MUSIC RELEASES
Tomorrowland Releases 50 Performances from One World Radio Anniversary Event: Listen
Tomorrowland has published over 25 hours of live performances fresh from the airwaves. With the recent the landmark 2-year anniversary of One World Radio, 50 Tomorrowland artists were invited to deliver half-hour sets to celebrate the occasion. The entire list of sets, now on SoundCloud, includes performances from a host of Tomorrowland favorites. Armin van Buuren, CamelPhat, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, NERVO, Meduza, Purple Disco Machine, Sam Feldt, W&W, and many more answered the call to participate in the program’s birthday festivities. The sets were originally broadcast this week over a 5-day span. Though the sets are short and to the point, keen listeners will find the artists didn’t hesitate to preview some unreleased gems in their sets. As is the case ...
Marshmello Releases His First Persian Language Single “Lavandia” Alongside Arash
Continuing his path to global influence, Marshmello has just released his first Persian-language spoken single, “Lavandia.” Mello joined forces with Iranian artist and Persia’s Got Talent TV star Arash to make it happen. On the production side, Marshmello perfectly curated the track’s arrangement to include Persian-inspired synths derived from authentic strings and flutes native to the region. Despite a dramatic shift for the masked superstar, the track never feels bogged down by its ambitious ideas. Listeners will quickly glean that “Lavandia” remains true to Marshmello’s dance music roots at heart, given the steady, cascading current of driving kicks and tongue drum-driven percussion. In the track’s music video, Ma...
HVDES Drops Menacing “Blood Demon Art” EP on deadmau5’s mau5trap Imprint
Los Angeles-based producer HVDES has dropped her EP Blood Demon Art. Reflecting her dark persona, the EP, which arrived by way of deadmau5‘s mau5trap banner, delivers brooding lyrics, bass-heavy beats, and a deeply sinister theme. Kicking things off with “Wasteland,” HVDES employs a gritty baseline with her own vocals that tell a grim tale of eyes that are “empty like a wasteland.” Next is “Jigokuzoji,” which gets its name from the 12th-century Japanese scrolls of Buddhist hell. The song lives up to its name with pounding bass elements and a plethora of intricate, spine-chilling sounds. She ties a bow on the record with “Oni,” named after a Japanese demon. The 160 BPM track provides a textured bassline, stabbing laser effects, and snarling, satanic vocals. HVDES is just getting...
EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 8
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant women producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. “Goosebumps” – Pillows Producer and singer-songwriter Pillows brought an intoxicating deep house rework to Travis Scott and Kendrick Lamar‘s iconic “Goosebumps.” Released via New State Music, this dance-pop cover is the latest in a series of covers from the Los Angeles talent. “Cali” – Capozzi Capozzi returned to IN / ROTATION to stun with her three-track The Dark Side EP. “CaliR...
Giolì & Assia Drop Exclusive Mixtape Featuring Unreleased Track Edits: Listen
With a distinct cross-genre sound driven by poetic instrumentation and hypnotic vocals, Italian duo Giolì & Assia have been trending steadily upward since their first release in 2016. This month saw the artists team up with Ultra Records for the release of their new EP, Moon Faces, along with their induction into EDM.com’s Class of 2021. To celebrate the list, which is dedicated to highlighting rising voices in the dance music community with boundary-breaking potential, Giolì & Assia have now released an exclusive mixtape for EDM.com. Clocking in at 35 minutes, the tape features unreleased radio and extended edits of several tracks from Moon Faces, including “Hands on Me” and “Your Lullaby.” The mix also integrates the wordly ...
H3nry Thr!ll and BrokinPaper Team Up on “The One” With Bridget Barrera
We have a new artist who is rising up the ranks and deserves your attention. He goes by the name H3nry Thr!ll and he has a new single with BrokinPaper out now titled “The One.” The sultry deep house offering also features a beautiful vocal performance from actress and singer Brooke Barrera, who fans may recognize from Wizards of Waverly Place. For those who have been following Thr!ll, you’ll notice “The One” is unlike previous releases we’ve heard from the young artist. He’s traded in his usual hard-hitting basslines and vicious drops for a more melodic approach that feels much more mature and controlled while never losing its danceability. The ethereal vocals are the perfect last piece of the puzzle, making this a track you’ll want to g...
