The disheartening discovery that music lovers learned yesterday will forever change the trajectory of modern dance music. Avicii was found dead in Muscat, Oman this Friday afternoon local time, April 20th. The Swedish icon touched the heart of many with his music. Fans and artists took to social media to offer their thoughts, prayers, and condolences. A handful of DJs even … [Read more...]
The EDM Community Reacts to the Loss of Avicii
If you haven't heard already, Avicii has passed away at the age of 28. The news has sent shock waves throughout the electronic music community as Avicii was one of the largest and most influential artists on the planets. Here's how artists around the world reacted to the news: my sincerest and most heartfelt condolences to the friends, fans and families of @Avicii :( … [Read more...]
Avicii has Passed Away
It's with great sadness that I am informing you that legendary producer Avicii has passed away. The 28 year old producer was found dead in his home this afternoon in Oman. Here's the statement from his representative: “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the loss of Tim Bergling, also known as Avicii,” the statement reads. “He was found dead in Muscat, Oman this … [Read more...]
Avicii Announces His Retirement From Touring With A Letter To His Fans
Avicii has gone through rough stretches before having to cancel tour dates because of illness, but this is something different. In a heartfelt letter penned to fans, Avicii announced his retirement from touring today. No he isn't canceling his current tour, but this tour will be his last for the foreseeable future. In the letter the world renowned DJ talks about how this has … [Read more...]
‘Orange Is The New Black’ Star Ruby Rose Teams Up With Avicii’s Manager
Avicii's famed manager Ash Pournouri took to instagram yesterday to announce that his Connected Artists agency will now provide booking for Orange Is The New Black star Ruby Rose who's apparently been involved as a low-key DJ for at least four years (according to her soundcloud). The move comes as bit of a shake-up for the industry because of the broad discrimination females … [Read more...]
Tomorrowworld 2014 Releases Initial Lineup
Arguably one of the greatest electronic music experiences in the US, Tomorrowworld will be returning to Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia for another weekend filled with the greatest acts EDM has to offer. They released the first phase of their lineup today and its already looking "epic as fuh" featuring artists like Bassnectar, Diplo, Skrillex, Zedd, Steve Aoki, Tiesto, Avicii (Am … [Read more...]
