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Avicii Honored with Wind Sculpture in Stockholm

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Music producer, songwriter and DJ Tim Bergling, known by the stage name Avicii, was honored a work of art in the park Humlegården in central Stockholm.

On behalf of Stockholm art, the artists Adèle Essle Zeiss and Liva Isakson have created an artistic representation in memory of the Swedish musician, remixer, DJ and music producer Tim Bergling, known under the stage name Avicii (1989–2018). Standing Waves consists of three sculptural forms on each tall, narrow podium.

Bent stainless steel tubes are fitted with tensioned sheet metal sails, shaped to catch the wind. Each part has its specific shape and unique character. The tubular bodies balance on legs and turn in elegant pirouettes when the wind blows. They move through each other’s hole forms and together form a whole in a similar way to a piece of music where different components work together.

The sculpture is set in motion by the wind, which in this context also has a symbolic meaning. The wind can behave mysteriously and chaotically. Small events can lead to the release of enormous forces. With its surprising twists and turns, the wind can also be compared to life itself. It is like the challenges and opportunities that everyone is faced with and that everyone has different conditions to deal with. The speed of the wind can be associated both with success and with uncontrollable turbulence.

The City District Council of Östermalm is the initiator of the memorial site and Tim’s parents, Klas and Anki Bergling, were present at the unveiling.

“We want to pay tribute to Tim Bergling, whose music has meant so much to people around the world. The changing expression of the artwork and the location in Humlegården, one of Tim’s favorite places, make us remember him on many different levels. It is also a way of honoring all the people who have passed away far too early due to mental illness,” says Andréa Hedin (M), chair of the City District Council of Östermalm.

More information: HERE

Timmy Trumpet, Prezioso & 71 Digits drop rework of reggae classic ‘Three Little Birds’

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Fresh from performing at the likes of Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, and Balaton Sound, legendary DJ personality Timmy Trumpet unites with chart-topping producers Prezioso and 71digits for a fresh dance take on Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds via Spinnin’ Records.

Known for flame-filled, high-octane live sets and multi-platinum selling records, Australian native Timmy Trumpet is one of the most prolific producers in the DJ Mag Top 100. Boasting high-profile collaborations with the likes of Hardwell, Showtek, Steve Aoki, R3HAB, KSHMR, Afrojack, and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike to name a few, the producer has earned legendary status with hard-hitting dance anthems accented by his own trumpet performances.

Standout releases include high energy breakthrough single Freaks which hit over 405M Spotify streams, landed Platinum status in Australia seven times, and become the highest selling track of all time on Ministry of Sound Australia, whilst collaboration with Blasterjaxx Narco has landed over 42M Spotify streams and a no.1 spot in the U.S. Spotify Viral Chart.

Meanwhile, collaborator Prezioso has remained at the forefront of the dance music scene since the 90s, making waves with magnetic EDM reloaders. With previous releases on labels like Island Records, Warner Music Germany and JUUMP Records, the Italian DJ has only ascended higher since his teenage days. From starting out winning DJ competitions, Prezioso is now known for full-throttle hits like Thunder with Gabry Ponte and LUMI!X, which currently sits at over 289M Spotify streams and was certified Gold in the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Norway, and Platinum in Italy and Sweden.

Joining the collab, mysterious duo 71 Digits turn their well-oiled remix skills to Three Little Birds. Known for face-melting remixes of major hits including Michael Jackson‘s Somebody’s Watching Me alongside Netherlands star Chico Rose (108M Spotify streams) or Flo Rida‘s Low (5M streams), 71 Digits contribute another interpretation of a timeless classic.

Combining years of finely tuned expertise on the scene, Timmy Trumpet, Prezioso and 71 Digits join forces for their first collaboration. A pop fuelled dance track with heavy psytrance influences, Three Little Birds retains the transcendent feel-good energy of the original while bringing the show-stopping swagger of modern dance to the forefront.

Listen to the track below.

Seven Lions shares latest album single “Call On Me” feat. Vancouver Sleep Clinic

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Earlier this summer, Seven Lions shocked fans by wiping his socials and later revealing he will be releasing his first ever artist album Beyond The Veil this fall. The full-length LP is set for release on Seven Lions’ own Ophelia Records imprint on October 21.

