List of plugins currently used by Virtual Riot in 2020
Virtual Riot is one of the most talented young producers representing dubstep and riddim scene. Coming from Germany, the 26-year-old is one of the few dubstep faces (if not the only one!) - thanks to his amazing production and sound design skills - that has recently collaborated with one and only Skrillex and has an unreleased, but confirmed, a joint
i_o marks signing with Armin van Buuren’s Armada label with two-part ‘In My Head’ release
Genre-fusion is a remarkably complex thing to execute within electronic music production. Many artists attempt the combination of two or more genres to create their own blend of popularised sounds, but the end result is not always up to scratch and can often be experimental. However, one producer that is a certified expert at blending genres - specifically techno, progressive,
Armin van Buuren & AVIRA – Hollow Mask Illusion EP
The collaborative dream team that is Armin van Buuren and AVIRA strikes again. After starting their joint journey with 'Hollow' (feat. Be No Rain)' and following suit with the breathtaking 'Illusion' about six weeks later, the Dutch electronic music mogul and Canadian creator laid the final piece of the puzzle with 'Mask' (feat. Sam Martin)', the final track of the
Gorgon City – Burning (feat. EVAN GIIA)
UK & Chicago based duo of Kye Gibbon and Matt Robson Scott a.k.a Gorgon City, have become known for their addictive take on bass driven vocal and deep house. They have carved out a distinct and instantly recognisable sound after producing a string of chart hits and underground dance floor moments. With over 1.4 billion global streams to their name and over 9 million singles sold across their career,
Bougenvilla & Mairee – Somebody To Love
Bougenvilla (real names Jeremy and Shefida) have been cooking up dancefloor hits for the past few years and have released insane tracks such as 'Utami', 'Voodooz', and 'Kendari'. Their latest release is an anthemic new groove with fellow producer Mairee entitled 'Somebody To Love'. The pair came to an ultimate collaboration after having exchanges via Instagram. Bougenvilla was so impressed with Mairee's
Griessmuehle club owners announce a new venue Revier Südost
The owners of the already closed iconic Berlin club Griessmuehle have unveiled the opening of a new venue called Revier Südost, which will take place in the former Bärenquell brewery located in Niederschöneweide; a small locality in the outskirts of the German capital city. Griessmuehle opened its doors back in 2011 in a former pasta factory. They had the mission to eventually
The Avalanches drop two brand new tracks
The Avalanches have just dropped two brand new tracks ahead of their forthcoming album. The Avalanches (real names Robbie Chater and Tony Di Blasi), hailing from Melbourne, Australia, have made their rounds recently by announcing they have enlisted upon the help of an astronomer to release new music earlier this summer, and have also teamed up with skateboard legend Tony Hawk
The Prodigy are back in the studio working on new music
In the wake of the devastating loss of front-man Keith Flint in March 2019, seminal electronic group The Prodigy have been quiet on the musical front, not least because they lost one of their members, but also because they lost a close friend. It remained to be seen whether they'd continue as a group in the future, but now they've
Unreleased Avicii music set to feature on country artist Cam’s new album
Since the passing of the iconic Swedish record producer and DJ Avicii (Tim Bergling), we have been fortunate enough to witness his musical style and taste once again through the singles from the album "Tim" which was being worked on by the artist before he passed. Between his studio debut in 2006 and the release of his final EP in
Pendulum – Driver / Nothing For Free
Can you believe it's been ten whole years since we've had new music from Pendulum? The Australian trio left us with the 'Immersion' album last time we heard from them, but were due to go on a series of live shows once again with their Trinity show concept during the 2020 festival circuit before everything was sadly cancelled. Rumours of new music
Underworld reissue ‘Drift Series 1’ with previously unreleased live recording
British electronic duo Underworld were due to embark on a North American tour in Spring of this year to celebrate their career which has spanned across 40 years - and counting - but due to COVID-19, that had been cancelled. Not disappointing their fans though, they came up with something even more special regarding their tenth studio album, 'Drift Series 1'. 'Drift Series 1'
Oliver Heldens invites fans to new interactive journey ‘Heldens Everywhere’
Oli Oli Oli, oi oi oi! Monsieur Heldens is at it again, furthering adding cause to his late surge for the number #1 spot in this year's DJ Mag Top 100 poll with the launch of his brand new concept 'Heldens Everywhere'. Following a truly stellar 12 month period which has seen the Heldeep maestro dish up a number of
Michael Canitrot set to perform special live stream show at Château de Vincennes
The Parisian DJ and producer Michael Canitrot has seen his production skills take him all over the world. From his hometown of Paris all the way to Los Angeles and beyond, he's taking over the world and his Monumental Tour concept has been turning heads. The Monumental Tour - in partnership with Credit Mutuel - combines electronic music, history and architecture for
Alesso’s feel-good anthem ‘Heroes’ turns 6 years old
Fewer names have impacted the world of progressive EDM more than Alesso. The Swedish maestro has cemented a reputation as a true legend of the modern era thanks to his dynamic diversity and production prowess throughout the past decade, recently raising his game to new levels with massive anthems such as 'Sad Song', 'PROGRESSO', 'TIME', 'CONFESSION', 'In The Middle' and
Kygo gives Donna Summer’s 1979 disco hit ‘Hot Stuff’ a melodic twist: Listen
The Norwegian megastar Kygo will be dropping tomorrow a contemporary dance rework of the legendary song of 1979 'Hot Stuff' by 'The Queen Of The Disco' Donna Summer. The release will be supported with a special music video recorded for the occasion that will be featured by the actor Chase Stokes and actress Madelyn Cline. The classic record 'Hot Stuff' was