MUSIC RELEASES
Mindchatter Calls on Rome in Silver for Scintillating “Night Goggles” Remix
Mindchatter made waves when he closed out 2020 with the release of his debut album, Imaginary Audience. To kick off 2021, he’s now enlisted the help of fellow rising star Rome In Silver to deliver a stunning new remix of one of the album’s standout cuts, “Night Goggles.” The dreamy, hypnotic soundscapes Mindchatter produced in the original are left intact in Rome in Silver’s rendition. The Orange County-based young gun was able to build on those soothing melodies while simultaneously making them more upbeat for the dance-floor. His delicate use of synths and electric guitar round the rework out beautifully to compliment Mindchatter’s vocal performance rather than overshadow it. “The contrast of sounds and ideas in Mindch...
Subtronics Announces Debut Album in the Works
Subtronics‘ gripping rise to the upper echelon of electronic music will soon take a giant leap forward. The renowned bass music producer and Cyclops Recordings label head has announced that his he is currently writing his debut album. Subtronics shared the news in a tweet yesterday, March 9th, divulging that he’s been working on the project “for the last few months.” Check out the announcement below. At the time of this article’s publication, Subtronics is yet to announce the release date or title of his long-awaited debut album. However, he cautioned his fans to be patient in a follow-up tweet, saying that “it’s going to take a while” due to the gravity of the release. Thanks in part to his genre-bending production, which seems to push the envelop...
Listen to San Holo Sing on Soaring New Single, “IT HURTS!”
San Holo has offered another glimpse into his highly anticipated sophomore album with its third single, “IT HURTS!” True to form, the future bass favorite opted to lean heavily into his penchant for guitars on the single, dropping a scintillating melodic trap tune with the aching acoustic flair of a classic San Holo release. Fans will be delighted to know that he also sings on the track, along with bitbird artist GOSLO and longtime collaborator The Nicholas. The track will appear on San Holo’s upcoming sophomore album bb u ok?, which is scheduled for a May 21st, 2021 release. He announced the record, which will comprise a whopping 20 tracks, in February 2020, calling it a “new chapter” in his career. You can add “IT HURTS!” to your playli...
Rare Unearthed Electronic Songs by Legendary Beatles Producer to Be Reissued
Before he arranged music for The Beatles, legendary record producer George Martin experimented in electronic music. Now, two of his unearthed songs, which he has said greatly influenced his pioneering work with the Fab Four, are receiving a reissue. Back in April 1962, just two weeks before Martin met the Beatles, the late musician and audio engineer collaborated with the BBC Radiophonic Workshop’s Maddalena Fagandini to produce two electronic tracks, “Time Beat” and “Waltz in Orbit.” Both songs were released under the duo’s nom de plume, Ray Cathode. Those two songs have now been remastered and will be reissued on a rare collectible 12″ vinyl in a limited run of 100 copies. The release will also feature remixes of both tracks b...
REZZ Shares Preview of Upcoming Collaboration With deadmau5: Listen
It looks like REZZ and deadmau5 are on the verge of releasing one of 2021’s biggest electronic songs. Just two days after announcing that she and deadmau5 were collaborating on a brand new demo, Space Mom took to Twitter to share a preview of the joint effort. Her fans will be delighted to hear that the track is right in her wheelhouse, a hypnotic yet menacing midtempo tune with all the grit and wobbly bass of a signature REZZ release. The clips REZZ shared today offer a glimpse into the song’s melody, build, and drop, all of which rumble with tinctures of deadmau5’s haunting sound design. At the time of this article’s publication, neither deadmau5 nor REZZ have divulged any further details about the collaboration, including an official title or release da...
Celebrate International Women’s Day With Exclusive Drum & Bass Mix from Mollie Collins
Since appearing in the drum & bass scene back in 2015, Mollie Collins has seen an exponential rise, culminating in her current role as a KISS-FM UK DJ. Just last year saw the release of her debut album, Musicality, via Right Good Records, and last month the Brit delivered her latest single, “Count On Me” with Leah Guest. Considering her major moves in a male-dominated genre, there’s no better way to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day than with an exclusive mix from Collins. Packed with frenetic drum & bass energy, the tape explodes with originals from Collins, Sub Zero, Jam Thieves and others, along with remixes from Sub Focus, North Base and more. To boot, Collins’ show on KISS is dedicated to Women’s History Month...
