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The tone of the alternate take is a far cry from the original video.
Nearly two years following its release, Diplo and Trippie Reddhave a new music video out for their 2018 single, "Wish." The original release arrived by way of Diplo's star-studded EP California which saw the producer team up with Trippie Redd, Lil Yachty, MØ and more.
The new version of the video presents a far more gruesome vision compared to that of the original. The video begins with a depiction of Trippie Redd attacking himself by various means.
A watershed moment occurs in the middle of the video when Trippie Redd is attacked and proclaimed dead. At this point the camera pans to reveal a production set where the crew scrambles to wrap up the now deceased Trippie Redd. The crew ultimately disposes of his body over a bridge and the video ends.
The new version is a far cry in its tone from the crystal chandeliers, flashy strobes, flowers, and goats of the original video. Fans online have pointed out, however, that the two videos were likely recorded around the same time. As one fan pointed out, the amount of face tattoos on Trippie Redd is the clearest proxy.
As Diplo questioned, "How many times does Trippie die in this video?" Find out in their alternate "Wish" video here.
There are several "coincidences" tying Flume to this mysterious new project.
A 31-second track by 300ZX Z31 has appeared on Spotify and fans are tying the new music to Flume.
The track titled "The Difference" popped up on both the "Hi This Is Playlist" and the "Flume Essentials" playlists, which are operated by Flume's management team. The cryptic artist name also ties to Flume as 300ZX Z31 is the model of the car that was prominently featured on Flume's Hi This Is Flume mixtape.
Flume (real name Harley Edward Streten) has been vocal about getting new music out in 2020, even stating he aims to write his sophomore album in the span of four months. 300ZX Z31 could prove to be another creative outlet of his in the time forthcoming - assuming it is, in fact, an alternate alias.
Separately, Streten also reposted a clip of an interview suggesting he has a drum 'n' bass track with Toro y Moi in the works. The post is leading many to believe that collaboration might soon become a reality.
Needless to say, Flume has some irons in the fire and it will be interesting to see how this all plays out.
The map also includes locations of art installations.
Ultra Music Festival is looking to prepare attendees early, as they've released a map of the festival grounds a few weeks before the gates open.
The map shows the location of each stage, as well as which way the stage is facing. The map also includes the locations of art installations, merch booths, VIP sections, and both the VIP and GA entrances. The release of the map comes just three days after Ultra released the day-by-day lineup for this year's festival.
Ultra Music Festival is undoubtedly one of the United States' premier festivals. Each year, organizers curate a lineup filled to the brim with the most sought after dance music talent in the world. This year's lineup features a handful of extremely unique sets, including Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, Malaa b2b DJ Snake, Madeon's Good Faith live set, and many more. Those looking to snag a last-minute ticket can find them here.
This duo is back with a relatable track for this festival season.
Back from a stacked 2019, the Canadian duo, WE ARE FURY has returned with their first track of the year, "Running Back to You" ft. Alexa Lusader. Tapping into their melodic side, the track showcases the duo's ability to write simple, yet intricate melodies. As part of their upcoming album, this track sets the mood for quite the release to come.
Drawing chord changes from jazz, melodic dubstep growls, marching drums and smooth yet powerful vocals from LA-based Alexa Lusader, the track tells a story of love gone wrong. Tapping into the heartstrings, the lyrics talk about everything she would do for a person that is not reciprocating. Commenting on the meaning of the track Alexa says:
"The track is about the love of love & welcoming it to potentially unhealthy degrees. It came from a passionate place in my heart because sometimes it is true, I'd rather be fucked up from love than nothing at all."
Currently on tour with ARMNHMR, WE ARE FURY has now made their US debut. Be the first to know about all of their future endeavors by giving them a follow or a like below. "Running Back to You" is available now on most major streaming platforms, click here to listen.
Big Gigantic (real names Dominic Lalli and Jeremy Salken) have returned with their latest album, Free Your Mind via Counter Records.
Free Your Mind is exactly what fans have been craving, as Lalli and Salken have effortlessly infused horns, saxes, and vocals into a number of dance music tracks. Listeners will recognize a handful of previously released singles from the album, including "Friends" with Ashe, "St. Lucia" with Felly, and "You're The One" with Nevve, as well as a number of new tunes like "Let The Speakers Blow" and "Supergiant" with TOBi. Undoubtedly, this groovy LP is quite an evolution in sound in comparison to their previous album, Brighter Future.
Lalli and Salken have continuously been a force in dance music since they began their musical careers in 2012. Their 2015 hits "Get On Up" and "Good Times Roll" with GRiZlaunched them further into popularity. The duo has a number of upcoming tour dates, including Okeechobee and stops in St. Louis, Kansas City, Dallas, and more starting on March 25th.
Excision (real name Jeff Abel), Wooli (real name Adam Puleo), and Trivecta (real name Sam Dobkin) have released a music video for their track "Oxygen" featuring Julianne Hope.
