MUSIC RELEASES
Aluna Drops Spotify Exclusive Single “Trouble” With Michael Brun and Alicai Harley
Aluna has teamed up with award-winning Haitian DJ Michael Brun and Jamaican-British singer Alicai Harley for their new Spotify Exclusive single “Trouble.” Released on Mad Decent, the tune arrives as the third installment of Spotify’s “Mint Singles,” an offshoot of the popular Mint playlist and Spotify Singles series. “Trouble” utilizes groovy dancehall rhythms alongside Aluna’s signature electropop flair for a summer dancefloor jam. Recorded on a boat in London, the track finds Harley throwing down her Caribbean-inspired vocals for a dynamic and spirited verse. Listen to “Trouble” below. “[‘Trouble’] is about when you have a connection with someone on the dance floor,” Aluna said about the track in a press statement. “Even if you’re not t...
ALWZ SNNY Drops New Country-Dance Single “Stupid Love” With TyeRiffic
ALWZ SNNY has arrived with his latest offering, a new country-dance crossover anthem in collaboration with songwriter/rapper TyeRiffic titled “Stupid Love.” The producer has become known for his lighthearted and bright productions that feel like a welcomed blast from the past. His beats mix country twangs with electropop, alchemizing together to form an upbeat dance-floor single that would perform well in both clubs and on the radio. TyeRiffic throws a playful flow across the warm and sun-kissed atmosphere, which is laid out with bright synths and big basslines. The vocal performance meshes nicely with the bluegrass-inspired production to foster a warm sonic arrangement ready for summer. We last caught up with ALWZ SNNY at the end of last year when he unveiled his single &...
ZHU Reveals Tracklist and Collaborators for Upcoming Album, “DREAMLAND 2021”
Next week we will finally get to experience one of the most anticipated electronic releases of the year, DREAMLAND 2021 by ZHU. In an effort to hype up the record, more details on the album were shared over the weekend. Across his social media pages, ZHU shared artwork showcasing the 12 tracks included on DREAMLAND 2021 and revealed his collaborators and the titles of the songs. Set to join him on his upcoming LP are Channel Tres, Tinashe, Arctic Lake, partywithray, Kota the Friend, and Yuna. Back in March, he released one of the singles from DREAMLAND 2021, “Sky Is Crying” with Yuna. While he hasn’t given more of a taste of the new album since then, earlier in the month, ZHU announced that he would be playing six shows at Red Rocks in May in support of the upco...
Watch the Glitch Mob’s Music Video for Their Official “Seven Nation Army” Remix
Earlier in the week, The Glitch Mob surprised fans with the official release of their fan-favorite remix of The White Stripes‘ seminal 2003 rock anthem, “Seven Nation Army.” While fans have enjoyed the remix for years, it was never officially released until now. In addition to the track’s addition to streaming platforms, The Glitch Mob also started taking preorders for a vinyl release and dropped an NFT collection in honor of the tune. Now, they’re adding another dimension to the release with a new music video. The video tells the story of a man stumbling through archives and finding a mysterious box labeled “The White Stripes.” After opening the box, bursts of color and light erupt and he’s taken on a digital journey deeper into the sounds o...
“He Changed My Life”: Aloe Blacc Remembers Avicii, Plays Unreleased Collabs
Since Avicii‘s tragic death in 2018, the music industry has been abuzz with not only a newfound focus on artist mental health, but also speculation surrounding the legendary artist’s unreleased library. Aloe Blacc, Avicii’s longtime friend and creative collaborator, recently gave fans the scoop on this storied discography during an annual tribute to the late producer on Instagram Live. Watch it in full here. The hourlong chat took place on April 20th, three years to the day of Avicii’s death. “Rather than be a day of mourning, I think we should honor the day in the way that Tim made an impression on our lives, which was to celebrate life—celebrate life with music,” Blacc reflected. Billboard reports that Blacc kicked off t...
Here’s an Album of Ambient Lullaby Versions of deadmau5’s Biggest Hits
Because deadmau5 is obviously for the children, an album of lullaby versions of his biggest hits has been unearthed by fans. While Reddit is often a terrifying black hole of dystopian conspiracy theories and clandestine political hacks, the platform is a great place to discover new music. Ergo, r/deadmau5 was abuzz earlier this week with an album of ambient deadmau5 lullabies released way back in 2013. The album, released by a group hilariously named Twinkle Twinkle Little Rock Star, features soothing cradlesongs that were transformed from deadmau5’s biggest electronic anthems. Yes, rave parents can now put their babies down to twinkly renditions of “Strobe,” “Ghosts N Stuff,” “Raise Your Weapon,” and many more. Check out the Lullaby Versions ...
