New Order have shared part one of their “Be a Rebel” remixes, directing re-imaginative duties to Paul Woolford, Maceo Plex, and Bernard Sumners. All three reinterpretations highlight the late ’80s electronic sound; Sumner’s “Outlaw Mix” fully immerses fans with a vintage showcase of vocoders, keys, drums, synths, and bass. Both Woolford and Maceo Plex’s remixes […]
New Order have shared part one of their “Be a Rebel” remixes, directing re-imaginative duties to Paul Woolford, Maceo Plex, and Bernard Sumners. All three reinterpretations highlight the late ’80s electronic sound; Sumner’s “Outlaw Mix” fully immerses fans with a vintage showcase of vocoders, keys, drums, synths, and bass. Both Woolford and Maceo Plex’s remixes […]
Maceo Plex breathes new life into The Quantic Soul Orchestra’s raw and inspiring “Pushin’ On,” preserving the English funk outfit’s head-on social commentary amid a dark dance floor renovation on his latest release, “Cinemax.” Sophisticated percussion, signature swerving basslines, and an undeniable guitar riff make up the sonic backbone of “Cinemax,” but what really defines […]
Maceo Plex breathes new life into The Quantic Soul Orchestra’s raw and inspiring “Pushin’ On,” preserving the English funk outfit’s head-on social commentary amid a dark dance floor renovation on his latest release, “Cinemax.” Sophisticated percussion, signature swerving basslines, and an undeniable guitar riff make up the sonic backbone of “Cinemax,” but what really defines […]
Techno aficionados will want to take note of Drumcode Festival Malta, the latest addition to the label’s 2021 live event calendar. Slated for September 16–19, 2021, Drumcode Malta is poised to unite more than 40 artists in the central Mediterranean for four full days of festival programming and boat and hotel parties to boot. While […]
Techno aficionados will want to take note of Drumcode Festival Malta, the latest addition to the label’s 2021 live event calendar. Slated for September 16–19, 2021, Drumcode Malta is poised to unite more than 40 artists in the central Mediterranean for four full days of festival programming and boat and hotel parties to boot. While […]
Ahead of their first album in a decade, Faithless have enlisted Maceo Plex for a remix of “Synthesizer.” The first single shared from the electronica act’s LP, All Blessed, “Synthesizer” has already garnered support from Pete Tong, Annie Mac, Roger Sanchez, and more. On calling the Spain-based producer for an electrifying reimagining, Faithless lauded Maceo […]
In lieu of their regularly scheduled festival in downtown Detroit, Movement Electronic Music Festival has announced a partnership with Twitch to stream four virtual festivals. The first streamed festival, Movement Selects Vol. 1, is slated for the weekend of September 25 – 26. Friday’s stream features sets from the likes of DJ SEOUL, Eddie Fowlkes, […]
After teasing it in his sets for over a month, dance veteran Maceo Plex finally shares his newest single, “Nu World.” All proceeds from the single will directly benefit the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in their fight against voter suppression in the upcoming election. “Nu World” is built on a funky bass line and […]
Although Ultra Abu Dhabi and Ultra’s flagship Miami installment have both been postponed due to health concerns relative to COVID-19, Ultra Europe is still on for July 10-12 in Split, Croatia, and its phase two roster of talent has been revealed. With the addition of Adam Beyer, Charlotte De Witte, Maceo Plex, Joseph Capriati, Marco […]
Established in 1994, Time Warp Festival has long showcased the best in techno music while taking shelter in Mannheim, Germany, and continually expanding its influence throughout the world. Also programmed in locations including Brazil and New York, Time Warp partnered with event company Teksupport in late 2019 after a four year break from The Big […]
Outdoor Extrema (OX) returns to Belgium’s Houthalen-Helchteren this summer, slinging an all-encompassing lineup that single-handedly looks to put the overlooked and underappreciated European destination on the map. Festival lineups have been getting bigger and bigger in general, but where Outdoor Extrema excels is in how devoted it is to its diversity. For example, progressive and […]
One of North America’s most acclaimed underground music events, Movement Detroit, has unveiled its full lineup heading into the 2020 edition. The festival will return to Hart Plaza on Memorial Day Weekend, May 23 – 25. Festival organizers Paxahau previously announced a lineup teaser, which included techno titans Adam Beyer and Marco Carola along with […]
Maceo Plex’s three aliases are set to converge in a kinetic live initiative that the merges all of his musical identities into one for the very first time. Maceo Plex, real name Eric Estornel, will conjoin his three respective monikers—Maceo Plex, Maetrik, and Mariel Ito— in his inaugural performance as M3. Attendees of the seminal […]
As the decade draws to an end, many of the world’s top festivals have begun to reveal the artists in store for their 2020 iterations. On December 20, Serbia’s EXIT Festival unveiled the first phase of its lineup, including marquee friendly names, like David Guetta and Fatboy Slim, alongside coveted rising talents such as Boris […]
For over two decades, Movement has been a consistent leading force in Detroit’s lively electronic music scene. While Movement hosts electronic performers from a broad musical background, the emphasis on techno has made the festival a must-visit for fans of the genre. Based on the announcement of the first 10 acts, 2020’s show holds true […]
For over two decades, Movement has been a consistent leading force in Detroit’s lively electronic music scene. While Movement hosts electronic performers from a broad musical background, the emphasis on techno has made the festival a must-visit for fans of the genre. Based on the announcement of the first 10 acts, 2020’s show holds true […]
2019 is almost over, but Maceo Plex isn’t even close to done. Alongside Josh Wink, he just released a new EP on Adam Beyer‘s royal techno label, Drumcode, this time with two remixes from Raxon and Shall Ocin, respectively. Just a few months ago in September, Maceo Plex—real name Eric Estornel— had a remix on […]
Next summer’s festival season is already rearing its head as international events like Junction 2 are filling out their lineups. The South London festival has announced its phase two additions for June 2020 after already revealing that artists like Four Tet, Honey Dijon, Amelie Lens, and Adam Beyer will be playing in phase one. In […]
Next summer’s festival season is already rearing its head as international events like Junction 2 are filling out their lineups. The South London festival has announced its phase two additions for June 2020 after already revealing that artists like Four Tet, Honey Dijon, Amelie Lens, and Adam Beyer will be playing in phase one. In […]
