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Effin Drops Vibrant New Single “Onion” on Never Say Die [Premiere]
This one’s got layers. Ever since his Operate EP debuted on Never Say Die Records last year, bass music wunderkind Effin has been turning heads. Since then, he’s remixed NGHTMRE and A$AP Ferg, collaborated with Kompany, and released some impressive singles such as “Cabbage” and “Cheese.” Effin has returned to Never Say Die once again, this time with a different food-themed single that’s sure to satisfy any bass craving. “Onion” is a powerful and vibrant new offering that packs some serious punch. Somewhere between riddim and left field bass, Effin’s latest single boasts incredible layers of sound design and top-notch technicality, but doesn’t compromise its musicality as a result. With a keen atten...
Drezo Shares Preview of Haunting Unreleased REZZ Collab
DREZZO, anyone? Two producers churning out some of the darkest bass in electronic music have teamed up for a sinister collaboration. Electro house wizard Drezo took to Twitter today to share a preview of an unreleased collab with none other than REZZ. It’s still an ID at the moment and the clip is only 15-seconds long, but you can hear the direction the two are going—and it sounds massive. Signature sounds of both artists are present here, like Drezo’s ominous bass plucks and REZZ’s hypnotic pads. Neither of them have announced an official release date. Check out the preview below, courtesy of a tweet by Drezo. It’s worth noting that one of the audio clips has been named “DREZZO,” which would most likely be the name of the pair if they wer...
Watch Surf Mesa Perform Live Acoustic Version of Global Breakthrough Hit “ily (i love you baby)”
Celebrating his inclusion in Vevo’s 2021 “DSCVR Artists To Watch” list, Surf delivered a poignant performance. Few artists have experienced as breakneck a rise as Surf Mesa, the young LA-based dance music producer who exploded onto the scene with his inescapable radio hit “ily (i love you baby),” a Platinum-certified track featuring fellow prodigy Emilee. Celebrating his inclusion in Vevo’s 2021 “DSCVR Artists To Watch” list, Mesa sat down for an acoustic performance of his global breakthrough hit, tickling the ivories in a poignant, stripped-down performance. It serves as a refreshing glimpse into the artistry of an overnight sensation, and one that clearly represents a gifted outlier in comparison to his countless counterpart...
MIZE Dives into Sonic Introspection on Debut EP, “Thought Process”
The EP marks the Wakaan prospect’s first full-length project. Melodic bass producer MIZE has delivered his debut EP, Thought Process, via WAKAAN. The project reflects his complex sound design and capacity for dynamic creation, showcasing a range of styles from downtempo to glitch to modern, wonky bass. Dothan, Alabama-raised MIZE began producing on FL Studio back in 2012. After switching over to a Mac and Ableton in 2017, he began performing under his current moniker. He quickly earned a reputation in the dubstep community as a talented producer and expert mixer, displaying a penchant for rinsing a wide range of bass music and a plethora of 2000s hip-hop and trap. His profile has grown significantly via popular bookings at WAKAAN Music Festival and Bonnaroo, among others. Thought...
Half An Orange Completes the Trifecta With “Mostly We Grow Pt. 3” EP
The animated musical duo has tied a bow on their three-part EP rollout with a six-track release. Animated electronic music duo Half an Orange tore onto the scene in 2018 with their Monstercat debut release “Old Friends” (feat. Blonde Maze),” and since then, the pair has released a slew of some of the most upbeat indie and electropop records. Last year, Half an Orange released the first and second installments of an EP series called Mostly We Grow. Today, the duo completed the trifecta with the release of Mostly We Grow Pt. 3. The EP sees Half an Orange collaborate with the likes of Ephixa, WRLD, Nitro Fun, Disero, Josh Bogert, and Esports star ChillinDude. It’s their first project that enlists a full slate of collaborators and, as a result, ...
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, and Brennan Heart Announce Upcoming Christmas Anthem
In addition to the four artists, the Christmas single is set to feature vocals from Jeremy Oceans. Leading the holiday season charge—in a rare effort to offer an alternative to that one Mariah Carey song we’ll inevitably hear 3,000 times over—is an upcoming Christmas collaboration from four dance music heavyweights. Later this week, fans can revel in the release of a St. Nick-approved holiday anthem called “Christmas Time,” a massive collaborative track by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Armin van Buuren, and Brennan Heart. The artists involved have not shared a preview of the single, which features Jeremy Oceans, but the release date and cover art were posted online. While Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Armin van Buuren are no strangers to collaborating,...
