Superstar sisters NERVO and the Avicii estate have recently cleared up rumors surrounding the unfinished collaboration between the two famed EDM acts. In an interview with Mexico-based DJ and journalist Trino Treviño, Liv Nervo confirmed that the duo are currently working on “Let Me Show You Love (Don’t Give Up On Us).” However, all of Avicii’s contributions have been removed and the track will move forward as an original NERVO tune. The collaboration wasn’t completed before Avicii’s untimely passing. Though the Avicii estate have confirmed that there is a large amount of unreleased music floating around from the legendary producer, it’s still unclear when or if that music will ever be released. Thus, at the behest of the estate, NE...
A clash of epic proportions has found the unlikely triad of NERVO, Tinie Tempah, and Paris Hilton collaborating on a new track. “Pickle,” which was released via Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s venerated Smash The House banner on April 2nd, is a melting pot of fiery pop and hip-hop that doubles as a sex-fueled aphrodisiac of a track. The trio have now released the official music video for “Pickle,” which is being premiered exclusively by EDM.com today. The wild video is a fitting compliment to the quirky pop banger, as pickles are hurled at the artists as they mutate like the acid-inspired heads of the iconic Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas poster. Tempah’s raunchy verse, which is enough to force listeners to mute the track if thei...
As fans wait patiently for updates on Tomorrowland‘s highly anticipated 2021 edition, a new update has thrown a wrench into their plans. In a new interview with The Telegraph, Liv Nervo of famed dance music duo NERVO claimed that the fabled Belgian music festival’s dates have been postponed from July to late September 2021. She also dives into a number of other topics in the sweeping interview, such as traveling with her child and navigating the pandemic. “For now, we’re just going with the flow. You think you’re heading in one direction then suddenly the situation changes,” Nervo said. ” The big news is Tomorrowland in Belgium, one of our biggest festivals, has rescheduled this summer to late September. It’s something to aim for.” Rumors of th...
To coincide with International Women’s Day, Underplayed, a documentary exploring gender inequity in EDM, has officially hit streaming platforms. Starting today, March 8th, you can watch Underplayed on Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV, and Google Play, among other major streaming services. The film provides timely commentary on the blatant gender gap present in electronic music via interviews with many of the scene’s most prevalent artists, such as TOKiMONSTA and REZZ. “I feel like I’ve really had to prove myself more so than men, and I think a lot of women will tell you the same thing,” famed DJ and music producer Alison Wonderland told EDM.com in an October 2020 interview. “I had to work really hard for credibility as an artist.” The 20...
Since 1975, International Women’s Day has been designated as a global day of recognition for women, taking place annually on March 8th. It also coincides with the American Women’s History Month. But historically, the event dates back to the early 1900s, linked to early feminist and workers’ rights movements. From protest movements to a celebration of women’s suffrage, the date has become a focal point and rallying cry for gender equity worldwide. It’s no secret that we’ve still got a long way to go in ensuring equal opportunities, pay and platforms for women, along with non-binary individuals. This is especially true in the electronic music industry—a 2020 study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found only 21.7% of artists in th...
Powerhouse Australian dance music tandem NERVO has announced the launch of a $3,000 scholarship to celebrate Women’s History Month. In their mission to “amplify women and all their strength and courage,” the duo will be offering up the “Revolution” scholarship to one ambitious and influential female high school student. Female students from all ages and levels of study in the US are eligible, and those interested must first sign up at Bold.org before submitting a questionnaire about their greatest ambition and how they hope to make it a reality. Those interested in applying to NERVO’s scholarship can do so here. The deadline is August 31st, 2021 and the winner will be announced on September 24th. Check out NE...
The first month of 2021 hasn’t even come to a close yet, so obviously a photo of Bernie Sanders in fuzzy mittens has erupted as a viral meme. Because, well, 2021. An image of a bundled up Sanders seated at Joe Biden’s inauguration—snapped by photographer Brendan Smialowski for Getty Images—is making a barnstorming trip across social media as the epicenter of a hilarious meme trend. People have been ripping the image of the chilly Vermont senator and superimposing it into their own photos, planting him in a variety of places, like the classic “you can’t sit with us” Mean Girls scene. A slew of EDM artists took a crack at their own version of the “Cold Bernie” meme, including DJ Snake, Alesso, and NERVO, among many others. Check o...
Looking at 2021 through rose-colored glasses are the NERVO twins, who recently released an uplifting house track called “Gotta Be You.” Created in collaboration with blossoming singer-songwriter Carla Monroe, the single is a bouncy pop-house hybrid from the famed sisterly duo. With fluttering arpeggios and bubbly piano chords, it has all the makings of a sun-kissed poolside anthem. “Gotta Be You,” which arrived last week via Thrive Music, is NERVO’s first release of the year after closing 2021 on a rampage. They dropped a flurry of singles last year, including massive collaborations with KANDY, 7 Skies, Krewella, Plastik Funk, Vini Vici and Shapov, and Frida Sundemo, among others. You can listen to “Gotta Be You” belo...
Dynamic dance music sister duo NERVO has announced they are heading back out on tour. The fun begins today, December 30th, at Elements Festival in Bangkok, where the sisters will be performing alongside Bassjackers, Danny Avila, DubVision, and more. Next up, they are set to close out 2020 in style at Illuzion in Phuket on December 31st before their final stop on January 9th at Bone in Pattaya. Of course, the duo is aware that most of the world is currently still under lockdown, making their sets that much more special for those who get to experience them. “Understanding that most of the world is still going through lockdowns makes us all the more grateful for this opportunity to play again,” they wrote in a tweet. Slowly but surely we are seeing more artists ret...
Christmas is today, and what better way to get in the spirit than by blasting holiday music? EDM and Christmas traditionally don’t go hand in hand, but you may be surprised how many dance music artists have created their own versions of classic carols and even some originals. While this year’s holiday festivities look a lot different than those of previous years, the spirit of it all should absolutely remain the same. Turn on your fireplace (real or virtual), cozy up, and rock these EDM tracks for your Christmas playlists. Wham! – Last Christmas (San Holo Remix) Jesse Slayter & Wuki – Rock Them Bells Kaskade – Deck The Halls (feat. Erika) Major Lazer – Christmas Trees (feat. Protoje) Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike x Armin van Buuren x Brenna...
Closing out the year with a bang, SiriusXM‘s dance music program, bpm, is hosting a formidable lineup of women this weekend for a new digital music fest, bpm EMPOWERED Virtual Festival. The all-female festival is broadcasting now on channel 51 to radio subscribers until December 13th at 4AM ET (1AM PT), with a rebroadcast of all its sets immediately following through 3AM ET on December 15th. Featured on the all-star lineup are Alison Wonderland, Anna Lunoe, GG Magree, Krewella, NERVO, Rezz, TOKiMONSTA and WHIPPED CREAM, among many, many others. Take a look at the entire schedule here. If you’re not currently a SiriusXM subscriber and still want to tune in, you can take advantage of a free three-month trial the media giant is currently offering to new customers. The ...
In 2017 and 2018, the momentum of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements swelled to an ineluctable peak. The entertainment industry came to a screeching halt as film, television and music production companies reckoned with the blatant sexism rampant throughout their workplaces—and the dangerous circumstances such inequity can produce. The spotlight is now turning to EDM with the release of a new feature-length documentary called Underplayed. Featuring interviews with women and several male allies working in all aspects of the industry, including sound engineers, producers, journalists and major artists, the film offers timely insights into just how much work is left to be done in electronic music. Of 2019’s top 100 DJs, only five were women, according to the film̵...