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Zedd tapped to DJ the Emmys, shows support to ‘Squid Game’ cast

Thanks in part to his popular edit of “Pink Soldiers” (from Squid Game) x “Do It To It,” Zedd was tapped to be the house DJ for the Emmys in Los Angeles last night at the Microsoft Theater, hosted by Kenan Thompson.
Responses to Zedd’s role last night, from Twitter, vary wildly from supportive of his career trajectory to questioning what he was doing there and how his bank account was looking. No matter how you slice it, Zedd was seen and heard in millions of households across the US, despite slipping viewership for popular awards shows across the board.
For his friends over at ‘Squid Game’ and Netflix, the program won two Emmys: Best Actor, Drama for Lee Jung-jae, the first person from a foreign language show to win the award; and Directing for a Drama Series, Hwang Dong-hyuk (“Red Light, Green Light”).

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zedd tapped to DJ the Emmys, shows support to ‘Squid Game’ cast
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New Artist Spotlight: Sparky’s Magic Piano’s Musical Folk Art

In the visual art world, the term “folk art” refers to a type of outsider art that’s usually home made and serves a practical purpose, but doesn’t necessarily refer to the mediumor genre. Being quite far from anything definitively “folk” in terms of music, London-based indie pop duo Sparky’s Magic Piano seem nonetheless a sort of muiscal version of folk art. From their quirky name to their eclectic style to the fact that their music is sort of sewn together from home using any and all available instruments, has that sort of family art project vibe. Their second LP, Never Twice the Same Colour, released just this past Friday, September 9, show home made can be just as good as anything from the studio.
We all know the story of Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell writing and recording Billie’s first album and all their prior singles in the back bedroom of their childhood home, not to mention nowadays any electronic producer knows that the next big banger can come through someone’s shitty laptop. Quality music almost never requires big studios and lavish equipment anymore. That’s not quite what we’re looking at with Sparky’s Magic Piano. While the work itself sounds quite professional, with good sound design, a hint of electronica and deceptively complex composition, the style of the music itself conjures quaintness.
The main style listeners will notice when getting into Never Twice the Same Colour is a sort of popified psychobilly/beach rock, similar to what was popular in both the UK and US around the late 80s/early 90s with intro tracks “Shiny Shiny Shoes” and “A Pair of Keys.” Fans of this sort of pre-Oasis rock period will catch lashings of R.E.M., The Pixies, The Cramps, Flaming Lips and even some early MGMT. There is of course the undeniable correlation to 60s surf rock acts like The Beach Boys as well. The minimal guitar work from Oli Bartlett is defintiely more of a 90s ilk, however, and compliments his wife Marion Bartlett’s whispy, Angie Hart-from-Frente! or Leigh-Nash-of-Sixpence None the Richer-esque vocals. More modern vocalist equivalents might be Birdy or Phoebe Bridgers, but these tracks are just so spot-on 90s, one must pay homage to the whispy vocalists of the past as well.
Further on in the album, things get a little deeper and heavier with tracks like “Colette” and “Hanging for the Bang.” With heavier, more shoegaze-inspired guitars and complex composition like the jazz trumpet in “Colette” and the orchestral arrangements in album closer “As Good as It Gets” start to really take Sparky’s Magic Piano away from bedroom band to playing around with synths to actual indie pop powerhouse.
Said synths do make a bigger appearance in the second half of Never Twice… as well, but in contrast to their first album Feel the Beat and Do it Anyway! which released almost 15 years ago, synths here are used for harmony and as part of the sound design rather than being front and center. That harmony is key to the husband-and-wife duo’s richer sound, taking a page from the mid-90s wall of sound bands like Lush, Sonic Youth and Catherine Wheel. Meanwhile the synths, flute and glockenspiel, yes, you read that right: glockenspiel, are ornamentation that serve to modrenize the sound, a’la The Polyphonic Spree or Arcade Fire. When listening to tracks like “NTSC” or “Permanent Pen,” in fact, it will be difficult to believe these big sounds come from just two people.
So where’s the piano in all this? Sparky’s Magic Piano may seem like a strange name for a project which contains only one song with a recognizable analog piano track, after all. The band actually take their name from a series of stories put out on vinyl by Capitol Records in the 50s and 60s, featuring a character created by the label named Sparky. There was also the 1987 animated film of the same name, voiced by famous actors like Vincent Price and Cloris Leachman.
Trivia aside, the name Sparky’s Magic Piano is another bit of tongue-in-cheek folk art for this duo whose current sound is anything but folksy. Since, in the album’s title Oli and Marion declare that they’ll have Never the Same Colour Twice, no one can predict that the quirky couple will continue with this exact sound, but with the rich and diverse style contained in this album and the evolution from their first work, it would be fair to say it can only get better from here. Let’s just hope it doesn’t take another decade and a half until album three is out.
Never the Same Colour Twice is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased on Bandcamp.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Sparky’s Magic Piano’s Musical Folk Art
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Marshmello teams up with ESPN for season-long collaboration, including first remix of “Heavy Action” in 50 years

Yesterday marked the beginning of a new, season-long collaboration between ESPN and Marshmello with a new remix of “Heavy Action,” making the masked artist the first to remix “Heavy Action,” a song originally composed in 1970 and heard for almost 50 years on Monday Night Football.
“Our goal was to take the classic Monday Night Football music and add a contemporary vibe to it,” explained Kevin Wilson, ESPN Creative Music Director. “To get there, we wanted to enlist an artist, a move we have never previously done with a Heavy Action remix.”
Added Marshmello, “Working with ESPN is a dream come true as Monday Night Football and the NFL have been a part of my life ever since I can remember. Having the opportunity to put my own spin on an iconic song that NFL fans everywhere recognize was an amazing opportunity.”

