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Watch COFRESI Flip The Lion King’s “Circle of Life” in Majestic Dunes [Premiere]
This mesmerizing set is easily one of COFRESI’s best performances to date. COFRESI has been relatively silent on social media following his latest single “Better.” However, after the beatsmith teased a new project and posted a stunning overhead shot in a vibrant desert back in October, he has now officially unveiled the ambitious new venture. The Lion King‘s “Circle of Life” is one of Disney‘s most iconic classics, and it is immediately distinguishable. COFRESI has flipped the beloved song into a powerful dance twist. To create an immersive experience that transports audiences to the Pride Lands, COFRESI enlisted Brand1Films and travelled to a majestic dunes setting for a one-of-a-kind visual experience. COFRESI’s nostalgic flip tugs at the h...
Excision and SLANDER Tease Release of Highly Anticipated Collaboration “Your Fault”
Since its debut at Excision and SLANDER’s headlining B2B set at HiJinx Festival 2019, the track has reached mythical status. One of the most highly anticipated dubstep IDs in recent memory is about to see the light of day. Excision and SLANDER‘s monster collab “Your Fault,” which features renowned vocalist Elle Vee, may very well be released next week after both bass music acts teased the track’s imminent drop on Twitter. Check out Excision’s tweet below. Since its debut at Excision and SLANDER’s headlining B2B set at HiJinx Festival 2019, “Your Fault” has reached mythical status with fans. Ever since, they have been clamoring for the track, which combines the melodic and bass-heavy elements of both Excision and SLANDER for a hypno...
DJ SS Teams Up With Fabric8 and Azpect for Two Stunning Remixes of Bachelors of Science Single, “Love Is Found”
“Love Is Found” finds two unique takes on Bachelors of Science, Dominique Gomez, and Emcee Child’s powerful single. San Francisco production and DJ outfit Bachelors of Science have been a staple in the stateside drum & bass scene for over a decade. Their CODE Recordings imprint, established in 2012, has been home to incredible tracks from the likes of Sobo, Winslow, Conduct, and of course the trio themselves. However, Bachelors of Science took to UK based label Formation Records for their latest single, “Love Is Found.” The track features Ben Soundscape, vocalist Dominique Gomez and Emcee Child. With smooth vocal work from Gomez and Child’s enticing verses, the sultry yet energizing single has all the makings of a ...
Dillon Francis Drops Empowering New Single “Be Somebody” With Evie Irie
Dillon Francis is here to represent all those who have ever felt ostracized due to their ambitions. To do so, he’s joined forces with rising songstress Evie Irie to unveil their new anthem “Be Somebody,” out now via Casablanca Records. Together they’ve created the perfect track to rage-sing your heart out to. Francis shared in a press release the inspiration behind the track, stating that it is “an ode to all the people that told me I was just a class clown and wasn’t gonna make it.” Well, the jokes on everyone else because he’s definitely made it. To deliver the punchy message, he lays out a spirited soundscape filled with airy guitars and soaring synths. The production works seamlessly with Irie’s empowering vocals, which s...
Listen to a Preview of Dillon Francis’ Supercharged Upcoming Single Featuring Evie Irie
Dillon Francis is dropping a new single on short notice. The producer posted a sneak peak of the forthcoming track on Twitter yesterday, showing the single features none other than “The Optimist” singer-songwriter, Evie Irie. Perhaps the writing was on the wall when the two artists were seen together on Halloween. The two pulled off an epic partner costume from The Matrix with Francis as Neo and Irie as Trinity. Now the chosen ones have come together to craft “Be Somebody,” a melodic trap single with powerful vocals and a high-energy drop. Incidentally, the supercharged single caught the attention of Netsky, who seemed to be feeling the new tune. Dillon Francis responded on Twitter asking if the drum ‘n’ bass sage had an interest in ...
Brennan Heart and Kayzo Tease Thunderous Single “Untouchable”
Brennan Heart is accelerating the charge toward his imminent forthcoming album release by announcing a new single with Kayzo, which will be out this week. The hardstyle tastemaker’s full-length effort Brennan Heart And Friends drops in less than two weeks on November 20th. However, with three singles already out, the producer isn’t slowing his stride. Kayzo took to Twitter to break the news that their rebellious collaboration “Untouchable” will be out this week. The preview reveals just enough to keep us on edge until release day. Distant guitar riffs churn in the background as the defiant proclamation “I’m untouchable” booms thunderously through the sonic spectrum. The frenzied build of synths underscored by distorted kicks suggests the ...
