Steve Aoki Debuts Video For Upcoming Album’s Lead Single

Courtesy: Dim Mak/Ultra Music

Steve Aoki debuted the video for the lead single from his new album this week.

The video for ‘Rage The Night Away’ can be viewed online now via YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFfQhhtZEsw&feature=youtu.be.  It sees Aoki and Wocka Flocka Flame in a rather futuristic setting that mirrors Aoki’s explanation behind his new album. Aoki explained the concept behind his upcoming album in a recent interview, noting that he views the future of society as being utopian through proper use of technology, music and color. He went on to explain that it was that view that served as the basis for the album’s sound. “When I think of the dance world, I think of how it’s a colorful world. That, along with my fascination with futurism defined the concept of my new album, Neon Future,” he said. “I see the future in a more of a utopian sense, built through technology, music and color. These concepts became the driving force for the creation of my first double album.”

The release of Neon Future I will be celebrated with a headlining performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 16th. From there, Aoki will hit the road for a select handful of dates across the country. His performance at Madison Square Garden will feature a number of special guests and much more. Audiences can check out a trailer now for the performance online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b4WZtfkFZQ&feature=youtu.be. Tickets for the concert go on sale at 12pm ET on May 9^th. They can be purchased online via Steve Aoki’s website, http://www.steveaoki.com. Tickets for Aoki’s MSG concert are on sale now. They can be purchased online now at http://po.st/agtlmsg.

Steve Aoki’s complete tour schedule in support of Neon Future I is listed below.

DATE		CITY	VENUE
Sat	5/10	Las Vegas, NV	Hakkasan
Sat	5/10	Las Vegas, NV	Wet Republic
Sun	5/11	Miami, FL	Story
Thu	5/15	Winnipeg	Rec Room – Parking Lot
Fri	5/16	Montreal	New City Gas
Sat	5/17	Las Vegas, NV	Wet Republic
Sat	5/17	Tacoma, WA	Tacoma Dome
Sun	5/18	Toronto	Guvernment
Fri	5/23	Las Vegas, NV	Wet Republic
Sat	5/24	Bethel, NY	Mysteryland, Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
Mon	5/26	Atlantic City, NJ	HQ Beach Club at Revel
Sat	6/14	Las Vegas, NV	Hakkasan
Sun	6/15	Chicago, IL	Spring Awakening
Fri	6/20	Las Vegas, NV	Wet Republic
Sat	6/21	Washington, DC	Echostage
Sat	6/28	Atlantic City, NJ	HQ Beach Club at Revel
Sun	6/29	Las Vegas, NV	Wet Republic
Sat	8/16	New York, NY	Madison Square Garden

 

More information on Neon Future I, Neon Future II, Steve Aoki’s upcoming live performance at Madison Square Garden, future tour dates and more is available online at http://www.steveaoki.com, http://ww.facebook.com/Steve.Aoki, http://twitter.com/steveaoki, and http://dimmakrecs.com. More information on Bud Light Platinum is available online at http://www.BudLightPlatinum.com. To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it. Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.

Steve Aoki Releases Details Of New Album, Single, Tour

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Famed producer and DJ Steve Aoki announced this week that he will release a new album this Summer.

Aoki will release Neon Future I on Tuesday, August 12^th via Dim Mak/Ultra Music. The double-disc album is the first in a pair of albums that will culminate in early 2015 with the release of Neon Future II. Aoki leads off Neon Future I with the lead single ‘Rage The Night Away,’ which features rapper Wocka Flocka Flame. Audiences can hear the single now online at http://www.soundcloud.com/steveaoki. Aoki explained the concept behind his upcoming album in a recent interview, noting that he views the future of society as being utopian through proper use of technology, music and color. He went on to explain that it was that view that served as the basis for the album’s sound. “When I think of the dance world, I think of how it’s a colorful world. That, along with my fascination with futurism defined the concept of my new album, Neon Future,” he said. “I see the future in a more of a utopian sense, built through technology, music and color. These concepts became the driving force for the creation of my first double album.”

