Month: September 2023

Exclusive Interview with Italian Hardstyle legend Davide Sonar for Defqon.1 Weekend Festival 2023

Exclusive Interview with Italian Hardstyle legend Davide Sonar for Defqon.1 Weekend Festival 2023

Davide Sonar is a renowned Italian DJ and producer celebrated for his significant influence in the hardstyle music genre. Emerging in the early 2000s, Sonar has carved a distinctive niche characterized by high-energy, melodic compositions that seamlessly blend elements of trance and techno. His impressive body of work, which includes chart-topping tracks and electrifying performances […]

DJ MR.BLACK Releases Long Awaited Debut Album ‘Tranceformation’

DJ MR.BLACK Releases Debut Album 'Tranceformation'

DJ MR.BLACK is a highly acclaimed Israeli DJ, producer, and record label owner who has made significant contributions to the EDM landscape. The artist has earned global recognition and acclaim, boasting a track record of Beatport #1 hits, collaborations with A-list artists such as KSHMR and Infected Mushroom, and a devoted worldwide fanbase. Renowned for […]

Exclusive Interview with French DJ and producer X.Guardians

Exclusive Interview with French DJ and producer X.Guardians

Exclusive Interview with French DJ and producer X.Guardians The iconic bow-tied French DJ and producer X.Guardians, real name Cyril de Guardia, a lawyer in his own right, has enjoyed meteoric success in the international music industry in recent years, propelling him from courtrooms to festival mainstages. With deeply emotive rhythms, captivating melodies and boldly hypnotic […]

Ludvig Bjorkdahl’s “Renewal ’23” EP: Redefining EDM with Meaningful Tracks

Ludvig Björkdahl's "Renewal '23" EP: Redefining EDM with Meaningful Tracks

Ludvig Bjorkdahl’s “Renewal ’23” EP: Redefining EDM with Meaningful Tracks In a world where EDM often thrives on catchy beats and mindless melodies, Ludvig Björkdahl emerges as a breath of fresh air with his latest EP, “Renewal ’23.” This 29-year-old artist and aspiring DJ from Sweden is on a mission to challenge the norms of […]

Decibel Outdoor 2023: The Ultimate Party of Unity and Hard Beats

Decibel Outdoor 2023: The Ultimate Party of Unity and Hard Beats

20 years of Decibel Outdoor Festival, a celebration of music, unity, and creativity, which stands as one of the most iconic events in the Hard Dance scene. Hosted by the event organization company, B2S, this festival has carved its name into annual schedules of festival lovers. B2S’s flagship event turned 20 and we came to […]

Why Spotify for Artists is a Must-Have Tool for All DJs and Producers

Why Spotify for Artists is a Must-Have Tool for All DJs and Producers

As a DJ or producer, it’s crucial to stay on top of the latest trends and find ways to reach a wider audience! One platform that has revolutionized the music industry and provided countless opportunities for artists is Spotify. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of Spotify for Artists and why it […]

Hi IBIZA Ranked World’s No.1 Club In DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs Poll 2023