The music video for "Oxygen" focuses on a couple and how they keep their relationship afloat while one of them is away. It opens with a shot of one of them walking down a desolate road at dusk, bleeding. The video continues on showing the positive aspects of their relationship. Oxygen's visual companion fits the song perfectly, as it pulls out emotions both visually and audibly.
Abel is currently taking his latest stage production, The Evolution, on tour with Puleo. Some upcoming stops include Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Denver, and many more. You can find tickets to the EvolutionTour here.
The hype surrounding Lady Gaga's return to the airwaves has been skyrocketing and the wait is finally over; "Stupid Love" is here. Weeks ago when the track was leaked, we heard that infectious electronic beat and the excitement intensified even more. Everything made sense once we found out that Tchami and BloodPop®were listed as co-producers on the track.
The track is a certified Gaga bop, filled with her classic "rah-rah"-esque vocals solidifying her yet again as the reigning queen of pop music. The producers lend their electronic ears to the beat, adding in catchy synth work and a throbbing bassline. The beautifully strange Lady Gaga we know and love is back.
She accompanied the track with a visually stunning music video shot solely on an iPhone 11 Pro and directed by Daniel Askill. It's a bright post-apocalyptic, psychedelic landscape channeling her "Born This Way" ideals that love is the only way to survive this crumbling society.
Lady Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) previously worked with Tchami (real name Martin Bresso) and BloodPop® (real name Michael Tucker) alongside Boys Noize on her 2019 HAUS Laboratories ad. Separately, Tucker aided on her Joanne album and Bresso co-wrote "Applause".
Word is out that the new album, LG6, will be coming soon. Check back in as more information comes through for this release.
"Drown" is the first single from the Dutch superstar in 2020.
Martin Garrix (real name Martijn Garritsen) has a keen eye for up and coming talent and that's exactly why this new collaboration is so exciting. Today, we've received his latest single "Drown" featuring rising vocalist Clinton Kane. The pop fusion track has hit written all over it and will definitely serve to skyrocket Kane's career.
The single is lead with Kane's emotive vocals, built for all the lovers out there. Layered on top of the Dutch heavyweight's signature upbeat style, it plays to the feeling of taking the good and bad in a relationship, knowing that as long as you're with them, you'll be happy. This is definitely a song that will be belt out across the globe at his big stadium shows.
Born to Norwegian and Filipino parents, Kane grew up teaching himself to sing, play guitar, piano, and the drums. He gained attention for his crooning vocals and eventually signed to Columbia, which lead him to being discovered by Garritsen. On the topic of "Drown," Kane says:
“Martin is such a warm human and a mad talent. It was heaps of fun writing and working with him on this track. We actually only met after the song was fully finished due to logistical issues and volcanic eruptions. Thank god for technology! Love him to death.”
The festival takes place Bank Holiday weekend, August 27th-30th.
One of the top electronic music festivals in the industry, Creamfields, is back with the highly anticipated lineup for their 2020 edition. Taking place over Bank Holiday weekend, August 27-30, at Daresbury in Cheshire, England, this will be the 22nd year of the event. They have been teasing us with one of their biggest installments yet and now that we have the full talent list, it's clear they've lived up to the expectations.
Also announced was the lineup breakdown by stage. The stage takeovers include mau5trap, Nina Kraviz & Friends, Andy C presents ONE 7 Four, Steel Yard presents Carl Cox: Invites, Anjunabeats, All GonePete Tong, and many more. There really is something for everyone during this massive weekend.
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Last year, the festival saw over 70,000 attendees and they are looking to once again sell out. If you had any inclination of making your way out to Daresbury this year, now is the time to jump on those tickets. One thing is for certain, you won't regret it if you do.
Creamfields returns to Daresbury in Cheshire, England on August 27th–30th for Bank Holiday weekend. Tickets are on sale now at www.creamfields.com.
KLOUD has been a big name to know in recent months. His latest EP, PRIMAL, was loved by many and described by Run The Trap as a "genre-defying debut". Keeping up the pace, KLOUD is back with an energetic new track, "Danger," coming to a dance floor near you soon.
"Danger" starts off with a suspenseful warning of what's to come. Dropping into a lively house-inspired groove, the track flaunts growling baselines, warping vocals, and catchy synth stabs. The production quality on this song proves once again that KLOUD is a force to be reckoned with. There's no doubt that you should get ready for some "Danger" this festival season.
You can catch KLOUD at his upcoming shows around the United States including performances at District in Atlanta, Dancefestopia, and more. Stay up to date with the man in the mask by following KLOUD on his social media pages below.
Morten makes a gigantic return with his latest dance floor heater on Spinnin' Records
Denmark-born, LA-based superstar Morten is back with an epic dance floor heater, which is ironically enough named “Polar.” Out now on Spinnin’ Records, the tune is hot enough to cause global warming, melt our precious polar ice caps, and infuriate environmentalists the world over.
Starting with a lush synth motif that repeats and rises in tension, Morten sets a tone eerie and ominous enough to make even the most hardened ravers wary of their surroundings. Rising in tension over the course of a killer buildup, we subsequently crescendo into a pounding, astounding drop. With a groove fit for the finest dance floors in all of Ibiza and beyond, “Polar” gets the party going in a way only Morten can truly deliver.
