Creating infinite journeys from deep house to dark techno and pushing the concept of DJing to the limit: Defex has made it from Lower Bavarian cartways onto the international music Autobahn. For his new release on Poker Flat the DJ and producer teams up once again with Ibiza icon, singer & songwriter blondewearingblack who has already release on Defected, Get Physical and Strictly Rhythm to her name. Their new track We Are The Beat is destined to become a true club anthem with its stormy House beats, captivating synth works and blondewearingblack’s distinctive vocals. We Are The Beat is out 09 September on Poker Flat

[Photo Credit: Aiyush Pachnanda] Listen Here: https://Mafro.lnk.to/ShakenSo British producer Mafro has unveiled his debut solo single ‘Shaken’, out July 21st on LG105. A wistful club track, ‘Shaken’ pairs impassioned vocals with poignant piano chords and measured synths. The track will feature on his forthcoming maiden EP ‘Bloom’, out later this year. ‘Shaken’ follows ‘Giving Up’, Mafro’s acclaimed collaboration with fast-rising UK talent TSHA that has since racked up over 1 million Spotify streams and achieved placement on rotation playlists from BBC Radio 1, 6Music and Rinse FM. The lauded collaboration also gained support from tastemaker press including NME, Clash and Mixmag. Inspired by the likes of James Blake, Tourist, Jacques Greene and Jon Hopkins, Mafro is a versatile multi-instrumentalist. He recently co-produced Diplo’s single 'Let You Go', scored the soundtrack to Channel 4’s forthcoming series I Hate You, and worked on a bespoke composition with Sean Paul and Dua Lipa for a blockbuster film. Mafro’s debut solo single, ‘Shaken’ represents the promising beginnings of this exciting young British producer. # # # To find out more about Mafro, go to: Facebook | Instagram | Tik-Tok | YouTube | Twitter | Website ‘Bloom’ EP Tracklisting Shaken Alright Bloom Revolving Miss Me

Status Zero has been on a roll with his recent releases, teasing his album release with single drops leading up to his recently released ‘if it was us?’ EP. Now fans have the chance to see the full evolution of the Isreali-born, Berlin resident with the release of his full album, ‘aliens & flowers.’ With the release of ‘alien 303’, ‘if it was us?’ and ‘bad memory’, Status Zero gave a glimpse into his change of direction, choosing to work on instinct and live in the moment, rather than be bound by genres. With the full album release, that theme is explored in more depth, with tracks spanning inspiration from a wide array of sources, including techno, house, trance, minimal and psytrance. While he may prefer to avoid pigeonholing his music, Status Zero displays a knack of bringing together different sounds into a cohesive body of music that takes listeners on a journey of discovery, utilizing key elements and production skills at just the right time to ensure the album flows smoothly from one track to the next. On finally revealing the full album in all its glory, Status Zero said:"This album was a journey, I learned a lot about what it is to distill an idea without saying too much, about how to listen more to gut feeling and less to what is around, and most importantly, how to be me." ‘Aliens & flowers’ is out now! Check Status Zero out on socials: FB: facebook.com/StatusZeroMusic IG: instagram.com/statuszeromusic/

