MATOMA & BRANDO’S DANCEFLOOR ANTHEM “THE BENDER” GETS INCREDIBLE SET OF REMIXES

Global superstar producer MATOMA has tapped an incredible selection of renowned DJs for unique and summer-ready reworks of his dancefloor smash- “The Bender.” The collection of remixes features reworks from The Him, Mahalo, Jerre and Party Puplis – listen HERE.

The original track, by Matoma and Brando (known for his chart-topping collaborations such as Loud Luxury’s multi-platinum-certified song “Body”), was accompanied by a feel-good music video, streaming now HERE. Earlier this month, Matoma released his eagerly-anticipated, feel-good EP, RYTME. RYTME – meaning “rhythm” in Norwegian – sees the Norway-based DJ/producer teaming up with an array of top vocal talents, including acclaimed singer-songwriter Brando, Atlantic recording artist Georgia Ku, soulful British singer-songwriter Bryn Christopher, rising pop singer-guitarist-producer Griff Clawson, singer-songwriter Anna Clendening, and fellow Norwegian artist Alida.

Next weekend, Matoma will perform an exhilarating live set during the massive DIGITAL MIRAGE online music festival, benefiting Plus1’s COVID-19 relief efforts.

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IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL CONFIRMS NEW LOCATION

IMAGINE MUSIC FESTIVAL CONFIRMS NEW LOCATION FOR 2020

After swirling rumors and much speculation, the southeast’s biggest and most immersive electronic dance music festival has officially announced that it will yet again be enhancing the fan experience- this time with a move to Bouckaert Farm in the City of Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. Faced with increased limitations with its previous venue, Atlanta Motor Speedway, Imagine decided that it had to explore other options to take the festival into its next chapter and create an experience in line with the original vision of the aquatic fairytale. The site which has played host to such marquee events as The Echo Project, CounterPoint Music Festival, and TomorrowWorld will host the seventh annual Imagine Music Festival September 18 - 20, 2020. A rich history with the electronic music community, the site’s beauty and natural setting was an obvious choice when planning 2020.

With the current climate presenting festival organizers across the globe with the difficult decision to reschedule or postpone their events, Imagine has decided to move forward with pulling together details, all while keeping fan, artist, and staff safety paramount.

“While we wanted to be sensitive to the stresses that everyone is facing with COVID-19, we also wanted Imagine to be a positive light through the barrage negative news,” says Iris Presents founders Glenn and Madeleine Goodhand. “After much deliberation, we are ready to make a positive change that will usher Imagine Festival into the next chapter and will give our guest something to look forward to.

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David Guetta to go Live for 90 Minute 'United From Home' Performance!

Globally acclaimed DJ and producer David Guetta will stream a live, 90-minute set on Saturday, April 18 in support of the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. David will perform from a unique location in Downtown Miami to raise funds for the World Health Organization, Feeding South Florida, Feeding America, and the French Fondation Hôpitaux de Paris.

Guetta’s performance, which will begin at 6:00pm (EDT), can be viewed live on social media through the DJ’s Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and Twitch channels. While some Miami residents may have a prime view of Guetta’s live performance from their balconies, households worldwide are encouraged to tune in online. 

David Guetta aims to inspire and unify fans through music to come together and take action against these unprecedented challenges. The event promises a state-of-the-art production that can be enjoyed from living rooms across the planet, packed with stunning visuals and quality music. 

“I’m very excited to share what’s been in the works for some time now,” says David Guetta. “My heart goes out to all those suffering from the global health pandemic and I hope that this livestream event will bring people together and help raise money for those in need.”

Through the livestream, Guetta will raise funds for four nonprofits around the world, including $150,000 for Feeding South Florida, which will allow the charity to distribute over one million meals in the region. The event will also benefit Feeding America, the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization; Fondation Hôpitaux de Paris - Hôpitaux de France's, whose mission is to improve the conditions of healthcare workers and patients in hospitals across France; and the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, which is ensuring frontline workers are equipped with essential protective wear, patients are receiving proper care, and efforts to develop vaccines, tests, and treatments are accelerated.

