MUSIC RELEASES
Infected Mushroom Release “Shroomeez” EP on Monstercat With Revolutionary AI-Generated NFT
Legendary Israeli DJ and production duo Infected Mushroom are kicking off their 25th year of music-making with a massive project that includes new music and a revolutionary new NFT concept. The Shroomeez EP boasts four new Infected Mushroom tracks in their signature style, which fuses elements of trance, hard rock, and bass music. Inspired by art presented to the duo by digital artist FARGO, the concept behind Shroomeez is otherworldly. “The Shroomeez EP came to life from the NFT art that was presented to us,” said Infected Mushroom in a joint statement. “We imagined a planet full of mushroom creatures and a mushroom collective. It was super fun writing 4 futuristic trance tracks that will suit a society of shroomeez. Dropping this EP as an entrance t...
Technotronic’s Iconic “Pump Up The Jam” Gets Official 2021 Remix From Hugo Cantarra
There’s nothing like a little bit of house music to chase away the Monday blues, and French producer Hugo Cantarra has got you covered with his newly minted remix of Technotronic’s “Pump Up The Jam.” Released May 21st via Universal Music Belgium, Cantarra’s deep house rework of the 1989 hip-house hit comes in both edited and extended cuts. With its instantly recognizable beat motifs and iconic lyrics, “Pump Up The Jam” is a tricky challenge when it comes to reshaping its stems into something new. For Cantarra, this meant producing a thick layer of bass along with chugging synths. This combination builds intensity into the remix’s compelling house drop, arranged around the original track’s topline and classic percussion rhythm...
ZHU Brings Signature Energy to Coldplay’s “Higher Power” in Transformative New Remix
ZHU recently made a triumphant return to live shows with a marathon six-night run at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. On the final night, he left audiences with something to ruminate on—an unreleased remix of Coldplay’s “Higher Power.” Luckily, fans haven’t waited long for ZHU’s grand plan to play out. Once more, it’s become evident that the enigmatic producer has a magically transformative touch, altering the tone and composition of the Coldplay single in ways no one could have predicted. ZHU tapers back the unbridled optimism driving the original offering, instead bringing a tempered and melancholic cadence to the table. The ethereal sounds of a slightly filtered Chris Martin vocal bouncing endlessly off the producer’s dependable kick dru...
Duke Dumont Releases Club-Ready Seventh Edition of “For Club Play Only” EP Series
Following the release of last year’s Duality LP, Duke Dumont has returned with his first release of the year, For Club Play Only Pt. 7. The new two-track EP arrives at a time when clubs, venues, and festivals are revving back to life. With new tour dates on the calendar for Dumont, it feels like the right time to reboot his club-focused EP series, which first began in 2012. Dumont kicks things off with “Alter Ego,” leading listeners down a rabbit hole of arpeggiated acid synth textures. Paired with the confident and smooth vocals of Channel Tres, it’s enough to put anyone in a party starting mood. That energy continues more unabashedly on the B-side, “Let Me Dance.” Kid Enigma waxes poetic about the lights, vibrations, and sounds of losing one’...
AREA21 Unveil Next Piece of the Album Puzzle With “Pogo”: Watch the Music Video
AREA21, the extraterrestrial collaborative project from Martin Garrix and Maejor, are continuing their mission on Earth and leaving electrifying music in their wake. After the duo recently confirmed that their debut full-length album would make contact this fall, they’ve now unveiled the second radio transmission from the record called “Pogo.” The track picks up where “La La La” left off, following the angsty pop swagger of its predecessor. Maejor exudes a carefree spirit, and the beat matches his energy with a pulsing bassline and smooth electric guitar riffs. At the time of this article’s publication, AREA21 are yet to announce their upcoming album’s title or official release date. We have been told that fans can expect a series of son...
REZZ and Dove Cameron Join Forces for Monster Collab, “Taste Of You”: Listen
REZZ and Dove Cameron have dropped the curtain on their highly anticipated collab, “Taste Of You.” Fans have been patiently waiting for the track since both artists teased it in early April, and it doesn’t disappoint in the slightest. “Taste Of You” delivers with menacing seduction, a perfect combination of REZZ’s midtempo flair and Cameron’s sultry pop style. The single marks the first time REZZ and Dove Cameron have teamed up on a track, and it may just be the best electronic collaboration of 2021 to date. “I’ve been a fan of REZZ forever so when she asked me to collaborate I lost my shit,” Cameron said in a press statement. “One of my fav songs I’ve ever done.” Check out “Taste Of You” below and find...
