MUSIC RELEASES
Sam Blacky Drops New Tech House Single “Body”
After making her studio debut last month with the retro-inspired single “Too Late,” Sam Blacky is back with its official follow-up. “Body” arrived today via Blacky’s new imprint, Stabby Records. “Body” picks up where “Too Late” left off, further situating the DJ-turned-producer as an artist to watch in tech house scene. The track boasts a mesmeric vocal refrain that balances the brooding undercurrent of the bassline. The track’s atmospheric synths and punchy percussion are expertly crafted to light up the dance-floors. It’s the perfect amalgamation of funky yet soothing sounds that would thrive at a sunrise set at Burning Man. Check out “Body” below. Blacky has spent years DJing clubs around the world, makin...
chromonicci. Drops New Experimental Trap Single “Nono”
Steadily emerging from the underground scene into the forefront of experimental electronic producers, chromonicci. has grown to one of the scene’s most prolific producers. We are only in the third month of 2021 and we are already receiving our fifth single from the beloved artist, the maniacal “Nono.” “Nono” is chromonicci.’s first release on BONSAI, the label and collective led by fellow Dallas-based producer capshun. The beat on “Nono” is simple yet infectious, drawing clear influence from hip-hop productions with booming 808s and expertly crafted vocal chops. With rippling synths and a warm beat, it’s forward-thinking trap music at its finest. “I wanted to make something that bangs,”&nb...
Two Feet Joins Forces With SHAED for Conscious New Single, “Part Time Psycho”
Two Feet has joined forces with American indie pop band SHAED to release a conscious new track called “Part Time Psycho.” Out now on Photo Finish Records, this timely tune sheds some light on the topic of mental health. Inspired by the ups and downs of the past year, “Part Time Psycho” was created to increase awareness about the internal battles many individuals face, and to spread the message that no one has to face them alone. “At points we felt chest crushing pressure, intense joy, untraceable anxiety and moments of relief as the state of the world was in flux,” SHAED wrote in an Instagram post. “We know we were not alone in these feelings.” The release of “Part Time Psycho” was accompanied by a retro music ...
Ian Munro Shares Genre-Bending “Solipsism” EP
Releasing experimental bass gems since 2016 with consistency and a desire to always outdo himself, Ian Munro has established himself as an exciting artist to watch within bass music community over the years. With his 5-track EP Liminal back in 2019, as well as a string of experimental singles last year, Munro’s musical output is impressively diverse, something that has allowed him to build a loyal following as well as carry out official remix duties for the likes of Crywolf, QUIX, Mt. Eden and more. Now, Ian Munro is back with his most personal project to date, sharing his genre-bending, 6-track Solipsism EP. Effortlessly jumping between a bevy of genres and sounds, Solipsism showcases his creative vision at its best. Driven by lush vocals and celestial atmospheres—wihch are cont...
Nitti Gritti Drops Emotive New Single “Matrix” With Jimmy Levy
Nitti Gritti has unveiled his second release of the year, an emotive future pop single called “Matrix” with Jimmy Levy. The producer and vocalist tandem have become quite the dynamic duo, working on such hits as 2019’s “Eyes On You” and 2020’s “All In.” They’ve hit their sweet spot with their latest single, which homes in on the soaring production talents of Gritti and the crooning vocals of Levy. “Matrix” opens with a distant electric guitar progression that unfurls into a lush beat, with Levy’s heartfelt lyrics piercing through. They tell a story of a couple fighting for the survival of their relationship, trying to break free from the vicious cycle of heartbreak. The electronic ballad is taken to new...
Deorro Teams Up With LÚA on Spanish-Language Single “Si Tú No Estás Aquí”
Deorro is on a mission to fuse the Latin and electronic music markets into one with his unique approach to production. While Latin music has had a longstanding home within the ever-popular moombahton genre, the producer is here to prove how diverse it really is through his forthcoming album, ORRO. Deorro gave fans the first taste of the LP with the single “Me Siento Bien,” alongside Portuguese electro house artist Kura and Puerto Rican R&B star Alex Rose. He’s now back with the second offering, titled “Si Tú No Estás Aquí,” a collaboration with LÚA. While the first track was high-energy and made for the festival circuit, the latter highlights a more indie-leaning sound. It’s a dreamy, melodic house track that boasts a more subdued tone tha...
