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For music lovers and adventurous travelers seeking an unparalleled experience, there is one Budapest event that stands out above everything else: Sziget Music Festival.

Held annually in mid-August on Óbuda Island (nicknamed “The Island of Freedom”), this multi-genre music festival has earned its reputation as one of Europe’s most iconic music festivals.

The robust city of Budapest, Hungary offers an abundance of historical landmarks and cultural treasures, but there’s so much more to this internationally acclaimed event.

If you’re looking for reasons to attend the festival of a lifetime, let us tell you our top three favorite things about Sziget:

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1. A Myriad Of Music

Imagine if you put the entire world’s music on shuffle and hit play; that’s what Sziget’s lineup looks like.

From rockstars to pop princesses to electronic badasses, the Sziget lineup is eager to fulfill your diverse needs. Highly anticipated performances include those from Billie Eilish, I Hate Models, David Guetta, Jamie xx, and so much more.

The festival not only features American favorites, but also effortlessly blends talents from every point on the globe to bring six days of music heaven.

Whether you’re a seasoned festival vet or just discovering your musical profile, you’re bound to find something new and exciting at Sziget.

2. More Than Just Music

So, remember how we said Sziget was like a melting pot of music? The concept of diversity bleeds throughout the entire festival.

Sziget welcomes over 100 nationalities throughout the weekend year after year.

From local folk music to global street art installations, every nook and cranny of Sziget is a celebration of culture and creativity.

Artists come from all over the world to showcase their crafts in venues like the circus, the theatre, and museum quarters sprinkled throughout the festival.

Of course, we can’t talk about culture without including food. Sziget is proud to present dishes that are Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese, Greek, French, American, Serbian, Mexican, Turkish, and Hungarian.

All of the cuisines will be affordable thanks to Sziget’s requirement that each catering booth offer at least one menu item that is below 2,500 HUF (about $7 USD).

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3. Devotion To A Better Tomorrow

Culture and unity are abundant at Sziget and it is an ambition of the festival to create a world in which we can continue to spread light and love for years to follow.

Social and environmental initiatives are at the forefront of the festival to encourage attendees to embody a sustainable lifestyle and be a positive influence in the community.

Sziget strives for a better tomorrow by utilizing their “Love Revolution” to make our planet an enhanced place to live.

The “Love Revolution” has four main principles: live in a peaceful world without war and nuclear threats; share an environment where no one can be discriminated against or insulted based on their skin color, religion, or sexual identity; place sustainability and environmental protection at the heart of our daily lives; and respect everyone’s human rights regardless of their origin.

Furthermore, Sziget has partnered with Superar, an organization that’s initiative is to spread music to underprivileged youth. The cooperative strives to improve focus, mental health, motivation, creativity, and confidence through music.

Sziget will be held on Óbuda Island, Hungary from August 10-15, 2023 and you can learn more about the festival here.

All images courtesy of Sziget official photo gallery

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Title: 3 Reasons We Are Going To Sziget Music Festival
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Published Date: Mon, 07 Aug 2023 20:51:34 +0000

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Producer Discusses What One Million Spotify Streams Earned Him This Year

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Among many Spotify success stories and the debate on their royalties system going forward, German electronic musician Hainbach adds to the situation. Amidst the echoes of Taylor Swift’s staggering royalties, Hainbach steps forward, revealing the harsh truth of his one million Spotify streams in 2023. This revelation comes in a somber tone, as the composer discloses that his milestone translates to a mere £2,160 in royalties – $2,742.65 in today’s money. This is a sum that, while helpful, barely covers his utility bills. The chasm between Spotify’s glamorous facade and the financial struggles of experimental artists becomes starkly evident.

For Hainbach, the journey to the six-figure year comes primarily from just a few of his tracks. ‘The Guide‘, a 2020 release, hit over half of the sum with 560,000 plays, while ‘The Wooden‘, from his latest album Voice Magnetic, notched up 116,000 plays in only six months. Despite these accomplishments, the financial yield remains meager, echoing the struggle many artists face in the digital music landscape.

The Looming Silence

As Hainbach grapples with the modest returns from Spotify, a looming threat adds to the discord. Reports suggest that tracks accumulating less than 1,000 plays annually will face demonetization starting next year. This prospect raises concerns for lesser-known artists, hinting at a future where their creative output on Spotify may yield nothing in return. In this silence, the producer advocates for alternative avenues to sustain their craft.

“Bandcamp or coming to a live show is still the best way to support me and other artists.”

-Hainbach

Final Thoughts

While the debate continues as to which is the best way to directly support artists for them to make a living out of what they love and are most passionate about, unless you’re already on top of the world and amassing an exorbitant cult of followers, audio streaming giant Spotify is certainly out of the question for the best lifeline for those who we value for their contribution to music.

[H/T] – Music Radar

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Title: Producer Discusses What One Million Spotify Streams Earned Him This Year
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[Event Review] Eric Prydz Delivers 3 Sold Out HOLO Performances at Brooklyn Navy Yard

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Last weekend, Eric Prydz took over the Brooklyn Navy Yard in New York City for his HOLO show concept. The demand to see the global dance innovator performing was massive. Fans pounced on this 3 day extravaganza as more than 60,000 tickets were sold over the 3 events. All 3 performance nights were organized by Teksupport, and this was the first time Eric Prydz has brought his HOLO show to New York since 2019. We went to the Saturday show but from what ravers who went on the other days, each show was unique.

