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Steve Aoki Announces “HiROQUEST: Genesis” Tour, His First Since 2020
For the first time in almost three years, Steve Aoki is hitting the road for a North American tour. Back in 2020, the dance music superstar had to abruptly cancel his “Color of Noise” tour due to the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing worldwide live music shutdown. Now, Aoki is hitting the road for a 12-city tour inspired by HiROQUEST: Genesis, his seventh studio album. Joining Aoki on the road is a mix of international headliners and rising stars from his flagship record label, Dim Mak. These include Timmy Trumpet, Slushii, Regard, Bok Nero, Callie Reiff, KAAZE and RemK, as well as B2B sets from 4B and JSTJR. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Aoki will kick off the “HiROQUEST: Genesis” tour on February 22nd, 2023 in Montreal, Québec. Tickets go on sa...
Slushii Signs to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak, Announces New Album
The next few months are about to be “A Slushii Summer.” Fresh off his stunning anime concept album, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event), Slushii has announced the next chapter of his career, revealing his signing to Steve Aoki’s longstanding Dim Mak imprint. The prodigious electronic music producer also released a brand new single called “Forever With U.” According to a press release, the bubbly future bass tune kickstarts “A Slushii Summer,” which will see him release a new single every Friday before unveiling brand new, 15-track album on September 23rd. An iridescent showcase of his vibrant production style,” Forever With U” echoes the quirky and lighthearted sounds that propelled Slushii to early acclaim. Filled with bright synths, melodi...
Bok Nero Unveils Fierce Bass House Single “Move It” via Dim Mak
Fusing hip-hop and bass music in inventive ways, Bok Nero is redefining what it means to be an electronic music artist. With a discography that dates back to 2016 and collaborations with the likes of QUIX, Riot Ten, UZ, Yellow Claw and many more, Nero has established himself as a trailblazer within the scene. Following the trap-driven “No Brakes” and the explosive “DROP,” the talented rapper and producer has now returned with yet another heater, this time bringing together fierce bars and irresistible house grooves on “Move It.” Out now by way of Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak, the single marks yet another display of Bok Nero’s genre-bending style, with his energetic vocals nicely flowing atop a frenetic instrumental. While vintage samples and minimal house percussion kick off the tune, im...
QUIX Enlists Cyclops and Crooked Bangs for Intricate Trap Anthem, “Pompeii”
Over the past few years, QUIX has cemented himself as one of the most exciting names to watch in dance music with his eclectic takes on trap and bass music. Directly following his anthemic drum & bass single, “Enter With Caution,” the acclaimed producer has now returned to Dim Mak to share “Pompeii,” an explosive trap gem that hints at an exciting return back to his roots. A collaboration with fellow producer Cyclops, and vocal contributions from the dark punk rock band, Crooked Bangs, “Pompeii” nicely puts QUIX’s genre-bending style on display. Starting off with playful melodies that quickly transition into full-scale cinematic production, “Pompeii” brings together sharp sound design in the first drop, before exploding into melodic bliss in its second climax. “The way the relationship...
Steve Aoki Announces Collab With DJ Diesel, “Welcome to the Playhouse”
Steve Aoki is getting ready to drop a song with the biggest DJ in the world. Earlier in the week, Aoki challenged fans to guess his next collaborator by sharing an intensely difficult-to-solve teaser image. For those who somehow couldn’t crack the case, Aoki eventually went ahead and announced that his first single of 2022 is a collaboration with NBA legend and dubstep producer Shaquille O’Neal, affectionally known in electronic music circles as DJ Diesel. Titled “Welcome to the Playhouse,” the upcoming song will seemingly soundtrack Aoki’s outrageous multi-purpose game room, Aoki’s Playhouse. Neither artist has shared a preview ahead of this weekend’s release, but Aoki did leave a hint at what’s to come, noting in a tweet that...
Steve Aoki and Armin van Buuren Join Forces for First-Ever Collab, “Music Means Love Forever”
After years of remixing each other’s music, Steve Aoki and Armin van Buuren have finally released a collaboration. Their festival anthem “Music Means Love Forever” is out now by way of the former’s Dim Mak imprint. “Music Means Love Forever” is a flawless mesh of Aoki’s electro sound and van Buuren’s ageless brand of trance music. Adopting various elements from both artists, the song serves as an ode to the power of music while simultaneously generating a festival anthem that will undoubtedly emerge as a mainstage favorite as festival roar back from the throes of the pandemic. Check out “Music Means Love Forever” below. Steve Aoki and Armin van Buuren performing live. c/o Press Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES St...
