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Tiësto Remixes Tiga’s Techno Classic “Mind Dimension” for the Modern Dancefloor
Tiësto is bringing his far-reaching club appeal to an early 2000’s techno classic. Taking on Tiga’s “Mind Dimension,” Tiësto refreshes the acid-infused production of the 2009 track, adding energizing drums and a dancefloor-dominating groove into the mix. The hook of Tiga’s singalong classic is likely to appear instantly recognizable to tenured electronic music fans, but recently the song has seen a resurgence in popularity after multiple high-profile producers tried their hand at remixing it. Tiësto’s version is sure to have the club full on edge as he takes his time building up anticipation in the track’s opening bars with ethereal vocal swells and tense risers. At its tipping point, the Dutch superstar drops a metallic lead and f...
White Claw Expands Nightlife Blueprint With 30 Club Events
Summer’s last stand has come and gone, but White Claw is making plans to extend seltzer season deep into the fall and winter months. The popular alcoholic beverage brand is bringing the party inside and onto the dancefloors of several U.K. clubbing hotspots as part of a new initiative working with venues that “champion music genres such as techno, disco and house,” according to Campaign. The campaign kicks off this fall with Manchester-based club series The Warehouse Project. White Claw is taking the initiative to Bristol, London, Glasgow, Manchester and more, co-branding 30 different events. Sam Battaglieri Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles White Claw’s Head of Marketing Michael Dean has observed that club culture has been receptive to the brand’s produ...
BYOR Drops “Flavour,” a Stimulating Single Fit for the Dancefloor
Chart-topping producer BYOR is creating music that is delectable to the eardrums. Aiming to satisfy your house music cravings, the rising Russian artist has returned to Tiësto’s Musical Freedom imprint with a sensational single, “Flavour.” The new tune is a club-ready creation and a follow-up to BYOR’s previous Musical Freedom release, “Belly Dancer” (with Imanbek), which is his most celebrated record so far. Equal parts entrancing and stimulating, “Flavour” opens with a four-on-the-floor rhythm, pulsing bassline and a hypnotic vocal loop that entices listeners to surrender to the sound. With the use of future house synths and uptempo beats, “Flavour” is the quintessential track to kick off any weekend. ...
How a Long-Running Daft Punk Prank at Burning Man Found New Life With RÜFÜS DU SOL
The long-running “Daft Punk at the Trash Fence” prank at Burning Man has mutated into something entirely different. At this year’s event, thousands flocked to a location in Black Rock City—a camp called “Dusty Throwdown”—after reading an advertisement submitted to the Rockstar Librarian Music Guide. The ad promoted performances from RÜFÜS DU SOL, Kerala Dust and an unheralded musical act called Persephone, who were said to be playing on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning. But they found no camp under that name—and none of the artists. It was a hoax. Kerala Dust had heard about the fake ad in advance and tried to dispel the rumors over social media, but it was too late. Kerala Dust/Facebook Perhaps the Librarian herself—who publishes the guid...
Björk Shares Video for New Song “Ancestress”
Björk has released a song titled “Ancestress” from her new album Fossora. The track, a tribute to her late mother, comes with a video depicting a ritual funeral. It was directed by Andrew Thomas Huang, with co–creative direction by Björk and James Merry. Watch it below. Björk wrote on Instagram, “For 20 years I have not been able to attend funerals as something about them rubbed me the wrong way.” In a new interview with Pitchfork, she elaborated, “I would help organize the musicians and the set list, but I couldn’t go inside the church [for family members’ funerals]. I would just get so mad. I’m an atheist, so it was like, ‘Wait a minute. There’s a priest here who has never met the person who passed away?’ It’s like having an MC rapping raps that he didn’t write.” Of “Ancestress,” she add...
Watch Kanye West Discuss His Marriage, Donda Academy, and More on Good Morning America
Kanye West (now legally known as Ye) was the guest on a recent episode of ABC’s Good Morning America. In the interview, which the network dubbed “A Conversation with Ye: Linsey Davis Reporting,” he discussed politics, social media, his ongoing feuds with Gap and Adidas, and his new school Donda Academy. Watch footage from the segment below. In the clips, West addressed his public fallout with Kim Kardashian. “This is the mother of my children, and I apologize for any stress that I have caused, even in my frustration, because God calls me to be stronger,” he said. “I need this person to be less stressed and of the best, sound mind and as calm as possible to be able to raise those children.” He went on to say he wanted to send his children to his controversial Donda Academy school, and that ...
