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Paladins Kick Off Monstercat Crossover Update With Artist-Inspired Skins, Music and Voiceovers
Paladins and Monstercat are taking electronic music and video game crossovers to the next level. Paladins, the popular free-to-play first-person shooter, just launched a new Monstercat-powered update that infuses the spirit of the record label with the action of the game. The new update is centered around a “crossover pass” which players can purchase using in-game currency. For those unfamiliar with the game, a crossover pass works similarly to what other games may call a “battle pass.” This means that those who purchase the crossover will have exclusive in-game rewards to unlock that are not available to players without the pass. Paladins x Monstercat Crossover Pass Developers have shared some highlights of what to expect from the new update. While some games have ...
Paladins Kick Offf Monstercat Crossover Update With Artist-Inspired Skins, Music and Voiceovers
Paladins and Monstercat are taking electronic music and video game crossovers to the next level. Paladins, the popular free-to-play first-person shooter, just launched a new Monstercat-powered update that infuses the spirit of the record label with the action of the game. The new update is centered around a “crossover pass” which players can purchase using in-game currency. For those unfamiliar with the game, a crossover pass works similarly to what other games may call a “battle pass.” This means that those who purchase the crossover will have exclusive in-game rewards to unlock that are not available to players without the pass. Paladins x Monstercat Crossover Pass Developers have shared some highlights of what to expect from the new update. While some games have ...
Candyland’s Josie Martin On Reunion After 8 Years: “Hopefully, Our Fans Get to Relive Some Memories”
Candyland are officially back—and with renewed perspective and a creative direction they’re embracing in earnest. In a new interview with EDM.com, Candyland’s Josie Martin explains that the decision to walk away from the music industry in 2019 felt like a “life or death” moment. It was an uncertain end to the Candyland saga, a project that started with a duo skyrocketing to prominence after delivering viral remixes of early 2010s dance hits from Bingo Players, Krewella, Skrillex, and more. But as quickly as their success began, Josie Martin and Ethan Davis found themselves going separate ways in 2014. Martin would continue Candyland solo following the split. Fortunately, however, the story doesn’t end there. In fact, Martin views walking away as one of the bes...
WHIPPED CREAM’s New Single “CRY” to Appear On Rocket League, Paladins Video Games
For WHIPPED CREAM, it’s always been about bangers. “Light of Mine”? Banger. “So Thick”? Banger. With a track record like this, it’s no surprise that her latest single, “CRY,” is also—well, you get it. A mind-bending fusion of midtempo, electronica and hyper-house, “CRY” is out now via Monstercat. Kicking off with eerie chords and haunting vocals, “CRY” quickly sets the scene for a tale that twists and turns with tension. “You won’t hear me cry,” its lyrics chant. An eerie bassline slowly creeps under the surface until the track’s cathartic drop, akin to a pitch black soundscape with menacing sound design. “It’s about having no tears, words, or energy left to give...
ARMNHMR Channel Inspiration Through Isolation On New EP, “Waiting For Love”
After teasing a collection of new music with a handful of singles and embarking on an eponymous tour, ARMNHMR have unveiled their latest EP, Waiting For Love. Waiting For Love draws from ARMNHMR’s loneliest moments. Whether it’s when they’re on the road solo or toiling through the same isolation we all experienced over the past two years, the duo found inspiration in some of their darkest times. The passion and pain can be heard throughout every inch of the EP, as they’ve embraced their solitary feelings and transformed them into a beautiful five-track record. Check out the Waiting For Love, which was released on Monstercat, below. Recommended Articles Fans were given an early taste of the emotive EP when ARMNHMR released its heartfelt singles, “Savi...
Ace Aura Drops Massive Melodic Riddim Single, “UMBRA”
Coming off his biggest year yet, EDM.com Class of 2021 inductee Ace Aura has tapped Voicians for a high-powered collaboration called “UMBRA.” Out now via Monstercat, “UMBRA” is Ace Aura’s signature melodic riddim style at its finest, effortlessly fusing Voicians’ heartfelt vocals with eerie sound design. Both drops are as unrelenting as it gets, painting a colorful soundscape of frenetic synths, chord-driven programming, and masterfully layered bass. It should come as no surprise that “UMBRA” is one of Ace Aura’s best tunes yet—a scary thought considering he’s only 23. 2021 was massive for Ace Aura, who released music on some of the most high-profile record labels in the game, including Monstercat, Never Say Die, Circus Recor...