Nu Strut and Wreckno Join Forces on Disco-Funk Banger, “Pornstache”
“Pornstache,” a new collaborative single between Texas beatsmith Nu Strut and electrifying vocalist and producer Wreckno, is a certified blast from the past, oozing with confidence and summer swagger. Released today, the track embodies the energy of summer of 2021 as we emerge from isolation ready to take on the world. It’s a funky and fun homage to disco-funk, incorporated with a new-age twist of bass music. The bouncy dance-floor filler is dynamic with its 70s-inspired guitar riff and playful bars, courtesy of an unapologetic Wreckno. Check out the tongue-in-cheek banger below. Nu Strut is a multi-genre instrumentalist and producer who draws inspiration from neurofunk and bass music artists such as Gramatik, LSDREAM, and KOAN Sound. His ability to deliver bass mus...
Calvin Harris Shares Preview, Release Date of Upcoming Summer Single “By Your Side”
Calvin Harris is gearing up for the release of his first track of 2021. Titled “By Your Side,” the single finds him teaming up with British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan for a bright, sun-kissed dance anthem. Check out an official preview of the upcoming single below, wherein rotating sunflowers overlap in kaleidoscopic fashion to form a visualizer. It’s easy to notice that this is a distinct departure from the rave-ready, acid house-inspired sound of Harris’ Love Regenerator side project. Without reading too much into the preview, it seems that Harris could be returning to the electronic-pop sound that helped him break through in the 2010s. Interestingly enough, the preview posted in the YouTube video above is different than the one Harris shared on Instagram. Whil...
Ekonovah Drops Stunning “Floating” EP on Space Yacht
Since Space Yacht launched its record division back in 2020, the collective has been on a roll, cultivating some impressive dance releases. Next up is Phoenix-based artist Ekonovah. After years of performing at Space Yacht’s famed LA parties, the songwriter and producer has unveiled his latest offering with the beloved brand in the form of a stunning EP. Floating is a three-track collection that masters both the ethereal and danceable art forms. Each track is unique on its own, yet when listened to as a cohesive latticework, comes together to paint a dynamic sonic story. Ekonovah released his new three-track EP “Floating” on Space Yacht Records. Ekonovah/Space Yacht The record kicks off with its titular track “Floating,” q melodic house of...
TroyBoi Drops Sultry New Single “Inspirado En Mexico” While in Los Cabos
Arriving early for his headlining gig at Beach House this weekend, TroyBoi had some downtime to take in the culture while staying in Cabo Son Lucas, Mexico. In a matter of days, the global trap luminary was inspired from his travels and produced a brand new track infused with a sultry Latin flair. Titled “Inspirado En Mexico,” the exotic tune opens with sensual strumming on a Flamenco guitar, accented with a melodic maraca to maintain the beat. By thoughtfully blending traditional Latin instruments with his own signature sounds, TroyBoi once again managed to produce a genre-bending masterstroke with finesse. Check out TroyBoi’s post about “the vibe” down in Mexico below. The release of “Inspirado En Mexico”...
Jonas Brothers and Marshmello Drop New Collab “Leave Before You Love Me”
Earlier in the week, Marshmello took to Twitter to tease fans with the prospect of new music on the horizon. With very short notice, the masked producer went on to announce that his latest song would soon drop before revealing hours later that it would be titled “Leave Before You Love Me”—and it’s with Disney stars-turned internationally successful pop group, Jonas Brothers. They’ve now unveiled the song, which arrived today by way of Mello’s Joytime Collective. You can listen to the honeyed pop tune below. “Leave Before You Love Me” will also be making its television debut this weekend, just two days after its release. On Sunday the pop trio will take the stage at the Billboard Music Awards for a closing performance featuring many of their cl...
Mize Returns to Wakaan With Wobbly Single “Refraction”
Wakaan has quickly become home to some of the most innovative producers in bass music, like Mize. Since late 2020, the Alabama-born producer has written tunes for both the label and its sister imprint, SSKWAN. Today he returns for his latest single, “Refraction.” “Refraction” encapsulates Mize’s experimental sound while simultaneously introducing listeners to areas of refinement. Wobbly, resonating low ends collide with dynamic percussion to create a mind-melting soundscape that fans will certainly hope to experience live. Overall, the single is expertly crafted to stand out both in Mize’s live sets and in his growing discography. “‘Refraction’ was one of those rare fleeting moments when I sit down in the studio and everything just...
