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Insomniac Announces Massive Lineup for Countdown NYE 2021
The countdown to Countdown NYE is officially on. Insomniac has announced a massive lineup for the 2021 edition of the SoCal New Year’s Eve event, which will expand back to two-days on December 31st and January 1st. The alien-themed music festival annually takes place at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino. Scheduled to perform at the largest New Year’s Eve dance music event in the U.S. are REZZ, Flux Pavilion, deadmau5, Flosstradamus, Tiësto, NGHTMRE, Alan Walker, RL Grime, and many more in a lineup that doubles as a who’s who of EDM’s most popular artists. The bill also features a slew of blossoming electronic music stars, such as LEVEL UP, Effin, and Charlesthefirst. They’ll perform on a number of galactic-themed stages: The Mothership, The Neb...
Tomorrowland Announces Dates and First Artists of Second Annual Virtual Festival
Organizers of Tomorrowland Around The World, the virtual version of the iconic dance music festival, recently confirmed it would be returning for its second year. They’ve now announced the dates for the two-day digital music festival, Friday, July 16th and Saturday, July 17th. For being the company’s first foray into the convoluted world of virtual festivals, the inaugural edition was impressive, winning the prestigious FWA of the Month honors, the largest online award program in digital design and development. Round two is looking to be no different with numerous world-class artists already signed on to perform. Joining the lineup will be Adam Beyer, Armin van Buuren, Claptone, Nicky Romero, and Tale of Us. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks. Armin...
“Like a Journey Back In Time”: Claptone on Reimagining a Unidisc Classic to Celebrate the Evolution of Dance Music
Established in 1977, Unidisc Music has grown exponentially over the years to become one of Canada’s largest independent record labels. With a lifespan over four decades long, their extensive catalog has been immersed in pop culture through the years, even appearing in iconic television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Sex and the City, and Grey’s Anatomy, among others. To celebrate the evolution of dance music, Unidisc has enlisted some of the world’s most renowned electronic music artists to produce exceptional remixes of the label’s music. This endeavor, called the “Reimagining Campaign,” was created by Francis Cucuzzella—son of founder George Cucuzzella—as a way to modernize some of the imprint’s timeless classics. Francis’...
Claptone Unveils Spellbinding New Tech House Single, “Zero”
Mysterious German tech house producer Claptone has unveiled a new original track titled “Zero,” out today via Different Recordings. Incorporating mesmeric vocals, entrancing piano chords, and atmospheric synths, Claptone has expertly crafted a tech house anthem to light up any dance-floor. “Zero” brims with sensational sound design that shares a story with those who listen closely. The track’s anonymous vocalist sings about seeking an outlet for her “waterfall of thoughts,” worrying that they may end up for naught. The refrain in the chorus, “Zero is a bore,” can be interpreted as a shame to have one’s creativity go to waste. The release of “Zero” came accompanied with a visual, where we see Claptone driving ...
Here are 20 of the Best 2020 Black Friday Deals Offered by DJs
Those who crushed an entire turkey dinner last night can attest that the next-day Thanksgiving hangover is very real. As we veg out on our couches with Harry Potter marathons playing on screens and tryptophan flowing through our veins, it’s difficult not to whip out the phone and do a little online shopping for Black Friday deals. There’s no shortage of Black Friday deals in the EDM world this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there’s no better time to learn a new skill, so those who want to take up DJing or music production should take advantage of the deals from the gear and tech side of the industry. Monster discounts are available on equipment from leading DJ manufacturer Pioneer DJ, products from renowned audio design company AIAIAI, and plugins...
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