MUSIC RELEASES
Whethan Brings Back Signature Dance-Pop Sound On First Independent Release In 6 Years, “Fall Out Girl”
You heard it here first: Whethan is the official shapeshifter—or soundshifter, rather—of dance music. And he’s now breaking away in more ways than one. Whethan’s latest single, “Fall Out Girl” (with Zai1k), is his first independent release in six years following a two-album stint with Atlantic Records. “Fall Out Girl” is an uplifting callback to the sounds of this dance music prodigy’s past, from the playful sonics and youthful enthusiasm of his debut album, Fantasy, to the moodier, too-cool-for-school edge of its hip hop follow-up, MIDNIGHT. Anthemic lyrics rasp above pumping house synths and a propulsive bass line while Zai1k’s heady vocals send us along at a breakneck pace. It’s an electronic song at its hea...
Fatboy Slim and Eats Everything Team Up for Slick Collab, “Bristol to Brighton”
Tapping big beat legend and fellow Brit Fatboy Slim for his first-ever lead vocal feature, Eats Everything brought a big one last week with his new track, “Bristol to Brighton.” “An ode to the cities we reside in and love more than any other,” Eats Everything wrote on social media of the slick and spicy single, out now via Ministry of Sound and Three Six Zero Recordings. Rave-ready and toe-tappingly catchy, the track is a unique blend of acid house, U.K. bass and big beat unified by Slim’s prophetic, booming spoken word vocals. “We bangin’,” he trumpets over rallying cries and an infectious percussion beat. Take a listen below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “I cannot believe it has taken my 38-year career and Dan...
As Hip-Hop Stars Spark New Movement In Dance Music, Malaa’s Debut Album Meets the Moment
Malaa‘s incendiary brand of G-House was destined sooner or later to satiate the rap community’s newfound interest in dance music. With the release of his new album, