MUSIC RELEASES
Watch The Knocks and Foster The People’s Official Music Video for “All About You”
The Knocks and Foster The People reunited last year after the success of their first collaboration, “Ride Or Die,” which dropped back in 2018. After their follow-up track “All About You” was released in October, they’ve now released its visual accompaniment. The tune itself is a flip of Pastor T.L. Barret‘s “Like a Ship” from 1972, featuring a youth choir. These smooth and soulful samples made for an excellent foundation for the track, layered with an acidic synth line, and finally paired with Mark Foster‘s unique voice. Additions from both acts highlight one another organically, while showcasing the qualities that have led each of them to become the renowned artists they are today. Directed by Nathan R. Smith, the ...
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Versa Drops Wild Riddim Single “The Pit” on DPMO [Premiere]
The mysterious Versa has made quite an impression as of late. With a slew of self-releases and some impressive works like “Welcome Tune” and “Death Stomp” on Circus Records, Versa was long overdue to feature on DPMO, FuntCase‘s new record imprint. That happened last year, when Versa dropped his DPMO debut, “Kill Confirmed.” Now, the elusive producer has returned to the label with a massive riddim belter called “The Pit,” premiered exclusively today via EDM.com. Fusing elements of classic dubstep (à la “YOI”) with skillful, upfront production, Versa delivers an all-out riot of a tune with “The Pit.” A simple kick-clap pattern with subdued cymbals is more than enough to carry the intense, electrifying basses and sy...
Virtual Riot Shares Updated Version of Still-Unreleased Remix of Zedd and Kesha’s “True Colors”
Call him a perfectionist. Every Virtual Riot tune certainly expresses that the bass music producer works even the tiniest details into perfection, so it should come as no surprise that his tunes may take a while to finish. In fact, Virtual Riot has been working on a remix of a Zedd track for five years. The virtuosic producer shared the latest iteration of his work-in-progress remix of Zedd and Kesha‘s “True Colors” via Twitter yesterday, writing, “this is the one you need to hear, this is what we’re going for now.” Tagged as “future bass” on SoundCloud, the remix undoubtedly embodies the sound. With production elements that could only come from Virtual Riot, his take on “True Colors” seems geared for 2021 or even beyond...
Carl Cox Flexes Drum & Bass Muscles on Eats Everything’s Edible Beats NYE Radio Show
Fans of Carl Cox, one of the most prolific DJs in the world, may be used to his house and techno sets that have dominated dance floors since the 1980s. On New Years Eve, however, Cox decided to give fans a treat via Eats Everything‘s Edible Beats radio show. The icon played an hourlong drum & bass set for his NYE guest mix. Needless to say, fans were elated—even Eats Everything, who was beside himself introducing the legendary Cox on his radio show. In the mix, Cox moves through many styles of drum & bass and jungle. Tracks from Netsky, DJ Marky, S.P.Y, Lenny Fontana, and more are featured, with everything from liquid drum & bass to neurofunk represented in an impressive blend of classic tracks and cutting edge bangers. Though mainly known for his epic hou...
Armin van Buuren Shares 950-Track Playlist of the Top A State Of Trance Songs of All-Time
Since its inception back in 2001, Armin van Buuren‘s A State of Trance radio show has remained a constant in the lives of trance aficionados across the globe. Its popularity has only grown over the years, and it remains one of the world’s most illustrious dance music mixshows. In fact, you could say that the mythos of trance music flows through A State Of Trance, which has helped curate many timeless live music experiences and has broken countless artists over the years. In preparation of the show’s landmark 1,000th episode, van Buuren has shared a gargantuan playlist comprised of 950 of the top A State Of Trance tracks of all-time. Music from fellow trance legends such as Paul van Dyk, BT, Above & Beyond, Ørjan Nilsen, and Jorn van ...
NERVO Taps Carla Monroe for Scintillating House Track “Gotta Be You”
Looking at 2021 through rose-colored glasses are the NERVO twins, who recently released an uplifting house track called “Gotta Be You.” Created in collaboration with blossoming singer-songwriter Carla Monroe, the single is a bouncy pop-house hybrid from the famed sisterly duo. With fluttering arpeggios and bubbly piano chords, it has all the makings of a sun-kissed poolside anthem. “Gotta Be You,” which arrived last week via Thrive Music, is NERVO’s first release of the year after closing 2021 on a rampage. They dropped a flurry of singles last year, including massive collaborations with KANDY, 7 Skies, Krewella, Plastik Funk, Vini Vici and Shapov, and Frida Sundemo, among others. You can listen to “Gotta Be You” belo...
