Galantis
Galantis Announce Upcoming Collaboration With David Guetta
Grammy-nominated dance music duo Galantis are gearing up for their biggest track in years. Coming this week is a collaborative single with David Guetta and The X Factor-winning group Little Mix, titled “Heartbreak Anthem.” Across their social media pages, the trio of electronic music stars introduced a contest for fans who pre-save the single. Despite the short preview, fans can hear a generous portion of the vocals that will be included on the release The upcoming track will likely fuse well with Galantis and Guetta’s pop-friendly sound. In typical teaser fashion, the song cuts off right before the electronic contributions from Galantis and Guetta cut in, leaving fans with a weeklong cliffhanger. “Heartbreak Anthem” is slated for release o...
Galantis and Hook N Sling Team Up for Euphoric Single “The Best” With Karen Harding
Having previously collaborated on the tracks “Love On Me” and “Never Felt A Love Like This,” Swedish duo Galantis and Australian dance music vet Hook N Sling are back once again with their latest single, “The Best.” With platinum-selling singer-songwriter Karen Harding providing soulful vocals, this track lives up to the euphoric feeling of their previous collaborations. In addition, vocals from the seven-year-old daughter of Galantis’ Christian Karlsson are incorporated throughout the track. Out on Virgin Records, this song embodies the feelings of youthfulness and happiness. Its buoyant tone is established from the outset with gleeful piano keys and the intoxicating vocals of Harding. The chorus is absolutely exhilarating, utilizing soaring whistles an...
Electric Zoo Announces Second Phase of 2021 Lineup—And It’s Massive
Back in October 2020, when Electric Zoo first announced their initial 2021 lineup, it seemed like an eternity until the festival date. Now, one brutal pandemic later, the festival’s organizers, Made Event, have released the Phase Two lineup—and it’s a massive addition. Featuring artists such as ILLENIUM, Destructo, Blunts & Blondes, PEEKABOO, JOYRYDE, LICK and more, the festival is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event. As countless brands continue to roll out their 2021 lineups, the countdown to one of the most beloved dance music fests on the East Coast continues. Electric Zoo organizers have been hard at work to ensure the festival goes off without a hitch. Made Event has teamed up with a stable of labels and artists to host stages this year, inc...
Benny Benassi’s “Cinema” Gets A New Lease On Life With Galantis’ Latest Remix
With its bouncing bass beat and infectious energy, Benny Benassi‘s 2011 hit, “Cinema” ft. Gary Go, is undeniably unforgettable. Now, with the release of a new Galantis remix, the track has received a bubbly house update in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. Released February 5th on Ultra Records, the redo features tropical house synths and disco-inspired arpeggios, seamlessly fitting in with Galantis’ dance-pop repertoire. “I’m truly excited about Cinema getting a new lease of life!” Benassi said of the new remix in a press release. Previous remixers of “Cinema” include Laidback Luke, Alex Gaudino, Jason Rooney, and Skrillex, whose iconic dubstep flip won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical...
Galantis Taps JVKE for Playful, Pop-Infused Single “Dandelion”
Although Galantis seamlessly kept their fans happy in 2020 with their third album and impressive lineup of remixes, the Swedish duo refuses to slow down. Just a week into the new year, they’ve released a catchy new single with JVKE entitled “Dandelion.” “Dandelion” is a hypnotic, pop-infused anthem that’s reminiscent of what longtime listeners fell in love with on the duo’s debut album Pharmacy. JVKE’s charming vocals and perfectly tuned falsetto flow effortlessly with Galantis’ floaty production, cultivating a dreamy feel that builds upon their mainstage-ready sound. The lyric video closely mirrors the overall sound of the track with a flurry of pastel flowers and backdrops. JVKE can be seen dancing in various scenes throughout t...
Galantis and Janelle Monáe are Headlining Netflix’s “The Prom” Virtual Event
In honor of Ryan Murphy‘s new Netflix film The Prom, the platform is hosting their own digital dance. If you want to relive that special evening or make better memories the second time around, this is your time to shine. The virtual event will go live on Netflix’s YouTube channel Saturday, December 19th at 8PM ET (5PM PT). Of course, it wouldn’t be prom night without music. Headlining the festivities will be Galantis and Janelle Monáe with Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness on host duties. To top it off, cast members from the film will be stopping by throughout the event, including James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Keegan-Michael Key, Andrew Rannells, Jo Ellen Pellman, Ariana DeBose, Nico Greetham, Logan Riley, Nathaniel J. Potvin, Sofia Deler, Kerry Washington, ...
