Surf Mesa
Splash House Brings a Wet and Wild Weekend to Palm Springs
People in cowboy hats and thongs standing in line at the local I Heart Mac & Cheese; golf carts speeding down the streets, bubble guns at the ready; and some of the most enthusiastic, non-eight-year-old patrons that an aviation museum has ever seen…Oh, Splash House, there’s nothing quite like you. It’s Christmas in August this year in Palm Springs, thanks to not one, but two editions of the staple SoCal dance music festival. With Weekend One spanning from August 12th to 14th, the event’s first run this month was a wet and wild takeover of The Renaissance, Margaritaville and Saguaro Hotels by day and the Palm Springs Air Museum by night. As headliner John Summit famously tweeted (and has since deleted), “I’m drunk and I’m high and I’...
Two Friends Are Celebrating a Decade of “Big Bootie Mix” With New Music Festival, Big Bootie Land
Two Friends are gearing up to release the 22nd volume of their fan-favorite “Big Bootie Mix” series. But this time around, it’ll look a bit different. The beloved dance music duo have announced a new curated music festival, Big Bootie Land Festival, where they’ll debut the mix for a live audience in Boston this fall. Two Friends have built up their career around their ingenious “Big Bootie Mix” series, which playfully interpolates modern dance music with old contemporary hits and unreleased edits. The series once even received a shoutout from CNN. “[We] could not be more excited to finally debut the inaugural Big Bootie Land Festival,” Two Friends said in a press release shared with EDM.com. “The first Big Bootie Mix was released 10 yea...
36 Musicians Predict the 2021-22 NBA Season
If it feels like the previous NBA season just ended, well, it sort of did. The Milwaukee Bucks triumphed over the Phoenix Suns, capturing the franchise’s second title in mid-July, and here we are in mid-October with the league ready to tipoff again. Once again, we polled music’s biggest NBA fans to give their takes on how the upcoming season is going to unfold. Unlike last season (more like 2019), we asked for some general thoughts, musing and predictions. As you’ll see in a moment, there are a lot of Lakers and Sixers fans (and they seem pretty optimistic about their team’s chances this season). Here’s what our musician panel had to say about the 2021-22 NBA season. Mark LaneganLos Angeles Clippers They finally made it to the Western Conference finals, which I never thought would hap...
A Day in the Life of…Surf Mesa
There’s a good chance you’ve either sung or shared songwriter and producer Surf Mesa’s 2020 single “ily (i love you baby)” (featuring Emilee), which was recently RIAA certified Platinum after over 2.5 billion global streams and nearly 4 billion TikTok videos, reaching #1 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic chart and #2 on Top 40 radio. By the end of 2020, “ily” landed on Spotify and Amazon’s top songs lists. And this year, VEVO named him one of their DSCVR “Artists to Watch”. Whether he’s making sunny, chill-out songs or sharing his remixing prowess— Marshmello and Halsey’s “Be Kind,” and Shawn Mendes’ “Wonder”—it seems, everything this 21-year-old touches turns to warm, glistening, buttery gold. Surf’s new single “Lose My Mind” (featuring Bipolar Sunshine) releases June 4 where he continues t...
Firefly Music Festival Shares Massive 2021 Lineup With Madeon, REZZ, Duke Dumont, More
Dover’s beloved Firefly Music Festival has announced a massive lineup for its momentous 2021 return this fall. Many elite electronic music artists have been tapped for the four-day fest, which is slated for September 23rd to 26th at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway. Scheduled to perform are Madeon, REZZ, Duke Dumont, Big Wild, SOFI TUKKER, Chris Lake, and CloZee, among many others. They will join headliners Billie Eilish, The Killers, Tame Impala, and Lizzo. Fans are able to sign up for pre-sale access for a chance to get weekend passes at the lowest price possible, starting at $299. VIP starts at $699 and Super VIP at $2,499. The pre-sale will launch this Friday, May 14th at 10AM ET here. Flyer for the 2021 edition of Firefly Music Festival, which will fe...
Tchami Delivers Stunning Remix of Surf Mesa and Madison Beer’s “Carried Away”
If you need a dark and brooding remix for your track, look no further than Tchami. The acclaimed French DJ and dance music producer has been enlisted to do just that for Surf Mesa and Madison Beer‘s collaborative hit “Carried Away.” The original has seen viral success, surpassing 13 million global streams since its release in February, and Tchami is set to build off that success with his deep house rendition. Tchami fully transforms “Carried Away,” pulling Beer’s resounding vocals into a muted space while maintaining them at the forefront of our attention. He brings up the energy of the original with a steady beat that features brisk synths and his signature basslines. His reimagination of the love song will bring the romantics straight to the...
SPIN Daybreaker: 14 Songs To Start Your Solo Technicolor Dance Party
We’re coming in bright-eyed and bushy-tailed with another Daybreaker roundup sure to get you on your feet. This week’s vibe brings an array of colorful uptempo beats that come from the grooviest electronic and pop spaces. Whether it’s basement, disco, or indie pop, you’ll probably find yourself dancing a little bit. So crank the bass up and start your one-person party with this fun selection. The standouts this week include Chicago based DJ/Producer Kryptogram who brings the 90’s garage and deep house vibes on track, “Growing Apart”, smooth and silky vocalist Willum Maindo on an R&B charged track, “PRETTY.“ and last but not least, captivating artist Denai Moore who brings an ethereal and dance-driven pop track, “Cascade” that’ll be impossible to get out of your head. As always, sit bac...
Watch Surf Mesa Perform Live Acoustic Version of Global Breakthrough Hit “ily (i love you baby)”
Celebrating his inclusion in Vevo’s 2021 “DSCVR Artists To Watch” list, Surf delivered a poignant performance. Few artists have experienced as breakneck a rise as Surf Mesa, the young LA-based dance music producer who exploded onto the scene with his inescapable radio hit “ily (i love you baby),” a Platinum-certified track featuring fellow prodigy Emilee. Celebrating his inclusion in Vevo’s 2021 “DSCVR Artists To Watch” list, Mesa sat down for an acoustic performance of his global breakthrough hit, tickling the ivories in a poignant, stripped-down performance. It serves as a refreshing glimpse into the artistry of an overnight sensation, and one that clearly represents a gifted outlier in comparison to his countless counterpart...
Pandora Unveils Exclusive Playlist Series Featuring Steve Aoki, Gryffin, Marshmello, More
Pandora is shrewdly taking advantage of the budding music and gaming crossover space. Pandora is shrewdly taking advantage of the budding music and gaming crossover space with the announcement of its exclusive playlist series, “Game Time.” The streaming giant has teamed up with Steve Aoki, Marshmello, Gryffin, The Glitch Mob, Tokyo Machine, and more for the new initiative. “Whether the go-to is Fortnite, Call of Duty, Grand Theft Auto, or even OG classics like Super Mario or Donkey Kong, it is undeniable that there is a strong connection between music and gaming, and finding the right musical vibe is the perfect way to fuel that next session,” wrote Pandora representatives in a blog post announcing the series. Designed to coalesce artists and gamers throug...
