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MUST DIE!, Skream and Akeos Release Highly Anticipated Mega-Collaboration, “LOL OK”
Last month was a doozy for dubstep fans, as MUST DIE!, Skream, and Akeos set Twitter on fire by teasing their upcoming mega-collaboration. Just over a month later, they’ve released their hotly anticipated single “LOL OK” on Never Say Die. “LOL OK” is exactly what we’ve been dreaming of, combining each artist’s expertise into a four-minute weapon. The melodic intro is disrupted by a distorted vocal sample, which quickly transforms into a barrage of clanging synths. The overall futuristic sound speaks volumes about the track, as it conveys a feeling of advancement through the genre. The old school style of Skream has been combined with the modernity of MUST DIE! while simultaneously embracing the bright future that lies within Akeos.&...
Skream Reveals Collaboration With MUST DIE! and Akeos
It looks like a dream collaboration between three influential electronic music artists may soon hit streaming platforms. Pioneering producer Skream took to Twitter to drop a serendipitous bomb of an announcement today, March 12th, revealing a collaboration with MUST DIE! and Akeos. The reveal lit a fuse in the tweet’s reply section, which erupted with glee from many of the artists’ contemporaries. The unreleased track will find one of the most iconic producers in dubstep colliding with two of the genre’s most forward-thinking young artists of today. Skream, MUST DIE!, and Akeos are technically pristine in both their sound design and audio engineering, a notion that should both excite and terrify the bass music community. Considering the versatility and genre-defiance...
Tobacco Dock Virtual Opening Weekend to Host Chase & Status, Skream, Hot Since 82, More
With so many of our most beloved venues going extinct due to the impact of COVID-19, it’s never been more important to support the establishments that have brought us so much joy over the years. One venue that is rolling with the punches is London’s legendary Tobacco Dock, which is bringing their world-class brand to the masses by going digital with the help of music promoters LWE and leading virtual live events platform Sansar. The opening weekend of Tobacco Dock Virtual features a star-studded lineup you will not want to miss. Kicking things off will be performances by Chase & Status, Skream, Adam Beyer, Wilkinson, Hot Since 82, Eats Everything, Nastia, Camo & Krooked, Sherelle, and more. The project will debut over Easter weekend, April 2nd to 3rd, and wil...
Carl Cox, Amelie Lens, Pete Tong, More to Perform at Virtual Beirut Fundraiser
Electronic Labor Day and Beatport ReConnect have teamed up to launch the “For Beirut“ initiative as part of their efforts to raise funds to support Lebanon after a deadly explosion rocked the city on August 4th, 2020. The capital, which was already reeling from the economic pitfalls of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, has seen over $15 billion USD in material damages and the deterioration of the livelihoods of tens of thousands of individuals and families. Through the new charitable initiative, ELD and Beatport are uniting the international electronic music community to host a massive livestream on Sunday, September 13th geared towards raising funds to help rebuild Beirut. Headliners Andhim, Amelie Lens, Blond:ish, Carl Cox, Danny Howard, Dennis Ferrer, De...
Watch Sets by Noisia, Carl Cox, Skream, Fatboy Slim, and More from VR Festival Lost Horizon
Over the weekend, fans plugged into the virtual festival Lost Horizon for a fully-interactive music event. Hosted by Beatport and the minds behind Glastonbury Festival‘s iconic “Shangri-La” experience, revelers were able to dance alongside their fellow festival-goers in full 360° using virtual reality technology. Fans were able to witness the performances using a VR headset, mobile device, or simply by watching the 2D livestream on Twitch. Those who were out and about over the holiday weekend are in luck because Beatport has uploaded a number of the festival’s performances to their YouTube channel. The videos feature complete sets alongside footage of the virtual crowd dancing and taking in the lights. Organizers brought out some of the best and brightest ...
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