In addition to the remix, Marshmello will provide further musical selections to soundtrack multiple Monday Night Football promotions throughout the rest of the season. Already airing across ESPN networks, he picked his forthcoming new single “Grown Man” with Polo G, co-produced by Southside, as the song to narrate the promotional spot surrounding Russell Wilson’s heavily anticipated return to Seattle. Fans can expect to hear more music selections across NFL on ESPN promotional spots at select points throughout the season that will feature artists and tracks capturing the intensity of Monday Night Football, the teams and the matchup. Marshmello joins Drake (2021), DJ Khaled (2020), and Diplo (2019) as ESPN’s season-long music curator for 2022.
“Marshmello is the perfect curator for the fourth year of NFL on ESPN’s aggressive music initiative,” said Curtis Friends, ESPN Senior Director of Sports Marketing. “Each year, we strive to elevate the Monday Night Football brand with music selections that match the intensity and anticipation the weekly matchup. Marshmello, with his unique DJ style and artistry, will build or find tracks that are simultaneously unexpected and perfect to promote the biggest matchups of Monday Night Football this season.”
Tune in every Monday night to hear more!
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marshmello teams up with ESPN for season-long collaboration, including first remix of “Heavy Action” in 50 years
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Bleu Clair Drops House Tune With Middle Eastern Flair In ‘San Dunes’

Global sensation Bleu Clair has become one of the fastest rising artists in modern house culture. The Indonesian born DJ and producer consistently answers the most burning desires of EDM enthusiasts with his new age house tracks, captivating dance floors wherever he goes.  Once again, Bleu Clair is pushing the limits of his one-of-a-kind sound with his track “Sand Dunes”. 
Prior to “Sand Dunes”, Bleu Clair has released songs on Insomniac Records and collaborated with the likes of AC Slater, Matroda, and Ytram (the alter ego of Martin Garrix). He has also gained support from electronic music’s top artists, such as Skrillex, Tiësto, DJ Snake, Diplo, and more. Over the last couple years, Bleu Clair has been breaking down barriers of standard electronic music, while performing at some of the world’s biggest festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Seismic Dance Event in Austin, and San Diego’s CRSSD Fest. This talented individual has received over 30 million collective streams from his Beatport chart topping singles, and “Sand Dunes” will continue the pattern.

The new release seamlessly blends high-energy tech elements and the mesmerizing sonic styles of the ancient Middle East together. Layered with segments of kamanjā (a stringed instrument prominent in Arab and Persian art music) and feminine vocal chants, “Sand Dunes” takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions. To add to the grooviness of the song, old-school house elements woven throughout pays tribute to the 90’s golden era of this genre. 
As heard in “Sand Dunes”, Bleu Clair’s immaculate intensity and precision in sound design is always on display. The sample selection and mix-down of the track heightens the legendary quasi-spiritual vibes that are present. This house heater truly embodies the versatility to be played anywhere, whether in the car, at the club, or mid-workout. Its myriad of assorted musical components are merged into a creation that
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Bleu Clair Drops House Tune With Middle Eastern Flair In ‘San Dunes’
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Madeon Brings Immersive Good Faith Forever Live Show to Brooklyn Mirage [Photos + Video]

Madeon’s Good Faith Forever show was already a stunning visual experience before, but with the new production at Brooklyn Mirage, he and the team took things up a notch last night in New York.
Updating the visuals for the massive wide screens at the venue made the whole show that much more immersive.
Check out photos from Madeon and videos from fans below!








 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Madeon Brings Immersive Good Faith Forever Live Show to Brooklyn Mirage [Photos + Video]
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Sentient & Nina Sung team up for “Undercover Runaway” on newly minted Cultiv8 Records

We’re always happy to report on artists and teams taking their releases into their own hands and going independent. Cultiv8 Artists, who works with a number of artists and vocalists like Highlnd, OMAS, Dani King, TINYKVT, Gracie Van Brunt, Nikademis, and more, just launched Cultiv8 Records.
For the label’s first release, Sentient and Nina Sung team up for “Undercover Runaway.” While the track gradually heightens in energy, Nina’s passionate vocal line floods in with a hypnotic prowess. Then, Sentient takes the reins and beckons to bass heads with irresistibly punchy basslines and guttural growls.
“I’m super stoked to have the first release on Cultiv8 Records. Ever since CULTIV8 started, I could just tell that the company was going to expand and grow into something special. When I found out that we were building a record label, I got so excited. Stoked to have the record that kicks off all of the fun too!” – Sentient
“I was fighting a lot within myself about moving forward and committing in my relationships. I just couldn’t get myself to get past all the stories of heartbreak, both of my own and others and allow myself to be loved, even when it’s all I ever wanted. It’s always funny to me how we’ll run and hide from the very things we want, because someone has convinced us that we don’t deserve it.” – Nina Sung
Listen below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sentient & Nina Sung team up for “Undercover Runaway” on newly minted Cultiv8 Records
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Mike Nasty Premieres His Debut Stunning Album on Nasty Tracks, ‘Deep into the Sun’

The Brooklyn based DJ/producer Mike Nasty flexes his creative genius and demonstrates how he is leading the new wave of the underground dance movement in NYC with his latest album Deep Into the Sun on label Nasty tracks.
Expect a diverse range of musical talent from jazz to soul sounds to deep ear catching grooves and funky basslines. This 5 track deep house album influenced and inspired by 90’s house music.
Speaking on the creative process behind, ‘Deep In the Sun’ Mike Nasty comments:
“I want this album to leave an impact on people that brings deeper house with elements of jazz, soul and r&b to the forefront of dance music. This project is just the start of the journey. I’m already excited for everyone to hear my 3rd project which dives even deeper into melodics of soul and jazz. There’s something special growing in Brooklyn’s underground scene and I’m happy to share my artistic contribution to the movement.”
5 tracks synonymous with NYC’s 5 boroughs, Deep Into The Sun covers the whole palette of the NYC club scene, from sunrise, to sunset, this city never sleeps.

