MUSIC RELEASES
Gorillaz Release Latest Single From “Song Machine” Project Featuring Elton John and 6LACK
Back in January, Gorillaz announced their extensive “Song Machine” project, which features a series of collaborative singles dubbed “episodes.” Last month, they revealed the tracklist, which boasts a slew high-profile features such as Beck, ScHoolboy Q, and many more. With their latest release, they’ve enlisted the legendary Elton John as well as hip-hop artist 6LACK for “The Pink Phantom.” “The Pink Phantom” follows the trend that the “Song Machine” releases have been following since the first one, as it retains a laid-back, trippy feel and lets the features shine. The iconic John belts passionate, lovelorn lyrics while 6LACK handles perfectly crafted verses in-between. Much like the ...
Listen to Protostar’s Drum & Bass Rework of “Aria Math,” the First-Ever Official Remix of a Minecraft Song
Since Mojang originally released the wildly popular 3D block game Minecraft back in 2009, the game has sold nearly 200 million copies worldwide. That certainly qualifies it as a Hall of Fame-level video game, and producer C418‘s airy and uncanny soundtrack has always been equally iconic. Now, one of C418’s pieces from the Minecraft soundtrack, “Aria Math,” has received an official remix from Monstercat drum & bass producer Protostar. The track serves as the first-ever official remix of a Minecraft song, and its liquid drum & bass vibe is the perfect reimagining of “Aria Math.” Retaining the eerie ambiance of the original, Protostar’s remix adds some intense drum breaks and pulsating pads that elevate “Aria Ma...
Diplo Teams Up With Smithsonain Airspace for Ambient “Under Ancient Skies” Album
Last month, Diplo turned heads as usual with the release of his ambient album, MMXX. That record now also serves as the soundtrack for a new project from Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum (AirSpace), titled Under Ancient Skies. The album uses tracks from Diplo’s MMXX release, with accompaying narration by Hrishikesh Hirway of the Song Exploder podcast. It is broken down into 12 chapters that each explore the human connection with nature, from humanity’s first concepts of the universe all the way through to our modern understanding of life. Under Ancient Skies is both an educational and aural experience that aims to give listeners a better understanding of humanity’s explorations of the sky within Earth’s atmosphere and...
Watch a Retrowave Love Story Unfold in David Guetta and Sia’s Technicolor “Let’s Love” Music Video
David Guetta and Sia have unveiled the official music video for their latest collaborative masterstroke, “Let’s Love.” Doubling down on the synthwave vibrations of the song itself, the video is an all-out blitz of polychromatic contours and 80’s-inspired sci-fi imagery. True to its name, the “Let’s Love” video tells a love story through the lens of a retrowave arc. The visuals and effects are downright magnetic, brimming with the iridescent glow of a Stranger Things trailer. Neon green, pink, and purple hues ensconce the two protagonist lovebirds throughout the flick as they dance in disco clubs, play laser tag, and canoodle in the streets. You can check out the “Let’s Love” video below and find the track on streaming platfor...
Watch Above & Beyond Perform While Sailing the River Thames for “Group Therapy 400”
Fans of Anjunabeats had a lot to celebrate this past weekend after the historic imprint reached the milestone of its 20-year anniversary. Label heads Above & Beyond commemorated the achievement in grand fashion by performing a massive four-hour set aboard a ship traversing the River Thames in the group’s hometown of London. Produced by Nomobo and Anjunabeats, the “Group Therapy 400” livestream was broadcast on September 26th exclusively on Anjuna’s Twitch channel but is now available for all to watch in full on YouTube. The performance can also be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music. The set features 70 tracks that span the history of Anjunabeats and Anjunadeep. The trio switched off on the decks playing hits from Lane 8, 16BL, Dusky, Seven Lions,...
Listen to the Debut Single from Holiday87, the New Alias of The Knocks’ Ben Ruttner
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has sparked a change of gears for many artists these past few months, and the latest to begin a new journey is Benjamin Ruttner of famed NYC electronic duo The Knocks. Ruttner has launched his solo project Holiday87, a concept that came to him while spending time at home in upstate New York, sparking the creative pull to return to his roots of sampling. His debut single “Lost” is out now and serves as a taste of his forthcoming self-titled album due out December 11th, 2020. “Lost” is the perfect single for those who have ever experienced heartbreak and the numbing feeling that follows. He depicted this sense in the sample taken from Los Yesterdays‘ “I Can’t Feel.” He balances the sadness of the lyrics wit...
