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World’s First Car-Powered DJ Set to Be Fueled Entirely From Electric Vehicle Battery
Luxury automaker Genesis Motor is jumpstarting the DJ booth for a night powered completely by the battery of their electric SUV, the GV60. Genesis is pulling up to power the global livestream set, which will be free to all viewers. The Korean automaker is teaming up with Grammy-nominated DJ and dance music producer Jayda G to soundtrack the night. She’ll be supported by Korean artist Didi Han. While the idea to create a full-fledged nightlife experience powered entirely by a car battery would ordinarily seem unlikely to succeed, Genesis’ GV60 is well-equipped for the effort. The vehicle’s proprietary vehicle-to-load technology allows the car to channel its energy towards powering outside devices. The car will be doing some heavy lifting, but for perspectiv...
Jayda G Joins Kungs, Roosevelt as Official Remixers of Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”
Taylor Swift has officially reached double digits with her new album, Midnights, a 13-track opus and her 10th studio album. Now, the album’s first remix pack, for standout single “Anti-Hero,” has also been released. An angsty ambient ballad in its original form, T-Swift’s track gets a distinct dance music twist with reworks by three electronic music producers. Disco takes center stage with Jayda G‘s sun-drenched rework, stealing the show with scintillating strings and bright, bouncy keys. Then there’s the euphoric dance-pop of Roosevelt, whose remix is fit for a Friday night drive with dreamy synths and thumping bass guitar solos. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Kungs closes out the list with a funk-infused take on “Anti-Hero,” ...
Disco Fever In LA: Insomniac Gears Up for Inaugural “Disco Trip” Event
It’s time for Los Angeles to catch some disco fever. Insomniac’s Day Trip brand is bringing the boogie to Downtown Los Angeles with the first-ever Disco Trip event. On Saturday, November 5th, dance music fans over the age of 21 can grab their flare pants and go-go boots and head to Grand Park to see Purple Disco Machine, Jayda G, Derrick Carter and more. Day Trip was launched in 2018 with one simple premise: “house music all day.” Since its inception, the brand has thrown dozens of open-air day parties as well as two large-scale music festivals in 2021 and 2022. Day Trip expanded with the creation of its nocturnal counterpart, Night Trip, which takes their music taste to nightclubs. Now we’re looking forward to seeing Disco Trip flourish within the robust Insomniac ecosys...
A Beyoncé Dance Album? Here’s 6 House Music Producers Who Would Thrive On “Renaissance”
It’s album release month for Beyoncé, and the world is waiting on bated breath. After all, Renaissance‘s lead single, “Break My Soul,” has already made history. Queen Bey is now the first ever woman to release 20 Top 10 hits as a solo artist as well as 10 as a member of a group. Not to mention the house-minded rhythm and groove in “Break My Soul,” which samples a timeless dance anthem. With her previous albums, Beyoncé has counted artists like Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West as collaborators. And based on the creative direction Renaissance seems to be headed in, it’s fair to wonder whether or not house music producers are next up in her storied career. Here are six artists we think would slay on Beyoncé&#...
“It Just Clicked”: Aluna and Jayda G On Their Rich, Retro Collaboration, “Mine O’ Mine”
“It really is more of a memento,” said Aluna of her new collaboration with Jayda G, “Mine O’ Mine.” “It’s a snapshot of the beginning of a beautiful new friendship.” Released April 26th via Mad Decent, “Mine O’ Mine” is a surprise release from two of the hottest names in today’s dance music landscape (just this month, Jayda G made her Coachella debut). Delightfully, the track features vocals from both: “Giving up, lying down, baby it’s misery. I need to get what’s mine o mine,” they intermingle on its chorus. Jayda G’s sonic strengths play out with rich, retro synths and a whirling guitar riff. Meanwhile, the ethos of Aluna shines through with a sultry topline and high-energy house b...
