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DJ Snake and Malaa’s B2B Virtual DJ Set is Now Live
After announcing their virtual B2B DJ set yesterday, DJ Snake and Malaa are now live. It’s a rarity when two of France’s most illustrious dance music producers join forces, so this performance could be one for the books. You can tune into the monumental joint DJ set below. FOLLOW DJ SNAKE: Facebook: facebook.com/djsnake.frTwitter: twitter.com/djsnakeInstagram: instagram.com/djsnakeSpotify: spoti.fi/2Ydtfoq FOLLOW MALAA: Facebook: facebook.com/malaamusicTwitter: twitter.com/MalaamusicInstagram: instagram.com/malaamusicSpotify: spoti.fi/2X7DZnt
London’s Design Museum Reopens with Immersive “Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers”
Earlier this month, London’s Design Museum announced that it was set to reopen on July 31st with a stunning new exhibit. The new feature, “Electronic: From Kraftwerk to The Chemical Brothers,” is an immersive and in-depth look at the world of electronic music, its origins, and its future. The stunning new exhibit features an immersive 3D look at pioneering German quartet Kraftwerk, whose music sparked a revolution and paved the way for electronic dance music as we know it today. Celebrating their 50th anniversary, the exhibit pays homage to the legendary group, who tragically lost founding member Florian Schneider back in April 2020. Also featured in the exhibit is another 3D experience by Smith & Lyall. Set to The Chemical Brothers‘ “Got To Kee...
Eric Prydz and Four Tet Will Debut First-Ever B2B Set at 2021 EXIT Festival
Just a few weeks ago, organizers of Serbia’s EXIT Festival announced the official cancellation of its 2020 event due to the impact of COVID-19. The news came not long after they unveiled an expansive lineup after the initial postponement was advised by Serbia’s Prime Minister. While this year’s festivities are a wash, 2021 is looking much brighter after the announcement of the first phase of the event’s lineup, which features a monumental B2B set. In the short lineup reveal video, two names paired together stood out like a sore thumb—Eric Prydz and Four Tet. The 20th anniversary of the award-winning festival will feature one of the most iconic finales when two of the world’s top DJs share the stage for the first time ever. If all goes according ...
DJ Snake and Malaa are Spinning a Virtual B2B Set Tomorrow
Two of the most prolific producers out of France are joining forces for a can’t-miss livestream event. DJ Snake and Malaa each took to Twitter today, July 29th, to announce that they are livestreaming a collaborative DJ set tomorrow. The performance will be broadcasted on YouTube via both artists’ channels, funneling Snake’s rip-roaring bass music flavors and Malaa’s menacing G-House style straight to fans’ devices. Snake is fresh off the release of his fan-favorite trap bomb “Trust Nobody” while Malaa is riding high off his haunting rework of REZZ and Grabbitz‘s single “Someone Else,” which marked the first time REZZ had released an official remix of one of her own songs. The set will begin at 2PM PT (5PM ET, 11PM CET) ...
Dancefestopia Announces Expansion to Las Vegas in 2021
Following the 2020 cancellation of its flagship festival in Kansas City, the organizers of Dancefestopia have announced an expansion into Las Vegas in 2021. The Las Vegas edition of Dancefestopia will take place March 26th to 28th, 2021 and is being touted as “a weekend of private events, pool parties, and access to the hottest clubs.” At the time of writing, Dancefestopia representatives have not released information pertaining to which artists will perform throughout the weekend. The experience is being produced in partnership with Park MGM and Aria, two major hotels in Sin City. You can check out the announcement below and find more information about packages and pricing here. FOLLOW DANCEFESTOPIA: Facebook: facebook.com/dancefestopiaTwitter: tw...
Marshmello Cancels Forthcoming “Joytime: Into the Melloverse” Tour Due to COVID-19 Concerns
With no ostensible end to the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, Marshmello has decided to bite the bullet and cancel his forthcoming “Joytime: Into the Melloverse” tour. He announced the tour back in March 2020 along with its dates and supporting cast, which included NGHTMRE, Galantis, and SVDDEN DEATH. Those dates, however, are now moot and Marshmello will be issuing full refunds to those who purchased tickets. The masked EDM superstar took to Facebook to share an official statement. “I’ve decided to cancel my tour,” he wrote. “Up until a few months ago, pandemics were just something I thought existed in movies and the history books that we all read in school. little did any of us ever imagine we’d be living through one as I type thi...
