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Listen: Gorillaz Recruit Dom Dolla for Massive Remix of “New Gold”
Back in August, Gorillaz released their single “New Gold” alongside Tame Impala and Bootie Brown. The second single off their forthcoming album, Cracker Island, the track offers a psychedelic twist on the iconic band’s classic indietronica sound. Now, house music superstar Dom Dolla has been selected for an official remix, which is out now. It’s rare for Gorillaz to recruit remixers—save for a 2020 remix by Robert Smith, the last time was over four years ago. The remix begins with atmospheric vocal chops, which layer over Parker’s hypnotic vocals for a blissful, floating effect. Brown’s unapologetic verses then enter the fray before a tense build, which culminates in an anthemic tech house drop. It’s a signature Dolla record and one that doubles as a car...
Honey Dijon’s Entrancing Sophomore Album Is Here: Listen to “Black Girl Magic”
Honey Dijon has finally released her highly anticipated Black Girl Magic album. Featuring collaborations with boundary-breaking artists like Channel Tres and Pabllo Vittar, among others, Black Girl Magic interpolates spoken word soliloquies with pulsing sound design and unapologetic lyricism. The album opens with “Love Is,” a record which defines its entire purpose and concept: love. The ensuing track, “Love Is a State of Mind,” picks up the tempo with a brisk four-on-the-floor house groove and acid house-inspired synths. Dancing up to “In The Club,” Dijon’s sound gets more nostalgic. Fluttering, filtered synths and a palpitating bassline carry us right into Eve’s warm vocals. Honey Dijon. Ricardo Gomes She closes out Black G...
ISOxo and G Jones Collide On New Bass Anthem, “Say What”
G Jones and ISOxo have joined forces for “Say What,” a highly anticipated collab. After being teased in their live shows as early as the fall of 2021 and appearing in Jones’ collaborative Disk Doctors mix with EPROM, “Say What” grew to become one of their most popular IDs. It’s now officially hit streaming platforms. Like stepping into a monochromatic world crafted by M.C. Escher, “Say What” is G Jones and ISOxo at their very best. “The song ‘Say What’ started off as a beat challenge that I did a few years ago,” explained ISOxo, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year. “I wanted to make a G Jones-type beat when creating the track, little did I know that years later he would actually ...
Brothers Gino and Andrew Gomez Drop Tech House Heater, “Miami”
DJ and producer Gino Gomez is constantly evolving his sound while always staying true to his unique artistry. Often percussive in nature, Gomez’s sound is best described as worldly and driven by heavy basslines, reminiscent of his Afro-Cuban heritage. From an early age, he has been musically inclined since he gained his love of music from his parents. Over the years, he has received support from world-renowned artists such as Black Coffee, The Martinez Brothers, Disclosure and Diplo, to name a few. Over time, Gomez gained a deep appreciation for modern electronic dance music while spending his summers in Mykonos, Greece. On the island he discovered the sounds of iconic dance music artists like Benny Benassi and Steve Angello, which led to experimenting with and integrating similar sou...
Distant Matter Stuns With Effervescent EP, “Iridescent”
Distant Matter has unveiled Iridescent, his brand new, intoxicating EP. Spanning five sun-kissed tracks, Iridescent is a stunner. Its self-titled instrumental kicks things off on a high note, its spacey soundscapes leading into a radiant future-funk drop with warm-and-fuzzy synths. “Light,”which features a captivating Chuck Barz, continues the sonic journey with its soulful chords, playful melodies and effervescent future bass production. Then comes the cathartic, four-on-the-floor thumper “Hummingbird” and the pensive yet uplifting “Do You Miss Me?” Distant Matter eventually ties a bow on the EP with “Rockstar,” which is filled with bubbly melodies and fluttering arpeggios for a breezy slice of nostalgia. Take a listen to Iridescent below. Scroll to Continue Recommen...
Zack Martino and Kastra Take On GT_Ofice’s “Never Together” With Intoxicating Remixes
Breathing new life into his single “Never Together,” GT_Ofice has enlisted two dance music stars for a round of official remixes. The fast-rising producer has amassed over 17 million collective streams since he launched his career back in 2019, consistently dropping dance-pop and house heaters. Released via CAINE Records, “Never Together” saw him combine anthemic melodies with bittersweet lyrics for an aching tune. The track directly followed big collaborations with the likes of Britt Lari, Romi Lux, Salvo and VASSY, the latter of whom featured on “Tuff,” which topped the UK Commercial Pop Charts. Kicking off GT_Ofice’s new remix pack is New York-based DJ and producer Zack Martino, who has released music on Atlantic Records, Capitol Records, Ultra, Armada and more. Martin...
