Global trap luminary TroyBoi has released his highly anticipated V!BEZ Vol. 4 EP today on his very own label, T Dot. Created mostly in his London-based studio, these unique tracks express TroyBoi’s musical journey and growth over the past eight months of what was an unprecedented year. Fans got their first glimpse of the record earlier this week with the release of the V!BEZ Vol. 4 cut “Bellz.” A music manipulation specialist, TroyBoi incorporated samples from Anita Ward’s 1979 classic “Ring My Bell” and created a fresh flip of the award-winning disco hit. “When I was a littleBoi, my parents would blast the original track by Anita Ward in my house and it immediately became one of my favourite songs of all time,” TroyBoi shared i...
benny blanco, Marshmello, and Vance Joy have joined forces for a super-collab called “You.” The trio also shared a heartwarming video for the track, which was jointly released by Interscope and Mello’s Joytime Collective banner. The folksy twang of Vance Joy meets the euphoric, horn-laden production of Marshmello in this poignant crossover jam. benny blanco’s glowing production work speaks for itself and needs no superlatives. Combined with the vocals of Joy—perhaps best known for his global smash “Riptide”—Mello’s warm brass contribution here is reminiscent of “Happier,” his 6x Platinum hit with Bastille. Considering the cumulative horsepower behind its creators, “You” already looks like a Billboard chart-topper.&...
Deorro kicked off 2021 with a bang, announcing new music and collaborations were on the way. The famed producer is now here to deliver on that promise with his first single of the year, a Spanish-language track with Portuguese electro house artist Kura and Puerto Rican R&B star Alex Rose titled “Me Siento Bien.” Along with the release comes an glitzy music video debuted exclusively on Ultra Music‘s YouTube channel. Over the years, Deorro has become a leading force in the EDM-Latin crossover market, continually reinventing his sound while incorporating his cultural roots into his productions. With “Me Siento Bien,” he ushers in the next era of his musical evolution, leaning deeper into a more global sound. Both producers showc...
Sam Feldt is kicking off 2021 with a bang. Not only did the Dutch producer impress with huge singles like “Far Away From Home” with Leony and “2 Hearts” with Sigma and Gia Koka, but he also hopped on the “New Mindset, Who Dis?” podcast to dish out a music-guided meditation. This time around, Feldt has returned with an assist from Kesha on their collaborative effort “Stronger,” out via Feldt’s Heartfeldt Records. Feldt states “Stronger” is about personal growth. “‘Stronger’ is all about new beginnings – about becoming a stronger person through challenging times,” he said. The tune feels like an expansion of his unmistakable upbeat, summertime sound. Kesha’s f...
After the monster release of their four-track REALM EP back in December, UK duo Gorgon City has returned in 2021 with a new single called “You’ve Done Enough” with DRAMA. Out January 29th via Universal Music, the song further explores the soulful sound of the artists’ first collaboration, last year’s “Nobody.” Following the lead of stirring vocals from DRAMA’s Via Rosa, “You’ve Done Enough” packs gorgeous resonance and kinetic house into its builds and drops. It also comes paired with an extended “Terrace Dub” rework, which adds in a pulsing percussion conclusion. Together, these tracks represent a modern take on classic UK and Chicago house influences. As if these two versions wer...
Russian trance and progressive house vet ARTY has been hard at work over the past year releasing new tracks, like his Billboard Dance chart-topping collaboration “Craving” with Audien and Ellee Duke and 2020’s From Russia With Love album. Now the 31-year-old producer is kicking off the new year with his first release of 2021, a single called “Take Your Time.” Fans have come to know and love the sound of ARTY, and “Take Your Time” delivers another exciting dose. Full of gorgeous melodic piano chords, striking harmonies, and a brilliant vocal, “Take Your Time” radiates positivity. Keeping in tune with his latest work, “Take Your Time” provides a memorable and eclectic melody that is sure to satiate fans wor...