Watch the Trippy Visualizer for GRiZ and Ganja White Night’s “Ease Your Mind”
Last July, GRiZ and Ganja White Night first teased that they were working on music together via Instagram. As most would imagine, the quick snippet caused quite a stir from both artists’ fanbases. Over half a year of patiently waiting, they’ve now delivered the single, called “Ease Your Mind,” via SubCarbon. “Ease Your Mind” is the effortlessly funky bass anthem we’ve all been craving. GRiZ and Ganja White Night are a natural pairing, as both tend to flow between wobbly and funky throughout their releases. This time around, GRiZ’s signature saxophone has effortlessly blended with Ganja White Night’s unmistakable, earth-shattering basses to create an instant classic. The release of “Ease Your Mind” is accompanied by an ...
MitiS Taps Zack Gray for Melancholic Single “Hurt” From Upcoming Album
MitiS has been delivering the best music of his career as of late. In January, he released “Try” with RØRY, followed by “Homesick” with SOUNDR in March. For the latest single from his upcoming album, the Pennsylvania-born producer returns with Zack Gray on their new collaborative single “Hurt,” out via Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records. “Hurt” is yet another melancholic release from MitiS, as he continues to tap into the emotions of his listeners. This time around he’s taken a different approach, allowing Zack Gray to take the lead while his production provides support with subtle piano chords and echoey percussion. MitiS then seizes the reins at the drop, as a powerful wave of emotive synths takes center...
The Bloody Beetroots and JACKNIFE Team Up for Relentless Electro House Anthem “Jericho”
In January, JACKNIFE took the stage at Eatons Hall in Brisbane and previewed a monster collaboration with The Bloody Beetroots, which the Italian artist later confirmed in a separate Instagram post. Just a few months later, their single “Jericho” has arrived via Tiësto‘s Musical Freedom. “Jericho” adopts both The Bloody Beetroots and JACKNIFE’s signature sounds, blending the former’s taste for electro with the latter’s penchant for bass house. The track is relentless from front to back, striking listeners with a flurry of synths that float atop a pounding bassline. “Jericho” will serve as a hype-inducing weapon in both artists’ setlists for years to come. Although The Bloody Beetroots has already experienced ...
Watch Mr. Belt & Wezol Perform a House Set While Cycling Through Snowy Roads
Over the past six years, Dutch duo Mr. Belt & Wezol have released extremely entertaining, creative, and often hilarious virtual performances. For instance, they’ve filmed sets while smashing a car into pieces, from inside a hot air balloon, in an alpaca field, in a ball pit, on a pier, in a bowling alley, and so much more. If there’s one thing that distinguishes this tandem from the rest, it’s their ability to give a great show. This time, the pair took to a beautiful national park in the Netherlands in -8° Celsius “This was probably our worst and best idea combined but we made it,” Mr. Belt & Wezol said. While cycling through the snow, the duo simultaneously laid down a lively DJ set and offered viewers a scenic adventure through nature.. Impressively, they only stopped ...
Ilan Bluestone Drops New Single and Announces Sophomore Album, “IMPULSE”
As one of the more popular trance acts on the revered Anjunabeats label, Ilan Bluestone has consistently managed to stay at the forefront of progressive and trance music for nearly a decade. His 2018 debut album Scarsencapsulated the high-energy sounds Bluestone produced alongside soulful and emotional poetic writing. Three years later, Bluestone is aiming to recreate that success with his follow-up album, Impulse. Set to arrive in May 2021, Impulse will find Bluestone at his most personal. “This album is an 18 track voyage through my impulsive thought process of production & sound design, feelings and emotions that guided me to create it,” he wrote in an Instagram post. “I grew up producing music on ‘Impulse Tracker’; software which was beyond my comprehension at the...
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Sleepnet Taps IMANU for Stunning Single “Glass Hearts” from Debut EP [Premiere]
Just days ago, NOISIA‘s Nik Roos revealed that he was behind the mysterious Sleepnet alias, after speculation began brewing when the entrancing “Angel Blade” was premiered via UKF last month. Sleepnet also revealed that “Angel Blade” was a part of something bigger—the First Light EP, set to be released via NOISIA’s VISION imprint this Friday. First Light‘s tracklist boasts two collaborations: “Void Song” with Former and a team-up with IMANU—formerly known as Signal—called “Glass Hearts.” The latter, which EDM.com has the pleasure of premiering today, is just as stunning as one might expect from two of electronic music’s most forward-thinking producers. “Glass Hearts” is q...
