Compilation
Female Iranian Artists Unite for Electronic Compilation Supporting Mahsa Amini Protests
12 female Iranian artists have come together for Woman, Life, Freedom, a compilation featuring a dozen original songs supporting those fighting for freedom against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The project’s name is the English translation of “Zan, Zendegi, Azadi,” the official slogan of global protests against the current Iranian regime. Demonstrations have persisted worldwide after a 22-year-old woman named Mahsa Amini was allegedly killed by Iran’s religious morality police on September 16th. Hundreds of protestors have reportedly been killed in Iran, including dozens of minors. Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRANA) reported that an estimated 18,480 people had been arrested as of December 22. Curated by Iranian artists AIDA and Nesa Azadikhah, Woman, Life, ...
GRL GANG Drops Stacked Holiday Compilation, “Wreck the Halls Vol. 3”
GRL GANG lives and breathes inclusivity. The collective has been making waves in the dance music industry for years by highlighting women and non-binary artists on the cutting-edge. GRL GANG’s annual “Wreck the Halls” compilation, loaded with multi-genre bangers spanning dubstep, bass, house and techno, has now returned with its third edition. “I’m ecstatic to be releasing our third installment of ‘Wreck The Halls,’ which is one of my favorite installments to date,” said GRL GANG founder JEANIE in a statement. “The artists involved are all incredibly talented and I’m so honored to be able to showcase their talents via another killer GRL GANG compilation.” The compilation comes in hot with a dubstep heater, “Distorted Dino” from Dino Sha...
Julien Baker, Faye Webster, and Tomberlin Contribute to Charity Compilation Through the Soil II: Stream
The underground indie pop charity compilation Through the Soil II has been released featuring new material from Julien Baker, Faye Webster, Tomberlin, and more to benefit The Trevor Project. Stream it below via Bandcamp. The album spans 37 tracks with contributions from artists raised in the DIY and indie scenes across genres including Squirrel Flower, Parannoul, Ratboys, and Lala Lala. Organized by original TTS co-creator Andres Villogas, the compilation hosts original tracks like Knifeplay’s aptly titled “Trevor Project Benefit Compilation Song,” IAN SWEET’s unreleased demo of “f*ckthat,” a live cut from Faye Webster, and Julien Baker covering Billy Bragg’s “Milkman of Human Kindness.” Through the Soil II finds the nascent series flourishing after its first installment in 2021 ...
Mark Ronson, Damon Albarn, and Beach House Contribute to Charity Compilation For the Birds: Stream
Mort Garson and Stevie Wonder have both released albums for plants; Gorillaz’s Plastic Beach was provoked by water pollution; now, at long last, we have an album dedicated entirely to birds. Today, Grammy Award-winning producer and music supervisor Randall Poster has unveiled Volume 1 of For the Birds: The Birdsong Project, a massive compilation of recordings all inspired by sweet sounds of birdsong. Mark Ronson, Damon Albarn, Beach House, Beck, Kurt Vile, Karen O, and many more all appear on the project’s first installment, which you can listen to now. With the entirety of its proceeds benefitting the National Audubon Society, For the Birds aims to bring attention to the threats that currently endanger bird populations. Adam Horovitz, Nick Cave, A.G. Cook, Danielle Haim, and Blake Mills a...
Jauz Taps Rising Stars for Loaded Bite This! Compilation, “THIS IS OFF THE DEEP END VOL III”
As Jauz continues to embrace his house-laden “Off The Deep End” sets, his Bite This! imprint is doing the same. Its latest compilation, OFF THE DEEP END VOL III, has now arrived with a loaded roster of newcomers. One of the brightest moments of the compilation comes from Belcastro and his track “Aura,” as his refined chops subtly guide listeners through a vivid, pulsating soundscape enchanted by an intoxicating vocal and a four-on-the-floor beat. It embodies the theme of the comp as a whole, allowing his distinct sound to flourish while staying true to Jauz’s vision. SHARPS has whipped up another impressive tune on the EP with “What You Need.” Traditionally known for his uproarious, bass-centric singles, the Seattle-born producer has take...
Space Yacht Unveils Third “Tech My House” Installment
While Space Yacht‘s fame is often attributed to their one-of-a-kind parties, they’ve also been making waves as a record label. They’ve now returned with the third volume of Tech My House, and it’s filled to the brim with heat. Tech My House Vol. 3 is their most well-rounded house compilation yet, as it features some of the best newcomers to the genre and a handful of veterans. Achilles, Ciszak, Baby Weight, Ian Allen, Case Of The Mondays, and so many more shine on the 16-track compilation, showcasing the tastemaking talents of Space Yacht as well as the talent quickly rising in the house scene. One of the most intoxicating tunes featured on the new compilation is Achilles’ “UPGRADED,” with an addictive four-on-the-floor beat that effortl...
