Festival Guide - Festivals to try instead of Tomorrowland
Not got a ticket to Tomorrowland but love electronic music and want to dance the night away to your favourite DJ’s at an exciting festival?
Here’s some alternatives where you can party poolside, frolic in a fortress, get down in a glacier, shimmy by the sea or combine your festival with a city break in Amsterdam!
There’s something for every festival adventurer, are you ready? Here’s 5 unforgettable festivals not to miss in 2018.
Amsterdam Dance Event, The Netherlands
A yearly conference bringing in the worlds biggest electronic music talents, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) combines spectacular performances with stunning Dutch scenery. Featuring a wide variety of individual events from intimate label showcases to unbelievable arena extravaganzas, there truly is something for everybody. Last year’s ADE saw the likes of Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, Hardwell, Marshmello, David Guetta, Afrojack, Steve Aoki and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike all deliver world class performances, so it comes as no surprise that the annual event brings in visitors from every corner of the globe. You can even get the Eurostar there with a new route from London launching in 2018.
ADE takes place from 17-21 October 2018. More info available at amsterdam-dance-event.nl.
EXIT Festival, Serbia
Set in Serbia’s breathtaking Petrovaradin Fortress near Belgrade, this extraordinary showcase of talent takes place annually in July. With an incredible track record, the festival has already hosted a number of iconic electronic names, including Hardwell, Alan Walker, Duke Dumont, David Guetta and Fatboy Slim, alongside a number of huge artists spanning several music genres. This year the festival boasts a diverse lineup, with the perfect balance of names from both the mainstream and the underground. With David Guetta, Adam Beyer B2B Ida Engberg, Solomun and Jax Jones already announced with plenty more to follow, this year’s edition should definitely not be missed.
Exit takes place from 12-15 July 2018. More info available at exitfest.org.
Lowlands Festival, The Netherlanbds
Dutch extravaganza Lowlands Festival attracts attendees from around the world year after year, with an outstanding reputation and a consistently, quality production and impressive lineup that only becomes more world class with each passing year. Hosting artists from a wide range of genres, the festival truly has something for everyone, and attendees never fail to be left in awe. This year’s lineup already features a number of huge electronic artists, including Gorillaz, Richie Hawtin, Bicep, Nils Frahm, Daniel Avery and San Holo all set to provide spectacular performances.
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August 2018.. More info available at lowlands.nl
Sea Star Festival, Croatia
Held in vibrant Croatian town Umag, Sea Star Festival boasts stunning beachside views where you can party poolside, alongside unbelievable live performances from a number of iconic artists. Last year the festival held its first edition, and proved to be a huge hit with attendees who were treated to performances from Paul Kalkbrenner, Fatboy Slim, Pendulum and The Prodigy, to name just a few. After such a huge opening expectations were high ahead of the lineup reveal this year, but these have certainly been exceeded, with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Robin Schulz, Disciples, and Paul van Dyk all due to take to the stage.
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
Secret Solstice Festival, Iceland
Set just outside Iceland’s breath taking capital Reykjavik, Secret Solstice Festival combines stunning scenery with awe-inspiring performances, with many of the most in-demand artists in the world set to be in attendance. A number of electronic music’s finest artists are also due to perform, including Clean Bandit, Steve Aoki, Charlotte de Witte Skream and A-Trak all on this year’s roster. Iceland is also known for it’s breath-taking scenery and the festival take full advantage of that offering special parties in a Glacier and Lava tunnel for a truly once in a lifetime party experience.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
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Iceland’s Secret Solstice Completes Line Up with George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, GusGus, Kollektiv Turmstrasse and Iceland’s Rising Stars
Iceland’s Secret Solstice Announces Phase 3 Lineup
New Additions Include Funk Icon George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, plus Iceland’s Rising Stars
Secret Solstice 2018: Phase 3 Announcement Video - Watch Here!
With less than three months until Iceland’s Secret Solstice celebrates its fifth anniversary, the midnight sun music festival has revealed its phase three lineup for June 21-24, 2018 in the capital city of Reykjavik. Leading the announcement additions, Secret Solstice calls upon funk legend George Clinton and his Parliament Funkadelic collective, seminal Icelandic music group GusGus (DJ set), Diynamic DJ/production duo Kollektiv Turmstrasse, Italian techno maestro Marco Faraone, Dirtybird’s J.Phlip and more. Bolstering its contingent of Icelandic artists, the festival welcomes Gísli Pálmi, Joey Christ, Sturla Atlas, Una Stef, Young Karin and more to the bill. Boasting otherworldly landscapes and previously announced acts Slayer, Stormzy, Gucci Mane, Bonnie Tyler, Clean Bandit, Steve Aoki, Charlotte de Witte, 6lack, GoldLink, Skream, Secret Solstice is the must-attend, bucket-list festival of the summer.
Approaching a 50 year music career, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic’s influential sounds helped lay the foundation for generations of artists in genres ranging from funk and psychedelic rock to hip hop and R&B. With a new album on the horizon, attendees can be assured that these legends will “Give Up The Funk”. Originally an avant-garde collective of mixed artists, founding member Biggi Veira of GusGus will perform a highly-anticipated homecoming DJ set featuring their magical soundscapes. Fans of Solomun’s Diynamic will be pleased to catch members of the label’s family Kollektiv Turmstrasse who are known for their cinematic take on 4/4 electronica. Adding to its already impressive list of dance music performers, fans can also catch sets from vocalist Ali Love, J.Phlip, MARBS (Desert Hearts), Marco Faraone and up and comers DJ Karítas, Indigo Theory, Mushy, Icelandic techno label Sweaty Records and frequent collaborators Mighty Bear and Skaði and more.
Representing the Icelandic music scene, festival-goers will have the opportunity to witness the country’s next big sound with performances from Icelandic Music Awards’ ‘Best Rap Album’ and ‘Best Rap Song’ winner Joey Christ as well as ‘Best Rap Album’ nominee Aron Can. Both featured in NYLON’s “5 Icelandic Music Acts You Need To Know,” R&B singer Young Karin and Una Stef, who is often regarded as the ‘Alicia Keys of Iceland’ will also take to the Secret Solstice stage this June. Also announced are Spotify hip hop chart-toppers Birnir (“Já Ég Veit”), Flóni (“Ungir Strakar”), Logi (“Dúfan mín”), Sturla Atlas (“Time”) along with rappers Gísli Pálmi, Kilo, Huginn, Fever Dream, Helgi B X Igna and female rap collective Reykjavíkurdætur. Additionally, indie rock outfit Valdimar, progressive band Captain Syrup, alternative five-piece Vicky and a special reunion appearance from post-rockers For A Minor Reflection will support the rock sounds of the bill.
Tickets & Travel Packages
Tickets to Into The Glacier on June 23rd are on sale now for $318 USD via http://secretsolstice.is/side-events/
Tickets to The Lava Tunnel on June 24th are sold out! Tickets to The Lava Tunnel on June 23rd are on sale now for $236 USD via http://secretsolstice.is/side-events/
Full tour packages including flights, tickets and accommodation with Iceland’s top services including Secret Solstice ‘Must-See’ hotels, rentals, and airport transfers are available for the 2018 edition. More details available through the Secret Solstice website.
