MUSIC RELEASES
James Blake Surprises Fans With New EP and Announces Boiler Room DJ Set
James Blake has surprised his fans by dropping a new EP called Before. The record shows him returning to a more club-oriented style, which he developed in his early years behind the decks in London’s club scene. In honor of the release, Blake will be returning to the Boiler Room to DJ his first set there since 2013. In Before, Blake expertly pairs his ethereal vocals with 2-step beats that will engulf the senses. The EP is a jaw-dropping performance from the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer. In a press release, he shared that the record is a display of him “finally having confidence to put [his] own voice on dancefloor rhythms.” If you take a deep dive into the credits, you will notice there ...
KUČKA Stuns on Latest Genre-Bending Track, “Ascension”
Experimental pop-electronica artist KUČKA has hit a sweet spot with her latest single, “Ascension.” Out today via LuckyMe, the track is a seamless blend of electronic synths, driving percussion rhythms, and silky vocals. The track tells its story through both its melodic progression and its companion music video, taking us through a dynamic dream world of hollowed-out sonics and cleverly arranged vocal chops. KUČKA’s clear, airy vocals are on full display, stealing the show with their lilting cadence and raw expressiveness. “’Ascension’ is about the continual growth that we are all undertaking at every stage of our life,” KUČKA said in a press release. “We’re constantly faced with new challenges, whether we realize it or not, and it...
A Hundred Drums Debuts Lo-Fi Side Project and New EP, “Sonder”
At its core, A Hundred Drums’ music is meant to reverberate through the body and mind. This dynamic has been frayed without a live audience, but the bass-heavy act is ready to re-establish that connection via Sonder, a new EP crafted in the enchanting genre of lo-fi. The A Hundred Drums project began in 2006 and has connected heartbeats around the world through her evocative and seductive live sets. After dropping her self-titled debut LP in February, she’s managed to stay creative in a pandemic-wrought 2020. The blossoming electronic artist has released three singles (“19,” “Deception,” and “Bonded”) and was prominently featured on AfterShock, Deadbeats, and SummerEyes Festival livestream events. This new EP marks a remarkably different sonic direction for her. Sonder was ...
GDLK’s Interactive “Catalyst” Video Series Holds Hidden Secrets Via Alternate Reality Games
DJ and musician GDLK has been climbing the ranks within Denver’s bass music community and beyond with his genre-bending productions. Beyond just the music, however, he’s been hard at work bringing other elements into the fold. His latest album Catalyst and its accompanying video series combines music, alternate reality games (ARG), and hidden codes and cyphers to transport the listener into the GDLK story. Catalyst‘s video companion series has seen one new track released weekly. Together, the videos form a cohesive story about an alien called GDLK, who has taken human form and is on the lam from the SCP Foundation, a fictional body whose purpose is to “Secure, Contain, Protect” against scientific anomalies in user-generated horror and ...
Hotfire Pays Homage to His Late Best Friend With New EP, “Think Back”
Hotfire reminisces on his early years in music while paying tribute to his best friend with his new EP, Think Back. The producer has released his second EP of 2020 as an ode to his former Hotfire sidekick, Eric Yandall, who passed away last year. Hotfire’s latest effort leans into experimental bass house, stylistically taking himself back in time to the roots of his career, which were spent making tracks in the garage with Yandall without a care in the world. Hotfire kicks things off with “Burn The Ground,” which boasts a weighty, gyrating bass lead. Broken up by ominous chords and sharp vocal chops, Hotfire leads things off with his heaviest flavors first. Things take a different turn however, with the EP’s title track, which takes to a more uplifting tone. W...
Social Distancing Ignored at Orlando Nightclub Show Featuring Ghastly
A show at Orlando’s Gilt Nightclub over the weekend is drawing the ire of the dance music community after footage from the event revealed a glaring disregard for social distancing. The concert, which featured Ghastly, occurred on Saturday, October 10th. The video below—shared by a Reddit user—shows a number of people in the crowd wearing masks while many are not. Social distancing, however, was largely ignored. It’s important to note that while the footage certainly looks damning for Ghastly, it is ultimately the venue’s responsibility to enforce rules and guidelines. Following the onset of the pandemic, Gilt Nightclub made headlines back in June 2020 for hosting a similar concert with dubstep artist Dirt Monkey. Following that show, a number of the nightclub’s...
