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June 13, 2019June 14, 2019

Spring Awakening Music Festival: Volume 2019.

Spring Awakening Music Festival threw a 3-day house warming rager that had the Hoffman Estates Major in great spirts came Monday morning.

This year, the Chicago native festival, changed its location to the massive 27 acres Poplar Creek. Some may have liked the new location, others may have not liked the journey there… however way you felt, once you entered the gates of SAMF, you felt nothing but glitter, love, joy, and music.

Getting to the grounds, from the city…which for me, it’s what makes SAMF so special – CHICAGO… was a bit of a journey. Ubers were in the upwards of $130 and about an hour and a half commute, one way. Hopping on the train (The Blue line in this case) took about an hour and 45 minutes and only cost $10 (both ways!). So for our squad, the train was a no brainier. The festival also provided free shuttles from the final train stop to the grounds, dropping everyone off right in front of the gates.

Getting in the festival was amazing. The staff was friendly and helpful, the check-in security staff was kind and thorough. I always believe in the benefits of VIP tickets, and at SAMF they stand true. Speedy entry, designated food and bars and way better restrooms. So next year, and if you’re 21+, get yourself a VIP ticket. It’s worth it! If you don’t, but want to, you can always upgrade to VIP once you’re there. Also, an amazing feature that I have not seen at any other festival was the VIP areas between the two main stages were connected! Providing VIPers the ability to run back and forth, not be stuck in the crowds, have faster food and drink lines and less waiting for restrooms. Which, also takes away from foot traffic in the general area. SMART move SAMF! SMART! MOVE!!!!

We all know the music is amazing, the lineup was filled with heavy hitters and the last minutes changes were the cherry on top! How Spring Awakening stands out among the rest festivals is on how they care for their attendees. Everyone was educated on what protocols to follow, adapted quickly when changes needed to be made (parking on day one – I was told – was a bit hectic), and the level of medics available to care for any emergency was incredibly comforting.

Day one gallery:

As a whole, Spring Awakening 2019 gets a B+! Not to mention I got to celebrate National Bestfriends Day with one of my top 10! Who, BTWs, had never been to a electronic music festival before – The ability to see a festival from a newbie’s perspective is amazing! So next year, grab your bestfriend, plan to stay near the grounds, your energy level and patience will thank you. As always, Spring Awakening was an amazing experience and so happy to call this one of my favorite summer festivals!

Day two gallery:

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June 1, 2019June 1, 2019

The Chainsmokers & Bebe Rexha – Call You Mine (with Bebe Rexha) Music Video.

The Chainsmokers have released new single “Call You Mine” featuring Bebe Rexha today via Disruptor Records / Columbia Records along side a music video. The video follows Alex, Drew and Bebe on a night out at a Los Angeles nightclub as they move in reverse through a sexy noir thriller.

“Call You Mine” is the latest song to be added to The Chainsmokers’ ongoing building album, World War Joy. The album also includes previously released tracks “Do You Mean” featuring Ty Dolla $ign and bülow, “Kills You Slowly” and “Who Do You Love” featuring 5 Seconds of Summer, which hit the Top 10 at Pop Radio. The album will continue to build one song at a time over the course of 2019.

“Call You Mine” is available everywhere now. For up to date information on The Chainsmokers please visit https://www.thechainsmokers.com/.

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May 31, 2019June 1, 2019

Out today: Above & Beyond present Anjunabeats Volume 14

34-track mix includes exclusive selections from the ever-expanding Anjunafamily of artists and several unheard contributions from Above & Beyond – Available now from Anjunabeats.
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Today, legendary dance trio Above & Beyond share the latest instalment in their iconic ‘Volume’ compilation series: Anjunabeats Volume 14.

The latest chapter in a story spanning 16 years, Volume 14 was sketched on the road and in A&B’s London studio. This album coalesced in scarce periods of calm amidst a whirlwind of giddying career highs: the band’s 2018 album ‘Common Ground’, which reached #3 in the Official Billboard Album chart, and an accompanying tour that saw the trio travel to every corner of the globe.

Joining the dots between the stadium-sized output of Anjunabeats and the intimate sound of Anjunadeep, this two disc, 34 track mix includes exclusive selections from their ever expanding Anjunafamily of artists and several unheard contributions from Above & Beyond.

Anjunabeats Volume 14 Mixed By Above & Beyond is available now.

