MUSIC RELEASES
Listen to KALCYFR’s Drum & Bass Tribute to a Classic “Final Fantasy VII” Song
Most gamers are familiar with Square Enix’s seminal Final Fantasy RPG series and one of its most beloved entries, Final Fantasy VII. Colorado-born, Los Angeles-based producer and DJ KALCYFR is a big fan of the game—so much so that he decided to take on reworking one of its most memorable songs, “Those Who Fight.” Perfect for an intense gaming session, KALCYFR’s twist on “Those Who Fight” ramps the video game anthem up in a gripping drum & bass rendition. Building on the intensity of Tatakau Monotachi’s original song, the stellar synth work, crushing drums, and electro stylings call to mind Cloud and Sephiroth locked in battle as their ridiculously sized swords clash to the epic melodies. Distorted, growling basses do we...
Peggy Gou Heats Things Up With Latest Single, “I Go”
Renowned dance music producer and label head Peggy Gou is officially back in the game. Just last month she ended a two-year hiatus from solo releases and her latest, “I Go,” proves she’s just heating up. Inspired by the UK rave culture of the early aughts, the song is out July 9th via Gou’s Gudu Records imprint. You can pre-order the record on vinyl here. “I Go” is a scintillating blend of house and techno, with elements of disco and synthwave folded in along the way. Bright chimes, brisk percussion and a pulsing bassline make up its groove. Meanwhile, Gou’s breathy vocals maintain the momentum, adding texture and tension to its minimalistic soundscape. According to a statement from Gou, the song originated in an airport bathr...
Trance Legend ATB Unveils New Musical Alias, EANOH: Listen to His Debut Song
German trance legend ATB has long been revered as of the electronic music scene’s most iconic producers. His seminal 1999 hit, “9PM (Till I Come),” has already received two updated versions: a deep house rework with A7S and Topic titled “Your Love (9PM)” and a remix by Tiësto. Now, he’s spicing things up with a new club-focused alias, dubbed EANOH. The project’s debut single, “Simply Mad,” was released July 9th via Universal Germany. Featuring a sultry mix of haunting vocals and tangy percussion licks, “Simply Mad” is primed for the sweaty club nights characteristic of a hot girl summer. Stealing the show is the song’s sizzling trombone melody, dialing up its energy right in time for its drops. Mean...
Pop Prodigy Daneliya Tuleshova Channels EDM for Massive “Like You Used To” Remix Package
Young pop sensation Daneliya Tuleshova has recruited a bevy of distinguished EDM producers to remix her latest single, “Like You Used To.” Born and raised in Kazakhstan, Tuleshova seems to be strapped into a rocketship to stardom. In 2019 she was a Top 10 finalist on the hit show America’s Got Talent at only 13 years of age. She then went on to become the youngest to ever win The Voice Kids, a Ukrainian music talent show, before representing Kazakhstan in 2018’s Junior Eurovision Song Contest. Tuleshova has now released three sublime remixes of “Like You Used To” by Los Padres, Vinny Vibe, and Max Vangeli and RudeLies. It’s the latter rework, however, that rises above as a surefire highlight. Vangeli and RudeLies dial up the BPM ...
Laidback Luke Revives Techno Alias, Dark Chanell, for Sophomore EP: Listen
In February 2021, Laidback Luke unveiled his Dark Chanell alias with the release of the project’s pulsing debut EP, No. 1. The iconic Dutch DJ, whose self-professed first love is techno, has now revived his ominous nom de plume with his sophomore record, the two-track New York Five-O EP. Out now on Luke’s Mixmash banner, the menacing EP offers the dark underground warehouse sounds that longtime techno fans crave. Fusing elements of disco with vintage techno, “Foxy Town” applies sinister bass guitar licks and a thumping bassline. Balancing out the EP is its second track “Hutch,” which uses haunting vox and brooding, glitchy sound design. Check out the new EP below. FOLLOW DARK CHANELL: Instagram: instagram.com/dark.chanellSpotify: spoti.fi/3e5JnzY FOLLOW LAIDBACK LUKE: Faceb...
AC Slater and Qlank Drop New Night Bass Single “Suffocating” With TikTok Sensation Queen Millz
Night Bass founder AC Slater and rising bass house producer Qlank have teamed up for a new track called “Suffocating,” tapping hip-hop artist and TikTok sensation Queen Millz for the verses. Serendipitously released on his birthday, “Suffocating” is the first single off Qlank’s forthcoming Dance Again EP. In typical Night Bass fashion, the bouncy and boisterous song is sure to boost the energy in whatever room it graces. Synth stabs and a thumping bassline combine with the intoxicating vocals of Millz for a high-energy and danceable tune. AC Slater, who recently became a new dad, owns and operates Night Bass, runs the popular Slater’s Sounds Spotify playlist, and is a prolific streamer. After playing his first festival back since the pandemic at Insomniac’s Day Trip Festival, he ...
