{"id":53522,"date":"2023-11-03T17:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/?p=53522"},"modified":"2023-11-06T10:03:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T04:33:09","slug":"dance-music-legend-darude-drops-new-studio-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2023\/11\/03\/dance-music-legend-darude-drops-new-studio-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Dance Music Legend Darude Drops New Studio Album"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>The multi-platinum award winner, known for his timeless global anthem, &#8216;Sandstorm,&#8217; has released his first album in eight years. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">When you look at the list of artists who have influenced dance music as a whole, Finnish DJ and producer Darude will always occupy the top end of that list. With a career spanning nearly three decades, Darude has been the recipient of a string of awards and multi-platinum discs while performing at festivals and club shows in over 70 countries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Darude - Sandstorm\" width=\"702\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/y6120QOlsfU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Darude has a laundry list of globally charting hits, but it&#8217;s his 2000 song, &#8216;Sandstorm,&#8217; that is known and played in every corner of the world, making it one of dance music&#8217;s bona fide classics. Having released four critically acclaimed albums since his debut, the definitive dance music icon\u00a0has now released his fifth studio album,\u00a0\u2018Together,\u2019\u00a0in honor of the people who have been ever-present in his illustrious journey \u2013 the fans. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Landing on the Finnish DJ\/Producer\u2019s fresh label,\u00a0Vibing Out, the 12-track long-player is stacked with emotive rushes, rave energy and the raw power to soundtrack dancefloor memories already made and yet to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf you\u2019ve seen me on-stage, whether in real life or in videos, you\u2019ve surely seen my ear-to-ear grin. That\u2019s me being so incredibly grateful that I get the chance to play loud dance music that I love for YOU \u2013 my extended network of friends. I\u2019ve always felt like I\u2019m sharing it all with you and that the dancefloor is our happy place to celebrate life, music and togetherness. Thank you for being TOGETHER with me for all these years,&#8221; said Darude about his latest album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">The album hosts several close collaborators alongside&nbsp;Darude&nbsp;in the spirit of togetherness. The opening track&nbsp;\u2018Closer Together\u2019&nbsp;features the enthralling vocal rasp of UK singer\/songwriter&nbsp;Gid Sedgwick&nbsp;amidst the euphoria-surging builds, atypical extended breaks and heart-racing production that spreads feelings of unity on the dancefloor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">Fans have already gone wild for the unruly anthem\u00a0\u2018Outlaws,\u2019\u00a0with\u00a0Oskr\u00a0and\u00a0House Body,\u00a0which dropped at the beginning of 2023, marking\u00a0Darude\u2019s\u00a0first single in four years and the launch of the label\u00a0Vibing Out. Soon followed by festival heater,\u00a0\u2018Nobody Listens\u2019\u00a0with\u00a0Gid Sedgwick\u00a0and\u00a0\u2018Breathe\u2019\u00a0featuring a rare duet of vocals from\u00a0Oskr\u00a0and\u00a0Bianca.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Together\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/696i31XxqcbyL2qWpotUOG?si=6HxQbuQxTNyDSHzx-T0E2Q&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">As the album continues to unfold, what cannot be argued is\u00a0Darude\u2019s unwavering eclecticism as a dance music producer. \u2018Bells\u2019\u00a0is a firm flex of creativity as Darude plays with organic sounds before introducing an irresistible house key melody. Whilst tracks such as\u00a0\u2018Kaleidoscope\u2019\u00a0and\u00a0\u2018Endless Wave\u2019\u00a0set the pace in the realms of uplifting melodic trance. Each track bares its own sonic identity, as limitless as the last, working together in unison to deliver a body of work destined for the dancefloor.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-justify wp-block-paragraph\">With over two decades in the game,&nbsp;<strong>\u2018<\/strong>Together<strong>\u2019<\/strong>&nbsp;as an album is a testament to&nbsp;Darude\u2019s&nbsp;continuous artistic, creative, and unwavering commitment to evolving his sound. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Darude on: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/darude\" class=\"ek-link\">Facebook<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darude\/\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/darude\">YouTube<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/darudevil\">Twitter<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitch.tv\/darude\">Twitch<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.darude.com\/\">Website<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You May Also Like: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2023\/11\/01\/khanvict-brings-raaginder-rashmeet-kaur-on-devotion\/\">Khanvict Brings Raaginder &amp; Rashmeet Kaur on \u2018Devotion\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2023\/10\/28\/south-facing-2024-announces-jess-glynne-as-its-first-act\/\">South Facing 2024 Announces Jess Glynne As Its First Act<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketfairy.com\/word\/2023\/10\/20\/ferry-corsten-switches-gears-with-yes-man\/\">Ferry Corsten Switches Gears With \u2018Yes Man\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The multi-platinum award winner, known for his timeless global anthem, &#8216;Sandstorm,&#8217; has released his first album in eight years. 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