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Iceland Secret Solstice 2018
December 6, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, Festival, Iceland, music

Iceland Secret Solstice 2018

Iceland Secret Solstice 2018 from June 21 – 24 is the bucket-list music festival held during 96 hours of straight sunlight in Reykjavik. The signature Side Events, Into The Glacier and The Lava Tunnel return for their fifth edition with tickets went on sale Thursday, December 7, 2017, at 7 am ET / 4 am PT. Combining a world-class music festival with the many natural attractions that the land of fire and ice has to offer, Secret Solstice will once again prove why it has earned the title of the world’s “unique festival” thanks to their spectacular event experiences you can’t find anywhere else.

The New York Times described Iceland as one of,

20 Places To Travel In Your 20s.

Wonders of Nature

There are many reasons that Iceland is a popular destination for tourists eager to experience the country’s otherworldly landscape of glaciers and volcanic deserts. Recently nominated by The European Festival Awards, the carbon-neutral festival attracts visitors from across the globe keen to dance in the rays of the never-setting midnight sun to a world-class and diverse musical lineup while experiencing many of the country’s extraordinary environmental attractions. Just outside Reykjavik, visitors can discover supernatural landscapes boasting beautiful waterfalls, icy glaciers, black sand beaches, and vast volcanic fields as well as world-famous sites like the Blue Lagoon and Game of Thrones filming locations. More accessible than ever from major U.S. cities, it’s not hard to see why Reykjavik is the second most popular destination by travel search engine Kayak.

The Side Events utilize Iceland’s stunning natural settings and spaces and cater to both music and nature lovers, offering once in a lifetime, jaw-dropping experiences. While stepping inside Europe’s second largest glacier Langjökull or journeying deep into a 5,200-year-old Lava Tunnel, those lucky enough to snap up one of the highly prized tickets will be treated to intimate and exclusive performances from Icelandic and international artists. For thousands of years what lay beneath the surface of the Langjökull glacier was considered a mystery and it was only recently that humans were able to see the spectacular blue ice buried 130 feet beneath the surface. Equally as breathtaking, the journey into the magnificent lava caves at Raufarhólshellir is a chance to witness what happens underground during a volcanic eruption which results in natural ice sculptures and stalactites in connecting lava tubes that form natural subterranean arteries. With extremely limited tickets available for ‘Into The Glacier’ on Saturday, June 23 and The Lava Tunnel taking place on Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24, these events are sure to sell out.

Billboard magazine exclaimed,

Secret Solstice is shaping up to be one of the standout international events on the summer calendar.

Artists at past editions of Secret Solstice have included the likes of Anderson .Paak, Big Sean, Chaka Khan, Die Antwoord, Dubfire, Foo Fighters, Kerri Chandler, Jamie Jones, Of Monsters and Men, Radiohead, Rick Ross, The Black Madonna, The Prodigy, Wu-Tang Clan, and many more top international and local Icelandic acts.

Phase 2 Announced February 20, 2018

Following on from their recent phase 1 announcement, Iceland’s Secret Solstice is pleased to announce its second wave of artists. The added artists include the iconic metal band Slayer. Slayer is on its Final World Tour. Rapper Gucci Mane and electro-pop group Clean Bandit also announced. All three acts are playing in Iceland for the first time.

Two-time GRAMMY winners Slayer are long-reigning titans of punk-thrash who alongside bands like Metallica helped define the thrash-metal genre throughout their 34-year career. Touching down in Iceland as part of their Final World Tour fresh off their North American dates, this is a rare last opportunity to catch the legendary band.

American rapper, label owner, and Billboard chart-topper Gucci Mane who’s lucrative career is soon to be the subject of a Paramount biopic, credited as pioneering the hip-hop sub-genre known as trap music. The god of trap will no doubt bring his colorful beats to the Secret Solstice main stage.

British genre crossover group Clean Bandit best known for their hit single “Rather Be,” seamlessly blend classical music with pop bringing together strings, piano, percussion, vocals and electronic beats. Their refreshing take on modern pop music and reputation for incredible live shows will be sure to captivate Secret Solstice festival goers this June.

