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Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out To Partner With Super League Gaming
Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out is about to turn up and commemorate 300 episodes — and the cultural phenomenon is celebrating in partnership with Super League Gaming. That’s right, the “future is lit!” The Season 17 premiere (aka the monumental episode) featuring Nick and Team Old School vs. Team New School is coming on February 22 at 8/7c on VH1 (a teaser is above). Then, a live metaverse game experience called Wild’ N Out: Metaverse Remix will launch immediately after the premiere at 9/8c. “Wild’ N Out is one of our most creative show formats, so it’s an ideal series to explore interactive ways in which audiences can engage and make creative decisions while experiencing the show,” Jason White, chief marketing officer at MTV En...
SSGKobe Uses Wizardry To Ward Off Enemies in “Don’t Miss” Video
SSGKobe, one of the most buzzed-about young new artists, has released his wizard-fighting music video, ”Don’t Miss.” The action-filled visual is yet another mystical piece of SSGKobe’s world coming together, following the release of the Zack Bia-cosigned, “ESCAPE YOUR LOVE.” Originally from Louisiana, Kobe broke mainstream waves as a Soundcloud sweetheart with his Cole Bennet-directed hit, “MIA.” Directed by Rock and Egg, Kobe breaks into a school lab, where he puts his wizardry to the test, concocting potions and creating a magical wand before his enemies close in. Inspired by Kobe’s love of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” series, the video finds him moving hastily to make a defense potion against his opps, offering up his money, purple-piss and even a blood sacrifice. With the n...
“Welcome to The Last Goodbye”: What’s Going On With ODESZA?
The ODESZA faithful are waiting with bated breath after the beloved electronic music duo launched a cryptic campaign called “Welcome to The Last Goodbye.” ODESZA quietly rolled out the enigmatic initiative via a new microsite that invites visitors to subscribe with either their phone number or email. Entering your phone number triggers an automated text message containing the phrase “Welcome to The Last Goodbye,” as well as an attachment to add ODESZA as a contact. The attachment leads to a landing page at Laylo, a tool artists use to directly message their fans—a not-so-ironic partnership considering ODESZA’s tight-lipped nature and tendency to go on extended hiatuses. The duo’s Laylo page encourages fans to enter a phone number to &...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 6
“Fidale (I Feel)” – Monolink & Zigan Aldi Melodic techno maestro Monolink has reworked Zigan Aldi’s “Fidale” in dramatic fashion. A throbbing bassline and elevated, twisting synth raise tension beyond the original soundscape, perfectly tied together by Monolink’s yearning vocals. “Tataki” – Argy After months of Tale Of Us teasing swarms of techno fans from Brooklyn to Tulum with live plays of Argy’s “Tataki,” the song finally finds an official release on Afterlife. “Tataki” oozes ominous energy, enticing in its creative control of the dancefloor haunt. “Needed Time” – Marbs A resounding kick leads the way through Marbs’ “Needed Time.” The Deserts Hearts Black boss sticks true to the label’s sound, crafting dark, menacing techno. “Hold On To Your Heart” (Eli & Fur’...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 6
“Fidale (I Feel)” – Monolink & Zigan Aldi Melodic techno maestro Monolink has reworked Zigan Aldi’s “Fidale” in dramatic fashion. A throbbing bassline and elevated, twisting synth raise tension beyond the original soundscape, perfectly tied together by Monolink’s yearning vocals. “Tataki” – Argy After months of Tale Of Us teasing swarms of techno fans from Brooklyn to Tulum with live plays of Argy’s “Tataki,” the song finally finds an official release on Afterlife. “Tataki” oozes ominous energy, enticing in its creative control of the dancefloor haunt. “Needed Time” – Marbs A resounding kick leads the way through Marbs’ “Needed Time.” The Deserts Hearts Black boss sticks true to the label’s sound, crafting dark, menacing techno. “Hold On To Your Heart” (Eli & Fur’...
Over 60 Artists Added to Ultra Music Festival 2022: See the Phase 3 Lineup
After announcing a third wave of artists, it’s becoming more and more clear that Ultra organizers are going bigger than ever for the festival’s long-awaited return to Miami. Over 60 acts have been added to the massive lineup, which grows more and more impressive with each phase. Newly announced artists include KSHMR, Krewella, Kill the Noise, Slushii, and a collaborative performance by JOYRYDE and Ghastly. They join a formidable list of DJs, including Ultra 2022 headliners Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, Pendulum, Kygo, DJ Snake, David Guetta, Nina Kraviz, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, and Tiësto, among others. With one gigantic announcement still on the horizon, it’s safe to say the excitement surrounding Ultra is bubbling over. When organizers shared the first wave o...