Since opening in 2017, Hï Ibiza has set new standards for nightlife on the island. Yet, not wanting to rest on their laurels, the club underwent extensive renovation during lockdown. A rebuild of the stage means it now covers the full width of the venue, making the setup fully customisable for each party. A brand new high-resolution, full-width LED screen has also been added, allowing for jaw-dropping visuals. The Theatre – Hï Ibiza’s main room – is based around an Italian amphitheatre, its dancefloor surrounded by a raised terrace hosting the VIP area. As well as boasting over 300 lights covering the walls and ceilings of The Theatre, the venue's impressive technical spec includes a bespoke L-Acoustic Sound System, six BB4 lasers, a CO2 Megatron and confetti fans in the ceiling, its production is changes for each party, meaning no two events are ever the same. The Club Room then offers an underground vibe. With the low ceiling giving it an intimate closeness, accentuated by a dancefloor-level DJ booth, its darkness is punctuated by lighting that sends out hundreds of coloured beams. The Wild Corner, meanwhile, is a unisex bathroom that also boasts a DJ booth, big-name guests often drop in for unannounced DJ sets, and The Magic Garden and The Secret Garden are two outdoor spaces for alfresco adventures or simply chilling out. Residents this summer include Afterlife, Alok, Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, David Guetta, FISHER, Glitterbox, Idris Elba, Paco Osuna, The Martinez Brothers and Vintage Culture alongside a whole host of guest DJs such as Nicole Moudaber, Loco Dice and Honey Dijon in addition to special shows from artists including Charlotte de Witte and Armin Van Buuren. It is this attention to production, curation and all-round customer experience that has led Hï Ibiza to the top of DJ Mag’s annual reader vote. DJ Mag would like to congratulate the whole team for a remarkable achievement. For the first time since 2009, every continent on the planet – bar Antartica – is represented in 2022’s Top 100 Clubs, as Kenya’s MUZE returns for the second year running and Sydney favourite, Chinese Laundry (currently undergoing a refurb but running branded nights), re-enters the poll after missing out the past two years. Europe still dominates the ranking – which is decided by more than 600k votes from DJ Mag readers across the planet – equalling last year’s total of 49 clubs and claiming half of the 12 new entries. Venues from Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Netherlands and the UK join the poll this year, while the region also once again contains all the non-movers. Five clubs have refused to budge this time, including top-five-placing Bootshaus in Cologne, London and Glasgow institutions fabric and Sub Club, and two iconic Ibiza venues. There’s also one European re-entry in Corsica Studios, a much-loved South London venue. Last year’s winner, Washington, DC club Echostage, slips down to No. 2, but it’s not all doom and gloom for North America. The USA takes the title of No.1 clubbing country back from the UK, clocking an impressive total of 16 clubs in this year’s list (up from 13 in 2021). Four new US clubs have joined the poll: two in California, one in Boston (MA) and a new Las Vegas venue operated by Zouk (of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur fame). Zouk Las Vegas has won this year’s Highest New Entry award, in at No. 42. Despite extended lockdown measures, Canada is also on the up this year, as Montréal hotspot Stereo rejoins the poll for the first time since 2019. Heading down to South America, things don’t seem quite as peachy at first, with five clubs losing places as opposed to four gaining. However, the addition of the new Surreal Park venue in Brazil evens out the scales, boosting the region’s overall number of ranked clubs into double figures. The rise in Asian clubs in the poll has slowed slightly in 2022, primarily down to additional lockdowns that have led to a staggered restart for the market, which is expected to rebound fast on full reopening. There are seven China-mainland clubs in the poll and a new entry from Nepal’s LOD club. The full 2022 Top 100 Clubs results follows: Hï Ibiza, Ibiza Echostage, Washington, DC Green Valley, Camboriú Printworks London, London Bootshaus, Cologne Ushuaïa Ibiza, Ibiza Amnesia, Ibiza The Warehouse Project (Depot Mayfield), Manchester Laroc Club, Valinhos Papaya Club, Zrće Beach Exchange LA, Los Angeles, CA Berghain, Berlin fabric, London Zouk Singapore, Singapore Illuzion, Phuket Avant Gardner & The Brooklyn Mirage, Brooklyn, NY 1/3 One Third, Beijing Pacha Ibiza, Ibiza Play House, Chengdu Motion & Marble Factory, Bristol Warung Beach Club, Santa Catarina Culture Club Revelin, Dubrovnik DC-10, Ibiza Aquarius Club, Zrće Beach Yalta Club, Sofia Studio 338, London Lost Beach Club, Montañita OMNIA Nightclub, Las Vegas, NV Cavo Paradiso, Mykonos Noa Beach Club, Zrće Beach Fabrik, Madrid Ministry of Sound, London Elrow (Row 14), Barcelona Club Space, Miami, FL Watergate Club, Berlin Academy LA, Los Angeles, CA Hakkasan Nightclub, Las Vegas, NV Warp Shinjuku, Tokyo Crobar, Buenos Aires Wave Club, Taipei Rex Club, Paris Zouk Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV Guaba Beach Bar, Limassol Barbarellas Discotheque, Tisno E1, London 1900 Hanoi, Hanoi Club Galame, Foshan Razzmatazz, Barcelona AVALON Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA Tresor, Berlin MAD Club, Lausanne LOD - Lord of the Drinks, Kathmandu Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub, Las Vegas, NV Versuz, Hasselt Beachclub, Montréal Club Illusion , Zhuhai The Grand, Boston, MA Stellar Night Club, Xiamen EXE CLUB, Sofia Eden, Ibiza DupleX, Prague El Fortin, Porto Belo Ai Nightclub, Taipei Guendalina, Lecce Elsewhere, Brooklyn, NY FarOut Beach Club, Ios WHITE Dubai, Dubai Zouk Club KL, Kuala Lumpur D-Edge, São Paulo Cromie Disco, Castellaneta Boomerang, Hong Kong Warehouse , Nantes Goa Club, Rome Duel Club, Naples The Grand Factory, Beirut Lux Fragil, Lisbon WOMB, Tokyo Surreal Park, Camboriú Nitsa, Barcelona Shelter Amsterdam, Amsterdam Tobacco Dock, London CODA, Toronto Knockdown Center, Queens, NY Catwalk Disco & Club, Guangzhou Kalypso, Zrće Beach La Feria, Santiago Chinese Laundry, Sydney Time Nightclub, Costa Mesa, CA Hope Works, Sheffield Octava, Bogotá OPENPIE PARTY SPACE, Guigang LXXY, Bali MUZE, Nairobi Stereo , Montréal Sub Club, Glasgow Big Night Live, Boston, MA Corsica Studios, London Sound, Los Angeles, CA World Headquarters, Newcastle

Hi Ibiza has been voted The World’s No. 1 Club, as the results of DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2023 poll are announced. Hi Ibiza, last year’s No. 3, has moved up two places, leapfrogging 2021’s winner, US club Echostage, and Brazil’s three-time champion Green Valley to reach the top spot for the first time. […]

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