The Tracklist for “Loop Daddy III” is a Hilarious Trip Through the Mind of Marc Rebillet
The rise of Marc Rebillet continues with the release of his upcoming Loop Daddy III compilation, which features a hysterical tracklist. The electronic music creator and YouTuber, who followers affectionately call “Loop Daddy,” has released the tracklist for his forthcoming Loop Daddy III project. The EP, which drops tomorrow, October 1st, will see the official audio releases of zany compositions that Rebillet has recorded and shared on YouTube. Highlights include “Let Me See Your Dick,” “I’m a Maniac,” and the wildly popular “I’m a Flamingo.” His legions of fans will now be able to listen to these Rebillet favorites on their go-to streaming platforms. The compilation is merely a taste of honey before Rebil...
Brandon Lucas and Dr. Cornel West Join Forces for Collaborative Single “Got That Hope”
Renowned philosopher, activist, and author Dr. Cornel West has joined forces with house music producer Brandon Lucas to debut a collaborative single called “Got That Hope” on Lucas’ new Purple Label Sound imprint. The label was created as a way to champion the next generation of Black and Brown house and electronic artists. According to a press release, Lucas and West “felt now more than ever that the scene’s foundational voices must be heard and the intersection between Black history and dance music culture must be brought to light.” The track features a traditional deep house beat alongside a powerful reimagining of a sample from “My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less,” the classic hymn written by Edward Mote. The strong, groovy beat p...
NXSTY & Kelland Introduce a New Wave of Future Trap in New “SEASONS” EP
Fresh off a solid string of singles and collaborations in 2020, Vancouver’s NXSTY has teamed up with Calgary born, Vancouver based Kelland for a brand new collaborative EP called SEASONS. The record finds Kelland bringing his background in pop and hip-hop to combine with NXSTY’s bass-heavy sound, resulting in an intriguing blend of future bass and trap. Over five songs, SEASONS is an exploration of personal development and vices in the pursuit of success in the music industry and the challenges associated. Various stories within the EP’s narrative play out through scintillating vocal performances from Kelland’s Chaos Club Digital label-mate Boslen and NXSTY’s Star Entourage collaborator Lil Traffic, as well as&n...
BRONSON Announce Three Forthcoming Remix EPs, Release Cassian Rework of “Know Me”
BRONSON‘s self-titled album will be spun in a whole new light as the supergroup, comprised of ODESZA and Golden Features, have announced three forthcoming remix EPs are in the works. Dance music producers of all walks jumped on the opportunity to make their mark on BRONSON’s well-received debut effort. The group’s first remix EP, titled Remixes Nº.1, is scheduled to arrive on October 16th, featuring contributions from OFFAIAH, O’Flynn, Skream, and Tunnelvisions. The bundle’s lead cut, however, has already arrived from Grammy Award-nominated producer Cassian, who took on “KNOW ME,” Bronson’s collaboration with Gallant. Cassian swaps out the delicate breaks of the original with a strong foundational house groove and a series of supporting s...
Listen to Louis The Child and TroyBoi’s Nasty Trap Single “Fresh Juice”
Louis The Child are showing fans a new side of them after dropping “Fresh Juice,” a monster trap collaboration with TroyBoi. Known to champion trap music in their live sets, the duo have tapped one of the genre’s most popular producers to mutate their future pop sound into bona fide sonic boom. They employ nasty bass patches in the drop, which are akin to Skrillex‘s post-dubstep sound design of yesteryear. TroyBoi’s influence in “Fresh Juice” is also undeniable, especially in the break, which features eerie Middle Eastern-inspired vocal swells. Check out the new collaborative single below, which also came with a trippy animated video. Along with the release of “Fresh Juice” came another single called “Keep Moving.” Loui...
TOKiMONSTA’s “Oasis Nocturno (Remixed)” Album Has Arrived—And It’s Stacked
After a series of teaser EPs for her long-awaited Oasis Nocturno (Remixed) album, TOKiMONSTA has finally released the monster 20-track project. Released September 23rd via Young Art Records, the album includes previously released remixes by AC Slater and Dombresky, among others, along with a cutting edge lineup of promising EDM artists. Highlights of the album that were not released on the EPs include project opener “Love That Never” reimagined by IMANU (formerly known as Signal), and a take on “Higher Hopes” featuring Rosehardt by Ardalan. Both flip TOKi’s signature easygoing, introspective sound on its head, with the former adding future bass synths to its drop and the latter backing his mix with driving percussion beats and club sonics. &nbs...