These three artists add to the diverse list of headline artists previously announced including Stormzy, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Steve Aoki, Jet Black Joe, GRAMMY nominees 6lack and Goldink, J Hus, Charlotte de Witte, Skream, A-Trak, Masego, IAMDBB, Högni and Gentleman’s Dub Club.

Also announced are 13 local artists. Several Icelandic hip-hop and rap acts such as bubblegum trap queen Alvia, Cell7, Elli Grill, Geisha Cartel, Landaboi$, Ragga Hólm, Sprite Zero Klan, Vala CruNk, and Yung Nigo Drippin alongside pop talent Birgir and GDRN, rock group HAM, and semi-acoustic band Vio.

Tickets and Information

Tickets to Into The Glacier on June 23, 2018, are still USD 318.

Tickets to The Lava Tunnel on June 23 and June 24, 2018, are still USD 236.

Full tour packages including flights, tickets, and accommodation with Iceland’s top services including hotels, rentals, and airport transfers will also be available for the 2018 edition. You can purchase your tickets via the Secret Solstice website.

The Secret Solstice Lineup

(* indicates Phase 3 Artists)

  • Slayer [US]
  • Stormzy [UK]
  • Gucci Mane [US]
  • Clean Bandit [UK]
  • Bonnie Tyler [UK]
  • Death From Above [CA]
  • Aoki [US]
  • *George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic [US]
  • Jet Black Joe [IS]
  • lack [US]
  • GoldLink [US]
  • J Hus [UK]
  • Charlotte de Witte [BE]
  • Skream [UK]
  • *Kollektiv Turmstrasse [DE]
  • A-Trak [US]
  • Masego [US]
  • IAMDDB [UK]
  • Högni [IS]
  • *GusGus (DJ) [IS]
  • Gentleman’s Dub Club [UK]
  • Agent Fresco [IS]
  • *Ali Love [UK]
  • Alvia [IS]
  • *Andrea Jóns [IS]
  • *Aron Can [IS]
  • Artwork [UK]
  • Ása [IS]
  • Bensol [IS]
  • Between Mountains [IS]
  • Birgir [IS]
  • *Birgir Hákon [IS]
  • *Birnir [IS]
  • Captain Syrup [IS]
  • *Carla Rosemary [IS]
  • *CasaNova [IS]
  • Casio Fatso [IS]
  • Cell7 [IS]
  • *Cosmic Bullshit [IS]
  • *DJ Frímann [IS]
  • *DJ Karítas [IS]
  • Dream Wife [UK/IS]
  • Droog [US]
  • Earthgang [US]
  • Egyptian Lover [US]
  • Elli Grill [IS]
  • *Ern [US]
  • *Fever Dream [IS]
  • *Flóni [IS]
  • *For A Minor Reflection [IS]
  • Fox Train Safari [IS]
  • GDRN [IS]
  • Geisha Cartel [IS]
    *Gísli Pálmi [IS]
  • GKR [IS]
  • *Godchilla [IS]
  • Grúska Babúska [IS]
  • HAM [IS]
  • *Helgi B X Igna [IS]
  • Hildur [IS]
  • Holmar [IS]
  • *Huginn [IS]
  • *Indigo Theory [HU]
  • J.I.D [US]
  • *J.Phlip [US]
  • JFDR [IS]
  • *Joey Christ [IS]
  • John Acquaviva [CA]
  • Johnny And The Rest [IS]
  • Jóipé x Króli [IS]
  • Kilo [IS]
  • Klose One [UK]
  • KrBear [IS]
  • Landaboi$ [IS]
  • *Logi Pedro [IS]
  • Maher Daniel [CA]
  • *MARBS (Desert Hearts) [US]
  • *Marco Faraone [IT]
  • Matt Tolfrey [UK]
  • *Mighty Bear [IS]
  • *Mike The Jacket [IS]
  • *Mushy [UK]
  • Nitin [CA]
  • Petre Inspirescu [RO]
  • Pink Street Boys [IS]
  • Ragga Hólm [IS]
  • Raresh [RO]
  • The Retro Mutants [IS]
  • *Reykjavíkurdætur [IS]
  • Rhadoo [RO]
  • Ryan Crosson [US]
  • Rythmatik [IS]
  • Shaun Reeves [US]
  • *Skaði [IS]

 

The Million Dollar Ticket

Presenting once again the world’s most expensive festival ticket retailing at USD 1 million with all new uber luxurious perks. From private jet travel to extravagant Icelandic dinners and luxury sightseeing to private parties with headline artists, this is without a doubt the most exclusive festival pass ever offered on the planet.

