MUSIC RELEASES
Listen to an Unearthed Mac Miller Verse on New Version of Flying Lotus’ “Black Balloons Reprise”
Flying Lotus‘ “Black Balloons Reprise” with Denzel Curry was a standout on his 2019 album Flamagra. Now, fans can revel in a new version floating around the web that features a stunning, previously unheard verse from the late Mac Miller. The track began circulating when users logged into Grand Theft Auto V today and downloaded the Cayo Perico Heist update. The new version of “Black Balloons Reprise” featuring the unearthed Mac Miller verse now appears on FlyLo FM, Flying Lotus’ in-game radio station. Miller’s signature languid flow is a natural fit and feels like it was always meant to be alongside the chaotic charm of Curry. Back in July, Flying Lotus and Denzel Curry hosted a remix challenge for the single dubbed the #BLACK...
Listen to the Latest Wonky Compilation from Excision’s Subsidia Records, “Dusk: Vol. 2”
Bass heads, it’s time to preemptively put on your neck braces because Excision has unveiled the second chapter in Subsidia Records Dusk series. The label head said it best when he wrote that it’s the perfect combination of “wobbly, wonky and wonderful.” Featured on Dusk: Vol. 2 is music from Dion Timmer, Kaivon, Sam Lamar, Code: Pandorum, Notixx, YDG, and Excision himself, among many others. The tracks fall under the experimental umbrella like the previous Dusk installment. Each chapter of Subsidia’s debut compilation—Dusk, Night, and Dawn—represents a different sector of bass music. Prepare for your speakers to take a beating with these 20 tracks, each packed full with debauchery. Earlier in December, Subsidia released...
Zeds Dead and PEEKABOO’s Long Sought-After “POWA” ID Finally Hits Streaming Platforms
It’s tough to follow up a project as epic of proportions as this, but Zeds Dead have done it. The famed dubstep duo finally released the wolves today when they dropped “POWA,” a monster collaboration with fellow bass music heavyweight PEEKABOO. Ever since Zeds Dead unveiled the track at the 2019 edition of Ultra Music Festival, it had become one of their most highly sought after IDs. PEEKABOO then went on to fan the flames of the excitement when he dropped it during Monstercat and Brownies & Lemonade‘s “Home Frequency” stream. The single, which arrived by way of Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats banner, is a ferocious blend of both of their sounds. It’s chock full of vicious, wobbly sound design that ties a bow on what was a monster year for bot...
NOMAD Drops Two Menacing New Singles, “System” and “Call”
NOMAD is here to let you know rebellion is always an option with his new singles, “System” and “Call.” The producer holds nothing back on these dark, hard-hitting tracks that vehemently knock down the powers in play with angsty bass house. In “Call,” NOMAD throws down nasty saws and thick subs, which run roughshod through the house arrangement along with rhythmic perc shots à-la Valentino Khan‘s “Deep Down Low.” The single exudes the intensity of the underground ethos with its deep bass subcurrents and a quirky dial tone that beckons listeners to answer. You can listen to “Call” below. With brooding synths and pulsating basslines, “System” hits just as hard as its thumping predecessor. The track’s def...
Subtronics Remixed the Popular “Oh No” TikTok Song Into a Drum & Bass Banger
It seems Subtronics doesn’t get much sleep these days. In the past month, he debuted his new label Cyclops Recordings, released the imprint’s first compilation, and even saw his collaboration with GRiZ, “Griztronics,” added to Fortnite‘s in-game radio. Now, he’s back with a drum & bass hybrid remix of “Oh No” by Capone. The song may sound familiar to you if you’ve been on TikTok lately. It’s currently trending on the app and has been used in countless videos on the platform. For his flip, Subtronics gave fans a rare taste of some drum & bass production. The first half of the remix features a sound that longtime fans may be more familiar with while the second descends into unrelenting drum & bass cha...
Burial, Four Tet, and Thom Yorke Collaborate On Double-Sided “Her Revolution / His Rope”
Burial, Four Tet, and Thom Yorke of Radiohead have been garnering a lot of attention for their unexpected double A-sided 12″ vinyl release earlier this month, titled “Her Revolution / His Rope,” and the pair of tracks are quite an interesting and eclectic collaborative effort. It all started as a physical-only release when sets of unlabeled, blacked-out 12″ vinyl began showing up in various London record stores, and the news broke via two Instagram posts by Phonica Records and Sounds Of The Universe Records. A few days following the vinyl release and the two tracks had found their way onto all digital streaming platforms. Released on XL Recordings, the two tracks mark the first time all three artists have collaborated since their last ...
