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TIBETANIA RECORDS FEATURED AT ARMANI FASHION SHOW 2026 IN MILAN

Tibetania Records is proud to announce that its music has been officially selected for this year’s Armani Fashion Show 2026 in Milan – one of the most prestigious platforms in the global fashion industry.

As the final runway sequence unfolded, the atmosphere was elevated by the refined and emotive sound of “Oxford Suite”, a composition that blends deep, organic elements with cinematic elegance. The track provided a sophisticated sonic backdrop, perfectly aligned with the aesthetic vision of the show, reinforcing the powerful connection between music and high fashion.

This collaboration reflects Tibetania Records’ ongoing commitment to producing and promoting music that transcends traditional boundaries, finding its place not only in clubs and playlists, but also within high-end artistic and cultural environments.

We are honored to see our artists Dreamers Inc and MaryAnnViolin featured on such an iconic stage, representing the essence and vision of Tibetania Records on a truly global level.

April 8, 2026

Interview
SUNSHINE RACKET: FROM SOLE ACOUSTIC GUITAR TO CAFE DEL MAR

Tomek Mossakowski, performing under the name Sunshine Racket, is a Warsaw-based DJ and producer whose musical trajectory began with a sole acoustic guitar. In the beginning he was mentored by his father, a former band musician. Later he transitioned from early string compositions to electronic production, citing the influence of house pioneers such as Marshall Jefferson and Roger Sanchez.

His discography is characterized by a fusion of disco, soul, jazz, and afro-house. Tomek describes his creative process as one of rigorous iteration, often involving hundreds of exports and thousands of listens before a track reaches its final form.

Beyond the studio, his career is defined by a decade-long international tenure as the primary musical provider for Oriflame Cosmetics. In addition to this work, his live performances have reached global stages, most notably at the legendary Café del Mar in Abu Dhabi, a milestone he identifies as a definitive moment in his professional life.

Do you remember the exact moment (or person) that made you think: “I want to produce my own music”? What was it?

When I was young, we had an acoustic guitar at home. My dad used to play in the band. He taught me to play the first songs on this guitar. Then I started to make my own songs.
After that, later, when I saw stars like Marshall Jefferson, Roger Sanchez, I knew that I wanted to produce music like that.

SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Photo: SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Who or what shaped your sound in the beginning and what influences you now that might surprise people?

At the beginning, my dad, my brother, my cousin, showed me a lot of great music, a lot of great tracks, and they shaped my sound. Right now, I think journeys and trips around the world that I have, influence me a lot.

What’s one mistake you made while producing or mixing that taught you the biggest lesson?

I’m making a lot of mistakes. Every mistake is a lesson. You have to make mistakes to be better. That’s the process.

Be honest, how do you personally know when a track is finished? And how many exports usually come before that moment?

I don’t know exactly when my track is finished. When I listen to it like thousands of times, when I export it hundreds of times, and tweaking it happy to be here, happy to be here. That is the sign for me to stop, and then I know the track is finished.

In your opinion, what separates a good song from a forgettable one?

I think great song is when you love to listen to it over and over again. When you have great memories with the song, when you feel really great when you’re listening to it.

What makes a DJ set truly great for you, track selection, flow, crowd connection, or something else?

All the things make a DJ set great, but I think when you feel it in the air, when you feel it inside your body, when you want to move, when you want to dance, when you feel good, then it’s a great DJ set.

Photo: SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Photo: SUNSHINE RACKET on The House of Essenza Launch Event

Was there a specific night, event, or person that pushed you to step behind the decks and start DJing seriously?

The moment that pushed me to step behind the decks was in the early 2000, when I was listening to Hauserka and The Radio Stasia. There were two legends Seb Skalski, owner of Specula Records, and DJ Klasse, who had great parties at that time, import in Picarnia.

When I was listening to them, I knew that I want to be like that. I want to be a DJ and I want to play at the parties.

What’s one unexpected or unforgettable moment you’ve had while playing live?