GG Magree Fires On All Cylinders With Monstercat Single, “My Wicked”
GG Magree is stepping into 2022 pulling no punches, arriving on Monstercat with a stunning new single called “My Wicked.” Enveloped by angelic vocals and anthemic sound design, “My Wicked” is a natural showcase of Magree’s arsenal as a triple threat singer, music producer and songwriter. True to the times, the melancholic track blends pop-punk and future bass to aching effect. Cover art of GG Magree’s single, “My Wicked.” c/o Monstercat “In a state of confusion as to why I was addicted to the pleasure and pain of love, I wrote ‘My Wicked,'” Magree shared in a press statement. “They say love will tear us apart but also, all you need is love. We all have demons, but it’s about picking which demo...
Papa Khan Drops Pop-Punk-Inspired Valentine’s Day Anthem, “Never Cared”
Papa Khan dismissed the cheesy love songs this Valentine’s Day and released a heavyhearted single for those who aren’t feeling the love this year. Released today was the latest single from the color bass virtuoso, “Never Cared.” In one of his most emotive releases to date, Khan combines his distinct sound design with pop-punk-inspired vocals to create a unique amalgam that hits you right in the feels. “For those who have been betrayed and hurt, this one is for you,” Khan said in a press release. Check out “Never Cared” below. Recommended Articles Finding beautiful colors in what would feel like an otherwise grey emotional state, Khan has delivered another futuristic melodic bass drop between the celestial intermissions and gri...
ARMNHMR and RUNN Drop Soaring Single “Falling Apart”
Back for yet another impressive release on Monstercat, ARMNHMR have tapped RUNN this time around for a new single called “Falling Apart.” Addressing the loneliness of life on the road, “Falling Apart” is an anthem that’ll quickly become a staple in ARMNHMR’s sets. Embracing the warm sound we’ve come to associate with the duo, they’ve let moving guitar riffs and powerful percussive elements lead the way alongside RUNN’s unmistakable vocals. ARMNHMR and RUNN have undeniable chemistry, as her enchanting voice beautifully carries the message behind the single. “‘Falling Apart’ was a song we had written a couple years ago,” ARMNHMR said in a joint statement. “It was a song that...
Pegboard Nerds and Sophon Team Up for Drum & Bass Banger “Shine”
The relationship between Pegboard Nerds and Monstercat is the gift that keeps on a giving. The Scandinavian bass music duo are longtime favorites of the Monstercat faithful, releasing music on the powerhouse indie electronic music label at a dizzying pace over the course of the last decade. Tracks like 2012’s “Disconnected” and 2016’s “Weaponize” continue to be rinsed by their dance music contemporaries in DJ sets and music festival performances. Pegboard Nerds have now returned to Monstercat with a riveting single called “Shine,” which arrives under the imprint’s “Uncaged” banner. A drum & bass banger, the new track was produced in collaboration with fellow electronic music duo Sophon, the side project of...
Slushii Announces Full-Length Anime Series and New Album
With a new anime series and album on the way, fans of Slushii have a lot to look forward to in 2022. For the past three years, Slushii has been working on the most ambitious project of his career. He’s now set to release a brand new album on Monstercat next year as well as a full-length anime developed by the mind behind the music. In the meantime, he’s whet fans’ appetites with the release of the first single off the album, “Turn It Up.” With a downtempo, hip-hop-inspired intro, Slushii lets listeners slowly wade into the water before plunging them into the deep end. A barrage of metallic wobbles and dramatic synths dominate its massive drops and the final product is an action-packed, futuristic release that brilliantly primes fans for the rele...
Anamanaguchi and Flux Pavilion Soundtrack Rocket League’s Mobile Game With “Dreams”
Ever dream about flying cars while playing soccer? No? Well Anamanaguchi and Flux Pavilion do. Following the release of their debut Monstercat release earlier in the month, Anamanaguchi have returned to the label with “Dreams.” The single is a collaboration with influential bass music producer Flux Pavilion, who called it a “sweeping love song like the moments after your first kiss” in a press statement. Combining the video game-inspired talents of the chiptune group with Flux Pavilion’s masterful production creates a unique song that finds a dreamy middle ground between the two acts’ ever-evolving sounds. With classic video game sounds sprinkled throughout, the uplifting track is a great anthem for both festivals and gaming playlists. Recommended Articl...
