DVBBS DROP HIGHLY ANTICIPATED, SENSATIONAL ALBUM ‘SLEEP’ FEATURING A SLEW OF TALENTED ARTISTS INCLUDING: ALOE BLACC, GASHI, ICONA POP, POWFU AND YBN NAHMIR TO NAME A FEW

OUT NOW ON ULTRA MUSIC

Enigmatic Canadian duo, DVBBS deliver their highly anticipated, stellar 15 track album ‘SLEEP’. The album arrives after a string of highly-regarded lead singles: ‘Losing Sleep’ ft Powfu, ‘Leave The World Behind’ with GATTÜSO feat. Alida, ‘Lose My Mind’, ‘Victory’ ft YBN Nahmir and ‘Say It’ with Space Primates ft. GASHI. Displaying their versatility, the album crosses over a multitude of genres with a variety of well established collaborators all contributing to produce their most sonically captivating body of work to date. ‘SLEEP’ is now available via Ultra Music.

“‘Sleep’ is a capsule that describes all the dreams we’ve had over the last year made into music. Every song on this body of work represents a different dream.” - DVBBS

Alongside the release of the album, DVBBS share the official release of the ‘Set Me Free’ music video with  esteemed singer/songwriter Aloe Blacc. Aloe Blacc’s canorous voice soars throughout the track’s nearly three-minute runtime, adding to its consistently propelling energy. Known best for his feature on the late Avicii’s 2013 ‘Wake Me Up’, the revered powerhouse has since worked alongside industry heavyweights the likes of Steve Aoki, Paul Oakenfold, Young Bombs, and Mathieu Koss, to name just a few.

‘SLEEP’ is a culmination of DVBBS’ iconic sounds whilst exploring a hip/hop and bass-forward style which serves as a natural progression for the talented duo. The ever-evolving brothers continue to progress their sound to show fans and peers alike the pair know no bounds when it comes to making music. ‘SLEEP’ is a compilation of incredible tracks, each worthy of being the lead single within its own right, and follows on from their previous album release, 2020’s ‘Nothing To See Here’. 
 

DVBBS have called upon nine revered collaborators and featured artists to take the album to the next level, each one a highly-renowned leader within their respective field. Powfu has been riding the wave of his TikTok popularity from his hit "Death Bed (coffee for your head)" song; lending his rich and textured, ballad-like vocal throughout the opening track, ‘Losing Sleep’. NYC-based artist GATTÜSO delivers his audibly signature hard-hitting tone in ‘Leave The World Behind’, a perfect addition to the melodiously flowing vocal, courtesy of Norwegian creative force Alida. Continuing the streak of A-list album collaborations, DVBBS recruit the venerated Stockholm-based electro-pop duo ICONA POP for a fun, sprightly offering in the form of ‘Do It Anyway’. Next up is Birmingham, Alabama-based rapper, songwriter, and actor YBN Nahmir, contributing his unique rap vibe to the track ‘Victory’ with ease. The relentlessly unyielding production maintains its high-octane flair, adding to the overall propelling tone. The following song, ‘Say It’, features the guitar paired with the rich lyricism of Brooklyn-based rapper and G-Eazy collaborator GASHI providing yet another enticing vocal delivery on ‘Say It’. U.K.-based multi-platinum duo Space Primates increase the intensity tenfold by introducing a thumping bassline, before a slow build  climbs to reveal a culmination of striking synths with a pulse-raising drop. Latin Grammy Awards nominee SEYSEY provides a heady vocal cut on ‘Oy’, which also includes some tech-house influences sprinkled throughout. Gomey caps off the collaborators on ‘SLEEP’ with his vocal talent, prominently displayed on ‘Forever Last’. A certified pop-leaning hit, it boasts a fun ambiance paired with propulsively driving aspects.

‘Zombies’ possesses a uniquely intense tone, characterized by hard-hitting dubstep production elements paired alongside a relentlessly unyielding barrage of bass. ‘Feel Something’ gives the listener a much-needed moment of respite, before diving back full force with the atmospherically-enriched ‘State of Mushroom’. ‘Antidote’, ‘Know Too Much’, and ‘Lose My Mind’ feature a similar funky, four-on-the-floor feel, replete with anthemically euphoric tech-house sensibilities. In all, ‘SLEEP’ is a groundbreaking masterpiece that’s full of certified rinsers that’ll leave longtime fans and first time listeners of DVBBS beyond satisfied from beginning to end.

