Just one day after teasing the return of his stunning “Good Faith Live” production, Madeon poured gasoline on the fire with a massive show announcement. The electronic music virtuoso has announced his first headlining shows since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which will go down at New York City’s fabled Terminal 5 venue. He is set for dual performances—dubbed “Good Faith Forever”—on September 23rd and 24th, 2021. Madeon has captivated with his kaleidoscopic “Good Faith Live” production, which was conceptualized to breathe life into his Grammy-nominated sophomore album Good Faith. With its intricate rigging and polychromatic laser blitz, the subversive setup is one of the most coveted destinations for dance music fans. Flyer for Madeon’s...
As the nation’s vaccination rate increases, music festivals all over the country have begun to plan for their return. The latest to do so is the multi-genre Austin City Limits festival. This morning organizers announced the complete lineup of artists who will be taking the stage at the event’s 20th-anniversary spectacular this October. As you can see, the lineup covers everything from hip-hop to country to pop—and of course EDM. Headliners for this year’s event include Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, Erykah Badu, Stevie Nicks, George Strait, DaBaby, and the lone electronic act, RÜFÜS DU SOL. While the headlining cast is not exactly electronic-forward, the fest’s undercard features a solid selection of talent. This includes Alison Wonderland, Ma...
Ohio’s Breakaway Music Festival is officially returning this fall. Prime Social Group has unveiled that the two-day, two-stage, multi-genre festival is confirmed to light up Columbus once again at the Historic Crew Stadium on September 3rd and 4th, 2021. This will be the six-year anniversary of the event after taking the previous year off due to the pandemic. What sets Breakaway Festival apart from its counterparts is how they curate their lineup. While most event groups throw a wide net to catch any of the big-name artists of any given year, Prime Social Group curates it specifically to Columbus music fans. This year is proving to be one of their best yet with Kygo, ILLENIUM, Madeon, SOFI TUKKER, Gryffin, Channel Tres, Elderbrook, Two Feet, and many m...
Dover’s beloved Firefly Music Festival has announced a massive lineup for its momentous 2021 return this fall. Many elite electronic music artists have been tapped for the four-day fest, which is slated for September 23rd to 26th at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. Scheduled to perform are Madeon, REZZ, Duke Dumont, Big Wild, SOFI TUKKER, Chris Lake, and CloZee, among many others. They will join headliners Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala, and Lizzo. Fans are able to sign up for pre-sale access for a chance to get weekend passes at the lowest price possible, starting at $299. VIP starts at $699 and Super VIP at $2,499. The pre-sale will launch this Friday, May 14th at 10AM ET here. Flyer for the 2021 edition of Firefly Music Festival, which will fe...
After slowly unveiling the lineup artist-by-artist over the course of the last week, Porter Robinson has finally announced the full list of performers for Secret Sky 2021. The Bay Area festival will feature performances from Madeon, Jai Wolf, Wavedash, Toro y Moi, Jacob Collier, Knower, Jyocho, and Jon Hopkins. One of the lineup’s unquestioned highlights is Hopkins, a globally renowned electronic music producer who EDM fans may not readily be familiar with. With a subversive sound that bulldozes genre boundaries, Hopkins is your favorite producer’s favorite producer. His stunning fifth studio album, Singularity, received a Grammy nomination in the category of Best Dance/Electronic Album in 2018. There’s a reason why Robinson selected him for ...
Grammy-nominated electronic artist Madeon has gone behind the boards to produce “beside you,” a placid pop tune from young alt-R&B star keshi. keshi’s lilting voice is a perfect fit for Madeon’s breezy production on the carefree track, which dropped on Island Records. The Good Faith producer eschewed his typical use of warm, soaring synths for a more laid-back feel here, opting for melancholic acoustic guitar plucks and soft pads. They are arranged beautifully under keshi’s airy, falsetto-style vocals. It should come as no surprise that “beside you” was streamed over a million times on its first day out. You can listen below and find the song on streaming platforms here. FOLLOW KESHI: Website: keshimusic.comFacebook: facebook.com...
Pokémon cards aren’t quite the generational phenomenon they once were, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Now, each one is a tiny nostalgia machine. After finding himself in need of a new project while under lockdown due to COVID-19, an ingenious Etsy seller decided to tap into the ethos of the 90s and glue it to EDM by producing a series of custom Pokémon cards. Created using holographic foil and recycled cardboard, the cards feature albums from a number of electronic music icons, along with cleverly crafted attack names and descriptions. They also come with an adorable little easel for showcasing. Check out the custom Pokémon cards below, all of which sell for $13 or less. Skrillex As fans continue to wait for Skrillex‘s mythical solo ...
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...
Another day, another NFT drop. This time around, the digital art craze finds Grammy Award-nominated electronic music producer Madeon throwing his hat into the ring. The French wunderkind is set to unveil his debut NFT item, which he has dubbed “THE DISCHEAD.” According to a preview shared by marketplace Nifty Gateway, it seems the trippy visual art will be accompanied by music produced by Madeon. The collection will drop on Thursday, March 18th at 3:30PM PT (6:30PM ET). Check out the preview below. Madeon also shared the origins of NFT, which was designed by the artists responsible for the visuals from his “Good Faith Live” tour, Mollie Tarlow, OSEANWORLD, Shin OSM and Mike Kluge. In a candid Twitter thread, he said the new NFT drop “would be a ...
The new digital music festival wwFest: VALORANT debuted this past weekend with massive success. Hosted by Crown Channel and Riot Games, the event was marketed as a first-of-its-kind experimental convergence of gaming, live music, and street art. The stream reached nearly 4 million viewers across Twitch, YouTube, and Amazon during the 6-hour event last Friday. One of the biggest standout performances of the night came from the headlining act, Madeon. Over the course of an hour, he expertly mixed tracks by REZZ, Porter Robinson, Gesaffelstein, Daft Punk, BROCKHAMPTON, Flume, Frank Ocean, and more with his iconic originals. The rest of the evening offered a stunning display of artistry across the board with homerun performances by ARMNHMR, Moore Kismet, Ookay, a...
A new digital music festival, wwfest: VALORANT, will feature the convergence of competitive gaming, live music, and street art. Presented by Crown Channel and Riot Games, the debut event is set to feature a headlining performance from Grammy Award-nominated Good Faith artist Madeon. The full slate of performing dance music artists includes ARMNHMR, Moore Kismet, Ookay, and WHIPPED CREAM. The gaming title of choice will, of course, be Riot Games’ tactical 5-on-5 shooter, VALORANT. The event promises to engage audiences at home in a unique way through the use of drone technology. Fans can catch the action through the lenses of different drones, providing a variety of angles and perspectives of all the action as it takes place. wwfest: VALORANT will additional...
The event organizers at Brownies & Lemonade unwrapped a last minute Christmas gift on Twitter yesterday that had festival aficionados feeling nostalgic. The 90-second video shows a group of dance music heavyweights enjoying a set by Justice from the crowd’s front lines. The clip was recorded at Coachella, where the duo last performed in 2017. Despite the nighttime shot, fans are able to easily identify numerous familiar faces in the clip. As the legendary French duo’s early 2000s classic “We Are Your Friends” plays from the stage, we see DJ Snake, Madeon, and Tchami taking it all in from the crowd. Suddenly, Skrillex jumps in with an up-close cameo, emphatically singing the track’s iconic lyrics. In the next shot, we see several artists, in...