After headlining one of the most significant concerts in electronic music history, it seems Kx5 are determined to take the genre to places it’s never been. Not even a mid-show generator fire could stop Kaskade and deadmau5 from engrossing fans at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, where they performed for a DJ set for the ages. The show was ultimately record-breaking in scale, taking the distinction for the largest single-day concert by an electronic artist ever in North America after drawing an audience of 50,000 and netting $3.7 million. But the numbers were only part of the story. Kx5’s show was a particularly special moment for EDM. Kaksade and deadmau5 performing as Kx5 at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on December 10th, 2022. Brian Rapaport/EDM.com Their set began in cinem...
It may have only been their second performance ever, but Kx5 are already writing themselves into electronic music history. The formidable duo of deadmau5 and Kaskade debuted at EDC Las Vegas earlier this year to a jam-packed crowd under the electric sky, ultimately earning a nod as one of EDM.com‘s best performances of 2022. While we’d have to wait six months for their follow-up, Kx5’s appearance at the L.A. Coliseum rose to the already sky-high expectations. Now that the dust has settled, Pollstar and Billboard have confirmed the performance was record-breaking in scale. Kx5 now hold the record of having assembled the largest single-day concert by an electronic artist ever in North America. The headlining show drew a massive audience of 50,000 and netted $...
After the release of Kx5‘s latest stunning single, the hype surrounding deadmau5 and Kaskade‘s collaborative debut album is bubbling over. “When I Talk” is the fifth single to drop ahead of the album, which is expected to release in early 2023. It’s a haunting house record produced in collaboration with Elderbrook, whose feathery vocals are as aching as ever. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and beatsmith stuns with his spellbinding topline, which explores the difficulties of breaking the binds of a loved one who builds emotional walls. “[“When I Talk”] is about barriers. Shutting people out and dealing with that,” Elderbrook said in a statement. “The song means a lot to me, I’m so happy to have it coming out finally a...
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 Tiësto, Solardo – I Can’t Wait (feat. Poppy Baskcomb) Kx5 & Elderbrook – When I Talk San Holo – All The Highs (IMANU Remix) Festival Hits 2022 Kompany & Blanke – Power Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Sikdope, DJ Q & Killa P – Respect jeonghyeon & Arya – Losing Electronic Avenue Martin Garrix & JVKE – Hero Laxcity – razor phem – never goes down like that (feat. Ezekiel) ...
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers and Songs. To honor their creativity and deeply influential work to challenge the boundaries of performance, we’ve recognized 10 of the year’s best sets from around the electronic music world. Alison Wonderland Alvarado Laundry, Los Angeles If you asked us to think of a rarer show than a rave with Alison Wonderland in a laundromat, our hands would be Tide. In celebration of her remarkable third album, Loner, the superstar DJ and singer-songwriter rinsed out a slew of filthy tracks live from a vacant L.A. laundromat. Organized by Brownies & Lemonade, the pie-in-the-sky performance was attended by less than 100 people, who raved away as strobe l...
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 Galantis, David Guetta & MNEK – Damn (You’ve Got Me Saying) Kygo – The Way We Were (feat. Plested) Clean Bandit & Elley Duhé – Don’t Leave Me Lonely (Punctual Remix) Festival Hits 2022 Kx5, deadmau5, Kaskade & James French – Avalanche Chris Lake – In The Yuma (feat. Aatig) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Miane – Fears In The Fire (feat. Camden Cox) Black Carl! & Saka – Rush Hour ...
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 Kx5, deadmau5 & Kaskade – Alive (feat. The Moth & The Flame) Charlotte de Witte – Missing Channel Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Vini Vici – Age Of Love (2022 Remix) Festival Hits 2022 Sam Smith – Unholy (feat. Kim Petras) (Disclosure Remix) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ARTBAT, David Guetta & Idris Elba – It’s Ours Honey & Badger – Phone Call Electronic Avenue Mat Zo & OLAN R...
Kx5 are headed to the L.A. Coliseum in early December for only their second show thus far. Ahead of that major outing, deadmau5 and Kaskade have dropped their third collaborative Kx5 single, “Alive.” The haunting track sees the iconic duo joining forces alongside alternative rock outfit The Moth & The Flame. The band collaborated with Kaskade previously on their 2020 effort, “Haunt Me,” a song which combined the band’s penchant for dreamy atmospheric soundscapes with the added flair of electronic arpeggiation and house rhythms from Kaskade. With “Alive,” the band delves even further into the house music rabbit hole. Kx5 let the vocals shine in the verse as spacey vocals echo desolately only to the steady thump of ...
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 Fred again.. – Danielle (smile on my face) Kx5, deadmau5 & Kaskade – Take Me High Felix Cartal – When I’m In Need KREAM, IDEMI & Camden Cox – Chemistry veggi, KALLITECHNIS & Pell – Bliss Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Festival Hits 2022 Dr. Fresch & FETISH – Banga Firebeatz & Chocolate Puma – Listen Up James Hype – Crank Electronic Avenue ILLENIUM & Skylar Grey – F...
Since releasing their debut single, “Escape,” earlier this year, Kaskade and deadmau5 have kept fans on the edge of their seats as Kx5. Today the duo continued to reveal more about the direction of their joint venture by way of “Take Me High,” a stunning house record they teased during their EDC Las Vegas 2022 performance, Kx5’s first headlining set. “Take Me High” feels like a natural escalation of “Escape.” While the new track is more uptempo and club-focused, its haunting vocals, tense builds and dramatic crescendos are signatures of deadmau5 and Kaskade, who have perhaps signaled a stylistic trend for their collaborative nom de plume. Listen to “Take Me High” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Take Me High...
“It Knows” – Sven Lochenhoer Sven Lochenhoer’s It Knows EP is a nod to the 2005 origins of Dirtybird: left-field, wonky house music. Crafted for the club, the titular track blends piano melodies, warped chords and warm basslines. “It Was Misunderstood” – Tal Fussman Innervisions’ Secret Weapons series is chock full of dancefloor-smashing house and techno curated by label heads Dixon and Âme. The 14th edition arrives armed with “It Was Misunderstood,” a particularly lethal tune by Tal Fussman. “Majboor” – SIDD Sampling a famous Noor Jehan song on “Majboor,” SIDD continues his streak of tech house with a Pakistani touch. An Urdu word that translates to being compelled and helpless, “Majboor” is a fitting title for the track, which was written when SIDD had to quarantin...