To bring the performance to life, Guetta is partnering with the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), an agency committed to marketing Downtown Miami around the world, supporting local businesses, and improving the quality of life for the nearly 100,000 residents in the city’s urban core. 

“Downtown Miami is an energetic community beloved by people around the world, and we are determined to keep our city’s spirit alive and our residents safe through this crisis,” says Christina Crespi, Executive Director of the Miami Downtown Development Authority. “David Guetta’s music has always brought people together, and while Miami – and the rest of the world – practices social distancing, there’s no better time to unite virtually for a common cause than now.” 

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Zachery Allan Starkey ft. Bernard Sumner/New Order Shares "Force" Via CLASH, 'FEAR CITY' LP Out April 30th

Zachery Allan Starkey has released "Force" with Bernard Sumner of New Order. Combining Starkey’s passionate songwriting/production with Sumner’s trademark synthesizer, guitar, sequencer, and programming work, “Force” is an uplifting anthem reminding us to remain strong and brave in these dark and frightening times. “Fear will not tear us apart!” sings Starkey at the climax of the track. "Force" also marks the first brand new music from Sumner since the release of New Order's 2015 LP Music Complete.

"Force" is the third single off Starkey’s forthcoming album, FEAR CITY, and premiered exclusively with CLASH, praising, "Zachery Allen Starkey uses electronic equipment to uncover aspects of the humane. There's an organic touch to his brand of synthetic pop, with the digital clouds parting to reveal some spectacular sonic landscapes.Take new single 'Force'. The barbed electronics are utilized to build Starkey's unique pop vision."

The music video for “Force”, directed by Starkey with William Murray, is a gritty, panoramic portrait of New York City, documenting the metropolis as it goes from normalcy to the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic. The video received praise from Under The Radar.

Bernard Sumner has made the following statement on Starkey and “Force”: 

"When Zachery Allan Starkey first played me his album in its original inception, I was originally just going to put together a list of recommendations and constructive feedback. I think I got a bit carried away on ‘Force’ as it was easier to illustrate what I meant by playing, rather than to write it down. I wanted to help Zachery by acting as a mirror for his music. 

I remember being a young artist just like Zachery, struggling both to learn my art, and to try and make a living out of the thing I had an all consuming passion for. Zachery has this fascination for music too. 

Like me, Zachery originates from a post industrial landscape of urban decay and forgotten people, which once thrived and brought great wealth to both our nations. In my case in Manchester, England, the favor has not been forgotten, and it is now a thriving City again. In Zachery's case, the industrial heartland of America still sleeps, waiting for the men who reaped the profits to remember the people they left behind. 

Zachery’s passion for creating music led him to buy a one way train ticket to New York City, leaving behind the working class existence he grew up in Columbus, Ohio. He arrived in NYC with no job or connections. Ten years later, he’s ensconced and well known in the music and club scene in Brooklyn, which plays a large part in his life. Zachery independently releases his own records, and is dedicated to songwriting and club music in his own way. 

I feel a kinship with Zachery. He’s at the start of his journey. I wish him luck, he deserves it. His music is his lifeline.”

On how this collaboration came to be Starkey explains, "I had played some shows with New Order on their Music Complete tour, during which I was promoting my own then album, Hard Power. Bernard and I had become friends and would hang out for 3 or 4 days at a time when he'd come visit New York. 

My original demo for ‘Force’ was very dark techno, with aggressive synth bass and hard drums. Out of the blue, Bernard played these huge stacks of beautiful synth chords on the chorus, and then his guitar parts, as well as the bright high end sequencer lines that color the song. He also added some fantastic drum rolls and percussion to my original drums. Bernard took my dark techno track and transformed it into something hopeful sounding. Bernard's been through a lot in life, but he is one of the most optimistic people that I know. This aspect of Bernard is present in his work with New Order, and also very present in ‘Force’. 