Alvvays Share Videos for New Songs “Belinda Says” and “Very Online Guy”
Alvvays have shared two new songs from their new album, Blue Rev: “Belinda Says” and “Very Online Guy.” Colby Richardson created the video for “Belinda Says” while members of Alvvays contributed 16mm film loops. “Very Online Guy” was co-directed by Richardson alongside the band’s own Molly Rankin and Alec O’Hanley. In a press release, the band said, “This was easily the funnest thing we’ve ever shot. Enjoy our clunky low-bit collage of aliased key clacking and step-dance scramble on your CRTs.” Check out both songs below. Blue Rev is Alvvays’ third studio album and serves as the follow-up to their 2017 sophomore LP Antisocialites. It’s scheduled to arrive on October 7. Joining the band on this album are new drummer Sheridan Riley and bassist Abbey Blackwell. “Belinda Says” and “Very Online...
Lil Nas X Shares Video for New Song “Star Walkin’”
Lil Nas X has shared an anime-inspired video for the new song “Star Walkin’ (League of Legends Worlds Anthem).” The song was made to go with the announcement that he is the new president of League of Legends. His role will be to add a musical touch to the competitive gaming experience. “Star Walkin’” will be a part of League of Legends Worlds 2022 which kicks off in Mexico City on September 29. Check out the video below. Lil Nas X said in a statement, “I felt like it was time for me to try something new. I’ve left my mark on pop culture in so many ways, and now it’s time to take on the world of gaming. I will be the greatest President, of League of Legends, of all time. Also I’m going to make the best Worlds anthem of all time and put on the biggest, coolest, sexiest Worlds in the history ...
President Biden Surprises Elton John with National Humanities Medal at White House Concert
President Biden surprised Elton John by bestowing him with the National Humanities Medal during a concert at the White House on Friday. The South Lawn performance was part of A&E Networks and The History Channel’s “A Night When Hope and History Rhyme,” an event celebrating “everyday heroes” like nurses, teachers, and activists. John performed hits like “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” at the event, but the artist, who created the Elton John AIDS Foundation in 1991, seemed genuinely shocked when President Biden honored his activism instead of just enjoying his music. “Tonight is my great honor, and I mean this sincerely, to present the National Humanities Medal to Sir Elton John,” Biden said, as John, mouth agape and wiping tears from his eyes, clutched his piano. A White House officer ex...
Queen Elizabeth Knighted John Williams Before Her Death
Composer John Williams was one of the last people to be knighted under the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. According to The Daily Mail, the artist was on a Queen-approved list of those KBE honoraries for their services to UK-US relations. Williams, 90, is behind the music of countless classic movies, particularly from directors George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Williams has composed music for Star Wars, Jaws, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Schlinder’s List, Saving Private Ryan, the Indiana Jones films, the first two Home Alone films, and the first three Harry Potter films, just to name a few. He has 25 Grammys and five Oscats to his name, his Star Wars soundtrack is part of the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, and in 2014 was the was the recipient ...
Lizzo’s “Special Tour” Showcases All of Her (Many) Talents: Review
A visibly moved Lizzo returned to the stage Friday night for the debut show on her “Special Tour” (get tickets here), a 28-date jaunt in support of her latest studio album, Special. Part variety show spectacle, part megachurch empowerment retreat, the performance showcased all of Lizzo’s special talents, from powerhouse singing, to flute playing, to motivational speaking and choreo slaying. “My name is Lizzo, and welcome to the first night of my very first arena tour,” she said proudly in one of many moments when deep gratitude registered on her face as she paused to take in the rapturous screams of thousands. Before the stage lights blinked on and opener “The Sign” blared over the sound system, a voiceover of the singer set the heartening tone for the evening. “I really believe that love ...
R.I.P. Pharoah Sanders, Pioneering Jazz Saxophonist Dead at 81
Pharoah Sanders, the saxophonist who played with John Coltrane and helped pioneer the spiritual jazz movement, has died at age 81. The label Luaka Bop announced his death, saying in a statement, “He died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends in Los Angeles earlier this morning. Always and forever the most beautiful human being, may he rest in peace.” Farrell Sanders was born on October 13th, 1940 in Little Rock, Arkansas. His first instrument was clarinet, but he began playing the tenor saxophone in high school, and even led his school’s band when they were in between directors. After moving to Oakland, he met John Coltrane, and began playing in his band in New York City in 1965. He played on a dozen Coltrane albums in the 1960s. Around the same time, Sanders met Sun Ra, who n...
