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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Alison Wonderland, David Guetta, Oliver Heldens and More [12/03/21]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Fuck U Love U – Alison Wonderland Alive Again – David Guetta & MORTEN Deja Vu – Oliver Heldens & Anabel Englund Festival Hits 2021 Kiss The Night – Futuristic Polar Bears, Justin Prime, K1LO Recommended Articles My Head – Darkzy Fuse – Honey & Badger, Hooders Electronic Avenue Life’s Too Short – Two Friends & FITZ Story Of My Life (feat. Trippie Redd) (Heavy Edit) – ILLENIUM & ...
Music and Moms: DJs Celebrate Mother’s Day 2021 With Wholesome Tributes
Social media platforms are toxic and frigid places, but every now and then their users warm them up with wholesome content. Such was the case on Sunday, when the EDM community came together to pay tribute to the mothers of the scene. The supportive moms, the working moms, the rave moms, and all the moms who sacrificed their own wellbeing for the betterment of their kids. Check out some wholesome 2021 Mother’s Day tributes below from the likes of Alesso, TOKiMONSTA, Charlotte de Witte, Armin van Buuren, and many more.
Oliver Heldens Announces New Single and Contest to Win Autographed Boxing Gloves
We are only in the fourth month of 2021 and Oliver Heldens is already having an impressive year. He’s gearing up for what looks to be one of his biggest releases thus far, a new Pokémon-themed single called “ZAPDOS.” The track is set to arrive this Friday, March 26th by way of his Heldeep Records imprint. Fans of the esteemed artist will recognize the track from his “Heineken x F1 2020 Season Opener” set from summer 2020. “ZAPDOS” is a booming house anthem that features signature future house production and a masterfully crafted breakbeat build. While we can’t confirm whether or not the electric character from the Pokémon series was the inspiration behind the track, its title is fitting for the energy of the production.&n...
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Monster Energy Up & Up Festival Announces New Competition, Performances by Kaskade, Subtronics, More [Exclusive]
Monster Energy Up & Up Festival has announced the launch of its highly anticipated first college music festival of 2021. Over 50 colleges and universities will compete in the Spring Madness Festival Competition, and eight will win momentous performances from some of the biggest names in EDM. Subtronics, Oliver Heldens, Kaskade, and Tchami have been tapped to deliver one-of-a-kind performances at each winning school, alongside hand-picked student talent in their very own Spring Madness festival. Tickets to each private and compliant festival will be free, but only available to the winning universities. Winners will be determined by which colleges garner the most RSVPs for the Spring Madness Festival. Yappa will be the official voting partner for the contest, which will be held...
Glass Animals Recruits Oliver Heldens and Sonny Fodera for “Heat Waves” Expansion Pack
In June of 2020, the English psychedelic pop band, Glass Animals, released “Heat Waves” as a single off their third album, Dreamland. Since its release, the song has garnered over 126 million streams on Spotify alone and took the top spot on Australia’s Triple J Hot 100 of 2020, making them the first British act to win since Mumford & Sons’ “Little Lion Man” in 2009. Further elevating the song’s success, Glass Animals has now recruited famed DJs, Oliver Heldens and Sonny Fodera, for a “Heat Waves” expansion pack. Oliver Heldens provides an uplifting and mainstream mix. The buildup feels like a giant invigorating inhale with its inspiring risers and rhythmic snares, while the drop uses a lively chord melody and robust house beat for an all-around ecstatic result. On a sim...
Here are the Best “Cold Bernie” Memes Shared by EDM Artists
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...
Oliver Heldens Joins Above & Beyond for Group Therapy 415
Fresh off his remix of Above & Beyond and Richard Bedford‘s iconic track “Thing Called Love,” Oliver Heldens has joined the legendary trance trio for the 415th episode of their Group Therapy show. The track marked one of Heldens’ biggest remixes of his career. He pulled off the daunting task with flying colors, revamping the classic with his future house flair. The release was the perfect edition to the Anjuna family catalog and is a clear highlight of ABGT415. As always, the two-hourlong mix features some of the best in trance and progressive music. It really is the perfect station to throw on if you are in search of new music or just need something to work to. For the special episode, Heldens threw in some of his fan-favorites, ...
