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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...
HiJinx Announces Lineup for 2021 NYE Festival With Alison Wonderland, ILLENIUM, More
Philly’s HiJinx NYE music festival is ready for its grand return to tie a bow on 2021. According to a press release issued to announce the event, which is scheduled for December 30th and 31st at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the two-day affair promises “jaw-dropping stage production featuring the best lighting, sound, and visuals in the country.” The fest’s lineup is bass music galore, featuring a number of dubstep and future bass heavy-hitters as headliners. HiJinx will feature Alison Wonderland, Excision, GRiZ, ILLENIUM, Louis The Child, and what promises to be a ferocious back-to-back DJ set from Jauz and Kayzo. The undercard is also impressive with future bass titan Said The Sky, dubstep fan-favorite Wooli, and freeform star L...
Watch ILLENIUM’s Full “Trilogy” Las Vegas Show, The Biggest of His Career
By all accounts, ILLENIUM wrapped the biggest show of his career thus far over the holiday weekend. The beloved electronic music producer provided Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium with a jam-packed night of three sets, which spanned nearly four hours and marked his longest concert by duration and largest by capacity. ILLENIUM described the “Trilogy” experience as a sort of capstone project, sharing that he envisions his first three albums Ashes, Awake, and Ascend almost as though they are collectively a singular chapter of his career. As the release of Fallen Embers—his upcoming fourth album—looms large, ILLENIUM felt this would be the perfect time to bring the comprehensive vision behind his discography together before the start of something new. T...
ILLENIUM and Matt Maeson Collide on Emotive New Single “Heavenly Side”
Last week, ILLENIUM promised fans a final album single if the number of pre-saves hit 10,000. After accomplishing that goal in just a few days, he has delivered just in time for his massive “Trilogy” live show. Today ILLENIUM unveiled “Heavenly Side,” a collaboration with Matt Maeson, to prepare fans for the release of his highly-anticipated fourth studio album Fallen Embers. Many of ILLENIUM’s recent singles—such as “First Time” and “Hearts on Fire”—make heavy use of organic instruments blended with light electronic elements. “Heavenly Side” has a similar feel, as whimsical keys, melancholic guitar riffs, and dynamic percussion mix expertly with Maeson’s commanding vocals. Though we havenR...
Threats Made Against ILLENIUM Fans Attending “Trilogy” Show in Las Vegas
Fans are eagerly awaiting ILLENIUM‘s upcoming “Trilogy” concert at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, a performance that the EDM superstar has called the “biggest show I’ve ever done.” But alarming and threatening messages shared across a number of social media channels by a user with multiple accounts caught the attention of some prospective attendees over the weekend. After a fan called on ILLENIUM and Excision to address the situation in a since-deleted tweet, they revealed that authorities had been notified of the threats and both artists were aware of the situation. Another Twitter user then posted a reply to the tweet, which included screenshots of the threats posted from accounts that have since been deactivated. Soon after, a delug...
Lights All Night Dallas Announces Massive Lineup for 2021 New Year’s Eve Festival
One of the country’s longest-running independent music festivals and New Years’ Eve celebrations, Lights All Night, is set to return to Dallas for its 11th year with a spectacular lineup. At the beginning of the year it was tough to imagine 2021 ending in celebration, but the tireless team behind Lights All Night envisioned otherwise. As the live music scene slowly reopens, organizers are angling to offer fans a NYE to remember. Lights All Night 2019. Alive Coverage 2019 saw the brand’s 10th anniversary event sell out, making it one of their biggest festivals to date. This year they expect to make a triumphant post-pandemic return with over 30 artists and 40,000 attendees, who will descend on Dallas Market Hall, located just minutes from downtown Dallas. With a...
ILLENIUM Shares Tracklist and Collaborators of New Album “Fallen Embers”
Ahead of his massive “Trilogy” arena show next month, ILLENIUM has revealed the tracklist for his hotly anticipated fourth album, Fallen Embers. With a little over three weeks to go until it hits the airwaves, fans are desperate for any information they can get regarding the album. On Twitter, he shared an image of the full tracklist and collaborators who will be joining him on the release. As you can see, a number of these tracks have been released in previous months including “Paper Thin” with Tom Delonge and Angels & Airwaves, “Nightlight” with Annika Wells, and “Hearts on Fire” with Dabin and Lights. Other tracks like “In My Mind” with Excision and HALIENE and “Lay It Down” with Krewella and SLAN...