Coming off of his summer 2019 residency at Ushuaia in Ibiza with David Guetta, Morten’s audience has grown globally, with no signs of slowing down. His sound is rapidly evolving and his fans are all the more eager as he gears up for a massive festival season in 2020. Keep up with Morten’s cutting edge music by following his socials below!
Sacha Robotti has turned to techno for his collaborative EP with Who Is Hush via Octopus Recordings.
Sacha Robotti may be best known for booty-shaking tech house, but his latest endeavor sees him explore the introspective sonic landscapes of techno. EDM.com is proud to premiere "Raw" from his and Who Is Hush's new EP, 2020 Vision by way of Octopus Recordings.
Set to a faster pace than typical Sacha Robotti releases, "Raw" is a particularly driving cut from the EP. Striking a cerebral balance between sterile sound effects and more tonal elements, the single demonstrates the Los Angeles-based producer's creative dimension.
That's not to say this is uncharted territory for Who Is Hush. Also calling Los Angeles home, he recently delivered a techno two-tracker titled Infinite Cycles EP via Sector Black.
"Our 2020 Vision EP is the sonic result of us wanting to experiment out of the box, which also made it a no brainer for us trying to blend a live and DJ performance together in an effort to bring machine soul to the dance floor," said Sacha Robotti in a statement. "Who knows, maybe you’ll find our project on stage sometime this year?“
2020 Vision by Sacha Robotti and Who Is Hush is available in full via Beatport.
If social media serves as any indicator, Marshmello may be gearing up for an announcement of sorts. The masked DJ/producer cleaned out his Instagram account, leading many to believe that new music or something else entirely may be on the way.
Whereas some artists simply upload solid-black default images to their accounts lead up to a big reveal, however, Marshmello (real name Chris Comstock) went a little more extreme. He appears to have deleted every post from the account, which has nearly 30 million followers.
Comstock has not put out any solo releases thus far in 2020. Earlier in the week, though, he and SVDDEN DEATH dropped their second collaboration, "Crusade." Last year the masked hitmaker released his Joytime III album, collaborated with numerous pop and hip-hop artists, and made waves with his in-game Fortnite concert.
Aside from new profile pictures that match that of his Instagram account, Marshmello's Twitter and Instagram accounts don't appear to have been significantly altered at the time of writing.
Chicago-based duo Azgard (real names Matt Domas and Kevin Thoren) have seen quite the buzz in the United States midwest recently. With releases on Firepower Records and breaking into the top 10 of Beatport's dubstep and electro charts, the pair have been hard at work on new music. Now, their new Enforcer EP looks to impress listeners even more with a wide array of heavy bass sounds.
Enforcer opens with the title track, and pulls no punches right off the bat. With a Mortal Kombat-inspired vocal sample, the narrator warns the listener, "prepare to meet your maker," before the audio assault begins. The breakdowns and drops bring to mind early Porter Robinson works, but Domas and Thoren bring a heavy and crisp edge to the electro-tinged dubstep sound.
The second track, "R I P," brings a slasher film flavor that would be right at home on Freddy Krueger's Spotify playlist. Heavy dubstep paints a vivid and horrifying dreamscape at the first drop, but at the three minute mark, a psytrance influence infiltrates the track, switching things up entirely.
To close the EnforcerEP, Domas and Thoren team up with Two Attics for "Humanity," a track that retains the heaviness of the EP but brings a melodic edge to the table. "Humanity" is in the same wheelhouse as a Xilent or Chime production, perfectly blending elements of trance and dubstep.
Azgard's latest is a well-rounded release that showcases Domas and Thoren's musical repertoires and history rather effectively. No telling what's next for the duo, but their talent will surely take them to great heights in the U.S. Midwest and beyond.
The EnforcerEP is out now and available at this link.
Iowa-based dubstep duo Badman (real names Adam Ellis and Dallas Nicholson) are fresh off of their deep and experimental EP, Meditative State. Now, they have teamed up with fellow Iowans MixedMind for a brand-new single that's sure to satisfy those cravings for experimental low-end goodness.
"Dozer 6ixx" utilizes a cheeky sample about experimentation with LSD, but the track is a trip in and of itself. The samples play off the crisp drums and metallic wobbling noises, vibrantly illustrating hallucinogenic effects without the need for any extracurricular substances. Those samples continue throughout the track, taking listeners on a journey through not only the low end of the frequency spectrum, but perhaps the inner workings of of their own perception.
This team-up between Badman and MixedMind is billed under the BadMind alias, and is the first official collaboration between the two duos. There isn't any word yet on whether the collaborative project will continue releasing music. "Dozer 6ixx" is a fresh and unique take on the experimental bass genre, though, and more BadMind music would certainly be welcomed by fans of the genre.
"Dozer 6ixx" is out now via Rekondite, and can be found at this link.
Jack Ü delivered their first and only album on February 27th, 2015.
