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Gorgon City Launch Custom Line of Album-Themed Beer
Gorgon City are here to ruin your summer six-pack. You’ll get that pun in a moment. As if we didn’t drink enough during the pandemic, the renowned dance music duo have launched a custom line of beer to celebrate their new album Olympia. They teamed up with the Manchester-based brewing company ShinDigger to distribute the brew, a New England style IPA. The special NEIPA recipe was crafted using a home-brewing kit developed by Kye of Gorgon City, who is an avid home-brewer. For the teetotalers out there, a NEIPA—or New England India Pale Ale—is an unfiltered IPA or Double IPA with high hop levels and a cloudy appearance. Gorgon City and ShinDigger’s “Olympia 6%” beer. ShinDigger The collab marks the second time Gorgon City hav...
Peloton is Hosting a Music Festival With Disclosure, Depeche Mode, More
While the pandemic caused a harsh blow for many companies on the market, there were a few who found mass success, such as Peloton. The at-home fitness company provided both a physical and mental health outlet for those cooped up indoors. And for those of us who yearned for clubs and festivals, it also provided a healthy alternative for consuming high-energy music. After all, walking around for miles from stage to stage does have some similarities to 45 minutes on a stationary bike. Peloton seems to agree because the company has officially launched the All For One music festival, a three-day virtual event beginning on July 1st that will feature more than 40 instructors covering their signature cycling, running, cardio, strength, and yoga classes. They will be joined by a diverse ...
Listen to Gorgon City Evolve in Third Album, “Olympia”
Gorgon City released their third studio album Olympia today—and it is guaranteed to become another one of their classics. With an eclectic combination of style and vocals, the UK duo demonstrates a new playfulness in their work and artistic growth while staying true to their roots. You will hear some familiar tunes on Olympia, as eight of its 18 total tracks are past releases. Not only did Gorgon City include “Tell Me It’s True” (released two months ago in anticipation of the album), but they also added seven of their collaborations from the last year or so, including anthems like “You’ve Done Enough” (with DRAMA) and “House Arrest” (with SOFI TUKKER). Olympia features five new solo tracks, which vary in terms of style. “Lost Feelings,” “Waiting For The Righ...
Watch the Picturesque Music Video for Gorgon City’s New Single, “Dreams” With Jem Cooke
Renowned UK dance music duo Gorgon City have unveiled yet another track from their upcoming album. Out now via Astralwerks, “Dreams” came true for many eager fans who have been anticipating the release of this ID since it was first teased last spring during Defected Virtual Festival 4.0. Singles from the album have been rolling out over the past year. But it was not until two months ago that Gorgon City officially announced the impending arrival of their third album Olympia, while simultaneously offering up a wittily titled tune called “Tell Me It’s True.” “Dreams” marks the eighth single from Olympia, which is due out this Friday, June 25th. The record will feature an array of collaborations with artists such as ...
Armand Van Helden, Gorgon City, More to Perform Defected Croatia 2021
The beloved Defected Records was one of many who had to halt their 2020 festival plans due to the impact of the pandemic. But they are now back and stronger than ever after unveiling the 2021 lineup for Defected Croatia, marking the event’s fifth official year. For six days and seven nights from August 5th to August 10th, the best of the best in house music will descend on The Garden Resort in the awe-inspiring city of Tisno, Croatia. Over 80 world-class artists will soundtrack the Adriatic coastline fest after a year of lockdown. Armand Van Helden, Bob Sinclair, Eats Everything, Gorgon City, Honey Dijon, Jayda G, Louie Vega, Purple Disco Machine, Todd Terry, John Summit, Inner City, Breakbot, and many more have all been confirmed. Defected Records’ star-studded lineup for the ...
SPIN Daybreaker: 23 Songs You Shouldn’t Wait Any Longer to Discover
In the words of the infamous Rebecca Black, “It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday.” Indeed Rebecca, everyone is looking forward to the weekend. We’ve survived yet another week and SPIN is here to deliver one hell of a mix to wash away the sins from what went down. We’ve updated our playlist with an array of genres that span across indie-pop, electronic/soul-tronic, neo-soul, R&B, and a sprinkle of acoustic, Latin and psych-rock. One thing’s for sure: you won’t get bored listening to this eclectic curation. In fact, this is guaranteed to keep up with your insatiably explorative musical taste. No cap. This week brings some of the brightest artists that you’ll want to keep on your radar. Highlights include songwriter/producer Derek Simpson in the fluttery and soul-charged, “XING,...
