Calvin Harris
About
Calvin Harris is the stage name of Adam Richard Wiles, a Scottish DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter born January 17, 1984, in Dumfries, Scotland. He rose from bedroom productions and early MySpace uploads to reshape mainstream dance music, starting with the synth-driven I Created Disco (2007) and reaching a peak with 18 Months (2012), which set a UK record with nine top-10 singles. He is ranked #16 in the DJ Mag Top 100.
Signature sound
Clean, hook-driven dance-pop: uncluttered verses, repeatable choruses, and festival-sized production. Later detours run through funk, disco, soul, and R&B on the Funk Wav Bounces albums.
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Essential discography
- I Created Disco (2007)
- Ready for the Weekend (2009)
- 18 Months (2012)
- Motion (2014)
- Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1 (2017)
- Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 (2022)
- 96 Months, compilation (2024)
Latest news
- October 11, 2026: Harris closed out Head Trip 2026 in Indio, California, returning on Sunday after his Saturday headline set was cancelled due to a thunderstorm.
- October 2026: Harris announced his first-ever North American headline arena tour — artist presale opened October 20, 2026, with 18 dates across the US and Canada in spring 2027, from Boston on April 1 to Los Angeles on May 27.
- May 2026: Harris released the single Satisfy featuring Jazzy. He also returns to Ultra Miami in 2027.
Similar artists
Where to start
- Summer
- Feel So Close
- One Kiss (with Dua Lipa)
FAQ
What genre is Calvin Harris?
EDM and dance-pop at the core, with electro house roots and funk and disco influences on later albums.
What is Calvin Harris's latest release?
As of October 2026, his recent singles include Satisfy featuring Jazzy (May 2026), Blessings, and Ocean.
Is Calvin Harris touring North America?
Yes — his first headline North American arena tour runs spring 2027, with presale from October 20, 2026.
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