Marshmello

Not to be confused with Marshmallow.

Marshmello
Background information
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active 2015–present
Labels
Associated acts
Website marshmellomusic.com

Marshmello (stylized marshmello) is an electronic dance music producer and DJ. He first gained international recognition by remixing songs by Jack Ü and Zedd.

Background

Marshmello's identity remains unknown, although it has been suggested he is American DJ Chris Comstock, also known as Dotcom, as they are both alleged to have the same first names, birthdays, tattoos as well as similar music styles.[1][2]

His musical style includes groove-oriented, synth and bass-heavy electronic dance music.[3] Inspired by other masked DJs like Deadmau5 and Daft Punk, Marshmello appears wearing a full-head-covering marshmallow helmet.[4] Despite the anonymity, his career received international recognition in 2015 when he began releasing tracks online, including remixes of Zedd's "Beautiful Now", Jack Ü's "Where Are Ü Now" and others, as well as his own single "Alone".

Marshmello performed at New York's Pier 94, Pomona, California's HARD Day of the Dead festival, and Miami Music Week. In 2016, Marshmello released a compilation of his previously released tracks, Joytime, which reached number five on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Included on the album was the single "Keep It Mello" featuring rapper Omar LinX.

History

2015

On March 3, 2015, Marshmello posted his first song "WaVeZ" as an original mix on his SoundCloud page.[5] As he released more songs, he began to receive support from established and well-known DJs like Skrillex who reposted his song "FinD Me" on his SoundCloud page.[6]

Marshmello at VELD 2016

2016

Joytime and debut on Monstercat

On January 8, 2016, Marshmello self-released his debut album Joytime, consisting of 10 tracks, through his own label Joytime Collective.[7] The album topped iTunes electronic album chart on the first day.[8] As of 30 July 2016, the album is twelfth on the chart.[9] Two singles were released from the album, titled "Keep It Mello" featuring rapper Omar LinX and "Want U 2".[10] The album peaked number five on Billboard's electronic/dance albums chart.[11]

Marshmello debuted on Monstercat with his song "Alone", which appeared on the compilation album Monstercat 027 - Cataclysm.[12] On June 3, 2016, it was announced that there would be a remix contest for "Alone".[13] The winner would have their remix released by Monstercat and a chance to play an opening DJ set at Camp Bisco.[14] It was later announced that future house duo MRVLZ had won the contest.[15]

EDC prank and debut on OWSLA

On June 19, 2016, Marshmello performed at Electric Daisy Carnival 2016 in Las Vegas where Dutch DJ Tiësto, who wore the same clothes as Marshmello, showed up on stage and took off his helmet assuming to be Marshmello.[16] It was later disregarded as a publicity stunt by fans and the media due to their conflicting tour dates and a photo of "the two helmeted DJs hanging out together pre-show".[17][18][19] Later in July, he said on Twitter that he and Skrillex have "something awesome" for the fans which probably means they have a collaboration to be released.[20][21]

On July 2, 2016, he released the music video for Alone on YouTube which racked up over 100,000,000 views in three months.[22]

On August 20, 2016, Marshmello announced the Ritual Tour on Twitter, on which he will perform in several countries including the United States, China, South Korea, India and Paraguay from September 30, 2016 until January 21, 2017.[23][24]

On October 27, 2016, he debuted on Skrillex's OWSLA label with a single titled "Ritual" featuring American singer-songwriter Wrabel.[25][26] An official music video was uploaded to Marshmello's YouTube channel.[27]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, sales figures and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US Dance[28] US Heat[29] US Indie[30]
Joytime 5 14 41

Singles

As lead artist

Single Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[31]		 US Dance
[32]		 CAN
[33]
"Keep It Mello"[34]
(featuring Omar LinX)		 2015 — 25 — Joytime
"Want U 2" (Marshmello & Slushii Remix)[35] 2016 — — —
"Colour"[36] — — — Non-album singles
"Alone"[37] 93 10 67 TBA
"Magic"[38]
(with Jauz)		 — — —
"Freal Luv"[39]
(with Far East Movement featuring Chanyeol & Tinashe)		 — — — Identity
"Ritual"[40]
(featuring Wrabel)		 — 13 82 TBA
"—" denotes items which were not released in that country or failed to chart.

Other charted songs

Song Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Dance
[41]
"Summer"[42] 2016 42 Joytime

Remixes

2015

2016

Awards and nominations

Year Awards Category Recipient Outcome Ref.
2016 International Dance Music Awards Best Break-Through Artist (Solo) Himself Nominated [60]

