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Step Into the World of Future Rave with David Guetta’s Remix of “Unholy”
David Guetta and MORTEN‘s patented future rave sound breaks the mold of traditional mainstage dance music. And after years of pushing it, Guetta has channeled the genre for a new remix of “Unholy,” Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ global hit. Explosive, bouncy beats accompany Petras’ sensual vocals and grounding lyricism of Smith. Innovative and enticing, the remix is rooted in acid house but embodies the future rave genre with its euphoric yet dark direction. Take a listen to Guetta’s remix of “Unholy” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles From underground parties to large-scale music festivals, future rave has evolved into a full-fledged movement over the course of 2022. Melting dream...
The Chainsmokers Share Glowing Optimism for 2023, an “Exciting Time” for Dance Music History
Even after more than a decade in the scene, The Chainsmokers are seemingly more optimistic than ever when it comes to the future of electronic dance music. In an interview with Grammy.com, the duo reflected on their plans to perform in the stratosphere in 2024, their most recent album So Far So Good, and shared their impressions of today’s dance music scene large. The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart specifically shared glowing remarks on the genre’s current state. “I haven’t seen this many people excited about dance music in quite some time,” Taggart explained. “I’m seeing so many more underground techno DJs build really massive followings that compete with more EDM [acts] and their followings on Instagram [and such]. They [post] videos of th...
Metallica Delivers Live Debut of ‘Lux Æterna’ at Benefit Concert in Los Angeles
Metallica gave the first live performance of their new song “Lux Æterna” during the legendary rock band’s Helping Hands benefit concert in Los Angeles on Friday (Dec. 16). Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After releasing “Lux Æterna” in late November, the track launched at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart and topped Mainstream Rock Airplay. “Lux” previews the metal legends’ 11th studio album, 72 Reasons, which is scheduled for release on April 14, 2023. “We thought that this is such a special gig here that we’d play ‘Lux Æterna,’ which is the first single from it,” Metallica’s James Hetfield told the roaring audience. “We’ll play that for the first time here live. How about that?” The sold-out benefit show, held at Los Ange...
Inside Beyonce’s ‘Club Renaissance’ Event in Los Angeles
On Friday night (Dec. 16), lines formed outside of a relatively unmarked warehouse space in downtown Los Angeles for “Club Renaissance,” a two-night event in celebration of Renaissance, Beyoncé‘s seventh studio album. The album, released in July, is a kaleidoscopic exploration of genre, escapism and self-expression; on it, Beyoncé experiments with different shades of dance, house, disco, pop and R&B. The party’s unspoken 1970s-era theme was interpreted by attendees for their outfits in a range of ways, much like the sonic versatility of the project itself. The event, presented by Amazon Music and Parkwood Entertainment, featured several musicians in attendance, including singers Syd, Victoria Monét and Lucky Daye. The building was lined with graphic posters of ...
Austin Butler Finds Jimmy Fallon’s ‘Elvis on the Shelvis’ Ahead of ‘SNL’
Austin Butler tried to make a quick visit with Jimmy Fallon to get some advice before his SNL hosting gig this weekend. Instead of finding Fallon, he found an Elvis on the Shelvis in a skit for The Tonight Show. “Who is this?” Butler — who starred in a biopic about rock ‘n’ roll icon Elvis Presley — asks in the skit, picking up the doll off the mantle. Elvis on the Shelvis, played by Fallon, then comes to life for a musical performance. “Well, I move around the house when I’m a-home alone/ You did what you did/ You done what you done/ Elvis on the Shelvis never tell no one,” Fallon’s Elvis sings. “You’re going on the top of my tree,” Butler says after the Elvis on the Shelvis show. Butler’s SNL episode with musical guest Lizzo airs Saturday (Dec. 17) on NBC. Watch his clip with Fallon...
‘Mamma Mia!’ Sequel Director Ol Parker Teases Future for Film Franchise
It sounds like Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again director Ol Parker might be ready to take a chance on pursuing another film in the musical franchise. Parker, who helmed Universal Pictures’ 2018 follow-up to director Phyllida Lloyd’s 2008 hit Mamma Mia!, told Screen Rant in an interview published online Saturday (Dec. 17) that producer Judy Craymer has always intended to make a film trilogy. Craymer has credits on both films and also the ABBA-centric jukebox musical of the same name, which was the basis for the first movie and has had runs on the West End and Broadway. “Judy Craymer, the genius producer behind the musical and the first two films, always plans for it to be a trilogy,” Parker teased. “That’s all I can say. The first one made an eno...
