Just days after Excision showed off early concept art from the bass utopia he calls Subsidia Records, comes the announcement of the label’s next compilation album. Broken into three categories, Dusk, Night, and Dawn, Subsidia’s compilations each showcase different spectrums of the bass music gamut. While each has seen two volumes of content released so far, announced today is the third chapter of the experimental bass-focused Dusk series.
The full lineup of artists set to appear on the album was shared on Twitter yesterday, March 1st. Hitting the airwaves later this week, fans can expect to hear wonky creations from RayVolpe, Carbin, BlurrdVzn, ZIZI, Brunchbeatz, CyrusGold, and many more. Featuring a nice mixture of both established electronic artists and rising stars, listeners are likely to stumble upon their new favorite producer.
Subsidia Records’ Dusk Vol. 3 compilation is slated for release on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.
Dillon Francis‘ remix of Daft Punk‘s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” is newly available on the blockchain-based alternative streaming platform Audius. The six-year-old remix trails the news of the dance icons’ split, announced February 22. In the midst of the breakup, a multitude of artists have articulated the impact that Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo made on dance music, with Francis himself sharing,
Daft punk breaking up hits hard. I found their music on Cartoon Network when I was like 12 becuz they played the Harder better faster stronger music vid. Fell in love w them saw them live at their first Coachella performance. Thank u for all the music & inspiration ?
James have announced that they will return with their new album ‘All The Colours Of You’ later this year – you can hear the LP’s title track below.
Partly recorded before the coronavirus pandemic, the sixteenth album from the Manchester legends sees them teaming up with producer Jacknife Lee – who worked remotely on the record from his own home.
Set for release on June 16, the record also sees the band offering their own take on the state of the world – ‘All The Colours Of You’ looks at the end of Donald Trump‘s presidency, which was witnessed first-hand by US-based frontman Tim Booth.
Booth said of the record: “With all the shit that went down in 2020 this was a miraculous conception and another big jump forward for us on the back of the last three albums.
“I hope it reflects the colours of these crazy times. Sweet 16 is a proper album, no fillers and is up there with our best. With love. Tim.”
Check out the tracklist in full below.
ZERO All The Colours Of You Recover Beautiful Beaches Wherever It Takes Us Hush Miss America Getting Myself Into Magic Bus Isabella XYST
Later this year, James will head on a massive UK arena tour supported by The Happy Mondays.
Today, deadmau5 announces hau5trap — a brand new, multifaceted home for global electronic pioneers in the house realm. The label welcomes back familiar names in the mau5trap horde, while introducing next up names in house music.
Over the years, mau5trap has brought on a massive roster of talent including Skrillex, Feed Me, ChrisLake, REZZ, Getter, i_o, ATTLAS, and many more — serving up some of electronic music’s most technically proficient producers, while also breaking artists through the labels’ coveted We Are Friendscompilation series and beyond.
The new hau5trap label zeros in on “textural, groove driven, melodic sounds,” providing yet another exhilarating space for music discovery. Leading the way is mau5trap mainstay TommyTrash, reuniting with singer/songwriter DaisyGuttridge for hau5trap 0001. Their inaugural single “Hiiigh” drops this Thursday.
Speaking on the new label, deadmau5 shares:
With hau5trap, we get to support more things we love specifically in house music. Tommy Trash remixed my ‘Bridged By A Lightwave’ and ‘The Veldt’ tracks, so I’m happy to have him be the first artist to release on hau5trap.
Check back later this week to hear the label’s first-ever release.
Steve Aoki is the latest dance music producer to join in on the blockchain-powered art craze after announcing his debut NFT release. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital collectibles that are unable to be replicated or mutually interchanged. The value of NFTs lies in their singularity, since they are truly unique and belong solely to their owner.
Hosted on the popular Nifty Gateway marketplace, Aoki’s foray into the NFT space finds the dance music superstar teaming up with renowned visual artist Antoni Tudisco. Known for his beautifully chaotic releases, Tudisco has provided artwork for a litany of major brands, including Apple, Nike, Adidas, Sony, and BMW, among many others.
Aoki took to Twitter to share a short preview of the new collection of NFTs, teasing the visuals and audio tied to one of the items.
In his announcement, Aoki said that there will be a number of different packs available, including some limited edition offerings. At the time of this article’s publication, specific details on what each pack will contain have not been shared, but fans can stay tuned to Nifty Gateway for the eventual release of the product page.
Steve Aoki and Antoni Tudisco’s upcoming NFT release is set to hit the blockchain on Sunday, March 7th, 2021 at 2PM ET (11AM PT). Due to their immense popularity, NFTs oftentimes sell out in just minutes, so prospective buyers should prepare to be online at the precise time of the collection’s launch.
Nicky Romero is tapping into his emotive side with a new single, “Back To You.” Romero frequently fluctuates between collaborating with Protocol signees and putting out his own individual material, and “Back To You” sees the producer return to solo form.
The song, distributed via Protocol Recordings, is infused with optimism and serves as a brilliant blend of piano melody and heartfelt vocals about a journey back to a lover. Romero released nine singles over the course of 2020, and with the release of “Back To You,” the producer is on track to not only maintain but amplify that momentum in 2021.
Romero spoke about the track in an official release, stating,
“‘Back To You’ is a message of positivity and hope. I went into the studio hopeful for what is to come and excited to be back on stage when it’s possible and safe for everyone. I hope that when this song comes on over the airwaves, listeners feel as excited as I am to return to festivals and clubs in the year ahead. I can’t wait to see all of you there! Stay safe.”
