Iann Dior
Listen to ILLENIUM’s Heartfelt Fourth Album, “Fallen Embers”
Marking the beginning of a new chapter, ILLENIUM‘s Fallen Embers album has finally arrived. When his nonstop touring schedule came to a halt last year, ILLENIUM took to the studio with the goal of creating something truly remarkable. And after tying a bow on a triptych of albums in 2019—offering up only a handful of singles in 2020—Illenials were left wondering what was next. Later that year, the news broke that a new album was in the works. In conjunction with the announcement, ILLENIUM released “Nightlight,” a collaboration with Annika Wells that offered a peek into his forthcoming album. Soon after, he dropped the punk-inspired “Paper Thin” with Tom DeLonge and his band Angels & Airwaves. “Hearts on F...
ILLENIUM and iann dior Release Aching Music Video for “First Time”: Watch
After ILLENIUM and iann dior perfectly crafted their collaboration “First Time,” which will appear on the former’s upcoming Fallen Embers album, the duo has released an official music video. While this track exudes the quintessential combination of electronic and punk music, the VR-themed video is the perfect compliment. dior sings about a woman he feels he’s known his whole life, appearing alongside ILLENIUM as they perform their hit collab. He feels her energy via transport by virtual reality goggles, meeting the woman of his dreams over and over again while being serenaded by the aching sound design of ILLENIUM. The video offers a spunky narrative while still delivering the impactful musical performance his fans crave. Watch the full mus...
Kayzo Reworks ILLENIUM and iann dior’s “First Time” Into Rock-Infused Anthem
Kayzo has been on a tear in 2021. The Houston-born producer recently released his collaboration with Sullivan King and Papa Roach, “DOMINATION,” as well as “Never Let You Down” with TELLE and “Lifeline” with Black Tiger Sex Machine. Today, he returns with a remix of ILLENIUM and iann dior‘s “First Time.” Kayzo’s rework of “First Time” reimagines the love ballad by embracing his signature rock-electronic crossover sound. Forgoing the piano of the original, Kayzo has opted for a subtle guitar in the intro. As the track builds to the drop, listeners are hit with a more intense guitar riff all accompanied by dior’s emotive vocals. The second drop adds a layer of heavy, distorted synths, drastically increasing th...
ILLENIUM Joins Forces With iann dior for “First Time”
On March 2nd, ILLENIUM teased on the Clubhouse app that a collaboration with Platinum singer, songwriter, and rapper iann dior was on the way. Shortly after the announcement, the crossover electronic artist surprised several lucky fans by hand-delivering USBs with 10-second audio snippets of the song. Following the mass excitement and high anticipation over the span of less than two weeks, their “First Time” collaboration has officially landed on 12Tone Music. dior’s rock-influenced vocals powerfully guide fans through ILLENIUM’s melodic bass soundscapes as he sings about feeling indescribably in tune with a stranger. It’s a special chemistry that rarely comes around but is instantly relatable to those who have experienced an instant connection befor...
ILLENIUM Announces Release Date for Upcoming Single With iann dior, “First Time”
Earlier in the month, ILLENIUM teased that his next single would be released soon. In an effort to give some lucky fans the chance to hear what’s on the way, he met up with three of them to hand-deliver a flash drive containing a short snippet of the unreleased track. Now, ILLENIUM has announced that the tune, a collaboration with iann dior called “First Time,” will be released at the end of the week. Giving fans an extra incentive ahead of the release, he said that each one who pre-saves the single will have a chance to win free tickets to his next show in their area. As previously mentioned, three fans were each given a USB containing 10 seconds of “First Time.” The fans have since joined forces and combined their previews ...
ILLENIUM Drove to the Homes of Random Fans to Give Them a USB With an Unreleased Song
There’s a reason why ILLENIUM has one of the most diehard fan bases in the electronic music space. This time, however, he’s outdone himself. According to ILLENIUM Intel, a Twitter fan page dedicated to the superstar producer, ILLENIUM drove to the home of a random fan to give him a USB containing an unreleased song. The flash drive contained a 10-second snippet of a new collaboration with Iann Dior, who featured on 24kGoldn‘s global 3x Platinum hit “Mood.” ILLENIUM Intel (via Twitter) ILLENIUM had broken the news of the song’s existence on Tuesday, March 2nd via the popular Clubhouse app, where he hosted a music and technology chat with fellow future bass stars Said the Sky, Dabin, and William Black. ILLENIUM eventually replied to the fan ...
