All Out Magazine

Today, Calvin Harris releases his new single “SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY,” marking a major return to his roots as a vocalist after several years.  This fresh release, written and produced solely by Calvin himself, showcases his evolution as an artist. “SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY” offers a glimpse into a more personal side of Calvin Harris, with the artist showcasing both his vocal abilities and exploring a fresh approach to songwriting. This track marks a step in his musical evolution, expanding beyond his DJ roots into a genre-bending space that reflects his desire to push creative boundaries.  “SMOKE THE PAIN AWAY” is a celebration of artistic freedom, weaving together influences from his past with exciting new sounds. This release follows Calvin’s Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated single “Miracle” with Ellie Goulding, which enjoyed eight weeks at #1 and over 2.91 million global single sales. With “Smoke the Pain Away,” Calvin is ready to reintroduce himself to the world in an entirely n...

Calvin Harris has released his new single “Desire” with Sam Smith. This marks their third collaboration following the success of “Promises” which spent six weeks at no. 1, and “I’m Not Here To Make Friends” which Calvin produced off Sam’s album Gloria earlier this year.  “Desire” follows on the heels of Calvin’s Platinum-selling single “Miracle” with Ellie Goulding, which spent eight weeks at no. 1, 16 weeks in the OCC Top 3, and has garnered over 2 million global single sales and 320 million streams globally across all partners. The summer anthem has received critical acclaim upon its release, contributing to the powerhouse duo’s success as collaborators working at the crux of dance and pop music crossover. Billboard praised “Desire” for delving “deep into the trance realm” and for incorporating the “squiggly synth line” that gives the song a “very late-night club vibe.” The song was previewed in the past few weeks by Calvin during his live performances in Ibiza over the summer. F...