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ODESZA, RÜFÜS DU SOL, More Nab 2022 Grammy Nominations: See the Full List
The Recording Academy has revealed the nominations for the 65th annual Grammy Awards. Receiving Grammy nods in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Recording were Beyoncé (“BREAK MY SOUL“), Bonobo (“Rosewood“), Diplo and Miguel (“Don’t Forget My Love“), David Guetta and Bebe Rexha (“I’m Good [Blue]“), RÜFÜS DU SOL (“On My Knees“) and Kaytranada (“Intimidated feat. H.E.R.”). Up for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album are ODESZA’s The Last Goodbye, Beyoncé’s RENAISSANCE, Bonobo’s Fragments, RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Surrender and Diplo’s self-titled album. The Grammys will air live on Sunday, February 5th, 2023 on CBS. You can check out the full list of nom...
Bonobo Shares Surprise Thumb Piano-Led Single “Defender”
Bonobo is making a habit out of surprise releases. Making use of a thumb piano, Bonobo lets fans acclimate to his new single, “Defender,” with rich, organic sounds. As the song progresses, he layers in punchy drums and swirling synths to deliver a four-on-the-floor track that moonlights as an atmospheric, introspective jam. Take a listen to “Defender” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Defender” follows the release of “ATK,” last month’s tribute to the late Asante great, Atakora Manu. The track gave fans a way to shake off the cold weather blues with a bright, sunny melody and upbeat groove. Both records followed in the footsteps of Bonobo’s scintillating seventh album, Fragments. Fans can purchase a 12̸...
Bonobo’s New Single Features the Sounds of an Influential Ghanaian Composer: Listen to “ATK”
For his latest track, Bonobo showcased an iconic melody from a late Asante great. “ATK” is a driving new single from an artist known to use his sound to travel the world. Created around the same time as his seventh studio album, the remarkable Fragments, “ATK” possesses a more upbeat, dancefloor-ready sound than that found in the introspective album. Diving right in, the track opens with a pounding drum section before giving way to the star of the show, the late Atakora Manu. Born in 1940 in Toase, Ghana, Manu released countless hits and became a world-renowned guitarist. Bonobo channels Manu’s timeless sound in “ATK,” which he says was originally a DJ edit of the Ghanaian composer song “Dada.” “I felt it ...
Watch Bonobo’s Intimate Debut “Tiny Desk” Concert
Bonobo made a pit stop in the middle of an international tour for his debut performance for NPR Music‘s esteemed “Tiny Desk” series. One of the most unique ways to see an artist perform is at the intimate “Tiny Desk” studio of NPR for the media company’s unique live music experience. While NPR is working from home, they’re using the opportunity to bring their flagship concert series on the road for the “Tiny Desk (Home)” series. Now joining the long list of renowned talent to take the tiny stage is Bonobo, who performed a medley of tracks from his latest album Fractures and its predecessor Migration. A full band joined the Grammy Award-nominated artist for performances of “Tides,” “Shadows,” “From You,...
Bonobo Encapsulates the Ebb and Flow of the Collective Consciousness In “Fragments” LP: Listen
Renowned electronic music producer Bonobo has unveiled Fragments, a new album and a magnum opus in what has been an illustrious career. The highly anticipated record is his seventh studio album and follows Migration, which was released five years ago nearly to the date. One listen through the album is all it takes to know that the British DJ and musician is in a league of his own. Emotionally intense, Fragments rings true to its name and it’s not hard to see that Bonobo has relinquished intricate and deep-seeded parts of himself within its 12 tracks. The album was recorded and mixed by Bonobo over the last two years as he sought refuge on solo adventures into nature, away from the shutdowns. Having spent that time immersed in the natural world, he produced the new album by in interla...
ILLENIUM, Black Coffee, More Nab 2022 Grammy Award Nominations: See the Full List
The nominations for the 64th annual Grammy Awards have officially been announced, including those in the Dance/Electronic categories. Up for the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Recording are Afrojack and David Guetta (“Hero“) Oalufur Arnalds (“Loom” featuring Bonobo), James Blake (“Before”), Bonobo and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (“Heartbreak“), Caribou (“You Can Do It”), RÜFÜS DU SOL (“Alive“) and Tiësto (“The Business“). Receiving nods in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album were Black Coffee (Subconsciously), ILLENIUM (Fallen Embers), Major Lazer (Music Is The Weapon (Reloaded)), Marshmello (Shockwave), Sylvan Esso (Free Love), and Ten City (Judgement). In t...
Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake Perform Historic DJ Set at Suwannee Hulaween: Watch
Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake performed a historic, once-in-a-lifetime set at the sold-out Suwannee Hulaween music festival last weekend. All three performed their own individual sets on Friday night and then surprised attendees with their first-ever B2B2B set at Suwannee Hulaween’s Incendia, a mobile stage that hosts unique after-hours performances and makes appearances at Okeechobee and Burning Man. The performance was caked with genre-bending sounds and riveting energy from the three dance music icons, who left their mark with one of the most remarkable collaborative DJ sets in recent memory. You can watch a recap of Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake’s historic performance at Suwannee Hulaween below. Recommended Articles Skrillex recently performed in New York at the ...
Bonobo and Jamila Woods Soundtrack Lonely Fall Nights on “Tides”: Listen
As the sun sets earlier and earlier each day, introspective tracks like Bonobo‘s latest single resonate that much more. From his forthcoming album Fragments comes its second single, “Tides,” a collaboration with Jamila Woods. Bonobo weaves a melancholic atmosphere in the gentle electronic ballad, amplified by Woods’ vulnerable lyricism. Like the tides, Bonobo and Woods’ amalgam of hypnotic elements move us in and out of the greyed-out state they’ve crafted. The result is a track that will really hit home as the seasons change. In true Bonobo fashion, an ethereal visualizer featuring images of nature and beyond was released to accompany the track. When speaking about “Tides” in a press release, Bonobo shares that he hit a roadbl...
Bonobo Announces New Album With Single ‘Rosewood’
Bonobo announced his newest record Fragments, slated for release in January 2022 via Ninja Tune. Today, he released the album’s first single “Rosewood.” [embedded content] This is the British DJ’s follow up to his Grammy-nominated, 2017 Migration. On Tuesday, 12 mysterious billboards teasing Bonobo’s upcoming project appeared across the world. A new website for the electronic performer (a.k.a. Simon Green) was also launched, where fans can find all things relating to Bonobo. Fragments will feature a string of collaborators, including Jamila Woods, Joji, Kadhja Bonet, Jordan Rakei, and O’Flynn. It will mark the return of the 45-year-old producer as his seventh album. The video for Bonobo’s track “Cirrus” notably amassed over 16 million views on his YouTube, released back in 2013. He perform...
Songs by Daft Punk, ODESZA Among the Most Popular Music to Code to
Ever wondered what kind of music produces the most productivity? In search of the most popular music to code to, recruiting company KO2 conducted a study by analyzing various Spotify playlists curated specifically for coding before determining the most popular songs and artists amongst coders. Their study analyzed over 58,000 songs, with The Weeknd‘s “Blinding Lights” coming out on top. Second place was a tie between Hans Zimmer‘s “Day One” and [bds.u]’s “French Inhale, followed by Idealism’s “Both of Us,” Daft Punk‘s “Solar Sailer,” and two additional tracks by Zimmer: “Cornfield Chase” and “Time.” Daft Punk, the legendary electronic music duo who abruptly split in February 2021 aft...
Bonobo and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Release Nostalgic “Heartbreak / 6000 Ft.” EP
Bonobo and TEED will be releasing a 12″ vinyl of the EP to help fans jump right into the nostalgia. In September, Bonobo and Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs (also known as TEED) released their ode to the Golden Age of New York nightlife, “Heartbreak.” This release served as the catalyst for Bonobo’s new label OUTLIER, which launched in partnership with Ninja Tune. The pair has no released their collaborative Heartbreak / 6000 Ft. EP. Bonobo and TEED have a track record of impressing both fans and critiques alike and this EP is no exception. “Heartbreak” is a groovy breakbeat hit that cultivates a nostalgic feel by sampling Class Action‘s “Weekend.” “6000 Ft.,” on the other hand, feels more like both artist&...
Bonobo Celebrates 10th Anniversary of “Black Sands” Album With Limited Edition Red Vinyl Pressing
Prolific electronic music producer Bonobo has long been celebrated in the dance music world for his diverse soundscapes and rich sonic arrangements. Now, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his fourth studio album Black Sands, the British artist is offering an opportunity for his longtime fans to take home a physical piece of his work with a limited vinyl reissue. Available on December 4th via Ninja Tune, the vinyl package will include two deep red records and fresh cover art, along with several prints reminiscent of the album’s original cover and a download code for the music. “All my records feel like a diary of the time and headspace they were made in and Black Sands documents this in real time for me,” Bonobo wrote in a statement printed on the ...
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