MUSIC RELEASES
RL Grime’s 2020 Halloween Mix Doubles as a Quasi-Horror Film
RL Grime has finally unveiled the 9th edition of his annual Halloween mix, and it may have been the most memorable yet. The electrifying set was streamed live and paired with a dazzling live visual spectacle featuring zombies, hellbent robots, and bizarre monsters. It all started with the introduction, which RL Grime always uses to pull a rabbit out of his hat. This year, the trap music kingpin recruited none other than T-Pain, who handled intro duties with a Halloween-themed freestyle to the melody of his global hit “Buy U a Drank.” We like to think this little rendezvous may lead to a collaboration. What follows is RL Grime’s typical flurry of mind-bending bass music, highlighting the next wave of producers to usher in a new age of trap. Some of the track...
CloZee Enlists 10 Artists to Deliver Expansive “Neon Jungle” Remix Pack
Nearly four months after the release of her album Neon Jungle, French producer CloZee has enlisted 10 diverse artists to remix each track from the album. Neon Jungle Remixes is avalable in full today, featuring Emancipator, Lane 8, Opiuo, Of The Trees, and more. The new album is released on CloZee’s very own label, Odyzey Music. CloZee is revered for her innate ability to dissolve the geographic and regional barriers existing in modern music by blending both organic and electronic sounds from around the world. In her original album, Neon Jungle, CloZee showcased major artistic evolution as she exhibited her power to transcend the “world bass” sounds to produce tracks with profound depths. CloZee expressed gratitude earlier this week...
Listen to Vin Diesel’s Second Single, the Tropical House Track “Days Are Gone”
When news first broke that Vin Diesel would be cutting his teeth in the electronic industry, it felt as if we were living in a fever dream. However, his latest entry as the new voice of the tropical house scene is proving how serious he really is. The track is undeniably catchy and has quite a poignant message within the lyrics. Of course, we had to see if the new tune laid over one of his epic action scenes as well as his last song did. The result did not disappoint. As “Days Are Gone” opens, you feel as if you are transported to an island far away. It’s a nostalgic, emotive piece of tropical house but still has the energy that will light up a party. He told James Corden while on The Late Late Show that the track was inspired by “how we all feel right no...
New Artist Spotlight: Paper Idol Makes a Statement With His Future-Forward Sound
Although Paper Idol may not be a household name yet, he’s a rising talent that needs to be on everyone’s radar. In just two short years, the multifaceted Los Angeles-based artist has released a handful of excellent singles that have touched down on familiar labels like Lowly and Spinnin’ Records. Today, he has returned with his latest track “Clouds,” out via CloudKid. “Clouds” embodies Paper Idol’s feel-good attitude by hooking listeners with a groovy guitar riff and his smooth vocals. Though the build-up mellows the track out for a moment, the drop reels listeners back in with fluttering, raindrop-like plucks and a thick low end. “Clouds” feels like an extension of his previous releases, taking his funky sound design a...
Papa Khan Announces New “BLOSSOM” EP on Marshmello’s JoyTime Collective
After absolutely rocking the scene with his single “Rain” earlier this month, Papa Khan is ready to ride the wave of its success straight into his new BLOSSOM EP, which is due for release on November 6th. The upcoming record from the Indonesian prodigy has found a home on Marshmello‘s JoyTime Collective. If the new EP is anything like the work we’ve heard from Papa Khan thus far, fans are in for a treat. He has proven himself a technical wizard when it comes to creating unique bass music sound design, which encompasses a plethora of electronic sub-genre such as future riddim, dubstep, and future bass. He’s a fresh face who is on a straight trajectory to the top. So far this year, Papa Khan has had a steady stream of releases, includin...
MYRNE Explores Self-Discovery on 7-Track “Wandering” EP
MYRNE‘s stint in dance music has been a rather successful one, jumping into the scene in 2015 as the first Asian artist to release on Mad Decent. Since, his passionate releases have landed him on labels such as Monstercat, Universal, Ultra, and many more. Today, he has returned with his comprehensive Wandering EP. MYRNE’s Wandering EP is a dreamy collection of indie-electronic tunes that are inspired by “nature and day-to-day existence,” according to a press release. The Singaporean producer goes on to explain that “it feels very liberating writing music spontaneously without conscious planning.” His carefree approach is effortlessly mimicked on the EP, as each song seems to be rooted in a relaxed, airy feel. Wandering opens with “Supers...