For more information, visit www.secretsolstice.is
Secret Solstice’s 2018 Lineup
(* indicates Phase 3 Artists)
Slayer [US]
Stormzy [UK]
Gucci Mane [US]
Clean Bandit [UK]
Bonnie Tyler [UK]
Death From Above [CA]
Steve Aoki [US]
*George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic [US]
Jet Black Joe [IS]
6lack [US]
GoldLink [US]
J Hus [UK]
Charlotte de Witte [BE]
Skream [UK]
*Kollektiv Turmstrasse [DE]
A-Trak [US]
Masego [US]
IAMDDB [UK]
Högni [IS]
*GusGus (DJ) [IS]
Gentleman's Dub Club [UK]
Agent Fresco [IS]
*Ali Love [UK]
Alvia [IS]
*Andrea Jóns [IS]
*Aron Can [IS]
Artwork [UK]
Ása [IS]
Bensol [IS]
Between Mountains [IS]
Birgir [IS]
*Birgir Hákon [IS]
*Birnir [IS]
Captain Syrup [IS]
*Carla Rosemary [IS]
*CasaNova [IS]
Casio Fatso [IS]
Cell7 [IS]
*Cosmic Bullshit [IS]
*DJ Frímann [IS]
*DJ Karítas [IS]
Dream Wife [UK/IS]
Droog [US]
Earthgang [US]
Egyptian Lover [US]
Elli Grill [IS]
*Ern [US]
*Fever Dream [IS]
*Flóni [IS]
*For A Minor Reflection [IS]
Fox Train Safari [IS]
GDRN [IS]
Geisha Cartel [IS]
*Gísli Pálmi [IS]
GKR [IS]
*Godchilla [IS]
Grúska Babúska [IS]
HAM [IS]
*Helgi B X Igna [IS]
Hildur [IS]
Holmar [IS]
*Huginn [IS]
*Indigo Theory [HU]
J.I.D [US]
*J.Phlip [US]
JFDR [IS]
*Joey Christ [IS]
John Acquaviva [CA]
Johnny And The Rest [IS]
Jóipé x Króli [IS]
Kilo [IS]
Klose One [UK]
KrBear [IS]
Landaboi$ [IS]
*Logi Pedro [IS]
Maher Daniel [CA]
*MARBS (Desert Hearts) [US]
*Marco Faraone [IT]
Matt Tolfrey [UK]
*Mighty Bear [IS]
*Mike The Jacket [IS]
*Mushy [UK]
Nitin [CA]
Petre Inspirescu [RO]
Pink Street Boys [IS]
Ragga Hólm [IS]
Raresh [RO]
The Retro Mutants [IS]
*Reykjavíkurdætur [IS]
Rhadoo [RO]
Ryan Crosson [US]
Rythmatik [IS]
Shaun Reeves [US]
*Skaði [IS]
Sprite Zero Klan [IS]
*Stuðmenn [IS]
*Sturla Atlas [IS]
*Sura [IS]
*Sweaty Records [IS]
Sylvia [IS]
Úlfur Úlfur [IS]
*Una Stef [IS]
Une Misère [IS]
Vala CruNk [IS]
*Valby Bræður [IS]
*Valdimar [IS]
*Vicky [IS]
Vio [IS]
Vök [IS]
wAFF [UK]
We Made God [IS]
*Young Karin [IS]
Yung Nigo Drippin [IS]
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The icon of contemporary art Grace Jones to perform at EXIT Festival
One of the most important contemporary artists, a revolutionary music and fashion icon, a supermodel and a movie star, truly immortal, the one and only Grace Jones is headlining EXIT, officialy the Best European Major Festival! This extraordinary personality comes as the living icon from the so called "Alien Club" of artists who left their unique mark on Earth before they left, such as David Bowie, Prince and Michael Jackson. She was the first to introduce avant-garde art and high fashion in the world of music, way before Madonna, Lady Gaga or Rihanna. Vogue itself proclaimed her as the “ultimate fashion muse”, and the music authority "Rolling Stone" calls her the “compelling artist and a symbol”. After the premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, the long-awaited documentary about the life of the fascinating art-rock aristocrat, dubbed “Grace Jones: Bloodlight & Bami”, will hit cinemas this spring, before her tour arrives to the Petrovaradin Fortress in Serbia on July 14!
Legendary Grace Jones announced for EXIT Festival 2018: https://youtu.be/
This high-society Jamaican started her career as a supermodel in Paris and New York, working together and being surrounded by the fashion heavyweights such as Yves St. Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo Takada and Giorgio Armani, while Issey Miyake himself chose her to be the leading model at the historic "Twelve Black Models" fashion show in Tokyo, 1976. Her androgynous face shined from the front pages of Vogue and Elle, photographed by none other than Helmunt Newton and Guy Bourdin! Grace quickly found herself in the seductive vortex or the most glamorous discotheque of all time, New York’s Studio 54, where her greatest fans, the star-studded clientele, were forever dazzled by her goddess-like, image, including Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, along numerous actors and disco magnates. She soon met her long-time companion, the famous French artist Jean Paul Goude, who turned her into a living piece of art with her wild, incontrollable energy, androgynous, superhuman looks making unforgettable live and television performances, including the famous "One Man Show” in 1982. His photographs of Grace will display in galleries, museums and art history books for decades to come. Among them is, as it was dubbed by the media, “one of the most famous photographs in the history of pop culture”, the cover of the compilation album “Island Life”, as well as a huge list of other, manually edited photographs, at the time when “Photoshop” meant the local business down the street, not the all-powerful software we know today. It is not widely known, but due to her love with Goude she rejected the leading role in Ridley Scott’s cult film, “Blade Runner”.
The connection of glamour and an unstoppable force, forged into “glamazon”, the expression that describes her genuine authenticity and strength of a warrior that appears alongside Schwarzenegger in the Conan movie saga, or a fatal Bond woman who can take on agent 007. Amazing Grace still displays great fitness abbilities with ease at some of the greatest festivals and stages of the world, with lush costumes that leave the audiences at awe. After her performance at last year’s Wilderness festival in Great Britain, Telegraph perfectly summed up the bottomless energy of the cosmic being that is Grace, saying that she easily hula hooped for a total of 20 minutes, while singing and presenting her top-notch band to the audience!
Only extraordinary artists keep transforming and keep fascinating others, and Grace Jones is a real expert at that! She started her career tearing down the stereotypes about what models should look like, quickly discovering her true love – music. In 1977 she publishes the first of her 10 albums, with the cult disco hit “I Need a Man” and a fantastic rendition of “La Vie En Rose” by the famous Edith Piaf! After her disco era, her Jamaican heart found herself working together with the famous reggae tandem Sly & Robbie, creating the ultimate hit, “Pull up to the Bumper”, which spent seven weeks at the top of the Billboard chart. What comes next is her version of Astor Piazolla’s “Libertango” in her great hit “I’ve Seen That Face Before”.