HOLOW Unveils Mesmerizing Song “Comet” via Ultra Records
Budding electronic music artist HOLOW has returned, unveiling a mesmerizing tune called “Comet.” “Comet” features a catchy house beat textured with warm, aching synths. The track combines soothing vocals with an electro-pop beat that captivates listeners early on, skillfully building to a phenomenal drop brimming with bubbly sound design. The buoyant pop-house hybrid starts off slow, but HOLOW expertly infuses his signature melodic sound with a pulsating bassline. Layered with complimentary piano keys and romantic lyricism, “Comet” invites the listener to “dance with me all night.” Check out the stunning track below, which arrives by way of Ultra Records. The storyline in “Comet” revolves around the ...
Ghetto Ghetto and Fraudulent Records Collide for Must-Listen House Music Compilation
Two formidable tastemakers in the house music scene have joined forces for a masterstroke of a compilation. The sophomore collaborative compilation between Ghetto Ghetto and Fraudulent Records officially hit the virtual shelves today—and it’s a spoonful of house heaven. The record, which follows their inaugural joint effort almost a year ago to the day, bears the fruits of a long and successful creative partnership. “I’d say that friendship is the main bond between our two organizations,” said Fraudulent label head CastNowski. “Julian [Ragland, Ghetto Ghetto’s founder] and I have known each other for a long while, I had a release on his label at the beginning of my musical career and we both do share the ...
Jaycen A’mour and Z A K Team Up for Pulsing Tech House Tune “EOTY”
New Zealand meets Miami with “EOTY,” a rumbling new collab from Jaycen A’mour and Z A K. “EOTY” (an acronym for “end of the year”) is a tech house banger in every sense of the term, stomping in right off the bat with a grime-inspired vocal refrain: “When I enter the rave, it’s clear.” The track then builds organically before culminating in a downright mean drop, which tightropes the line between haunting and banging with eerie, siren-like fills. Meanwhile, a pulsing bassline ebbs and flows in its cadence, slithering through the drop alongside ominous plucks. A’mour and Z A K refuse to keep their feet off the pedal in the break, reintroducing the vocal refrain in a head-bobbing section that doubles as a mind-bending...
Seven Lions, Andrew Bayer, and Alison May Release Moving New Single “Returning To You”
Only a few weeks before their highly anticipated Red Rocks performance, Seven Lions and Andrew Bayer have tapped Alison May for a beautiful collaboration called “Returning To You.” Serving as an infusion of the sounds that can be found within many of Ophelia Records’ and Anjunabeats’ releases, “Returning To You” is an emotive journey. May’s velvety vocals paint a vivid picture of love and the challenges that come along with it, while the dynamic fusion of cathartic synths and rumbling basses round out the tune. Check out the new collab below. Though this is the first collaboration between Seven Lions and Andrew Bayer, it comes at a critical time. The former will be hosting a performance at Red Rocks on July 28th and the lat...
DJ Matt Black Drops Tech House Thumper “Tha Freak”
DJ Matt Black has arrived with “Tha Freak,” delivering a club-driven tech house bomb for the masses. Black wastes no time here, kicking off the track with a driving kick-snare pattern serenaded by a chugging bassline. He eventually introduces the song’s main vocal refrain, “Let me see you turn into the freak,” which invites listeners to release their inhibitions—a motif we can all agree with after a year in isolation. A long bridge builds the tension as the producer filters in punchy snares, ultimately culminating in a catchy house drop. It’s here where the groovy song really hits its stride, thanks to the clever use of cowbells and crisp open hi-hats. “Tha Freak” does well to incorporate sounds of the underground as well as the mod...
A Posthumous Track Produced by Pierce Fulton Has Been Released: Listen
After receiving approval from the family of late dance music artist Pierce Fulton, yehno has unveiled a posthumous release, a remix of the Montreal producer’s track “We Can.” While the original version of “We Can” relies on subtle, organic sounds and a brisk house arrangement, Fulton took a different approach. He dialed the tempo back in his dreamy rendition, repurposing the arrangement with smooth breakbeat rhythms and punchy drums. Check out the new remix below. In May 2021, Fulton’s family tragically revealed that he had died from an apparent suicide after struggling with his mental health. Following his death, the family set up an email address where fans are able to share condolences, videos, and photos. “Pierce was so...
