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The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Top DJ Serge Devant reveals stunning new track – a decade after releasing global club anthem
SERGE Devant can count many of the best DJs in the world as fans. Tastemakers such as Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, Damian Lazarus and Seth Troxler who joins Nick Morgan on the remix of Serge's new track, 'Solace'. Advertisement 3 Serge Devant is a DJ legend Credit: Supplied A decade after 'Fearing Love' became a global club anthem, 'Solace' reunites Serge with vocalist Camille Safiya and the original cast from the first video, picking up the narrative thread in a stunning new chapter. Directed by Tobias Deml (Luc Besson's The Fifth Element, The Professional), the accompanying music video explores memory, distance, and the quiet power of reconnection, bringing emotional depth to the dancefloor in a way few artists attempt. You can watch it at the end of the playlist. To accompany the release, Russian born, NYC resident, Serge talks us through a playlist of personal classics. Records that inspired his earliest clubbing days in New York, influenced the energy of his DJ sets, and helped shape the minimalist, emotive sound he's now become famous for. 3 The singer is known for his emotive tracks Credit: Supplied 3 The new tracks are out now - August 7 Credit: Supplied These selections tell their own story, mapping the arc from underground beginnings to cinematic storytelling and label-building. Advertisement 'Each of these records marked a moment in my journey,' Serge says. 'Whether it was a turning point in my taste, a track that shaped the energy of my sets, or something that simply stuck with me over the years. From early discoveries that pulled me into DJing to deeper cuts that shifted my direction, these tracks all left a mark in different ways. Looking back, they reflect many experiences, places, and dancefloors that helped shape my taste.' 'Solace' is out August 7th via This Moment, with a remix from Seth Troxler & Nick Morgan. Orinoko – Mama Konda (Timo Maas "Low Budget" Remix) One of the very first records I bought. I remember hearing it destroy dancefloors at Twilo, Tunnel, and Sound Factory in New York as I started partying, and I realized I wanted to be on the other side of the booth. It had this raw, hypnotic energy that pulled me in completely. Nearly 30 years later, it still hits just as hard as the first time I heard it. Advertisement Danny Tenaglia – Elements I first heard Danny play this at club Tunnel in NYC while he was testing it before its release. I spent months hunting it down until I finally found it in a local record shop. The way it unfolds breaking down and showcasing each element I thought was genius. It deepened my love for this music and solidified my decision to keep going down this path. Chiapet – Westworld (Skylark Remix) This remix hit at the perfect time, with this amazing baseline and right groove for those long, late-night sets. I remember playing it during some of my earliest gigs, and it always shifted the energy in the room. This track was a blueprint for the kind of sound I was gravitating toward. Advertisement A-Studio ft. Polina - S.O.S. (Skylark Vocal Remix) When this came out in 2004, it felt like a secret weapon. The vocal had just the right amount of emotion and Skylark's remix gave it this rolling, hypnotic drive that locked people in. I remember playing it in packed basements and sunrise sets, it always created a moment and turned the room upside down when it dropped. It wasn't the loudest or the flashiest track, but it had a pulse you could ride for minutes. For me, it was a masterclass in restraint and groove, in combination with a sexy, uplifting vocal. Yello - Oh Yeah 'Oh Six (Booka Shade Remix) Everyone knew the original from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, that quirky, unmistakable vocal. But when Booka Shade remixed it in 2006, they turned it into something completely different. It was stripped-back, groovy, and surprisingly playable. I loved how it brought a bit of humour and nostalgia to the floor while still keeping that cool, minimal edge. It always caught people by surprise, and that's what made it so fun to drop. Advertisement Seuil - Ultravision (feat. Jaw) I first heard this record at Robot Heart during my first Burning Man in 2011. The setting it was played in, combined with the vibe of the track, left me emotional and curious for more. That year changed a lot for me both in my taste in music and the direction I wanted to take as a DJ. Serge Devant, Damiano feat. Camille Safiya - Fearing Love This track marked a real turning point for me. It was one of the first records where I fully brought my vision to life emotionally, musically, and visually. Working with Camille Safiya on the vocal gave it a raw, haunting feel that I hadn't tapped into before. It wasn't just about making a club record; it was about telling a story. I spent months crafting the sound, and later shot a full music video for it, which ended up winning a film festival. "Fearing Love" reminded me that dance music could go deeper that it could move people beyond the dancefloor. Advertisement