Moon Lvnding’s Monday Musings returns for Cinco De Mayo with more exciting news and announcements that captured our attention.
Big Name Collabs
A couple of singles dropped last Friday that featured some powerhouse collaborations. The most notable was “What You Need” from Destructo & MxNxSTxR featuring Thundercat and Channel Tres. MxNxSTxR is the side project of Ty Dolla $ign, and this new track is a follow up to his previous collab with Destructo, “All Of Me.” The new tune has elements of R&B and disco, which highlight the song’s funky rhythm. The vocals from Thundercat and Channel Tres add depth and feeling to the track. It is definitely “What You Need,” so give it a play and enjoy.
The other notable collab, “Hunter,” came from dubstep prodigy Subtronics and UK rapper Flowdan. Hot on the heels of his Fibonacci Part 1: Oblivion EP, Subtronics delighted fans with this new release, which he played live with Flowdan at his “Deadbeats vs. Cyclops Recordings” event at Miami Music Week. Subtronics and Flowdan also rewarded those able to attend Cyclops Rocks V at Red Rocks this past April with live performances of “Hunter” on both nights. This is their second collab after the resounding success of their first, “Gassed Up,” in 2022.
Artists Performing Live Shows
Although many EDM artists play DJ sets while on tour or at a festival, others lean into the artistry of playing instruments and singing vocals to complement their pre-produced tunes. One example that immediately comes to mind is Elephante, who incorporated live performances into his “COPE” Tour. He even spoke to Moon Lvnding about the experience of playing live shows in a recent episode of The Launch Pad filmed during Miami Music Week.
Gryffin is another artist with plenty of experience playing live shows on tour. Moon Lvnding was fortunate to catch up with Gryffin on his “PULSE” Tour last fall at Forest Hills Stadium. Now, Gryffin is back on the road, completing the final performances of the “PULSE PHASE 2” tour. He’ll play at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN on May 10 before the two-show finale in New York at The Brooklyn Mirage on June 26 + 27.
About The Brooklyn Mirage
The landmark New York City nightclub destination made the news last week because it failed to open on time after the huge off-season remodel. EDM fans across the nation were looking forward to the debut of the hi-tech renovations with two nights of Sara Landry’s Eternalism, Cityfox’s full-venue takeover, and the first date of Black Coffee’s residency. But those plans were put on hold as Avant Gardner, the company that operates The Brooklyn Mirage, did not receive the necessary permits to host the shows for opening weekend.
Avant Gardner refunded all tickets, and Sara Landry was able to host her shows at alternative NYC venues. Plans for this upcoming weekend at The Brooklyn Mirage, including a day-night double-header performance from Cloonee, remain in question. Avant Gardner promised more updates as the week progresses and assured followers that events inside The Great Hall are unaffected. We remain optimistic that The Brooklyn Mirage will receive the necessary permits to host events this weekend, so be sure to follow Moon Lvnding on social media for the latest updates as this story continues to unfold.
