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Watch This Firefighter Propose with a Flash Mob Soundtracked by Kygo and Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love”
In the midst of an absolutely dreadful year, we need to appreciate the little wins in life. Whether you’re commemorating a friend’s accomplishment, a good grade on an exam, or the start of a new relationship, if it’s a good thing, it should be celebrated. After all, if we don’t count the milestones, we’re just passing with the time. The black cloud of 2020 wouldn’t descend on Josh Buckler, a Maryland firefighter who recently proposed to his girlfriend, Nicole Asaban, in a tearjerking show of affection. Buckler employed the help of a flash mob to stun his bride-to-be, opting to use a triad of EDM songs to officially tie a bow on the relationship. Smack dab in the middle of downtown Annapolis, the dancers performed routines to Kygo and Whitn...
Kygo Sinks Investment Into Plant-Based Chicken Company
Kygo isn’t chicken when it comes to investing. Following his purchase of a minority stake in a top-selling Finnish alcohol company, Kygo has made another splash in the food and beverage industry thanks to an investment in daring, the leader in clean plant-based chicken. His early-stage investment arm, Palm Tree Crew Investments, helped close an $8 million Series A funding round for the company to foster its mission to remove chicken as a form of animal protein from our food system and replace it with a more sustainable, plant-based option. According to Business Wire, the funding round was led by Maveron, a prominent Seattle-based venture capital firm founded by former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz and investment banker Dan Levitan. In addition to KygoR...
Go Behind the Scenes of Kygo and Donna Summer’s New “Hot Stuff” Music Video
On Friday, September 18th, Kygo released the latest in his line of tribute remixes. This time, the Norwegian producer took on Donna Summer‘s 1979 classic, “Hot Stuff.” Alongside the reimagination, he also released a music video featuring the stars of Netflix‘s Outer Banks, Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes. Filmed in North Carolina over the summer, the production company behind the video, Lighthouse Films, captured the spirit of decades past to help set the background for the single. Before, during, and after the release of the music video, they shared behind-the-scenes footage of the filmmaking process. It’s interesting to note how Lighthouse transformed the modern-day setting into a nostalgic paradise using props and lighting effects. Also notab...
Kygo Unveils Remix of Donna Summer’s Legendary “Hot Stuff” Alongside Music Video
Kygo has consistently impressed with his reworks of classic tunes. In 2015, he released his one of a kind remix of Marvin Gaye‘s “Sexual Healing,” followed by his 2019 edit of Whitney Houston‘s “Higher Love” and his rework of Tina Turner‘s “What’s Love Got To Do With It” earlier this year. Adding to his impressive catalog, the Norwegian DJ and producer has now put his own spin on Donna Summer‘s “Hot Stuff.” Kygo’s remix of “Hot Stuff” follows a similar route as his other remixes of classics, staying true to the original vocals while swapping in modern electronic elements. This remix is by far the highest energy of the bunch, kicking up the tempo to match Summer’s soulful vocals. The ...
Kygo Announces Upcoming Remix of Donna Summer’s Legendary Song “Hot Stuff”
Kygo has announced that he will be releasing a remix of the late Donna Summer‘s legendary 1979 song, “Hot Stuff.” He shared a video teasing the new rework across his social media pages, offering fans a taste of what’s to come. In addition to the remix, Kygo has a new music video on the way featuring two of the stars from the Netflix series Outer Banks, Madelyn Cline and Chase Stokes. In the short clip, you can see what appears to be a nostalgic love story set in the era that Summer helped to soundtrack. Kygo’s latest remix follows his trend of paying homage to some of dance music’s most inspiring figures. In 2019, he released a posthumous collaboration with Whitney Houston, “Higher Love,” while 2020 saw him take on Tina Turner&...
Kygo and Selena Gomez’s “It Ain’t Me” Surpasses 1 Billion Streams on Spotify
In 2017, Kygo joined forces with superstar songstress Selena Gomez to release “It Ain’t Me.” The track experienced major success, spending 29 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 while peaking at the #10 spot and becoming Selena’s second-longest charting hit at the time. The duo can now celebrate because their collaborative single has officially surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone in Kygo’s career. He shared a heartfelt message to his fans announcing the news on his socials. “It Ain’t Me” was the lead single off Kygo’s 2017 EP Stargazing, featuring Selena as both the sole vocalist and songwriter. The track spoke about being in a relationship with someone who is unfit to be in one, and coming to the realizat...
