MUSIC RELEASES
Listen to KOAN Sound’s Colossal New “Chronos” EP
Following suit from their last EP, 2020’s Silk Wave, iconic UK electronic duo KOAN Sound have dropped a scorching new record titled Chronos. The new EP consists of four tracks, kicking things off with the titular “Chronos,” a massive deep bass tune filled with grimy undertones of dubstep and liquid bass. Following next is “Red Shift,” another banger that comes dripping with KOAN Sound’s signature bass elements, before “Traverse,” a kinetic jam with a faster cadence and earth-rattling low end. Finishing off the EP is “Aeon,” a slow-building track that rises and falls with hypersonic synths, punchy kicks, and a bass patch pulled straight from the depths of the underworld. KOAN Sound’s “Chronos” EP released on M...
Listen to Skrillex’s Hypnotic New Single With Starrah and Four Tet, “Butterflies”
Skrillex has finally dropped the curtain on new music, unveiled a stunning new collaborative track with Starrah and Four Tet called “Butterflies.” Longtime fans of the dubstep legend may be dismayed at the lack of bass, but it doesn’t make the track any less impactful. “Butterflies,” which arrives by way of Skrillex’s OWSLA banner, is a hypnotic house banger that only reinforces his reputation as the most versatile producer in electronic music. The single begins with distorted vocal chops, which act as a siren song that leads into an alluring percussive beat serenaded by Starrah’s sultry vocals. What follows are three wholly unique drops, each of which rumble with the pristine engineering and nuanced sound design for which both Skrillex and Four Te...
LODATO’s “Neon Lights” Comes With Its Own Virtual Reality Environment
With his latest release, “Neon Lights,” dance-pop artist LODATO will become the first to launch his own virtual reality environment on Tribe XR, an app for learning how to DJ. Powered by VR brand Oculus, the “LODATO Lounge” will be programmed alongside a virtual city based off the single’s forthcoming music video, according to a press release. Out May 7th via Spinnin’ Records, “Neon Lights” falls right in line with LODATO’s recent string of vocal-driven, dance-ready anthems. A classic club jam, it comes complete with an anthemic pop hook and lively electro drop, incorporating guitar and piano alongside fist-pumping synths and punchy bass notes. In celebration of the release of “Neon Lights” and its VR e...
Audien Signs With Armada Music, Celebrates With New Single “Learn To Love Again”
EDM mainstay Audien has officially signed with Armada Music, signaling a new chapter in the 29-year-old’s decade-long career. Known for his seamless pivots between genres, the artist has previously seen release support from industry heavyhitters Anjunabeats and Astralwerks. Audien celebrated the news on May 7th with the release of “Learn To Love Again,” an upbeat dance-pop anthem dedicated to the experience of post-breakup recovery. It is the artist’s first original drop in nearly a year, following last August’s “Craving” with ARTY and Ellee Duke. Bright and optimistic, “Learn To Love Again” tells its story with soaring, breathy vocals guided by sunny piano riffs. Masterful in its flow, delicate synths glisten under the surf...
Folamour Teams Up With SG Lewis for “Lost In Space” Off Forthcoming Album
French export Folamour has teamed up with SG Lewis for the release of “Lost In Space,” a single so euphoric that it could have only been penned by this modern day disco dream team. It is out May 5th via Folamour’s imprint, FHUO Records, with a music video due next week. “Lost In Space” is blissfully simple in its arrangement, maintaining its infectious energy with an array of disco-pop percussion lines and atmospheric synth tones. Short and sweet, it’s driven by a funky guitar riff performed by Folamour and Lewis’ buoyant vocal tone, appearing in another artist’s work for the first time. The track was also co-written by both musicians, sharing their mutual experiences with love and loneliness while on the road. Fola...
Blackmill Drops New Track with John Edge and Reveals Long-Awaited Album Coming This Year
Back in March, the ever-mysterious Blackmill broke his silence and released his first song since 2019. Naturally, fans were excited to see the return of one of the melodic dubstep community’s most respected and influential producers. Now, over the weekend, Blackmill teamed up with John Edge for a gentle, but moving offering, “Last Goodbye.” Like his last release, the new track is not under the bass music umbrella. The new single is a relaxing piano-driven track filled with impressive vocals and uplifting production. The elements combine to generate a deeply emotive and bittersweet story that can be enjoyed by fans of any genre of music. In addition to the song release, a music video created by Edge’s brother was shared. Matching the tone of “Last Goodbye,̶...
