Dillon Francis
Dillon Francis Drops Empowering New Single “Be Somebody” With Evie Irie
Dillon Francis is here to represent all those who have ever felt ostracized due to their ambitions. To do so, he’s joined forces with rising songstress Evie Irie to unveil their new anthem “Be Somebody,” out now via Casablanca Records. Together they’ve created the perfect track to rage-sing your heart out to. Francis shared in a press release the inspiration behind the track, stating that it is “an ode to all the people that told me I was just a class clown and wasn’t gonna make it.” Well, the jokes on everyone else because he’s definitely made it. To deliver the punchy message, he lays out a spirited soundscape filled with airy guitars and soaring synths. The production works seamlessly with Irie’s empowering vocals, which s...
Listen to a Preview of Dillon Francis’ Supercharged Upcoming Single Featuring Evie Irie
Dillon Francis is dropping a new single on short notice. The producer posted a sneak peak of the forthcoming track on Twitter yesterday, showing the single features none other than “The Optimist” singer-songwriter, Evie Irie. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when the two artists were seen together on Halloween. The two pulled off an epic partner costume from The Matrix with Francis as Neo and Irie as Trinity. Now the chosen ones have come together to craft “Be Somebody,” a melodic trap single with powerful vocals and a high-energy drop. Incidentally, the supercharged single caught the attention of Netsky, who seemed to be feeling the new tune. Dillon Francis responded on Twitter asking if the drum ‘n’ bass sage had an interest in ...
Dillon Francis and Boombox Cartel Featured in Borderlands 3 DLC Trailer
The minds behind Borderlands 3 have once again demonstrated their love for dance music on the trailer for the game’s second Season Pass. On the newly-released trailer, viewers can witness the Borderlands series’ signature cel-shaded comedy and violence set to the sounds of Dillon Francis and Boombox Cartel‘s 2019 single “Drip.” Fans of the game know that it has a long history with dance music. When the third entry in the series was released back in 2019, the trailer featured music from GRiZ. Seven years prior, for Borderlands 2, the trailer was set to NERO‘s bass anthem “Doomsday.” Borderlands 3‘s second Season Pass is available now on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series ...
Keep Halloweekend Going With a Roundup of the Best Costumes from EDM Artists
Even though Halloween looked a bit different this year, EDM artists and fans have proved their dedication to spooky season via an outpouring of social media posts featuring everyone’s costumes of choice. From Valentino Khan and Alison Wonderland switching identities to REZZ and Lucii transforming into Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs, the creativity was flowing, and so were the laughs. To keep the Halloween spirit going just a bit longer, we’ve rounded up our favorite artist fits for all to enjoy, in no particular order. Beware, all ye who enter here—you might just find next year’s costume inspiration. Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan REZZ and Lucii Sullivan King Subtronics and Level Up GG Magree and Vanessa Hudgens WHIPPED CREAM CRAY ILLENIUM Dillon Fran...
Watch Dillon Francis Pump Iron and Juggle Pineapples in His “Bored In The House” Remix Video
One unanimous feeling quarantine has brought us all is boredom. Tyga and Curtis Roach summed up the phenomenon perfectly with their viral hit “Bored In The House,” creating the anthem we didn’t know we needed for all those days stuck looking at a wall. Seven months later and the track still rings true, but now it has gotten a special EDM remix and a hilarious music video from Dillon Francis that should hold us over for the dreaded next leg of lockdown. Francis takes the original hook and transforms it by pitching it down and lacing it over a bouncy house rhythm. The accompanying music video shows the producer doing just about anything to pass the time, including miming and playing cards with his longtime pal Gerald. Turn this track on and have yourself a private dan...
Marshmello, Dillon Francis, Major Lazer to Play Save Our Stages Livestream Festival
Live music and the world’s most historic venues continue to fall under economic pressure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As stimulus talks have stalled in the United States, a significant amount of venues, including most recently Washington’s U Street Music Hall, have announced permanent closure. Thus, a rescue mission is underway with the Save Our Stages music festival, a project constructed by the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) in partnership with YouTube. The upcoming livestream event will see some of the biggest names in music, including a few of dance music’s biggest producers, taking to a combined total of over 25 unique venues. The lineup includes a wide-ranging group of performers, such as Dave Matthews, who will be performing at ...