Even thought a phrase is unjustly used for men, Grace Jones is the true “renaissance woman”, whose versatility deeply affected the modern culture, as well as the society, primarily as a vision of an autonomous, strong and successful woman in control. The general public was in awe by her passionate relationship with the famous Nordic action hero Dolph Lundgren, and their breathtaking Playboy photographs by the great Helmut Newton were considered a parade of superhuman beauty! Her relationship with the Swede, who went from a highly educated guy from her security staff to the status of a Hollywood star, was ended by Grace in her own style, by barging into his hotel room with a gun, aiming it at the man that half the world was scared of after his role of Ivan Drago from the Rocky franchise! Her commanding presence broke down the walls of the limited idea of femininity, as well as gender stereotypes, destroyed through her androgyny, empowering the entire LGBTQ community whose everlasting icon she remains to this day.
What would the music scene of the world, as well as contemporary art, look like without her influence, is almost unimaginable, as numerous artists state Grace as their role model or inspiration. Media wrote about the attempts of Lady Gaga to work with Grace Jones, who refused it with a clear message: “Young pop stars like to play the pioneer without taking the actual risk”. Whether we are talking about musical or fashion transformation, provocations or remarkable live performances, one thing is certain – Grace did it first and this year’s EXIT will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience this contemporary icon at its finest, on festival largest concert stage.
EXIT festival will be held from July 12 to 15 on the Petrovaradin Fortress in Novi Sad and it will present some of the most sought-after world stars, such as Migos, David Guetta, Ziggy Marley, Fever Ray, LP, Alice Merton, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer b2b Ida Engberg, Maceo Plex, Solomun, Amelie Lens, Ben Klock, Jax Jones, Ofenbach, Mahmut Orhan, Carl Craig, Tale of Us, Sevdaliza, Burak Yeter, Madball, Brujeria, Ofenbach, Slapshot, Dog Eat Dog, Slaves, Idles, Asphyx, Bombers and many others. Tickets are sold via exitfest.org, while the official tourist agency of the festival, exittrip.org, offers tourist packages containing tickets, as well as accommodation and transport options!
OFF Festival Katowice 2018: Zola Jesus, Skalpel Big Band, David August, Chastity Belt, Sonbird
OFF Festival Katowice 2018: We see the future, and we’re hearing voices. A choir of Bulgarian vocal legends, the charismatic Zola Jesus, and Skalpel in concert with a big band: these are just some of the artists we’re pleased to add to the lineup of our musical celebration.
Zola Jesus
“This album is a deeply personal snapshot of loss, reconciliation, and sympathy for the chains that keep us all grounded to the unforgiving laws of feral nature,” Zola Jesus revealed last year, announcing the release of Okovi, the fifth record in the artist’s career. A reference to a word that means “shackles” in many Slavic languages, the title is a nod to the American singer-songwriter’s heritage. She recorded the tracks in a tiny shack in the forest, struggling with depression and her personal demons, and emerged with an album that is just as intimate as it is universal. Dark and hypnotic, Okovi enchants you from the first listen. Gothic pop, dark wave, art pop: whatever label you want to pin on it, Zola Jesus’ music is hard to describe in words.
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares (The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices)
Formerly known as Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, this Bulgarian choir is as mysterious as it is wonderful. The story of the all-woman ensemble dates back to the 1950s, when the country’s state television broadcaster recorded a performance of traditional Bulgarian songs. Their first steps onto the international music scene were prompted by Marcel Cellier, a Swiss music producer who was enchanted by the musical culture of Eastern Europe. It was he who compiled the choir’s songs into a series of records titled Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares, lending the group their name and launching them into international fame — and winning himself a Grammy Award. The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices has toured the globe ever since, showcasing their astonishing vocal range and wowing anyone who will listen. And we want to listen.
Skalpel Big Band
To any fan of good music, this duo needs no introduction. Skalpel’s Ninja Tune-released records help usher in the renaissance of Polish jazz, recontextualizing it in the electronic club music landscape. OFF Festival regulars will also recall Skalpel’s 2013 performance in Katowice, marking the band’s successful comeback and shift towards a sound that relied more heavily on virtual instruments. The Wrocław duo returns in a completely new incarnation, now accompanied by a full jazz orchestra. Skalpel Big Band is created and conducted by Patryk Piłasiewicz, a Poznań-based composer and bass player who put together an ensemble of excellent musicians hailing from his hometown. Interestingly enough, Patryk first heard Skalpel at a jeweler’s workshop in Venice. He became an instant fan and tracked down their albums on his to Poland. Now he’s sharing the stage with Igor and Marcin themselves. Muses work in mysterious ways.
David August
The Hamburg-based producer David August is among the most original and versatile figures on Germany’s new electronic music scene. Better known by his stage name, David Nattkemper won popular acclaim with his deep-house singles, exhilarating live acts, and his debut album Times, which prompted comparisons to James Blake and Nicolas Jaar from one reviewer at Resident Advisor. After a brief hiatus, David August has resurfaced as the head of the label 99CHANTS, releasing a new record titled DCXXXIX A.C., which draws listeners in with its deep, multi-layered ambient sounds.
Chastity Belt
Apparently I Used to Spend So Much Time Alone, the title of their last album to date, wasn’t intended to be ironic: Julia Shapiro, who sings and plays guitar for the American band Chastity Belt, was once so shy that she usually just preferred to keep to herself. Luckily for her, she got over it and met three like-minded girls. Together, they started a band and signed with Hardly Art, a subsidiary of the legendary label Sub Pop. This detachment and inward focus — but without the inflated rock’n’roll ego — still rings clearly in Chastity Belt’s music, as does the influence of the older riot grrrl generation, from Sleater-Kinney to Bikini Kill. Their songs pack a feminist message with effortless humor, mixing catchy choruses with a garage band sound. You can see why Courtney Barnett would be a fan.
Sonbird
With only a single EP to their name, these four guys from the town of Żywiec have quickly made a name for themselves as an excellent live act. Their full-length follow-up to Wspomnienia z poprzedniego życia (Reminiscence of a previous life) is slated for release later this year and is sure to propel the band far. The formula is simple: tight indie rock songs performed with rare dedication. Sure to be appreciated by fans of James and Travis, but also Myslovitz.
This year’s OFF Festival lineup also features: Ariel Pink, Grizzly Bear, Jon Hopkins Live, Aurora, Turbonegro, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing Some Loud Thunder, Marlon Williams, John Maus, …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead performing Source Tags & Codes, Big Freedia, Egyptian Lover, Oxbow, Bishop Nehru, King Ayisoba, Housewives, Or:la, Jacques Greene, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Wednesday Campanella, Hańba!, Furia, The Como Mamas, Coals, Moses Sumney, Yasuaki Shimizu, Yellow Days, Legendarny Afrojax, Nanook of the North, Bass Astral x Igo and Sorja Morja.
The 2018 OFF Festival Katowice will take place August 3–5 at Three Pond Valley. Three-day passes are now available at the OFF Shop for 290 PLN. This price lasts until April 15 or until the second batch of tickets is sold out! Campground tickets are also available for 70 PLN.
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Lowlands add Richie Hawtin Close, Âme II Âme, Ben UFO, Bicep, Charlotte De Witte, Fatima Yamaha, George FitzGerald, Kiasmos and more!
