MUSIC RELEASES
Sam Halabi Blends Middle Eastern Instrumentation With House On Latest Single, “East and West”
Sam Halabi first started making music when he was seven years old, learning how to play the piano. He went on to study music composition and orchestral conducting at universities in Israel, informing his melodic house sound with a deep understanding of music theory. Now, after nearly a year of radio silence, Halabi has returned with his latest single, “East and West.” Released independently on January 28th, the track is only the sixth original release from Halabi and follows last April’s “Same Thing.” “East and West” stands out with its unique inclusion of Halabi on the Oud, a stringed instrument that originated in the Middle East as early as 800 B.C.E. Played in the traditional Taqsim style—improvisation on the Arabic Maqam scale ...
Excision’s Subsidia Records Announces Third Entry in “Dusk” Compilation Series
Just days after Excision showed off early concept art from the bass utopia he calls Subsidia Records, comes the announcement of the label’s next compilation album. Broken into three categories, Dusk, Night, and Dawn, Subsidia’s compilations each showcase different spectrums of the bass music gamut. While each has seen two volumes of content released so far, announced today is the third chapter of the experimental bass-focused Dusk series. The full lineup of artists set to appear on the album was shared on Twitter yesterday, March 1st. Hitting the airwaves later this week, fans can expect to hear wonky creations from Ray Volpe, Carbin, Blurrd Vzn, ZIZI, Brunchbeatz, Cyrus Gold, and many more. Featuring a nice mixture of both established electronic artists and rising s...
Electronic and Latin Music Collide in Deorro’s Exclusive Playlist for Beatsource’s “VIP Crates” Series
Since kicking off its “VIP Crates” series in early January 2021, Beatsource, a digital music platform designed for open-format DJs, has become a trusted source of playlists. Their latest comes from dance music veteran Deorro, who curated a diverse and radiant selection of tracks at the intersection and electronic and Latin music. On the electronic music side, the famed “Five Hours” producer included a few songs from his EDM contemporaries, including MORTEN (“Beautiful Heartbeat” with Frida Sundemo) and KSHMR and KARRA (“The World We Left Behind”). However, Deorro leans heavily into Latin music for the majority of the playlist, a move that should not be considered surprising after he confirmed his new direction back in May ...
Rich DietZ Unleashes Monster House Single “Tech No Malfunction”
Rich DietZ continues their relentless release schedule with a brand new offering titled “Tech No Malfunction.” The unstoppable duo is known for churning out infectious dance behemoths of the tech house nature, and this latest single follows suit. Prepare to be transported to a dark warehouse where the party has no intention of stopping. “Tech No Malfunction” kicks off strong from its inception, with a steady bassline and ominous synths that lend to a sonic atmosphere of tension. The sense of urgency is further translated through the track’s robotic vocals and industrial kick-drums, which thump with the ferocity of a Carl Cox track. It’s a shame clubs aren’t open at the moment, because this would light up a crowd. “If you’re c...
Friendzone Pilots Their Next Chapter With New Single “I Don’t Wanna Know” With Nikademis
Having pivoted from throwing 150 shows internationally to launching their own record label last October, the global party brand and beloved LA-based imprint Space Yacht has released “I Don’t Wanna Know,” Friendzone‘s first track of 2021. After meeting at a Park City nightclub, the Friendzone duo eventually became roommates and their collaborative musical project was born. Producing high-energy dance music, Friendzone has performed at the X Games and opened shows for major artists such as Kaskade and RL Grime, among others. Now Friendzone is continuing to push their momentum with the release of “I Don’t Wanna Know.” For the production of “I Don’t Wanna Know,” the duo tapped the talents of Nikademis, as well as C...
Kaytranada Drops Hard-Hitting Remix of Busta Rhymes’ “The Don & The Boss”
In August 2020, prolific rapper Busta Rhymes collaborated with reggae singer Vybz Kartel for the “The Don & The Boss” off of Busta’s Extinction Level Event 2: The Wrath of God album. Made for the club, this single offers, big booming bass and the swagged-out Jamaican dancehall roots of both artists. Grammy-nominated Canadian beatsmith Kaytranada has now dropped an inventive remix of the song. As a bona fide fan of Busta Rhymes, this isn’t the first time he’s flipped songs by the hip-hop legend, with past reworks of “What’s It Gonna Be?” “Oh My God” and “Bubblin.” This release comes just a week after Kaytranada dropped his new track “Caution.” It was also recently announced by Pitchfork that the gifted producer will be teaming up with Madlib for a new two-part documentary Dri...