TRACKLIST:

1. Losing Sleep Feat. Powfu

2. Leave the World Behind w/ GATTÜSO feat. Alida 

3. Do It Anyway feat. Icona Pop

4. Set Me Free ft Aloe Blacc

5. Victory ft YBN Nahmir

6. Say It w/ Space Primates ft. GASHI

7. Zombies

8. Feel Something (Interlude)

9. State Of Mushroom

10. The One

11. Antidote

12. Oy

13. Forever Last ft. Gomey

14. Know Too Much

15. Lose My Mind

ABOUT DVBBS - Few producers have risen to the top in the electronic music scene as quickly as DVBBS, who captured the industry's attention with hits like ‘Tsunami’, ‘IDWK’, and ‘Not Going Home’, ‘GOMF’, and ‘Tinted Eyes’. The Canadian brothers Alex and Christopher have been continuously cultivating their sound since their debut in 2012 and have racked up an impressive display of collaborations with renowned names from diverse musical backgrounds. From Wiz Khalifa, Blackbear, 24KGoldn, Quinn XCII, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Roy Woods, and YBN Nahmir, DVBBS continue to prove there's nothing they can't accomplish. The brothers have played everywhere from Lollapalooza to Tomorrowland, and have also been busy in the studio during the global pandemic.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES STAR-STUDDED PHASE 1 LINEUP FOR 22ND EDITION, TAKING PLACE FROM MARCH 25 - 27, 2022 AT LONGTIME HOME OF BAYFRONT PARK

Ultra Music Festival is incredibly honoured to present the highly-anticipated performance of one of the most iconic artists in electronic music history as Sunday’s closing act 

Phase 1 boasts exclusive performances by Alison Wonderland, Amelie Lens, Boris Brejcha, Carl Cox, Illenium, Knife Party, Kygo, Madeon, Martin Garrix, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Tree, Pendulum, SLANDER ft. Dylan Matthew, SOFI TUKKER, and SVDDEN DEATH Presents: VOYD

Gareth Emery will unveil his new album and [analog] live show, Carl Cox will debut his first-ever Hybrid Live performance, Boris Brejcha will host his FCKNG SERIOUS stage for the first time in America, and Dirty Workz will curate Ultra’s first hardstyle stage

A State Of Trance (ASOT) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of hosting its own Ultra Music Festival stage

Ultra Music Festival will make its celebrated return to the iconic Bayfront Park from March 25 - 27, 2022, following a historic agreement with the Downtown Neighbors Alliance. The community partnership solidified earlier this year between the festival and the city’s local denizens will foster a shared vision of sustainable coexistence in the heart of downtown, allowing Ultra to continue showcasing Miami and its local culture as the dance music capital of the world.

Spanning the vast spectrum of electronic music, Ultra’s Phase 1 headliners include legendary dance acts such as David Guetta, DJ Snake, Alesso, Nina Kraviz, Alison Wonderland, Martin Garrix, Kygo, Amelie Lens, Pendulum (live), Illenium, Madeon (live), Oliver Heldens, Timmy Trumpet, Knife Party and more. Additionally, Ultra Music Festival is incredibly honored to present the highly-anticipated performance of one of the most iconic artists in electronic music history as Sunday’s closing act!

A State of Trance (ASOT) will celebrate the 10th anniversary of hosting its own Ultra Music Festival stage, once again delivering performances from the genre’s most prominent talents while simultaneously connecting dance music fans across multiple generations under Miami’s shimmering skyline. 

Ultra will continue its endless commitment to touching all corners of the dance floor by hosting its first-ever hardstyle stage, curated by Belgian hardstyle, jumpstyle and happy hard record label Dirty Workz. 

In another festival first, Ultra mainstay Gareth Emery has chosen Ultra to host the exclusive global debut of his [analog] new album and live show. Described as 'The Killers on Ecstacy,’ [analog] follows in the footsteps of epic arena experiences like Emery’s previous technical feat Laserface, but this time he’ll trade lasers and smoke for guitars and pianos. The galvanizing artist will perform his entire new album live at Ultra Music Festival, plus a selection of catalogue classics like they've never been heard before. 

Following his bass-ratting Ultra 2019 performance, heavy bass maestro SVDDEN DEATH will make his triumphant return to the festival with his highly-sought after VOYD alias in tow. SVDDEN DEATH presents: VOYD is a spellbinding audio/visual experience that strictly features the artist’s original catalog of productions; a coveted opportunity for fans to hear the deep cuts that he only plays live.

