Laidback Luke
Laidback Luke, Regard, LODATO Set to Heat Up KTUphoria 2022 Summer Dance Event
Returning to the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater on June 18th, New York’s iconic 103.5 KTU has unveiled an unmissable lineup for the 2022 iteration of their ultrasummer tradition—KTUphoria. Pitbull, Ava Max, Regard, Laidback Luke, LODATO and more are slated to take over the Wantagh-based event on June 18th, which will include a special 25th Anniversary Freestyle set. Lodato. For artists like LODATO, his upcoming performance marks something of a full-circle moment for the artist who grew up close to the action every summer in Queens. Speaking with the EDM.com Class of 2022 artist, LODATO reflected with pride on being able to represent his hometown. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Growing up in Queens, New York and seeing KTUphoria go on each year with their...
Mixmash Is Giving Away a VIP Package to Their MMW 2022 Pool Party—With a Huge Secret DJ Set
Mixmash Records is making dance music dreams come true this Miami Music Week. Miami Music Week (MMW) is among the biggest celebrations of the year for electronic dance music enthusiasts, and with the festivities finally returning after two years off, party organizers and artists are ready to make up for lost time. Mixmash, Laidback Luke‘s flagship record label, has remained a staple of MMW, and we suspect that won’t be changing anytime soon. Returning to South Beach for a poolside takeover, Mixmash’s party is already boasting some serious potential. Soon it’ll be time to party the day away at the Nautilus Hotel with Luke, Audien, Morgan Page, Riggi & Piros, Sevenn, Syence, Tritonal and more, but that’s just the beginning. Consistent with prior ...
Celebrate the History of Swedish Dance Music in Weeklong Tomorrowland Radio Program
Avicii, Eric Prydz, Robyn, Swedish House Mafia, Alesso… the list goes on. The mythos of today’s rave scene runs through Swedish dance music. Those artists and countless others played a pivotal role in the stateside EDM boom of the 2010s, and we have their generational music to thank for it. This week, Tomorrowland‘s One World Radio will examine the impact of Swedish electronic music through the lens of its influential artists. The programming slate includes an hourlong episode celebrating the impact of Swedish House Mafia, an anecdotal broadcast hosted by Laidback Luke, and a can’t-miss “Friendship Mix” curated by Alesso. You can tune in here. Tomorrowland fans can also cast votes for the “Made in Sweden” top 100 tracks. T...
Laidback Luke Pays Homage to Storied Career of Skrillex in Special Radio Episode: Listen
Real recognize real in the latest episode of Laidback Luke‘s radio show. As part of his monthly “Wayback Luke” residency on Tomorrowland’s One World Radio, which celebrates the history of dance music, he took the time to memorialize Skrillex with a special segment dedicated to the dubstep pioneer. Luke rhapsodizes about Skrillex’s early days in the music industry, telling stories about his start in dance music while playing out the iconic tracks that led his reputation as one of the world’s most coveted producers. Luke says he was in touch with Skrillex back when he was a part of famed post-hardcore band From First to Last. Skrillex connected with him because he was trying to break into the dance music scene, which was just bubbling to the surface i...
Laidback Luke Revives Techno Alias, Dark Chanell, for Sophomore EP: Listen
In February 2021, Laidback Luke unveiled his Dark Chanell alias with the release of the project’s pulsing debut EP, No. 1. The iconic Dutch DJ, whose self-professed first love is techno, has now revived his ominous nom de plume with his sophomore record, the two-track New York Five-O EP. Out now on Luke’s Mixmash banner, the menacing EP offers the dark underground warehouse sounds that longtime techno fans crave. Fusing elements of disco with vintage techno, “Foxy Town” applies sinister bass guitar licks and a thumping bassline. Balancing out the EP is its second track “Hutch,” which uses haunting vox and brooding, glitchy sound design. Check out the new EP below. FOLLOW DARK CHANELL: Instagram: instagram.com/dark.chanellSpotify: spoti.fi/3e5JnzY FOLLOW LAIDBACK LUKE: Faceb...
Jauz and Dubdogz Remix the Iconic “Show Me Love” by Laidback Luke, Steve Angello, and Robin S.
2021 has seen the resurgence of “Show Me Love,” Laidback Luke, and Steve Angello‘s iconic rework of Robin S.‘s timeless single. To kick off the year, EDM.com partnered with Mixmash Records to host a special remix contest where fans could submit their own renditions for the chance to win exclusive prizes. It was also promised that “A-list DJs” would be joining to deliver their own remixes. Enter, Jauz and Dubdogz. Jauz throws down his signature stylings on his version of “Show Me Love.” He fills the production with blazing breakbeats, soaring piano chords, and breakdowns that will leave your jaw on the floor. When dancefloors open back up, this is sure to be a mainstay on DJs’ setlists. Next up i...
