To celebrate the release of their new single, “Summer In New York,” SOFI TUKKER went above and beyond—literally. The duo took to the skies to perform a DJ set from a helicopter while flying over New York City. The recording of the 40-minute set includes a host of tracks off their scintillating sophomore album, WET TENNIS, as well as remixes by the likes of Claptone, LP Giobbi and J. Worra. Sultry house drops, fist-pumping basslines and Sophie Hawley-Weld’s infectious smile and finger snaps are all paired with sweeping, sky-high views of the City That Never Sleeps. The pair provide details about “Summer in New York” throughout, as well as introduce special songs and shout out their collaborators. “If I make any weird faces, it’s R...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits What So Not – On Air (feat. Louis The Child, Captain Cuts & JRM) Zedd, Maren Morris & BEAUZ – Make You Say Alesso – Words (feat. Zara Larsson)[Magestic Remix] Jess Bays – Love Me Better (feat. Leah Guest) Night Tales – Patient Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Festival Hits 2022 Malaa – Hypnotic Dr. Fresch & Marten Hørger – Free My Mind LP Giobbi & Caroline Byrne – Forever And A Day Elec...
Get ready to see some of EDM, pop and hip-hop’s biggest stars share the stage with… SpongeBob SquarePants. Nickelodeon has announced NickFest, a family-friendly music festival coming this fall to Southern California. In an effort to cultivate an experience that highlights the lighthearted nature of the brand, every aspect of the fest will be inspired by the iconic children’s cable channel’s programming. Organizers promise food from star chefs inspired by their programs, activities based on fan-favorite Nickelodeon show moments and special appearances from some of the brand’s notable characters like Arnold from Hey Arnold, Tommy and Chuckie from Rugrats, Blue from Blue’s Clues and Bikini Bottom’s SpongeBob and Patrick. And, of course, plen...
After an impressive run of releases in 2022, LP Giobbi has signed with Ninja Tune’s renowned Counter Records imprint. Giobbi, who was named Best Music Executive on EDM.com‘s “Best of 2021: Industry Leaders” list, also released a brand new track, a collaboration with DJ Tennis and Joseph Ashworth called “All In A Dream.” “All In A Dream” is emblematic of the “piano house” sound that has propelled her to international acclaim. “‘All in a Dream’ came together in such a fun and fluid way,” Giobbi explained in a press release. “I started working on the idea of the track with one of my favorite producers, Le Chev (Michael Cheever) and I was in Miami with SOFI TUKKER and they walked into the studio and heard the record a...
Pride Month is primed for a fresh dose of electronic music in New York. Planet Pride is a fusion of six New York pride parties: including Dreamland, WE Party, XLSIOR, ZeroSpace, Ty Tea and Love Prism. The one-day event is set to take place on June 25th at Brooklyn Mirage and will feature 12 hours of music and drag shows across three stages. And the lineup is no slouch, bringing the likes of Galantis, SG Lewis, LP Giobbi and a “surprise pop star,” among others. Planet Pride Lineup Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Planet Pride attendees will also be partying with purpose. Organizers are giving back, directing some of the festival’s proceeds to Heritage of Pride as well as Giobbi’s acclaimed FEMME HOUSE organization. Giobbi was recently named EDM.com‘...
Claptone‘s “Masquerade” has become a coveted series at destination venues around the world. During Miami Music Week, the house music star brought his flagship event to the Hyde SLS hotel, performing for a sold-out crowd. With a mix of Miami’s excellent weather and Claptone’s curated lineup of artists, the event brought high energy and sun-kissed vibes for a memorable show. Marc Russo took to the decks first, kicking things off under the high noon sun. As fans reveled in the pool party, the stage saw the likes of LP Giobbi, followed by James Hype and Ferreck Dawn. By nightfall, dance music legend Fatboy Slim set the tone with a sultry dance party before Claptone’s enthralling closing set. Claptone will be bringing The Masquerade to Ibiza every ...
LP Giobbi has been unstoppable in 2022, and her string of infectious dance anthems continues with her latest single, “Sinner,” a collaboration with Bklava released via Defected‘s D4 D4NCE imprint. Giobbi has long proven she’s a phenomenal collaborator, effortlessly connecting with any artist and bringing both of their sounds to life. This time is no exception, as Bklava’s stellar vocals and songwriting fit perfectly alongside the signature sound of the “Piano House Queen.” “Sinner” is an instant staple in both artists’ repertoires, making it a must-listen for anyone who can’t get enough of their charming four-on-the-floor sound. Check out the new single below. Recommended Articles “Sinner” has arrived ...
LP Giobbi and her FEMME HOUSE educational initiative are hitting the road in 2022. Dubbed the “FEMME HOUSE Takeover Tour,” the initiative will bring a blend of club shows and music production workshops to 12 cities in the U.S. this spring. Kicking off in Philadelphia on February 25th, the tour will offer production workshops and professional development events with Giobbi and Ableton Certified Trainers during the day, followed by nighttime club sets with all-female and non-binary lineups. She Is The Music will also host professional development events in a handful of cities. “When I first started out, I learned that only about 2% of charting producers were non-male,” said Giobbi, who was recently named Best Music Executive on EDM.com‘s &...
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. Oftentimes, end-of-year coverage offered by the music industry’s vast pool of publications is limited to its artists and performers. In order to honor the extraordinary work of the music community’s unsung people and brands, we’ve recognized 10 industry leaders whose contributions helped shape the future of dance music in 2021. EVENT ORGANIZER Zouk Group Zouk Nightclub. Zouk Group Las Vegas Las Vegas, one of EDM’s most competitive markets, saw a newcomer in Resorts World, who landed on the iconic Strip to the tune of $4.3 billion. The ambitious project was easily the biggest development on the block in over a decade. Handling the...
MK‘s recent dance-pop single “Chemical” is the focal point of a new online game, Chemical Chase. The song’s bubbly harmonies found an unlikely mouthpiece in the official music video, which features a rugged, anthropomorphic Boxer singing along to every word and ear-flapping to the beat. The surreal face of the track has now made his reprise in Chemical Chase, a game in which players must strive to navigate the dog through a neon-washed cityscape. The game play is extremely similar to Flappy Bird, which many will recall was a game that suddenly vanished from the App Store and Google Play store near the height of its release in 2014. At the time, the game’s creator Dong Nguyen said he felt uneasy with his observations as to how addictive the game had become...
House music producer LP Giobbi and singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders have teamed up for a joyous single called “Carry Us.” After several months of adjustments to properly deliver their message, the track is finally out on Thrive Music. This track took several iterations to get to where it is today because we wanted to find the best way to support the powerful song Kaleena wrote,” Giobbi explained in a statement shared on Instagram. “Watching her create, produce and write was a magical experience for me because it felt like it came from a place beyond this world. It pushed me to step up and meet her to try as best as I could to create a track from which her message could soar!” Powerful piano chords, brisk shakers, and a pulsating bassline provide the perfe...
A symbol and advocate for gender equality, female empowerment, non-conformity, love, and perseverance, LP Giobbi has been taking the electronic world by storm with her music and iron will. Always on the move and leading by example, she is a proud woman that does it all. When she’s not in the studio producing or performing soul-illuminating DJ sets, she’s an activist, creative director, and leader of FEMME HOUSE – an educational platform she founded to address the lack of representation and equity in electronic music by empowering women as artistic creators. Read on as one of the the brightest lights and contributing voices in the music sphere stops by to chat with SPIN about breaking constructs, building resilience in the music industry, creating FEMME HOUSE, and so much more. Be sure to c...