ILLENIUM to Offer Livestream of Massive “Trilogy” Show in Las Vegas
Ahead of his momentous “Trilogy” show at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, ILLENIUM has invited fans at home to revel in the biggest show of his career. The electronic music superstar will offer a livestream of the July 3rd event, which is the first concert to take place at the arena, the home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. The show will consist of three different ILLENIUM sets in one night, each one turning back the clock to his first three albums: Ashes, Awake, and Ascend. The four-plus hour spectacular will tie a bow on the storyline of those three records as ILLENIUM prepares to start a new chapter with the impending release of his fourth studio album, Fallen Embers. “Trilogy” will end with a 20-minute live preview of the upcoming al...
ILLENIUM is Previewing His New Album at Vegas “TRILOGY” Event, Exploring Livestream Options
In anticipation of next month’s gigantic “TRILOGY” event, ILLENIUM poured gasoline on the fire over the weekend after announcing the show’s set times. For those unfamiliar, he will be headlining a massive arena show at Allegiant Stadium—home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders—that covers all three of his albums via dedicated performances. Now, with the release of the schedule, fans have even more to celebrate after ILLENIUM revealed that final portion of the night will include a 20-minute preview of his highly anticipated upcoming album, Fallen Embers. ILLENIUM additionally announced that 3LAU and CloudNone will perform supporting DJ sets to help kick off the night. He also shared that he’s been discussing options with his ...
The Age of Innocence: Here’s What These 10 DJs Looked Like Before They Were Famous
When it comes to glow-ups, many of us have the luxury of burying all evidence of our braces and bowl cuts deep in the depths of old family albums. But for the celebrities, it’s inevitable for photos from the vault to pop up now and then. So what did some of our favorite electronic artists look like before they were main stage headliners? From childhood portraits to pre-fame head-shots, we’ve gone digging for mementos from the pasts of Alison Wonderland, Flume, RL Grime, and other dance music superstars. Complete with swooping side bangs, toothy smiles and early 2010s rave attire, they remind us that not too long ago, these artists were just like us. Let’s take a trip back in time. Freddy Kennett of Louis The Child. Robby Hauldren of Louis the Child.
BUKU Music + Art Project Announces Planet B Lineup With ILLENIUM, Alison Wonderland, More
New Orleans’ premier music and arts festival, BUKU Music + Art Project, has unveiled a genre-defying lineup for its one-time-only fall edition. Dubbed Planet B, the two-day event maintains BUKU’s boutique curation, offering a roster of 52 performers. ILLENIUM, Zeds Dead, and Alison Wonderland top the bill on the EDM spectrum, set to bring forth their signature sets brimming with emotive melodies alongside explosive bass. For those looking to indulge in unfettered trap and dubstep, there’s Subtronics, SVDDEN DEATH‘s VOYD, LSDREAM, Chee, and EDM.com Class of 2021 artists Moore Kismet and Lucii, among others. Chris Lake, VNSSA, and Purple Disco Machine round out the undercard’s house music artists while those looking for a subtle blends of electronic music can look forward to...
Lollapalooza Reveals 2021 Daily Lineup Schedule
Following the announcement of Lollapalooza‘s full lineup two weeks ago, organizers have released the daily schedule breakdown for the upcoming four-day event. As in prior years, electronic artists have nabbed two of the top headlining slots. This year ILLENIUM and Marshmello will fill those roles on Thursday and Friday, respectively. Meanwhile, fans of the festival’s dedicated electronic outfit, Perry’s Stage, will have no trouble staying busy. Thursday features notable sets from Kaytranada, Steve Aoki, and Tchami while Friday belongs to the bassheads, boasting performances from Wooli, Subtronics, Riot Ten, and more. Saturday finds a balance with Oliver Heldens, SLANDER, and Lost Kings dotting the lineup while Sunday holds some of the festival’s...
