The second month of the year is done and we are all that much closer to festival season. We know a lot of our readers are busy and may not be able to keep up with the day to day news, so we’ve collected what we consider to be the biggest news, music, and festival announcements in electronic music.
Festival News
If this is the first you’re hearing of the Electric Forest lineup announcement, then please take a deep breath before you check out that bill. Bassnectar, Flume, Break Science, Datsik, and ODESZA are just a few of the extremely talented names that will be in the Forest in June. We cannot wait.
Gem and Jam went down earlier this month in Arizona featuring names like Alex and Allyson Grey, Emancipator Ensemble, Michal Menert Trio, among others. From what we’ve read it was nothing but an enjoyable and positive experience. Apparently there was a Thriftwork b2b Russ Liquid aka a “Thriftliquid” set that was killer.
Aura Music and Arts Festival announced their day lineup, with names like Break Science, TAUK, and The Disco Biscuits, it’s sure to be a good time. If you need more convincing check out Halina’s “10 Reasons to Start Your Festival Season at AURA“.
New Music
Late Night Radio released his third album Polaroid EP last week to the delight of electro-soul fans everywhere. The five track collection features Kevin Donohue of Sunsquabi and has set up LNR for what we believe will be a huge year for him. Get into it below
Tipper released a gorgeous five-track EP Fathoms last week as well. As if fans weren’t already beyond hyped to see him this summer at Red Rocks, Counterpoint, and Infrasound, this album threw them into a frenzy. If you’re into deep, aqueous sounds you will love this album. Check it out below.
The collaborative effort of Diplo and Skrillex known as Jack Ü released their highly anticipated album Skrillex & Diplo Present Jack Ü. The release was timed during their 24-hr set that they threw down on the 27th. Check it below
Mixes
Gramatik put together a little mix that is sure to soothe and please your ears with some robotic singing voices and lots of funk and soul.
And thats it! Another month down and in the books. We cannot wait to see what March has in store for us with Buku happening and possibly the new GRiZ album dropping? Only time will tell.
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