Adventure Club Collides With ARMNHMR and HALIENE on Mega-Collaboration “Anywhere”
“Anywhere” has been a long time coming for fans of Adventure Club. The single was first teased by the duo last April via Twitter while ARMNHMR gave fans a sweeter taste back in July during a livestream. Though the track was originally slated to release on February 1st, it has instead released today via Ultra Music. Adventure Club has shown a clear mastery of melodic dubstep over the course of their long and fabled career in electronic music. “Anywhere” is a culmination of their many feats, while simultaneously blending ARMNHMR and HALIENE’s distinct talents into one powerful concoction. Sweeping low ends collide with hard-hitting synths as HALIENE belts about an unfaltering love. “Anywhere” is the fifth single from Adventure Club&#...
Tokyo Machine Shares Explosive Remix of Naeleck and Hige Driver’s “Virtual Gaming”
Following his explosive collaboration with Weird Genius and Lights titled “Last Summer,” Tokyo Machine is back once again with an intoxicating remix of Naeleck and Hige Driver’s 2020 gem “Virtual Gaming.” The mysterious Monstercat mainstay has seen massive success over the past years with his carefree brand of playful visual aesthetics and 8-bit sound design, having toured extensively as well as collaborated with the likes of Slushii and GameChops. Naeleck couldn’t have been a better candidate for a remix from Tokyo Machine, as he is known for blending the border between music, fiction and gaming to create a seamless audiovisual world. Throughout the three minutes of his “Virtual Gaming” remix, Tokyo Machine proves why he is considered a trailblazer when it comes to this heavy yet bubbly s...
William Black’s Uplifting Single “Deep End” Delivers a Personal Message of Empathy
William Black is starting the year off strong. Last week, he debuted a beautiful acoustic version of his hit single with Fairlane and Dia Frampton “Butterflies.” Today, the EDM.com Class of 2021 artist has returned with his latest single “Deep End,” out via Lowly. William Black calls “Deep End” a track about “reaching out for help when depression takes hold.” It’s a reminder that no one is a burden to the people they love. Further, he explains that the new single “helps show other people that they are not alone either, no matter how dark it may seem.” “Deep End” does an excellent job at communicating its passionate message. Forgoing his typical dramatic, bass-centric moments, Black has instead opted for...
GRiZ Returns With His First Release of 2021, the Groovy Dubstep Banger “Vibe Check”
After a few quiet months, GRiZ is back with his first release of the year, “Vibe Check.” Infused with soulful instrumentals and his beloved, acid-dripping production style, GRiZ has dropped a new tune that is surely worth the wait. “Vibe Check” is a truly uplifting experience, aligning perfectly with the upcoming winter edition of Camp Kulabunga. Established in 2018, the annual event hosted by GRiZ and friends usually goes down in the summertime. However, due to the impact of COVID-19, organizers decided to create a winter rendition taking place on February 20th and 21st. Focusing on key wellness topics such as fitness, yoga, meditation, and expressive arts, the weekend will be jam-packed with workshops aiming to create a sense of community online.&nb...
HEKLER Begins Anew on Glistering New Single “One I Want” With Misdom
HEKLER is well-known for the destructive nature of his music. His tracks often include weighty doses of bass elements that level listeners, his most recent devastating release being “Mosh Pit” with Borgore and T-Wayne. He has now returned alongside Misdom with “One I Want,” released today via Thrive Music. HEKLER describes “One I Want” as “a love song with ambient infectious melodies representing someone you love.” Undoubtedly, the single is a far cry from what fans are used to hearing from the Las Vegas beatsmith. Forgoing his usual flurry of relentless bass, he instead produces kinetic bursts of glistering synths. Misdom’s delicate vocals perfectly float atop HEKLER’s forward-thinking production, making this an excitin...
ESPER and Courtney Drummey Deliver Collaborative Debut EP “DREAMS”
Though ESPER and Courtney Drummey are fresh faces in electronic music, their work is already paving the way for a dynamic future for both artists. Last August the pair debuted their rumbling bass anthem “My Mind,” which served as the first single from their collaborative EP DREAMS, which arrived in full today. DREAMS, according to ESPER, is about “being true to yourself, believing in yourself and your dreams and loving yourself.” Of the record’s five tracks, four have previously been released, including the aforementioned “My Mind,” “Anymore,” “Can You See It,” and “Fly.” “Dreams” is the first and freshest single on the EP. ESPER has cooked up a wide variety of bass-cent...
