Brazillian powerhouse ANNA’s third collab with Martin Gore is a thrusting remix of his new single ‘Cross Whisper’ - itself a result of his collab project MG x CD+ JL = comprising himself (MG), artist & lyricist Cliff Damavandi (CD), and vocalist Johnnie Lee (Gore's daughter). It explores the mythical idea that birds can be messengers between living and dead, in whispered lyrics from JL.
‘Cross Whisper’ (ANNA Remix) MG x CD + JL=: the original track has that rolling, relentless, resonant dark energy with a mystical edge Gore brought to Depeche Mode. Synth pop perhaps but with gravitas and poetry, and here a slow yet powerful beat.
ANNA’s remix is ‘more to the (dance)floor’, much faster, with a resistless techno beat adding urgency and a portentous feel to the whispered vocal. There’s also a psi-futuristic, spacey vibe, with a deep robotic vocal in the breakdowns, instead of the high male singing of the original.
Says ANNA: ‘This is my third time working with Martin Gore, and it’s always such an honor to collaborate. This remix came together after I had just spent five days at Ozora Festival, dancing, connecting with people and getting so inspired by the music, powerful grooves and energy there. I came back really excited to get into the studio and create something on that psychedelic vibe. And then Martin’s stems arrived, fitting perfectly with what I had in mind! I made the remix so quickly and had so much fun doing it! I was dancing and jumping around the studio while creating it.’
So will you be, with added food for thought in quiet moments.
AMR DIAB, THE KING OF ARABIC POP, ANNOUNCES MAJOR LONDON SHOW WITH DEBUT HEADLINE GIG AT THE O2
The Egyptian superstar will perform at The O2 on Sunday 20 December 2026 in what is his first London show in eight years and his biggest UK headline performance ever
Amr Diab is widely recognised as the King of Arabic Pop and the best-selling Middle Eastern artist of all time, and he returns to London this December for a landmark headline performance at The O2 on Sunday 20 December 2026, presented by Venture Lifestyle and AEG. The show marks his first London appearance since October 2018 and his debut headline performance at the iconic venue.
With a career spanning more than four decades, the Egyptian singer, songwriter and producer has helped shape the sound of contemporary Arabic pop by bridging Egyptian musical traditions, Mediterranean influences and Western pop production. His unique approach has seen him pick up a truly global audience with songs that have travelled far beyond the Arabic-speaking world and been covered in seven languages.
Often credited as a pioneer of Mediterranean music, Diab's peerless catalogue of enduring hits includes Nour El Ein, Tamally Maak and Khatafouni. This year marks 30 years since the release of Nour El Ein, the song that became a defining moment in his career and introduced his sound to audiences around the world.
His influence continues to grow even years on as a seven-time World Music Award winner and the first Arab artist to surpass three billion streams on Anghami. He also holds a Guinness World Records title for spending 69 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Arabic Artist 100 and is still recording and releasing new music. His latest album Habeitek and single 12 Bel Leil proved he's an artist whose presence in the region's music scene is as strong as ever.
The December performance will bring together generations of fans, and offer London's Egyptian, Arab and wider music communities a rare opportunity to experience one of the Arab world's most celebrated artists on a major UK stage.
Tickets for Amr Diab at The O2 on Sunday 20 December 2026 are on sale now via https://www.axs.com/uk/events/1664565/amr-diab-tickets?skin=theo2.
Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early for this highly anticipated return to the London stage.
DAMIAN LAZARUS ANNOUNCES DAY ZERO BALI RETURNING TO GWK CULTURAL PARK APRIL 16, 2027
Day Zero Week Expands Across the Island April 13-18, 2027
Tickets On Sale November 26th at 7PM Bali Time
On April 16th, 2027, Damian Lazarus and Savaya Group will once again summon a global community of seekers, dreamers, and dancers to the island of Bali, as Day Zero returns to the monumental grounds of GWK Cultural Park. Beneath the towering Garuda, where ancient ceremony meets the pulse of the underground, Day Zero Bali invites attendees to surrender to the rhythm of renewal, as the boundaries between the physical and spiritual blur. Extending beyond the festival grounds, Day Zero Week will once again unfold across the island from April 13–18, weaving together six days of music, culture, and connection.
Day Zero Bali's inaugural edition marked a defining moment in the festival's international evolution, drawing thousands beneath one of the world's largest statues for an experience unlike anything else. An opening prayer set the tone for a night punctuated by the striking presence of traditional Ogoh-Ogoh figures, the hypnotic interplay of gamelan and electronic rhythms, and performances that brought Balinese artistry into the heart of the gathering. As dawn broke over GWK Cultural Park, the festival's first chapter on the island came to a close, leaving the foundations for something destined to grow.
Born in the jungles of Tulum in 2012, Day Zero has spent more than a decade challenging the conventions of the traditional music festival. What began as a gathering inspired by Mayan prophecy has grown into a global constellation spanning Mexico, Brazil, and Indonesia, with each destination offering a new interpretation of its original vision. At the heart of this evolution is a deep commitment to honoring the land, traditions, and communities that shape each gathering, ensuring local culture remains integral to the experience.
Guiding this vision is Damian Lazarus, whose instinct for boundary-pushing electronic music has made both Day Zero and his label Crosstown Rebels enduring forces within underground culture. Bringing together pioneering selectors, experimental live acts, and rising artists from across the sonic spectrum, Lazarus approaches each edition as a carefully constructed musical narrative, moving between moments of deep introspection and collective release.
Building on the momentum of its debut, Day Zero Week returns April 13–18, bringing a series of gatherings and experiences to destinations across Bali, with the main festival taking place at GWK Cultural Park on Friday, April 16th. The weeklong celebration will once again invite attendees to explore the island beyond the dancefloor, spanning three unique locations and a wellness program created exclusively for Day Zero. Further programming details to be revealed in the coming months.
The festival's return also continues its partnership with Savaya Group, the leading force in Asia’s electronic music scene and the team behind some of the island's most celebrated destinations. Together, Damian Lazarus and Savaya Group build on the foundations of the inaugural edition, bringing their expertise in music, production, and destination experiences to an ambitious second chapter.
What began with a prayer now carries the promise of a new beginning. As Day Zero Bali prepares for its second edition, the energy of its first gathering lives on, inviting a global community back beneath the Garuda to Begin Again.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Thursday, November 26th at 7PM Bali time. Fans are encouraged to pre-register ahead of the on-sale.
Pre-register for Day Zero Bali 2027 here.