ANJUNABEATS VOLUME 14 TRACKLIST

Disc 1

Matt Lange – Isn’t It Lovely
Above & Beyond – Is It Love? (Matt Lange Remix)
Andrew Bayer feat. Alison – May In My Last Life (Dave DK Remix)
Nox Vahn & Marsh feat. Mimi Page – Follow Me
PROFF & EKSF – For The Night
Spencer Brown & Qrion – Foggy August
Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – Always (Tinlicker Remix)
Reflekt feat. Delline Bass – Need To Feel Loved (Tinlicker Remix)
ALPHA 9 – Before The Dawn
GRUM – Stay
Kyau & Albert – You Are All
Judah – Misdirection
Above & Beyond & Justine Suissa – Cold Feet (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
Sunny Lax – Moonlight
Genix – Boom Box
Andrew Bayer – Magitek
Maor Levi – Disconnect

Disc 2

Above & Beyond – Liquid Love (Above & Beyond’s Hong Kong Intro Mix)
Above & Beyond and Spencer Brown feat. RBBTS – Long Way From Home
Above & Beyond – Hideaway
Fatum, Genix, Jaytech & Judah – All In
Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – There’s Only You (Above & Beyond Club Mix)
Oliver Smith – Curiosity
Anjunabeats – Volume One (Sunny Lax Remix)
Jason Ross feat. Emilie Brandt – IOU (Jason Ross Club Mix)
Andrew Bayer – Eight To Sixteen
ilan Bluestone feat. EL Waves – We Are The Universe
Above & Beyond – Alone Tonight (Above & Beyond’s Gorge Update)
Above & Beyond – Anjunafamily
Above & Beyond feat. Zoë Johnston – Alchemy (i_o Remix)
Above & Beyond – Prelude 2019
Above & Beyond and Armin van Buuren – Show Me Love
Genix – Open Your Eyes
Above & Beyond – Distorted Truth (Volume 14 Outro Mix)

A&B TOUR DATES
Fri, Jun 21 – Ciudad Del Rock – Monteagudo Del Castillo, Spain
Sat, Jun 22 – A Summer Story – Arganda Del Rey, Spain
Sun, Jul 14 – Ultra Europe – Split, Croatia
Fri, Jul 19 – Tomorrowland – Boom, Belgium
Fri, Jul 19 – Wanderlust – Squaw Valley, CA
Sat, Jul 20 – Electronic Family – Den Bosch, Netherlands
Sun, Jul 21 – Parookaville – Weeze, Germany
Sat, Jul 27 – Group Therapy Weekender – George, WA
Sun, Aug 4 – Chasing Summer – Calgary, Canada
Sat, Aug 10 – Îlesoniq – Montreal, Canada
Sat, Aug 24 – Creamfields Festival – Warrington, United Kingdom
Sat, Aug 31 – Electric Zoo – New York, NY
Fri, Oct 11 – Group Therapy 350 @ O2 Arena – Praha, Czech Republic

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May 31, 2019June 1, 2019

Deorro shares new track “Obvious” on Ultra Music

Deorro adds to his ever-growing arsenal of new music with “Obvious,” out now on Ultra Music. The reality is, however, there’s nothing at all obvious about this single. Smooth and emotive, “Obvious” represents a new style for the Mexican-American producer and follows the release of “Keep It Goin’” featuring Danny Avila, the Latin-infused “Pica” featuring Elvis Crespo and Henry Fong, “Focus” and “Wild Like The Wind.” These songs span multiple genres, giving Deorro’s fans a taste of something new with every release.

Stylistically, “Obvious” is an indie driven electronic track, with slicker-than-ice production and gentle vocals that meld into the perfect pop-infused masterpiece. This is Deorro at his silkiest.

Deorro’s high energy sets are the stuff of legend and not to be missed. How lucky you are that he will be on tour throughout the spring/summer, including performances at Chicago’s Lollapalooza and more.

Obviously, you need more Deorro in your life, so do yourself a favor and listen to “Obvious” here:

Deorro Tour Dates – more TBA
6/1 – Echostage – Washington, DC (w/ Steve Aoki)
6/7 – The Park Ultra Lounge – Sacramento, CA
6/8 – Marquee Dayclub – Las Vegas, NV
6/14 – Ravine – Atlanta, GA
6/15 – Marquee – New York, NY
7/12 – Omnia – San Diego, CA
8/1- Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL

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May 30, 2019June 1, 2019

Mamby On The Beach Announces New Location + Dates for 2019

React Presents is thrilled to announce the new location and dates for Mamby On The Beach 2019. Chicago’s only beachside summer music festival will return for its fifth year on Friday, August 23rd and Saturday, August 24th at Montrose Beach. The beautiful new location, conveniently located on the city’s Northside, will offer additional space to accommodate three stages, beach-friendly games and all-inclusive activities.

