MUSIC RELEASES
Marshmello Teases Release of Papa Khan’s Highly-Anticipated Single “Rain” on JoyTime Collective
Way back in June, rising star Papa Khan shared a clip of a new tune that shook the bass community to its core. Although it was just a thirty-second preview, listeners became instantly addicted to its dreamlike melody and it became one of the most talked-about tracks in the scene. It would also go on to amass well over 100,000 views on Twitter and inspire countless begging and pleading for the release of the full track. Thankfully, we won’t have to wait much longer as Marshmello revealed that the song will be released on his JoyTime Collective label this week. Artists and fans alike were excited to see Mello once again use his platform to introduce burgeoning bass acts to his gargantuan fanbase and celebrated Papa Khan’s inclusion. On Twitter, the masked superstar...
Listen to Pendulum Drop Unreleased Hybrid Minds Collab During Spitbank Fort Performance
It’s been a great month to be a Pendulum fan. In the past thirty days, the legendary band released their first songs in ten years, dropped a new music video, and took part in a live performance from Spitbank Fort in the middle of the English Channel. If all of that wasn’t enough to stave off your decade-long Pendulum hunger, during the aforementioned performance, the band premiered an unreleased collaboration with Hybrid Minds. Attentive viewers (or those who checked out the tracklist after the performance) noticed the new track and couldn’t believe their ears. Fans were excited to see the band switch things up and incorporate their iconic sound with that of the veteran duo. Leaving no room for incorrect speculation, shortly after the show, founding member ...
GRiZ Shares Preview of Wobbly Unreleased Dubstep Tune
Although fans are still trying to wrap their heads around the release of last month’s scintillating Chasing The Golden Hour Pt. 3, GRiZ is already teasing a new song. For this track, Detroit’s finest will be returning to the bass side for a new dubstep offering. On Twitter, he shared a short video preview of the new single. Alongside the music, he stated that he would be finishing the new song that day, so fans have already begun to hold their breath waiting for its official release. It’s worth noting that the name on the project file shown in the video reads “medusa dubstep remix update [medusa dubstep remix],” leading many to believe that the new song is a remix of his and Wreckno‘s Pride Month anthem of the same name. While he’s b...
ZHU Teases New Music Before Upcoming Locomotive Livestream
Just days after announcing his upcoming livestream from a train, ZHU revealed that new music would be premiered during the performance. On Twitter, he shared a teaser video of himself walking on train tracks while gentle piano keys twinkle away in the background. The date of his set is also shown. You can check out the teaserb elow. Due to the video’s brevity and the limited details provided within, it’s not yet clear if his new music is a single song release or something more. In the meantime, ZHU fans were recently treated to a new Dillon Francis remix of his collaboration with Kito and Jeremih, “Follow.” ZHU’s locomotive livestream will take place on Thursday, October 8th from a train in Montana. The performance is a part of the TitoR...
tapecut Arrives on UZ’s Quality Goods Records With Fresh “Pentrat” EP
Having been on the radar of UZ and his Quality Goods Records since 2016, tapecut is finally coming to the label with his first full release, dropping a menacing 4-track EP called Pentrat. The Russian producer has been homing his craft for some time now after starting to get involved with electronic music at the age of 17. Prestigious labels such as Mad Decent, Buygore and Fool’s Gold have been drawn in by his aggressive productions, which have also been taking live sets by storm, most notably being played out by the likes of UZ, Noisia and Fabian Mazur. Pentrat brings together all the qualities that make tapecut’s music so unique: filthy, experimental bass drops and heavenly melodic breaks. “Beast” opens up the project with an ominous intro and gritty brass stabs that explode in...
Moore Kismet Pushes for Body Positivity With Latest Single, “Beauty Is A Facade”
Guess who’s back, back again? 15-year-old Moore Kismet has returned with their third release in just under two months, titled “Beauty Is A Facade.” The track, released by Bassrush, is an ode to body positivity and self-acceptance, blending trap with hard-hitting synths to make a single that is truly one-of-a-kind. “Beauty Is A Facade” starts off with subtlety, arranging wind chimes, vocal swells and a slow-growing percussion line to set a dreamy, mysterious mood. In classic Moore Kismet fashion, the single slowly progresses into a smashing trap drop full of whirring synths and thudnerous bass punches. It pulls in vocal samples, driving snares and dramatic transitions to place it stylistically right in line with its preceding release, “Drift&#...
