Hayden James
Hayden James Gives ODESZA’s “The Last Goodbye” a Stunning House Makeover
This week ODESZA surprised fans by dropping an official remix of “The Last Goodbye,” the titular track from the duo’s Grammy-nominated album of the same, produced by none other than Australian house music virtuoso Hayden James. James’ upbeat rework of the soulful track is a funky re-imagination that sublimely reflects the intention and theme of ODESZA’s original. While “The Last Goodbye” is a powerful electronic record sampling Bettye LaVette’s 1965 song “Let Me Down Easy,” James transforms it into a decidedly house track—and a dancefloor filler. The Australian dance music star used a quicker tempo in his energetic, four-on-the-floor beat, producing staccato synths and a subdued drop with pulsing bass. James shrewdly leans on LaV...
22 Game-Changing Electronic Albums Coming In 2022
They say every cloud has a silver lining. With the pandemic finally in the rearview, electronic dance music festivals are back—and so are many of the scene’s beloved artists who have largely remained in the shadows. The scourge of COVID-19 vicious, but it seems these artists have now emerged with a renewed sense of vision and verve. And after two years of creative strangulation, they are hungrier than ever. If 2022’s albums are any indication, we’re on the precipice of the best years for dance music in history—just like David Guetta boldy predicted. Here are 22 of the most anticipated albums expected to release this year. Flume Palaces, Flume‘s third studio album and first since 2016’s critically acclaimed Skin, is slated to release on May 20th. He r...
Hayden James Announces Release Date of Sophomore Album, “LIFTED”
Triple-Platinum dance music producer Hayden James has announced the release date of LIFTED, his long-awaited sophomore album. Scheduled to drop on April 8th, LIFTED will be James’ first full-length album since 2019’s Between Us, which spawned his global hit “NUMB.” The record is slated to release by way of James’ longtime label, Future Classic. It’ll arrive ahead of back-to-back performances at both weekends of Coachella 2022, where he’ll join Australian compatriot and Future Classic labelmate Flume. Check out James’ announcement below. Following his Coachella performances, James is set to embark on an eponymous North American tour. The “Lifted” tour will kick off in early May in Nashville and hit major cities like Brook...
Here Is Your Full Coachella 2022 Lineup
After being fed through the COVID-19 wood chipper for two years, Coachella is coming back in 2022. Following weeks of speculation and the typical industry rigamarole of fake posters and even faker chatter from influencers, organizers have finally unveiled the full lineup for Coachella’s two 2022 weekends: April 15-17 and 22-24. Set to perform at the legendary Indio music and arts festival this year are Swedish House Mafia, Black Coffee, Madeon, Flume, Disclosure, Duke Dumont, SLANDER, TOKiMONSTA, Tchami, Channel Tres, Richie Hawtin, and The Martinez Brothers, among many others. Headlining the fest are Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West). Swedish House Mafia. Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival Recommended Articles The lineu...
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,...
Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival Unveils 2021 Lineup with Major Lazer, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Nina Kraviz, More
Madrid music fest Mad Cool Festival has unveiled a tremendous lineup for its 2021 edition. The lineup’s announcement arrived on the same day that the 2020 edition would have taken place, July 8th, after its cancellation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Headlining the 2021 iteration of Mad Cool Festival, which will go down from July 7th to 10th, are The Killers, Mumford & Sons, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Twenty One Pilots, Placebo, Deftones, Faith No More, Pixies, and Royal Blood. Organizers also dipped into the EDM talent pool to swell the lineup, tapping Hayden James, Nina Kraviz, ANNA, and RÜFÜS DU SOL, in addition to Major Lazer and a set from one of its founding members, Diplo. The announcement marked the first phase of the lineup’s...
Hayden James and Azteck Drop New Single “Waves of Gold” with 13-Track Mixed Compilation
Hayden James is here to brighten up your summer with not only a new single, but also 13 mixed tracks in a massive compilation. “Waves Of Gold” is his new collaboration with London-house duo Azteck and English vocalist Paije, and it is also the name of the star-studded mixed compilation album, both of which arrived today via Future Classic. The new single features the lush, deep vocals of Paije alongside a feel-good house melody. “Waves of Gold” screams vacation-mode, and though we all can’t be on a beach in the middle of paradise, it will make you feel as if you are. As if the single wasn’t enough, the stunning mixed compilation that comes with it is the cherry on top. It features a combination of exclusives and personal favorites b...