My unforgettable moment was when I was playing legendary Café del Mar in Abu Dhabi. The atmosphere there, this place, and people, and everything was fantastic. That was, the unforgettable moment of my life.

March 12, 2026

Stories
THE AIRPLANE IN THE 70’S HAD A DANCE FLOOR

In the 1970s, flying had a groove.

Some airlines, most famously Air Canada, turned their Boeing 747 upper decks into in-flight discos. These lounge spaces featured mirrored walls, a bar, music, and even a dance floor with a DJ booth, where disco, funk, and early house tracks kept passengers dancing at 30,000 feet.

Long-haul flights became social experiences that captured the era’s glamorous, carefree spirit. Over time, these airborne dance floors disappeared, replaced by more seats and higher revenue, but the legend of flying discos lives on.

February 19, 2026

Interview
INTERVIEW WITH FLEANGER: AI CAN’T REPLACE EMOTION OR INTENTION

Fleanger is the stage name of the Tel Aviv born, Berlin based music producer and DJ. Fleanger musical story is interesting one. He started with drawing and graffiti. He is classily trained pianist, whos curiosity and desire to experiment with music led him to electronic music production.

When you first started producing music, what initially sparked your interest, and what pushed you to take that first step into music production?

Music was always there for me before it was “production.” I started with drawing, graffiti, and piano, ways to express things I couldn’t really explain in words. At some point, I realized music could hold emotion, movement, and story all at once. The first real push into production came from curiosity and solitude: sitting alone, experimenting with sounds, and discovering that I could build entire worlds from a blank project.

Which artists, genres, or moments influenced your sound early on, and how have those influences evolved into your current Deep House style?

Early on, I was influenced by melodic electronic music, deep house, progressive, and artists who focused more on feeling than function. I was drawn to long journeys, emotional chord progressions, and subtle grooves. Over time, those influences became more refined, less about complexity and more about intention. Today, my Deep House sound is slower, deeper, and more introspective, shaped by space, restraint, and emotional honesty.

Where do you usually find inspiration today, does it come from everyday life, travel, emotions, or from within the studio itself?

Mostly from life itself. Travel, cities, quiet moments, conversations, memories, even uncertainty. Berlin, Tel Aviv, and in-between places have all left their mark on my sound. Sometimes inspiration hits in the studio, but usually it starts outside, the studio is where I translate it into sound.

 

Can you share a bit about your production setup? What software and tools do you mainly work with, and how important are they in shaping your sound?

I mainly work with Cubase and FL Studio, alongside a small, carefully chosen selection of synths and plugins. I don’t believe gear defines the sound, decisions do. Tools are important, but they’re just instruments. The real shaping comes from how you listen, when you stop, and what you choose not to add.

Looking back so far, are there any releases, milestones, or accomplishments in your career that feel especially meaningful to you?

Releasing music on my own label and seeing people connect emotionally to tracks means a lot. Also, building long-term collaborations, receiving support from artists I admire, and slowly shaping a clear artistic identity, those moments matter more to me than numbers.

As a DJ, are there any performances or moments behind the decks that stand out as particularly special or memorable for you?

The most special moments are when the room goes quiet in its own way, when people stop talking and just feel. Small, intimate floors often leave the deepest impact. It’s not about peak time energy, but about shared presence.

What would you say is the most challenging part of the music production process, and how do you usually work through those moments?

Knowing when a track is finished. Letting go is hard. When I’m stuck, I step away. Time, distance, and silence are often the best tools to regain perspective.

On the flip side, what is the most enjoyable or rewarding part of producing music for you?

That moment when everything suddenly aligns, when a melody feels honest and the groove breathes naturally. It feels like uncovering something that already existed, rather than forcing it into being.

What is your perspective on the growing role of AI in music production, and where do you see its place within electronic and Deep House music?

AI can be a powerful tool for exploration, workflow, and inspiration, but not for replacing emotion or intention. In Deep House especially, the human element is essential. AI should support creativity, not define it.

M-Sol DEEP represents a refined side of the Deep House scene. What does being part of this label mean to you as an artist?

