MUSIC RELEASES
Seven Lions’ “Advent” Series Returns With Third Compilation
Last year, Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records imprint released two eclectic compilations featuring dozens of fresh faces. While both EPs were bass-centric, they championed the diversity that Ophelia has displayed since the launch of the label. Today they’re back with yet another excellent compilation. Advent Volume III puts Seven Lions’ tastemaker abilities on full display. Though the majority of names are new to the label, their sound is a perfect match for the vision of Ophelia Records. This installment of the Advent series is more bass-leaning than its predecessors, embracing genres like melodic bass and drum & bass. The EP includes six tracks from newcomers such as MEDZ, Lama & XimFny, Darby, and more. Dimibo, who has released music alongside Se...
TroyBoi Flexes Signature Sound on Woozy Trap Banger “MADTING”: Listen
TroyBoi is back with his latest trap hit, a woozy banger called “MADTING.” The revered electronic music producer, who was named one of EDM.com‘s Best Music Producers of 2020, flexes his signature sound on “MADTING.” With its spacey, minimalistic arrangement and thick low end, it’s classic TroyBoi. There is perhaps no one more astute when it comes to producing in-between the bars than TroyBoi, whose nuanced sound is on full display here. He makes sporadic use of metallic wobbles—akin to the ones heard in his Skrillex-assisted hit “Warlordz”—but they’re strategically splayed throughout the mix so they don’t overpower its other intricate elements. Those include pitched vocal chops and playful flutes, among other production maste...
ILLENIUM and Matt Maeson Collide on Emotive New Single “Heavenly Side”
Last week, ILLENIUM promised fans a final album single if the number of pre-saves hit 10,000. After accomplishing that goal in just a few days, he has delivered just in time for his massive “Trilogy” live show. Today ILLENIUM unveiled “Heavenly Side,” a collaboration with Matt Maeson, to prepare fans for the release of his highly-anticipated fourth studio album Fallen Embers. Many of ILLENIUM’s recent singles—such as “First Time” and “Hearts on Fire”—make heavy use of organic instruments blended with light electronic elements. “Heavenly Side” has a similar feel, as whimsical keys, melancholic guitar riffs, and dynamic percussion mix expertly with Maeson’s commanding vocals. Though we havenR...
Watch Skrillex and J Balvin Party Hard in Video for New Collab, “In Da Getto”
Skrillex and the Prince of Reggaton, J Balvin, have finally unveiled their hotly anticipated collab “In Da Getto” alongside a rowdy music video. The new single, which was co-produced by Tainy, samples the melody of David Morales and the Bad Yard Club’s 1993 dance hit “In De Ghetto,” featuring Crystal Waters and Delta. While electronic music fans hoping to hear a classic Skrillex banger may be dismayed at the lack of bass here, there’s no doubt the Urbano-house hybrid is jam-packed with club energy. Directed by Alfred Marroquín, the neon-soaked video follows Skrillex and Balvin on a night of debauchery, drinking and dancing before ending up at a rowdy house party. The visual also features two superstars of the TikTok age: Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Ital...
Flume Shares Clip of Wonky Unreleased Trap Song: Watch
As fans patiently wait for Flume‘s elusive third album, the famed electronic music producer took to social media today to offer a preview of a massive unreleased track. After Flume shared an Instagram Story containing a clip of a wonky, glitched-out tune, it’s clear that his reputation for forward-thinking sound design won’t be challenged any time soon. Long revered for his unique approach to bass music production, Flume flexed his trap music muscles here, creating a quirky yet menacing drop with typically innovative drum syncopation. It is similar in nature to the heavy-hitting “Amber,” which appeared on 2019’s critically acclaimed Hi This Is Flume mixtape. Check out the clip of the unreleased song below. Back in April 2020 Flume confirme...
Monstercat Unveils Stunning 10-Year Anniversary Compilation Album: Listen
Over the last 10 years, blue-ribbon electronic music imprint Monstercat has cultivated a sound all its own and captured the hearts of millions of listeners worldwide. Establishing itself as a driving force in the music industry and paving the way for artist discovery, innovation, and sustainability for over 1,000 artists, the brand certainly hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Now, the esteemed imprint has released its Monstercat – 10 Year Anniversary compilation in celebration of an extremely successful decade. The compilation spans many different genres such as dubstep, house, and drum & bass, perfectly encapsulating what the Monstercat brand is all about. Featured on the record are 16 fan-favorite tracks—which were never formally released—from some of Monstercat...