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Mike Nasty Premieres His Debut Stunning Album on Nasty Tracks, ‘Deep into the Sun’
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Ailow and SPLASHWOE Release Sexy Bass House Banger, “Down Bad”

Budding 18 year old producer born and raised in Seattle, Arshawn aka AILOW has released a new gem for us just as the summer wraps up. Arshawn who now resides in LA uses his classically trained ears to create an extremely unique crisp and clear sound in his unique productions.
Hot off of his last release ‘Noise’ on Austin Kramer new imprint record label TBD which also came with a limited copy NFT release on RCRDSHP. Ailow is joined by LA-based rapper SPLASHWOE for his latest independently released record “Down Bad.”
“Down Bad” is an sexy bass house banger with a bouncy hypnotic rhythm. The crisp and clear sound production is complimented by SPLASHWOE’s vocals as the record builds to a energy inducing drop. Be sure to check out Ailow’s latest release Down Bad below.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ailow and SPLASHWOE Release Sexy Bass House Banger, “Down Bad”
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After seven years, Hardwell returns with his second studio album, “REBELS NEVER DIE”

Hardwell is officially back.
After taking a hiatus in 2018, and seven years since his debut album, the king returns with REBELS NEVER DIE, a blistering 14-track, 54-minute journey through techno and dance. With most of the tracks on the album having already been released as singles, diehard fans will likely find new enjoyment in the album as it was made to be listened to, though some tracks might feel a bit stale as a result.
For the rest of us, especially if the extent of our Hardwell listening knowledge is “Spaceman,” this album is a fresh introduction to a new side of the Dutch artist.
Listen below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: After seven years, Hardwell returns with his second studio album, “REBELS NEVER DIE”
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Zeds Dead and Blanke team up for debut collab, “The Machines”

Zeds Dead and Blanke have worked together for a while now, be it the latter releasing on Deadbeats and touring, or even remixing “Bumpy Teeth” with Subtronics. But now they’ve finally officially teamed up on a collaboration and it’s everything we could have wanted.
“The Machines” hits that midtempo sweet spot, managing to escape the tired trend of 2017-2018 when the genre was first picking up steam. Nowadays, midtempo has been evolving and with Zeds Dead and Blanke at the helm, this is perhaps one of the finest examples of the new age we’ve heard yet. That’s not even mentioning the spectacular sound design throughout the song, from the brief glitched effects to the ghoulish sounds of creepy crawlies in the intro against the unassuming acoustic guitar riff.
Honestly, we could listen to this on repeat for days. But we won’t, because that would spoil it. You could though — go support Zeds Dead and Blanke and listen below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zeds Dead and Blanke team up for debut collab, “The Machines”
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The Rise of DEADLINE – meet the Brazilian future star that is receiving supports from David Guetta

A true representative of Future Rave in Brazil, the São Paulo-born DEADLINE brings a unique sound, which combines the energy of the Mainstage Future Rave with elements of the underground scene, well illustrated by his remix of “Shout” by Tears for Fears with the hitmaker DJ Antoine. Recently, Thiago, the name behind the project, got a lot of support from the Future Rave godfather, David Guetta. The French superstar has been playing many tracks from DEADLINE in his sets during the Hï Ibiza nights and festivals around the European summer, such as Creamfields.

Although the project started in 2014, Thiago’s history with music started early, following his father footsteps who was an open-format DJ in the 2000s. With a five-year career, DEADLINE started to dedicate himself 100% to music with his first EP ” The Light”, made in partnership with Pontifexx and with support from Vintage Culture and Kryder, in addition to releases by Hardwell’s Revealed.
Today, the DJ and producer is one of the Brazilian artists with the highest number of international support, with the list growing during the European summer 2022 season. He was selected as Hype Of The Week by none other than Armin van Buuren, and featured the top #7 on the Top 41 Producers of Brazil Climax Play.
For Thiago, debuting at Laroc was a dream come true: “I remember that I went to the club for the first time in 2016, and at the time I was still working outside of the music industry. I was wondering how could I get to that stage, so seeing this materialize is very gratifying and important for my project. It was epic to play at #9 club in the world. I was able to play a set with a lot of energy and with the best of Future Rave, incorporating Techno and Melodic Techno instruments”, he says.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Rise of DEADLINE – meet the Brazilian future star that is receiving supports from David Guetta
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Decadence drops insane lineup with Porter Robinson, Flume, Kaskade (Redux), & more

One of the biggest NYE festivals in the country returns this year with one of its biggest lineups ever. Decadence NYE in Denver is shaping up to be the all-star Red Rocks festival of the season with nearly 60% of its lineup featuring past headliners like Flume, Porter Robinson, GRiZ, Dillon Francis, Zeds Dead, Ganja White Night, and more.
ENTER TO WIN: 4 VIP 2-Day passes for Decadence 2022 in Colorado
Even though many might equate Denver with bass music, there’s still plenty of other acts to catch like Chris Lake, Kaskade, Tïesto, San Holo, Jai Wolf, and Destructo.


