==Career==

===2011–12: "Levels" and international breakthrough===

[[File:Avicii SVG Logo.svg|thumb|260px|Avicii typography]]

In 2011, Avicii released "[[Levels (Avicii song)|Levels]]", which launched him into the mainstream. The song was produced and written by Tim Bergling and contains a vocal sample from the 1962 gospel-inspired "[[Something's Got a Hold on Me]]" by [[Etta James]]. The same vocal sample was used first by [[Pretty Lights]] in his 2006 song "Finally Moving". This sample was also used by Drum and Bass producer Logistics on "Call Me Back" and by [[Flo Rida]] in his single "[[Good Feeling (song)|Good Feeling]]", which was produced by DJ Prak and Cirkut.<ref>{{cite web|title=Avicii Bio, Music, News & Shows|url=http://djz.com/featured_djs/avicii/|publisher=DJZ.com|accessdate=28 February 2013}}</ref> "Levels" reached the top ten in [[Austria]], [[Belgium]], [[Bosnia]], [[Croatia]], [[Denmark]], [[Finland]], [[Germany]], [[Greece]], [[Ireland]], [[Italy]], the [[Netherlands]], [[Slovenia]] and the [[United Kingdom]], whilst topping the charts in [[Hungary]], [[Norway]] and [[Sweden]].

In 2012, his collaboration track "[[Sunshine (David Guetta song)|Sunshine]]" with [[David Guetta]] was nominated for a [[Grammy Award|Grammy]] award under the category for Best Dance Recording.<ref name="Avicii"/> His track "[[Fade into Darkness]]" was sampled by [[Leona Lewis]] on her single "[[Collide (Leona Lewis and Avicii song)|Collide]]". The sampling was not accredited and led to controversy as Avicii attempted to block the single's release. However, the matter was resolved outside of court with representatives stating "that Leona Lewis and Avicii will work together on the forthcoming single of Collide".<ref>{{cite web |last=Halliday |first=Josh |title=Leona Lewis resolves legal dispute with Swedish DJ over new single |date=16 August 2011 |work=The Guardian |url=http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/aug/16/leona-lewis-new-single-avicii-collide |accessdate=12 October 2014}}</ref>

On 23 March 2012, Avicii's unsigned single "Last Dance" was previewed on Pete Tong's show on [[BBC Radio 1]]. The song was later released on 27 August 2012. At [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2012 in Miami, he premiered two tracks, "[[Girl Gone Wild]]" (Avicii's UMF Remix) with [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] and "[[Superlove (Lenny Kravitz song)|Superlove]]" with [[Lenny Kravitz]]. Avicii's UMF Remix of "Girl Gone Wild" was released on 20 April 2012, and "Superlove" with Kravitz was released on 29 May 2012. After reaching two million followers on [[Facebook]], Avicii released a new song titled "Two Million". It was put out as a free download on his official [[Soundcloud]] page. On 27 April 2012, Avicii released "[[Silhouettes (Avicii song)|Silhouettes]]". The song featured vocals from [[Salem Al Fakir]] and peaked at number 5 on the UK Dance charts and number 4 on the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Hot Dance Club Songs]].

Avicii was a featured performer on 4 August 2012 at [[Lollapalooza]] festival in Chicago's Grant Park. On 12 August 2012, he released "Dancing in My Head" (Avicii's 'Been Cursed' Mix) on [[Beatport]]. The track features vocals from [[Eric Turner (singer)|Eric Turner]]. A radio edit of the track, titled "Dancing in My Head" (Tom Hangs Mix) was released on 14 August 2012 on [[iTunes]], and a remix EP was later released on 30 October 2012 featuring remixes from Charlie Bernardo and [[Michael Woods (producer)|Michael Woods]]. On 26 September 2012, Avicii made history by being the first DJ to headline the world famous [[Radio City Music Hall]] in [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Avicii Makes History – Loudly – With Radio City Show|author=Montgomery, James |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1694534/avicii-radio-city-music-hall-show.jhtml|date=27 September 2012}}</ref> He performed two sold out shows on 26 and 27 September. He was supported by Matt Goldman and [[Cazzette]] at the two shows. At his Radio City Music Hall shows, he played a preview of his new track with [[Mike Posner]] titled "Stay with You".