The lyrics I wrote for ‘Force’ are about the current political chaos in the US and around the world, as well as the ever increasing socio-economic inequality I see on the streets of NYC, the opiate epidemic, and now the Corona virus pandemic. Like me, Bernard is also deeply concerned about these issues, and we both share a lot of concern over where our world is going. As such, the lyrics for ‘Force’ were born out of our conversations on these topics. My initial draft for the lyrics were quite dark, and Bernard advised me to "put some hope" into them . In the end, the lyrics I wrote are about dealing with hard economic and political times, as well as dealing with death, with a brave face. The lyrics acknowledge that these hard times are unlikely to change, but that we cannot give up. Bernard also slightly tweaked the vocal melody I'd written for for chorus, making it just a little bit sweeter. 

All said, Force is a reminder not to give up. I am really proud of the work Bernard and I did on this song. With New York City and the world now in the grip of the Coronavirus pandemic, we need hope more than ever. Fear will not tear us apart."

LISTEN/WATCH & SHARE: Zachery Allan Starkey "Force"Soundcloud | Spotify

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CASH CASH TEAM UP WITH ANDY GRAMMER FOR “I FOUND YOU” COLLABORATION

The world-renowned electronic music trio Cash Cash has been churning out chart-topping EDM hits for over a decade, and today they’re sharing their latest track called “I Found You” that they cut with multiplatinum pop singer-songwriter Andy Grammer. An original version of “I Found You” was released on Grammer’s 2019 album Naive. The new rendition is an anthemic track that takes the original into uncharted territory, combining the trio’s up-tempo electronic production with a pop edge that’ll have people on the dance floor from the first note - LISTEN HERE!

Currently signed to Big Beat/Atlantic Records, Cash Cash consists of brothers Jean Paul Makhlouf and Alex Makhlouf, as well as life-long friend Samuel Frisch. Together, the three DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalists record, mix and master all their music themselves. Over the past few years they have seen massive success with their slew of single releases. Their song  “Finest Hour” (feat. Abir) has been RIAA-certified Gold, and their 2019 collaboration with P!NK called “Can We Pretend” hit Top 10 at AC radio. Their single “Call You” (feat. Nasri of MAGIC!) hit #1 on US Dance Radio, and they were also featured on Billboard’s Dance 100 List for 2019. Their smash single “Take Me Home” (ft. Bebe Rexha) celebrated an RIAA platinum certification; their song “All My Love” ft. Conor Maynard has amassed over 100 million streams on Spotify alone; “Matches” featuring ROZES achieved #1 on Dance Radio, and one of their releases “Belong” was featured on Dashboard Confessional’s album “Crooked Shadows.” In addition, Cash Cash started 2020 off strong with their release of “Mean It” (feat. Wrabel) which premiered on PAPER magazine.

Since his 2011 self-titled debut, Grammer has consistently delivered stratosphere-size smashes buoyed by impressive range, deft musicality, and endless charisma. By 2019, he scored seven chart-topping hits—each certified gold or better by the RIAA. The artist’s breakout “Fine By Me” and its follow-up “Keep Your Head Up” are both certified platinum. His 2014 sophomore offering, Magazines or Novels, went gold and yielded the gold “Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah).” During this chapter, the single “Honey, I’m Good” reached quadruple-platinum status globally, emerging as “one of the best-selling songs of 2015.” He maintained this streak on 2017’s The Good Parts. The standout “Fresh Eyes” tallied over 350 million streams, achieving a platinum plaque. Not to mention, he consistently sold out headline gigs everywhere. Building upon that foundation, his 2019 fourth full-length, Naive [S-Curve Records/BMG], amplifies both the message and the musicianship. Vibrant instrumentation upholds a feeling of unabashed positivity for Grammer throughout. This uplifting spirit defines the first single “Don’t Give Up On Me.” Featured in the big screen drama Five Feet Apart, the song clocked 18 million Spotify streams in three weeks between the original and R3HAB remix. From the bright “Wish You Pain” to the epic Lady Blacksmith Mambazo-assisted “She’d Say,” these moments commute and inspire happiness in its purest form on Naive and beyond.

