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Barcelona vibra al ritmo de Amelie Lens en otra velada de Brunch Electronik
Barcelona vibra al ritmo de Amelie Lens en otra velada de Brunch Electronik
La nueva ubicación en la que ha tenido lugar el Brunch Electronik en el Área Exterior de La Maquinista se llenó de pura energía a manos de Amelie Lens, la reina del techno, siempre bien acompañada para la ocasión. Para esta pasada edición dominical se estrenó una nueva ubicación en el Área Exterior de la maquinista y es que este nuevo espacio estuvo a la altura de las circunstancias. Con un ambiente de lujo, vimos la vuelta del formato de escenario 360º desde donde todo el público pudo disfrutar de los DJs desde todos los ángulos posibles. Brunch electronik ofrecerá un espectáculo sinigual con Boris Brejcha in concert Después de un magnífico warmup a cargo de Rowsi, era el turno de Ahl Iver, el cual desde un buen inicio desato todo un torbellino de energía, fusionando texturas oscuras con ritmos inquebrantables. Cada transición era un viaje, llevando al público en volandas con el puño en alto sin parar. Se notaban las ganas de hacer bailar al publico bajo el cielo barcelonés. Con el sol aún en el horizonte y después de su compatriota, era el momento para que Milo Spykers continuará a los mandos en este viaje de altas revoluciones. Caracterizado por un sonido oscuro, el belga estaba dispuesto a mantener sin aliento a todos los asistentes y los primeros ritmos bien contundentes ya fueron muestra de ello. En cada tema, Milo Spykers fue superponiendo intrincados ritmos, creando una sensación de tensión para liberarse catárticamente instantes después. Podríamos definir el set del belga como pura energía. No se trata sólo de los ritmos, sino del viaje. Su cuidada selección, posiblemente es producto de incontables horas de búsqueda, sorprende y deleita. Temas poco conocidos se mezclan sin esfuerzo con sonidos más familiares, proporcionando a los asistentes todo un cumulo de sensaciones. Una experiencia tan intensa no se consigue sólo con la selección de los temas, la destreza que mostró en todo momento hacia bien difícil diferenciar donde acababa un track y empezaba otro. Ya caída la noche, después de un set magnifico set de su predecesor, era el momento de una de las mujeres más aclamadas en la escena, nada más y nada menos que, Amelie Lens. Reconocida por sus hipnóticas actuaciones, desde el primer beat, la artista belga estableció un ritmo enérgico y envolvente, resonando en la fresca noche barcelonesa. A pesar de estar ya de 6 meses en su embarazo y tener la pauta de su doctor de saltar menos en cabina, diríamos que después de verla disfrutar con las ganas muestra siempre, es una tarea de lo más difícil. Con Farrago, su marido y escudero al lado para contener esos saltos, el publico se encomendó a la misión de hacerlo por ella y es que con la energía que desprende y sus beats llenos de potencia, nadie se pudo resistir a ello. El publico asistente pudo disfrutar de una gran variedad de ritmos, la líder de EXHALE puso sus grandes éxitos como ‘Feel It’ o ‘In Silence’, pero sin lugar a dudas, uno de los momentos más curiosos, musicalmente hablando, fue cuando puso una versión Hard Techno de ‘Dakiti‘, tema de Bad Bunny. Este fin de semana, podemos decir que fuimos unos afortunados en disfrutar de unos de sus últimos shows antes de la llegada de su esperada niña, desde aquí le deseamos lo mejor para el futuro que esta por venir. Que disfrute mucho de este tiempo y, que cuando este preparada, que vuelva con esas ganas que la hacen tan única. Después de una velada de ensueño a cargo de la reina del techno, es momento para descansar este próximo fin de semana para volver con las pilas cargadas con el último evento de esta temporada de verano a cargo de Honey Dijon, una fecha que promete. Aunque acabe el verano, en Brunch Electronik tienen cuerda para rato y es que el próximo 28 de octubre el Hivernacle vuelve al recinto del Forúm con Richie Hawtin y Daria Kolosova a la cabeza, ¿Te lo vas a perder? ¡Nosotros ya nos hemos hecho con las entradas! Si quieres consultar más eventos a lo largo y ancho de la península y, en especial, de las islas Baleares, no dudes en consultar nuestra agenda con todos los eventos actualizados.
