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As the sun heats up and the days grow longer, Spotify has unveiled its much-anticipated ‘Songs of Summer’ predictions for 2024. This year, the global editors at Spotify have curated an electrifying mix of 30 tracks. These tracks showcase an exciting blend of superstar DJs and producers. Having said that, this set of predictions promises to keep our summer vibes alive.

A Broader Playlist with Big Names

Unlike last year, which saw a focus on mainstream Hip-Hop and Latino artists, 2024’s playlist embraces a more diverse musical landscape. Spotify has expanded its list to 30 tracks, up from 20, highlighting a significant inclusion of electronic dance music heavyweights. Among these, four standout names are turning heads: David Guetta, Kygo, Disclosure, and Marshmello.

Kygo and David Guetta Lead the Charge

Kicking off the list is Kygo with his smash hit ‘Whatever’ featuring Ava Max. This track has already amassed over 220 million streams, making it the most-played electronic dance music record on the playlist. Its infectious melody and catchy lyrics have made it a staple at summer parties and festivals worldwide. Right behind Kygo is David Guetta’s collaboration with OneRepublic, ‘I Don’t Wanna Wait’. With its 110 million streams, this track blends Guetta’s signature beats with OneRepublic’s powerful vocals. With that being said, the tune creates an anthemic sound perfect for those sunny beach days.

Disclosure and Marshmello Round Out the Contenders

Disclosure is making waves with their latest track ‘She’s Gone, Dance On’. Since its release, the song has quickly gained popularity. Additionally, the duo recently performed it live at Parklife 2024, and its energetic beats have been a hit at festivals, propelling it as a strong contender for the summer anthem. Meanwhile, Marshmello’s collaboration with Kane Brown, ‘Miles On It’, continues to resonate with fans. This track marks Marshmello’s standout release of the year, blending his EDM style with Kane Brown’s country flair, making it a unique addition to this year’s summer playlist.

Conclusion

Spotify’s ‘Songs of Summer’ predictions for 2024 offer an eclectic mix of genres and artists, ensuring there’s something for everyone. With tracks from Kygo, David Guetta, Disclosure, and Marshmello leading the pack, this summer is set to be one of the most memorable yet. So, whether you’re lounging by the pool, hitting the beach, or dancing at a festival, make sure to check out Spotify’s playlist and let the music elevate your summer experience. Check out the official Spotify press release, here.

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Making her triumphant return to Insomniac‘s offshoot label IN / ROTATION, Bexxie has served up her sophomore single, “Gotta Be Real.”

Serving as the follow up of her previous single “Got Me,” which drew support from the likes of dEVOLVE and Fedde Le Grand, her latest offering is a fiery dance anthem fueled by old-school rave stabs, diva-style vocal hooks and disco-calling vox samples making for a listening experience that teleports listener’s back to the glory days of the 90s club scene.

“I’m excited to be releasing with IN / ROTATION again! I wanted to make a track that pairs modern house music with influences from my ‘90s rave days, and ‘Gotta Be Real’ was born. I’ve been playing this one in my sets and it always gets the crowd moving!” Bexxie explains.

Get your dance on with “Gotta Be Real” below.

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Cash Savage And The Last Drinks have announced their own grassroots music festival in Melbourne (Naarm), endeavouring to fight back against the rising trend of big companies filtering hard-earned revenue out of the local music scene.

Live Review: Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Pinch Points, Bad Bangs

The ambitious two-day feat will be held at the iconic Estonian House in Brunswick (a non-profit, community-run venue), running over the night of Friday August 23 and the afternoon of Saturday August 24.

Savage and her band will headline the 18+ Friday show with support from Real Sunnies and Joshua Seymour, with the following day’s family-friendly matinee gig featuring Uncle Kutcha Edwards, Our Carlson, Georgia Knight, Kate Alexander, Howl At The Moon, a joint set from Thomy Sloane and Lucy Waldron, and DJ sets from members of Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever.

Especially notable, as Savage herself pointed out in a press release, is that every band on the lineup includes a member of The Last Drinks. “Every band is family,” she declared.

The event is being hosted independently by Savage and her band’s manager, Nick Finch, with their aim being to foster an economy for the Australian music scene more focussed on the musicians themselves. Savage explained: “We’re all so jack of the way big business has been steadily creeping its way into the arts and entertainment industry.

“These days you buy a ticket to see a band you love, and your booking fee goes to some company whose majority shareholders have been tied to weapons, climate catastrophe and human rights abuses. Not to mention the bank’s transaction fee every time you buy a drink at the bar.”

Cash Savage And The Last Drinks Recall The Time They Were Almost Arrested On Tour In France

To pull it off, Savage and co. are running their Estonian House takeover as a DIY endeavour. She continued: “My uncle once explained to me that he had his farm laser-levelled so that every single raindrop would stay on the farm, not a drop of water ever left. This gig is like that: it’s DIY.

“The band members will be working at the bar and mopping the floors. My mum and dad are coming to collect the empty cans for the recycling deposit. Booking fees go to charities. All the profits will go to musicians. We will do everything we can not to fund the bad guys and we’ll encourage cash payments to leave the banks out of it.”

