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Giolì & Assia Confront Demons, Discuss Symbolism In Third Studio Album, “Fire Hell And Holy Water”
When it comes to eclectic electronic music acts, it doesn’t get any more versatile and visceral than the Italian femme powerhouse duo Giolì & Assia. Equipped with an impressive mix of instrumental know-how and a tender romantic relationship, the European couple have deeply influenced the dance music landscape throughout the last half-decade. Having risen through the ranks for their inimitable blend of genres over two studio albums, the tandem’s popularity exploded after they began livestreaming performances from some of the most scenic spots on earth. Titled #DiesisLive, the series enabled viewers to consume the experience that is Giolì & Assia: an immersive affair with live instruments, haunting vocals and panoramic backdrops. Giolì & Assia performing on the F...
Louis The Child Shift Gears With Black Marble Alias, a “Dark, Clubby, Gritty” Audiovisual Experience
Creativity is boundless for Louis The Child. Some fans may associate them with a glossy dance-pop style meshed with future bass, a sound made popular by hit tracks like “It’s Strange” and “Better Not.” But there’s more than meets the eye with Louis The Child. If their rave-inspired headline performance at Red Rocks last year was any indication, genres are fluid. They’re meant to be traversed across rather than confined within. Louis The Child’s latest event, Alter-Ego, took that idea up a notch. By inviting artists to perform sets exploring left-field tastes, Alter-Ego materialized an unabashed focus on defying genres. A sprawling crowd at Louis The Child’s sold-out Alter-Ego show at Brooklyn Mirage. Drew Cigna “We like the idea of giving artists a platform to do somethin...
“He Will Always Miss Tim”: The Story of How Avicii’s Dog Was Inherited After His Death
Avicii may be gone, but his intrepid spirit lives on not only through his music, but also his dog, Liam. Intelligent, courageous, reliable—what can be said about Liam that hasn’t already been said of his former owner, an iconic artist whose imagination soundtracks our lives years after his death? The EDM community lost its lifeblood that tragic day in 2018. But Avicii’s fans can find solace in the fact that Liam, one of the last remaining vestiges of the legendary “Levels” producer, is living the high life in Italy. Liam now spends his days frolicking under kaleidoscopic sunsets on a lush property in Milan. It’s here where Liam’s trainer and current owner, Filippo Moretti, is earnestly fulfilling a “promise made to a great ...
SB19 Is Eyeing the Global-Pop Market & Bringing the Philippines Along: ‘Going International Is Not a Small Thing’
SB19 is the Philippines’ undeniable breakout pop group, but as their latest single and tour put them in a position for greater international attention, the band has a grander vision for themselves and their home country. Filipino boy band SB19 features members Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken and Justin, who mix mainstream sounds with Original Pilipino Music (known as OPM) in the country’s main languages of Tagalog and English. Since the quintet’s start in late 2018, the group have found an unprecedented amount of local attention, online interest and day-to-day exhaustion in pushing the country’s current pop renaissance to international borders. While the Philippines has yet to rank highly among the world’s largest music industries (it was the 41st largest market on the IFPI’s global music rep...
The Bitcoin bottom — Are we there yet? Analysts discuss the factors impacting BTC price
When Bitcoin was trading above $60,000, the smartest analysts and financial-minded folk told investors that BTC price would never fall below its previous all time high. These same individuals also said $50,000 was a buy the dip opportunity, and then they said $35,000 was a generational buy opportunity. Later on, they also suggested that BTC would never fall under $20,000. Of course, “now” is a great time to buy the dip, and one would think that buying BTC at or under $10,000 would also be the purchase of a lifetime. But by now, all the so-called “experts” have fallen quiet and are nowhere to be seen or heard. So, investors are left to their own devices and thoughts to contemplate whether or not the bottom is in. Should one be patient and wait for the forecast “drop to $10,000” ...
KEY Shares the Family Stories & ‘Little Freaks’ That Inspired His ‘Gasoline’ Album: Exclusive
From the monster under the bed to clowns and bugs, most childhood fears become irrelevant — and laughable —a s we mature. For KEY‘s latest album, the boy band member revisits some of the freakiest parts of his adolescence with a playfulness and curiosity that inspired his latest collection of K-pop creations. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Released on Aug. 30, Gasoline is KEY’s second full-length album and the SHINee member’s first new body of work after his retro-tinged Bad Love EP from last fall. While Bad Love saw him taking creative lead by spotlighting his interest in sci-fi movies, the new LP also highlights a love of film but with his personal childhood stories and reflections mixed within. Born in 1991, the core kids movies of KEY’s ch...
