After Bonnaroo organizers shelved the 2020 in-person event due to the impact of COVID-19, organizers have now announced the lineup for the event’s first-ever foray into the virtual music festival space, “Virtual ROO-ALITY.” The livestream event, which is free for viewers to broadcast via YouTube, will feature both archival sets from Bonnaroo’s storied past as well as new performances. The first (and hopefully last) “Virtual ROO-ALITY” event will span three days starting at 5:30PM ET (2:30PM PT) on Thursday, September 24th. Archival sets include Beastie Boys from 2009, The White Stripes from 2007, and Run The Jewels from 2015. The lineup also features a number of electronic music heavyweights, such as A-Trak, S...
Big Gigantic have turned over the keys to their recent album Free Your Mind, entrusting a diverse lineup of genre-bending producers to deliver a new spin on their seventh full-length studio record. The original album, a melting pot of electronic sub-genres threaded with the through line of Big Gigantic’s signature funk-infused touch, would require an adaptable lineup of producers to reinvent the effort. CloZee, Opiuo, Nikademis, Party Pupils, AHEE, Daniel Allan, Kotek, and Samurai Del ultimately made the final cut on Free Your Mind Remixed. CloZee makes the perfect entrance, leading the pack with percolating, arpeggiated melodies that cascade into a chorus of uplifting horns. She’s followed by sample magic from Opiuo, who spins “Higher” into a glitched-ou...
The blossoming career of bass music star CloZee continues to unfurl before our eyes with each spellbinding release. Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album Neon Jungle, the French prodigy is now on the remix tip with an official rework of Big Gigantic‘s “You’re The One.” CloZee took to Twitter to share a preview of her remix of the electronic jam, which features the seemingly omnipresent Nevve on vocals. The clip is more than enough to get fans excited, as she introduces them to a glimpse into the track’s build and soaring drop—and her dog. Keeping Big Gigantic’s pristine saxophones in tact, she produces potent saws underneath, imbuing a euphoric sonic boom that moonlights as a shot of adrenaline into th...
Following the postponement of their 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns, the organizers of Summer Camp Music Festival have announced the lineup for its 2021 edition. The Chillicothe, Illinois fest is set to take place May 28th to 30th, 2021 and features an expansive lineup of major electronic music artists, funk acts, rappers, and more. All of the headliners that were announced prior to the postponement are returning except for GRiZ. Even without bass music’s de facto funk master general, the genre is well-represented, as REZZ, Snails, CloZee, WHIPPED CREAM, Boogie T, Moody Good, and LSDREAM are primed for appearances, among others. Staying true to its roots, Summer Camp also tapped many illustrious jam bands for its 2021 fest, including moe., Umphrey’s McGee, and STS9. “...
Haunting vocals, tribal bass, and early morning bird calls: these are just a sampling of the diverse sounds seamlessly incorporated into CloZee‘s latest release, Neon Jungle. Out today via her own Odyzey Music imprint, CloZee’s sophomore album triumphantly announces the French producer’s evolution past her signature “world bass” sound, pushing global sonic elements to the background of a melodically complex and emotionally nuanced aural fantasy world. Neon Jungle‘s 10 tracks are cohesive yet distinct, each telling a separate story with proprietary samples and downbeat placements. The opening instrumental “Mirage” is dominating and dramatic, incorporating crunchy synths into its bass-driven bridge while the prev...
CloZee, the world bass superstar known for uniting listeners across the globe with her organic sounds, is here to deliver the third and final single from her forthcoming Neon Jungle LP, the first album since her 2018 debut Evasion. “Us,” featuring Australian indie outfit The Kite String Tangle, follows her previously celebrated tracks “Winter Is Coming” and “Air.” The poignant single is here to engulf her fans in a warm blanket of tranquility. The emotive track highlights Danny Harley‘s warm voice, the singer and multi-instrumentalist of The Kite String Tangle, and takes it on a journey of lush, downtempo soundscapes filled with soaring melodic bass stylings. It’s an elegant piece of music that expresses the atmospheric s...
From the South of France to the Black Rock Desert and beyond, global bass artist CloZee has entranced an international tribe with art that provokes and unifies. Earlier today, the sensational producer delivered the first single off of her upcoming LP, Neon Jungle. “Winter is Coming” is a poignant track that builds on her strengths and revisits her ability to evoke emotion and harmony through sound. CloZee originates from Toulouse in Southern France. In 2015, she broke out with the success of her song “Koto,” which set the stage for her Evasion EP (2018) to compel listeners across the globe. Her music has been coined as “world bass,” defined by her fanatical knack for organic sounds and freeform melodies. Between playing high-profile gigs at Coachella, appearances at Burning...
Do LaB’s Lightning in a Bottle announced today that it’s returning for Memorial Day Weekend to deliver its notoriously impeccable vibes to its largest audience yet. Albeit in a digital livestream format, the event arrives just in time to breathe life back into the end of May for dance music fans. The popular Southern California gathering was canceled earlier this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many fans to wonder if the festival would return at all. For the Do LaB to drop a doozy of a lineup like this one now gives the many who love this event to hold onto hope for its future. Producers representing the upper echelon of today’s hottest dance music will be showcased May 22nd to May 24th alongside world-class yogis, kundalini instructors, cooking lessons, cultural teachin...