Yung Bae Teams Up With AWOLNATION for Future Funk Track “Disco Body Parts”
Future funk producer Yung Bae has teamed up with AWOLNATION for his newest single “Disco Body Parts.” Out via Sony Music’s Arista Records, the lively track reflects the rising star’s colorful and vibrant persona. Setting up an authentic disco ambience, the tune kicks off with an old vinyl filter. A thumping bassline, funky synths, and energetic claps make up the groovy house beat, while the unmistakable, stentorian vocals of AWOLNATION belt affectionate lyrics about falling in love, which happens to involve some “disco body parts.” The track is ecstatic and made for a dreamy disco dance-floor. You can find “Disco Body Parts” on streaming platforms here and check out the track below. “I’ve been listening to [AWOLNATION] since I was in h...
Listen to Remixes of Classic Elvis Presley Tracks by Chromeo, Dillon Francis, Big Boi
Big Boi, Chromeo, and Dillon Francis each took on the ambitious task of remixing none other than The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll himself, Elvis Presley, breathing new life into three of his classics. The new versions created from Elvis’ originals recorded between 1964 and 1970 are nothing short of transformative. Each producer has paired Elvis’ original vocals with their own signature sonics with seemingly effortless ability and cohesion. Chromeo established a new foundation of funk with their remix of “Clean Up Your Own Backyard.” The storytelling single continues to spotlight Presley’s vocals but the duo turns up the brightness with the inclusion of uplifting trumpet fanfare, filtered synths, and a pumping stringed bassline. Big Boi works his mag...
Dillon Francis Joins Blockchain-Powered Streaming Platform Audius, Shares 2014 Daft Punk Remix
Dillon Francis made his Audius debut this week, uploading his high-energy remix of Daft Punk‘s turn-of-the-century hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” The shocking news of Daft Punk’s retirement evidently inspired Francis to take immediate action by re-sharing his remix of one of the duo’s most iconic hits, which he dropped back in 2014. Francis’ rework slowly turns up the heat, first speeding up the cadence of the funk house original before finally showing his cards. A sudden turbulent flurry of risers gives way to hard-hitting 808s and intricately rearranged robotic vocal chops. Francis doesn’t hesitate to lean on the distortion, adding a tangible bite to the track. The “Be Somebody” producer brought the remix to fans in a hurry w...
Wooli Returns to Ophelia Records With New Single “The Core”
It’s been over a year since the master bass music producer Wooli dropped a track on Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records, but that streak ends now. Enter “The Core,” an absolute behemoth of a track that combines hardstyle stylings with riddim, dubstep, and psytrance. Ophelia has been on a roll with releasing heavier tracks on the label, which has traditionally leaned more melodic. Those who were lucky enough to attend Wooli’s headline performance at Insomniac‘s Park ‘N Rave will recognize the single. The track is filled to the brim with massive hardstyle kicks that will induce major neck pain if you aren’t careful. The arpeggiating synths create an interesting listening experience in between the chaos of the production. Wooli has...
Joel Corry Joins Forces With David Guetta and RAYE on Dance-Pop Track “Bed”
When word broke earlier this week that Joel Corry would be teaming up with David Guetta and RAYE on a new single, we knew magic was on the way. “Bed” is your classic dance-pop track that will instantly brighten your mood. The lyrics and vocal performance by Raye, the gifted British-Swiss singer-songwriter are a bona fide earworm. Combined with the groove-inducing melodies delivered by the certified hitmakers, they lend to a dynamite collaboration. Check out the new mega collab below. Joel Corry had one of his biggest years yet in 2020. His single “Head & Heart” with MNEK, which received an official remix from Guetta under his Jack Black alias, achieved Double Platinum, Platinum, and Gold certifications across the globe. Guetta has previously collaborated wi...
“Overnight” by Parcels Is Officially Daft Punk’s Last-Ever Production: Listen
For a duo of their caliber, it’s surprising Daft Punk hasn’t taken to the studio for behind-the-scenes work more often. Their list of credits is limited to a handful of tracks by big name artists such as Kanye West, The Weeknd, Pharrell Williams and N.E.R.D. Now, with the group officially (and tragically) dissolved as of this past Monday, it looks like “Overnight” by Parcels was their last venture, on which they worked as co-writers. The single, released in 2017 via Kitsuné Musique and Daft Trax, blends the unmistakable character of Daft Punk with the indie-dance personality of the five-piece Australian band. It blends funky guitar rhythms, bright chords and bouncy percussion with potent vocals and repetitive, catchy lyrics. In a 2017 inte...