Excision and SLANDER Announce Official Release Date for Massive Dubstep Collab “Your Fault”
“Your Fault” is set to arrive on Excision’s Subsidia Records banner this week. Fans of Excision and SLANDER can finally let out a sigh of relief after the bass music heavyweights announced the official release date for their massive collab, “Your Fault” with Elle Vee. After teasing the track’s release last week, both Excision and SLANDER took to social media today to share the news of the song’s imminent release, which is slated for this Thursday, November 19th. They also posted a promo video for “Your Fault,” which has fans buzzing about a potential music video. The teaser places the track in a dark, cyberpunk-inspired world akin to Excision’s visual aesthetic from his Subsidia virtual stage set at Lost Lands&...
Boogie T and Friends Preview Upcoming Bass Showcase “Joint Force EP”
The new EP is set to feature collaborations with Dirt Monkey, Conrank, SubDocta, Honeycomb, and more. On Friday, November 13th, Boogie T announced that he has a new EP on the way. For his upcoming Joint Force EP, each of the five tracks will be collaborations with his friends and fellow bass music heavy-hitters. The news arrives just days after the release of Boogie T’s trippy hip-hop single “Whirlwind Check.” To the delight of bass connoisseurs everywhere, the Louisiana native gave fans an in-depth preview of the new project by sharing a Gorillaz-inspired teaser, which features a sample of each tune. On Boogie T’s menu next week is the pounding “Mash It Up” with Conrank, followed by “Box Beat,” the wobbly triple...
The Skrillex-Assisted “Kingdom Hearts 3” Soundtrack Has Finally Landed On Spotify
The 161-track, 10 hour-long release includes “Face My Fears” by Skrillex and Hikaru Utada. Japanese video game series Kingdom Hearts has been at the forefront of action role-playing games since the release of its first edition in 2002, with its latest version, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, out just this week. Paired with the new game comes a massive 161-track album out on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms, featuring “Face My Fears,” the iconic theme song for Kingdom Hearts III by Hikaru Utada and Skrillex that was originally released in January of 2019. The album features songs from four different games, culminating in over 10 hours of expansive and adventurous music. “Face My Fears” appears in a special “KINGD...
SLANDER Drops Unreleased Au5 Collab “Anywhere” at Road to Ultra Taiwan
SLANDER has given fans another track to clamor for just days ahead of the release of their upcoming collaboration with Excision. Due to their country’s reported success in the fight against COVID-19, Taiwanese dance music fans were able to enjoy a proper music festival over the weekend. During their performance at Road to Ultra Taiwan, SLANDER used the now-rare opportunity to drop a new festival anthem made in collaboration with Au5. Titled “Anywhere,” the duo took to Twitter and shared the debut performance of the unreleased, uplifting melodic bass tune. Clearly crafted to be played in front of thousands of people, the trio fuses their signature sounds and takes listeners back to those late nights under the illuminated sky dancing with our best friends. Consid...
Matoma Teams Up With the Iconic Michael Bolton for Holiday Anthem “It’s Christmas Time”
Co-written by Matoma, Bolton and Neil Ormandy, “It’s Christmas Time” is holiday spirit at its finest. With Halloween behind us, you know what that means: it’s time for all things Christmas and an abundance of holiday cheer. With his latest single “It’s Christmas Time,” Matoma has embraced the celebratory spirit by teaming up with iconic, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Michael Bolton and Neil Ormandy for an uplifting and delightful ode to the winter holiday. Released November 12th via Big Beat Records, “It’s Christmas Time” is a delicate, airy ballad composed of piano, bells and brilliant vocal layering. Bolton’s voice is as hearty and dependable as ever, carrying the song through its chorus with distinction and the...
Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan Stun With Genre-Bending Collab, “Anything”
The track blends Alison Wonderland’s crystalline vocals with Valentino Khan’s signature deep house energy. With the release of their highly anticipated collaboration “Anything,” Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan have broken down the boundaries of their signature sounds, crafting a seamless concoction of deep house and electronic pop for a single bound to make waves on the dance floor once the music industry returns to its pre-pandemic glory. Released November 13th via Mad Decent—Diplo‘s prolific record label—”Anything” combines Alison Wonderland’s crystalline vocals and atmospheric angst with Valentino Khan’s dark, dance-ready edge and energy. With a driving four-on-the-floor beat and glistening, buoyant synths, the track’s met...
