EPHORIC AND EQUAL2 RELEASE UNRELENTING HARDCORE TRACK "MY DREAMS" VIA INSOMNIAC'S BASSCON RECORDS

THE TWO PRODUCERS DELIVER A VERSATILE HARDCORE TRACK VIA INSOMNIAC’S DEDICATED HARD DANCE IMPRINT.

Ephoric and EQUAL2 are joining forces for their new collaborative single, “MY DREAMS,” released via Basscon Records.

“MY DREAMS” is a dichotomous rawstyle song that brings out the best of both worlds between their respective styles. Opening with dream-like melodies and pitched-up,

digitized vocal hooks, the track quickly takes a drastic turn, unleashing head-splitting

kicks and distorted chaos to contrast the soothing hook. The producers skillfully ride the line between uplifting charm and punishing intensity, allowing listeners to take a breath between explosive drops and fully appreciate each build and tectonic shift in energy.

Ephoric describes the collaborative essence of the single: “Hard kicks combined with the euphoric sound of Ephoric. It’s a dancefloor masterpiece created with Equal2.”

Chiming in with a short and sweet description of the collab, EQUAL2 sums things up succinctly: “MAKE IT BOUNCE!”

Based out of Nijmegen, Ephoric is a Dutch hardstyle producer known for creating raw, energetic hardstyle infused with euphoric, crowd-pleasing elements. He previously

made his mark on the label with “Day Of Reckoning” on the ‘Devotions: Chapter 4’

compilation. In addition to his ballooning discography, he is proving himself on the live front, having performed at premier festivals including Defqon 1, Decibel Outdoor,

Rebirth, Intents, AareFest, and Dance Valley.

On the opposite end of the point, EQUAL2 is a Colorado-based hard dance artist who brings a fresh approach to hardcore, creating relentless uptempo with blistering,

unstoppable energy. He previously graced the Basscon label last year, teaming up with Animal Side on their “Til The Am” collaboration, which was featured on the ‘Devotions: Chapter 3’ compilation. On top of churning out a host of quality hardcore tracks, the producer has been roped in for a number of impressive remixes by

likeminded artists including Dead X, Basspunkz, Trespassed, and Streiks & Kratchs.

This transatlantic collaboration between Ephoric and EQUAL2 via “MY DREAMS” brilliantly showcases the distinct styles of both artists and is sure to deliver a

heart-pounding experience for listeners and festival-goers worldwide.

As Ephoric, Robin van Rijsbergen merges hardstyle with emotion, positivity and powerful beats. His mesmerizing melodies will give you a total feeling of freedom and ecstasy. Ephoric is closely interacted with his audience what makes clear that his live shows are addictive, raw and exciting. He makes clear how to express emotions in a positive, energetic way.

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20 year old American Uptempo Hardcore producer, and most recently raw/hardstyle producer.

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MARLO UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL ANTHEM OF DREAMSTATE SOCAL 2024, "DREAMING," ON DREAMSTATE RECORDS

THE PRODUCER RETURNS TO INSOMNIAC’S TRANCE-FOCUSED IMPRINT WITH THE OffiCIAL ANTHEM FOR DREAMSTATE’S flAGSHIP FESTIVAL IN SOCAL.

Australian producer MaRLo is set to return to Dreamstate Records on

November 15th with his heart-pounding single, “Dreaming.” A stunning

follow-up to his recent label debut, this track takes the honor of serving as the

official anthem for this year’s Dreamstate festival in SoCal.

“Dreaming” is a thunderous tech-fueled offering, built around siren-like vocalizations, symphonic string sections, and cascading arpeggiations. The production flits graciously between euphoric trance melodies and bold techno energy, showcasing MaRLo’s ability to create genre-bending, crowd-pleasing tracks for festivals and dancefloors alike.

“Are we Dreaming?” MaRLo questions, inviting listeners to join him on an exploration of the mesmerizing, out-of-body sounds that resonate with the adventure-seeking Dreamstate ethos.

The track follows his previous label debut “Oceans,” which drew radio and live support from industry heavyweights, including Andrew Rayel, Giuseppe Ottaviani, and DJ Regard, as well as press coverage from notable press outlets like EDM Tunes, EDMtree, Beat for Beat, Canadian Ravers, Music Daily, and Indie Dream.

