Ben Böhmer
Top Destination Festival, Your Paradise, Announces Return to Fiji With Netsky, Vintage Culture, More
There’s nothing quite like Your Paradise, a fantasy-like music festival in the heart of the Mamanuca Islands. The breathtaking Fiji fest encapsulates dance music culture in its own unique way at the intersection of wellness and hedonism. One of the world’s most intimate music events, Your Paradise is offering only 600 passes to revel in its sublime festival experience this year, which will provide sensory overload with its iconic oceanfront mainstage, beach yoga sessions, private island club and breezy Catamaran rides, among other idyllic experiential activations. Your Paradise has now announced a massive lineup for this year’s edition, which is scheduled for December 10-16. Set for performances are Sub Focus, Vintage Culture, Kito, Ben Böhme...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 7
“Yahudky” (Bedouin Reworks) – DakhaBrakha Bedouin’s latest EP is a tribute to the Ukrainian folk band DakhaBrakha. “Back in 2012, we heard DakhaBrakha’s music for the first time and were immediately drawn to their authenticity and beautiful sound,” the melodic techno duo shared on the inspiration behind the tribute EP. “Their masterpieces inspired us and led to years of reworking and reimagining them into our own sonic perspective” Off The Bedouin Reworks DakhaBrakha EP, “Yahudky” is mystic and melancholic. While a steady beat creates a dance-focused sound, DakhaBrakha’s yearning vocals and Bedouin’s wistful instrumentation ground the song, creating a hypnotic ambivalence that holds the ear through the track’s eight-minute length. “Safe” (Hunter/Game Remix) – Øostil, USHNU Tens...
Above & Beyond Announce Lineup for 2022 Return of Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge
Two years after Above & Beyond‘s last Group Therapy Weekender at the Gorge Amphitheatre, the legendary trance trio are set to bring their fan-favorite show back to the idyllic PNW venue in 2022. Above & Beyond’s Group Therapy Weekender is scheduled for July 23rd and 24th, 2022 and also includes a warm-up party with the group on the 22nd. The legendary trance trio today announced a stellar lineup consisting of many Anjunabeats favorites, such as Ben Böhmer, Mat Zo, Eli & Fur, and Jody Wisternoff, among others. Additionally, Above & Beyond are likely to bring back many of the in-festival events and amenities, like group yoga. Pre-sale for the 2022 Group Therapy Weekender starts on January 19th at 10AM PT. If you’d like to receive alerts when t...
EDM.com’s Best of 2021: Music Producers
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it is vastly misunderstood. To publish a “Top DJ” list would be to undermine the originality, ingenuity, and dauntless imagination of the artists who dedicate their lives to music creation. To honor their fearless creativity and profound dedication to their craft, we’ve recognized 10 of the best electronic music producers of 2021. Laxcity From the feel-good future bass of his Disconnect EP to the textured synths on “melodies from heaven,” Laxcity took over 2021 with his wistfully dreamy takes on the electro...
Cercle Is Releasing Its First-Ever Vinyl With Songs From Their Shows and Stories
For the very first time, Cercle is releasing compilations on vinyl. The compilations will consist of 15 tracks across two compilations, which are dubbed COTON and GRAPHITE and will feature music from Ash, Monolink, Teho and more. Each song on the album is linked to a Cercle show or story, and they’ll also have additional information written by the Cercle team or recording artists, among “many other surprises.” “It means the world to have been able to create these shows with such talented human beings,” reads a recent LinkedIn post. “And thanks to all of your for the continued support and love throughout all the messages, comments and so on… It makes us always want to keep pushing boundaries.” Recommended Articles You can pre-...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 2
House and techno are the bedrock of electronic music. From the deep, dark trenches of barebones techno to the entrancing soundscapes of piano-laden melodic house, EDM.com’s monthly series The House Brew explores new releases from time-tested genres. Skywalk – Gorgon City Gorgon City premiered the aptly titled progressive house track “Skywalk” during their live performance for Cercle in Croatia at the breathtaking Biokovo Skywalk, a horseshoe-shaped glass platform at the edge of a cliff that’s 1228 meters above sea level. Perfectly capturing the essence of its namesake, “Skywalk” brims with lush instrumentation and blissful vocal chops. “Merovingian” – Polar Inc. Gentle keys give way to an infectious, plucking bass on “Merovingian.” Polar Inc. keeps the focus o...
Ben Böhmer and Tinlicker Craft Stirring Melodic House With “Run Away” on Anjunadeep
Two of Anjunadeep’s mainstay artists, Ben Böhmer and Tinlicker, have come together for a rousing melodic house track. On “Run Away,” soft keys resound momentarily before giving way to Felix Raphael’s yearning voice. Delicate vocals float above bright chords, swiftly culminating into the soul of the song. Here, Böhmer and Tinlicker’s worlds fuse. Crisp, powerful drums—signature of Tinlicker—and a drifting, emotive melody typical of Böhmer create a musing ambivalence that mirrors the theme of the song. Running away, breaking free of something, is liberating. Though the sting of holding on for too long often lingers past the point of no return. The lyrics highlight this theme, Felix Raphael’s tone underpins it, and the soundscape crafted by Böhmer and Tinlicker echoes it through the track. “R...
EDM.com’s Best of 2020: Performances
This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With no venues to perform at in 2020, it seemed at times as if artists simply blindfolded their eyes, threw a dart at a map, and travelled to places to perform—locations that are usually pipe dreams. However, due to the dogged fury of COVID-19 and the surge of streaming, these pie-in-the-sky destinations became the new norm for DJs who wanted to connect with fans in the absence of tours. To honor their creativity and seminal influences on the live music industry, we’ve recognized ten of the year’s best performances in dance music. RÜFÜS DU SOL Live from Joshua Tree Filmed in late 2019 and released in ...
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Ben Böhmer on 3,000-Foot High Hot Air Balloon Performance: “I’m a Bit Afraid of Heights” [Interview]
“Melodic, dramatic, melancholic but happy; between deep house and melodic techno,” replied German super-producer Ben Böhmer when asked to describe his sound in conversation with EDM.com. Catapulting him from everyday piano teacher to renowned electronic musician, his sound propelled a trajectory that eventually culminated in a jaw-dropping livestreamed performance in a hot-air balloon over Cappadocia’s honeycombed hills (a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey) two weeks ago. “In the beginning, I didn’t realize what was happening,” Böhmer gleefully recounts of the milestone hot-air balloon performance. “Actually, I still don’t realize what happened! An unbelievable feeling, definitely the most beautiful experience of my life.” With live eve...
Ben Böhmer Stuns with Hot Air Balloon Performance in Turkey
Cercle Events are always a spectacle, pairing cutting edge dance music with sights from some of the world’s most interesting and carefully chosen locations. The Cercle organization has played host to sets from Disclosure, ZHU, Bob Sinclair, Adriatique, and a multitude of other influential electronic artists, all broadcast from unique and exquisite areas around the globe. The latest artist to grace a Cercle event was Anjunadeep‘s rising star Ben Böhmer. This time, the broadcast took place in Cappadocia, Turkey—a location recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site—with Böhmer floating high above and performing in a hot air balloon. Böhmer’s deep and ethereal grooves provided the perfect soundtrack for the stunning broadcast, which panned over Cappadocia&...
