LAVERN remixes Axwell Λ Ingrosso’s ‘Sun Is Shining’: Listen
Dutch producer LAVERN is back with another big remix. This time he tackled one of Axwell Λ Ingrosso’s best-known tracks, “Sun Is Shining”, with a very energetic rework.
About the chart-topper
Hard to believe, but 2015’s chart-topper “Sun Is Shining” is almost 10 years old. It’s not even “almost” 10 years old, as it’s already 10′ given the fact that its recording started in 2014, with Salem Al Fakir’s uncredited vocals. At the time, the iconic duo Axwell Λ Ingrosso took a big risk with this one, as their longtime fans preferred to see the group in a more housey vein. However, without question, it grew into one of the most successful tracks of 2015, chart-topping and spinning on a lot of radio stations day in and day out. Over the years it has been covered by many big DJs and producers, such as R3HAB who added a pumping bassline to this song. And now LAVERN has released another official remix of the duo’s hit track.
LAVERN’s successes
Dutch-born Laurens Elshof’s project “LAVERN” only dates back to 2021, but since then he has been achieving more and more success in his career. This must be very inspiring for many, as his 2021 opening track “Move Me” quickly gained 35 million listens on digital streaming platforms. More recently, his song “Like Sunshine”, released on 13 September 2024 in collaboration with Sigala, has received half a million views in just 5 days, according to the artist.
The Remix
LAVERN took a creative direction for their cover of “Sun Is Shining”. Universal Music Catalogue (UMC) officially released the remix on Friday, 27 September 2024. They have released it as a 4-track EP, featuring a radio edit, an extended mix, an instrumental version, and an extended version of the instrumental. The track has a very energetic melody, which becomes a bit more intense in the extended versions, raising the tempo slightly up to 127 BPM, from the original 95. It is interesting to note that he first performed at the 2024 edition of Tomorrowland, which he announced on Instagram back in June.
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