The 26th edition of ‘A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise’ turns up the heat adding some of the biggest names in electronic music to their already impressive line up featuring the likes of Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, N.E.R.D, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, James Bay, Rag’N’Bone Man, Stormzy and Tom Odell.
New additions include; Richie Hawtin Close, Âme II Âme, Ben UFO, Bicep (live), Charlotte De Witte, Daniel Avery, David August, Fatima Yamaha, Floating Points (solo live), George FitzGerald (live), Jarreau Vandal, Kiasmos, Louis The Child, Max Cooper, Metro Area (hybrid dj set), Motor City Drum Ensemble, Mr Carmack (dj set), Peggy Gou, Red Axes, San Holo, Surgeon, Tom Trago (presents Bergen live), Yaeji, Avalon Emerson, Born in Flamez, David Vunk, Dinamarca, Dr. Rubinstein, Job Sifre, Lorenzo Senni, Lyzza Metrik, Oceanic, Torus Volvox.
The 26th edition of ‘A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise’ will take place at Walibi Holland in Biddinghuizen from 17 to 19 August. Just over hours drive or train journey from Amsterdam ‘A Campingflight To Lowlands Paradise’ is exactly what it promises to be: a true backpacker’s Garden Of Eden and Holland’s most adventurous cultural outdoor event, with an extensive program with over 250 acts offering only the best in alternative music, film, theatre, comedy, visual arts literature and science.
For three days in August, a township with thousands of inhabitants arises in the middle of the country.
The Lowlands festival features heavyweight headliners, impressive installations including the new armadillo featuring the renowned chimney stacks and no less than twelve stages (among which a cinema and theatre), going by the names of Alpha, Bravo, Heineken, Lima, Juliet, X-Ray, Echo. All stages are covered too, so you can enjoy all the music and entertainment come rain or shine.
Lowlands also prides itself in supplying top notch facilities for it’s visitors, There’s a wellness village with saunas, hot tubs and sports facilities, dozens of restaurants from all corners of the earth, food and drink stalls, a large market with everything from clothes and vinyl stores to a barber’s shop, its own currency, a local radio station, a daily newspaper (Dutch only) and, last but not least: seven luxury campsites with flushable toilets and hot showers. A Campingflight To Lowlands Paradise really is the ultimate summer holiday extravaganza!
Full Line up
Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, N.E.R.D, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa, James Bay
Bonobo, Dropkick Murphys, Gavin James, Gogol Bordello, Grizzly Bear, Jacob Banks, De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Nick Murphy Nils Frahm, Patti Smith, Rag’N’Bone Man, Richie Hawtin Close, Spinvis, Stormzy, Tom Odell,
$uicideboy$, Âme II Âme, Ben UFO, Bicep (live), The Blaze, BROCKHAMPTON, Charlotte De Witte, Daniel Avery, David August, Fatima Yamaha, Floating Points (solo live), George FitzGerald (live), Ho99o9, Jarreau Vandal, Jordan Rakei, Kiasmos, Lauv, Little Simz, Louis The Child, Max Cooper, Maribou State Metro Area (hybrid dj set) Motor City Drum Ensemble Mr Carmack (dj set), Peggy Gou, Protoje & The Indiggnation, Protomartyr, Red Axes, Rhye, San Holo, Sevdaliza, Sofi Tukker, Surgeon, Tom Trago (presents Bergen live), Warhaus, The Wombats, Yaeji,
Amber Run, Avalon Emerson, Born in Flamez, Cartiez David Vunk, Dinamarca, Dr. Rubinstein
More acts will be announced soon with over 250 acts in total performing at this years event.
“From artists at the peak of their powers to those on the upward incline - Lowlands provides a European alternative to Reading & Leeds without all the lads” Manchester Evening News
“It has that middle of nowhere feel like Glastonbury, Leeds or Latitude: perfect to decompress from the pressures of city life, and indulge in a plethora of the best heritage and best up-and coming bands.” Gigwise
“Venture onto its many campsites and you'll encounter a community spirit reminiscent of Glastonbury three decades ago’ Drowned in Sound
“You can’t beat the Dutch for good natured partying…. and there’s chilled vibes galore.” Irish Star
Watch the 2017 Aftermovie here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BMQaqscEYE
Tickets
Tickets available via Ticketmaster (direct link: http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/Lowlands-Festival-tickets/artist/1672455) and include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad.. 3 days tickets from £165 available at www.lowlands.nl/english
Camping and Glamping
Your festival ticket includes camping at the seven luxury campsites with flushable toilets and hot showers. There are also plenty of affordable camping and gllamping options from basic tent packages to teepees, wooden huts or caravans. Perfect if you don’t want to carry all your camping gear with you and for a stress free festival experience Book now here: http://gllamcamp.nl/en
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Luke Slater, François X, Tommy Four Seven added to stellar Sea Star line up
Stunning location, 6 stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding production make this festival one of this year essential party destination for May Bank Holiday.
The magical Stella Maris lagoona in beautful Istrian city of Umag, Croatia, Sea Star festival will host the powerful techno heroes – British techno lord, Luke Slater, leader of the new Parisian scene, François X, and the virtuoso of Berlin, Tommy Four Seven! This killer trio will be supported by the current regional No.1 DJ Jock, as well as the Slovenian cult producer Ian F, and the Zagreb star Ivan Komlinović, whose sets will launch the festival party season of the summer, from May 24 to May 27 in Umag, Croatia.
This years line features the world’s most popular DJ duo Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, giant of electronic music Paul Van Dyk, the best live concert band, Hurts, the killer hitmaker Robin Shulz, the hottest London trio, Disciples, the popular French duo Ofenbach, belgian DJ MATTN and many, many more.
PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjpkAz-H4-0
The first edition of the Sea Star festival earned the nomination for “Best New European Festival” and "Best Medium-Sized Festival" at the European Festival Awards. Also, Sea Star Festival won the Croatian Ambassador award for Best New Festival.
Umag, pearl of Croatian seaside
Umag, a beautiful Istrian town at the north of the mind-blowing Croatian seaside, isn’t just a breathtaking combo of baroque and renaissance and Mediterranean climate. With a number of attractions and a lagoon that has an almost-unreal color and with cocktails served day and night, this Croatian town is the perfect site for those endless marine nights on the beach and energetic parties combined with new friends, fun in the sea and new blossoming love.
Idyllic coastlines, picturesque views, unique architecture, culture and gastronomic delights mixed with exciting festival for the perfect festival break.
Tickets info:
All fans of Sea Star fans can buy festival tickets at the price with 40% discount! Apart from regular festival tickets, VIP Gold tickets are also available at the price of 100 EUR +b/f. Festival offers the variety of accomodations. Check out the special offer for the 4* Sea Star camp, including electricity, drinking water, showers, toilets and everything you need, all only 100 m from the festival and the sea! Visitors can also book accommodation at Umag hotels, villas and apartments, all of them between 100m and 1km distance from the festival. Accommodation and travel arrangements for Sea Star with packages combining the ticket, accommodation and transport can be found at Sea Star official website.