At the apex of the EDM decade, two musical sensations delivered a longform body of work under their much-hyped side project. Diplo and Skrillex began releasing music as Jack Ü in 2014, but their first and only studio-length album arrived in the form of Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü on February 27th, 2015.
Prior to forming their supergroup, both artists had risen to superstar status in EDM. Skrillex (real name Sonny Moore) had effectively set a new standard for bass music sound design with the My Name Is Skrillex EP in 2010, and Diplo (real name Thomas Wesley Pentz) brought international flair to the movement with his band, Major Lazer, in addition to countless hip-hop-leaning solo releases. Combined, they were a force to be reckoned with.
Although they debuted as Jack Ü with a performance at Mad Decent Block Party in San Diego in September of 2013, Moore and Pentz did not release their first single under the project, "Take Ü There" featuring Kiesza, until a year later. When their album finally arrived in early 2015, they had amassed a formidable group of collaborators. 2 Chainz, AlunaGeorge, Snails and Bunji Garlin were among the artists credited on entries of its tracklist. To celebrate the release, they hosted a 24-hour back-to-back performance via Twitch live stream that was shut down after 18 hours.
Perhaps no other song on the album made the impact of "Where Are Ü Now" featuring Justin Bieber, however. It was released at a time when the pop icon faced media backlash while growing into himself post child stardom, and the support from Moore and Pentz helped redeem him in the public eye to a degree. The two producers would go on to collaborate with him on his November, 2015 album, Purpose.
Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü certainly elevated the careers of Moore and Pentz. It sold the equivalent of 14,000 in the first week following its release, and went certified Gold (meaning it sold 500,000 copies) by June of 2016. Whether the two artists' paths continue to cross, their project will remain one of the most recognized brands of the EDM decade.
Rich DietZ gave the gift of buzz-worthy tech house punch.
Coming on the heels of enticing party bangers “Ferris Wheel” and “Space Whip,” bass house tastemakers Rich DietZ have delivered a sparkling house brew with “White Claw Song.” The energetic party anthem pours meme-worthy samples over a strapping bass line, combining for a sound that flows at a smooth 128 bpm.
The 'lawless' duo thought beyond the lines between tech, festival, and bass house, perfectly crafting a party vibe that pulls from nearly every corner of the dance music palette. No matter who you are, these guys have an invitation with your name on it. Sit back, open wide, and let the refreshing beats of this dizzying dance dream bubble into your ears.
The long-awaited new Disclosure songs have a strong disco influence.
Since announcing their hiatus three years ago, electronic heavyweight sibling duo Disclosure (real names Guy and Howard Lawrence) enjoyed some "much needed rest," barely making a peep in that time frame. Besides a collaboration with Khalid called "Talk," the Lawrence brothers have been nearly silent on the front of music releases.
Fans will be elated to know that silence has been broken. Two days ago, Disclosure released a brand new single, "Ecstasy." But, the duo have decided to keep the ball rolling and surprise fans with two more new songs, "Tondo" and "Expressing What Matters," in the same week.
The new Disclosure sound is heavily influenced by the disco records of old, channeling an old school vibe but deeply incorporating the filter house vibes much akin to Daft Punk's iconic "Revolution 909" and other genre-defining tracks. "Tondo" teeters on world beat, incorporating lively vocal chants from Cameroonian musician Eko Roosevelt and bass guitar, while retaining the duo's classic flair.
"Expressing What Matters" takes the tempo down a bit to a more familiar feel for Disclosure tracks, with a choppy bass line and soulful Boz Skaggs samples. Both tracks rely heavily on sampling, but they keep things fresh for 2020 in a unique way for which the Lawrence brothers have become so well known.
There haven't yet been any announcements in regards to whether or not these new singles will be part of an album. What matters to fans is that Disclosure are back, and they certainly haven't missed a beat.
The producers worked their magic on a new big room banger.
Well known for their arena-rocking beats, Dutch big room duo W&W (real names Willem van Hanegem and Ward van der Harst) have provided some of the genre's most memorable anthems like "Arcade Mammoth" and "Live The Night." Now, the duo have joined forces with fellow Dutchman Sandro Silva and Zafrir for their next single, "Wizard Of The Beats".
The spellbinding new production sits nicely among Wvan Hanegem and van der Harst's extensive discography, expanding on a sound on which the duo have had a tremendous influence. With the help of Silva and Zafrir, they've taken this production to new heights within the genre of big room house.
Packed with anthemic stabs and plenty of reverb, "Wizard" builds a catchy earworm of a melody into a four-on-the-floor beat that packs a serious punch. Destined to be among the most memorable big room house tracks of the year, if not the decade, "Wizard Of The Beats" is sure to leave fans more than satisfied.
The new collaboration is the first between W&W and Sandro Silva. Zafrir's added touch on the entrancing vocal sections enlisted the help of a choir to fill the track out nicely. Combining the talents of all these big room heavyweights proves that an all-star roster can still achieve perfect chemistry.
The roster includes The Chainsmokers, David Guetta, Tiësto, and Diplo.