With just one golden ticket up for grabs, the princely priced pass gets roundtrip pick up via privately chartered business jet for six people, as well as luxury accommodation for the entire festival week including an exclusive private party with a Secret Solstice headline artist. Other standout benefits include daily pampering with luxury spa access with your personalized glam squad. Dine with prominent Icelandic chefs in unique Icelandic locations. Chartered helicopter tour over the stunning landscape of southern Iceland across volcanoes and glaciers. Catered World Cup viewing parties. 24/7 access to personal drivers. Sledding across the world famous Langjökull glacier and horseback riding. Complimentary gear from 66North, and all the usual VIP perks like priority festival and backstage access, an on-site fully-stocked private lounge, and plenty more.

For those who’s pockets aren’t quite as deep as $1 million dollars, Secret Solstice also offers two other more affordable in comparison luxury ticket tiers, Package of the Gods for $14800 and Oðinn for $1865. What’s included? For Oðinn, purchasers enjoy perks like entry to the new Oðinn pop-up lounge, complimentary food and drinks at the festival, side event discounts and more. With only three Package of the Gods passes available, the festival ticket is perfect for fans wanting to enjoy their favorite artists in style. Encompassing everything offered to Oðinn members, the pass also includes helicopter transfers to glaciers and lava tunnels, complimentary access to all side party events, luxury accommodation for two, private Icelandic dining experience and more. While not quite in the same league as the seven-digit $1 million ticket, it’s a perfect option for those wanting to splurge.

For $1 million ticket inquiries, please send an expression of interest to [email protected]

With more unique experiences still yet to be announced, THE FULL $1 MILLION TICKET PACKAGE includes the following:
Fly round trip to Iceland in a privately chartered business jet (Gulfstream G300 or similar) for six people from any destination on Earth
Luxury accommodation for the Secret Solstice 2018 festival week
Welcome Villa party with unlimited champagne and Icelandic delicacies prepared by a private chef
Party with an international music artist at an exclusive private concert party for you and your select guests
An exclusive mini 66North hotel pop-up so you can have the VIP personal shopping experience from the comfort of your room with an outfit from 66Nort h
Private glam squad to provide personal hair, makeup and grooming every day
Premium luggage set, so you travel to the festival in style
Icelandic skincare treatments on-site at the festival every day
Access to spa treatments throughout your stay
24/7 access to two deluxe cars, personal drivers, and private escort for the entire week in Iceland
Daily relaxation massages for you and your guests
Catered private World Cup viewing party with prominent Icelandic chef for any game of your choice for you and your friends
Private helicopter tour over the glaciers and volcanoes of South Iceland
Special Secret Solstice summer picnic and a night at a luxury hotel in the lush ambiance of the Icelandic countryside
VIP midnight sun yacht party for you and your friends with a rtists on the lineup
Premium treatment, backstage access and priority fast-track access during the festival
Boutique festival tent on-site fully stocked and serviced including wi-fi, electricity and a complimentary weather pack to enjoy the festival in complete comfort
Lavish Icelandic gift hamper on arrival on-site at Secret Solstice 2018
All food and drinks served at Secret Solstice, including hyper-premium beverages and exquisite bespoke cocktails
All you can eat Icelandic hot dogs at Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, “a world-famous hot dog stand.”
Journey across the Langjökull glacier by snowmobile and sledding
Capture your glacial experience with a well-known Icelandic photographer
Explore the natural geothermal hot springs
Private dinner + chef’s table at Iceland’s top exclusive restaurant s specializing in Icelandic cuisine
Private yacht safari among floating icebergs
Private horseback riding session with purebred Icelandic Horses
Sensory dining experience by candlelight inside a cave
Access to all sold out Secret Solstice side event music experiences including Into The Glacier and The Lava Tunnel
Plus more specialty services to be released for our 1 million dollar guest