Kygo to Perform Halftime Show of Bud Light’s “Battle of the Best” Gaming Tournament
Kygo is set to serve up an uplifting performance in the middle of what’s sure to be a high-stakes tournament featuring the gaming community’s top entertainers. Bud Light’s “Battle of the Best” tournament features a lineup of 16 world-renowned streamers going for gold in a competition that will span several different video game titles. The event isn’t only bringing out the biggest streamers, though, as they have tapped the “Lose Somebody” producer as the tournament’s official halftime entertainment. DrLupo, Cloakzy, Jordan Fisher, Shroud, TimTheTatman, and more will be vying for the “Battle of the Best” title live on Twitch. Only one streamer will emerge victorious from the bracket-style tournament. The p...
Kygo Purchases Minority Stake in Top-Selling Finnish Alcohol Company
Highlighted by warm chord progressions and sun-kissed xylophone plucks, Kygo‘s music has long been synonymous with summer. The tropical house pioneer is now taking his bubbly brand from figurative to literal, bottling it into a new partnership with top-selling Finnish alcohol business The Long Drink Company. The company’s flagship product is the “Finnish Long Drink,” a 5.5% ABV libation described as a “refreshing citrus soda with a premium liquor kick” with roots that go back to the 1952 Summer Games in Finland in the aftermath of World War II. Unsure of how to serve drinks quickly to the country’s visitors, the government needed a “revolutionary new liquor drink,” and the rest is history. In Finland, the phrase ...
Skrillex, Alison Wonderland Agent Simon Clarkson Joins ICM to Oversee EDM Division
Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM. Venerated talent agency ICM Partners has hired veteran agent Simon Clarkson to spearhead its Electronic Dance Music division. Clarkson, who spent eight years at rival organization William Morris Endeavor, also ran Mainstage Artists prior to his ICM appointment. According to Variety, Clarkson played a pivotal role in developing a number of the most renowned artists in EDM, including Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Alison Wonderland, Kygo, Eric Prydz, and Above & Beyond, among many others. The announcement of Clarkson’s hiring arrives after the news in March 2020 that ICM Partners acquired London-based music agency Primary Talent International, which represent...
Kygo Drops Amazon Original, Orchestral Version of “I’ll Wait” with Sasha Sloan
The new version is a stunning orchestral rendition. In May of 2020, Kygo released his third studio album Golden Hour, which was packed to the brim with high-profile collaborations. He has now released a stunning orchestral rendition of one of the tracks from the record, “I’ll Wait (feat. Sasha Sloan) as an Amazon Original track. While “I’ll Wait” is not the first time Kygo and Sloan have worked together, this particular orchestral rendition sees Sloan’s soulful and melancholic vocals take center stage. Kygo’s beautiful instrumental composition perfectly complements Sloan’s angelic vocals with emphasis on his downtempo version. As a part of Amazon Music’s “Summer Sessions” series, playlists curated ...
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Add Some Sizzle to Your Summer With July’s Hot New Tracks [Playlist]
Get a recap of last month’s new releases and music news with our monthly top picks playlist. Even though summer’s almost over, the party is only just beginning for DJs and producers. With virtual editions of some of the biggest festivals, such as Tomorrowland and Lollapalooza, fans have been able to dance the night away to festival anthems while DJs teased new tracks. David Guetta and MORTEN finally released their “future rave” project, New Rave, which Guetta teased during his EDC Las Vegas Virtual Rave-A-Thon and his United At Home livestreams. Spanning four tracks in total, the EP showcases the growth of their patented “future rave” sound. In an interview with EDM.com, Guetta said, “You could play back-to-back the four records and completely...
Watch Kygo and Ryan Tedder Perform “Lose Somebody” on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show”
Kygo and OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last night, July 23rd, 2020 to perform their hit single “Lose Somebody.” The track, which appeared on Kygo’s momentous third studio album Golden Hour, was stripped down in stunning fashion via a virtual set. Each artist patched in from their own homes and went on to seamlessly collaborate on the show. Performances like these push the envelope of the robust livestreaming landscape in the wake of COVID-19, which continues to decimate the live entertainment industry. You can check out the performance below. FOLLOW KYGO: Facebook: facebook.com/kygoofficialInstagram: instagram.com/kygomusicTwitter: twitter.com/KygoMusicSpotify: spoti.fi/3eY6LwY