Over 60 Artists Added to Ultra Music Festival 2022: See the Phase 3 Lineup
After announcing a third wave of artists, it’s becoming more and more clear that Ultra organizers are going bigger than ever for the festival’s long-awaited return to Miami. Over 60 acts have been added to the massive lineup, which grows more and more impressive with each phase. Newly announced artists include KSHMR, Krewella, Kill the Noise, Slushii, and a collaborative performance by JOYRYDE and Ghastly. They join a formidable list of DJs, including Ultra 2022 headliners Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, Pendulum, Kygo, DJ Snake, David Guetta, Nina Kraviz, Armin van Buuren, Seven Lions, and Tiësto, among others. With one gigantic announcement still on the horizon, it’s safe to say the excitement surrounding Ultra is bubbling over. When organizers shared the first wave o...
Spinnin’ Records Expands Global Footprint With Strategic Global Hires In US, UK, China
Global dance music powerhouse Spinnin’ Records is initiating key geographic investments to expand their footprint in the U.S., U.K., and China. The Dutch dance music brand, founded in 1999, is a familiar imprint to most fans in the space. In many respects, the breadth of the Spinnin’ catalogue has made the label an unofficial introductory gateway to electronic dance music. Artists such as Tiësto, The Chainsmokers, KSHMR, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, and hundreds of others have distributed their music via the fabled imprint. While the brand has grown to global recognition on the basis of their expansive catalogue, Spinnin’ has now announced their latest strategic efforts will bring a more localized approach to the way they promote and market future music. Spinnin’ Records’ ...
Spinnin’ Records Expands Global Footprint With Strategic Global Hires In US, UK, China
Global dance music powerhouse Spinnin’ Records is initiating key geographic investments to expand their footprint in the U.S., U.K., and China. The Dutch dance music brand, founded in 1999, is a familiar imprint to most fans in the space. In many respects, the breadth of the Spinnin’ catalogue has made the label an unofficial introductory gateway to electronic dance music. Artists such as Tiësto, The Chainsmokers, KSHMR, Afrojack, Steve Aoki, and hundreds of others have distributed their music via the fabled imprint. While the brand has grown to global recognition on the basis of their expansive catalogue, Spinnin’ has now announced their latest strategic efforts will bring a more localized approach to the way they promote and market future music. Spinnin’ Records’ ...
Escapade’s 2022 Festival to Feature Seven Lions, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, More
Ottawa’s Escapade Music Festival once again bears the promise of new adventures and excitement, including the chance to win a weekend of VIP treatment. While the gap between Escapade 2019—the festival’s landmark 10th edition—and their 2021 event was a long 802 days (but who’s counting?), the wait until Escapade 2022 will be substantially shorter for fans. Having last taken place in September, Escapade is now set to return to its regularly scheduled weekend in June. And even better still, the event is expanding to a full three days of entertainment. Escapade has courted Above & Beyond, deadmau5, DJ Snake, ILLENIUM, Kaskade, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, and more to take the stage at Lansdowne Park in 2022. Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records imprint is also set to initiat...
10 Dance Artists To Watch in 2022
Arguably the most exciting realm of the electronic scene is the up-and-coming, where fresh artists with fresh sounds build on the aural history of the genre — and its thousand sub-genres — while pushing the music ever-further into the future. As we settle into 2022, our eyes are on a crew of new artists doing exactly that — putting their own spin on electronic music and in the process making names that we expect to see rising up lineups and label rosters in the coming months and years. Get in on the ground floor, with these 10 electronic artists who deserve your attention in 2022. [embedded content] Having gone from NCAA basketball athlete to a sailor in the U.S. Navy, to now a well-renowned DJ, HoneyLuv is adept in adaptation. So when the COVID-19 forced the entire world into isolat...
Kelly Clarkson Delivers a Dreamy Crowded House Classic for ‘Kellyoke’: Watch
Hey now, hey now! Kelly Clarkson opened her talk show on Tuesday (Feb. 1) with a beautiful rendition of Crowded House‘s “Don’t Dream It’s Over.” “There is freedom within, there is freedom without/ Try to catch the deluge in a paper cup/ There’s a battle ahead, many battles are lost/ But you’ll never see the end of the road while you’re traveling with me/ Hey now, hey now, don’t dream it’s over/ Hey now, hey now, when the world comes in/ They come, they come/ To build a wall between us/ We know they won’t win,” she crooned over floating harmonies from her backup singers. Released as the fourth single from the Australian rock band’s self-titled debut album back in 1986, the track eventually rose to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the spring of ’87. The hit has been covered from numerous ar...