Having recently celebrated a decade of merriment up and down the Las Vegas Strip, Exodus Festival announced they're returning for their 11th season. As Sin City's longest-running festival, Exodus will launch its 2020 itinerary this Memorial Day Weekend with some of the biggest names in EDM.
The Nevada event takes place over four weekends this summer. Aside from its Memorial Day Weekend kickoff, Exodus will emerge again over the 4th of July (July 2nd-6th), Summer Love (July 30th-August 3rd), and Labor Day (September 3rd-7th) holidays.
Keeping the party alive throughout the summer will be other notable DJs. Presiding over the remainder of their 2020 lineup will be Kygo, Martin Garrix, Alesso, DJ Snake, Zedd, Major Lazer, Loud Luxury, Steve Aoki, Illenium and many more. The full roster for each weekend will be announced on later dates.
With affordability in mind, Exodus Festival has made it easy for partygoers to maximize their celebrations with an All-Access Pass. The pass allows for expedited, exclusive venue entry to over ten nightclubs and pool parties.
Exodus begins its first round of festivities on May 21st-25th. Visit the Exodus Festival Las Vegas website for more information, and find the Memorial Day Weekend lineup below.
THUR. MAY 21
Party Favor - Hakkasan Nightclub
FRI. MAY 22
Steve Aoki - Wet Republic
The Chainsmokers - XS Nightclub
SAT. MAY 23
The Chainsmokers- Encore Beach Club
Tiësto - Hakkasan Nightclub
Diplo - Encore Beach Club At Night
SUN. MAY 24
David Guetta - Encore Beach Club
*Other artist(s) to be announced*
MON. MAY 25
Major Lazer - Encore Beach Club
*Other artist(s) to be announced*
The new collaboration has an anthemic old-school feel.
There is much buzz about the legendary trance producer Ferry Corsten as of late. Fresh off of announcing his soon-to-be iconic What The F tour run (which will feature a Ferry Corsten set as well as sets under his other aliases, Gouryella and System F), Corsten has now released a collaborative single with Sander van Doorn's alter-ego, Purple Haze. Buckle up, because this one's wild.
Boasting an old school feel, Corsten and Van Doorn's new collaboration, "Flanging," calls to mind classic arena trance anthems. The rolling bass lines in the intro lead nicely into the main synth section, which continually slows in tempo during the breakdown, before powering back up into the main hook's flanging (hence the name) melody.
That melody is reminiscent of Veracocha's 1999 trance classic, "Carte Blanche," but make no mistake - "Flanging" is forward-thinking enough to become an instant classic in 2020. Corsten and Van Doorn's ability to evoke the nostalgic feel of early trance while staying relevant to the modern sound is impeccable, which is why those two names have remained a mainstay in the world of trance music and electronic dance music as a whole.
"Flanging" is out now and can be found at this link.
Kantor's video for "Concrete Jungle" is a live performance of the song on a custom DDR MIDI Launchpad.
It's time to revisit the after-school arcade hall, because Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) might be making a comeback this festival season.
Featured on the latest music video from Kantor, an artist new to the electronic scene, the game is reimagined into a custom MIDI Launchpad. Using four custom DDR pads, Kantor dances around to trigger sounds and create the song, "Concrete Jungle," as a 3D projector provides live visuals on the DJ's footsteps.
The creative, technology-intensive music video is right up Kantor's ally, as he was the inaugural Dance Dance Revolution World Champion when he was 14. Now producing music, Kantor has transformed his rhythm-savvy roots into a sound mixing techno, bass and futuristic synths. "Concrete Jungle," released independently, is high energy and dynamic, acting as the perfect soundtrack for a music video that will make you sweat just watching it.
The majority of Kantor's catalogue was released under another alias, providing him opportunities to tour alongside Steve Aoki and Kendrick Lamar. His new project's debut single, "Enter the Grid," was released in January with an equally tech heavy music video and - wait for it - a DDR feature.
The DJ duo will livestream their virtual reality headset on YouTube tonight, viewable without a headset on any screen.
Today, February 26th, EDM duo Galantis embarked on a groundbreaking performance venture, pairing with Wave to perform a one-of-a-kind virtual concert.
Part of their 2020 Church of Galantis Tour, the concert invited fans from all corners of the world to tune in and enjoy the Swedish group's upbeat anthems together.
Putting a twist on regular, camera-feed based live streams, the Church of Galantis virtual performance incorporated CG avatars of the duo, using motion capture technology so fans can watch their movements in real time.
With a 30-minute runtime, the show featured dynamic visual themes and represent virtual attendees with seafox avatars in the crowd. It used tropical imagery and bright colors to create a powerful visual accompaniment for the group's most iconic tracks.
EDM.com caught up with the duo, comprised of Christian Karlsson and Linus Eklöw, before the performance. Read on to see what they had to say.
EDM: What are you excited for with this new show format?
Galantis: We’re excited to try something so fresh and new, and work with such incredible technology. These VR concerts could very well be the future of live music.
How does it feel to be broadcasting a completely original show live to fans across the world?
It feels great to know that even fans we might not be able to reach on tour will be able to experience a Church of Galantis live set.
