MUSIC RELEASES
Steve Aoki and k?d Deliver High-Octane Rave Track “BIB”
In September of last year, Steve Aoki announced his collab-driven EP 6OKI – Rave Royale. The first of six tracks from the record, “Tarantino,” featured Timmy Trumpet and an iconic guitar riff from Pulp Fiction. Today, Aoki and k?d have delivered a roaring new collaborative effort from the project called “BIB.” Aoki’s goal with his forthcoming 6OKI – Rave Royale EP was to make music that speaks to his roots, “songs that go off live and serve ravers in the front row.” “BIB” does just that, coming at listeners full force straight out of the gate. k?d’s signature vocaloid sample leads into aggressive synth stabs and sharp drums, which ultimately result in a high-octane hardstyle drop. If “B...
Here is a Time Travel-Themed Electronic Music Album for Charity, “Whorl Clock”
Three Eyed Cat Records, a charity electronic label out of the UK, has unveiled their inaugural release. They have kicked things off with Whorl Clock, a compilation album that revolves around the central theme of time travel. The result is a collection that will take the listeners on a sonic journey, outside of the confounds of our homes into a fantastical world contrived by the album’s music producers. The record’s 12 tracks vary from topics of past, present, and future to the more obscure, deriving sounds from clocks, dinosaurs, time machines, and the big bang. Artists featured on the compilation include Chorus 1986, S A Z A R, Endless Wires, and Creepy Pizza, among others. As if the wacky synths and bass wasn’t enough, the album was created for altruistic purposes....
KSHMR Announces New Album, Taps KARRA for First Single “The World We Left Behind”
Last November, KSHMR first teased his forthcoming sophomore album, Harmonica Andromeda. Today, the first single from the record has arrived, “The World We Left Behind,” with KARRA. The Dharma Worldwide label head has cooked up yet another expertly executed worldly tune. KSHMR describes “The World We Left Behind” as “the best song [he has] ever made,” further elaborating that “it’s a bit Lion King, a bit Porter Robinson.” Shimmering synths join KARRA’s signature voice atop crawling percussion in “The World We Left Behind,” which cultivates a hopeful, dreamy feeling that should resonate with his avid fanbase. KSHMR tweeted about the album last week, stating that it will take listeners on a journey to various pl...
LP Giobbi Drops Uplifting Single With hermixalot, “Move Your Body”
From co-owning her own label alongside the ever-popular duo SOFI TUKKER to curating music for all W Hotel properties in North America, LP Giobbi has established herself as a do-it-all presence within dance music. Today she’s returned alongside one of her FEMME HOUSE co-founders, hermixalot, for a new club-ready track called “Move Your Body” via Insomniac Records. “Move Your Body” is an uplifting dance floor anthem that offers a powerful, sanguine feel to listeners. The positive energy radiating from this tune makes it an instant playlist addition. The vocals provided by hermixalot create a sense of playfulness as well, encouraging listeners to get up and dance throughout the song. LP Giobbi maintains her title as the piano h...
Listen to the New Super-Collab from Diplo, Black Coffee and Elderbrook, “Never Gonna Forget”
Black Coffee has dropped a massive new super-collab with Diplo and Elderbrook, the dreamy track “Never Gonna Forget.” “Never Gonna Forget” is a pristine example of Black Coffee’s distinctive sound, a hypnotic blend of sultry, percussion-driven deep house. Elderbrook’s vocal contribution is not to be slept on, as the Grammy Award-nominated English musician infuses an aching touch to an otherwise poignant tune. “Never Gonna Forget” is the final single to be released from Subconsciously, Black Coffee’s sixth studio album and perhaps his most anticipated yet. Check out the new single below. The superstar South African DJ and electronic music producer is on the verge of releasing Subconsciously, which is scheduled for a Februa...
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Tchami Delivers a Nostalgic Twist on Whethan and Oliver Tree’s “Freefall” [Listen]
Following a mesmerizing virtual NYE show for Tomorrowland, the relase of his long-awaited debut album Year Zero, and a breathtaking Elevation Sunrise Set in Miami, Tchami has no intentions of slowing things down as he carries his momentum into 2021. Just a week into the new year, the renowned French producer has unveiled a catchy new gem of a remix of Whethan and Oliver Tree‘s “Freefall.” Tchami’s reimagination of “Freefall” is a nostalgic house anthem reminiscent of what fans fell in love with in Year Zero. The remix features pulsing basslines and dreamy soundscapes to deliver a shimmering future house cut. Oliver Tree’s original vocals perfectly match Tchami’s smooth instrumental, creating a soulful play on th...
