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Armin van Buuren’s Feel Again, Pt. 2 embodies the feeling of togetherness that we so naturally gravitate towards as humans. Containing hit single ‘One More Time’ feat. Maia Wright, collabs “Forever & Always” with Gareth Emery and Owl City and “Live On Love” with Diane Warren, plus club cuts “Superman” and “Computers Take Over The World”, this second, 11-track album installment takes another step along the ‘Feel Again’ narrative to re-establish the broken connections.
“Let The Groove Be” features a blend of Fedde Le Grand’s beloved and iconic signature production elements. With high octane sensibilities, the track boasts jaunty yet harmonious melodies, transporting listeners to an atmospheric soundscape. The latest and final offering of 2022 from Le Grand will keep listeners moving and dancefloors ablaze during club season.
Maejor, renowned music producer and performer, has collaborated with top talent such as Justin Bieber, Drake, Frank Ocean, Ciara, and T-Pain, and more, and now Maejor Frequency brings a new, innovative journey through sound. Listeners go on a profound audio exploration of specific frequencies to discover and connect to a higher sense of well-being.
Trevor Hall and Gone Gone Beyond’s “Hold On” maintains refreshing and universal messages of persistence and self improvement. Trevor has experienced numerous pilgrimages to India and has also completed a series of sold-out tours and collaborations with artists including Steel Pulse, Jimmy Cliff, Ziggy Marley, Matisyahu, Michael Franti, Xavier Rudd, and Nahko & Medicine for the People.
In the midst of her stacked summer tour, Nora En Pure revealed two new original tracks on Enormous Tunes. Entering a club dimension, “Gratitude” juxtaposes rumbling bass with playful synths, resulting in a euphoric and uplifting addition to her impressive back catalogue.
Innovisions is the eleventh studio album by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder. The album primarily consists of remixes from previous Moroder releases and singles from artists Moroder had worked with prior.
It’s hard to believe that Nirvana’s now-classic album Nevermind was released 30 years ago. In order to celebrate, SHAED has covered the second single from the album, “Come As You Are”. Their version of the timeless track is lighter and more pop leaning than the original.
Born Elizabeth Mencel, ROZES is a multi-platinum American musician, singer, and songwriter with over a billion combined streams of her music. Hailing from Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania, ROZES grew up surrounded by gospel music and began playing the piano at six years old.
Cat Dealers is known for producing memorable electronic tracks. With a constant stream of gems like, “Just Wanna Be Loved”, it’s no wonder why the duo’s been chosen for Forbes 30 Under 30 and also entered the Top 100 DJs poll by DJ Mag for four consecutive years.
“This new album was a bit of a revelation for me. Realizing more and more that there aren’t rules anymore. Two friends can still go into a cabin and make a record. If the heart is the compass and the ethos, then the project will land exactly how it should. I’m grateful to be able to present this music as it is. Raw, thoughtful, organic, and honest.” –Satsang
“Hey Mama” is the second collab between Jonah Kest, nike yoga teacher, and Satsang. In Jonah’s words, the track “praises our Mother Earth and brings us back to our roots, plus reminds us all of what our earth does for us”. In order to bring awareness about the environment, 100% of song streaming revenue will be donated to fight climate change.
“Bolo, to speak, sing, or proclaim. Bolo is called at the end of a chant to encourage us all to join in to the great song of life. Our wish for you is to remember your true nature, to experience deep connection, and to sing with love and abandon.” –Janet Stone
in 2021 Beck first performed with Joy Downer on Corden, and in 2022 he appeared on her new single “Chain Reaction”. The song is a dreamy track blending together tones of electronic and organic.
“Madre de la Sierra is an invitation to remember the interconnectedness of humankind with Mother Earth. Every part of our body can be found in every part of hers. When we desecrate the earth, we desecrate ourselves. When we desecrate ourselves and each other, we desecrate the earth and forget who we are.” –Poranguí
“Feelings” by Nahko And Medicine For The People is a track that carries deep meaning while remaining light and playful. The lyrics speak to the importance of living life to the fullest, completely feeling.
This album is a collection of prayers, heart breaks, dance offs, and bayou flair that was inspired by the Rising Appalachia‘s time spent living in New Orleans. 10% of proceeds support youth education via the Preservation Hall Foundation.
Estas Tonne‘s guitar solo track “Beyond” is a melodious gateway to the lighthouse of one’s heart. Capturing the depth of inner connection with life that is beyond words or comprehension, “Beyond” calls for honouring the essence of what we truly are, peace and harmony within, where everything is music.
“La Vibra Que Sana” by Alex Serra and Scott Nice was beautifully remixed by Mose in March of 2022. The splendid vocals and fresh remix make for pure healing magic. If you’re after some positive relaxation and contemplation, you’ve found the right track.
Eden Prince’s remix of “2Gether” by Roger Sanchez is guaranteed to get the party moving. This positively pleasant track is an uplifting ride form start to finish. Give it a listen, and make sure you’ve got room to bust a move!