Here are 20 of the Best 2020 Black Friday Deals Offered by DJs
Those who crushed an entire turkey dinner last night can attest that the next-day Thanksgiving hangover is very real. As we veg out on our couches with Harry Potter marathons playing on screens and tryptophan flowing through our veins, it’s difficult not to whip out the phone and do a little online shopping for Black Friday deals. There’s no shortage of Black Friday deals in the EDM world this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there’s no better time to learn a new skill, so those who want to take up DJing or music production should take advantage of the deals from the gear and tech side of the industry. Monster discounts are available on equipment from leading DJ manufacturer Pioneer DJ, products from renowned audio design company AIAIAI, and plugins...
Listen to Galantis and NGHTMRE’s Unexpected Collaboration, “Tu Tu Tu (That’s Why We)”
In an unexpected collaboration, NGHTMRE and Galantis have teamed up to release their first track together today, “Tu Tu Tu (That’s Why We)” featuring Liam O’Donnell. Galantis, who have come to be known for their genre-bending tracks in modern dance music, see bass music star NGHTMRE lend his fluid and intense production for this collaborative release, which arrived by way of Ultra Music. While the track is very different from anything NGHTMRE has released, the unlikely collaboration resulted in something we couldn’t have expected anything more from. The undeniably catchy hook on the track is an absolute earworm that is sure to make the single one of the catchiest to come from 2020. The single features infectious vocals by O̵...
Watch This Firefighter Propose with a Flash Mob Soundtracked by Kygo and Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love”
In the midst of an absolutely dreadful year, we need to appreciate the little wins in life. Whether you’re commemorating a friend’s accomplishment, a good grade on an exam, or the start of a new relationship, if it’s a good thing, it should be celebrated. After all, if we don’t count the milestones, we’re just passing with the time. The black cloud of 2020 wouldn’t descend on Josh Buckler, a Maryland firefighter who recently proposed to his girlfriend, Nicole Asaban, in a tearjerking show of affection. Buckler employed the help of a flash mob to stun his bride-to-be, opting to use a triad of EDM songs to officially tie a bow on the relationship. Smack dab in the middle of downtown Annapolis, the dancers performed routines to Kygo and Whitn...
NGHTMRE and Galantis are Releasing a Dream Collaboration on Friday
Two electronic music acts you’d never expect to join forces have teamed up for an unlikely collaboration. Dance-pop superstar tandem Galantis and trap and bass maven NGHTMRE each took to social media today to announce their upcoming collaboration, “Tu Tu Tu (That’s Why We).” The single, which features blossoming vocalist Liam O’Donnell, is scheduled for an official release this Friday, September 25th, 2020. O’Donnell is perhaps most known by dance music fans for his 2016 feature on Illenium‘s fan-favorite single “It’s All On U.” He also contributed his impressive vocals to Audien‘s single “Rollercoaster,” which appeared on the renowned trance and progressive house music producer’s 20...
Galantis Debut “The Making of ‘Faith'” Mini-Documentary, Release Exclusive Amazon Music Playlist
Late last year, Galantis teamed up with legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton and Mr. Probz for their collaborative single “Faith.” They’ve now released a mini-documentary that details the creative process behind the tune via Amazon Music. The mini-documentary discusses the many facets of creating “Faith,” such as Saint‘s inclusion on its production, the 28-piece orchestra, and how they were able to get Parton to collaborate with them. Overall, the mini-documentary is an insightful look at the process of organizing a collaboration. Fans of all artists involved or those simply interested in the music industry will certainly enjoy this short feature. Alongside the release of the mini-documentary, Galantis have released an exclusive ...
Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Kygo, More Curate Playlists for Amazon Music’s “The Summer Sessions”
A bevy of the brightest in EDM have been tapped by Amazon Music for the streaming giant’s “The Summer Sessions” playlist series, which highlights their picks for the summer’s dance anthems. The electronic boy wonder Martin Garrix kicked off the series today with his playlist, which you can listen to here. Garrix’s “ultimate party summer party” selections include DubVision‘s “Sign,” Bleu Clair‘s “Need U,” Botnek‘s “Funk Accelerator,” and his fan-favorite collaboration with Dua Lipa, “Scared to Be Lonely.” The playlist also features an exclusive remix from Garrix himself. “I’m super happy to be sharing my summer playlist for everyone to be able to enjoy from the comfort of their ...
