Gareth Emery
{{Short description|British music producer and DJ (born 1980)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Gareth Emery
| image = Gareth Emery.jpg
| caption = Emery in 2008
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = Gareth Thomas Rhys Emery
| alias = {{hlist|GTR|Rue De Gar|Runaway}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1980|7|18}}
| birth_place = Southampton, Hampshire, England
| genre = {{hlist|Trance|progressive house}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Music producer|DJ}}
| years_active = 2002–present
| label = {{hlist|Five AM|Garuda|Monstercat}}
| website = {{URL|garethemery.com}}
}}
Gareth Thomas Rhys Emery (born 18 July 1980){{Cite web|url=https://www.bandpage.com/garethemery/bio|title=Gareth Emery - BandPage|last=Inc|first=BandPage|website=BandPage|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601114605/https://www.bandpage.com/garethemery/bio|archive-date=1 June 2016}} is a British trance music producer and DJ. Best known for his first three studio albums Northern Lights, Drive and 100 Reasons to Live, he is considered as one of the most influential trance artists in the first 20 years of 21st century,{{Cite web|url=https://www.astateoftrance.com/episodes/asot1000/|title=A State of Trance 1000|website=A State of Trance|access-date=1 March 2024}} and has won A State of Trance Tune of the Year award three times.{{Cite web|url=http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/a-state-of-trance-top-20-of-2012-revealed/|title=A State of Trance Top 20 of 2012 revealed!|website=A State of Trance|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603131457/http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/a-state-of-trance-top-20-of-2012-revealed/|archive-date=3 June 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/top-100-tracks-of-the-year-revealed/|title=TOP 100 TRACKS OF THE YEAR REVEALED!|website=A State of Trance|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160531210258/http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/top-100-tracks-of-the-year-revealed/|archive-date=31 May 2016}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/12/21/monstercat-gareth-emery-standerwick-haliene-win-asots-tune-year-2017/|title=A Seriously Unexpected Label Took Home ASOT's Song of the Year|date=21 December 2017|work=Your EDM|access-date=22 December 2017|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105522/http://www.youredm.com/2017/12/21/monstercat-gareth-emery-standerwick-haliene-win-asots-tune-year-2017/|archive-date=22 December 2017}}
Background
Gareth Emery was born in Southampton, England, United Kingdom {{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/garethemery/status/647881484557135872|title=Gareth Emery on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180124163903/https://twitter.com/garethemery/status/647881484557135872|archive-date=24 January 2018}} His sister is the singer-songwriter Roxanne Emery.{{cite web|title=Review: Gareth Emery energizes fans with new album 'Drive'|url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/gareth-emery-energizes-fans-with-new-album-drive/article/380646|publisher=Digital Journal|date=12 April 2014|access-date=3 January 2017|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104090706/http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/gareth-emery-energizes-fans-with-new-album-drive/article/380646|archive-date=4 January 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/gareth-emery-epic-5-hour-set-hollywood-palladium/|title=Gareth Emery Gives It His All In Epic 5 Hour Set At The Hollywood Palladium|publisher=We Got This Covered|access-date=3 January 2017|last=Rosenblum|first=Dave|date=2 December 2014 |url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104163024/http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/gareth-emery-epic-5-hour-set-hollywood-palladium/|archive-date=4 January 2017}} He lived in Southampton until the age of 26{{cite web|title=Exclusive – Gareth Emery Interview|url=http://www.maxumi.co.uk/2010/09/28/exclusive-gareth-emery-interview/|publisher=maxumi.co.uk|access-date=28 September 2010|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101213002401/http://www.maxumi.co.uk/2010/09/28/exclusive-gareth-emery-interview/|archive-date=13 December 2010}} before relocating to Manchester where he had a studio and ran a night club and record label, both called Garuda.{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?97890|title=Garuda feat Above & Beyond at Sankeys|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816102231/https://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?97890|archive-date=16 August 2016}} He has a degree in Politics from University of Warwick and is trained in classical piano.{{Citation|last=O2backstagechat|title=Gareth Emery: Classical Training|date=30 January 2012|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIljW4-cJRU|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715121255/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIljW4-cJRU|archive-date=15 July 2018}} Prior to becoming involved in electronic music he played guitar in a punk band in the mid-nineties.{{cite web|title=Interview Gareth Emery|url=http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-Gareth-Emery/7329/|publisher=Skiddle.com|access-date=21 October 2010|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101029145244/http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Interview-Gareth-Emery/7329/|archive-date=29 October 2010}} He now lives in Los Angeles with his wife Kat and two daughters.{{Cite web|url=http://dancemusicnw.com/gareth-emery-become-dad-break-touring/|title=Gareth Emery To Become A Dad, Break From Touring|date=26 December 2014|website=Dance Music NW|language=en-US|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109102407/http://dancemusicnw.com/gareth-emery-become-dad-break-touring/|archive-date=9 January 2016}}
Emery's production style is influenced by various genres of electronic dance music.{{Cite web|url=http://yul.buzz/arts-and-culture/music/2016/03/26/an-interview-with-gareth-emery-expect-bal-en-blanc-2016/|title=An Interview with Gareth Emery: What to Expect at Bal en Blanc 2016! {{!}} YUL.Buzz|website=yul.buzz|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170421102524/http://yul.buzz/arts-and-culture/music/2016/03/26/an-interview-with-gareth-emery-expect-bal-en-blanc-2016/|archive-date=21 April 2017}}
Breakthrough
