MUSIC RELEASES
Rezz Returns With Haunting Midtempo Single “Orbit”
You know its officially spooky season once REZZ arrives on the scene. Back just in time to unleash her slew of unearthly sounds, REZZ has released a new track called “Orbit,” her first single in nearly six months. Rezz’s latest offering paints vibrant images of unfamiliar environments far from the reaches of this planet. An ominous synth pad envelops the resonate taps of a hollowed out drum as though the arrangement were twisting into a dark void. Distinct one-off basses interject before passing through as quickly as they arrived. A lonely melody plays out deliberately note by note before fading into darkness. The sonic journey ultimately culminates in a sequence driven by a swiveling lead synth that—in typical Rezz fashion—defies all descriptors. The single is...
SG Lewis Drops Bubbly New Single “Feed The Fire,” Announces Debut Album
SG Lewis is paving the path toward a massive debut album release. The renowned future disco producer has announced his first full length record will be available early next year, and to top it off, he dropped a new single “Feed The Fire” alongside Lucky Daye. The bubbling funk production induces a desire to dance like there’s no tomorrow, helped along with an inviting vocal from Lucky Daye. SG Lewis has consistently displayed an affinity for crafting euphoric disco melodies, and he’s once again proven himself an expert in channeling the feelings of escapism and uninhibited self expression characterized by the genre. Fittingly, the track wound up as Annie Mac’s “Hottest Record” this week, landing it a primetime premiere on BBC Radio 1. “Fe...
obli Signs to ODESZA’s Foreign Family Collective, Drops New Single Ahead of Debut EP
Following his debut on the ODESZA‘s Foreign Family Collective earlier this year, obli, is making an impactful follow-up impression with his new single “Hold It.” The track precludes the release of his forthcoming Change EP, which is due out at the end of this year. Driven by dynamic, rock-influenced drums and the dependable pace of lush melodic chords, “Hold It” maintains its stride with unbreakable optimism. Creating an ecosystem of sounds, obli interweaves traces of funk, disco, and house along with harmonized vocals for good measure. The final product is a tapestry of melodic properties that still manages to feel straightforward and familiar. “It feels weird to be making dance music during a pandemic as often when I’m working on it I envision a gr...
Diplo Confirms 2021 Release of Major Lazer and Sia Collaboration, “Titans”
2020 has been sad on the music front, but many artists are looking towards next year with clear eyes. Such is the case with Diplo, who has confirmed the 2021 release of “Titans,” an unreleased Major Lazer track featuring pop superstar Sia. Responding to an eager fan on Twitter, Diplo confirmed the impending release of “Titans,” writing, “Coming very soon (2021 tho).” Check out the tweet below. The trio is fresh off the release of their fourth studio album, which featured a slew of high-profile collaborations. Why “Titans” didn’t appear on Music Is The Weapon is a mystery, but fans can find solace in the confirmation of its 2021 release. Major Lazer debuted the unreleased track in their “A Very Lazer Sunday” l...
Gorillaz and Beck Share Performance Inside Animal Crossing
In honor of their recently released album, Gorillaz shared a new performance from inside Animal Crossing. For the virtual band’s latest outing, they recruited Beck and entered the world of the relaxing video game sensation that helped us through the early days of the pandemic. The two acts took the stage as the musical guest for Gary Whitta‘s talk show, Animal Talking, held entirely inside the game. For their adorable presentation, they chose their collaborative single “The Valley Of The Pagans.” In addition to the music, earlier in the show, Gorillaz creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett took part in an interview with Whitta and spoke about what it’s like being a part of a virtual band. The interview starts at 48:35 and the performance follows at the 1...
CamelPhat Exceeds Sky-High Expectations On Debut Album, “Dark Matter”
Since CamelPhat announced the forthcoming release of their long-awaited and highly anticipated debut album, Dark Matter, fans have been patiently awaiting its October 30th due date. Now, with its release on the horizon, the hype has reached its peak. Composed of a monster list of 21 tracks, Dark Matter goes above and beyond its expectations, integrating and modernizing the dynamic fusion of house sub-genres that made the duo famous. Dark Matter is also the perfect demonstration of complexity and cutting-edge, effortlessly fulfilling the necessary standards of a potential Grammy Awards nominee. It will also be followed by CamelPhat’s biggest headlining tour to date this upcoming March, capping off with the duo making history as the first h...
