MUSIC RELEASES
ALWZ SNNY Drops Bright New Dance Single “Wasted” With Krysta Youngs
ALWZ SNNY is here to deliver some serotonin to your day with his new single “Wasted” featuring Krysta Youngs. It’s a bright dance track that feels like the classic EDM records of the early 2010s. If you didn’t already miss being in a massive crowd surrounded by neon lights, this single will bring you right back to those cherished moments. “Wasted” features feel-good synths, crisp percussive elements, and stunning vocals courtesy of Youngs. While the lyrics of the track speak to a relationship on the rocks, the high-energy feel of the production combats any sense of melancholy you may feel. It’s the perfect breakup anthem for getting over that not-so-special someone. ALWZ SNNY has not let the circumstances of 2020 get the best of him. He...
SG Lewis Unveils Opening Track from Forthcoming Debut Album, “Time”
With his debut album on the horizon, SG Lewis has unveiled the record’s opening track, the soaring disco number “Time.” The bubbly electronic jam offers fans a serendipitous glimpse into times. SG Lewis, who Pharrell Williams once called “a white boy with soul,” teamed up with fabled Canadian singer Rhye for the new single. It reinforces Williams’ 2015 cosign with funky basslines, warm chords, and a scintillating vocal effort from a hypnotic Rhye. You can check out “Time” below and find the track on your go-to streaming platform here. SG Lewis’ debut album is set to release in full on February 19th, 2021. You can pre-order or pre-save the record here. Fans can look forward to a plethora of high-profile collabora...
Gorgon City Drops New Must-Listen EP, “Realm”
Following a string of solid collaborative singles in 2020, including “House Arrest” with SOFI TUKKER and “Alive” with PAX, house duo Gorgon City released their new EP Realm last Friday, December 4th. Consisting of one new track and three past singles, Realm is a bass-heavy and dance-forward compilation that sounds like it was created to get a crowd moving. Realm kicks off with the brand new single “Trapdoor,” a club-ready UK house track. It features ethereal vocal notes as well as a percussive beat reminiscent of tech house, with a heavy bassline dropping in after the intro and carrying the beat forward. “Grooves on the Vinyl” combines a more traditional deep house bass, funky synths, and snappy lyrics to offer up an infectious dance anthem. “Roped In” takes listeners on a rhythmic journey...
Charlotte de Witte Drops Techno Rework of Bob Moses and ZHU’s “Desire”
Back in July, Bob Moses teamed up with ZHU for the release of their dark, minimal track “Desire.” This atmosphere was expanded over the weekend when Charlotte de Witte added some of her haunting techno flair to the tune. de Witte’s pounding drums are instantly recognizable and while she certainly raises the tempo from the original, she does well to maintain its eerie tone. In addition to cranking up the drums, the synths from the trio are emphasized in her remix with the addition of an acid-infused, wobbly bassline. Check out the new remix below. de Witte’s “Desire” remix is packaged with an animated music video. Fans might remember the original track’s visual accompaniment, which features red and blue characters falling through a futuri...
deadmau5 Celebrates the Life and Career of i_o With mau5trap radio Tribute Mix
As the electronic music world continues to mourn the loss of i_o, deadmau5 has dedicated the newest episode of his mau5trap radio show to the late electronic music star. Many remember that i_o was one of mau5trap‘s most exciting artists, releasing a plethora of instant classics on deadmau5’s label. In honor of his career and collection of popular tunes, deadmau5 selected 19 of i_o’s tracks to deliver an hourlong tribute mix. The mix is the latest in a string of tributes to the late artist from friends, collaborators, fans, and industry players alike. Many shared fond memories of their time with i_o, clips from some of their favorite sets from him, songs that helped them through tough times, and Insomniac even hosted a legacy stream in his hon...
Watch Steve Aoki and Travis Barker Perform Remix of “Karate Kid” Classic at MTV Movie & TV Awards
After remixing a piece of cinematic history, Steve Aoki and longtime collaborator Travis Barker debuted their new collaborative track on one of the nation’s biggest virtual stages. At last night’s MTV Movie & TV Awards‘ “Greatest of All Time” special, the duo performed their unreleased remix of Joe Esposito‘s fabled track “You’re the Best Around” from the 1984 classic Karate Kid. After MTV honored William Zabka, the actor who plays Johnny Lawrence—the main antagonist in the film—with the “GOAT: Zero To Hero” award, they tapped Aoki and Barker to celebrate the occasion. Rocking the iconic skeleton costumes from the film, Aoki and Barker dropped a massive midtempo remix of “You’re the Best Around”...
