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Alesso Reveals He Worked on Music With Avicii, Opens Up About Mental Health
Global superstar DJ and producer Alesso has become a household name in the EDM community, having dominated dance-floors and airwaves for over a decade with hits like “Calling (Lose My Mind)” and his seminal album Forever. In a new interview, he opened up about his experiences with mental health issues and his friendship with the late Avicii. “A couple of years ago I went through a difficult time mentally,” Alesso told Haute Living. “I got everything I wanted—a career and to travel around the world—but then I noticed that if I didn’t take care of my health, all these things I wanted just became stressful to me. They were supposed to give me happiness, but they started not to because I didn’t take care of myself mentally or physically. That was s...
Alesso Drops New Two-Track Mixtape Ahead of Next Leg of Club Shows
Alesso is set to reinvigorate the dancefloor with his latest two track offering, Progresso Vol. 2, which picks back up right where he left the series with its 2019 debut. With this series, Alesso is temporarily setting aside the anthemic, singalong-style vocals of “Midnight” with Liam Payne and, more recently, “Going Dumb” with CORSAK and Stray Kids, two of the superstar producer’s most notable released in the last year. Alesso brings a renewed energy to the dancefloor with the clean cut, pumping percussive rhythms of “Together,” an instrumental house track that is a direct appeal to the clubbing crowd. On the flip side, “Again” finds a slightly moodier tone and strikes a more techno-heavy instrumental balance, characterized...
Electric Zoo’s 2021 Cancún Edition Moved to November, More Headliners Announced
Last summer the organizers of Electric Zoo declared they are “going hard in 2021 with BIG shows and NEW experiences,” announcing a destination event in Cancún from April 7th to 11th, 2021. Despite ongoing efforts, the festival has now been postponed to November 11-14, 2021. EZoo Cancún offers attendees standard, premium, or luxury packages at The Grand Oasis ranging in price from $759 to $849 per person. While the price tag does not include flights, it does cover all-inclusive food and drinks, accommodations, pool parties, beach activities, morning yoga classes, and of course, access to all music events. The initial lineup included headlining performances from Kaskade, Cash Cash, NGHTMRE, and Alesso, adding Diplo to the newly scheduled dates. Phase 2 adds performances from...
Alesso Lists Posh Studio City Mansion for $6.5 Million
Alesso‘s stunning Studio City mansion is officially up for grabs. And it could be yours for a cool $6.5 million. The Swedish superstar DJ and music producer, known for global dance anthems like “Heroes (We Could Be)” and “Under Control,” purchased the home back in 2018 for $5.8 million, according to Dirt. The sprawling six-bedroom, eight-bathroom property is splayed out on 6,587 square feet. The mansion has two levels and flaunts massive ceilings, glass walls, and breathtaking mountain views. Noel Kleinman/Associated Press One of the most architecturally unique facets of the home is its infinity-edge pool and spa, which is partially covered by a huge deck above that offers picturesque views of the city. There is also an infrared sauna,...
Music and Moms: DJs Celebrate Mother’s Day 2021 With Wholesome Tributes
Social media platforms are toxic and frigid places, but every now and then their users warm them up with wholesome content. Such was the case on Sunday, when the EDM community came together to pay tribute to the mothers of the scene. The supportive moms, the working moms, the rave moms, and all the moms who sacrificed their own wellbeing for the betterment of their kids. Check out some wholesome 2021 Mother’s Day tributes below from the likes of Alesso, TOKiMONSTA, Charlotte de Witte, Armin van Buuren, and many more.
Alesso, Tove Lo, More Donate Spotify Covers to Avicii’s Tim Bergling Foundation for Mental Health Awareness
Swedish Save The Children and the Tim Bergling Foundation want to help destigmatize discussions around mental health. Their joint campaign has partnered with a handful of Swedish artists, who will be replacing their album covers on Spotify with animated shorts that visualize children’s emotions and anxiety. Alesso, Tove Lo, Elliphant, and many more Swedish musicians will be participating over the next four weeks. The animated shorts—or Canvases—were created by Allen Laseter, Alva Skog, Parallel Teeth, Laura Hodkin and Dan Stankler and are based on stories children have shared about their mental health. Custom Spotify covers developed by Swedish Save The Children and the Tim Bergling Foundation to raise awareness about mental health. Swedish Save The Children “Mental illness amon...