Barac – Who Says Imagination Isn't Reality This one felt like a reminder of why I love this music, deep, trippy, and full of subtle emotion. Barac has a way of creating space in his tracks, and this one in particular always pulled me in. I found myself playing it during long, late sets when the crowd was fully locked in. It's the kind of record that doesn't scream for attention but says everything it needs to if you're really listening. Dan Ghenacia - Rouge ou Noir This one instantly stood out to me. The groove had that signature French funk, loopy, raw, and full of character. I remember playing it late one night and watching the whole room lock into it. Just one of those records that reminds you how much can be said with so little. Advertisement Serge Devant, Camille Safiya – Solace This was the first release on my label, "This Moment," so it carries a lot of weight for me. It's a stripped-back track with a heavy groove and Camille's vocal cutting right through the space. Everything sits exactly where it needs to nothing extra, just a tight, focused sound. It set the tone for the label and the kind of records I want to stand behind. I have been testing it for a few years and it hasn't failed once, so I'm really excited about this release. Out aug 7th on "This Moment"
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Top DJ Serge Devant reveals stunning new track – a decade after releasing global club anthem
SERGE Devant can count many of the best DJs in the world as fans. Tastemakers such as Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, Damian Lazarus and Seth Troxler who joins Nick Morgan on the remix of Serge's new track, 'Solace'. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 3 Serge Devant is a DJ legend Credit: Supplied A decade after 'Fearing Love' became a global club anthem, 'Solace' reunites Serge with vocalist Camille Safiya and the original cast from the first video, picking up the narrative thread in a stunning new chapter. Directed by Tobias Deml (Luc Besson's The Fifth Element, The Professional), the accompanying music video explores memory, distance, and the quiet power of reconnection, bringing emotional depth to the dancefloor in a way few artists attempt. You can watch it at the end of the playlist. To accompany the release, Russian born, NYC resident, Serge talks us through a playlist of personal classics. Records that inspired his earliest clubbing days in New York, influenced the energy of his DJ sets, and helped shape the minimalist, emotive sound he's now become famous for. 3 The singer is known for his emotive tracks Credit: Supplied 3 The new tracks are out now - August 7 Credit: Supplied These selections tell their own story, mapping the arc from underground beginnings to cinematic storytelling and label-building. 'Each of these records marked a moment in my journey,' Serge says. 'Whether it was a turning point in my taste, a track that shaped the energy of my sets, or something that simply stuck with me over the years. From early discoveries that pulled me into DJing to deeper cuts that shifted my direction, these tracks all left a mark in different ways. Looking back, they reflect many experiences, places, and dancefloors that helped shape my taste.' 'Solace' is out August 7th via This Moment, with a remix from Seth Troxler & Nick Morgan. Orinoko – Mama Konda (Timo Maas "Low Budget" Remix) One of the very first records I bought. I remember hearing it destroy dancefloors at Twilo, Tunnel, and Sound Factory in New York as I started partying, and I realized I wanted to be on the other side of the booth. It had this raw, hypnotic energy that pulled me in completely. Nearly 30 years later, it still hits just as hard as the first time I heard it. Danny Tenaglia – Elements I first heard Danny play this at club Tunnel in NYC while he was testing it before its release. I spent months hunting it down until I finally found it in a local record shop. The way it unfolds breaking down and showcasing each element I thought was genius. It deepened my love for this music and solidified my decision to keep going down this path. Chiapet – Westworld (Skylark Remix) This remix hit at the perfect time, with this amazing baseline and right groove for those long, late-night sets. I remember playing it during some of my earliest gigs, and it always shifted the energy in the room. This track was a blueprint for the kind of sound I was gravitating toward. A-Studio ft. Polina - S.O.S. (Skylark Vocal Remix) When this came out in 2004, it felt like a secret weapon. The vocal had just the right amount of emotion and Skylark's remix gave it this rolling, hypnotic drive that locked people in. I remember playing it in packed basements and sunrise sets, it always created a moment and turned the room upside down when it dropped. It wasn't the loudest or the flashiest track, but it had a pulse you could ride for minutes. For me, it was a masterclass in restraint and groove, in combination with a sexy, uplifting vocal. Yello - Oh Yeah 'Oh Six (Booka Shade Remix) Everyone knew the original from Ferris Bueller's Day Off, that quirky, unmistakable vocal. But when Booka Shade remixed it in 2006, they turned it into something completely different. It was