MUSIC RELEASES
Disclosure Takes an Unconventional Path With “Watch Your Step” VIP Remix
As the statement-making opening track on their recent album ENERGY, Disclosure‘s “Watch Your Step” sought to bring listeners to their feet, a position they were likely to remain in for the duration of the album. With their latest offering, a VIP remix of the disco-infused track featuring Kelis, the UK house powerhouse duo has taken the track into unexpected territory. With a drum cadence more closely related to breakbeat than house, the duo’s appetite to experiment becomes instantly apparent. Disclosure brings in some filter-driven flare to the mix with colorful, crescendoing lead chords that add a certain futuristic quality to the song’s original disco elements. The duo spices things up rhythmically with a souped-up bassline that phases with an almost elastic...
D.O.D and The Melody Men Deliver Uplifting House Tune “Moments”
Dynamic British DJ and producer D.O.D has teamed up with The Melody Men—a multifaceted UK writing and production duo ironically made up of two women—for a new collaborative track. During these unprecedented times, artists have had to seek out new avenues for inspiration. “Moments” was created to resonate with fans who have been forced to spend extended periods of time away from family and friends, delivering a much-needed dose of positivity. The single consists of vocals echoing the burning question, “When will I see you again?” paired with an upbeat, melodic house arrangement. The inspiring song sets out invigorate listeners with hope and optimism about good things to come, while reminding us how important it is to cherish the special “Moments....
Phiso’s “Dot Code” is Pure Chaos
The not-so-unsung hero of dubstep, Phiso has the attention of just about every major producer and bass-head in the world (and comedian Gilbert Gottfried). With his Never Say Die: Black Label release, “Close Combat,” and a rip-roaring remix of PhaseOne and Subtronics‘ “Demon Hunter,” Phiso has been on quite a tear recently. Now, the young producer has set the bar even higher with his latest release, “Dot Code.” The new single is both a tribute to classic gaming and a heavy-as-hell dubstep anthem. Phiso, as expected, holds nothing back in terms of sound design and raw, gritty percussive elements. The eeriness of the breakdown reflects the theme of the monumental advancements in modern technology, while closely examining the necessity of it ...
Saint Punk Flips Ookay and Cesqeaux’s “The Pit” Into a Grunge House Banger
Grunge house innovator Saint Punk has been steadily cultivating his craft as of late. With releases such as “Light ‘Em Up” and his Brohug collaboration “Brake,” the rock band frontman-turned producer has made waves among the bass house community. Now, he has made his debut on Ookay‘s The Woodwerk imprint with a fresh take on the label boss’ collaboration with Cesqeaux, “The Pit.” Who says you can’t mosh to house music? Saint Punk retains the raw energy of the original dubstep production while adding a shuffling jackin’ house groove. Grinding bass, trap horns, and a screeching, sliding synth lead complete the package to make Saint Punk’s remix of “The Pit” a bona fide dancefloor weapon. The remix is the...
Yolanda Be Cool Celebrates 10 Years of “We No Speak Americano” With International Remix Package
In 2010, Australian duo Yolanda Be Cool recruited their brother DCUP to create a party track their DJ friends could play. Little did they know that “We Speak No Americano” would become a worldwide sensation with Gold and Platinum accreditations across numerous territories. Even if you’re not familiar with Yolanda Be Cool, chances are this song has been stuck on repeat in your head at least once. Whether it was from the radio, Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted, Zumba Fitness 2, or even Just Dance 4, it’s a classic that everyone knows. As “We Speak No Americano” spread throughout the world, it reached the Top 10 in more than 40 countries and earned the duo the title of Australia’s biggest selling domestic artist of 2010. Now, with over one bil...
Xavi Shines on Pensive Single from Debut Album, “Neverless”
Xavi has been sensational since first releasing music in 2016, garnering support from the likes of Madeon, Porter Robinson, and San Holo in just a few short years. In 2020, the Missouri product has collaborated with Just a Gent and Akira Flay on “Miso & Memories” as well as released his solo single “The Cycle.” Today he’s delivered the first single from his debut album, The Endless Searing Skies, releasing via Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records imprint. “Neverless” is Xavi’s most refined work yet. A slow, ambient intro carefully leads listeners into a barrage of distorted trills, blissful stabs, and expertly timed breaks. The second drop is a stark shift in energy, transforming the overall tranquility into an elec...
