Your 2021 official Grammy nominations are here, and it's safe to say we're extremely happy with this year's dance music nominations. Some of these were definitely expected - Disclosure, Madeon, and Kaytranada were all given nods for best dance album of the year. But, to much of our delight, Baauer's cinematic Planet's Mad LP also got a nomination. Trap music is alive and … [Read more...]
Major Lazer Announce New Studio Album “Music Is The Weapon” + Drive-In Tour
Peace Is The Mission lit up festival stages across the world; and finally after 5 long years, Diplo has announced Major Lazer's 4th album, Music Is The Weapon. This year has been filled with a string of Major Lazer remixes, singles and livestreams, so an album has been highly anticipated. Simultaneously the trio also declared seven drive-in shows across the country to accompany … [Read more...]
WATCH: Flume Joins Diplo For Ambient Live Set
Diplo celebrated the release of his first-ever ambient album, MMXX, with a string very intimate shows entitled 'Under Ancient Skies.' Throughout the two nights of ambient music and stargazing, Flume himself decided to join in on the fun. In the clip below you can see Flume vibing out during a jam session, while Diplo harmonized along. This makes us certainly hope we that there … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Diplo Unleashes First Ambient Album, “MMXX”
Diplo has been making the most out of 2020. From playing the Democratic National Convention afterparty to his Higher Ground concert on Fortnite, as well as pushing his country alias Thomas Wesley, Diplo is everywhere and embracing multiple genres. His latest album MMXX, sees the artist diving into the peaceful waters of ambient music with collaborations from Mikky Ekko, Good … [Read more...]
Diplo Announces First Ever Ambient Album Dropping Next Week
Diplo took to social media today to share a long, emotional post about how the year 2020 has gone for him so far. Perhaps most notably, the post included the exciting news that the producer has an album dropping as soon as next week. If that wasn't enough, it's going to be a full-fledged ambient album, something we're not expecting at all from Diplo. Check out his announcement … [Read more...]
Shaq & Gronk To Throw Charity Livestream Party Featuring Diplo, Snoop Dogg + More
Shaquille O'Neal and Rob Gronkowski will be teaming up for a massive livestream event, or "A virtual party with a purpose to benefit social justice." It's slated to take place on June 27th and features a host of well-known artists performing from Diplo and Carnage to DaBaby and Snoop Dogg. Check out the flyer below and be sure to tune in to this crazy party when it takes place … [Read more...]
Diplo Shares Debut Country Album Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil
Last year, Diplo debuted his newest persona when he performed at Stagecoach Festival. Diving fully into the world of country music, Diplo fully embraced his Thomas Wesley alias with a wardrobe change and slew of country crossover singles. Today, Diplo has shared his latest full-length project Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter 1: Snake Oil. The album features his previously … [Read more...]
LIVESTREAM: Watch Diplo Preview Upcoming Thomas Wesley Album Snake Oil
Just one day prior to the release of his debut country album Snake Oil: Chapter One, Diplo has announced that he'll be previewing the entire album tonight. In partnership with Wrangler and Don Julio, Diplo is presenting a special edition of The Thomas Wesley Show on Thursday, May 28th. Many of the album's featured guests are scheduled to make appearances throughout the Diplo's … [Read more...]