MUSIC RELEASES
VNSSA Drops New Acid House Single “Cuz of the Beat”
Budding Los Angeles DJ VNSSA’s new single “Cuz of the Beat” contains all the elements of an acid house hit. Her fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival after she teased it on Insomniac TV’s livestream just a few weeks ago. Out now via Noizu’s Techne Records, this solo song further reinforces VNSSA as a force to be reckoned with. “Cuz of the Beat” combines 303s with funky synths and simplistic yet catchy vocals for a groovy acid house result. The beat is dark, intoxicating, and highly danceable. “This track is one of my heavier ones,” the producer shared on her social media. VNSSA put her name on the map with the Dirtybird Records family. In 2019, she teamed up with house duo Walker & Royce for both “Rave Grave” and “Word,” with the l...
Menna Drops Breezy House Bop “Show Me Your Love”
Toronto dance music producer Menna has dropped his third single, the breezy house bop “Show Me Your Love.” Released independently, “Show Me Your Love” is a poignant dance number that hearkens back to the idyllic, sun-soaked beach parties of pre-pandemic times. Menna makes use of dreamy piano chords and fluttering arpeggios to construct an aura of musical bliss, interweaving smooth vocals to add an extra layer of depth. He further flexes his production chops in the break, where he introduces a melancholic acoustic guitar segment that helps bring the track home as it creeps toward a soaring final chorus. “Show Me Your Love” is the third single to be dropped by the young Canadian beatmaker, who only seems to be getting better with each releas...
Round 2: Tiësto Taps Ty Dolla $ign for Stunning “The Business Part II”
There are not many ways to level up Tiësto‘s smash hit “The Business,” but he somehow found a way. The dance music vet has tapped none other than Ty Dolla $ign to reimagine the track for 2021 and take it into the stratosphere. Akin to chocolate mousse and satin sheets, the sultry “The Business Part II” contains all the sizzling sonics of Tiësto’s original. However, Dolla $ign’s contributions cannot be understated, as he reimagines the refrain from “The Business” and injects it with his own signature R&B vocal flair. Paired with the typically heart-pumping production of Tiësto, who hasn’t lost a step whatsoever at the age of 52, the track is a bona fide must-listen for dance music fans. Considering how much ...
Listen to the Debut of The Private Language, the New Alias of Blake Lewis and Pendulum’s KJ Sawka
The Private Language is here with its debut release, a stunning remix of BT and Iraina Mancini‘s “The War.” After teasing the remix earlier this week, the tandem of Blake Lewis and KJ Sawka have unveiled it and lived up to the hype. There’s nothing private or reserved about The Private Language’s debut. In a track that pulls inspiration from Sawka’s timeless contributions to Pendulum, the duo opted for a riveting drum & bass effort that flips the glitched-out original on its head. The Private Language did a fantastic job of harnessing Mancini’s vocals and repurposing them within a frenetic drum arrangement. Producers can attest that such a vocal mix is not an easy task, but the duo pulled it off with ease. Check out The...
ZHU Releases New Pandora Playlist Sharing His Favorite Club Hits
The ever-elusive ZHU dropped a new Pandora playlist this week, taking fans on a trip across his favorite club hits. Titled “Club Culture: ZHU,” the curated selections span decades and include tracks from Justice, Eats Everything, FISHER, and many more. ZHU kicks things off with a brief visualization exercise. “I want you to close your eyes and imagine yourself in a foreign country,” he says. “The bass is booming and the dance floor is packed.” The brief introduction sets the stage perfectly for the slew of energizing club hits to follow starting with the tried and true Prince classic “I Wanna Be Your Lover.” Further along in the sonic journey, ZHU reminds fans of his more recent work including the enveloping waves of bass in “Risky Busi...
Steve Aoki Embraces Hardstyle on “6OKI – Rave Royale” EP
Since last September, Steve Aoki has been teasing his long-awaited 6OKI – Rave Royale EP that’s notably stacked with collaborations. Last week, he unveiled a 6OKI cut with k?d entitled “BIB” as the record’s second single. Today the EP has finally arrived via his renowned Dim Mak imprint. 6OKI – Rave Royale was made to keep the rave alive. The 6-track EP maintains wild, untamed energy as Aoki weaves his way through collaborations with the likes of Gammer, Ben Nicky, Spyro, Maikki, and more. Aoki’s collab with Brennan Heart and PollyAnna, “Close To You,” is a standout on the EP. PollyAnna’s vocals instantly add a catchiness that’ll blend right in on mainsta...
