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Here Are the EDC Las Vegas 2021 Stage-by-Stage Lineups
With EDC Las Vegas only weeks away, there’s no better time than now to start planning which stages you’ll be checking out all weekend long. And we’re here to help. Deciding which stages you’ll want to visit is a daunting task with the festival’s staggering lineup, especially considering the sheer size of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Whether you plan on camping out at the bassPOD or running between the kineticFIELD and circuitGROUNDS, here you can find every artist and discover which of the eight stages they’ll perform on. EDC Las Vegas 2021: kineticFIELD Needless to say, the kineticFIELD lineup is huge. From Kaskade to The Chainsmokers to a collaborative DJ set from SLANDER and Said The Sky, Insomniac has booked something for everyone at their flag...
Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Black Coffee’s VR Avatar Creation for Sensorium Galaxy
Since joining Sensorium Galaxy‘s star-studded lineup of DJs in late 2020, iconic South African electronic music artist Black Coffee has been getting acclimated to the future of virtual concerts. In a new behind-the-scenes cut, we take the journey with Black Coffee as he becomes immortalized in the mind-bending metaverse of Sensorium Galaxy’s PRISM world in virtual reality. As we’ve seen with the rest of Sensorium’s talent roster, which includes Eric Prydz, David Guetta, Carl Cox, and more, Black Coffee traveled to Moscow, where the team performed a complete 360° scan of the producer’s image. The comprehensive process utilizes motion capture technology to map each the precise movement patterns of each artist, including their ...
EDC Las Vegas 2021 Lineup Revealed
At long last, the 2021 EDC Las Vegas lineup has been revealed. Alison Wonderland, Knife Party, Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, deadmau5, REZZ, Seven Lions, Kaskade, and many more are primed for performances at the festival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, scheduled for October 22-24. Insomniac is set to debut a new stage at their flagship music festival this year, the kineticZEN themed stage at kineticFIELD, which will feature a performance from Kygo as well as a hotly anticipated collaborative DJ set from SLANDER and Said The Sky. ZHU and Zedd will throw down at cosmicMEADOW, among others, while Testpilot (deadmau5’s techno alter alias), Patrick Topping, and Eric Prydz, are set to rock circuitGROUNDS. neonGARDEN will offer immersive live art installations to g...
Miami’s III Points and LA’s Secret Project Join Forces for Two-Day Festival With Black Coffee, Eric Prydz, More
After a year devoid of in-person concerts, Miami’s III Points Music Festival is here to bring balance back to the music festival scene. After announcing a stacked lineup for their main event, which was moved to October 22nd and 23rd, 2021, organizers have unveiled they will be hosting a second two-day festival in partnership with Insomniac‘s beloved Secret Project Festival. The two will be bringing the gritty, industrial Los Angeles brand to Miami from April 30th to May 1st. Both festivals have developed a cult-like following for showcasing the sound of the underground. The lineup for III Points x Secret Project Festival aligns with this ethos, with confirmed sets by Black Coffee, Luciano, Eric Prydz, Green Velvet, Michael Bibi, DJ Tennis, and more. The event will fe...
Apple Music Rolls Out New Isgubhu Platform, Spotlighting Electronic Music in Africa
Apple Music has created a new outlet to highlight the rapidly rising dance music community in Africa. Isgubhu will spotlight a number of popular African subgenres including Gqom, Amapiano, Kwaito, Mzansi House, and Shangaan Electro. Fittingly, the term “Isgubhu” comes from a Zulu word meaning “beat.” Isgubhu will additionally host a number of playlists to assist in the music discovery process and to spotlight the continent’s power players rising to the forefront. One such playlist, “Spotlight On:” will focus upon South Africa’s burgeoning label ecosystem. Meanwhile, “Isgubhu Voices” will spotlight dance music tracks with vocal features. The playlist has debuted with South Africa’s own Black Coffee f...
Black Coffee Releases Defining Sophomore Album “Subconsciously”
Black Coffee has remained a global force not only in dance music but in the music industry as a whole. His critically-acclaimed debut album, Pieces Of Me, further spread his influence, landing him collaborations with high-profile artists including Drake and Alicia Keys. Today, Black Coffee has left an even more impactful mark with the release of his sophomore LP, Subconsciously, out via Ultra Records. Subconsciously is yet another defining work for Black Coffee, transcending the boundaries of genres. In months prior, the South African artist has driven the momentum for the album by releasing monumental collaborations with the likes of Diplo and Pharell Williams. Additionally, Subconsciously features tracks with Maxine Ashley, Sabrina Claudio, Usher, David...
