merkaba, Parasense, Loud, Outsiders, Sonic Species, JOOF & Bumbling Loons.

Treehouse Stage

The Treehouse Stage kicked off in 2017 like never before. A redesigned stage frontage, epic lighting show, and a mandatory 1m diameter disco ball. The diverse line-up could win an award for ‘Diversity in Bass Music,’ if there were such a thing.

The Treehouse is the oldest structure at the festival, erected in early 2012. It has seen more action than Hugh Hefner (R.I.P). Historic Beatsmiths include Congo Natty, Beardyman, MC Xander, Grouch in Dub, Specimen A, Atomic Drop, Gaudi, LTJ Bukem, Koan Sound, Audio and The Prototypes.

Tickets are still available, and there will be announcements shortly of additional talent.

 

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