Listen to deadmau5 and Kiesza’s Scintillating New Track “Bridged By a Lightwave”
deadmau5 simply couldn’t wait any longer to share new his track with Kiesza. Addressing his horde directly in a tweet posted today, deadmau5 shared that he has dropped “Bridged By a Lightwave” days ahead of its scheduled release date of Friday, November 13th. “horde… afraid we couldn’t wait for friday,” he wrote. “bridged by a lightwave w/ [Kiesza] is OUT NOW!” “Bridged By a Lightwave” is one of deadmau5’s best songs in quite some time. The electro house tune is dark and gritty, with a spellbinding edge courtesy of Kiesza’s dynamic vocal effort. At a length of nine minutes and 22 seconds, the track ebbs and flows between stentorian synths and fluttering arpeggios, shining a light on the single’s nuanced...
Beats Antique Teams Up With Bósa for Tribal Powerhouse “Ouroboros”
Longstanding friends from the Los Angeles-based duo Bósa and Bay Area world fusion trio Beats Antique have teamed up to deliver a hypnotic expedition in “Ouroboros,” now out via the latter’s Beats Antique Records banner. In 2019, Stephan Jacobs of Bósa took a trip to the Bay Area and met up with Sidecar Tommy of Beats Antique, where the two began to compose “Ouroboros.” Over the following months, the two musical groups decided to create an official Beats Antique and Bósa collaboration. David Satori of Beats Antique incorporated his dexterous banjo while Sunev of Bósa integrated his celestial vocals. The ouroboros is one of the world’s most ancient symbols, and it represents infinity through eternity and endless return. Derived fr...
Cedric Gervais, Nile Rodgers, and Franklin Tease Remix of 1978 CHIC Classic “Everybody Dance”
Cedric Gervais is gearing up for one of his biggest collaborations to date. Later this month, he and rising talent Franklin will be teaming up with Nile Rodgers, founder of iconic disco group CHIC, for a remix of the band’s 1978 classic “Everybody Dance.” Over the weekend, Gervais shared a teaser video announcing the single and its release date. While details are scarce, the simulated text messages in the teaser video confirm that Rodgers will be re-recording his beloved guitar melodies for the remix. It will be exciting to see how the dance classic will sound when transported to the modern-day with some added electric flair. In a press release, Rodgers spoke about the new remix and explained how he was excited to work with Gervais and ...
Marshmello Featured on Deluxe Edition of the Kid LAROI’s Debut Mixtape “F*ck Love”
Seventeen-year-old hip-hop star the Kid LAROI has recruited the help of Marshmello for the deluxe re-release of his debut mixtape, F*CK LOVE (SAVAGE). On “FEEL SOMETHING,” the duo weave downtempo production with heartbreaking lyrics to paint an introspective tale of love and love lost. As with many of his hip-hop collaborations, the masked EDM heavyweight lays down a subtle yet well-crafted beat allowing the young rapper to take center stage. Fans were treated to seven bonus songs on the re-release of the ARIA Music Awards-nominated release. Impressively, Marshmello wasn’t the only high-profile artist featured on the mixtape. The mixtape also featured collaborations with Machine Gun Kelly, YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Lil Mosey, and the late ...
Oliver Heldens Launches New Record Label, Releases Collaboration with Party Pupils and MAX
Oliver Heldens is launching a new record label, OH2, in an effort to focus on the commercial side of pop dance music. The producer has christened the new project with a new tune alongside Party Pupils, “Set Me Free.” The announcement comes nearly six years following the creation of Heldens’ Heldeep Records. In short order, the imprint has consistently broken massive dance music records, sponsored curated stages at the world’s most prolific festivals, and become a global brand synonymous with uplifting new talent. Heldens’ “Heldeep Radio”” has amassed a loyal following, and it was there on this week’s 333rd episode that the producer broke the news. Oliver Heldens premiered “Set Me Free” to the show’s worldwid...
Valy Mo and Jaycen A’mour Drop Electro House Smash “U N I”
French producer Valy Mo has been on a roll this year, with two of his releases landing on Tiësto‘s Musical Freedom imprint. Jaycen A’mour has seen a great deal of success in 2020 as well, as his massive single “Tic Tok” has garnered over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Today, the pair have joined forces for their collaborative electro house smasher “U N I,” out via Panther’s Groove. “U N I” is the kind of tune that’ll get fans fired up and keep them moving deep into the night with an intoxicating bassline and flute-like synths. The pair have found the perfect mesh of their trademarks, cultivating an innovative feel present throughout the song. Valy Mo’s unique laser house sound dominates this track, showcasin...
