Flume
5 Songs You Never Would Have Heard Without SOPHIE
After the crushing loss of electronic music icon SOPHIE last month, artists from all ends of the music community united together to mourn collectively and share their favorite moments with the late artist. Her far-reaching influence can be attributed to her unique manipulation of sonics and her persistent sense of self, inspiring young creators—especially those holding LGBTQ+ identities—to feel comfortable in their own skin and pursue their dreams. SOPHIE’s work received large-scale recognition in 2018, when her debut album, Oil of Every Pearl’s Un-Insides, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Dance/Electronic Album. At the same time, she was also a prolific producer, assisting a plethora of iconic names in the studio over the years. To celeb...
Love at First Sight: The Top 10 EDM Artist Logos
When it comes to launching a successful music career, banging tunes aren’t the only factor when it comes to success. Instead, especially in the digital age, music often must come alongside a strong visual brand built around an eye-catching and memorable logo. This rule is especially relevant in the world of electronic music, as bold, captivating visuals and signature artwork are must-haves for any producer with a live show. Logos are emblazoned on merch, splashed across fan art and featured on album covers—and, if all goes well, permanently displayed on fans’ bodies as a tattoo. Have you ever connected with another audience member at an event over your mutual love for an artist? We’ll bet it was because one or both of you were sporting their logo. In shor...
Listen to Flume’s Eclectic “Good Nights Formal” Mix for Triple J
A digital graduation party with Flume may have seemed like a pie-in-the-sky idea one year ago, but thanks to the wrath of COVID-19 pandemic, it actually happened. Famed Australian national radio station Triple J recently tapped the Sydney-born electronic music superstar for a DJ set for its “Good Nights Formal” event, a virtual graduation party. The radio event, which also featured sets by Australian compatriots Alison Wonderland and Peking Duk, was planned for the country’s students, whose graduation ceremonies were shelved due to the impact of the virus. Flume’s set is nothing short of breathtaking. After kicking things off with an edit of Roddy Rich‘s breakthrough smash hit “The Box,” he cycles through a hypnotic blend of future bass and hi...
Australia’s Triple J to Host Digital Graduation Party Featuring Alison Wonderland, Flume, More
Now this formal committee knows how to party. Triple J is throwing Australia’s graduating class of 2020 a prom night for the books featuring a night full of dance music entertainment. Some of the country’s biggest electronic artists are slated to play the virtual event, including Alison Wonderland, Flume, Peking Duk, and Internet Money. Hosted by Good Nights and Bridget Hustwaite, the event wouldn’t be complete without also hosting an award ceremony, but fortunately you won’t be needing your tuxedo or dress to attend this formal. Similar to weddings, DJing a school event falls into a niche category all to its own, so it’ll be interesting to see how the stars approach the unique gig. The celebration is being thrown in honor of Australia’s ...
Listen to Flume’s Favorite Tracks in His New Spotify Playlist
Music by KAYTRANADA, Hudson Mohawke, Ross from Friends and more are featured in Flume’s “Track IDs” selections. As part of Spotify’s “Track IDs” playlist series, future bass trailblazer Flume has curated a huge list of songs to soundtrack your weekend. The playlist’s description explicitly states that its contents consist of Flume’s favorite tracks, offering fans a rare glimpse into the selection tastes of one of the most revered music producers and sound designers in EDM. Spanning 50 songs, the playlist features music from electronic music stars, such as KAYTRANADA and Hudson Mohawke, as well as blossoming young guns like Quiet Bison and Bladee. Standout tracks that you may not have heard include “Project Cybersyn”...
Watch Flume and Diplo Surf With Steve-O at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch
The two EDM stars were featured in a celebrity surf outing video hosted by the World Surf League. A recent entry in the World Surf League‘s “One on One” series featured an appearance from two dance music mainstays. Joining professional surfers Koa Smith and Billy Kemper at Kelly Slater‘s world-famous Surf Ranch were none other than Flume and Diplo. The two electronic music superstars weren’t the only celebrities featured in the outing. The pair were joined by the Academy Award-winning director and professional climber, Jimmy Chin, and one of the madcap members of the Jackass squad, Steve-O. In a video shared by WSL, you can see the celebrities learn surf tricks from the professionals and talk about their love for the sport. Flume and Diplo have...