Mysterious Producer Sleepnet Emerges as NOISIA’s Nik Roos, With EP on the Way
After iconic electronic music trio NOISIA announced that they would call it quits in pursuit of something new in 2019, fans were chomping at the bit to see exactly what the future entailed for the trio’s members. Thys ultimately unveiled his first solo EP last year, and Nik Roos revealed that he was a member of house music duo Body Ocean alongside The Upbeats‘ Jeremy Glenn. Roos has now revealed that he has been behind the mysterious Sleepnet alias, after the previously anonymous producer had his track “Angel Blade” premiered on UKF one month ago. The reveal followed a series of cryptic messages from Sleepnet’s social media channels and also comes with the news of a full-length Sleepnet EP release. First Light will featu...
John Digweed Releases Quattro II, a Four-Disc Symphonic Journey: Listen
Last April, veteran DJ and producer John Digweed took his audience on a symphonic journey with Quattro. The four-disc compilation found the British mainstay gaining mass accolades for the production. Nearly a year later, Digweed’s musical inclinations have led him to create a follow-up, aptly titled Quattro II. Like its predecessor, Quattro II finds Digweed showcasing a wide roster of talented artists, and gives a spotlight to Robert Babicz, who produced the fourth and final album in the series. The project also borrows from its prototype by keeping the same titles of each unique mix: Soundscape, Tempo, Redux, and Juxtaposition. Soundscape embodies the euphoric emotions that lie within music. Here we come in contact with cinematic synths, hypnotic sonic waves, acid wo...
Dimension’s Stunning 17-Track Debut Album “Organ” Has Finally Arrived
UK drum & bass sensation Dimension has been dominating the genre for years now. With wildly popular releases like “Desire” with Sub Focus, “UK,” and “Don’t Sleep” with Culture Shock, Dimension has become one of the foremost producers and performers in drum & bass. Now, his long-anticipated debut album, Organ, has finally been released. Organ features a whopping 17 tracks, nine of which have been previously released as singles. Previously unheard tracks include “Psycho,” a hip-hop infused belter with a halftime drum beat and a West-coast whistle inspired synth line. “Domino” takes a more midtempo approach with a gritty, nearly industrial bassline and crooning vocals. The eerie “Altar” featur...
Watch DJ Snake and Selena Gomez’s 70s-Inspired Music Video for “Selfish Love”
From her bold red lip moments to her mermaid-style waves, Selena Gomez is both a pop music icon and a beauty queen. But if you’ve ever wanted a makeover from this popular artist, her music video for the infectiously sultry “Selfish Love” with DJ Snake may just change your mind. Out March 4th, the video takes place inside a 70s-era beauty parlor named “Selena’s Hair & Beauty.” But don’t let its aesthetically pleasing wallpaper, tiled floors and vintage costumes fool you—the scene quickly devolves into a salon visit from hell. Scenarios ranging from a lopsided bob cut to death-by-hood-dryer will make you seriously rethink your next trip to the hairdresser. Gomez makes her appearance as the pinup-styled salon owner, w...
The Final Installment of Richie Hawtin’s Prada Runway Music Has Arrived
High fashion houses have been calling on dance music producers to spin at their runway shows for years, such as Daft Punk for Louis Vuitton and Justice for Dior Homme. Minimalist techno pioneer Richie Hawtin is no stranger to this trend, first crafting lengthy mixes for Calvin Klein in 2017. He has now released “Inxtro,” the last installment of four tracks specially composed for Prada‘s 2021 shows. The mixes, released under Hawtin’s Plastikman alias, were commissioned by co-creative directors Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons, the latter of whom tapped Hawtin while he was still with Calvin Klein. “Inxtro” was created for the Fall / Winter 2021 Womenswear collection. The show debuted at Milan Fashion Week on February 25th, 2021. “[It] evolves t...
Epsilon XI Unveils Nostalgic 7-Track Album, “Borderlands”
New Jersey-based electronic music producer Epsilon XI has unveiled Borderlands, a gorgeous new 7-track album. The producer, whose chose the Roman numeral in his name to reflect the month of November—the year his late sister was born—has delivered a nostalgic slice of electronic melancholia. Alongside fellow artist and producer Tony Appleseed of antFarm studio, XI recorded Borderlands from a satellite location using only his laptop, MIDI controller, guitar, a small interface, and his DAW. The raw nature of the recording process is evident throughout each of the album’s tracks, which blend electronic elements with indie sensibilities. A surefire standout from Borderlands is the record’s fourth track, “Shout Out.” Kicking off the song wit...