Emery's debut vinyl release was a white label remix of The Shrink's "Nervous Breakdown" which was released in early 2002.{{cite web|title=Gareth Emery Singles|url=http://www.garethemery.com/music|publisher=Gareth Emery.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415143622/http://www.garethemery.com/music|archive-date=15 April 2012|access-date=2 April 2012}} However, the track that launched his career is generally considered to be his third release: GTR – "Mistral".{{cite web|title=GTR – Mistral|url=http://www.discogs.com/GTR-Mistral/release/114796|publisher=Discogs|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113172222/http://www.discogs.com/GTR-Mistral/release/114796|archive-date=13 November 2012}} It was created entirely on a computer over the course of a two-week holiday in Provence.{{Cite web|url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/gareth-emery-the-intensity-of-the-gtr/4650|title=Gareth Emery: The intensity of the GTR|date=8 September 2005|language=en-US|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819050705/http://inthemix.junkee.com/gareth-emery-the-intensity-of-the-gtr/4650|archive-date=19 August 2016}} Paul van Dyk debuted the track live on the radio during the Nature One Festival in 2002 and it subsequently received support from some of the world's leading DJs, including Tiësto, Armin van Buuren and Ferry Corsten.{{cite web|url=http://www.clubxtrem.net/fiche-151-gareth-emery-gtr.html|title=Biographie de Gareth Emery (GTR)|publisher=Clubxtrem.net|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303165553/http://www.clubxtrem.net/fiche-151-gareth-emery-gtr.html|archive-date=3 March 2012}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.onlythebeat.com/editorials/2013/06/13/throwback-thursdays-gtr-mistral-original-mix/|title=Throwback Thursdays {{!}} GTR - Mistral (Original Mix) -- Only The Beat|date=13 June 2013|website=Only The Beat|language=en-US|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=usurped|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816164017/http://www.onlythebeat.com/editorials/2013/06/13/throwback-thursdays-gtr-mistral-original-mix/|archive-date=16 August 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/rave_on/paul-van-dyk-live-nature-one-raketenbasis-pydna-kastellaun-02082002|title=Paul van Dyk - Live @ Nature One, Raketenbasis Pydna, Kastellaun 02.08.2002|website=SoundCloud|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826064015/https://soundcloud.com/rave_on/paul-van-dyk-live-nature-one-raketenbasis-pydna-kastellaun-02082002|archive-date=26 August 2016}}
Emery was ranked at #34 in DJ Mag's Top 100 poll in 2006,{{cite web|url=http://www.djmag.com/top100/detail/2591|title=7. Gareth Emery|publisher=DJ Mag|access-date=1 October 2018|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101031081005/http://www.djmag.com/top100/detail/2591|archive-date=31 October 2010}} #31 in 2007,{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/node/9430|title=Poll 2007: Gareth Emery|website=DJMag.com|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809030927/https://djmag.com/node/9430|archive-date=9 August 2016}} #23 in 2008,{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/node/9207|title=Poll 2008: Gareth Emery|website=DJMag.com|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809041453/https://djmag.com/node/9207|archive-date=9 August 2016}} #9 in 2009{{cite web |title=Top 100 DJs |url=http://www.djmag.com/top100 |publisher=DJ Mag |access-date=1 October 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091102052757/http://djmag.com/top100/ |archive-date=2 November 2009}} and #7 in 2010.{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/node/8604|title=Poll 2010: Gareth Emery|website=DJMag.com|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160809055646/https://djmag.com/node/8604|archive-date=9 August 2016}} In 2011, Emery dropped to #13.{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/node/8679|title=Poll 2011: Gareth Emery|website=DJMag.com|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525101743/http://djmag.com/node/8679|archive-date=25 May 2016}} He was ranked at #14 in 2012,{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/node/9178|title=Poll 2012: Gareth Emery|website=DJMag.com|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160524061640/http://djmag.com/node/9178|archive-date=24 May 2016}} and dropped further to #51 in 2013. in 2014 he dropped to #74,{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/content/poll-2014-gareth-emery|title=Poll 2014: Gareth Emery|website=DJMag.com|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718120133/http://djmag.com/content/poll-2014-gareth-emery|archive-date=18 July 2016}} and in 2015 he is out of the DJ Mag Poll.{{Cite web|url=https://djmag.com/|title=DJMag|website=djmag.com|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110223180128/http://djmag.com/|archive-date=23 February 2011}}
Albums and hits
His debut artist album Northern Lights was released in 2010, and climbed to no.1 in the US iTunes dance chart.{{cite web |title=Gareth Emery reignites his Northern Lights |url=http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Gareth-Emery-Reignites-his-Northern-Lights/8852/ |publisher=Skiddle.com |access-date=24 March 2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110424103315/http://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Gareth-Emery-Reignites-his-Northern-Lights/8852/ |archive-date=24 April 2011}} The album also contained one of his most successful tracks and his first ever vocal production "Sanctuary", which was voted the 2nd biggest track of 2010 by listeners of Armin van Buuren's A State Of Trance radio show,{{cite web |title=A State of Trance Top 20 of 2010 |url=http://www.arminvanbuuren.com/news/2010/12/a-state-of-trance-top-20-2010/ |publisher=Armin Van Buuren |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120429005809/http://www.arminvanbuuren.com/news/2010/12/a-state-of-trance-top-20-2010/ |archive-date=29 April 2012}} and then became the most played record of 2011 on US' Sirius XM Radio dance station, BPM.{{Cite web|url=http://www.magneticmag.com/2015/05/gareth-emery-bio/|title=GARETH EMERY BIO|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819182315/http://www.magneticmag.com/2015/05/gareth-emery-bio/|archive-date=19 August 2016}} In 2011, a remixed edition of the album was released entitled Northern Lights Re-Lit with remixes by acts including Hardwell, Arty, Giuseppe Ottaviani, John O’Callaghan, Lange and Ashley Wallbridge.{{cite web|url=http://www.garethemery.com/music|title=Gareth Emery Discography|publisher=Gareth Emery.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415143622/http://www.garethemery.com/music|archive-date=15 April 2012|access-date=2 April 2012}}
Emery released "Concrete Angel" with Christina Novelli in 2012, and was voted as "Tune of the Year" by listeners of Armin van Buuren's Radioshow A State of Trance. {{Cite web|url=http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/a-state-of-trance-top-20-of-2012-revealed/|title=A State of Trance Top 20 of 2012 revealed!|website=A State of Trance|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603131457/http://www.astateoftrance.com/news/a-state-of-trance-top-20-of-2012-revealed/|archive-date=3 June 2016}}
On 1 April 2014, Emery released his second studio album Drive, which was followed by Drive Refueled remix album a year later.{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/193952-Gareth-Emery|title=Gareth Emery|website=Discogs|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312092417/https://www.discogs.com/artist/193952-Gareth-Emery|archive-date=12 March 2016}} The Bryan Kearney remix of the leading single "U" won the "Tune of the Year" of A State of Trance at the end of 2014.{{Cite web|url=https://www.astateoftrance.com/episodes/episode-694-top-25-of-2014/|title=Episode 694 – Top 25 of 2014|website=A State of Trance|access-date=1 March 2024}}