Phonique, the Berlin-based award- winning producer launches his new label Zatar Music with a brand new remix of one of his best-loved records from Ukraine’s breakout star Korolova. Phonique is one of electronic music's most consistently exciting and prolific artists, releasing with acclaimed labels like Dessous, Poker Flat, Crosstown Rebels, Stil vor Talent, Systematic, Bunny Tiger, Katermukke, Bar 25 Music and Superfett. His career first exploded in 2004 with club anthems The Red Dress and For the Time Being, but it was his track Feel What You Want from his 2010 album Kissing Strangers which earned him global recognition. Over the course of more than two decades, Phonique has never been one to stick rigidly to a single sound or genre, and over the last few years – during visits and performances in places like Jordan, Ukraine and Armenia – began experimenting with more organic house and melodic sounds in both his sets and the studio. “Zatar Music is going to be my main focus, both for my own productions and artist I believe are making extraordinary music. I will of course continue to release on other labels, but Zatar gives me the opportunity to fully explore the more organic, melodic side of my production. We have some truly incredible releases planned which I can’t wait to share with you”. Phonique The inaugural release on Zatar Music will come from the aforementioned Korolova, on Phonique’s breakout hit Feel What You Want. Korolova is a Ukrainian talent who has exploded onto the melodic house and techno scene at impressive speed. In just one year, she played 60 shows in 20 countries, picked up 4.6 million Spotify streams, 30 million views on YouTube and released tracks on influential labels such as AFTR:HRS, Get Physical Music and Armada. Her slick and stylish productions - whether solo or with the likes of Jan Blomqvist, Spada or Tube & Berger - combine rolling drums with delicate keys, evocative vocals and spine-tingling chord progressions. For her remix of Feel What You Want, Korolova builds on the progressive elements inherent in the original, combining billowing pads and sidewinding synth lines alongside an epic break: a true masterclass in building both tension and atmosphere. Feel What You Want (Korolova Remix) is out 01 July on Zatar Music

Status Zero impressed with recent single ‘alien 303’, unveiling a new album was on the way and teasing fans with an impressive first single from it. Now, the Berlin-based, Israeli native returns with a 3 track EP, adding to ‘alien 303’ with 2 new singles that further unveil the interstellar exploration Status Zero has undertaken with his forthcoming album. While ‘alien 303’ was all about the acid line from the start, ‘if it was us?’ begins with warm pads, and puts the focus on building that atmosphere. That creates the tension for the first drop perfectly, which arrives with a warm rolling bass and sparse, heavily reverbed percussion. A repetitive melody is introduced, but this single is all about space, while continuing to evolve throughout. ‘Bad Memory’ utilises a dark vocal and skippy melody from the beginning, to give fans a taste of what they can expect from the third and final track of the EP. Trademark arpeggiated leads sit atop the beat, perfectly highlighting the extraterrestrial theme that runs throughout the whole release. A theme that is set to be fully explored upon the release of the full album soon. On the new EP and slowly unveiling his album project, Status Zero said, “I created 'if it was us?' because I wanted people to rethink themselves during this "trip" about if they are on the right path in life, sometimes humans need to stop and have a good deep discussion with their insider, and reflect on what they love or hate in them, and learning to accept them as they are now with no self-judgment.”

Tim Engelhardt returns to Poker Flat Recordings for the first time since his First Contact release in 2020. In the meantime the German producer and DJ has been gracing other fine labels such as Stil Vor Talent and Watergate Records, but Poker Flat is delighted to welcome back his distinctive deep and effecting approach to tech house with his new EP Follow. Follow is a highly musical track – the live-sounding drums give it a motorik feel, while the bubbling synths and melancholic, jazzy keys bring an element of depth and sophistication. Burning is a techier cut, with a thick, rounded bass and some of Tim’s trademark tension building synth lines. It’s the perfect soundtrack for the upcoming festival season. Follow is out 03 June on Poker Flat

Techno marching band MEUTE have released the next single on in-house label TUMULT. Out now, ‘SLOW LORIS’ is a MEUTE original and taken from forthcoming album TAUMEL. ‘SLOW LORIS’ is a truly MEUTE original. Written by trumpet player Hans-Christian Stephan this single starts like a slow whirlpool, whose suction force gets stronger and stronger until you almost disappear. Only the drop can spit you out again and leaves you nocturnal, with enough energy to carry you through an endless summer rave. This unique band has been making worldwide waves since 2016. The 11 musicians from Hamburg wear their iconic red jackets and love to break the rules and defy boundaries. What started as a small experiment on the streets of St. Pauli quickly became a globally acclaimed phenomenon. The band revolutionises techno and redefines the concept of a brass band using only acoustic instruments. They have crafted viral hits, sold-out clubs, had props from Dixon, Laurent Garnier and BBC Radio 1 amongst many more, and generate real excitement every time they play. The new single is a great taster of what to expect of the upcoming album TAUMEL, out on November 18th. After finishing their second North America tour culminated at the legendary Coachella Festival, MEUTE is prepared to unveil a world of electronic indulgence on Europe's Festival stages. In four weeks, on 22 June 2022, the next single "Begin Again" (Ben Böhmer Rework) will be released with a video premiere. MEUTE FB: https://www.facebook.com/meutesound MEUTE IG: https://www.instagram.com/meute_official/