FiXT Noir Hybridizes Dubstep, Metal and More In Massive 35-Track Compilation
Known for their foray into the darkest alleys of electronic music, FiXT has gone even deeper with their new 35-track compilation, FiXT: Noir. FiXT: Noir kicks off with one of it’s unquestioned crown jewels, a blistering drum & bass track called “Clone,” which moonlights as a dream collab between Teddy Killerz and the label’s founder Celldweller. But in a record replete with highlights, that’s just the beginning. The expansive compilation hybridizes genres in dizzying fashion—and it’s not for the faint-hearted. Foxhunt’s “Skullduggery” harkens back to early 2010’s complextro in its frenetic production while Everen Maxwell takes a similar route in the aptly titled “Dark Tales.” totto’s “CPU...
Cercle Is Releasing Its First-Ever Vinyl With Songs From Their Shows and Stories
For the very first time, Cercle is releasing compilations on vinyl. The compilations will consist of 15 tracks across two compilations, which are dubbed COTON and GRAPHITE and will feature music from Ash, Monolink, Teho and more. Each song on the album is linked to a Cercle show or story, and they’ll also have additional information written by the Cercle team or recording artists, among “many other surprises.” “It means the world to have been able to create these shows with such talented human beings,” reads a recent LinkedIn post. “And thanks to all of your for the continued support and love throughout all the messages, comments and so on… It makes us always want to keep pushing boundaries.” Recommended Articles You can pre-...
Ultra Records Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Massive Remix Compilation
For the last quarter-century, Ultra Records has become one of the largest brands in the dance music scene. In celebration of the label’s 25th anniversary, Ultra has released a massive nine-track compilation, showcasing fresh reworks of the imprint’s most iconic tracks and club anthems. ULTRA25 -The Remixes features house-heavy sounds of the underground. From John Summit and Vintage Culture’s rework of SOFI TUKKER’s “Drinkee” to Galantis’ remake of Benny Benassi’s iconic “Cinema,” this compilation shows the diversity and growth of Ultra’s sound over the years. With these nine tracks, we get a quick snapshot of the impact that Ultra has made on the music industry since its beginnings. Label founder Patrick Moxey put it accurately when he said that this package “connects...
Monstercat Teams Up With Westwood Recordings for Celebratory 8-Track Compilation
Westwood Recordings have teamed up with fellow Canadian record label and electronic music powerhouse Monstercat to curate a special compilation album. Comprising local talent and named after Monstercat’s annual Vancouver-based event, Compound 2021 marks the first-ever collaboration between the two imprints. The diverse compilation features eight tracks, infused with the talents of 14 artists including The Funk Hunters, Kotek, Defunk, and Akylla, among others. Nearly all of the artists featured in the album will also be performing at Monstercat Compound in Vancouver this Saturday, September 18th. “”We are thrilled for Monstercat and Westwood’s debut collaboration,” said Westwood Recordings founder and CEO Nick Middleton. “It’s a joint ...
Listen to CloZee’s Eclectic, 13-Track “Muzique Vol. 1” Compilation
CloZee has put her eclectic taste on full display once again, releasing a 13-track compilation via her Odyzy Music imprint. Odyzey- Muzique Vol. 1 is a diverse compilation, embracing the world bass sound CloZee has championed throughout her career. Among the 13 tunes included are tracks from Tripp St., il:lo, 9 Theory, Edamame, Saltus, and more. Each has included a song that not only fits the theme of the compilation but simultaneously stays true to their unique individual sounds as well. NotLö’s “Within” is a perfect example, as she’s stayed in tune with her wobbly sound while embracing the multifaceted feel of the project. Saka has taken a similar approach on his song “Yasha,” holding onto bassy elements listeners may find familiar fr...
No Mana Ushers In the Return of Electro House With “Electromag” Compilation
No Mana‘s dream to keep electro house alive has reached its culmination with his new 19-track Electromag compilation, released via deadmau5’s mau5trap imprint. Electromag, which started as a joke, has now blossomed into a full-blown project determined to reignite the flame electro house flame. “I gathered a bunch of friends and idols to forge a hammer that beats a dead horse that is electro house AKA ‘best genre,'” says No Mana. “This started as a joke between EDDIE, Bentley Dean and myself as to mock nostalgic electro house (mostly the excessive releases of compilations and the ones that were ripped from YouTube). Now, I think the joke has gone a little too far; but we’ll go the extra mile. It’s in our tempo, bitrat...