On 1 April 2016, Emery released his third studio album 100 Reasons to Live, featuring collaborations with Alex & Sierra, Janet Devlin, Lawson and Christina Novelli, the remixes of the album was titled 1000 Reasons to Live, featuring remixes of artists such as Ferry Corsten, Giuseppe Ottaviani and Ashley Wallbridge. By the end of that year, the Standerwick remix of "Reckless", a single with Wayward Daughter, was voted 2nd for the "Tune of the Year" of A State of Trance, making Emery's 4th time top-2 finish in the chart.{{Cite web|url=https://www.astateoftrance.com/news/check-out-the-full-top-100-of-the-tune-of-the-year-voting/|title=Tune Of The Year 2016|website=A State of Trance|access-date=1 March 2024}} In the album, Emery has also released a single "CVNT5" together with Ashley Wallbridge. The "CVNT5" music video is a satirical view on careers of popular electronic dance music acts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/watch-gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-satirize-edm-new-project-cvnt5/|title=Watch This: Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge satirize EDM with new project 'CVNT5' - Dancing Astronaut|date=11 March 2016|website=Dancing Astronaut|language=en-US|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517115202/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/watch-gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-satirize-edm-new-project-cvnt5/|archive-date=17 May 2016}}{{Citation|last=Gareth Emery|title=CVNT5 - CVNT5 (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO!!!!!)|date=10 March 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIGSXdj-gj0|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412043818/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIGSXdj-gj0|archive-date=12 April 2016}}
On 30 January 2017, Emery released a single titled "Saving Light" with artists Standerwick and Haliene on the Canadian label Monstercat. The song and its music video were a collaboration with the charity Ditch The Label in an effort to prevent bullying among children and young adults.{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/gareth-emery-saving-light-bullying-monstercat-7676239/ | title=Gareth Emery Takes on Bullying with 'Saving Light' Charity Release on Monstercat | magazine=Billboard }} The music video for Saving Light has received over 2 million views on YouTube as of December 2017.{{Citation|last=Monstercat|title=Gareth Emery & Standerwick - Saving Light (feat. HALIENE) [Monstercat Release]|date=30 January 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UTYlATnHhI|access-date=4 March 2017|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170222172446/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UTYlATnHhI|archive-date=22 February 2017}} On 21 December, Armin van Buuren announced that Saving Light won the A State of Trance "Tune of the Year" for 2017.{{Cite news|url=http://www.thetranceproject.com.au/asot-tune-of-the-year-2017-has-finally-been-revealed/|title=ASOT Tune Of The Year 2017 has finally been revealed|date=22 December 2017|work=Trance Project|access-date=22 December 2017|language=en-US|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171222105555/http://www.thetranceproject.com.au/asot-tune-of-the-year-2017-has-finally-been-revealed/|archive-date=22 December 2017}}
In 2019, following their various collaborations over the years, Emery released an album alongside Ashley Wallbridge called Kingdom United.{{Cite web|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-lionheart-garuda-records|title=GARETH EMERY AND ASHLEY WALLBRIDGE SHOW US THEIR "LIONHEART"|website=edm.com|date=20 February 2019 |access-date=1 March 2024}}
On 9 July 2020, Emery released the album, The Lasers, while the first single of the album "You'll Be OK" achieved 2nd place on A State of Trance once again.{{Cite web|url=https://www.astateoftrance.com/news/armin-van-buuren-unveils-the-a-state-of-trance-tune-of-the-year-of-2020/|title=Armin van Buuren unveils the A State Of Trance 'Tune Of The Year' of 2020!|website=A State of Trance|access-date=1 March 2024}} In June 2022, he confirmed that the upcoming Analog would be his last artist album,{{Cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2022/06/gareth-emery-analog-final-album/|title=Gareth Emery confirms 'ANALOG' will be his final artist album|website=We Rave You|date=15 June 2022 |access-date=1 March 2024}} which was later released on 9 December 2022. These two last albums of his contained more Synth-pop and even Britpop elements,{{Cite web|url=https://edmidentity.com/2022/12/15/gareth-emery-analog-review/|title=Gareth Emery Ends His Album Era with 'ANALOG'|website=EDM Identity|date=15 December 2022 |access-date=1 March 2024}} distinguishing from the previous ones which were mostly trance/progressive house tracks.
During his career, Emery has released five compilation mix CDs during his career: The Five AM Sessions (2005),{{Cite web |date=May 2005 |title=Various - Five AM Sessions Volume 1 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Various-Five-AM-Sessions-Volume-1/release/465529 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161027145955/https://www.discogs.com/Various-Five-AM-Sessions-Volume-1/release/465529 |archive-date=27 October 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016 |website=Discogs }} The Podcast Annual (2007),{{Cite web |date=6 November 2007 |title=Gareth Emery - The Podcast Annual 2007 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Gareth-Emery-The-Podcast-Annual-2007/release/1216876 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026223208/https://www.discogs.com/Gareth-Emery-The-Podcast-Annual-2007/release/1216876 |archive-date=26 October 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016 |website=Discogs }} The Sound Of Garuda (2009){{Cite web |date=30 November 2009 |title=Gareth Emery - The Sound Of Garuda |url=https://www.discogs.com/Gareth-Emery-The-Sound-Of-Garuda/release/2040536 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026223211/https://www.discogs.com/Gareth-Emery-The-Sound-Of-Garuda/release/2040536 |archive-date=26 October 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016 |website=Discogs }} and The Sound Of Garuda: Chapter 2 (2011){{Cite web |date=5 September 2011 |title=Gareth Emery - The Sound Of Garuda : Chapter 2 |url=https://www.discogs.com/Gareth-Emery-The-Sound-Of-Garuda-Chapter-2/release/3090545 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026223209/https://www.discogs.com/Gareth-Emery-The-Sound-Of-Garuda-Chapter-2/release/3090545 |archive-date=26 October 2016 |access-date=28 June 2016 |website=Discogs }} and Electric For Life in 2015.{{Cite web |date=4 December 2015 |title=Gareth Emery - 'Electric For Life 2015' [OUT NOW] - Armada Music |url=http://www.armadamusic.com/news/2015/12/gareth-emery-electric-life-2015/ |access-date=28 June 2016 |website=Armada Music |language=en-US}}