Kygo Drops Surprise Album, “Thrill Of The Chase”
“Why not?” is something we say when asked if we want another beer, or deciding to add guac to a burrito. For Kygo, it was dropping a full-length album. The dance music superstar has surprise-released a brand new LP, Thrill Of The Chase. The album, which he hadn’t even announced prior to today, is his first since 2020’s scintillating Golden Hour. Kygo said a few of the songs on Thrill Of The Chase are “different from anything” he’s ever created in the past. That sentiment is most perceptible in “All For Love,” a cinematic banger which dumps his lush sound like sour milk in favor of a darker aesthetic. The same can be said of “Gone Are The Days,” an aching ballad featuring a wistful James Gillespie. Kygo’s ride-or-dies w...
David Guetta, Galantis and MNEK Join Forces for Dance Anthem, “Damn (You’ve Got Me Saying)”
A trio of dance music superstars have teamed up for a post-summer anthem. David Guetta, Galantis and MNEK today unveiled “Damn (You’ve Got Me Saying),” a high-profile collaboration out now on Big Beat Records. The wistful track, which samples So Plush and Ja Rule’s 1999 single of the same name, finds MNEK belting over an uplifting pop-house arrangement. “Damn” is the second collaboration between Guetta and Galantis, who joined forces with Little Mix in 2021 for “Heartbreak Anthem,” a global hit which was recently certified Gold by the RIAA. “After ‘Heartbreak Anthem,’ David Guetta and I wanted to team up again for something more house driven,” said Christian Karlsson of Galantis. “‘Damn (You’...
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Listen to GRiZ’s Heavy-Hitting “Bangers[7].Zip” EP
Less than two months after his dreamy Chasing The Golden Hour, Pt. 4 mixtape, GRiZ is back to ensure the music never stops with a new EP, Bangers[7].Zip. It’s been over two years since his last Bangers.ZIP EP. Back and better than ever, 7 lives up to the hype of its predecessors with three dizzying dubstep tracks. GRiZ’s kicks off the EP with “Skydive,” an anthemic bass record with ProbCause and Chrishira Perrier. Then comes the distorted, heavy-hitting cut “Laser Fire,” followed by the hip-hop and dubstep hybrid “MEGAZORD.” The latter track also features the two longtime collaborators, whose contributions to GRiZ’s wobbly, funk-driven sound are as potent as ever. Listen to Bangers[7].Zip below. Scroll to Continue Recommend...
The Blessed Madonna Drops First New Single In 5 Years, “Serotonin Moonbeams”
The Blessed Madonna is back with her first new single in five years, “Serotonin Moonbeams.” Backed by defiant, sassy vocals from Uffie, the track is bursting with disco-house fervor. Its cathartic bridge, “Serotonin got me screaming, ‘love, love, love, love,” lends to a rapturous anthem that celebrates the intrinsic bonds we’re able to create “when serotonal conditions are right.” “We talked about what it was like to fall in love in the Vicks Vapo-rub, candy-soaked raves of the 90s. It’s about ‘cuddle puddles’ and the intense emotional, physical and spiritual connections that can form when serotonal conditions are right,” said The Blessed Madonna in a statement. “Barriers that might exist in a normal dating atmosphere ...
Fort Knox Five and Slynk Tap Megan Hamilton for a Tasteful Rework of “Keep The Funk Real”: Listen
Longtime friends Slynk and Fort Knox Five strive to keep the funk both real and fresh with their latest release. Back in September 2021 they dropped “Keep The Funk Real,” a midtempo masterstroke that blends glitch hop with irresistibly funky grooves. Now they’ve decided to find a suitable remixer to breathe new life into the track, and their mutual admiration for Megan Hamilton made her an obvious choice. Well-versed in all things funk, the Minneapolis-based DJ, producer and vocalist has released music on Westwood, Soul Shake Records and Fort Knox Recordings, among others, over the years. Best known for her signature blend of hypnotic bass and funky riffs, Hamilton has collaborated with Defunk, K+Lab and PINEO & LOEB and toured with the likes of Opiuo to spr...
Triple Threat: VASSY, Bingo Players and Disco Fries Team Up for Bubbly House Track, “Pieces”
What do you get when you combine the talents of three veteran dance music virtuosos? A new hit record called “Pieces,” which dropped today by way of the iconic Spinnin’ Records. The track comes from VASSY, Bingo Players and Disco Fries, a formidable trifecta of talent. “Pieces” is an ode to true love, blending anthemic production with honeyed house music vibes. Through its warm-and-fuzzy lyricism, soulful chords and breezy soundscapes, the new single seamlessly wraps into a heartwarming dancefloor filler. This high-profile collab arrives amidst a momentous year for VASSY, who recently celebrated a staggering two billion streams of “BAD,” her seminal big room anthem with David Guetta and Showtek. She also recently performed the halftime sh...