Tickets officially go on sale Wednesday, September 14th at 12PM MDT at DecadenceNYE.com, but Your EDM has teamed up with Global Dance to give away 4 VIP 2-Day passes before the general on-sale begins! All you have to do is enter below for your chance to win.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Decadence drops insane lineup with Porter Robinson, Flume, Kaskade (Redux), & more
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NGHTMRE Taps Virtual Riot, SLANDER, Zeds Dead & More for Debut Album ‘DRMVRSE’

It’s been almost a decade of NGHTMRE as we’ve known the project. Through plenty of hits and big moments, nothing tops a debut album at the end of the day, and that moment has finally come — DRMVRSE is officially out today.
“I’ve wanted to write an album like this for my entire career! I’m really excited to have had the time to put this much thought and effort into all the details of the album and creating something with a “Hero’s Journey” storyline. DRMVRSE and the upcoming tour and live show are the next step up for all things NGHTMRE. I can’t explain how excited I am to share it with everyone” – NGHTMRE
Collaborations with the likes of Zeds Dead and Tori Levett, SLANDER and Dylan Matthew, Klaxx, Oliver Tree, IDK, and UPSAHL dot the project giving it a healthy dose of variety, and avoiding the curse of a pure dubstep album. With elements of future bass, trap, bass, and some hip hop throughout, the concept of a journey is clearly pronounced.
NGHTMRE recently announced his limited run ‘DRMVRSE Tour’ with state-of-the-art production at select venues. He tested the experience with two larger-than-life ‘Into The DRMVRSE’ events at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in April and at Brooklyn Mirage in New York on July 4. He also has a tenured residency with Tao Group and performs at their multiple Las Vegas venues regularly. Tickets and information for the DRMVRSE Tour can be found HERE.
Listen to DRMVRSE below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NGHTMRE Taps Virtual Riot, SLANDER, Zeds Dead & More for Debut Album ‘DRMVRSE’
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Electric Zoo’s Top 5 Performances From 2022

New York City’s Premiere electronic music festival Electric Zoo just wrapped up this past Labor Day weekend. The 3-day zoo themed festival went off without a hitch. Electric Zoo knocked it out of the park this year with the talent selection they chose to book. There were a plethora of insanely talented artists that performed at Electric Zoo and its respective after parties this year. Notably Of The Trees, Diesel, Subtronics, Gordo, and CloZee stole the show.
Of The Trees performance on the Brownies and Lemonade curated stage during the first day of Electric Zoo really set the event for the type of top notch talent Made Event was brining to the zoo. I had never witnessed an Of The Trees performance before but I can rest assured knowing that it wont certainly be the last. The Denver-based artist most certainly had his way with mixing and flowing off the energy of the crowd. His mixing was on point and even more so his song selection was on point. Everything about his set felt as if you had just entered into a mysterious rainforest with bouts of time in blissful oasis’ and bouts of time in cryptic caverns. Of The Trees performance focused heavily on molding the moments of heavy bass evenly into moments of serene ambient sounds.
Those who had never heard of Diesel were in for a surprise on Saturday. None other than Shaquille O’Neil performed on Saturday at Electric Zoo’s Bite This! curated stage. I would have never expected the crowd and Diesel to be as energetic as they were that night. Diesel had thrown down banger after banger including hip hop and rock songs mixed in with dubstep edits. The entire front rail from front to back was loaded with headbangers. During Diesel’s performance he had repeatedly shouted into the mic “where is my mosh pit?” and “ladies only” to give a sense of where his mood was during the night. The energy was electric and to watch the worlds biggest DJ (literally) perform was a sight to behold.
On Sunday I got to behold Subtronics perform just as the sun went down on Electric Zoo’s main-stage titled Antheon. It was an interesting sight to behold Subtronics unleash a barrage of dubstep edits and records upon the main-stage audience. In years past you would see the veteran electronic pop acts takeover the main-stage, it was nice to see Electric Zoo provide change of pace from that and lean heavier into newer talents such as Subtronics. By far Subtronics has some of the most insanely enticing visuals. He closed his set with a friendly PSA to all ravers to be friendly, smoke weed and stay hydrated.
Right before Subtronics performed at the main-stage was the newly performing house act Gordo previously known as Carnage. I had seen Carnage perform multiple times before and I have always enjoyed his energy. Its literally off the wall. The Gordo energy was refreshing from his previous project. The amount of latin house bangers and high energy techno records he had included in his set made for a good break from the multitude of bass acts I had seen on Sunday. As always Gordo brought his grandiose stage presence repeatedly jumping off the DJ decks.
I ended off the festival on the third and final day by watching the queen of bass CloZee shutdown her very own Odyzey curated stage. The stage featured the incredible talents Mersiv, Inzo, Wreckno, Tripp St, Rome In Silver, sumthin sumthin, NotLö, Redrum, Canvas and more. I had never seen CloZee perform before and I was not disappointed at all. The fluidity of the mixing, the song selection, and visuals were so in conjunction with each other artistic aspect that the entire set felt like one cohesive journey. CloZee’s visuals were one of the most beautiful LED displays I had ever witnessed. They are fast pacing, psychedelic and unique in their own right.
In addition to all of the amazing acts that performed over Labor Day weekend at the festival. Electric Zoo’s after parties hosted across various event spaces in New York including the Brooklyn Mirage, Kings Hall, Marquee, Webster Hall, and Lavo all featured intimate experiences from some of the most creative budding talents in electronic music. One highlight after party I attended was on the last day of the weekend. Watching sumthin sumthin play b2b with Rome In Silver at CloZee’s afterparty in Kings Hall whom both dressed up In white bathrobes with sunglasses stole the night for the most intriguing after party set.
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Electric Zoo’s Top 5 Performances From 2022
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ILLENIUM Teases New Album, New Single With Skylar Grey Out Next Friday

ILLENIUM released his fourth, latest album, Fallen Embers, last year. Following the trend of a new album approximately every two years, we’re right on track for the next project to drop next year… and the producer has all but confirmed it’s on its way.

