MUSIC RELEASES
Natalie Gotman Drops Sultry, Anthemic Debut Album “Got Love”
Singer and songwriter Natalie Gotman has unveiled Got Love, her anthemic debut album, which has already hit the charts. Based in Germany, Natalie has released an 11-track record that doubles as a revolving door of vocal-driven dance anthems. Got Love was created in collaboration with a number of renowned producers signed to iconic electronic music labels such as Spinnin’ Records and Armada Music. She kicks things off with “Meant to Be,” a melancholic yet bouncy four-on-the-floor house tune, before following with the future house-inspired “Better Way” and the twinkly “Rainy Night.” The latter track is a surefire standout with its mesmeric soundscapes and spellbinding vocal performance. Then comes another of the album’s standout ...
Max M Drops Feel-Good Single “If This Is What It Feels Like”
Rising French producer Max M is fresh off the release of his debut EP Renaissance. The five-track collection featured a number of his previous releases as well as his most recent single, “If This Is What It Feels Like” featuring vocals by Chris Willis and Della Ciprian. This was the final brushstroke on his dance-pop magnum opus. “If This Is What It Feels Like” features similar formulaic sound design as Max M’s previous feel-good releases. He has a penchant for light and effervescent soundscapes, packed with bubbly synths and warm guitar riffs. The melodies here are heightened by heartfelt vocals courtesy of both Willis and Ciprian, who offer a powerful edge with their forceful croons. Max M expertly balances the vox with infectious pop elements and dance...
REZZ and deadmau5 Unveil Hotly Anticipated Midtempo Banger, “Hypnocurrency”
“Hypnocurrency,” the long-awaited first-ever collaboration from REZZ and deadmau5, has finally arrived. The single, out now via mau5trap, is primed to be one of electronic music’s most memorable crossover moments of the year. It’s like the NBA All-Star Game or a primetime special with the casts of your two favorite TV shows, only better. To boot, REZZ and deadmau5 will be hosting a virtual hangout on Discord to celebrate the release. You can tune in here at 2PM PT (5PM ET). Locked and loaded with menacing synths, “Hypnocurrency” deftly pulls from each producer’s signature sonic niches, making it the best of both worlds for fans of REZZ and deadmau5 alike. Dreamy midtempo drops play against bright tones and minima...
Porter Robinson Embraces Change on Brilliant Sophomore Album, “Nurture”: Listen
Porter Robinson is often lauded as one of the most influential electronic music producers of his generation. His debut album Worlds has become a cornerstone of modern dance music since its 2014 release, with many artists still drawing inspiration from the seminal LP to this day. Today, Robinson has triumphantly returned with his feverishly anticipated sophomore album, Nurture. Nurture recaptures the magic of Worlds, but with a fresh and markedly innovative sound highlighted by the use of organic instruments and biomusic. And just like its predecessor, it thrives as a cohesive body of work. Each track blends together like a fluid helix, cultivating a unique, deeply immersive coming-of-age story through its diverse sound palette. Robinson also masterfully communicates his profound...
The White Stripes and The Glitch Mob Team Up on Official “Seven Nation Army” Remix and NFT
Back in 2011, electronic band The Glitch Mob produced a remix of The White Stripes‘ 2003 classic, “Seven Nation Army.” While popular, the remix never saw an official release and thus unfortunately never made it onto streaming services or into fans’ personal music collections. That’s all set to change tomorrow, when The Glitch Mob’s remix will be officially released to streaming services worldwide. The track will also see a release on vinyl, with standard black available for preorder beginning April 23rd, as well as a limited 7″ and a special red edition. The pressings will be available at Third Man Records in Nashville, Tennessee and Detroit, Michigan, and select independent record stores in June. In tandem with The Glitch Mob’s re...
Tenaj Releases New Club-Ready Single “By My Side”
Tenaj is here to unveil her latest club offering, a euphoric new single titled “By My Side.” The track is the 7th single she’s dropped in 2021 so far, an impressive feat considering we’re only in spring. It follows her most recent release, the sultry house tune “I’m In Your Mind,” and arrives today via Future Plan Digital. Artwork for Tenaj’s new single “By My Side.” The Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter and producer’s new single comes right in time for clubs and festivals to reopen with a steady four-on-the-floor beat and enchanting vocal performance. The production here is crisp and fluid, with every intricate sound having its time to shine yet never overshadowing the other. Guided by its future house-inspired arra...
