MUSIC RELEASES
Turn Back the Clock to the Golden Age of Dubstep With Zeds Dead’s “THE LOST TAPES”
Zeds Dead‘s new mixtape is a reminder that wine and friendships aren’t the only things that get better with age. THE LOST TAPES is a breathtaking record comprised of “old school dubs and misplaced IDs” that the iconic dubstep duo produced back in 2008 and 2009. Released today, the mixtape is a treasure trove—concealed for over a decade—of experimental bass music and wonky dubstep that is reminiscent of the golden age of the genre. Spanning 10 instrumentals, it is a surefire must-listen for fans of Zeds Dead who were around for their formative years, when they dropped some of dubstep’s most timeless tracks. Zeds Dead The entire THE LOST TAPES project is one giant Dominique Wilkins-like highlight reel, so it’s difficult to illuminate its sta...
Listen to David Guetta, MORTEN, and Lanie Gardner’s EDM Cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”
We would like to think Stevie Nicks is feeling a sense of pride seeing the overnight success of young singer Lanie Gardner. Gardner’s life was flipped upside down after a TikTok video of her singing a cover of Fleetwood Mac‘s iconic song “Dreams” went viral. Now, with the backing of two of EDM’s biggest stars David Guetta and MORTEN, she is in the spotlight for a much-deserved second time. The trio has released their electronic rendition of “Dreams,” doubling down on the explosive growth of Gardner’s scintillating cover. The “future rave” tandem completely transformed the Fleetwood Mac classic, but Gardner keeps its pure essence alive with her hypnotizing vocals. With its entrancing synths and soaring house drop, this cover h...
ZíA Drops Heavy New Dubstep EP “Voices”
Rising dubstep artist ZíA has arrived with her highly anticipated debut EP Voices. She quickly caught the attention of fans while on the road with Subtronics and Blunts & Blondes for their “Up In Smoke” tour, and now she’s ready to deliver her unrelenting sound in full form with these four tracks released via GRVDNCR. With Voices, you can hear her inspirations come to light after years of following Excision, Skrillex, Zeds Dead, and more. She throws down hard-hitting bass with playful melodies that will keep her listeners on their toes, never knowing where she’s going to take the track next. If you were in search of wobbles, look no further. ‘‘This past year has had so many ups and downs and I’ve felt so many different emotions while finish...
Dillon Francis Teases “This Mixtape Is Fire 2″—Again
Since the release of Dillon Francis‘ This Mixtape Is Fire, and the subsequent tease of the series’ second installment over a year ago, fans have been clamoring to know exactly when the mixtape will drop. In a recent reply to a tweet by a fan, Francis shed some light on the current status of This Mixtape Is Fire 2. The Twitter user asked the question that fans have been itching to know the answer to. After writing that he was “still working on it,” Francis revealed that his Magic Is Real release was actually initially intended to be TMIF2. However, the producer felt that the second mixtape needed to be beefed up a bit, so Magic Is Real was released and TMIF2 has since remained in limbo. Francis also revealed that his intention was to release the second volume in...
Listen to Baauer’s Genre-Bending 19-Track Mixtape,”The Boptape”
Someone needs to tell Baauer to take it easy. You’d think a Grammy nomination would be enough for him to take a break, but the renowned trap and bass music producer has just released an expansive mixtape that mutates the EDM genre into an experimental monster of Martian essence. Comprised of 19 beats that Baauer produced on Twitch, The Boptape picks up right where his alien-inspired PLANET’S MAD LP left off, at the intersection of audiovisual mastery and groundbreaking sound design. Highlights from The Boptape are aplenty, but a few of its songs are bona fide masterstrokes. The mixtape’s fourth track “Depop Damaga” samples Wildchild‘s classic house tune “Renegade Master,” using the timeless vocal to offer a ...
Watch This Drummer Crush a Live Cover of RL Grime’s Trap Classic “Core”
Ever since its release back in 2014, RL Grime‘s “Core” has remained a trap music classic. It is crystallized in the genre’s lore as one of its most groundbreaking and popular tracks, and one that still inspires artists to this day. “Core” has now received a monster live cover from drummer Calvin Kurt, who reworked the track with a raw and raucous flip. To add a little flair, Kurt also interlaced some spacey visuals to go along with his rendition, which is symbolic of an artist with a clear and unadulterated love of music. You can check out Kurt’s rendition of “Core” below and watch his many other covers via his YouTube channel. He has covered artists across the genre spectrum, but EDM seems to be a source of inspiration, evidenced by ra...
