Marshmello is fed up with the ongoing protests and racial injustice. Although the DJ/producer rarely uses his platform to speak out, enough is enough. Marshmello says he’s reached his “tipping point” and gives a statement below in a series of tweets. He writes, “black culture and influence play a big part in the music i make. the systematic racism and injustices that the black community face on a daily basis is something that no white person can relate to or begin to understand.” “it is up to us to bring justice for George Floyd and the countless others who lost their lives and ultimately bring this hateful racist complex crumbling to the ground.” He ends his message with a call to action for his 2.3 million followers — “if you are a real fan of mine you will do your part to stand up and join us. #justiceforgeorgefloyd #BLACKLIVESMATTER“ Read on below.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marshmello Speaks Out In Rare Form In Support of Protests & Racial Injustice Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/31/marshmello-speaks-out-in-rare-form-in-support-of-protests-racial-injustice/
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As the protests and riots rage on across America, Lane 8 is using his platform to take a stand. Not only that, he’s putting his release schedule on pause during this especially dark time in our nation. “i have decided to postpone all upcoming lane 8 music releases indefinitely,” he opens up in the post below. Though he’ll promises to return with new music at some point, “right now it’s time for other voices to be heard.” He adds, “in the meantime i will be listening & working on ways to combat the racist system that i have benefitted so much from during my life.” He signs off with the most important statement: “Black Lives Matter” and a donation for $500 to the NAACP. Lane 8 Speaks Out
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lane 8 Delays All Music Releases In Response To Ongoing Protests Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/31/lane-7-delays-music-releases-during-protests/ Tomorrowland won’t be happening as planned this year, but organizers are still gearing up for something huge! A countdown has begun on Tomorrowland’s official website with absolutely no further information attached, leaving much to the imagination. Could this be the debut of a new live stream series, an online festival, a new radio show, or an event announce for the future? Only time will tell. Whatever is happening — we’ll know in approximately 3 days and 19 hours from now. We’ve been keeping our eyes locked Tomorrowland’s social media and will keep you updated with more information as soon as it’s available. Meanwhile, the festival organization has been keeping us entertained throughout quarantine with One World Radio, which provides Tomorrowland 24/7 and always in the mix. The countdown is on at countdown.tomorrowland.com.
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Countdown Appears On Tomorrowland’s Official Website Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/31/countdown-tomorrowland-official-website/ Diplo is taking quarantine quite well, by all metrics. On top of weekly (or even more frequent) live streams as well as his first country album out now, he’s also making his character debut in a new film out, The High Note. The producer/DJ has made appearances in film before, most recently playing a small part as himself in the Detective Pikachu film. But this marks his first character and speaking role in a motion picture, playing record producer Richie ‘R. Dubs’ Williams. “The character is a version of what I am; a way cheesier version,” explains the real-life producer, DJ and songwriter, in the production notes. The High Note is the story of Grace Davis, played by Tracee Ellis Ross, “a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights.” Like many movies of its kind, the main conflict involves Davis’ manager who “presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie [her overworked assistant] and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.” In an interview with ET!, Ellis Ross said of Diplo, “He’s so funny. I called him to show him the final film and he’s like, ‘How’s it going? You think I’m going to get an Oscar?’ And I said, ‘I don’t think so, Wes. I don’t think they give Oscars to comedies.’ And he was like, ‘Ahh, good point. All right, should we do a drama?’ And then he proceeded to pitch me a movie where he is Mozart and The Rock is Beethoven. And I was like, ‘And Kevin Hart could be Salieri!’ And he was like, ‘Who that?’ I was like, ‘Never mind.'” You can watch the film on demand on streaming services now — check out a clip of Diplo’s performance below.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Diplo Makes His Speaking-Role Movie Debut in ‘The High Note,’ Out Now Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/diplo-movie-debut-the-high-note/ Summer madness is here early this year as Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike are back with another humongous collab. This time DVLM have teamed up with Dutch powerhouses W&W and Fedde Le Grand for “Clap Your Hands.” This track is a massive main stage festival anthem and has been a feature of DVLM and W&W’s sets for a while. Now “Clap Your Hands” is finally available. DVLM and W&W have teamed up many times before on some massive festival bangers, however, seeing Fedde Le Grand on here is a pleasant surprise. He’s never linked up with W&W and he last teamed up with DVLM back in 2015 on “Tales of Tomorrow.” Just seeing the talent behind this track is enough to catch anyone’s attention. “Clap Your Hands” immediately opens with a vocoded vocal urging everybody to clap their hands. Again, if you’ve seen any of these artists’ recent sets, you’ll immediately recognize it. The vocal line is like when Mac’s first came out and one of the coolest things you could do was make vocal effects. From there we get epic synths leading into a trademark DVLM buildup into a crazy drop that features tons of cool soundscapes and demands nothing less than jumping up and down with one’s hands in the air. When it comes to festival anthems, this is a dream team right here. Check out the latest from Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x W&W x Fedde Le Grand, “Clap Your Hands” out now on Smash the House. Re live some quarantine live streams including W&W’s insane XR set.