Gorgon City Announce Third Album Alongside Tracklist and New Single, “Tell Me It’s True”
Fans of beloved UK dance music duo Gorgon City should mark their calendars because the renowned producers have announced that their third album Olympia will be arriving on June 25th, 2021. The record, which will arrive via Astralwerks, will be their first LP since 2018’s Escape. Along with the announcement of the new album comes a brand new single, “Tell Me It’s True.” The track opens with angelic vocal chops as the house duo’s signature piano strikes guide the melody into the forefront. The euphoric soundscapes build into a hard-hitting drop with strong percussion and syncopated synths. It’s the perfect amalgamation of UK and Chicago house influences, a balance that could drive the sound of the forthcoming album. Olympia is set to ...
Ghastly Drops Massive New Bass Single “The OG” and Announces Upcoming EP
Ghastly‘s year in lockdown was a time of introspection, and he reflected as much in his productions. His singles “Help” and “Stay” were both cathartic and expressive of what many of us were feeling at the time. As the live music scene slowly returns to a sense of normalcy, Ghastly is ready to bring back the energy with a brand new single, “The OG,” out now via Kannibalen Records. Ghastly’s new festival-ready bass single “The OG” arrives just in time for Ubbi Dubbi this weekend. Kannibalen Records “The OG” encompasses the hard-hitting bass we know and love from Ghastly and is built for the festival circuit. It has a slow, haunting build with distant claps and vocal chops looming in the eerie background...
YOOKiE Drop Wonky Trap Tune “Bubble Bass”
After teasing fans for nearly two years, bass music duo YOOKiE have finally dropped the curtain on one of their most hotly anticipated IDs. The YOOKiE brothers have made a name for themselves with a mind-melting sound all their own, which is on full display in their latest trap banger, “Bubble Bass.” Frothing with their signature quirky sound design, the track rumbles with granular bass, wacky droplet samples, and woozy vocals courtesy of YOOKiE. Staying true to YOOKiE’s genre-bending sonic flair, “Bubble Bass” is rife with ferocious production that foams at its arrangement’s mouth. Their unique style is one of the reasons Excision tapped the duo to release the first-ever EP on his celebrated Subsidia Records imprint back in October 2...
Getter Teases Multiple New EP Releases
October 2020 saw the return of bass music innovator Getter, who dropped his stunning six-track EP NAPALM. Since then, he has been riding aboard the ever-popular NFT hype train, releasing multiple tokens in collaboration with visual artist Dax Norman. The producer has also been teasing a new EP, but on his birthday, April 14th, he took to Twitter to reveal that there may be more than one record on the way. Expressing his gratitude for fans’ birthday wishes in the tweet, Getter also promised multiple new EPs on the way soon. He previously already revealed his excitement for the first of the EPs, claiming that it will “blow NAPALM out of the water.” In a later tweet, he built the anticipation even further: It appears that Getter will be continuing t...
Nero Keep the New Music Coming With Electrifying Edit of Genesis’ “Mama”
Last month, legendary trio Nero kicked off a string of edit releases with a massive rework of Daft Punk’s “Emotion.” The electronic outfit didn’t slow down after that, releasing edits at random intervals throughout the month thereafter, including a take on Tame Impala’s “Disciples” and classic 80s track “Relax” by Frankie Goes To Hollywood. Now, the next Nero bootleg is here, and it’s glorious. Travelling back even further in time for an edit of the Phil Collins-era Genesis, Nero’s version of “Mama” refreshes a nearly 40- year old song with a clean 2021 sheen. In classic Nero fashion, a dark and synth-driven production provides a nearly cyberpunk atmosphere that fits the trio’s aesthetic perfectly.&nbs...
Steve Aoki and Farruko Drop Collaborative Single “Aire” Just Ahead of 4/20
Steve Aoki has teamed up with Puerto Rican superstar Farruko for a new reggaeton single called “Aire.” Out on Ultra Music, the uplifting tune provides a pleasant poolside ambience. Released just ahead of the celebrated cannabis holiday 4/20, the lyrics praise the plant, stating “the atmosphere is good and it smells like marijuana” in Spanish. Using dembow rhythms, steel drums, and the dancehall vocals of Farruko, this song is ideal for summer. A blend of Spanish and English, the lyrics discuss a party that “doesn’t end until tomorrow,” and has hemp aplenty. In July 2020, Aoki launched his Dim Mak En Fuego imprint as an evolution of his Dim Mak label founded in 1996. This new banner gives a spotlight to Latin culture and experiences, and challenges the old ways of traditional Latin mus...
