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Cookie Monsta’s First Posthumous Single Battles Against Destructive Self-Talk: Listen to “I’m Delighted”
It’s been nearly two years to the day that we said goodbye to Cookie Monsta, and even today his legacy continues to carry the torch of bass music forward. A new record from Cookie Monsta arrived today by way of his home at Circus Records. Titled “I’m Delighted,” the track is his first posthumous release and it’s a collaboration with longtime friends Flux Pavilion and Koven. The song features larger-than-life production from the formidable assembly of artists, enveloping Koven’s heart-wrenching vocals in a sea of voluminous chords and soaring leads. The lyrics dig deep into the psyche innate in every human, putting the timeless struggle to quash destructive self-talk into words that few could so eloquently express. Ultimately, the song’s messa...
Electronic Music Artists Pay Tribute to Cookie Monsta on One-Year Anniversary of Tragic Death
A year ago today, the world said goodbye to one of the foremost thinkers in dubstep. Cookie Monsta‘s label, Circus Records, shocked the dance music community at large with the tragic news that the 31-year-old producer had passed away suddenly. Now, a year later, the scene continues to mourn the renowned bass music producer’s absence, while appreciating the legacy he left behind with his music. Cookie Monsta was nearly in on the ground floor of Circus Records, one of the most impactful imprints which would dramatically shape the trajectory of modern dubstep. The label’s co-founder Doctor P didn’t have to wait long to realize taking a chance on Cookie was one of the best business decisions he could have made. His debut record on the label, Ginger Pubes...
Rewind: On This Day in 2016, Cookie Monsta Released Fan-Favorite VIP of “Party Drink Smoke”
Back in October the dance music community tragically said goodbye to Cookie Monsta, a pioneering artist in the dubstep world, gone far too soon. The bass music producer made his mark with the support of Circus Records, a label founded by his longtime colleagues and friends, Flux Pavilion and Doctor P. Four years ago today, Cookie Monsta had a career-defining moment when he dropped an incendiary VIP remix of Flux Pavilion and Doctor P’s collaboration “Party Drink Smoke (feat. Jarren Benton).” The late artist kicked up the tempo and distortion a notch, and with bellowing bass and intricately layered vocals, he led listeners into a stampeding rush of energy capable of riling up a festival audience in a flash. With Cookie Monsta’s fresh new spin, the track see...
Watch Flux Pavilion and Feed Me Drop Massive DJ Sets in Honor of Cookie Monsta
What a night for the Circus Records family. To pay homage to Cookie Monsta, the label teamed up with Bassrush for a massive streaming event. The “Raising a Trust for Olly” livestream, which was organized to raise awareness of the plight of the late music producer’s young son, featured performances by Flux Pavilion and Feed Me, Doctor P B2B Chime, Conrank, and GLD as well as a rebroadcast of Cookie Monsta’s collaborative 2016 EDC Las Vegas set with Doctor P and FuntCase. Each artist pulled out all the stops for their set in what was an emotional night. Standout performances included Flux Pavilion and Feed Me, who cycled through a centrifuge of Circus classics as well as tracks from their own venerated discographies. A highlight of Flux’s set came...
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Support Son of Late Dubstep Icon Cookie Monsta
Earlier in the month of October, the collective heart of EDM broke following the news of the tragic and sudden death of Cookie Monsta. A dubstep pioneer and seminal sound designer, Cookie Monsta was instrumental to the fabric of electronic music, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and unadulterated magnetism. Sadly, Cookie Monsta also left behind a young son named Olly. In order to support him in the absence of his father, a crowdfunding campaign has been launched by Circus Records, the late music producer’s longtime label. “This page has been set for Tony’s family to help support his son Olly, the Mini Monsta,” the campaign’s website reads. “Our aim is to raise a trust fund that can help Olly later in his life, it will never replace the loss of his fath...
Remembering Cookie Monsta: A Dubstep Pioneer and a Paragon of Kindness
Last Friday, the world lost a true electronic music icon and innovator. Tony Cook, better known as Cookie Monsta, passed away on October 2nd, 2020 at the age of 31. He left behind a storied legacy as a pioneer of the dubstep genre, an innovator of music production, and most importantly, an exemplary character and friend to all. Hailing from Nottingham, United Kingdom, Cook picked up music production as a child via Music 2000, a studio simulator game that allowed the player to create music and accompanying videos. After beginning to produce music seriously in college using Reason software, Cook performed at a college party, receiving rave reviews and pushing him to pursue a career in music. Thus, Cookie Monsta was born. Drawing influence from Rusko‘s sound, Cook began ...
Flux Pavilion Shares Heartfelt Tribute to Cookie Monsta: “Lost a Brother Today”
The electronic music community lost a legend yesterday after the news of Cookie Monsta‘s tragic death. As tributes continue to pour in, longtime friend and collaborator Flux Pavilion took to social media to share a heartfelt message and eulogize his fallen brother. “Lost a brother today,” Flux Pavilion’s post reads. “My partner in crime. My ears are ringing in the silence that he leaves. It’s painful.” He concluded the post by writing that there will be more words on the topic soon, but for now, he’s speechless. You can check out the post below. Starting with the the original track “Come Find Me” back in 2013, Flux Pavilion and Cookie Monsta have remained frequent collaborators over the years and the trajectory of their ...
Famed Dubstep Artist Cookie Monsta Has Died
Veteran dubstep artist Cookie Monsta has passed away at the age of 31. His longtime label, Circus Records, took to social media to announce the tragic news. “Our beloved Tony Cook (aka Cookie Monsta) has left us,” the statement reads. “We are devastated, no words can contain our feelings on such a day. All of our thoughts go to Tony’s family, friends and our heart especially goes out to Tony’s son Olly, the Mini Monsta. The world will miss you Cookie, we will miss you brother.” You can view the full statement below. At the time of this article’s publishing, Cookie Monsta’s cause of death has not yet been publicly revealed. We at EDM.com express our sincere condolences to the family, fans, friends, and loved ones of Cookie Monsta.
