EVENTS
Flying Lotus Teams Up with Marc Rebillet for the Return of Brainfeeder’s “The HIT” Series
Name a more iconic duo than Flying Lotus and Marc Rebillet. We’ll wait. For the return of Brainfeeder‘s “The HIT” series, Flying Lotus’ renowned independent label is joining forces with the “Work That Ass For Daddy” artist for a collaborative show that is bound to get weird in the best way. Fans of Rebillet, who recently performed an impromptu live set with Erykah Badu, can attest that the one they call “Loop Daddy” puts on a one-of-a-kind show. Intertwine his unique bravado with the gravitas of Flying Lotus, and you have a must-see performance. Meanwhile, Rebillet also recently announced that he has officially embarked on the recording process of his debut album. The return of “The HIT” with FlyLo and Rebillet is sched...
SXSW Announces 2021 Virtual Edition and Dates
With no light at the end of the tunnel of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, South by Southwest is officially going digital in 2021. Organizers of the iconic Austin, Texas music festival and media conference took to social media to share the news of the upcoming virtual fest and its 2021 dates. They also announced that they are working closely with the City of Austin and public health authorities for the return of the physical event, refraining from divulging potential dates. The inaugural digital version of SXSW will take place March 16th to 20th, 2021 and is set to feature “conference keynotes and sessions, screenings, showcases networking, and more.” The 2020 in-person edition of SXSW was originally scheduled for March 13th to 22nd before organizers decided to ...
Mad Zoo Announces Minecraft Festival Featuring Darude, Ferry Corsten, Tritonal, More
Mat Zo‘s independent label Mad Zoo is venturing full speed ahead into the world of virtual events with their debut festival announcement. The venerated imprint has undertaken its biggest project yet with Stratosfest, a forthcoming ticketed event taking place inside Minecraft. The Mad Zoo team has set the bar high with an impressive talent lineup that includes ATTLAS, Darude, Ferry Corsten, Gabriel & Dresden, HELLBOUND!, Ilan Bluestone, Jordin Post, No Mana, Olan, Qrion, Tritonal, and of course an appearance from the creative force behind Mad Zoo himself, Mat Zo. Tickets to next month’s event are on sale now starting at $10. The virtual world will also include the ability to enjoy VIP upgrades for an incremental purchase. Stratosfest will incorporate an addit...
Groove Cruise is Hosting a Livestream With Over 30 Artists This Weekend: See the Full Lineup
Groove Cruise is back to once again sail the virtual seas after announcing another edition of its patented “Virtual Sail Aways Live” series. The latest iteration is set to be one of Groove Cruise’s biggest yet, flaunting live mixed visuals and performances from over 30 artists across three days. Set to appear on the livestream event are Autograf, Mark Sixma, Tritonal, Boiish, Covex, and more. The digital fest will also feature the” Groove Cruise Night Swim After Hours” series, which is known for their late-night nautical marathon sessions. Attendees will be able to donate to support both the performing artists and the Whet Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission to support those facing hardships and to create one-of-a-kind experien...
Miami’s III Points Festival Shares 2021 Dates and Stacked Lineup With Eric Prydz, ZHU, Wu-Tang Clan, More
After the morose yet unsurprising postponement of its 2020 edition due to the impact of COVID-19, Miami’s III Points Music Festival is bouncing back with a stacked lineup in 2021. Originally scheduled for May 1st and 2nd, 2020 in the heart of Miami, the next edition of III Points will return to Mana Wynwood from April 30th to May 1st, 2021. A number of artists on the original 2020 lineup have been confirmed for the rescheduled fest, including Wu-Tang Clan and Kaytranada. They join a massive bill that features Eric Prydz, ZHU, The Strokes, Three 6 Mafia, Green Velvet, Virgil Abloh, Marc Rebillet, and Channel Tres, among many others. An announcement with even more artists is also on the way, according to a press release issued to announce the event. Like the vast ma...
