November 21st, 2024 — Iconic electronic producer and DJ Kaskade makes a momentous return on Monstercat today with stunning dance single, “Heaven Knows,” in collaboration with the acclaimed producer-songwriter duo Punctual and gifted singer-songwriter Poppy Baskcomb.
Stream – https://monster.cat/heavenknows
“Heaven Knows” is bound to bring a time capsule effect, as the sound and layers are reminiscent of the early days of Kaskade’s career. It feels like a homecoming for those who have been around from the beginning. “Heaven Knows” will capture the hearts of listeners in all states of mind, whether they’re experiencing love, heartbreak, or the in-between of anxiety and peace, bridging past experiences with hope for the future.
For over two decades, Kaskade has undoubtedly solidified himself as one of the most recognisable names in the electronic dance music circuit. The 8X Grammy-nominated act continues to make history by dominating charts, selling out iconic venues, and holding numerous accolades to his name, such as becoming the first electronic artist to headline Coachella Valley Music Festival, setting a record in 2022 for the biggest ticketed dance event, as Kx5 with deadmau5, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, becoming the Super Bowl’s first in-game DJ in 2024, and was the first Monstercat artist to have a full-packaged EP in Rocket League. Widely renowned as one of the pioneers of melodic house music, Kaskade has created a discography that strikes a resonance with listeners worldwide. His vocal-driven masterpieces, with emotive yet catchy lyrics and his unmistakable signature sound, have shaped the electronic music landscape and bridged the divide between underground house and mainstream appeal. Annually ranked amongst the world’s most influential DJs in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list to setting the standard for Las Vegas residencies, Kaskade continues to captivate audiences around the globe with his unforgettable performances and addictive records.
Dance music duo Punctual is taking the dance scene by storm, captivating global audiences and earning praise from industry icons like Elton John and Zane Lowe. Their collaboration roster features some of music’s biggest names including Jason Derulo, Raye, Clean Bandit, Armin Van Buuren, and more. With over 50 million streams, their hit record “Do It All Again” has soared to international charts, marking a milestone in their rising career. After unforgettable performances at legendary festivals like Tomorrowland, Creamfields, Glastonbury, and Monstercat’s ADE Showcase, Punctual is gearing up for another massive year in 2025, promising even more unforgettable moments for fans around the world.
Talented artist Poppy Baskcomb has swiftly emerged as an in-demand singer-songwriter amongst the dance circuit and beyond. She has massive hit collaborations under her name with heavyweights like Tiësto on “Drifting” and MEDUZA on “Upside Down” that have amassed over 338.6 million streams on Spotify alone, and that’s only including her top 5 tracks.
Kaskade shares, “This song wasn’t designed to be a time machine but somehow it does transport me back to my earlier days, so if you’ve been with me for a minute on this journey, welcome home! “Heaven Knows” is a song I hope people will enjoy listening to while they’re deep in it. In love, in heartbreak, in anxiety, in calm. It speaks to things that have been as well as things that could be. Working with Punctual and Poppy Baskcomb added so many layers to this one. I’m excited to get it out into the world.”
Punctual adds, “We are super excited to have “Heaven Knows” out into the world, especially as big fans of both Kaskade and Poppy. Poppy was also one of the first people we ever worked with in music, which was about seven years ago now! We’ve both come so far since then, so it’s a special moment finally having a record together!”
Fans can catch Kaskade live during his Christmas Show run in Salt Lake City, New York, and Los Angeles, as well as at upcoming festivals, including HiJinx, Lights All Night, Proper NYE, and more. They can also stay tuned for live show updates from Punctual and Poppy Baskcomb.
Kaskade Bio
Kaskade, whose real name is Ryan Raddon, has cemented his legacy as top talent in the electronic music scene. He is an eight-time GRAMMY Award-nominated musician, with a laundry list of achievements, including a 2023 nomination as part of Kx5, a collaboration with fellow producer deadmau5.
In a groundbreaking moment, February 2024 marked Kaskade’s historic role as the first- ever In-Game DJ during the Super Bowl, captivating an audience of over 123.4 million viewers, as reported by Nielson Media research. In March of 2024, he was named “Best Male Artist of the Year” from the iHeart Radio EDMA awards, with Kx5 being named “Best New Group” by the same. Continuing his string of firsts, in May of 2024 Kaskade was the first-ever starting grid DJ for Formula 1 in Miami.
In February 2023, Kaskade and deadmau5 graced the cover of Billboard magazine, headlining SXSW. Their historic LA Memorial Coliseum show set a record for the largest single-day concert headlined by an electronic music artist in North America, according to Pollstar. Billboard magazine confirmed it as the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022.
Adding to his list of achievements, Kaskade mesmerized audiences with three sold-out nights at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles in December 2023. This unique performance featured a full live band and ensemble vocalists, marking his first-ever celebration of his Christmas Albums.
Known for breaking barriers, Kaskade became the first solo electronic dance artist to sell out Navy Pier in Chicago and the Staples Center in Los Angeles. He secured the first Las Vegas residency for a DJ, influencing the city’s future entertainment landscape, and now holds a multi-year Resorts World headlining residency. Kaskade made history as the first electronic artist to headline Coachella and the only DJ to play at the Grand Canyon West Skywalk.
Kaskade’s fanbase is described as nothing short of evangelical, a testament to his ability to transcend genres. He has collaborated with prominent artists such as Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani, and Meghan Trainor, which showcases a unique talent for creating his signature sound across various musical landscapes. Kaskade continues to make waves in the music industry, collaborating with new talent like John Summit, Alison Wonderland and earning recognition as the original curve bender. Stay tuned for more groundbreaking moves from Kaskade.
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Punctual Bio
Will Lansley and John Morgan make up the duo Punctual who have seen huge hits across their own project and others. The pair have had releases on many prominent labels, including Monstercat, who released their biggest song to date, ‘Do It All Again’ in 2022, that’s amassed 80 million streams in less than a year. Their catalogue has accumulated over 1 billon streams across all platforms, topped the USA Dance Charts plus they’ve had huge collabs between Armin van Buuren, Aluna, Jordan Shaw, James Carter, Lewis Thompson, TCTS & KREAM to name a few. On top of this they’ve remixed the likes of Tom Grennan, Raye, Jonas Blue & Amber Mark.
Their credits and network don’t stop here as their prolific production and song writing has a proven hit rate that currently sits at over 2 billion streams worldwide. Highlights include, Raye’s Mercury Nominated album ‘My 21st Century Blues’ with the track ‘Black Mascara’ co-written and produced by the pair, plus the chart topping & anthem of the summer ‘0800 Heaven’ by Joel Corry, Nathan Dawe & Ella Henderson that peaked at Number 9 in UK Single Charts and top 10 in USA Dance Charts. The pair have also toured the world with shows at Tomorrowland, Glastonbury, supporting The Avalanches and Fatboy Slim plus playing iconic venues such as Fabric, Ministry of Sound and much more.
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Poppy Baskcomb Bio
Over the last 2 years, Poppy Baskcomb has become one of the most prominent voices in global dance music, collaborating with Tiesto, Mediza, Anyma and Sub Focus, among many others.
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