In 2006, Emery remixed "Flow" by Vinny Troia and Jaidene Veda on Curvve Recordings, which climbed to #24 on Billboard magazine's "Hot Dance Club Play" charts.{{Cite magazine |title=Hot Dance Club Songs: Week of October 28, 2006 |url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2006-10-28 |access-date=1 August 2018 |magazine=Billboard}}
DJ Mag controversy
Between 2006 and 2013 Emery ranked in DJ Mag's Top 50 DJs in the world, peaking at No. 7 in 2010. However, in 2013, he publicly denounced the poll due to the huge marketing budgets involved, asking fans no longer to vote for him, and donated his marketing budget to charity instead:
{{blockquote|So here's an alternative Top 100 message: Don't vote for me. Seriously, when you buy a ticket to see me in a club, I consider that a vote. When you blast my music in your car, or share it on Facebook, or tell your friends about it, that's a vote too. Those votes, and the amazing support you've shown over the last year, is what matters to me.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/garethemery/posts/10151476089447273|title=Gareth Emery - Just took a bizarre unsolicited phone call... {{!}} Facebook|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141206212940/https://www.facebook.com/garethemery/posts/10151476089447273|archive-date=6 December 2014|df=dmy-all}}}}
This move was covered by many dance music blogs.{{Cite web|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2013/07/nope-gareth-emery-doesnt-want-your-dj-mag-vote/|title=[Update] Nope, Gareth Emery Doesn't Want Your DJ Mag Vote...But He Does Want Your Vote On A Charitable Donation. - EDMTunes|last=Fritsch|first=Matt|date=21 July 2013|website=EDMTunes|language=en-US|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611125303/http://www.edmtunes.com/2013/07/nope-gareth-emery-doesnt-want-your-dj-mag-vote/|archive-date=11 June 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/07/07/why-you-should-be-completely-ignoring-dj-mags-top-100-list/|title=Why You Should Be Completely Ignoring DJ Mag's Top 100 List|last=Rubinstein|first=Peter|date=8 July 2015|website=Your EDM|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160602170931/http://www.youredm.com/2015/07/07/why-you-should-be-completely-ignoring-dj-mags-top-100-list|archive-date=2 June 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/laidbackluke/status/359056775070228482|title=Laidback Luke on Twitter|website=Twitter|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826112531/https://twitter.com/laidbackluke/status/359056775070228482|archive-date=26 August 2016}}
Labels
From 2003 to 2008, Emery co-owned now defunct label Five AM under which some of his biggest hits from the time were released (Mistral / This Is That / More Than Anything).{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/3874-Five-AM|title=Five AM|website=Discogs|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160506074650/https://www.discogs.com/label/3874-Five-AM|archive-date=6 May 2016}} In late 2008 he left Five AM and started a new label called Garuda.{{cite web |title=Gareth Emery - Metropolis |url=http://trance.nu/v4/perm/reviews/24000 |publisher=Trance.nu |access-date=9 May 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090517023056/http://trance.nu/v4/perm/reviews/24000 |archive-date=17 May 2009}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.discogs.com/label/150377-Garuda|title=Garuda|website=Discogs|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509223445/https://www.discogs.com/label/150377-Garuda|archive-date=9 May 2016}}
The first Garuda release was his own record Exposure / Metropolis released in May 2009, since then all Emery's records during the existence of the label had been released through Garuda. It was named after the bird-like creature from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, which Emery became aware of whilst touring Indonesia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.armadamusic.com/news/2015/02/gareth-emerys-garuda-music-joins-armada-family/|title=Gareth Emery's Garuda Music Joins Armada Family! - Armada Music|date=17 February 2015|website=Armada Music|language=ru-RU|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708200728/http://www.armadamusic.com/news/2015/02/gareth-emerys-garuda-music-joins-armada-family/|archive-date=8 July 2016}} The label had released records by artists including Ben Gold, Tritonal, M.I.K.E. and Blake Jarrell.{{cite web|title=Garuda|url=http://www.garethemery.com/garuda|publisher=Gareth Emery.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415123506/http://www.garethemery.com/garuda|archive-date=15 April 2012|access-date=2 April 2012}} The label also ran occasional club nights.{{Cite web|url=http://www.ministryofsound.com/events/calendar/club/2016/04/27/15/07/160610-garuda-presents-gareth-emery|title=Events {{!}} 160610 Garuda Presents Gareth Emery|website=www.ministryofsound.com|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508085122/http://www.ministryofsound.com/events/calendar/club/2016/04/27/15/07/160610-garuda-presents-gareth-emery|archive-date=8 May 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Sankeys/Garuda---Gareth-Emery-Christina-Novelli-Luke-Bond-Craig-Conne/12658598/|title=Garuda - Gareth Emery, Christina Novelli, Luke Bond, Craig Conne at Sankeys|website=Skiddle.com|language=en-GB|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160425113140/http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Sankeys/Garuda---Gareth-Emery-Christina-Novelli-Luke-Bond-Craig-Conne/12658598/|archive-date=25 April 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?340860|title=WMC - Gareth Emery presents Garuda at Space|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=15 May 2016}} Guests had included Ferry Corsten, Markus Schulz, Above & Beyond (band) and Sander Van Doorn.{{Citation|last=Gareth Emery|title=Garuda launch at Sankeys with Ferry Corsten and Gareth Emery (official video)|date=21 April 2009|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX0cfz7QF9I|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715121257/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX0cfz7QF9I|archive-date=15 July 2018}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/event.aspx?117571|title=Garuda at Sankeys|website=Resident Advisor|access-date=15 May 2016}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Sankeys/Garuda---Gareth-Emery-and-Special-Guest-Markus-Schulz/11375073/|title=Garuda - Gareth Emery and Special Guest Markus Schulz at Sankeys|website=Skiddle.com|language=en-GB|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100912131322/http://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Manchester/Sankeys/Garuda---Gareth-Emery-and-Special-Guest-Markus-Schulz/11375073|archive-date=12 September 2010}} From 2014 to 2019, Garuda was part of Armin van Buuren's record label Armada Music as Emery being an Armada artist. Garuda's last release was "Still Alive" in 2020, a single by Ashley Wallbridge in collaboration with American singer Evan Henzi which was written after Ashley's recovery from a serious meningitis.