DUTCH EDM DJ PRODUCER SANDER VAN DOORN

Dutch EDM DJ Producer Sander van Doorn
November 29, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, Sander van Doorn, Trance

Dutch EDM DJ Producer Sander van Doorn

Background

Dutch EDM DJ Producer Sander van Doorn was born in February 1979 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. He started his musical career in 1995 at the age of seventeen. Enamored with his brother’s Roland Groovebox 303, Sander began his journey into electronic music. He borrowed his cousin’s records and his brother’s Groovebox and learned his craft.

Musical Style

Sander has created his unique sound and style. He style has ranged from tech house and progressive house to vocal electro house to trance and tech trance. It’s impossible to appoint one specific genre to him; his music gets influenced by a vast spectrum of factors.

He is a producer at heart and started DJing to generate exposure for his productions. He continues to be an immensely prolific and diverse producer, with his prodigious solo output plus extensive collaborations helping him to amass millions of plays on YouTube and Spotify. ‘Gold Skies’ for example has picked up well over 60 million streams alone, making for one of the biggest hits of his career so far. His A&R skills show no sign of faltering either with his DOORN Records imprint unleashing a steady stream of big names and hot new talents alike.

Purple Haze

2017 saw him launch his intoxicating alias Purple Haze, dedicated to a “sharper, darker, rougher” sound. He unveiled the project at Ultra Music Festival with a spectacular audio-visual live show that vividly brought to life his new concept. Later in the year, he released the debut Purple Haze album, SPECTRVM: a riot of dark trance and tough techno with some standout vocals to boot. Rather than taking luster away from his usual SvD sounds, the new project has created a positive, synergized feedback loop in his studio.

Too often I’ve seen artists lose their focus when they try to combine too many different sounds, but I get so much creative energy from working on this project that it’s added to the creative flow for Sander van Doorn.

It’s just the start of Purple Haze, with some very big plans in the works — and with such a positive reaction from fans, more material is hotly anticipated.

Accomplishments

Today, Sander has performed thousands of shows in every corner of the world and released numerous solo records, yet he is still part of a group of innovative and progressive artists. Sander’s creative process exists of re-inventing musical styles, taking risks in regards to the sound he creates and most importantly staying ahead of the masses. Regular appearances at world-beating clubs and festivals like Creamfields, Tomorrowland, UNTOLD Festival and Electric Daisy Carnival pepper his hectic diary which sees him plays to tens of thousands across the globe every month.

Sander has three full-length albums, numerous hit-singles, remixes of the world’s most prominent artists, and sold-out gigs in all major venues and festivals worldwide. He has a successful record label and a weekly radio show named Identity. Sander van Doorn continues his musical journey into the heart of fans around the world.

He headlined Night Shift on the Eden Terrace at Nocturnal Nightclub, Miami, alongside residents Joseph Areas and Snay & Gin in 2010.

UK EDM DJ PRODUCER LANGE

UK EDM DJ Producer Lange
November 27, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, Lange

UK EDM DJ Producer Lange

UK EDM DJ Producer Lange was born Stuart Langelaan in Shrewsbury, England in the county of Shropshire, in June 1974. His career began in 1997, signing his first recording contract with Additive Records in the UK. He achieved early popularity with a collection of releases attracting the attention of industry leaders such as Paul van Dyk, Sasha, Paul Oakenfold and Judge Jules.

Lange is recognized as one of the most influential dance artists of the past decade; a DJ who has remained at the forefront of the scene throughout his career and a producer that continues to push all boundaries. After an exhausting list of achievements, counting among them 20 UK top 40s, featuring on a film soundtrack, and remixing mainstream artists such as The Pet Shop Boys and Faithless, Lange remains one of the world’s leading EDM producers.

