Multifaceted artist Will Clarke, renowned for his contributions to electronic music as a producer, DJ, podcaster, and Grammy-nominated songwriter, is pleased to announce the upcoming release of his debut album, ‘Midnight Mass’, set to drop on November 8, 2024, via long-term partner Armada Music. The album will be accompanied by an innovative live show concept, debuting in November in conjunction with the album release.
‘Midnight Mass’ encapsulates music as a unifying force, both through fostering creative collaborations with fellow artists during the writing and recording process and through bringing people together on the dancefloor. Will Clarke’s career has been built on a foundation of supporting others and creating a collaborative environment where teamwork enhances artistic output, and ‘Midnight Mass’ is the ultimate reflection of this.
Although he maintains a solo artist project, Will Clarke thrives on the synergy of collaborating with others. The thirteen-track album features collaborations with renowned songwriters such as Blythe, Hayla, Julia Church, Mitch Jones, Sharlene Hector, and Clementine Douglas. Tracks like ‘Weekend Love,’ featuring the esteemed House Gospel Choir, highlight Will Clarke’s ability to blend casual listening with dance floor energy, paying homage to his signature blend of house and techno while showcasing his songwriting talents. In addition to the album, Will Clarke will embark on a tour of major US cities at the end of the year, presenting his brand-new live show. The tour will be Will Clarke’s first venture into live performance and will be a cinematic experience spanning six cities across North America.
Will Clarke said: “I'm tipping my hat to the sound that has defined me so far, but this collection of songs goes beyond just being suitable for a DJ set. I wanted each track to have a strong vocal presence and to work both in a club setting and for casual listening. Collaborating with unbelievably talented artists, who became close friends during the process, was the most important part of making this album. I hope that sense of collaboration shines through in the music.”
In addition to the album, Will Clarke hosts the renowned ‘The Will Clarke Podcast,’ now approaching its fifth anniversary, boasts over 200 episodes featuring engaging conversations with industry leaders such as Carl Cox, Duke Dumont, Mochakk, London Grammar, and many more. In celebration, the podcast will make a special appearance at ADE this year, with more details to be revealed soon.
Tracklist:
Summit feat. Georgia Meek
Weekend Love feat. House Gospel Choir
Pray feat. blythe
Need Some Time feat. Hayley May
Breakthrough
Holding On feat. Sharlene Hector
Set Me Free
Memories feat. Georgia Meek
Burn This City feat. JOSEFINA
Breathe Again feat. Fractures
Worship feat. Karen Harding
Be My Baby feat. Hayley May
You Alone feat. blythe
Equal parts producer, DJ, broadcaster, and Grammy-nominated songwriter Will Clarke's dynamic persona and powerful sound have made him instantly recognizable. Starting with a residency in Ibiza at the age of just 17 and swelling to a crescendo, Will Clarke’s trajectory has felt stratospheric, amassing more than 100M streams globally and appearances at the world’s largest festivals.
Breakout hits like "Hallelujah" and "U Take Me Higher" on his imprint All We Have Is Now solidified his place in dance music, leading to releases on labels like Trick, Drumcode, Filth on Acid, Polydor, and We are the Brave. His remix portfolio includes reimaginings of techno favorites Adam Beyer and Dubfire, as well as dance radio mainstays like Illenium, Dom Dolla, Duke Dumont, Rufus Du Sol and more.
Born and raised in Bristol, UK, amidst a vibrant tapestry of 90’s house, techno, trip-hop, and electronica, Will Clarke's journey into music began at an early age. Influenced by his UK upbringing as well as his adopted home of Detroit, Will Clarke has developed a sound that stretches well past genre lines. Most recently, in partnering with Armada Music, Will is determined to share his expansive musical landscape with a message: the unifying force of a global community through music.
Will Clarke's creed has resonated on a global scale, from appearances at some of the world’s top venues including Printworks, Warehouse Project, Space, and Red Rocks; Ibiza’s premiere clubs including DC10, Amnesia, and Ushuaia; and international festivals such as Coachella, Sonar, Movement, ADE, and EDC. His global touring presence includes performances in Bogota, Santiago, Berlin, Amsterdam, India, Guadalajara, Tulum, Australia, and New Zealand.
Will Clarke also hosts and produces weekly episodes of The Will Clarke Podcast. With over 200 Episodes with artists such as, Carl Cox, Moby, Patrick Topping, A Track, Hannah Laing, Sarah Story, Chris Lake and many more.
As he continues to ride the wave of success, Will Clarke's plans for 2024 promises sonic innovation and electric adventure.
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2024 Tour Dates:
DJ:
September 13, Perth, AU– Body Movement @Rechabite
September 14, Sydney, AU– Above @Ivy
September 20, India – TBA
September 21, India – TBA
September 22, India – TBA
October 11, Dallas, TX – It'll Do
October 12, New Orleans, @LAArora
October 18, Amsterdam, NL – Homeless Homes @ Radion
October 27, Live Oak, FL – Hulaween Festival
October 31, Philadelphia, PA – Warehouse on Watts
Live:
November 22, Los Angeles – Fonda Theatre
November 23, San Francisco – Public Works
November 29, Detroit – Magic Stick
November 30, Toronto – The Opera House
December 06, Chicago – Concord Music Hall
December 07, New York City – Irving Plaza
About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.
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