Charlotte de Witte reworks Scoop’s 90s raver fave ‘Drop It’ for her niche Époque label, a platform for remixes/reworks of historic nightlife gems, especially from the 90s & early noughties. Her version is out now, just in time to give any flagging high-summer dancefloors an energy boost.
“‘Drop It’ is one of those tracks that never really left the dance floor. It carries the spirit of an era, especially in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Reworking it for Époque felt like a tribute to a timeless moment in rave history. This one’s for the dancers, then and now.” - Charlotte de Witte
Scoop’s original ‘Drop It’ was released in 1999 by the Belgian dance music project Scoop, written by Daniel Maze and Jan Vervloet. It’s been a staple ever since, upbeat, innocently europop electro and packed with 90s fun – rattle-tat drum builds, ludicrously catchy staccato tootling synth themes, the female ‘yeah-ay-ay-eh-eh-eah’ war cry, and a melodic synth chord break. Oh, and Otis Redding’s much-sampled 1968 Monterey promise.
‘Drop It’ (Charlotte de Witte Rework) is a slightly faster, more demanding beast, with a pounding indeed invincible techno beat, the iconic synth riffs given extra acidic edge and resonance, while fluttering, juddering themes now fill the air like batwings. The original instantly recognisable 90s themes are still here, with its huge breakdown and banging drop, and some subtle echoes of Otis R. A hefty slice of pure dancefloor uplift.
Scoop - ‘Drop It’ (Charlotte de Witte Rework) is out now on Époque. Get it here.
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DAN SUSHI RETURNS TO PURIFIED RECORDS WITH ‘HORIZON’ EP
OUT NOW ON ALL STREAMING PLATFORMS
A staple artist on Purified Records, Dan Sushi returns to the label with his two-track ‘Horizon’ EP - a powerful blend of nostalgic textures, emotive depth, and club-ready dynamics that highlights his ongoing evolution as a producer.
Opening with the title track, ‘Horizon’ draws listeners into a dreamlike world where airy melodies and atmospheric pads meet gritty rhythmic force. Merging nostalgic, rave-inspired synth lines with a refined modern aesthetic, the Swiss producer crafts a hypnotic journey that blurs the lines between past and present. The track unfolds with smooth momentum, layering intricate percussion and driving low-end beneath a glowing melodic lead that gives the piece its euphoric lift.
Flipping to ‘Nostalgia’, the EP dives deeper into cinematic territory. A weighty bassline and delicately grooved percussion form the foundation, while sweeping melodies and evolving textures guide the listener through a soundscape that’s as introspective as it is immersive. A serene breakdown evokes natural beauty and emotional stillness, before building back into a rhythm-driven crescendo that’s primed for late-night dancefloors.
Renowned for his ability to fuse delicate emotion with bold sonic design, Dan Sushi continues to refine his sound with each release. The ‘Horizon’ EP stands as a testament to his artistic clarity - balancing the energy of underground club culture with a melodic sensibility that resonates far beyond the dancefloor.
The ‘Horizon’ EP artwork is an aerial photograph of a glacial river in Iceland taken by Jan Erik Waider. A fine art photographer based in Hamburg, Germany, Jan is known for capturing abstract landscapes of the northern latitudes. With a focus on water, ice, and intricate natural patterns, his work reveals the beauty hidden in the subtle details of the world around us.
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EXIT FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ‘SAVE EXIT FREEDOM’ CAMPAIGN AMID SERBIA GOVERNMENT BACKLASH
Born from the student protests back in 2000, EXIT quickly grew into one of the most popular and respected music festivals on the planet. After publicly supporting the current mass student protests in Serbia, EXIT Festival is facing fierce government pressure and complete withdrawal of over €1.5 million in public co-funding and government-controlled sponsorships. The festival is also encountering other serious political and security threats aimed at silencing its voice and financially draining it into shutdown.
To safeguard EXIT's independence and the values it fiercely upholds, the festival launched a global crowdfunding campaign. The goal is to ensure the immediate stability of the festival organization and protect over 100 permanent jobs. These are individuals who, despite unprecedented pressure and financial obstacles, stood united in support of the student movement, fully aware that taking a stand could lead to the shutdown of the organization. At Save.Exitfest.Org, anybody who believes that culture and art should never be controlled can donate directly to the organization or purchase future tickets and digital assets to help secure EXIT’s future.
“The recent EXIT Festival is of immeasurable importance - a historical moment when one music festival boldly stood up against fierce governmental pressure aimed at silencing our freedom of speech and suppressing our support for Serbia's brave students. We stood stronger than any attempt at state repression and demonstrated that unity, solidarity and love still triumphs over fear, and that art cannot be silenced.” said Dušan Kovačević, the founder of the EXIT Festival group. He added: “Through this crowdfunding campaign, we are standing up for the independence of an entire organization and the people behind it. We strongly believe this is a moment for the music industry to unite, protect one of its own, and demonstrate that collectively it is stronger than any government in the world. By defending independence and freedom for EXIT, we defend the freedom of all artists, music professionals, and organizations in the music industry who might face similar pressures anywhere in the world. Because the fight for freedom for one is the fight for freedom for all.”
EXIT Festival was born from a dream of freedom 25 years ago, sparked by young people who refused to stay silent in the face of Balkan wars and political oppression. Since then, it has grown into one of the world’s largest music festivals, twice winning the Best Major Festival at the European Festival Awards (EFA) and currently holding the EFA’s prestigious Take a Stand Award, presented annually to festivals that courageously advocate for human rights, social justice, and positive change in society.