So far in 2022, ILLENIUM has released two singles (not counting his collaborations with Dillon Francis and Said The Sky), “Shivering” with Spiritbox and “All That Really Matters” with Teddy Swims. His next single is out next Friday, Sept 16, with Skylar Grey, “From The Ashes.” This will be the first collaboration between the two.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ILLENIUM Teases New Album, New Single With Skylar Grey Out Next Friday
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IKEA x Swedish House Mafia collaboration OBEGRÄNSAD launches globally in October

Back when Swedish House Mafia first revealed their forthcoming collaboration with IKEA last September, the response from fans was… lukewarm. The timing was definitely awry, as fans expected the announcement to signal the release of “Moth to a Flame” with The Weeknd — which we did eventually get — but instead were met with yet another merchandise collaboration.
A year has passed since then, and the sting has mostly dissipated as the collection officially launches next month, October 2022.
According to the press release, “OBEGRÄNSAD collection, which means ‘unlimited’ in Swedish, targets everyone who values the music experience at home and beyond: music fans, music producers, DJs, and all creators with limited means but unlimited creativity. Development of technology has enabled musical democracy, and the collection aims to support creative pursuits of the many people creating, performing, and enjoying music at home.”
The collection consists of more than 20 smart home furnishing solutions for producing and performing music in the home setup – as well as solutions for listening to music and creating a relaxed atmosphere. The collection includes a record player, LED floor, wall and work lamps, a clock; stands for laptops, tablets, speakers, and records; a desk, two options of shelving units, an armchair, four options of bags, including an accessory, a record and a laptop bag, rug and slippers in two sizes, a throw and a cushion cover.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: IKEA x Swedish House Mafia collaboration OBEGRÄNSAD launches globally in October
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Alison Wonderland releases second single from Whyte Fang project, “333”

Since releasing “TIDES” nearly a full year ago, the hype for Whyte Fang, Alison Wonderland’s indie project from 2011, has grown steadily. Now, as we approach the end of this year, her next single is here: “333.”
Apart from her main project, Alison Wonderland has been creating more industrial electronica for years but hasn’t felt the time was right to release any of it until now. She says “I have decided to release this music separately to Alison Wonderland because I want these beats to live in their own primal world.” That is Whyte Fang.
“333” is part minimal trap, part industrial techno, and all attitude.
This new single preludes the first Whyte Fang headline show on September 21 at the Roxy in LA, which sold out in one day. The first ever live show occurred as a secret headliner for a Brownies and Lemonade event at LA’s State Historic park in late 2022.
Listen to “333” below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland releases second single from Whyte Fang project, “333”
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SIDEPIECE discuss Supersonic, Kiss and Tell Tour Second base, and their top 3 artists to watch

During the final day of the Electric Zoo festival in New York City I got the opportunity to sit down with one of the hottest rising dance music DJ’s globally. SIDEPIECE the duo comprised of Party Favor and Nitti Gritti played Electric Zoo’s Morphosis stage before the closer AC Slater shutdown the stage on the final day of the festival later that night. I spoke with the duo 1 hour before they were set to perform and without further a-due we jumped right into it.
You guys are going on your US tour Kiss and Tell Second Base at the end of September. Tell me about how the first tour went?
I think first and foremost the first tour for us when we started this project we always believed in it. We knew that it had something special but I think to play those big rooms every room was just over 2000 or more it was amazing to see that many fans wanted to come see us. Everything was sold out. It really solidified that we are doing something right. It was a really humbling awesome experience and we are really excited to do it again.
You ended off the first tour in the west coast and you guys are starting off the second base tour in Portland this time. Do you plan to end in the west coast again?
We’re going all over. We are in Detroit this time. We are going to Texas. Two to three dates in Texas. We are going to the south. We are in Florida. We are super pumped. We are also in Canada.
What’s the most off the wall thing you guys saw at your first show?
We just played in Chicago. Lollapalooza was incredible but we played an after party at the midway and it was like the most OG house feeling show. People were off the walls.
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Two and a half hours in and people just kept on going. It didn’t matter about lights or production. It was the most raw feeling. People were losing there shit. We haven’t had people be overly wild but in Vegas this one time. This girl flashed us and got kicked out. She jumped up on stage flashed us and got kicked out.
When you guys get to last base what happens after that?
Well our careers over after that. We are just going to add bases after that.
If you guys could never make electronic music what would you make?
For me it would be in the rock realm, pop punk I could do that all day.
Talk to me about the creative process behind Supersonic with Lee Foss, how did that record come about?
I always remember we started it after one of our first red rocks shows and we were in this cool house and before the set we just made it. Maybe 6 months later we had the demo, met him and we were like hey man check this out and he was like I really like this. He started adding all these cool synths and stuff that sounds like him. We never really met in the studio with him we just did it all online. Lee definitely gave it a life that it didn’t have before.
What’s in the works next year?
The tour is really exciting for us. We have 2 singles coming out before the end of the year. And we are really excited for these songs to come out. We probably have 20 songs right now in the pipeline.
Who are your top 3 artists to watch next year?
Joshwa, Odd Mob, and LP Giobbi.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: SIDEPIECE discuss Supersonic, Kiss and Tell Tour Second base, and their top 3 artists to watch
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Canvas talks about gut music, Imposter syndrome, and her latest release

Over Labor Day Weekend in New York City, I got the incredible opportunity to sit down and speak with Atlanta-based gut music pioneer, Canvas. Canvas opened up CloZee’s Odyzey stage takeover on the final day of Electric Zoo. We spoke about a variety of topics from discussing what imposter syndrome is, her relationship with CloZee and much more. Canvas just released her latest single “Feelin’ for You” on CloZee’s imprint record label Odyzey music.