K-pop juggernauts BTS have joined the lineup for Music On A Mission, an upcoming virtual concert and fundraiser by the Grammys’ MusiCares Foundation.
The Recording Academy announced yesterday (March 1) that the South Korean boyband will feature a never-before-seen set at the upcoming charity event, which will “honour the resilience of the music community, which has been deeply impacted by the COVID-19”.
The lineup will also feature performances by Haim, H.E.R., Jhene Aiko and John Legend. Music On A Mission will also include archival performances from the MusiCares vault by Usher, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Nicks and the late Tom Petty.
Earlier this month, the Recording Academy also revealed that The Beatles’ Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will make special appearances at Music On A Mission. Carole King, Jesse & Joy, Jonas Brothers, Ledisi, Lionel Richie, Macklemore, Mick Fleetwood and Shakira are also set to appear.
BTS previously made their debut on MTV Unplugged with a cover of Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’, alongside cuts from their latest album ‘Be’. The British rock band later praised the boyband’s “beautiful” cover of the song.
The K-pop juggernauts also topped Twitter’s list of most popular artists in 2020, for the fourth year in a row. The group beat out the likes of Kanye West, Beyoncé and Drake for the most mentions on the social media platform in 2020.
Despite the hardships the music industry faced in 2020, recorded music revenues experienced growth for the fifth consecutive year.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), United States recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in 2020 to an estimated retail value of $12.2 billion. Meanwhile, recorded music measured at wholesale value rose 8.9% to $8.0 billion.
This was largely due to the growth of music streaming revenues by 13.4% to $10.1 billion in 2020, as paid subscriptions to on-demand streaming, including Spotify, AppleMusic, and AmazonMusicUnlimited, continued to be the primary driving force of revenue.
In fact, subscriptions reached an all-time high, growing 14.6% to $7.0 billion in 2020. The average number of subscriptions jumped by 15 million from 60.4 million in 2019 to 75.5 million in 2020.
Physical music sales remained flat at $1.1 billion, followed by digital downloads, down 18% to $674 million in 2020.
Read the full report via RIAA here. Plus, a breakdown of what relying on premium subscriptions could mean for the music industry here via Music Business Worldwide.
Not only does Nocturnal Wonderland claim to be the longest-running electronic festival in America, but it’s also home to an ingenious venue and camping section. Each year, Nocturnal Wonderland is known for its intimacy and huge headliners. The grounds are filled with blacklight art, neon signs, and dancers galore.
The campgrounds, situated within San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Regional Park, are picturesque, and campers can visit a water park during their free time. An RV is the perfect way to camp here—it’s close to what Insomniac calls “Camp OG.” This is a section of the campground filled with old-school ravers who have been devoted fans since the festival’s inception in 1995.
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2. Escape: Psycho Circus
Insomniac‘s Escape is a Halloween-themed rave held every October at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center. Running since 2011, this festival continues to outdo itself each and every year. It offers Halloween mazes, themed stages, spooky performers, and the most creative costumes you’ll ever lay eyes on. The stages are prefect for Halloween, as they are named Ghouls’ Graveyard, the Slaughterhouse, The Chopping Block, and Cannibal’s Tea Party.
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3. HARD Summer
If you’re from California, HARD Summer is a festival you’ve likely heard of and may have even attended. Founded in 2007 by GaryRichards, otherwise known as Destructo, this event has reinforced itself time and again as the quintessential summer event.
Held in August each year, the fest conjures memories attendees can always remember of the excruciating heat at the Auto Club Speedway, which we’ve learned to love and crave. Ravers are able to see artists collaborate on stage more at HARD Summer than any other festival. Some iconic B2B sets include ZHU and Tchami, Diplo and DillonFrancis, and ZedsDead and Jauz, among many others.
4. Countdown: NYE
Serving as the de facto final festival of the year, Insomniac’s Countdown is the perfect place to spend your New Years Eve. Typically galaxy-themed, this rave offers an extra-terrestrial feel along with all the classic confetti, beads, and kazoos necessary to ring in the new year. Countdown is known to flaunt some of the biggest lineups of the year, as artists to hit the stage in years past include deadmau5, REZZ, ZedsDead, and PorterRobinson. New Years is a day meant to be spent with the ones you love, and this festival is hands down the best way to do it.
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5. Electric Forest
For the final festival in this list, it was important to include a “dream” festival. Electric Forest is truly like no other. For two days, attendees are immersed in all that nature has to offer, with sky-scraping trees and vivid flowers splayed throughout the glittering grounds.
Sore feet are typical for a rave, of course, but Electric Forest has you covered. Simply bring a hammock from home and tie it to a tree and relax the night away. Bringing together the great outdoors and some great music is all anyone could ever ask for. Hop on a plane and let mother nature do its thing.
According to the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) year-end report, United States recorded music revenues grew 9.2% in 2020 to $12.2 billion. The largest driver of the growth was streaming services, which accounted for 83% of reported revenues. Physical music sales were the next largest income source providing 9% of overall revenue, followed closely by digital downloads.
2020 marks the fifth consecutive year of growth for the recorded music industry. The consistent growth is mirrored closely by the rising US paid music subscriptions count, which has risen from 22.7 million in 2016 to 75.5 million in 2020. Revenues from digital radios and ad-supported streaming have remained relatively stagnant.
In the physical music sales realm, vinyl sales surpassed CD sales for the first time since 1986. However, the overall revenue reported from physical music sales has remained nearly constant for the past three years, hovering just above $1 billion annually. View the RIAA’s full report here.
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