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Joel Corry Performs Among Elton John and Britney Spears Lookalikes In “Hold Me Closer” Remix Video
The new music video for Joel Corry‘s remix of Elton John and Britney Spears’ “Hold Me Closer” will have you seeing double. Corry’s remix is the first official rework of the global hit, which in itself is a rework of two of John’s iconic originals, “Tiny Dancer” and “The One.” Directed by Rebekah Creative, the video sees Corry DJing among a team of dancing Britney Spears and Elton John stunt doubles, who are dressed in some of the iconic outfits the two iconic artists have famously donned over the years. Corry’s remix plays up the duet’s already augmented danceable qualities, rooted in nu-disco. Leaning into his euphoric pop sensibilities, Corry incorporates bright, shimmering pianos under the vocals. Meanwhile, the cha...
Akeos Unleashes Fierce Dubstep Single, “Nexus Loop”
On the heels of multiple statement-making EP releases in 2022, Akeos reminds listeners why she’s a dance music switchblade with “Nexus Loop.” The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee recently kept listeners on their toes with Libellule, an EP which saw the ascendant bass music producer breaking convention by stringing together a series of genre-bending techno tracks fit for the dancefloor. But like the flip of a switch, Akeos is back tearing it up on the dubstep front with “Nexus Loop.” And the track continues to demonstrate that with her unique and cohesive sound design, Akeos can stand her ground on a multitude of stylistic fronts. The track opens with saccharine arpeggiated melodies before evolving into a furious volley of spitfire synths. Teed up ...
Ricky Iuliucci Delivers a Kaleidoscopic “Blueprint”: Listen
Hailing from Philadelphia, 22-year-old Ricky Iuliucci is on the rise. The promising dance music producer and DJ has performed as a support act for the likes of Martin Garrix, Nicky Romero, Boregous and Steve Aoki over the years. Perhaps best known for his 2020 track “Graffiti,” Iuliucci has a knack for producing a wide range of genres from progressive house to future house. And he has developed a personal sound that’s been recognized by a number of notable labels in the electronic space. Marking his second official release of the year, “Blueprint” is a banging electro house record that exemplifies a new take on his club-ready sound. Featuring potent drums, deep subs and an invigorating bassline, the track is kaleidoscopic in its sound design and relentless in its ener...
STS9 Debut On Wakaan With New Live Mixtape
Following their eclectic headlining performance at this year’s Wakaan Music Festival, STS9 have made their stately debut on the experimental bass music label with a new live mixtape. Spanning nine tracks, the tape beautifully captures the band’s infectious live performance energy. It features previously unreleased tracks from the band, including the well-known “ABCEES,” bringing it to streaming services for the first time. The new mixtape marks a progressive decision for the Wakaan label, ringing true to its “freeform electronic music” mission by representing a variety of artists. It’s an unpredictable collaboration between the electronic jam band and reigning freeform bass collective, but STS9’s debut welcomes Wakaan’s fans with a masterpiece that transitions between bass...
ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day”
ILLENIUM is back with a new single, an anthemic collab with MAX called “Worst Day.” “Worst Day” marks ILLENIUM’s third collaborative single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. MAX stuns in the angsty electronic anthem, which soars with future bass synths and and a punk twist. “Worst Day” follows in the footsteps of “All That Really Matters” (with Teddy Swims) as well as last month’s “From The Ashes” (with Skylar Grey). The single also coincides with an official music video, which you can watch below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day” “Worst Day” is angsty electronic anthem with a punk twist. By Mikala LugenOct 22...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Seven Lions, Valentino Khan, Tsu Nami & More [10/21/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Benny Benassi Remix) KSHMR – The Devil You Know (feat. Micky Blue) Justin Caruso – Fall Tonight Lastlings – Get What You Want Festival Hits 2022 Valentino Khan – Goin Up Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles David Guetta & MORTEN – Element €URO TRA$H, Wax Motif, Yellow Claw & Bok Nero – So Hypnotic Electronic Avenue Seven Lions – Someday Tsu Nami & Skyler Co...