Mamby On The Beach yields a majestic experience unlike anything else in Chicago. This year React Presents is excited to partner with Jam Productions to feature an incredible lineup for the two-day festival, which showcases artist performances that represent a wide variety of musical genres. The lineup and tickets will be released on Monday, June 3rd.

Since its inception, Mamby called Oakwood Beach its home, a prime location boasting scenic coastal views with an unforgettable backdrop of the Chicago skyline. Over the past four years, Mamby has felt fortunate thanks to the endless support from the surrounding Bronzeville community, and continues to support Oakwood Beach through initiatives like the Mamby Movement Beach Cleanup. Now, as the festival continues to grow, React Presents and Jam Productions look towards the future and are excited to find Mamby a new home with a bigger footprint at Montrose Beach. The new location is a 15-minute drive from downtown Chicago and a 5-minute walk from the Redline Wilson stop.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL RECAP VIDEO FROM 2018

Montrose Beach will also provide more opportunities for Mamby’s famed More The Music series. Each year, the list of all-inclusive activities expands, with countless fun and games to explore, including silent disco yoga sessions, nutritional and wellness workshops, beach-friendly games, live painting, fire performances, tarot card and palm readings, meticulous art installations, and makeover options from the Braid Bar, Henna and Body Art Domes. A schedule and full list of More Than Music activities will be announced closer to the festival.

For attendees who want to take a dip in the lake, a barefoot stroll through the sand, or a musical romp alongside the festival’s exhilarated fans, Mamby will once again provide the perfect, sun-soaked getaway. Follow Mamby on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news and announcements, including the 2019 artist lineup and on sale of ticket options.

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May 29, 2019June 1, 2019

Spring Awakening Announces Official After Parties | Tickets On Sale Now

Spring Awakening Music Festival is thrilled to announce this year’s official after parties! Taking place at Chicago’s most popular nightclubs including Prysm, Spybar, Sound Bar, TAO and Electric Hotel, there are myriad shows throughout the weekend to keep the party going long after the festival ends. Tickets will sell out so grab yours now before it’s too late! Check out the complete list of after parties below.

THURSDAY JUNE 6: Pre-Party.

Dombresky & Gene Farris – Soundbar – Get Tickets HERE (21+)

FRIDAY JUNE 7:

Illenium – TAO – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Zomboy – Sound Bar – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Galantis – Prysm – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Shiba San – Spybar Nightclub – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Dom Dolla – Electric Hotel – Get Tickets HERE (21+)

SATURDAY JUNE 8:

Alan Walker – TAO – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Malaa – Sound Bar – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Yellow Claw & Moksi – Prysm – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
All My Friends: What So Not, Destructo & Masteria – Spybar – Get Tickets HERE (21+)

SUNDAY JUNE 9

Nora En Pure – Sound Bar – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Claptone – Spybar – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Benny Benassi – Prysm – Get Tickets HERE (21+)
Cheat Codes – Bounce – Get Tickets HERE (21+)

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May 24, 2019June 1, 2019

Nora En Pure Releases Emotive Single ‘Birthright’

With every release, Nora En Pure offers pristine productions and brings listeners deeper into her world. Her latest offering, ‘Birthright’, is an emotive single, which encapsulates her signature sound across its stunning soundscape. ‘Birthright’ is out now via Enormous Tunes.

Debuted as the opening track during her majestic performance at Coachella last month, ‘Birthright’ is built up around a memorable piano melody and infuses enlightening percussion and delicate synths with a soulful bassline, resulting in pure sonic bliss. Crafted to alleviate the listener’s stress and sorrow, ‘Birthright’ maintains a downtempo pace and radiates a positive glow across its duration.

Captivating audiences in her recent live performances, ‘Birthright’ also received its radio premiere from dance music authority Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1. Following shortly after the release of her official remix for Grammy nominated duo SOFI TUKKER’s ‘Fantasy’, and with performances at the likes of Brooklyn Mirage for her Purified NYC event, XS Las Vegas alongside Fisher for Elrow, Amsterdam Open Air Festival and Spring Awakening Festival on the horizon, Nora En Pure’s indomitable work ethic continues to keep her at the forefront of the dance music scene.