Being part of M-Sol DEEP feels like being understood. It represents depth, quality, and musical maturity, values I strongly connect with. I’m grateful to be part of a label that respects the emotional side of Deep House and gives space for artists to express themselves authentically.

February 13, 2026

Stories
VINTAGE IBIZA: A GIMPSE INTO THE 70’S and 80’S

Step back to the 1970s and ’80s, when Ibiza was the ultimate hippy island—bohemian, free-spirited, and alive with music, art, and sun-soaked beaches.

Seduced by its bohemian spirit, hippies poured into Ibiza in the 1970s, turning the island into a heaven for musicians and artist who built free-spirited communities in abandoned farmlands, all seeking liberty and love.

Vacationers in Ibiza, 1975 / Gianni Ferrari

Hippies in front of Bause Bar in Ibiza, 1970 / Ullstein bild / Getty

A group of hippies at a café in Ibiza, 1972 / Ullstein bild

Disco venues soon emerged, led by the iconic Club 66, where every night energetic young revelers filled the floor and danced long into the night.

Club 66 in Ibiza, 1978 / Fairfax Media Archives

As Ibiza’s allure grew, celebrities followed – most famously Wham!, who arrived in 1983 to film and record Club Tropicana, capturing the island’s carefree energy for global audience.

Wham! in Ibiza while recording Club Tropicana, 1983 FG / Bauer-Griffin

From the 1980s onward, Ibiza became a true hotspot – welcoming VIP travelers, jet-setters, relaxed vacationers, musicians, and Hollywood stars alike. The island’s open, carefree spirit turned it into one of the world’s defining summer destinations.

Ibiza in the 80’s

Most visitors rented or bought charming fincas renovated by skilled architects, while others stayed in small local hotels.

In the 1980s, Café del Mar in Ibiza became iconic for its chillout vibe, sunset views, and eclectic music. It was main gathering spot for travelers, artists, and musicians.

In the 1980s, travelers were seeking the relaxed magical atmosphere in Café del Mar, laying the foundation for the island’s legendary sunset lounge culture.

Café del Mar, Ibiza, in the 80’s

Despite welcoming new visitors, the island kept its humble fishing spirit, with boats daily returning to sell fresh catch at the local markets.

A fishing boat in Ibiza, 1975 / Gianni Ferrari

In the ’70s and ’80s, Ibiza old town buzzed with bohemian energy, where artists, musicians, and free spirits mingled along its sun-soaked streets.

January 9, 2026

Stories
WHO SHAPED THE SOUND OF CHILLOUT MUSIC

From Brian Eno’s ambient beginnings to Zero 7, Thievery Corporation, and Blank & Jones, these pioneers created the smooth, soulful atmosphere we still love today.

 

Top 10 Chillout Music Pioneers

 

Brian Eno

The godfather of ambient music. His Ambient 1: Music for Airports set the foundation for chillout.

Brian Eno

Café del Mar Compilations (Various Artists)

Ibiza’s iconic compilations that defined Balearic chillout in the late 1980s – 1990s.

Moby

His ambient and downtempo albums (Play, Hotel: Ambient) popularized chillout worldwide.

Massive Attack

Trip-hop pioneers whose atmospheric, sow beats influenced chillout and downtempo styles.

Thievery Corporation

Blended lounge, dub, and word music into relaxing, immersive tracks.

Zero 7

Downtempo and chillout with soulful vocals and lush arrangements.

Air

French duo known for dreamy cinematic chillout albums like Moon Safari.

The Orb

Ambient house innovators with hypnotic, spacey soundscapes.

Enigma

Fused electronic, world, and new age sounds to create relaxing, mystical chillout music. Formed in 1990 by Michael Cretu, David Fairstein and Frank Peterson.

The KLF

Early Pioneers in ambient house, blending electronic beats with chillout atmospheres.

Blank & Jones

Formed in 1995 in Germany by Piet Blank and Jaspa Jones. While they began with trance and electronic dance music, around the 2000s they transitioned into chillout and lounge, especially with their relax series starting in 2003.