TYNAN and Ace Aura Drop Riveting Single “Stay” on Monstercat
TYNAN and Ace Aura, two of bass music’s brightest rising talents, have teamed up to kick off 2021 in a stellar way with their new collaborative effort, “Stay.” Taking a tremendously forward-thinking approach to bass music, the duo employ elements of future bass, dubstep, and even breakbeat to create a riveting track with unrivaled energy. Bright supersaw synths float high above a glitched-out, grinding bass line, as futuristic arpeggios oscillate in spectacular fashion. A sound akin to a xylophone takes the spotlight in the breakdown section before breakbeat drums elevate the tension for the second drop. TYNAN and Ace Aura’s latest is an astounding melodic offering with bold and imaginative sound design, and plenty of high-energy bass work. It’s the perfect way for the producers and t...
New Trio Drove Debuts With Six-Track EP, “Dusk,” Via Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS
With the might of Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS behind them, new Dutch electronic group Drove has officially made their debut with a new EP called Dusk. Released January 8th and comprised of six tracks, the project puts a modern twist on melodic house music, falling somewhere between the rapture of RÜFÜS DU SOL and the melodrama of Bob Moses. From pulsing club bass and laid-back rhythms to floating vocals and carefully programmed percussion, Dusk fuses dance-pop with future house to craft a mood primed for your next late night drive. The Dillon Francis-assisted “Places” incorporates filtered vocals with breezy synths, while “Alive Again” is dark and enigmatic. “Know” marks the debut of Ex Love, widening the scope of Dus...
David Guetta, Kid Cudi Release New Remix of 2011 Smash Single, “Memories”
2011: the year of Beyoncé‘s first baby announcement, “honey badger don’t care,” the launch of Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead and, of course, the release of David Guetta and Kid Cudi s “Memories.” While these iconic events have come and gone, “Memories” is back to see another day via a new remix from Guetta himself. Released January 8th via Warner Music, this 2021 reimagination reinvigorates the decade-old original with classic dance energy, updating its driving piano melody with a pulsing four-on-the-floor beat and buoyant club drop. Living in infamy in its premiere form, the track’s new remix perfectly matches its party atmosphere as Cudi’s husky tone paints a timely picture of the n...
Jai Wolf Releases First Remix in Four Years of keshi’s “blue”
For melodic electronica producer Jai Wolf, a new remix has been long overdue, spotted during his soaring live sets yet unavailable as official releases. Luckily, that all changed this weekend with the release of a rework of keshi‘s “blue,” a blissful take on the largely acoustic original. Released January 8th via Island Records, the track is Wolf’s first official remix in four years. Originally out last year via keshi’s five-track bandaids EP, this new reimagining keeps intact the song’s guiding guitar melody while pitching up and layering its vocal line. Reminiscent of the artist’s early work on “Like It’s Over” with MNDR and especially a now-vintage remix of “Feels” by Kiiara, Wolf gent...
Cheat Codes Teams Up With TikTok Sensation Lil Xxel for New Single “No Chill”
LA based trio Cheat Codes recently joined forces with TikTok hip-hop star Lil Xxel for “No Chill,” the fifth single off the trio’s forthcoming Hellraisers Pt. 1 album. Having built momentum throughout 2020 with a steady stream of singles featuring the likes of Bryce Vine, CXLOE, and Marc E. Bassy, the group is braced for their biggest year yet with the impending release of their debut three-part album. Hellraisers is set to release in three chapters, each personifying an individual member of the trio. “No Chill” delivers Cheat Code’s signature upbeat pop style. Blissful guitar riffs and a touch of trap fuse with the catchy vocals of rising rapper Lil Xxel, creating an energetic and uplifting tune. “This song is about a relationship that is just too much to handle, hig...
Alok’s “Rapture” Flip Captures the Nostalgia of iiO’s Original With a Slap House Twist
In 2001, American recording duo iiO released the electronic song “Rapture,” which became an instant club hit. The tune was a commercial success and even managed to chart inside the top 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Most importantly, “Rapture” became a rave classic. Brazilian superstar Alok has now kicked off 2021 with an infectious cover of the time-honored single. Joining forces on rework is Irish singer, producer, and DJ Daniel Blume, who provides fresh vocals. “Rapture” also marks the latest release on CONTROVERSIA, a label Alok launched in June 2019 that focuses on showcasing emerging global talent. Alok’s “Rapture” flip captures the nostalgia of the original song with a slap house twist. The pulsing drop is a danceable fusion of energetic ch...
