Mark Knight
Chris Lake Leads Foundation Vol. 1, a Curated House Music Experience In Vancouver
Chris Lake and company are set to perform for a sea of fans in the Pacific Northwest. Blueprint and Live Nation have reeled in the house music superstar for a headlining performance at the PNE Forum in Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, February 19th. Lake will be accompanied by Nora En Pure, Mark Knight and Le Youth, among others. The event is the first in a new series of events called Foundation, which is “thoughtfully curated for fans of house music” and serves as a place to “revisit the underground foundations and building blocks upon which electronic music was built.” Foundation marks Lake’s only scheduled performance between now and Coachella in April. He returns to B.C. following his big showcase at Shambhala Music Festival in August. Scro...
From Producing Bangers to Sculpting a Six-Pack, These DJs Open Up About New Year’s Resolutions
Whether it’s a personal goal, like achieving a certain fitness level; or a professional goal, like attaining a coveted promotion; New Year’s resolutions are a key aspect of celebrating the holiday. These aspirations and objectives can mark a pivotal change in our lives—and yes, that includes DJs as well. Ahead of the celebrations set to take place at San Diego’s Petco Park for the debut of Proper NYE, a few of the festival’s noteworthy artists teamed up with EDM.com to share their own objectives for the new year. The debut Proper NYE is set to take place Saturday, December 31st and Sunday, January 1st. Curated by FNGRS CRSSD, the two-day festival will feature three stages with performances from top-tier techno and house music artists like Chris Lake, FISHER, Ka...
“Every A&R Has a Horror Story”: Mark Knight Remixes Historic Avicii Song Years After Missed Opportunity to Sign It
The release of Mark Knight‘s remix of “My Feelings For You” marks a bit of a full circle moment for the Toolroom Records boss, but perhaps not in the way you’d expect. Part of Vicious Records’ 30th anniversary celebrations, Knight received the opportunity to put his own spin on the 2010 Avicii classic. Though it was released at a formative time in his career, Avicii’s “My Feelings For You” went on to become a wildly influential record. Knight, who was acquainted with the young star at the time, saw potential in him, but wasn’t quite sold on the DJ’s demo submissions. Speaking with EDM.com, Knight recalls he had an opportunity to sign “My Feelings For You,” and says not seizing on it was a “...
Mark Knight Revisits His Favorite Era of House Music in Debut Album, “Untold Business”
Toolroom label boss Mark Knight has enjoyed a lasting legacy as a thought leader within the house music scene for the majority of his career. Through his tenure, he has seen the explosion and maturation of the genre over the course of decades. As Knight reflected on the thesis for his debut album Untold Business, he was acutely aware of the genre’s successes and pitfalls. Disillusioned by the churn-and-burn of today’s streaming economy, Knight brought his creative focus back in time to the 90s, the golden era of house music in his view. Nothing quite captures the decade’s unbridled sense of optimism like Knight’s lead single “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.” Sung by the London Community Gospel Choir, it’s a combination of ...
Listen to Mark Knight’s New House Anthem “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” From Debut Album
Toolroom label boss Mark Knight has dropped his latest single “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” the lead track from his long-awaited debut album. The track could not have come at a better time, spreading messages of hope when we need it most. It features stunning, soulful vocal performances of Beverley Knight and the London Gospel Choir. The funky production boasts influences from the 70s and 80s, when feel-good, vocal-driven house and disco dominated the scene. Although nostalgic in nature, the track never loses its fresh and current appeal. Check out the official “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” music video below. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” follows Knight’s hit single “All 4 Love” featuring Tasty Lopez, ...