Why is it so important to bring everyone together through this Wave event?
Bringing people together is what our new album, Church, is all about. When we looked up the definition of the word, it means “a body of believers” – and that’s what we think the fans that come out to our shows are, people bonded together to have fun and be a part of something positive.
What are you able to do with an animated show that you couldn't do with an in-person performance? Why is that cool and exciting?
The most exciting thing is that fans from all over the world can be in the same “room” and experience a Galantis show together.
What do you hope your fans are able to take away from this set?
We hope it will be a fun mini-escape, and take them away from their daily reality. Depending on time zone, they could be at work, at home, anywhere.
What can we look forward to seeing? Any new tracks?
You’ll definitely hear songs from our new album, Church, and we might even have a special guest from one of our new singles pop in.
What’s so special about the Seafox community?
SeafoxNation is incredible, they always give us the energy we need in our sets and have grown with us over the years. We love that they let us evolve in our sound.
Behold, the ultimate test of knowledge on all things Zedd.
It's hard to think of modern-day EDM without Zedd coming to mind. He's responsible for some of the biggest hits in the history of the genre and shows no signs of slowing down.
Between his two albums, his long list of singles, or many high-profile collaborations, he truly is a juggernaut in the industry. In honor of his continuing legacy, we've developed a quiz to see what you know about the EDM superstar.
The psytrance trio are back to take you to school.
Last year we saw the birth of Abraxis, the new side project of Seven Lions and Seattle-based duo Dimibo. After blowing the audience away with their live debut at Dreamstate SoCal, the psytrance trio have been inaugurating fans into the official Abraxis Institute - a movement for those with extraordinary cognitive abilities. They are now back to drop the "Amygdala Mix." The title alone lets you know they're about to blow your mind with this one.
The mix, running roughly an hour long, is a masterful blend of heavy psytrance productions that will get your spirit jumping. Included in the set is the trio's first release, "Old Gods," as well as remixed versions of the Seven Lions (real name Jeff Montalvo) single "Island" with Wooli and Trivecta featuring Nevve. After a mix like this, enrollment in the institute will be out the door.
The trio continue to intrigue with their alluring live lectures. They are planning to take us all to school at the upcoming EDC Las Vegas. Fans are still waiting for the unreleased single "Black Rainbow," which they teased behind a survey on their website. There also seems to be a Crystal Skies collaboration in the works, so stay tuned as more news comes out.
If being a DJ performing in front of a crowd of thousands has always seemed like an unreachable dream, you may be in luck. Harmonix, the developer behind Rock Band and Dance Central, is back with their latest music game, Fuser. The NC soft-published game allows players to explore the world of mixing music in front of a massive festival from the comforts of their own home.
Where the previous games released from the same developer required the player to obtain a special controller, Fuser stands apart by allowing you to use your standard gamepad. Become the DJ hero you've always wanted to be with a simple, one-time purchase. Those who access the game will have over 100 songs to mix at their fingertips.
The user will have four decks to control with very few restrictions stopping you from throwing down what you please. From Billie Eilish to Fatboy Slim, your sets are at the helm of your own creativity. Your only mission: keep the crowd hyped.
An interesting aspect of the game is this crowd pleasing portion. One of the most commonly voiced complaints of DJs (unless they're open format) is song requests. The main idea behind the gameplay is that festival attendees will DM their requests during your set, asking for new genres and music from specific decades or artists. They start off easy but soon build and become very targeted. From the sounds of it, you have to be able to keep up with these requests - something many real life DJs despise.
Because most players purchasing the program will more than likely not have a DJ background, the developers have set up Fuser to automatically smooth out the transitions from track to track. However, this does not mean matching bpm is out of the equation in the more challenging settings. The user is even allowed to add in their own instrumentation and custom beats.
While previous Harmonix games had you battling for glory, with Fuser you start off playing at stages that look to be at festivals on the caliber of Tomorrowland or Electric Daisy Carnival. Each stage you move to will require the player to tailor their mixes to the crowd. Just as in real life, a 3:00 PM set will call for something different from a 3:00 AM set.
That's not all. Players will also be allowed to team up with friends with a multiplayer feature. You can collaborate on tracks, and maybe even go back to back? Gamers have the option to go into freestyle mode, arranging and recording mixes and sharing with others.
Harmonix product manager Daniel Sussman has explained that just as in previous games from the developer, Fuser is not meant to replace learning the art in a classical sense. It's meant for entertainment, but there's no denying it does work as a great introduction to the world of mixing and may help people hear music in a different way.
Fuser will be available on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC this fall. Harmonix will bring the game to PAX East this upcoming weekend, where attendees will get the chance to test out the new interface.
February 22nd, 2020 will forever go down as the day DJ Snake (real name William Sami Étienne Grigahcine) made history. The French DJ/producer returned to his homeland with a bang, performing at the largest single-day electronic dance event in Europe holding a whopping 40,000 guests. He's known for delivering the utmost in theatrics, so it should come as little surprise what he had up his sleeve next.