Listen to Loxy and Ink’s Riveting Breakbeat Track, “Phoenix Rising”
Two titans in UK electronic music culture, Loxy and Ink, have dropped a new progressive breakbeat track titled “Phoenix Rising.” A follow-up to their latest hip-hop tune “Manifested Visions,” Loxy and Ink have returned with another stunning collab. But this time around they went in a different direction. “Phoenix Rising” is a departure from their usual gritty UK sound, as this transformative track demonstrates the duo’s mastery of fluidity by offering a warm and welcoming breakbeat beast. While an uncompromising drum & bass pattern propels listeners, the soft and soothing vocals offer an introspective contrast to the frenetic drum programming. As the riveting vocal samples elevate the senses, the heavy bass keeps us grounded. Check out...
Listen to Zeds Dead and MKLA’s After-Hours House Single, “Alive”
Zeds Dead are switching the pace, turning their expertise towards the deep, after-hours house sound in celebration of their upcoming tour. Where there are shows, there are late-night afterparties. Their new single “Alive” with MKLA embodies that energy, channeling a driving yet minimalistic production. The MKLA’s’ feathery vocals gently groove their way through the track’s brilliant synth programming, exuding a comforting yet effortlessly cool feeling. Artwork for Zeds Dead and MKLA’s “Alive,” out now on Deadbeats. Deadbeats “Alive” is Zeds Dead’s first single since the release of their critically acclaimed Catching Z’s mixtape, which showcased the duo’s versatility. The 13-track ...
Kaleena Zanders Celebrates PRIDE and Black Music Month with “RELOAD” Remix Pack
Rising singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders released her track “RELOAD” last year, recounting her personal experiences with police brutality. The single and music video provided a powerful metaphorical message of hope and “reloading” on love (instead of bullets). In celebration of PRIDE and Black Music Month, the Los Angeles-based artist has dropped her RELOAD [Reloaded] remix EP, featuring fellow POC producers Lee Wilson, R3LL, 12th Planet, Vindata, and KOIL. As icing on the cake, all first-year artist streaming royalties will be donated equally between the National Bailout Fund and Diversify The Stage, LLC. This diverse remix package spotlights a range of different genres, each brilliantly capturing their own style. Kicking things off is Lee Wilson’s groovy disco house mix, follow...
Watch the Teaser for Skrillex and J Balvin’s Hotly Anticipated Collab, “In Da Getto”
Skrillex has unveiled a teaser of “In Da Getto,” his hotly anticipated collaboration with global reggaeton superstar J Balvin. The collab was initially leaked by hoverboard engineer Hunter Kowald, who recently went viral after casually gliding through Times Square on his own “SkySurfer” board. The new teaser features a familiar face—at least for the TikTok age. Skrillex and J Balvin have been working with viral TikTok creator Khaby Lame, a Senegalese-Italian social media star best known for debunking and poking fun at useless life hacks shared by influencers. The audio in the clip doesn’t offer much, but fans are able to hear tinctures of a club-driven, electronic-Latin fusion track. If the teaser is any indication, a music video is on the way and could be unv...
JG and the Robots Unveil AI-Driven Audiovisual for “I’m Thomas Dolby”
Premiering their latest futuristic audiovisual project, JG and the Robots have unveiled the official music video for “I’m Thomas Dolby (feat. Deepfake Thomas Dolby).” Exploring themes of transhumanism and sentience, JG and the Robots is a conceptual EDM multimedia experience that blends AI technologies with dance music performance and film. Its leader performs as a RoboSapien cyborg, accompanied by various other robots. The minds behind the ambitious project have now dropped their newest video, which utilizes “deepfake” artificial intelligence and computer-generated vocals to reconstruct the prominent 80s musician Thomas Dolby. Dolby, who cooperated with the innovative project, is credited as the “vocalist” for the track, which is the second in an ongoing series fro...
Whiskers and Starceed Drop Hard-Hitting Dubstep Banger “Reality” on WaterShip Records
Out now on his very own WaterShip Records imprint, label boss Whiskers has teamed up with the Starceed trio to drop a hard-hitting dubstep banger, “Reality.” The multidimensional artist has proven that he is an unstoppable force, having released a slew of monster collaborations with the likes of Boogie T, FIGURE, SLIMEZ, p0gman, and more. After releasing four immersive singles last year including “Wreck It” (with JANDI) and “Caught A Body” (with MATONIC), “Reality” marks the first offering from Whiskers this year. Teaming up with Starceed he’s now unveiled “Reality,” a relentless track that oozes subsonic frequencies and earth-rattling bass, fitted to syncopated drum patterns. This hotly anticipated track is a ...