Tell me more about gut music. Is that what you are primarily focusing on with the Canvas project?
I grew up playing classical music, I am a drummer, and I got into electronic music a little bit later. So I can see how all these pieces of sound connect but the idea of gut music is not defined by one type of genre. It’s not just dubstep, it’s not just tech house, it’s not just bass, it’s whatever. It’s that feeling that hits that spot. I would love to in the near future start a label. And bring up producers that make music that gives that feeling like oooof.
Talk to me about the Canvas project, what do you plan to accomplish with the project?
Aside from making music that’s emotive and things like that. I really want us to build a community of people that understand that they are not defined by one thing and the person right next to them could be their next best friend. And through the project it’s just cultivating that community and growing it through sound and feeling and that’s what we talk about in gut music. It’s that feeling of whenever you felt sad and music has hit that place. And that’s what we are going for. It’s all for that feeling and bringing people together that want to feel a journey and they are down for whatever type of sound.
How does feel to be in New York City over Labor Day weekend playing your EZoo debut? What was going through your head?
We came the day before just to get a feel of the energy and the energy is hot. Everybody is ready to go. So opening the stage is an honor. It gave me the opportunity to set the stage, set the day, and set the tone right. It was hot, but people were hanging in there, so I appreciate everyone’s resilience at this festival.
Beyond music how do you plan to create a transformative experience for your fans?
Music is so much now. There’s visual art, spatial awareness art, so the idea is to link all these people together in this community and find pockets where they connect and create environments. We could do, like it’s not just about the music, we can have someone feature some piece of art and it’s playing music that someone else made but it’s a Canvas event. So were cooking up some ideas but the idea is that it’s beyond music.
Talk to me about the creative process behind the song Feelin’ for You.
If anyone’s ever met someone that they have such a deep and intimate connection with, it’s about feeling for someone so intensely that your like I can’t deal with myself. So that’s what that release is about. I start to hear melodies in my head whenever I have such strong emotions. So I started feeling these things. A little bit of anger a lot of happiness and some confusion of falling in love with somebody. And that’s what that song is literally about, it’s like that first hit of being in love.
As far as next year talk to me about projects do you have any projects planned out?
I’m going to be touring. I have a couple more festivals till the end of the year. I’m going to CloZee’s event in the caverns. In addition there’s a lot of collaborations I want to do. There are some side projects outside of Canvas. It’s about bringing that cathartic experience for people so that they walk away feeling cleansed.
Tell me more about your relationship with Chloé, how has she impacted you as an artist?
Chloé has been a huge and major support system. I opened up for her at the eastern in Atlanta and from there it’s kind of just blossomed and transformed. One she is one of the hardest workers I know and two she wants to put on all kinds of artists from all different walks of life.
Tell me about what Canvas the name means to you?
Every time we show up to a set or every time we are at a new experience or a new event. That is the canvas. It’s not just me it’s everyone that’s there and the energy that is given back and forth.
What would you say to aspiring producers that look up to you, your sound, and your brand?
Stay curious. It doesn’t matter how big you get or how small you feel. Stay curious about your sound, stay curious about how you play that sound and also imposter syndrome is real. It doesn’t matter how big you get how many followers you have.
Talk to me more about what imposter syndrome is?
It’s the idea that you don’t belong there or that you are pretending to be this person with all these bigger artists and bigger names. Knowing that everyone feels that even some of the biggest artist I know here have talked about imposter syndrome. Feeling like oh I’m not good enough I don’t belong here. Let that little voice go.
Who would you name as your top 3 artists to watch next year?
There are quite a few Tape B, another artist out of Atlanta Pump Fake his name is Chris. His production is so crisp it’s so clear and he’s a teaching kind of person and a third is NotLö she’s already blowing up.
Is there anything else you want to say to your fans before we leave?
Thanks for the support and thanks for seeing me as I am. It allows me to be the most authentic version of myself and I hope when I perform It allows them to feel that as well.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Canvas talks about gut music, Imposter syndrome, and her latest release
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Ultra’s Mission: Home named Most Extensive Sustainability Program across US electronic festivals

Many people know Ultra Music Festival as simply an annual music event in Miami that hosts scores of DJs and producers and tens of thousands of attendees. What many people don’t know is that UMF also has a sustainability and community program that aids local objectives.
The program focused on five objectives – Waste Reduction, Pollution Prevention, Nature Preservation, Community Engagement and Climate Action – and has now received awards and verifications at the international, state and local levels. ‘Mission: Home’ received 1st place Volunteer Program, 2nd place Sustainability Program and 2nd place Education Program awards from The Florida Festivals and Events Association.
“Our ‘Mission: Home’ program has become part of the fabric of our organization,” says Ultra’s Founder and CEO, Russell Faibisch. “I was thrilled to see it return with us this year and could not be more proud to be recognized as an industry leader in this space.”


