Two of the biggest names in EDM and Broadway, respectively, have joined forces in Tiësto‘s new remix of Ben Platt‘s “Imagine.” Packed with electronic euphoria and showbiz spirit, the pop-house rework is a shining synthesis of the best of both musical worlds. Anthemic and uplifting, the release comes just in time for the return of festival season, where it’s certain to blast from the speakers of a main stage. Out May 28th via Atlantic Records, Tiësto’s version of “Imagine” gains momentum from bright, pulsing tones and a cheerful synth melody. The powerhouse producer was also careful to preserve and highlight Platt’s soaring vocals, which earned him a Tony Award for his starring role in Dear Evan Hansen. You can listen to ...
SiriusXM has announced its brand new “Dance Again” music festival, a three-day virtual event set to take over Memorial Day Weekend with a staggering list of electronic music’s finest artists. “Dance Again” will kick off this Friday, May 28th and air across four SiriusXM dance channels: BPM, Chill, Diplo’s Revolution, and Utopia. Those who tune in will be able to grill and chill at home to exclusive DJ sets from Martin Garrix, Kygo, Kaskade, Nora En Pure, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, David Guetta, deadmau5, Steve Aoki, Marshmello, and many more. The broadcast will also air new sets from a number of legendary dance music artists who helped pioneer the genre, including Cascada, Darude, Ian Van Dahl, Paul Oakenfold, Marshall Jefferson, ...
Adding to the exciting event announcements over this past month, Pride In The Park Chicago will return for a second year with a compelling musical lineup. Pride In The Park first debuted as a one-day event in 2019. It will now return as a limited capacity, two-day ticketed fest on Saturday, June 26th and Sunday, June 27th at the historic Grant Park, home to Lollapalooza. The event will feature a wide array of musical artists, with The Queen of Funk and ten-time Grammy winner Chaka Khan headlining. Electronic music lovers should be drawn in by the other headliners, superstars Gryffin and Tiësto. Sprucing up the lineup is Australian singer-songwriter Betty Who, who performed at Pride In The Park’s inaugural edition. Other noteworthy artists incl...
Just last week word broke that Washington, D.C. would be lifting capacity restrictions for nightlife venues this summer. Local nightlife staple Echostage wasted no time revealing an all-star lineup for the club’s triumphant return. June is going to be stacked with performances from some of the most popular artists in EDM, appearing at what organizers have dubbed “Echothon.” Kicking things off on June 11th will be Zedd, followed by David Guetta on the 17th and Tiësto on the 18th. D.C. venue Echostage is set to return in June 2021 with Zedd, David Guetta, and Tiësto. Echostage (via Facebook) Just last year it was announced that Insomniac had acquired the beloved club, which opened in 2012 and was the largest nightlife venue in D.C. until 2017. With Pasquale ...
Insomniac has officially confirmed that Beyond Wonderland is returning to the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, California on Friday, August 27th and Saturday, August 28th. It’s been a long and rocky road to the return of live events, but it seems like Headliners will finally be able to rejoice in the fact that the two-day dance music wonderland is right around the corner. This trip down the rabbit hole will be one for the books and will feature more than 80 top-tier artists. Alison Wonderland, Flosstradamus, Tiësto, Dillon Francis, Deorro, Kayzo, Subtronics, Gryffin, and many more have all been confirmed for this summer’s event. Tickets for Beyond Wonderland SoCal go on sale Thursday, May 13th at 12PM PT here. Check out the full lineup below. Insomniac ...
It looks like fans itching for a Vegas trip can start their engines after Zouk Group revealed the dates of Tiësto and Zedd‘s summer residences for Resorts World Las Vegas. Both artists recently inked residencies for Las Vegas’ newest clubs, Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub, and are set to debut at the latter over July 4th Weekend. According to Electronic Vegas, Ayu Dayclub will initially be used for both daytime and nighttime events and will operate Thursday through Saturday. No word at this time from Zouk Group about why Zouk Nightclub isn’t opening to coincide with the residencies. Unfortunately fans will have to pay a pretty penny to see the iconic DJs. GA tickets start at $75 for women and $100 for men, and the prices for a number of shows balloon to...
