LIFESTYLE
Kygo Teams Up With Puma Golf for a Tropical New Collection
“I’ve known Kygo and Myles and have been part of the Palm Tree Crew for a while now. Puma Golf and I have been together since the beginning,” Fowler mirrored. “I worked with both teams to help create a cool collection that will make golfers feel like they’re a part of the Crew. This collab brings two of my worlds together. I couldn’t be happier – we nailed it.” The collection features everything from shorts, crewnecks and polos to snapback hats, belts and more, plus a one-of-a-kind Cobra Radspeed Palm Tree Crew Driver, a limited edition driver in the collection’s navy and gold color way. The driver also includes a custom Cobra x PTC headcover, a Fujikura Speeder 474 Evolution VII shaft and a custom black and gold Cobra Lamkin Crossline Connect grip. Fowler is s...
LiveXLive Launches Auditions to Find the Next ‘Self Made’ Music Star
LiveXLive Media announced on Monday (Mar. 8) that auditions have begun for Self Made, a new online talent competition. To enter, the livestream and on-demand service is looking for artists or bands to submit videos performing an original song on TikTok or Instagram with the hashtag #IAmSelfMade. Unlike the typical talent competitions, Self Made‘s winner will be entirely decided on by social media engagement, not a panel of judges. Eight contestants will then be selected from the submissions on Mar. 17, before the final round for the grand prize winner and three runners-up begins on Mar. 25. The first-round grand prize winner will receive an “A&R starter pack” worth $100,000 to launch their professional career, including distribution, publishing and a record deal —...
Jasmine Harrison, Youngest Woman to Row Solo Across Any Ocean, on How Music Powered Her Boat
Jasmine Harrison is not a musician. She has never picked up a microphone or downloaded music production software. She’s only danced to one song in her entire life, albeit an embarrassing one. But after making history as the youngest woman to row solo across any ocean, she is living proof that music can propel anyone to do extraordinary things. Accompanied by nothing but a playlist and the mesmeric, repetitive splosh of her oar slicing the ocean’s surface, Harrison, 21, traversed the Atlantic Ocean in 70 days, 3 hours and 48 minutes. However, with a bubbly naiveté rarely found in a barnstorming, record-breaking heroine, you wouldn’t know it when speaking to her. And after the enormity of her accomplishment finally sunk in, even she can’t believe it was her....
The Final Installment of Richie Hawtin’s Prada Runway Music Has Arrived
High fashion houses have been calling on dance music producers to spin at their runway shows for years, such as Daft Punk for Louis Vuitton and Justice for Dior Homme. Minimalist techno pioneer Richie Hawtin is no stranger to this trend, first crafting lengthy mixes for Calvin Klein in 2017. He has now released “Inxtro,” the last installment of four tracks specially composed for Prada‘s 2021 shows. The mixes, released under Hawtin’s Plastikman alias, were commissioned by co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the latter of whom tapped Hawtin while he was still with Calvin Klein. “Inxtro” was created for the Fall / Winter 2021 Womenswear collection. The show debuted at Milan Fashion Week on February 25th, 2021. “[It] evolves t...
Blaze Up or Chill Out: Here Are 10 Musician-Backed CBD & THC Brands
Barker is hardly the first celebrity to dip into the cannabis pool. We’ve compiled nine more celebrities who own or endorse THC and CBD brands, reaping all the benefits of the magical seven-point leaf. See below, and happy smoking! Jay-Z In October 2020, Jay-Z launched Monogram, his first cannabis line with Caliva, the California weed company he joined as chief brand strategist in July 2019. The bran aims to “redefine what cannabis means to consumers today” through “careful strain selection, meticulous cultivation practices and uncompromising quality,” according to a press release. Monogram currently offers four strains designated “light,” “medium” or “heavy,” including 2g and 4g jars of flower, the Loosies Preroll Pack, and The OG Handroll...
Not for Noobs: Here are Kaskade’s Top 5 Gaming Tracks
After Monstercat‘s massive acquisition of Silk Music, the Monstercat Silk label is already off to a stellar start. Now, dance music megastar Kaskade is gearing up for his debut Monstercat Silk release, which is shaping up to be one of 2021’s best EPs. Kaskade’s Reset EP will be out tomorrow, March 5th, and will consist of four tracks that are also featured in the hit video game Rocket League‘s current season, which moonlights as an homage to electronic dance music. The title of the EP, as well as its opening track, “Flip Reset,” is a clever nod to an in-game Rocket League movement mechanic that pros should be well-versed in. Reset will include the yet-to-be released “Miles To Go,” a collaboration with synth-pop star ...
