Avicii, the 26-year old Grammy nominated and world-renowned DJ sent the EDM community into shock when he announced on Tuesday afternoon that he would be retiring from touring and live performing.
DOES THIS MEAN HE WON’T BE AT COACHELLA?!! POPPING MOLLY WILL NEVER BE THE SAME! ::raises fists to the sky::
The Swedish superstar – whose given name is Tim Bergling – is credited by many with changing the way that mainstream music fans viewed and consumed EDM, most specifically with his Aloe Blacc-sung hit “Wake Me Up” as well as “Hey Brother,” on which he collaborated with bluegrass singer Dan Tyminksi.