TERMINAL V FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES INITIAL LINEUP FOR 2025 EDITION

999999999, AK Sports, AZYR, Bad Boombox,  Blawan, Brutalismus 3000, Charlie Sparks x Parfait, Dax J x Daria Kosolova, Deborah De Luca, DJ Hyperdrive, Funk Tribu, Helena Hauff, Kettama, LB Aka Labat, OGUZ, Patrick Mason, Reinier Zonneveld, Testpress, X Club. and many more will all perform.

The famously high-octane thrills of Terminal V Festival are returning to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre and Showground on the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025. With more than 100 world-class acts, six specially designed stages and 20,000 people per day - everything about Terminal V is supersized, which is why it is one of the most celebrated and largest techno festivals in Europe. This iconic annual event is sure to be sold out fast.

The festival stands apart from the competition thanks to a dedication to key details - innovative and explosive production, high spec sound systems and carefully curated artists that traverse a wide spectrum of techno, bass, electro and acid from red-hot new stars to venerated veterans.

Chief amongst them are the likes Brutalismus 3000 who are playing a Scottish festival for the first time ever and have a serrated blend of gabber, post-punk and techno, returning favourite Blawan who is a staple in the experimental techno world, bringing raw, industrial sounds that push sonic boundaries and he plays with Helena Hauff who has long been a leader of the electro and techno worlds as she commands the decks with raw, analogue-driven energy.

There will be fireworks when hard techno titans Charlie Sparks x Parfait step up and combine frenetic energy with a touch of rave nostalgia, while Dax J x Daria Kosolova promise a seamless fusion of hard-hitting industrial techno and cerebral rhythms and AK Sports has a hybridised sound that is always hard and fast whether taking in slamming techno, big breaks or earth-quaking bass.

Italian Deborah De Luca mixes melodic techno with pounding basslines to create a sound that is emotive and club-ready and DJ Hyperdrive takes things into the future with his innovative approach to techno and electro. Kettama offers euphoric, house-infused techno that’s as groovy as it is powerful. Contemporary breakout star LB Aka Labat brings a barrage of breaks, club and bass from with a modern edge. 

There will be a superb Scottish contingent representing the fertile local scene with likes of Testpress who specialise in dark, punchy techno, fast-rising simOne who is all about hardcore beats and big, Eurotrash sounds, and Sikoti, a co-founder and resident DJ at Dark Room Sessions who plays it hard,  all stepping up. 

Berlin legend Patrick Mason is known for his theatrical performances and combining commanding vocals with pulsating techno, Filth On Acid label head Reinier Zonneveld is a live techno wizard who has helped define the acid and hard techno revolution. Add in AZYR, who is up for Best DJ in the DJ Mag Awards, plus the famously high energy sounds and catchy melodies of Aussie duo X Club and these artists, along with tens more, promise a lineup that’s as dynamic as it is forward-thinking. 

Held at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre, Terminal V Festival offers many different and equally immersive experiences across six indoor and outdoor stages each with their own look and feel. This means you can dance the day and night away as you please and have your own musical adventure through the night, matching the music to your mood. 

In all across the two days, 40,000 house and techno enthusiasts from across the UK and beyond all unite on the famously warm and welcoming dance floor. It is a safe space for all that makes this more than just a party - it's a gathering of like-minded music lovers where lifetime memories and friendships are formed.  

Terminal V is all set to kick off the 2025 festival season in spectacular fashion so make sure you are part of the story by getting your tickets now at https://www.terminalv.co.uk/festival

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.