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12th Planet Sends Liquid Stranger’s “Psychonaut” Remix Album Into Orbit [Premiere]
Last Valentine’s Day, Liquid Stranger impressed fans with his masterfully-crafted six-track EP, ASCENSION, diverting from his recognized freeform bass prowess and venturing into dubstep territories. Featuring collaborations with artists such as LUZCID, Hydraulix, and LSDREAM, ASCENSION was the last release from the esteemed Wakaan tastemaker. Celebrating one year since the release of ASCENSION, the Swedish bass powerhouse is returning with a collection of stellar remixes of the lead track, “Psychonaut.” Recruiting fiery bass maestros such as 12th Planet, Astrolizard, Blanke, Kischvn, LICK, Mersiv, and original ASCENSION collaborators, Hydraulix and LUZCID, Psychonaut (Remixes) will be released on February 12th. 12th Planet leads this legendary roster with h...
Monstercat Acquires Silk Music, Opens Door to Progressive House and Downtempo
Monstercat seems to always breach into new territory. The renowned independent label is well-known for bridging the gap between electronic music and gaming with its cutting-edge livestreamed events. Now, the label introduces its third brand alongside sub-labels, Uncaged and Instinct, Monstercat Silk. As the name implies, Monstercat has acquired the leading dance music label, Silk Music. The move only furthers the brand’s massive impact on the world of independent electronic music, and sees Monstercat move into the progressive house, downtempo, and chillout genres. “Meeting the Silk team in late 2019 proved to be one of the most inspiring interactions of the year. Their passion for beautiful electronic music reminded me of why I first fell in ...
Kaleena Zanders Fights Injustice in Animated Music Video for “SET ME OFF”
Since first bursting onto the electronic music scene with her 2015 vocal feature on Loud Luxury‘s “All For You,” Kaleena Zanders has proven unstoppable. Now garnering more than 100 million streams, she continues to make huge strides forward with each release. Best known for her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Zanders has put out collaborations with major electronic artists such as AC Slater and Morgan Page on the likes of Dim Mak and Armada Music. Now releasing music as a solo artist, in 2020, Zanders performed on Oprah Winfrey‘s 2020 VISION TOUR and her song “Stronger Than I’ve Ever Been” debuted during a Super Bowl LII commercial for Toyota. Zanders recently shared the music video for her fiery and empowering ...
Porter Robinson Expands his Vision in Beautifully Meta Video for “Look at the Sky”
Porter Robinson is a true visionary when it comes to his releases. Since last year, he’s been slowly unveiling the full picture of what his sophomore album, Nurture, will be. The latest piece of the puzzle was the highly-anticipated single, “Look at the Sky,” which has been on fans’ minds since it was first dropped during his stunning Secret Sky Music Festival performance. Robinson has now released the official music video for “Look at the Sky,” a true concept piece that is equally as jaw-dropping as the production itself. The visuals for “Get Your Wish” and “Something Comforting” both depicted Robinson solo, trapped in a confined setting that feels like a metaphor for his depression and his slow as...
Deathpact Calls on Claude VonStroke for Remix of Never-Heard-Before ID
Deathpact is paving their own way in the industry. In a truly unprecedented move, the mysterious masked maven is dropping a slew of remixes of never-heard-before Deathpact IDs prior to the release of the originals. REAPER delivered the first official “ID” remix just yesterday, and the next to take on the feat is none other than Dirtybird head honcho, Claude VonStroke. The remix for the undisclosed ID is dark and hypnotic, keeping on-brand for Deathpact releases. VonStroke incorporates a robotic element into the production, filling it with sporadic breaks and vocoded vocal chops. It has a downtempo beat that slowly builds to fully engulf the listener into a mesmeric trance. Fans have a lot to look forward to from Deathpact. Over the course of the next few months...
Ekonovah Pushes the Boundaries of House on Latest EP “The Beginning”
Phoenix-based producer Ekonovah offers his latest two-track EP, The Beginning, via Insomniac Records’ In / Rotation imprint. Following his mission to influence the electronic music scene with a new sound, his EP pushes the boundaries of house music with a unique and refreshing spin. Titular track, “The Beginning,” delivers blissfully inspiring lyrics, a crunchy bassline, and distorted synths, while “Iris” throws down with a groovy house beat. “‘The Beginning’ is a song about self-love and knowing that you are great, but at the same time understanding that there is always room for improvement,” the beatmaker says in a press statement. “Conversely, ‘Iris’ shows the other side of myself – a track constructed fo...
