R3HAB ANNOUNCES NEW STUDIO ALBUM 'DREAM INSIDE A DREAM…’ ON UNIVERSAL

Dutch-Moroccan DJ and producer R3HAB today unveils his third studio album, Dream inside a dream…, his most personal and introspective body of work to date. Across twelve tracks, the album traces an emotional journey through love, loneliness, gratitude, self-discovery and acceptance, inviting listeners into the thoughts, memories and experiences that have shaped one of dance music's most recognizable artists.

More than a collection of songs, Dream inside a dream… is a reflection on what happens after the dreams you once chased become reality. As a teenager, Fadil El Ghoul dreamed of travelling the world through music. More than fifteen years later, after countless festival stages, billions of streams and collaborations spanning continents, he found himself asking a different question: What comes after the dream comes true?

Rather than seeking outward validation, Dream inside a dream… turns inward. Throughout the album, R3HAB explores themes of presence, vulnerability, identity and gratitude, balancing euphoric electronic production with intimate songwriting and deeply personal storytelling. The result is an immersive listening experience that captures both the highs and uncertainties of personal growth, celebrating not only life's defining moments but also the quiet reflections in between.

Each song on Dream inside a dream… represents a different emotional chapter, with its own distinct sonic identity.

The journey begins with an invitation to enter a space of openness and trust, shared by renowned meditation guide Jason Stephenson. This is followed by “I had a dream…”, where shimmering deep house textures, euphoric melodies and Izzy Bizu’s ethereal voice capture the fragile moment when a lifelong dream becomes reality. Filled with equal parts wonder and uncertainty, the track reflects the desire to preserve that feeling before it begins to fade, holding onto a reality that once felt impossible. That sense of wonder gradually gives way to introspection. The exploration of uncertainty continues with “Right here…” featuring Rhodes, where R3HAB takes the mic for himself for the first time to share a reflection on chasing fleeting moments. Uncertainty leads to self-reflection and honesty, with “Lost in translation…” bringing euphoric energy along with a sense of relief and acceptance.

At the emotional center of the album sits “More than enough…”, one of the record’s most uplifting moments. Opening with sparse, pulsing melodies before unfolding into glowing synth textures and soaring drops, the track transforms vulnerability into euphoria, celebrating the rare feeling of being fully seen and accepted for who you are.

In “All I am…”, R3HAB reconnects with his Moroccan roots, weaving authentic field recordings of traditional snake charmer flutes into an immersive electronic landscape and Orem’s plaintive vocal delivery. The melancholic solitude leads R3HAB to “Ghost town…”, which pairs groove-driven production with nostalgic undertones to explore loneliness and the search for inner peace. “Watch my heart go…”, again spotlighting Orem’s emotive vocals, balances dark atmospheres with explosive festival energy, capturing the emotional tension between vulnerability and desire.

Serving as the emotional centerpiece of the project, the title track “Dream inside a dream…” binds these motifs together with a reflection on the importance of continuing to dream while appreciating the life already unfolding around us.

Izzy Bizu reappears for “If I could stop time…”, where contemplative vocals and an atmospheric soundscape invite listeners to reconnect with themselves and appreciate the present instead of constantly chasing what comes next. The closing stretch embraces transition. “The last dance…” finds beauty in letting go through warm, emotionally driven production. Jason Stephenson returns to close the album in a final meditation, encouraging listeners to let go of things outside their control as they exit the world that R3HAB has designed for them to return to their own reality.

“'Dream inside a dream…' is the cornerstone of the album, which is out today. This song is a reminder to myself to keep dreaming, even when it feels like I've already lived so much of what I once imagined. As a kid I dreamed of success, and many of these early dreams have come true. The way that dreams inspire more dreams now has me feeling like I'm living a dream inside a dream. But life keeps giving, and every new season brings dreams of its own. This song is about staying present and being thankful for each one. Don't wake me up!” – R3HAB

With his third studio album, R3HAB invites listeners on an immersive and deeply personal listening journey. Across twelve emotionally connected chapters, Dream inside a dream… blends euphoric electronic music with intimate storytelling, creating a lasting portrait of the moments, emotions and experiences that define us.

Dream inside a dream… will be available from July 31 across all major streaming platforms.

 The record will also be released as a physical vinyl edition, offering fans the opportunity to experience R3HAB's most personal project to date in both digital and physical form.

Artist(s): R3HAB, Izzy Bizu, Orem, RHODES

Title: Dream inside a dream...

Record Label: Universal Music

Release Date: 31st July 2026

Tracklist:

1) R3HAB & Izzy Bizu - I had a dream...

2) R3HAB & RHODES - Right here...

3) R3HAB - Lost in translation...

4) R3HAB - More than enough...

5) R3HAB x Orem - All I am...

6) R3HAB - Ghost town...

7) R3HAB & Orem - Watch my heart go...

8) R3HAB - Dream inside a dream...