Call On Me” is dance music leader Seven Lions‘ second single from his highly anticipated debut studio album.

Filmic, room-filling chords envelop tender lyrics and vocals by Australian singer/songwriter Vancouver Sleep Clinic. Seven Lions merges a more indie and folk sensibility on Call On Me – a brief and well-executed departure from the gritty nature of first single Every Time.

Acclaimed Brisbane artist Vancouver Sleep Clinic provides his first vocal performance on Ophelia with “Call On Me“. He recently released his third studio album ‘Fallen Paradise‘ which has already amassed over 6.6M Spotify streams, while his single “The Wire” was featured in the 18th season premiere of Grey’s Anatomy (4.77M US viewers).

Listen to the track below.

Call On Me” reveals another glimpse Beyond The Veil, as Seven Lions fans patiently wait for the full-length album to come this fall, on October 21, 2022.

Seven Lions North American Tour Dates

Sat, Sept 3, North Coast Music Festival 2022 – Bridgeview, IL
Sun Sept 4, 2022 Electric Zoo Festival 2022 – New York City, NY
Fri, Sept 9, Wildwood Outdoor Education Center – Lacygne, KS
Thur, Sep 15, Imagine Festival – Atlanta, GA
Fri, Sep 16, Vanguard – Orlando, FL
Fri, Sep 23, The Metropolitan NightClub – New Orleans, LA
Sat, Sep 24, Firefly Festival – Dover, DE

Vintage Culture remixes Jamie Jones’ Ibiza anthem ‘My Paradise’

With Jamie Jones’ ‘My Paradise’ a clear front-runner as summer 2022’s Ibiza anthem, receiving support across the board from underground tastemakers to daytime radio, Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture now steps up to remix the track and continue its unstoppable ascent.

While Jamie explored disco influences with his signature high-energy groove on the original, Vintage Culture’s clear-cut trademark sound gives a distinctly tougher feel, as a chugging bassline, rolling synths, and melodic piano breakdowns work together to form a journey of a mix guaranteed to captivate dancefloors from start to finish.

Listen to the tracks below!

David Guetta, Sigala & Sam Ryder join forces on new single ‘Living Without You’

Chart-topping UK producer Sigala, global superstar David Guetta and British Eurovision talent Sam Ryder have linked up on new collaborative single ‘Living Without You’, out now on Ministry of Sound.

An anthemic, dance-pop banger, ‘Living Without You‘ combines rousing piano chords and euphoric breakdowns with Sam’s soaring vocals. The trio made a surprise live debut of the track at iconic Ibiza venue Ushuaia earlier this month. It follows on from Sigala‘s June single ‘Stay The Night‘, a collaboration with Talia Mar that currently sits at #11 in the UK Singles chart and has amassed over 40 million streams.

“I was so lucky to work with Sam just before Eurovision sent him stratospheric and I’ve wanted to work with David Guetta for years, he’s an absolute legend,” Sigala enthuses. “We did a surprise performance of the track at one of David’s shows in Ibiza, it was so special to be onstage with them both and seeing the crowd reaction.”

Sam adds: “I used to listen to Sigala and David Guetta in my car, dreaming of the day that I might get the chance to work with them. It’s amazing to think that day actually arrived for me and I feel honoured to have been a part of this track.”

A stunning three-way collaboration, ‘Living Without You‘ is destined to become one of the defining sounds of summer 2022.

Listen to the track below.

Topic & John Martin unveil their new single ‘Follow Me’ on Tomorrowland Music

German producer Topic proves once again that he can do no wrong, this time linking up with the powerful vocals of singer/songwriter John Martin. Titled “Follow Me,” the new single highlights an unheard facet of Topic’s production wheelhouse, as he and John Martin walk the line between a larger-than-life anthem and a mind-bending club tune for the ages. Topic and John Martin new single is out now via Tomorrowland Music.

Topic has been honing his craft for the better part of a decade, but 2022 is seeing the standout DJ push his career to new and unexpected heights. Just this year, Topic debuted his addictive rave sound not only on Tomorrowland‘s Mainstage, but also on their vibrant new label with “Saving Me” (feat. Sasha Alex Sloan), a reimagined version of his infamous single “Breaking Me.”

