MUSIC RELEASES
Peloton to Release Exclusive Elvis Presley Remixes from Dillon Francis, Chromeo, and Big Boi
World-renowned exercise equipment brand Peloton has been known to take a unique approach to its workout programs. Its Artist Series is a shining example of that, with the brand enlisting musicians to create exclusive music and mixes for its training session videos. Now, Peloton’s latest addition to its Artist Series brings forth three notable acts to remix the one and only Elvis Presley. EDM superstar Dillon Francis, funk lords Chromeo, and Outkast‘s ingenious Big Boi have all taken up the remix mantle for Peloton, covering three of The King’s classics. “Do The Vega,” “Clean Up Your Own Backyard,” and “Catchin’ On Fast” will all see unique takes from the three artists, and can only be heard exclusively through the P...
Mersiv Delivers Dazzling Remix of Supertask and Saint Sinner’s “Get To You”
As a New Year’s treat for fans, surging bass artist Mersiv has capped off an abundant year with his latest creation, a remix of Saint Sinner and Supertask’s 2018 hit, “Get To You.” Dropping his 14th track of 2020, Mersiv closes the door on a turbulent year for the music industry by offering vibrance through sound. For his remix, Mersiv transcends the sultry original by adding his own dynamic flair. The song opens with the same evocative melody, accented by fuller, energized bass lines that slowly build. Whereas the original drops in at the 30-second mark with a thunderous vibration of 808s, this edit flushes out the emotion of the song for a full 1:36. Here, audiences are drubbed with a seismic array of synths, which combine with haunting melodies for a compelling experience in sound...
Excision Announces Artists on Upcoming Subsidia Melodic Showcase, “Dawn Vol. 2”
Excision left no neck unbroken in 2020 with the debut of his own record label, Subsidia. Split into three volumes, Dusk, Night, and Dawn, the 118-track debut of the label rocked the bass music world to the core and made Subsida an easy choice for EDM.com‘s Record Label of the Year. Since then, they’ve released a new volume in both the wonky and weird Dusk and the unforgivingly-heavy Night sagas. Now, echoing the calls for new beginnings brought on by the New Year, Excision and company are preparing for the release of the second chapter of the melodic bass journey that is Dawn. As shown in the announcement above, the compilation album will feature new music from ill.Gates, Dani King, Cyrus Gold, Computa, Ahee, and a new collaboration from the man himself and...
Anna Lunoe Kicks Off 2021 With Party-Starting Diplo & Friends Mix: Listen
Since her grand return to the dance music scene in late 2020, Anna Lunoe has sunk her teeth in and is not letting go. After closing the year with a banging single on Diplo‘s Mad Decent banner, “Ice Cream,” her first release in over a year, she has once again linked up with the famed producer for a must-listen mix on his radio show. The renowned Australian DJ and dance music producer recently dropped a party-starting mix to kick off the new year, hopping on guest mix duties for Diplo’s “Diplo & Friends” show on BBC Radio 1. The exclusive set is a masterclass in house mixing, spanning a carefully curated blend of her own originals and tracks from Disclosure, Channel Tres, Chris Lake and Armand Van Helden. If this set is any indicati...
PEEKABOO Sends Listeners on a Sonic Journey With New Track from Elixir Alias
Back in November, PEEKABOO quietly unveiled his new side project, Elixir. Eschewing most of the heavy sound design attributed to his previous releases, the lighter sonics have been a refreshing change of pace for fans looking for something a little more low-key. Both a fan and artist favorite, PEEKABOO quickly became one of the bass world’s most treasured producers and Elixir is the perfect outlet for flexing his production capabilities. Hitting the new year running, he recently shared a dreamy new track from Elixir called “Autumn Sunset.” It’s immediately noticeable that his new sound is quite different from many of the hard-hitting, space bass tunes that make up his main project’s library. What they do have in common, however, is the ability to take listener...
Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS Issues Massive Mixtape to Close Out 2020
In a year plagued by global shutdowns and the virtual disappearance of festivals and club gigs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the STMPD RCRDS imprint has been anything but slow. Martin Garrix‘s record label has seen a stellar year and is looking to cap it off in spectacular fashion with a brand new mixtape. The STMPD RCRDS Mixtape 2020 features two sides with music from over 50 STMPD musicians. Side A takes on a more festival and dance-centric approach, with tracks from artists such as Julian Jordan, Dyro, Cesqeaux, and many others serving up some the label’s finest bangers from this year. Side B delivers deeper house-focused offerings, with top label picks from the likes of Sidney Samson, Bart B More, Moksi, and a slew of others. The flip side is undou...