Groove Armada

This legendary London duo consisted of Andy Cato (Andy Cocup) and Tom Findlay was one of most influential act of  late 90s and early 2000s. They influenced Trip-Hop, Chillout, House, and even Synth-Pop and New Wave. Still active today, they continue to bring their iconic sound to global stages, with a full schedule of festival appearances locked in for 2026.

THE CHILLOUT CULTURE STILL LIVES – AND ITS SPIRIT IS EVERYWHERE 🌴

December 26, 2025

Stories
Music Brain

The Hidden Power of Music – The Science Behind Every Note

Research shows that listening or playing music activates multiple brain regions linked to movement, memory, emotion and language.

When you listen to music, your brain shows increased activity across the auditory cortex and limbic system, which are linked to sound processing and emotional regulation. Playing music engages more of your brain, creating and strengthening neural pathways.

Regular music practice can increase:

  • Neural connectivity between brain regions;
  • Gray matter density in areas related to memory and coordination;
  • White matter integrity, improving communications between brain hemispheres.

 

Children

Children who learn instrument develop stronger language, focus, improved attention control and memory skills. Music training also strengthens the corpus callosum, improving communication between brain hemispheres.

Adults

Adult who engage with music can preserve cognitive function, slow memory decline, boost mood, and improve attention. Music acts as cognitive training, strengthening key neural pathways for long-term brain health.

Recovery and Therapy

Music therapy helps stroke, Parkinson’s and brain injury patients recover. Rhythm and melody activate alternative neural pathways, supporting speech and harnessing the brain’s neuroplasticity.

Everyday Life

You don’t need to be a processional musician to benefit. Even singing, tapping rhythms, or learning a few chords can encourage new neural growth. The key factor is active engagement – participating in music rather then only hearing it in the background.

 

December 23, 2025

Artist  ·  Stories
The Beginnings of Chillout Music

From Ibiza’s golden sunsets to London’s underground clubs – these places shaped the sound that still helps the world slow down, breathe, and feel.

Here are the most important pioneers:

1. Café del Mar (Ibiza, 1980)

  • The very first and most iconic chillout venue in the world.
  • Opened in 1980 on San Antonio’s sunset strip.
  • DJs like José Padilla began mixing ambient, downtempo, and Balearic sounds during sunsets, defining the chillout genre.

2. Café Mambo (Ibiza, early 1990s)

  • Continued the tradition of sunset chillout sessions.
  • Helped spread the Ibiza “sunset sound” globally.

3. The Sound Factory Bar (New York, early 1990s)

  • While mostly house-oriented, it had ambient and lounge rooms that inspired chillout DJs worldwide.

4. Heaven (late 1970s – 1980s)

  • One of London’s first major clubs to host ambient rooms, often curated by Brian Eno’s followers and experimental DJs.
  • Eno himself, who coined the term “ambient music,” lived in London — his influence spread through art and club scenes.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 10: Musician Brian Eno poses for a portrait in London, on July 7, 1980. (Photo by Anton Corbijn/Contour by Getty Images)

5. The Chill Out Room at Heaven (by The KLF, late 1980s)

  • The KLF (Bill Drummond & Jimmy Cauty) created an actual “Chill Out Room” at Heaven in the late ’80s, where ambient soundscapes and visuals were used to relax dancers after the main floor.
  • This became one of the first official “chillout rooms” in the world.

6. The Ministry of Sound (early 1990s)

  • Famous for house, but had ambient and lounge rooms inspired by Ibiza’s Café del Mar vibe.
  • Resident DJs mixed chillout between peak-time sets.

7. Megadog / Whirl-Y-Gig / The Orb Events

  • The Orb, London-based pioneers of ambient house, often performed in clubs with immersive visuals and downtempo beats.
  • These events helped define the London chillout movement of the early ’90s.