It seems that Las Vegas’ newest nightclubs have made quite the splash to land electronic music’s elite talent. Following the news of Zouk Group’s high-profile signings of Tiësto and Zedd for multi-year residencies, a local news outlet has claimed that the company will shell out lavish booking fees for each DJ set performed by the iconic dance music artists. According to Las Vegas Locally, Tiësto and Zedd will cash in $250,000 for each set performed to fulfill their new residencies with Resorts World Las Vegas and Zouk Group. Zouk Group’s Resorts World Las Vegas is the first resort built on the Strip in the last decade. The company’s flagship Vegas venues, Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub, are also the first from the Singapore-based organ...
As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to circulate in the US, more and more venues have begun to announce their plans to reopen. This includes Sin City’s new-kid-on-the-block, Resorts World Las Vegas. Just last week Zedd was revealed as the first artist to sign multi-year residencies at the resort’s two venues, and another superstar DJ has now put ink to paper. Resorts World Las Vegas has announced that Grammy-winning electronic music legend Tiësto will join Zouk Group’s entertainment lineup as a headliner at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Dayclub. “Las Vegas is like home to me,” Tiësto explained in a press release. “I can’t wait to feel the energy as we all make our triumphant return to this electric city!” Attendees have a one-of-a-kind experience t...
A wave of nostalgia and joy washed over the EDM community when ATB reimagined his 1998 classic “9 PM (Till I Come)” alongside Topic and A7S earlier this year. “Your Love (9PM)” embodied all the allure the original delivered over 20 years ago, but received a 2021 facelift with the addition of fresh atmospheric melodies and stunning vocal contributions. The iconic dance record has now received a club-ready remix from the legendary Tiësto. This is a true full-circle moment for the producer, who has been a fan of the original since it burst onto the scene. “‘9PM (Till I Come)’ is one of my favorite songs of all time, from back in the day,” Tiësto said in a press release. “I grew up on that song. ATB asked me if I’d like to remix his single...
Tiësto created one of the most inescapable tracks of the year when he released “The Business” back in September 2020. The smash hit found even more virality in 2021 when Ty Dolla $ign joined on for “The Business Part II.” The dance music veteran has now passed the production torch to his fans as part of an exciting new remix competition. Tiësto’s “The Business Pt. I + II” Remix Challenge has been launched in partnership with Beatport, Atlantic Records, and Label Radar. One producer will win an official release on Atlantic Records, a featured spot on Tiësto’s “Club Life” radio show, more than $7,000 in prizes, and social support from the legendary artist himself and the partners involved. Four run...
November saw the birth of EDM royalty when legendary producer Tiësto and his wife, Annika Backes Verwest, welcomed to the world a baby daughter. In a recent interview with RADIO.COM‘s Julia Lepidi, the dance music superstar sat down to discuss a range of topics from his future projects, plans for the return of live events, and most importantly, his life with his newborn daughter. “I’m super happy, it’s the best gift I got this year, especially with this lockdown it’s so nice to spend time with her and go through this whole process,” the proud father explained. “I can’t complain, I’ve been very lucky.” One of the standout points of the interview was when Tiësto shared how big of a fan his daughter was of his recent single, “The Business.”&n...
There are not many ways to level up Tiësto‘s smash hit “The Business,” but he somehow found a way. The dance music vet has tapped none other than Ty Dolla $ign to reimagine the track for 2021 and take it into the stratosphere. Akin to chocolate mousse and satin sheets, the sultry “The Business Part II” contains all the sizzling sonics of Tiësto’s original. However, Dolla $ign’s contributions cannot be understated, as he reimagines the refrain from “The Business” and injects it with his own signature R&B vocal flair. Paired with the typically heart-pumping production of Tiësto, who hasn’t lost a step whatsoever at the age of 52, the track is a bona fide must-listen for dance music fans. Considering how much ...