Music videos

2016

Notes

    References

    1. ↑ Sachs, Elliot (May 21, 2016). "Skrillex Confirms Rumor Of Marshmello's Identity With New Instagram Post". Your EDM. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    2. ↑ Gramm3r (June 29, 2015). "Did Dotcom Just Confirm He's Marshmello Post Skrillex/Katie Couric Interview?". Fist In The Air. Retrieved August 22, 2016.
    3. ↑ Sachs, Elliot (May 21, 2016). "Skrillex Confirms Rumor Of Marshmello's Identity With New Instagram Post". Your EDM. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    4. ↑ "Marshmello Bio | Marshmello Career". Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    5. ↑ WaVeZ (Original Mix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    6. ↑ "Who is Marshmello? An in-depth look at electronic music's newest mystery - Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut. June 26, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    7. ↑ "Marshmello Self-Releases First Album 'Joytime'". Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    8. ↑ "marshmello - Timeline | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    9. ↑ "iTunes Top 100 Electronic Albums". Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    10. ↑ "Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    11. ↑ "Joytime | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    12. ↑ "Monstercat 027 - Cataclysm by Various Artists on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    13. ↑ "Splice". Splice. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    14. ↑ "Marshmello's Biography – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm". www.last.fm. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    15. ↑ "Monstercat & Marshmello "Alone" Remix Contest Winner - Blog | Splice". splice.com. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    16. ↑ Meadow, Matthew (June 20, 2016). "Marshmello Trolls Everyone At EDC Las Vegas By Revealing His "True Identity" [VIDEO]". Your EDM. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    17. ↑ "Watch Tiësto Trick EDC Las Vegas Attendees Into Thinking He's Marshmello". Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    18. ↑ Staff, Your EDM (July 22, 2016). "Marshmello Posts Helmet-Less Picture On Instagram & Deletes It Immediately [SCREENSHOT]". Your EDM. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    19. ↑ "Tiësto trolls EDC into believing he's Marshmello - Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut. June 20, 2016. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    20. ↑ "marshmello on Twitter". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
    21. ↑ Murthi, Rajrishi (July 27, 2016). "Marshmello & Skrillex's Highly Awaited Collaboration Is Coming Soon!". Bangin Beats. Retrieved August 25, 2016.
    22. ↑ ""' Alone (Official Music Video)' on Youtube"". Youtube. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
    23. ↑ "Marshmello Announces Worldwide Dates for the Ritual Tour". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
    24. ↑ "marshmello on Twitter". Retrieved August 25, 2016.
    25. ↑ "Marshmello's Wrabel Collab "Ritual" Gets A Release Date". We Got This Covered. 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
    26. ↑ "Marshmello to Release "Ritual" Single With Wrabel via OWSLA on Nov. 1". www.thenocturnaltimes.com. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
    27. ↑ marshmello (2016-11-01), Marshmello - Ritual ft Wrabel (Official Music Video), retrieved 2016-11-01
    28. ↑ "EDM Music & Dance Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
    29. ↑ "Heatseekers Albums: Up and Coming Musicians Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
    30. ↑ "Independent Albums | Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
    31. ↑ "Marshmello - Chart history (Billboard Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2016.
    32. ↑ "Marshmello - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved October 18, 2016.
    33. ↑ "Marshmello - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved September 21, 2016.
    34. ↑ "Keep It Mello (feat. Omar LinX) - Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    35. ↑ "Want U 2 (Marshmello & Slushii Remix) - Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    36. ↑ "Colour - Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    37. ↑ "Alone - Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    38. ↑ "Magic - Single by Jauz & Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    39. ↑ "Far East Movement's Globally Focused 'Identity' Album Kicks Off With 'Freal Luv' Video ft. Tinashe, Marshmello & EXO's Chanyeol: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 2016-10-14.
    40. ↑ "Marshmello to Release "Ritual" Single With Wrabel via OWSLA on Nov. 1". www.thenocturnaltimes.com. Retrieved 2016-11-01.
    41. ↑ "Marshmello - Chart history | Billboard". www.billboard.com. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
    42. ↑ ""Summer" from Joytime by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 29, 2016.
    43. ↑ Calvin Harris ft Ellie Goulding- OutSide (marshmello remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    44. ↑ Zedd ft Selena Gomez- I WaNt yoU To KnOw (marshmello Remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    45. ↑ "Mystery Artist Marshmello Premieres Slick Remix of Zedd's 'Beautiful Now' ft. Jon Bellion: Exclusive". Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    46. ↑ Ariana Grande- OnE laSt tiME (marshmello official remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    47. ↑ AviciiOfficialVEVO (2015-08-12), Avicii - Waiting For Love (Marshmello Remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    48. ↑ Where Are U Now (Marshmello Remix) [Skrillex Flip], retrieved July 30, 2016
    49. ↑ Where Are U Now (Marshmello Remix) [Skrillex Flip], retrieved August 25, 2016
    50. ↑ "marshmello music | HeLLo (marshmello remix)". marshmellomusic.com. Retrieved July 30, 2016.
    51. ↑ Duke Dumont - Need U (100%) (Jauz X Marshmello Remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    52. ↑ Flash Funk (Marshmello Remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    53. ↑ "Want U 2 (Marshmello & Slushii Remix) - Single by Marshmello on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
    54. ↑ Ultra Music (2016-07-01), Era Istrefi - Bonbon (Marshmello Remix) [Cover Art], retrieved 2016-09-12
    55. ↑ Anne Marie - Alarm (Marshmello Remix), retrieved July 30, 2016
    56. ↑ Alan Walker - Sing Me To Sleep (Marshmello Remix), retrieved August 5, 2016
    57. ↑ Kusnierek, Timmy (August 26, 2016). "Marshmello Debuts Brand New Remix Of Galantis' Latest Hit [LISTEN HERE]". Your EDM. Retrieved August 30, 2016.
    58. ↑ "Marshmello Drops Remix of Martin Garrix's 'Oops' at Ultra Singapore: Listen". Retrieved 2016-09-17.
    59. ↑ Meadow, Matthew (2016-12-01). "EARLY LISTEN: Marshmello's Remix Of DJ SNAKE & Justin Bieber's Hit Collab [Video]". Your EDM. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
    60. ↑ "31st Annual International Dance Music Awards - Winter Music Conference 2016 - WMC 2016". Winter Music Conference. Retrieved 2016-10-30.
    61. ↑ marshmello (April 7, 2016), Marshmello - Keep it Mello ft. Omar LinX (Official Music Video), retrieved July 30, 2016
    62. ↑ Monstercat (July 2, 2016), Marshmello - Alone [Monstercat Official Music Video], retrieved July 30, 2016
    63. ↑ marshmello (2016-11-01), Marshmello - Ritual ft Wrabel (Official Music Video), retrieved 2016-11-01
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