Matt Maeson
NGHTMRE Drops Shimmering Remix of ILLENIUM and Matt Maeson’s “Heavenly Side”
Just over two weeks ago ILLENIUM shook the dance music world with the release of his highly anticipated fourth album, Fallen Embers. While that in and of itself was a lot for his fans to process, they’ve now been gifted a high-profile remix from NGHTMRE, who took on ILLENIUM’s collaboration with Matt Maeson, “Heavenly Side.” While ILLENIUM’s original is much more stripped back with a heavy emphasis on guitar and Maeson’s vocals, NGHTMRE’s rendition represents a significant departure. Bright keys welcome listeners in before heavily processed vocals give way to an explosion of colorful, bright synths that fill the air with a euphoric thwack. You can listen to NGHTMRE’s remix of “Heavenly Side” here and listen below. R...
Listen to ILLENIUM’s Heartfelt Fourth Album, “Fallen Embers”
Marking the beginning of a new chapter, ILLENIUM‘s Fallen Embers album has finally arrived. When his nonstop touring schedule came to a halt last year, ILLENIUM took to the studio with the goal of creating something truly remarkable. And after tying a bow on a triptych of albums in 2019—offering up only a handful of singles in 2020—Illenials were left wondering what was next. Later that year, the news broke that a new album was in the works. In conjunction with the announcement, ILLENIUM released “Nightlight,” a collaboration with Annika Wells that offered a peek into his forthcoming album. Soon after, he dropped the punk-inspired “Paper Thin” with Tom DeLonge and his band Angels & Airwaves. “Hearts on F...
ILLENIUM and Matt Maeson Collide on Emotive New Single “Heavenly Side”
Last week, ILLENIUM promised fans a final album single if the number of pre-saves hit 10,000. After accomplishing that goal in just a few days, he has delivered just in time for his massive “Trilogy” live show. Today ILLENIUM unveiled “Heavenly Side,” a collaboration with Matt Maeson, to prepare fans for the release of his highly-anticipated fourth studio album Fallen Embers. Many of ILLENIUM’s recent singles—such as “First Time” and “Hearts on Fire”—make heavy use of organic instruments blended with light electronic elements. “Heavenly Side” has a similar feel, as whimsical keys, melancholic guitar riffs, and dynamic percussion mix expertly with Maeson’s commanding vocals. Though we havenR...
Matt Maeson and Lana Del Rey Join Forces on ‘Hallucinogenics’
After Lana Del Rey brought Matt Maeson onstage at her show in Oklahoma to perform his single, “Hallucinogenics.” And today (Sept. 25), they have reunited to offer up that duet as a recorded track. Staying true to the original, it starts off as a slow acoustic ballad that opens with Del Rey’s vocals. As it moves into the chorus, the tempo picks up and grows into a head-bopping pop tune. “Pushin’ past the limit, trippin’ on hallucinogenics / My cigarette burnt my finger ’cause I forgot I lit it / Drunken in Seattle, two more Xans, and without a paddle / I don’t remember your face, or your hair, or your name, or your smile / ‘Cause I just couldn’t open up, I’m always shiftin’ / Go find yourself a man who’s strong, and tall, and Christian / Pushin’ past the limit, trippin’ on hallucinogenics /...
