Carl Cox
Carl Cox Reimagines deadmau5 and The Neptunes’ “Pomegranate” Into Tech House Thumper
deadmau5 and The Neptunes sent nu-disco shockwaves across the industry when they dropped their striking hit single “Pomegranate.” As the weeks went on, they passed the production torch over to French Original and Ninajirachi, who each delivered one-of-a-kind official remixes. To close out the “Pomegranate” chapter of deadmau5’s forthcoming LP, we’ve received the third and final remix by none other than the three-deck wizard himself, Carl Cox. The melding of four iconic producers onto one track was bound to be gold, and they proved not to disappoint. Cox delivers over six minutes of heart-thumping tech house flavors expertly crafted to support Pharrell’s iconic vocal stylings. He brings the track straight to the darkest of danc...
Carl Cox Announces Official Remix of deadmau5 and The Neptunes’ “Pomegranate”
Back in May, deadmau5 teamed up with Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo‘s collaborative project The Neptunes for the funky single “Pomegranate.” A few days ago, the trio dropped a trippy music video for the tune filled with intergalactic, shape-shifting vehicles traveling through space. Fans who can’t get enough of the single now have something more to get excited about after Carl Cox revealed that he has an official remix of “Pomegranate” on the way. The legendary British DJ and producer shared a short clip of his rendition on Facebook and announced its release date, which you can check out below. Carl Cox’s remix of deadmau5 and The Neptunes “Pomegranate” releases this Friday, July 10th. You can pre-save the remi...
Watch Sets by Noisia, Carl Cox, Skream, Fatboy Slim, and More from VR Festival Lost Horizon
Over the weekend, fans plugged into the virtual festival Lost Horizon for a fully-interactive music event. Hosted by Beatport and the minds behind Glastonbury Festival‘s iconic “Shangri-La” experience, revelers were able to dance alongside their fellow festival-goers in full 360° using virtual reality technology. Fans were able to witness the performances using a VR headset, mobile device, or simply by watching the 2D livestream on Twitch. Those who were out and about over the holiday weekend are in luck because Beatport has uploaded a number of the festival’s performances to their YouTube channel. The videos feature complete sets alongside footage of the virtual crowd dancing and taking in the lights. Organizers brought out some of the best and brightest ...
Carl Cox on Socially Distanced Nightlife: “It Defies the Ethos of What Brings Us Together”
Before COVID-19 funneled the nightlife industry into a metaphorical wood chipper, fabled DJ and producer Carl Cox was on his typical mission of delivering heart-pumping rave music to the masses. The house music legend has been doing so since the 80s, when he helped to usher in a new era of electronic music in the states. Having witnessed the unwavering ebb and flow in the EDM industry over the years, there is perhaps no one more qualified to assess the current musical zeitgeist than Cox, who recently aired a special performance that moonlighted as an ode to 90s rave music. Cox recently spoke to London-based outlet Evening Standard about the current nightlife landscape in the wake of COVID-19, and his outlook was markedly bleak. Socially distanced club nights are “reall...
Wraps, Wheels, and Whips: 10 DJs with Jaw-Dropping Car Collections
Music and cars undoubtedly go hand in hand. Picture this—it’s late at night and you’re cruising down the highway, blasting Kavinsky‘s “Night Call” or Duke Dumont‘s “Ocean Drive,” with not a care in the world. There’s nothing better than blaring your favorite song and feeling the bass and the engine meld together, making you feel like you’re in your own personal music video. Now think about doing that in a custom Ferrari. EDM artists are known for adding high octane gas into their productions, but they add it to their luxury vehicles as well. Navigating the roads at breakneck speeds comparable to the kinetic energy of their music, here are 10 producers and DJs who have car collections will have your jaw on the floor. ...
Creamfields Announces First Wave of Artists for 2021 Event, Featuring deadmau5, Fisher, Eric Prydz, More
Following the postponement of its 2020 event, Creamfields is looking forward to next summer after unveiling a mammoth lineup for its 2021 event. Originally planned for August 27th, 2020, Creamfields will return to Daresbury in Cheshire, UK August 26th to 29th. Creamfields is the UK’s oldest and arguably most renowned electronic dance music festival. Back in February of this year, they released a typically massive lineup, which featured deadmau5, Tiësto, and Martin Garrix, among many others. All three of those artists, however, were confirmed for the rescheduled 2021 event along with a few others, like Eric Prydz and Hot Since 82. Other major names in EDM to appear on next year’s fest include Above & Beyond, Fisher, Carl Cox, Tchami, and Hannah Wants. Organizers also an...
Carl Cox Among Judges to Award COVID-19 Frontline Health Worker a Trip to Barbados
Not all heroes wear capes—some wear PPE and fight on the frontlines against COVID-19. One of those heroes is Rachael Faustino, an advanced nurse practitioner who, at 28 years of age, relocated hundreds of miles from Blackpool to London in order to help those at the forefront of the outbreak in the capital. As a reward for her valiant efforts, she was chosen as one of 20 winners of an initiative spearheaded by the Barbados Tourist Board to receive a free seven-night stay on the beautiful island. Faustino’s willingness to put herself in harm’s way, knowing that many doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers were catching the virus and dying from it, did not go unnoticed. She was nominated for the initiative and chosen by a panel of judges, including legendary DJ Carl Cox, who...
Carl Cox, Eats Everything, Nightmares On Wax to Headline the Next “Set for Love” Weekender Stream
Following a wildly successful “Set for Love” livestream in the month of May, electronic music charity Last Night A DJ Saved My Life has announced the event’s follow-up. This time around, the LNADJ team are bringing some of house music’s corps d’elite to throw down for COVID-19 relief, inviting Carl Cox, Eats Everything, and Nightmares On Wax. The “Set for Love” livestream event is going down next weekend each day from Friday, June 19th to Sunday, June 21st from 7PM to 1AM CEST (10AM PST, 1PM ET) on the Last Night A DJ Saved My Life Facebook page. The headline sets can also be viewed on DanceTelevision‘s social channels as well as the artists’ own platforms. Moreover, each day of the “Set for LoveR...
Carl Cox Performs Nostalgic Two-Hour 90s Rave Special
Carl Cox‘s livestream series “Cabin Fever” took another 90s twist for its tenth episode. Last week, the iconic producer promised if his ninth episode, also a 90s-themed event, was well received, then he’d be back with with another full hour of old-school house music. Listeners got even more than they bargained for, though, as Cox returned with a two-hour throwback event, which was orchestrated by the expert tastemaker on three vinyl decks. Cox completed the setup by performing against a backdrop of 1990s rave footage. As one of house music’s most timeless tastemakers, Cox was well equipped as always with the deep cuts that seemingly transported his dedicated fans back in time. For some, the event was nostalgic as they recalled seeing Cox himself du...
Beloved Barcelona Music Festival Sónar Officially Postponed
As COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on the music community and entertainment industry at large, it just claimed another victim in Sónar Festival. The 2020 edition of Sónar Festival was set to feature a number of major artists from the world electronic music, like Eric Prydz, The Chemical Brothers, Charlotte de Witte, and Carl Cox, among others. The beloved Barcelona-based music and arts festival took to Twitter today to announce the heartbreaking news that it was forced to postpone its 2020 iteration due to COVID-19 cocerns. In addition to the announcement of the new festival dates, June 17th to 19th, the official statement from Sónar’s organizers also informed fans that they will be receiving an email on May 19th, 2020 with information on tickets and benefits. Sónar&...
