Calvin Harris
Calvin Harris Claps Back at “Slander” of UK Club Culture: “I Was Brought Up on House Music”
Just over a week after he blasted the UK government for its treatment of the music industry in the wake of COVID-19, Calvin Harris has returned to double down on his barbs. The Grammy Award-winning music producer and DJ took to Instagram to share a video of a grumpy critic, who lambasted house music. “Unfortunately we’ve got a generation of young songwriters who’ve grown up, brought up on house music, and house music is the worst songwriting. There isn’t any songwriting skills in house music, to me.” “The dance music & club culture slander continues in the UK,” Harris wrote. “I was brought up on house music.” Many major dance music artists came to Harris’ defense in the comment section and expresses their dismay, inc...
Martin Garrix, Kygo, David Guetta, More Nominated for 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards
The list of the 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards nominations has arrived. In addition to the usual suspects, like Lady Gaga, who led the field with seven nods, and BTS and Justin Bieber, each of whom received five nominations, a number of EDM artists were also chosen. Nominated in the category of “Best Electronic” were Calvin Harris, David Guetta, The Chainsmokers, Kygo, Marshmello, and Martin Garrix, the latter of whom took home the trophy last year. It’s a bit disappointing to see MTV Europe basically nominate the most popular and safe artists in EDM without giving a nod or two to more unheralded and deserving artists, but that’s to be expected. Notable snubs include Duke Dumont, who unveiled his critically acclaimed debut album Duality&n...
Calvin Harris Blasts UK Government: “You’ve Lost Sight of What Life is About”
Calvin Harris took to social media yesterday, September 28th, to blast the UK government for its treatment of the music industry in the wake of COVID-19. The Grammy Award-winning music producer and DJ shared a scathing statement on Instagram, writing that the UK government is “treating [the] music industry like shit.” ” [It] contributes 5bn to the economy, generates massive tax revenues for NHS and other public services…besides that, culture is extremely fucking important…you’ve lost sight of what life is about…you’d rather live in a world of supermarkets and pharmaceutical drugs,” Harris continued. To further drive home his sentiments, Harris also cited an article by UK Music that analyzed its own 2019 “Music By Numbers” repo...
Here the Most Popular EDM Artists Listened to While Working Out, According to FitRated
Have you ever wondered what the person next to you at the gym was listening to? FitRated has set out to (kind of) answer that question with their latest study. FitRated’s study surveyed over 1,000 people across the United States to figure out exactly what people were listening to that gave them a little inspiration while exercising. Afterward, they cross-compared their findings with each person’s preferred method of working out. Overall, their study found that some genres can help increase workout intensity. Additionally, genre selection can directly relate to the type of workout preferred by the respondent. They also found that Lady Gaga was the most popular artist for working out and that pop music tops the charts with 53.4% of respondents selecting it as the...
Watch Calvin Harris Deconstruct His Song With The Weeknd, “Over Now”
As Calvin Harris and The Weeknd‘s collaborative single “Over Now” continues its ascent up the charts, Harris has offered a one-of-a-kind glimpse into the song’s creation. The Grammy Award-winning DJ and dance music producer shared a video in which he deconstructs the track, offering a glimpse into the creative process of one of contemporary music’s most successful record producers. Locked down in a gorgeous music studio with enough keyboards to stock up a Best Buy, Harris walks through each element of “Over Now,” including the keys, guitar, and drum programming, and he also isolates The Weeknd’s vocals in a neat display of vocal processing. A highlight of the video is when he uses a Roland Devil Fish TB-303 synth to show how he made...
Honey Dijon Drops Stunning Remix of Love Regenerator and Steve Lacy’s “Live Without Your Love”
Released back in July, “Live Without Your Love” saw Calvin Harris‘ alter ego Love Regenerator and Steve Lacy join forces on a pounding acid house tune. In the closing month of summer, Honey Dijon provided her own spin to Harris’ Defected Records debut. Swapping out much of the acid sound of the original for thumping brass and keys, the new rework transports the already retro-inspired single back even further with sounds of dance music’s past. Anything but dated, Honey Dijon’s tactile “Love Unlimited Remix” serves as an introduction to her renowned house sound for the younger generation who may received their first taste of electronic music from Harris’ pop releases. Honey Dijon’s “Love Unlimited Remix” o...