Lange is a prolific international DJ as well as an exceptional producer and remixer. He has performed for such brands as Insomniac, Cream, Godskitchen, and Gatecrasher. He has graced the stages of Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival, Global Gathering, Sziget, Balaton, and A State of Trance. His talent and work ethic have seen him rise to the Top 100 DJ poll for eight years. He has reached number six in the Tranceaddict Top 250 poll.

Lange is an artist that has continued to reinvent himself to take on the evolving dance scene and show any aspiring DJ how to be an industry leader. He has an eclectic, exciting, and driving style influenced by the dance music spectrum from trance and progressive, to techno, and electro.

Lange brought his Harmonic Motion album tour to the Eden Terrace at Nocturnal Nightclub. He was supported by Miami local DJs ElementOne and Cezar G.

ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC DUO TRITONAL

Electronic Dance Music Duo Tritonal
November 16, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, Tritonal

Electronic Dance Music Duo Tritonal

Dave Reed and Chad Cisneros formed the electronic dance music duo Tritonal in 2008. They released their early works on labels Anjunabeats, Levare Recordings, Alter Ego Records, Stellar Sound, Spundae Music, Garuda, Air Up There Recordings, and Enhanced Music.

Tritonal acquired Enhanced Music in 2013. They had many vital works on Enhanced, but the critically acclaimed Metamorphic EP trilogy may be the most important. Metamorphic featured fan favorites, ‘Follow Me Home’ and ‘Now or Never.’

‘Now or Never’ broke into the top five on Billboard’s Airplay Dance Chart. Three other tracks, ‘Anchor,’ ‘Colors,’ and ‘Untouchable’ also charted in the top 5.

Tritonal’s connection with their fans has ensured that their music resonates with them, whether musical purists or mass crowds. Their successful formula has three components:

  1. compelling songwriting
  2. innovative productions
  3. exuberant performances

With every release, Tritonal transcends their previous works. In March 2013, they released their EP Metamorphic I, which included the progressive house tracks, ‘Bullet That Saved Me,’ ‘Bring Me Home,’ and ‘Deep Into Black.’ In May 2013, Tritonal announced the Metamorphic Tour phase 1 dates. Phase 2 of the tour landed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday, August 30, 2013.

Aussie EDM DJ/Producers The Stafford Brothers

Aussie EDM DJ Producers The Stafford Brothers
November 15, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, electro house, stafford brothers

Aussie Electro House Music Duo The Stafford Brothers

Aussie electro house music duo the Stafford Brothers are the hottest DJ team to hit the US electronic dance music party scene. Brothers Matt and Chris Stafford were immersed in music at a young age with Matt learning guitar while Chris learned both guitar and piano. Both have university business degrees and split their duties; Matt handles the administrative tasks leaving Chris free to focus on their creative side.

The Stafford Brothers reached international heights after establishing a solid foundation at home. They produced, mixed, remixed, and toured which led them to the upper echelon of dance music in Australia.

In 2007, they signed with Ministry of Sound and mixed their first ‘Electro House Session’ CD that went Gold and to number one and stayed there for three weeks. They subsequently mixed two WILD compilations on Central Station Records.

They did not rest on their early successes. The brothers toured the world playing at festivals and nightclubs all over the globe. They moved to Los Angeles and collaborated with some of the biggest names in music. This move led them to become one of the hottest electronic crossover acts to date. Their productions and the afore-referenced collaborations led to millions of records sold.

The Stafford Brothers toured North America in 2013, dubbed the ‘Aussie Invasion’ tour. They started in Pennsylvania, hit Canada, Mexico, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, and New Jersey.

Electronic Music Awards 2017
October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV
Awards, EDM

Electronic Music Awards

The first annual Electronic Music Awards were held on Thursday, September 21, 2017, in Downtown Los Angeles. Produced by Paul Oakenfold and Hunt & Crest and live streamed on Twitter announced the winners in eleven categories. The event’s organizers announced before the live steam; the nominees were among,

the leading underground and commercial artists, creatives, executives, and visionaries shaping one of music and popular culture’s most rapidly expanding genres.

