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Skrillex Announced as Mainstage Closer at Sunset Music Festival 2022
Sunset Music Festival has officially announced Skrillex as a headlining closer in 2022, marking his fourth time performing at the Tampa, Florida-based event. Sunset organizers recently announced the 2022 lineup, which includes Duke Dumont, Dillon Francis, Borgore, Gorgon City, MiTiS, Blanke, and many more. Scheduled for May 27-29 at Raymond James Stadium, this year’s edition is slated to be the largest fest so far in celebration of Sunset’s 10th anniversary. Skrillex is the first of three closing headliners to be announced. Fans can purchase tickets to Sunset Music Festival 2022 here. Skrillex shared a heartfelt post on Instagram just over a month ago describing himself as “on the mend” and stressing the importance of self-love. The post teased new m...
Skrillex Previews New Music With Mura Masa, PinkPantheress, Willow In Heartfelt Instagram Post
“Life does speak to you in whispers but if you don’t listen it can become an earth quake,” Skrillex wrote in a poignant Instagram post previewing new music. The upcoming track, a collaboration between PinkPantheress and Willow which features additional production from Mura Masa, was first teased on PinkPantheress’ TikTok over the weekend. The singer’s caption called the song a dream collaboration years in the making, and the clip has since garnered over two million views. In the brief preview, PinkPantheress’ playful hook is contrasted by Willow, who interjects with vocals crying out, “Now my life’s a downward spiral…” Despite the magnitude of the collab—and the buzz surrounding it already—Skrillex kept his announcement down ...
How Skrillex Influenced The Weeknd’s “Dawn FM” Album
In the music industry, there’s seemingly only a few degrees of separation between Skrillex and any given hit. One such track on The Weeknd‘s new Dawn FM album stands as a prime example. The story of how Bruce Johnston of The Beach Boys came to be involved with the project is something of a butterfly effect—with Skrillex playing a pivotal role. Johnston, now 79, tells the Los Angeles Times that he was out surfing at Zuma Beach and decided to stop in at the nearby Shangri-La Studios afterwards. There, the legendary musician met Skrillex, who was working with multi-Platinum producer Rex Kudo and renowned guitarist Heavy Mellow at the time. Johnston explains that Skrillex and the artists in his orbit at Shangri-La have an unrelenting work ethic, likening them to “the Wr...
EDM.com’s Best of 2021: Performances & DJ Sets
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. To honor their creativity and seminal influences on the live music industry, we’ve recognized 10 of the year’s best performances and DJ sets from around the electronic dance music sphere. Swardy Secret Sky Back in April, of the scene’s most under-appreciated artists was given a chance to showcase his inimitable performance capabilities to a massive audience in a prime-time slot on Porter Robinson’s virtual festival, Secret Sky. Swardy’s performance at the fest was one of sheer originality and imagination. He blew the lid off of what fans could expect from virtual performances with nearly 35 minutes of virtuosic l...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Galantis, Martin Garrix, Sam Feldt and More [12/10/21]
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 Alien – Galantis, Lucas & Steve and ILIRA Won’t Let You Go – Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko and John Martin Follow Me – Sam Feldt and Rita Ora Festival Hits 2021 Satisfying – Curbi Recommended Articles Miracle – RetroVision In Da Ghetto (Lorenzo Remix) – J Balvin & Skrillex Electronic Avenue Broken In All The Right Places – Lost Kings Atom Mirror – sober rob Make Up Your Mind (feat. Jaden Mi...
Skrillex and J Balvin Drop Chris Lorenzo’s Hotly Anticipated House Remix of “In Da Getto: Listen
2021 was a monumental year for house music, and J Balvin and Skrillex are tying a bow on it by dropping one of the genre’s most coveted tracks. The Prince of Reggaeton recently unveiled the deluxe version of JOSE, his sixth studio album, and tucked at the bottom of the tracklist are three monster remixes, including one from Chris Lorenzo. Lorenzo is your favorite producer’s favorite producer. Long revered as one of the most gifted sound designers in house music, he has dropped yet another masterstroke. While the original “In Da Getto” dominated contemporary radio, Lorenzo’s riveting remix did the same on the festival circuit. Prior to its release on streaming platforms, the track was rinsed by the electronic music scene’s biggest artists, such...
