MUSIC RELEASES
The Funk Hunters Join Forces With Defunk and Akylla for Fiery Single, “Warn Ya”
Canadian electronic producers Defunk and The Funk Hunters are back with a bold new collaboration alongside Akylla. “Warn Ya” is a fiery midtempo tune that blends Defunk’s signature funky basslines with the masterful soundscapes of The Funk Hunters. The track’s spellbinding vocals—provided by a hypnotic Akylla, a classically trained instrumentalist and singer-songwriter—are a perfect fit for this earworm. Longtime fans of Defunk and The Funk Hunters might experience some deja-vu when taking in this new release, which arrived today via Westwood Recordings.. The once mysterious bass tune has been featured in some of the duo’s most popular live sets over the past few years. Check it out below. In addition to running their own la...
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CharlestheFirst Enlists Tsuruda for Wavy Single, “Hang In There” [Premiere]
Electronic producer CharlestheFirst is an expert at painting vivid, naturalist portraits with his music. Infusing hip-hop sentimentalities into his nature-forward, electronica-laden beats since 2014, he has put forth a slew of impressive EPs and albums, such as Roots, Running Through The Forest, The Reach and No Dimmer. He’s now due for something new and his next album, SOLUS, is only one day away from release. On “Hang In There,” the ninth track from SOLUS, CharlestheFirst enlists the help of fellow bass maestro Tsuruda for a collaboration that delivers in every sense of the word. Spacey synths and glistening keys give the first half of “Hang In There” an introspective and contemplative ambience that’s beaut...
Listen to DJ Snake and Selena Gomez’s Sultry New Bilingual Collaboration, “Selfish Love”
After the massive success of “Taki Taki,” DJ Snake and Selena Gomez have once again joined forces for a moombah-pop hit. While “Selfish Love” was marketed as a follow-up to Snake and Gomez’s 4x Platinum smash, it strikes a more sultry tone than its banging predecessor, which also features Ozuna and Cardi B. Eschewing the thick subs and club-driven sound design that pervade “Taki Taki,” the Parisian beatsmith opts for sultry saxophones in the chorus for a smooth, chilled out bedroom jam. “Selfish Love” is the cognac to “Taki Taki”‘s Four Loko. The track explores a cat-and-mouse relationship where the two partners enjoy making each other jealous. “Tú quiere’ a mis celos,” Gomez sings in the ch...
Legendary Drum & Bass Label Hospital Records to Celebrate 25 Years With Massive Compilation
A quarter century of music is certainly a milestone achievement for any record label. Legendary drum & bass imprint Hospital Records has reached that mark and is celebrating in a massive way, with a brand new compilation that sees classic Hospital tracks and crowd favorites remixed by some of the foremost names in the genre. A celebration of drum & bass and its impact on electronic music as a whole, H25PITAL will showcase the past, present, and future of the label, and the genre. The compilation is poised to be a groundbreaking achievement from one of the most esteemed labels in all of electronic music. H25PITAL is an expansive compilation of 25 brand new remixes, reworks, and VIPs of some of the label’s finest works to date. Embracing the full spectrum of drum &...
Tommy Trash and Daisy Guttridge Drop First Song on deadmau5’s hau5trap Label: Listen
Tommy Trash and Daisy Guttridge have set the tone for what looks to be a power player in the house music scene. The frequent collaborators have once again teamed up, this time around for “hiiigh,” a beautiful house track that arrives on deadmau5‘s brand new hau5trap imprint. After taking some time off to refocus, Tommy Trash said the song is the result of a “life-changing” period when he took a trip to South America, where he experimented with Ayahuasca. “Two years ago I took some time out to recharge and refocus my life. I had been through some crazy times, and was dealing with some stuff that had really screwed with my mojo,” said Tommy Trash, one of Australia’s most decorated dance music artists. “I ended up heading to...
Watch KREAM’s House Set from an Icy Mountaintop in Norway
Almost one year ago to date Norwegian house duo KREAM—who are also brothers—launched their LIQUID : LAB mixshow in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Consisting of unreleased music and secret edits from their sets, the series has since grown into a larger project of live sets and episodes filmed in stunning locations. For their most recent LIQUID : LAB set, the duo threw down a mix of 100% unreleased mashups, remixes, and upcoming singles with tunes from artists ranging from ZHU and Diplo to Kanye West and Travis Scott. Sweeping drone footage of the set was filmed at the edge of the Stegastein Outlook in Aurland, Norway, making for a breathtaking view. Fresh music and mashups combined with sensational scenes make for an invigorating and thrilling experience. Check out the performance in fu...