Watch Boys Noize Throw Down a Rare Modular Industrial Set
Just last week we learned that new Boys Noize music was on the way and would be debuted during a special fully modular set via The FADER’s “Digital Fort 2.0” virtual show. The famed producer and DJ did what he does best and the result was nothing short of spectacular. The 10-minute set felt as if the viewer was transported to an exclusive party inside a spaceship. The impressive hardware was reflected through his unique production, seamlessly melding tracks with the grace of a true virtuoso. The music he played has the look of a continuation of his analog series, STRICTLY BVNKER. The set begins and ends with a vocal refrain chanting “we’re all in this together.” It falls in line with his chosen charity, The Innocence Projec...
Illenium, Kaskade, FISHER, More Appear on First Phase of Imagine Music Festival 2021 Lineup
After abandoning the 2020 iteration due to COVID-19 concerns earlier in the month of July, organizers of the beloved Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia music fest Imagine Music Festival have announced the event’s 2021 lineup. The three-day festival, which will go down September 17th to 19th, 2021, doubles as a “who’s who” of electronic music’s most notable figures. In addition to headliners Illenium, FISHER, Gryffin, and Kaskade, the latter of whom will also be performing at a daytime pool party, the lineup features Adventure Club, SNBRN, Walker & Royce, Malaa, Dabin, CloZee, and what should be a thunderous B2B set from Ghost Rydr, the collaborative pseudonym of bass house kingpins Ghastly and JOYRYDE. Fans can also look forward to the additi...
Summer Camp Music Festival Announces 2021 Lineup Featuring REZZ, Snails, CloZee, More
Following the postponement of their 2020 event due to COVID-19 concerns, the organizers of Summer Camp Music Festival have announced the lineup for its 2021 edition. The Chillicothe, Illinois fest is set to take place May 28th to 30th, 2021 and features an expansive lineup of major electronic music artists, funk acts, rappers, and more. All of the headliners that were announced prior to the postponement are returning except for GRiZ. Even without bass music’s de facto funk master general, the genre is well-represented, as REZZ, Snails, CloZee, WHIPPED CREAM, Boogie T, Moody Good, and LSDREAM are primed for appearances, among others. Staying true to its roots, Summer Camp also tapped many illustrious jam bands for its 2021 fest, including moe., Umphrey’s McGee, and STS9. “...
Lollapalooza Announces Free 4-Day YouTube Streaming Event Featuring Lorde, Chance the Rapper, ZHU, More
Summer just isn’t the same without Lollapalooza. Since the 2020 in-person event can no longer take place thanks to COVID-19, organizers are taking the beloved Chicago music festival virtual. The 2020 iteration of Lollapalooza will take place on YouTube via a free 4-day streaming event from July 30th to August 2nd beginning at 6PM ET (3PM PDT). Staying true to the festival’s proclivity to feature world-class lineups, the virtual extravaganza flaunts both new performances and memorable sets of yesteryear. According to Lollapalooza’s website, artists providing new “original live performances” include Vic Mensa, Yungblud, H.E.R., Kaskade, Louis the Child, and The Neighbourhood, among others, in addition to special performances from Common,...
The Chainsmokers Headlined a Hamptons Drive-In Show That Devolved Into Concert Devoid of Social Distancing
Update: Following the publishing of this article, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that the state’s Department of Health will conduct an investigation into the “Safe & Sound Hamptons” concert. The Chainsmokers‘ recent performance in the Hamptons appeared to defy social distancing guidelines largely instated by medical experts in light of COVID-19. Announced earlier in the month, the event was the first leg of a charity concert series in support of a number of organizations and featured additional performances from Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, who performs under the moniker DJ D-Sol, Southampton Town Supervisor Jay Schneiderman‘s band, and Matt White. At the time of writing, the ticketing page for the concert is sti...
Fortnite to Release Music-Reactive Skins in Honor of Forthcoming In-Game Diplo Concert
With numerous collaborations under his belt, Diplo is no stranger to the inescapable pop culture phenomenon that is Fortnite. In the past, he’s hosted several in-game performances as both a solo act and with his Major Lazer group. Most recently, he took the stage alongside Young Thug and Noah Cyrus as Thomas Wesley, his country alter-ego. Fortnite developer Epic Games has announced that Diplo will be returning to the virtual battleground for the last show of his digital residency this summer. Titled “Diplo Presents: Higher Ground,” the concert will focus on deep house instead of the multitude of other genres he has explored throughout his career. Any player who logs into Fortnite from July 30th at 8PM ET (5PM PDT) to&...
