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Listen to Hardwell and Maddix’s Riveting Remix of Benny Benassi’s Iconic “Satisfaction”

Benny Benassi celebrated the 20th anniversary of “Satisfaction” last year, and David Guetta released a monster remix of the iconic track to celebrate. Now, Hardwell and Maddix have added their own spin, taking the timeless song to new heights. Guetta’s remix and Hardwell and Maddix’s rendition breathe new life into the ageless anthem, bridging the past, present and future of its enduring impact on EDM. After the original track released in 2002, it went on to become a pop culture staple and influence generations of electronic music producers. Benny Benassi has released a new remix of “Satisfaction” by Hardwell and Maddix. Beyond Wonderland/Gorge Amphitheatre Blending electro, big room and techno with sounds reminiscent of the acid house era, Hardwell and ...

Benny Benassi’s New Track “One More Night” Is a Sultry Ode to Ibiza

Legendary DJ and producer Benny Benassi knows exactly what it takes to make a smash dance hit.  His influential 2002 record, “Satisfaction,” continues to stand the test of time after the iconic electronic hit saw its 20-year anniversary. Now, Benassi has teamed up with British singer-songwriter Bryn Christopher for a must-listen track, “One More Night,” transporting fans to the idyllic beaches of the White Isle. Sultry sound design, anthemic melodies and Christopher’s stentorian vocals radiate in the new track, which doubles as an ode to Ibiza. “One More Night” is a beautiful display of Benassi’s sound, highlighted by deep brass stabs and soothing pads. “When I received the idea of this record I immediately thought a...

EDM.com Playlist Picks: Seven Lions, Valentino Khan, Tsu Nami & More [10/21/22]

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Benny Benassi Remix) KSHMR – The Devil You Know (feat. Micky Blue) Justin Caruso – Fall Tonight Lastlings – Get What You Want  Festival Hits 2022 Valentino Khan – Goin Up Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles David Guetta & MORTEN – Element €URO TRA$H, Wax Motif, Yellow Claw & Bok Nero – So Hypnotic Electronic Avenue Seven Lions – Someday Tsu Nami & Skyler Co...

Celebrate 20 Years of Benny Benassi’s Iconic “Satisfaction” With David Guetta’s New Remix

It’s been 20 years since Benny Benassi released “Satisfaction,” but the track still lights up the world’s dancefloors whenever fans hear that distinct, iconic melody. Now, the pioneering Italian DJ is celebrating the success of his debut single with a remake alongside none other than David Guetta. Jaw drop. The new version of the ageless track was among the most-played records at this year’s Tomorrowland festival, reinforcing Benassi’s 2002 original as one of EDM’s most prized generational anthems. Clocking in at two and a half minutes, the revamped “Satisfaction” finds Guetta infusing a future rave twist. Keeping Benassi’s classic synths and vocoders intact, he reimagines the track with eerie arpeggios and thumping electro sound design. Fans will ...

Watch Skrillex Bring Out Benny Benassi to Drop Iconic “Cinema” Remix In New York

During last night’s massive performance in Brooklyn, Skrillex ignited the nostalgia machine. In one of the concert’s many dreamlike moments, the electronic music virtuoso turned back the clock to 2011, when he released his seminal remix of Benny Benassi‘s “Cinema.” With its mighty bass and vocals that galvanize fans into screaming at the top of their lungs, the track has grown to be a generational anthem for dubstep fans. What made the moment so surreal, however, wasn’t the record itself, but who played it. Skrillex brought out Benassi himself to drop the song live before a wild crowd, taking a moment to thank the Italian dance music icon. “This man changed my life with this song,” Skrillex gushed. Recommended Articles Skrillex also...

Amnesia Ibiza Enters the Metaverse: 4 Reasons You Can’t Miss Decentral Games’ “SuperClub” Launch

From the White Isle to the blockchain, one of Ibiza’s most iconic clubbing destinations is evolving. In what has the feel of a watershed moment for the intersection of nightlife and decentralized virtual entertainment, Decentral Games recently struck a groundbreaking partnership with Amnesia Ibiza to reproduce and crystallize the club in the metaverse. The landmark deal will come to fruition on Saturday, October, 9th in their “SuperClub” launch event. Amnesia Ibiza. Amnesia Ibiza Decentral Games is a virtual casino platform that offers unique shared experiences via crypto-powered sessions of blackjack, poker, and other popular games. But instead of the subterfuge you’d typically encounter in Vegas, players are able to find solace in Decentraland,...