Calvin Harris and The Weeknd Drop Interdimensional Video for “Over Now”
On Friday, Calvin Harris and The Weeknd released their funky new single, “Over Now.” Accompanying the song’s debut, days later, is the release of the official music video for the single. The video sees The Weeknd travel through space and time and take on a number of different forms throughout the psychedelic adventure. As he shapeshifts between human, robot, alien, and beyond, viewers are transported to sunsets, synthwave cities, outer space, and more while the collaborative tune guides the way. The visual spectacle pairs well with the smooth, futuristic sound of “Over Now.” While we didn’t know it at the time, the duo teased the theme and imagery of the new video in their release date announcement last week. “Over Now” by Calvin Harris...
Calvin Harris and The Weeknd Return to Funk with New Single “Over Now”
The highly anticipated collaboration between Calvin Harris and The Weeknd is officially out for our listening pleasure and it does not disappoint. The track shows Harris going back to his Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 days with a slow, soulful anthem for the heartbroken souls of the world. Along with the single comes a neon-soaked CGI video that feels like you’ve entered Tron on a psychedelic trip in Miami. “Over Now” is a shimmery piece of funky, R&B-inspired production. The groove-inducing bass guitar paired with the bright synth work is reminiscent of Daft Punk and allows The Weeknd’s signature crooning to take the lead. It’s the ultimate breakup track for anyone who needs to stand their ground to a persistent ex. Last week the two superstars shoc...
Calvin Harris & The Weeknd Share Release Date and Artwork for Collaborative Single “Over Now”
After teasing the track on Instagram just a few days ago, fans of both Calvin Harris and The Weeknd have been begging for another look at what’s to come from their upcoming collaboration “Over Now.” Over the weekend, the duo revealed that the wait is almost over and the single will hit the airwaves on Friday. Posted across their respective social media accounts, the release date was included in the song’s official artwork. Some fans initially questioned if the track would be released by Calvin Harris’ alter-ego Love Regenerator, but the images show that this is not the case. This will be his first release as Calvin Harris since his January collaboration with Rag’n’Bone Man, “Giant.” The Weeknd has been busy as of late, as...
Calvin Harris and The Weeknd Tease Rumored Collaboration, “Over Now”
Good news in the music world has been rare lately thanks to the wrath of COVID-19, but in one fell swoop, Calvin Harris and The Weeknd delivered some that set the industry ablaze. The two superstars took to social media to tease a forthcoming dream collaboration that many are dubbing “Over Now,” simultaneously sending their fanbases into a fever pitch. The Weeknd shared an Instagram post that shows the two hanging out with a bunch of Solo cups, adding the cryptic caption, “Don’t get too confused…” Harris opted for the platform’s Stories feature, sharing a video of the purported collaboration, which features funky, acid-inspired bass and R&B falsettos that could easily be attributed to the Grammy-winning “Can’t Feel My Face̶...
Calvin Harris Shares New Exclusive Remix and Sun-Kissed “Summer Sessions” Playlist as Love Regenerator
Amazon Music‘s summer playlist series rolls on with a sun-kissed selection from Love Regenerator, the alias of Calvin Harris. Since kicking off with electronic boy wonder Martin Garrix, the series has featured Jayda G, Disclosure, and Kygo, among others. Harris’ playlist is brimming with warm, foot-tapping house music courtesy of Hardrive (“Deep Inside”), MK (“Burning”), and Daft Punk (“Around The World”), among many others. It also features a number of his own originals, like “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa and “Promises” with Sam Smith. In addition to his carefully curated selections, he also shared a new exclusive remix of his collaboration with Steve Lacy, “Live Without Your Love,&...
Skrillex, Alison Wonderland Agent Simon Clarkson Joins ICM to Oversee EDM Division
Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM. Venerated talent agency ICM Partners has hired veteran agent Simon Clarkson to spearhead its Electronic Dance Music division. Clarkson, who spent eight years at rival organization William Morris Endeavor, also ran Mainstage Artists prior to his ICM appointment. According to Variety, Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM, including Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Alison Wonderland, Kygo, Eric Prydz, and Above & Beyond, among many others. The announcement of Clarkson’s hiring arrives after the news in March 2020 that ICM Partners acquired London-based music agency Primary Talent International, which represent...
