Someone who just launched a new record label with 118 songs, headlined a major virtual music festival, and trended on Twitter doesn’t usually have the time or energy to focus on other projects. Excision, however, isn’t just anyone. In a new interview with Forbes about the launch of his new Subsidia Records banner, Excision waxed poetic about a number of intimate topics. In addition to delving into highlights from his career, advice he’d give to his future self, and the inspiration behind Subsidia, he also stressed the importance of voting ahead of the impending federal election. “I really want everyone who reads this to register to vote. This goes for every country in the world,” Excision said. “There is so much discussion over changes that we want to ma...
Tiësto touched down in Colorado on Thursday, September 24th for an intimate concert at the fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Performing for a socially distanced audience with a limited capacity of 175, he threw down a huge set for a tiny crowd. The Gazzette‘s Chancey Bush was on hand to document the one-of-a-kind dance music event, which looks like a dystopian EDM show plucked out of an episode of The Twilight Zone. You can check out photos from the show below. Red Rocks is hosting a number of limited capacity shows in the weeks ahead. Fans of the iconic venue can purchase tickets to intimate shows headlined by Fitz and The Trantrums, Lotus, and Billy Strings, among other notable acts. The concerts will follow in line with recent socially distanced Red Rocks events, which have admitted ...
Livestreamed and recorded sets during quarantine have seen artists taking their performances to a variety of new locations, from being submerged in a backyard pool to towering above the Grand Canyon. Now, Pendulum has taken their live show to similarly uncommon ground, in the middle of a strait that separates the Isle of Wight from England’s mainland. The iconic drum & bass group recorded a set on Spitbank Fort, a Victorian military complex isolated off the coast. Prior to the recording, which included a full pyrotechnic setup and lasers, mariners were warned ahead that a robust visual performance would be taking place in the area. Pendulum recently released a pair of songs for the first time in a decade, “Driver” and “Nothing For Free.” Like many ar...
Zedd will be joining the Muscular Dystrophy Association‘s “Let’s Play For A Cure” effort, navigating chaotic obstacles in the free-for-all title Fall Guys for a charitable cause. The MDA first created the livestream event initiative in 2019, and today “Let’s Play For A Cure” is hosting game night tournament events on a weekly basis with streamers engaging in high-stakes competition across Call of Duty: Warzone, Fortnite, and Fall Guys. Forthcoming events are set to feature Jon Sandman, professional gamer and developer missharvey, and more. Today, September 26th, Zedd will be streaming with a goal of raising $5,000. As Zedd tests his dexterity on the popular platform game, random donors along the way wil...
The highly anticipated virtual edition of Lost Lands has officially kicked off. While we’re unable to rave in Legend Valley this year thanks to COVID-19, Excision has thankfully taken the fest virtual. Tune in and rattle the virtual rail below. Today’s lineup—in chronological order of set times—features SWARM, LEVEL UP, SampliFire, Hydraulix, HEKLER, Habstrakt, Modestep, Kai Wachi, Barely Alive, Virtual Riot, and Excision. Excision will be closing the show with a must-see set, which he has been hyping up for weeks. LOST LANDS “COUCH LANDS” EPISODE #3 SET TIMES Lost Lands
With livestreams dominating the music industry during the pandemic era, one company is striving to make the viewing experience more memorable for all the ravers missing festivals. Of the Night has partnered with Dirtybird to make it feel as if you are back at The Birdhouse on the shores of the Modesto Reservoir. They’ve curated the ultimate party package that you can order to be dropped off at your doorstep right in time for “Dirtybird Couchout,” a seven-day livestream experience from October 2nd to 8th that serves as the virtual edition of Dirtybird Campout. The packages begin at $150 and include all the essentials to compete in your favorite Dirtybird activities. The bundle has tie-dye materials, potato sacks, drink floaties for your bathtub 5K race, and...
Every year in Northern California, thousands of Dirtybird diehards gather for the annual Dirtybird Campout festival. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, that gathering can’t take place in 2020. Luckily, Dirtybird has things covered via the power of the Internet. The label has just announced its lineup for “Couchout,” this year’s livestream stand-in for the annual campout, and it’s a big one indeed. Viewers will be treated to sounds across the spectrum of electronic music, with performers from the Dirtybird label and beyond. DJ sets from house heavyweights such as Carl Craig, Mark Knight, Marc Houle, and Walker & Royce are sure to be a big hit, and a healthy helping of bass will be served up by the likes of Ed Rush & Optic...
Shortly after unveiling a monster lineup for the upcoming virtual edition of Lost Lands, organizers have now shared the official schedule for the hotly anticipated livestream event. Friday’s lineup, in chronological order of set times, kicks off with SWARM, followed by LEVEL UP, SampliFire, Hydraulix, HEKLER, Habstrakt, Modestep, Kai Wachi, Barely Alive, and Virtual Riot. Jinx will set the fest in motion on Saturday before Jeanie, LICK, TYNAN, Ray Volpe, Hi I’m Ghost, Chime, Jantsen, YOOKiE, and Sullivan King throw down and tie a bow on the fest. Don’t forget about Lost Lands boss and headliner Excision, of course, who recently told fans to prepare themselves for a “very special set” before doubling down by telling them he “can’...
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 ...
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...