Today, in the heart of New York City, Steve reached the pinnacle of his larger-than-life nature and checked off an item that is on the bucket list of every musician and performer on Earth. Steve Aoki will be performing at the one and only Madison Square Garden on August 16. If that wasn't enough, Aoki will also release a new two-part album, Neon Future, the first of which will drop just before his MSG show with the follow-up early 2015. The album will include guests appearences from Fall Out Boy, Empire of The Sun, will.i.am, Flux Pavilion, Bonnie McKee and Machine Gun Kelly.Steve is also announcing a year-long partnership with Bud Light Platinum, for which he will appear in a 30 second commercial featuring his track "Boneless" to air next week. Aoki spoke with tears in his eyes from behind a podium at Madison Square Garden where he discussed his career long progression from the the live rock music space to playing a opening residency at NYC's Marquee Nightclub and the humbling experience of announcing a headline show at the famed New York arena. Steve described the news as "the ultimate journey of an artist" and took the time to thank his devoted fans and even discussed how proud his father would be to see his son playing at such a legendary space. "We're going to turn this place upside down and make a statement—it's an experience beyond a show for me. It's a place where I can be myself."Neon Future's lead single, "Rage The Night Away," featuring Waka Flocka Flame drops today while Aoki and some of his party-starting friends (including Waka Flaka) are storming into the Big Apple to announce their throw down for one legendary night at the famed home to the Knicks and Rangers. Aoki joins the ranks of Armin van Buuren and Swedish House Mafia as the few DJs who have headlined MSG.Tickets for Steve Aoki at Madison Square Garden go on sale May 9 at the his website. Neon Future drops August 12 on Dim Mak/Ultra.
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