Audien particulars ethos behind Progressive Home By no means Died tour forward of headlining Hollywood Palladium cease [Interview] – Dancing Astronaut

Audien started releasing music formally when he was simply 18 years outdated. “November,” launched on Could 17 2010, was his sonic introduction to the world and whereas a lot has modified since, Audien stays as related as ever. On July 22, he’ll headline the Hollywood Palladium as a part of his Progressive Home By no means Died tour, for what simply is perhaps the largest present of his profession so far. And provided that Audien’s profession started as dance music’s so-called “golden age” began to glint, its shimmer largely conferred by the progressive home exercise on the time, the title of his tour is apt, to say the least. Though this “golden” period of dance music was as wealthy and numerous as any, the sounds of the progressive home style stood head and shoulders above all others. It was a style that outlined this time-frame, and together with his 2022 tour, Audien is out to show that even with the “golden age” within the rearview, progressive home by no means died.

When requested the place the thematic concept for the tour got here from, Audien informed Dancing Astronaut that that is one thing he really believes, and he wished to “encapsulate” that feeling:

“I actually consider that Progressive Home is much less of a sound and extra of a second, a motion, if you’ll. It’s one thing that brings individuals collectively, and that’s one thing that may by no means die, particularly post-pandemic. [It’s important] for individuals to come back collectively to sing and dance the night time away,” he added.

Though progressive home has since fallen out of mainstream radio favor, there’s nonetheless very a lot a spot for it within the hearts of dance music followers throughout the globe. It’s peculiar how one style can resonate so deeply and broadly, however progressive home’s distinctive skill to just do that stems from extra than simply its “excessive vitality, soulful and pleased” nature; its nostalgia issue is a key a part of this phenomenon, says Audien.

“[Progressive house] is what lots of people first heard as dance music. It reminds lots of people of why they first fell in love with dance music and what sucked them into this world.”

Following that logic, Audien’s Progressive Home By no means Died tour will function a reside, large-scale, reminder of the early magic that dance music held for all in attendance. Altogether, every cease guarantees “some outdated Audien songs, some new Audien songs, and a plethora of particular visitors, secret visitors, outdated buddies and new, in addition to some legends of dance music.” Axwell‘s remix of “In My Thoughts” by Ivan Gough, Feenixpawl, and Georgi Kay—which Audien calls “in all probability his all-time favourite progressive home music” and “an unimaginable anthem for progressive home”—could be anticipated to floor on the exhibits’ set lists.

His date with the Hollywood Palladium on July 22 would be the fourth of the tour to this point and, as to be anticipated, “the gang reactions have been unimaginable.” At every of the three previous stops, individuals have “sung alongside to each music,” a response that’s heartened Audien, who provides that he “likes to see so many individuals simply genuinely smiling within the crowd.”

His headlining present at famed Los Angeles venue is the focus of the continuing 12-stop tour, which options lineups curated by metropolis. It’s “a dream come true” for Audien, who considers it “coronary heart warming [to] see that many individuals are coming collectively to hearken to progressive home and expertise such a particular night time collectively.” The landmark occasion won’t solely function “an enormous secret visitor” but additionally “some improbable cameos and visitor appearances, in addition to an unimaginable lineup from dance music legends with some unimaginable back-to-backs.”

Not solely has Audien lengthy been a fan of progressive home and its reside deserves, however he’s additionally one of many style’s premier, time-honored skills. For examples, look no additional than 2012’s “These Are the Days,” 2013’s “Circles,” and his quite a few collaborations with ARTY.

“I reside, breathe, and eat progressive home, and I wish to keep true to what I like producing in addition to what the followers are excited to hear,” he mentioned as regards to doubtlessly leaning additional into the style on his upcoming releases. When requested once we can count on new music, his response was easy: “it’s possible you’ll hear some new music this Friday on the Palladium!”

Tickets for Audien’s headlining present on the Hollywood Palladium could be bought here.

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