The winners were determined by,

leading advisers and executives within the electronic community.

The Eleven Categories:

  1. Album of the Year
  2. Single of the Year
  3. Record of the Year
  4. Remix of the Year
  5. Festival of the Year
  6. Club of the Year
  7. Radio Show of the Year
  8. New Artist Of The Year
  9. DJ of the Year
  10. Live Act of the Year
  11. Producer of the Year

The nominees for Album of the Year were:

  • Woman, Justice
  • Memories..Do Not Open, The Chainsmokers
  • 9, Cashmere Cat
  • Epoch, Tycho
  • Migration, Bonobo
  • Humanz, Gorillaz

 

The winner for Album of the year was Bonobo for Migration.

The nominees for Single of the Year were:

  • Skrillex & Rick Ross – “Purple Lamborghini.”
  • Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber & MØ – “Cold Water.”
  • The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer.”
  • DJ Snake ft. Justin Bieber – “Let Me Love You.”
  • Porter Robinson & Madeon – “Shelter.”
  • Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa – “Scared To Be Lonely.”

 

The winner for Single of the Year was Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber & MØ for “Cold Water.”

The nominees for Record of the Year were:

  • Kidnap Kid & Lane 8 – “Aba.”
  • Kolsch – “Grey.”
  • Todd Terje – “Jungelknugen” (Four Tet Remix).
  • Lapsley – “Operator” (DJ Koze Extended Disco Version).
  • Rufus Du Sol – “Innerbloom” (Sasha Remix).

 

The winner for Record of the Year was Rufus Du Sol for Innerbloom (Sasha Remix).

The nominees for Remix of the Year were:

  • Flume – “Say It” (Illenium Remix).
  • The Man – “Feel It Still” (Medasin Remix).
  • Rufus Du Sol– “Innerbloom” (Sasha Remix).
  • Lapsley – “Operator” (DJ Koze Extended Disco Version).
  • Ed Sheeran – “Shape Of You” (NOTD Remix).
  • Ed Sheeran – “Shape Of You” (Major Lazer Remix).

 

The winner for Remix of the Year was Flume for Say It (Illenium Remix).

The nominees for Festival of the Year were:

  • Electric Daisy Carnival – Multiple Cities.
  • Tomorrowland – Boom.
  • Electric Forest – Rothbury.
  • Movement – Detroit.
  • Lightning In A Bottle – Bradley.

 

The winner for Festival of the Year was the Electric Daisy Carnival – Multiple Cities.

 

The nominees for Club of the Year were:

  • Berghain / Panorama Bar – Berlin.
  • DC-10 – Ibiza.
  • elrow – Barcelona.
  • Fabric – London.
  • Omnia – Las Vegas.
  • Output – New York.
  • XOYO – London.
  • XS – Las Vegas.

 

The winner for Club of the Year was Output, Brooklyn, New York.

 

The nominees for Radio Show of the Year were:

  • Above & Beyond – Group Therapy.
  • Annie Mac – Annie Mac Presents.
  • Claude VonStroke – The Birdhouse.
  • Danny Howard – BBC’s Radio 1 Dance Anthems.
  • Diplo – Diplo & Friends.
  • Liquid Todd – Beta BPM.
  • Nicole Moudaber – In The Mood.
  • Pasquale Rotella – Nightowl Radio.
  • Pete Tong – The Essential Selection.

 

The winner for Radio Show of the Year was a draw, both Diplo – Diplo & Friends and Pete Tong – The Essential Selection shared the prize.

 

The nominees for New Artist Of The Year were:

  • Alison Wonderland
  • Kungs
  • Marshmello
  • Mura Masa
  • Rezz
  • San Holo

 

The winner for New Artist of the Year was Alison Wonderland.

 

The nominees for DJ of the Year were:

  • A-Trak
  • The Black Madonna
  • Claude VonStroke
  • Diplo
  • Eric Prydz

 

The winner for DJ of the Year was Eric Prydz.