Satire
On 11 March 2016, Emery released single "CVNT5" together with Ashley Wallbridge.{{cite web|last=Gareth Emery|title=CVNT5 - CVNT5 (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO!!!!!)|website=YouTube |date=10 March 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIGSXdj-gj0|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160412043818/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIGSXdj-gj0|archive-date=12 April 2016}} The "CVNT5" music video is a satirical view on careers of popular electronic dance music acts.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/watch-gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-satirize-edm-new-project-cvnt5/|title=Watch This: Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge satirize EDM with new project 'CVNT5' - Dancing Astronaut|date=11 March 2016|website=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=15 May 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160517115202/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/watch-gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-satirize-edm-new-project-cvnt5/|archive-date=17 May 2016}} The video featured two aspiring DJs played by Emery and Wallbridge who hoped to appear on the Forbes Highest-Paid DJs list.{{Cite web |url=https://thump.vice.com/en_ca/article/yp43vk/trance-veteran-gareth-emery-spoofs-edm-culture-in-new-music-video |title=Trance Veteran Gareth Emery Spoofs EDM Culture in New Music Video |last=Mammoser |first=Gigen |date=12 March 2016 |website=Vice |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709145319/https://thump.vice.com/en_ca/article/yp43vk/trance-veteran-gareth-emery-spoofs-edm-culture-in-new-music-video |archive-date=9 July 2018 |access-date=9 July 2018}} They climbed to international stardom by hiring a ghost-producer to create their songs and buying many Twitter followers, while dressing in ludicrous clothing and wigs.{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2016/03/10/gareth-emery-and-ashley-wallbridge-create-hilarious-new-parody-group-cvnt5-video/ |title=Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge Create Hilarious New Parody Group "Cvnt5" |last=Rubenstein |first=Peter |date=10 March 2016 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230223155/https://www.youredm.com/2016/03/10/gareth-emery-and-ashley-wallbridge-create-hilarious-new-parody-group-cvnt5-video/ |archive-date=30 December 2017 |access-date=9 July 2018}} The song later appeared on Emery's third studio album 100 Reasons to Live.{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/100-reasons-to-live/1083976859 |title=100 Reasons to Live by Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=April 2016 |access-date=9 July 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709185338/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/100-reasons-to-live/1083976859 |archive-date=9 July 2018}} They released a second single on 19 March 2016 titled "They Don't Want Us To Win", which featured a sample from DJ Khaled saying "win" in the song's buildup.{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/cvnt5-ft-dj-khaled-dont-want-us-win-original-mix/ |title=CVNT5 ft. DJ Khaled – They Don't Want Us To Win (Original Mix) |last=Cooper |first=Michael |date=19 March 2016 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171218100827/https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/cvnt5-ft-dj-khaled-dont-want-us-win-original-mix/ |archive-date=18 December 2017 |access-date=9 July 2018}} Wallbridge revealed that the project came to light during a drunken conversation in a pub, which purpose was to "have a laugh" and satirise the clichés in dance culture.{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/bridge-gap |title=Ashley Wallbridge Gives Up the Ghost |last=Deahl |first=Dani |date=3 June 2016 |website=DJ Mag |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170530064743/https://djmag.com/news/bridge-gap |archive-date=30 May 2017 |access-date=10 July 2018}}
The duo released a follow-up video through YouTube titled "DJ Mag Corruption Exposed: A CVNT5 Documentary" on 14 October 2016.{{Cite web |url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/watch-gareth-emery-perfectly-take-piss-dj-mag-100/146411 |title=Watch Gareth Emery perfectly take the piss out of the DJ Mag 100 |last=Cunningham |first=Katie |date=17 October 2016 |website=inthemix |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231010240/http://inthemix.junkee.com/watch-gareth-emery-perfectly-take-piss-dj-mag-100/146411 |archive-date=31 December 2017 |url-status=dead |access-date=9 July 2018}} The mockumentary showed CVNT5 continuing their attempt to reach number one on DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJs list, notably by investing $50,000 into advertising, paying a black market Vietnamese click farm to generate votes, and bribing key figures in DJ Mag.{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/10/dj-mag-top-100-mocumentary/ |title=DJ Mag Top 100 corruption exposed in hilarious video |last=Hernandez |first=Christina |date=15 October 2016 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170910143020/https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/10/dj-mag-top-100-mocumentary/ |archive-date=10 September 2017 |access-date=9 July 2018}} CVNT5 ended up winning number two on the rankings despite their efforts, likely due to another individual paying the magazine's Editor In Chief with a diamond-encrusted watch.{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2016/10/14/cvnt5-release-dj-mag-corruption-video-literally-sht-marshmello/ |title=Cvnt5 Release Dj Mag Corruption Video & Literally Sh*t on Marshmello |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=14 October 2016 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171225053039/https://www.youredm.com/2016/10/14/cvnt5-release-dj-mag-corruption-video-literally-sht-marshmello/ |archive-date=25 December 2017 |access-date=9 July 2018}} Critics felt that the video served as criticism to DJ Mag's list; referring to the time in 2015 where DJs Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike won first place under suspicious circumstances, specifically by vote buying and having staff members walk around with iPads at their performing venues to secure extra votes.{{Cite web |url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/cvnt5-take-dj-mag-new-mockumentary/ |title=CVNT5 Take Down DJ Mag In New Mockumentary |last=Jones |first=Connor |website=We Got This Covered |date=19 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025103107/http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/cvnt5-take-dj-mag-new-mockumentary/ |archive-date=25 October 2016 |access-date=9 July 2018}}
On 18 June 2018, American video streaming service go90 announced eight episodes of "We Are CVNT5", which will expand on the original CVNT5 mockumentary.{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/gareth-emery-electronic-dance-music-mockumentary-series-we-are-cvnt5-1202412653/ |title=Gareth Emery To Topline 'We Are CVNT5' Electronic Dance Music Mockumentary Series On Verizon's go90 |last=Petski |first=Denis |date=18 June 2018 |website=Deadline |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709154909/https://deadline.com/2018/06/gareth-emery-electronic-dance-music-mockumentary-series-we-are-cvnt5-1202412653/ |archive-date=9 July 2018 |access-date=9 July 2018}} The series was directed by Matt Enlow, written by Emery, Alex Madden and Geraint Jones, and featured Paul Holowaty, Taylor Misiak, Dillon Francis, and Pete Tong. The series was based heavily on Emery's musical experience during the United States' electronic dance music boom. A trailer for the series was released on 25 June 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/06/cvnt5-releases-trailer-cvnt5-series/ |title=CVNT5 releases trailer for 'We Are CVNT5' series |last=Evans |first=Steph |date=26 June 2018 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706021142/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/06/cvnt5-releases-trailer-cvnt5-series/ |archive-date=6 July 2018 |access-date=10 July 2018}} Emery revealed through Facebook that the project encountered many issues during its production, including "tears", "screaming", and lawsuits, but managed to complete it in time.{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/06/27/cvnt5-reveal-official-trailer-for-we-are-cvnt5-series/ |title=Cvnt5 Reveal Official Trailer for 'We Are Cvnt5" Series |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=27 June 2018 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709160743/https://www.youredm.com/2018/06/27/cvnt5-reveal-official-trailer-for-we-are-cvnt5-series/ |archive-date=9 July 2018 |access-date=10 July 2018}} All eight episodes of "We Are CVNT5" were made available on 28 June 2018.{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/gareth-emerys-comedy-series-cvnt5-finally/ |title=Gareth Emery's comedy series 'We Are CVNT5' is finally here |last=Stack |first=Chris |date=5 July 2018 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709161020/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/gareth-emerys-comedy-series-cvnt5-finally/ |archive-date=9 July 2018 |access-date=10 July 2018}}