As festival season approaches, you can hedge your bets that Cash Cash will be reliable stalwarts to catch at the biggest and best among them; the trio is set to continue their dance floor domination with several festival announcements coming soon. In the meantime, “I Found You” is the perfect song to hit play on while you prep your Summer travel!

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Just Announced: Dim Mak Miami 2020 Featuring Steve Aoki

Continuing their decade-long tradition of Miami Music Week events, Steve Aoki & Dim Mak are headed back to Magic City this year to present another springtime affair. Following three years of all night long Wynwood/ Arts District dance parties, the label is making a triumphant return to the white sands of South Beach for an eleven hour pool party, kicking off at noon. Join us at Dim Mak Miami 2020 on Thursday, March 19th as we take over the Nautilus Pool. Headlined by Aoki himself, the 21+ event will feature some of the label's most exciting current acts, as well as beloved extended friends and family.
 
This year’s event is set to be extra special, as it is the official Miami stop on Aoki’s North American Neon Future IV: The Color Of Noise Tour, a reference to both his upcoming album as well as his critically acclaimed memoir that was released via St. Martin’s Press last year. Additionally, look out for unexpected surprises throughout the day-into-night event, as Aoki has previously brought several eye popping special guests to his Dim Mak Miami soiree over the years, including the likes of DJ Diesel (aka Shaq), The Chainsmokers, Yellow Claw, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Don Diablo, Kayzo, Slushii, Deorro, Cheat Codes, Rich the Kid, Carnage, Afrojack, Waka Flocka Flame, Dada Life, Lil Jon, Desiigner, Borgore, Getter and Laidback Luke...and this year looks to be no different.
 
Stay tuned for the full Dim Mak 2020 line-up reveal... 

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Sarah Charness-Cryorhythmic

New York-based popular electric violinist Sarah Charness released the Vivaldi inspired Cryorhythmic - an EDM/Crossover track with 240K views on YouTube in its first month. Produced by Sarah, the project is already receiving positive feedback. Her six string violin is driving the melodic lead, while the song borrows themes from the composer's “Winter” and bridges Sarah’s classical roots with her more widely recognized electronic sound. OnePhotography is the team responsible for the creative video-where we see modern ballet dancers and Sarah bringing the Cryorhythmic vibe not only as a sound but also visually.

Sarah Charness creates a singular blend of music that straddles the worlds of classical, pop and electronic dance music. Her vibrant, physically thrilling live performances continuously captivate audiences as she performs on her signature hot-pink six-string violin. In 2015, Charness released her first track with Disco Killerz, “We Came to Party” which reached #48 on the Beatport “Hot 100 Electro House” chart. In 2017, Charness and Disco Killerz released Running For Our Lives featuring Kat Nestel, followed by Beautiful Life, featuring Canadian pop sensation Delaney Jane.

As a soloist, Charness has toured North America with the American progressive-rock band, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In 2015, she headlined at the Summer Experience Music Festival in Capetown, SouthAfrica, and has appeared as the feature performer during the New York Knicks halftime show at New YorkCity’s Madison Square Garden, The Chicago Bull’s halftime show at the United Airlines Arena, as well as on the runway during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Charness has appeared on “The TodayShow” (NBC-TV), “NY-1” (Time Warner Cable) and on “NBC Nightly News” (NBC-TV). Sarah has also performed at Radio City Music Hall® and Carnegie Hall in New York City, The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington D.C., The Chicago Theatre in Chicago, Massey Hall in Toronto, and the Prague Opera House in the Czech Republic. Charness has performed with acts including The Chainsmokers, Jonas Brothers, and Sigala, and has opened for Steve Aoki, W and W, Diana Ross, Ne-Yo, And Flo Rida among others.

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