MUSIC RELEASES
Excision’s Subsidia Records Drops Bone-Shattering “Night Vol. 3” Compilation
Excision‘s Subsidia Records is on a roll, delivering back to back compilations that have blown us away. The team has returned and is ready to do it all over again with their next offering, Night Vol. 3. For the uninitiated, Subsidia has broken down their compilations into three series. There is the melodically-focused Dawn, the wonky and weird Dusk, and the unrelentingly-heavy collection, Night. Volumes one and two of the Night series, which debuted in September and December of last year respectively, hosted a barrage of bass from the likes of YOOKIE, Kompany, JEANIE, TYNAN, and of course Excision. Vol. 3 follows this successful formula and features a combination of heavyweights such as Bear Grillz, Skellism, Monxx, Jessica Audiffred, Fel...
The Funk Hunters and Stickybuds’ “Empire” Gets The Dr. Fresch Treatment
This past October, The Funk Hunters and Stickybuds teamed up for their first-ever collaboration, “Empire.” The release was a huge success, amassing nearly 260,000 plays on Spotify in just a few months. Out today on Westwood Recordings, the once-grimy bass track has received a special treatment from the doctor. Widely known for his “House Call” mix series, the Los Angeles-based artist, Dr. Fresch, was called in to give this mid-tempo masterpiece a tune-up. For this flip, Dr. Fresch chose to revisit his signature style from the G-House era — a deviation from his current hard-hitting fusion of house, hip-hop, and mid-tempo electro. The key elements of a true G-House track include deep bass, percussive beats, and sinister vocals. In this rendition of R...
Papa Khan Announces New Single “XP”
Perhaps one of electronic music’s most promising new acts, Papa Khan has seen a meteoric rise in popularity as of late. His 2020 single “Rain” has already surpassed one million streams on Spotify, and the producer has garnered support from the likes of massive acts like Subtronics and Marshmello. Papa Khan recently made the cut for EDM.com‘s Class of 2021, and now, he has set his sights on proving exactly why, teasing his first release of the year. Taking to Twitter for the announcement, Papa Khan shared a short preview and announced the release date. “XP” is set to arrive on February 7th, and will be available as a free download. The track appears to be a self-release effort, forgoing a record label to offer up the track to fans for free...
David Guetta, Imanbek, Gunna, and KHEA to Appear on Upcoming Rita Ora EP
Coming next week is a brand-new, stacked EP from Rita Ora. Titled Bang, the new release will see her join forces with international superstars across a number of genres for one of her biggest bodies of work to date. On Twitter, the British vocalist announced the release date for her upcoming EP and shared the full list of collaborators set to appear. As shown in her post, Ora will be joined by electronic superstars, David Guetta and Imanbek, as well as global hip-hop icons, Gunna and KHEA. Unfortunately for fans, she has not released a tracklist or preview of the new EP, so it is not known what Bang will sound like or which artists will be working together. While the sound remains mysterious, in a recent interview with MTV Music UK, Ora shared insight on what it was like to record the albu...
Glass Animals Recruits Oliver Heldens and Sonny Fodera for “Heat Waves” Expansion Pack
In June of 2020, the English psychedelic pop band, Glass Animals, released “Heat Waves” as a single off their third album, Dreamland. Since its release, the song has garnered over 126 million streams on Spotify alone and took the top spot on Australia’s Triple J Hot 100 of 2020, making them the first British act to win since Mumford & Sons’ “Little Lion Man” in 2009. Further elevating the song’s success, Glass Animals has now recruited famed DJs, Oliver Heldens and Sonny Fodera, for a “Heat Waves” expansion pack. Oliver Heldens provides an uplifting and mainstream mix. The buildup feels like a giant invigorating inhale with its inspiring risers and rhythmic snares, while the drop uses a lively chord melody and robust house beat for an all-around ecstatic result. On a sim...
Benny Benassi’s “Cinema” Gets A New Lease On Life With Galantis’ Latest Remix
With its bouncing bass beat and infectious energy, Benny Benassi‘s 2011 hit, “Cinema” ft. Gary Go, is undeniably unforgettable. Now, with the release of a new Galantis remix, the track has received a bubbly house update in celebration of its 10-year anniversary. Released February 5th on Ultra Records, the redo features tropical house synths and disco-inspired arpeggios, seamlessly fitting in with Galantis’ dance-pop repertoire. “I’m truly excited about Cinema getting a new lease of life!” Benassi said of the new remix in a press release. Previous remixers of “Cinema” include Laidback Luke, Alex Gaudino, Jason Rooney, and Skrillex, whose iconic dubstep flip won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical...
