Tim Bergling, known by his stage name Avicii (pronounced ə-vee-chee), left an unmistakable mark on the world of music during his time from September 8, 1989, to April 20, 2018. Hailing from Sweden, Avicii emerged as a pioneering DJ, remixer, and record producer who seamlessly merged electronic and dance genres to captivate audiences globally.
Early on, Avicii's ascent was rapid, evident in his 2011 appearance on DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs list, where he claimed the 6th spot. His star continued to rise, and the following year saw him ascend even higher, reaching an impressive 3rd position on the prestigious ranking.
Born in Stockholm, Avicii's musical journey began in his bedroom at the age of 18, where he began crafting remixes and producing tracks that captured the essence of his creative spirit. Encouraged by friends, he shared his work on various music blogs, swiftly amassing a devoted following. The support of industry heavyweights like Tiësto and a coveted residency at Privilege Ibiza, courtesy of DJ and producer Tiësto, accelerated Avicii's rise.
Avicii's musical influences ranged from iconic figures like Tiësto, Laidback Luke, and Daft Punk to the Swedish House Mafia and Eric Prydz. His debut single "Manman" via Pete Tong's Bedroom Bedlam label, coupled with his partnership with At Night Management in May 2008, solidified his presence within the music industry.
In a career marked by innovation, Avicii demonstrated his multifaceted talents. His transformation of "Bromance" into "Seek Bromance" marked his prowess in creating vocal versions, and his collaboration with David Guetta on "Sunshine" earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording in 2011. However, it was his release of "Levels" that catapulted him to mainstream stardom, featuring a soulful vocal sample from Etta James' "Something's Got a Hold on Me."
Avicii's sonic explorations knew no bounds. Tracks like "I Could Be The One," his collaboration with Nicky Romero, and "Wake Me Up!" featuring Aloe Blacc revealed his ability to transcend genre constraints and evolve his sound.
Beyond his music, Avicii's legacy extended to his charitable endeavors. Together with his manager Ash Pournouri, he founded House for Hunger, dedicating efforts to alleviate global hunger. Avicii's philanthropic spirit and financial contributions to organizations like Feeding America and The Feed Foundation left a lasting impact.
Sadly, the music world mourned the loss of Avicii on April 20, 2018, as he left behind an unparalleled legacy of innovation, creativity, and boundless passion. Through his music, philanthropy, and trailblazing spirit, Avicii's influence continues to inspire countless artists and music lovers around the globe.
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Upcoming/Unreleased Music[]
Avicii has many unreleased songs, people say that he has more than 200 unreleased songs, but the most notable are:
(If you want to have access to all of them go to the Avicii Reddit page where they have all of the unreleased tracks by far)
TITLE | ARTIST | LABEL | DATE |
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Gotta Hold On (Restless) | Avicii | ||
Ease The Pressure (feat. Wrabel) | Avicii | ||
Tracks Of My Tears | Avicii | ||
Mean World (Where The Devil Don't Go) | Avicii | ||
Black and Blue (feat. Aloe Blacc & Mac Davis) | Avicii | ||
Dreaming of Me (feat. Audra Mae) | Avicii | ||
I'll Be Gone (feat. Joakim Berg) | Avicii | ||
No Pleasing A Woman (feat. Billie Joe-Armstrong) | Avicii | ||
How Many Lovers | Avicii | ||
Lord (feat. Sandro Cavazza) | Avicii | ||
Our Love | Avicii | ||
Unbreakable | Avicii | ||
Faster Than Light (Unbreakable) (feat. Sandro Cavazza) | Avicii | ||
ID / All I Need (feat. Sia) | Avicii | ||
Stepping Stone | Avicii | ||
Gotta Stand Up | Avicii |