The shackles are off for Israeli native Status Zero, as he unveils a new sound with ‘alien 303’, the first single from newly announced album ‘aliens & Flowers’. Choosing to let go of perfection and not be constrained by boundaries, Status Zero has worked hard through a period of reflection to hone a new aesthetic that is free of preconceptions, rules and expectations, using only his hardware and expression to craft his new vision as an artist. ‘alien 303’ is the exciting first product of that shift in mentality, and will have fans excited to hear more. ‘alien 303’ kicks off with a hypnotic acid line that evolves in the opening stages before dropping to a heavy kick and bassline combination. The acid pattern swiftly returns to add to the tracks already driving nature. The key theme of the track here is evolution. Another melody is added to accompany the existing musicality, but ‘Alien 303’’s strength lies in its sparsity, with minimal elements used to maximum effect. The breakdown utilizes clever use of LFO to create space for the extraterrestrial vocal to shine, ensuring the track is as out of this world as the name suggests. On ‘alien 303’, Status Zero said: "I want the listeners and future fans to appreciate the historical impact of the tb 303 on the music we love today, from Aphex Twin to Tame Impala, the sound of 303 was always there to take us to a whole different musical dimension" ‘alien 303’ is only the start of this new chapter for Status Zero, and if this first single is anything to go by, there is plenty more to come that will ensure he propels himself into the stratosphere with his new music and build anticipation for his forthcoming album. Check Status Zero out on socials: FB: facebook.com/StatusZeroMusic IG: instagram.com/statuszeromusic/

The Brighton Music Conference (BMC), will return to the iconic British Airways i360 venue on Brighton’s beachfront from 25th - 27th May for its 9th Edition. The UK's foremost electronic music and networking event be the perfect summer warm up event for industry professionals and music lovers alike, with a focus on getting ‘back to the music’ to inspire, educate and build a stronger industry for everyone. The prestigious beachfront complex will host four Theatres, BMC networking Hub, Pro meeting Lounge, and a specialised exhibition/tech and services zone. There will also be exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the city in the i360 Pod observation tower and Brighton’s hottest beachfront bars including Rockwater and The Tempest. Over 100 speakers and representatives announced including; (In alphabetical order): AFEM, ACS Custom, BBC Radio 1, Beatport, BIMM, Cavendish Music, Critical Music, Crosstown Rebels, Cubase, Defected, DJ, Fanbytes, Fuga, Future Music, Glitterbox, Global Publicity, Good Vibrations Society, He.She.They, Hexagon, Hospital Records, Lady of the House, Loopmasters, Mambo Ibiza, NTIA, Percolate, PRS, RCRDSHP, Remixology, RAM Records, Secretsundaze, Sentric Music, shesaid.so, Shogun Audio, Streinberg, The Arch, The Weird and the Wonderful, TikTok, Undertone Industry Services, Ultra Records, UOR Consultancy Ltd, Viberate, Warm Up Festival, WaterBear. The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK's foremost electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together Industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. It is attended by 1000s of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers as well as electronic music enthusiasts. For more information and tickets to this year's conference, visit: https://www.brightonmusicconference.co.uk/