Claude VonStroke, SOFI TUKKER, More Announced on Groove Cruise Orlando 2022 Lineup
Groove Cruise Orlando has been cleared to set sail. The beloved rave voyage will embark from Port Canaveral, Florida for an epic 96-hour tour of the seas with over 50 artists and nine stages January 20-24, 2022. After over a year of being couped up indoors, this will be the perfect opportunity to relish in the beauty of Mother Earth while listening to some of the best that electronic music has to offer. Claude VonStroke, CloZee, Ferry Corsten, Gorgon City, SOFI TUKKER, Dombresky, John Summit, Walker & Royce, and many more are all confirmed to throw down on the high seas from aboard Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas. Groove Cruise veterans will know that from the moment you set foot on the deck, there is nonstop entertainment like rock climbing, laser tag, water slid...
Gorgon City Announces Olympia Tour 2021 Dates
Fresh off the announcement of a new album this summer, beloved UK dance music duo Gorgon City have announced they will be taking Olympia out on a headlining tour. They will be heading across the US with four final stops in the UK for what is set to be some of their biggest shows thus far. Fans can catch them at some of their favorite venues, like The Midway in Chicago, the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, and Albert Hall in Manchester. The tour kicks off on September 19th in Seattle and will conclude on December 17th in London. Gorgon City’s 2021 “Olympia” headline tour. Gorgon City After over a year of separation, it will be a sight to see the duo’s third studio album—completed from entirely different locations—performed in person. Ol...
Gorgon City Announce Third Album Alongside Tracklist and New Single, “Tell Me It’s True”
Fans of beloved UK dance music duo Gorgon City should mark their calendars because the renowned producers have announced that their third album Olympia will be arriving on June 25th, 2021. The record, which will arrive via Astralwerks, will be their first LP since 2018’s Escape. Along with the announcement of the new album comes a brand new single, “Tell Me It’s True.” The track opens with angelic vocal chops as the house duo’s signature piano strikes guide the melody into the forefront. The euphoric soundscapes build into a hard-hitting drop with strong percussion and syncopated synths. It’s the perfect amalgamation of UK and Chicago house influences, a balance that could drive the sound of the forthcoming album. Olympia is set to ...
Gorgon City and DRAMA Team Up for UK-Chicago House Crossover, “You’ve Done Enough”
After the monster release of their four-track REALM EP back in December, UK duo Gorgon City has returned in 2021 with a new single called “You’ve Done Enough” with DRAMA. Out January 29th via Universal Music, the song further explores the soulful sound of the artists’ first collaboration, last year’s “Nobody.” Following the lead of stirring vocals from DRAMA’s Via Rosa, “You’ve Done Enough” packs gorgeous resonance and kinetic house into its builds and drops. It also comes paired with an extended “Terrace Dub” rework, which adds in a pulsing percussion conclusion. Together, these tracks represent a modern take on classic UK and Chicago house influences. As if these two versions wer...
Gorgon City Drops New Must-Listen EP, “Realm”
Following a string of solid collaborative singles in 2020, including “House Arrest” with SOFI TUKKER and “Alive” with PAX, house duo Gorgon City released their new EP Realm last Friday, December 4th. Consisting of one new track and three past singles, Realm is a bass-heavy and dance-forward compilation that sounds like it was created to get a crowd moving. Realm kicks off with the brand new single “Trapdoor,” a club-ready UK house track. It features ethereal vocal notes as well as a percussive beat reminiscent of tech house, with a heavy bassline dropping in after the intro and carrying the beat forward. “Grooves on the Vinyl” combines a more traditional deep house bass, funky synths, and snappy lyrics to offer up an infectious dance anthem. “Roped In” takes listeners on a rhythmic journey...
EDM.com Presents “Quarantini Chats” Episode #10: Gorgon City and PAX
Join us live as we sip custom cocktails crafted by Gorgon City and PAX. Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series “Quarantini Chats” invites the brightest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. Gorgon City and PAX are joining EDM.com for the 10th episode of “Quarantini Chats.” The pair of dance music powerhouse...