TOUR DATES

24/05 – ROYALE – BOSTON, MA
25/05 – PURIFIED AT THE BROOKLYN MIRAGE – BROOKLYN, NY
26/05 – RHYTHM & VINE – FORT LAUDERDALE, FL
27/05 – ELROW AT ENCORE BEACH CLUB – LAS VEGAS, NV
01/06 – KAUFLEUTEN – ZURICH, CH
02/06 – AMSTERDAM OPEN AIR – AMSTERDAM, NL
07/06 – ENCORE BEACH CLUB AT NIGHT – LAS VEGAS, NV
08/06 – RAVINE – ATLANTA, GA
09/06 – SPRING AWAKENING FESTIVAL – CHICAGO, IL
14/06 – JUMBO COUNTRY CLUB – BARRANQUILLA, CO
15/06 – SALON AMADOR – MEDELLIN, CO
16/06 – SHEPARD’S BEACH RESORT – CLEARWATER BEACH, FL
21/06 – EXCHANGE – LOS ANGELES, CA
22/06 – RYSE NIGHTCLUB – ST CHARLES, MO
23/06 – FIREFLY MUSIC FESTIVAL – DOVER, DE
26/06 – HI IBIZA – IBIZA, ES
27/06 – EOS FESTIVAL – TAUFKIRCHEN, DE

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May 9, 2019June 1, 2019

Swedish House Mafia Returns For Stunning Hometown Shows

This past weekend, Swedish House Mafia reunited for three historic sold-out nights at Stockholm’s Tele2 Arena, breaking the venue’s attendance record with over 115,000 fans attending the shows. See footage of the epic performance HERE.

Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso gave fans everything that has made Swedish House Mafia one of the most compelling live acts in the world – a stunning production, their classic hits such as “Don’t You Worry Child,” “Save The World,” and “One” plus a special first listen of some brand new music.

Fans from around the world travelled to be a part of the spectacular shows and were treated to a massive production featuring a 54 metre long and 17 metre high screen, a vast floating stage, three giant circular lighting rings creating Swedish House Mafia’s signature logo and three huge circles of fire that were suspended above the packed crowd.

Swedish House Mafia’s story so far has been one of amazing highs, with the trio achieving global success that propelled them to the forefront of dance music. Despite later facing difficult times that saw the breakdown of friendships along the way, Swedish House Mafia has put the past behind them, coming back together as artists, friends and family. Their return to their hometown marks the beginning of the next chapter for the iconic trio.

Photo Credit: Hannes Söderlund

Fans can catch Swedish House Mafia this summer and fall as they bring their incredible live show all over the world. Please visit http://swedishhousemafia.com/ for additional info, and watch for more from Swedish House Mafia coming soon.

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April 26, 2019June 1, 2019

Nicole Moudaber Announces First Single of 2019 On ‘Seeing It Through’ EP

Currently marching her way through her biggest North American tour to date with performances at Ultra Music Festival and back-to-back headlining weekends at Coachella including being one of the first artists to ever be live-streamed from the YUMA Tent, Nicole Moudaber continues her dominance in the techno-sphere with her ‘Seeing It Through’ EP, her first original release of 2019. Arriving through her tastemaking MOOD Records imprint on Friday, April 26, the three-track release also features her first single of 2019 as the EP’s eponymous title track. With all three fiercely produced tracks asserting Nicole Moudaber’s position among techno elite, her ‘Seeing It Through’ EP is sure to leave a mark on the dance floor this spring and summer season.

Kicking the techno engine into gear, title track “Seeing It Through” will be sure to cater to fans of her signature dark and driving techno as the EP opens with heavy kick drum thunder. Arriving as the EP’s shortest yet most powerful offering, the track makes a point to lace listeners into a hypnotic groove that will leave them in awe, classic Moudaber at her finest. Keeping her foot on the pedal in “Common Dreams,” the MOOD label head introduces an entrancing motif that builds with warm pads throughout. Wrapping up the release’s final stretch, “The Sun at Midnight” opens with a mood setting musical atmosphere that inspires mysticism and journeys into the unknown. Immersing her fellow passengers along for the techno ride, it is not long before the track explodes with punching synths and a reverberating kick designed for peak moments. Road-tested and primed to perfection on dancefloors around the world, Nicole Moudaber always finishes strong.