Glitterbox’s New Documentary Will Explore Inclusivity in Electronic Music: Watch the Trailer
In 2014, Defected Records boss Simon Dunmore made history when he conceptualized the global nightlife phenomenon that is Glitterbox. Their parties, which are hosted around the world, champion inclusivity and serve to uplift all those who walk through the doors. These events bring together world-class DJs, dancers, performers, drag queens, and music lovers straight to their club floors that have come to embody the 21st century disco. Glitterbox is now taking on a new venture with its first foray into documentary filmmaking. Where Love Lives has received its official release date, premiering on Friday, March 19th via YouTube. According to the film’s website, it’s said to explore “music’s enduring power to manifest diverse and inclusive community, and the power of that...
Watch Boxer Canelo Álvarez’s Epic Walkout to Henry Fong’s “Mi Gente” Remix Ahead of Title Fight
Canelo Álvarez is a scary dude. Prior to his recent world super-middleweight title fight, the Mexican boxing champion walked out to the ring in formidable fashion, bringing out Latin music superstar J Balvin to pump him up and scare the poo out of Turkish challenger Avni Yildirim. J Balvin performed a live rendition of his global smash hit “Mi Gente,” opting to use a remix by none other than Henry Fong, whose roaring moombahton version set the tone for a locked-in, vein-popping Alvarez. It’s no wonder Yildirim ended up getting knocked out. Check out the video below. Álvarez, who is a world champion in four different weight classes, dominated Yildirim and eliminated him with a technical knockout in the fourth round of the bout at Miami’s...
Steve Aoki Auctioned Autographed Pokémon Cards for Charity
Each year, fans of the international video game sensation Pokémon celebrate their beloved franchise on February 27th. Dubbed Pokémon Day, the holiday is home to announcements from developers, tributes from fans, and special celebrity crossovers. Not one to miss out on the geeky fun is the outspoken Pokémon fan Steve Aoki, who recently hosted his latest auction. Powered by the PWCC Marketplace, the auction found Aoki digging into his collection of rare cards, which he autographed and sold to fans. A portion of the proceeds are being directed to his charitable organization, The Aoki Foundation. Before the auction, Aoki took to Twitter to share some details on which cards would be included in the sale. Fans were able to bid on cards featuring the final evol...
Sign the Petition to Declare April 17th “Drum & Bass Day”
Since the early 1990s, drum & bass has been a staple in the world of electronic music. Nearly three decades in, the genre has spread from the United Kingdom throughout the world and continues to innovate and impress with its intricate sound design, crushing low-end energy, heart-wrenching melodies, and danceable grooves. With such a diverse array of sound within itself, it’s safe to say that drum & bass will continue to be a crowd favorite for years to come. With that in mind, as well as the state of the locked-down world amid COVID-19, The Blast UK thought that now would be the perfect time to celebrate drum & bass and its persistent fanbase, who have helped keep the genre alive throughout the years and even through the brutal COVID-19 epoch, when live events completely evapor...
DJ Snake Becomes PUMA Brand Ambassador for Revamped “Mirage Tech” Shoe
PUMA has launched a new strategic partnership with DJ Snake. The renowned “Middle” producer is the German footwear company’s newest spokesperson, and together the two will be launching a new and improved version of the PUMA Mirage. The Mirage was first introduced to the market a remarkable 50 years ago as a track and field-focused shoe. However, it didn’t gather much appeal until the 1990s, when it found its stride as a casual jogging shoe. With its newest instantiation, PUMA is aiming to preserve some of the shoe’s storied stylistic origins while adding the flare fit for the modern era. The Mirage Tech sports an eye-grabbing, cyberpunk-like aesthetic layering wavy red accents atop a black and grey color palette. PUMA “I am a fan of fashion and sne...
ASADI Becomes Comic Book Hero in First-Ever Issue of “The Immortal ASADI”
Global electronic star ASADI has not relented in offering various styles, genres and singles in 2021, but that doesn’t mean he’s finished diversifying his output. Last Friday, he became the first-ever Persian superhero on The Immortal ASADI, his very own comic book series. The news follows a consistent, bi-weekly release schedule for ASADI, who has soundtracked his year with “Let’s Go,” “Forever Chasing the Sun” and his grungy bass collab “Divinity,” which features percussionist Adam Deitch of Break Science and Lettuce. This latest endeavor proves his artistic diversity as he applies his unique vision to both music, film and now graphic art. Veteran graphic company Tier One Comics worked with ASADI to animate a world of Persian history and mytholog...