stripped-back, groovy, and surprisingly playable. I loved how it brought a bit of humour and nostalgia to the floor while still keeping that cool, minimal edge. It always caught people by surprise, and that's what made it so fun to drop. Seuil - Ultravision (feat. Jaw) I first heard this record at Robot Heart during my first Burning Man in 2011. The setting it was played in, combined with the vibe of the track, left me emotional and curious for more. That year changed a lot for me both in my taste in music and the direction I wanted to take as a DJ. Serge Devant, Damiano feat. Camille Safiya - Fearing Love This track marked a real turning point for me. It was one of the first records where I fully brought my vision to life emotionally, musically, and visually. Working with Camille Safiya on the vocal gave it a raw, haunting feel that I hadn't tapped into before. It wasn't just about making a club record; it was about telling a story. I spent months crafting the sound, and later shot a full music video for it, which ended up winning a film festival. "Fearing Love" reminded me that dance music could go deeper that it could move people beyond the dancefloor. Barac – Who Says Imagination Isn't Reality This one felt like a reminder of why I love this music, deep, trippy, and full of subtle emotion. Barac has a way of creating space in his tracks, and this one in particular always pulled me in. I found myself playing it during long, late sets when the crowd was fully locked in. It's the kind of record that doesn't scream for attention but says everything it needs to if you're really listening. Dan Ghenacia - Rouge ou Noir This one instantly stood out to me. The groove had that signature French funk, loopy, raw, and full of character. I remember playing it late one night and watching the whole room lock into it. Just one of those records that reminds you how much can be said with so little. Serge Devant, Camille Safiya – Solace This was the first release on my label, "This Moment," so it carries a lot of weight for me. It's a stripped-back track with a heavy groove and Camille's vocal cutting right through the space. Everything sits exactly where it needs to nothing extra, just a tight, focused sound. It set the tone for the label and the kind of records I want to stand behind. I have been testing it for a few years and it hasn't failed once, so I'm really excited about this release. Out aug 7th on "This Moment"
Express Tribune
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
French director presents new romantic Dracula
As a director with no affection for the horror genre, France's Luc Besson has made a new version of Dracula with American actor Caleb Landry Jones in the principal role as a lovelorn incarnation of the famous vampire. Besson, best known for The Fifth Element and embroiled in sexual assault allegations and financial problems in recent years, has produced what he believes is a "romantic" vision of one of the most notorious Gothic figures. Titled Dracula: A Love Story and based on a relatively minor plotline in the original Bram Stoker book, the 66-year-old director puts Dracula's search for the reincarnation of his late wife at the heart of his story. "I'm not a fan of horror films, nor of Dracula," Besson told Le Parisien newspaper about his production, which straddles several centuries in the life of the immortal blood-sucking count. It was sparked by discussions with Landry Jones, the star of X-Men: First Class, whom Besson directed in his last film, 2023's Dogman. "I'd love to do all my films with him. He's a genius," Besson told RMC radio in France this week of the 35-year-old Texas-born actor. Having been released first in France on Wednesday and then in other European and South American countries over the next month, the film is the biggest-budget French film of the year, according to media reports. Besson's career and personal finances took a major blow in 2017 with his hugely expensive flop Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, which cost an estimated $180 million and had an A-list cast that included Rihanna. The year after, the man behind the popular thrillers Leon and Nikita faced rape allegations from the Dutch actress Sand van Roy, which he always denied. The case was dropped without charges after a legal battle that went all the way to France's top court in 2023. Initial reviews for Besson's Dracula are mixed, with Paris Match magazine calling it the "best horror film of the summer" while Le Figaro newspaper said it "unfortunately failed to bring fresh blood to the vampire myth." The original 1897 book has been adapted over a hundred times to the silver screen, with the two modern classics considered to be the 1958 version by British director Terence Fisher and a 1992 production by Francis Ford Coppola. Another Gothic literary masterpiece, Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, is to get another overhaul later this year in a big-budget Netflix-funded production by Guillermo del Toro which will premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Japan Today
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
France's Luc Besson resurrects new 'romantic' Dracula