Tickets are on sale now, with options to attend the Friday and Saturday individually, or together in a discounted bundle. You can head here to grab yours online, or buy them with cash (for an additional discount) at Record Paradise in Brunswick and Poison City Records in Preston. Additionally, kids under 12 will be able to attend the Saturday show free of charge.

Cash Savage And The Last Drinks released their fifth studio album, So This Is Love, last April via Mistletone. It marked their first full-length offering in nearly four-and-a-half years, with its predecessor, Good Citizens, arriving in September 2018. So This Is Love earned the band their first ARIA nomination, picking up a nod for Best Blues And Roots Album. It ultimately lost the title, but did go on to win Best Album at last year’s Music Victoria Awards.

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Cynthia Laclé has unveiled her latest techno production in ‘Broken Dreams’ a track that effortlessly showcases her signature driving sound and hard-hitting energy. With a creative momentum propelling her into new sonic territories, Cynthia continues to express her inspirations and elevate her productions, maintaining musical originality throughout her work. This powerful release is marked by unique elements and dynamic soundscapes, reflecting her high artistic motivation.

Establishing herself as a promising talent in the genre, Cynthia Laclé’s distinct style shines across her growing discography of originals and remixes. Her ever-expanding listener base is drawn to her incorporation of big room and techno influences, and her music remains a personal outlet for her life experiences. ‘Broken Dreams’ highlights her evolution, offering a high-energy, intense mix.

As you’ll hear below, track opens with a thumping beat and high-octane vibes, featuring melodic riffs, shuffled rhythms, and a punchy vocal hook that boosts the energy. The tension-building breakdowns with pulsating synths and a powerful low end create a stimulating listening experience. Fans of Cynthia Laclé and high-energy techno won’t want to miss this sonic journey, which exemplifies her compelling style and engaging production skills. Hear what we mean by streaming the track via Spotify below.

Cynthia Laclé – Broken Dreams | Stream

‘LISTEN: Cynthia Laclé Unleashes A Captivating New Techno Single, “Broken Dreams”

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Copper Sounds: Sequenced Ceramics (TBC Editions) Ceramic Object | DL available here  13th June 2024 8/10 Copper Sounds – Bristol-based artist and deejay duo of Isaac Stacey and Sonny Lee Lightfoot – create yet another intriguing release that warps sonic convention. I have a strange feeling this release from Copper Sounds will be a hit. […]

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Ahead of its return to the idyllic Bellarine Peninsula this November, organisers of the Queenscliff Music Festival have announced the first 15 acts set to perform at this year’s edition.

The lineup is packed with some of the biggest names in modern music, including Michael Franti & Spearhead, (who was announced to headline the festival last month), Kasey Chambers, Xavier Rudd, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Marlon Williams and, of course, The Wiggles (with DJ Dorothy hitting the decks for a special set as The Wiggles Sound System).

They’ll be joined on the program by a suite of incredible up-and-comers like Queenie, The Stamps, Jack Botts and Grace Cummings – scroll on to see the full lineup.

This year’s Queenscliff Music Festival will run over the extended weekend of November 22-24, with plenty more acts to be announced in the coming months. Early Bird tickets are on sale now until Tuesday July 2, with discounted prices of $279 for adults, $139 for youths (ages 14-18) and $29 for children (1-13); head here to grab yours.

As always, camping will be a big part of the festival’s culture, and there will also be a jam-packed program of family-friendly activities away from the live music stages.

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QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL 2024 ARTIST LINEUP: FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT

Bob Log III
The Bures Band
Cash Savage & The Last Drinks
Fools
Grace Cummings
Jack Botts
Kasey Chambers
Marlon Williams
The Meltdown
Michael Franti & Spearhead
Queenie
Rob Edwards
The Stamps
Xavier Rudd
The Wiggles Sound System

Tickets: qmf.net.au

This week sees one of electronic music’s most versatile emerging talents niina announce her feel-good and ambitious debut album honestly, does this smell off to you?, due for release on August 8 via ADA. To celebrate the announcement, niina has shared the body-moving lead single ‘summer high’.

‘summer high’ is a homage to bliss-filled summer moments of abandoning your problems on the dancefloor and an anthemic celebration of women as niina explains: “I just want to really celebrate women – there’s so much incredibleness to being a woman and any opportunity I can take to empower myself or others is a good thing. I made the song last year and I actually envisaged the video for it really early on. It’s about getting fire in your tummy and just letting loose, going out and feeling limitless. It’s a moment of not questioning the world and blocking out anyone who tries to tell you otherwise.”

Trusting the process is integral to niina’s debut album, whether it’s lighthearted lyrical observations or tackling dark emotions, niina’s songwriting tells the story of a twenty-something who’s winging it through life and rebelling against the comedown of adulthood. Her unfiltered creativity and ambition is what sets her apart from her peers, combining the sentiment of her previous two EPs while also carving out new musical territory that sees her beginnings in alt-pop now evolve into dance music proper. An empowering, confessional album, it was written, recorded and produced entirely by niina from her bedroom and celebrates self-acceptance, creating a space for people to sing, dance, cry and not take life too seriously.

honestly, does this smell off to you?:

hi, I’m niina

there she goes!

girls just wanna have fun

finding bliss

answer to your problem

finding bliss (interlude)

limousine

dilute

body aches

summer high

mp3

3 days

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