On 29 December 2012, Avicii released "[[I Could Be the One (Avicii and Nicky Romero song)|I Could Be the One]]" with [[Nicky Romero]]. After first being debuted at his shows almost a year earlier, the track finally got released via Avicii's record label [[LE7ELS]]. The new vocal version was released along with an instrumental version, a radio edit, and remixes from Audrio and Didrick. On 9 January 2013, Avicii launched the [[X You|Avicii X You]] project, a partnership with [[Ericsson]]<ref name="ericsson">[http://www.ericsson.com/news/1668787 Ericsson sets tone for new music trends in project with Avicii], 8 January 2013.</ref> designed to create the world's first "crowdsourced" hit song. The project enabled fans to send in basslines, effects, melodies, rhythms and vocals to Avicii as sound files over the Internet. The song features sequences from Kian Sang (melody), Naxsy (bassline), Martin Kupilas (beat), ВАНЯ ХАКСИ (break), Jonathan Madray, Mateusz Kolata, and Christian Westphalen (effects). Avicii acted as executive producer and created the finished song officially titled [[X You]], which was released on 26 February 2013. On 30 January 2013, Avicii released "Three Million" featuring Negin to mark the three millionth fan on his Facebook page.{{Citation needed|date=January 2014}}

Avicii was nominated for a Grammy for Best Dance Recording with "Levels" at the [[2013 Grammy Awards]]. He was nominated alongside [[Calvin Harris]] and [[Ne-Yo]], [[Skrillex]], [[Swedish House Mafia]] and [[John Martin (singer)|John Martin]], and [[Al Walser]]. The award show took place on 10 February 2013. From late February to early March 2013, Avicii toured Australia as one of the headline acts in the [[Future Music Festival]] alongside [[The Prodigy]] and [[The Stone Roses]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.futureentertainment.com.au/futuremusicfestival/sydney/ |title=Home &#124; Future Music |publisher=Futureentertainment.com.au |accessdate=16 October 2013}}</ref> In late February 2013, Avicii made his first South American Tour including concerts in [[Venezuela]], [[Argentina]], [[Colombia]], [[Brazil]] and [[Chile]].{{Citation needed|date=January 2014}}

===2013: ''True''===

[[File:Avicii.jpg|thumbnail|Avicii at [[Inox Festival]], 2011.]]

In March 2013, Avicii announced and premiered many new tracks from his new album "[[True (Avicii album)|True]]", which would later be set to be released in September, during his Main Stage set at [[Ultra Music Festival]] in [[Miami]]. The new tracks were experimental in nature. For example, Avicii brought out a stomping band to play through the new bluegrass-tinged song "Wake Me Up".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy2.library.arizona.edu/iimp/docview/1473709119/7F3956807FE949DDPQ/1?accountid=8360 |title=Avicii's Rave New World |author=Doyle, Patrick|work=Rolling Stone|date=29 August 2014}}</ref> Many of these new songs, however, received mixed critical reviews after the concert.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/03/avicii-rolls-the-dice-at-ultra-2013-too-advanced-for-dance/ |title=Avicii rolls the dice at Ultra 2013; too advanced for dance |author=Farella, Dylan|work=Dancing Astronaut|date=27 March 2013}}</ref>

On 11 April 2013, Avicii released his new album promo mix on [[SoundCloud]]. It contained some songs from "True" and some of his non-album singles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/aviciiofficial/avicii-promotional-mix-2013|title=AVICII - PROMO MIX 2013 - INCLUDING NEW ALBUM TRACKS|work=SoundCloud|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> It also contained some of his ID's such as "Black and Blue" and "Enough is Enough (Don't Give Up On Us)".

