MUSIC RELEASES
Michael Roman Drops Melodic Vocal-Driven Track, “Pushing Me Back”
Michael Roman has recently begun his career in electronic music production, having released his first official song just last year. Nevertheless, Roman has attracted a loyal following in a short amount of time due to his high-energy productions. For his latest release, titled “Pushing Me Back,” Roman and his team reached out to a vocalist they had been eager to work with. According to a press release, the anonymous singer arrived at the studio and “hooked [Roman] almost immediately and without re-recordings.” The acapella inspired Roman, who then had a vision which was embodied soon after in soundtracks. Integrating the sensual vocals with his electronic production style, he seamlessly executed his new single. “I have b...
Watch the Picturesque Music Video for Gorgon City’s New Single, “Dreams” With Jem Cooke
Renowned UK dance music duo Gorgon City have unveiled yet another track from their upcoming album. Out now via Astralwerks, “Dreams” came true for many eager fans who have been anticipating the release of this ID since it was first teased last spring during Defected Virtual Festival 4.0. Singles from the album have been rolling out over the past year. But it was not until two months ago that Gorgon City officially announced the impending arrival of their third album Olympia, while simultaneously offering up a wittily titled tune called “Tell Me It’s True.” “Dreams” marks the eighth single from Olympia, which is due out this Friday, June 25th. The record will feature an array of collaborations with artists such as ...
Comisar Unveils Latest New Wave Offering, “Becoming” EP
Budding bass artist Comisar has been developing his own unique production style over the years. Today, he has returned with his latest new wave offering, a six-track EP called Becoming. Heavily influenced by nature sounds, Comisar is casting a new wave of bass music alongside fellow tastemakers CloZee and Rome in Silver, among others, as they illustrate their ability to transcend genres. Drawing from a myriad of musical influences, Comisar has a knack for layering psychedelic bass sounds over euphoric synths and spellbinding rhythms. Last year he exemplified his multi-dimensional style with the release of three standalone tracks. He kicked off 2020 with the wonky, Mr. Scissors-assisted “Freeze” before dropping “So Long,” another fantastic collaboration, this time with ...
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Motifv Explores Sonic Spectrums in Soulful New Concept Album, “Dilated Mind” [Premiere]
Two years since his debut album and a year in quarantine, electro-hop producer Motifv is set to release his sophomore album, Dilated Mind. Premiering exclusively today on EDM.com, Dilated Mind marks Motifv’s most involved artistic endeavor to-date, having produced, mixed, and mastered every track to portray a conceptual theme throughout the album. “I deeply feel the connection between the way our eye’s iris expands in the darkness and how our minds expand when we turn off the outside lights and look within. Dilated Mind is my concept album for this idea,” Motifv tells EDM.com. “The album represents this mindset of openness and continual expansion, which is a way I strive to live my life and drive my creativity.” Dilated Mind is a seven-track rec...
Lane 8 Celebrates Summer 2021 With Dreamy 4-Hour Mixtape: Listen
How do you tell a new season has begun? Equinoxes and solstices? Leaves turning red, snow falling, flowers blooming, or the sun scorching? Well, if you’re a fan of Lane 8, there’s no better sign than the arrival of his seasonal mixtapes, a staple since 2013. The Colorado-based producer just released his “Summer 2021 Mixtape,” a 61 track house and techno exploration—including 22 IDs—clocking in at just over four hours. The mix starts relaxed and melodic, with sultry songs from Massane and a couple of remixes from Gui Boratto. A growling remix from Kasper Koman takes listeners into darker, deeper territory before Lane 8 leads the soundscape into melody-driven, dance-focused tracks. This ebb and flow between powerful, driving synths and soft, progressive melodies continues over th...
Kaskade Taps Tishmal for Second Single Off Upcoming “Redux 005” EP
Kaskade has joined forces with electronic pop artist and model Tishmal for their new single “The New James Dean.” Out on his own Arkade imprint, the track serves as the second single off Kaskade’s upcoming Redux 005 EP. For those unfamiliar with the DJ’s illustrious Redux brand, it’s all about his deeper, back-to-his-roots house sound. In classic Kaskade fashion, “The New James Dean” features a chilled-out house beat. With thick kick drums and a thumping bassline, the groovy beat combines jazzy chords and the dreamy vocals of Tishmal for a sublime and breezy tune. The lyrics explore living fast, in reference to the track’s eponymous cultural icon, who died tragically at the age of 24 in a car accident. Kaskade lives at the bleeding edge of the dance music scene. Whether he is&n...