Rich DietZ have been unstoppable as of late. On Christmas Day, the duo dropped their alluring tech house torcher “Only Fans Song.” Just a few weeks later, they brought us a menacing house flip of Getter‘s “Head Splitter.” Today, the duo has returned with their latest dance floor anthem, “Club Juice.” “Club Juice” is a bona fide fan-favorite that will be a hotly anticipated club tune once they can catch the duo live again. Thanks to its foot-tapping melodies and earworm of a refrain, the track effortlessly captures the essence of a wild night on the town. The enthralling vocal sample wraps itself around whirling synths and an intoxicating, chugging bassline, keeping listeners hypnotized from start to finish. Listen to “C...
Earlier today, BRONSON released the second EP of remixes for their self-titled debut album. Titled Remixes Nº2, the collection continues to unearth new renditions of the originals, and features reworks produced by Hayden James, HAAi, Prospa, Patrick Topping and obli. BRONSON, comprised of ODESZA and Golden Features, allows these artists to add their own unique sonic flair while managing to keep the pulsating soundscapes of the original’s avant-garde inspirations. Remixes Nº2 capitalizes on the pulsating, energetic intention of BRONSON’s scintillating debut while offering experimental, alternative takes familiar to fans of ODESZA’s Foreign Family Collective. Fans can expect one more remix pack to follow Nº2 soon. This collection embodies the shared sen...
This collaboration has been a long time in the making, but luckily for bass music fans, the wait is finally over. Black Tiger Sex Machine and Kayzo have officially unveiled their powerful new single “Lifeline.” After previewing the instrumental for fans last year with rave reviews, they took the track to the next level by tapping Los Angeles-based alt-pop band Point North for vocals. Both BTSM and Kayzo are known for their masterful amalgamation of dubstep and electro-punk. “Lifeline” follows suit as a dynamic crossover that will have you belting your heart out. “Lifeline” is the first time these two heavyweights have collaborated but it probably won’t be the last. 2020 saw BTSM drop a slew of monster collaborations, including “Freq...
Brazilian superstar Alok has unveiled his third single of the new year alongside multi-faceted UK sibling duo Everyone You Know. “Kids on Whizz” is actually a rework of the duo’s recent single “Charlie” and includes a sample from The Streets‘ “Weak Become Heroes.” The result is a perfect patchwork of quality productions wrapped into one. Alok stays close in line to the original track but turns up the energy to make it his own. He incorporates his signature deep-driving basslines with EYK’s synth-laden production to get it ready for the dance floors. The alluring vocal performance fits perfectly into the updated styling. “When we released ‘Charlie’ we never in a million years thought someone with as much wei...
In 2018, Laxcity‘s career hit a major turning point. After a handful of well-received EPs, the Zambian producer released his remarkable debut album Catharsis. Since its release, his skills have remained a hot commodity. His Midas touch has been bestowed upon numerous tracks in the form of must-listen remixes, from Alina Baraz‘s “High” to San Holo‘s “everything matters (when it comes to you).” In a triumphant return to ALT:VISION, Laxcity has now released his latest EP Disconnect. Laxcity’s run-in with Justin Bieber was a huge influence for Disconnect after the pop superstar used one of his samples on his 2020’s Changes. After briefly connecting on Twitter, Laxcity felt increasing pressure to release his best work ye...
Studio 54 may have closed its doors decades ago but TroyBoi knows disco is forever. He’s now here to prove it with his latest single “Bellz,” the first release from the upcoming fourth volume in his V!BEZ series. With this track we see the British trap heavyweight reimagine a true classic for the modern era. “Bellz” features samples from Anita Ward‘s 1979 Grammy Award-winning disco classic “Ring My Bell.” He breathes new life into her iconic vocals with his signature, effortlessly cool trap stylings. Accompanying the single is a stunning visual directed and edited by Panvelvet. Fair warning: this video will make you want to buy a disco ball just so you can dance all night long underneath it to the irresistible track.&...