How to get there:
The closest airport to SEA STAR festival is Pula airport (Croatia). Next best solution is the Trieste airport (Ronchi) Italy, Ljubljana airport Slovenia, Zagreb (Pleso) airport Croatia, Venice (Treviso) airport Italy, Venice (Marco Polo) airport Italy.
All info on how to get and transfers to the festival you can find here: https://www.exittrip.org/en/sea-star-getting-there
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Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Festival Guide: Festivals Worth Taking a Flight For
Where will your festival adventure take you in 2018? From dancing poolside or on a beach, partying in a fortress or experiencing the surreal midnight sun, wallet friendly European hotspots and amazing city festivals to combine with long weekends of culture, gastronomic delights and sightseeing, there’s something for everyone. Get ready for a festival holiday of a lifetime in 2018!
There’s a festival something for every festival adventurer, worth taking a flight for. Check out these 8 festivals...
ENJOY THE POOLSIDE PARTIES AT SEA STAR FESTIVAL IN CROATIA
After an electric premiere edition Sea Star festival is set to return to beautiful Stella Maris laguna in Umag on May 25th and 26th, while the opening day will take place on May 24th and the after party on Sunday, May 27th. Put together by the team behind EXIT Festival, the first Sea Star festival closed with rapturous applause, firmly proving that it is worthy of the nomination for 'Best European New Festival' at the prestigious European Festival Awards. Stunning location, 6+ stages, more than 70 world renowned artists and outstanding productions make this festival a must see. Umag is a beautiful Istrian town, rich in Mediterranean spirit, historical baroque and renaissance buildings and narrow streets that lead to numerous authentic restaurants making it the perfect place to chill out after dancing all night.
Lineup: Line Up: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hurts, Robin Schulz, Paul Van Dyk, Disciples, Ofenbach, Tram 11, and more
Sea Star takes place from 24 - 27 May 2018. More info available at seastarfestival.com
EXPERIENCE THE SURREAL MIDNIGHT SUN AT SECRET SOLSTICE FESTIVAL IN ICELAND
Celebrating their fifth anniversary, 2018 promises to be Secret Solstice’s biggest edition yet! Taking place in Reykjavik from 21-24 June during the surreal summer solstice (meaning the sun never sets), the festival has firmly established itself on the bucket list for every true festival-geek wanting to be a part of this truly unique experience. Secret Solstice is Iceland’s premiere music festival, each year welcoming an eclectic lineup to the naturally breathtaking country for main stage sets, glacier raves, midnight sun boat parties and secret lagoon blowouts. By combining a high caliber of music talent alongside side events that showcase the incredible Icelandic landscape, Secret Solstice have created a not-to-be-missed festival experience in one of the most breathtaking corners of the world.
Line Up: Slayer, Gucci Mane, Stormzy, Bonnie Tyler, Death From Above, Steve Aoki, Jet Black Joe, 6lack, Goldlink, J Hus, IAMDDB, Charlotte de Witte, Skream, Masego, A-Trak, Högni and more.
Secret Solstice takes place from 21-24 June 2018. More info available at secretsolstice.is
PARTY IN A FORTRESS OVERLOOKING THE RIVER DANUBE AT EXIT FESTIVAL IN SERBIA
Just a short ride away from the Serbian capital Belgrade, the magical Petrovaradin Fortress set high on the banks of the river Danube in Novi Sad provides the perfect setting for the EXIT Festival. Started as a student protest in 2000 fighting for political change and freedom, EXIT continues to spread positive vibes, promoting change and positive education, supporting many community and humanitarian missions, while throwing a damn good party. The award winning festival has something for music lovers of all genres with a diverse mix of artists performing on numerous stages connected by cobbled streets, ramparts and tunnels. Also renowned for it’s amazing atmosphere and energy the Dance Arena champions the who’s who in the electronic music world set in the awe inspiring moat of the fortress, it’s that special moment when the sun’s rays shine over the fortress walls and your favourite tune is belting through the soundsystem and into your soul!. EXIT. Where hedonism meets activism.
Line Up: Migos, David Guetta, Fever Ray, LP, Ziggy Marley, Adam Beyer b2b Ida Engberg, Alice Merton, Maceo Plex, Nina Kraviz, Richie Hawtin, Solomun, Tale of Us, Amelie Lens, Asphyx, Ben Klock, Bombers, Brujeria, Burak Yeter, Dog Eat Dog, Grave Digger, Idles, Jax Jones, Lions's Law, Madball, Mahmut Orhan, Ofenbach, Sevdaliza, Slapshot, Slaves and more.
Exit takes place from 12-15 July 2018. More info available at exitfest.org
ENJOY THE PICTURESQUE WOODLAND SETTING OF POSITIVUS FESTIVAL IN LATVIA
Taking place in the picturesque coastal town of Salacgriva in Latvia,Positivus is the largest music and arts festival in the Baltic States, transporting chart-topping headliners, underground emerging talent and exciting art and dance stages to their unspoiled atmospheric coastal setting amid stunning woodland. Festival goers can dip their toes in the baltic sea or take in the atmosphere in a hammock beneath the trees while enjoying a rich diversity of international chart toppers and underground emerging talent in this idyllic holiday location. Positivus also offers art and dance stages giving festival goers a variety of activities and stalls selling locally made designer clothing and accessories, giving festival goers plenty to see and do during the 3 day event. Positivus was also recognised in the 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 European Festival Awards being a finalist in the ‘Best Medium Sized Festival’ category and also for ‘Best Festival Line Up’ in 2013.
Line Up: Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds and more to be announced
Positivus takes place from 20 - 22 July 2018. More info available at positivusfestival.com
DISCOVER THE BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC AT OFF FESTIVAL IN KATOWICE
A truly unique boutique music festival, OFF Festival takes place in ‘Three Lake Valley’, Katowice – a beautiful green oasis in the heart of industrial Silesia. OFF is a way of life, one that flies in the face of current trends and stays true to itself, and the ethos of organiser Artur Rojek is firmly aimed at supporting art and music with the festival bringing many acts to Poland for the first time. OFF Festival’s reputation is growing year on year driven by the festivals forward–thinking, eclectic music policy and it’s bold and eclectic lineups. From the greatest alternative music stars from around the world to the increasingly strong Polish scene, OFF festival has inspiring music in abundance and the organisers and crowd have one serious finger on the pulse when it comes to music. As well as discovering new music festival goers can also discover the city of Katowice with plenty of art and culture to soak up and a huge choice of bars and restaurants to delve into.
Line Up: Grizzly Bear, Ariel Pink, Jon Hopkins Live, AURORA, ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail, Of Dead play "Source Tags & Codes", The Brian Jonestown Massacre, John Maus, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah play "Some Loud Thunder", Marlon Williams, Turbonegro, Wednesday Campanella, Big Freedia, Egyptian Lover, OXBOW, Bishop Nehru, Jacques Greene, Moses, The Como Mamas, Housewives , Yellow Days, Yasuaki Shimizu, Hańba!, Nanook of the North, Furia, Coals, Legendarny Afrojax, Sorja Morja, Bass Astral x Igo and more.