Aoki’s collaboration with rapper Wocka Flocka Flame on the album’s lead single ‘Rage The Night Away,’ which is available now, is not the only collaboration on the album. He also worked with: Fall Out Boy, Empire of the Sun, will.i.am, Flux Pavilion, Bonnie Mckee, and Machine Gun Kelly.

The release of Neon Future I will be celebrated with a headlining performance at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 16th. From there, Aoki will hit the road for a select handful of dates across the country. His performance at Madison Square Garden will feature a number of special guests and much more. Audiences can check out a trailer now for the performance online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b4WZtfkFZQ&feature=youtu.be. Tickets for the concert go on sale at 12pm ET on May 9^th. They can be purchased online via Steve Aoki’s website, http://www.steveaoki.com.

Along with the announcement of his upcoming album and headlining show, Steve Aoki also has announced this week that he and Bud Light Platinum have come to terms on a one-year partnership. The company’s first thirty second TV spot featuring Aoki will air next week. He will be featured in the company’s “Turn up your night” campaign, which is aimed primarily at fans of electronica and dance music in general. In discussing the new partnership, Rob McCarthy, VP of Bud Light brands at Anheuser-Busch told reporters, “The brand looks forward to expanding its range of content through its partnership with Aoki and continuing to build its credibility as the drink of choice for EDM and nightlife lovers.” Aoki shared McCarthy’s sentiment, releasing a statement saying, “I’m always looking for new ways to take things to the next level…so when Bud Light Platinum came to me with the Turn up the Night campaign, it seemed like the perfect fit.”

More information on Neon Future I, Neon Future II, Steve Aoki’s upcoming live performance at Madison Square Garden, future tour dates and more is available online at http://www.steveaoki.com, http://ww.facebook.com/Steve.Aoki, http://twitter.com/steveaoki, and http://dimmakrecs.com. More information on Bud Light Platinum is available online at http://www.BudLightPlatinum.com. To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and “Like” it. Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment news and reviews in the Phil’s Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.

Calvin Harris Announces New Album Release Date, Track Listing

Courtesy: Roc Nation/Ultra Music/Columbia Records

Pop star Calvin Harris will release his new album next month.  “18 Months” will hit stores Tuesday, October 30^th via Roc Nation/Ultra Music/Columbia Records.  “18 Months” is Harris’ third full length studio release.  He has brought along some top name friends on this album including:  Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Kelis, and a whole bunch more.

The video for the album’s new single, ‘Sweet Nothing’ can be streamed online now.  Directed by Vincent haycock, the video for the new single is one part music video and one part short film.  It features singer Florence Welch singing in something akin to a strip club.  So it goes without saying that thanks to the attire of the female cast in the video, it may not be entirely suitable for all audiences.  The album’s other singles have garnered Harris much success.  ‘Feel So Close’ and ‘Let’s Go’ peaked at # 12 and #17 respectively on Billboard’s Hot 100.  “Feel So Close” has already achieved platinum status, and ‘Let’s Go’ has sold nearly 100,000 copies.

The track listing for “18 Months” is as follows:

1.   Green Valley

2.  Bounce (feat. Kelis)

3.  Feel So Close

4.  We Found Love (feat. Rihanna)

5.  We’ll Be Coming Back (feat. Example)

6.  Mansion

7.  Iron w/ Nicky Romero

8.  I Need Your Love (feat. Ellie Goulding)

9.  Drinking From The Bottle (feat. Tinie Tempah)

10. Sweet Nothing (feat. Florence Welch)

11. School

12. Here 2 China w/ Dillon Francis (feat. Dizzee Rascall)

13. Let’s Go (feat. Ne-Yo)

14. Awooga

15. Thinking About You (feat. Ayah)

For more information and tour dates from Calvin Harris, go online to http://www.calvinharris.co.uk, http://www.facebook.com/calvinharris, and http://twitter.com/calvinharris. 

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