RL Grime shares “Around Me,” the third single from his forthcoming album, PLAY, along with a visualizer. His first album since 2019, PLAY is set for release on September 15th with a physical edition available via https://store.rlgri.me/ for purchase.
“Around Me” unveils the third distinct experience of RL’s new album, RUSH, a groundbreaking collection of songs that push his formative influences of deep house and techno into new territory. Speaking on the track, the DJ and Producer shares, “ [I] Made this one early on in the album process and it ultimately set the tone for what RUSH would become … This section of the album became a place where i could venture back into the house/breaks/garage/techno/etc roots that got me into dance music in the first place. I think i was always hesitant to release anything like this as RL because i wanted a clear distinction from my older projects.. it was important for me to create a space where I could explore those genres and have it make sense contextually.”
Comprised of three chapters, PLAY is RL Grime’s 3rd studio album, which he’s unveiling in a revolutionary new format with a total of 21 tracks separated into 3 fully crafted 7 track experiences – APEX, GRID and RUSH; each representing a totally different aspect of RL’s signature sound.
APEX is your front row ticket to the ultimate peak time RL festival experience; seamlessly mixed to make it the perfect adrenaline shot for any occasion.
GRID is packed with collaborations from front to back. Epic hooks and melodies, the anthems you and your friends will be singing along to throughout the PLAY era.
RUSH sees RL open the door to a new space grounded in some of his deepest musical inspirations. Headphones on, deep house, future breaks and techno with a signature RL twist. Whether you’re gaming, working or traveling, RUSH is your personal soundtrack for the ultimate flow state.
Launching in late October, the artist’s 14-date tour launches at San Diego’s Gallagher Square before moving up the coast to San Francisco and across the country to Chicago, New York, and Atlanta and more. With prior performances at Coachella and Lollapalooza as well as Los Angeles’ The Forum most recently in 2022, RL Grime has established himself as a mainstay in electronic music. Since his first album VOID debuted on the charts as the #1 electronic album in the US, RL Grime’s music has set a standard for dance music that he keeps surpassing with each new release.
Upcoming Live Dates
* = support from JAWNS and 33 Below
10/26 – San Diego, CA @ Gallagher Square at Petco Park*
10/27 – Stanford, CA @ Frost Amphitheater*
10/28 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium*
10/31 – Denver, CO @ Mission Ballroom*
11/3 – Chicago, IL @ Radius Chicago*
11/8 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner*
11/10 – New York, NY @ Hammerstein Ballroom*
11/12 – Washington, DC @ Echostage*
11/15 – Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy*
11/17 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall*
11/18 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port*
11/19 – Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater*
11/22 – Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
11/24 – Ontario, CA @ Toyota Arena*