Shows
= Podcast and SiriusXM show =
Since March 2006, Emery has produced the "Gareth Emery Podcast".{{cite web |title=Gareth Emery Podcast |url=http://www.garethemery.com/podcast/podcast_174/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415140547/http://www.garethemery.com/podcast/podcast_174 |archive-date=15 April 2012 |access-date=2 April 2012 |publisher=Gareth Emery.com }} It has been nominated for "Best Podcast" at the Miami Winter Music Conference's International Dance Music Awards three times.{{cite web |title=Gareth Emery |url=http://www.enhancedmusic.com/artists/2983 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120330102742/http://www.enhancedmusic.com/artists/2983 |archive-date=30 March 2012 |publisher=Enhanced Music }} In July 2012, Emery launched a syndicated radio show in North America called "Gareth Emery Presents" on the SiriusXM channel Electric Area (Channel 52). The show is broadcast at 5pm ET Fridays with a repeat at 8pm ET Tuesdays.{{cite web |title=SiriusXM Electric Area |url=http://www.siriusxm.com/electricarea |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110208140330/http://www.siriusxm.com/electricarea |archive-date=8 February 2011 |publisher=Gareth Emery.com }}
In November 2014, Emery announced that Episode 310 would be the final episode of the "Gareth Emery Podcast". He explained on social media:
{{blockquote|After doing the show more or less every week since 2006 I guess I'd become a bit too comfortable, and I sometimes felt like I was producing the show on auto pilot for the last year or so. Saying the same old **** and playing the same sounding music, and probably playing it a bit too safe, choosing the obvious bangers and hot promos rather than pushing myself to dig out those hidden gems like I always used to.{{cite web |title=Gareth Emery Facebook |url=https://www.facebook.com/garethemery/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140520151314/https://www.facebook.com/garethemery |archive-date=20 May 2014 |website=Facebook |df=dmy-all}}}}
Emery then followed up with an announcement of a new podcast from his new SiriusXM show called "ELECTRIC FOR LIFE"{{cite web |title=Emery Launches New Podbast |url=http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/gareth-emery-launches-new-podcast-electric-for-life-with-los-angeles-palladium-show-broadcast-this-saturday-november-22/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202075719/http://www.msopr.com/press-releases/gareth-emery-launches-new-podcast-electric-for-life-with-los-angeles-palladium-show-broadcast-this-saturday-november-22/ |archive-date=2 December 2014 }}
= Electric For Life =
Electric For Life is Emery's new brand which replaced the eight year old Gareth Emery Podcast in November 2014. It is a radio show, live show, and charitable foundation. All proceeds from the Electric For a Life Foundation shows are donated to help vulnerable groups in society. The first show was a fundraiser for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank which raised $15,000.{{Cite web|title = BP Gives Back to the Community|url = http://thisisblueprint.com/news/vancouver/bp-gives-back-to-the-community|website = thisisblueprint.com|access-date = 7 January 2016|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151210090302/http://thisisblueprint.com/news/vancouver/bp-gives-back-to-the-community|archive-date = 10 December 2015|df = dmy-all}}{{Cite web|title = Gareth Emery on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/garethemery/status/637430274763001857|website = Twitter|access-date = 7 January 2016|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160306014412/https://twitter.com/garethemery/status/637430274763001857|archive-date = 6 March 2016|df = dmy-all}}
On 28 November 2015, Emery hosted Electric For Life Day, a 24-hour live broadcast involving Armin van Buuren, Paul van Dyk, W&W, Above & Beyond, Markus Schulz, Aly & Fila, Dash Berlin, Cosmic Gate and Seven Lions. During the show he hosted an Electric For Life stage at the Stereosonic festival in Sydney.{{Cite web|title = Gareth Emery's Electric For Life Day To Feature Mixes From Above & Beyond, Seven Lions & More - EDMTunes|url = http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/11/gareth-emery-electric-for-life-day/|website = EDMTunes| date=25 November 2015 |access-date = 7 January 2016|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151129025554/http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/11/gareth-emery-electric-for-life-day/|archive-date = 29 November 2015|df = dmy-all}}{{Cite web|title = Armin van Buuren on Twitter|url = https://twitter.com/arminvanbuuren/status/669897504293523459|website = Twitter|access-date = 7 January 2016|url-status = live|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160306010735/https://twitter.com/arminvanbuuren/status/669897504293523459|archive-date = 6 March 2016|df = dmy-all}}
However, after episode 120 of the show, Emery announced that Electric For Life would come to an end as well: "After 10 years & 430 episodes, I need a new challenge ... [w]hen I started my podcast in 2006 it was one of the first dance podcasts. It was needed. Now, there are thousands of great shows – you’re in good hands."
= Laserface =
{{main|Laserface}}
Laserface was a concert series running from 2017 to 2020, featuring high-powered laser displays synchronized with his live DJ sets.{{cite web |url=https://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/gareth-emery-wows-mesmerizing-laserface-show-watch/ |title=Gareth Emery Wows with Mesmerizing Laserface Show |publisher=The Nocturnal Times |date=October 2, 2018 |accessdate=February 7, 2025}} Developed with laser designer Anthony Garcia, the show focused on laser technology rather than traditional EDM visuals like LED screens and pyrotechnics.{{cite web |url=https://festivalsquad.com/2019/10/behind-the-scenes-of-laserface-with-creator-and-mastermind-anthony-garcia-exclusive-interview/ |title=Behind the Scenes of Laserface with Creator and Mastermind Anthony Garcia |publisher=Festival Squad |date=October 2019 |accessdate=February 7, 2025}} It toured major cities across North America and Europe, receiving acclaim for its technical precision and immersive effects.{{cite web |url=https://edmidentity.com/2018/07/23/laserface-vancouver-las-vegas/ |title=Laserface Takes Over Vancouver and Las Vegas in Stunning Fashion |publisher=EDM Identity |date=July 23, 2018 |accessdate=February 7, 2025}}
The series set new standards for laser integration in live music, influencing Emery’s subsequent projects, including LSR/CITY.{{cite web |url=https://themusicessentials.com/news-latest-updates/gareth-emery-is-taking-the-worlds-greatest-laser-show-to-miami/ |title=Gareth Emery Is Taking the World’s Greatest Laser Show to Miami |publisher=The Music Essentials |date=February 16, 2019 |accessdate=February 7, 2025}} Laserface performances, such as the one at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, showcased over 100 lasers, demonstrating its scale and impact on EDM production.{{cite web |url=https://plsn.com/articles/features/gareth-emery-brings-laserface-to-san-francisco/ |title=Gareth Emery Brings Laserface to San Francisco |publisher=PLSN |date=2019 |accessdate=February 7, 2025}}
