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‘AVICII FOREVER’ IS A CELEBRATION OF THE TIMELESS MUSIC AND ENDURING LEGACY OF SUPERSTAR DJ, PRODUCER AND SONGWRITER TIM BERGLING AKA AVICII
‘AVICII FOREVER’ – a compilation from Interscope Records, Pophouse and the Avicii Estate featuring 19 essential tracks from Avicii’s iconic catalogue, as well as the brand-new song ‘Let’s Ride Away’ featuring Elle King – is out now.
The special release is a celebration of producer, DJ and songwriter Tim “Avicii” Bergling. The compilation features his beloved hits including ‘Wake Me Up’, ‘Levels’, ‘Heart Upon My Sleeve’ (feat. Imagine Dragons) and more, capturing the spirit and sound that made him a global phenomenon.
The compilation also includes the new track, ‘Let’s Ride Away’, that showcases Avicii’s genre-defying sound, blending folk and electronic elements with powerful vocals by Elle King. Produced by Tim Bergling, Luke Laird and Carl Falk and written by Tim Bergling, Kacey Musgraves and Luke Laird, the new song showcases Avicii’s ability to mix genres and create music that resonates deeply with listeners. The track also features the same brass band that appeared on his previous hit ‘Fades Away’.
Carl Falk, producer and longtime friend of Tim Bergling, says: “Tim wasn’t just a unique artist, he was a once-in-a-generation songwriter and producer with an unmatched gift for turning any sound into something unmistakably his own. ‘Let’s Ride Away’ captures that perfectly. It’s one of those rare songs where it blends organic, roots-inspired elements with his signature melodic style in a way that feels both fresh and undeniably Avicii. Releasing it now gives even more people the chance to experience that brilliance – maybe even for the first time.”
Carl adds: “Tim’s creativity knew no bounds – he could pick up any sound, any voice, any instrument and make it completely his own. One of the most beautiful things about Tim’s music is its timelessness – every new generation keeps discovering Avicii and his songs continue to touch hearts around the world.”
Tim was constantly searching for new influences, new collaborators and new voices, and in 2017 that search took him to Nashville. One of the sessions he booked was at the legendary Sound Emporium studio in the city with Kacey Musgraves and producer Luke Laird.
Luke Laird says: “Tim had that perfect balance of humility and confidence in the studio. He gave his collaborators the freedom to be creative and at the same time, paid close attention to the best parts of the melody and lyrics and accentuated that. Working on ‘Let’s Ride Away’ together was a true joy. I think he would be really happy with the way it turned out. I know he loved it the day we wrote it and Elle delivered an incredible vocal and stayed true to the melody but also put her own unique spin on it.”
‘AVICII FOREVER’ is available in physical formats and digitally, as well as a visualiser on YouTube showcasing the cover art. The art is a rendering of a physical monument of the Avicii logotype hand-chiselled in stone. The monument and compilation cover art is a homage to Avicii’s iconic music that, just like stone, lasts forever. The stone was hand-picked from Bjärlöv in Skåne, Sweden, close to where Tim spent his summers growing up.
The full tracklisting for ‘AVICII FOREVER’ is –
- Wake Me Up
- Levels
- Let’s Ride Away (feat. Elle King)
- The Nights
- Waiting For Love
- Without You (feat. Sandro Cavazza)
- SOS (feat. Aloe Blacc)
- Hey Brother
- Lonely Together (feat. Rita Ora)
- I Could Be the One [Avicii vs Nicky Romero]
- Silhouettes
- Fade Into Darkness
- You Make Me
- The Days
- For A Better Day
- Addicted To You
- Friend of Mine (feat. Vargas & Lagola)
- Broken Arrows
- Heart Upon My Sleeve (feat. Imagine Dragons)
- Heaven
About Avicii:
Avicii, born Tim Bergling in Stockholm, Sweden, was a visionary artist, producer, and DJ who revolutionised electronic dance music (EDM). Known for blending electronic beats with soulful melodies, Avicii’s groundbreaking style bridged genres and resonated with fans worldwide. He first rose to international fame with the 2011 hit ‘Levels’, which became an anthem for a generation and solidified his place as one of the most innovative figures in modern music.
Over his career, Avicii released iconic tracks like ‘Wake Me Up’, ‘Hey Brother’, ‘The Nights’, and ‘Waiting for Love’, amassing billions of streams and topping charts across the globe. His debut album, ‘True’ (2013), fused EDM with folk, country, and pop influences, showcasing his versatility and earning critical acclaim. The follow-up album, ‘Stories’ (2015), further demonstrated his ability to push boundaries, while his posthumous album ‘Tim’ (2019) was celebrated as a heartfelt tribute to his artistry.
Avicii’s talent was recognised worldwide and earned him numerous accolades, including two MTV Music Awards, one Billboard Music Award, two Grammy nominations, and a World Music Award. He was also recognised as one of the world’s top DJs by DJ Mag multiple times and made history as the first electronic artist to headline Radio City Music Hall.
About Elle King:
Elle King is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist known for her bold, genre-blending style. With nearly two billion global streams, she made history with her Platinum hit ‘Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)’ featuring Miranda Lambert, the first all-female duet to top Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in nearly 30 years.
Her latest single, ‘High Road’, is a tribute to classic country influences like Willie Nelson. A versatile performer, King’s 2024 tour included major festivals like Stagecoach and Country Thunder. She is the first female artist to achieve No. 1 radio singles across four different formats, with hits like ‘Ex’s & Oh’s’ earning her Grammy nods. Her latest album, ‘Come Get Your Wife’, features fan favourites such as ‘Worth A Shot’ with Dierks Bentley and continues her streak of critically acclaimed, chart-topping success.
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