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New Release coming from Kwekwe Karu November 11, 2020 titled Here hold my beer
Just submitted this to my Distributor. First new release in MONTH’s
If no issues November 11th release date. Created on OP-Z during a few lunch breaks and recorded into Garageband to add a fade out at the end. Title of track “Here, Hold My Beer”
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Avicii Receives Posthumous Nominations at 2020 Billboard Music Awards
DJ Snake, Illenium, and Marshmello also received nominations.
Avicii may now only exist in the collective memory of the dance music community, but his legacy and spirit refuse to fade into the mist. The late dance music icon, whose estate posthumously released his third studio album, Tim, has been nominated for two Billboard Music Awards ahead of the show's 2020 edition.
The news arrives after Avicii's would-be 31st birthday, as well as the conclusion of Suicide Prevention Week. Avicii received nominations in the categories of "Top Dance/Electronic Artist" and "Top Dance/Electronic Album." Rounding out the list of nominees for the former category are The Chainsmokers, DJ Snake, Illenium, and Marshmello while the latter saw nods for Avicii's Tim, The Chainsmokers' World War Joy, Illenium's Ascend, and Alan Walker's Different World. In somewhat of a surprise, Marshmello also received a nomination for "Top Dance/Electronic Album" not for Joytime III, but for his Marshmello Fortnite Extended Set, which qualifies as a mix album. The record topped Billboard's US Top Dance/Electronic Albums in early 2019.
Other notable takeaways from the reveal include a staggering 16 nominations for Post Malone, who led the field. Lil Nas X followed with 13 nominations while Billie Eilish and Khalid each nabbed 12. The 2020 iteration of the Billboard Music Awards, which was originally scheduled for April before being postponed due to the impact of COVID-19, will broadcast live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on October 14th.
You can check out the full list of 2020 Billboard Music Award nominees here and dive back into Tim below.
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Spotify Is Beta Testing Critical Upgrades to Its Apple Watch App
Spotify hasn't made any substantial changes to its Apple Watch app since 2018, but that is about to drastically change.
Though the Apple Watch first appeared on the scene nearly five years ago to underwhelming sales in its first year, the industry-leading wearable device has flourished in popularity in recent years and is poised for further growth.
As the release of Apple's latest Series 6 watch looms, Spotify has stepped up efforts to support and improve its capabilities on the device. Despite having an app since 2018 on the watch, Spotify has not created a native wearable experience, instead vastly functioning as a control for the Spotify app on the iPhone.
Until now, Spotify's Apple Watch app has not supported streaming natively through the device. However, recently users have reported seeing a blue "beta" icon within the watch's connected devices window, which has allowed them to stream directly through the device with no iPhone connection required.
The feature appears to be in a limited testing stage for the moment, and will hopefully roll out to users in greater numbers in the coming weeks.
Spotify has picked a good time in history to step up its support for wearable devices. The first half of the decade is forecasted to see the entire wearables market grow nearly 20% every year, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. While 216 million wearable units moved off shelves in 2019, an estimated 614 million are expected to sell in 2025.
Source: Digital Music News
source https://edm.com/gear-tech/spotify-beta-testing-apple-watch-app-upgrades
House Music Pioneer Jesse Saunders Sees Festivals Going "Back to the Basics" In Life After Pandemic
One of house music's pioneers weighed in on the current state of the music industry.
House music pioneer Jesse Saunders dropped in on Reddit for an Ask Me Anything Q&A, offering up his perspective on the state of the music industry in 2020 and what he sees coming next.
Saunders, a Chicago native credited as "the originator of house music," made history in 1984 with "On & On," the first house music record ever recorded and pressed on vinyl. Now over three decades into his illustrious career, Saunders has endless wisdom to impart, derived from his propensity to wear many hats as a music and film producer, record company executive, and radio show host.
Many fans and professionals alike are wondering how the pandemic will affect the future of music festivals. It was a question on the minds of r/electronicmusic subscribers, and Saunders didn't hesitate to respond. "I think the festival scene got a bit too big for its britches and will be brought down-to-earth when things get somewhat back to normal," Saunders weighed in. "What we have to remember as electronic music lovers is that no person, thing, club or entity is bigger than the music!"
Later in the AMA, Saunders doubled down on his sentiments. "I see things going back to the beginning when going out to dance and hear music were only just about DANCING and listening to MUSIC!"
In Saunders' view, the marketing and business sides of electronic music have created incentive for people to be seen rather than dance and appreciate the art form itself. "A break from festivals was a much needed reset. Events will have to go back to the basics," he wrote. "DJ booking prices had gotten way out of hand, and consequently so did ticket prices. I believe that supporters should pay a reasonable price to enjoy someone playing mostly other people's music. If anyone should make 5 or 6 figures it should be the artist singing the song...not the DJ!"
As many festival and event organizers have begun to set their preparations for return in 2021, it will be interesting to see how dance music comes out on the other side of this industry-wide reset.
You can dive into Saunders' full Reddit AMA here.
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Mad Zoo Announces Minecraft Festival Featuring Darude, Ferry Corsten, Tritonal, More
Mad Zoo Events is going big for its debut Minecraft festival event.
Mat Zo's independent label Mad Zoo is venturing full speed ahead into the world of virtual events with their debut festival announcement.
The venerated imprint has undertaken its biggest project yet with Stratosfest, a forthcoming ticketed event taking place inside Minecraft. The Mad Zoo team has set the bar high with an impressive talent lineup that includes ATTLAS, Darude, Ferry Corsten, Gabriel & Dresden, HELLBOUND!, Ilan Bluestone, Jordin Post, No Mana, Olan, Qrion, Tritonal, and of course an appearance from the creative force behind Mad Zoo himself, Mat Zo.
Tickets to next month's event are on sale now starting at $10. The virtual world will also include the ability to enjoy VIP upgrades for an incremental purchase. Stratosfest will incorporate an additional high-tech layer of operability by using an in-game currency called "$ynths." The currency can be used to redeem screen-enhancing effects from in-game shops scattered throughout the virtual grounds.
Leading up to their first festival offering, Mad Zoo Events has been testing the waters with an event series called "Mad Zoo In The Void," which has garnered rave reviews from fans. The most recent edition featured several bass music heavyweights, including Kill The Noise and Mija, among others.
Stratosfest is set to take place from 10AM to 4PM PT (1PM to 7PM ET) on October 23rd and 24th. You can purchase tickets here.
source https://edm.com/events/mad-zoo-stratosfest-minecraft-festival
Diplo Has Urged Fans to Vote—In His Birthday Suit
The Grammy Award-winner stripped naked on Instagram to remind his fans about the upcoming election.
Editor's Note: This article includes a photo that contains partial nudity, which some readers may find offensive.
One day, Diplo is performing ambient music at a stargazing concert. The next, he's going full nude on Instagram.
The Grammy Award-winning DJ and music producer took to Instagram today, September 22nd, to remind his fans to vote in one of the most unorthodox ways you'll see. Ahead of the impending federal election, Diplo stripped naked on a dock overlooking a pond and snapped a photo before deciding to crystallize it on Instagram for all to bare witness (see what I did there?). Along with the post came a caption reading, "Don't forget to register to vote."
Whether you call the move genius or crude, there's no denying that EDM's ultimate Renaissance man knows how to command attention and stand by his convictions. If there was ever a phlegmatic presence in the electronic music scene—someone who does things their way without a care for what others think—it's Diplo.
You can check out the post below.
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Hardwell, Chuckie Among a Number of Dutch Artists to Demand Clarity on COVID-19 in the Netherlands
The joint statement was shared by the @watchdogs.nl Instagram account.
Famed electronic music producers Hardwell and Chuckie are two of a bevy of Dutch artists to appear in a post by Instagram account @watchdogs.nl that demand "honesty and transparency" regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
A Reddit user translated the post, which also includes a video wherein a number of the listed artists appear. "This can't go on any longer. We stand for good public health, our economy is at Breaking point, human behavior is being criminalized and what about the future of our Children? We want clarity," the post reads. "We had to watch the past 6 months how we kept moving backwards instead of forwards. That's why we demand honesty and transparency." The statement goes on to question the use of "non-medical masks" and the reliability of PCR tests, among other measures.
"We're saying NO in a symbolical way against all measurements until the government can justify the policy," the statement continued.
At the time of this article's publishing, the CDC marks the COVID-19 risk in the Netherlands as "high." There have been 95,995 total recorded cases and 6,281 deaths in the Netherlands.
It's worth noting that the @watchdogs.nl account's bio reads, "Protect our democracy and freedom of speech." You can view the post below.
source https://edm.com/news/hardwell-chuckie-covid-19-in-the-netherlands
Steve Aoki to Voice a Furry Prehistoric Creature In Animated Comedy "Extinct"
Steve Aoki is making his animated film debut alongside Adam DeVine and Rachel Bloom.
Steve Aoki has been cast in the upcoming film Extinct, a quirky animated comedy set for a 2021 release.
Typically, Aoki has appeared throughout film and TV as himself, but for his next act the "Waste It On Me" producer will be voicing the fictitious character Vinny, a member of an extinct species called Flummels.
The film follows the turbulent story of a cast of furry prehistoric creatures with donut-like appearances. When two Flummels find a way to time travel into the present, and realize that their species has since gone extinct, they attempt to travel back in time and alter history in a last ditch effort to save their kin.
The movie stars Adam DeVine, Rachel Bloom, and Ken Jeong and is directed by David Silverman, who previously directed The Simpsons Movie. The film was originally set to release in early 2020, but has since been delayed.
At the time of writing, Extinct is in post-production and pending an official release date, likely in the first half of 2021.
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Bonobo Reveals New Collaboration with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
"New thing. Wednesday."
In a bona fide dream collaboration, Bonobo and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs are teaming up on a new single.
The new tune will be Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs' first project since the late-May release of his scintillating I Can Hear The Birds EP, a song-cycle of ambient ballads wherein the renowned British electronic music producer used field recordings of warbling birdsongs. As for the Grammy Award-nominated Bonobo, the impending single represents his first solo track since he serendipitously shared two unreleased songs on SoundCloud back in July, which he produced "around the same time as [debut album] Animal Magic, around 20 years ago."
Both Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs and Bonobo took to social media to announce the forthcoming collaboration, with the latter writing a terse yet emphatic caption to share the news on Facebook. "New thing. Wednesday," Bonobo wrote. Check out the announcements below ahead of the release this Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020.
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Monday, September 21, 2020
Insomniac Announces First-Ever Portuguese Event, EDC Europe 2021
Attendees and organizers will be celebrating 25 years of EDC at the European event next year.
After teasing their return to Europe last week, Insomniac has officially unveiled the next entry in the EDC Europe saga.
In June 2021, organizers and fans will be celebrating 25 years of the venerated promoter's flagship event in Portugal. The momentous festival will mark the first EDC event in Portugal in the illustrious brand's quarter-of-a-century run. On Twitter, Insomniac shared a teaser video announcing the dates and location.
In a press release, Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella highlighted his excitement in bringing the brand to Portugal for the first time and explained how his love of travel makes the announcement all the more enjoyable.
I’m so excited to bring EDC back to Europe and host Insomniac’s first-ever show in Portugal. Growing up as a surfer in California, the beaches of Portugal have always been a dream destination for me. Being able to combine my passion for raving with the joy of traveling to incredible destinations and sharing the magic of EDC around the globe is the best of both worlds. I hope Headliners from all over will join us in this truly amazing location.
September has been a busy month for Insomniac as the new reveal comes just days after the company announced the return of Nocturnal Wonderland.
The next iteration of EDC Europe takes place June 18th to 20th at Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. Those interested in attending the anniversary event can find more information and sign up for a limited pre-sale on the festival's website here.
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Riot Ten, Boogie T, Sullivan King, More are Throwing Down "Pavement Rave" Shows This Weekend
Bass music fans rejoice, because the adrenaline-fueled "Pavement Rave" drive-in concert series is back.
Bass music fans rejoice, because the adrenaline-fueled "Pavement Rave" drive-in concert series is back with two more must-see events in Scranton, PA.
"Pavement Rave" has been capitalizing on the drive-in rave craze with flying colors, throwing monster shows in the sprawling parking lot of Scranton's Montage Mountain. Earlier in the month of September, they hosted Adventure Club, Wooli, PEEKABOO, TYNAN, and more in a pair of monumental concerts.
The organizers of "Pavement Rave" are showing no signs of taking their feet off the pedal, so to speak, after announcing two more editions. The newest shows of the series feature yet another gaggle of some of the most promising DJs and producers in trap and bass music. Boogie T, Dirt Monkey, Chee, Jaenga, and Mista J will grace the stage on Friday, September 25th while Sullivan King, Riot Ten, Brondo, Decadon, and Layz are primed for a night of dubstep and metal-inspired bass on Saturday, September 26th.
It's important to note that the "Pavement Rave" concerts comply with social distancing guidelines amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Organizers maintain that masks are "recommended" when guests are outside of their vehicles and "required" when they move away from their designated car space to use the restroom or grab concessions.
You can purchase your tickets to this weekend's "Pavement Rave" drive-in shows and find more information here (9/25) and here (9/26).
source https://edm.com/events/pavement-rave-riot-ten-boogie-t-sullivan-king
ShyGhy Drops Haunting Single "Feel Good" on Smash Deep
A hypnotic house ballad on Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's deep label.
ShyGhy has arrived with his latest stunner on Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's Smash The House imprint, the tantalizing deep house number "Feel Good."
"Feel Good" arrives by way of the label's Smash Deep banner, which releases electronic music more on the melodic side of things in contrast to DMLV's high-energy electro house flair. The spellbinding single marks ShyGhy's third release under the Smash The House umbrella after "Get High" and "Find Home," the latter of which also features "Feel Good" vocalist Akacia.
"Feel Good" is a hypnotic house ballad that oozes the energy apparent in the releases of its parent label while remaining ensconced in a melodic backbone. ShyGhy does a fantastic job with the production here, interpolating Akacia's haunting top-line with atmospheric vocal tones and lush soundscapes before he builds into a remarkable drop, which features spacey, fluttering arpeggios and warm future bass synths. The single is an amalgamation of deep house and future that should do very well on Spotify due to its ability to fit in playlists across the genre spectrum.
Despite the name of the track's creator, there is nothing shy about the production present here. "Feel Good" churns along to a downtempo rhythm in terms of house music, but it contains nothing but punchy drum programming, potent layers, and dynamic sound design. All in all, it's another fantastic addition to the young gun's growing catalog.
You can stream "Feel Good" on your go-to platform here.
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EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters: Vol. 3 [NERVO Takeover]
Welcome to "Synth Sisters," the best place to discover new electronic music from stellar female producers.
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it's difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com's monthly "Synth Sisters" series illuminates new releases from brilliant female producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions.
In a special edition of "Synth Sisters," barnstorming dance music production and DJ tandem NERVO have taken over the series to shed light on their favorite electronic music created by women.
The prolific NERVO duo—comprised of sisters and mothers Liv and Mim Nervo—are in the midst of a typically triumphant year, releasing new music at a breakneck pace. They've unveiled collaborations with Plastik Funk ("Dare Me"), KANDY ("Supermodel"), Frida Sundemo ("Hurt"), and Krewella, among others, teaming up with the latter for the aptly-titled single "Goddess."
NERVO also recently appeared in Underplayed, a new documentary that underscores the blatant lack of female inclusivity in the dance music industry. As they continue to bulldoze the gender boundaries present in the electronic music zeitgeist, take a look at ten of their favorite tracks produced by women.
"COME WITH ME" - NORA EN PURE
"WHAT THEY SAY" - MAYA JANE COLES
"ALIVE" - KREWELLA
"HOW LONG" - HANNAH WANTS
"YOU'RE SO HIGH" - ELI & FUR
"WISDOM" - CHARLOTTE DE WITTE
"HE IS THE VOICE I HEAR" - THE BLESSED MADONNA (FORMERLY THE BLACK MADONNA)
"STARRY NIGHT" - PEGGY GOU
"303" - ANNA LUNOE
"EDGE" - REZZ
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source https://edm.com/features/synth-sisters-vol-3-nervo-takeover
Fortnite Announces In-Game BTS Music Video Premiere
The popular battle royale game will be hosting the world premiere of the choreography version video of BTS' single "Dynamite."
In addition to being a titan in the gaming and pop culture world, crossovers with some of the music industry's biggest stars often come to mind when one thinks of Fortnite. Over the years, the game has hosted in-game performances and premieres from headlining acts Marshmello, Diplo, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and more.