ZHU Announces New Collaboration With Platinum-Certified “Mood” Singer 24kGoldn
ZHU has announced a brand new single with 24kGoldn, the rapper and singer-songwriter behind the global Ian Dior-assisted smash hit “Mood.” ZHU took to social media to share the news of the upcoming track and share a preview. From the short clip, it sounds like fans can look forward to one of ZHU’s signature and hypnotic downtempo electronic offerings. Considering the star-power here, “I Admit It” has all the accoutrements of an international hit. Lightning may very well strike twice for 24kGoldn, who recently reached Platinum status with “Mood.” Check out ZHU’s preview of “I Admit It” below via Instagram. Meanwhile, ZHU is currently mired in a lawsuit with longtime collaborator and Mind of a Genius&nb...
Listen to Cam’s “The Otherside,” Co-Written by Avicii
Although it’s been two years since Avicii‘s passing, his influence remains as far-reaching as ever. His latest posthumous co-writing credit comes by way of country singer-songwriter Cam, who worked with him on the titular track of her new album The Otherside, which released today. In a new interview with RADIO.com, Cam discussed meeting Avicii in the studio to work on “The Otherside.” After playing her a melody he had been working on, the two explored writing a chorus together. “He was like, ‘I love that, but this one vowel. You could change this vowel from an ah to an oh,’” she said. Frustrated, Cam said that she thought to herself, “the words are perfect, why would you change that?” However, Cam is glad she followe...
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Getter Returns With Experimental Six-Track EP, “NAPALM”: “It’s My Mind on a Canvas” [Interview]
If there’s one artist in electronic music who knows how to be bold and unapologetic with their releases, it’s Getter. From face-melting bass and trap sounds to melodic, nuanced songs, the producer has done it all. Now, with the release of his latest EP, NAPALM, out today his own Shred Collective banner, Getter has once again proven his dedication to putting out whatever music he’s feeling in the moment—and it’s certainly paid off. While NAPALM is composed of less than 15 minutes of music, its six tracks are compelling and magnetic, demanding attention with each song’s heavy punch of experimental sonics and idiosyncratic character. The previously released “BAD ACID,” with its cyberpunk-infused trap, and “ADHD,” the s...
Armin van Buuren Shares Preview of New Single Out Next Week—And It’s Not What You’d Expect
Is trance legend Armin van Buuren on the verge of releasing a dance pop track? The dance music veteran and trance fountainhead took to Instagram yesterday, October 28th, to share a preview of an unreleased song called “Feel Something.” The track, which features blossoming vocalist and Dutch compatriot Duncan Lawrence, is slated for a November 6th release. What it does not seem to be slated for, however, is van Buuren’s signature, high-energy trance sound. “Feel Something” looks to be emblematic of a departure for van Buuren, who remains one of the most prolific producers in electronic music at the age of 43. At 94 BPM, the new preview sounds as if he is releasing an indie dance or synthwave tune due to the bubbly, synth-pop-inspired sound design and vocod...
Alesso Taps Charlotte Lawrence for Dance Pop Track “The End”
With tracks that have gone on to, at times, consume the airwaves, Alesso is no stranger to producing electronic pop hits. They lift you up and pump energy directly through your speakers, heightening any room. Ahead of his upcoming headlining performance at Ultra Taiwan in November, the Swedish-born producer has released his new single “The End” with blossoming pop superstar Charlotte Lawrence. “The End” follows Alesso’s previous release of the Liam Payne-assisted “Midnight,” which dropped back in April 2020. It is the 29-year-old’s third single to be released this year, and it comes as no surprise that the track carries the same huge energy and momentum we have come to know and love from Alesso. “The End” is out now and avail...
San Holo Drops Three Free Remixes of Tracks by Frank Ocean, Sheck Wes, and Soulja Boy
Future bass king San Holo still reigns supreme. His recent stay vibrant EP was released via his bitbird imprint back in May, and the star producer is showing no signs of slowing down. Back in May, San Holo debuted an unreleased remix of Soulja Boy‘s “Crank That” at Porter Robinson‘s Secret Sky Festival. To the delight of his fans, that remix has now been released in full along with a few other surprises. He also dropped a shimmering, airy remix of Frank Ocean‘s hit “White Ferrari” on SoundCloud, stunning listeners with his nearly cinematic approach to the rework. Hidden in plain sight in the track’s description is a Dropbox link to a free download of the edit, along with two other “Vibrant Remixe...