Listen to Porter Robinson’s Euphoric Final Single from Nurture, “Musician”
The penultimate piece of Porter Robinson‘s Nurture puzzle is here. Ahead of the release of his hotly anticipated sophomore album, the electronic music wunderkind has unveiled the record’s final single, “Musician.” The enthralling new track should strike a chord with Robinson’s diehard fan base, who have been clamoring for more since his spellbinding Worlds debut. With glitchy, soaring sound design, the bitpop-inspired “Musician” bleeds euphoria. Check out the song below. Following the release of “Musician,” Robinson hopped on Twitter to host a Q&A of sorts, responding to a number of fans asking about the song. In one of his more rapturous replies, he likened the track to three of his most popular songs to date.&#...
Wolvero Drops Menacing 4-Track House EP, “Void”
After the release of his Kittrix-assisted single “Freak” in Janurary 2021, Wolvero is keeping hit foot on the gas pedal. The San Francisco-based dance music beatsmith has released a scintillating new EP called Void. Spanning four tracks, Void is a song-cycle of haunting house bangers. Wolvero kicks off the record with “All Aboard,” a bouncy four-on-the-floor tech house jam with a pre-drop vocal sample that should be a hit on club dance-floors. He follows with “Lightning,” a collaboration with Celestic that employs thick sub bass in its drops for a more menacing feel. “Sky Fall” strikes more of a warehouse feel with thumping industrial kicks and a spacey, minimal arrangement before he brings Void home with “Soul,...
Disclosure Produced a New Song Live on Twitch and Minted It as an NFT
Grammy Award-nominated dance music duo Disclosure has thrown their hat into the red-hot NFT ring. Disclosure recently took to social media to announce their debut NFT release, which was streamed live on Twitch via a music production session. Immediately after the song was created, it was minted and made available for purchase on Zora, a major marketplace to buy, sell, and trade limited edition digital collectibles. Watch Disclosure’s Guy Lawrence explain their debut NFT release below. There’s a good chance you’ve found yourself in a Google rabbit hole recently due to the NFT craze. NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are digital collectibles whose ownership is verified and protected by blockchain technology, ensuring authenticity. The items—often unique pieces of...
Purple Disco Machine on His Upcoming Album and the Resurgence of Disco: “It’s an Evolution”
The color purple is said to represent meanings of creativity, grandeur, ambition, wisdom, and magic. German dance music production mastermind Purple Disco Machine embodies all of these qualities and more. For over a decade, he has consistently provided feel-good disco house music for fans across the globe. With his effortlessly cool mustache, tropical shirts, and convivial demeanor, he’s exactly the kind of artist you’d expect behind the lively, breezy songs. The house music aficionado has been instrumental in disco’s reintroduction into the mainstream in recent years, with a succession of momentous remixes for Lady GaGa, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson, Calvin Harris, Gorillaz, and Fatboy Slim, among others. On a mission to spread the joys of house music, the barnsto...
Saltee Drops Pair of Metal-Infused Drum & Bass Tracks
Last month, Saltee took listeners on a ride with his liquid-tinged tunes, “Unkindled” and “Sif.” He’s now returned to the airwaves with a double dose of metal-infused drum & bass. For “Tradition of Torment” and “Heart of Darkness,” he replaced the more ethereal atmosphere he previously created with vivid, industrial hellscapes more akin to something found in DOOM Eternal. On the leadoff single, “Tradition of Torment,” Saltee recruited the help of his longtime friend Marko Kokotovic for some impressive guitar work. Opening the gates early with haunting, distorted vocals and massive guitar riffs, the anticipation for the boss fight begins. Once fused with Saltee’s masterful production, the bass-fueled actio...
Nostalgix Drops Boisterous Bass House Single “Boom” on Thrive Music
After an impressive surge of releases over the past year, Vancouver DJ Nostalgix is back with a boisterous bass house track called “Boom.” Released via Thrive Music, the track serves as her first single of the year. In accordance with her 90s “nostalgic” vibe, the tune nods to 90s rap with a bass house twist. “Boom” applies a pounding bassline, crisp hi hats, and screeching synths for an energetic feel. Combined with the fierce rap stylings of D’Aaron Anthony, the tune is tailored for a riotous dance floor. Listen to the song in full below. “I’m so happy to share this record with you all,” Nostalgix said on her social media. “When I was making ‘Boom’ I wanted to really capture the idea of being a bigger version of yourself and letting yourself shine. To walk in the room and have all e...
