ACCLAIMED DJ ANSOLO (ANSEL ELGORT) SIGNS WITH ISLAND RECORDS!


DEBUT SINGLE, “TO LIFE,” OUT SEPTEMBER 18TH

New York, NY (September 8, 2015) – Acclaimed EDM artist, producer and DJ, Ansolo, has officially signed with Island Records, who will release his much anticipated debut single, “To Life” on September 18th  to all digital retailers. Announced by Rolling Stone today, the highly buzzed about DJ, will be joining the roaster of super-star label mates such as Avicii and Tove Lo as well as Nick Jonas, Shawn Mendes, American Authors, Timeflies and Kiesza, the latter which he will be joining tonight in a surprise performance at ISLAND LIFE’S concert, which takes place at New York’s Best Buy Theatre. His upcoming debut release on Island “To Life” is already getting spins from early supporters Axwell & Ingrosso and Steve Angello, among other EDM luminaries.

 

"I am extremely excited to be a part of the Island family. As a label island has been a tastemaker in industry. They put out music that touches many people but stays unique and fresh at the same time. As Ansolo I want to do something special and unexpected and I know island will be the perfect place to do that. "

 

“Known as Ansel Elgort to tens of millions of television and movie fans around the world, Ansolo the musician and DJ is now a phenomenal addition to Island's growing family of young artists,” said David Massey, President  and CEO of Island Records.  “He is one of the hardest working people I know, balancing his career as an actor with his love and passion for music.  Ansolo has won raves for his main stage appearances at prestigious gigs like the Electric Zoo Festival and Ultra Music Festival.  We look forward to raising the curtain very soon on his first project at Island Records.”

 

Ansolo will embark on an international tour which will kick off September 12th in Las Vegas at Caesars’ Omnia Nightclub.  Other stops will include appearances at major festivals including Electric Zoo in New York on September 5th, TomorrowWorld in Fairburn, GA on September 26th and Ultra Music Festivals throughout Asia (full routing below). 

 

Dates are listed below:

 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

Las Vegas - OMNIA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

Singapore – ULTRA

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH

Taipei – ULTRA

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st

Tokyo – ULTRA

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH

Bali – ULTRA

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH

Fairburn, GA – Tomorrow World

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd

Vancouver, BC – Celebrities

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

Las Vegas, NV – Omnia

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH

Amsterdam, NL – Protocol Records ADE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th

Amsterdam, NL – Red Light ADE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31st

Washington DC – ECHOSTAGE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th

Las Vegas, NV – Omnia

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th

Las Vegas, NV – Omnia

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th

Los Angeles – The Shrine

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28th

Oakland, CA – Fox Theatre

 

About Ansolo:

Ansel Elgort is an American actor, music producer and DJ under the name “Ansolo.” His first release was on indi dance label Staar Traxx after sending a demo to the label's email in 2013. His next record was signed by Steve Angello to his highly credited label SIZE records. His music has been played by DJs such as Axwell Ingrosso, Steve Angello, Tiesto, Above and Beyond and Armin Van Buuren. Ansolo has played stages at some of EDM’s most prestigious festivals including ULTRA Music Festival and Electric Zoo.

 

About Island Records:

Island Records, which celebrates its 56th anniversary in 2015, maintains its position as one of the world’s legendary record labels, a coveted destination for new and established artists of every description. Island staked its claim at the beginning of the musical revolution that shook the 1960s and ’70s, and continues that trend-spotting spirit of adventure. Today’s Island is home to a varied roster that ranges from Avicii, Fall Out Boy, Nick Jonas, and The Killers, to Shawn Mendes, The Gaslight Anthem, American Authors, Incubus, Jake Bugg, Tove Lo, Kiesza, and many more. Island Records is a division of Universal Music Group, the undisputed global music leader, with wholly owned operations in 60 territories. Universal Music Group is a fully owned subsidiary of Vivendi.

 

For more information please contact:

 

Island Records contacts:

Lauren Schneider @Island Records

Lauren.Schneider@umusic.com

 

Ileana Diez @Island Records

Ileana.Diez@umusic.com

 

Ansel Elgort contacts:

Holly Flesicher @ 42West

holly.fleischer@42west.net

 

Carrie Gordon @ 42West 

Carrie.gordon@42west.net

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