The [[European Broadcasting Union|EBU]] and [[Sveriges Television|SVT]] announced on 15 April that Avicii, along with ex-[[ABBA]] members [[Björn Ulvaeus]] and [[Benny Andersson]], had composed the anthem for the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2013]]. The song was performed for the first time in the Final on 18 May.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=abbas_benny_bjoern_and_aviccii_to_write_eurovision_anthem|title=ABBA's Benny, Björn and Avicii to write 'Eurovision anthem'|work=[[EBU]]|accessdate=15 April 2013}}</ref>

On 14 June 2013, the world premier of Avicii's new single, "[[Wake Me Up (Avicii song)|Wake Me Up]]", was previewed by [[Pete Tong]] on BBC Radio 1, featuring vocals from [[Aloe Blacc]]. The song was later released on iTunes and radio on 25 June 2013. It is the first single from Avicii's album [[True (Avicii album)|''True'']], which was released on 16 September 2013. "Wake Me Up" was number 1 on the Spotify Global Chart and Avicii was at 2 in most streamed artist worldwide. The [[Official Charts Company]] announced on 21 July that "Wake Me Up" had become the UK's fastest selling single of 2013 after overtaking [[Robin Thicke]]'s "[[Blurred Lines]]", having sold 267,000 copies in its first week on sale in the UK.<ref>{{cite web|last=Kreisler|first=Lauren|title=Avicii scores fastest selling single of 2013 so far with Wake Me Up|date=21 July 2013|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/avicii-scores-fastest-selling-single-of-2013-so-far-with-wake-me-up-2367/|work=Official Charts|publisher=Official Charts Company}}</ref> "Wake Me Up" subsequently became a major hit, topping the charts in over 20 countries including Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia,{{which|date=January 2015}} the Netherlands, and New Zealand.{{fact|date=April 2015}}

On 19 October 2013, the DJ Mag 2013 Top 100 DJs List was announced, with Avicii ranking No.3 on the list. [[Hardwell]] became the new World No.1 displacing [[Armin Van Buuren]].<ref>{{cite web|title=7 reasons why Avicii was voted top 3 in DJ Mag's 2012 ranking|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2012/11/7-reasons-why-avicii-was-voted-top-3-in-dj-mags-2012-ranking/|author=Farella, Dylan|work=Dancing Astronaut|date=10 November 2012 }}</ref> On 28 October 2013, Avicii released the single "[[Hey Brother]]" with vocals by [[Dan Tyminski]]. On 10 November, Avicii won his first award "Best Electronic" at the MTV EMA's.<ref>{{cite web|title=Avicii Wins Best Electronic Award at MTV EMA|url=http://www.exqlusiv.com/avicii-wins-best-electronic-award-at-mtv-ema|author= Houston, Roger |date=11 November 2013|publisher=exqlusiv.com}}</ref>

On 24 November 2013 he won the American Music Award for favorite Electronic Dance Music Artist.<ref>{{cite web|title=AMA Winners List 2013|url=http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/11/24/ama-winners-list-american-music-awards-2013/|publisher=Hollywoodlife.com}}</ref>

In December 2013, Avicii released his fourth single off the album, Addicted To You, which reached no. 1 in Australia, with vocals from [[Audra Mae]], who also sings on Shame on Me and Long Road to Hell, both tracks on the album. Avicii also released the single, ''Lay Me Down'', which features guitar playing from [[Nile Rodgers]], who plays on many songs including [[Daft Punk]]'s album [[Random Access Memories]], and [[Adam Lambert]].{{fact|date=April 2015}} On 29 December 2013, Avicii debuted his new track "Dreaming of Me" featuring vocals from Audra Mae via episode 19 of his LE7ELS podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dashberlinworld.com/profiles/blogs/avicii-radio-podcast-dj-mix-levels-episode-019-tracklist|title=Avicii Radio Podcast DJ Mix: Levels - Episode 019 + Tracklist|publisher=|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> It is unknown whether it will be released in the future.

In January 2014, the French hit music radio station [[NRJ]] released a new web radio station called "NRJ AVICII", which plays songs only by Avicii.

