Tim Bergling, better known by his stage name Avicii is a Swedish DJ, remixer, and record producer. Avicii ranked at #6 on DJ Magazine's annual Top 100 DJs poll in 2011, In 2012 he placed at #3 and again in 2013
After an incredible 2010 – with worldwide hit singles like Bromance and My Feelings For You plus hit remixes of Tiësto, Robyn, David Guetta, and Bob Sinclar – all bodes right for Avicii in 2011. With massive monster tracks lined up and many of the world’s biggest events headlining Avicii on the bill, little is left to dispute that 2011 will be this enviously young talent’s year. No surprise when his first release of 2011, Street Dancer, went straight for number one on the worldwide Beatport charts. Among upcoming releases are the highly anticipated remixes of Armin van Buuren – Drowning and Daft Punk – Derezzed as well as his own Penguin, Silhouettes, Abow and the mysterious ID circulating countless forums around the web.
With his monthly LE7ELS podcast and radio show at SiriusXM, Avicii is looking at establishing his name among the stars, bringing his contagious sounds to the masses and making them believe what many already know – Avicii truly is the Sound of Now.
With his monthly LE7ELS podcast and radio show at SiriusXM, Avicii is looking at establishing his name among the stars, bringing his contagious sounds to the masses and making them believe what many already know – Avicii truly is the Sound of Now.
2011 just keeps getting better for Avicii. The 22-year-old (born Tim Bergling) has had a marquee year, to say the least, and to add to his list of accolades, he's landed at #6 on MTV's Best EDM Artists of 2011 list.
Earlier this week, Avicii took some time out of his insane tour schedule to talk to MTV News and thank his loyal following.
Calvin Harris V. Avicii For 6th And 7th Place (2011)
"It was obviously a big honor for me," Bergling told MTV News. "I feel very humbled by the support that my fans have shown me this year."
Avicii's massive success has made him one of the most sought-after live acts on the planet, hitting quite literally every corner of the globe, wooing masses of fans along the way. And with his upcoming sold-out New Year's Eve show in New York City, he's capping the year with a bang. Playing a 135,000-square-foot room on the Hudson River flanked by rising stars Arty and Swanky Tunes, Avicii will have a fitting finale to the year when he became a household name.
"2011 was the best year of my life, with so many new experiences," he said. "Just looking back at it, I feel so fortunate to have been able to visit all of these places and meet all of these different people."
"Levels" was one of the most recognizable tunes of the year across all genres, and "Sunshine," his Grammy-nominated co-production with EDM vet David Guetta, is a club smash. Add a massive collection of unreleased, "show only" tracks and bootlegs to an already-impressive catalog and it's easy to see the impact he's had on the scene. The future is indeed bright for the young Swede, and he's already getting his ducks in line for a busy year ahead.
"2012 is looking packed already with gigs and production time," he said. "I'm looking forward to being able to keep doing what I've been doing this past year."
Earlier this week, Avicii took some time out of his insane tour schedule to talk to MTV News and thank his loyal following.
Calvin Harris V. Avicii For 6th And 7th Place (2011)
"It was obviously a big honor for me," Bergling told MTV News. "I feel very humbled by the support that my fans have shown me this year."
Avicii's massive success has made him one of the most sought-after live acts on the planet, hitting quite literally every corner of the globe, wooing masses of fans along the way. And with his upcoming sold-out New Year's Eve show in New York City, he's capping the year with a bang. Playing a 135,000-square-foot room on the Hudson River flanked by rising stars Arty and Swanky Tunes, Avicii will have a fitting finale to the year when he became a household name.
"2011 was the best year of my life, with so many new experiences," he said. "Just looking back at it, I feel so fortunate to have been able to visit all of these places and meet all of these different people."
"Levels" was one of the most recognizable tunes of the year across all genres, and "Sunshine," his Grammy-nominated co-production with EDM vet David Guetta, is a club smash. Add a massive collection of unreleased, "show only" tracks and bootlegs to an already-impressive catalog and it's easy to see the impact he's had on the scene. The future is indeed bright for the young Swede, and he's already getting his ducks in line for a busy year ahead.
"2012 is looking packed already with gigs and production time," he said. "I'm looking forward to being able to keep doing what I've been doing this past year."