MUSIC RELEASES
Four Loko Has Launched a Record Label
Music industry news has been strange as of late, but Four Loko has taken it to another level. The fabled malt liquor maker has launched its own record label and is debuting with a single from Valentino Khan, Wifisfuneral, and YBN Almighty Jay. Aptly named Four Loko Records, the imprint looks to ride off of the success of the IRL TOUR series, which featured Diplo, ILOVEMAKONNEN, Flosstradamus, and more. The newly minted label has an ambitious future, as they plan to bridge digital experiences with real-life ones for an integrated approach. This includes collaborative music and clothing, submissions from artists and fans, and much more. Four Loko Records launched with its debut single from Valentino Khan. “Four Loko as a brand has always leaned into the unconventional – Four...
Listen to Tchami’s Dazzling, 19-Track “Year Zero” Remix Album
Tchami has unveiled 19—yes, 19—brilliant reworks of music from his debut album, Year Zero. There’s no doubt that longtime fans of the French future house pioneer will rock out to the expansive album, which explores house music and its many sub-genres with fluid precision. Standouts from the album are aplenty. Tchami was smart to tap blossoming Mind of a Genius artist Mindchatter, whose edit of “Heartless” (with Chace) kicks off the record with a hypnotic punch. Galantis and Bali Bandits join forces for a saccharine, disco-inspired rendition of “Buenos Aires,” a track that ANGELZ takes into rave territory with a four-to-the-floor, 150 BPM hyper-house rework. Dirtybird cofounder Justin Martin offers up a foot-tapping deep house edit of &...
Listen to Gorgon City Evolve in Third Album, “Olympia”
Gorgon City released their third studio album Olympia today—and it is guaranteed to become another one of their classics. With an eclectic combination of style and vocals, the UK duo demonstrates a new playfulness in their work and artistic growth while staying true to their roots. You will hear some familiar tunes on Olympia, as eight of its 18 total tracks are past releases. Not only did Gorgon City include “Tell Me It’s True” (released two months ago in anticipation of the album), but they also added seven of their collaborations from the last year or so, including anthems like “You’ve Done Enough” (with DRAMA) and “House Arrest” (with SOFI TUKKER). Olympia features five new solo tracks, which vary in terms of style. “Lost Feelings,” “Waiting For The Righ...
Felix Cartal’s “Expensive Sounds For Nice People” Occupies a Unique Space in House Music
Felix Cartal has more than earned his title of veteran producer. Since first emerging in 2006, the Vancouver product has become an omnipresent name in electronic music. Last year was a career year for him, releasing an official remix of Anne-Marie and Doja Cat’s global hit “To Be Young” and tons of new original music. Today Cartal returns with his fourth studio album, Expensive Sounds For Nice People. Cartal has used Expensive Sounds For Nice People as a way to explore a myriad of emotions. Each of its 16 tracks tells an intertwined tale of the second chapter of his music career, where refinement has become an innate element of his approach. He explores love, loss, and heartbreak within the record’s house music-inspired backbone. Cover of Felix CartalR...
Ashibah and Saffron Stone Deliver Inclusive, Club-Ready Single “On the Line”
Egyptian-Danish tech house producer Ashibah is back with her third offering of the year, collaborating with young UK producer Saffron Stone. Out today via Sonny Fodera’s Solotoko imprint, “On the Line” is a monster addition to the venerated London label. As a rising LGBTQ woman with a rich cultural heritage, Ashibah is defining her own unique style. Not only is she known for her sultry brand of tech house, but she is also making a name for herself by incorporating her own vocals and delivering inclusive messages via her music. Ashibah is not afraid to speak up for what she believes in, a notion made evident by the refrain, “Don’t break the rules, define them,” in her new single. This powerful verse conjures the house music exuberance...
Wreckno’s Stunning Debut EP “PANSY” Has Arrived
Detroit-based queer rapper, producer, and DJ Wreckno has already made a name for himself with a slew of singles, like his mammoth GRiZ collaboration “Medusa,” which served as the anthem for Pride Month 2020. One year later, Wreckno’s debut EP has arrived in celebration of Pride Month 2021, and even further solidifies the musician’s status as one of electronic music’s brightest rising stars. PANSY wonderfully illustrates the essence of Wreckno in full—at times deep and pensive, but always unapologetic and overtly sexual. “Honey Drip” already debuted with a racy music video to emphasize the nature of what PANSY would entail, and the rest of the EP doesn’t disappoint in that regard. Track titles like “FREAKNIK” ...
