If music were water, Colorado would never run dry. It’s no secret that the state is a hub for electronic music. And its most iconic concert venue, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, is its biggest purveyor. Celebrated for its natural acoustics, which are made possible by two giant monoliths flanking the amphitheater, the open-air venue is one of those ineffable places that consistently manufactures “you had to be there” moments. Ergo, only those who have attended an electronic dance music show at Red Rocks can experience their energy and vouch for how special they are. NGHTMRE performs at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Jason Siegel Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles And the EDM community has a lot to look forward to in 2023. Red Rocks is set host a litany of remarkabl...
After summoning demons to Red Rocks late last month, Rezz is sharing the story. The weekend before Halloween, the fabled open-air venue hosted two nights of music from Rezz for “Rezz Rocks IV,” the first of which featured a special performance called “Nightmare On Rezz Street 2.” The show took place just two days after the release of her audiovisual mix of the same name. The follow-up to 2018’s debut, the new mix featured 12 new solo tracks that harken back to the early days of Rezz’s career. Many of these songs were featured in her near-two-hour performance at Red Rocks, and now she’s giving fans all over the world a chance to live the nightmare. Rezz has now uploaded the full 4K recording of her “Nightmare On Rezz Street 2” show....
Renowned dance music producer and guitarist Dabin will make history next spring at Red Rocks. On March 31st, 2023, Dabin says he’ll become the first Korean electronic musician to headline a concert at the iconic open air venue in Colorado. The show, “Sanctuary Live,” will also feature performances from fellow dance music heavyweights Ray Volpe, JVNA, Grabbitz and MYRNE. Dabin’s performance will celebrate his three albums, Between Broken, Wild Youth and Two Hearts, by featuring his new live band. And he says it’s the biggest show of his career. “This is a dream come true,” Dabin tweeted. “This is the biggest Dabin show ever.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Dabin’s last album, Between Broken, dug deep ...
One of the most iconic electronic music bands in the world is returning to the stage after five years. Coming soon to Red Rocks Amphitheatre is deadmau5’s “We Are Friends Tour,” which is approaching its final stops with a pair of shows at Colorado’s famed open air venue. For each leg of the tour, Nero have performed DJ sets, but they’re now offering fans a special surprise to close out their run. At both of the tour’s Red Rocks dates, Nero will reunite as a trio with vocalist Alana Watson for their first live performance together since 2017. Back in the summer of 2021, on the 10-year anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, Welcome Reality, the Grammy-winning trio announced their third album in the works. We hav...
As lightning cracks across the sky, REZZ lets out an ominous laugh at the horror she’s about to unleash. Every October since 2018, fans of REZZ have been crossing their fingers hoping that she’d bring back her special Halloween audiovisual mix, “Nightmare on REZZ St.” While the mix is timeless enough to enjoy season after season, she’s now returning with some spine-tingling news: 2022 marks the return of her frightening mix. In true REZZ fashion, she’s kept details shrouded in a veil of mystery. With nothing more than clock emojis and what appears to be the mix’s artwork, fans will have to contain their excitement until more information is revealed. Those lucky enough to snag tickets to this year’s Red Rocks takeover, “REZZ Rocks I...
STS9 is no stranger to taking fans on music journeys by way of their high-energy jamtronica live sets. But the five-piece traded their lighthearted music adventures for a full-fledged musical mission this past weekend at the third and final installment of their concert trilogy, “Walk The Sky.” The trilogy began in 2019 with “Push The Sky” and continued in 2021 with “Sky World” after a year off due to the impact of the pandemic. This past weekend’s conclusion featured four sets at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre and a special “Day Out Of Time” Sunday performance at Denver’s Levitt Pavilion, all of which “pulled inspiration from native myth and storytelling to deliver shows that are uniquely STS9.” Fans were also a...
Said The Sky is returning to Red Rocks with a brand new live show that covers his entire career. This summer, the melodic bass superstar will give fans the quintessential Said The Sky experience at one of the most iconic concert venues in the United States. Those who join him in the Colorado mountains will get the chance to hear many of his collaborative singles, album hits, remixes and more, including music from February’s scintillating Sentiment LP. Said The Sky will take over the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday, August 14th. The pre-sale begins Wednesday, May 4th at 10AM MT. At the time of this article’s publication, supporting acts for the concert have not yet been announced. The announcement comes just under a year after Said The Sky made his debut at the picturesque venu...
Dom Dolla has ice in his veins. It was s’no problem for the renowned “Take It” producer at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where a rogue flurry blanketed his fans during a show in late April. But the elements couldn’t stop Dolla from throwing down at the biggest headlining show of his career, in which he played to a sold-out crowd of 9,000 fans and debuted a new single, ironically called “Miracle Maker.” The concert, which Dolla said yielded the “best set of [his] life,” looked like it was plucked out of some kind of EDM-fueled fairytale. Polychromatic lasers sliced through the frigid air like a hot knife through butter, creating a kaleidoscopic effect that could only happen between the giant monoliths of Red Rocks. And D...
After shaking the natural foundation of Red Rocks Amphitheatre to the core, Subtronics left fans with a very special parting gift at this year’s “Cyclops Rocks” event. With help from Rusko, Yheti and more, one of the bass music scene’s most beloved producers delivered a devastating blow to the scarlet-colored rocks of Morrison, Colorado over the weekend. While fans were treated to remarkable performances all night long, one particular moment has been talked about nonstop: when Subtronics dropped an unreleased collaboration with Zeds Dead. Wobbly from the moment it begins, the track, tentatively titled “Zedstronics,” features superhero-inspired vocals that call out, “It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s Zedstronics.” It’s no...
Hot off of her Red Rocks debut and a breakthrough 2021, Qrion has laid the groundwork that is currently catapulting her to dance music stardom. Last year, she was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022, joining a prestigious list of transformative artists including ACRAZE, Anfisa Letyago and ISOxo, among others. Every artist on the list has positioned themselves uniquely within the industry, and Qrion is certainly no exception. Qrion. Julia Wang The San Francisco-based DJ and producer has graced leading electronic music labels like Anjunadeep, Ultra Records, Last Night On Earth and more, landing her a spot on Forbes Japan‘s coveted “30 Under 30” list. Her unique, hypnotic sound interweaves many different electronic sub-genres, often making use of soft, exquisite beats and...
Galantis are once again urging fans to run away… to Red Rocks. The “Runaway” hit-makers have announced a special livestream of their upcoming sold-out concert at the iconic Colorado open-air venue. The broadcast of the performance, which is scheduled for April 22nd, will kick off at 9:30PM MT. According to a press release shared with EDM.com, Galantis will be equipped with their innovative live setup, which consists of a three-tiered stage equipped with cymbals, drum pads and five full-size kick drums. The duo will also be bringing “a new live set for the fans sprinkled with classic Galantis tracks.” The livestream event, hosted by Veeps, will also include a special airing of Galantis’ documentary, Pharmacy: The Check Up, which features highlights and in...
Marc Rebillet is bringing his unforgettable live show to one of the nation’s most iconic concert venues. After securing a prominent spot on this year’s Bonnaroo lineup, the loop station maestro is back with another huge announcement. On the night before Halloween, the one they call Loop Daddy will bring his popular brand of improvisational live music to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre for his first headlining performance at the venue. Previously Rebillet had been scheduled to perform at Red Rocks as support for Lotus in 2020, but the show was canceled due to the impact of COVID-19. Now, after an explosion in popularity over the past two years, Rebillet will be the one front and center. In addition to his Red Rocks extravaganza, Loop Daddy will be hitting the road ...