 

The nominees for Live Act of the Year were:

  • Bob Moses
  • Bonobo
  • Eric Prydz
  • Flume
  • Porter Robinson x Madeon
  • Rufus Du Sol</li?

 

The winner for Live Act of the Year was Rufus Du Sol.

 

The nominees for Producer of the Year were:

  • Cashmere Cat
  • Hot Since 82
  • ODESZA
  • Sasha
  • The Chainsmokers

 

The winner for Producer of the Year was Cashmere Cat.

 

Spinnin’ Records Acquired by Warner Music Group
October 31, 2017 by PrimeEV
EDM, Spinnin

Spinnin’ Records is a Dutch record label founded in 1999 by Eelko van Kooten and Roger de Graaf. Spinnin’ matured into one of the leading music labels in electronic dance music, claiming to be

the world’s leading record label.

EDM in recent years is no longer a niche, but a prominent genre in music.

Spinnin’ Records boasts an impressive roster of artists and sub-labels as well as a massive social media following numbering over 26 million, making it a prize in the eyes of the world’s largest music companies. Warner Music Group (WMG) rose victorious. WMG acquired Spinnin’ Records for 100+ million dollars, defeating Sony Records and Believe Digital.

Warner Music UK’s Chairman & CEO and soon to be named WMG’s CEO, Recorded Music, Max Lousada, was quoted,

Warner’s past, present, and future are all about creating an environment in which incredible artists and entrepreneurs thrive. That’s why I’m pleased to welcome Spinnin’ to our growing family of labels, each with its own cultural identity. Roger and the team aren’t just world leaders in dance music, but pioneers of new ways to break artists and build music brands. Together, we’ll nurture and expand Spinnin’s global community of hit-makers, DJs, producers, songwriters, and millions of passionate fans.

CEO & Co-Founder of Spinnin’ Records, Roger de Graaf will remain as the chief executive officer of Spinnin’ Records within WMG. His statement regarding the acquisition is,

Spinnin’ has found the perfect home at Warner Music. Max, Stu, Bart, and the team really believe in our culture and commitment to artist development. They share our vision for growing Spinnin’ by creating even bigger opportunities for our artists and their music. It’s been an incredible journey so far and, as we look to the future, everyone at Spinnin’ Records would like to thank our close friend Eelko for everything he’s done for our company, artists, and industry. His partnership and leadership mean he will forever be part of the Spinnin’ family.

Eelko van Kooten, Co-founder of Spinnin’ Records is leaving to pursue other interests. His statement about the acquisition is,

Each of the Spinnin’ companies has matured successfully which makes it a good moment for me to step down. With pride and joy I look back on 25 exciting years in the music industry and feel grateful to have worked with so many talented artists and an incredible team at Spinnin’. I want to thank them for their dedication and unlimited efforts. A special thank you to my business partner and best friend Roger de Graaf for all the laughs, the challenges and the success we’ve experienced together. As I look ahead at the next chapter in my life, I remain confident that the team will continue to accelerate and that Spinnin’ will enjoy continued success.

The aforementioned quotes were taken directly from Warner Music Group’s official statement of the acquisition.

TRANCE AND PROGRESSIVE DJ PRODUCER ANDY MOOR

Trance and Progressive DJ Producer Andy Moor
October 25, 2017 by PrimeEV
Andy Moor, AVA, EDM, Progressive, Trance

Trance and Progressive DJProducer Andy Moor

Trance and progressive DJProducer Andy Moor is one of the most revered names in EDM. He is a pioneer in the progressive trance scene, introducing vocal chops and syncopated bass lines. Two production techniques now commonly used by other trance music DJ/Producers.

He crafted his signature sound aptly described as,

finely tuned, beautiful melodic soundscapes floating above prominent, clever basslines.

His style of progressive trance is easily recognizable though not simple. He has remained at the forefront of an ever-changing music scene and has remained loyal to his brand of progressive trance and to the fans who love his music. While many others succumb to the whims of a fickle public, Andy Moor has shown high integrity and loyalty to trance and trance music fans.