“I want to show producers who are just starting out that it’s not all about what software you use or how everything works technically, but rather, it’s about the creativity that comes from the mind. It’s important for starting producers—or any artist—not to feel constrained when it comes to creation.” –Jay Hardway
This song is all about vibing with others and enjoying life. Listen to ‘Feel Good’ if you’re looking to do just that, FEEL GOOD!
“It’s our passion for dance music that made us believe in this. We have always been electronic dance music lovers.” –ManyFew
“Single Life” is a three-way collab between Alfie Cridland (Perfect Havoc), super producer Tannergard, and producer/Ibiza club resident extraordinaire, Damon Hess. This song is an uplifting pop-dance track featuring the talented writer MICHAELA.
Aside from sharing his music, Shimza’s mission is to alter the manner in which South Africa’s youth consume content while encouraging them to use the medium of music to fuel education. Shimza firmly believes that this fusion of music and culture is the best way to engage audiences in topics that encompass South Africa’s rich history while also encouraging social cohesion in modern times.
Cory Zimmermann started This Time Tomorrow Foundation (TTTF) because of a cancer diagnosis to his good friend more than twenty years ago. Candlebox partnered with TTTF to help raise awareness, funds and support for the cancer fighting community. “This Time Tomorrow 14” expresses the anguish, the uncertainty, and also the hope that comes with such life circumstances.
“Anaconda” is the second song from a forthcoming EP by Zoë, featuring Nessi Gomes. This track is truly medicine for the soul. Sacred healing resonates through, in sound and intent.
“Birds” is a wonderfully groovy track. This collaboration between Sudanese artist Emmanuel Jal and French based Folamour matches inspirational and catchy lyricism with an elevating, uptempo beat.
“Sing and dance with happy feet
Move and groove around the beat
Feeling the rhythm to meditate
Grounding healing and elevate” -Folamour
Balance is yet another great example of Kenn Colt‘s musical genius, and the album has been tremendously received by the public. Featuring Adam Pickard, “Dreams” quickly rose to the most popular slot on Kenn’s Spotify artist page. Feelgood music with positive vibes written all over.
“Yea I’m fallin for you easy like these autumn leaves
I wanna give you real love, the kind that never leaves
And we got so much we can do with all this energy
And through the season change I just want you next to me
Yea i’m fallin for you always like these autumn leaves
Together, everything, we like a movie scene
I better you, you better me, we got the winning team
And through the seasons changes I just want you next to me” –Kevin Paris
2022 was witness to Lee Harris and Davor Bozic releasing the immensely powerful album, Timelines. The title track also came with a magical music video produced by Lee Harris and Rebecca Hall. Released on Nov. 18, 2022, the video features the mesmerizing dance of Lee’s nephew, Archie White, delivering a unified expression of light and love.
“New Beginning pictures the story of someone’s initial struggle of belonging. As the song progresses, the feeling evolves into acceptance, switching the darkness for the light as they discover a more profound sense of purpose. It’s a song that reflects a part of my life and some difficult moments I have been going through, both in the music industry and my personal life.” –Paradoks
Since the inception of Face the Current, Sema Garay has been the graphic designer for every issue of our magazine and publishing works. He’s also an awesome DJ. This track of Sema’s is a modern work of art that inspires movement and connects us to our roots with Afro influences.
In November 2022, Lua Flora released their debut, self-titled album. Everything about this beach folk group from Asheville, NC screams good vibes, and they definitely hit the mark with this album. Sincere, nature inspired and intuitively connected are adequate descriptors.
“Cacao Clouds” is a 21 AUM meditation that is perfect for any and every day. Woody Woodrow has become renowned for his guitar slinging dance moves on stage, but behind the scenes he’s all about grounding and meditation. While Woody has been touring with his longtime band Our Last Night for many years now, fans should expect tours of his very own soon!
Tribal rhythms, jazz, funk, rock, reggae, soul melodies, ancient medicine songs— you’ll find traces of them all with Chris Assaad. Golden, Chris’ fourth studio album, is without question, his most raw, potent and vulnerable offering to date.
“The type of music I produce is referred to as contemporary classical or neo-classical. It’s like a modern take on classical music, and makes use of classical music instrumentation. We’re using a string quartet and traditional instruments that you’d find in orchestras or chamber music. There’s a bit of a modern touch to it by bringing in electronics and instruments that are perhaps more folk-oriented or pop-oriented.” –Omar Raafat
“The archetypes are the hard-wiring, the bedrock of our consciousness itself or as Rod Boothroyd calls them, our ‘primal genetic patterns’. The archetypes represent transpersonal psychological elements because they are within us all. It is my intention that these 4 meditations, including a bonus meditation which takes you through a complete journey through all of the archetypes, will offer themselves as profound tools to help us cultivate mastery in our lives and a sense of true, virtuous power.” –Darren Austin Hall
Athena Andreadis released a beautiful Greek song and story based on the book The Fighters of Dao: The Solar Tea Affair in late October of 2022. The music video sports the stunning illustration of Yannis Skouloudis with direction/animation by Devika Chitale.
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