On 8 March 2014, Avicii's [[Instagram]] account confirmed a collaboration with [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]. The extent of the collaboration is unknown.<ref>{{cite web|title=Madonna Announces Collaboration With Avicii|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/madonna-announces-collaboration-with-avicii-20140308|date=8 March 2014|author=Coleman, Miriam}}</ref> On 21 March 2014, Avicii released a remixed edition of his album ''True'' titled ''True: Avicii By Avicii'' containing remixes by himself of all the tracks, excluding "Heart Upon My Sleeve" for unknown reasons. The promotion of this album was supposed to begin at the 2014 [[Ultra Music Festival]], but unfortunately Avicii announced he had been hospitalised on 28 March, and was unable to play his closing set at the festival.<ref>{{cite web|title=Avicii replaced by Deadmau5 at Ultra Music Festival 2014|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6029305/deadmau5-to-replace-avicii-at-ultra-music-festival|date=28 March 2014|author=Lipshutz, Jason}}</ref> On 28 March 2014, [[FIFA]] and [[Sony Music Entertainment]] announced that Avicii would be collaborating with [[Carlos Santana]], [[Wyclef Jean]] and [[Alexandre Pires]] for the official [[FIFA World Cup official songs|FIFA World Cup Anthem]] titled "Dar um Jeito (We Will Find a Way)." The anthem was performed at the [[FIFA World Cup]] Closing Ceremony on 13 July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Daily Wrap-Up: 4–2–14|url=http://www.noiseporn.com/2014/04/daily-wrap-up-4-2-14/|publisher=NoisePorn|accessdate=2 April 2014}}</ref>

On 7 April 2014, Avicii released his single "[[Lay Me Down (Avicii song)|Lay Me Down]]". He also produced and collaborated with [[Chris Martin]] from [[Coldplay]], co-writing and co-producing the track "[[A Sky Full of Stars]]" from the band's sixth studio album ''[[Ghost Stories (Coldplay album)|Ghost Stories]]'', released on 19 May 2014. He also played and recorded the piano parts on the track. "A Sky Full of Stars" was released on 3 May as the second single from ''Ghost Stories''.<ref>{{cite web|title=New songs aired during the emotional and revealing Chris Martin interview!|url=http://www.coldplaying.com/new-songs-aired-radio-1-emotional-revealing-chris-martin-interview|date=28 April 2014|author=SPARKY}}</ref> "[[Lovers on the Sun]]", a track Avicii co-produced with [[David Guetta]], was released on 30 June 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Stern |first=Bradley |title=David Guetta And Avicii Team Up For 'Lovers on the Sun (Feat. Sam Martin)': Listen |date=30 June 2014 |publisher=idolator.com |url=http://www.idolator.com/7524792/david-guetta-avicii-lovers-on-the-sun-sam-martin-listen}}</ref> He has also worked with [[Wyclef Jean]] on a single titled "Divine Sorrow" off his upcoming album ''Clefication''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ramirez|first1=Erika|title=Exclusive: Wyclef Jean Announces 'Clefication' Album & Avicii-Assisted Single|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/6236388/exclusive-wyclef-jean-announces-clefication-album-avicii-assisted|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate=31 August 2014|date=28 August 2014}}</ref>

===2014–present: ''Stories'' and major collaborations===

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In July 2014, Avicii told ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' that he had worked on 70 songs for his next album, which will include collaborations with [[Jon Bon Jovi]], [[Serj Tankian]] of [[System of a Down]], [[Chris Martin]], [[Wyclef Jean]] and [[Matisyahu]]. Describing the album, Avicii said: "It's going to be a lot more song-oriented."<ref>{{cite journal |last=Edwards|first=Gavin |title=Avicii Calls in Rock & Roll Collaborators for Follow-Up to 'True' |work=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=31 July 2014 |issue=1214 |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/avicii-calls-in-rock-roll-collaborators-for-follow-up-to-true-20140721 |accessdate=31 August 2014}}</ref> "Lose Myself", a collaboration between Avicii and Chinese singer Wang Leehom, was released on 1 September 2014.<ref>[http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/wang-leehom-avicii-lose-myself-single-premiere/ Wang Leehom & Avicii "Lose Myself" (Single Premiere)]. josepvinaixa.com. 1 September 2014</ref>