= LSR/CITY =
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In 2021, Gareth Emery introduced LSR/CITY, an immersive electronic dance music project that integrates synchronized laser displays, 3D digital environments, and live performances. The project launched alongside an NFT collection featuring original music paired with laser-inspired virtual environments, marking Emery’s exploration of blockchain technology in music.{{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery Announces Innovative NFT Collection LSR/CITY |url=https://edmunplugged.com/2021/04/15/gareth-emery-announces-innovative-nft-collection-lsr-city/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=EDM Unplugged}}{{Cite web |title=LSR/CITY: Gareth Emery’s Groundbreaking Laser Project |url=https://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/231005-lsr-city-gareth-emery%E2%80%99s-groundbreaking-laser |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=Radio and Music}}
The first LSR/CITY concert debuted in May 2022 during EDC Week in Las Vegas. Following its success, the LSR/CITY V2 tour expanded to multiple cities across North America, incorporating live vocals and on-stage music to enhance the experience.{{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery’s LSR/CITY Tour 2022 Announced |url=https://edmmaniac.com/gareth-emery-lsr-city-tour-2022/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=EDM Maniac}}{{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery’s LSR/CITY V2 Tour Announced |url=https://edmidentity.com/2022/07/04/gareth-emery-lsr-city-v2-tour/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=EDM Identity}} In 2024, the LSR/CITY V3 tour expanded to 13 cities, featuring advanced laser systems and 3D visuals, with a sold-out performance at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum as a highlight.{{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery’s Immersive New LSR/CITY Project Announces Vancouver Show |url=https://www.straight.com/music/gareth-emerys-immersive-new-lsrcity-project-announces-vancouver-show |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=The Georgia Straight}}{{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery LSR/CITY V3 Recap |url=https://edm.com/events/gareth-emery-lsr-city-v3-recap |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=EDM.com}} Emery plans to debut the LSR/CITY: CYBERPUNK tour in 2025, featuring custom-built lasers, a cyberpunk-inspired theme, and live performances. He described the upcoming tour as "a journey into a dystopian future where music and technology collide."{{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery To Revive Laser-Heavy LSR/CITY Show For 2025 North American Tour |url=https://edmmaniac.com/gareth-emery-lsr-city-cyberpunk-2025/ |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=EDM Maniac}}
Discography
Gareth Emery's production aliases include GTR, Cupa, Digital Blues and a house project under the name Runaway.{{cite web|url=http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/garethemery/biography|title=Biography of Gareth Emery|publisher=Resident Advisor|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102100251/http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/garethemery/biography|archive-date=2 November 2012}}{{unreliable source?|date=September 2015}} His production history includes collaborations with artists including Lange, Solid Globe, Jon O’Bir and CERN with releases on a number of labels.
=Albums=
==Studio albums==
==Remix albums==
- Northern Lights Re-Lit (2011)
- Drive: Refueled (2015)
- 1000 Reasons to Live (2016)
- The Lasers: Unplugged (2020)
=Collaborative albums=
=Extended plays=
- The Ego Surfing (2005)
=Singles=
- "The Verdict" (2006)
- "Another You, Another Me" (2006)
- "Soul Symbol" (2007)
- "More Than Anything" (2007)
- "This Is New York" (2007)
- "Exposure" (2009)
- Gareth Emery Presents Rue De Gar "Soul Symbol" (2009)
- "Metropolis" (2009)
- "Sanctuary" (2010)
- "On a Good Day (Metropolis)" (2010)
- "More Than Anything (remixes)" (2010)
- "Fight the Sunrise" (2011)
- "Into the Light" (2011)
- "Tokyo" (2011)
- "Concrete Angel" {{small|(featuring Christina Novelli)}} (2012)
- "This Is All Out" (2012)
- "The Saga" (2012)
- "DUI" (2012)
- "Meet Her in Miami" (2013)
- "Lights & Thunder" (2014)
- "Isolate" (2014)
- "We Were Young" (2016)
- "I Could Be Stronger" (2016)
- "Saving Light" (with Standerwick featuring Haliene) (2017)
- "Call to Arms" (featuring Evan Henzi) (2018){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/gareth-emery-ft-evan-henzi-call-arms/ |title=Gareth Emery ft Evan Henzi – Call To Arms |last=Dexter |first=Robyn |date=6 July 2018 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180707044926/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/gareth-emery-ft-evan-henzi-call-arms/ |archive-date=7 July 2018 |access-date=7 July 2018}}
- "Take Everything" (featuring Emma Hewitt) (2018){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/12/gareth-emery-emma-hewitt-triumphantly-reunite-take-everything/ |title=Gareth Emery and Emma Hewitt triumphantly reunite on 'Take Everything' |last=Evans |first=Steph |date=16 December 2018 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181217003555/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/12/gareth-emery-emma-hewitt-triumphantly-reunite-take-everything/ |archive-date=17 December 2018 |access-date=19 December 2018}}
- "Kingdom United" (with Ashley Wallbridge) (2019){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kingdom-united-single/1447519386 |title=Kingdom United - Single by Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=25 January 2019 |access-date=2 February 2019}}
- "Lionheart" (with Ashley Wallbridge) (2019){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/02/gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-release-second-single-forthcoming-album/ |title=Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge release second single off of forthcoming album |last=Sweeney |first=Farrell |date=19 February 2019 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220060018/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/02/gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-release-second-single-forthcoming-album/ |archive-date=20 February 2019 |access-date=20 February 2019}}
- "Electric Pirates" (with Ashley Wallbridge) (2019){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/electric-pirates-single/1451532436 |title=Electric Pirates - Single by Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=8 March 2019 |access-date=11 March 2019}}
- "Amber Sun" (with Ashley Wallbridge) (2019){{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/amber-sun-single/1459738927?l=en |title=Amber Sun - Single by Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=12 April 2019 |access-date=23 April 2019}}{{dead link|date=March 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}
- "Never Before" (with Ashley Wallbridge featuring Jonathan Mendelsohn) (2019){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/never-before-feat-jonathan-mendelsohn-single/1464080892 |title=Never Before (feat. Jonathan Mendelsohn) - Single by Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge |website=iTunes Store |access-date=9 July 2019}}
- "Mezzanine" (2019){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/mezzanine-single/1472298054 |title= Mezzanine - Single by Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |access-date=7 August 2019}}
- "Laserface 01 (Aperture)" (2019){{Cite web |title=Gareth Emery – 'Laserface 01 (Aperture)' |last=Chang |first=Davina |url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2019/08/gareth-emery-laserface-01-aperture/ |date=26 August 2019 |website=EDM Tunes |access-date=5 September 2019}}
