MUSIC RELEASES
Trampa’s Roaring Debut Album “Disrespect” Has Arrived: Listen
After kickstarting the Never Say Die: Black Label sister imprint with his Consciousness EP in 2015 and closing that imprint’s chapter out with his single “Sick Head,” bass music heavyweight Trampa has already built an impressive career over the last decade. Now, Trampa’s debut album has arrived on the newly reformed Never Say Die, and it is undoubtedly the producer’s best work yet. Trampa’s first full-length, Disrespect, is full of the riddim-tinged sounds listeners have come to know and love from the musician, but the album expands far beyond genre expectations and into tracks that draw influence from jungle, drum & bass, UK garage, drill, and even breakbeat. Previously released singles “Sick Head,” “Your Luv,” and the ...
QUIX and Vincent’s TIGER DROOL Drop Ferocious “Saber Tooth” Remix Pack: Listen
Back in summer 2020 bass music stars QUIX and Vincent joined forces for a collaborative side project called TIGER DROOL, debuting with the brass-heavy trap tune “TIGER” before following up with their sophomore single, “SABER TOOTH.” They’ve now unveiled a vicious 5-track remix EP, which arrived today by way of Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint. Featuring five ferocious remixes, the EP foams at the mouth with blistering sound design. QUIX kicks off the record with a typically wonky take, offering three different unique drops like the versatile beatsmith he is. Orange County-based producer Pax Impera follows with a squelchy trap rework before Jinx follows suit with her own frenetic bass rendition. Los Angeles young gun Gawm wins the loudness war...
Album Review: ZHU Ignites Gothic, Introspective Themes on Spellbinding “DREAMLAND 2021”
Electronic artist ZHU has always looked towards the future, but 2020 gave him more of a reason than ever. While trapped inside for most of last year, the Grammy-nominated virtuoso forged his latest LP, DREAMLAND 2021, with the intention of taking body, mind, and soul to a more optimistic soundscape of his own design. “I don’t believe that music, dancing, [or] the freedom of expression will be suppressed for much longer,” ZHU said in a press statement. “They can’t—that’s against human nature.” ZHU began his project with the intention of lighting up dancefloors, believing in their power to transcend and enable people to come together. Cultivating sounds by way of this mantra, the acclaimed artist has created another innovative work of art that seamlessly combines genre, style and mood. DREAM...
What So Not Teams Up With DMA’S for Kinetic Breakbeat Track “The Change”
After taking a much-needed break from music and touring for the majority of last year, What So Not resurfaced with all-new sounds, delivered with a newfound passion for the scene. The Australian bass music artist kicked off this year with an energetic remix of Run The Jewels, Pharrell Williams, and Zack de la Rocha’s global hit track “JU$T.” Today, the famed producer has returned with “The Change,” marking the first release of original music since 2019. To create this masterstroke, What So Not tapped fellow Aussies from the renowned three-piece rock group DMA’S. While this kind of collaboration is unorthodox, together the artists have thoughtfully integrated their sounds to produce the kinetic breakbeat track, which arrived by w...
ZHU Shares New Song & Video “Yours” With Arctic Lake
Just days ahead of his new album DREAMLAND 2021, ZHU has shared a new cinematic track called “Yours” featuring Astralwerks label-mates Arctic Lake. Directed by Yan Bokhanovich and produced by Daniel Shapovalov, ZHU also unveiled an official music video that draws inspirations from the classic Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window, further exploring the voyeurism of the Grammy-nominated artist’s “ONLY” video. ZHU’s opening meditative keys sequence into a simmering rhythm as he and Arctic Lake trade off sultry vocals, evoking tension between getting caught up in lust and the ache for everlasting love. The plot unfolds as two women begin dancing and other characters emerge from the city streets, becoming entranced. As the story continues, Mitch Bell returns from ZHU’s 2016 “NEON ...
Listen to keshi’s Breezy, Madeon-Produced Track “beside you”
Grammy-nominated electronic artist Madeon has gone behind the boards to produce “beside you,” a placid pop tune from young alt-R&B star keshi. keshi’s lilting voice is a perfect fit for Madeon’s breezy production on the carefree track, which dropped on Island Records. The Good Faith producer eschewed his typical use of warm, soaring synths for a more laid-back feel here, opting for melancholic acoustic guitar plucks and soft pads. They are arranged beautifully under keshi’s airy, falsetto-style vocals. It should come as no surprise that “beside you” was streamed over a million times on its first day out. You can listen below and find the song on streaming platforms here. FOLLOW KESHI: Website: keshimusic.comFacebook: facebook.com...