Wenzday and Capozzi Go Hard on New Single “Bright Lights” With Lil Debbie
When two Bay Area powerhouses hop on a track together, you know magic is underway. “Bright Lights” is the perfect case in point. In the new track, we see Wenzday and Capozzi melding their impeccable energetic stylings into one, creating a tour de force fit for Tchami‘s renowned Confession imprint. “Bright Lights” combines both of Capozzi’s eras into one. For those unaware, Capozzi started off her musical career as Lil Debbie, the fierce Bay Area rapper with a viral come-up alongside counterparts Kreayshawn and V-Nasty. On this new single, we see Capozzi shining as both a producer and as a lyricist. With Wenzday lending her expertise on the beat, the result is a powerful bass house banger that will make you want to open up a mosh...
Seven Lions Delivers Nostalgic Trance Remix of “Rush Over Me” With HALIENE
Earlier this week, Seven Lions announced that he would be releasing a four-track remix package filled with old school reimaginations of his greatest hits. The first remix has arrived, as his heavyweight collaboration with ILLENIUM, Said The Sky, and HALIENE has been transformed into a vintage trance tune reminiscent of the 90s. Seven Lions’ “1999” remix begins with a rolling bassline that’ll bring listeners right back to those classic warehouse raves. The fluttering chords and dreamy soundscapes serve to build the nostalgic feeling even further, all the while breathing new life into HALIENE’s unmistakable vocal on a completely restructured track. Seven Lions has crafted a perfect call back to 90s rave culture and fans can’t wait to dive ...
Punch Up Your Weekend With “Bassgod,” Yellow Claw’s Latest Barong Family Collab
Put down your coffee and turn up your speakers, because EDM mainstays Yellow Claw have found an unmatched solution for early mornings and midday slumps: “Bassgod,” their latest single, with Ramengvrl and label-mates Sihk and Juyen Sebulba. Released January 22nd via the duo’s Barong Family imprint, “Bassgod” leaves no head un-bobbing and no blood un-pumping, thanks to its pounding bass and electrifying builds. With rave sirens, crashing percussion and soaring sound design, it’ll have you singing your praises to the “holy bass god,” as Ramengvrl raps, in no time. “I’ve made a few tracks together with Sihk, but this one is totally different than what came before (2020’s “The Emo Song”). Ho...
Subtronics Drops Exclusive Gucci Mane Flip on Audius
Subtronics‘ rise to the forefront of bass music can be attributed to many things, including his unique sound and out-of-this-world live performances. Lately, the Philly-born producer has been churning out some of the most heavy-hitting remixes, such as his rework of Capone‘s viral TikTok track “Oh No.” For his latest, Subtronics has returned with a wild flip of Gucci Mane‘s “I Might Be” via Audius. Subtronics ditches the original beat of “I Might Be,” cooking up his own with modern electronic elements that reflect his bass-focused creativity. The flip is reminiscent of his remix of “GodLovesUgly” with Zeds Dead, as he similarly retains the original verses while distorting them to add a bit of his own flair. The la...
Listen to the Whethan-Produced “cloak n dagger” by glaive and ericdoa
Although he’s most known for his bubbly solo work, wunderkind producer Whethan is also a prolific beatmaker behind the scenes. From Oliver Tree and Ugly God to Meghan Trainor and Miquela, Whethan has frequently lent his talents as a producer and songwriter to young and promising acts across all sonic styles. Whethan’s most recent contribution was to “cloak n dagger,” a new single fast-rising indie artists glaive and ericdoa, according to Genius and an Instagram post. Released January 22nd via Interscope Records, the single blends moody vocals and lyrics reminiscent of “Gives You Hell” by The All-American Rejects with Whethan’s signature, retro-inspired synth layering. The single comes paired with a music video shot on film, wh...
Vicetone Announces Debut Album, Drops New New Single “No Rest”
Beloved Dutch duo Vicetone have some big news. Their highly anticipated debut album, Legacy, is slated for release in April 2021 via Monstercat. The full-length project is nearly a decade in the making and spans ten tracks, which include the previously released “Animal” with Jordan Powers and Bekah Novi, and “Shadow” with Allie X. To celebrate the forthcoming album, Vicetone has also unveiled its lead single, “No Rest.” “No Rest” is the ultimate motivational dance music anthem that serves to prop up listeners with its empowering message. The takeaway is that no matter what job you chose, you should make sure you’re doing something you love, and it’ll all be worth it. Vicetone channels this energy into the produ...
