He released his debut EP COSMOS on Heroic. Featuring anthemic singles “Fly” and “Hiding,” these tracks led fans to discover his re-working of Dre’s classic “The Next Episode”—which blew up on the blogosphere and SoundCloud community, launching San Holo’s future in the process. The remix ended up garnering over 160 million YouTube streams, putting San on the map with his “Don’t Touch the Classics” series.
 
“But I feel it’s never about just structure when you are making music. It’s you crafting that signature sound, the magic and the harmonies you put behind it that stays with people. I believe if you put on one of my tracks you will recognize within a minute that I produced it because of that.”
 
We got a chance to sit down with San Holo himself and chat a little bit about his upcoming album, and inspiration behind one of his latest singles – Brighter Days ft. Bipolar Sunshine, and more on his recent works and future plans! 

​Interview w/ San Holo: 

Packed with dreamy Balearic synths, tribal percussion and his unmistakable signature soundscapes, Switzerland’s most streamed artist, EDX, returns with an absolutely massive Ibiza-inspired record to cap off a truly unforgettable summer season: Sillage!
Here we see Maurizio Colella beautifully blend progressive house and deep, which creates an immensely catchy riff that is graceful and airy and so much fun to listen to.  The breakdown features a beautiful vocal arrangement with catchy background vocal riffs that will definitely be a hit at many of EDX’s live shows.

There are no banging beats, massive drops, or shouting “throw your hands in the air.”  The beautiful soundscape washes over you with strings and effected backing vocals until the lead comes in with a simple melody.

The modern fusion of tribal and deep house has the exuberant energy that will drive both club floors and  festivals. The sound is familiar yet distinctive, making “Sillage” stand out from the other tracks of the moment.

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We sat down with Mark Sixma on Merdeka Eve night at Zouk Kuala Lumpur, and here is what they had to share on their experience, passion for music, and upcoming plans in the near future.
 
Mark Sixma is man whose music many Trance fans know by heart. Hailing from Breda, the Dutch city that provided the world of dance music with scene leaders such as Tiësto and Hardwell, Sixma is responsible for some of the genre’s most revered anthems, as timeless as they are essential to any Trance and EDM enthusiast’s collection. Between his sublime originals, monumental remixes for luminaries such as Armin van Buuren, it’s clear for all to see – and hear – that Mark Sixma belongs where he’s currently at. The very top of the Trance scene.​

Listen to what Sixma had to share with his fans in Malaysia at the end of the interview! 

Read more about what went down at DJ Mag Top #19 Club on Merdeka Eve HERE
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The success of Tomorrowland just precedes the festival every year. It has become an exclusive experience that highlights the main concept of Electronic Music for all the fans all over the world. 

Since last year, this amazing festival took a huge step in transforming this experience even more global than it was already. The power of Electronic Music is so big that it was worth it to provide this experience to happen at the same time as the main event in 7 different countries. And of course, it was called "Unite with Tomorrowland". Bounding people in an amazing energy all around the world, making cultures and people responding to a celebration of life, love, and respect through music.

This experience found it's way to Taiwan this year, for the first time, and it was legendary. Inside of a country that's been showing a lot of love for Electronic Music, now had his own Tomorrowland United event, with Martin Jensen, Julian Jordan, Wolfpack, D'angello & Francis, MAD M.A.C., Junior and #GBOYSWAG.

With the amazing stage and festival structure of Tomorrowland, crowded by the most energetic Electronic Music lovers, the event had his debut there! You can check the after movie of it to see what we are talking about!

But I bet you won't believe what I'm about to say... Be ready for the epic moment on Martin Jensen's set when the mayor of Taipei, Ko Wen-Jen got up on stage, with a fresh and cool outfit to join the party and thank everyone for coming and being part of Tomorrowland's celebration. 

Don't believe me?! Check it out some of his best moments on stage!

Also if you want to know more details, please check it out our exclusive interview with Martin Jensen! He told us everything about it!

(The Interview)


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www.thekrakenmusic.com

A singer and songwriter of Electronic Music, she was born in Brazil and she's been crossing cultural borders bringing her Pop Electronic Music into the world's map. The Kraken had her second song signed by Universal Music and featured in Hit Mania 2016 Album along with big names such as Hardwell, Avicii, Lost Frequencies, Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike and many others. She's now with her new releases signed by Warner Chappell Brazil, with half million views on Youtube and with more than 600.000 plays on Spotify. We want to know everything! 


01 - Let's start with the real beginning, as you are a singer and songwriter my first question is why Electronic Music Kraken?   

" I know it's sound's confusing right? Since I'm not a Dj... Well, for me, music is frequency and also a very powerful way of communication, the way my mind talks with my heart. So I was writing songs and I was already working in the studio, studying everything I could about music. And one day I heard a very famous House Music track called "Fade Into Darkness" by Avicii. I was amazed and started to search and study everything about Electronic Music because I loved the way this music genre was so focused on making people feel good, loved and not alone. It had everything to do with my first goal with music, changing people's energy and making them feel good. "

02 -  I Got you Kraken! You are right, Electronic Music is very powerful and your background is full of those references, tell me more about it before we get into the new releases!