Ultra’s esteemed underground concept RESISTANCE will present a bevy of house and techno’s most in-demand acts including Tale of Us, Camelphat, and festival flag bearer Carl Cox, who will debut his new Hybrid Live 3-hour performance. German minimal specialist Boris Brejcha will not only make his Ultra’s debut, but he’ll also host his own stage, FCKNG SERIOUS, for the first time ever in America as part of RESISTANCE Miami. 

Additionally to Boris Brejcha, Ultra will also welcome a smattering of other internationally in-demand artists for the very first time: Belgian techno export Amelie Lens will showcase her world-renowned mixing prowess and extensive arsenal of ricocheting records, long-established queen of techno Nina Kraviz will make her highly anticipated Ultra Miami debut in the cathedral of techno, fan-favorite Oliver Tree will bring his zany energy to the stage for his inaugural festival set, and Grammy-nominee FISHER will electrify groovers with his party-starting antics during his initial Ultra performance. 

Ultra veterans David Guetta and Martin Garrix will once again showcase their driving, high-octane beats, with the latter bringing his STMPD RCRDS crew along for a special label takeover. Festival favorites SLANDER will bring their live set to Ultra for the very first time, accompanied by pop singer-songwriter Dylan Matthew who’s collaborated with the duo on hits like “Love Is Gone” and “Without You.”

SOFI TUKKER and Pendulum will hypnotize revelers with magnetic live performances, while bass purveyors like Alison Wonderland and Zeds Dead dole out hearty helpings of speaker-shaking sounds. 

Gud Vibrations will host a label takeover for the very first time on the UMF Radio stage, firing off the thrashing bass-cannon ammunition that has made the imprint a household name amongst bassheads globally.

Following the impressive 2019 debut of RESISTANCE Island, the RESISTANCE Miami experience travels to Ultra 2022 with a new format customized specifically for Bayfront Park. Taking residence on the northern perimeter of the revamped festival layout, RESISTANCE Miami will feature multiple areas, including The Carl Cox Megastructure and the debut of The Cove. Aptly titled, The Cove features unique waterfront positioning to transport attendees back to the spirit of RESISTANCE Island, all nestled perfectly under Miami’s signature palm trees, while overlooking Biscayne Bay. 

TAKIS RELEASES LONG-ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM: ‘SEASON 1: WELCOME HOME’

October 22, 2021 – “You can’t hide from where you came from, no matter how hard you try.” It’s these words that capture the essence of the seven-track debut album of Canada’s Takis. Shaped by his relatable backstory and his knack for bringing divergent artists together, ‘Season 1: Welcome Home’ serves as an introduction to Takis’ evolving story whilst simultaneously mirroring the earliest memories of countless other artists, all in a way that has listeners sliding to the edge of their seats.

Charged with the conflicting feelings surrounding his hometown, Takis’ first album chapter features high-profile collaborations with the likes of Grammy winners Ant Clemons and Allan Kingdom, as well as other fellow Canadian heavy hitters such as Shaun Frank, Goodie Grace, Jamie Fine and Always Never. Narrating the confusing love-hate relationship he has with his hometown as well as his urge to explore and his ambition to make a name for himself, this emotion-laden musical memoir managed to become everyone’s story of seeking acceptance and doing proud those you leave behind.

Putting the inner perfectionist and storyteller in full view, Takis’ ‘Season 1: Welcome Home’ is more than just a collection of lyrically inspired, well-thought-out records. It’s a place of acceptance: a lodestar for everyone wanting to become their own person against the magnetic pull and powerful nostalgia of the place they call home.

“The day I started making music, I had a confusing love-hate relationship with my hometown that I couldn’t seem to shake”, Takis reiterates. “It seemed like I was alone in this, but when I started working with other artists, I came to realize that they all had their own stories from their upbringing and that everybody wants to become their own person. That’s what this album and career chapter represents for me, and I hope to be moving forward each and every season to show growth and to allow my fans to be part of an evolving story. One down, nine seasons to go, haha!”

Tracklist:

1. ‘Wait For Me’ (with Goody Grace & Ant Clemons)

2. ‘All Time’ (feat. Jamie Fine & Brandyn Burnette)

3. ‘This Feeling’ (with Always Never)

4. ‘Stay Too Long’ (with Komara & Komara Laurell)

5. ‘From The Start’ (feat. Veronica)

6. ‘Don’t Say I Love You’ (with Shaun Frank feat. SHELLS)