Flume Drops Fresh Capsule Collection With Sydney Fashion Brand Double Rainbouu
Flume is seen as a true pioneer in regards to both his music production and visual components of his brand. It would only be fitting for his merchandise to be of the same caliber. Luckily for us, it is. Flume’s latest drop comes in collaboration with Sydney fashion brand Double Rainbouu, and the synergy between the two is truly piping hot. Both Flume and the fashion brand seem to dance to the same drum, delivering the laid-back, effortlessly cool style that is synonymous with the land down under. Featured in the capsule collection are a short-sleeve button-up shirt—a staple in the Double Rainbouu brand—a bucket hat, and a tote. Double Rainbouu Mikey Nolan and Toby Jones, the duo behind Double Rainbouu, spoke to GQ Australia about the partnership, sharing that the “powdery ...
KUČKA Stuns on Latest Genre-Bending Track, “Ascension”
Experimental pop-electronica artist KUČKA has hit a sweet spot with her latest single, “Ascension.” Out today via LuckyMe, the track is a seamless blend of electronic synths, driving percussion rhythms, and silky vocals. The track tells its story through both its melodic progression and its companion music video, taking us through a dynamic dream world of hollowed-out sonics and cleverly arranged vocal chops. KUČKA’s clear, airy vocals are on full display, stealing the show with their lilting cadence and raw expressiveness. “’Ascension’ is about the continual growth that we are all undertaking at every stage of our life,” KUČKA said in a press release. “We’re constantly faced with new challenges, whether we realize it or not, and it...
Flume, Alison Wonderland, Big Gigantic, More Featured on “FIFA 21” Soundtrack
Soccer fans everywhere are preparing their thumbs for the release of EA Sports‘ FIFA 21. In addition to the promised gameplay and graphical improvements, the developers have announced what artists will be soundtracking players’ matches for the coming year. The 2021 soundtrack has been split into two. One-half covers the base game while the other handles the street soccer portion of the application, “Volta Football.” Between the pair, players will have access to tunes from more than 100 artists representing over 20 countries. Fans were excited to see music showcasing many different cultures together in one place—similar to how the world’s most popular sport unites spectators and players from all corners of the globe. The main difference between the tw...
Watch Flume Tease a New Unreleased Track on Instagram
After dropping a wild, futuristic remix of Eiffel 65‘s infamous track “Blue (Da Ba Dee)” out of left field, Flume has ears perking up once again. The Australian producer posted a new teaser clip of a work in progress to his Instagram story yesterday, and fans are already speculating on what the full track will sound like. Glistening, atmospheric chords give an eerie yet beautiful ambiance to the track. The 14-second clip doesn’t reveal much beyond that, but the Flume faithful have already taken to forums like Reddit to fully dissect what’s going on within the producer’s Ableton project file. Check out the clip below. “A lot my music lately has been really sharp, because that’s what’s been exciting me, but it’s also been hard to ...
Watch Flume Perform with Diplo at Ambient Stargazing Concert in California
Following the release of his first-ever ambient album MMXX, Diplo partnered with The Smithsonian‘s AirSpace podcast for a series of one-of-a-kind, limited capacity stargazing concerts. Debuting the series on September 8th and 9th, he played out the record at the “Under Ancient Skies: A Night of Ambient Music and Stargazing” show in Pioneertown for his fans, who were able to melt away under the glittering California night sky. When he announced the initiative on August 31st, Diplo mentioned “one more surprise up our sleeve.” It seems that surprise was an appearance from Flume, who shared video from the unique show via Instagram. Flume can be seen playing the keyboard alongside Diplo and Secular Sabbath on a stage retrofitted with an abundance of plants and a cl...
Massive Charity Compilation to Feature New Collaboration by Flume and EPROM
Bass music maven EPROM took to social media today to announce a massive charity compilation called Good Music To Avert The Collapse Of American Democracy. He also sent the electronic music community into a frenzy by sharing the news that the project will feature a new collaboration with Flume. “Flume and I are very stoked to be part of ‘Good Music To Avert The Collapse Of American Democracy’ – a fundraising compilation album that will be available for only 24 hours this Friday, September 4th on Bandcamp,” EPROM wrote in a Facebook post. “Harley and I wrote this unreleased tune titled ‘Nor. 7’ a couple years back on a writing trip in Norway,” he continued. “Glad we can finally release it tied to an important cause.” Back in April 2019, EPROM sha...
