DJ Set
Watch Tiësto Perform From the Back of a Tricked-Out Heineken Truck at F1 Dutch Grand Prix
Tiësto rang in the celebrated return of the Dutch Formula 1 Grand Prix live from Circuit Zandvoort, where an estimated 70,000 daily attendees witnessed all the high-octane action. Following the podium ceremony where Max Verstappen was named the victor of the nail-biting race, Tiësto was rolled out onto the track on the back of a souped-up Heineken truck with all the bells and whistles a DJs heart desires. Like a product of the Pimp My Ride era, the truck was outfitted with built-in LED screens, pyrotechnics, and confetti cannons. Heineken and Tiësto celebrate the return of Formula 1 to Zandvoort with a unique performance livestreamed directly from the track from the F1 Heineken Dutch Grand Prix. PRNewsfoto/Heineken Of course, Tiësto couldn’t resist taking his own victory l...
Eric Prydz Drops ID-Filled Factory 93 DJ Set in LA: Watch the Full Performance
Eric Prydz recently descended on the City of Angels to throw down a special DJ set in collaboration with Factory 93, known for their iconic warehouse parties. And thanks to a gallant attendee who was able to capture the full show, fans who missed out can now watch the performance in 4K resolution on YouTube. True to form, Prydz seamlessly oscillated between his aliases, mixing music by Pryda, Cirez D, and Tonja Holma with the gusto of a seasoned vet. He also played out a ton of IDs. He kicked off the concert with a track tentatively titled “WOWOW,” a prized cut that has appeared in his live sets since as early as 2010, before playing out a number of other unreleased songs that fans have long clamored for. These include “Belgrade Expo ID2” an...
ILLENIUM Delivers Spectacular Headlining Set at Lollapalooza 2021: Watch the Full Performance
For most artists, a headlining set at Lollapalooza would mark a career highlight. But for ILLENIUM, it’s just par for the course. That’s not to say his performance wasn’t special, though. Hot on the heels of his historic “Trilogy” show in Las Vegas, which was a watershed moment in his career, ILLENIUM appeared on Lollapalooza’s Bud Light Seltzer Stage to perform a bubbly set (get it?) for his diehard fanbase. The show doubled as a homecoming for the bass music superstar, who was born in Chicago prior to a move to San Francisco. What can be said about this performance that hasn’t been said about ILLENIUM’s other 2021 shows? In what has been a remarkable year for the Fallen Embers producer, he seems to deliver unforgettable ...
Watch RL Grime & Baauer Tear Up the Mainstage In Full HARD Summer 2021 Set
This year’s HARD Summer lineup was chock full of attention-grabbing back-to-back action, but perhaps none more highly anticipated than the synergy of RL Grime and Baauer, who took to the mainstage in tandem on opening night. For 75 minutes the two blitzed through a jam-packed DJ set of hits and hidden gems that left no room for downtime. Never losing step with the crowd, it seemed as though thousands of fans hung onto every word they could possibly belt out from start to finish. The two trap dons didn’t hesitate to inject their biggest tracks with singalong style qualities in a slew of fierce live edits. Baauer’s “PLANET’S MAD – DOOM INTRO” fused with Drowning Pool’s “Bodies” in a seamless twist as RL Grime’s...
Someone Recorded ILLENIUM, Said The Sky, and Dabin’s Entire Global Dance Festival Set: Watch
There’s commitment, and then there’s holding up your phone camera for well over an hour to record a DJ set by three of EDM’s biggest stars for the world to enjoy. That’s exactly what an intrepid YouTuber did over the weekend at Denver’s Global Dance Festival over the weekend, and EDM fans couldn’t be happier to relive the epic set performed by ILLENIUM, Said The Sky, and Dabin—or catch it for the very first time. The recording offers great quality and the entire tracklist of the superstar trio’s DJ set from last weekend, despite some moments where “a couple of girls were screaming obnoxiously in some parts of the set,” according to the user. Most viewers are willing to look past that to hear ILLENIUM, Said The S...
Check Out Grimes’ Splendour XR DJ Set—Along With Some Wild Comments on Discord
The “Grimes Metaverse Super Beta” Discord server is as interesting a place as one might expect. Fans of the enigmatic musician gathered to hear her Splendour XR DJ set over the weekend. Packed with new music and some tracks that Grimes herself insists will not be released—at least in the form that appeared in the set—she weaves through tech and deep house, trip-hop, and more genres in her selections, which include music by REZZ, Volac, ANNA, Joris Voorn, Burial, and Enya. “This is def more a love set for a big sound system,” Grimes explained in the chat. “It’s so funny on the phone. I hope at least someone is listening on a system somewhere.” Grimes. Eli Russell Linnetz Recommended Articles Fans from all over joined to take in the eclectic set, as ...