Here’s an EDM Remix of the Viral “Wellerman” TikTok Sea Shanty—And It’s Actually a Banger
Because nothing should surprise you at this point in the post-apocalyptic digital hellscape of content shoved down our throats in 2021, sea shanties have exploded on TikTok. Yes, the ol’ hymns chanted by 19th century pirates and barnacle-scrubbing, drunken sailors have found new life in a social media platform dominated by prepubescent teens. After a Scottish man named Nathan Evans posted his renditions of “The Scotsman” and “The Wellerman,” other TikTok users sang their own versions and stitched them together to create a chorus. Due to the collaborative nature of the songs, the trend erupted on the platform and mutated into what is now referred to as ShantyTok. Eventually, EDM found itself in the crosshairs of ShantyTok. A music producer and TikTok user named...
Dash Berlin and ANG Drop New Single “Firefly” on Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings
Dash Berlin is back to unveil a massive big room track alongside LA-based duo ANG. “Firefly” comes to us via Hardwell‘s Revealed Recordings, marking the iconic trance artist’s second release on the label since 2014. “Firefly” is equipped with all the necessary bells and whistles of a true progressive house track. Dash Berlin and ANG expertly incorporate fierce synth stabs alongside a soaring melodic framework, delivering a euphoric number. It’s the type of track that makes you wish you were back in 2011 under the electric sky with your rave group. Check out “Firefly” below. Last year, Dash Berlin made his triumphant return to Revealed with the single “Skies” alongside Blackcode and Charlie Miller. In 2020, he dropp...
EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 7
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant female producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. “Photograph” – ill-esha After 23 years, ill-esha bid adieu to the moniker and released her last solo release, the stirring and cinematic single “Photograph.” To celebrate the end of an era and the anticipated emergence of a new musical project, she created a lighthearted official video. “Lost Cause” – Vybrant Vibes & Lyda the Lady Vybrant Vibes recruited vocalist and songwriter Lyda the La...
Nitti Gritti Releases Soaring New Single With RUNN, “Where I Belong”
Fans first caught wind of a stunning unreleased Nitti Gritti track when he played it during his set at the Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge Virtual Rave-A-Thon in June. Today, the wait for the mystery banger is over after Nitti Gritti kicked off 2021 with his first release of the year, “Where I Belong” with RUNN. “Where I Belong” is a heartwarming journey of soaring vocals, punchy basses, and soulful melodies. The introduction starts with breathtaking vocals from RUNN, who takes the track to euphoric heights. The melodic chorus floats high in the clouds as Nitti Gritti’s instrumental guides listeners with nostalgic sound design. Soaring synth elements collide with hard-hitting drums in a fierce display of Nitti Gritti’s unique and flawl...
Nicky Romero Joins Forces With Rising Protocol Artist Timmo Hendriks for “Into the Light”
Since the inception of Dutch DJ Nicky Romero’s Protocol Recordings in 2012, the imprint has blossomed into a multi-faceted brand with its radio show receiving over 40 million listeners every week. For his newest track “Into The Light,” Romero collaborated with Protocol’s very own Timmo Hendriks. The track uplifts and inspires with beautiful piano chords and the crisp vocals of David Shane, who croons about a “paradise you’ll find” if you “step into the light.” After a gradual and heavenly build up, the drop thrusts into a victorious progressive house drop with an upbeat chord melody and potent kicks. The tune truly feels like paradise. Romero has been pumping out impactful, high-quality music for over a decade. His most notable pieces are “I Could Be The One” with Avicii, ...
Armin van Buuren’s Full Tomorrowland NYE Set Hits Streaming Platforms
If you tuned into Tomorrowland‘s star-studded New Year’s Eve virtual festival, odds are you saw Armin van Buuren rip it on the Melodia stage. For those who weren’t able to catch the massive streaming event, the trance legend has now shared his full set on streaming platforms. van Buuren’s performance was nothing short of breathtaking. He cycled through a whirlwind of his own trance hits, such as “Euthymia,” the festival favorite “Blah Blah Blah,” and Ilan Bluestone and Maor Levi‘s remix of “In And Out Of Love.” He also dropped the curtain on a huge unreleased ID, which many fans believe is a collaboration with MORTEN. “To end 2020 on a high note despite all the lockdown struggles, I set out to celeb...