Illenium Unveils Diverse Second Edition of “Nightlight” Remixes
The EDM community has been on the edge of their seats awaiting the fourth studio album from ILLENIUM. The anticipation was heightened further when he dropped a stunning first preview with the single “Nightlight.” Last week he passed the production torch for the first volume of remixes to YULTRON, Michael Calfan, and Kaivon. Now he’s back to share the wealth with four more renditions for Vol. 2. MOTi opens with a remix that features retro synths alongside a sped up pace that makes the track more club-friendly. Just A Gent flips the drop on its head, throwing down an impressive bass performance with his take. Ray Volpe stands out from the crowd after being selected by Illenium after posting a bootleg of the track on his Twitter. He starts with a relentless dubste...
Camelphat Reveals Release Date for Debut Album “Dark Matter,” Drops New Single
The wait is almost over. Multi-platinum and Ivor Novello-nominated duo Camelphat has finally revealed the release date for their highly anticipated debut album, Dark Matter. The album will be out for our listening pleasure on October 30th via RCA UK, and to hold everyone over, they’ve dropped a new track from the collection titled “Witching Hour” featuring Will Easton. The new single is an intoxicating presentation of dance floor techno. The hard hitting bass feel as though it’s burying its way into the depths of your mind in a hypnotic fashion, while the claps serve to keep you grounded in reality. “Witching Hour” is brooding and relentless in the best way possible, making it the perfect taste of what’s to come from the new album. ...
Louis the Child Evolves Mid-2010s Sonic Origins With New “Candy 2” Beat Tape
With today’s release of their Candy 2 beat tape, superstar producer duo Louis the Child has launched their sound beyond the norm, finally sharing a unique, genre-fluid point of view poised to launch an entire wave of contemporaries. Returning to the group’s mid-2010s roots of experimental sound design and bubbly synth arrangements, this new Interscope Records-facilitated project starts exactly where their original Candy beat tape left off. Released way back in 2017, that mix’s concluding instrumental, “Vibeys5,” has been renamed “The Sh*T” and used to launch Candy 2 with a fun, nostalgic twist. It’s the perfect jumping off point for the whopping 19-track project, with songs spanning from 43 seconds in length to ...
DJ Snake’s Record-Setting DJ Set at Paris La Défense Arena Arrives on Apple Music
Back in February 2020, DJ Snake played one of the most iconic concerts of his illustrious career. Performing in his native country, the barnstorming DJ and music producer made history at the Paris La Défense Arena when he headlined the largest single-day electronic dance event in Europe. At the time, DJ Snake called the night “legendary.” Apple Music has now crystallized the DJ set in its digital annals to pay homage to one of Snake’s most fabled shows while satiating his global fanbase. Subscribers can now stream the full set, which doubles as a blistering song-cycle of heavy-hitting tracks from the likes of Skrillex, The Frim, Henry Fong, and more in addition to French compatriots Mercer, Aazar, and Bellecour, among others. He also debuted his monste...
Dillon Francis Drops Dancefloor-Ready Remix of ZHU and Kito’s “Follow”
Back in August, ZHU‘s intoxicating summertime anthem with Kito and Jeremih, “Follow,” arrived via Astralwerks. In September, they dropped a music video for the track featuring dancers from Beyoncé‘s musical film Black Is King. A little over two weeks later, Dillon Francis has been enlisted to rework the tune. Dillon Francis’ remix of “Follow” curates a feeling similar to watching the seasonal transition between summer and fall. It’s far more somber than the original, forgoing the colorful piano chords that guide listeners through the track and replace them with a subtle melody alongside Jeremih’s hopeful vocals and minimal percussive elements. While the original drew upon the feeling of never-ending su...
Kai Wachi and Fytch Stun on Melancholic Bass Anthem “After All”
Though most fans expect to receive neck-snapping singles from Kai Wachi, he’s shown out with more laidback offerings in the past like “Run” with Dylan Matthew and “Heartless” with Ylti. His latest work fits right in alongside his previously mentioned tunes, as he’s tapped Fytch for their new collaborative single “After All,” released via Kannibalen Records. “After All” is a hypnotic slow burn that bolsters both artists discographis and showcases their undeniable talent. Fytch’s distinct vocals fill the first minute of the track, creating a soothing, dreamlike atmosphere that listeners will surely get lost in. The drop may take some by surprise, as the synth-driven melody and pounding bassline serve as a d...