Between the new single alongside Sweden’s own John Martin, as well as recent releases like “Kernkraft 400 (A Better Day)” with A7S and “Solo Para Ti,” a joint effort with Alvaro Soler, Topic continues to paint a vibrant and polished picture of a producer who knows no bounds. With the 2022’s festival season now in the rear view mirror, Topic now has his sights set on the club.

“After releasing my first track with Tomorrowland Music this summer, I´m happy to follow up with ‘Follow Me’, which is my first club track to date. Undeniably, John Martin is an incredible artist with huge credibility in the scene. One of my all time favorite tracks and a big inspiration is ‘Don’t you worry Child’, so I’m incredibly honored that I had the chance to work with him. It’s great to now be able to unfold into a new direction musically and I am really looking forward to what is yet to come!” says Topic.

John Martin comments: “I’ve been a fan of Topic for a long time and I somewhere knew our paths would finally cross. We met up in Dubai earlier this year, together with A7S and Michel Zitron and that’s where the song “Follow Me” was created. I’m very proud of how it came out and I feel strongly for the track. It feels great to finally be able to share it with you.”

The new release sees Topic join musical forces with John Martin, one of the few vocalists in dance music who needs no introduction. The distinct voice behind countless festival favorites, John Martin has spent studio time with everyone from Alesso and David Guetta to Sebastian Ingrosso, Martin Garrix, and now Topic.

Follow Me” sees these two masters of their crafts do what they do best, each bringing their own distinctive styles to the party, while finding a perfect collaborative common ground between the two.

Listen to the track below.

Oliver Heldens and warner case conduct sonic seance with new single ‘Believe in Ghosts’

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Oliver Heldens returns to his very own Heldeep Records with “Believe in Ghosts,” a chilling yet playful club-house single alongside the hauntingly talented warner case.

The new single sees Heldens redirect his sound from the main stages of the industry’s biggest festivals back to the club, thanks to swooping basslines and percolating melodies.

The new single sees Oliver‘s returning to Heldeep, following the crooning success of “LOW,” his years-long awaited collaboration with Tchami accompanied by Anabel Englund‘s beautiful vocal magic.

While “LOW” felt light, airy, and upbeat, “Believe in Ghosts” effectively turns out the lights, flipping the script towards a darker and more nuanced house beat. Oliver Heldens‘ ability to draw an audible aesthetic makes for the perfect pairing with warner case’s silky smooth bass-forward club sound, but it’s the track’s supernatural vocal performance that carries “Believe in Ghosts” to a new, spiritual realm.

Believe in Ghosts” is next in line of Oliver Heldens‘ impressive streak of 2022 releases, following recent critically acclaimed and widely supported remixes of James Hype and Miggy Dela Rosa‘s “Ferrari” and Piero Pirupa‘s “We Don’t Need,” as well as the Beatport Techno (Peak Time / Driving) #1 “Mercury,” from his techno-infused HI-LO moniker.

With a jam-packed summer behind him and many headline shows still on the horizon before the end of the year, he’s never short of big new tracks to delight the crowds with.

Listen to the track below.

Ken Bauer is here with another impressive release ‘Rave Rider’

DJ and music production virtuoso Ken Bauer is here with another impressive release. The Swedish master introduces his latest production ‘Rave Rider’, a powerful track that showcases his unparalleled style and signature sound that has seen him reach and conquer dance floors all over the world, as well as earn the praise and support from the biggest and most established names in the world of Dance music like David Guetta, Nicky Romero, Axwell, Sander Van Doorn, among many more.

Coming from the success of previous releases like ‘I Just Wanna Rave’ and recently his official remix of Sean Smith’s ‘In Love With The Night’ made in collaboration with J-Rob MD, Ken Bauer shows no signs of slowing down, surprising the world with another certified banger that keeps pushing his innovative style forward while displaying a powerful main stage vibe.

While the DJ and producer has kept busy curating remarkable mixes for his increasingly popular radio show ‘Power Hour’, as well as overseeing the management of his label Future Rave Music; he keeps aiming high with this new release, hoping to achieve new milestones that surpass previous accomplishments.