" Yes! It's funny because now I'm having new fans, coming from hearing and seeing the videos of the new releases, until that point was ok but some of them are really digging into my previous songs... They want to talk about "Light Up" or " Lucky " or "Release Me". I always say that each song has their own story and thought they are connecting pretty well at this moment, looking back when I made these songs It was about connecting crowds of people, with the strong beat, calculated rhythm, to support  my lyrics that would make people feel better by not being alone, feeling good as they are and proud of themselves despite their problems, in that moment everything would be ok. I can even say I still hear them when I need "  

03 - As you are the songwriter of your own songs my question is: why in English?

" I don't know (laughs), the truth is since I started writing songs I wrote them in English, I expressed myself well and I just kept doing that. I learned English and Spanish by myself but my country's language is Portuguese, and writing songs in English was a huge problem at the beginning because the record labels in Brazil didn't accept songs that were not in Portuguese. I heard several times - Why don't you write in Portuguese?! It would be easier! - But now what I do and the way I do it is what stands out.   "

04 Link Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6MPGR5F2KiceFIJBeuaVrC?si=BGuHpwINTLi2WOoK8OXVtA

04 Link Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xo_0z56hs4
04 - Let's get into to them! First I want to know about "You and I" with half a million views on Youtube, what the idea behind it?

" You and I is a very special song for me because it was my second step towards what I wanted to do now. I was back from my first business trip, where I spent 3 months recording, writing and having meetings with different producers, rappers and DJs between Europe and USA. My song "Pirate Of Samba" was signed by Universal Music and featured on Hit Mania along with big names such as Hardwell, Avicii, Jason Derulo... And I needed to figure out what I wanted to do. I was already into Pop Electronic, so as soon as I heard that sample I wrote and recorded the lyric at the same time in the studio. It was clear to me, I wanted something that could touch people's heart but at the same time could be funny and soft. (laughs)"

- So why the "I Die" on the lyrics of "You and I"?


" (Laughs) The song tells the story about a person that falls in love but couldn't see that coming, and get's surprised at how strong is the feeling, so "I Die" is a tricky verse, it doesn't really mean dying. In Brazil, young people say "I'm dead" as a funny way to refer dramatically to something that impacted you. So I use it to express that. - dramatically saying how you feel when you are in love! - "

Link Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/track/1x3Brda5yyNuP71Rf2TT98?si=jhzWbP_WSW-vANG8fGzcKA

 Link Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJ_L6gUtEKo

05 - What about your last release? "What About You"?

" This one was my third step, first in music I had the vision, like what I wanted to say with my music, then with  - You and I - I had the way I wanted to say, and - What About You - was responsible to give an image for that. Both of these songs I talk about love in our reality today, with social media, with festivals, our daily life filled with our insecurities but nothing can keep us away from falling in love. So I wanted to play with that with my own image, I know it sounds crazy (Laughs), but in the lyric video, I used colors to express the confusing emotions and different hair colors and looks to represent different styles. After all  - What About You? - when you are falling in love?

06 - We notice an Asian cultural influence in some parts of your new image what can you tell us about that?

" I was born in a country (Brazil) made by immigrants for all over the world, my own family it's a mix of cultures such as Italians, Germans, Portuguese, African and Brazilian Natives. So I naturally have a passion for new cultures and my geek side made me grew up on Mangás, Cartoons and video games. My sports side made me into climbing and Muay Thai, and my mom raised me with Chinese medicine. So it came naturally to me adding so many different cultures into my image. I love and respect them. "

07 - What would you say to your fans in Asia?

" Oh I've been receiving a lot of messages from new fans from different parts in Asia and nothing makes me feel more grateful than to read those words and see how my songs are reaching every one of them. I want to say that:  I see each one of you and you are very special to me! My Pirates! Thank you for the support and a lot of great things are coming this year! "

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For David Gravell, the night is calling at Asia’s Largest Superclub – Zouk Kuala Lumpur. And boy, does he give it an answer. Busting out one solid production after another, the global crowds have embraced his unique sound. From now on, even on local dance lands, Malaysians know exactly how to recognize a Gravell tune when they come across one. And the best part is, there’s plenty more where that came from. Honored with IDMA nominations for ‘Best Breakthrough DJ’ and ‘Best Trance DJ’, David Gravell powers through the Trance scene with extraordinary originals and masterpiece remixes alike. As the go-to remixer for the likes of Armin van Buuren, Dash Berlin and Ilan Bluestone, Gravell continues to ravage the world’s main festivals, including Ultra (UMF), Creamfleids, and a regular at A State of Trance Festivals, and now making a pit stop at Malaysia’s very own Zouk KL before heading off to other Asian regions. The night was still young when the humble Dutchman took over the spin decks and successfully captivated the hearts and souls of clubbers that packed up the room. This renowned Trance fan favorite was able to turn the local Zouk crowd into a pack of fist-pumpers, through his masterfully composed productions and high-energy live sets. Supporting his act at Zouk Mainroom last Friday night were local Trance legends – Chukiess & Whackboi and Boris Foong. As successful as Malaysian trance DJ duo Chukiess & Whackboi hyped up the crowd just before Gravell’s arrival at the mainstage, our local legend Boris Foong also did not disappoint. He and Whackboi both made it work and their non-stop crazy beats definitely kept the scene pumping all night long, especially with their latest collaboration track – ‘Kyrat’. With that kind of ever-lasting energy and hype that David Gravell produces without fail in his every set; we are sure that Malaysia and the rest of the world is looking forward to more of him in the near future. We dove a little deeper to understand more about Gravell’s style of music and his approach to his remixes. Check out the soundbite of the interview w/ David Gravell: