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Unleashing a torrent of memories, Calvin Harris has delivered a new compilation album, 96 Months, that encapsulates the essence of his work over the past eight years.  Aptly titled to reflect the time span it covers, the album brings together 17 tracks that have not only defined Harris' career, but also shaped the global dance music landscape. 96 Months is Harris' victory lap, featuring everything from chart-topping hits like "One Kiss" (with Dua Lipa) to the atmospheric groove of "How Deep Is Y

Following singles with 21 Savage, Dua Lipa & Young Thug, Normani, Tinashe, & Offset, and Justin Timberlake, Halsey, & Pharrell, Calvin Harris has at last dropped the full Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, following up the original album which dropped five years ago. Not including the intro track, the full album includes another nine mega-star collaborations with names like Lil Durk, Busta Rhymes, Charlie Puth, Snoop Dogg, Pusha T, Stefflon Don, and more. Calvin has been fairly reserved with

In 2017, Calvin Harris made a massive statement releasing Funk Wav Bounces Vol 1, featuring a literal who’s-who of collaborators including Frank Ocean, Future, Khalid, Nicki Minaj, Kehlani, Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg, John Legend, Ariana Grande, ScHoolboy Q, and more. And then… nothing. It seemed like the ‘Vol 1’ was simply an extraneous afterthought for years, with no sign that any further volume would ever be coming. In 2018, he even tweeted that he was “moving on” from the sou

Calvin Harris is defending his musical choices after a fan criticized the set he played as the closing performance at Ultra Music Festival 2024 in Miami this past weekend. The Scottish DJ/producer took to social media to respond after a festivalgoer called his Ultra headlining set “underwhelming” in a comment. Harris did not mince words in his clapback. “You expect me to play none of my songs? 3 songs since 2014 hmm how deep is your love – billion streams, this is what u came for – billion str

It’s been nine years since Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding last teamed up for a new song. The two haven’t worked together since his 2014 album, Motion, in which the two created one of his biggest hits, “Outside.” She also featured on his 2012 album, 18 Months, on “I Need Your Love.” Earlier this year, the two shared they were back in the studio, and have been offering fans small teasers of their new song, little by little. Last week, Calvin uploaded a full-HQ, one-minute teaser of their new so

Calvin Harris is no stranger to producing massive radio hits and working alongside some of the biggest stars in pop music. Now he has contributed production work to two tracks on the latest release from Justin Timberlake. For Calvin Harris, no collaboration or artist is out of reach when it comes to producing new music … Continued Calvin Harris produces two tracks for new Justin Timberlake album: Listen

Calvin Harris Lands in Ushuaïa Ibiza for a Star-Studded Summer Residency This summer, the iconic Ushuaïa Ibiza welcomes back Calvin Harris. The residency is set to be the highlight on the calendar. The Grammy-winning artist will take over the famous open-air stage, delivering a series of electrifying performances that promise to captivate the audience with a vibrant soundtrack. MK, known for his influential house music, will join Harris as a chief supporter. The second weekend in June wi

The Scottish legend just lifted the veil on a body of work that brings back a ton of memories. Great news today come from one of the living legends of Dance music, as Calvin Harris has just released his seventh studio album, 96 Months. Unlike anything made by him in the past, this one is a comprehensive collection that showcases his most influential work within the global Dance music scene. This carefully curated album spans the past eight years — or 96 months —, highlighting the Scottish pr

Calvin Harris will release his highly anticipated new album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 on August 5 via Columbia Records. The album is now available for pre-order/save here. Along with the album release date, Harris has dropped the second song from the forthcoming album, “New Money” featuring 21 Savage, today. Timed with the five year anniversary of Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1’ this week, Harris revealed the release date for ‘Vol. 2’ on Wednesday when he posted the album trailer revealing the 23 dynam

We’re four singles in to Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 from Calvin Harris and the album officially drops next Friday. But we’re getting one last single from the 14-track project first, “New To You” with Normani, Tinashe, and Offset. For those keeping track, that brings the collaborators from just the first four singles to: Dua Lipa, Young Thug, 21 Savage, Justin Timberlake, Halsey, Pharrell, Normani, Tinashe, and Offset. “New To You” marks another reunion for Harris as he has previously collaborated

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Calvin Harris continues to soundtrack summer with the release of his new single “Stay With Me” featuring musical giants Justin Timberlake, Halsey and Pharrell out today via Columbia Records. The psychedelic official video directed by Emil Nava also premieres today and features all four artists. The new single marks the first time Harris has collaborated with Timberlake and Halsey, and the second time with Pharrell, who was previously featured on Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 and has notably collabora

Calvin Harris is back with a brand new collaboration, and this time he’s reuniting with a familiar face – the powerhouse vocalist Ellie Goulding. The Scottish DJ teased the unreleased track during a recent set at Ushuaïa Ibiza, sending the crowd into a frenzy. This marks their fourth collaboration, following the chart-topping hits ‘I Need Your Love’ (2012), ‘Outside’ (2014), and last year’s ‘Miracle.’ Based on the snippet Harris shared, the new track looks like an absolute banger. The pr

Calvin Harris took to socials yesterday (May 1st) to tease a new track, with a surprise collaborator many speculate to be Miley Cyrus. The DJ/producer posted a 50-second snippet of the song paired with a video clip of the beach. The mysteriously vague caption was simply three wave emojis. While we don’t know much else about the track or when we can expect its release, we can tell it’s going to be another Calvin Harris insta-hit. With lyrics like “We were dancing, we were wild in the ocean,”

It seems Calvin Harris is ready to release another summer anthem with a powerhouse collaborator. The chart-topping producer this week posted a video of an ocean alongside a breezy beat featuring a voice that fans all across the web are convinced belongs to Miley Cyrus. As sun-kissed waves peacefully lap onto the shoreline, the vocals compliment soft chords before a four-on-the-floor beat kicks in.  In true Calvin Harris fashion, the vocals blend effortlessly into an uplifting, summery beat. "We

The Middle East’s nightlife scene is about to reach new heights as Calvin Harris, the iconic producer, DJ, and songwriter, is announced as the first artist to perform at the highly anticipated Ushuaïa Dubai Harbour Experience. This landmark event will take place on Saturday, 26th October, marking the first of many unforgettable nights at Dubai’s newest open-air nightlife destination. A joint venture between The Night League (the creative powerhouse behind world-renowned nightlife destination

Finally, after five years, Calvin Harris is back with the first single from his highly anticipated Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, with “Potion” featuring Dua Lipa & Young Thug. This marks the second time Harris has collaborated with both artists. Calvin previously worked with Dua Lipa on their smash hit “One Kiss,” which topped charts around the world and was the biggest selling single of 2018 in the UK. In 2017, Harris worked with Young Thug on the first installment of the Funk Wav Bounces proje

When you think of the sounds of tennis, you probably imagine a quiet crowd politely clapping along to the grunting players on the court. That idea is challenged in the EDM-heavy soundtrack of TopSpin 2K25. Later this month, tennis fans will be able to play as their favorite pros in the next entry in the long-running TopSpin series. In this year's game, players will be able to compete for a Grand Slam title, play at some of the sport's most notable venues and take on other players in multiple onl

Timeless hits, underrated tracks and crazy collaborations, the perfect way to describe Calvin Harris‘ third album, ’18 Months.’ Turning twelve years old today, the album and its songs have toured all over the world making it to the biggest stages such as EDC, Ultra Miami, and Creamfields. Besides being played at some of the biggest festivals out there, his music has also done well on radio and streaming platforms. ‘We Found Love’ together with Rihanna is now Calvin’s third most streamed song wit

On October 31, 2014, Calvin Harris released ‘Motion’, a groundbreaking album that bridged the worlds of EDM and pop, cementing his reputation as one of the biggest figures in electronic music. Featuring a star-studded lineup of collaborations with artists like Ellie Goulding, Big Sean, John Newman, and Gwen Stefani, ‘Motion’ delivered hit after hit, including chart-toppers like ‘Summer’, ‘Blame’, and ‘Outside’. With its infectious hooks and club-ready beats, the album quickly became a global sen

It’s been five years since Calvin Harris released his album Funk Wav Bounces Vol.1 with one of the most expansive collaborative lists we’ve ever seen. Despite the ‘Vol.1’ in the title, there was a point where we weren’t sure there would even be a volume 2. Thankfully, we’re getting the first single from the sequel this Friday — “Potion” with Dua Lipa and Young Thug. The track art already looks like we’re going to be revisiting the same vibes as the first single, which we’ve been missing terribl

Channeling the bittersweet beauty of impermanence, Camden Cox has unveiled a new single, "Another." The track is a forgotten polaroid in a dusty attic, its layered production and introspective songwriting inviting us down a nostalgic path of self-reflection on growth and impermanence. The prolific singer-songwriter, who was recently named to the EDM.com Class of 2024, bares her soul over a haunting house beat, exploring our desire to cling to the ephemeral memories of love lost. Set against the

Camden Cox, whose ability to pen dance music at the intersection of ecstasy and melancholy is matched by few, is back with a new single, "Shivers."  Produced alongside prolific dance music duo Punctual, "Shivers" is a fiery house track that explores the cyclical nature of love and forgiveness. Beneath its energetic surface lies a hauntingly beautiful undercurrent, reminiscent of those pivotal moments when a single grin can shatter tension and rewrite history. "'Shivers' is about a moment of real

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