Above & Beyond Turn Back the Clock With Official Remix of “Love Is Not Enough” by Hybrid Minds
To many fans of Above & Beyond, the trio’s 2012 Group Therapy album is an untouchable cornerstone of their discography. To Hybrid Minds, it’s a chance to breathe new life into a classic. Above & Beyond recently tapped the British production duo for an official remix of Group Therapy cut “Love Is Not Enough.” Hybrid Minds flipped the fabled track into a melodic drum & bass stunner, paying homage to Zoë Johnston‘s ageless vocals in a soulful reimagining. It’s a tall task to rework a song of this acclaim, but Hybrid Minds did well to encapsulate the soaring trance style of the original while creating something true to their own artistry. You can listen to the new remix, which arrived on Anjunabeats today, below and find ...
GoldFish Embraces Change in Inspirational New Single With Julia Church
GoldFish—the award-winning, South-African electronic duo—is back with an ambitious new project that provides an uplifting outlook when we all need it most. “Everything Is Changing” speaks to the occurrences of this past year while adding a fresh aura of hope as we learn to embrace these ongoing changes. The tune itself has intricate layers of strong piano chords, a jazzy saxophone, and sonic elements throughout, lending to bubbly soundscapes that support the lighthearted vocals of Julia Church. The world is a very different place than it was this time last year, and “Everything Is Changing” is a reminder that the changes can be considered a good thing if approached with a positive outlook. “The journey of this song has been a special one. We had reco...
TOKiMONSTA Drops Surprise Album “Oasis Nocturno (Instrumentals)”
After treating her fans this year to not one, but two full length albums, Oasis Nocturno and Oasis Nocturno (Remixed), Los Angeles born and raised artist TOKiMONSTA is closing out 2020 with yet another version of her entire original album, this time titled Oasis Nocturno (Instrumentals). Released December 4th via Young Arts Records, the project takes all 12 tracks from Oasis Nocturno and strips them down to just their dreamy electronic compositions. The resulting versions add a new dimension to their aurally complex soundscapes, emphasizing the raw, minimalistic beauty made possible purely by instruments and synthesizers. Tracks that previously hosted vocalists that stand strongly on their own include “Get Me Some” featuring Drew Love and Dumbfoundead, ...
Monki’s Nostalgic Single “Queen of Hearts” Transports Listeners to a 1980s Nightclub
The versatile professional soccer player and DJ/producer, Monki, has dropped another big track following her debut on Mark Knight‘s Toolroom Records earlier in the year. Titled “Queen of Hearts,” the new single was released on her own label &Friends. In a tribute to the sounds of the 80s, the waning vocals and synths—which sound like they’re from a sci-fi VHS—combine to create a melody dripping with nostalgia. “Queen of Hearts” is all tied together by a stomping beat that could easily soundtrack a nightclub from Miami Vice. Having played for English football club Dulwich Hamlet FC, Monki juggles careers as a professional soccer player, international DJ, label boss, and award-winning podcaster, among other ventures. Alongside...
Cashmere Cat and Dylan Brady Join benny blanco on Posthumous Juice WRLD Collab “Real Shit”
Released on the late hip-hop star’s 22nd birthday was a new Juice WRLD collaboration with benny blanco. “Real Shit” is the second track from the duo following the release of 2018’s “Roses.” In addition to blanco, Juice WRLD’s latest single features production from Cashmere Cat, Dylan Brady of 100 gecs, Henry Kwapis, and Jack Karaszewski. Despite featuring some electronic and electronic-adjacent mainstays, the single features minimal hip-hop production, allowing the beloved vocalist to take the spotlight once again. In many of the comment sections and discussion threads, fans have celebrated the lyrical content and reminisced on the short career of the late superstar. For the release of the single, blanco shared a tribute to his friend and...
DJ Scheme and Skrillex Release Heavenly “Homesick” Collaboration With Zacari
Following their recent collaboration on a single for Lil Tecca, DJ Scheme and Skrillex have partnered back up for “Homesick,” the opening cut on Scheme’s new album Family. Despite what Skrillex fans might expect, the track is a delicate, vocal-heavy introduction, featuring the smooth stylings of “Don’t Trip” singer Zacari. It’s songs like “Homesick” that give meaning to the belief “less is more,” a thought process that doesn’t receive much credit in music. With their succinct approach, however, Skrillex and DJ Scheme bring listeners closer to the music, driving greater focus toward each fleeting, angelic acapella and guitar riff, as though they were essential keys to a greater sonic blueprint. DJ Scheme firs...
