Alison Wonderland
Watch Alison Wonderland Perform Haunting “Bad Things” Cover on Capitol Records’ Rooftop
Alison Wonderland summed up her recent performance on the rooftop of Capitol Records with three simple words: “What a trip.” The dance music superstar recently touched down on the apex of the legendary record label for a haunting performance of her track “Bad Things,” which she has now uploaded in full. Flanked by the polychromatic LA skyline, she delivers a spine-chilling, poignant live rendition that only someone with an unadulterated love of their craft can pull off. Check out the performance below. Fans of Alison Wonderland were thrilled when she was recently confirmed to perform at the storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Scheduled for September 15th, 2021, the show is a de facto follow-up to her massive “Temple of Wonderland” ...
Alison Wonderland Sets Date for 2021 Red Rocks Show, Preps for Return to Live Music
With the release of a COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon in the United States, EDM artists are rescheduling cancelled 2020 tour dates at a dizzying pace, particularly at Colorado’s storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Alison Wonderland is the latest to join the ranks of artists announcing 2021 shows at the venue, along with Galantis, Zeds Dead, REZZ, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, among others. As musicians and fans alike anxiously await the full-scale return to live shows, these announcements are serving as a silver lining during the monotonous days in quarantine. Scheduled to perform September 15th, 2021, Alison Wonderland’s concert is set for exactly one year after the original 2020 date. It will follow up her hugely successful pair of “Temple of Wonderland” show...
DJ Politik and Maxine Ashley Headline Next Week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream
Although this was a a bit of a short week on SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream due to the holiday, we’re back with a full barrage of live entertainment for your viewing pleasure next week. Aside from catching up on the last couple weeks of streaming while you finish your leftovers, Monday kicks things off with what’s sure to be a lively evening with DJ Politik, and then the next day we’re hosting Los Angeles pop rockers Iglu & Hartly. Following that will be a set from GRAMMY winner and Fenty model Maxine Ashley on Wednesday, and then we’ll finish the week up with Animalweapon and VNCCII. Oh, and Saturday will feature a very special episode of Kat Calls with Valentino Khan and Alison Wonderland, so you won’t want to miss that either. Check our Twitter and Instagram&...
Australia’s Triple J to Host Digital Graduation Party Featuring Alison Wonderland, Flume, More
Now this formal committee knows how to party. Triple J is throwing Australia’s graduating class of 2020 a prom night for the books featuring a night full of dance music entertainment. Some of the country’s biggest electronic artists are slated to play the virtual event, including Alison Wonderland, Flume, Peking Duk, and Internet Money. Hosted by Good Nights and Bridget Hustwaite, the event wouldn’t be complete without also hosting an award ceremony, but fortunately you won’t be needing your tuxedo or dress to attend this formal. Similar to weddings, DJing a school event falls into a niche category all to its own, so it’ll be interesting to see how the stars approach the unique gig. The celebration is being thrown in honor of Australia’s ...
Watch Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan’s Massive B2B DJ Set
The performance follows last week’s release of their collaborative single, “Anything.” Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan returned to the airwaves this week, going live with a special B2B set to celebrate their new genre-bending single, “Anything.” Featuring nearly an hour-and-a-half of live mixing and psychedelic galaxy- and nature-inspired visuals, this performance is one you don’t want to miss. The set kicked off with the classic 2018 Alison Wonderland smash “Good Enough” (from her sophomore album Awake) before launching into a heavy, high-energy blend of tech and deep house layered with thunderous bass music. You can hear “Anything” at the 57-minute mark. The pair followed up the set on November 16th wi...
Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan Stun With Genre-Bending Collab, “Anything”
The track blends Alison Wonderland’s crystalline vocals with Valentino Khan’s signature deep house energy. With the release of their highly anticipated collaboration “Anything,” Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan have broken down the boundaries of their signature sounds, crafting a seamless concoction of deep house and electronic pop for a single bound to make waves on the dance floor once the music industry returns to its pre-pandemic glory. Released November 13th via Mad Decent—Diplo‘s prolific record label—”Anything” combines Alison Wonderland’s crystalline vocals and atmospheric angst with Valentino Khan’s dark, dance-ready edge and energy. With a driving four-on-the-floor beat and glistening, buoyant synths, the track’s met...
