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September 9, 2024 ROTTERDAM’s FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN IS BACK FOR ITS 10TH EDITION – FEATURING SHERELLE, SAMURAI BREAKS, RE:NI AND MORE!

ROTTERDAM’s FESTIVAL DOWNTOWN IS BACK FOR ITS 10TH EDITION – FEATURING SHERELLE, SAMURAI BREAKS, RE:NI AND MORE!

Friday 20th September 2024 – Saturday 21st September 2024

5:30 pm Friday – 11:30 pm Saturday

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Sherelle / Omar Souleyman / Another Taste / Flava D / Iglooghost / Blck Mamba / K.O.G Soundsystem / Samurai Breaks / RE:NI / Denham Audio

Support Acts:

Martha Da’Ro / Franky Sticks & Wantinga (hybrid set) / Beraadgeslagen / Katie Tupper / Collignon / Kessoncoda / Kessler / Imaginarium / Ajuma and many more

Rotterdam’s most forward-thinking music festival returns this September for its tenth installment. Festival Downtown takes place from 2021 September with its biggest edition to date. This year, the festival boasts headlining acts from The Netherlands, UK, Syria and Belgium as well as a stellar selection of supporting acts too.

Festival Downtown is known for its commitment to inclusivity, diversity and accessibility which is reflected in its values, lineup and motto; “Redefining Rotterdam / Reshaping The Narrative”. The festival is free during the day, however at night tickets are required.

It will take place at multiple indoor and outdoor locations throughout Rotterdam’s esteemed inner city, with 6 locations promising to astound attendees with some of the best electronic music acts in the world. The stages include WORM, Club Centraal, Cannibale Royale, Boomgaardsstraat, Eendrachtsplein and Westblaak Rotterdam/ Netherlands.

This year’s headliners include UK producer and DJ Samurai Breaks who was awarded DJ Mag’s Best Breakthrough Producer in 2021, Syrian superstar Omar Souleyman, Sherelle who was the recipient of DJ Mag’s Best British DJ in 2021, as well as DJ, producer and label owner RE:NI. The exceptionally talented supporting acts include Martha Da’Ro, Franky Sticks & Wantinga, Beraadgeslagen and many more. World-renowned artists including Kojey Radical, James BKS and Flowdan have performed at previous editions too.

Festival Downtown is widely known as a discovery festival for its role in shaping trends and uncovering emerging talent, and their 2024 edition is no different. Grab your tickets today!

20th of September Venues:

 WORM upstairs by Unlocked 

WORM downstairs by RDBLCK 

Club Centraal by Jollove.

Boomgaardstraat by Yardbird

 21st of September Venues:

WORM downstairs by PBJT 

WORM upstairs by Levels 

Club Centraal by Tornado x 360

Cannibale Royale by Elicit

Eendrachtsplein by De Nieuwe Lichting x Habibi’s World

Westblaak by BIRDfest x Sundown.

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September 5, 2024 VIVA ACID SHINES A LIGHT ON CHICAGO’S ACID HOUSE SCENE WITH 4TH ANNUAL TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

VIVA ACID SHINES A LIGHT ON CHICAGO’S ACID HOUSE SCENE WITH 4TH ANNUAL TALKS AND WORKSHOPS

This October, Viva Acid is back with their highly anticipated fourth edition of their annual talks and workshop series. As trailblazers in Chicago’s cultural scene, Viva Acid will immerse you in the city’s captivating acid house movement from October 3rd – 6th at the Podlasie Club.

The 2024 theme; “Transcending Scarcity to Build Resilient, Flourishing Ecosystems through Collective Creativity,” promises to be both inspiring and transformative. Prepare for a dynamic array of events, workshops, and discussions designed to spark innovation and foster community. Topics will range from Maximising Reach to Marketing Authenticity while workshops will delve into music production techniques, including Approaching Remixing and Creating What You Hear. Renowned industry figures like Gene Farris, DJ Hyperactive, Radio Slave, and Glenn Underground will be leading these sessions, offering their insights and expertise.

The event kicks off on Thursday, October 3rd with the premiere of Children Of Acid, a compelling documentary exploring the past and future of Chicago’s acid house scene. Produced in collaboration with Baffe, this film promises an in-depth look at the genre’s evolution.

Additionally, attendees will enjoy performances by top artists including Radio Slave, Flores Negras, Lauren Flax b2b DJ Slugo, Steve Noah, Microdot and Glenn Underground among others. Don’t miss out, secure your tickets now today!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/viva-acid-52975640723

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September 2, 2024 KARMACODA UNVEIL MOVING LOVE BALLAD ‘HOLD’

KARMACODA UNVEIL MOVING LOVE BALLAD ‘HOLD’

Highly acclaimed band, KARMACODA shared their latest album You and I on 26 July 2024 via Sola Musa Music. The trio have firmly stood the test of time, as their career has spanned over two decades, a feat that not many artists can claim. Their album addresses themes relating to friendship, love, heartbreak as well as happiness. It encapsulates the ups and downs of each of these human experiences and emotions. 

KARMACODA are revered for not limiting themselves when it comes to their sound, as they’ve explored chill, electronica, trip-hop, R&B, rock, and dream pop to name a few. Their music has been featured in film and TV scores, and they’ve been awarded the Hermes Creative Awards (Platinum) for their Lo-Fi Girl video, and received an Unglued Music Video (Gold) for their Make Me The Onevideo. With support from various tastemakers such as Wonderland Magazine, CLASH Magazine, NOTION and EARMILK over the course of their career the trio’s impact is undeniable.

With their album focus track ‘Hold’, they crafted a serene love ballad that addresses the yearning and pain of not being with the person you love. It features honest, and at times heart-wrenching lyrics infused with profound vulnerability and the unimaginable depths of love. The instrumental arrangement reflects the pain and vulnerability of the lyrics, with delicate guitar riffs, a touching drum beat, as well as a glistening tambourine which creates a sense of softness, all wrapped around Jessica’s remarkable vocals.

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July 26, 2024 Soulful legends KARMACODA share another beautiful album, ‘You and I’

Soulful legends KARMACODA share another beautiful album, ‘You and I’

San Francisco trio KARMACODA released their new album, You and I, on July 26, 2024, through Sola Musa Music. With a diverse twenty-year career spanning electronica, chill, trip-hop, R&B, rock, and dream pop, they’ve earned multiple awards and acclaim. Their evolving sound blends R&B and jazz lounge, drawing comparisons to artists like Adele, Lana Del Rey, and Massive Attack. KARMACODA has garnered support from CLASH Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, NOTION, EARMILK, and others, with airplay on NPR Music and RTÉ 2XM.

The album’s standout track, ‘You and I’, is an ethereal love ballad showcasing Jessica’s captivating vocals and a mesmerizing blend of piano melodies and lush instrumentals. It explores the complexities of a tumultuous relationship filled with love amidst challenging highs and lows.

Jessica shared: This album is always going to hold a very special place in my heart. It is filled with love, friendship, joy and emotion. It is creative and doesn’t squeeze us into a specific genre. It is just KARMACODA. I love it.”

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