OFF Festival takes place from 3-5 August 2018. More info available at off-festival.pl
PARTY WITH THE DUTCH AT THE LEGENDARY LOWLANDS FESTIVAL IN THE NETHERLANDS
Get ready for A Campingflight to Lowlands Paradise 2018. Taking place next to the Walib Fairgrounds, Biddinghuizen Lowlands features some of the biggest headliners, impressive installations including the new iconic armadillo food and drink area, plus unique covers for every stage so you can enjoy all the music rain or shine. Just over an hours drive from Amsterdam you can easily mix your festival trip with a few days city break in Amsterdam. As well as all the amazing artists, Lowlands has so many others things to do from enjoying a soak in the hot tubs, to taking part in science experiments! The festival has also been shortlisted for several awards in the European Festival Awards including ‘Best Major Festival’ and ‘Best Line Up’, Tickets include festival entry, camping + shuttle bus from / to railway station or Dronten Lelystad. Save the date now!
Line Up: Gorillaz, Kendrick Lamar, The War On Drugs, Dua Lipa
Bonobo, Dropkick Murphys, Fatima Yamaha, Gavin James, Grizzly Bear, Rag‘n’Bone Man, Spinvis, Stormzy, Bicep (live), BROCKHAMPTON, David August, Floating Points (solo live), Ho99o9, Joost, Jordan Rakei, Lauv, Little Simz, Protomartyr, Rhye, $uicideboy$, Zeal & Ardor and more
Lowlands takes place from 17 - 19 August 2018. More info available at lowlands.nl
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN ELECTRONIC MUSIC CULTURE AT THE AMSTERDAM DANCE EVENT
Amsterdam’s thriving club and nightlife scene is well documented and for 5 days a year the city becomes the centre of the electronic music world as over 395,000 visitors flock to the city for the Amsterdam Dance Event. The ultimate music festival for fans of electronic music features more than 2,500 international artists performing in more than 100 of Amsterdam’s most celebrated venues including Melkweg, Gashouder, Claire, Shelter, Paradiso, the NDSM Docklands and De School. In addition to the extensive line-up of the ADE Festival, the ADE Conference also offers music enthusiasts and artists a large and varied day program featuring a wealth of dance music-related seminars, artist Q&A’s exhibitions, films, documentaries, DJ showcases and gear master classes, taking place across Amsterdam’s five main districts, utilising historical locations and unique venues across the city.
Line Up: To be announced soon
ADE takes place from 17-21 October 2018. More info available at amsterdam-dance-event.nl
DANCE ON THE BEACH AT SEA DANCE FESTIVAL IN MONTENEGRO
Award winning Sea Dance festival gathers party people from all over the world to dance together on the beautiful beach in Budva, Montenegro. Voted best European medium-sized festival, Sea Dance has proven much within just three short years. With a stunning beach location and impressive line up of more than 100 hottest international music stars. Sea Dance is one of Europe’s hottest summer destinations. Recently listed by Skyscanner as the number 1 cheapest holiday destination this country is well worth checking out. Montenegro has towering mountains perfect for hiking and mountain biking as well as some of the world’s best unspoiled beaches on the Adriatic Sea. And if that wasn’t enough Montenegro featured in the James Bond Film Casino Royale and if it’s good enough for Bond, it’s good enough for us!
Line Up: To be announced soon.
Sea Dance dates will be announced soon. More info available at seadancefestival.me
THE DUTCH DIRTY DOZEN – 12 ACTS YOU NEED TO SEE AT THE GREAT ESCAPE
Canshaker PI, Naaz, Pip Blom, Pitou, The Homesick and more!
The Netherlands are this years lead international country for The Great Escape so get ready to discover the country’s most prominent rising stars in partnership with the Dutch Music Export.
With Pitou, Naaz, Iguana Death Cult, Paceshifters and Rosemary & Garlic already confirmed we can now announce Canshaker Pi, Charlie & the lesbians, Day Fly, Nana Adjoa, Pip Blom, The Homesick and Brass Rave Unit.
Said Canshaker Pi "After having played dozens of shows in the UK over the last year, it’s a huge honor to play The Great Escape among our Dutch friends this year. We love coming back to Brighton and join the awesome Dutch wave of bands ready to take over Europe!"
Having already built solid foundations in their home country these acts represent a variety of genres from alternative noise rock and garage to indie folk, quirkpop and singer songwriters with beautiful vocal harmonies. There really is something for everyone and these acts are ones to keep on your radar in 2018.
"We played last year's TGE and it was such a great festival that even in the pouring rain we had the best time walking through Brighton checking out cool bands like Shame and Goat Girl. We're honoured to play this year again, especially because we're in the company of the cream of the Dutch crop with acts like The Homesick, Canshaker Pi and so many more." Says Pip Blom.
The Dutch Music Export is a longstanding partner at The Great Escape festival, since year one the Dutch Impact party has been a highlight in the convention programme. For thirteen years Dutch artists have provided festival go-ers with many incredible and memorable performances from artists such as, Amber Arcades, Dope D.O.D, Jacco Gardner, Jameszoo and Klangstof,
The Dutch Impact Party will take place on Friday 18th May 2018 at Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton. More info and set times coming soon.
Find out more about the bands below and if you’d like an interview or guestlist to the showcase please let us know.
More info on bands here: http://www.dutch-impact.nl/category/festivals/the-great-escape
Brought to you by Dutch Music Export, powered by Eurosonic Noorderslag, Dutch Performing Arts and Buma Cultuur. With the kind support by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
About the artists
Brass Rave Unit
Brass Rave Unit delivers high octane muscle and lung powered raves at any location and at any time. They gained notoriety by playing in the Amsterdam club scene, toppling over the DJ-stand and playing with all their might to remind people that live music and real instruments are still the best ingredients for an all-out party.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/brassraveunit/
Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arQAgRRwopA
Canshaker Pi
Canshaker Pi's inflammable brand of indie rock, their relentless energy and highly-strung stage antics have earned them the title of one of the best Dutch live bands. Their debut record was produced by Pavement's Stephen Malkmus and landed them gigs at every major festival in The Netherlands and sent them all around Europe, spreading havoc, excitement and awe. While expanding their territory by winning hearts and minds one by one the band is also working on a new record.
Website: http://www.canshakerpi.nl/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/canshaker-pi-rocks
Charlie & the lesbians
Charlie and his lesbians clearly take no prisoners. The primitive instigations of this smouldering collective of curiosities have shaken numerous cellars and venues. The group from Eindhoven released a gruesome single and debut EP in 2017. The Lost Boy EP was released on vinyl as well and the brutal live reputation was well captured. It's like Charlie & The Lesbians wanna play Sex Pistols, The Stooges, (Thee) Oh Sees and nihilistic post-punk all at the same time and especially very punk. The live show is all about danger.