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UBUR Unleashes Roaring Remix of Kai Wachi’s “Run” [Premiere]
Kai Wachi and Dylan Matthew‘s melodic bass original “Run” has received an otherworldly rework from UBUR, who is throwing the doors open in signature fashion. UBUR cuts straight to the chase, introducing a larger-than-life kick that thunders and ripples through the sonic spectrum. A haunting vocal from Matthew lingers before being whisked up into an escalating flurry of marching style percussion and increasingly distorted risers. Longtime fans know that the “Painful Choice” producer is never one to take the easy way out. Nevertheless, he even managed to best himself at his own game, upping the ante by linking together a monstrous series of basses that shake the arrangement to its core. The bark is just as powerful as the bite, as demonstrated by UBUR’s ro...
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“Terrify” Ft. ÊMIA – SVDKO The first single off SVDKO’s debut EP it’s SADKO, “Terrify” sees the Belgium-based young gun collaborate with charismatic singer and songwriter ÊMIA to deliver an engaging electronic-pop crossover. “impress you” – updog Having recently dropped his debut EP balloon boy, mysterious talent updog is already looking for the next step in his buzzing career, teasing his upcoming bouncy boy project with the guitar-driven, explosive gem “impress you.” “Bounce Back” – KLYMVX With “Bounce Back,” Parisian duo KLYMVX once again prove their ability to craft hits that work as good on the main stage as they do on the radio. “Shooting Star“ – Bloom Line & Misdom Marking his 4th original release this year, Mexican producer Bloom Line has...
Tchami’s Upcoming Debut Album Features a Collab With ZHU: See the Full “Year Zero” Tracklist
Tchami‘s debut album has been a long time coming. After many months of teasing the record, the renowned DJ and house music producer is finally on the verge of releasing Year Zero. Now, the album is available for pre-order, and along with it came the unveiling of its official tracklist. The tracklist reveals a number of mouthwatering collaborations, including one with electronic music superstar ZHU. Included among the record’s 16 tracks are additional joint efforts with chart-topping rapper Gunna, Chinese dance music prodigy Chace, house music legend Todd Edwards, and vocalist Stacy Barthe, who featured on Tchami’s breakthrough 2015 single “After Life.” In the months leading up to the album’s release, Tchami has remained nothing short of prolific. In...
Wolfgang Gartner Drops High Voltage Single “Electric Soul”
The fully-charged Wolfgang Gartner cranked up the voltage for his funky new single “Electric Soul.” He states that the track is one of his favorites in a long time and it was premiered earlier in the month on Twitch. In addition to the single, Gartner released a visualizer video to accompany the new release. Like the other famous Wolfgang before him (no, not the chef, the other one), the song opens up with some impressive piano. While in the 1700s that would be the end of it, this only serves as Gartner’s introduction before distorted vocals lead into a precise yet high-powered beat. With funky vocals and a captivating groove, the end result is sure to spark movement from all of those who plug in. Back in July, fans of Gartner celebrated the release of his latest EP,...
Disclosure Created a Song Sampling the Man Who Claimed “House Music is the Worst Songwriting”
A news program in the UK has drawn criticism from artists and fans alike after a critic said that “…house music is the worst songwriting.” On Friday, Calvin Harris clapped back at the critic by sharing an Instagram post emphasizing how the genre affected his career and helped him win a songwriting award. Taking things the next level with their response to the commenter, Disclosure used the critic’s words to create a new house song. On Twitter, they shared a video showing the statement alongside one-half of the duo, Guy Lawrence, producing the track. In the video, you can see Lawrence formulating the tune and incorporating the vocal snippet. While it may be short, Disclosure’s impressive songwriting skills are on full display and fans have already beg...
Eric Prydz Announces Release Date for Fabled “Nopus” ID
It’s an announcement that’s been years in the making. Eric Prydz‘s “Nopus”—an unreleased track that has won over the hearts of fans—finally has an official release date. To the delight of fans, Prydz adopted “Nopus” as the song’s official title. Originally, it was a nickname fans colloquially used to refer to the track throughout its storied history. The uplifting progressive house single has been the crown jewel of Prydz’s sets for quite some time, first appearing at the end of his EDC Las Vegas set in 2016. It was the sonic similarities to Prydz’s “Opus” that led to the fabled track’s “Nopus” nickname. Much like the former, “Nopus” is an epic sonic journey bursting with a colorful ...