Keep Halloweekend Going With a Roundup of the Best Costumes from EDM Artists
Even though Halloween looked a bit different this year, EDM artists and fans have proved their dedication to spooky season via an outpouring of social media posts featuring everyone’s costumes of choice. From Valentino Khan and Alison Wonderland switching identities to REZZ and Lucii transforming into Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs, the creativity was flowing, and so were the laughs. To keep the Halloween spirit going just a bit longer, we’ve rounded up our favorite artist fits for all to enjoy, in no particular order. Beware, all ye who enter here—you might just find next year’s costume inspiration. Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan REZZ and Lucii Sullivan King Subtronics and Level Up GG Magree and Vanessa Hudgens WHIPPED CREAM CRAY ILLENIUM Dillon Fran...
Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan Announce Upcoming Collaboration, “Anything”
An EDM dream collaboration is on the horizon. Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan—two of dance music’s most versatile artists—have announced a forthcoming joint track called “Anything.” Valentino Khan took to Twitter to share the “big news for the people” with a video in which both artists exult in the announcement. If that clip is any indication, they are both clearly pumped about this song, and fans are too. Alison Wonderland encapsulated the upcoming track best when she simply said, “I am so fucking hyped on this track.” They haven’t announced a release date for “Anything,” but we’ll keep you posted when they do. Meanwhile, Alison Wonderland has been teasing her third studio album, which is yet to be named. The...
The Future is Female: Inside “Underplayed,” A New Documentary on Gender Inequity in EDM
In 2017 and 2018, the momentum of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements swelled to an ineluctable peak. The entertainment industry came to a screeching halt as film, television and music production companies reckoned with the blatant sexism rampant throughout their workplaces—and the dangerous circumstances such inequity can produce. The spotlight is now turning to EDM with the release of a new feature-length documentary called Underplayed. Featuring interviews with women and several male allies working in all aspects of the industry, including sound engineers, producers, journalists and major artists, the film offers timely insights into just how much work is left to be done in electronic music. Of 2019’s top 100 DJs, only five were women, according to the film̵...
Watch a Clip from Alison Wonderland and Said The Sky’s 3AM Jam Sesh
Alison Wonderland and Said The Sky teased the possibility of a future collaboration this week, via footage posted on Twitter from a Colorado studio session. The clip, shared on October 15th, already has more than 56,000 views. Featuring Alison Wonderland on an electric cello and Said The Sky on a keyboard, the video’s 39 seconds include bits of a song that promises to be equal parts gentle and thought provoking. The two can be seen performing live an emotionally poignant melody, composed of lilting keyboard notes underlaid with slow, stirring string chords. Comments on the post are overwhelmingly favorable, with fans brought to tears requesting the song be played at their weddings and funerals alike. Watch the clip below. This teaser footage follows new releases from each...
Valorant Used Alison Wonderland’s Song “Time” to Unveil the Game’s Newest Agent—And She’s Badass
Valorant has unveiled its newest agent, a powerful, nature-controlling heroine by the name of Skye. In the official trailer to reveal the character, Riot Games opted to use a track from an electronic music artist just as badass as the character herself—Alison Wonderland. The trailer makes use of Alison Wonderland’s scintillating single “Time,” a wonky trap bomb produced alongside fellow bass music heavyweight QUIX. The barnstorming DJ and producer took to social media to celebrate the trailer, rejoicing in the fact that Skye is also Australian. The formidable Skye, Valorant‘s 13th agent, summons her abilities with emerald ornaments, which allow her to conjure mighty creatures that she is able to control as they hunt down enemies. She also has healing power...
Flume, Alison Wonderland, Big Gigantic, More Featured on “FIFA 21” Soundtrack
Soccer fans everywhere are preparing their thumbs for the release of EA Sports‘ FIFA 21. In addition to the promised gameplay and graphical improvements, the developers have announced what artists will be soundtracking players’ matches for the coming year. The 2021 soundtrack has been split into two. One-half covers the base game while the other handles the street soccer portion of the application, “Volta Football.” Between the pair, players will have access to tunes from more than 100 artists representing over 20 countries. Fans were excited to see music showcasing many different cultures together in one place—similar to how the world’s most popular sport unites spectators and players from all corners of the globe. The main difference between the tw...