On 8 September 2014, on his 25th birthday, Avicii decided to cancel all of his remaining performances of 2014 due to health concerns.<ref>Smith, Katie (8 September 2014) [http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/09/avicii-cancels-future-performances-indefinitely-health-concerns/ Avicii Cancels Future Performances Indefinitely Due To Health Concerns]. edmtunes.com</ref> The following day, he announced through Denim & Supply that he would release his new single "[[The Days (song)|The Days]]" later in 2014; a video was also featured with a preview of the track.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqt-LLBtSqo Denim & Supply Ralph Lauren and Avicii Present: "The Days"]. YouTube. 12 September 2014</ref> "The Days" is a collaboration between Avicii and [[Robbie Williams]], and was released on 3 October 2014 via PRMD. On 16 September 2014, it was announced through [[EA Sports]] that Avicii was debuting a brand new track called "[[The Nights]]" exclusively on ''[[FIFA 15]]''.<ref>[http://www.easports.com/es/fifa/noticias/2014/fifa-15-soundtrack-details Escucha la banda sonora de FIFA 15]. easports.com. 16 September 2014</ref> On 17 November 2014, it was officially announced that the track is to be released as a part of an [[The Days / Nights EP|EP]] together with "The Days".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmIgg9De9hY|title=Avicii – The Nights (Audio)|date=17 November 2014|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

On 17 November 2014, [[Wyclef Jean]] released his new track "Divine Sorrow" featuring Avicii.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.coca-colacompany.com/press-center/press-releases/coca-cola-invites-the-world-to-share-the-sound-of-an-aids-free-generation-and-support-red|title=Coca-Cola Invites The World To "Share The Sound of an AIDS Free Generation" And Support (RED)|publisher=The Coca-Cola Company|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

On 2 March 2015, Avicii performed live at Australia's [[Future Music Festival]] his upcoming single "Heaven", a collaboration with [[Coldplay]] frontman [[Chris Martin]] on vocals. However, the vocals were later resung by singer Simon Aldred from Cherry Ghost, Chris Martin will receive writing credits on Heaven.<ref>https://soundcloud.com/officalmemesounds/avicii-ft-simon-aldred-heaven-levels-podcast-37-rip</ref> A lot of songs were leaked into the internet via Avicii's UMF set 2015.<ref name="musictimes.com">Middleton, Ryan (19 April 2015) [http://www.musictimes.com/articles/36200/20150419/avicii-ultra-music-festival-2015-live-set-stories.htm Avicii Releases Ultra Music Festival 2015 Live Set Filled With New 'Stories' Songs]. musictimes.com</ref> These songs include "Heaven", "Waiting For Love," and some of his ID's "For A Better Day", "City Lights", "Can't Catch Me", "True Believer", "What Would I Change It To", "Can't Love You Again" and "Attack".<ref name="musictimes.com"/><ref>A complete tracklist of his set can be found on Avicii's SoundCloud page [https://soundcloud.com/aviciiofficial/ultra15]</ref>

On 25 April 2015, Avicii announced on episode 35 of his LE7ELS podcast, "I'm gonna be playing a lot of stuff that no one has ever heard before and I thought it'd be fun if I could play some of them and try to fit them in to the show to kinda see where I started out and it was very nostalgic for me to kinda go and listen to these stuff again and I really enjoyed it. I hope you guys kinda like it too." He also previewed one of his old songs that he did with ASH titled "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" on his podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.podcastchart.com/podcasts/avicii-levels-podcast|title=AVICII - LEVELS PODCAST|work=Podcast Chart|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>

On 6 May 2015, Avicii released his rework of [[Nina Simone]]'s "[[Feeling Good]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a645871/avicii-reworks-nina-simone-classic-feeling-good-and-its-big.html#~pbUDmU95gtxKbM|title=Avicii reworks Nina Simone classic 'Feeling Good' and it's big|work=Digital Spy|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>

On 8 May 2015, Avicii debuted his song "I'll Be Gone" via episode 422 of Tiësto's Club Life Podcast <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/05/12/avicii-premieres-latest-track-from-upcoming-album-on-tiestos-club-life-podcast/|title=Avicii Premieres New Track On Tiesto's Club Life Podcast - Your EDM|author=Lawrence Maybir|work=Your EDM|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> which has a very similar instrumental to Liar Liar (Avicii by Avicii) albeit different vocals and chord progressions. It was leaked into the internet between 2013-2014 via the name "Stars" and is unknown if it will be in Stories. It also shares a similar drop to one of Avicii's ID's "Black and Blue".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/05/aviciis-new-track-ill-be-gone-isnt-so-new/|title=Avicii's new track 'I'll Be Gone' isn't so new - Dancing Astronaut|work=Dancing Astronaut|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>

On 22 May 2015, Avicii premiered his third single from Stories "[[Waiting for Love (song)|Waiting for Love]]". The track was co-produced by fellow DJ and producer [[Martin Garrix]].