David Guetta and MORTEN Share Preview of Collab With Viral “Dreams” Singer Lanie Gardner
When Lanie Gardner posted her cover of Fleetwood Mac‘s iconic track “Dreams” to TikTok, little did she know what would come of the decision. After her seemingly innocuous upload went viral, Gardner’s world flipped upside down. Within ten days, she signed a deal with Jonas Group Entertainment—the management arm of the Jonas Brothers—further validating the power of TikTok and its formidable influence in the music industry. It’s clear that the 21-year old pop artist has swerved onto a road to fame, and the first exit she’s taking is into the EDM landscape. Gardner caught the attention of dance music stars David Guetta and MORTEN, who have tapped the young songstress for what looks to be an electronic rendition of the Fleetwood Mac classic tha...
FuntCase Launches New DPMO Record Label With “Corruption” EP
Bass music titan FuntCase has a lot to celebrate these days now that he has officially launched DPMO—the record label. The brand has been synonymous with the famed bass music producer for years now under the Circus Records umbrella, but FuntCase is now turning it into its own imprint. To celebrate the launch of the new label, has has also dropped its debut release, the Corruption EP. DPMO has always showcased international emerging talent, handpicked by FuntCase through a series of compilations. To honor that ethos, Corruption features some of the brightest stars from previous drops. Included in the EP are face-melting collaborations with Versa, Yakz, Jkyl & Hyde, and Stoned LeveL. The collection of tracks exemplifies the organized chaotic sound that has garnered Fu...
San Holo Celebrates Counter Records Signing With New Single “bb u ok?”
Our emotive king San Holo has stuck to his promise and is back after a brief hiatus. With his return to social media also comes a brand new single, the genre-bending “bb u ok?” “bb u ok?” features San Holo’s signature heavy sub-bass and electric guitar work melded with his uplifting synths. His music always feels like a warm hug, especially with the addition of pitched, vocoded vocals here. The message behind the track is just as beautiful as the production itself, and follows his ethos of bringing people together and his “stay vibrant” philosophy. “‘bb u ok?’ is a question for you to ask yourself & the lovely people around you,” San Holo explained in a press release. “Life is so fast-paced these days, we often don’t take the tim...
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One Year, Two Children and a Global Pandemic Later, Anna Lunoe Is Back [Interview]
“What are you going to do once you’re done with all this music stuff?” If you’re a musician, you’ve almost certainly been asked this question, whether by a journalist, friend or parent. It’s fair game—the demands of touring and releasing new material make it particularly difficult for full-time artists to maintain and pursue meaningful relationships or goals outside of their musicianship. But what happens if all of the so-called “music stuff” never has to end? Australian DJ and modern house music aficionado Anna Lunoe is living this dream, somehow making her lifestyle as a mother of two fold into her storied career as a kick-ass producer and celebrated DJ. This precarious work-life balance has become a part of everyday life for Lunoe, whose latest release, “Ice Cream,” pr...
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Aweminus Shows Off Supernatural Sound Design With “Intergalactic” [Premiere]
Aweminus has become a staple of Never Say Die: Black Label, and despite just dropping his UGHH EP in late October, the rising star is making a welcomed re-appearance with “Intergalactic.” Aweminus’ latest offering is a coordinated symphony of otherworldly sounds. Keeping time with the crisp clack of the snare, a series of melodic signals and biting basses ebb and flow in unpredictable succession. The arrangement alone appears to undergo a full evolutionary cycle, sneakily modulating from a slow grind to rigid chops to a slippery wobble as it weaves through an ecosystem of wonky bass patches. In other words, “Intergalactic” only reinforces Aweminus’ status as one of the brightest sound designers in the bass music scene. Check out the track below...
Kaskade Makes Monstercat Debut, In-Game Rocket League Track “Flip Reset” With WILL K
Despite his tenured status, Kaskade continues to resist any impulse to put his career on cruise control. In a move few could have seen coming, the producer has decided to shake things up by teaming up with Monstercat and Rocket League to usher in a new chapter of music and gaming. The collaboration marks a series of “firsts.” It represents Kaskade’s debut on the Monstercat imprint and has paved the way for Rocket League Season 2, the game’s first music-themed season. Fans caught a brief glimpse of what was on the way with Kaskade’s video teaser earlier this week, but now the producer’s debut Monstercat single “Flip Reset” is out in full. The collaboration with WILL K accelerates confidently with the tail winds of an untouchabl...