Listen to a Preview of deadmau5 and Wolfgang Gartner’s New Collaboration, “Channel 43”
Wolfgang Gartner and deadmau5 grabbed headlines over the holidays with the revelation that the two producers are planning to release a new collaboration, “Channel 43.” Now we have a taste of what’s coming after deadmau5 shared a new clip of the hotly anticipated release, a sure sign that fans likely won’t be waiting much longer to hear it in full. The track feels nostalgic in that it seemingly picks up right where their previous offering “Channel 42” left off. The producers double down on the complextro elements, offering up a sonically intricate track, tightly interwoven with uplifting chords. Hearing deadmau5 and Gartner’s latest makes it hard to believe it’s been nearly eight years since their debut collaboration arrived on deadmau5&...
Following Tomorrowland NYE Performance, Martin Garrix Teases Ten New STMPD IDs
During his Tomorrowland NYE performance, Martin Garrix stuck to his promise to deliver a slew of unreleased tracks from his label, STMPD RCRDS. All things considered, Garrix had a productive 2020. He released music under three unique aliases, and didn’t hesitate to pivot with the trend towards livestreamed shows. His year culminated at the debut Tomorrowland NYE festival, where the Dutch producer didn’t hesitate to preview what’s on the horizon. Taking to Instagram, Garrix clipped ten IDs from his set and created a game of “guess the artist” for his fans. The post included several originals and an unidentified remix of Garrix fan-favorite track “Don’t Look Down” with Usher. Many enthusiastically played along, and with a high degree...
Grimes Releases Full “Miss Anthropocene” Remix Album Featuring REZZ, Richie Hawtin, More
With the original album out for nearly a year, electronic music producers have reimagined Grimes‘ Miss Anthropocene from a rave perspective. The synthpop songstress brought together numerous high-profile electronic artists, including Richie Hawtin, Tale of Us, and REZZ to make her remix album Miss Anthropocene (Rave Edition) a reality. The record is vastly a sonic exploration of the darker, trunk-thumping flavors of techno made possible by a tone-setting opening remix from ANNA and a distortion-heavy take on “My Name Is Dark” by Julien Bracht. Those tracks contrast with the melancholic pop contributions of BloodPop® and Channel Tres, who brilliantly outfit “Delete Forever” with chunky funk bass and disco textures. REZZ’s sp...
Wooli Smashes into 2021 With Teaser of Unreleased Melodic Bass Hybrid
Starting off the new year with a bang is bass music heavyweight Wooli. Wasting exactly no time in 2021, he recently shared a preview of an unreleased single on New Year’s Day. Similar to some of his fan-favorite tunes, the upcoming release showcases both his melodic and bone-breaking sound design. On Twitter, he shared a generous preview of the new song, showing off close to a minute of what’s to come. While the segment shared is primarily bass-driven, some vocals can be heard throughout. When asked in a reply to his original tweet, Wooli revealed that the vocalist featured on the upcoming track is AMIDY. Looking ahead to the return of festivals, the duo’s tune has all the makings of a main stage dubstep anthem. Guided by the smooth vocals, fans experience ...
Steve Aoki Celebrates End of 2020 With Two-Hour All-Original Mix
Steve Aoki released one last mix to help free us from the horror that was 2020. Starting off 2021 on a high note is a new two-hour mix from the Dim Mak founder, made up entirely of original tunes. Included in the lengthy release are some of his biggest remixes and collaborations to date, including tracks with Backstreet Boys, Slushii, SUGA of BTS, Travis Barker, JJ Lin, Yellow Claw, and many, many more. The mix marks the third New Year’s celebration from the superstar producer this year. Those who operate on Korean time were treated to an appearance from Aoki, Halsey, and Lauv on the BTS-headlined Weverse New Year’s livestream. Those in North America, on the other hand, may have caught him perform alongside Post Malone, Jack Harlow, and more for the “...
Black Coffee Caps Off 2020 With New Single from Upcoming Album, “You Need Me” With Maxine Ashley
South African DJ and producer Black Coffee has released the fifth track from his forthcoming album, Subconsciously. The preceding star-studded singles have featured the talents of Sabrina Claudio, Usher, Pharrell Williams, Celeste, and Msaki. Black Coffee has now returned with a new single alongside Bronx-born artist and model Maxine Ashley. “You Need Me” begins with a soft kick drum and delicate piano chords, layered with impassioned vocals from Ashley. The tune is packed with raw emotion, which emanates from both the vocals and the arrangement’s complimentary sounds. The melodic soundscape is beautifully textured with a variety of synths, featuring the reinvigorating work of Sun-El Musician. Black Coffee took to Instagr...