Eats Everything, Dennis Ferrer, Alan Fitzpatrick, Marco Faraone, Skream, Seb Zito, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia and many more https://theepicpoolparty.com/ http://www.sagamoresouthbeach.com The 2022 Epic Pool Parties series is fast approaching and today the heavyweight line-ups prove that this year will be the biggest ever. Playing from Wednesday March 23rd to Sunday 27th at South Beach's luxury hotel The Sagamore will be the likes of Eats Everything, Dennis Ferrer, Mason Collective, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Alan Fitzpatrick, Skream, wAFF, Detlef, Latmun, Richy Ahmed, Seb Zito, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia and many more.Tickets are on sale now from www.theepicpoolparty.com Epic Pool Parties are an essential part of Miami Music Week and this season they head to an all new and next level location. The Sagamore is in a prime oceanfront spot on South Beach. It is a glorious art deco architectural celebration with a glistening pool around which there is plenty of room to dance in the warm Miami sun. For this week only, it becomes a party paradise and a rare taste of the high life. It all kicks off on March 23rd with the annual - and truly legendary - DJ Mag Pool Party Sessions offering a super cross section of house, bass and techno. Headliners include two super special guests plus Ibiza favourite Andrea Oliva, US house master Dennis Ferrer, king of bass heavy sounds Eats Everything and techno titan Marco Faraone, plus Honey Luv, Layla Benitez and Mele. Next up on Thursday 24th, the world´s leading digital download store Beatport, link up with Lee Foss's red hot label Repopulate Mars. He plays alongside key associates Chelina Manahutu, Mason Collective, Miane, Nala, Shiba San, Sidepiece, Westend to offer a full label experience with a rich array of unique grooves. This one sells out every year and is one of the most vibrant sessions of the week. On Friday March 26th, Sonny Fodera presents Solotoko, his biggest ever Miami party and one celebrating his essential label’s sound with a DJ set from Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs plus more from Biscits, Cid, Dubdogz, Hayden James, Kyle Kinch, Torren Foot and very Special Guests B2B. Jamie Jones and Lee Foss’s iconic Hot Creations pool party has been one of the jewels in the Miami Music Week crown for a whole decade in 2022. That will be celebrated with a hedonistic vibe and seductive soundtrack with two special guests playing b2b as well as the mighty Alan Fitzpatrick and edgy underground selectors Detlef, Latmun, Richy Ahmed, Seb Zito, Skream, wAFF and more to come. The final party of the week is an irresistible one with a huge selection of legends all bringing their a-game for a colourful Disco Disco party. They are Detroit innovator and Planet E boss Carl Craig, enduring New York pioneer Danny Tenaglia, UK party starter Skream also lines up plus there is more from Heidi Lawden, Michelle Lesham, Natasha Diggs and Siggy Smalls. Fancy Dress is encouraged to really make this one special. Tickets are limited and will sell out. Don’t be left out. www.theepicpoolparty.com For VIP Tables / Cabanas - email vip@theepicpoolparty.com WEDNESDAY - DJ MAG POOLSIDE SESSIONS A-Z Andrea Oliva Chris Stussy Dennis Ferrer Eats Everything b2b Mele Honey Luv Layla Benitez Marco Faraone QRTR THURSDAY - BEATPORT pres REPOPULATE MARS A-Z Chelina Manahutu Mason Collective Miane Nala Shiba San Sidepiece Westend FRIDAY - SONNY FODERA pres SOLOTOKO SONNY FODERA A-Z Biscits CID Dubdogz Hayden James Kyle Kinch Torren Foot TOTALLY ENORMOUS EXTINCT DINOSAURS (DJ) plus VERY SPECIAL GUESTS B2B SATURDAY - HOT CREATIONS 10 Year Anniversary Special Guest b2b Special Guest A-Z Alan Fitzpatrick Detlef Latmun Ms.Mada Richy Ahmed Seb Zito Skream wAFF SUNDAY - DISCO DISCO A-Z Carl Craig Danny Tenaglia Heidi Lawden Michelle Lesham Natasha Diggs Siggy Smalls Skream