9) R3HAB & Izzy Bizu - If i could stop time…

10) R3HAB - The last dance...

MITCH OLIVER RETURNS TO SLAPPED WITH ‘LET YOU GO’ FT. KEILIMEI

The Canadian label head returns with his latest original production, joined by a remix from Berlin-based DJ and producer Yulia Niko.

Following the release of its summer VA À Fleur de Son, Montréal-based imprint SLAPPED Records now turns the spotlight back to label founder Mitch Oliver with the release of his latest single, Let You Go. Featuring vocals from Hawaiian singer-songwriter Keilimei and a standout remix from Berlin-based producer Yulia Niko, the release brings together two distinct interpretations of a track built around emotion, groove and club functionality.

Let You Go continues the creative connection between Oliver and Keilimei, following their previous collaborations Paris Lovin’ with Tyler Mesa and Under The Moonlight  in 2025. With previous releases on respected imprints including Purified Records and Anjunadeep, Keilimei brings her emotive vocal style to the record, adding warmth and depth to Oliver’s latest production. Built around a rolling low end, restrained percussion and spacious melodic details, Let You Go explores the space between melodic songwriting and club functionality. Keilimei’s vocal sits at the centre of the arrangement, bringing an emotional depth that balances the track’s understated groove.

As both a producer and the founder of SLAPPED Records, Oliver has built the label around music that favours individuality over convention, championing records that leave an impression through groove, atmosphere and careful execution. Let You Go sits naturally within that philosophy, pairing understated songwriting with a refined club sensibility.

On remix duties, and available from July 24, internationally celebrated artist Yulia Niko brings a fresh perspective to the record, transforming the original into a more up-tempo, driving interpretation. Preserving the emotional core of Keilimei’s vocal, her remix introduces sharper rhythmic movement, hypnotic melodic layers and increased dancefloor momentum, offering a more energetic counterpart to Oliver’s original.

The release follows a busy period for SLAPPED Records, which has continued to expand through a steady stream of releases and an international event series. Connecting the label’s growing roster with dancefloors across Europe and North America, the SLAPPED Summer tour concluded with a homecoming showcase and Let You Go release party at NWHR in Montréal

BOARDMASTERS FESTIVAL BACKS OCEANA’S CALL FOR BETTER PROTECTION FOR OCEAN SANCTUARIES

Boardmasters joins forces with Oceana and Falmouth University students to campaign for a ban on destructive bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas

Oceana is the official environmental partner of Boardmasters, Cornwall’s own surf and music festival which, since its inception, has proudly called the Cornish coast home. Under the partnership the two organisations join forces to raise awareness and take action with a collective goal of protecting the ocean and coastlines. 

This year, Boardmasters is taking its commitment a step further by backing an end to destructive fishing in marine protected areas. As part of this initiative, Boardmasters and Oceana are working with local Falmouth University arts students to create original protest art calling for true protection, which will be displayed at The View stage during the festival. 

The urgency of this call is underscored by the fact that the marine protected area off Newquay, Cornwall, where the festival is held, suffered 2,494 hours of apparent bottom trawling in 2025. This destructive form of fishing, which is permitted by the government in this MPA year-round, effectively bulldozes the seabed and scoops up almost all life in its path.

Sustainability and environmental awareness has been a part of Boardmasters’ ethos since the beginning. Over the years, Boardmasters has taken industry-leading steps to reduce its impact on the local environment, working with leading consultants and innovative organisations,  as well as introducing tangible initiatives to drive real results, including the festival’s Green Pledge and #LeaveOnlyFootprints campaign. Each year, Boardmasters conducts an impact report to monitor, learn and improve. 

Now, through collaboration with organisations like Oceana, they are continuing this work to make Boardmasters one of the most environmentally conscious and low-impact festivals out there. 

Rob Spring, Festival Director of Boardmasters said, “Sustainability matters to us at Boardmasters, and we know there's always more to do. We're grateful to work alongside Oceana, and this year we have invited students from Falmouth University to help shine a spotlight on this vital issue through their creativity. It's part of our ongoing effort to protect the coastline we're lucky to call home. 

Hugo Tagholm, Executive Director of Oceana in the UK said, “It’s inspiring to work with the Boardmasters team and passionate local arts students to bring this vital message to everyone who attends this brilliant festival. It’s appalling to think that while we surf the waves of Newquay’s world-class Fistral beach, out at sea ocean life and habitats are being degraded and destroyed. We must ensure our marine sanctuaries are properly protected to safeguard ocean health and allow UK seas to thrive once again.”     

With more than 300 victories to stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and more, Oceana’s work is delivering results around the world. Based out of Cornwall and London, Oceana UK's campaigns to safeguard UK seas are backed by the latest science, razor-sharp advocacy, and creative storytelling. They focus on ending new licences for oil and gas, ending overfishing, and banning destructive bottom-trawl fishing in marine protected areas. 

Boardmasters takes place from 5th - 9th August 2026. Visit www.boardmasters.com for more information.