Website: https://charlieandthelesbians.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/charlieandthelesbians
Day Fly
London born singer and songwriter Beau Nox is an intriguing and elusive character. Having moved to India as a child, Beau spent his formative years running away to the Himalayas and exploring the streets of New Delhi by night. Beau Nox is a unique new voice in the alternative pop scene. Teamed with producer Rudy Jr., these two 20 something’s formed Day Fly, a duo described by Boiler Room as ‘’soul lovingly linking arms with alternative hip-hop with a smidgen of sing-a-long pop shaken in.’’ The duo has promised their first full length album 2018, A bittersweet concoction of ominous synths, fuzzy guitars and disarming vocals with themes exploring the vulnerability of youth, and love.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/dayflydayfly/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/dayflymusic
Iguana Death Cult
Rotterdam’s rousing Iguana Death Cult has claimed its own dominion inside the Dutch port’s concrete jungle. By bringing the best of Thee Oh Sees' wild garage psych, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's crazy psych rock and The Black Lips' southern garage together, this young quartet has revitalised the garage scene. Adding some surf sound, Iguana Death Cult mapped
out their own route, one that has been full of wild parties, including their own festivals, and crowdsurfing kids. The foursome’s high-octane protopunk and acid-drenched psychedelics create havoc not unlike a ferocious horde of bees. They cemented their live reputation with debut album The First Stirrings Of Hideous Insect Life and now they back, bigger, bolder and rougher than ever.
Website: http://iguanadeathcult.band/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3krOZK9c8q5QOdt9QSdEV8
Naaz
Naaz is an 19-year-old singer-songwriter and producer from Holland, who immediately captures your attention with her distinctive voice. Having a Kurdish background, it took Naaz quite some time and effort to convince her family to allow her to follow her passion. During that time, Naaz taught herself to write, produce and record her own music in her bedroom, so she could still be able to make music regardless of any circumstances. Her quirky, playful yet subtle productions go hand in hand with her melodic songwriting, resulting in a music genre which she herself has named 'quirkpop'. Now with her family lovingly by her side, she wholeheartedly encourages other artists to do the same and never give up on their dreams. In 2017 she signed her first record deal with Universal Music, which quickly followed with her first official single 'Words'. Her debut EP 'Bits Of Naaz' is expected to be released in 2018.
Website: https://www.bitsofnaaz.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/736HGQRGr9rjG4VmmSpkz8
Nana Adjoa
Nana Adjoa, is a Dutch-Ghanaian singer, songwriter, bass and guitar player. Throughout her youth, Nana was involved in various musical projects before moving to Amsterdam to study bass guitar at the prestigious Jazz Conservatorium. While playing as a bassist for several successful Dutch acts she began working on her own material and took part in a prestigious singer-songwriter talent contest the Grote Prijs van Nederland. As runner-up, Nana’s alternative/ indie pop songs immediately drew attention. All of Nana Adjoa’s songs come from a deep place. The multi-talented Nana Adjoa is hard to capture in one genre, but her soulful yet groovy songs can be traced back to the Nineties, specifically to her love for British trip-hop. With a warm voice that encompasses itself in the tones of soul, combined with her compact and poetic lyrics, Nana manages to be melancholic without losing joy. Now in the running for ‘Dutch Talent to watch’ in 2018, Nana’s debut EP ‘Down at The Root (part 1) was released in November 2017.
Website: http://nanaadjoa.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/nanaadjoamusic
Pip Blom
Based in Amsterdam, 21 year old Pip Blom writes, records and releases her own indie-pop tunes with a twist. Although she only started releasing her raw guitar power with catchy melodies early 2016, things move fast. Pip Blom is a band now and have recorded two sessions for BBC Radio 6 (Marc Riley) and one for Radio 1 (Huw Stephens). They've played a lot in Holland and Britain and will support the Breeders on their European tour this summer. MTV UK called the gig at The Great Escape 2017 one of the highlights of the festival.
Website: https://pipblom.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zWJfH1TTmIqEi7EV35HGr?si=qkA6ZPZFRiyupsCRjK5cIg
Paceshifters
Alternative/noiserock trio from the East of The Netherlands are a band that doesn't care about lists, bank accounts or what is supposedly hip. Paceshifters resurrect the alternative rock of the 90s and add loads of live passion. The band is like a bolt of lightning for the current musical landscape, channelling an unbridled ambition and energy, and seeing them live is believing. Last album Waiting To Derail was recorded with producer Chris 'Frenchie' Smith (Datsuns, Dandy Warhols) in Austin, Texas, and now Paceshifters shown their worth at many European and just about every Dutch festival.
Website: http://www.paceshifters.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7maCRjdG5xFuQZ7AxINpAN
Pitou
The music of Amsterdam-born musician Pitou is characterized by her highly distinctive voice, special compositions and the use of vocal harmonies as an instrument in themselves. She draws inspiration from sources ranging from Bulgarian choir music to Sparklehorse and Joni Mitchell. Her highly anticipated self-titled debut record was released in 2016 on Scottish/Dutch label Mink Records and was greeted with national and international critical acclaim. In 2017 Pitou has played across The Netherlands, in Brussels, Glasgow and London, and she is confirmed for The Great Escape 2018, plus a new record is in the making.
Website: http://www.pitoumusic.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27aUOc2h4pz72oZen497Va
Rosemary & Garlic
You might have heard Rosemary & Garlic while listening to your favourite Spotify playlists, like The Most Beautiful Songs in the World or Your Favourite Coffee House. The popularity of the DIY indie folk band has been rapidly growing since the release of The Kingfisher EP in 2015. The Dutch duo have gained worldwide attention with their beautiful and poetic songs, each of them filled with a great sense of beauty, nature and image.
Website: http://www.rosemaryandgarlic.com/
Music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7MZvYitgCWAOaKjxdm2S17
The Homesick
Dokkum, the home of, and probably the inspiration for The Homesick, whose sound plays on pop music. Not the kind with slick beats and audacious vocal effects, but rather the kind that is closer to The Beatles, that was created as an escape from reality and provides an antidote to boredom. The three lads from the North of The Netherlands make some pulsating noise pop that gets firmly stuck in the mind and on the dancefloor. Make no mistake, the teens run one of the best live bands around.
Website: https://thehomesick.bandcamp.com/
Music: https://soundcloud.com/the-homesick
Contact:
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
Dave Clarke single with remixes from Chloe and Mad Professor out this week
IVT? Is the third single taken from Dave Clarke’s third studio album 'The Desecration Of Desire’, featuring new remixes from Chloe and the Mad Professor. The digital release is available from Friday 23rd March and Vinyl on 6th April.
Having received widespread critical acclaim, Clarke’s album is coloured with the perspectives of some delightful, intelligent and deep people who inspired him in their own way with Louisahhh being one of them.
IVT? Is Dave’s interpretation of the Department S classic ‘Is Vic There?’ - a track that meant so much to him when growing up - a dark, heavyweight, slow motion slice of new wave with LOUISAHHH’s simmering vocals finishing it in style.
Says Clarke "My first collaborator was LOUISAHHH on the lyrical cover of “Is Vic There?” Her voice is outstanding and her company educational, so I doubt this will be our last work together.”
Watch Dave talking about the track here: https://www.facebook.com/DJDaveClarke/videos/1704975326193474/
Listen to the original version here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHac_acSWK0
Stepping up for remix duty on this release are Mad Professor and Chloé.