Tom Hanks Curated a DJ Set to Celebrate His 65th Birthday: Listen
Tom Hanks has dipped his toes into the world of DJing. The legendary actor celebrated his 65th birthday by curating a special DJ set for his favorite radio station, Boss Radio 66. A testimonial from Hanks on the station’s website reads: “I have yet to hear a song on BR66 that I have not swooned over.” The celebratory DJ set, dubbed “Songs From The Back Of The Station Wagon,” was curated by Hanks himself and is chock full of 1960s surf rock, doo wop, and rock ‘n’ roll. Hanks even chimes in between the music, cracking jokes and musing about the classic tracks he selected. Vintage radio advertisements are also included, lending themselves to the aesthetic of the era of the music provided. Toward the end of the set, Hanks insists that “It’s gonna be...
New Film Captures Remote African Tribe’s Introduction to Electronic Music: Watch the Trailer
Do you ever wish you could go back and experience hearing dance music for the first time? The organizers of a thought experiment called The Ive Experience hoped they could instill a similar feeling of joy in a population that had never been exposed to the genre before. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the team behind the initiative had to travel to one of the most remote locations in the world to conduct and film the experiment, according to one organizer who shared a statement with EDM.com. The Himba tribe, a nomadic group hailing from Namibia in southwest Africa, haven’t even owned a radio let alone been exposed to electronic music. Nonetheless, many members of the tribe—believed to be around 50,000 strong—have a penchant for dancing. The tribe even has its own dance for everyday ...
3LAU Shares Stunning Sunset Performance From Nevada’s Amargosa Dunes: Watch
3LAU recently took a break from all of his exciting cryptocurrency endeavors to perform an intoxicating DJ set from Nevada’s Amargosa Dunes, taking the decks in the middle of the dunes and sharing it for all to see. It’s interesting to watch how the surroundings progress from day to night as the natural light at the start of the performance gives way to colorful manmade lighting at the end. Set to the sound and mood of the show and featuring many of 3LAU’s original releases, the set is nothing short of breathtaking. Check out the performance—courtesy of Cuts Clothing—in full below. 3LAU has been a busy man as of late. As one of the musicians most involved in the world of cryptocurrency, he’s been making announcement after announcement as crypto’s inc...
“Highest Concert on Earth”: New Documentary Chronicles Paul Oakenfold’s Mount Everest Performance
In 2017 legendary electronic artist Paul Oakenfold hiked his way through Himalayan villages and up to the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain, Mount Everest, where he performed a DJ set that earned him the world record for the “highest concert on Earth” at 18,000 feet above sea level. The event managed to raise money for non-profit organizations Supporting Nepal’s Children and Youth Music, and reach over three million people worldwide through its gripping livestream. The iconic event, known as SoundTrek, became the first of many planned events of a similar nature that will encompass elements of music, travel, and philanthropy. Now, Oakenfold and executive producer Josh Heffler have released a documentary chronicling that journey to Everest’s base ca...
Vancouver DJ Performs on Empty Train to Keep Local Music Scene Alive During Pandemic
While the pandemic has certainly put a pause on the ability for artists to perform live at events, it has not stopped them from performing. For many, pre-recorded sets or livestreams have become the new normal and one Vancouver DJ took it to public transit. Kumo Promotions, a Vancouver-based promotional company, has been hosting weekly livestreams for months now out of Studio710, a multimedia studio located in the heart of the city. With the goal to elevate Vancouver’s music industry while simultaneously showcasing the beauty and talent that the city has to offer, the Kumo team was inspired to record a DJ set from the Skytrain, courtesy of DJ K-OG. “We wanted to do something cool, something out of the box, and showcase the city’s beautiful scenery that Vancouverites see every day and ...
The Official Pokémon YouTube Uploaded a DJ Set from Pikachu With Remixes of the Game’s Music
Because why not, the official Pokémon YouTube channel uploaded a DJ set from Pikachu—and it’s electric. You’ll be shocked (sorry, can’t help these puns) to hear a few remixes of the video game’s iconic music. DJ Pikachu provides a jolt of old-school trap music right off the bat, dropping a remix of the 8-bit track that appeared on the title screen of the Pokémon Red and Blue Game Boy versions from 1996. He then cranks up the voltage with a drum & bass-hyperpop rework of the song while the camera frames him with the cheesy zoom-ins of an early 2000s DIY DJ hype reel. Situated in a miniature digitized DJ booth and flanked by an “amazing LED light show,” DJ Pikachu seems to be using our 90s Game Boy money to fund a promising DJ career. Word is...
