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Alan Walker Soars with “Dreamer” in Response to Twitter Poll

fedefra — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 08:54:35 +0000

The Norwegian DJ’s latest release is a tribute to his early supporters and a glimpse into what’s to come for his upcoming residency at Zouk Las Vegas.

Alan Walker, the Norwegian producer and DJ, is back with a bang in 2023, dropping his first track of the year – and it’s a banger! His new single, “Dreamer,” is a soaring, melodic progressive house instrumental that is sure to get fans up and moving. And guess what? This track was actually inspired by his fans!

Walker recently posted a poll on Twitter, asking his followers if he should “take it back to the beginning,” and over 90% of them responded with a resounding “YES!” So, in response to his fans’ wishes, “Dreamer” was born – and it’s an instant classic.

To celebrate the release of “Dreamer,” Walker premiered the track in a special Zoom call with a group of lucky fans. And now, the music video is out for all to see. It’s a feel-good, uplifting visual that perfectly captures the spirit of the song.

And that’s not all – Walker has also just announced a residency at Zouk Las Vegas, with his first performance scheduled for May 20 during EDC Weekend. It’s clear that Walker is excited about this new venture, saying, “I’m stoked about this new residency and the possibility of connecting with my fans and the Vegas crowd.”

So, if you’re a fan of Alan Walker’s signature sound, be sure to check out “Dreamer” and catch him live at Zouk Las Vegas. And who knows – maybe you’ll be lucky enough to be on the next Zoom call premiere of one of his tracks!

Rolf Larsen

Will lightning strike twice? The questionable sequel tease of Fyre Festival

fedefra — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 16:11:15 +0000

Exploring the potential motivations and consequences of Billy McFarland’s recent announcement, and what it means for the future of event planning and accountability.

The Fyre Festival debacle has become a cautionary tale for event planners and festival-goers alike, highlighting the importance of due diligence, transparency, and accountability in organizing large-scale events. From inadequate infrastructure to false advertising, the first Fyre Festival had all the makings of a disaster, and its aftermath left many attendees and investors reeling.

Despite the controversy surrounding the festival, McFarland’s recent announcement on Twitter has reignited interest in the event, albeit for all the wrong reasons. Some have accused McFarland of using the potential sequel as a way to pay off his debts and make a quick buck, while others have expressed concern about the safety and logistics of hosting another festival on the same island.

At this point, it’s unclear whether Fyre Festival II will actually materialize or if it’s just another publicity stunt from McFarland. But the fact remains that the fallout from the first festival continues to reverberate throughout the industry, prompting conversations about transparency, ethics, and the need for greater oversight and accountability in the event-planning process.

In the wake of the Fyre Festival scandal, many festival organizers have stepped up their efforts to ensure that their events are safe, enjoyable, and free from false advertising or other deceptive practices. Some have even launched initiatives to promote greater sustainability, diversity, and inclusion in the festival scene, recognizing the power of events to bring people together and create positive change.

So while the idea of a Fyre Festival sequel may be tempting for some, it’s important to remember the lessons of the past and approach event-planning with a healthy dose of skepticism and caution. As the saying goes, fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.

William Davies

MARNIK X CLIMAX

fedefra — Mon, 10 May 2021 18:19:16 +0000

Ciao Marnik, thanks for taking the time to chat with us! For those who don’t know yet, can you tell us a bit about how your duo was born?

Hello guys we are Alessandro and Emanuele and we met seven years ago in the studio that we own today. We were working on our solo project and then we decided to start working togheter and produce music as a new project.

How did you deal with the last year’s issues? Do you see a light at the hori- zon?

Since all of our shows has been cancelled/postponed because of the virus spreading, we focused on music and we locked ourself in the studio produc- ing tons of new stuff.
Definitely we see a light at the horizon, we are already booked for some shows and festivals during the summer so it really sounds to be like the last chapter of this pandemy; the vaccine campaigns should help on this as well so finger crossed and we really wish to go back to normality asap.

What has given you motivation to produce and spend time in the studio dur- ing the lockdown?

The love for the music and for our fans. We’ve been lucky to turn our pas- sion into our daily job so, it can sound stupid, but there isn’t anything that make us happier than making music.

What track has been your best release of 2020 and why is it your favorite?

Tough question; probably ‘Butterfly’ because it’s one of the most represen- tative tracks of our ‘Euro-bounce’ sound but to be honest it’s really hard to choose.

Over the years there have been many big labels in your career: Spinnin’, Dharma, Ultra, Dim Mak and counting…with some of them you built a strong relationship. What did each label give you in terms of artistic growth? Have you ever thought about starting your own imprint sooner or later?