- "Laserface 02 (Thoughts In Pieces)" (2019){{Cite web |url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2019/09/gareth-emery-laserface-02/ |title=Gareth Emery – 'Laserface 02 (Thoughts in Pieces)' |last=Chang |first=Devina |date=30 September 2019 |website=EDM Tunes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008075947/https://www.edmtunes.com/2019/09/gareth-emery-laserface-02/ |archive-date=8 October 2019 |access-date=8 October 2019}}
- "Laserface 03 (Leaving You)" (2019){{Cite web |url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2019/10/gareth-emery-laserface-03-leaving-you/ |title=Gareth Emery – 'Laserface 03 (Leaving You)' |last=Carlos Gonzalez |first=Juan |date=25 October 2019 |website=EDM Tunes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109064040/https://www.edmtunes.com/2019/10/gareth-emery-laserface-03-leaving-you/ |archive-date=9 November 2019 |access-date=9 November 2019}}
- "Somebody" (featuring Kovic) (2019){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/12/gareth-emery-returns-to-monstercat-with-soulful-new-single-featuring-kovic-somebody/ |title=Gareth Emery returns to Monstercat with soulful new single featuring Kovic, 'Somebody |last=Sweeney |first=Farrell |date=9 December 2019 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191210044136/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/12/gareth-emery-returns-to-monstercat-with-soulful-new-single-featuring-kovic-somebody/ |archive-date=10 December 2019 |access-date=21 December 2019}}
- "Yesterday" (with Nash featuring Linney) (2020){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/01/gareth-emery-and-nash-coalesce-to-uplift-spirits-on-yesterday-stream/ |title=Gareth Emery and Nash coalesce to uplift spirits on, 'Yesterday' [Stream] |last=Mao |first=Jessica |date=16 January 2020 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200117074834/https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/01/gareth-emery-and-nash-coalesce-to-uplift-spirits-on-yesterday-stream/ |archive-date=17 January 2020 |access-date=17 January 2020}}
- "You Are" (featuring Emily Vaughn) (2020){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/02/gareth-emery-recruits-emily-vaughn-on-inspiriting-single-you-are/ |title=Gareth Emery recruits Emily Vaughn on inspiriting single, 'You Are' |last=Mao |first=Jessica |date=25 February 2020 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305171301/https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/02/gareth-emery-recruits-emily-vaughn-on-inspiriting-single-you-are/ |archive-date=5 March 2020 |access-date=6 March 2020}}
- "You'll Be OK" (featuring Annabel) (2020){{Cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/gareth-emery-youll-be-ok |title=Gareth Emery starts next era of his career with highly anticipated single, 'You'll Be OK' |last=M. Baer |first=Ethan |date=13 March 2020 |website=EDM.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321053952/https://edm.com/music-releases/gareth-emery-youll-be-ok |archive-date=21 March 2020 |access-date=21 March 2020}}
- "Elise" (2020){{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/04/gareth-emery-releases-elise-with-diy-music-video-during-lockdown-watch/ |title=Gareth Emery releases 'Elise' with DIY music video during lockdown [Watch] |last=Hymo |first=Josh |date=19 April 2020 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200423025601/https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/04/gareth-emery-releases-elise-with-diy-music-video-during-lockdown-watch/ |archive-date=23 April 2020 |access-date=23 April 2020}}
- "End of Days" (2020){{Cite web |last=Sweeney |first=Farrell |date=19 May 2020 |title=Gareth Emery releases enthralling addition to forthcoming album, End of Days |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/05/gareth-emery-releases-enthralling-addition-to-forthcoming-album-end-of-days/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604161704/https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/05/gareth-emery-releases-enthralling-addition-to-forthcoming-album-end-of-days/ |archive-date=4 June 2020 |access-date=5 June 2020}}
- "Gunshots" (2020)
- "CVNT5 of the Caribbean" (with Ashley Wallbridge) (2020)
- "Sad Song" (with The Lasers) (2021)
- "Friendly Fires" (featuring Dani Poppitt) (2021){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/friendly-fires-feat-dani-poppitt-single/1567908281 |title=Friendly Fires (feat. Dani Poppitt) - Single by Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=16 July 2021}}
- "Calling Home" (featuring Sarah De Warren) (2021){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/calling-home-single/1572663611 |title=Calling Home - Single by Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=14 August 2021}}
- "Love You For All Time" (featuring Annabel) (2022)
- "This Is Not The End" (featuring Roddy Woomble) (2022)
- "Forever & Always" (with Armin van Buuren featuring Owl City) (2022){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/forever-always-feat-owl-city-single/1642090756 |title=Forever & Always (feat. Owl City) - Single by Armin van Buuren & Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=19 October 2022}}
- "Breathe" (featuring Annabel) (2022){{Citation |title=Breathe (feat. Annabel) - Single by Gareth Emery |date=16 September 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/breathe-feat-annabel-single/1630747704 |language=en-US |access-date=15 November 2022}}
- "California" (featuring Gid Sedgwick) (2022){{Citation |title=California (feat. Gid Sedgwick) - Single by Gareth Emery |date=14 October 2022 |url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/california-feat-gid-sedgwick-single/1612265507 |language=en-US |access-date=15 November 2022}}
- "Vertigo" (featuring Sarah de Warren) (2023)
=Remixes=
- 2009: Oceanlab - "Lonely Girl" (Gareth Emery Remix)
- 2011: Britney Spears — "I Wanna Go" (Gareth Emery Remix)
- 2015: Cosmic Gate featuring Emma Hewitt - "Going Home" (Gareth Emery Remix)
- 2018: Signum featuring Scott Mac — "Coming On Strong" (Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge Remix){{Cite web |url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2018/03/signum-feat-scott-mac-coming-strong-gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-remix/ |title=Signum Feat. Scott Mac - 'Coming On Strong' (Gareth Emery and Ashley Wallbridge Remix) |last=Young |first=Sam |date=2 March 2018 |website=EDM Tunes |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916045222/https://www.edmtunes.com/2018/03/signum-feat-scott-mac-coming-strong-gareth-emery-ashley-wallbridge-remix/ |archive-date=16 September 2019 |accessdate=16 September 2019}}
- 2020: Fatum and Dylan Matthew — "Train To Nowhere" (Gareth Emery Remix){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/train-to-nowhere-gareth-emery-remix-single/1538176970 |title=Train to Nowhere (Gareth Emery Remix) - Single by Fatum & Dylan Matthew on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=5 December 2020}}
- 2021: Will Sparks and Gareth Emery - "Next Generation" (Gareth Emery Remix){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/next-generation-gareth-emery-remix-single/1543789546 |title=Next Generation (Gareth Emery Remix) - Single by Will Sparks & Gareth Emery on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=23 February 2021}}
- 2021: Morgan Page and Gian Varela featuring Fagin - "Lost" (Gareth Emery Remix){{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/lost-feat-fagin-gareth-emery-remix-single/1580572603 |title=Lost (feat. Fagin) [Gareth Emery Remix] - Single by Morgan Page & Gian Varela on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=12 September 2021}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|http://www.garethemery.com/}}
- [http://garethemery.com/?p=* The Gareth Emery Podcast website]
- [http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj-page.aspx?id=481 Biography – Resident Advisor]
- [http://www.ivibes.nu/index.php?show=Artist&id=74 Biography – i:Vibes]
- [https://archive.today/20120917221938/http://www.trancesound.net/2010/09/28/interview-with-gareth-emery/ TranceSound interview, September 2010]
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