SOUNDSTORM ANNOUNCES THE FIRSTARTISTS OF THEIR 2024 LINE-UP

SOUNDSTORM 2024 boosts its roster with the second lineup featuring Tyler, the Creator, G-Eazy, Jason Derulo, Russ, Black Coffee, ALOK, Miss Monique, Folamour, and more

As anticipation builds for Riyadh’s loudest music festival of the year, SOUNDSTORM 2024 continues to turn up the heat with its second wave of artists. Set to take place from 12th to 14th December 2024, the festival is already shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. With SOUNDSTORM has revealed an electrifying list of new acts, adding even more global music icons and genre-spanning talent to its already stellar lineup.



Joining the previously announced headliners, this new phase features some of the most popular names in contemporary music. The genre-defying Tyler, the Creator, who is sure to captivate audiences with his unique artistic vision.

G-Eazy, the West Coast rap star known for his genre-blending sound, and chart-topping pop sensation Jason Derulo will bring their infectious energy to the SOUNDSTORM stages. Fans of hip-hop will also be treated to performances by rising rap star Russ and on the R&B and Afrobeat side, Tems, the Nigerian singer and breakout star, will bring her soulful, global sound to the festival, continuing to solidify her place in the international music scene.

SOUNDSTORM 2024 also continues to showcase some of the biggest names in electronic music. Festival-goers can look forward to sets from Black Coffee, one of the leading figures in the global house scene, alongside powerhouses like Afrojack, DJ Snake, and the king of trance, Armin van Buuren. Techno and house fans can also expect to dance the night away to artists like Adam Beyer, Bedouin, and Ricardo Villalobos, while these top-notch acts like James Hype, David Guetta, and Morten promise high-octane performances that will keep the energy soaring across the desert landscape.

Rounding out the electronic line-up are celebrated acts such as Meduza, Kölsch, Sonny Fodera, and Folamour, as well as emerging talents including Miss Monique, Tita Lau, and Megatronic, ensuring a diverse range of styles and sounds to suit every festival-goer.

The lineup also boasts an impressive roster of previously announced artists, including Eminem, Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Adriatique, Boris Brejcha, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Brina Knaus, Chelina Manuhutu, Fleur Shore, Baloo, Anmarz, Dorar, and Vinyl Mode.

SOUNDSTORM’s commitment to delivering a world-class festival experience is evident in the carefully curated lineup that bridges different genres, from hip-hop and pop to techno and house, bringing together both internationally acclaimed stars and underground legends. This second phase of artist announcements comes as SOUNDSTORM gears up for what promises to be an unparalleled event, not only celebrating music but also offering a platform for cultural exchange and creative inspiration. Attendees will be immersed in an atmosphere where global sounds meet local flair, creating a festival experience unlike any other.

MDLBEAST is also happy to announce a limited amount of special National Day rate tickets, offering festival goers a massive 50% off on GA, GA+, VIB, and VIB+ tickets (both 3 -day and 1-day tickets).

Tickets for SOUNDSTORM 2024 are available now on the website. Don't miss your chance to be part of the loudest music festival in the Middle East, where the world's top artists will converge for an unforgettable three days in the heart of Riyadh.

Although based in Saudi Arabia, MDLBEAST’s influence has grown to reach far beyond the borders of Saudi and the MENA region. Its festivals and conferences continue to be an inspiration for the music industry with its impressive production and talent. All the while spearheading the development of the music industry in Saudi Arabia. MDLBEAST events such as SoundStorm and Balad Beast have emphasised that the festivals are spectacles for everyone to experience. Having grown both in size and reputation since its founding MDLBEAST festivals and events have drawn eyes and ears from around the world. With hundreds of thousands of people attending the events every year, fans are coming from far and wide by the quality production and star studded lineups. With a thriving community and fan base MDLBEAST continues to strengthen its dedicated and diverse following.

BÈRF AND GPU TEAM UP FOR ‘RITMO ACIDO’

OUT NOW VIA MADE BY ROBOTS

Berlin-based genre alchemist BÈRF has joined forces once again with AI-powered project GPU – helmed by Luigi Borelli – for unifying new single ‘Ritmo Acido’ – out now via Berlin AI art platform Made By Robots. 

Speaking about the collaboration BÈRF explained, “As a music producer and language enthusiast, I speak many languages and enjoy combining different linguistic elements in my compositions in a surreal way (since I love surreal art). My passion for acid sounds, with their hypnotic and psychedelic tones, is a central part of my musical identity. These preferences and interests inspired me to create the track "Ritmo Acido" together with GPU. 

 

By blending four languages that sound similar (French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian), we create a surreal soundscape that resembles a single language. ‘Ritmo Acido’ emerged from our shared deep desire to unite the diversity of languages and the universal nature of music. The track is an experiment and a homage to the power of communication beyond words. By mixing four different languages, we aimed to show that despite linguistic differences, there exists a common language: that of music and body movement.

