Aluna
EPROM and G Jones are Going B2B at Upcoming Lighting in a Bottle Stream: See the Full Lineup
As long as EPROM and G Jones keep collaborating, the electronic music community is in good hands. The esteemed producers, who are widely considered to be among the most gifted sound designers in electronic music, are once again set to join forces for a collaborative DJ set after throwing down at Lollapalooza’s 2020 virtual edition. This time around the longtime collaborators will be appearing at Do LaB‘s “DGTL LIB 2″—the second digital installment of Lighting in a Bottle—over Memorial Day Weekend, May 29th to 30th. The 24-hour streaming spectacular will also feature performances by Moby, SOFI TUKKER, Aluna, Purple Disco Machine, and TSHA, among other major dance music artists. They will perform in digitally-rendered fan-favorite LIB stages, ...
Firefly Music Festival Shares Massive 2021 Lineup With Madeon, REZZ, Duke Dumont, More
Dover’s beloved Firefly Music Festival has announced a massive lineup for its momentous 2021 return this fall. Many elite electronic music artists have been tapped for the four-day fest, which is slated for September 23rd to 26th at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. Scheduled to perform are Madeon, REZZ, Duke Dumont, Big Wild, SOFI TUKKER, Chris Lake, and CloZee, among many others. They will join headliners Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala, and Lizzo. Fans are able to sign up for pre-sale access for a chance to get weekend passes at the lowest price possible, starting at $299. VIP starts at $699 and Super VIP at $2,499. The pre-sale will launch this Friday, May 14th at 10AM ET here. Flyer for the 2021 edition of Firefly Music Festival, which will fe...
Aluna Drops Spotify Exclusive Single “Trouble” With Michael Brun and Alicai Harley
Aluna has teamed up with award-winning Haitian DJ Michael Brun and Jamaican-British singer Alicai Harley for their new Spotify Exclusive single “Trouble.” Released on Mad Decent, the tune arrives as the third installment of Spotify’s “Mint Singles,” an offshoot of the popular Mint playlist and Spotify Singles series. “Trouble” utilizes groovy dancehall rhythms alongside Aluna’s signature electropop flair for a summer dancefloor jam. Recorded on a boat in London, the track finds Harley throwing down her Caribbean-inspired vocals for a dynamic and spirited verse. Listen to “Trouble” below. “[‘Trouble’] is about when you have a connection with someone on the dance floor,” Aluna said about the track in a press statement. “Even if you’re not t...
Aluna and Don Jazzy Curate Latest Installment of Dance (RED) Saves Lives
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of (RED), the charity has partnered with Mavin Records for an Afrobeats-inspired remix album curated by Aluna and label founder Don Jazzy. Proceeds from the LP will contribute to (RED)’s mission of helping those impacted by COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa. Dance (RED) Saves Lives III features a bevy of brilliant dance music artists, including Felix Da Housecat, Chris Trucher, TOKiMONSTA, Virgil Abloh, Fela Kuti, Riel, and many more. Each artist has paid proper tribute to the original tunes and has helped convey the vision Aluna and Don Jazzy had for the LP. SOFI TUKKER’s remix of “Woman” by Rema captures the essence of the original while adding their signature playful sound. Opening with a winding melody ...
TOKiMONSTA Announces “Every Woman” Livestream Featuring Tinashe, Aluna, More
A longtime advocate for gender equity in music, Grammy Award-nominated producer TOKiMONSTA has announced “Every Woman,” a special streaming event to close out National Women’s Month. Curated by the artist herself, the stream is scheduled for March 26th to 27th, 2021. You can tune in via Lost Resort TV on Twitch. In addition to a performance from TOKiMONSTA, “Every Woman” will also host an eclectic all-woman lineup featuring Tinashe, Aluna, and Tygapaw, among others. Rochelle Jordan and Gavin Turek, who will also appear, have previously been supported by TOKiMONSTA’s Young Art Records imprint. The stream will also integrate a series of panels, which will cover topics such as “Momming Hard in the Music Biz,” ...
Why International Women’s Day Is Important to Me: Aluna, TOKiMONSTA, More Speak Out
Since 1975, International Women’s Day has been designated as a global day of recognition for women, taking place annually on March 8th. It also coincides with the American Women’s History Month. But historically, the event dates back to the early 1900s, linked to early feminist and workers’ rights movements. From protest movements to a celebration of women’s suffrage, the date has become a focal point and rallying cry for gender equity worldwide. It’s no secret that we’ve still got a long way to go in ensuring equal opportunities, pay and platforms for women, along with non-binary individuals. This is especially true in the electronic music industry—a 2020 study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found only 21.7% of artists in th...
