MUSIC RELEASES
MUST DIE! Wreaks Unbridled Havoc on Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album, “CRISIS VISION”
MUST DIE! has been a consistent force in electronic music for years. Since debuting the project, the renowned Seattle artist has often been heralded as a trendsetter, and that claim holds true with the staggering amount of festival anthems that have spawned from his trailblazing approach to production. In April 2021, he began to tease his sophomore album CRISIS VISION. And after over a month of anticipation, the LP has finally arrived via Never Say Die. CRISIS VISION is MUST DIE!’s most comprehensive work yet. Fans may find themselves familiar with a number of previously released singles, like “LOL OK” with Akeos and Skream and the blistering “SORROW TECH.” However, eight fresh tracks have now been introduced—and they are all masterful. MUST DIE!...
Jason Ross Unveils Ambitious “Convergence” EP on Ophelia Records: Listen
The versatile Jason Ross has been a mainstay on Seven Lions’s Ophelia Records imprint since its inception. Whether he’s writing bass music or trance, his melodic-leaning sound always seems to shine through. Ross’ new four-track Convergence EP has arrived, and it is packed with a number of highly anticipated collaborations. The EP feels like a thoughtful blend of sounds on each cut, allowing each artist to capture their own spotlight. Within, listeners will find his previously released collaboration with Blanke and Chandler Leighton, “One More Day,” as well as “Wild Ones” with Nevve. “Beneath It All” taps rising duo Cyrstal Skies as well as famed singer-songwriter Dia Frampton for a heartfelt tune that encapsulates the mood of...
Boombox Cartel’s “Cartel II” EP is a Masterclass in Trap Production: Listen
Boombox Cartel‘s dominance in electronic music is simply undebatable. His music remains omnipresent in setlists around the globe and his success has landed him collaborations with Dillon Francis, Desiigner, MadeinTYO, Grabbitz, and many more. Now, four years after the release of his critically acclaimed Cartel EP, Boombox Cartel has arrived with the record’s hotly anticipated follow-up. Cartel II is a direct continuation of its predecessor, capturing the essence of his distinctive sound while introducing a handful of new tunes that will almost certainly become fan-favorites. He shows off his well-rounded production skills, easily oscillating between moody and heavy-hitting throughout the EP’s seven tracks. Included on Cartel II are his previously released single...
Bear Grillz Launches New Record Label With Heavy-Hitting “Full Stack 001” Mix [Exclusive]
Famed bass music producer Bear Grillz has launched his very own record label. Room Service Records will drop its first official release on June 1st and Grillz has put together a brand new, exclusive mix that includes all 20 tracks from the massive compilation. The hourlong mix features every selection from the forthcoming Full Stack 001 compilation, which includes music from Bear Grillz himself. As is to be expected, it serves up a stacked buffet of dubstep with a wide array of genres blended in, as elements of hip-hop, future bass, hard rock, riddim, and hybrid trap provide an amalgam of sound to highlight the Room Service roster’s diversity in sound. c/o Room Service Records “I have actually been thinking about starting a label for a few years now. Once the pa...
Listen to Moore Kismet and Laxcity’s Stunning Collaboration, “Flourish” [Premiere]
16-year-old electronic music wunderkind Moore Kismet has been turning heads for the last three years with their unique and forward-thinking approach to bass music. They’ve grown so much in that time, and the accolades continue to pile up after they were selected as the singular dance music artist in the 2020 edition of Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list and as a member of EDM.com‘s Class of 2021. Now, after many years of discussing it, Kismet has finally teamed up with one of their best friends and a fellow dance music production virtuoso, laxcity, to release a stunning collaborative track. An impossibly beautiful and endlessly technical offering, “Flourish” showcases each producer’s talents through its shimmering arpeggios, clever vocal...
NERVO Proceeding With Old Avicii Collaboration—Without Late Artist’s Chords and Parts
Superstar sisters NERVO and the Avicii estate have recently cleared up rumors surrounding the unfinished collaboration between the two famed EDM acts. In an interview with Mexico-based DJ and journalist Trino Treviño, Liv Nervo confirmed that the duo are currently working on “Let Me Show You Love (Don’t Give Up On Us).” However, all of Avicii’s contributions have been removed and the track will move forward as an original NERVO tune. The collaboration wasn’t completed before Avicii’s untimely passing. Though the Avicii estate have confirmed that there is a large amount of unreleased music floating around from the legendary producer, it’s still unclear when or if that music will ever be released. Thus, at the behest of the estate, NE...
