Tim Bergling
Google Doodle Celebrates Avicii On His Birthday In Over 46 Countries
On his 32nd birthday, Google Doodle is highlighting the life of superstar Swedish DJ and producer Avicii. Google Doodle is a temporary change to the Google logo on their homepage, designed to highlight and celebrate icons in human and civil rights, authors, doctors, and musicians. Former Google Doodles have included Mariá Gever, Dr. Esther Park, and Les Paul. The Doodle falls on World Suicide Prevention Week and pushes to highlight the impact Avicii had on society and music during his career. The special illustration of Avicii was drawn by Google Doodle artist Alyssa Winans, created an animated video accompanied by Avicii’s chart-topping hit “Wake Me Up.” Recommended Articles Google also published an intimate interview with Avicii’s father, Klas Bergling. After the ...
Top 5 Quotes From Avicii, One of Dance Music’s Most Introspective Innovators
Despite his tragic passing over three years ago, Avicii‘s presence continues to be felt among artists, fans, and the dance music community at large. Having ascended to the heights of success in the formative years of his career, Avicii was uniquely positioned to change the trajectory of dance music forever. His path to greatness wasn’t without bumps, however. Having experienced success at such a young age, Avicii, a self-described introvert, was constantly in a state of flux. While he was very analytical in his personal and professional life, he ultimately arrived at well-formed convictions and learned to defend his creative instincts. Dance music would be all the better for it. Today we’re highlighting some of the most illuminating quotes from Avicii, wh...
Iconic Stockholm Concert Venue Renamed After Avicii
The lasting impression of Avicii is not easily captured in words. The impact he had on his home city of Stockholm alone is seen through monuments and murals spread throughout the city. Now, one of Sweden’s most visited and iconic venues, the Ericsson Globe, has been renamed as the Avicii Arena. The partnership between the Tim Bergling Foundation and ASM Global’s Stockholm Live has transformed the venue into a symbol of the #ForABetterDay initiative, which focuses on helping young people with mental illness and suicide prevention. They kicked off the program last year by asking Sweden’s youth to share their mental health issues, worries, and concerns with the foundation. In August, Sweden’s Prime Minister will present their thoughts and voices to the public.&nb...
Avicii’s Biography Receives Official North America Release Date
The road to Tim: The Official Biography of Avicii has been a long and winding one. In 2019 it was revealed that Swedish writer Måns Mosesson was given the green light to release the biography the following year after Albert Bonniers Förlag received authorization from Avicii Music AB, the company responsible for the late DJ’s assets and brand following his death. The date was later pushed back to 2021 but had yet to receive an official North America release date until now. Fans can expect to get their hands on a copy of Avicii‘s official biography on November 16th via Mobius. The book is said to span over 300 pages, celebrating the life and success of the legendary “Levels” producer while also documenting the circumstances that led to ...