Miami’s Iconic LIV Nightclub Is Reopening This Weekend With Alesso and The Martinez Brothers
After a devastating year for live music venues, one of Miami’s most popular nightclubs is reopening with a few familiar faces. LIV Nightclub—located in Miami’s iconic Fontainebleau hotel—has invited dance music superstars Alesso and The Martinez Brothers to ring in its long-awaited return, which is going down this Friday, April 16th. Alesso is primed for a triumphant performance that night and The Martinez Brothers will follow suit on Saturday before the club ties a bow on its three-night run on Sunday. Alesso will perform at Miami’s famed LIV Nightclub on April 16th, 2021. Harrison Boyce It’s worth noting that LIV currently does not have any other shows planned, according to the club’s event calendar. Organizers may be using this week...
First-Ever HARD London Festival to Feature Alesso, Malaa, Dillon Francis, More This Summer
As more and more music festivals return with a vengeance after a brutal year, the famed HARD Events brand is expanding its footprint. Organizers have announced HARD London, a one-day electronic music festival in the UK on Saturday, August 21st, 2021. Set to appear at the fest are a slew of dance music’s finest, including Alesso, Tchami, Dillon Francis, Malaa, WHIPPED CREAM, and The Bloody Beetroots, among others. The event will go down at The Drumsheds, a gas manufacturing plant-turned-event space from the creators of iconic concert venue Printworks. Check out the flyer below. Flyer for HARD Events’ inaugural London music festival. HARD Events Pre-sale general admission tickets and VIP passes go on sale Wednesday, March 31st at noon GMT. ...
Watch Performances by Alesso, R3HAB, and Lost Frequencies at PUBG Mobile Anniversary Stream
A few years ago, during the days of the battle royale wars, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) and Fortnite competed for the attention of gamers around the world. While the latter of the duo is more known for their dance music crossovers, on Sunday, developers of the mobile version of PUBG brought out a medley of EDM artists for their 3rd-anniversary livestream celebration. Joining professional gamers and streamers for the broadcast were Alesso, R3HAB, and Lost Frequencies. Each artist laid down a set and then competed with prominent figures in the game’s community. As a special treat to viewers, each artist also premiered a new song during their performance. While they didn’t perform at the event, K-pop fans were excited to see that BLACKPINK recorded a speci...
Alesso Teams Up With Chinese Singer Corsak and K-Pop Group Stray Kids for New Single “Going Dumb”
In honor of their third anniversary, PUBG mobile is celebrating with a succession of live DJ sets and partnerships with Alesso, R3HAB, Lost Frequencies, and more. In partnership with PUGB mobile, Alesso also teamed up with Chinese singer CORSAK AND K-pop group Stray Kids for their new single “Going Dumb.” Delivering Alesso’s signature electro-pop style, “Going Dumb” was released with two versions: one with Corsak and Stray Kids, and one with only Corsak. The version with Stray Kids is sung in a combination of Korean and English. Watch the lyric video below. Overall, the tune is fresh, uplifting, and groovy. While the intro is invigorating with catchy vocals, a soft piano melody, and powerful risers, the captivating drop is comprised of a thumping bass, crisp hi hats, and pow...
Armin van Buuren Releases Vintage Trance Mix of Collaboration With Alesso, “Leave A Little Love”
Armin van Buuren has delivered a new progressive trance mix of his single with Alesso, “Leave A Little Love.” From the minute the original track was teased, fans were instantly excited to hear what the duo would sound like together, as it was their first collaborative project. Now, seemingly as a gift to his longtime listeners, van Buuren released the “Club Mix” of the song, a vintage trance rendition that falls more in line with A State of Trance than it does with traditional radio. It’s immediately apparent from the first few seconds of the song that it is a pretty significant departure from the more pop-friendly sound of the original. While the catchy lyrics are still in place, the vocals in the club mix are more of a compliment to the chugging progres...
Armin van Buuren and Alesso Team Up for Anthemic Single “Leave A Little Love”: Listen
It’s rare when two of the most seminal dance music producers in the world join forces for an original song. But when it happens, it has the potential to set the tone of the genre’s future. Such is the case with “Leave A Little Love,” the new single from Alesso and Armin van Buuren and the duo’s first-ever collaboration. Longtime fans may be a bit dismayed at the sonic direction here, which isn’t rooted in the soaring progressive house and euphoric trance styles of Alesso and van Buuren, respectively. However, the’ve still managed to deliver on the horsepower behind their legacies with a scintillating house-pop hybrid that has the look of a timeless dance anthem. The excitement surrounding “Leave A Little Love” has be...
