Arty Pays Tribute to Avicii in New Song
Arty revealed a new song last night in tribute to Avicii called “For Tim” at Bassmnt.
It has been almost two months since the world-famous artist’s death. Since then, artists from all genres have been paying tribute to the star in different ways. Multiple EDM artists have remixed or tributed songs to Avicii during shows and festivals throughout the year.
The clip of the song was shared by Reddit user u/ZEROA9 last night. The clip of the song is only 36 seconds long, but Avicii’s style and influence are prevalent. The big room progressive track is similar to other songs by Arty like “Together We Are” and “Kate”.
Listen to the snippet here:
The full song is not yet released but is rumored to be coming out soon. Keep an eye on the artist’s social media and streaming sites for details!
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Arty’s Tribute Gets a Bigger Stage
“For Tim” didn’t stay a 36-second Reddit clip for long. Fellow Swedish producer Alesso ended up debuting the track to a massive crowd during his set at Ultra Europe, giving Arty’s tribute a much larger platform and showing just how much the track resonated with other artists in the scene. It became one of several tribute moments that EDM artists shared throughout 2018 as the community continued processing the loss of one of its most influential producers. Arty himself has long cited Avicii as one of the artists who shaped his own melodic, progressive style, which is part of why “For Tim” felt like such a personal gesture rather than just another remix.
Avicii’s Ongoing Legacy
Avicii’s family and friends have kept his legacy alive in the years since through several major efforts. In 2019, they launched the Tim Bergling Foundation in his name, an organization focused on mental health awareness, particularly among young people. That same year, his collaborators completed and released Tim, a posthumous studio album built from music and ideas Avicii had been working on, featuring contributions from artists like Chris Martin, Aloe Blacc, and Rita Ora. Tributes like Arty’s “For Tim” were part of a much larger wave of remembrance from the dance music community that continued for years after his passing, with fellow producers regularly citing him as one of the genre’s most important songwriters and melody-writers.
