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Ain’t Nothin’ But a Sound Dog: 5 Elvis Presley Remixes You Need to Hear
A little less conversation and more dancing, yeah? The legendary Elvis Presley rose to prominence in the 50s and is prevalently known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” With culture-shifting songs like “Hound Dog” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” the late rockabilly great has stood the test of time as among the most influential musicians in history. With Presley’s new biopic Elvis in theaters, we’re reminded of just how impactful his art was on the musical zeitgeist. As the King’s legacy continues to live on, here are some of our favorite remixes of his music. Elvis Presley – A Little Less Conversation (Junkie XL Remix) Known for his compositions for Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Tomb Raider, Godzilla vs. Kong and many more, renowned Du...
Here’s a List of Every Electronic Music Show at Red Rocks In 2022
If music were water, Colorado would never run dry. It’s no secret that Colorado is a hub for electronic music. And its most iconic venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, is its biggest purveyor. Celebrated for its natural acoustics, which are made possible by two giant monoliths flanking the amphitheater, the open air venue is one of those ineffable places that consistently manufactures “you had to be there” moments. Ergo, only those who have attended an electronic dance music show at Red Rocks can attest how special it is. Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Ryan Loughlin Recommended Articles And the EDM community has a lot to look forward to in 2022. Red Rocks is set host a litany of remarkable concerts, which will feature Porter Robinson, Kraftwerk, Zeds Dead and man...
Dirtybird CampInn 2022 Phase One Lineup Includes Claude VonStroke, Walker & Royce, More
The team at Dirtybird have announced the first phase of artists set to perform at the second iteration of their east coast event, Dirtybird CampInn. A spinoff of their west coast flagship fest, Dirtybird Campout, the CampInn will take over the Wyndham Orlando Resort February 25-27, 2022. Dirtybird Set to perform at the Floridian affair is Dirtybird co-founder Claude VonStroke, alongside a DJ set by Chromeo. Other notable acts revealed to take over the three stages across the hotel include label favorites Walker & Royce, drum & bass master Dillinja, and hip-hop producer DJ Premier. Additional artists scheduled to perform include Skream, Ivy Lab, Maya Jane Coles, Heather and Collete, East Everything, and bass music maven Eprom. Over 40 more artists will be announced to join the ...
Listen to Remixes of Classic Elvis Presley Tracks by Chromeo, Dillon Francis, Big Boi
Big Boi, Chromeo, and Dillon Francis each took on the ambitious task of remixing none other than The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, Elvis Presley, breathing new life into three of his classics. The new versions created from Elvis’ originals recorded between 1964 and 1970 are nothing short of transformative. Each producer has paired Elvis’ original vocals with their own signature sonics with seemingly effortless ability and cohesion. Chromeo established a new foundation of funk with their remix of “Clean Up Your Own Backyard.” The storytelling single continues to spotlight Presley’s vocals but the duo turns up the brightness with the inclusion of uplifting trumpet fanfare, filtered synths, and a pumping stringed bassline. Big Boi works his mag...
Peloton to Release Exclusive Elvis Presley Remixes from Dillon Francis, Chromeo, and Big Boi
World-renowned exercise equipment brand Peloton has been known to take a unique approach to its workout programs. Its Artist Series is a shining example of that, with the brand enlisting musicians to create exclusive music and mixes for its training session videos. Now, Peloton’s latest addition to its Artist Series brings forth three notable acts to remix the one and only Elvis Presley. EDM superstar Dillon Francis, funk lords Chromeo, and Outkast‘s ingenious Big Boi have all taken up the remix mantle for Peloton, covering three of The King’s classics. “Do The Vega,” “Clean Up Your Own Backyard,” and “Catchin’ On Fast” will all see unique takes from the three artists, and can only be heard exclusively through the P...