 

This is not the first time I have collaborated with GPU. Our previous track, ‘Drop Out,’ was an exciting mix of several genres, featuring a cool deep house minimal beat and a surprising electric guitar solo played by GPU. With ‘Ritmo Acido’ we continue our surreal journey together, creating another fascinating collaboration full of magic.” 

 

Released on September 20th, as a special gift to celebrate BÈRF’s birthday: ‘Ritmo Acido’ is a new song that transcends the boundaries of language and music, allowing all listeners to immerse themselves in a shared musical world. Because we all speak the same language: Body Language. 

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TRAILBLAZING ARTIST KNOCK2 UNVEILS “FEEL U LUV ME” AS THE FIRST SINGLE TO DROP FROM HIS FORTHCOMING, DEBUT ALBUM NOLIMIT

The highly-anticipated ID samples "TBH" by PARTYNEXTDOOR

“‘feel U luv Me’ originated while ISOxo and I were working on music at a coffee shop. I was making a new intro for 2023 festivals, sampling my favorite R&B artist, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and that’s how the song came to life. I began playing it live, and it quickly became one of my standout tracks. I'm excited to share it with the world since so many fans already know and love it.” - Knock2

“feel U luv Me” comes on the heels of headlining Knock2 performances at Electric Forest and Ultra Music Festival (in a b2b with RL Grime), as well as sets at Outside Lands and Bonnaroo

Following sold out shows in Seattle and Brooklyn, as well as headlining sets at Coachella, North Coast Music Festival, and ULTRA Japan, ISOKNOCK (the collaborative duo of Knock2 and ISOxo) will close out 2024 with two special, multi-day events (which sold 50k combined tickets instantly during their pre-sales)

November 20 - 22: Bay Area 4EVR - celebrating ISOKNOCK’s critically-acclaimed, debut LP 4EVR

December 7 - 8: San Diego 4EVR - ISOKNOCK’s hometown debut, featuring performances from Madeon, RL Grime, Peekaboo, Snow Strippers, glaive, Brutalismus 3000, and more

Trailblazing artist Knock2 is gearing up for the biggest creative statement of his young artist career. At only 24 years old, the San Diego-native has spent the past half-decade releasing global hits like “dashstar*” and “Rock Ur World” (festival mainstay anthems that have amassed a combined 100 million+ streams across platforms), performing at major festivals around the world, and making waves with his collaborative duo project ISOKNOCK (Knock2 + ISOxo).

Now, Knock2 is getting ready to drop his debut album, NOLIMIT, which he first announced during his and ISOxo’s four consecutive sold out shows at LA’s Shrine Auditorium last fall.

To kick off the album roll-out, Knock2 has unveiled “feel U luv Me,” the highly-anticipated first single from the forthcoming album. The long-awaited ID was first teased at HARD Summer and Lollapalooza in 2023, and has since become a mainstay in Knock2’s sets - a year-long build up that has set an acute tone for the impending NOLIMIT experience.

“feel U luv me” kicks off with a euphoric club vocal before transitioning into a nostalgic piano line underscored by a vocal sample pulled from PARTYNEXTDOOR’s “TBH.” The track then builds into its central, blazing synth chord progression before dropping into a bouncy beat that revolves around the PARTYNEXTDOOR sample - a cacophony of infectious melodies that speaks to Knock2’s keen sense for combining booming electronic soundscapes with imminently catchy pop elements.

Fans can hear Knock2 play “feel U luv Me” and other NOLIMIT tracks at his upcoming collaborative sets with ISOKNOCK, who have special, multi-day events planned at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Auditorium and San Diego’s Snapdragon Stadium. Having instantly sold 50k-combined tickets during their respective pre-sales, the San Francisco Bay Area 4EVR shows will take place from Wednesday, November 20 - Friday, November 22, 2024, and the homecoming, sold out San Diego 4EVR run, which will feature support from Madeon, RL Grime, Peekaboo, Snow Strippers, glaive, Brutalismus 3000, and more, will take place from Saturday December 7 - Sunday, December 8, 2024.

These remaining ISOKNOCK shows will conclude a 2024 tour run in support of the duo’s recent debut album, 4EVR, which saw them perform at sold out events in Seattle and Brooklyn, as well as festivals such as Coachella, ULTRA Japan, and North Coast Music Festival, where they made history by performing from a suspended shipping container.

Knock2 tour dates
9/28/24: Concord, NC - Breakaway Music Festival - Carolina
10/25/24: Dallas, TX - The Silo in Deep Ellum (b2b with RL Grime)
11/20/24 - 11/22/24: San Francisco, CA - Bill Graham Auditorium (with ISOKNOCK)
12/7/24 - 12/8/24: San Diego, CA - Snapdragon Stadium (with ISOKNOCK)

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