MEMBA Are Releasing 4 EPs That Align With Each Phase of the Moon
New York-based electronic music duo MEMBA have launched their four-part audiovisual series with “Trenches,” a new single that features Los Angeles-based artist vōx. Each release will correspond with the phases of the moon from April to July. “Trenches,” the first release of PHASE I is opens with a filtered and distorted piano arpeggio that coincides with vōx’s stentorian vocal melodies. It quickly moves into a barrage of fluttering synths and lush soundscapes, a powerful sound that MEMBA are particularly striving for in these upcoming records. MEMBA refused to label the genres of the four EPs in order to maintain their sonic exploratory nature, but their music is an entire experience that enhances senses and showcases their state of mind. They will also feature a numbe...
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Steve Aoki Remixes Beethoven’s Legendary “Sonata Pathétique” Composition [Premiere]
In honor of legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven, Deezer has recruited the help of 14 dance music acts to remix some of the pioneering pianist’s most influential works. Ahead of its release later this week, EDM.com has teamed up with the streaming service to offer an early look at one of the upcoming compilation’s highlights from none other than Steve Aoki. For his remix, the Dim Mak founder took on Beethoven’s “Piano Sonata No. 8,” also known as “Sonata Pathétique.” Renamed “The Morning Routine,” Aoki’s remix begins with the signature piano largely untouched. Gradually, he stirs in some synth elements and adds frenetic drums before laying down a smooth house drop with soulful vocal samples. For those unfamiliar...
Jake Daniels Drops Spellbinding Alt-Pop Single “Killer”
Jake Daniels has taken his love of 80s horror films and translated it into a thrilling, dance-friendly new single aptly titled “Killer.” The alternative pop track highlights Daniels’ prowess in storytelling through music production. It takes the listener on an eerie journey from the perspective of—you guessed it—a killer. The song’s unique production features a driving bassline, with the artist’s distinctive, sultry vocals taking center stage. The overall instrumentation of “Killer” is minimalistic and rhythmic in nature, creating a subtle yet emphatic atmosphere to pair with the song’s haunting lyrics. Jake Daniels is no new kid on the block. The upstate New York-based artist earned the number-one spot on numerous alternative pop ...
Wraith Teams Up with Airglo after Five Year Hiatus for the Tantalizing “Freak Show” with MC Dino
Stateside drum & bass grows stronger by the minute, and now Los Angeles-based producer Wraith has stepped back into the fold after a five year hiatus. The skilled producer’s return release comes in the form of a whopping collaboration with fellow LA compatriots Airglo and MC Dino, entitled “Freak Show.” A dancefloor banger through and through, “Freak Show” layers MC Dino’s hip-hop sentiments over panic-inducing breakdown sections as the tension builds. At the drop, it’s all-out chaos as Airglo and Wraith’s crushing reese basses and powerful drums pull no punches in the main section. Dino drops a fiery second verse at the halfway point, even further elevating the “Freak Show” even further as the track moves into its evolved sec...
Seven Lions Drops Unreleased Collaboration With Wooli and AMIDY at Ubbi Dubbi Festival
Melodic dubstep titans Seven Lions and Wooli are certainly no strangers to collaborating. With massive releases like “Island” with Trivecta and Nevve and “Another Me” with Dylan Matthew and Excision, the two producers have already built an impressive repertoire of collabs. Now, Seven Lions has teased yet another installment in the Seven Lions and Wooli saga. Yesterday, at Texas’ Ubbi Dubbi Festival at the Texas Motorplex in Ennis, the Ophelia Records label head dropped a new collab with Wooli titled “Shadows” during his mammoth performance. Needless to say, the crowd was absolutely loving it, as can be seen in the video below. There hasn’t been an official release announcement, so fans are patiently waiting for the collaboratio...
Honey Dijon’s New Disco Track “Downtown” Captures the Freedom Found on Dancefloors
Honey Dijon has released her new single “Downtown,” a collaboration with underground vocalists Annette Bowen and Nikki-O. The track is the third single from her sophomore album Black Girl Magic, following “Not About You” and “La Femme Fantastique,” the latter of which was named one of the best house songs of 2020 by EDM.com. This release also features two remixes from Puerto Rican DJ Louie Vega. Honey Dijon provides her trademark dreamy disco sounds in “Downtown.” A classic disco synth, thumping bassline, and dynamic percussion elements come together for a groovy, jubilant beat. This euphoric house tune perfectly captures the unfiltered joy and freedom that can be found on the dancefloor. A music video accompanied each single, and the one for “Downtown” serves as the final ...