The Musical Prodigy

We can describe Andy Moor as a musical prodigy and an actual musician. He played his first perfect piano piece when he was five years old. By the time he reached the ripe old age of ten, he had learned six more instruments. Three years later, he spun his first record. By nineteen he signed his first label release, and by twenty-one, he was spinning to massive crowds of adoring fans.

Andy Moor combined his genetic musical ability, innate drive, integrity, and loyalty and became one of the biggest names in progressive trance both as a DJ and a producer. This perfect combination is why he will always be an icon in EDM.

The Productions

Andy Moor’s productions catalog spans back to 1999, with ‘Explorer’ with the UK trance act, Tilt. He worked with Adam White as half of the duo, “Whiteroom” earning praise from Armin van Buuren and Above & Beyond as having the best trance production of 2004. His collaboration with Above & Beyond, “Air For Live,” was named ‘Tune of the Year’ by listeners of Armin van Buuren’s ‘A State of Trance’ radio show as well as ‘Best Underground Dance Track’ at Miami Winter Music Conference and ‘Best Trance Track’ in 2006.

Andy’s co-production work as Leama & Moor, a UK melodic progressive house duo on remixes includes Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Nelly Furtado, Orbital, Starkid, Brian Eno, Paul Oakenfold, and Tiesto. Their cross-genre sound made them the top-rated remix team of the time.

Andy’s collaboration with Somna and singer Amy Kirkpatrick in 2015, “One Thing About You,” marked the 100th release on Andy’s label, AVA Recordings. The track topped the Beatport Trance Chart and dominated dance floors globally.

Another 2015 success was Andy’s “All Gone,” released on Armin’s, ‘Who’s Afraid of 138!’ label. This collaborative effort included the uplifting trance master RAM and the sultry vocals of Christina Novelli.

All Gone
RAM Uplifting Mix
Andy Moor & RAM, featuring Christina Novelli
 

Andy Moor, aka, Dub Disorder, Dwight van Man, and Sworn, has an impressive library of solo productions. Released on AVA/Armada, “Breaking the Silence Volume 1” is a beautiful compilation of melodic trance released in 2009. Volumes 2 and 3 followed in subsequent years.

“Zero Point One,” the highly acclaimed debut solo album by Andy Moor released in 2012, included artists Meredith Call Carrie Skipper, Sue McLaren, producers Orkidea and Ashley Wallbridge. A genre crossing symphonic journey of mysterious ambient, vocal melodies, melodic trance to break beats and the thick bass of progressive.

In September 2014 Andy Moor reunited with vocalist Betsie Larkin for yet another crowd-pleasing collaboration titled ‘Not Afraid’ following the massive success of their tune, “Love Again.” Andy found the perfect combination of uplifting vocals, euphoric melodies, and thick progressive bass lines.

Not Afraid
Original Mix
Andy Moor & Betsie Larkin
 

Andy’s talent, hard work, and dedication to music have resulted in his productions, which in turn has lead to a loyal fan base spanning the globe. He has performed in such countries as Hungary, Lithuania, Slovakia, Ukraine, China, Singapore, Russia, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Canada, the United States, as well as the UK.

Moor Music and Ava Recordings

On August 9, 2007, the Moor Music radio show began, and Episode 1 was released. Andy releases an episode on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. “Less Talk, More Music” is the motto and he delivers the best in trance and progressive. June 23, 2015, marked the milestone Episode 150 with three hours of beautiful trance.

Andy founded AVA Recordings in early 2006 under the parent label Armada. The members include Andy Moor, Somna, Ashley Wallbridge, tyDi, Ben Nicky, David Forbes, Masoud, Jonathan Martin, Sunny Lax, and Joseph Areas. The label focuses on trance and progressive and nurturing new up and coming talent. The AVA Nubreed EP series focuses solely on new talent.

Andy Moor Dreamstate July 4

Andy Moor was a resident DJ of Night Shift at Eden Terrace atop Nocturnal Nightclub in Miami. His Andy Moor & Friends at Winter Music Conference in 2010, AVA Takeover WMC 2011, and AVA Takeover WMC 2012 were also very well received.

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