MUSIC RELEASES
Rita Ora Drops Collaborative, Club Ready EP Produced By Imanbek, “Bang”
Rita Ora and Imanbek have teamed up for a massive, dance-heavy EP, Bang, featuring collaborations with David Guetta, Gunna, and KHEA. Rita Ora’s first long-form offering since her 2018 album, Phoenix, does not disappoint. From the outset, the EP’s opener, “Big,” seeks to make a decisive statement with flashy lyrics and an even sleeker club bassline polished by David Guetta and Imanbek. The club energy continues onto the next record, “Bang Bang” which particularly highlights shining vocals from Rita Ora on the lovestruck single. Meanwhile, “Mood” stands out as a bit of a wildcard, but shows Rita Ora’s versatility as she weaves effortlessly between soulful delivery and quick cutting rap as she trades verses with Argentinia...
Dada Life Reveals New Label, Crash & Smile, Debuts Single “Rumble Slow”
Dada Life has announced they’ve inked an agreement with Revealed Recordings to launch a new label venture, Crash & Smile. The duo has additionally bursted back onto the scene, dropping their first single on the newly-minted imprint, “Rumble Slow,” which was first debuted by the Revealed Recordings head-honcho, Hardwell, on the landmark 500th episode of Hardwell On Air. Dada Life has come to be known for their larger than life persona, and “Rumble Slow” finds perfect alignment with their party-starting profile. The track’s vocals bellow with a hypnotic cadence as Dada Life ramp up their brisk, dancing piano chords into a voluminous, stadium-filling drop in a rush. The sequence illuminates the fact that these two tenured pros are masters at s...
Sam Blacky Makes Official Studio Debut With “Too Late,” Launches New Imprint
With the thumping bass, vocal reverb, and strong percussion hits of her official studio debut, “Too Late,” LA-based Sam Blacky has managed to carve out a space for herself within the house music scene. Out February 12th via Blacky’s new imprint, Stabby Records, “Too Late” is the anticipated pinnacle of her four years spent touring as a DJ and releasing mixtapes. Forward-thinking yet retro-inspired, the track synthesizes both disco snares and psychedelic synths to generate bouncing club energy. Meanwhile, a subtle cyperpunk-inspired bassline adds suspense and edge, setting “Too Late” apart from the crowd. According to a press release, Blacky is set to deliver more releases throughout 2021, marking an explosive year for the fresh voic...
Moore Kismet Connects with WYN on Ethereal Single “Rumor”
Moore Kismet has been on a roll to kick off the new year. Last week, they inked a record deal with Thrive Music and announced their debut album will arrive sometime in June. Additionally, they were also included in EDM.com’s Class of 2021. Today, “Rumor” with WYN arrives as the first single from their hotly-anticipated LP. “Rumor” serves as yet another impressive release from Moore Kismet, showing off their impeccable songwriting expertise. Entering with an elegant intro led by WYN’s dreamy vocals, the drop quickly flips the tune on its head. Moore Kismet’s intricate sound design becomes the star of the show, as the punchy bassline and teetering synths trade blows. “Rumor” isn’t just a kill...
William Black Releases Acoustic Version of “Butterflies” with Fairlane and Dia Frampton
William Black made the best of 2020. He released a handful of well-received singles including “Back To U” with SLANDER and “Closer Than You Think” with AMIDY. His work landed him on the EDM.com Class of 2021 list alongside a handful of other unmissable rising talents. One of his best works in recent memory is his collaborative effort with Fairlane and Dia Frampton, “Butterflies.” To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its release, the trio has put together an acoustic rendition of the track. “Butterflies” originally dazzled listeners with shimmering synths and a crawling bassline, all while Dia Frampton crooned about a burgeoning romance. Forgoing all electronic elements, William Black and Fairlane have instead included subdu...
Giolì & Assia Deliver Innovative “Moon Faces” EP
Since 2017, Italian duo Giolì & Assia have enchanted listeners across the globe with their unique blend of techno and indie-pop. Additionally, their unique #DiesisLive performances have seen them perform in a handful of stunning backdrops all over Italy including Punta Bianca, Etna Volcano, and the Andromeda Theater. Today, the pair have released their highly-anticipated EP, Moon Faces, via Ultra Records. In an interview with L.A. Weekly, Giolì & Assia note that they titled the EP Moon Faces because the “concept characterizes the EP.” Furthermore, the concept helps “listeners understand the connection between all five tracks.” The EP is comprised of their five previous tunes packed into one intricate release. This includes R...
