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Steve Aoki: “Tomorrowland Is Where Technology and Magic Meet” [INTERVIEW]
Tomorrowland is known for creating one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, constantly pushing the boundaries of live event production and culture. With the announcement of Tomorrowland Around the World, the festival’s first virtual concert, expectations and anticipation are at an all-time high. Steve Aoki is no stranger to digital concerts, headlining the highly publicized Fortnite in-game concert experience, “Party Royale,” alongside deadmau5 and Dillon Francis back in May 2020. Ahead of Aoki’s Tomorrowland Around The World performance, EDM.com spoke to the Dim Mak Records founder about his thoughts on Tomorrowland’s debut in the digital concert space, his take on virtual events post COVID-19, and his new Latin music label Dim Mak En Fuego. ...
Bear Grillz and Atarii Join Forces for Attitude-Infused EP “Ground Zero”
Dubstep and melodic bass producer Bear Grillz has already had quite a year, due in part to his six-track Reanimated EP, which featured breakout hit “Nightmare (feat. rx Soul)” and the heartfelt instrumental one-off “Turning Point.” He has now unveiled his Ground Zero EP, a four-track project released via Dim Mak Records, Steve Aoki‘s imprint. Kicking off with the attitude-infused “Vision” featuring Atarii, Ground Zero is dark and dramatic, full of carefully crafted soundscapes and meticulously interwoven dubstep synths. Atarii is the vocal star of the project, also featured on the soaring melodic bass EP’s conclusion “It Ain’t True.” Together, the two are an edgy, powerful duo with a uniqu...
Steve Aoki Delivers Virtual DJ Set for IE University’s Graduation Night
Since the relentless wrath of COVID-19 obliterated the prospect of graduation ceremonies across the globe, many universities were forced to funnel them digitally as their students were forced to quarantine. IE University took the concept of virtual graduation to the next level by teaming up with Dim Mak boss Steve Aoki, who delivered a rip-roaring DJ set straight from his own studio to celebrate the school’s graduating seniors. The performance took place after students received their diplomas via an immersive online graduation ceremony. According to the university’s website, 7,000 students from 140 countries were invited to tune in and dance along in celebration of their graduation. Based in Segovia and Madrid, IE University offers both undergraduate and graduate degr...
Steve Aoki and Eleanor Matsuura Call for End to Costo’s Caged Egg Sales in Asia
Steve Aoki has penned an open letter with The Walking Dead‘s Eleanor Matsuura calling for the end of Costco‘s sale of caged eggs in Asia. Directed to the grocery chain’s CEO, W. Craig Jelinek, the actress and EDM star state how caged egg sales violate the company’s own animal welfare policy and put Asian customers at risk of food-borne illness. They follow up the second point with links to studies that have shown that caged egg farms have higher rates of salmonella contamination than cage-free facilities. Caged eggs are not sold in their western stores, but are still on sale in Asia. In a segment of the letter shared by Showbiz Cheat Sheet, the two stars state how Asian customers should be treated the same as their western counterparts and that t...
Wraps, Wheels, and Whips: 10 DJs with Jaw-Dropping Car Collections
Music and cars undoubtedly go hand in hand. Picture this—it’s late at night and you’re cruising down the highway, blasting Kavinsky‘s “Night Call” or Duke Dumont‘s “Ocean Drive,” with not a care in the world. There’s nothing better than blaring your favorite song and feeling the bass and the engine meld together, making you feel like you’re in your own personal music video. Now think about doing that in a custom Ferrari. EDM artists are known for adding high octane gas into their productions, but they add it to their luxury vehicles as well. Navigating the roads at breakneck speeds comparable to the kinetic energy of their music, here are 10 producers and DJs who have car collections will have your jaw on the floor. ...
Shaquille O’Neal and Rob Gronkowski Announce Charity Livestream with Diplo, Steve Aoki, Carnage, and More
Shaquille O’Neal, also known as The Big Shaqtus, also known as Shaq Daddy, also known as The Big Shamrock, also known as The Big Aristotle, is a man of many talents (and nicknames). Retiring as one of the best centers to ever play in the NBA, Shaq has used his time away from the game to pursue many passion projects, emerging as one of the most prolific and ubiquitous celebrities in the entertainment industry. One of those projects is his foray into electronic music as DJ Diesel, which has proven incredibly successful over the course of the last year. DJ Diesel’s latest endeavor sees him teaming up with fellow megastar athlete Rob Gronkowski, one of the best tight ends in NFL history and Tom Brady‘s go-to target for three of the Patriots’ Super Bowl victories. S...