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The HOLO show delivered an extraordinary sensory experience with a massive LED screen, cutting-edge lighting, and intricate 3D holographic effects. From the onset of Prydz’s performance, he captivated the audience by seamlessly blending tracks from his extensive catalog into a cohesive and immersive audiovisual journey.

A highlight of the show was the mesmerizing holographic effects that transformed the stage into a breathtaking otherworldly environment. Synchronized perfectly with Prydz’s music, these visuals created a stunning experience that left the crowd in awe, with reaching hands, appearing robots, astronauts, and other life-sized figures. In addition to the visuals, the Brooklyn Navy Yard’s upgrade sound system and lights only added to the top tier production. Beyond the visuals, Prydz’s expert track selection showcased his ability to blend genres, offering a unique sound. The set ranged from uplifting progressive house anthems to dark techno tracks, taking the audience on an emotional rollercoaster. Eric also dished out songs from his Pryda alias with hit tracks such as ‘Power Drive‘, ‘Elements‘, ‘One Day‘, and ‘Allein‘. He also sprinkled in some Cirez D with ‘Evacuate‘. The dancefloor maestro ended the performance with hit track ‘Opus’, met with thunderous cheers from across the venue.

With that breathtaking conclusion, Prydz concluded the roller coaster set. The immersive nature of HOLO truly showcases Prydz’s creative prowess. Few artists worldwide can match the impact of his performance style while continuing to innovate and evolve. If you get the chance to witness HOLO, don’t miss it. It’s a performance that must be experienced firsthand to be believed.

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EDMTunes New Music Friday – Week 48

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Listen to the most flavour-packed tracks we discovered this week.

Music makes the world go round. And in that regard, we’re constantly on the lookout for new, exciting tunes to share with our audience. We’ve found some that cause goosebumps, and make you open your eyes and get up from your chair to dance. So put on your best pair of headphones, or turn up your speakers, and enjoy this week’s New Music Friday.

Here are our top picks for the best music we came across this week, in no particular order.

Ar|Roots & Starmode – Lift Me Up

Genre: Tech House, House

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Lift yourself up with a collaboration of a handful of skilled producers. Ar|Roots, a duo formed by brothers David and Albert with over two decades of combined experience, sees itself against Finnish artist collective Starmode, on their latest, ‘Lift Me Up‘.

Groovy, powerful and refreshing, ‘Lift Me Up’ merges everything you’d love about an old-school House track into a Tech House beat that once simply can’t get enough of. Chances are, you’re going to get some energy after listening to this one.

Synymata, MmmCherry & Leah Culver – Back In Time

Genre: Dubstep, Future Bass

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Prepare for a one-way journey. Bass producer Synymata joins forces with MmmCherry and the voice of Leah Culver for a spectacular melodic voyager, ‘Back In Time‘.

Beautiful ambience takes you by the hand and slowly sinks you into the rabbit hole of this track, and before you even know it you’re right in front of the most drastic change, from a melodic masterpiece to a festival anthem. Make sure to breathe before the drop!

ALWZ SNNY & Robbie Rosen – King of Hearts

Genre: Hardstyle, Happy Hardcore

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Behind a sunshine mask with three smiles, Annapolis producer ALWZ SNNY makes sure to spread positivity through his music every second. The fact he produced this single alongside American Idol finalist Robbie Rosen should tell you all you need to know about its quality.

‘King of Hearts‘ draws your beloved Euphoric Hardstyle progression that makes you lift your hands high up in the air, all while singing along to the melody — without you even noticing how you got to memorise it in just one go.

Nils Hoffmann & Kasbo feat. Vancouver Sleep Clinic – Running In A Dream

Genre: Deep House, Progressive House

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One of Germany’s most outstanding producers of the past years, Nils Hoffmann, just announced his next album, Running In A Dream, to be released via Anjunadeep. Out today is the title track from said album, which counts with the presence of Swedish producer Kasbo, and the special vocal feature of Vancouver Sleep Clinic.

Melodic, dynamic, yet chill and pleasant, ‘Running In A Dream’ presents itself as a beautiful in-between genre-bender. Imagine Melodic Techno, Organic House, and Progressive, all coming together alongside soft piano lines and vocal bliss. That’s it.

CASSIMM – Son De Lo (Tim Cullen Remix)

Genre: Tech House, House

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For a Tech House belter, check out Tim Cullen‘s latest piece of work. An absolute breakthrough in the Industry, Cullen has made headlines for his infectious groove and great skills. Just so you know, the man was hand-picked to be a resident DJ at Ministry of Sound, in London.

Today’s remix is one for CASSIMM‘s ‘Son De Lo‘, a track which, under Cullen’s creative reimagination, comes as a club-ready record, and which has earned the support of many big stars already. Press play and you’ll see why’s that.

Zombie Cats – Flava

Genre: Drum and Bass

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Having been around for close to a decade by now, Zombie Cats, funnily enough, identify more as chameleons than cats: their passion for music knows no bounds regarding styles or genres. Anything from purebred Drum and Bass to Hip-Hop-tinted EDM, you shouldn’t expect anything from them, other than an excellent quality.

Their single ‘Flava‘ has just been lifted from their album Mutation & Reanimation, and through clever Drum and Bass atmospheres and tight percussion, it hopes to represent all the evolution of the Zombie Cats project over the years. And, on top of that, it’s unreasonably savoury.

Final Words

Stay tuned for all the music we’ll be sharing under the NMF and TTT concepts each week. And be sure to follow EDMTunes for all the latest news and reviews that revolve around our beloved Electronic Dance Music!

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