Pioneer DJ and Serato Tap Lil Jon for Upcoming Twitch DJ Set
Pour up “another round of shots” because Lil Jon is back for a huge DJ set. The “Turn Down for What” artist has teamed up with Pioneer DJ and Serato to host a two-hour livestream performance, which will broadcast this Wednesday, September 23rd exclusively on Serato’s Twitch channel. The stream will also be shared by Pioneer DJ’s Twitch. “We’re thrilled to be working with two music industry icons, Serato and Lil Jon, to share the power and excitement of music with audiences around the world,” said John Powell, President of AlphaThetaMusic Americas Inc. “While concerts and in-person events are on hold, the opportunity to stream and enjoy live music is a way to support artists and the industry and deliver something unique for fans....
Red Rocks Amphitheatre Announces Limited Capacity Concert with Tiësto
They say that when the air is thin, it makes your heart bigger—an occurrence that many music fans are hopelessly seeking during the gloomy times contrived by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Iconic Colorado open air venue Red Rocks, renowned for its natural acoustics and one-of-a-kind amphitheatre tucked inside a rock structure 6,000-plus feet above sea level, was one of myriad concert halls to shutter due to the impact of COVID-19. As Red Rocks continues the unfamiliar and tedious process of safely reopening its doors, its operators have announced a series of limited capacity concerts and livestreams. Fans of the fabled venue can now purchase tickets to intimate shows headlined by Tiësto, Fitz and The Trantrums, Lotus, and Billy Strings, among other notable acts. The ...
Riot Ten, Boogie T, Sullivan King, More are Throwing Down “Pavement Rave” Shows This Weekend
Bass music fans rejoice, because the adrenaline-fueled “Pavement Rave” drive-in concert series is back with two more must-see events in Scranton, PA. “Pavement Rave” has been capitalizing on the drive-in rave craze with flying colors, throwing monster shows in the sprawling parking lot of Scranton’s Montage Mountain. Earlier in the month of September, they hosted Adventure Club, Wooli, PEEKABOO, TYNAN, and more in a pair of monumental concerts. The organizers of “Pavement Rave” are showing no signs of taking their feet off the pedal, so to speak, after announcing two more editions. The newest shows of the series feature yet another gaggle of some of the most promising DJs and producers in trap and bass music. Boogie T, Dirt Monkey, Chee, ...
Insomniac Announces First-Ever Portuguese Event, EDC Europe 2021
After teasing their return to Europe last week, Insomniac has officially unveiled the next entry in the EDC Europe saga. In June 2021, organizers and fans will be celebrating 25 years of the venerated promoter’s flagship event in Portugal. The momentous festival will mark the first EDC event in Portugal in the illustrious brand’s quarter-of-a-century run. On Twitter, Insomniac shared a teaser video announcing the dates and location. In a press release, Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella highlighted his excitement in bringing the brand to Portugal for the first time and explained how his love of travel makes the announcement all the more enjoyable. I’m so excited to bring EDC back to Europe and host Insomniac’s first-ever show in Portugal. Growing u...
Fortnite Announces In-Game BTS Music Video Premiere
In addition to being a titan in the gaming and pop culture world, crossovers with some of the music industry’s biggest stars often come to mind when one thinks of Fortnite. Over the years, the game has hosted in-game performances and premieres from headlining acts Marshmello, Diplo, Travis Scott, Young Thug, and more. Joining their roster of superstars for an upcoming music video premiere is none other than the international phenomenon BTS. On Twitter, Epic Games, the developers of Fortnite, shared a video from the band teasing the upcoming debut. Players will get to witness the world premiere of the choreography version music video for BTS’ recent single “Dynamite.” In addition to the audiovisual showing, players will be able to purchase two...
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Life Is Beautiful Announces 2021 Return and Dates
Back in April, fans were disappointed to hear that Life Is Beautiful would be canceling their 2020 outing due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Like many other festivals around the world, the organizers are optimistically looking at 2021 for the return of the Vegas party. Instead of changing seasons like some in the past have, Life is Beautiful will stick to their September schedule and simply be pushed back one year. Announced just one day before the 2020 edition was supposed to take place, organizers informed fans about the beloved festival’s return across their social media accounts. There’s no word on who will take the stage a year from now, but previous years have featured performances from Zedd, Louis The Child, ODESZA, Kaskade, NERVO, DJ Snake, RL Grime, and ma...