Billie Eilish Brings Out Childish Gambino to Perform “Redbone”: Watch
Billie Eilish brought the last of her three hometown performances to a close last night (December 16) in Inglewood, California, with even more special guests. After surprising fans with live performances alongside Dave Grohl and Phoebe Bridgers on Thursday (December 15), Eilish brought out Donald Glover to perform his Childish Gambino hit “Redbone” as part of her Friday night set, Rolling Stone reports. The Atlanta multi-hyphinate also stuck around to sing “Happy Birthday to You” to Eilish, who celebrates her 21st birthday on December 18. Watch it happen below. If three celebrity appearances weren’t enough, Eilish also brought out Khalid. The Scenic Drive vocalist came out to perform the song “Lovely” with Eilish, as well as his 2016 single “Location.” Billie Eilish’s second studio album, ...
Frank Ocean Restocks Blonde Vinyl for the First Time in Years
Frank Ocean is back with new merch—just in time for the holidays. In typical Frank Ocean fashion, the songwriter took to Instagram on Saturday (December 17) to publish a series of Instagram Stories directing fans to his website, where they can find t-shirts, posters, and vinyl copies of his 2016 album Blonde for sale. The 2xLP Blonde gatefold includes a lyrics insert and poster, in addition to the record itself. Posters and t-shirts feature a stylized photo of Ocean sitting at a Lenovo Thinkpad laptop, the logos for his Blonded Radio show, and an edited image of Succession actor Jeremy Strong, who is mentioned by name in one of the other images posted to Ocean’s Instagram Stories, and with whom he’s apparently friendly. Blonde has been a notoriously difficult record to obtain on vinyl. Oce...
Moog Synthesizer Co-Inventor and Educator, Herb Deutsch, Dead at 90
Herb Deutsch, the co-inventor of the revolutionary Moog synthesizer, has died at the age of 90. Deutsch was a seminal figure in music technology during the ’60s and ’70s. In 1964, he teamed up with Bob Moog to develop what eventually evolved into the first-ever Moog synthesizer. Deutsch’s work in the project was primarily on the keyboard interface’s design. The goal for the Moog was to be a “small and affordable music synthesizer” that wouldn’t limit its accessibility for those who wish to create with it because of a hefty price tag. “People have accused me of modesty, but actually I think that someone else would have been int he same place and gotten to a similar point within a short time,” Deutsche said in an early-aughts interview wi...
Listen to Subtronics’ Massive New Album, “ANTIFRACTALS,” Loaded With VIPs and Remixes
Subtronics has unveiled ANTIFRACTALS, a 24-track album that takes his debut album, FRACTALS, to the next level. The massive new album features an array of VIPs by Subtronics himself as well as remixes by a group of his dubstep and bass music contemporaries, like Of The Trees, A Hundred Drums, Virtual Riot and many more. In early 2022, Subtronics dropped FRACTALS, which trended in the U.S. on its release day and landed at #4 on Billboard Dance Charts. Including heavy-hitting collaborations with Zeds Dead, GRiZ, Boogie T, Sullivan King and more, the album has been streamed over 50 million times to date. ANTIFRACTALS is packed to the brim with high-energy spins on tracks from its predecessor, like “Hieroglyph,” “Cabin Fever” and “Bun...
Justice Share “Anniversary Edition” of Influential Debut Album, “†”
Justice are revisiting †, their debut album and one of the most influential in electronic music history. The iconic French duo have released a special “Anniversary Edition” of 2007’s seminal album, which features 12 of its original tracks along with six bonus songs. These include demos of “TThhEe PPaARRtTYY” and “Valentine,” as well as an unreleased single called “Donna” and a collaborative hip-hop remix of “D.A.N.C.E.” alongside chart-topping rapper Logic. In other news, Justice’s Gaspard Augé said in summer 2021 that the duo were “in the process” of producing a new album, which would be their first since 2016’s Woman. They haven’t revealed any more details since, however. †...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Moore Kismet, Valentino Khan, D-Block & S-Te-Fan and More [12/16/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Zeds Dead & GRiZ – Ecstacy of Soul Valentino Khan & NEVERMIND – Tidal Wave Tinlicker & Solomon Grey – Choir To The Wild Festival Hits 2022 The Funk Hunters & LŪN – La Puta Ama k?d – SOMEWHAT HUMAN BIJOU – Six Shots Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Electronic Avenue Moore Kismet – Forte Tsu Nami & RUNN – When I Fall ROSSY – DEITY Hardstyle Heaters D-Block & S-Te-Fan –...