Joining their roster of superstars for an upcoming music video premiere is none other than the international phenomenon BTS. On Twitter, Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, shared a video from the band teasing the upcoming debut. Players will get to witness the world premiere of the choreography version music video for BTS' recent single “Dynamite.”
In addition to the audiovisual showing, players will be able to purchase two new in-game emotes choreographed by BTS themselves. The developers have stated that the in-game items will be purchasable ahead of the event starting on September 23rd, 2020.
The world premiere of BTS' new “Dynamite” music video will take place on September 25th at 8PM ET (5PM PT) in Fortnite's "Party Royale" game mode. More information about the event and a guide for how players can join in on the fun can be found on the game's website here.
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Marc Rebillet Announces Recording of Debut Album
The improvisational artist stated that there will be collaborations on the work-in-progress album.
Fans of the sultry synth slayer Marc Rebillet have begun to gyrate their hips in anticipation after his latest reveal.
On Twitter, the one affectionately called "Loop Daddy" shared the news that tomorrow marks the first day in the production of his debut album. Rebillet explained that like his live shows, the record will be done on the fly, so it will be interesting to see how wild he gets with his first LP.
When asked about potential collaborators, he revealed in a follow-up tweet that the reason he's traveling for the recording is to pursue collaborative efforts.
Rebillet recently finished a monthlong tour that saw him perform live for fans at a number of drive-in theaters across the country. Towards the end of the run, he shocked attendees by bringing out the legendary Erykah Badu as a special guest performer. This has caused some to speculate (pray) that she will be one of the included collaborators on the album.
At the time of writing, there's no word on when fans should expect the release of Marc Rebillet's debut album or who will be included on its list of collaborators.
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source https://edm.com/news/marc-rebillet-announces-debut-album
Mr. Wilson & The French Tickers' Frontman is Actually a Chiropractor to the Stars
The iconic punk band is back with deep house and realignments aplenty.
He’s "back" in action. Yes, the world-famous Mr. Wilson and the French Ticklers frontman is making music again.
Upon further investigation, the real news is that we have uncovered the real identity of Mr. Wilson as none other than chiropractor to the stars, Dr. J.J. Heavilin. Without dropping names, he has treated thousands of the biggest names in sports and backstage at the biggest concerts. Dr. J.J. spent four days on a plane each week moving bones, "but moving people in other ways can be even more rewarding," he says. Now, he is making a name for himself as a leading frontman and music producer.
Any skateboarder knows what a "Mr. Wilson” feels like. Mr. Wilson explains, “It’s when Dennis The Menace leaves his skateboard out and his neighbor, old grumpy Mr. Wilson steps on the skateboard, flips upside down and lands on his head. I see this as a metaphor as life tends to give us many Mr. Wilson unexpected flips where we feel the ultimate in being out of control." As for the for the French Ticklers name? “French Ticklers are just extra fun,” he confesses.
A punk band of decades past, we can hear the moving life experiences in amazing story-oriented grooves. Mr. Wilson and The French Ticklers’ vibe is split between ambient deep house of open heart surgery-level love songs and the underbelly of multiple genres of EDM, all with an intelligent and sweet humor that helps the medicine go down. We are all excited to see what he will create to entertain our senses next.
source https://edm.com/music-releases/mr-wilson-french-ticklers-jj-heavlin
Alison Wonderland Announces First Solo Release of 2020, "Bad Things"
"Bad Things" follows the spring release of "WWCBD" with phem.
Alison Wonderland just announced that her next single will be dropping this week. Titled "Bad Things," the upcoming tune is her first solo release of 2020 following her April collaboration with phem, "WWCBD," and March single with Chet Porter, "Bummed."
It's important to note that although the embedded tweet below states that the song is to be released on Wednesday, September 23rd, Alison clarified in a follow-up tweet that the listed date was a mistake and that the song will actually be released on Thursday.
On Twitter, a clip of her performing the unreleased single with Porter on the drums at the virtual edition of Lollapalooza was widely shared so fans can relive the first taste of the track before its official launch this week. In the video, viewers can see that "Bad Things" is set to be another one of her beloved vocal-heavy originals.
"Bad Things" by Alison Wonderland is slated for release this Thursday, September 24th. You can pre-save the upcoming track on Spotify and Apple Music here.
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