159 volunteers participated in various ‘Mission: Home’ activations in 2022, including supporting environmental organization-led educational experiences at Ultra’s Eco Village, and assisting Ultra’s waste management and recycling partner, Clean Vibes. This built on the volunteer program introduced by Clean Vibes at Ultra 2019, in which 90 volunteers participated. Over the past twenty-three years, Clean Vibes has diverted over 22 Million pounds of event waste from landfills. They also pride themselves on cleaning to the highest standards, including the removal of small micro-litters that pose a threat to the environment and wildlife. Together, Ultra and Clean Vibes have achieved 100% acceptance of recycling loads at local facilities since ‘Mission: Home’s inception in 2019.
Together, Best Beverage Catering and compliant food vendors have helped Ultra reduce an impressive 1.1 million plastics and 85% of single-use plastic types previously distributed, including cups, straws, plates, cutlery and many other food service wares. Additionally, volunteers surveyed the festival’s water refill stations, supplied by Event Water Solutions, which have eliminated over 400K plastic water bottles from entering the waste stream since 2019. Because of this, Ultra was invited to join Miami-Dade’s new county-wide ‘Plastic Free 305’ program and accompany County Mayor Daniella Levine-Cava and other founding members at its inauguration.
“It is a true honor to be recognized by these respected leaders. Our hope is to continue to impress them as we grow in our mission on this global stage and to watch as our community grows with us.” – Vivian Belzaguy Hunter, Director of Sustainability, Ultra Music Festival.
You can read more about Mission: Home here.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra’s Mission: Home named Most Extensive Sustainability Program across US electronic festivals
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GRiZ shares first single “Your Light” off next album, ‘Chasing The Golden Hour 4’

GRiZ has released nearly an album a year, with nine albums since his debut End of the World Party in 2011. With such a constant and consistent output, not to mention touring schedule, you’d think he would take some time to slow down every once in a while. But no, his next album is already on its way with the first single, “Your Light,” out today.
Chasing The Golden Hour returns for Part 4, the second in the series to come out as an album. (Pt 1 released in 2015 as a mixtape, while the second mixtape released in 2017, though only the selects are available on Spotify.)
Continuing to show his lighter, more melodic side with the series, “Your Light” harnesses GRiZ’s funk roots and minimalist sentiment. A stark contrast to this year’s previous dubstep-leaning releases, “Your Light” flutters with airy guitar melodies, hazy vocal accents, and bright, bubbly synths before diving into a heady saxophone solo.
Regarding the track, GRiZ said, “I wanted to recreate the carefree good vibes you feel when it’s just about sunset on the perfect summer evening and everything is the most beautiful shimmering tint of gold. Chasing The Golden Hour is that magical moment, it is the cool breeze against your back, it is sweet summer swagger in music form.”
It’s not specified whether the album will be out this year, but expect it early 2023 at the very latest. Check out “Your Light” below.

 
Photo by Jason Seigel 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GRiZ shares first single “Your Light” off next album, ‘Chasing The Golden Hour 4’
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Hudson Mohawke’s “Cbat” enters #1 on Spotify Viral 50 Charts

Unless you’ve been living under a rock this past weekend, you’ve seen or heard “Cbat” by Hudson Mohawke popping up again after 11 years. HudMo is having his own sort of Kate Bush moment as his song “Cbat,” which has been more or less forgotten in the general musical zeitgeist, is seeing a huge viral moment thanks to some unlucky Redditor who claimed to use the song in his love making playlists to … set the rhythm.
To understand why that’s so absurd, listen below.

The post on /r/tifu is currently the 7th most popular post of all time on the subreddit with 122k net upvotes and over 5,000 comments, and “Cbat” has been used in almost 100,000 videos on TikTok. And, as an update, the couple has officially broken up, due in large part to the virality of his post.
Well, the song has garnered so much popularity that it has actually entered at #1 on the Spotify Viral 50 playlist as of September 4. It’s currently sitting at 2.9 million plays on Spotify, though we would love to know what it was at as of August 31, the day before the Reddit post went live.

 
Photo by Jonnie Chambers
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hudson Mohawke’s “Cbat” enters #1 on Spotify Viral 50 Charts
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Vintage Culture remixes Jamie Jones’ Ibiza anthem ‘My Paradise’

With Jamie Jones’ ‘My Paradise’ a clear front-runner as summer 2022’s Ibiza anthem, receiving support across the board from underground tastemakers to daytime radio, Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture now steps up to remix the track and continue its unstoppable ascent.
While Jamie Jones explored disco influences with his signature high-energy groove on the original, Vintage Culture’s clear-cut trademark sound gives a distinctly tougher feel, as a chugging bassline, rolling synths, and melodic piano breakdowns work together to form a journey of a mix guaranteed to captivate dancefloors from start to finish.
Vintage Culture, aka Lukas Ruiz, is an artist who lives and breathes the culture of dance music. The Brazilian artist has more than 1.5B streams online, gathers 8M across his social media platforms, and currently ranks at #30 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs of 2020 poll.
Vintage Culture has graced the cover of Rolling Stone (Brazil), was nominated as one of the most influential “30 Under 30” industry leaders by Forbes, and premiere his very-first Essential Mix for Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1.He’s collaborated with global headliners Tiësto, David Guetta, Meduza, Robin Schulz, and Jorja Smith, going Platinum on multiple releases, as well as topping the Billboard Hot Dance and Spotify Dance Charts.
 
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Afrojack and DubVision Team Up On Festival Ready Track “Feels Like Home”

Fresh off his latest hit “Day N Night,” Afrojack is back with an amazing new progressive house tune, “Feels Like Home.” Teaming up with longtime collaborators DubVision, Afrojack fans are sure to recognize a track that has become a mainstay in his sets. “Feels Like Home” is also set to become the first ever Dutch Grand Prix anthem. Afrojack will join other prestigious DJs such as Tiësto and Armin Van Buuren who have performed at an F1 race. Fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen is one of the premier F1 racers in the world and has helped drive the popularity of the sport recently.
Recently debuted during Afrojack’s Ultra Miami set, “Feels Like Home” heavily features DubVision’s progressive influence. The track starts out with beautiful piano notes below the elegant topline. It’s one of those songs that reminds you that someone who’s very far away, can actually be very close by. Once the track gets to the glorious drop, it’s pure progressive house bliss. This is a track that allows festival season to live forever. Here’s what the artists had to say about “Feels Like Home.”
“I’m extremely honored to have been asked to collaborate with my good friends DubVision for the official anthem by the organization of the Dutch Grand Prix. The track is an ode to where it all started; for me, for Verstappen, for DubVision and so many others. I can’t wait to share it with the world on the 2nd of September.” – Afrojack
“I don’t think it’s fully sunk in yet that we will actually be taking part in the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, one of the biggest moments in sports of the year. We’ll be working around the clock together with Nick to make sure we deliver the best version of the track possible. Let’s hope ‘The Orange Army’ approves!” – DubVision
Check out “Feels Like Home” by DubVision x Afrojack, out now on Wall Recordings.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Afrojack and DubVision Team Up On Festival Ready Track “Feels Like Home”
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Ten Must-Attend Music Festivals to Catch Before the End of the Year