Modestep Drops Classic Dubstep and Drum & Bass Set for UKF from Mountains of Los Angeles
Long ago, when we would pay $0.99 for our favorite songs on iTunes, many fans of bass music were glued to the UKF YouTube channel for the latest and greatest in dubstep, drum & bass, and beyond. In honor of this historic collection, over a decade later, Modestep has dropped a new set celebrating the tracks that have inspired so many. A solo set starting and ending with Modestep originals, the performance recorded in the mountains of Los Angeles for a scenic backdrop to accompany the sound. Viewers will get to relive classics from dubstep and drum & bass mainstays like Skrillex, Cookie Monsta, Skream, Rusko, Benga, 12th Planet, Doctor P, NERO, Flux Pavilion, Caspa, Chase & Status, FuntCase, and many, many more. As you might imagine, with so many legenda...
San Holo Pushes Release Date for “bb u ok? (album 2)”
With features from Mr. Carmack, Mija, Rivers Cuomo, and more, San Holo‘s upcoming sophomore album, bb u ok? (album 2), is one of the most talked-about releases of 2021. Unfortunately for fans who have been waiting for its release later this month, the album has been delayed until early June. Across his social media pages, San Holo shared a video revealing that technical difficulties have given him no choice but to delay the album two weeks. While fans are still eager to hear the record, they were very understanding about his reasons to delay the LP. San Holo would later acknowledge this and express his gratitude for his fans’ patience. He goes on to share that while the May 21st release date will not be happening anymore, he has chosen to release a ne...
HNTR Debuts on deadmau5’s Mau5trap With “Shadows in the Dark”
Toronto-based DJ HNTR, the darker moniker for veteran dance music artist Hunter Seigel, is on a roll. Just last month he unveiled his second EP Mind Games on his own No Neon label, accompanied by his first NFT collection. Now, he’s making his debut on mau5trap with his new single “Shadows in the Dark” with songwriter and producer Elliot Moss. A perfect shade of sinister and mischievous, the aptly named “Shadows in the Dark” belongs in an underground warehouse dancefloor. A deep and powerful bassline, rhythmic shakers, and hypnotic synths flawlessly fuse with Moss’ haunting vocals. “Excited to show you the more progressive side of my sound and there’s no better home,” HNTR said about his mau5trap debut. HNTR has been DJing for over 20 years, opening for the likes of deadmau5 ...
VASSY Teams Up With Bonka on New Single “CHASE”
A powerhouse trio has arrived on our doorsteps and it comes as a collaboration between multi-platinum and award-winning musician VASSY and the Aussie duo Bonka. Their new single “CHASE” is a burst of energy that will reignite the passion for dancing we’ve all been missing. Highlighting VASSY’s signature sultry vocals alongside a bright soundscape that features charging synths and deep bass notes, it’s a heavy dose of progressive pop that will leave the listeners itching to get to the clubs. VASSY released her new single “CHASE” with Aussie duo Bonka. VASSY “I teamed up with the boys as I was feeling very homesick and really missing Australia,” VASSY shared in a press release. “Not being able to go back home because of ...
Akylla Delivers Groovy Summertime Tune “Holding On”
Akylla, a triple threat singer-songwriter, producer, and classically trained multi-instrumentalist, has dropped her latest track “Holding On.” Out now via Westwood Recordings, “Holding On” marks Akylla’s very first release on the Canadian imprint. While Akylla has teamed up with members of the Westwood team in the past—recently releasing “Warn Ya” with The Funk Hunters and Defunk—this fresh venture into house music marks an emphatic debut on the label. “Holding On” arrives ahead of Akylla’s forthcoming Soul EP expected to arrive later in the year. In the meantime, she has been exploring a new direction—three actually—as her latest endeavor involves a trifecta of aliases under which she will expl...
Boombox Cartel and J.I.D Showcase Their Talents on Festival Anthem “Reaper”
Boombox Cartel has picked up steam as of late. After ending 2020 with his KRANE collaboration “All Again,” he recently came back into the spotlight on his tune “Shadow” with Moody Good and Calivania. Today, he returns alongside J.I.D for “Reaper.” “Reaper” is a highlight reel of each artist’s undeniable talents, as contributions from both ends have helped create an instant hit. The track wastes no time, as J.I.D begins to lay verse shortly after the haunting intro begins. The drop comes with an air of familiarity, as Boombox Cartel’s signature trap ferocity shines through. “Reaper” will most certainly become a staple in Boombox Cartel’s sets as festivals continue their return. “Reaper&#...