Seven Lions’ Debut Album Is a Cathartic Journey: Listen to “Beyond The Veil”
Despite tearing up stages across the world for over a decade, Seven Lions has only just begun to show his final form. Known as the godfather of melodic bass music, Lions has achieved world renown and even earned a kingmaker’s reputation for his work in developing artists through his flagship imprint, Ophelia Records. He’d done it all without even releasing an album, but that all changes with Beyond The Veil. Lions’ debut album sees him firing on all cylinders with seemingly greater conviction than ever before. “The best thing about working with Jeff is his consistent commitment to forging his own path,” Lions’ manager, Stan Shkrobor, said in the artist’s monumental 10-year anniversary documentary. That commitment is on full display in this hero̵...
Listen to ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s Behemoth of a Collab, “Purgatory”
ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH have awoken an unholy terror with their newest single,” “Purgatory.” Like the cries of a creature from hell but also somehow from space like in DOOM, ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s new collaboration kicks off with an echoing transmission from beyond. A fast-paced, interstellar beat takes center stage as they power up the warp-drive to reach the speed of light. ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH then introduce a woozy meld of mechanical growls, haunting whispers and glitchy synths as they slam on the breaks and cut the song to a crawl. The byproduct is a wonderfully produced amalgam of the former’s experimental bass and the latter’s sinister sound design from the underworld. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “PurgatoryR...
Bonobo Shares Surprise Thumb Piano-Led Single “Defender”
Bonobo is making a habit out of surprise releases. Making use of a thumb piano, Bonobo lets fans acclimate to his new single, “Defender,” with rich, organic sounds. As the song progresses, he layers in punchy drums and swirling synths to deliver a four-on-the-floor track that moonlights as an atmospheric, introspective jam. Take a listen to “Defender” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Defender” follows the release of “ATK,” last month’s tribute to the late Asante great, Atakora Manu. The track gave fans a way to shake off the cold weather blues with a bright, sunny melody and upbeat groove. Both records followed in the footsteps of Bonobo’s scintillating seventh album, Fragments. Fans can purchase a 12̸...
“Sonic the Hedgehog” Composer Shares DJ Mix Ahead of Upcoming Game, “Sonic Frontiers”
The fastest creature in gaming is in the inspiration of a new DJ mix in honor of his upcoming game. Tomoya Ohtani, the longtime composer of the Sonic the Hedgehog series, has delivered a new DJ mix featuring music from the upcoming game, Sonic Frontiers. Set to the theme of the “Cyber Space” levels found throughout SEGA’s iconic series, the mini-mix finds Ohtani and other composers racing through electronic genres as they showcase the lovable blue hedgehog. Incorporating drum & bass, breaks and beyond, Ohtani arranged a futuristic mix that brings the game to life. High-speed, of course, he blasts through the digital worlds with Sonic as he seamlessly switches from track to track. With a touch of old-school video game sounds, the mix pays tribute to the all-time c...
Cool Customer Makes Deadbeats Debut With New EP, “Word to the Mother”
Cool Customer is here to serve up a dose of bass, glitch-hop and lo-fi beats with Word To The Mother, his debut EP, out no via Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats. The four-track EP is exactly what the doctor ordered if you’re looking for some new fresh bass anthems. Word To The Mother combines heavier, dubstep-inspired selections with tasteful tinctures of laid-back, jazzy lo-fi beats. The EP’s titular track, “Word To The Mother,” starts off with just that: a jazzy chillwave beat that slowly surges into a heavy-hitting bass drop. “Wack,” on the other hand, infuses lo-fi and ’90s nostalgia with a clever sample of Kris Kross’ “Jump.” “Manifest” throws in trippy vocal samples before the EP’s closer, “Patience,” transcends listeners through ethereal soundscapes before floods of ...
Adventure Club Turn Back Time With Vintage Melodic Dubstep Remix: Listen
Longtime fans of Adventure Club will find solace in their new song, a vintage remix that speaks to their storied past. The prolific duo, whose ageless dubstep remixes helped propel them to electronic music stardom in the early 2010s, recently took on Łaszewo’s “Fuck Your Sunshine.” And in doing so, they turned back the clock to those days, when they ushered in a melodic dubstep era that remains a lynchpin of the EDM space to this day. There’s no question that the tandem, who dropped their scintillating sophomore album earlier in 2022, are at their best when it comes to vocal-driven dance music. Their new remix functions as a nostalgia machine, featuring the rapturous vocal chops and euphoric bass of a signature Adventure Club anthem of yesteryear. Tak...
