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Watch Swedish House Mafia Perform New Music Medley on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show”
Stepping out of the murky shadows of an ambiguous nine-year hiatus, Swedish House Mafia made their first television appearance in over a decade last night. The legendary electronic music trio appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they performed a medley of their two new songs, “Lifetime” and “It Gets Better.” They kicked off with the former, as Axwell, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Steve Angello performed from their own DJ booths while illuminated in orange spheres—designed to mirror their distinct logo—alongside Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake. The performance of “It Gets Better” kicked it up a notch, offering a kaleidoscopic, eerie LED show that seems like a foreshadowing of the group’s live show production. &nb...
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CRAY and GG Magree Drop Punk-Inspired Mix as Bad Boys Club Ahead of HARD Summer Debut [Exclusive]
The 2021 edition of HARD Summer bears numerous attention-grabbing B2B DJ sets, but perhaps none more intriguing and unexpected than CRAY and GG Magree‘s new collaborative alias, Bad Boys Club. “Cray and GG Magree got drunk and made a DJ project lol,” the group’s Twitter bio reads. Despite their seemingly spur of the moment decision to start the venture, the project has instant supergroup potential. Both artists have been major success stories over the last few years, each earning a “triple threat” reputation as vocalists, producers, and songwriters respectively. Ahead of their debut at HARD Summer, Bad Boys Club have released their first-ever mix, exclusively premiered by EDM.com. CRAY and GG Magree of Bad Boys Club. Bad Bo...
Swedish House Mafia Open Up About New Single “Lifetime”: Watch the Haunting Music Video
Dusting the cobwebs off a nine-year hiatus, Swedish House Mafia have stunned the EDM community by releasing two new songs in four days. And after their latest drop, it’s clear a new chapter of the legendary trio is unfolding before our eyes. Swedish House Mafia today unveiled “Lifetime,” a haunting single with Ty Dolla $ign and 070 Shake. With its downtempo arrangement and hypnotic sound design, the track has the feel of a dystopian “Starboy.” Check out the official music video, which was directed by Alexander Wessely, below. In a new interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1, the group opened up about “Lifetime” and its ties to a new album in the works. “It’s 100% feel,” Steve Angello said of the new singl...
Riot Ten Drops Riveting Sophomore Album, “Hype or Die: Homecoming”
Riot Ten made the most of his quarantine, taking that time to develop his sophomore album, Hype Or Die: Homecoming. The new record, released on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records, showcases the producer’s trademark “Hype Or Die” sound and offers insight into his ability to take on explorative sonic ventures. The album features collabs with Bok Nero, Dogma, and more, tying together Riot Ten’s penchant for dubstep, riddim, trap, and house music. This blend of styles makes for a rollercoaster of a ride from start-to-finish. Born and raised in El Paso, TX, Riot Ten exploded into the world of dance music at the age of 22. He released music with Never Say Die and Bassrush, among other electronic music tastemakers, before joining the Dim Mak family in 2017. Recomm...
Benny Benassi, Felix da Housecat and Steve “Miggedy” Maestro’s New Song Pays Homage to Berlin and San Francisco Nightlife
Italian Grammy-winning dance music producer Benny Benassi has joined forces with iconic Chicago DJs Felix da Housecat and Steve “Miggedy” Maestro for a nostalgic single called “Berlin Sanfrandisco.” The group dubbed the collab “chitalo-house,” a mashup of their own styles from the club scenes of Chicago and Italy. Released on Ultra Music, the tune blends the signature sounds of each artist and pays homage to the rich nightlife in Berlin and San Francisco. As nightlife slowly begins to reopen, “Berlin Sanfrandisco” has the feel of a track that can reignite passion for late-night club revelry. A pulsating bassline, crisp open hi-hats, and laser-like synths blend for a sexy and funky banger. The dynamic house record puts deep and dark warehouse sounds at...
This Ridiculous Slipknot vs. Daft Punk Mashup Actually Works
Unexpected musical mashups became a staple of the Internet sometime in the early 2010s and have provided many laughs since. It’s hard to forget about Isosine’s viral 2011 “Psychosocial Baby” mashup of Justin Bieber and Slipknot, in which he laced the iconic masked metal band’s aggressive vocals over the happy-go-lucky pop beat of Bieber’s bubblegum hit “Baby.” The video has garnered well over 17 million views in the last decade. Now, YouTuber William Maranci has taken it upon himself to harness Slipknot‘s seminal “Psychosocial” for a 2021 mashup with none other than one of Daft Punk‘s greatest hits, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” Recommended Articles Sure, it’s absolutely ridiculou...
