”Storm” – Double Touch ft. Reigan On “Storm,” soothing chords and rousing vocals conjure a deep, soul-piercing soundscape. Reigan describes the song as “leaning into the bliss of surrender while exploring the indirect holders of power in doing so.” ”Reflections” (Sam Shure Remix) – Monolink Monolink’s “Reflections” is a twinkling, introspective melodic house tune. Sam Shure raises the roof on his remix with commanding drums and aggressive synths. Not to mention, it’s a standout in Monolink’s rivetting live performance at Burning Man. ”By Heart” – Khåen Khåen was one of the first artists to release music on Lane 8’s melodic house imprint This Never Happened, debuting a track on the label back in 2017. While he hasn’t released music on This Never Happened in the past couple...
“Fidale (I Feel)” – Monolink & Zigan Aldi Melodic techno maestro Monolink has reworked Zigan Aldi’s “Fidale” in dramatic fashion. A throbbing bassline and elevated, twisting synth raise tension beyond the original soundscape, perfectly tied together by Monolink’s yearning vocals. “Tataki” – Argy After months of Tale Of Us teasing swarms of techno fans from Brooklyn to Tulum with live plays of Argy’s “Tataki,” the song finally finds an official release on Afterlife. “Tataki” oozes ominous energy, enticing in its creative control of the dancefloor haunt. “Needed Time” – Marbs A resounding kick leads the way through Marbs’ “Needed Time.” The Deserts Hearts Black boss sticks true to the label’s sound, crafting dark, menacing techno. “Hold On To Your Heart” (Eli & Fur’...
“Fidale (I Feel)” – Monolink & Zigan Aldi Melodic techno maestro Monolink has reworked Zigan Aldi’s “Fidale” in dramatic fashion. A throbbing bassline and elevated, twisting synth raise tension beyond the original soundscape, perfectly tied together by Monolink’s yearning vocals. “Tataki” – Argy After months of Tale Of Us teasing swarms of techno fans from Brooklyn to Tulum with live plays of Argy’s “Tataki,” the song finally finds an official release on Afterlife. “Tataki” oozes ominous energy, enticing in its creative control of the dancefloor haunt. “Needed Time” – Marbs A resounding kick leads the way through Marbs’ “Needed Time.” The Deserts Hearts Black boss sticks true to the label’s sound, crafting dark, menacing techno. “Hold On To Your Heart” (Eli & Fur’...
Tropical weather, white sand beaches, and RÜFÜS DU SOL. Sounds dreamy, right? Nearly a month after the release of their long-awaited fourth studio album Surrender, the Australian trio have announced a destination event hosted at Papaya Playa Project, a sustainable boutique hotel complex and self-proclaimed “creative playground.” Known for bridging hospitality, community, sustainability, art and culture in Quintana Roo, Papaya Playa Project will present the inclusive experience from March 10th to 13th, 2022. This immersive, four-day weekender will blend day into night, offering replenishing wellness activities, intimate DJ sets, live performances, and more. Beautiful beachfront villas and casitas will also be available as well as top-notch culinary programmin...
Always challenging himself to innovate and move beyond his musical stratosphere, Monolink is an articulate, active and ever-evolving artist bending the musical limits one project at a time. Monolink’s holistic approach towards songwriting accompanied by a vast history of technical training, makes him a well seasoned storyteller and composer. He’s a super concise and conscious creator, being diligent of all musical elements aligning in order to put forth a resonant message. He’s back with his most explorative album yet, and ready to divulge into its makings. Read on as Monolink chats with SPIN about Under Darkening Skies, the most challenging song to create, songwriting secrets, and more. Be sure to stream his new album here. Who is Monolink and how did you come to life? I actually started ...
Berlin-based electronic music producer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Monolink has developed a solid reputation for his keen ability to take listeners on a highly emotional and moving journey. Delving into otherworldly sonic realms, Monolink has added yet another impressive production to his musical repertoire with his latest release “Otherside,” out now via Embassy One and Ultra Music. “Otherside” is the first single featured off of Monolink’s forthcoming sophomore EP and is a follow up to “Sinner,” which was released back in March. He recently debuted “Otherside” in July during his mesmerizing live performance from atop of the iconic Berlin TV Tower. Fusing visceral guitar elements with celestial synths and ...
Do LaB’s Lightning in a Bottle announced today that it’s returning for Memorial Day Weekend to deliver its notoriously impeccable vibes to its largest audience yet. Albeit in a digital livestream format, the event arrives just in time to breathe life back into the end of May for dance music fans. The popular Southern California gathering was canceled earlier this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many fans to wonder if the festival would return at all. For the Do LaB to drop a doozy of a lineup like this one now gives the many who love this event to hold onto hope for its future. Producers representing the upper echelon of today’s hottest dance music will be showcased May 22nd to May 24th alongside world-class yogis, kundalini instructors, cooking lessons, cultural teachin...