QUIX Impresses With New Drum & Bass Single on Dim Mak
New Zealand’s QUIX has quickly become one of the most revered artists in bass music. His unique approach to the genre paired with his sheer technical skill makes it hard to imagine that taking on any style would be a challenge for the producer. But his latest release was just that, he says. “I’ve never made a DnB song like this before, and I wanted to challenge myself to incorporate the mainstream style with my signature style,” QUIX shared in a statement about today’s release of “Make Up Your Mind,” with Nashville singer-songwriter Jaden Michaels. “I actually started writing this beat last year during a Twitch stream,” he continued. “Funnily enough, Jaden had already sent me the topline months before. Essentially, I m...
GG Magree Drops Scintillating Single “Loving You Kills Me”
With her previous release of the immaculate “Nervous Habits” still riding on a wave of success, GG Magree has returned to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records with another explosive single called “Loving You Kills Me.” The new single pulls influence from multiple genres, melding rock and trap to create another signature GG Magreetune. The scene opens up with a nostalgic guitar riff as Magree’s heartfelt vocals radiate through the mix, telling the story of loving someone so much to the point it hurts. As the song progresses, a heavy bass drop rattles in, electrifying the arrangement and bringing with it a darker, grittier edge to an otherwise romantic narrative. Artwork for GG Magree’s “Loving You Kills Me” on Dim Mak Records. Dim Mak Reco...
Steve Aoki Drops Inuyasha x Dim Mak Merch Collection
Steve Aoki is back with another anime-inspired collaboration. Following the release of his second Naruto merchandise collection from last month, comes a new venture featuring his flagship record label, Dim Mak, and Inuyasha. For the unfamiliar, Inuyasha is a very popular anime and manga series that ran from the mid-90s to the late-00s. As you may know, Aoki is a big fan of the internationally-popular animation forms. On Twitter, the dance music producer and DJ shared a picture of himself modeling some of the Inuyasha-branded clothing. Fans of both Dim Mak and the series can take home 13 different items of clothing, including eight t-shirts, two long-sleeve shirts, and three hoodies. Most of the gear is currently in stock, aside from a pink and blue tie-dyed tee. With recent...
Steve Aoki Releases Second Naruto Merch Collaboration
Back in September 2020, Steve Aoki combined his love for the Naruto franchise with his flagship record label Dim Mak for a collaborative merch drop. Unsurprisingly, the gear was a hit with both fans of his work and the anime and manga series. Aoki has now revealed that additional items have been created for a second capsule of the collection. On Twitter, he shared images of the 24 pieces of clothing fans can take home. As you can see in the embedded tweet, the collection features a number of t-shirts, hoodies, and long-sleeve shirts with both his label’s branding and images from the legendary Japanese series. Most of the items are a solid color, but for those looking for something a bit more flashy, several tie-dye threads are included in the collection. Aoki’s second Dim ...
Steve Aoki Unveils “Stop Asian Hate” Merch Line
Steve Aoki has announced a new line of merch benefitting StopAAPIHate. In the wake of increased hate crimes against Asian Americans, Aoki came out on social media to announce a new set of t-shirts to benefit StopAAPIHate. The non-profit organization addresses anti-Asian hate amid the pandemic and tracks and responds to incidents of violence, harassment, discrimination, shunning, and child bullying against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. In collaboration with his flagship record label Dim Mak, Aoki posted a photo on Instagram wearing the new shirt illustrated with a “Stop Asian Hate” logo on the front. Fans can purchase the new “Stop Asian Hate” collection exclusively on Dim Mak’s website. “Stop Asian Hate. I am a proud Asian American ...
KRANE Shares Candid Message on Sophomore Album “Getting Better”
KRANE‘s time in the music industry has included a number of impressive and arguably seminal releases, like his stellar 2017 album Fallout. His classic SESSIONS collections are equally as exciting, allowing him to collaborate with unheralded artists and grant them much-deserved time in the limelight. Today, KRANE has delivered his sophomore album, Getting Better via Dim Mak. Getting Better is sonically different from KRANE’s previous works, tackling a relaxed, indie-infused sound that most fans may not find familiar. Each of its seven tracks tells a unique tale, with collaborations with the likes of Panama and Cece Valor adding an extra layer of emotion. KRANE’s message feels fully transparent, creating a deep, personal feeling on the album. Though each tune on G...
