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Said The Sky to Debut New Live Show at Red Rocks In Summer 2022
Said The Sky is returning to Red Rocks with a brand new live show that covers his entire career. This summer, the melodic bass superstar will give fans the quintessential Said The Sky experience at one of the most iconic concert venues in the United States. Those who join him in the Colorado mountains will get the chance to hear many of his collaborative singles, album hits, remixes and more, including music from February’s scintillating Sentiment LP. Said The Sky will take over the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 14th. The pre-sale begins Wednesday, May 4th at 10AM MT. At the time of this article’s publication, supporting acts for the concert have not yet been announced. The announcement comes just under a year after Said The Sky made his debut at the picturesque venu...
Red Bull Guest House Returns to Host Curated Electronic Music Events for Miami Grand Prix Weekend
The return of Formula 1 events around the globe has been met with high interest and engagement from the electronic dance music community. From Tiesto’s “victory lap” performance on the back of a souped-up Heineken truck to Charlotte de Witte’s heart-racing Formula EP, it’s evident the two worlds are becoming increasingly intertwined. Now, for the first time, Formula 1 is heading to Miami, one of America’s biggest cultural hubs for electronic music. With it comes the return of Red Bull Guest House and their series of curated, invite-only events to soundtrack all the high-octane action of racing weekend. The era of the 1960s and 70s are widely regarded as a golden era for motorsports, in part due to the confluence of a cultural boom and te...
Here Are the Stage-By-Stage Lineups for Shambhala Music Festival 2022
Ahem: there are only 81 days until Shambhala. After a two-year hiatus, Shambhala Music Festival—Canada’s longest-running independent dance music gathering—will return for its 23rd edition from July 22-25, 2022. In anticipation of the return to the farm, organizers have now unveiled Shambhala’s stage-by-stage lineups, highlighting one per day. Having trouble deciphering each stage? To make life easier, we’ve rounded up each lineup below. SHAMBHALA 2022: THE VILLAGE STAGE The Village Stage is a unique experience as attendees have the option of roaming the crowd at ground-level or climbing the stairs to the treehouse, where walkways above weave and intertwine around the entirety of The Village’s parameters. At the end of Shambhala 2019, organizers announced they w...
Fred again.. Announces Slew of Fall North American Tour Dates
Practically one year to the day from the release of Fred again..‘s debut album, Actual Life (April 14 – December 17 2020), he ascended the stage at Coachella, greeted by a golden hour crowd that exemplified the phrase “packed like sardines” (to this, we can personally attest). And his show in Los Angeles the following week sold out in under 15 minutes. Luckily, the renowned Brit will make his return to North America this fall thanks to an eight-date tour announced earlier today. Kicking off in San Francisco on September 23rd, Fred again.. will touch down in Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto and more before concluding in New York City on October 13th. You can sign up for this Thursday’s pre-sale here—and trust us, you’ll need it. General on-sale be...
MusiCares Hosts Series of Online Events for Mental Health Awareness Month
Throughout May, which is Mental Health Awareness Month, MusiCares will host a series of weekly virtual events on MusiCares.org dealing with such topics as suicide prevention, stress management and disordered eating. The sessions are open to all music professionals and creators. “The pandemic has left a lasting impact on the overall health and wellness of those in the industry and on their mental health in particular,” the organization said in a statement. “…Mental health support is an ongoing need within the music community and MusiCares is committed to delivering services to anyone in the community who needs it and breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health. The 2021 Wellness in Music survey, distributed by MusiCares, found that 20% of respondents reported moderate to severe level...
A Shrek-Themed Rave Is Coming to Major U.S. Cities
On St. Patrick’s Day at 1720 in Los Angeles, electronic dance music fans traded shamrocks for the swamp as the intimate venue hosted a special Shrek-themed rave. The pitch was simple. “It’s dumb, just come have fun,” the event flyer read. Flyer for the “Shrek Rave” on March 17th, 2022. Fans of the 2001 Dreamworks classic did just that, donning ogre-themed totems and dressing down in royal attire in the spirit of Lord Farquaad. Fans who made the trip to a land far, far away were in for a last-minute surprise when chart-topping rapper Rico Nasty took to the stage. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “I feel like Shrek is the right amount of cringe, but also the right amount of nostalgia. It’s dumb enough, but also still...