During the event, held at the Paris La Défense Arena, Grigahcine organized the largest wall of death the music world has ever seen. He took to his socials to share the unbelievable swarm that broke out to an unreleased track allegedly titled "I Can't Trust Nobody." Now that's how you introduce new music. We can only imagine the hype that will be surrounding the official release of this single.
Grigahcine is clearly on a mission to dominate 2020. He most recently was featured in the new trailer for Fast and Furious 9. Prior to that, we received the updated remix to his smash hit "Loco Contigo" featuring J Balvin, Ozuna, NickyJam, Natti Natasha, Darrell, and Sech. Catch one of his mindblowing performances at the upcoming Ultra Music Festival and EDC Las Vegas.
Dizzying acts like Solomun, Black Coffee, Ben UFO, Honey Dijon, and more top the bill.
Back with a fever, Oasis Festival announced its sixth anniversary in Marrakech, Morocco from September 11th-13th. The announcement includes the first wave of what is already shaping up to be a knockout lineup stacked with heavyweights of house and techno. As North Africa’s most celebrated dance music event, and as a known intercultural phenomenon, Oasis blends top-shelf music curation on three carefully crafted dance music stages with culture and traditions from the region including a wild assortment of exceptional local art.
The darling of techno’s meme culture, Solomun, returns for his second performance at the festival. The fierce and funky Honey Dijon will also deliver dreamy flavors for her second career performance. In addition to returning champions, the festival welcomes numerous artists making debuts at the festival. First among them is Black Coffee, the foremost purveyor of Afropolitan house music. Next, the otherworldly talent Ben UFO will land in Morocco to serve up an eclectic fusion of known and underground sounds. Then, DJ Seinfeld is poised to bring his first-ever performance to Oasis, complete with the sort of left-field undulations that have become his signature. Also topping the bill are live sets by Rodriquez Jr and KiNK. Put choice house and techno talent like this against the backdrop of Africa’s natural majesty and you’ve got a festival experience without a parallel in the global market.
Since its inception, Oasis has been both a showcase and a launchpad for regional labels, fashion and art crews like Art Comes First, and local legends like Fazee, Jilaa, Malika and Myriam - who will all bring their immense skills to the 2020 event. It's set in the pristine landscapes and luxe sanctuary of Marrakech’s harrowed medina against the backdrop of the High Atlas Mountains, and attendees will revel in a paradise in true Morrocan style, complete with date palms, villas, and cactus gardens amid crystal-clear swimming pools, yoga sessions, tea ceremonies, and enough hookah smoking to take your breath away. For those who travel by taste, an assortment of the finest local cuisine will be delivered from all over the island.
Tickets can be purchased for Oasis Festival here. Three-day festival tickets are priced at €149 and up. Travel accommodations are available for perusal here.
Following their 2020 GRAMMY nominations, Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL released a new live immersive film.
Floating on cloud nine following their two recent GRAMMY Awards nominations, live electronic band RÜFÜS DU SOL (previously RÜFÜS) have taken their career one step further with the band's new audiovisual experience, Live from Joshua Tree. The film premiered at the Vista Theatre in Los Feliz on Tuesday, February 18th to a sold-out house of over 400 attendees.
With their thrilling live sets and melodic electronic beats, the Los Angeles-based trio have steadily traversed their way into mainstream culture since dropping their first studio album, Atlas,in 2014. Throughout the 45-minute immersive film, the band performs an exclusive live set featuring pieces from their three highly revered studio albums as well as new material with majestic Joshua Tree National Park providing quite a scenic backdrop. The trio's GRAMMY-nominated album, SOLACE,was first recorded in Joshua Tree, so it should come as no surprise that it feels like such a natural setting.
Throughout the 45-minute film, breathtakingly beautiful and intricate cinematography including multiple aerial shots powerfully recreates their dynamic and captivating live set. Through lead singer Tyrone Lindqvist's ethereal live vocals, their numerous celestial synths, and James Hunt's brilliant drum solos, RÜFÜS DU SOL powerfully portray the depth of their musical genius. Performing some of the band's most revered tracks such as "Solace," “Underwater,” and "No Place," RÜFÜS DU SOL bring their audience into a state of hypnotic reverie where they can powerfully experience the pure joy of ecstatic bliss.
Drummer James Hunt shares had this to say in regard to how the film came together:
"The idea for a film was born out of a writing trip in Joshua Tree when we were trying to finish SOLACE. We stayed up all night writing and as the sun rose, this creeping light over the valley made its way into the room. We climbed these wild rock formations to a little vista at the top, about 100 feet above where we were writing, and sat to take in the sunrise. We were listening to tunes on a speaker and someone put on ‘Time’ by the Pachanga Boys. Watching dawn break with this epic 15-minute journey playing out, we started joking about putting together a sunrise set in the desert where we would play to no one. People talk a lot of shit in the desert at 5:00 AM, but walking around this alien world at dawn, we definitely felt there was something calling us back out there. So over an 18 month period, we workshopped ideas and locations and finally were able to put time aside to shoot in September last year. It was decided sunset would be more practical for our crew. We originally planned for it to be a live stream, but as the idea grew and the production got bigger and bigger, it organically morphed into a film. It’s something that’s taken two years to pull together and something we are so excited to share with the world and make available everywhere.”