That’s definitely a good idea and we are planning to make this happen. We released our music on different labels through years andwe really have to thank them for their support: with Dim Mak we were part of a big family and they invited us many times to play at their events (Tomorrowland, Mia- mi, Ibiza), Dharma is like a second home for us and Spinnin gave us a push through their channels. At the moment we have a deal with Sony and we are very happy to work with them.

You are #8 among the 100 most streamed Italian electronic producers on Spotify. Alone, Up & Down hit more than 20 ML streams. Do you listen to music on Spotify? Do you still collect vinyls??

Of course we do. We listen to a lot of music of every genre and we like a lot of different styles, from Pop to Hip Pop/ Trap to Dance music to even classi- cal music sometimes.
Yes we still collect vinyls and love them. In our studio we still have some- thing like 300/400 old and new vinyls.

What are the pros and cons to be a duo in the music business?

Honestly we can see only pros because the fact we are a duo gave us the chance to split our roles and work much better on our respective roles even if we still work together on shows and music to compare our visions and ideas.

Lele you gave up live shows a couple of years ago, do you regret this deci- sion? Alex after Lele gave up touring… covid came…do you guys have some- thing to declare?!

Lele: I honestly think I made the right decision at that time because I really wanted to be more focused on music production. Actually I still miss live shows so who knows, maybe in the future I could be back touring with Alex.

Alex: covid came after 2 years of solo touring but who knows, maybe this is a sign: should Lele come back on tours?

What do you think about the Italian Dance music scene of the last few years? Are there colleagues you appreciate most?

We think that Italy is finally carving out some space in the dance scene after years of EDM ‘bubble’: our dance identity is now spreading outside again and it’s not a case that guys like Gigi D’Agostino or Gabry Ponte are now back to charts. Also in the house scene Italians are making it right: we ob- viously have to mention Meduza and their latest hits.

Between Beatport, 1001tracklists, Spotify, Instagram what do you check first in the morning and more often during the day?

For sure spotify and socials but we still both check Beatport charts and 1001tracklists for sure.

The ones with Steve Aoki, KSHMR, Gabry Ponte and Don Diablo are only few of your many collaborations … what have you ‘stolen’ from these great artists?

Mostly, from them we learned a lot about business and mindset: all these guys are real professionists who really know what they actually want. They keep working and working and always try to figure out new ideas.

What have you planned for the next months?

Potentially, a release every month from May till the end of the year ( we know, this is the final result of a year of lockdown).

Invite Climax readers to check your music out on Spotify!

Hello guys this is Alex and Lele and we are MARNIK. Go and check our music on spotify clicking on the link below and don’t forget to subscribe to our Spotify playlist ‘Dance Generation’.https://open.spotify.com/artist/6S3KljEiIOWoLMUyZrkQUc?si=ro5wfusKSICx- aNCzCP8BlQ

#unitedathome: Dubai edition

fedefra — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 09:06:49 +0000

Who said that you can’t dance and party even when staying at home?
“As a DJ, the audience is the most important part of any show, and while we can’t all be together in a club or festival, we can use this period to come together in new forms and help the most needed people.” This is what the well-known French DJ and producer David Guetta thought, bu using a simple but impactful hashtag, he created numerous free live streams in which, in addition to involving the whole world, he launched a fundraising campaign for the fight against coronavirus.

The first live occurred on April 18, 2020 in the Downtown neighborhood of Miami, making more than eight million views in nearly a year and raising $ 720,000.
All the proceeds were used to donate 2,800,000 meals to: World Health Organization, Feeding South Florida, Feeding America and the French foundation Hôpitaux de Paris.
Following the great success of the first edition, Guetta has revived the same format on two other occasions: on May 30th 2020 with the #unitedathome New York edition and on New Year’s Eve directly from the Louvre in Paris.

Considering the importance of the project and the positive response from the public, the French DJ has planned a fourth episode of his live show series, this time opting for a unique location: the Burj al Arab in Dubai.
Located off Jumeirah Beach, the Burj al Arab is not only one of the most luxurious hotels in the world but has also become a symbol of the city.

On Saturday February 6th 2021 it’s going to be must to tune into one of the most popular social networks (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Twitch …) and listen to the set of the world’s number one DJ at full volume.
Here are the exact times for every part of the world: Dubai 6 pm, Cairo 4 pm, Moscow & Riyadh 5 pm, Mumbai 7:30 pm, Hong Kong 10 pm, Tokyo 11 pm, Paris 3 pm, London 2 pm, New York 9 am.

Eleonora Vologni.