Calvin Harris to Headline Debut HARD Summer Festival In Croatia
For the first time, is HARD Summer making its way to Croatia. The debut HARD Summer EU is set to take place on August 6th, just a week after the brand’s namesake festival in SoCal. Attendees from around the globe will descend on an entirely different setting: the idyllic Žnjan Beach in Split. The festival is much shorter than its American counterpart, but attendees will have the chance to experience an iconic locale most could only dream of raving at—and it’ll be headlined by none other than Calvin Harris. c/o Press Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles This isn’t HARD’s first attempt to break into Europe’s festival circuit. The brand previously planned on debuting a London offshoot in 2021 before cancelling the fest due to impact of the pandemic. The HARD Lond...
Excision, Above & Beyond, More Announced for Denver’s Global Dance Festival 2022
After making its grand return to the spotlight after a pandemic-induced year off, Global Dance Festival is looking to double down with a stacked 2022 lineup. Covering many of dance music’s most popular sub-genres, organizers are bringing talent from all over the world to Empower Field at Mile High, the home of the Denver Broncos. Slated to take the stage this summer in the high-altitude stadium nestled in the Rocky Mountains are Excision, Above & Beyond, Liquid Stranger, Lane 8, Oliver Heldens, Adventure Club, AC Slater, Cosmic Gate, Sully, Wooli and many more. In the previous iterations of the festival, fans were treated to multiple stages, each representing the different genres represented in the lineup. For example, in 2021, the Summit Stage served as the “main stageR...
E11EVEN Miami Revs Up for F1 Big Race Weekend With Tiësto, Diplo and More
All roads in Miami lead back to E11EVEN—especially during Big Race Weekend. Formula One racing, one of the most popular sports on the planet, is hosting the first-ever Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium from May 6-8. Ergo, next week Miami will turn into a partying haven and E11EVEN is doing what it does best: celebrating. The iconic, award-winning Ultraclub has announced an expansive week of can’t-miss shows, bringing the horsepower to Big Race Weekend with zero pitstops. E11EVEN will fire the starting pistol on Wednesday with chart-topping rapper Rick Ross before Grammy-winning electronic music superstar Diplo throws down the following night. Hip-hop luminaries Travis Scott and Snoop Dogg will then perform on back-to-back nights before Tiësto crosses the finis...
You Can Buy Tickets to ODESZA, Swedish House Mafia and More for Just $25—But Only for a Week
For one week in May 2022, tickets to see your favorite artists will cost less than a meal at Olive Garden. Yes, the unlimited breadsticks deal is amazing, but it pales in comparison to Live Nation’s “Concert Week” initiative. Starting Wednesday, May 4th at 10AM ET (7AM PT), the entertainment goliath is offering fans all-in tickets to more than 3,700 shows across North America—including fees—for $25 flat. Electronic dance music fans can snag tickets to see Swedish House Mafia, Kraftwerk, ODESZA, Porter Robinson, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM, GRiZ and more. Considering these tickets can run you anywhere from $55 to upwards of $300, it’s a steal. Pioneering electronic music band Kraftwerk. Peter Boettcher Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “...
EDC Las Vegas Announces Stage-By-Stage Lineups for 2022 Festival
With less than one month until EDC Las Vegas, Insomniac has announced the stage-by-stage lineups for the 2022 festival, which is set to take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway May 20-22. Each year Insomniac unveils an enormous lineup for EDC Las Vegas, where over 200 artists perform across eight stages throughout the weekend. This year, a number of those artists will take to a brand new, ninth stage called bionicJUNGLE, which will focus on house music. Each classic stage is organized into its own unique sonic identity, making it easier for you to navigate the festival and discover music by the artists you love. You can check out all eight of the lineups organized by stage below and stay tuned for Insomniac to announce the bionicJUNGLE bill. kineticF...
SG Lewis Releases Magnetic Three-Hour DJ Set From Coachella’s Do LaB
SG Lewis was the talk of the town last week after a surprise three-hour DJ set at Coachella‘s Do LaB on April 16th. An experimental mix of house, disco and techno, the performance proved an electrifying demonstration of his selector savvy. It was one of those experiences you just had to be there for—and now you practically can, thanks to Lewis’ decision to release the full recording. In it you’ll hear a diverse range of tracks, from Oxia’s “Domino” (one of the influences on his debut album, times) to StoneBridge’s “Put ‘Em High” (with Therese). Lewis also sprinkled in his own music, including “Impact” (with Robyn and Channel Tres) and a euphorically melodic rework of “Chemicals.” Curated by the cr...
