SIMINA GRIGORIU INAUGURATES 2022 WITH ROOFTOP BALLERINA / PIROUETTE EP

Riding high off the back of one of her most prolific years in the studio to date, internationally celebrated techno sensation Simina Grigoriu steamrollers into 2022 with continued vigour, as she unveils her next huge extended player, Rooftop Ballerina / Pirouette.

Out now via her beloved Kuukou Records imprint, Simina’s emphatic two-part Rooftop Ballerina / Pirouette EP is another remarkable showcase in immersive, avant-garde techno from an artist who has carved out a reputation over the past few years as one of the most industrious and exciting talents on the European techno circuit.

Commencing the double-sided cut with the absorbing opener Rooftop Ballerina, Simina makes her intentions known from the outset, conjuring an uncompromising blend of driving kicks, techy synths and exquisitely layered drum samples to masterful effect. A hard-hitting production and arguably the most intricate rendition on the EP, Simina’s impressive tenacity shines through in spades with this latest offering, as she adds to her flourishing career discography with yet another huge dancefloor weapon.

On the flip, the Kuukou label boss demonstrates her distinctive production versatility with the equally tough finale, Pirouette. Building a mesmerising array of distorted undulating basslines and glitchy, industrial samples with trademark ease, Simina Grigoriu pulls out all the stops for her latest techno roller, to close out the EP in resounding fashion.

Talking about the upcoming EP, Simina commented:

“I call this elegant techno. As a former dancer, I have always expressed myself with movement. Dancing has always been there. It was there when I was a kid and it’s there today when I play music on stage. For the past few years, I’ve been teaching our oldest daughter ballet and have once again found happiness in dance. Rooftop Ballerina and Pirouette are two tracks that make me feel like I’ve come home, bringing back that sense of freedom one feels when letting completely loose. As the saying goes: 'Once a dancer, always a dancer.”

RISING PRODUCER AUGUSTE RELEASES 'BROKEN WAVES' FT. LEORA GARLING OUT NOW ON MELODICITY RECORDS

Hitting the ground running in 2022, rapidly rising producer AUGUSTE has already dropped two melodic gems in the form of ‘Together’ and ‘Set Me Free’ this year. Continuing his hot streak, the San Francisco-based producer returns with his latest creation, ‘Broken Waves’ featuring Leora Garling – out now on Melodicity Records.

Crafting a hypnotic soundscape with a rumbling bassline and delicate keys, ‘Broken Waves’ demands attention from the very first beat. Introducing Leora’s alluring vocals, this majestic cut serves as a poignant, yet powerful dose of melodic dance music, showcasing a different side to his impressive repertoire.

Blending elements from all around the globe, AUGUSTE’s sound reflects a diverse upbringing. Pushing musical boundaries and fusing different styles, he has spent the last few years working tirelessly to get his productions out to the world, releasing on an array of revered imprints. His forthcoming single ‘Kayar’ is set for release in February on Switch Lab Records, and has already hit the Top 100 Afro House tracks on Beatport (#25) and Traxsource (#67). With every release, AUGUSTE infiltrates further into the scene, building his reputation with a consistent stream of deep and pristine cuts.

BLANKE ANNOUNCES SINGLE “STUCK ON YOU” & NEW EP ‘LAND OF THE WAYFARER’

Blanke kicks off 2022 returning to Ophelia with his heartfelt track "Stuck On You". Bringing her raw songwriting experience to the table, Donna Tella delivers a longing love song with hooky lyrics that combine with Blanke's powerfully, euphoric drops and melodies. The track is the first off newly announced 7 track EP ‘Land Of The Wayfarer’, his debut EP on the label. The project follows last year’s run of singles and huge collabs including “One More Day” with Jason Ross, his explosive solo track “Boom” and “Wild & Broken” with Seven Lions and Trivecta.

In just 3 years, JP Orchison has taken the Blanke project from his native Australia to the World. Named Break Out Artist on Subreddit R/EDM’s best of 2019 & inking a deal with United Talent Agency, Blanke (in his first year of North American Touring) was booked to play on festivals like Paradiso, Global Dance, Hard Summer, Dancefestopia & EDC Las Vegas, was a regular on lineups for Brands like Deadbeats and Brownies & Lemonade and was selected as a support act for Illenium’s massive ‘Ascend’ Arena Tour in mid-late 2019 before kicking off 2020 with a 40+ date tour across North America as main support for Black Tiger Sex Machine.

Blanke showed no signs of slowing down throughout the lockdown. Official Remixes landed for Slander, Seven Lions and Zeds Dead & Subtronics & his single ‘Alchemy’ hit the #1 most played position on triple j Radio. In January this year he was named to EDM.com’s Class of 2021, and was one of the first acts to announce a post lockdown National tour in his native Australia. Returning to North America in July 2021, Blanke has just announced a string of dates including EDC Las Vegas, Lost Lands, Electric Zoo New York, Ophelia’s Pantheon Tour and main support for Sullivan King’s Loud and Reckless Tour.

Donna Tella is the EDM alias for singer/songwriter Alexis Donn. After a debilitating nervous system condition (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) suddenly took Alexis from being a division one track athlete to barely walking, she promised herself if she could beat the odds and return to running, she could do anything - including achieving her quietly kept musical dreams. Now four years into remission, Donn has spent two of those years penning and featuring on songs for some of the biggest EDM acts in the world (Tiesto, Excision, Culture Code) - amassing millions of streams and a string of video game placements - and is now ready to introduce her solo singer/songwriter project. Her delicate voice, self-deprecating tendencies, and ability to pull your soul into the story she’s telling make you feel like you’re there in the room writing with her at two in the morning. With a raw authenticity and perspective that Donn credits to the post-traumatic effects from her illness, her artistry is aimed to help her listeners heal, feel seen, and remind them they aren’t alone.