On 25 May 2015, Avicii previewed three old tracks on episode 36 of his LE7ELS podcast: "Tracks of My Tears", "Sorry Mr. Atari" and "Time to Get lll",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/avicii-levels-podcast/id445221220?mt=2|title=iTunes - Podcasts - AVICII - LEVELS PODCAST by Avicii|work=iTunes|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> all of which are songs that Avicii had made years ago. "Tracks of My Tears" is the original version of Avicii's "All You Need is Love".

On 27 May 2015, it was confirmed by a Swedish newspaper through an interview with Avicii that his sophomore album ''Stories'' will be released in fall 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://m.gp.se/kulturnoje/1.2722873-avicii-haller-hov-i-las-vegas?utm_source=google.se&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=redirect|title=Avicii håller hov i Las Vegas|publisher=|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>

On 3 July 2015, Avicii previewed two tracks from his album Stories on episode 37 of his LE7ELS podcast: "Broken Arrows" featuring [[Zac Brown Band]] and "Can’t Catch Me" featuring [[Wyclef Jean]] and [[Matisyahu]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/avicii-drops-unreleased-tracks-album|title=Avicii Drops Two Unreleased Tracks From New Album|publisher=|accessdate=3 July 2015}}</ref> He also played a full version of his track "Heaven" and also revealed that he is doing another track with [[Chris Martin]] on vocals that is yet to be announced.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/officalmemesounds/avicii-ft-simon-aldred-heaven-levels-podcast-37-rip|title=Avicii ft. Simon Aldred Heaven Levels Podcast 37|publisher=|accessdate=3 July 2015}}</ref>

On 18 July 2015, it was announced by Avicii that he had finally finished production on "Stories" after 2 years of work.<ref>https://twitter.com/Avicii/status/622494400879439872</ref> A couple of weeks later, on 4 August 2015, it was announced that the final singles before the release of "Stories" will be "For a Better Day" featuring American singer [[Alex Ebert]] and "Pure Grinding" featuring vocals from a singer that has yet to be confirmed .<ref>http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/avicii-for-a-better-day/</ref>

On the 27th of August, Avicii released a teaser video on Instagram with the song Pure Grinding playing. The tracks "For a Better Day" and "Pure Grinding" were released on the following day through Spotify and iTunes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://radio.com/2015/08/24/avicii-announces-two-new-singles-for-a-better-day-and-pure-grinding/}}</ref>

==Influences==

{{Double image|right|DaftAlive.jpeg|200|Swedish house mafia 2.jpg|200|[[Daft Punk]] (left) and [[Swedish House Mafia]] (right) have both been influences on Avicii.}}Avicii's influences include [[Daft Punk]], former trio [[Swedish House Mafia]] ([[Sebastian Ingrosso]], [[Steve Angello]], [[Axwell]]) and [[Eric Prydz]].<ref>[http://www.capitalfm.com/photos/avicii-facts/daft-punk-swedish-house-mafia/ Did you know Avicii named Daft Punk, Swedish House Mafia and Eric Prydz as key musical influences?| Picture Galleries]. Capital FM. Retrieved 29 March 2014.</ref>