Rome in Silver’s Distinct Sonic Identity Shines in New EP, “Makeshift Moon”
Known for his vibrant, versatile, and forward-thinking sound, Rome In Silver is without a doubt one of the most exciting emerging names in dance music. Having truly found his distinct sonic identity over the past couple of years, the SoCal producer came to San Holo’s bitbird and Canadian tastemaker Monstercat to release two massively successful EPs, and has now finally unveiled the third and final chapter of his trilogy in the form of 5-track EP called Makeshift Moon. Arguably Rome In Silver’s most sonically diverse EP to date, Makeshift Moon sees the virtuosic producer combine eerie synths and resonant bells on “Mosaic,” bring together indietronica sensibilities on “Never Be The One” (with Lhasa Petik) and co-direct his first music video for the funky gem “Like Y...
Mersiv Tags Smoakland for Thunderous New Collaborative EP, “What You Want”
Last week, Colorado’s rising dubstep star Mersiv released yet another thunderous EP, What You Want. As his final pre-album release of 2021, the record contains three roaring tracks in collaboration with Oakland duo Smoakland, offering a perfect blend of dubstep with Mersiv’s “pretty-dark-loud” style of bass music. The release highlights the influence of Mersiv’s MorFlo Records and previews his debut album Pretty Dark Loud, set to roll out this summer. Opening with the high-octane titular track “What You Want,” the wobbly side of Mersiv is accented via the an impressive third drop that has Smoakland written all over it. “Running Through” sets out with resounding synths and powerful vocals in combination with bone-rattling bass production. The EP wraps up with the ...
Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet Drop Eerie “Butterflies” Music Video: Watch
Skrillex, Starrah and Four Tet have unveiled the official music video for their collaborative hit “Butterflies.” The eerie video follows a group of friends as they gyrate through glittering city streets, tailed by ghostly figures. It’s a stark contrast to the video for “Too Bizarre” (with Swae Lee and Siiickbrain), which depicted a carefree, no-holds-barred basement punk party. “Butterflies” was Skrillex’s first official release since 2019. It effectively blew the lid off the hype surrounding his sophomore album, which fans have been clamoring for since he announced a wrap on production of a new body of work in March 2020. He’s remained tight-lipped ever since, however. Check out the official “Butterflies” music video b...
AFK Teams Up With Doctor P on Dubstep Banger “Destroyed”
Dubstep icons AFK and Doctor P have teamed up for a banging new collaboration that’s sure to live up to its name. “Destroyed” was released today via FuntCase’s DPMO imprint, and it’s destined to leave dance floors in shambles in the revitalized festival circuit. The new single opens with a melodic section reminiscent of the early 2010s dubstep sound, refreshed for the early 2020s. An intense buildup laced with a chopped-up vocal sample builds even more energy before all hell breaks loose at the false drop. Shrieking stabs line the main sections with force, while the powerful drums serve up a classic dubstep rhythm perfect for the head-banging crew. A belter through and through, “Destroyed” is a fantastic addition to DPMO’s 2021 catalogue, and...
Watch Subtronics Drop Massive Unreleased SLANDER Collab at Red Rocks
Last night Subtronics headlined the first full-capacity show at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre since the onset of the pandemic—and he did not pull any punches. The dubstep superstar, who said headlining the venue was his “number one life goal since the age of 5,” threw down a set for the ages as he rattled the monoliths flanking the legendary open air venue. Subtronics cycled through a relentless barrage of his own original music as well as mind-bending tracks released by his bass music contemporaries on his Cyclops Recordings imprint. The performance was highlights galore, but it was the drop of one unreleased song that sent ripples through the electronic music community after the momentous “Cyclops Rocks” show. Titled “Gravity...
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Pixel Terror Showcase New Direction in Remix of Iconic “Rhythm Is a Dancer” [Premiere]
Known for their glitchy dubstep sound, beloved bass music pair Pixel Terror are hanging up the wobbles for a moment, reworking Snap!‘s iconic 1992 single “Rhythm Is a Dancer” into a riveting house track. Pixel Terror have stayed true to the classic tune for their official remix, building around the timeless vocal performance of Thea Austin with precision. To ramp things up, they produced brisk drum patterns atop a pulsing bassline for a modern jam inspired by the disco scene of yesteryear. Pixel Terror has been on a rampage in 2021. After kicking off the year with their relentless Artillery EP on Kayzo’s Welcome Records, they arrived on electronic tastemaker Monstercat for back-to-back singles, “Medusa” and “Sleepless.” The dig...
