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Inside Carl Cox’s Two-Decade Saga at Ultra Music Festival
Iconic, breathtaking, indelible—what can be said about Carl Cox‘s music that hasn’t already been said about Ultra‘s RESISTANCE Megastructure? The legendary DJ is embedded in the mythos of Ultra, a festival that is as vital to rave culture as Cox is to techno. He’s been throwing down in Miami for nearly two decades now, and the star of his legacy only grows brighter with each eye-popping RESISTANCE set. There’s no arguing the power of Ultra’s Main Stage, but the immersive Megastructure is the festival’s pièce de résistance. It’s here where Cox has enraptured the nation’s electronic music community since 2017. Carl Cox performs at Ultra’s RESISTANCE Megastructure. Rudgrcom But that wasn’t always the ca...
Carl Cox, Charlotte de Witte, More Announced for Chicago’s ARC Festival: See the Full 2022 Lineup
ARC Festival is returning to the birthplace of house music in 2022 with a staggering lineup. The organizers of the Chicago electronic music festival have announced the artists for for its 2022 edition, scheduled for Labor Day Weekend at Union Park. Set to perform are Carl Cox, Adam Beyer □ Cirez D, Charlotte de Witte, Chris Lake, Gorgon City, Nora En Pure, Lane 8, Claptone and many more. The fest will also feature a number of iconic electronic music artists, like Fatboy Slim, Skream, Carl Craig and Richie Hawtin. The generational gap will be filled by a bevy of today’s brightest producers, including ANNA, Giolì & Assia, Vintage Culture and Wax Motif. They’ll perform across four stages. Eric Prydz performs at ARC Festival 2021. Jason Myers/Memorandum Media for EDM....
Eric Prydz Announces Four Brooklyn Warehouse Shows With “Brand New Production”
After a devastating year for New York’s live music scene, Eric Prydz is returning to the City That Never Sleeps for four industrial warehouse shows. Split between two weekends, Prydz’s upcoming NYC takeover is scheduled for November and December 2021, respectively. The first weekend (11/26 and 11/27) will see the iconic “Call on Me” producer play two extended solo sets for a classic showcase of his progressive house sound. The second slate (12/3 and 12/4) will see Prydz perform under his techno alias Cirez D alongside Drumcode founder Adam Beyer. According to a press release issued to announce the shows, they “will feature a brand new production set-up.” Flyers for Eric Prydz’s upcoming Brooklyn warehouse shows. Prydz’s NYC con...
Eric Prydz Announces New Cirez D Vinyl Release
Eric Prydz never sleeps. Whether under his main alias, his more proggy Pryda pseudonym, or the techno-oriented Cirez D, the man is essentially a production machine. Fans of the Cirez D project will be elated to know that a brand new vinyl is on the way from Prydz. “Valborg” was previously released digitally in May, after Drumcode boss Adam Beyer shared a recording from when he played back-to-back with Prydz at last year’s Creamfields. Now, the single will see its vinyl release on July 3rd, which should delight audiophiles looking to add some new techno to their libraries. The single’s B-side is called “The Raid,” which was also released alongside “Valborg” in May. Both tracks boast a progressive and nearly...
“Help Out Anyway You Can”: Eric Prydz Donates $10,000 to the NAACP
Following the sweeping music industry blackout to align with the Black Lives Matter movement, iconic DJ and dance music producer Eric Prydz took to social media today to voice his support and announce a sizable donation to the the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Along with a screenshot of his donation, Prydz shared a succinct yet powerful message. “I stand with you,” he wrote alongside a “red heart” emoji. “Help out anyway you can.” To follow in Prydz’ footsteps and donate to the NAACP, click here. You can also sign the “Justice for George Floyd” petition, which, according to the NAACP, aims to achieve the following: • Demand appointment of an independent special prosecutor to lead the federal go...
Eric Prydz Drops Pair of Singles Under Cirez D Alias
Eric Prydz has dropped a pair of new singles under his alternate moniker, Cirez D. The new singles, “Valborg” and “The Raid,” are currently only available on Beatport as exclusives, but are expected to hit streaming services sometime next week. Prydz has typically reserved his Cirez D alias for his techno-leaning productions. Though that belief still seems to hold true, Prydz throws a bone to house and trance heads with the melodic soundscapes of “Valborg” before transitioning to a bouncing bassline. The second single, “The Raid” boasts a grittier arrangement, starting with its dark, gated bassline. Like “Valborg,” which premiered at Tomorrowland last year, this heavy original was first played out to a massive festival crowd ...
Eric Prydz Announces Pair of Upcoming Cirez D Releases
The audiovisual maven Eric Prydz announced that a pair of new singles from his Cirez D side project are on the way. On Twitter, he shared a teaser video for the pair featuring some of his world-famous visuals alongside text announcing the names and release date of the tracks. While the video doesn’t reveal much, we can hear a steady beat and climbing bassline perfect for releases under his techno alias. Fans have uncovered that “The Raid” is a long-sought-after ID first premiered during his performance at Lollapalooza in 2019. Now’s a good time for the Prydz community as back in January, he teased a different Cirez D song—with the mysterious Acki Kokotos—which is yet to be released. “Valborg” and “The Raid” by Cirez D are set t...