THE CHILLOUT CULTURE STILL LIVES – AND ITS SPIRIT IS EVERYWHERE 🌴

November 21, 2025

Burning Man
Music  ·  Stories
The Birth of Burning Man: From 1986

From a small beach bonfire with 20 friends to a massive desert city of over 70,000, Burning Man has become the ultimate celebration of art, community, and radical self-expression.

1986 — The Beginning (Baker Beach, San Francisco)

Larry Harvey and Jerry James built an 8-foot wooden man and burned it on June 22, 1986, surrounded by about 20 friends.
It was spontaneous — no plan, no permits — just art, fire, and community.
People on the beach joined in, played music, and celebrated freedom of expression.

Burning Man, building of the effigie

1987–1989 — Growing on the Beach

Each summer, the event grew.
By 1989, the wooden Man was 40 feet tall, and hundreds of people gathered.
But after that year, authorities banned burning large structures on the beach — it had simply become too big.

1990 — The Move to Black Rock Desert (Nevada)

A group of artists and adventurers from the Cacophony Society invited Larry to bring the burn to the Black Rock Desert, a vast dry lakebed in Nevada.
That year, about 80 people went — no rules, no roads, just art, dust, and total freedom.
This was the birth of the desert version of Burning Man.

1990s — The Birth of Black Rock City

The desert became a blank canvas for creativity.
Artists started building large installations, theme camps, and mutant vehicles.
The event developed its core principles: radical self-expression, self-reliance, community, and leave no trace.
By 1998, it drew 15,000 people.

2000s — From Gathering to Temporary City

Burning Man became a fully functioning city, designed in a circular layout called Black Rock City.
It had roads, camps, services, and even its own “Department of Public Works.”
Population soared to 35,000+ by mid-2000s.
Art cars, sound camps, and giant interactive sculptures defined the experience.

2010s — Today — Global Movement

Now, over 70,000 people attend annually.
The Man still burns each year, but the spirit spread worldwide — with regional “Burns” on every continent.
Burning Man became less of a festival and more of a cultural experiment in creativity, sustainability, and human connection.

Burning Man Today – Fun Facts

  • Population: Over 70,000 people gather each year – a fully functional temporary city rises in the desert.
  • Art Everywhere: There are hundreds of massive art installations, some you can walk through, climb, or even ride! Many are interactive.
  • Mutant Vehicles: Cars aren’t just cars here — people decorate them as dragons, giant animals, or even mobile art galleries.
  • Theme Camps: Participants create mini-communities, offering workshops, music, performances, and gifts.
  • The Man: Still burned every year in a huge ceremony – symbolizing creativity, letting go, and transformation.
  • 10 Principles: The culture revolves around principles like radical self-expression, gifting, participation, and leave no trace.
  • Global Influence: Burning Man inspired regional Burns worldwide — from Europe to Asia, Africa, and South America.
November 10, 2025

Sky Lantern Festival 2025
News  ·  Stories
Chiang Mai CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival 2025

When dreams rise to meet the stars

Every November, the skies of northern Thailand come alive with light and hope. In 2025, the Chiang Mai CAD Khomloy Sky Lantern Festival once again transforms the night into a breathtaking sea of glowing wishes.

Held on November 5–6, 2025, at the CAD Cultural Center Lanna in Mae On District, about 30 km east of Chiang Mai, the festival is part of Thailand’s ancient Yi Peng and Loy Krathong traditions — celebrations of light, renewal, and gratitude.

Over 15,000 people gather beneath the stars, each releasing a paper lantern (khom loy) into the sky, carrying personal wishes for love, peace, and good fortune. Guests also float krathongs (decorative baskets) on nearby waters, letting go of worries and welcoming new beginnings.

Beyond the lantern release, visitors enjoy Lanna-style music, traditional dance, and hill-tribe performances, along with authentic Thai cuisine and eco-friendly lanterns made from biodegradable materials.

For two magical nights, the sky over Chiang Mai becomes a living artwork — a reflection of unity, peace, and dreams taking flight.

May every wish rise high and illuminate our world with hope.

November 4, 2025

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