Good morning! Carl Cox’s return to Ibiza after 10 years is the comeback story of the summer, with his new UNVRS residency promising genre-defying sets and immersive club experiences.

Could this mark a turning point for Ibiza’s scene, blending nostalgia with fresh energy as Cox reconnects with the island’s roots?

In today’s EDM recap:

• Carl Cox launches residency at Ibiza’s UNVRS superclub

• David Guetta flips Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse’ into a festival anthem

• Ibiza’s top clubs team up for historic ‘Trilogy’ closing weekend

• Worakls enlists Cox for a spoken-word dancefloor manifesto

Carl Cox launches residency at Ibiza’s UNVRS superclub

The Recap: Carl Cox returns to Ibiza after a decade-long hiatus, launching a residency at UNVRS—a superclub on the former Privilege site—with a focus on immersive, genre-defying experiences. Read the full interview.

Unpacked:

• Cox’s residency marks a emotional homecoming, filling the void left by Space Ibiza’s closure and reigniting his bond with the island.

• UNVRS boasts a custom sound system and production setup, designed to prioritize atmosphere and crowd connection over headliner egos.

• Expect genre-fluid sets—Cox pledges to blend house, techno, DnB, and more while spotlighting rising talent.

Bottom line: This residency isn’t just a comeback; it’s a cultural reset for Ibiza’s clubbing scene. Cox’s curated Sundays could set a new standard for depth and diversity in dance music experiences.

David Guetta flips Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse’ into a festival anthem

The Recap: David Guetta and Hypaton reimagine Bonnie Tyler’s ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ into a big-room anthem, ‘Together,’ blending nostalgia with festival-ready energy. Hear it here.

Unpacked:

• The track flips a classic into a progressive anthem, pairing Tyler’s vocals with soaring synths for peak-time sets.

• Rising star Hypaton adds his signature sound, proving why he’s a collab magnet after previous work with Guetta and Ava Max.

• Guetta’s Midas touch continues—his ear for viral samples (like ‘The Final Countdown’) cements his hit-making formula.

Bottom line: ‘Together’ shows how timeless vocals can fuel modern dancefloors, appealing to both nostalgic fans and new listeners. Expect this to dominate Ibiza sets and festival playlists this summer.

Ibiza’s top clubs team up for historic ‘Trilogy’ closing weekend

The Recap: Ibiza's top clubs—Ushuaïa, Hï, and UNVRS—are teaming up for a historic 'Trilogy' closing weekend in October, blending open-air and high-energy club experiences. Get event details here.

Unpacked:

• The two-day event spans October 11–12, starting with Ushuaïa's open-air party and shifting to Hï Ibiza (ranked the #1 club globally) for nighttime beats.

• UNVRS, the island’s newest hotspot, caps off the weekend with its first-ever closing party after a breakout debut season.

• The Night League, curators of all three venues, guarantees world-class production, unnamed DJ heavyweights, and seamless transitions between venues.

Bottom line: This collaboration marks a first for Ibiza’s elite clubs, merging their strengths into a can’t-miss marathon for dance music devotees. Expect the weekend to set a new benchmark for immersive clubbing experiences on the island.

Worakls enlists Cox for a spoken-word dancefloor manifesto

The Recap: Carl Cox lends his iconic voice to Worakls’ upcoming single (July 18), delivering a spoken-word monologue about dancefloor unity—marking a rare non-DJ move from the legend. Peek the teaser here.

Unpacked:

• Worakls’ orchestral-techno sound gains raw edge with Cox’s voice-of-a-generation timbre, a departure from his usual decks-driven presence.

• The preview’s lyrics—“The dark floor is not your enemy, but your friend”—echo dance music’s communal ethos, perfect for sampling or live-set intros.

• The collab bridges generations, with Worakls’ melodic polish framing Cox’s decades of clubbing wisdom.

Bottom line: This isn’t just a track—it’s a manifesto for dancefloors worldwide. Expect sets to weave in Cox’s vocals as a rallying cry all summer.

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Ushuaïa teams with Hï Ibiza and UNVRS for a historic closing weekend, marking a first-time collaboration between Ibiza's top clubs.