Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris Shares Preview, Release Date of Upcoming Summer Single “By Your Side”
Calvin Harris is gearing up for the release of his first track of 2021. Titled “By Your Side,” the single finds him teaming up with British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan for a bright, sun-kissed dance anthem. Check out an official preview of the upcoming single below, wherein rotating sunflowers overlap in kaleidoscopic fashion to form a visualizer. It’s easy to notice that this is a distinct departure from the rave-ready, acid house-inspired sound of Harris’ Love Regenerator side project. Without reading too much into the preview, it seems that Harris could be returning to the electronic-pop sound that helped him break through in the 2010s. Interestingly enough, the preview posted in the YouTube video above is different than the one Harris shared on Instagram. Whil...
Listen to a Preview of Calvin Harris’ Next Big Summer Hit
Calvin Harris‘ sun-kissed music has always been synonymous with summer. And as summer 2021 approaches, it looks like he is ready to drop his next dance anthem. Harris took to Instagram today to share a triumphant preview of a bubbly new song, which he referred to as “Big summer energy buzz.” A pop-house hybrid, the track turns back the clock to Harris’ 18 Months era, when his music dominated the mainstream and bulldozed the boundaries between EDM and pop. Harris’ last original release arrived back in August 2020, when he teamed up with the Weeknd for the R&B-inspired nu-disco track “Over Now.” He also leaned into his Love Regenerator alias last year, unveiling the acid house EP Moving before joining forces with fellow Grammy...
New Study Reveals Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” As the Most Valuable Song From Sweden
A new study by Australian finance blog S-Money has revealed the most valuable songs on Spotify by country. Some of the usual suspects like Ed Sheeran and Drake are featured of course, taking the cake in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively. The United States’ most valuable song comes courtesy of Post Malone, whose influential “Rockstar” is the clear-cut winner. Late EDM legend Avicii‘s “Wake Me Up” is Sweden’s most-streamed song worldwide, worth well over $6 million from its staggering 1.25 billion streams to date. Alan Walker‘s “Faded” has become Norway’s most popular export, earning the DJ over $6.5 million off of nearly 1.4 billion streams. According to S-Money, who shared additional data with EDM.com, The Cha...
Calvin Harris’ Next NFT Drop Will Only Be Available to the Biggest Collectors
Just over a month following their NFT debut, Calvin Harris and longtime creative collaborator Emil Nava are back at it with a unique follow-up. Their new collection “Growth” is said to focus on the themes of evolution, change, and freedom of expression. Harris’ latest NFT drop comes with a twist. Only collectors who currently possess 100 NFTs or more works on the Nifty Gateway platform will be allowed to bid. Considering the average NFT will run an investor hundreds, if not thousands, this minimum will undoubtedly present a high barrier of entry for most. Harris’ offering is an experiment of sorts, as it is the first drop of its kind to implement such a threshold. Calvin Harris and Emil Nava join forces once again on “Growth,” an NFT drop centered ...
Kitchen Rave: Spotify Data Proves That Despite Uncertain Times, Dance Music Thrived During the Pandemic
This year in numbers has shown that dance music has the ability to meet any moment. A new data-driven blog post by Spotify takes us behind the scenes to showcase the dance music boom happening online, despite uncertainties posed by the global COVID-19 pandemic. There seems to be a new sense of optimism in the air, especially with vaccines in distribution, that life will once again return to normal. January seemed to mark the start of a meteoric trend, as 80,000 Spotify playlists have since been created worldwide with “dance” included in the title. In some areas like the UK, the trend towards dance streaming is accelerating, with a 26% increase in playlists containing “kitchen rave” in the title having been created in the last 90 days alone. Familiar faces are l...
Thousands Attend Hoax April Fool’s Rave in Brussels—With Daft Punk on Fake Lineup
In yet another 2021 “shake-your-head” moment, thousands of ravers illegally gathered in Brussels after a fake announcement of a music festival was published on social media. Said to be taking place on April 1st, the hoax April Fool’s Day festival went terribly awry after police raided the “event,” deploying teargas and water cannons to break up the crowd. Several attendees and officers were injured and four were arrested, according to Reuters. Organizers of the hoax festival, dubbed “La BOUM,” reportedly promised guests that the event would flout COVID-19 safety measures. They also boldly listed Calvin Harris, David Guetta, and a reunion of legendary French duo Daft Punk as performers of the fest, which a Facebook Event page listed as taking place ...