ILLENIUM Announces a New Album is On the Way
Stop the presses, ILLENIUM has new music on the way. The beloved future bass artist has given a hint that an album is incoming with one simple post. Where there is a photo shoot, there is music. He further shared why things have been quiet on the production front, “Sorry if I haven’t been 100% there for you guys this past year. When the pandemic first hit I was so exhausted from touring nonstop. Being in the studio for 12 hour days was something I missed so much. Been grinding hard on this next body of work. Can’t wait to share it!!” His standards are clearly high because last year, he delivered an impressive amount of work. In 2020, he released “Feel Something” with Excision and I Prevail, “In Your Arms” with X Ambassadors, ASCEND (...
MitiS Delivers Melancholic Single “Homesick” featuring SOUNDR
MitiS has solidified himself as a mainstay on Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records. The Pennsylvania-born artist has found himself releasing numerous records on the imprint, including his All I Have and Shattered EPs. Today, he returns to Ophelia with “Homesick” in collaboration with SOUNDR. “Homesick” encapsulates MitiS’ signature sound, hitting listeners with waves of deep, textured bass and soaring synths. SOUNDR’s passionate vocals add greater depth to the melancholic tune, as she croons about the struggle of maintaining a long-distance relationship and trying to remain hopeful. Their collaboration does an excellent job at pulling on heartstrings, as every second of the five and a half minute tune inspires more confidence. Although MitiS...
Paper Idol Delivers Catchy Indie-Infused Smash “Tightrope”
Although it’s been a while since we’ve heard from Paper Idol, the budding talent isn’t going anywhere. Back in October, he released his effortlessly catchy single, “Clouds.” Just a few months later, the Los Angeles-based artist returns with his follow-up, “Tightrope,” out via CloudKid. Paper Idol states “Tightrope” is about “the things we crave the most, and how they can bring as much pain as pleasure.” The track embraces his signature blend of indie and electronic music. His charming vocals are featured throughout the tune and are accompanied by lively percussion and intermittent synth stabs, creating a groovy environment we can’t get enough of. Paper Idol aims to create music that enlivens and inspires lis...
Rebecca Black Releases Remix Celebrating 10 Years of “Friday” with Dorian Electra, Big Freedia, and 3OH!3
Rebecca Black debuted a hyperpop remix of her viral single “Friday,” celebrating its 10th anniversary. The new release marks the second offering from her in 2021, following “Girlfriend.” The remix is produced by Dylan Brady of 100 gecs and features pop music agitator, Dorian Electra, Big Freedia, and 3OH!3. In a press release, Black shared, “Friday has this accidental campiness that was part of making it what it was, and through the years, camp has been something I’ve only further tried to embrace.” After ten years of some of the most brutal criticism an artist could receive, Rebecca Black is still in the game, carrying the torch, and writing hit singles. In 2011, at the age of 13, Rebecca Black’s life changed forever when her ...
mau5trap Releases “we are friends vol. 10” Featuring New Tracks From deadmau5, Wolfgang Gartner, Grabbitz, and More
After much anticipation, mau5trap has released we are friends vol. 10, an eighteen-track compilation featuring brand new music from the label. This includes the boss himself, deadmau5, as well as a slew of friends and fellow label artists. Many of these producers have been featured on the previous volumes and this might be their best compilation to date. Over the years, the legendary label has released an awe-inspiring compilation featuring artists from across the board. For the 10th edition of the we are friends series, mau5trap takes a different turn. Instead of featuring blooming new artists, they focus on an incredible lineup of artists from the label’s history. Starting the compilation off is the mau5trap overlord, deadmau5, who offers “Arguru 2k19,...
Gryffin and Two Feet Unite For Their Heartfelt New Single, “I Want Love”
Renowned future bass and dance-pop producer, Gryffin, has united with Two Feet for their heartfelt new single, “I Want Love.” Out now on Darkroom Records, this idyllic track showcases a balanced blend of seemingly juxtaposing styles. Platinum-certified singer-songwriter, Two Feet, is known for his atmospheric and moody lyrics—often expressing deep-seated feelings of longing, heartbreak, and uncertainty. Conversely, Gryffin has established himself as a melodic musician catering to uplifting, feel-good soundscapes. Pairing the soulful songwriting and vocals from Two Feet with Gryffin’s soft sonic style, the duo generated “I Want Love,” a melodic mid-tempo masterpiece. “I Want Love” marks the first collaboration fro...