Saint Punk and Matt McAndrew Pull No Punches on “Gloves”
With three new releases in the last three months alone, it’s safe to say grunge house trailblazer Saint Punk is on a roll. Keeping things interesting are the distinctly experimental sounds of each track, from the sultry bass tones of “Closer Tonight” to the Latin house-infused “Comatose.” His latest, “Gloves” with Matt McAndrew, keeps the momentum going, adding a heavy dose of rock & roll to his diverse discography. Jumpstarted by a banging percussion line and blazing synths, “Gloves” is unrelenting and full of passion. It largely bypassing verses and a bridge, instead structured around an anthemic chorus repeated like the melody of a house track. This one will have you on your feet and banging your head the whol...
Valentino Khan and Nitti Gritti Join Forces for Bass House Single “Your Body”
Prolific DJs and producers Valentino Khan and Nitti Gritti have joined forces for a boisterous new bass house single called “Your Body,” out on Spinnin Records. The pair took to Instagram to share a hilarious homemade music video showcasing how to take care of your body “like a DJ.” “Take care of your bodies or we’ll take care of it for you,” Khan facetiously stated. “Your Body” is made for the club with its thumping bass, rowdy synth stabs and siren sound effects. Just as the lyrics state, this highly danceable tune will undoubtedly have shufflers “moving their bodies” and “working it” on the dance floor. This tune is a surefire crowd-pleaser. Pay heed to the duo’s fitness advice at your own risk, and find “Your Body” on streaming platforms now. MUSIC RE...
Ookay, Elohim and Flux Pavilion‘s “Be OK” Is the Dance-Pop Track of the Summer
From the toe-tapping saxophone melody of “Not Again” to the pop-infused flavor of “Weekends,” Ookay has found himself in the thick of his forthcoming sophomore album’s release cycle. Now he’s back again with “Be OK,” a dream team collaboration with Elohim and Flux Pavilion. And while some may call three a crowd, this killer combination is anything but. Released July 16th, “Be OK” is the best of three worlds. It seamlessly pulls together Ookay’s happy-go-lucky groove, Elohim’s honest songwriting and Flux Pavilion’s bouncy bass breaks for a dance-pop banger bound for sunny summer days. Conceptualized during a 2019 session between Ookay and Flux Pavilion, the optimism of “Be OK” dates ba...
From the Future to Your Speakers: Here Are the 10 Best “Future Rave” Tracks
It all started with a feeling—and in the case of David Guetta and MORTEN‘s future rave genre, it was a pretty damn good one. The sound has exploded from their laptops since its debut in 2019, adopted and explored by artists around the world. Now, it’s one of the hottest club staples of 2021. With sonic roots in techno, house and trance music, the genre’s signature drops first appeared in Guetta and MORTEN’s “Never Be Alone” with Aloe Blacc. “It’s music that is kind of underground but produced in a way that is so big that it can appeal to a festival dance floor,” Guetta told us in 2019. But as much as the pair could have anticipated its rise—”I have no doubt that a lot of DJs are going to do it very soon,” Guetta said—the...
KDrew and Kayrae Battle Inner Demons in Heart-Wrenching Collab, “Enough”: Listen
KDrew and Kayrae have joined forces for “Enough,” a heart-wrenching future bass banger with the intensity to send chills down the collective spine of the EDM community. Kayrae’s aching topline explores the strength it takes to grapple with inner demons—a feeling we can all relate to as we dust off the cobwebs of a year in isolation. The LA-based singer-songwriter’s airy vocals float atop stentorian electronic production courtesy of KDrew, whose sound design chops are as strong as ever in “Enough.” The tender nature of the song’s lyricism, which cuts deeps with poignant lines like “I just want to self-medicate,” are buoyed by incredibly uplifting production. It’s a dichotomy between melancholy and mirth tha...
Cruz Unveils Club-Driven “My Baby Shot Me Down” Remix Bundle
Fresh off his debut dance music release, “My Baby Shot Me Down,” renowned DJ and producer Cruz has unveiled an expansive remix package bursting at the seams with club flair. In collaboration with fellow producer Adam Nazar and rising singer-songwriter V Of Vossae, Cruz tapped seven impressive electronic music acts to breathe new life into the track, all of whom bring their A-game with reworks ranging from techno to slap house to nu-disco. New York-based dance music tandem ONEDUO start things off with a synth-laden edit, employing warm guitar plucks and intoxicating chords to kick off the bundle with a melodic punch. Vinny Vibe comes next, dropping a with a soulful, piano-driven twist before Angelyna Rose keeps the momentum alive with a brisk slap h...