As a director with no affection for the horror genre, France's Luc Besson has made a new version of "Dracula" with American actor Caleb Landry Jones in the principal role as a lovelorn incarnation of the famous vampire. Besson, best known for "The Fifth Element" and embroiled in sexual assault allegations and financial problems in recent years, has produced what he believes is a "romantic" vision of one of the most notorious Gothic figures. Titled "Dracula: A Love Story" and based on a relatively minor plotline in the original Bram Stoker book, the 66-year-old director puts Dracula's search for the reincarnation of his late wife at the heart of his story. "I'm not a fan of horror films, nor of Dracula," Besson told Le Parisien newspaper about his production, which straddles several centuries in the life of the immortal blood-sucking count. It was sparked by discussions with Landry Jones, the star of "X-Men: First Class", whom Besson directed in his last film, 2023's "Dogman". "I'd love to do all my films with him. He's a genius," Besson told RMC radio in France this week of the 35-year-old Texas-born actor. Releasing first in France on Wednesday and then in other European and South American countries over the next month, the film is the biggest-budget French film of the year, according to media reports. Besson's career and personal finances took a major blow in 2017 with his hugely expensive flop "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets", which cost an estimated $180 million and had an A-list cast that included Rihanna. The year after, the man behind the popular thrillers "Leon" and "Nikita" faced rape allegations from the Dutch actress Sand van Roy, which he always denied. The case was dropped without charges after a legal battle that went all the way to France's top court in 2023. Initial reviews for Besson's "Dracula" are mixed, with Paris Match magazine calling it the "best horror film of the summer" while Le Figaro newspaper said it "unfortunately failed to bring fresh blood to the vampire myth." The original 1897 book has been adapted over a hundred times to the silver screen, with the two modern classics considered to be the 1958 version by British director Terence Fisher and a 1992 production by Francis Ford Coppola. Another Gothic literary masterpiece, "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley, is to get another overhaul later this year in a big-budget Netflix-funded production by Guillermo del Toro which will premiere at the Venice Film Festival. © 2025 AFP
Toronto Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Sun
French director Luc Besson resurrects new 'romantic' Dracula
The director puts Dracula's search for the reincarnation of his late wife at the heart of his story. Texas-born Caleb Landry Jones plays a new "romantic" version of Dracula. Photo by Dominik Bindl / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. PARIS — As a director with no affection for the horror genre, France's Luc Besson has made a new version of 'Dracula' with American actor Caleb Landry Jones in the principal role as a lovelorn incarnation of the famous vampire. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. 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'I'm not a fan of horror films, nor of Dracula,' Besson told Le Parisien newspaper about his production, which straddles several centuries in the life of the immortal blood-sucking count. It was sparked by discussions with Landry Jones, the star of 'X-Men: First Class', whom Besson directed in his last film, 2023's 'Dogman'. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I'd love to do all my films with him. He's a genius,' Besson told RMC radio in France this week of the 35-year-old Texas-born actor. Releasing first in France on Wednesday and then in other European and South American countries over the next month, the film is the biggest-budget French film of the year, according to media reports. Besson's career and personal finances took a major blow in 2017 with his hugely expensive flop 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets', which cost an estimated $180 million and had an A-list cast that included Rihanna. The year after, the man behind the popular thrillers 'Leon' and 'Nikita' faced rape allegations from the Dutch actress Sand van Roy, which he always denied. The case was dropped without charges after a legal battle that went all the way to France's top court in 2023. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Initial reviews for Besson's 'Dracula' are mixed, with Paris Match magazine calling it the 'best horror film of the summer' while Le Figaro newspaper said it 'unfortunately failed to bring fresh blood to the vampire myth.' The original 1897 book has been adapted over a hundred times to the silver screen, with the two modern classics considered to be the 1958 version by British director Terence Fisher and a 1992 production by Francis Ford Coppola. Another Gothic literary masterpiece, 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, is to get another overhaul later this year in a big-budget Netflix-funded production by Guillermo del Toro which will premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Wrestling MLB Ontario Toronto & GTA Wrestling
