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First Spin: The Week’s Best New Dance Tracks From Caribou, LP Giobbi & HANA & More
Caribou, “You Can Do It” Dan Snaith’s 2020 LP Home was all texture and melancholic mood, an album made for the long, contemplative solitude of quarantine. The Canadian producer’s latest single is…not that. “You Can Do It” is pure joy, manifest in the bright, gently ascending chord progressions, the lyrics (“You can do it! You can do it! You can do it!…”) and the corresponding video, which simply features dogs — glorious dogs! — jumping and running through fields and catching frisbees in slow motion. Watch it. Try not to smile. Altogether, it’s a tightly produced, deliciously un-self-serious one-off from one of the best in the game. Caribou goes on tour in North America this fall, with dates extending into early 2...
5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Poo Bear
Name Poo Bear Best known for Saying “Happy Bearthday.” Current city Los Angeles, CA. Really want to be in Los Angeles, being the best father and husband to my wife and kids. Excited about My joint venture label deal with Def Jam for Bearthday Music, new single “The Day You Left.” My current music collection has a lot of Original and unreleased music. Preferred format I would have to choose streaming because of the incredible accessibility. [embedded content] 5 Albums I Can’t Live Without 1 ChangesJustin Bieber With the Changes album, every song was different from the next while keeping the whole body of work extremely cohesive and powerful. 2 PurposeJustin Bieber The Purpose album spread a whole new sound in pop music, therefore heavily influencing all genres of music. This album not only ...
Halsey, BTS & Megan Thee Stallion, Baby Keem & Kendrick Lamar, & More: What’s Your Favorite New Music Release? Vote!
Cohesion and collaboration were key during this week’s new music releases. After a legal dispute created a not-so-smooth start to the release, BTS and Megan Thee Stallion gel on the official remix of the K-pop group’s Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hit “Butter.” Nine Inch Nails‘ Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross produced and co-wrote all 13 tracks on Halsey‘s latest album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, which explores the pop star’s pregnancy and new motherhood journey while showcasing Halsey’s growth as a singer-songwriter. You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make mon...
Executive of the Week: Carbon Fiber Music President Franklin Martínez
The song was released June 24 on Sony Music Latin with little fanfare — there wasn’t even a video ready — and debuted at No. 28 on the Hot Latin Songs chart dated July 17. It jumped to the top 10 four weeks later, reaching No. 6 on the chart dated Aug. 7, and finally No. 1 this week, thanks to a 20% boost in streams (reaching the top 20 of Streaming Songs and No. 1 on Latin streaming songs) and airplay support. The real driver of the song on the Latin charts was its performance on the dance charts. There, it debuted at No. 9 on the chart dated July 17 and has remained on the top 10 since, peaking at No. 1 last week. That’s because at heart, “Pepas” is an EDM track, propelled by dozens of remixes by DJs big and small that also aided its rise on the global charts — climbing...
Liam Payne Chills With a Rooster & Gets Peppy in ‘Sunshine’ Video: Watch
Liam Payne is making his official foray into animated movies. The former One Direction member released his newest single, “Sunshine,” on Friday (Aug. 27) as part of the official motion picture soundtrack for Ron’s Gone Wrong. The video for the track features Payne singing along to the poppy track, first sitting at a breakfast table with a rooster as his companion, before later cutting to scenes of him lounging in a sun-drenched plot of grass, and dancing in front of a corkboard full of Post-its with suggestions on how to be a friend. The video also interpolates animated scenes from Ron’s Gone Wrong that features main character Barney interacting with his malfunctioning companion device, Ron. Payne is set to voice a character in Ron’s Gone Wrong, but his exact role has yet to be disclosed. ...
OneUpDuo Drop Soulful Nu-Disco Jam “N’EAUX”
Detroit-based dance music tandem OneUpDuo have dropped “N’EAUX,” a soulful nu-disco bop that will make you forget summer is almost over. Written by OneUpDuo and produced by Chris Hierro, “N’EAUX” is dripping in attitude. The track’s sound design is rife with lush synths and gooey guitar licks, blending the funky pop vibes of Dua Lipa with the indie-dance sensibilities of The Knocks. And with a bouncy four-on-the-floor house rhythm, it’s primed for neon-swathed club floors across the nation. The song’s upbeat character is reflected by its title, which means, “Not allowing others to take advantage of your kindness, as you also take control of your life,” according to OneUpDuo. It’s a mantra we ca...