15 Black Trailblazers Shaping the Future of Electronic Dance Music
Since its inception decades ago, the backbone of dance music has been constituted by a strong community of Black creatives. They’ve led the charge for change, from creating inclusive underground club scenes to fostering initiatives that call for diversity in the industry at large. Even more, today’s landscape of sounds is constantly changing, and Black artists have proved to be a driving force of innovation and propulsive momentum. To highlight some of their voices, we’ve compiled a list of 15 trailblazing artists who have hit their strides in the last several years. These pioneers have had a profound impact on their contemporaries, and their sonic influence is certain to materialize within the industry’s future wave of talent. ALUNA JÉRÉMY PAUL BALI After off...
Aluna Releases Mini-Documentary Sharing The Backstory Behind Her Solo Debut Album, “Renaissance”
Aluna addresses the challenges of making her most recent record, Renaissance, head-on in an illuminating new mini-documentary released on YouTube. The “Envious” songstress said deciding to start the project was both a daunting task and an ideal opportunity at the same time. Knowing that she would be owning every aspect of the music-making process, Aluna felt a weight of responsibility. At the same time, however, that same premise would allow her the freedom to explore and rediscover the dance music genres she’d grown up listening to. A month after committing to take the leap, however, Aluna faced a life-changing discovery. “When I decided to make the record it felt scary and exciting, but I was ready. Then, I think it was about a month in, I fo...
Aluna’s “Renaissance” Album Gets the Remix Treatment
In August 2020, Aluna dropped her debut solo album Renaissance via Mad Decent, teaming up with Kaytranada, Princess Nokia, Jada Kingdom, SG Lewis, Rema, and more. The renowned singer-songwriter has now dropped a remix bundle for Renaissance, which features a number of BIPOC and female producers. Kicking off the package is UNIIQU3’s jersey club edit of “Body Pump,” followed by Lady Bee’s groovy deep house mix of the tune. The Kaytranada collab “The Recipe” received the remix treatment from Bella Boo, who added a mellow house flow, and The Martinez Brothers, who gave the song a club-ready thumping house beat. Next on the album is “Envious,” which received fresh takes from GuiltyBeatz, Kiddy Smile, and Rezident. GuiltyBeatz and Kiddy Smile each delivered their own groovy house ...
EDM.com’s Best of 2020: Music Producers
This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it is vastly misunderstood. Many artists do both, but not all DJs produce music and not all music producers DJ. Producers create the music that a DJ will then play out to crowds—it’s an important distinction that eludes many. Like a sleek Lamborghini driving from one coast to another, the art of DJing is a stylish means to an end. And music production is the engine that powers it. To publish a “Top DJ” list would be to undermine the originality, ingenuity, and dauntless imagin...
Aluna Curates All Black, POC, Female Lineup for Virtual “Rodeo Rave” Festival
Early this summer, Aluna took a stand by sharing her experiences with racism within the EDM community and the music industry at large. She later penned an open letter to initiate a shift in the field, calling for efforts to support Black artists and make the future of dance music more inclusive. The esteemed artist isn’t waiting idly for the system to change and is instead using her own platform to curate an all Black, POC, and female virtual electronic festival dubbed “Aluna & Friends: Rodeo Rave.” The stream will go live via Twitch on November 1st from the Compton Cowboys Ranch in Los Angeles. The festival will feature DJ sets from BAMBII, GuiltyBeatz, UNIIQU3, Lady Bee, Kiddy Smile, and Austin Millz. Aluna will also be performing her critically...
Aluna to Host “Renaissance Royal Rave” Stream Ahead of Debut Solo Album Release
Aluna is unveiling songs from her upcoming album in style with her forthcoming virtual performance and afterparty, “Renaissance Royal Rave.” Aluna, of AlunaGeorge fame, is taking an ambitious step forward in her career as she prepares for the release of her debut solo effort, Renaissance, and fans are invited to hear the start of her next chapter live as she performs a selection of songs from the album for the very first time. According to the songstress, Renaissance is a celebration of individuality, and to that end, Aluna is encouraging her fans to “wear whatever makes you, you” to the “Renaissance Royal Rave.” Immediately following the performance, Aluna is set to host a virtual afterparty where fans can engage with her directly by ask...
