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SAUDI DJS TO SHARE THE STAGE WITH EDM TITANS AT MDL BEAST FESTIVAL

MDL Beast will mark the biggest EDM event Saudi Arabia has ever seen, and it comes to Riyadh on December 19th-21st. In addition to headliners like David Guetta, FISHER and Martin Garrix, however, the festival will highlight local talent to an to extent not common in similar festival lineups.

The prospect of Never-before-seen B2Bs between some of EDM’s biggest names recently turned the heads of fans far and wide. What also sets MDL Beast apart is the how it leverages the resulting exposure to provide a platform for deserving locals. Vinyl Mode, Cosmicat and Dish Dash are among the highest billings on the lineup, which comprises 18 „superstars,” 28 international acts, and 24 regional or local artists.

The festival also sits on the forefront of electronic music trends by giving house and techno ample presence on its lineup. Camelphat, Danny Tenaglia, Black Coffee, Marco Carola, and others will represent dance music’s traditional side amid its recent worldwide resurgence.

“MDL Beast is more than just a festival,” said Ahmad Alammary, a Saudi DJ on the event’s staff, in a statement. „Empowered by innovation and technology in live entertainment, it is also a platform with multiple objectives including ongoing seasonal local and global events, online and radio channels, recording studios, and a non-profit foundation promoting music education and therapy. We’re confident MDL Beast will be like nothing seen before and we cannot wait to experience this transformative musical milestone.”

„I’m so proud of the fact that we’re hosting this festival in Saudi; it’s a great reflection of the Saudi audience being able to experience the music they love, both local and international, right here in Riyadh,” added Cosmicat in her own statement. „As one of the first female EDM DJs here, I’m excited to be flying the flag and representing women on the scene.”

MDL Beast promises a „multi-sensory, multi-stage experience” that will combine arts, culture and music in a singular statement. To purchase tickets, see the full lineup, or find additional information, visit the event website.

SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA UNVEIL NEW STAGE DESIGN AT DIRIYAH SEASON

Swedish House Mafia unveiled new stage production during their performance at Diriyah Season in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A fan in attendance captured footage of the superstar trio’s performance and shared it to YouTube.

Similar to some of their other stages from recent events, the production included several nods to their signature three dots logo. With three suspended circles in the sky overlooking the trio, the pyrotechnics-filled performance was anything but modest. Since their return, the supergroup have had several variations of their stage, with some differences between them.

 

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Diriyah stage #shm #edm #swedishhousemafia #ultramusicfestival #axwell #steveangello #sebastianingrosso #dj #music #axwellingrosso #rave #ingrosso #festival #party #edmlife #dontyouworrychild #progressivehouse #housemusic #house #saudiarabia Thanks to u/Raed88 via Reddit

Post udostępniony przez Groove Cartel (@groove_cartel) Gru 14, 2019 o 8:46 PST

Initially, the stage design leaked on Reddit, giving fans a more focused view of the production elements. The image showed what appeared to be a test of the pyrotechnics and lights and was later posted to Instagram where fans shared their excitement for the new stage elements.

Last month, the Swedish dance music heavyweights were spotted in the studio with the popular hip-hop producer Mike Dean. Shortly before that, they decided to black out all their social media accounts, sending fans into a frenzy of speculation. Unfortunately for fans, there have not been any big announcements since.

SKRILLEX THANKS FANS FOR GRAMMY NOMINATION, TEASES MULTIPLE NEW ALBUMS

Prolific producer and musician Skrillex has always been in the upper echelons of all things EDM. His latest collaborative work, “Midnight Hour” with Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign has earned Skrillex (real name Sonny Moore) a Grammy nomination. He took to Instagram to thank his fans for the support, but those fans are more interested in a different detail of the video.

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🤯🤯thankful is a huge understatement … but now I Just want to work 10xharder @tydollasign @boysnoize @antclemons @hitmaka @teamezy @getyoursnackon

Post udostępniony przez Skrillex (@skrillex) Lis 20, 2019 o 6:01 PST

Albums, you say? As in, more than one? 

That may be the case, based on what Skrillex nonchalantly mentioned in the Instagram video. Sure, we’re all very happy that “Midnight Hour” earned its Grammy nod, and it’s always a nice gesture for artists to reach out and humbly thank their fans for supporting them. However, Skrillex fans took the plural “albums” statement to heart, and are chomping at the bit to learn more info about what Moore actually meant by that statement.

Will 2020 see multiple Skrillex albums? Will we be getting a full-length Dog Blood album with Boys Noize? Is Skrillex really sitting on enough unreleased music to span multiple albums? Only time will tell, but any announcement about new music from Skrillex is good news indeed.

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