Summer’s coming to an end. School is underway. It feels like the parties are slowing down as we enter autumn and becoming few and far between. But if you’re looking to keep the part going across the country or the world, then take solace that their are plenty of music festivals that thrive outside of summer. From September through December, there’s still a myriad of artists that you shouldn’t miss at any of these shows.
Here, in no particular order, are the must-see music festivals for the rest of 2022. If any of these show interest you, check out the links under each lineup to find out more information about each destination!
Portola Music Festival (September 23-25, San Francisco, CA)


At Pier 80, the Bay Area will get slapped with one of the most insane lineups I’ve seen in a hot minute. Aside from larger than life acts like Flume and the Chemical Brothers headlining the show, the show will have appearances from old-head favorites like Fatboy Slim and DJ Shadow to new-school acts like Fred again.. and Channel Tres. Portola Festival is the place to be if you want to catch electronic and alt-pop legends who have influenced and are still influencing the music industry.
Tickets: Here
III Points (October 21-22, Miami, FL)

Over the last decade, III Points has carved out its place as one of South Florida’s most exciting music and art festivals. This year’s lineup only solidifies this point. There’s a large mix of various genres in the mix here to. Want French electronica? Madeon. Want spiritual house music? Black Coffee. How about sadboi bedroom pop? Joji. Want hip-hop that will take you back to middle school? Busta Rhymes. Want the most salacious Flamenco? Rosalia. III points seems to have all their bases covered.
Tickets: Here
Lost Lands (September 23-25, Thornville, OH)

Excision’s Jurassic, bass-haven festival is what most bass-heads consider to be their number one go-to festival. If an artist makes dubstep, trap, drum n’ bass, drumstep, midtempo, or bass house, you best believe they are going to take the stage at Lost Lands 2022. Both the headliner and support sections are mind-melting in their sheer volume. And that’s what fans come for and expect.
Tickets: Here
Imagine Music Festival (September 15-18, Rome, GA)

Imagine Music Festival is what TomorrowWorld wishes it could have been: a major music festival in Georgia with the biggest names in the EDM game. It’s also a camping music festival with tons of space for parking and getting acquainted with the festival grounds. Lineup-wise, Illenium, Excision, GRiZ, and Kaskade boast the headliners while the rest show several surprise back-to-back sets like Ganja White Night, Subtronics, San Holo, and Ghastly & JOYRYDE as GHOST RYDR. Plus, this festival gets a bonus point for having Porter Robinson’s Air2Earth on the board.
Tickets: Here
Summoning of the Eclipse (October 21-22, Pelham, TN)

This festival is actually a newcomer to the scene and is spearheaded by SVDDEN DEATH. Not only will the show bring his VOYD set back and in full force, the festival will also feature EPROM, Sullivan King, and back-to-backs from Eptic and Space Laces as well as MUST DIE! and Aweminus. Never thought a first year, bass-head fest would have me dreaming about going to Tennessee…but here we are!
Tickets: Here
Second Sky (October 29, Oakland, CA)

Between the first Second Sky and the virtual Secret Sky, Porter Robinson has curated music festivals that tug on heartstrings and meet expectations that few festivals do. This year’s is no different with names like RL Grime and Hudson Mohawke to a back-to-back set from Porter’s Virtual Self moniker and G Jones, Second Sky 2022 sounds like an incredible trip. We’re just sad that the second day had to be cut.
Tickets: Here
Home Bass (November 10-13, Orlando, FL)

Slightly different than most of the festivals here, Home Bass asks the question, “What if you could have a music festival in a hotel?” From superstars like Flosstradamus and Oliver Heldens to rising talents like Rome In Silver and Buitano, the lineup and concept sound phenomenal. Imagine waking up, grabbing lunch, and walking right into the action with A-Trak or Jai Wolf. Sounds like a great way to spend a November weekend to me.
Tickets: Here
Space Camp (December 16-17, Hamton, VA)

Space Camp is another music festival organized and curated by one of EDM’s most recognizable names. GRiZ is back and bringing heavy-hitters like G Jones, NGHTMRE, and Of the Trees to name a few to Space Camp II. If it’s anything like last year’s festivities, then you know this show is like Christmas arriving early.
Tickets: Here
Decadence Colorado (December 30-31, Denver, CO)

Decadence is a right of passage with every year’s lineup just throwing incredible end-of-the-year acts. Last year had jaw-dropping sets from DJ Snake, Chris Lake, ZHU and so many, many more. This year’s lineup is still under wraps and not much is known who will be performing, but details are coming soon.
Tickets: Here
EDC Orlando (November 11-13, Orlando, FL)

Let’s say you are still having withdrawals from your last visit to Vegas under the electric sky. Good news! In Orlando, EDC returns with an impeccable roster of artists from all over the EDM landscape. Here you can find trance, hardstyle, bass music, house music, techno and so much more. Nothing compares to the original, but EDC Orlando has become a major event in Central Florida.
Tickets: here
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ten Must-Attend Music Festivals to Catch Before the End of the Year
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