On the finish of the twentieth century, Moon Safari catapulted Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoît Dunckel to the uppermost rung of digital music’s ladder and left an indelible mark on popular culture with over 3 million albums bought. In 2024, Air celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of Moon Safari by reissuing the report in a Deluxe audio-video package deal and taking part in their legendary opus reside in its entirety for the primary time – 75 exhibits throughout essentially the most prestigious venues of Europe, North America, Australia, Latin America and Asia bought out very quickly.
Contemporary from taking part in 4x sold-out exhibits on the Salle Pleyel in Paris simply final week,
Air are asserting two particular releases in anticipation of Document Retailer Day on April 12 – Blue Moon Safari (each on vinyl and DSPs) and Moon Safari Dwell & Demos (vinyl solely) in addition to additional dates to their touring schedule as a consequence of distinctive demand – see under for full itemizing.
Vegyn revisits Air’s Moon Safari from starting to finish on Blue Moon Safari. In a daring crossover of genres and eras, British producer and digital artist Joe Thornalley, referred to as Vegyn, reimagines Air’s iconic debut album Moon Safari. Vegyn got here to prominence due to his work with the likes of Frank Ocean and Travis Scott and has made a reputation for himself as a forward-thinking producer who blends lush, atmospheric soundscapes with experimental beats and a way of unpredictability. By remixing Moon Safari, Vegyn brings his distinctive imaginative and prescient to the French duo’s beloved ambient-pop masterpiece, infusing it with new power.
On the time of its launch in 1998, Moon Safari was groundbreaking in its marriage of dreamy synths, groovy bass strains, and plush melodies, setting the tone for late ’90s digital music and influencing numerous artists within the years that adopted. Tracks like “Horny Boy,” “All I Want,” and “La Femme d’Argent” turned synonymous with the sleek, chilled-out vibe of the period. In Vegyn’s fingers, these tracks retain the essence of the originals whereas pushing into new territories. Vegyn’s remix strategy is much less about recreating the previous than about evolving it. The outcome – Blue Moon Safari feels each nostalgic and forward-thinking, a reimagining that provides this timeless report a up to date twist. Vegyn’s Moon Safari rework is revealed in a brand new tracklist and takes form on a coloured blue vinyl, wrapped in a clear blue sleeve.
Moreover, the French duo is releasing a particular Moon Safari Dwell & Demos vinyl version of their debut album additionally slated for Document Retailer Day on April twelfth. It’s going to arrive as a white-colored vinyl together with 10 distinctive rarities, demo variations and BBC reside classes.
Air’s boundary-pushing album has lengthy been praised for its revolutionary sonics which have impressed numerous musicians to assume outdoors the field, a lot in order that their affect even transcended their very own medium. The band’s distinctive model of downtempo digital music not solely sculpted the sound for the subsequent technology of electronic-influenced pop music however was additionally in a position to stand up to the check of time in its personal proper. Moon Safari is a temper you wish to reside inside without end. It’s a revelation. And now it’s out there with further rarities, demo variations, and reside classes plus a whole reimagining of the album from entrance to again by Vegyn.
Pre-save Blue Moon Safari (out digitally and by way of streaming April eleventh) and keep tuned for extra from the long-lasting French band.
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Document Retailer Day unique launch on white vinyl on April 12, 2025
Upcoming Dwell Dates
5/6 – Crans, SWI @ Caribana Competition
5/24 Sao Paulo, BRA @ C6 Competition
5/28 Lima, PERU @ Enviornment 1
5/30 Bogota, COL @ Coliseo Midplus
6/6 – London, UK @ Lido Competition
6/7 – Paris, FRA @ We Love Inexperienced Competition
6/17 – Dublin, IR @ Fairview Park
6/21 – Lido De Camaiore, ITA @ La Primera Property Competition
6/23 – Zagreb, CRO @ InMusic Competition
6/24 – Sofia, BUL @ Enviornment Sofia Kolodruma
6/26 – Madrid, SPA @ Noches Del Botanico
6/28 – Istanbul, TUR @ Gezgin Salon Competition
6/29 – Athens, GRE @ Herodes Atticus Theater
7/3 – Herouville, FRA @ Beauregard Competition
7/5 – Eindhoven, NL @ Klokgebouw
7/6 – Luxembourg, LUX @ Rockhal
7/9 – Aix Les Bains, FRA @ Musilac
7/10 – Juan Les Pins, FRA @ Jazz A Juan
7/11 – La Rochelle, FRA @ Francos
7/16 – Munich, GER @ Tollwood Tent Competition
7/18 – Hamburg, GER @ Stadtpark Open Air Competition
7/24 – Arles, FRA @ Les Escales @ Theatre Vintage
7/25 – Toulouse, FRA @ Poney Membership
7/26 – St Nazaire, FRA @ Escales De St Nazaire
7/27 – Suffolk, UK @ Latitude Competition
8/1 – Oxfordshire, UK @ Wilderness Competition
8/2 – North Berwick, Scotland (UK) @ The Lighthouse Competition
8/6 – Bonn, GER @ Kunstrasen Open Air Competition
8/7 – Lokeren, BEL @ Lokerse Feesten
8/8 – Helsinki, FI @ Stream Competition
8/16 – Paredes De Coura, POR @ Paredes De Coura Competition
9/21 – Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Hollywood Bowl w/ The LA Philharmonic Orchestra
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