Black Coffee Teams Up With HyperionDev To Gift Scholarships to Prospective Coders
Thanks to a new partnership between Black Coffee and HyperionDev, several prospective coders will be on their way to class with a full scholarship. HyperionDev is a remote learning organization that provides coding boot camps and certifications to software developers. The company states that a six-month part-time or full-time investment is all it takes for students to become job-ready, even when starting from limited-to-no experience. Alumni have gone on to work for Amazon and IBM, among other tech giants. Luckily, Black Coffee is among the investors helping to lower the barrier of entry even further by partnering with the platform to give away scholarships to prospective students. Entrants will need to submit a creative 60-second video and write a 200-word essay in order to be...
Listen to the New Super-Collab from Diplo, Black Coffee and Elderbrook, “Never Gonna Forget”
Black Coffee has dropped a massive new super-collab with Diplo and Elderbrook, the dreamy track “Never Gonna Forget.” “Never Gonna Forget” is a pristine example of Black Coffee’s distinctive sound, a hypnotic blend of sultry, percussion-driven deep house. Elderbrook’s vocal contribution is not to be slept on, as the Grammy Award-nominated English musician infuses an aching touch to an otherwise poignant tune. “Never Gonna Forget” is the final single to be released from Subconsciously, Black Coffee’s sixth studio album and perhaps his most anticipated yet. Check out the new single below. The superstar South African DJ and electronic music producer is on the verge of releasing Subconsciously, which is scheduled for a Februa...
Black Coffee Caps Off 2020 With New Single from Upcoming Album, “You Need Me” With Maxine Ashley
South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has released the fifth track from his forthcoming album, Subconsciously. The preceding star-studded singles have featured the talents of Sabrina Claudio, Usher, Pharrell Williams, Celeste, and Msaki. Black Coffee has now returned with a new single alongside Bronx-born artist and model Maxine Ashley. “You Need Me” begins with a soft kick drum and delicate piano chords, layered with impassioned vocals from Ashley. The tune is packed with raw emotion, which emanates from both the vocals and the arrangement’s complimentary sounds. The melodic soundscape is beautifully textured with a variety of synths, featuring the reinvigorating work of Sun-El Musician. Black Coffee took to Instagr...
Zedd, Alison Wonderland, DJ Snake, More Curate New Year’s Eve Playlists for Amazon Music
New Year’s Eve 2020 is going to feel different this year since we’ll be confined to our homes. Ergo, without a live DJ and kamikaze shots with enough sugar to make you forget how overpriced they were, you’ll need some killer playlists to last you through the night. Amazon Music has got your covered. The streaming giant has released a bevy of playlists as part of its “Choose Your New Year’s Eve DJ” campaign, a star-studded stable of selections curated to provide music fans with the perfect soundtrack to ring in 2021 as they dance at home. Available to Amazon Music Unlimited and Amazon Music HD customers, the 2020 edition features playlists from Alison Wonderland, Zedd, David Guetta, Nora En Pure, Black Coffee, and DJ Snake, among many others. “M...
Black Coffee Signs on for Series of VR Concerts In Sensorium Galaxy
Sensorium Galaxy, the forthcoming social VR experience platform, is poised change the way live electronic music is consumed in 2021. Sensorium has been aggressive in their courting of a lineup of top performers, and now they’ve now famed South African producer Black Coffee to the mix. Since in-person shows and festivals will likely be slow to return in the coming year, the TIDAL-backed platform, built to host exclusive virtual concerts, will likely play a vital role in connecting artists with their fans unlike ever before. Sensorium Galaxy “So exciting to see Sensorium is leveraging the power of music and technology to bring people together,” Black Coffee said. “While the pandemic brought a divide in unity physically, a platform like this can reunite those connectio...
Black Coffee Teams Up With Pharrell Williams and Jozzy for Emotive Single “10 Missed Calls”
“10 Missed Calls” serves as the fifth single from Black Coffee’s upcoming album. Since 2018, Black Coffee has been preparing fans for his latest album Subconsciously. The releases from the album so far have been star-studded, including works with Msaki, Usher, Sabrina Claudio, and Celeste. Today he has returned with the fifth single from the album, “10 Missed Calls,” featuring Pharrell Williams and Jozzy. “10 Missed Calls” continues upon the laid-back path each track from Subconsciously has taken so far. The emotive lyrics evoke feelings of disappointment and uncertainty, as Pharrell and Jozzy’s voices chime back and forth throughout the duration of the tune. Their vocal additions are supported by subtle piano chords, soft percussion, an...