Dillon Francis Drops Dancefloor-Ready Remix of ZHU and Kito’s “Follow”
Back in August, ZHU‘s intoxicating summertime anthem with Kito and Jeremih, “Follow,” arrived via Astralwerks. In September, they dropped a music video for the track featuring dancers from Beyoncé‘s musical film Black Is King. A little over two weeks later, Dillon Francis has been enlisted to rework the tune. Dillon Francis’ remix of “Follow” curates a feeling similar to watching the seasonal transition between summer and fall. It’s far more somber than the original, forgoing the colorful piano chords that guide listeners through the track and replace them with a subtle melody alongside Jeremih’s hopeful vocals and minimal percussive elements. While the original drew upon the feeling of never-ending su...
Dance Into the Weekend with Dillon Francis’ Eclectic “Tomorrowland Friendship Mix”
The People of Tomorrow are in for a treat after Dillon Francis flexed his selection chops with his brand new “Tomorrowland Friendship Mix.” The Platinum-selling electronic superstar has dropped a guest mix on One World Radio, delivering an eclectic set brimming with the quirkily kinetic sound synonymous with his fan-favorite brand. The hourlong mix is a whirlwind of sun-kissed deep house bops and tech twists on a bevy of popular tracks from the likes of Akon, Sean Paul, Flume, and many others. Kicking things off in style, Francis begins with a monster unreleased remix of Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s “WAP” by Nitti Gritti. He goes on to seamlessly intertwine house music with the precision of a seasoned vet, interpolating Tchami‘s “Bor...
deadmau5, Dillon Francis, and Kaskade Dropped New Merch This Week
While we can’t expect to flaunt our fits at a festival for quite some time, some of dance music’s biggest acts have dropped new gear to help spice up our quarantine selfies. Just this week, fans were delighted to see new merch from deadmau5, Dillon Francis, and Kaskade. Dillon Francis enthusiasts will be able to purchase items inspired by Gerald the Piñata. Some of the products included are a coloring book, beach towel, puzzle, a social distancing-friendly face mask, and more. Superfans will also be able to purchase the entire drop as a bundle if interested. Fans of Kaskade have been treated to new clothing including two tie-dye shirts and a crop top. In addition to the latest releases, his shop contains sticker packs, face masks, hats, and air fresheners, among other item...
HARD Summer’s “BackHARD BBQ” Stream is Now Live Featuring Dillon Francis, Party Favor, More
Snakehips, Wuki, Kill The Noise, and more will also throw down. HARD Summer has fired up the grill for its latest virtual music festival, the monumental summer-themed rave-a-thon “BackHARD BBQ.” The first day of the stream is set to feature a litany of dance music’s finest DJs and producers. Kicking things off is house music veteran Wax Motif, followed by a stellar lineup of Claptone, SOFI TUKKER, Moore Kismet, Wuki, Party Favor, Snakehips, Kill The Noise, Dillon Francis, and Lil Texas, in descending order. Tune into HARD Summer’s “BackHARD BBQ” livestream below. “BackHARD BBQ” SET TIMES FOLLOW HARD EVENTS: Facebook: facebook.com/HARDFestTwitter: twitter.com/HARDFESTInstagram: instagram.com/HARDFEST
Dillon Francis Teams Up with Malibu Rum for Quirky Trap Remix of “The Coconut Nut”
Francis is also planning to release a music video with crowdsourced material from fans. Dance music producer and EDM Renaissance man Dillon Francis has teamed up with Malibu Rum for an official remix of the viral song “The Coconut Nut,” delivering a tongue-in-cheek trap remix that yearns for the sun-kissed utopian vibrations of summer. “The song has been around for a long, long time and has had lots of plays and downloads, so we thought it was a good fit with Malibu Rum and our coconut spirit,” said Troy Gorczyca, Malibu’s Brand Director. “It’s a great way to bring the brand to life and make the song more contemporary and inspire our target audience to dance and have fun and enjoy the summer fun in a situation that’s a little bit different than norma...
Get Your Red, White, and Blue on with Our 4th of July Patriotic Playlist
It’s Independence Day and that means American flags, barbecues, fireworks, and people decked out in red, white, and blue everything. To add to all that patriotic spirit, we’ve compiled a playlist of all the songs that are fitting for what the Fourth of July is all about from the worlds of electro, house, dance pop, and more electronic sub-genres. Here’s a teaser: Louis The Child with Drew Love – Free The holiday celebrates America’s freedom from British rule back in 1776. Through a post break-up lens, Louis The Child‘s heart wrenching track “Free” shares the same concept of freedom. The two people in the song are free from a relationship that just didn’t work out. Don Diablo feat. Jessie J – Brave America is known...
