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Monstercat to Become First Record Label to Launch Video Streaming Service
Monstercat will soon become the first record label to launch a video streaming service. EDM.com has learned that the renowned electronic music tastemaker is planning to announce a dedicated video streaming service called Monstercat+, preparing to lock horns with nascent OTT media platforms such as Peacock and Discovery+, among others. Electronic music duo Half An Orange, who have released a triptych of EPs called Mostly We Grow on Monstercat, took to Twitter yesterday to announce their own branded reality show, inadvertently revealing Monstercat+ before deleting the tweet within minutes. A since-deleted tweet mentioning Monstercat+, shared by dance music duo Half An Orange. [Screenshot by EDM.com] Half An Orange (via Twitter) Following the deletion of Half An Orange’s twee...
Legendary Musician John Oates Joins Forces With Saxsquatch for Dance Remix of 1982 Classic “Maneater”
Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Oates has joined forces with brass-playing sensation Saxsquatch to reimagine Hall & Oates’ 1982 classic “Maneater.” Out now via Monstercat, the unlikely fusion of the two musical greats transformed the original top-charting hit “Maneater” into a jazzy, electro-spun modern classic. Injected with club-inspired grooves and dance-floor worthy basslines, the duo put a modern spin on Hall & Oates’ iconic record and rendering it a fit for new audiences across eras and genres. While Daryl Hall handles vocals on the original single, the remix sees Oates step up to the microphone for a funky rework. The new collaboration is accompanied by a music video that shows both Oates and Saxsquatch collaborating on the track in the stu...
Kaskade is Getting His Own Fortnite “Party Royale” Concert
Even before concerts were forced online due to the ongoing pandemic, Epic Games‘ flagship title, Fortnite, was hosting full-scale events. After a groundbreaking performance from Marshmello in 2019, they would go on to invite Travis Scott, J Balvin, BTS, deadmau5, and more to the virtual stage. Now, celebrating his recent crossover with Epic Games’ recently-acquired title, Rocket League, Kaskade is primed for an in-game performance. Seemingly due to the nature of the games themselves, the event will not actually take place in the Rocket League application, but rather in the world of Fortnite and the Houseparty app. However, this does not mean there won’t be tons of rocket-powered car soccer elements included. Organizers promise a show that wil...
Deluxe Edition of Koven’s Stunning “Butterfly Effect” Lands on Monstercat
Early last year, drum & bass duo Koven released their stunning Monstercat debut album, Butterfly Effect. Almost a year later, the much-anticipated Deluxe Edition of the album has been released, and it’s full of remixes from some rather impressive artists, as promised. With an already dazzling offering in Butterfly Effect, Koven has elevated their Monstercat debut album with an all-star remix roster and even more tantalizing originals. Butterfly Effect Deluxe features a slew of some of drum & bass’ top artists on remix duties, including A.M.C, REAPER, The Prototypes, Grafix, and BCee, all putting their unique spin on album favorites like “Followers,” “Worlds Collide,” “Shut My Mouth,” and “...
Vindata Release Intoxicating Summertime Jam “Already Home” With Maurice Moore and JoiStaRR
After remaining relatively quiet in 2020, Vindata are determined to make 2021 their year. In January, the Los Angeles-based duo released the first two tracks from their forthcoming album, “Good 4 Me” and “Union.” Today, they’ve delivered their latest single “Already Home” via Monstercat. “Already Home” brings an upbeat summertime feel that works as the perfect transition from winter to spring. Maurice Moore and JoiStaRR lend their voices, creating a unique back and forth dynamic that floats effortlessly atop Vindata’s fluttery, laid-back production. The duo has found a clear voice for their album, only making the prospect of its release even more exciting. “Already Home” is the third single from Vindat...
Kaskade Delivers Rocket League-Inspired “Reset” EP: Listen
Kaskade‘s influence is one of the furthest-reaching in electronic music, as the prolific artist has continuously released high-caliber tracks that impress both fans and critics alike. His latest endeavor sees him delivering a series of off-the-rails singles via Monstercat Silk, in partnership with Rocket League. Today, those tunes have been packaged as an EP called Reset. Kaskade is the first artist to curate a release that coincides with Rocket League‘s ongoing second season. “While I felt a little pressure, it was mostly just an amazing time to pull together songs that could really go along with the various moods that we go through while immersed in a game,” he said in a press release. Reset captures the essence of Kaskade’s timeless sound while si...