Louis The Child Team up with BabyJake for their Newest Single “Somewhere Else”
Chicago-based duo Louis The Child teamed up with rising singer/songwriter BabyJake for their newest single, “Somewhere Else.” The song premiered on YouTube with a soulful music video that was filmed at California’s beautiful Mammoth Mountain. Detailed on their Instagram story as a blessing in disguise, their original plans to shoot the music video were canceled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. This forced them to pivot and explore Mammoth for a few days, scouting different locations finally resulting in their exhilarating masterpiece. The dynamic vocals of BabyJake tell a story about the frustrating challenge of working hard to become a better person, yet still feeling off-track. That internal struggle is expressed throughout the song with a roaring, saturated bass and rioto...
The Bloody Beetroots Teams up with Teddy Killerz for Debut Drum & Bass Single “Elevate”
Electro icon The Bloody Beetroots is well known for his raw and gritty sound, teeming with impeccable sound design and crushing bass. It only seems natural, then, for the veteran producer to venture into the world of drum & bass, where his approach to production would feel right at home. The Bloody Beetroots did just that, teaming up with drum & bass trio Teddy Killerz for his genre debut, “Elevate.” A dark neurofunk banger through and through, “Elevate” is an immense effort from the all-star pairing of The Bloody Beetroots and Teddy Killerz. High-octane from start to finish, the new single is a certified dance floor destroyer, with its distorted reese basses and relentless drum breaks. “2020 brought a lot of changes and widened my sound palette,” says Th...
Chicago Bass Artist SPADES Delivers Hard-Hitting “Divisions” EP
Chicago-based producer SPADES has returned today, offering up his latest EP, Divisions. Comprised of three tracks, the EP reinvigorates his reputation as a sonic innovator and furthers his status as one of the bass scene’s “next-up” acts. SPADES is the brainchild of Chicago-native Joe Grothe. Inspired by an array of different musical styles, textures, and backgrounds, he has emerged onto the scene as someone constantly pushing the boundaries between subgenres. “I called the EP “Divisions” because every song is a combination of 2 separate songs,” said SPADES. “I started [each] at different times [and later] combined them together to make [Divisions].” The EP’s first single, “Divisions,” premiered in January via Headbang Societ...
Tokyo Machine, Weird Genius, and Lights Release Emotive Single “Last Summer”
Monstercat has been on a hot streak as of late. In the last few weeks alone, they’ve seen a slew of massive releases from Feint, The Bloody Beetroots, Rameses B, and Stonebank, as well as an epic crossover livestream with esports organization, Team Liquid. Now, the label sees a mammoth team-up between three powerful musical forces on its latest release, “Last Summer.” The collaboration is the work of the ever-elusive Tokyo Machine, international stars Weird Genius, and famed vocalist Lights. “Last Summer” perfectly encapsulates the emotions of the title, with bright and warm arpeggiated synth work, future bass-inspired chords, and of course, an energetic and nostalgic vocal performance from Lights. Though the single comes mid-winter for the northern hemisphere, its release coinc...
CloZee Blends World Influences into INZO’s “Overthinker”
In 2018, Chicago-based producer INZO made his Lowly Palace debut with “Overthinker,” a captivating future bass single that featured the healing words of philosopher Alan Watts. Since its release, “Overthinker” has become one of Lowly’s best-performing songs. With over 66 million streams across digital streaming platforms, it has also earned the top spot on INZO’s discography. As “Overthinker” approaches its third birthday, INZO has recruited the world bass pioneer, CloZee, to reimagine the hit single. Last year, CloZee offered her remix services to songs from artists such as Big Gigantic, Lane 8, and Emancipator. Now, she’s incorporating her worldly presence into INZO’s masterpiece. Fully transforming the piece into her ...
Borgore Recruits Aweminus, Tisoki, and More for “Sad B*tch” Remix Package
In December, Borgore and Tima Dee released their single “Sad B*tch” on Buygore, a charming, yet lyrically melancholic trap anthem fused with bone-shattering dubstep. The song was accompanied by an official music video directed by Eden Shohat, with Dee acting as Borgore as she navigates surface level happiness. In only one month, “Sad B*tch” had amassed over one million streams and counting. Two months later, four official remixes have entered our release radar via Buygore. Rounding out the package are Tisoki, Ivory, Aweminus, and original artist, Tima Dee. “As an artist, I always try to think how would my song sound if another producer made it,” Borgore shared with EDM.com. “Having my favorite producers remix ‘Sad B*tchR...