RÜFÜS DU SOL: Live from Joshua Tree will be released worldwide along with the live album on Friday, March 6th. The trio are currently on a headline world tour which kicked off with a performance at Envision Festival in Costa Rica this past weekend. Their 2020 tour will culminate with three headline dates at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado this August.
RÜFÜS DU SOL: Live from Joshua Tree Tracklist:
1. Valley of the Yuccas (Live from Joshua Tree)
2. Eyes (Live from Joshua Tree)
3. New Sky (Live from Joshua Tree)
4. Desert Night (Live from Joshua Tree)
5. Solace (Live from Joshua Tree)
6. Underwater (Live from Joshua Tree)
7. Innerbloom (Live from Joshua Tree)
8. No Place (Live from Joshua Tree)
Bassnectar's fundraiser, 808, will take place in Somerset, Wisconsin this year.
August 7th and 8th mark the Somerset, Wisconsin debut of Bassnectar's fundraiser event, 808. Not only will all proceeds from the event go to Be Interactive, but the lineup is enough to capture the attention of bass heads the world over.
Zeds Dead, Shlumpand The Glitch Mobare among the artists who will accompany Bassnectar (real name Lorin Ashton) on the roster. Performing at the pre-party will be Zomboy, PEEKABOO, TOKiMONSTA, UZ and others. Also included in the festivities are art installations and workshops, among other attractions.
808 will not be the first time Ashton has involved Be Interactive in his events. The nonprofit organization helped clean up after the 2019 edition of Deja Voom in the Riviera Maya, Mexico, and more recently they brought 35,000 meals to Flint, Michigan as part of a food drive.
808 will take place at the Somerset Amphitheater. More information can be found of the official 808 website.
Two singles from Tchami's long-awaited debut album are out now.
Last week Tchami excited his fans by announcing that his first-ever studio length album was coming at long last. Mere days later he's already shared two singles from the effort: "Ghosts" featuring HANA and "Proud" featuring Daecolm.
"Ghosts" sees the Parisian DJ/producer double down on the ethereal style of house he's come to favor as of late. "Proud" exhibits somewhat more worldly flair, with Daecolm's soulful verses framed by melodies seemingly inspired by exotic settings.
Tchami (real name Martin Bresso) inspired a wave of future house artists with singles like "Go Deep" and "Promesses" before launching his own record label, Confession, in 2015. Since then, he's provided a platform for such talent as ANGELZ, Malaa, Jace Mek and Dustycloud.
Bresso still has yet to announce a title, release date or any other information regarding his upcoming debut album. He recently kicked off his Elevation North American Tour, which will continue with a show at London Music Hall in London, Ontario, Canada on Thursday, February 27th.
GEO and Josh Rubin sent out a call to arms for their latest Pink Floyd-inspired tune.
GEO, one of hard dance's most promising young producers, has returned to the airwaves with another blistering tune. His latest, "Cold War," sees the Long Beach native join forces with vocalist Josh Rubin for a track that's pure, concentrated mayhem.
From the moment you press play, you realize this isn't your everyday tune. Sirens and broken glass set the scene before a group of rioters organize a march. After that, Rubin takes the stage and flips lyrics from Pink Floyd's classic "Another Brick in the Wall" into a call-to-arms preparing listeners for the mayhem that's about to ensue.
Following the battle plan briefing from Rubin is a grand entrance from the commander-in-chief himself, GEO. Not for the faint of heart, he doubles down on the riotous nature of "Cold War" with cannons loaded to the brim with supersonic hard bass aimed right at the listener. The product is another hard dance classic at a scorching 165 BPM that showcases the controlled chaos that only GEO could deliver.
Last month, fans were excited to see him take the stage for a few stops on GRAVEDGR's ”6 Feet Under Tour.” In addition to his recent performances, he shared the news that he would be performing at the legendary EDC Las Vegas in May.
"Cold War" ft. Josh Rubin by GEO is out now. You can stream or download the latest from the illustrious hard dance artist here.
EDM.com has partnered with WaveXR to bring you a one-of-a-kind experience.
Tomorrow, February 26th at 11:30 AM PST, Wave will host a one-of-a kind virtual concert by Galantis. The Swedish EDM duo recently embarked upon their 2020 Church of Galantis Tour, and fans across the globe will be able to enjoy the next stop via a “Wave,” which is what the company calls their live stream shows.
Waves are more than ordinary live streams, however. Galantis will be represented by CG avatars with motion capture technology translating their movements from a studio. Each virtual attendee will be represented by a seafox avatar. Fans can tune in below at the live stream’s scheduled start time.
Wave has offices in Los Angeles, California and Austin, Texas. Members of their team have previously worked for companies like Live Nation, SoundCloud, Twitter and Google. They’ve partnered with such EDM DJs as Jauz, Lindsey Sterling and Rezz.
Additional information on Wave can be found on their official website.