==Charitable work==

Since achieving widespread commercial success, Avicii began working with his manager and executive producer Ash Pournouri to start House for Hunger<ref>[http://www.houseforhunger.org/ houseforhunger.org].</ref> in 2011, a charity dedicated to alleviating global hunger. The pair wanted to showcase the giving spirit fostered by the house music community. Avicii explained, "You have to give something back. I am so fortunate to be in the position where I can actually do that. I feel lucky every day when I wake up and am able to do what I love and make a living." In addition to donating $1 million to Feeding America, a charity founded by [[John van Hengel]], House for Hunger has helped fund the efforts of The Feed Foundation, started by [[Laura Bush]]<ref>[http://www.thefeedfoundation.org/ thefeedfoundation.org].</ref> allowing it to distribute over two million school meals throughout Africa.<ref>{{cite web|last=Amorosi|first=A.D.|title=Avicci: Leading By Example With Charity|url=http://djz.com/news/avicii-leading-by-example-with-charity/?c=y|publisher=DJZ.com|date=14 February 2013}}</ref>

==DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs Rankings==

*2010: No. 39<ref>[http://djmag.com/top100?year=2010 DJ Mag Top 100 Results 2010]. djmag.com</ref>

*2011: No. 6<ref>[http://djmag.com/top100?year=2011 DJ Mag Top 100 Results 2011]. djmag.com</ref>

*2012: No. 3<ref name=dj2012>[http://djmag.com/top100?year=2012 DJ Mag Top 100 Results 2012]. djmag.com</ref>

*2013: No. 3<ref name=dj2013>[http://djmag.com/top100?year=2013 DJ Mag Top 100 Results 2013]. djmag.com</ref>

*2014: No. 6<ref name=dj2014>[http://djmag.com/top100?year=2014 DJ Mag Top 100 Results 2014]. djmag.com</ref>

==Discography==

{{Main|Avicii discography}}

;Studio albums

* ''[[True (Avicii album)|True]]'' (2013)

* ''[[Stories (Avicii album)|Stories]]'' (2015)

==Tour==

*''[[True Tour]]'' (2014)

*''[[Stories World Tour]]'' (2015)

==Awards==

===American Music Awards===

The [[American Music Awards]] is an annual American music awards show created by [[Dick Clark]] in 1973, which airs on [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]]. Avicii received one nomination.

{{awards table}}

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|2013

|rowspan="2"|Avicii

| Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

|{{won}}

|-

|2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/11/23/list-of-winners-2014-american-music-awards/19455259/|title=List of winners: 2014 American Music Awards|author=USA TODAY|date=23 November 2014|work=USA TODAY|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

|Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music (EDM)

|{{nom}}

|}

===Billboard Music Awards===

The [[Billboard Music Awards]] are an annual awards show from ''[[Billboard Magazine]]'', Avicii received four nominations.

{{awards table}}

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|rowspan="4"| [[2014 Billboard Music Awards|2014]] || Avicii || Top Dance/Electronic Artist || {{nominated}}

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| ''[[True (Avicii album)|True]]'' || Top Dance/Electronic Album || {{nominated}}

|-

|rowspan="2"| "[[Wake Me Up (Avicii song)|Wake Me Up]]" <small> (with [[Aloe Blacc]]) </small> || Top Radio Song || {{nominated}}

|-

|Top Dance/Electronic Song || {{won}}

|}

===Echo Awards===

The [[Echo Music Awards]] is an annual music awards ceremony presented by Deutsche Phono-Akademie in [[Germany]]. Avicii won two awards.

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|rowspan="2"|2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.webcitation.org/6PpKakFVp|title=WebCite query result|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

|rowspan="2"|Avicii

|Electronic Dance Music National/International

|rowspan=2 {{won}}

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|Hit des Jahres

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===Grammy Awards===

The [[Grammy Awards]] are awarded by the [[National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences]] of the United States. Avicii received one nomination in 2012 and one nomination in 2013.

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| [[54th Grammy Awards|2012]] || "[[Sunshine (David Guetta song)|Sunshine]]" <small>([[David Guetta]] & Avicii)</small> || [[Best Dance Recording]] || {{nominated}}

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| [[55th Grammy Awards|2013]] || "[[Levels (Avicii song)|Levels]]" || [[Best Dance Recording]] || {{nominated}}

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===iHeartRadio Music Awards===

The [[iHeartRadio Music Awards]] is an awards show created by [[iHeartRadio]]. Avicii received two nominations and won an award.

