“What am I to build, if my hands are broken, if I’m not the chosen one?” sings Steven McKellar of Civil Twilight on “Story of An Immigrant”, over a lush, dynamic beat that evokes the sounds of his native South Africa while steeped in the band’s everevolving present. The foursome (Steven, his brother and guitarist Andrew, drummer Richard Wouters and Kevin Dailey on keys and guitar) are living proof of what happens when you stop worrying about being the chosen one and make music built on both the roots that grew you and the love that keeps you thriving every day. Civil Twilight’s songs embrace every corner of human emotion, balancing delicate, poetic lyrics with sweeping arrangements that touch all the senses: a phrase to make you think; a rolling drumbeat you can feel in your bones; a guitar vamp as illustrative as a picture; a shimmer of keys whose light can nearly be seen and heard. Produced by Ben H. Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Bombay Bicycle Club, Cut Copy), their third record on Wind-Up is built on this vibrancy, on the permanent dust of a Cape Town youth; on the connection that unites them all as brothers beyond blood and on their new home in America where they pull from the innate, thriving musicianship of Nashville, where they live. When you listen to Civil Twilight, from their self-titled debut, to 2012’s widely lauded Holy Weather to now, it’s easy to understand why the band has topped five million YouTube views and reached historic success with film and television syncs – because it’s music you can’t shake, that translates experience into moments and creates melodies that become imbedded deep under the skin. We’re all immigrants, in some way, and Civil Twilight’s singing our national anthem.

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The original Reggae, Dancehall and Ska Veteran from Germany.

German DJ and producer Leykenda is back with a bang in 2024. 
After taking a sabbatical year in 2023, a year of personal changes and milestones, as he embraced fatherhood, he is ready to return to the scene with renewed energy.
This summer, Leykenda will unleash a series of massive techno tracks, characterized by their high energy, long build-ups, and devastating drops. 
His stunning shows, known for their power and love, promise to be more electrifying than ever.
Over the past decade, The Hamburg based artist has risen to massive success, captivating audiences worldwide with his iconic presence and passionate approach to music. Since his debut in 2013, Leykenda has earned accolades from tastemakers across the globe. 
His tracks have been featured in DJ sets by industry giants such as Hardwell (Hardwell On Air), Armin van Buuren (ASOT 967), Tiësto (Club Life 703), David Guetta (DJ Mix 294), Oliver Heldens (Heldeep Radio 182), Nicky Romero (Protocol Radio 406), VINAI, Sofi Tukker, Ummet Ozcan, Cuebrick, Kryder, Sander van Doorn, Third Party, Ferry Corsten, Benny Benassi, Dada Life, Yves V, Bingo Players and many more.
The support from these legends underscores Leykenda's influence and talent in the electronic music scene. With his return, there's a lot more to expect from Leykenda in 2024. Stay tuned for an unforgettable summer as he brings his signature sound and electrifying performances back to stage and your playlists.

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