Eric Prydz
Eric Prydz Teases Release of Long-Awaited ID
Finishing songs can be a struggle for any producer, even those at the top of their game. That’s no different for iconic DJ and producer Eric Prydz. In between rigorous tours, relentless production schedules, running a record label, and operating a radio show, it surely makes sense that a Prydz track could go unfinished for over two years. Such is the case for a hotly anticipated work-in-progress ID that Prydz played out live as early as February 2019, when he graced the stage at Washington DC’s Echostage. Now, Prydz has posted a teaser video to Twitter, finally updating fans and divulging a bit more information on the mysterious unreleased song. “Getting things done…” Prydz wrote, prompting legions of fans to speculate about a potential release. Aft...
EDC Las Vegas 2021 Lineup Revealed
At long last, the 2021 EDC Las Vegas lineup has been revealed. Alison Wonderland, Knife Party, Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, The Chainsmokers, deadmau5, REZZ, Seven Lions, Kaskade, and many more are primed for performances at the festival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, scheduled for October 22-24. Insomniac is set to debut a new stage at their flagship music festival this year, the kineticZEN themed stage at kineticFIELD, which will feature a performance from Kygo as well as a hotly anticipated collaborative DJ set from SLANDER and Said The Sky. ZHU and Zedd will throw down at cosmicMEADOW, among others, while Testpilot (deadmau5’s techno alter alias), Patrick Topping, and Eric Prydz, are set to rock circuitGROUNDS. neonGARDEN will offer immersive live art installations to g...
Eric Prydz Announces Date of Factory 93 Concert in Los Angeles
As the stateside live music scene picks up the pieces of a lost year, Eric Prydz seems to be returning as hungry as ever. The iconic DJ and progressive house producer has announced an upcoming outdoor concert in Los Angeles with fabled event brand Factory 93, known for their iconic warehouse parties in the City of Angels. The announcement arrives less than two weeks after Prydz shared the news of his impending New York City takeover, a four-date Brooklyn warehouse run split between two weekends in November and December, respectively. Prydz’s upcoming Los Angeles gig is scheduled for Saturday, August 21st at Factory 93’s DTLA home on Naud Street. Check out the flyer below. Factory 93 No word yet on what kind of staging Prydz—who is renowned for his intricate live produ...
Eric Prydz Announces Los Angeles Show in August 2021
As the stateside live music scene picks up the pieces of a lost year, Eric Prydz seems to be returning as hungry as ever. The iconic DJ and progressive house producer took to Twitter today to announce an upcoming concert in Los Angeles, which he said is planned for August. The tweet arrives less than two weeks after Prydz shared the news of his impending New York City takeover, a four-date Brooklyn warehouse run split between two weekends in November and December, respectively. No word yet on what kind of staging Prydz—who is renowned for his intricate live production—will be bringing to the West Coast. Fans can read the tea leaves of the recent news that his team is planning to bring his immersive “Holosphere” setup to the U.S. after signing with CAA. However, itR...
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...
CAA Signs Eric Prydz With Plans to Bring “Holosphere” to the US
One of the dance music industry’s most groundbreaking artists is making moves to return to the live music scene stronger than ever. In an effort to “bring his artistic vision” to the US market, Eric Prydz has signed with CAA, Billboard reports. The fabled techno and house producer will be represented by music agent Alex Becket, whose roster also includes Lee Burridge and RÜFÜS DU SOL, among others. Becket played a major role in the recent launch of the latter’s impending three-night show run at Los Angeles’ Banc of California Stadium this fall. “2021 will just be about seeing out those commitments and letting the dust settle in a post-COVID world,” Becket says, adding that he hopes the move to CAA will “cement [Prydz’s] status as a trul...
Eric Prydz is Performing Three Sets Under Different Aliases at Chicago’s Debut ARC Music Festival
The birthplace of house music is gearing up for a new festival arriving on its turf this fall. ARC Music Festival is set to land in Chicago’s Union Park, highlighting the many flavors of house and techno that have since originated from around the world. Seth Troxler, Nicole Moudaber, Hot Since 82, Meduza, Camelphat, FISHER, and many more will take to the stages of this multi-day event, which promises a distinctly Chicago experience complete with local art and culinary delights. The debut edition promises a couple of unique “firsts,” landing ARC on the shortlist of festivals to watch. This will be the first festival in which Eric Prydz works triple time, offering a headlining performance as his namesake and another alongside Adam Beyer as Cirez D, before pl...
