We’re tuned to expect specific sounds from our favorite artists. Go to an Excision show and you’re getting an abundance of ground-shaking bass and dubstep growls. Seeing Armin van Buuren entails a bright mix of progressive house and trance. But once in a while, major artists surprise us with stark deviations from their established sounds, like Dillon Francis trading his moombahton style for deep house or deadmau5 eschewing his signature electro flair in favor of obscure, pulsing techno under his TESTPILOT moniker. It’s rare to see an event dedicated to artists exploring their left-field tastes though—something Louis The Child hope to change with their latest event concept, “Alter-Ego,” a multi-stage takeover of the Brooklyn Mirage. “We wanted to create an event where artists ar...
There’s not enough wind in Chicago to blow this news over—in fact, it might even blow you away. Dance music duo Win and Woo have officially embarked on the release cycle of their untitled debut album. Its lead single, “Knots” with Blair Lee, was released independently on August 27th. Featuring airy, otherworldly vocals from Lee, “Knots” is a well-balanced ballad built from dreamily delicate synths and an effervescent pop house drop. It’s a surprising showing from Win and Woo, who have earned acclaim over the years for their bright blend of future house and dance-pop. Luckily, this exciting development comes just in time for their forthcoming project, rounding out the emotional tones of their oeuvre. Recommended Articl...
KnownOrigin, a metaverse-based NFT marketplace where creators can showcase and sell digital art, is powering the first virtual reality music and arts festival based on the Ethereum network. The festival is fittingly called To The Moon and electronic music artists Autograf, Fred Thurst, Ookay, Win and Woo, and SNBRN will be doing the honors of performing at the meteoric, first-of-its-kind event. The venue for the event will be the KnownOrigin Gallery, the project’s digital HQ located within Decentraland. Decentraland’s 3D digital landscape allows players to navigate and socialize with others by way of a virtual avatar, allowing for a totally immersive experience. Decentraland of course supports entry into the metaverse through the use of a virtual reality headset, but it ca...
After a dismal year devoid of live music, Louis The Child are returning in a big way. The barnstorming electronic tandem have announced a massive North American tour called “Euphoria,” which will kick off this summer on July 24th in Phoenix before concluding in mid-September in Sacramento. The momentous announcement arrives after they wiped their Instagram page clean, puzzling their fan base. The famed “Better Not” duo are bringing along some huge artists for the ride. Set to appear along the way are Jai Wolf, K.Flay, The Knocks, What So Not, and Whethan, among many others. Louis The Child have also promised a new live production for fans, taking to social media to exult in the expansive new tour. “New music, new show, new energy,” th...