EDM Music

Pierce Fulton Sadly Passes Away At The Age Of 28

Published

5 years ago

May 4, 2021

Pierce Fulton, the incredibly talented American artist, has sadly passed away at the very young age of 28. Pierce Fulton is mostly known for his progressive house singles ‘Kuaga (Lost Time)’, ‘Landmines’, and ‘Waiting For Tomorrow’ alongside Martin Garrix. In a lengthy post shared on Pierce Fulton‘s social media channels, Griff, brother of Pierce, revealed that Pierce had sadly passed away after a long struggle with mental health.

Throughout the statement, Griff speaks about his brother, what goals he had, and how much he cared about the fans. Shortly after that, he spoke about the importance of mental health and leaves a message for anyone else who may be going through what Pierce was. He also thanked everyone who has supported his brother during his career and his life. He closed the post by saying how anyone with memories of Pierce can send them on the website and that they would be starting an organization in Pierce‘s memory to make a positive change in the world.

The statement from Griff read: “Hi everyone – this is Pierce’s older brother Gruff. It breaks my heart to share with you that Pierce passed away on Thursday evening following a tragic struggle with his mental health.”

“Pierce was so incredibly full of life, love & unimaginable creativity. He was kind, caring, thoughtful, silly & sweet. The most magical person that we were all so blessed to know, hear & see. He was an expert at absolutely anything he set his mind to & had this incredible ability to retain knowledge unlike anyone I’ve ever known. The only word that truly can describe his abilities is genius. He could captivate a room of strangers in the blink of an eye with only one hope – to make everyone feel loved, comfortable & welcomed. He traveled the globe for the better part of a decade doing what he loved & cemented powerful friendships with so many wonderful people along the way, accomplishing more in his career in music than most could dream to accomplish in a lifetime. He loved you all so much & wanted to give you everything he had; and he had so much to give.”

“This past year has been an incredibly difficult time for everyone. If you or anyone you know has been struggling, please take your intuition seriously, speak up about your feelings, and reach out for help. Each and every one of you matters and are loved more than you can ever know.”

“I ask that all of you focus your energy towards the future, towards making a difference through love & compassion, towards staying in touch with the people close to you, towards learning & understanding more about what so many of us might be going through, often hidden deep beneath so many layers. Be kind to yourself, so that you may also be kind to others. Pause & listen. Observe your surroundings with open eyes and an open heart. Life is full of endless beauty, no matter how difficult things may feel — a brighter day is right around the corner.”

“To everyone out there who listened to his songs, thank you. To everyone out there who bought tickets to his shows & danced with him, thank you. To everyone out there who was lucky enough to cross paths with him at any point in life & made him feel loved, thank you. Pierce is survived by his mother Brook, his father Mike, his sister Addie, his wife Anastasia & myself. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our extended family & friends for all of the support, prayers, positive thoughts, messages, food, flowers & love. Thank you to the first responders & everyone in the St. Vincent’s ICU – you are all truly some of the most extraordinary people we’ve ever met. Thank you to David Rowe – our guardian angel.”

“Pierce’s memory will live on forever through all of us & through all of his music. If anyone wishes to send condolences, photos or videos with Pierce over the years, your favorite songs of his, or just a note, anything at all that you feel like sharing with him & his family – please send them over to piercepiercefulton.com”

“Our family will be devoted to starting an organization in Pierce’s memory which will focus on real & lasting positive change. Take care of yourselves, all of you. If anyone out there ever feels alone & doesn’t know where to look for help, you are not alone. We will all get through it together.”

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— Pierce Fulton (@PierceFulton) May 3, 2021

EDM Music

Daft Punk Lives On: Guy-Man Rumored to Go Solo as Bangalter Returns to the Decks

Published

5 hours ago

November 6, 2025

Andrea Simon

After years of silence, both halves of Daft Punk are finally making noise again.

Just weeks after Thomas Bangalter surprised fans with his first DJ set in 16 years alongside Fred again.. in Paris, reports have surfaced that Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo is working on his first solo album. French music executive Emmanuel de Buretel, founder of Because Music, revealed in a recent interview that “Guy-Man fait son album” — “Guy-Man is making his album.”

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From Robots to Reinvention

When Daft Punk announced their official split in 2021, it closed one of the most influential chapters in electronic music history. Since then, Bangalter has re-emerged through art-driven solo projects like Mythologies and CHIROPTERA — and now, a long-awaited return to live DJing.

Meanwhile, Guy-Manuel has stayed largely off the radar. The recent comments from de Buretel mark the first credible sign that the quieter half of Daft Punk may finally be stepping into the spotlight. If true, this would be his first major solo release since the duo’s breakup.

What We Know (and What We Don’t)

Confirmed source: The quote originates from de Buretel’s appearance on France Inter, reported by We Rave You on November 2, 2025.
No official details: There’s still no word on collaborators, tracklist, or release timeline.
Bangalter’s momentum: His recent Paris DJ set, captured at the Centre Pompidou, confirms that both members are creatively active again.

In short: both robots are moving, just not in sync this time.

Why This Matters

Guy-Manuel’s production style helped define Daft Punk’s signature French-touch sound — from the raw funk of Homework to the glossy euphoria of Discovery and the analog warmth of Random Access Memories. A solo record could finally show what his sound looks like when it stands completely on its own.