UMEK Seeks to Revolutionize the Way Artists are Booked With New NFT Drop
Techno legend UMEK is the mind behind a seminal career that spans well over two decades. From his sensational hit “Lanicor” in 1999 through his most recent release, the thrilling Cryptic Speech EP, UMEK’s storied career is constantly evolving. As artists like Grimes, Steve Aoki, Kygo, and a multitude of others have been pushing things forward in the wild world of NFTs, UMEK has found a way to elevate his entry into cryptocurrency realm. With his new NFTs, UMEK will become the figure behind the world’s first NFT live performance, and is offering even more when the tokens drop on April 29th. In the 24-hour run, UMEK will offer up three one-of-a-kind remixes of “Lanicor,” a livestream performance, and a live gig. In other words, the highest ...
Listen to Mark Knight’s New House Anthem “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” From Debut Album
Toolroom label boss Mark Knight has dropped his latest single “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” the lead track from his long-awaited debut album. The track could not have come at a better time, spreading messages of hope when we need it most. It features stunning, soulful vocal performances of Beverley Knight and the London Gospel Choir. The funky production boasts influences from the 70s and 80s, when feel-good, vocal-driven house and disco dominated the scene. Although nostalgic in nature, the track never loses its fresh and current appeal. Check out the official “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” music video below. “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright” follows Knight’s hit single “All 4 Love” featuring Tasty Lopez, ...
Deorro Drops New Spanish-Language Single “Ponte Pa’ Mi” With Jon Z
Deorro is gearing up for the release of his massive forthcoming Latin-dance crossover album, ORRO. Fans have already been treated to the Spanish-language singles “Me Siento Bien” and “Si Tú No Estás Aquí,” and now he’s now ready to unveil the third single off the highly anticipated album. Enter “Ponte Pa’ Mi” featuring Jon Z. Yet another showcase of Deorro’s diverse production skill set, the track is a bouncy fusion of electro and Cumbia, beckoning for hips to be moved. Jon Z’s effortless flow floats over the kinetic beat, picking up speed and reeling it back around every corner. Deorro’s new single “Ponte Pa’ Mi” featuring Jon Z is the third single off the forthcoming “ORRO” album.&nb...
Whethan Breaks New Ground With Latest Single, “Warning Signs” With Kevin George
It’s rare to find a musician as versatile as Whethan, who, with his debut album FANTASY, flexed on his fans with a groundbreaking arrangement of work unbounded by genre. His latest, “Warning Signs” with Kevin George, further develops this vision as Whethan dips his toes into a unique blend of electronica, hip-hop and rap. It is the young gun’s first release since FANTASY and while it doesn’t integrate any of the album’s signature pop-rock sounds, its palpable energy is equal parts fun and youthful. Out April 23rd via Atlantic Records, “Warning Signs” is an enigmatic synthesis of modern electronica and hip-hop. With spacey bass and kinetic synths, the track pulls influences from disco, acid house and trap, overlaid with Ge...
Listen to The Chemical Brothers’ First New Single in Two Years, “The Darkness That You Fear”
Since the news that The Chemical Brothers would be returning with their first new single in two years, fans have been clamoring to hear what the legendary duo has in store. The wait is finally over, and “The Darkness That You Fear” has arrived. The iconic electronic music tandem are in fine form here, flexing their signature trip-hop flair. The balance of dark basslines and warm synths complement each other beautifully, weaving together atop industrial drum programming that turns back the clock to The Chemical Brothers of old. The Chemical Brothers share their first single in two years, “The Darkness That You Fear.” EMI/Virgin Records “The Darkness That You Fear” follows The Chemical Brothers’ 2019 album No Geography. The fabled ele...
Tritonal Switched Gears During the Pandemic and Wrote a Meditation Album: Listen
Trance titans Tritonal are well known to be a chart-topping act. Flexing their unique trance stylings with a mainstage edge, the duo have dominated the genre for a decade and amassed over a billion streams worldwide. During the pandemic, however, Tritonal saw fit to take the downtime for some introspection, and the result is phenomenal. Taking a step back from the center stage of progressive house and trance, Tritonal have now put forth their newest offering, Reverence. A ruminative and pensive album through and through, Reverence is unlike any of Tritonal’s previous releases. Released on Earth Day and crafted for a meditative experience, the album offers soothing and ambient soundscapes that will take listeners on a journey through their own consciousness. Soulful, ...