The Real Story of Laidback Luke, Steve Angello, and Robin S’ “Show Me Love”
Robin S’ timeless “Show Me Love” is perhaps one of the most instantly recognizable works in dance music history. Even today, remixes and edits of the 1993 classic can be heard in clubs across the globe. Similarly, the 2009 iteration by Laidback Luke and Steve Angello has made its mark on the world of dance music. The duo is now hosting a remix competition to even further solidify the track’s hall of fame status, but the story of how their iconic version of “Show Me Love” came to be is even more impressive. It began in the early 2000s on Laidback Luke’s music forum, where producers and DJs gathered to discuss the hottest tracks of the moment. Among the forum’s contributors were acts known professionally as Bingo Players, Afrojack, and Swed...
Laidback Luke’s Mixmash Records Announces Remix Contest of Iconic Song “Show Me Love”
Earlier in the week, fans began to scratch their heads after Laidback Luke‘s Mixmash Records kicked off 2021 by wiping their Instagram clean. Most dance music music fans know that when an artist or label does this, something big is on the way. Luckily Luke didn’t leave his followers in suspense long, as he’s just announced an official remix contest of his and Steve Angello‘s iconic rework of Robin S.‘ timeless masterpiece “Show Me Love.” EDM.com is proud to announce that we’ve partnered with Mixmash Records to announce the contest and offer up exclusive content about the history and impact of “Show Me Love.” Entrants will be competing for a chance to win an official release of their remix on Mixmash Records&nb...
Laidback Luke’s Mixmash Records Imprint Wipes Instagram to Kick Off 2021
A recent purge of Mixmash Records‘ Instagram page has fans wondering what the renowned record label has up its sleeve as it prepares to kick off 2021. Since its inception in 2004, Mixmash has long been championed as a major tastemaker in the electronic dance music scene. Founded and spearheaded by Laidback Luke, the prolific imprint has primarily focused on house music throughout the years, releasing music by Steve Angello, Tiësto, A-Trak, Don Diablo, and the late Avicii, among many other dance music icons. Check out a screenshot of the re-skinned Instagram page below. Mixmash Records (via Instagram) At the time of the article’s publication, neither Laidback Luke nor Mixmash have released any information pertaining to the account’s re-skin. Fans and music p...
Laidback Luke’s Mixmash Records Imprint Wipes Instagram to Kick Off 2021
A recent purge of Mixmash Records‘ Instagram page has fans wondering what the renowned record label has up its sleeve as it prepares to kick off 2021. Since its inception in 2004, Mixmash has long been championed as a major tastemaker in the electronic dance music scene. Founded and spearheaded by Laidback Luke, the prolific imprint has primarily focused on house music throughout the years, releasing music by Steve Angello, Tiësto, A-Trak, Don Diablo, and the late Avicii, among many other dance music icons. Check out a screenshot of the re-skinned Instagram page below. Mixmash Records (via Instagram) At the time of the article’s publication, neither Laidback Luke nor Mixmash have released any information pertaining to the account’s re-skin. Fans and music p...
Laidback Luke Drops New Single “Dance It Off” With Ally Brooke
Laidback Luke is here to ignite some moves in your body with his new single “Dance It Off,” featuring former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke. The retrowave-inspired dance track is the uplifting single we needed right before the weekend. There’s no denying that disco is back, and for some, it never left. It is a focal point of mainstream records, such as Dua Lipa‘s latest album Future Nostalgia and Doja Cat‘s viral hit “Say So,” among many others. Laidback Luke and Ally Brooke continue this momentum with “Dance It Off,” which we can already see getting its own 70s inspired music video. It also delivers the perfect message for 2020 because we truly all need to dance off this year. Laidback Luke, who i...
Laidback Luke Releases New Online Course to Teach DJs How to Create Mashups and Bootlegs
Having accrued an encyclopedic knowledge of dance music over the years, Laidback Luke has harnessed his arsenal of production techniques to develop a new DJ training course. He teamed up with online DJ school Digital DJ Tips to release the course, which aims to teach aspiring DJs and producers how to make bootlegs, mashups, and re-edits of songs to drop in their live sets. The goal of “Laidback Luke’s Bootlegs, Mashups, & Re-edits” class is to show beginners how to make edits of songs in order to be more original and obtain their own DJing style. “Bootlegs, mashups and re-edits have always been a part of what DJs do, and what I have done, and I have taught many DJs and producers some of the skills in this course privately over the past 20 years,”...
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