Will it be disco-driven and nostalgic, or something darker and more experimental? Either way, fans have waited over a decade to find out.

The Next Chapter

Between Thomas Bangalter’s surprise DJ comeback and Guy-Manuel’s rumored solo project, 2025 might finally be the year Daft Punk’s legacy continues moving forward.

One behind the decks. One in the studio.
Both back in motion — just not together… yet.

Afro House

Gipetto Returns To OVAVA Music With ‘Call From Saturn’

Published

16 hours ago

November 6, 2025

Dylan Smith

DJ Gipetto wearing headphones and a colorful jacket at night, promoting his track 'Call From Saturn' on OVAVA Music.

Gipetto returns to OVAVA Music with ‘Call From Saturn,’ a cinematic blend of hypnotic house and Afro-Arabic rhythms featuring an emotional, guiding vocal.

Gipetto returns to OVAVA Music with his second solo release, ‘Call From Saturn’. Layered with atmospheric details and featuring a striking vocal that guides the music with prominence and emotion, the track combines hypnotic rhythm and cinematic textures, ideal for both the dancefloor and focused listening.

With over fifteen years of experience, Gipetto has developed a sound that bridges continents and cultures. Originally from Belgium and now based in Dubai, he draws inspiration from the rhythmic pulse of Afro and Arabic music alongside the melodic soundscapes of Europe. His career has taken him from clubs in Tulum and Belgium to stages in Dubai and Shanghai, each performance reflecting his focus on rhythm and melody.

‘Call From Saturn’ follows Gipetto’s debut release on OVAVA Music and represents a continuation of his evolving style. The track demonstrates his approach to production, combining emotive vocals with layered textures and rhythmic structures that appeal to a wide range of electronic music audiences.

Since its inception, OVAVA Music, the UK and Ibiza-based imprint led by Ollie Mundy, has built a strong reputation for standout releases and authentic talent. Celebrating both emerging and established artists, OVAVA has created a distinct identity in the electronic music scene, drawing inspiration from Burning Man and Ollie’s global travels.

Known for quality club-focused releases, the label has received consistent support from industry heavyweights including Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, Themba, Claptone, Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, Joris Voorn, Paul van Dyk, Ruben Mandolini, Steve Lawler, Shiba San, TSHA, and more.

OVAVA’s highlights include a No.1 on Beatport’s Afro House chart, multiple Traxsource Top 10 positions, and Ollie’s Burning Man-inspired mixes surpassing 5.2 million views. Rooted in emotion, Ollie’s journey as curator and artist shapes the label’s immersive output, designed to inspire introspection, connection, and euphoria. Extending this ethos, OVAVA Music Radio streams 24/7 with seamless, ad-free mixes showcasing the depth and diversity of the roster. In less than a year, OVAVA has amassed nearly 200,000 streams with a playlist reach of 2.4 million, recently featuring at Café del Mar and Back to Mine at Pikes Ibiza.

‘Call From Saturn’ marks the next step in OVAVA Music’s journey, highlighting Gipetto’s unique sound and delivering a release designed to reach listeners on dancefloors across the globe.

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Afro House

RAMI & Loudr Ignite The Dancefloor With Collaboration ‘Black Moon’

Published

18 hours ago

November 6, 2025

Jarett Lopez

RAMI Loudr Black Moon Renaissance Release

RAMI and Loudr merge Afro house’s primal pulse with driving melodic techno on their magnetic new collaboration, “Black Moon,” out now on Renaissance.

When darkness meets rhythm, something magnetic happens, and RAMI and Loudr capture that exact energy in their latest release, “Black Moon”, out now via Renaissance. The track stands as a testament to the duo’s shared vision of merging Afro house’s primal pulse with the driving momentum of melodic house and techno.

Before ever stepping into the studio together, RAMI and Loudr were already mutual admirers of each other’s sound. That creative respect set the foundation for “Black Moon” — a collaboration that feels as organic as it is powerful

“The night inspired this track,” the duo shared. “When we made this with the bass line and kick, we immediately knew it was something dark. Before Enea and I met, we were already supportive of each other’s music, so we decided to collaborate and create something different. We wanted to have a mixture of both of our sounds that are Afro house and melodic house techno, and I think we did a good job integrating both, making this a peak weapon to draw our listeners into its pulsating, otherworldly flow.”

From the very first kick, “Black Moon” pulls listeners into a hypnotic sonic orbit. A deep, rolling bassline forms the backbone, while shimmering synths and textured percussions illuminate the edges like faint lunar light. The production is sleek and cinematic! Indeed, a masterful balance between groove and mystery, perfectly aligning with Renaissance’s signature sound palette.

In a landscape where melodic and Afro influences continue to converge, RAMI and Loudr carve out something that feels both familiar and fiercely original. Their chemistry radiates through every beat, which proves that when two creative forces collide under the right alignment, the result can be truly stellar.

“Black Moon” by RAMI & Loudr is out now on Renaissance (@renaissance.dj), a label renowned for pushing the boundaries of underground sound. Stream it today and let its dark allure guide you through the rhythm of the night.