Listen to Oliver Heldens’ Remix of Above & Beyond’s Trance Classic “Thing Called Love”
Dutch superstar Oliver Heldens has dropped one of the biggest remixes of his career, a riveting reimagination of Above & Beyond‘s iconic 2011 track “Thing Called Love” featuring Richard Bedford. Heldens’ new remix arrived today by way of the legendary trance trio’s Anjunabeats imprint. He dunks his future house sound into a trance batter, concocting a high-energy, peak-time progressive bomb that slides in nicely with the rest of Anjuna’s catalog. Taking on the classic track, which appeared on Above & Beyond’s sophomore album Group Therapy, is not an easy task, but Heldens hit the nail on the head. You can stream and download Oliver Heldens’ “Thing Called Love” remix here and listen to it below. FO...
Oliver Heldens Previews Official Remix of Iconic Above & Beyond Song “Thing Called Love”
Taking on remix duties for a song as big as Above & Beyond‘s “Thing Called Love” is a daunting task, but Oliver Heldens has pulled it off. The Dutch superstar recently announced an official remix of the iconic trance track featuring Richard Bedford, which will arrive this Friday, January 8th by way of Anjunabeats. The remix is a bit different from what Heldens’ fans are used to. The future house sage opted for more of a trance feel, producing soaring synths and a chugging bassline in what sounds like a riveting rework of the 2011 Group Therapy classic. “It’s a bit different than what you’d expect from me I guess, but I wanted to keep the Trancy vibe of the original alive in this new remix,” Heldens wrote in an announcement sh...
Here are 20 of the Best 2020 Black Friday Deals Offered by DJs
Those who crushed an entire turkey dinner last night can attest that the next-day Thanksgiving hangover is very real. As we veg out on our couches with Harry Potter marathons playing on screens and tryptophan flowing through our veins, it’s difficult not to whip out the phone and do a little online shopping for Black Friday deals. There’s no shortage of Black Friday deals in the EDM world this year. As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, there’s no better time to learn a new skill, so those who want to take up DJing or music production should take advantage of the deals from the gear and tech side of the industry. Monster discounts are available on equipment from leading DJ manufacturer Pioneer DJ, products from renowned audio design company AIAIAI, and plugins...
Oliver Heldens Launches New Record Label, Releases Collaboration with Party Pupils and MAX
Oliver Heldens is launching a new record label, OH2, in an effort to focus on the commercial side of pop dance music. The producer has christened the new project with a new tune alongside Party Pupils, “Set Me Free.” The announcement comes nearly six years following the creation of Heldens’ Heldeep Records. In short order, the imprint has consistently broken massive dance music records, sponsored curated stages at the world’s most prolific festivals, and become a global brand synonymous with uplifting new talent. Heldens’ “Heldeep Radio”” has amassed a loyal following, and it was there on this week’s 333rd episode that the producer broke the news. Oliver Heldens premiered “Set Me Free” to the show’s worldwid...
Keep Halloweekend Going With a Roundup of the Best Costumes from EDM Artists
Even though Halloween looked a bit different this year, EDM artists and fans have proved their dedication to spooky season via an outpouring of social media posts featuring everyone’s costumes of choice. From Valentino Khan and Alison Wonderland switching identities to REZZ and Lucii transforming into Edward Scissorhands and Kim Boggs, the creativity was flowing, and so were the laughs. To keep the Halloween spirit going just a bit longer, we’ve rounded up our favorite artist fits for all to enjoy, in no particular order. Beware, all ye who enter here—you might just find next year’s costume inspiration. Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan REZZ and Lucii Sullivan King Subtronics and Level Up GG Magree and Vanessa Hudgens WHIPPED CREAM CRAY ILLENIUM Dillon Fran...
