Chet Porter
Louis The Child Announce Genre Defying “Alter-Ego” Takeover at Brooklyn Mirage
We’re tuned to expect specific sounds from our favorite artists. Go to an Excision show and you’re getting an abundance of ground-shaking bass and dubstep growls. Seeing Armin van Buuren entails a bright mix of progressive house and trance. But once in a while, major artists surprise us with stark deviations from their established sounds, like Dillon Francis trading his moombahton style for deep house or deadmau5 eschewing his signature electro flair in favor of obscure, pulsing techno under his TESTPILOT moniker. It’s rare to see an event dedicated to artists exploring their left-field tastes though—something Louis The Child hope to change with their latest event concept, “Alter-Ego,” a multi-stage takeover of the Brooklyn Mirage. “We wanted to create an event where artists ar...
Chet Porter, Midoca Debut Surf Rock Side Project Cherry Surf With New Single: Listen
Art print bidding wars, jet ski rides with San Holo, and compliments from Kid Cudi: for 2021, it seems like Chet Porter‘s already hit the jackpot. Now, with his latest single, the Canadian electronic music producer has proven he’s not done yet. Out September 9th via Ultra Records, “Life’s So Good” is a buoyant blend of surf rock, electronica and indie pop featuring Porter’s own vocals. It’s also the first release from his new side project, Cherry Surf, with Midoca. Driven by a sun-drenched guitar riff and infectious melody, “Life’s So Good” is the start of a bright new era for Porter. “I was tired of writing depressing songs. It exhausted me mentally,” the artist said in a press release. Then, Cherry Surf was born.&nbs...
Chet Porter, Midoca Debut Surf Rock Side Project Cherry Surf With New Single: Listen
Art print bidding wars, jet ski rides with San Holo, and compliments from Kid Cudi: for 2021, it seems like Chet Porter‘s already hit the jackpot. Now, with his latest single, the Canadian electronic music producer has proven he’s not done yet. Out September 9th via Ultra Records, “Life’s So Good” is a buoyant blend of surf rock, electronica and indie pop featuring Porter’s own vocals. It’s also the first release from his new side project, Cherry Surf, with Midoca. Driven by a sun-drenched guitar riff and infectious melody, “Life’s So Good” is the start of a bright new era for Porter. “I was tired of writing depressing songs. It exhausted me mentally,” the artist said in a press release. Then, Cherry Surf was born.&nbs...
Take a Look Inside Brownies & Lemonade’s Larger-Than-Life Lollapalooza Aftershow
Since appearing in the Los Angeles EDM scene in the mid-2010s, electronic music collective Brownies & Lemonade has grown exponentially—with a cult following to match. Known for their off-the-walls, if-you-know-you-know shows, they’ve hosted everything from underground pop-ups and open aux concerts to high-profile artist showcases and curated festival stages. The powerhouse brand’s latest stop was in Chicago at Lollapalooza, which was the first major multi-genre festival to surface since the onset of the pandemic. Following a July 30th stage takeover, B&L headed to Chop Shop for a sold-out July 31st aftershow that proved larger than life. With its packed audience, stacked lineup and multitude of merch-clad fans, one thing became instantly clear: ...
Listen to San Holo’s Long-Awaited Sophomore Album, “bb u ok?”
It’s been a bit of a windy road to San Holo‘s long-awaited sophomore album, but it’s finally here—and it delivers. Spanning 20 tracks, the expansive album is a tour de force of San Holo’s career and finds him exploring a markedly more indie style. The Chet Porter-assisted “you’ve changed, i’ve changed” is a standout example with its angsty chorus and punk-inspired drum programming, as is “one more day,” an aching indietronica cut with Mija and Mr. Carmack that ties a bow on the LP. Holo largely eschews the soaring future bass sound that propelled him to international acclaim, instead opting for resounding 808s that rumble under light, feathery electroacoustic elements. This approach is executed with finesse in the spacey R...
Brownies & Lemonade Announce Stacked Lineup for First-Ever Weekend Takeover in Lake Havasu City
After a year of delivering memorable streaming experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, renowned dance music event brand Brownies & Lemonade is getting back to what they do best—IRL shows. B&L have announced “Weekend at Havasu,” their first-ever weekend takeover scheduled for August 27th to 29th, 2021. The brand, which was named the Best Event Organizer/Promoter in EDM.com‘s 2020 Industry Leaders list, has invited a slew of top-notch electronic talent for the two-night, limited capacity fest. Set to perform in Havasu are Bauuer, Party Favor, Snakehips, Whethan, Moore Kismet, Eprom, and more. Flyer for Brownies & Lemonade’s “Weekend at Lake Havasu” featuring Baauer, Party Favor, and many more. Brownies & Lemonade B&...