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[WATCH] The Weeknd’s Entire Super Bowl LV Performance
For many casual or non-sports fans, the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the highlight of the night. Taking the stage at this year’s event was The Weeknd for one of the most talked-about performances in recent memory. This is mostly due to the fact that he made some unique artistic choices that made his fantastic performance stand out from many of the previous run-of-the-mill halftime shows. While some dance music fans were disappointed that Daft Punk didn’t make an appearance (even though The Weeknd clearly stated that he would have no special guests…) it was nice to hear him perform his fan-favorite collaborations with the duo, “Starboy” and “I Feel It Coming.” In addition to the aforementioned singles, he also selected hits like “The Hill...
Seekay Drops Highly-Anticipated EP “Reflections”
This past year has been a time of introspectiveness for many, including the Australian songwriter and producer Seekay. He’s channeled this inner exploration into his work, unveiling the beautiful six-track EP, Reflections. This offering sees him reach his highest creative form with the help of Chloe, the featured vocalist across the entire album. Through Reflections, fans are treated to an intimate look inside the mind of a true lyricist and storyteller. The previously released singles “Hold,” “Fall,” and “Wiser” kick-started the journey, and “Reach,” “Hurts,” and “Rose” seal the deal, encapsulating his raw honesty into a stunning piece of electronica. Chloe’s earnest and ethereal vocal...
Martin Garrix Announces New Collaboration with Tove Lo
We have a major collaboration coming our way, and it’s from none other than Martin Garrix and Tove Lo. The two prolific artists recently announced the upcoming single titled, “Pressure,” across their social media pages and fans are already buzzing. Tove Lo has been a major collaborator for many EDM artists since her 2013 track, “Habits,” burst onto the scene. Since then, she’s worked with the likes of Flume, Major Lazer, Alok, Seven Lions, and more. “Pressure” will mark the first collaboration between the Dutch producer and Swedish songstress. Martin Garrix has a lot of exciting projects coming our way later this year. It was recently revealed that his side project with Maejor, AREA21, has a new album in the wo...
REZZ and PVRIS Announce New Single “SACRIFICIAL”
REZZ and PVRIS sent fans into a tizzy when word broke that they were releasing a collaboration together. The production of a space mom track combined with the vocals of Lynn Gunn is sure to be out of this world. “SACRIFICIAL” is set to be released this Friday, February 5th. A short teaser has been shared leaving much to the imagination, but luckily for us, we only have a few more days until we can get the full picture. Last week, when she first shared new music was on the way, we predicted that this could be one of the first singles from her new album, but this cannot be confirmed at this time. “SACRIFICIAL” will follow the beloved producer’s remix of “Violence” by Grimes and i_o. Prior to that, she dropped a slew of hit singles like&nbs...
Billy Da Kid Throws Down on New Remix of IceBeatChillz’s “AREA” featuring Beenie Man
Nigerian producer IceBeatChillz made his 2020 debut with the single “AREA” featuring Jamaican dancehall legend Beenie Man. It released to rave reviews and is now getting a 2021 rework from Billy Da Kid. For the new remix, he takes the production and gives it a thumping bassline that makes it nearly impossible to resist dancing to. On the original, IceBeatChillz gave “AREA” an undeniable swagger and Billy Da Kid builds on that, turning up the pace on the club-ready remix. He adds in an electrifying bass and synth kick that is sure to get the party started. Finally, Beenie Man’s iconic vocals get their chance to shine once again, matching perfectly with the updated styling. By tapping Billy Da Kid for a remix, IceBeatChillz has expanded his fanb...
San Holo Announces Sophomore Album “BB U OK?” New Single Out Now
“Biggest announcement in San Holo history… February 3rd,” the future bass producer mysteriously wrote on his social media channels last week. Well, it’s February 3rd, and we can indeed confirm that this news is gigantic: his sophomore album, BB U OK?, is officially due May 21st, 2021 via his imprint, bitbird. The LP will be a monster 20-track project comprised of his “most personal work,” he revealed in a recent Instagram post. Even more, the announcement coincides with the release of a new song from the album, “find your way” with Bipolar Sunshine. With uplifting lyrics, a fluttering bass drop, and carefully placed guitar chords, the track is the perfect follow-up to the titular lead single, “bb u ok?,” relea...