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| rowspan="2"| [[1st iHeartRadio Music Awards|2014]] || rowspan="2"| "[[Wake Me Up (Avicii song)|Wake Me Up]]" <small> (with [[Aloe Blacc]]) </small> || Best Lyrics || {{nominated}}

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| EDM Song of the Year || {{won}}

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===International Dance Music Awards===

The International Dance Music Awards are held annually as part of the [[Winter Music Conference]]. Avicii has received four nominations and won one.

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| rowspan="4"| 2013<ref>[http://houseplanet.dj/2013/03/22/28th-annual-international-dance-music-awards-idma-2013-winners/ 28th Annual International Dance Music Awards (IDMA) 2013 winners]. houseplanet.dj. 22 March 2013</ref>

|rowspan="2"|Avicii

|Best European DJ

|rowspan=3 {{nom}}

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|Best Remixer

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|Levels Podcast

|Best Podcast

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|Avicii

|Best Artist (Solo)

|{{won}}

|}

===MTV Europe Music Awards===

The [[MTV Europe Music Awards]] were established in 1994 by [[MTV Networks Europe]], Avicii received three nominations.

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| rowspan="2"| [[2012 MTV Europe Music Awards|2012]] || rowspan="5"| Avicii || Best Electronic || {{nominated}}

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| Best Swedish Act || {{nominated}}

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| rowspan="3"| [[2013 MTV Europe Music Awards|2013]] || Best Electronic || {{won}}

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|Best Swedish Act || {{won}}

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|Best Northern European Act || {{nom}}

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===MTV Video Music Awards===

The [[MTV Video Music Awards]] are presented annually by [[MTV]] and honor accomplishments in the music video medium. Avicii has received two nominations.

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|rowspan="2"|2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/video-music-awards-winners-list-1201289453/|title=VMAs Winners List: Updating Video Music Awards Winners List – Variety|work=Variety|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

|"[[Wake Me Up (Avicii song)|Wake Me Up]]" <small> (with [[Aloe Blacc]]) </small>

|Best Pop

|rowspan=2 {{nom}}

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|"[[Hey Brother]]"

|Best Video With a Social Message

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===Teen Choice Awards===

The [[Teen Choice Awards]] is an annual award ceremony to honour the year's biggest achievements in entertainment and is voted by teen viewers. Avicii has won an award.

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|rowspan="1"| 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hitfix.com/news/2014-teen-choice-awards-winners-and-nominees-complete-list|title=2014 Teen Choice Awards Winners and Nominees – complete list|work=HitFix|accessdate=10 March 2015}}</ref>

|"[[Wake Me Up (Avicii song)|Wake Me Up]]"

|Choice EDM Song

|{{won}}

|}

===World Music Awards===

The [[World Music Awards]] is an annual awards ceremony that honors best selling artists in the record industry. Avicii received eight nominations.

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|rowspan="8"| [[2014 World Music Awards|2014]] || rowspan="2"| "[[Wake Me Up (Avicii song)|Wake Me Up]]" || World's Best Song || {{nominated}}

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| World's Best Video || {{nom}}

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| rowspan="1"| ''True'' || World's Best Album || {{nominated}}

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|rowspan="5"| Avicii || World's Best Male || {{nominated}}

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|World's Best Live Act || {{nominated}}

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|World's Best Electronic Dance Artist || {{won}}

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|World's Best Entertainer of the Year || {{nom}}

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|World's Best Swedish Act || {{won}}

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==See also==

*[[Swedish popular music]]

==References==

{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==

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* {{Official website}}

* [http://www.aviciixyou.com/ Avicii X You Project]

* [http://best4ears.com/?s=avicii Avicii on Best4Ears.com]

* [http://salacioussound.com/2011/12/avicii-interview/ Salacious Sound Interviews Avicii]

{{Avicii}}

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{{Persondata

| NAME = Avicii

| ALTERNATIVE NAMES = Bergling, Tim

| SHORT DESCRIPTION = Swedish record producer

| DATE OF BIRTH = 8 September 1989

| PLACE OF BIRTH = Stockholm, Sweden

| DATE OF DEATH =

| PLACE OF DEATH =

}}

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[[Category:Remixers]]

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[[Category:Swedish house musicians]]

[[Category:Swedish record producers]]

[[Category:Ultra Records artists]]