Lees artikelAmelie Lens announces new party concept, Aura
Amelie Lens has unveiled the sixth instalment of her EXHALE compilation series. Listen below. The Belgian techno star has enlisted artists including Alex Farell, GALLØ, Molothav, Noemi Black and AKKI for the 15-track release, which champions diverse and forward-thinking sounds within the techno scene. It marks the sixth release in the landmark compilation series, following July 2024’s ‘EXHALE VA005’. “I am so so happy to finally release these amazing tracks!”, Lens shared in a press statement. “I’ve collected this incredible music from artists that I really believe in over the past few months and have been playing it in my sets on stages all around the world, so it was really about time to share it ahead of the summer.” The release follows the Belgian DJs set at Tomorrowland Winter last week, which you can watch a clip from below. You can also relive 20 sets from the French Alps festival on YouTube, including Alok, Indira Paganotto, Axwell and more. Lens’ EXHALE brand was founded during her 2017 residency at Belgium’s Labyrinth Club, and has since evolved into a major events brand and label, as well as hosting festival stages at the likes of Tomorrowland, Awakenings and Amsterdam Dance Event. The first solo release on the label came in 2023 from French producer TRYM. ‘EXHALE VA006’ is out now. Listen to the full compilation via Bandcamp below. Earlier this month, Amelie Lens announced a new brand and visual concept for her events called Aura. The brand is a partnership with production company High Scream Studios and will be introduced in her upcoming summer shows.
Lees artikelInterview: Amelie Lens
Ever since the release of her “Exhale” EP off Italy’s Lyase Recordings, Amelie Lens has been on fire. With the immediate approval of Pan-Pot and their Second State imprint, Amelie enjoyed a newfound exposure and respect amongst the techno elite. Aside, Amelie Lens also curates her own nights at Belgium’s famed Labyrinth Club, which sees her regularly sharing the decks with the best the underground has to offer. Now, with a bus schedule that includes a stop at the aforementioned club’s debut Croatian Festival event – Labyrinth Open Croatia – we managed to catch up with one of the hottest names of the moment and get a sense of how life has changed over the past handful of months. “the world is so big and so are my dreams!” So, it has undoubtedly been a big year for you, what has been the craziest thing you’ve experienced as a DJ in that time? This whole year was just crazy! I was just talking to my agent the other day and he told me that last year I was playing at Extrema Outdoor as a “local artist” and I said that I would be happy to just play one gig a month as long as it’s a good one. I had to think very long to realise that this is indeed only one year ago. I can’t just name one thing because this whole year was just unbelievable haha! How has your summer schedule been in comparison with your schedule for the past few months before? Usually the summer is a particularly busy season, but it seems like you may have had a constant “busy season” lately. Has there been much of a difference? My summer is not particularly busier than other months. I think the summer feels a bit more hectic because it’s club nights and then you also have the festivals during the day so often there is no time to sleep. But in general I try to avoid that because I want to be my best on every gig. Speaking of hectic schedules, how do you maintain your health and mindfulness? Do you have any meditation practices or other tricks? I’m very conscious about what I eat or when I sleep. For example I always avoid unhealthy food during a busy touring schedule. And whenever I play after 3am, I usually also try to sleep before the set. On the first flight of the weekend I’m usually double checking new promos. During the rest of the weekend I try to relax on the flight by watching a movie. We’re speaking here ahead of you performance at Labyrinth Open Croatia in July. Obviously, Labyrinth has been a big part of your success. In your own words, can you discuss how the club and brand have aided your career? Labyrinth club is my home! I played at the opening of the new club in Hasselt and shortly after they gave me the opportunity to host my Exhale events there. I’m also hosting a stage at Labyrinth Open this year, which i’m super excited about. I also played my first and only allnighter there and will do this again in September, it was one of the most fun nights of my life! What do you think Labyrinth brings the dance scene in Belgium, as well as Internationally? I think Labyrinth club is very important in for the Belgian scene because they bring the biggest artists such as Richie Hawtin, Chris Liebing, Marcel Dettmann,… but they also book new artists and even though they have many residents they will always give