Aluna’s Inaugural Noir Fever New Orleans to Host Kaytranada, Channel Tres, Jayda G, More
New Orleans, get ready. Aluna is about to shut it down. The dance music luminary’s latest enterprise, Noir Fever New Orleans, is slated to take the city by storm May 27-30, 2022 via a partnership with Pollen Presents. Featuring an all-Black lineup of musical artists, it endeavors to celebrate the Black and queer roots of dance music as well the legacies of Black talents that have come out of New Orleans. Featured artists include Kaytranada, Jayda G, Channel Tres and TSHA, as well as house and techno godfathers Derrick Carter and Kevin Saunderson. Noir Fever will also host keynote speakers, workshops, and a marketplace for Black-owned brands. Recommended Articles “This unique experience of honoring dance music’s heritage and getting a taste of what’s to...
Short But Sweet: Amnesia Ibiza Announces Back-to-Back Opening and Closing Parties
The 2021 Amnesia Ibiza party season will prove to be its shortest ever, but oh is it sweet. The fabled nightclub has announced back-to-back events on October 22nd and October 23rd, their Opening and Closing parties, respectively. Both nights will run to 5AM for a classic, nostalgic clubbing experience in the White Isle. And after a tumultuous year, chock full of unprecedented cancellations and ambiguity due to the impact of COVID-19, it’s just what the doctor ordered. A slew of island favorites are scheduled to perform at Amnesia to close out the season. Dennis Cruz, Skream, Jayda G, TSHA, Deborah De Luca, Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna, and many more major artists in techno and house music will take the stage to give the legendary venue a proper sendoff after a year to f...
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 ...
UK Nightclub Study Hosts First Lawful Gathering in Over a Year With No Social Distancing, 3,000-Capacity
The UK suffered the highest pandemic death toll in all of Europe, but the nation’s reopening strategy is moving forward with promise amid a high rate of vaccinations. Large-scale events have been on ice for over a year, but depending on the results of a new series of test events taking place in the UK, the region’s nightlife sector could be back in action in the near future. On Friday Liverpool’s Circus nightclub drew 3,000 attendees for an event designed to study the spread of COVID-19 among a non-socially distanced population, according to the Associated Press. Attendees had to produce a negative test prior to the event, but once inside they were free to dance, mingle, and enjoy performances from Jayda G and Lewis Boardman, all without masks. Thousa...
Kaytranada Dominates 2021 Dance/Electronic Grammy Awards: See the Full List of Winners
Kaytranada has won his first Grammy Awards, sweeping the 63rd annual ceremony’s Dance/Electronic categories. The renowned Haitian-born beatsmith nabbed wins in the Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album categories, taking home the hardware for “10%” with Kali Uchis and Bubba, respectively. It’s been a long time coming for one of the most gifted and versatile producers not only in the electronic community, but the contemporary music scene at large. Check out his acceptance speeches below. Kaytranada beat out a number of formidable artists for his first-ever Grammy nods, such as Disclosure, Flume, Madeon, and Baauer, among others. You can check out the full list of winners below. Record of the Year “Everything I Wanted” — Bill...
15 Black Trailblazers Shaping the Future of Electronic Dance Music
Since its inception decades ago, the backbone of dance music has been constituted by a strong community of Black creatives. They’ve led the charge for change, from creating inclusive underground club scenes to fostering initiatives that call for diversity in the industry at large. Even more, today’s landscape of sounds is constantly changing, and Black artists have proved to be a driving force of innovation and propulsive momentum. To highlight some of their voices, we’ve compiled a list of 15 trailblazing artists who have hit their strides in the last several years. These pioneers have had a profound impact on their contemporaries, and their sonic influence is certain to materialize within the industry’s future wave of talent. ALUNA JÉRÉMY PAUL BALI After off...
SPIN Daybreaker: 16 Songs That Speak to Your Soul
December has quickly approached and boy, did we miss you last week. With a full tummy and some cozy toes, we’re more than thankful to be back with a brand new Daybreaker roundup that’s will get you in a soulful mood. This week brings you the best in artists dominating the neo-soul, jazz, funk, and contemporary fusion spaces. The artists we’re focused on the week aren’t just gifted multi-instrumentalists, composers, songwriters, vocalists, and producers, but are creating an authentic sense of artistry that expresses the human experience. There are times when it can be fun to get lost in the layered intricacies of a track and times where the simplicity of intentional stillness will speak to the soul beyond comprehension. This curation of tracks do more than enough to explore the playful dyna...
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