SLANDER and William Black Drop Expansive “Back To U” Remix Bundle
Back in April, SLANDER teamed up with William Black to release their emotive collaboration “Back To U,” quickly garnering million streams across platforms. The two renowned dance music acts have now tapped a bevy of producers to remix the soaring track. After dropping the curtain on the remixes in sets at Ultra Taiwan and SLANDER’S own Virtual Vibes Music Festival, it did not take long for these IDs to be sought after by their avid fans. Spanning five reworks, the EP features new cuts from Matrix & Futurebound, Fairlane, Control Freak, Mazare, and Topi. Control Freak’s edit was first teased at Virtual Vibes in October on SLANDER’s epic Medusa head stage. After the velvety vocals are introduced, you can feel the ominous fog of heavy...
Boys Noize Produced A$AP Rocky’s “Flacko Loco” for Cyberpunk 2077
If you tune in to the Cyberpunk 2077 radio station 101.9 The Dirge, you’re likely to hear new music from A$AP Rocky and Boys Noize. The track “Flacko Loco” is attributed to the artist TELO$, the rapper’s in-game alias, and features Boys Noize and Hector Delgado on the production side. The song rumbles to life with thundering low-end sonics that are par for the course for the New York rapper. Likewise, “Flacko Loco” is minimal in the way of melody, allowing the kicks and bass ample room to run. The arrangement fuels an overall “larger than life” feeling that meshes well with the mercenary-themed title. From a tonal perspective, the track feels like a logical addition to the game’s ominous environment. ...
Listen to the Skrillex-Assisted “Baxter Avenue” Off Rapper Jack Harlow’s New Album
Mega-producer Skrillex has a longstanding, well-known love for hip-hop and rap music, and to say a collaboration with prodigious 22-year-old rapper Jack Harlow has been long overdue is an understatement. Their day has finally come with the release of “Baxter Avenue,” a monster track included on Harlow’s latest studio album, Thats What They All Say, released December 11th via Atlantic Records and Generation Now. Co-written and produced by Skrillex, “Baxter Avenue” features crisp snare hits, languid synths, and punchy kicks overlaid with Harlow’s signature smooth flow. The track is also likely the product of a studio session publicized on Harlow’s social media back in July. While “Baxter Avenue” is the first official release fr...
Tinie Tempah Shares Studio Footage of Upcoming Collaboration With Martin Garrix
Martin Garrix is gearing up for a new release with one of the UK’s biggest hip-hop artists. As teased on Instagram by Tinie Tempah, the duo is set to release new music next year. Before the Story post’s 24-hour expiration, a popular fan page dedicated to the Dutch EDM star was able to secure a screen recording of the clip and share it for those who might have missed out. While the clip is short, you can see both artists in the studio and hear a brief snippet of the track. It’s hard to tell what the song will sound like due to how small the teaser is, but the announcement alone has left fans excited and clamoring for more. As you may remember, earlier in the week, Garrix revealed that he would be playing “so much unreleased music” during his Tomorrowland N...
Excision Shares List of Bass Music Heavyweights to Appear on Subsidia Records’ “Dusk: Volume 2”
Although most fans of bass music are still rehabilitating their necks after the copious amounts of head-banging inspired by Excision‘s last Subsidia Records release, the dubstep star is gearing up for another entry in his new label’s growing discography. Excision took to social media yesterday to unveil the second chapter in Subsidia’s Dusk series, which he called “wobbly, wonky and wonderful.” Featured on the upcoming compilation is music from Dion Timmer, Sam Lamar, Code: Pandorum, Notixx, YDG, and Excision himself, among others. You may remember that each component of Subsidia’s debut compilation—Dusk, Night, and Dawn—represents a different sector of bass music. Night is geared towards the heaviest releases, Dawn highlights a more melodic sound, and&n...
Watch DJ Snake and Malaa Go B2B in Blistering “Secret Room” DJ Set
Back again to help entertain us during the longest concert drought of most of our lives is DJ Snake and Malaa, who recently teamed up for a massive B2B DJ set. Announced just a few days ago, the French duo surprised fans with some fresh weekend entertainment that can be enjoyed at home via stream. In the new 40-minute performance, the frequent collaborators dropped a number of fan-favorite originals, collaborations, remixes, and more. The stage was designed by Murs de Leds and the stream was directed by Bastien Dardeau, who also directed DJ Snake’s Paris La Défense Arena aftermovie. Fans may remember that back in August, the duo shared the recording of their “Best of Both Worlds” livestream. At the aforementioned performance, Malaa debuted a ...
