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PURPLE DISCO MACHINE’S
DISCO JOURNEY WITH LATEST RELEASE
“BAD COMPANY”
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June 2, 2023 – The present-day king of disco, Purple Disco Machine pays homage to his roots with “Bad Company,” out now via Sony Music Germany/RCA Records.Following the release of “Substitution,” his internationally acclaimed collaboration with Kungs, which is currently leading the radio airwaves across Europe, Purple Disco Machine is yet again providing the sonic landscape for fans to flourish and become immersed in the Dresden producer’s funk-fueled world.
Containing iconic samples from “Ain’t He Bad” by First Choice and “Fascinated” by Company B, the German musician once again showcases his passion for the vast history of disco and supplies a contemporary twist. “Bad Company” exudes excitement and suspense from the moment you click play, with striking synths and loud horns, paving the foundation for Purple Disco Machine’ssignature piano chords, funky bassline, and enchanting rhythm. The tune continues to build tension with its atmospheric breakdown, as Purple Disco Machine then allows the sample to breathe and do the talking, priming you for that one final disco-fueled dance.
The colorful music video for the track was shot at the Venice Beach Boardwalk by director Katie Paul with the incredible Bob’s Dance Shop who are also touring with Purple Disco Machine on select dates. Bob’s Dance Shop is an immersive entertainment experience, a paradise of self-expression, empowerment, and community, blending dance, music, fashion and spontaneity.
“Bad Company” embodies the spirit of Purple Disco Machine’s past club hits such as “Dished (Male Stripper),” “Body Funk,” “In My Arms,” and “Playbox,” which undoubtedly captured the hearts of fans and producers across the globe. Expect it to dominate the summer, where Purple Disco Machine will be commanding thousands of disco heads at a collection of shows in Ibiza, festivals such as Splash House, We Are FSTVL, and Tomorrowland, as well as his Pride headline show at Dreamland NYC later this month. His perfectly trimmed moustache and collection of tropical shirts will also be along for the ride.
About Purple Disco Machine
So ingrained in his identity, Tino Piontek’s artist name Purple Disco Machine is a deliberate homage to his funk hero Prince and the dance flair of Gloria Estefan’s Miami Sound Machine. While the sonic identity of Purple Disco Machine grew up in the clubs of East Germany, where his passion for disco and house flourished, he has since evolved to become an all-encompassing radio and streaming king. A suitable title for an artist with over 1 billion streams and multiple European Airplay Chart toppers across his catalogue with hits such as “Hypnotized,” “Fireworks,” “Dopamine,” and “In The Dark.”Beyond the radio, he has proven to be a club favorite among DJs across the world as the #2 best-selling Beatport Artist of all time with dance floor heaters such as “Body Funk,” “Dished (Male Stripper),” “Playbox,” and “Devil In Me” feat. Duane Harden & Joe Killington. A GRAMMY Award winner with a remix of Lizzo’s “About Damn Time,” Purple Disco Machine has had huge success with multiple high-profile remixes for the likes of Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Foals, Calvin Harris, Sir Elton John & Britney Spears, Fatboy Slim, Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande, Diplo & SIDEPIECE and many more. Proving his passion for the intimacy of the dancefloor, the acclaimed producer played more than 80 shows in 2022 across Europe, the United States, and South America, with festival appearances at Coachella, Tomorrowland, and Ushuaia Ibiza. A dedicated performer and a hit-maker extraordinaire, his influence on the global dance scene will be felt for generations to come.
Purple Disco Machine Tour Dates 2023
Jun 2 – Port Du Soleil, Gothenburg, SE
Jun 3 – Northside Festival, Aarhus, DK
Jun 4 – Primavera Sound, Barcelona, ES
Jun 9 – Splash House Afters @ Air Museum, Palm Springs, CA
Jun 10 – Splash House, Palm Springs, CA
Jun 17 – Kamehameha Festival, Offenburg, DE
Jun 22 – XL Elements, Rishon LeZion, IS
Jun 24 – Energy Music Tour @ Strandbad Grünau, Berlin, DE
Jun 24 – Mother Pride Block Party, Dublin, IE
Jun 25 – Dreamland NYC Pride @ Central Park Summer Stage, New York, NY
Jun 30 – Jardim Sonoro, Lisbon, PT
Jul 1 – La Clairière, Paris, FR
Jul 2 – Glitterbox @ Hï Ibiza, Ibiza, ES
Jul 6 – MadCool Festival, Madrid, ES
Jul 7 – OgoPogo Festival, Pula, Sardinia, IT
Jul 8 – Les Deferlantes Festival, Argeles, FR
Jul 9 – Ostend Beach Festival, Ostend, BE
Jul 14 – Cavo Paradiso, Mykonos, GR
Jul 15 – Nafoura Club, Castellaneta, IT
Jul 16 – Glitterbox @ Hï Ibiza, Ibiza, ES
Jul 21 – Tomorrowland, Crystal Garden, Boom, BE
Jul 22 – Colours of Ostrava, Ostrava, CZ
Jul 23 – Sunrise Festival, Kołobrzeg, PL
Jul 26 – FISHER @ Hï Ibiza, Ibiza, ES
Jul 28 – Tomorrowland, Main Stage, Boom, BE
Aug 5 – The Masquerade @ Pacha, Ibiza, ES
Aug 12 – The Masquerade @ Pacha, Ibiza, ES
Aug 24 – Pure Pacha @ Pacha, Ibiza, ES
Aug 25 – Touquet Music Beach Festival, Le Touquet, FR
Aug 26 – Strand Festival, Zamardi, HU
Aug 27 – We Are FSTVL, Upminster, Essex, UK
Sept 15 – Purple Disco Machine & Guests @ Junge Garde, Dresden, DE
Sept 23 – Life Is Beautiful Festival, Las Vegas, NV
Sept 24 – Brooklyn Mirage (Day + Night Show), Brooklyn, NY
Sept 30 – Portola at Pier 80, San Francisco, CA
Oct 21 – AMF @ ADE, Amsterdam, NL