**Nicole Moudaber at Coachella 2019 Weekend 1 | Photo credit: @avibanerjee.raw**

An unstoppable force in the DJ booth, studio, and on the air waves with her weekly ‘In The Mood’ radio show, Nicole Moudaber continues to make 2019 another year to remember. Playing over 110 gigs in 28 countries last year, it is no secret that she is an in-demand talent at festivals and nightclubs around the world. Next month, Moudaber’s global fans can look forward to her appearance at International Music Summit in Ibiza as she will celebrate the 5th anniversary of her radio show ‘In The Mood’, hosting and broadcasting live from the grand finale of the world-renowned industry event on May 24. Heading back stateside for the end of May, Nicole will once again team up with Dubfire and Paco Osuna to close out Movement Detroit for another edition of their epic B3B on May 26 before heading to New York City for another epic open-to-close set on May 31 at 99 Scott. Continuing her “always on-tour” mentality with confirmed appearances at Circoloco Ibiza, Creamfields UK, Ilesoniq, this summer, it won’t be long until the dance music pioneer lands at her faithful techno army’s doorstep.Nicole Moudaber’s ‘Seeing It Through’ EP will be available on Beatport via MOOD Records on April 26, buy now.

Nicole Moudaber’s ‘Seeing It Through’ EP
Available on Beatport on April 26, 2019
Tracklisting:
1) Seeing It Through
2) Common Dreams
3) The Sun at Midnight

Nicole Moudaber Tour Dates:

April 26 Barcelona, Spain @ Pacha
April 27 London, UK @ EGG
May 3 Budapest, Hungary @ Premier Club
May 4 Amsterdam, Holland @ De Marktkantine
May 5 Loughborough, UK @ Forbidden Forest
May 17 Prague, Czech Republic @ Roxy
May 18 Zurich, Switzerland @ Hive
May 20 Ibiza, Spain @ Circoloco at DC-10
May 24 Ibiza, Spain @ Dalt Villa
*May 26 Detroit, USA @ Movement — Dubfire B3B Nicole Moudaber B3B Paco Osuna
*May 31 New York, USA @ 99 Scott — All Night Long
*June 1 Ft. Lauderdale, USA @ Venue
June 7 Athens, Greece @ Blend
June 8 Toulouse, France @ Bricks Festival
June 9 Palermo, Italy @ Unlocked Festival
June 15 Amsterdam, Holland @ Mystic Garden Festival
June 16 Paradise @ Sonar OFF, Barcelona
June 22 Beirut, Lebanon @ AHM
June 29 Dublin, Ireland @ Higher Vision
July 5 Malaga, Spain @ Weekend Beach Festival
July 6 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg @ Philharmonie
July 7 Blankenberge, Belgium @ Beachland Festival
July 17 Ibiza, Spain @ Paradise at DC-10
July 19 Paris @ La ClariereJuly 20 Kołobrzeg, Poland @ Sunrise Festival
July 26 Derry, Ireland @ We Are Together Festival
July 27 Porto, Portugal @ Sound Waves EsmorizAugust 2 Ibiza, Spain @ Shadows
*August 10 Montreal, Canada @ Ilesoniq
Aug 20 Ibiza, Spain @ Resistance at PRIVILEGE, Ibiza
August 24 Daresbury, UK @ Creamfields
Aug 28 Ibiza, Spain @ Paradise at DC10+
more to be announced!
*Denotes North American dates

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April 12, 2019June 1, 2019

Andrew Bayer Shares His ‘In My Next Life’ Album

After touring his critically-acclaimed 2018 album ‘In My Last Life’ to sold out crowds across North America, Andrew Bayer unveils ‘In My Next Life’: a complete album of club-ready reinterpretations aimed squarely at the dance floor.

“Even though “In My Last Life” is experimental and does range through different tempos & styles, I did have the intention of doing club mixes”
explains Andrew, backstage at his sold-out Exchange LA stop.

Fans have enjoyed a steady stream of ‘In My Last Life’ single releases since August 2018 with several unveiled during Andrew Bayer’s performance at Above & Beyond’s landmark Group Therapy 300 celebrations in Hong Kong including ‘Open End Resource’, ‘Your Eyes’ and the only collaboration on the record, ‘Love You More’ with fellow Anjunabeats label-mate Genix.

Retaining the heavy vocal presence of Ane Brun & Alison May in each remix, Andrew has transformed one of his admittedly most challenging undertakings yet in ‘In My Last Life’ into a confident and accomplished club record.

“I have this masochistic backbone in me that I have to challenge myself at every turn, and that was the way to challenge myself with ‘In My Next Life’“.
– Andrew

Taking his ‘In My Next Life’ remixes and a host of new productions on the road this year, Andrew joins the Anjunabeats North American tour in Austin, Washington DC, Denver, Vancouver, LA (5/4) & San Francisco (5/10). Tickets available: http://anjunabeats.com/tour

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