Franc Moody’s New Album Is a “Funk-Fueled Odyssey” Inspired By the Wild West
You know how when you need to pee, all you can do is think about how much you need to pee? That’s how Ned Franc and Jon Moody, of British funk electronica outfit Franc Moody, spent their pandemics. Only instead of an urgent need to urinate, they were faced with an unscratchable itch to hit the road and go on tour. And instead of ending with the satisfying flush of the loo, they were left with an entire concept album inspired by their adventures of yore, as well as the ones they hoped still hung on the horizon. “We were longing, craving, to be back on the road in our little tiny tour bus, our tin can tour bus,” Moody told EDM.com over Zoom. “The reality would’ve been us stopping off in some petrol station ordering a horrible hot dog and fifteen thousand packets of crisps and spilling coffee...
Meet CloZee: Your Sonic Tour Guide On a Trip Around the World
Tapping on a CloZee song is like activating a portal. Each track is a gateway to a place on earth or a spiritual realm. Her Neon Jungle album was influenced heavily by CloZee’s time in the lush forests of Costa Rica. The flamenco elements of “Diabólico” originate in southern Spain. Her version of “Baiana” is rooted in the body percussion work and infectious rhythms of the Brazilian group Barbatuques. “Koto” is rife with Japanese influences, particularly the song’s namesake—the country’s national instrument. “A lot of those instruments are really tied to a memory of mine,” CloZee tells EDM.com. “A lot of countries I’ve visited. Like the shamisen or the koto. I really remember so many memories of going throug...
WHIPPED CREAM On Staying True to Herself: “Your Mind Manifests Your Reality”
When an artist puts their heart and soul into their work, they can’t help but make something beautiful. Since releasing her first single in 2014, Canadian DJ and producer WHIPPED CREAM has put everything into her craft, producing truly moving music. Inspired by heavy bass and hip-hop, she has successfully cultivated her own unique sound, which takes listeners on an emotional journey. Now, she’s diving into her art in a way she never has before: by recording her own voice. Her new track, “Angels,” is the first to feature her own recorded vocals. It’s a deeply personal song that only she could sing. Before the release of “Angels,” EDM.com sat down with WHIPPED CREAM at Monstercat‘s new production studio in Los Angeles, which functions as an offic...
Festivals, Hits and Mother Nature: Dom Dolla and the Puzzle Pieces of a Career-Defining Year
Performing at some of the world’s top music festivals for the first time is no small feat. Doing them all back-to-back in a matter of months is even more difficult. Dom Dolla is one of a few DJs to experience this ineffable journey, where he sprinkled in a few miracles along the way. The barnstorming house music artist and “Miracle Maker” producer most certainly has made an impression this year while enjoying some unique bucket list experiences, like DJing through a freak snowstorm that walloped his debut performance at Red Rocks. This kind of extraordinary occurrence has become commonplace for Dolla, whose career is amplifying at a breakneck rate as he achieves one milestone after another. We caught up with the breakout Aussie to dive deeper into the puzzle pie...
Isaac Fitzgerald on Being a ‘Dirtbag’
Alexander Chee’s blurb on the back of Isaac Fitzgerald’s recently published bestselling memoir, Dirtbag, Massachusetts, reads: “He’s a ringleader for the circus in the House of Love.” And after reading this book, I think most people would agree that Isaac Fitzgerald is certainly at least that, and then some. Dirtbag, Massachusetts is a memoir-in-essays about how a lost soul with a diamond heart manages to figure out — after a series of jet-fueled, drug-addled escapades — how to put together a life out of all the pieces left in the wreckage of his past. That past spans living in the Catholic Worker’s homeless shelter in Boston, to living and working in the bars of San Francisco at the onset of the AIDS pandemic, to acting in a few porn flicks, and to round things out, Fitzgerald spent time ...
How SEVENTEEN Navigated Contract Negotiations & Pandemic Concerns to Arrive at Their Celebratory Albums & Tour
SEVENTEEN made their post-pandemic return to international fans with the Aug. 10 Vancouver kick-off concert of their “Be the Sun” world tour. While the arena show focused on high-cardio and intricate performances from the six albums the K-pop powerhouses churned out these last two years, there was an undeniable sentimentality for this stage comeback. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “We’re really, really happy to be here,” member Joshua told the Canadian crowd, his doe eyes sparkling when addressing the fans ahead of their encore. “We had a great time here while resting and an even more amazing time with you guys — the energy out here is crazy, so thank you so much.” No doubt, the warm welcome was all the more meaningful given the group’...
