Damian Lazarus has lost Monastic Studios. A lightning bolt struck the building and set off a chain of events that took the entire room with it. He shared the news himself, describing it as the destruction of a major part of his life and history. The building is still standing. La…
IndustryFirst reported 9 aug, 13:09 / 3 outlets
Damian Lazarus' Tuscany studio destroyed in fire after lightning strike
The Crosstown Rebels founder said his Monastic Studios was hit by lightning on August 9, but his finished new single was saved.
Headline written by Le Raver across 3 outlets. Each outlet’s own headline is on its report below.
The story
- The fire destroyed the interior of the studio, including production equipment, though the building's fire-resistant soundproofing kept the frame intact.Reported by DJ Mag and We Rave You
- Lazarus announced the incident on Instagram on August 9 and said his forthcoming single remained unaffected and would release later this year as planned.Reported by DJ Mag
- The DJ described the loss as impermanent and referenced a Buddhist saying about seeing the moon after the barn has burned down.Reported by DJ Mag
Neutral summary of what outlets reported. It points to the sources below, it does not replace them.
Coverage breakdown
3 sources
2 original reporting
1 ran the press release
How this story was covered
3 tracked outlets have reported this story, first published 9 Aug, 13:09. We Rave You published first among the outlets Le Raver tracks. Coverage spread across the tracked outlets over 1d 3h. Of the 3 reports Le Raver has classified, 2 carried original reporting and 1 ran the press release. That is 3 of the 26 outlets Le Raver tracks.
How it unfolded
- 9 Aug, 13:09We Rave YouFirstDamian Lazarus’ Tuscany studio destroyed by fire after lightning strike
- 10 Aug, 16:46EDM.com+1d 3hLightning Strike Destroys Storied Music Studio of Damian Lazarus
- Filed 10 aug, 18:03 · outlet published no timestampDJ MagDamian Lazarus’ Tuscany studio destroyed in fire caused by lightning strike
Sources, in order of reporting
3 outlets“I’m devastated, of course, but I’m reminded that everything is impermanent”, the artist shared
The influential DJ and producer said the fire "completely destroyed a major part of my life and history." The post Lightning Strike Destroys Storied Music Studio of Damian Lazarus appeared first on EDM.