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Petit Biscuit Taps Malaa, Big Gigantic, Jai Wolf for “Parachute Remixes” Album
Known for his artistic depth and imagination, 21-year-old wunderkind Petit Biscuit has done it again, this time with his visionary Parachute Remixes project. Released on April 2nd via Écurie, the 12-track album pulls from all corners of the electronic universe, culminating in a sonically diverse companion to his acclaimed 2020 sophomore album. Parachute Remixes features a textural, guitar-driven take on “Burnin” by fellow Frenchman Khamsin, Manila Killa‘s dreamy future bass rework of “Take Cover,” and an atmospherically euphoric flip of “I Leave Again” from Japanese Wallpaper. Meanwhile, Malaa goes off with edgy club energy on “Pick Your Battles” (a collaboration with Diplo) and Jerro transforms t...
Big Gigantic Announces Socially Distanced 2021 Mini-Tour
Big Gigantic, the famed electro-funk duo and mayors of Rowdytown, have announced a socially distanced 2021 mini-tour. The tour will kick off on May 5th in Orlando, Florida and stop in Miami before heading north through Georgia, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois. In an Instagram post announcing the shows, Big G noted that they will consist of a mix of drive-in raves and socially distanced pod shows, and they are “taking all measures for health & safety” into account. “You guys, we missed you so, so much and couldn’t pass up the opportunity to come see you all and play some music for you!!” they wrote. Later on in 2021, the duo will be headlining twin “Rowdytown” shows at the fabled Red Rocks Amphitheatre in their home of Colorado. Joining t...
Petit Biscuit Deploys “Parachute” Reworks from Big Gigantic and Jai Wolf Ahead of Remix Album
Doubling down on the success of his radiant sophomore album Parachute, French electronic music wunderkind Petit Biscuit has released official remixes from two dance music heavyweights. Petit Biscuit tapped electronic music vets Big Gigantic for a remix of the album’s titular track, “Parachute.” Eschewing their penchant for soaring sax and thumping 808s, the duo produced a scintillating house rework that churns along with fluttering arpeggios and bubbly synth stabs. Bulldozing the intersection of electronic and ambient music just like Petit Biscuit, Jai Wolf flipped Parachute cut “Drivin Thru the Night” into a synth-pop stunner. Rife with vintage retrowave influences, Wolf’s rendition dunks PB’s aching vocals in an indie batter, ...
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...
5 EDM Artists to Watch at Bonnaroo’s 2020 Virtual Festival
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will not take place on their rescheduled dates of September 24th to 27th due to public health concerns. However, like many other music festivals scheduled for 2020, it was announced that Bonnaroo would instead be a weekend-long virtual festival called “Virtual ROO-ALITY.” Although the virtual lineup is different from the original 2020 festival lineup, it still features a number of great musicians for festival viewers. Out of all the fantastic EDM musicians included in the virtual festival lineup, here are five artists to keep a close eye on. Chromeo Known for hits such as “Needy Girl” and “Fancy Footwork,” the dynamic duo Chromeo have been at the top of their game during their time in lockdown. After releasing their Quarantine Casanova EP t...
Big Gigantic Assemble Eclectic Lineup of Genre-Bending Producers for “Free Your Mind” Remix Album
Big Gigantic have turned over the keys to their recent album Free Your Mind, entrusting a diverse lineup of genre-bending producers to deliver a new spin on their seventh full-length studio record. The original album, a melting pot of electronic sub-genres threaded with the through line of Big Gigantic’s signature funk-infused touch, would require an adaptable lineup of producers to reinvent the effort. CloZee, Opiuo, Nikademis, Party Pupils, AHEE, Daniel Allan, Kotek, and Samurai Del ultimately made the final cut on Free Your Mind Remixed. CloZee makes the perfect entrance, leading the pack with percolating, arpeggiated melodies that cascade into a chorus of uplifting horns. She’s followed by sample magic from Opiuo, who spins “Higher” into a glitched-ou...
Listen to a Preview of CloZee’s Soaring Official Remix of Big Gigantic’s “You’re The One”
The blossoming career of bass music star CloZee continues to unfurl before our eyes with each spellbinding release. Following the release of her critically acclaimed sophomore album Neon Jungle, the French prodigy is now on the remix tip with an official rework of Big Gigantic‘s “You’re The One.” CloZee took to Twitter to share a preview of her remix of the electronic jam, which features the seemingly omnipresent Nevve on vocals. The clip is more than enough to get fans excited, as she introduces them to a glimpse into the track’s build and soaring drop—and her dog. Keeping Big Gigantic’s pristine saxophones in tact, she produces potent saws underneath, imbuing a euphoric sonic boom that moonlights as a shot of adrenaline into th...
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Louis Futon, Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli Among 6 Artists to Play “Pass the Beat” on New Mega-Collaboration [Premiere]
In the midst of the COVID-19-induced worldwide lockdown, a number of musicians across many genres played “pass the beat,” a trend in which each participant virtually contributes something to a song. Back in March, an emerging electronic producer kicked off a challenge that would ultimately see seven artists collaborate on a new track. The fruits of their labor are finally realized with the release of “Twitter Telephone.” In the first of a series of tweets, the stem and rules were shared. The tagged producer in the post was tasked with adding something to the track before uploading it and tagging the artist they’d like to see next. Starting with Ian Ewing, the tune was altered by Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic, Martin Vogt (als...
Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic Announces Debut Album “A Blind Man’s Blue”
Back in June 2020, Big Gigantic‘s Dominic Lalli revealed the launch of his solo career by releasing his debut single “Together,” a sultry jazz instrumental. Lalli has now announced a full-length album called A Blind Man’s Blue, which is slated for release on Friday, July 10th. Lalli also unveiled the project’s titular track along with the announcement, which is a 10-minute journey through his funky, soul-infused jazz stylings. You can listen to “A Blind Man’s Blue” below. Taking to Twitter to share the news of the impending album, Lalli rhapsodized about its origins. “All I did pre-Big G was jazz & a lot of that music is a big part of my lineage,” he wrote. “For me, the sax is my voice. It’s real and it’s from my heart.&...
Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli Launches Solo Career with Debut Single “Together”
Big Gigantic member Dominic Lalli recently unveiled his debut single as a solo artist, the jazz ballad “Together.” Eschewing the heavy-hitting bass that is synonymous with Big Gigantic, Lalli delivered a sultry, pristine instrumental track in which he flexes his classical muscles. The soothing saxophone work in “Together” serves as a shimmering reminder of Big Gigantic’s roots in classical music. While the majority of the duo’s catalog is fleshed out with trap and bass music, most of it brilliantly intertwines saxophone melodies along with other brass elements. Taking to Twitter to share the news, Lalli announced that all proceeds from the single will be directed to the Black Lives Matter organization. “We are uniting our voices, working toget...
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