Rave Rider’ features a powerful and pounding beat, massive super saw synths that maintain the energetic vibes up, giving it a signature Ken Bauer sound. Intense risers followed by hard-hitting drops make of this track a transcending and mighty listening experience. Layers of panned pads and synths add a mysterious tone as the risers pick it up to explode in to intense release. Smaller percussive elements in the beat and triggering synth chops add dynamic to this refreshing and stimulating track.

Ken Bauer is undoubtedly one of the most innovative names in the Dance music world at the moment, releasing hard-hitting tracks that not only make a ripple in the Electronic music scene world-wide but re-shape its own influences and sound, creating a style that can only belong to the powerhouse that is Ken Bauer.

Listen to the track below.

Terry Golden Releases another impressive track ‘I Am Ready’

Terry Golden is surely a force to be reckoned with. The DJ and music production maestro is here with another impressive release; ‘I Am Ready’ is his latest track shared via UFO Recordz.

The Danish DJ and music producer has been getting a lot of attention lately with a stream of releases that showcase his signature style and mighty sound that has seen him perform at the biggest stages worldwide; like the summer festivals Neversea and Ultra Europe, where he took his performance to a next level and shared his latest productions to great acclaim.

Terry Golden shows no signs of slowing down, surprising his listeners with fresh and striking new music that finds its way to main stages and dance floors all over the world.

Keeping up the momentum of previous releases and remarkable performances on big stages and on his popular weekly radio show ‘Art of Rave’, which is not only being broadcasted on more that 40 radio stations worldwide, but also has hosted big names as special guests like Dance music heavy-weight Nicky Romero. ‘I Am Ready’ will not be the exception to this long-list of achievements.

The track features a groovy beat with a potent lower-end by the almighty bassline, staggering synth lines, and intense sonic elements that encompass the song’s soundscape. Urgent risers deliver powerful drops, as revved up synths before the last hard-hitting drop take the track to new heights.

This track emits captivating Mainstage vibes, that will definitely get ravers and party-goers ready to dance and lose themselves into a mesmerizing and cathartic listening experience.

As Terry Golden continues to amaze his audience with certified bangers that put his skills, experience and talents in the spotlight, he also keeps his focus on producing high-quality music that exceeds previous achievements, putting his name high on the list of artists to follow.

Don’t forget to keep an eye on Terry Golden, as his consistent release schedule proves he’s one of the hottest acts in the Dance music world.

Listen to the track below.

FISHER continues hot streak with his brand single ‘Yeah The Girls’

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Grammy-nominated DJ and producer FISHER has unveiled his hotly-anticipated new single ‘Yeah The Girls’, featuring singer-songwriter Meryll, out now on his Catch & Release label.

Already generating a serious buzz after being teased in his sets throughout the summer, ‘Yeah The Girls’ is a slick, high-energy club cut that combines heavy synth stabs, hypnotic vocals and a deep, pulsating bassline. Shot and directed by Corey Wilson, the masterfully produced and choreographed music video, perfectly captures the playful nature of the track.

The release follows on from the equally raucous reworking of Bob Sinclair’s legendary ‘World, Hold On’ which has already hit 9.3 million streams, and comes amidst a typically busy summer for FISHER, which includes his all-new weekly residency at Hï Ibiza, and forthcoming sets at Creamfields, Brunch In The Park Barcelona, Sonus Festival and Zurich Open Air to name but a few.

Known for his wild sense of humour and energetic DJing style, FISHER first burst onto the electronic scene with tracks ‘Stop It’ and ‘Ya Kidding’ and has since become one of the scene’s most in-demand talents. He then dropped ‘Losing It’, his breakout track that earned him his first Grammy nomination. Fast-forward to 2022 and the track has now amassed over half a billion streams – cementing its status as one of the biggest dance records of the decade in the process.

Meryll’s soothing voice and dreamy lyrics are a perfect match for EDM. Inspired by both a broad range of pop artists and a love for the rave, she writes songs for the dancefloor, and has released across multiple genres with the likes of Sub Zero Project, Dynoro, HVME and Future Class.

LA-based photographer and creative director Corey Wilson has travelled the globe shooting editorial features, global ad campaigns and landing over 40+ magazine covers. His photography and creative direction work has been with brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Aston Martin, Apple, Mercedes Benz, GAP, Oakley and many more.

Another undeniably infectious dance track, ‘Yeah The Girls’ sees FISHER continue his unstoppable rise.

Listen to the track below.

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