Louis Futon Announces Sophomore Album, Drops Funky Lead Single “Ron Burgundy”
True to form, Louis Futon brought out some flute, saxophone, and trumpet to christen the announcement of his long-awaited sophomore album. The multi-genre producer incorporated all those wind instruments in his funky new track “Ron Burgundy,” which is of course named after Will Ferrell’s iconic character from the Anchorman films. Quickly moving past a gentle intro, Futon uncorks a groovy bassline before a fluttering flute takes center stage. What follows is a medley of trumpet, sax, and bass that offers danceable energy with a jazz fusion twist. In a press release, Futon spoke about the track’s inspiration and how his vision required help from two instrumentalists. “[‘Ron Burgundy]’ originally started from sampling an old song ...
EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 14
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant women producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. “My Eyes Only” – Ashibah Following her D4 DANCE debut earlier this year, Denmark-based producer, writer, composer, and vocalist Ashibah returned to the label for her fresh house heater, “My Eyes Only.” Accompanied by an extended mix, the euphoric single is contagiously groovy and danceable. “Hungry Dragon” – VEIL VEIL returned to Liquid Stranger’s WAKAAN imprint with her latest two-track venture, IXXI. Vicious stomach growl...
AREA21 Preach Positivity on Latest Single “Loving Every Minute”: Watch the Music Video
As the journey to the release of their debut album continues, the AREA21 duo of Martin Garrix and Maejor are is back with the latest single from the hotly anticipated LP. They released “Loving Every Minute” today via Garrix’s STMPD Records alongside an official music video. “Loving Every Minute” maintains the synergy between Garrix and Maejor, though this tune takes an even more laid-back route. Maejor’s signature tenor takes center stage as he croons about the importance of human connection. Organic instruments guide listeners through each verse, with an upbeat but subtle drop arriving periodically throughout. The animated music video serves as a montage of the time their alien counterparts have spent on Earth. Check ...
Angel Haze Announces New EP Girl with the Gun, Drops “Never Seen”: Stream
Angel Haze has shared new single “Never Seen,” the first taste of her upcoming EP, Girl with the Gun. Stream it below on Apple Music and Spotify. On the track, the rapper unapologetically revels in her ego over a wobbling beat. “I am not the type of bitch/ To be appeased with all the average/ I got lots of codependents/ Ding ding what’s the tab/ I been known to flip the digits/ Loose change turn to racks/ Put a nigga on the bench/ If he need time to reflect,” she raps before abruptly cutting the song off just past the 90-second mark. “I explore the territories of my voice, both in and outside my mind,” she said of the track in a statement. “I wanted to play with different tones and intertwine certain phrases to create a woozy, dreamlike impression. This song is my daydream of a life bigger...
Turnstile Unleash New Album Glow On: Stream
Turnstile have uncorked their hotly anticipated third album, Glow On. Stream it below via Apple Music and Spotify. Glow On is the follow-up to 2018’s Time & Space, and comes in the wake of the surprise June EP Turnstile Love Connection. The album features a collaboration with Blood Orange, “Alien Love Call,” as well as the singles “Blackout” and “Mystery.” It was co-produced by vocalist Brendan Yates with Mike Elizondo, and finds the Baltimore hardcore band continuing to expand their sound. There’s plenty of heavy thunder to keep the mosh pit roiling, but the band have also borrowed from emo, shoegaze, and alternative palettes to create something stunningly original. In his review for Consequence, our own Spencer Kaufman wrote, “Turnst...
Jason Newsted: “I Was F**king Livid” After Hearing Metallica’s …And Justice for All for the First Time
Jason Newsted has admitted that he was “livid” after he first heard Metallica‘s 1988 album, …And Justice for All, which famously had much of the bass removed during mixing. “I was f**king livid!” Newsted told The Metal Hammer Podcast in a new interview. “Are you kidding me? I was ready [to go] for throats, man!” He continued, taking a more serious tone: “No, I was out of my head, because I really thought I did well. And I thought I played how I was supposed to play.” Advertisement Related Video The phantom bass on Justice has become the most controversial mixing decision in the history of metal. The official mixing credits belong to Steve Thompson and Michael Barbiero, but Metallica’s Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield were heavily involved in the process. Some suggest Newsted’s parts wer...