Calvin Harris Believes NFTs Could Revolutionize the Music Industry
International dance music superstar Calvin Harris is just the latest in a revolving door of musicians and performers to board the NFT (non-fungible token) train. And he believes the space has the potential to revolutionize the music industry, according to comments made during his recent appearance on the Clubhouse-hosted Good Time Show. Harris appeared on Good Time Show last week to promote his new NFT collection “Technofish,” a collaborative series with music video director Emil Nava. Harris and Nava’s NFT collection has since sold, with the final piece going for a whopping $108,888.00. A teaser image of Calvin Harris and Emil Nava’s “Technofish” NFT,” which sold for over $108,000. Calvin Harris/Emil Nava Harris recognized...
Calvin Harris Shares Preview of NFT Debut With Never-Before-Heard Music
As the NFT hysteria continues to grip the arts sector, dance music luminary Calvin Harris is the latest to enter the fray. Harris’ debut NFT drop is a joint effort with longtime collaborator and creative partner Emil Nava, who has worked with the Grammy Award-winning artist on a bevy of videos, graphics, and live show visuals. The nature-inspired digital art collection, dubbed “TECHNOFISH,” features five kaleidoscopic videos alongside exclusive, never-before-heard music. Check out a preview of “TECHNOFISH” below. Considering the immense carbon footprint of NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, Harris has opted to direct a portion of the funds from sales to organizations working to reduce carbon emissions. “Working with decarbonization advisor Aerial a ...
Calvin Harris, Steve Aoki, More Bid Over $100,000 on Beeple’s Charity NFT
After making headlines for his historic $69 million NFT sale, Beeple is once again drawing immense attention with a new, charitable auction. Seemingly responding to criticism involving the environmental impact of NFTs, eight pieces of art from eight artists, including Beeple, will be sold with 100% of proceeds directed to the Open Earth Foundation. Organizers have also stated that each piece is carbon-negative and promise that carbon offsets will be provided to each artist involved. Naturally, the circumstances surrounding the unique auction have caused many prominent figures in the art and crypto worlds to get involved. Considering the many electronic music crossovers in the NFT realm, two high-profile dance music stars unsurprisingly joined in on the bidding. Both Steve Aoki and Calvin H...
Summer Sonic Festival to Stream Past Performances for Free, Including 2006 Daft Punk Set
It’s a sad reality, but the impact of COVID-19 remains omnipresent and devastating. As the virus’ wrath rages on through the onset of winter, those in the live music industry must continue to navigate the new norms of the landscape, which only become more convoluted with each turn of the revolving door of coronavirus-related news. Ergo, many major music festival brands, such as Japan’s Summer Sonic Festival, have opted to livestream both new and archival content to connect with fans in the COVID-19 epoch. Summer Sonic organizers recently announced its second iteration of “Summer Sonic Highlights,” which broadcasts past performances from the festival. This time around, they will air shows from a slew of electronic music superstars, including Zedd, Calvin Harris...
Top 5 Dance Music Tracks You Need to Play at Your Wedding
For many, their wedding day is one of the most special moments of their lives. Of course, one of the main and arguably most fun components of the big day is the reception. To make sure you are prepared to throw down an epic wedding setlist, we’ve compiled the top five dance music songs that celebrate all things love. What makes up the qualities of the perfect wedding song is as diverse as the couples themselves. For some, throwing down face-melting bass music may be your go-to move. To be safe for all those who plan to have grandma and extended family in the midst, we’ve collected five tracks that will get even your mother-in-law excited to dance with you. “Music Sounds Better With You” – Stardust “Music Sounds Better With You” is the u...
Investment Firm Acquires Calvin Harris’ Publishing Catalog for $90 Million
In what could be a watershed moment for electronic music producers, Calvin Harris has sold his publishing catalog for a staggering $90 million. Vine Alternative Investments—a New York-based entertainment industry investment firm—has acquired the rights to Harris’ expansive publishing catalog of over 150 tracks, many of which are considered modern dance music classics. Billboard reports that the purchase cost Vine a cool $90 million and could close as high as $110 million. “Vine’s process was extremely smooth,” said Mark Gillespie, Harris’ longtime manager and CEO of music management firm Three Six Zero. “We valued their quick response time, exceptional knowledge of the space and straight-forward approach. We are very comfortable that they w...