NERVO Debut on Toolroom Records With Playful Single “Basement”
The Grammy-winning Australian NERVO sisters have made their debut on Mark Knight’s venerated Toolroom Records imprint with their new single “Basement.” Serving uplifting and energetic piano house sounds, this track comes just in time for summer. The song tells a playful story about having a rendezvous in a basement. “We’re going down to the basement, ‘cause that’s where we like the most,” the lyrics boast, setting the scene. “Hot on my lips I can taste it, and I’m about to lose control.” A pulsating bassline, brisk hi hats, and jaunty piano keys make up the house beat, while the record’s soulful vocals tie everything together. Take a listen below. Having produced for the likes of Miley Cyrus, Kylie Minogue, Ke$ha, and The Pussycat Dolls, as well as having received a Grammy ...
Dabin Has Confirmed His Third Album Is Complete
Montreal-based music producer and instrumentalist Dabin seems to be taking the world of EDM by storm. After releasing a slew of massive collaborations as well as two wildly successful full-length albums, 2019’s Wild Youth and 2017’s Two Hearts, the prodigious musician simply doesn’t know how to slow down. Dabin has now teased his next project in a post shared to Instagram over the weekend, announcing the completion of his third full-length album. “So my third album is done,” the post reads. Though there isn’t any further information on a release date, tracklist, or potential collaborators on the new record, fans will surely be looking forward to learning more about the album in the weeks to come. In the post’s comment section, one f...
DJ Snake and Dhee Join Forces to Recreate Viral Tamil-Language Hit, “Enjoy Enjaami”
DJ Snake has teamed up with Spotify to breathe new life into “Enjoy Enjaami,” the global Tamil-language hit by Sri Lankan singer-songwriter Dhee. The single’s release marks the launch of the streaming giant’s “Spotify Singles” program in India. The original track, which features Indian rapper Arivu and production by Santhosh Narayanan, combines elements of hip-hop and Oppari, a form of Indian folk music. Snake has now given the viral hit a dose of his signature dance-pop production, transforming the frenetic drums of the original and infusing a brisk moombahton rhythm. Check out the new collab, which arrives on World Music Day, below. “Anybody who knows me, knows how special India is to me—I’m always listening and watching for what’s...
Saint Punk Drops Bouncy New Single “Comatose” and Shares Music Video
Combining his love for rock music with the sounds of house, Saint Punk has been delighting fans with his blend of grunge house. A little over a month ago, he dropped an intense single “Closer Tonight” with a dramatic, cinematic companion. Now, he’s switched gears and lightened things up with the release of “Comatose” alongside a fun music video. As with many of his releases, “Comatose” lays down a deep, bouncing bassline that will likely get listeners in motion. He then combines the tune’s sturdy base with some harsh synth and choppy vocals to create a unique hybrid product fans of his sound will feel right at home with. The video, on the other hand, is simple, but lighthearted as it features nothing more than Saint Punk showing off his ...
Louis The Child Taps Goth Babe for Sun-Kissed Summer Chiller, “Encinitas”
Now in the thick of a new sonic era, Louis The Child has teamed up with Goth Babe for an infectiously sunny single that blends surf rock, garage rock and electronica. Out June 18th, “Encinitas” sees the duo drift from the pop-infused themes of their debut album, Here For Now, and enter a chapter with roots in the big, bouncy energy of early 2010s dance music. Even more, it sees the artists listed as a featured contributor—a rarity in their career—speaking to the in-demand influence of their sound. Primed for a summer road trip on California’s Pacific Coast Highway, “Encinitas” moves seamlessly between bubbly synth lines, grungy interplays of bass and percussion, and Goth Babe’s dreamy vocals. It’s packed with personality, pulling at once...
Listen to Pendulum’s “Elemental” EP, Their First Body of Work in Over a Decade
For the past year, Pendulum have been slowly releasing the singles that make up their Elemental EP. Now, the final piece has been added to the Elemental puzzle. The fourth and final song included on the new EP is none other than their long-awaited collaboration with Hybrid Minds, “Louder Than Words.” The track was actually debuted all the way back in October when they performed at the picturesque Spitbank Fort in the English Channel. Months after that, they would release the third single “Come Alive,” and eventually the EP we see today. Joining forces with the drum & bass duo, Pendulum inject their signature sound with the oftentimes liquid-leaning act to create an atmospheric single reminiscent of a nighttime drive illuminated by the lights of a big city....
