Try not to get triggered, Philadelphia Eagles fans. Despite growing up in the Philly area, Marshmello, a “lifelong fan of the Silver and Black” according to the Raiders, appeared at halftime during the team’s Sunday Night Football showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs last night. The masked hit-maker threw down an electrifying DJ set at Wynn Field Club, a posh nightclub situated in the north endzone at Allegiant Stadium. The 11,000-square foot entertainment venue spans the length of the entire endzone and features a 45,000-watt sound system, multiple bars, and two DJ booths. Mello’s high-energy performance didn’t translate onto the field for the Raiders, who got smoked by the Chiefs thanks to a 406-yard, 5-touchdown performance from 2019 Super Bowl MVP P...
A second posthumous album from the late Chicago hip-hop artist Juice WRLD is in the works, and it includes collaborations with Marshmello and The Chainsmokers. Mello and the “Lucid Dreams” wordsmith previously dropped a collab on the rapper’s first posthumous album Legends Never Die, which released in 2020. The track, “Come & Go,” went on to become the album’s top performing song from a streaming perspective, and a big driver in helping the record to reach double-Platinum status. According to Genius, the forthcoming follow-up album, Fighting Demons, includes a song titled “Soda Pop” alongside Roddy Rich and Marshmello. Recommended Articles Meanwhile, the credits of “In My Arm (Bad News)” indicate that one of t...
After the most tumultuous year in the event’s history, EDC Las Vegas is set to return to Sin City for its most memorable music festival to date. Considering its influence as a major boon to the city’s economy, EDC essentially takes over the city and annually transforms it into an electronic dance music oasis for a week. And after a lost year—marred by a controversial postponement and explosive backlash from fans contrived by the impact of COVID-19—Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella’s efforts to plan an unforgettable experience are but a foregone conclusion. EDC Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jake West/Insomniac EDC Week 2021 includes over 40 shows at a bevy of the city’s most iconic clubbing destinations as well as its newest venues, Zouk Group̵...
Electronic music superstars Alesso and Marshmello have brought their magic together, tapping James Bay for their new collab “Chasing Stars.” “Chasing Stars” perfectly captures the overall essence of each artist, infusing their sound into a radio-friendly smash. Bay’s immaculate vocals lead the way alongside gorgeous piano chords. A catchy guitar riff quickly joins, while soaring synths take center stage during the hook. While “Chasing Stars” may not be their most electronic-leaning song, it’s a welcome addition to each of their discographies. Check out the official “Chasing Stars” music video below. Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES Cosmic Gate Piece Together a Symphonic Collage in “MOSAIIK Chapter One”...
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Electronic music superstars Alesso and Marshmello have brought their magic together, tapping James Bay for their new collab “Chasing Stars.” “Chasing Stars” perfectly captures the overall essence of each artist, infusing their sound into a radio-friendly smash. Bay’s immaculate vocals lead the way alongside gorgeous piano chords. A catchy guitar riff quickly joins, while soaring synths take center stage during the hook. While “Chasing Stars” may not be their most electronic-leaning song, it’s a welcome addition to each of their discographies. Check out the new mega-collab below. Recommended Articles GEAR + TECH Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Black Coffee’s VR Avatar Creation for Sensorium Galaxy Black Coffee believes virtual co...
“I’ve been replaying this moment over and over for months and it’s so much better than I could have imagined,” singer-songwriter Lauv proclaimed from the Lollapalooza main stage. It was a sentiment heard over and over again at the music festival’s 2021 edition, the first large-scale event to return in Chicago at full capacity in the pandemic era. For precisely that reason, the festival garnered a level of national attention unseen in recent years. Given the heightened visibility, artists were particularly eager to put their best foot forward for their loyal fans while also seizing the opportunity to reach new ears by embracing the element of surprise. It was a picture-perfect weekend in Chicago, and between the star-studded lineup, refreshing froze...
It appears the cascade of new music from Marshmello isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Despite releasing his full-length album Shockwave in June, Mello has kept up a steady stream of high-profile collaborations in the weeks since. Now, a new cryptic email has suggested his next single will arrive later this month. Taking to Reddit, one fan posted the constellation-like artwork they received from an official email address associated with the masked superstar. “Just like magic the stars will align… August 20th,” the copy reads, alongside cosmic illustrations of three artists. Marshmello and Alesso have been identified with high confidence from fans, but the smallest headshot of the three is causing a bit of speculation. The consensus at the moment is UK singer...
During his Friday night performance at Lollapalooza 2021, Marshmello dropped a heavy, unreleased single with Ray Volpe. The new track once again sees the masked dance music star team up with a hard-hitting bass music artist, following recent collaborative efforts with Subtronics, Nitti Gritti, and Carnage, among others. Volpe took to Twitter to share a video of Mello opening his headlining set with the never-before-heard collab. “Take it back to the old school shit,” Mello howls before cutting into a heavyweight bass drop. A little under a minute of the new song is played, offering viewers a small taste of the ground-shaking dubstep tune. At the time of writing, neither artist has divulged a title or release date for the song in question. You can check out the vi...
The Toon Squad are making a resounding comeback as Space Jam: A New Legacy, a sequel 25 years in the making, hits theaters this weekend. The movie’s star-studded soundtrack hit streaming services early, with artists such as John Legend, LIL UZI VERT, Big Freedia, SAINt JHN all contributing to the effort. The album also includes a stealthy production credit for Marshmello. The masked hitmaker has kept his foot on the gas after the release of his recent album Shockwave, lending his smooth production stylings to 24kGoldn’s “Control The World” featuring Lil Wayne. Mello keeps it clean with a punchy hip-hop production that keeps melody to a minimum. Backed by the simple strum of an acoustic guitar, the track positions the quick-witted verses of ...
Monstercat, one of the most celebrated labels in modern-day electronic music, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a bevy of special releases across different platforms. Earlier in the month they dropped a monster compilation featuring some of the brand’s biggest songs and artists of the decade. As you may know, the label is no stranger to the video game world. They’ve been the soundtrack provider of the massive vehicular soccer video game Rocket League for quite some time now. In honor of this prolific partnership—and a decade of success—they’ve now debuted a special Monstercat 10 YR Fan Pack and free items for players to enjoy in-game. Anyone who logs in during the event will receive a free player banner and anthem. For those unfamiliar with the game, ...