Eric Prydz’s Holosphere Shows Rescheduled to 2022 Due to Scheduling Conflicts
Eric Prydz has unfortunately rescheduled his fan-favorite Holosphere shows due to scheduling conflicts. The announcement arrives on the heels of Tomorrowland‘s 2021 move, which coincides with Creamfields‘ event from August 26th to 29th. In a press statement, Prydz’s team explained that they are unable to transport the giant sphere, citing the proximity of each festival. “Due to Tomorrowland announcing they are moving to the same weekend as Creamfields, it is now impossible for Eric’s team to transport and build the Holosphere in time to play both festivals,” the statement reads. “As Creamfields and Tomorrowland are both equally invested in Holosphere, a mutual decision to move the shows to 2022 has been reluctantly taken.” The news repre...
Miami’s III Points and LA’s Secret Project Join Forces for Two-Day Festival With Black Coffee, Eric Prydz, More
After a year devoid of in-person concerts, Miami’s III Points Music Festival is here to bring balance back to the music festival scene. After announcing a stacked lineup for their main event, which was moved to October 22nd and 23rd, 2021, organizers have unveiled they will be hosting a second two-day festival in partnership with Insomniac‘s beloved Secret Project Festival. The two will be bringing the gritty, industrial Los Angeles brand to Miami from April 30th to May 1st. Both festivals have developed a cult-like following for showcasing the sound of the underground. The lineup for III Points x Secret Project Festival aligns with this ethos, with confirmed sets by Black Coffee, Luciano, Eric Prydz, Green Velvet, Michael Bibi, DJ Tennis, and more. The event will fe...
YouTube Show Traces Eric Prydz’s “Call On Me” Sample to Its Obscure Roots
A new YouTube program called “Show Me The Sample,” which traces samples from hit songs to their origins, recently featured a piece of dance music history in Eric Prydz‘s “Call On Me.” Hosts Felix Leiter and Dan Nightingale track the song’s iconic hook back to 1982 with the release of English artist Steve Winwood‘s “Valerie.” The song, written by Will Jennings, is about American singer-songwriter Valerie Carter, who was a backup vocalist for Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, and more before launching a solo career of her own. In the early 1980s, Carter’s career was believed to be in decline due to drug use. Over 20 years later, Prydz would go on to sample the song for “Call On Me.” Prydz presented the track to Winwood,...
Eric Prydz Shares Preview of Upcoming Charles D Track “You” on Pryda Presents
Eric Prydz has shared some exciting new music that’s on its way from techno artist Charles D. The track is called “You,” and it’s due for release this Friday under Prydz’ Pryda Presents banner. Fans have been waiting patiently for this track to receive an official release date since the label head dropped it during one of his world-renowned sets. From the preview, it’s clear we are all in for a treat with this one. It’s the perfect example of haunting, hard-hitting techno that will make you wish you didn’t take for granted those sweaty late-nights at a laser-filled show. As Eric Prydz would say, it’s a “proppa chugga.” Charles D is a name you need to know. The Italian born, NYC-based producer has received support from ...
Eric Prydz’s Mythical “NOPUS” Has Finally Hit Streaming Platforms: Listen Now
The moment fans of Eric Prydz have been waiting years for is finally here. The iconic dance music producer has finally dropped the curtain on “NOPUS,” the release of which—up until this point—was verging on mythical. “NOPUS” officially hit streaming platforms today, October 23rd. Along with the fabled single’s release came a seven-plus minute extended mix, which is primed to be a mainstay in the live sets of DJs for years to come. Check out both versions of “NOPUS” in full below. The name “NOPUS” was actually born out of the fever pitch that was instilled in Prydz’s fanbase after he debuted it at the conclusion of his EDC Las Vegas set in 2016. The title was a de facto nickname assigned to the track colloquially in ...