Armin van Buuren is Re-Releasing His “Balance” Album in Immersive Dolby Atmos
You can now experience Armin van Buuren‘s iconic trance sound like never before. The dance music legend and “A State Of Trance” proprietor has teamed up with Dolby to re-release his seventh studio album Balance in immersive Dolby Atmos. The unique re-issue of Balance, which was released exactly one year ago, will be available across TIDAL’s HiFi tier and Amazon Music HD starting today, October 26th. Music processed in Dolby Atmos “makes listeners feel like they’re inside the music” by adding more space, clarity, and depth. Songs produced using the technology offer a more immersive listening experience because creators are able to strategically place distinct audio elements in a 3D sound field, which isn’t possible in stereo....
Ty Dolla $ign Drops Kid Cudi Collaboration “Temptations” Produced by Skrillex and Hit-Boy
On his recently released album, Ty Dolla $ign included a collaboration with Kid Cudi that features production from Skrillex and Hit-Boy. Titled “Temptations,” the single is the second Skrillex collaboration featured on his new LP, Featuring Ty Dolla $ign. Guided by waning background vocals, the production is subtle but well-crafted in a way that puts the vocalists at the forefront of the song. To double down on the neon, futuristic atmosphere of the release, the production duo sprinkled in some high-tech bass that amplifies the aesthetic. On Twitter, Skrillex revealed that James Blake also played a part in the production of the song and thanked him for his contributions. Ty Dolla $ign and Skrillex have become a dynamic duo as of late. While S...
Watch the Cyberpunk Music Video for Marshmello, Usher and Imanbek’s “Too Much”
Over the weekend, Marshmello joined forces with Usher and Imanbek for their collaboration, “Too Much.” In an effort to help fans dive even deeper into the world created by the three artists, they have now released a new story-driven music video that sends Usher on a journey to save a friend in distress. After an encounter with evildoers driving what looks to be the tenth generation of Elon Musk‘s Cybertruck, Usher dons a pair of neon glasses that give him control of a robotic Marshmello and sets out to save his friend. What follows is a futuristic montage sending our hero to an evil research facility and to what appears to be a cyberpunk fight club. With high production values and a AAA star, the action-packed video provides a fun visual companion to the upbeat single.&nb...
Major Lazer Drops Collaboration-Heavy Fourth Album “Music Is The Weapon”
Five years after the release of their third studio LP, Major Lazer have returned with Music Is The Weapon, their latest and perhaps final album, according to Diplo circa 2018. In 2015, prior to the release of Peace Is The Mission, the group had already revealed their next effort would be titled Music Is The Weapon. While the title may not have changed, the timeline certainly did. At the time of the announcement, the group had originally aimed to release it within the year. Things were shaken up further after longtime Major Lazer member Jillionaire departed the group in 2019, when Ape Drums stepped in to fill the spot. We can only speculate how those changes impacted the group’s final vision for their latest effort, but Music Is The Weapon stays true to Major...
Listen to a Preview of REZZ’s Spine-Chilling Single “ORBIT” Out Next Week
REZZ has shared a preview of a new single, which officially drops next week. Dubbed “ORBIT,” the track is sounding—for lack of a better term—nasty. The prodigious bass music producer and recent Juno Award winner shared a preview via Twitter, sharing a clip that offers a glimpse into the build and drop of “ORBIT.” It’s a hypnotic yet bone-rattling midtempo tune that will slide in nicely with the rest of her groundbreaking catalog. Back in August, Space Mom announced that she’s working on a brand new album. While she is yet to confirm “ORBIT” as one of its singles, fans can certainly wonder whether or not the haunting track is a harbinger for the record in question. At the time of this article’s publishing, REZZ has not rev...
UK Label HE.SHE.THEY Announces Latest Signee, boiish, With New Single “Do Too Much”
boiish have made a strong impact on the electronic scene in the last year, serving up powerful, percussion-driven tech house music through both their live sets and music releases. Now, the female duo has reached a new milestone, with UK-based label HE.SHE.THEY announcing boiish as their latest signee on October 23rd via a press release. The label, which also produces an event series by the same name, prides itself on being a safe, inclusive space for all artists, regardless of the identities they may hold. The news came paired with “Do Too Much,” the tandem’s debut track on the label, which also features their own vocals. A collaboration with Mike Antix, the single is high energy and steadily grooving, using bouncing synths and driving percussion beats to ...