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W and Fedde Le Grand Join Forces For Massive Festival Anthem “Clap Your Hands” Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/dimitri-vegas-like-mike-ww-and-fedde-le-grand-join-forces-for-massive-festival-anthem-clap-your-hands/ Armin van Buuren has unleashed RELAXED — a remix LP featuring 2 discs and 30 songs, which amounts to nearly two straight hours of deep dance energy. The music world moves fast, but sometimes it’s nice to take it slow. It’s here that many of Armin’s best cuts are reimagined for a relaxing, easy listening experience thanks to his favorite collaborators and friends. It’s the perfect weekend soundtrack to vibe out with. Armin shares: “My ‘RELAXED‘ album is here! Including thirty chill-out versions and remixes of some of my most iconic tracks by Eelke Kleijn, KOELLE, Just Her, Lost Frequencies, Pretty Pink and more.” Listen to your favorite Armin tracks like you’ve never heard them before here! Armin van Buuren – RELAXEDGet it: http://AvB.lnk.to/RELAXEDTO
Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Armin van Buuren Unleashes 30-Track ‘RELAXED’ Remix LP [LISTEN] Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/armin-van-buuren-relaxed-remix-lp-listen/ Grimes is selling her soul, literally, for the sake of art. The pop star plans on selling drawings, prints, photographs, and other artwork she’s made over the past 10 years for an upcoming show, Selling Out. One of the most peculiar pieces, according to Bloomberg, is also titled Selling Out — described as “a legal document whereby the purchaser acquires a percentage of Grimes’s soul.” “I didn’t want anyone to buy it, so I said we should just make it $10 million and then it probably won’t sell,” Grimes divulged. But then, “the deeper we got with it, the more philosophically interesting it became.” “Also, I really wanted to collaborate with my lawyer on art,” she added. “The idea of fantastical art in the form of legal documents just seems very intriguing to me.” Grimes has decided to take the “best offer” for her soul.
Source: Bloomberg This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Grimes Is Selling Her Soul (Literally) for Art’s Sake Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/grimes-selling-her-soul/ It’s a strange time in the world right now. There are so many important global issues to turn our attention to: global warming, systemic racism, the threat of a global pandemic, widespread economic crises, corruption, strife, hunger, and more. It’s paramount for those who have the ability to turn their attention to these issues and address them, possibly even make strides to solve them. However, with the weight of the world on everyone’s shoulders right now, sometimes it’s just as important to turn everything off and just let yourself heal. Though pluko did not create his new album COLOR BLIND knowing that any of these issues would be affecting the world today, his intent behind it is maybe more justified now than ever. “COLOR BLIND is supposed to represent a moment in time where music is the only thing that you let affect you,” he says. The 13-track album is a journey through many different styles of electronic music, incredibly well-written and thoughtfully composed pieces of music that let your soul breathe a little. The effect is conveyed through the empty space in his own work, the tempo of the tracks, the way it flows. “My entire goal for COLOR BLIND was to write something that everyone can enjoy and listen to, even non-electronic fans,” pluko writes. “I tried to create a vibe that feels extremely fresh. Something that nobody has heard before. I wanted people to hear this album and instantly think ‘oh that’s that new pluko sound.’” With the short attention span that many have these days, it’s difficult to create a full musical experience that doesn’t at some times leave you bored or your mind wandering, pluko, on the other hand, hits with every single track — there’s no filler, no track left in because maybe “this one could fit.” The raw intent and direction of the album is palpable in every song, and we love to hear it. Listen to COLOR BLIND below now. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: pluko drops new album for a ‘time where music is the only thing that you let affect you’ Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/pluko-drops-debut-album-for-a-time-where-music-is-the-only-thing-that-you-let-affect-you/ Tiësto’s imprint just unleashed its inaugural compilation, Musical Freedom Unlimited. The first mega collab “The Drop” gives you a good idea of how this comp is going to go, setting the pace with explosive energy thanks to Tiësto and DJs From Mars vs. Rudeejay and Da Brozz. From there, Musical Freedom offers plenty more massive pairings — Antoine Delvig & Love For Justice, Valy Mo & Ravetek, Magnificence & AYOR, Holy Goof & Massappeals, and Sikdope & ALRT, etc. Suddenly, we’re wishing we were in the heat of festival season, but this is exactly the kind of dance music we need to get us through the draught. Musical Freedom Unlimited is mostly hands up, fist-pumping action and we’re 100% here for it. Tiësto’s message to fans — “Now that all festivals are cancelled we’ll bring the festival to you! Enjoy this burst of energy!!” Listen below. Musical Freedom Unlimited
Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tiësto Brings the Festival to You with ‘Musical Freedom Unlimited’ Comp [MUST LISTEN] Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/tiesto-musical-freedom-unlimited-comp/ Louis The Child are on the way to releasing their debut album, but they’re not sticking to solely album singles. With only weeks to go until the full album release, they just released a new collaborative remix with Whethan for Rich The Kid & Kendrick Lamar’s “New Freezer.” LTC explains, “We made this for fun and played it out a bunch on tour since 2018. Now it’s yours!” It’s wildly different than what either artist is working on for their own respective albums and perfectly reflects the purpose of live play and the 2018 sound. Check it out below!
Photo by Galen Oakes / ESPN Images This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Louis The Child & Whethan Drop New Remix Of Rich The Kid & Kendrick Lamar Via https://www.youredm.com/2020/05/30/louis-the-child-whethan-drop-new-remix-of-rich-the-kid-kendrick-lamar/ |
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