Galantis Join Forces With David Guetta and Little Mix for Electric Single “Heartbreak Anthem”
Galantis and David Guetta have joined forces with superstar pop trio Little Mix for “Heartbreak Anthem,” arriving on Big Beat Records with a massive electronic-pop crossover. The track falls right in line with Galantis’ signature pop-house sound. However, instead of the saccharine vocals of “Peanut Butter Jelly” or “Tell Me You Love Me,” their latest single features a stentorian vocal performance from the British X Factor‘s Little Mix, who a press release calls “the world’s biggest girl band.” Watch the official music video for “Heartbreak Anthem” below, which pulls inspiration from Angela Carter’s 1984 famed magical realism novel Nights at the Circus. It’s worth noting that d...
Wave Racer Unveils Blissful New Single “What Are We Waiting For?”
Since returning from a four-year hiatus in 2019, Wave Racer has consistently impressed. Last month he took part in Porter Robinson’s Secret Sky virtual festival and released his pop-tinged tune “Left Behind.” Today Wave Racer continues his hot streak with the release of his latest single “What Are We Waiting For?” “What Are We Waiting For?” follows closely in the footsteps of “Left Behind” but embraces a more relaxed sound. Forgoing his vocals this time around, the track’s strength lies within its vivacious production, euphoric guitar riffs, and glitchy, resonating subs. The bubbly, laid-back feel combined with Wave Racer’s signature uplifting sound makes it the perfect pre-summer jam. You can find “What...
Excision and UBUR Finally Unveil Long-Awaited Bass Canyon ID, “Back to Back”
Two of the most trailblazing producers in the bass music scene have joined forces to drop their first-ever collab, a monster trap and dubstep hybrid called “Back to Back.” Excision and UBUR unveiled the track today via the former’s Subsidia Records banner, dropping a monster tune that bursts at the seams with forward-thinking sound design. The arrangement here is something to marvel at, as it manages to effortlessly incorporate three wholly unique drops in its mind-bending three minutes. “Back to Back,” which features a stellar Armanni Reign, begins with a relentless verse that churns along to frenetic breakbeat drum programming and raucous guitar riffs. Excision and UBUR go on to unload a ferocious first drop, expertly interpolat...
Slushii Releases Monster New Single “Valhalla” as Part of Monstercat’s SMITE Battle Pass
Following the announcement of super-label Monstercat’s massive partnership with popular multiplayer online battle arena game SMITE, famed electronic music producer Slushii has officially released his in-game song, “Valhalla.” With its relentlessly punchy drums, crushing bass, and melodic elements, the roaring dubstep tune serves as the perfect soundtrack for Slushii’s unique SMITE skin for the Hades character. The skin, introduced in the exclusive Monstercat SMITE battle pass, transforms Hades into an imposing DJ with two turntables and Monstercat-themed speakers, while “Valhalla” plays in-game. “When Monstercat and SMITE approached me about this project, I couldn’t have been more excited,” said Slushii ...
Yaeji Reimagines PAC-MAN Theme for Bandai’s “PAC-TIVE” Campaign: Listen
Yaeji and DiAN have put a clever spin on an old video game classic with “PAC-TIVE.” The world’s most famous yellow, concave, ghost-eating character receives a new theme song fit for the present era, designed to revive the PAC-MAN legacy. Yaeji masterfully drops in subtle PAC-MAN calling cards to the perfect degree, creating a balance between nostalgic sonics while crafting something entirely new and catchy in its own right. The acutely aware will be sure to catch variations of PAC-MAN effects including the protagonist’s iconic “waka waka” sounds of consumption. The surreal video reimagines the iconic franchise in a whole new capacity, driven by the visual stylings of WEiRDCORE, who has previously worked...
3LAU Shares Stunning Sunset Performance From Nevada’s Amargosa Dunes: Watch
3LAU recently took a break from all of his exciting cryptocurrency endeavors to perform an intoxicating DJ set from Nevada’s Amargosa Dunes, taking the decks in the middle of the dunes and sharing it for all to see. It’s interesting to watch how the surroundings progress from day to night as the natural light at the start of the performance gives way to colorful manmade lighting at the end. Set to the sound and mood of the show and featuring many of 3LAU’s original releases, the set is nothing short of breathtaking. Check out the performance—courtesy of Cuts Clothing—in full below. 3LAU has been a busy man as of late. As one of the musicians most involved in the world of cryptocurrency, he’s been making announcement after announcement as crypto’s inc...