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How Well Do You Know Steve Aoki? [QUIZ]
International superstar and Dim Mak founder Steve Aoki has experienced a long and fascinating journey on his way to the top. He’s headlined venues and festivals all over the world, collaborated with some of the biggest artists in EDM and beyond, and even earned himself a Grammy Award nomination. In addition to his musical accolades, he created a charitable organization that aids and funds research in the fight against degenerative brain diseases. In honor of his library of classics, iconic label, and charitable efforts, we’ve developed a quiz to see how much you know about the renaissance man himself. FOLLOW STEVE AOKI: Website: steveaoki.comFacebook: facebook.com/steveaokiTwitter: twitter.com/steveaokiInstagram: instagram.com/steveaokiSpotify: spoti.fi/3d1TLFn
Tomorrowland Shares Sneak Peak Into Virtual Festival, Drops Lineup Featuring Martin Garrix, David Guetta, More
Earlier in the month of June, Tomorrowland announced its foray into the virtual concert space with its forthcoming digital fest, Tomorrowland Around the World. Organizers have now released the event’s lineup, which is as tremendous as one might expect from the venerated festival brand. Scheduled to appear at the two-day Tomorrowland Around the World festival on Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th are Adam Beyer, Armin van Buuren, Gryffin, NGHTMRE, Charlotte de Witte, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Afrojack, Nervo, Martin Garrix, Amelie Lens, Steve Aoki, Tiësto, and Timmy Trumpet, among many other notable names in dance music. In a press release issued to announce the lineup, Tomorrowland organizers also unveiled a ...
10 EDM Songs from Jersey Shore That Will Have You Yelling “Cabs Are Here!”
Ready for a blast from the past? Think back to the simpler times of 2009, when your only worry was whether or not you were going to miss the new Jersey Shore episode. Jersey Shore was one of those guilty pleasure programs you couldn’t peel your eyes away from. Filled to the brim with drama, debauchery, and, of course, fist-pumping, it’s no wonder the absurdly entertaining show lasted for six seasons and received multiple spin-offs. Every year we couldn’t wait to see Snooki, Pauly D, Vinnie, J-Wow, Sammy, Ronnie, and of course Mike “The Situation” head back to the sun and booze-soaked boardwalk of the Jersey Shore. One thing you might have missed in between Snooki getting arrested or Sammy screaming at Ron for making fun of her big toe is that the show was...
Steve Aoki, ZHU, More Appear on Full Electric Blockaloo Lineup
When Electric Blockaloo was announced, it came as no surprise that the digital festival would be the largest in history. With a stellar lineup and intricately designed stages, Electric Blockaloo will take place entirely within the world of the hit video game Minecraft. Now, the full lineup for the virtual music fest has been announced, and it has even further reinforced its historic status. That sure is a lot of artists—over 850, to be accurate—all hosted across 65 uniquely designed stages within the Minecraft landscape. Adding to the previously announced lineup, Rave Family has confirmed appearances from the likes of Steve Aoki, Skream, Galantis, MK, and a multitude of other major names across the vast spectrum of electronic dance music. With staggering number of arti...
Steve Aoki Partners with Forbes and Quicken Loans for Detroit COVID-19 Hackathon
While COVID-19 has made it difficult to host large-scale, in-person hackathons, Forbes and Quicken Loans have teamed up for a four-week virtual event. Created for those under thirty years of age, the “Detroit Hackathon: Accelerating Change” will bring some of the brightest minds in Motor City together in an attempt to create the next innovative solution to problems caused by the ongoing pandemic. Attendees will be able to receive mentorship from some of the finest in both technology and business. Included in the program is Quicken Loans’ CEO, Jay Farner, fashion designer and CEO of her eponymous company, Tory Burch, and Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom, among others. Particularly exciting for those who love EDM is Steve Aoki, who has b...
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Dash Berlin Channels “The Matrix” for Colossal Remix of Steve Aoki’s “Closer To God” [Premiere]
When two of the top producers in the industry come together on a track, you know magic is in the works. This was the case when Steve Aoki passed the production baton to Dash Berlin to remix the opening track of his Neon Future IV album, titled “Closer to God.” The new rework is featured in Aoki’s huge remix package for the album, which dropped today. “Closer to God” serves as the prologue to the journey Aoki launches us on, welcoming us back into his futuristic world. It starts with the opening monologue, delivered in haunting, mechanical fashion, explaining that in the neon future, “we are searching into the unknown, exploring an ever-expanding frontier, trying to find answers to understand hope.” Dash Berlin th...