Grammy-Nominated Albums Spark Cause for Celebration Among EDM Collaborators and Breakout Stars
It often takes a village to bring a Grammy-quality album to fruition. As the world processed the award show’s recent reveal of their 2022 nominations, many producers and vocalists celebrated the recognition of their work on music’s biggest stage. Though their names may not appear directly at the top of the album credits, today we’re recognizing just some of the many supporting artists who’ve helped make the “best of” the last year in music possible. ILLENIUM received his first ever Grammy nod for his explosive Fallen Embers release. The nomination has simultaneously thrust numerous dance music artists into the limelight, including one of the genre’s most recognizable voices, HALIENE, who lent her talents to “In My Mind.” ILLENIUM’...
Boys Noize Reveals New Dog Blood Music With Skrillex Is In the Works
It looks like Dog Blood are on the comeback trail. Considering it’s been nearly a decade since Skrillex and Boys Noize debuted their collaborative musical alias, it’s fair to wonder if they plan to reemerge after a two-year-plus hiatus to celebrate their 10-year anniversary in 2022. And if the latter’s recent Reddit AMA (“ask me anything”) session is any indication, new music may arrive sooner than fans anticipated. When a fan asked if Dog Blood’s long-awaited remix of Boys Noize’s single “Midnight” will ever be released, the analog virtuoso said the track will likely never escape from his hard drive. But it’s the tail-end of his response that perked the ears of the electronic music community. “i doubt it — b...
Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake Perform Historic DJ Set at Suwannee Hulaween: Watch
Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake performed a historic, once-in-a-lifetime set at the sold-out Suwannee Hulaween music festival last weekend. All three performed their own individual sets on Friday night and then surprised attendees with their first-ever B2B2B set at Suwannee Hulaween’s Incendia, a mobile stage that hosts unique after-hours performances and makes appearances at Okeechobee and Burning Man. The performance was caked with genre-bending sounds and riveting energy from the three dance music icons, who left their mark with one of the most remarkable collaborative DJ sets in recent memory. You can watch a recap of Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake’s historic performance at Suwannee Hulaween below. Recommended Articles Skrillex recently performed in New York at the ...
Softest Hard Talks Moving to L.A. at 17, Touring With Skrillex, and More
After a relatively quiet 2020, LA-based DJ and hardstyle producer Softest Hard is back to touring. She’s no stranger to playing international festivals, having toured all over Asia and opening for Skrillex back in 2019. But her first festival performance in Canada was for the return of Vancouver’s beloved two-day music festival, FVDED In The Park, and EDM.com caught up with her after a heart-pounding set. Softest Hard. Jarett Lopez EDM.com: I didn’t realize you’ve played Vancouver before. What’s your vibe on Vancouver? Recommended Articles Softest Hard: I fucking love it here. I love Vancouver, everybody showing so much love, everybody so nice. Shoutout all the people at Fortune Sound for bringing me here first, but this has been such an experience having to pla...
Watch Skrillex Bring Out Benny Benassi to Drop Iconic “Cinema” Remix In New York
During last night’s massive performance in Brooklyn, Skrillex ignited the nostalgia machine. In one of the concert’s many dreamlike moments, the electronic music virtuoso turned back the clock to 2011, when he released his seminal remix of Benny Benassi‘s “Cinema.” With its mighty bass and vocals that galvanize fans into screaming at the top of their lungs, the track has grown to be a generational anthem for dubstep fans. What made the moment so surreal, however, wasn’t the record itself, but who played it. Skrillex brought out Benassi himself to drop the song live before a wild crowd, taking a moment to thank the Italian dance music icon. “This man changed my life with this song,” Skrillex gushed. Recommended Articles Skrillex also...
Louis The Child Showcase a Matured Sound On “Euphoria” EP
Louis The Child have showcased their most mature sounds to date on Euphoria EP. The Chicago native duo, who have made their name on youthful future-pop tracks with easily digested singalong lyrics such as “Better Not,” “Weekend” and more, didn’t hesitate to think outside the box. From a production standpoint, it’s easily the duo’s most innovative effort since their start. On the whole, Euphoria is an EP of great contrast. At the core of it, Louis The Child’s dedication to lush melodic soundscapes remains unwavering, but with a heavy dose of pumping kicks and biting bass added to the mix. Hearing the duo in this context makes everything feel as new and exciting as when we first listened to them. Recommended Articles This contrast of expe...