ARMNHMR Share Soaring “A Thousand Dreams” EP
ARMNHMR have worked tirelessly to make 2020 one of their biggest years yet. In February, the LA duo released their debut album The Free World, which featured collaborations with EDM favorites such as Micah Martin, Karra, and Nevve, among others. To close out the year with a bang, ARMNHMR has now returned with their A Thousand Dreams EP via Steve Aoki‘s Dim Mak banner. ARMNHMR’s A Thousand Dreams EP is a fresh continuation of their distinct vision. Throughout all 6 tracks, the two wear their hearts on their sleeves and paint vivid soundscapes for listeners to get lost within. Once again, they’ve teamed up with a handful of incredibly talented vocalists, including Melanie Fontana, GLNNA, Soundr, Monika Santucci, Azuria...
Taska Black and Tessa Dixson Deliver Introspective New Single “Found Myself”
Taska Black has returned with a passionate new single featuring Tessa Dixson, “Found Myself,” out via Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS banner. “Found Myself” is a crawling, contemplative ballad that that leans heavily on organic instrumentals as Dixson’s powerful voice pairs effortlessly with Black’s refined songwriting ability. The subdued beat and ambient vocal chops help create an emotional atmosphere. The introspective meaning behind “Found Myself” is a refreshing take on a love song that fits perfectly with the tone both of the track’s creators were able to curate. “Losing the love you built seems like a long and lonely road when actually it allows you to find yourself and realize the strength that you thought...
Matt Nash and VY•DA Release Heartfelt Single “Wasted Love” Featuring Alessia Labate
In 2014, Matt Nash triumphantly climbed to the top of the Beatport charts alongside Don Diablo with their iconic collaboration “Starlight (Could You Be Mine).” More recently, the London-born producer has found a home on Martin Garrix‘s STMPD RCRDS with his previous two releases “You’re Not Alone” and “Lose It All.” With his latest track, he’s returned to STMPD once again alongside VY•DA for “Wasted Love” featuring Alessia Labate. “Wasted Love” is a heartfelt plea that has no trouble communicating it’s emotive tone. Matt Nash and VY•DA have found an excellent blend of both their sounds, as the former’s signature dynamic horns mesh effortlessly with the latter’s deeper ho...
Flux Pavilion Ushers in a New Era With Upcoming Album Cut “I Believe”
It has been six years since Flux Pavilion dropped a new album, but the wait is almost over. To prepare his fans for what’s to come, he has dropped a new single titled “I Believe,” a spellbinding track that serves to usher you into a new era of the famed producer’s illustrious career. “I Believe” features a stunning vocal performance from Asha, whose feathery voice is expertly controlled and will send chills down the spines of her listeners. Her vocals pair perfectly with the eerie bass that creeps its way into the forefront of Flux’s pristine arrangement. The drop here is transporting, filled with rippling synths and gritty saws that lend to a feeling of time standing still. Flux Pavilion’s long-anticipated sophomore reco...
Laidback Luke Drops New Single “Dance It Off” With Ally Brooke
Laidback Luke is here to ignite some moves in your body with his new single “Dance It Off,” featuring former Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke. The retrowave-inspired dance track is the uplifting single we needed right before the weekend. There’s no denying that disco is back, and for some, it never left. It is a focal point of mainstream records, such as Dua Lipa‘s latest album Future Nostalgia and Doja Cat‘s viral hit “Say So,” among many others. Laidback Luke and Ally Brooke continue this momentum with “Dance It Off,” which we can already see getting its own 70s inspired music video. It also delivers the perfect message for 2020 because we truly all need to dance off this year. Laidback Luke, who i...
Nitepunk Makes His HARD Recs Debut With Breakbeat Beast, “Flow”
Nitepunk can celebrate another major move in his career now that he has made his HARD Recs label debut with his new single “Flow.” The track is an absolute barrage of breaks and bass that will make you want to host a solo underground dance party in your living room. The blossoming bass producer held nothing back. With “Flow,” Nitepunk expertly channels the classic breakbeat production skills of his predecessors while morphing it into a beast uniquely his own. The silky smooth interlacing of the track’s drum progressions and vocal samples makes for an earworm that is the perfect escapism song to transport you back to simpler times. In a recent social post, Nitepunk shared the journey to “Flow” and what he hopes his fans take away from it. ̶...