SG Lewis Taps The Brothers Macklovitch, Kassian to Remix “Feed the Fire”
Known for his talents as a multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist, powerhouse UK export SG Lewis is back again, this time with two imaginative remixes of “Feed The Fire” featuring Lucky Daye. Penned by The Brothers Macklovitch, a duo of brotherly love comprised of siblings A-Trak and Chromeo‘s Dave 1, and emerging talent Kassian, each artist used their signature styles to put their own spin on the original, whose melody was interpolated from Daft Punk‘s “Voyager.” With both remixes out November 27th via Jasmine Music and Universal Music, the reimagining from The Brothers Macklovitch is particularly noteworthy, as it marks only their third official release since reemerging in January. Reworking “Feed the Fire,” the d...
5 EDM Artists to Watch at Bonnaroo’s 2020 Virtual Festival
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will not take place on their rescheduled dates of September 24th to 27th due to public health concerns. However, like many other music festivals scheduled for 2020, it was announced that Bonnaroo would instead be a weekend-long virtual festival called “Virtual ROO-ALITY.” Although the virtual lineup is different from the original 2020 festival lineup, it still features a number of great musicians for festival viewers. Out of all the fantastic EDM musicians included in the virtual festival lineup, here are five artists to keep a close eye on. Chromeo Known for hits such as “Needy Girl” and “Fancy Footwork,” the dynamic duo Chromeo have been at the top of their game during their time in lockdown. After releasing their Quarantine Casanova EP t...
Celebrate Solange’s Birthday with 5 of the Best Remixes of Her Music
Solange is a national treasure. Her inimitable approach to R&B and soul has led her to become one of the most formidable artists in contemporary music, and her work has inspired an innumerable amount of electronic tracks that continue to shape the genre. Essentially, dance music wouldn’t be quite what it is today without her influence. To celebrate Solange’s birthday today, we dug up five of the best electronic remixes of her tracks. Solange – “Losing You (Cyril Hahn Remix)” Cyril Hahn‘s intoxicating deep house rework of Solange’s “Losing You” remains one of the most popular remixes in the renowned Swiss producer’s catalog despite its release over 7 years ago. Solange – “Cranes In the Sky (Kaytranada DJ Edit)&...
Chromeo Serenade Social Distancers with New “Quarantine Casanova” EP
Funk masters Chromeo recently released a new quarantine-inspired EP called Quarantine Casanova in an effort to raise spirits amid the current global health crisis. With all proceeds from the five-track EP going to Colin Kaepernick‘s Know Your Rights Camp‘s COVID-19 relief fund, not only is the duo giving us a reason to get up and dance, they’ll also be helping to slow the pandemic. Perfect for funk fans both new and old, the goofy lyrics mixed with infectiously danceable grooves will have you singing “I’ll be your Clorox wipe” and “let me wipe your surface” as you boogie down masked and six feet apart from your friends. The first two tracks, “Clorox Wipe” and “6 Feet Away,” play on themes ...
Chromeo Announce Lockdown-Inspired “QUARANTINE CASANOVA” EP, Reveal Hilarious Tracklist
Chromeo is here with some much-needed comic relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The electro-funk duo took to social media today to delight fans by announcing that they are officially releasing a five-track EP consisting of songs they produced while on lockdown, a collection they are affectionally calling QUARANTINE CASANOVA. Back in April of this year, the Grammy-nominated tandem shared a live preview of EP cut “Clorox Wipe,” a hilariously tongue-in-cheek quaran-jam that croons along to lyrics like, “I’ll be so effective, you won’t be affected / I’m not trying to be your man, I’m just your disinfectant.” They followed by teasing four more hilarious, coronavirus-themed songs, like “‘Roni Got Me Stressed Out” and ...
The Brothers Macklovitch, A-Trak and Dave-1 of Chromeo, Announce New Music Coming This Week
After tormenting the dance music world back in January 2020 by releasing their stellar debut streaming effort, The Brothers Macklovitch are finally back after a near 4-month gap. According to A-Trak, the brother of Dave-1 of Chromeo, the two are planning on releasing new music this week under their brotherly moniker. When A-Trak and Dave-1 debuted The Brothers Macklovitch, it wasn’t the first time they’d collaborated in a professional capacity. Way back in 1997, they founded the Montreal-based record label Audio Research, which they used as a conduit to release music for their hip-hop crew Obscure Disorder. They have come a long way since their days in Montreal’s underground hip-hop scene, of course, as both have emerged as prolific DJs and produc...