Mad Professor is considered one of the leading producers of dub music's second generation and was instrumental in transitioning dub into the digital age, with a host of remixes under his belt for the likes of The Orb, Beats International, Sade and 400 Blows and Massive Attack. On this remix he delivers his trademark dub sound interlaced with synth stabs, snare drums and Lousahhh’s sublime vocals.
Next up is France’s DJ/Composer extraordinaire Chloé, as much a film music enthusiast as an accomplished guitar player, she stumbled into the electronic scene early on, developing an unwavering curiosity for sound machines which she utilises to the max on this remix. Stripping the elements back for a minimal approach, the kick drums and high hats drive the track with the bassline and synths giving a firm nod to early 80’s new wave.
Clarke is famously opinionated and outspoken and his music has always been just as singular and standout. Whether remixing Depeche Mode, Placebo or Amazing Snakeheads, serving up his legendary White Noise Radio shows or impressing with his DJ’ing dexterity at the world’s finest clubs and festivals, when Dave Clarke speaks, everybody listens
Tracklisting
1. IVT? (feat. Louisahhh) - Original Mix
2. IVT? (feat. Louisahhh) – Mad Professor remix
3. IVT? (feat. Louisahhh) - Chloé remix
Label: SKINT
Cat Number: SKINT
Digital Release: 23rd March 2018
Vinyl Release: 6th April 2018
Contact
Nikki McNeill | Global Publicity
nikki@globalpublicity.co.uk
OFF Festival Katowice 2018: Curated by Ariel Pink
Ariel Pink and …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead invite you along on a journey into the past; Wednesday Campanella, Housewives and Nanook of the North are taking us into the future, and Or:La and Bass Astral × Igo just want you to dance.
Ariel Pink
We’re proud to announce that Ariel Pink, who played an unforgettable show in 2011, isn’t just coming back to Katowice this year: he’s coming to curate an entire day at the Experimental Stage.
Nostalgia, or, as the English music critic Simon Reynolds likes to call it, retromania, has been a driving force in popular culture for well over a decade. It usually takes the unpleasant form of a commodity that’s been used, sold, and repackaged. But if there’s one artist who knows how to bring ingredients from the 60s and 70s back in his time machine and assemble them into something new and exciting, it’s Ariel Pink. Genres like chillwave were little more than a novelty before Ariel came along. He turned it into an art form comprising sounds and costumes on loan from the past, along with timeless, authentic emotions. His 2017 record Dedicated to Bobby Jameson pays homage to an American vocalist whose career collapsed after a series of unfortunate events. But you get the impression that on this album — and the ones that came before it — the oversensitive Ariel Pink reaches out to all the flawed, lonely people, all the misfits. As one fan wrote in the comments under an Ariel Pink video: “This music makes me feel less lonely.” You won’t find a better review.
…And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead play Source Tags & Codes
“Source Tags and Codes will take you in, rip you to shreds, piece you together, lick your wounds clean, and send you back into the world with a concurrent sense of loss and hope. And you will never, ever be the same,” raved Pitchfork in their review of the third album by …And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead (2002), giving them a perfect 10. As the Texas band went into the studio for their first big album on Interscope Records, they realized the expectations that were being put on them, and they met those hopes head-on, pouring into the tracks everything they could have possible learned as a guitar band in the US in the 90s. They carved out a niche of their own, ending up somewhere between the melancholy songs of the Smashing Pumpkins, the no-holds-barred barrage of Sonic Youth, and the sheer imagination of Mercury Rev. And though plenty of time has passed since, along with a series of excellent Trail of Dead albums, it’s just as good that these American rockers have decided to revisit their old triumph.
Nanook of the North
Composer and violinist Stefan Wesołowski, an outstanding representative of the genre known as neo-classical and the author of the critically-acclaimed 2017 album Rite of the End; Piotr “Hatti Vatti” Kaliński, guitar player for the punk-rock outfit Gówno (“Shit”) and now a respected and versatile producer, known for his collaborations with artists like Noon and Misia Furtak — you’d think the two have nothing in common, but looks can be deceiving. The two shipped out to Iceland to record a new soundtrack to Robert J. Flaherty’s century-old documentary film Nanook of the North, and ended up creating a cohesive, believable musical world, a place that’s beautiful and cold, at once attractive and disconcerting. Be sure to check your favorite Polish 2018 year-end lists for Nanook of the North, but don’t miss it at the OFF Festival half a year earlier.
Wednesday Campanella
Their real name is Suiyōbi no Campanella, but they realize that fans outside their native Japan might have a hard time remembering it, so they go by Wednesday Campanella internationally. While you might have trouble with the name, you’re sure to remember (and fall in love with) the band’s music from the very first listen. It’s an explosive mixture of J-pop, hip hop, funk, and electronic dance music, peppered with references to the shameless opulence of the 1980s. Following a series of critically-acclaimed records published exclusively in Japan, Wednesday Campanella debuted internationally in 2016 with the mini-album UMA. Their next step in the West was the release of the full-length Superman (2017), which won glowing praise from The Japan Times (the largest newspaper in the Land of the Rising Song): “Could Wednesday Campanella’s ‘Superman’ be the album that saves mainstream J-pop?”. We don’t know if they’ll save J-pop, but they definitely enriched it, just like they’ll enrich the program of our festival.
Housewives
Plenty of people are wondering whether there’s anything new and original left to do in guitar music in the second decade of the 21st century. A handful of people are just doing it. This London four-piece belong to the latter, using intense, monotonous rhythms to form soundscapes that combine post punk with noise and industrial while eluding any and all of these labels. This Heat and Einstürzende Neubauten: meet your bold and worthy successors.
Or:La
A DJ and producer who deftly navigates the “post” landscape, piecing together the tattered shreds of dubstep, garage and house to build intriguing stories of her own, starting with her debut UK Lonely (2016). Hailing from a small town in Northern Ireland, Or:La took her first steps as a professional DJ in Liverpool clubs, but has moved on to the international circuit ever since DJ Mag hailed her as the “Breakthrough DJ of the year.”
Bass Astral x Igo
Bass player Kuba Tracz and singer Igor Walaszek met in the rock band Clock Machine, and eventually decided they should play dance music together. What they lacked in experience they made up for with talent and energy. Their 2016 debut Discobolus was proof enough that the duo were a noteworthy phenomenon, while their late-2017 EP only solidified their status. These guys have catchy tunes, vivid production, and the kind of energy you just can’t fake. And the records aren’t even the whole story: the Kraków-based pair are famous for their live shoes, and you’ll find out why this August in Katowice.
This year’s OFF Festival lineup also features: Grizzly Bear, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah performing Some Loud Thunder, Marlon Williams, John Maus, Big Freedia, Turbonegro, Egyptian Lover, Oxbow, Bishop Nehru, King Ayisoba, Jacques Greene, The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Jon Hopkins Live, Hańba!, Furia, The Como Mamas, Moses Sumney, Aurora, Yasuaki Shimizu, Yellow Days, Legendarny Afrojax and Sorja Morja.
The 2018 OFF Festival Katowice will take place August 3–5 at Three Pond Valley. Three-day passes are now available at the OFF Shop for 290 PLN. This price lasts until April 15 or until the second batch of tickets is sold out! Campground tickets are also available for 70 PLN.