San Holo’s Sophomore Album Will Feature Mr. Carmack, Mija, and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer
Ahead of the release of his bb u ok? (album2), San Holo has shared the star-studded tracklist for his hotly anticipated sophomore album. Fans will be glad to hear that the record will feature a whopping 20 songs. San Holo collaborated with a number of electronic heavy-hitters this time around, such as Mr. Carmack and Mija, who are featured on the the closing track “One More Day.” The album will also feature frequent creative collaborator Bipolar Sunshine on two tracks, “New One” and the previously released single “Find Your Way.” The most high-profile feature on bb u ok? (album2) is Rivers Cuomo, the frontman of iconic rock band Weezer, who appears on “Wheels Up.” Cuomo is no stranger to electronic music, having ...
San Holo Announces Sophomore Album “BB U OK?” New Single Out Now
“Biggest announcement in San Holo history… February 3rd,” the future bass producer mysteriously wrote on his social media channels last week. Well, it’s February 3rd, and we can indeed confirm that this news is gigantic: his sophomore album, BB U OK?, is officially due May 21st, 2021 via his imprint, bitbird. The LP will be a monster 20-track project comprised of his “most personal work,” he revealed in a recent Instagram post. Even more, the announcement coincides with the release of a new song from the album, “find your way” with Bipolar Sunshine. With uplifting lyrics, a fluttering bass drop, and carefully placed guitar chords, the track is the perfect follow-up to the titular lead single, “bb u ok?,” relea...
Chet Porter Releases Original Art Print, Sparks Bidding War Between Jai Wolf, Dillon Francis, RAC
Chet Porter has long been known for his forward-thinking melodic electronica music and hilarious Twitter feed, and you can now take a piece of his aesthetic home with you via a new line of original art prints to be sold through online auctions. His latest one-of-a-kind piece, the 16×20 “UFO,” features a dolphin under siege by the titular UFO and is currently the subject of a heated bidding war between Jai Wolf, Dillon Francis and RAC. At the time of this article’s publication, bids for the framed print had reached $1,589, with the auction closing Sunday, January 10th at 4PM PT. If you’ve got the means, you can throw your name into the ring here. “with no shows this year i needed a new creative outlet, so i’ve been working on a collection of pa...
EDM.com’s Best of 2020: Performances
This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With no venues to perform at in 2020, it seemed at times as if artists simply blindfolded their eyes, threw a dart at a map, and travelled to places to perform—locations that are usually pipe dreams. However, due to the dogged fury of COVID-19 and the surge of streaming, these pie-in-the-sky destinations became the new norm for DJs who wanted to connect with fans in the absence of tours. To honor their creativity and seminal influences on the live music industry, we’ve recognized ten of the year’s best performances in dance music. RÜFÜS DU SOL Live from Joshua Tree Filmed in late 2019 and released in ...
Get a Personalized Shoutout from These Top Dance Music Artists on Cameo
In just three short years, the personalized video sharing platform Cameo has massively ballooned in popularity, and currently boasts profiles from over 30,000 celebrities. For those unfamiliar, Cameo is a marketplace that allows fans to purchase personalized video messages from celebrities across a variety of categories. Various TV stars, athletes, musicians and more have joined the platform thus far, including a wide-ranging selection of dance music talent. We searched through the many dance music producers and vocalists who have already made the leap to Cameo thus far, and highlighted some of the best finds. If the price is right, it’s not too late to secure a holiday shoutout for the dance music fan in your family. 4B – $40 Check out the full selection of dance music t...
Chet Porter Shares First Ever Underwater DJ Set
In 2020, DJs have taken their sets where they’ve never gone before, be it the Grand Canyon, a medieval castle, or even underwater. The latter was recently accomplished by Chet Porter, who delivered what is being called the “world’s first underwater DJ set” during the Digital Mirage virtual music festival. It all started just a month ago, when Chet Porter tweeted his commitment to performing a set in the most ridiculous location he could muster. That tweet evidently led him to set up a stage underwater in a backyard swimming pool. Porter then performed a livestream set completely submerged. The producer used only a snorkel to breathe, and communicated via handwritten messages he held up to the camera. He had to be especially creative in his setup, as his laptop was l...
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