Based out of Sydney, MaRLo is one of Australia's most notable names in dance music, having spent the last decade showcasing his signature blend of melodic and tech-driven festival-fillers. The veteran sensation has been touring his hard ticket ‘Altitude’ concert series in Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, has an upcoming performance at Insomniac’s inaugural EDC Thailand, and has a co-headline show with Andrew Rayel at New Gas City and Les Yeux Orange in Paris.

As Dreamstate SoCal approaches, “Dreaming (A Dreamstate Anthem)” is set to become an unforgettable moment for the Dreamers who will be descending upon the Queen Mary in Long Beach at the end of November.

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MANTI RETURNS TO AUTOMATIK WITH ‘REDEMPTION’

THE NEW SINGLE IS OUT NOW AS PART OF AUTOMATIK’S INTERSTELLAR VA II COMPILATION.

Riding a wave of international acclaim following her blistering three-track EP debut on Automatik back in August (‘My Way’), LA-based Iranian producer and NXT founder MANTi now makes her return to Henri Bergmann’s esteemed London imprint with her eagerly anticipated follow up single ‘Redemption’.

Out now, as part of Automatik’s Interstellar VA II compilation, the new single is the latest offering in a string of hard-hitting releases from the California-based artist over past twelve months; a year which has seen her exponentially expand her global appeal with some remarkable output on the likes of Zamna, KIOSK ID, Elektrons, Akumandra, Marginalia, Black Rose, Motivant, Sequence, Natura Viva, Ear Porn and Amaeo.

A powerful and emotionally charged production, backboned by industrial synth structures, swirling pads and a heady blend of pulsating four-four rhythms, Mana’s trademark amalgam of trippy and tenacious club music shines front and centre across ‘Redemption’, as she pulls out all the stops with yet another majestic peak time weapon.

“Returning to Automatik with ‘Redemption’ feels like coming full circle for me this year,” MANTi shared. “This track represents a journey through struggle and resilience, channelling the amazing energy and support I’ve been building the past twelve months. I’m thrilled to be part of Automatik’s Interstellar VA II alongside so many inspiring artists and I can’t wait for listeners to experience this release on the dancefloor.”

Touted by DJ Mag and Beatportal as one of most hyped artists of the summer, and with her releases consistently making their way into Beatport’s Best New Melodic House and Techno Charts, Mana Nabati – aka MANTi – is fast becoming one of the most exciting rising talents on the underground circuit. Crafting a unique and distinctive sound palette through an immersive education in Music Production and Sound Design at Point Blank Music School in LA, MANTi’s sonic journey is characterised by deep, melodic and atmospheric compositions that champion resonant basslines and vibrant synth work; her work gracing leading labels including Zamna, Automatik, Kiosk I.D, Elektrons, Marginalia, LSF21+, Borders of Light, Einmusika and Akumandra, amongst others.

Purveying an avant-garde sound project, injected with deep musicality and raw, stripped-back minimalism, MANTi has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the industry over the course of her career, performing alongside the likes of Cirez D, John Digweed, Adriatique, Mathame, Kevin de Vries, Woo York and many more. Making her festival debut at Dreamfields Mexico in 2022, she has since caught the attention of audiences worldwide, leading her to grace the DJ booths of some of the world’s most renowned venues and festivals, including Berlin’s iconic Kater Blau and Germany’s Fusion Festival. Looking forward, with confirmed performances at the likes of BPM and SXM festival in early 2025 and brand new releases already penned for Zamna, Marginalia, Automatik and Innuendo, to name a few, there seems to be no slowing the inexorable drive of MANTi, as she looks to leave her indelible mark on the global house and techno scene.

Launched in 2019 by Henri Bergmann, Automatik is an underground electronic music label based in London. Over the past five years, the label has become a respected platform for fresh and innovative club music, with a focus on progressive and melodic house and techno. Ever since its debut release ‘Interference’ by Henri in April 2019, the label has gained global attention through a series of original EPs, singles, remixes and VA compilations. With a strong emphasis placed on supporting new and upcoming talent, Automatik marked its inaugural London showcase in December 2023.