Benny Benassi, Felix da Housecat and Steve “Miggedy” Maestro’s New Song Pays Homage to Berlin and San Francisco Nightlife

Italian Grammy-winning dance music producer Benny Benassi has joined forces with iconic Chicago DJs Felix da Housecat and Steve “Miggedy” Maestro for a nostalgic single called “Berlin Sanfrandisco.” The group dubbed the collab “chitalo-house,” a mashup of their own styles from the club scenes of Chicago and Italy. Released on Ultra Music, the tune blends the signature sounds of each artist and pays homage to the rich nightlife in Berlin and San Francisco. As nightlife slowly begins to reopen, “Berlin Sanfrandisco” has the feel of a track that can reignite passion for late-night club revelry. A pulsating bassline, crisp open hi-hats, and laser-like synths blend for a sexy and funky banger. The dynamic house record puts deep and dark warehouse sounds at...

Benny Benassi’s “Cinema” Gets A New Lease On Life With Galantis’ Latest Remix

With its bouncing bass beat and infectious energy, Benny Benassi‘s 2011 hit, “Cinema” ft. Gary Go, is undeniably unforgettable. Now, with the release of a new Galantis remix, the track has received a bubbly house update in celebration of its 10-year anniversary.  Released February 5th on Ultra Records, the redo features tropical house synths and disco-inspired arpeggios, seamlessly fitting in with Galantis’ dance-pop repertoire. “I’m truly excited about Cinema getting a new lease of life!” Benassi said of the new remix in a press release. Previous remixers of “Cinema” include Laidback Luke, Alex Gaudino, Jason Rooney, and Skrillex, whose iconic dubstep flip won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical...

Here are the Best “Cold Bernie” Memes Shared by EDM Artists

The first month of 2021 hasn’t even come to a close yet, so obviously a photo of Bernie Sanders in fuzzy mittens has erupted as a viral meme. Because, well, 2021. An image of a bundled up Sanders seated at Joe Biden’s inauguration—snapped by photographer Brendan Smialowski for Getty Images—is making a barnstorming trip across social media as the epicenter of a hilarious meme trend. People have been ripping the image of the chilly Vermont senator and superimposing it into their own photos, planting him in a variety of places, like the classic “you can’t sit with us” Mean Girls scene. A slew of EDM artists took a crack at their own version of the “Cold Bernie” meme, including DJ Snake, Alesso, and NERVO, among many others. Check o...

Benny Benassi and Jeremih Promote Self-Love on New Single “LOVELIFE”

If you are able to be confident and happy when in the company of just yourself, you’ve obtained elite status. It’s one of those traits we all strive for and is the basis behind Benny Benassi and Jeremih‘s new single “LOVELIFE,” out now via the renowned Def Jam banner. Listen as the house legend and the R&B crooner channel self-love and independence over a beat that will have you moving all weekend long.  “LOVELIFE” combines Benassi’s expertise at delivering captivating productions with Jeremih’s smooth vocals. The addictive hook and vocal chops will get trapped in your mind while simultaneously elevating your confidence to take on the world. The crossover hit comes during a time when we all need a littl...

Nitti Gritti, Barely Alive, Drezo, More to Perform at Upcoming Nocturnal Wonderland Virtual Rave-A-Thon

Ahead of this weekend’s “Nocturnal Wonderland Virtual Rave-A-Thon,” Insomniac has unveiled a massive lineup to tide fans over until the festival’s momentous in-person return in 2021. True to Insomniac’s genre-traversing ways, the lineup represents the best in both house and bass music. Repping the dubstep and trap scenes are Nitti Gritti, Barely Alive, Modestep, and Borgore. Set to grace the digital stage for the autumn livestream from the house music realm are Chris Lorenzo, Drezo, GG Magree, Justin Martin, VNSSA, and dance music legend Benny Benassi, among others. The livestream event will kick off at 6PM PT (9PM ET) this Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th on Insomniac’s YouTube and Twitch ch...

As Clubs Remain Closed, Gorgon City, Benny Benassi, More Share Favorite Ibiza Memories [Exclusive]

COVID-19 is like a school bully, kicking the shins and stomping on the sandcastles of the live music industry every chance it gets. Its unrelenting wrath has been felt in droves by not only the electronic music community, but the modern music zeitgeist at large. Innumerable artists, managers, sound and lighting engineers, operators, bartenders, and virtually every other moving part of what makes the wheels of a venue turn have found themselves hapless in the virus’ wake. There is perhaps no place on earth more suitable for a soppy session of nostalgia while we wait patiently for nightclubs to reopen than Ibiza. With no ostensible light at the end of the tunnel of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, EDM.com caught up with a number of influential electronic music artists to wax poetic ab...

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