Not for Noobs: Here are Kaskade’s Top 5 Gaming Tracks
After Monstercat‘s massive acquisition of Silk Music, the Monstercat Silk label is already off to a stellar start. Now, dance music megastar Kaskade is gearing up for his debut Monstercat Silk release, which is shaping up to be one of 2021’s best EPs. Kaskade’s Reset EP will be out tomorrow, March 5th, and will consist of four tracks that are also featured in the hit video game Rocket League‘s current season, which moonlights as an homage to electronic dance music. The title of the EP, as well as its opening track, “Flip Reset,” is a clever nod to an in-game Rocket League movement mechanic that pros should be well-versed in. Reset will include the yet-to-be released “Miles To Go,” a collaboration with synth-pop star ...
Kaskade’s New EP Will Include His In-Game Music from Rocket League
It’s no secret that gaming and electronic music go together like wine and cheese. The two have lived in perfect harmony for decades. However, unlike cheese, the ingredients of this unique marriage never seem to spoil. In fact, like cheese’s boozy counterpart, it gets better with age. In the wake of ambitious, headline-grabbing EDM and gaming crossover ventures from the likes of Fortnite and Cyberpunk 2077, renowned electronic tastemaker Monstercat opted to go in a different direction. Teaming up with dance music vet Kaskade—who also seems to be becoming more fruitful with age after a dizzying flurry of new music in 2020—they joined forces with Psyonix’s flagship Rocket League game to produce a number of original songs for in-game play. Kaskade will now release a full EP o...
Eptic Drops Blistering Single “Shadow People” on Monstercat
After kicking off 2021 with Monstercat in early January with a massive dubstep track, Eptic has returned to the electronic music tastemaker for round two. Following some creative marketing that placed Eptic’s patented Computron character in a lucid nightmare soundtracked by “Shadow People,” the track arrived in full today. Just like “Stop Pretending,” Eptic’s latest is yet another masterclass in bass music sound design from the Belgian producer, who seems to push the boundaries of the genre with each new release. This time around, he somehow melds hypnotic arpeggios and crisp tom fills, which coalesce in the song’s verses before building into a screeching drop. He goes haywire from there, introducing nuanced production techniques thr...
Vindata Returns With Two Singles Ahead of Forthcoming Debut Album on Monstercat
Vindata has announced they’re targeting an early summer release date for their long-awaited forthcoming debut album. To celebrate, the duo isn’t wasting any time showing fans what’s in store as they’ve dropped two accompanying singles, “Good 4 Me” and “Union.” Chatter around the duo’s album started in late 2018, but while fans have had to wait a little longer than expected for the release of …With Opened Eyes, the first taste of Vindata’s forthcoming project certainly does not disappoint. Vindata’s brand of R&B influenced electronic music is alive and well in “Good 4 Me,” an upbeat single characterized by breezy synths and playful vocals, and carried by a powerful rhythm and funky bassline. The fol...
PROFF Delivers Monstercat’s Second Silk Release, “Dark Magic”
Following Monstercat‘s recent acquisition of the LA-based label, Silk Music, the newly-formed Monstercat Silk unveiled its second release, a new single from the prolific Russian producer, PROFF, “Dark Magic.” The new track has everything you would want from a progressive house song with PROFF adding a dark and luminous ambiance that gives “Dark Magic” and an ethereal feel. Rolling basslines and sweeping synths lift and crash over you like waves, as the steady beat progresses on. With influences from legends like Hybrid, Sasha, and Luke Chable, PROFF’s sound draws a driving force from melodic genres with solid progressive grooves, which transpire in the mesmerizing “Dark Magic.” PROFF shared in a press release, &...
Monstercat Acquires Silk Music, Opens Door to Progressive House and Downtempo
Monstercat seems to always breach into new territory. The renowned independent label is well-known for bridging the gap between electronic music and gaming with its cutting-edge livestreamed events. Now, the label introduces its third brand alongside sub-labels, Uncaged and Instinct, Monstercat Silk. As the name implies, Monstercat has acquired the leading dance music label, Silk Music. The move only furthers the brand’s massive impact on the world of independent electronic music, and sees Monstercat move into the progressive house, downtempo, and chillout genres. “Meeting the Silk team in late 2019 proved to be one of the most inspiring interactions of the year. Their passion for beautiful electronic music reminded me of why I first fell in ...