opportunities to other new Dj’s as well. Internationally I always hear from other artists that they cannot wait to play at Labyrinth Club because they heard so many things about it and that always makes me feel so happy and proud. What has your relationship been with performances in Croatia? How do you find the country as a destination for dance music? What is unique about it? What can be improved? It’s been years that I wanted to go on holiday to Croatia but for some reason it never happened. I played in Zagreb for the very first time not that long ago and I loved the crowd, they were very open minded and true music lovers! Unfortunately I only flew in and out for the gig so I did not see much. But I’ll be staying a few days before/after Labyrinth Open. Aside from Labyrinth Open Croatia, what are some other gigs over the next few months you’re particularly looking forward to? Will you be traveling anywhere you have not been before? I just got back from my first South America tour, which was great! This summer I’m playing mostly on festivals (Awakenings, Pukkelpop, Tomorrowland, B My Lake, DGTL Barcelona, The Ark Cruise, Dour Festival,…), I’m also playing some club shows in Europe and we are also working on an Asia/Australia tour for end of this year. Finally, in your honesty, with a promising career, coupled with industry esteem, what do you aspire to being as an artist and DJ? That’s a difficult one, everything happened so fast that I had to be so focused on the present and I did not have time to think about the future… There are so many clubs, cities and festivals that I would love to play at, the world is so big and so are my dreams! 😉
Lees artikelAmelie Lens Releases Highly Anticipated ID ‘Falling For You’
Amelie Lens Releases Highly Anticipated ID ‘Falling For You’
Today, barrier-shattering electronic music star Amelie Lens releases her newest single, “Falling For You.” The track is out now via Sony Music's noted. records. “Falling For You” balances the intensity of Amelie’s signature pumping techno groove with a delicately refined vocal, making for a track that’s both main stage-ready and emotionally potent. It encapsulates the perfect sweet spot Amelie has found with her sound, hard enough for the world’s largest festival stages yet uplifting and soul-stirring. It’s a direct tie-in to Amelie’s unwavering optimism, a trait that she developed early on in life and is reflected in her music. Talking with Beatportal, Amelie commented on the hot release: "Falling For You“ has been my closing track recently so I’m so happy it’s finally out! The crowd reaction when it drops always brings a smile to my face as we sing along. In the production, I wanted to create a fusion point of melodic and uplifting but also keep a rave vibe or something that felt intimate.I NEVER FELT SO LOVED, I AM FALLING FOR YOU!" The new single follows two massive all-night-long shows in the United States—one at the Brooklyn Mirage in New York City and another at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. Commanding the decks for a total of 10+ hours over both nights, the shows will be Amelie’s only open-to-close performances in 2024. “Falling For You” has been one of Amelie's go-to closing tracks in sets recently.
Lees artikelCharlotte de Witte y Amelie Lens anuncian su primera colaboración en el EP ‘One Mind’
Charlotte de Witte y Amelie Lens anuncian su primera colaboración en el EP ‘One Mind’
El lanzamiento de las dos pistas coincidirá con los próximos DJ sets b2b del dúo en Bélgica Charlotte de Witte y Amelie Lens tienen un nuevo EP colaborativo en camino, titulado ‘One Mind’. El EP de dos cortes, que comprende un tema principal y ‘Where Do We Go?’, marca el primer lanzamiento colaborativo de ambas artistas, y cuenta con las voces de cada una de ellas. Se basa en el acid y el tipo de techno por el que tanto Charlotte de Witte como Amelie Lens se han hecho conocidas en sus respectivas discografías y sesiones de DJ. Se trata, por lo tanto, de un cañonazo de hard-techno con sutiles y seductores susurros vocales, iluminado por sintetizadores brillantes y electrizantes, así como un ácido visceral. La energía se mantiene alta en la contundente ‘Where Do We Go?’, que aporta más ritmos ácidos y unos emotivos sintetizadores techno-trance que son poderosos en más de un sentido. ‘One Mind’ se lanzará el jueves 6 de febrero, en medio de tres DJ sets que ambas artistas tocarán juntas en la Flanders Expo de Gante, Bélgica: el viernes 31 de enero, el sábado 1 de febrero y el sábado 8 de febrero. Han vendido 69.000 entradas entre los tres espectáculos. Tanto Charlotte de Witte como Amelie Lens surgieron en los clubes de su Bélgica natal. Es un país conocido por su inclinación hacia los ritmos y sonidos más oscuros y duros, y, desde entonces, las dos artistas se han situado a la vanguardia de esos mundos musicales.
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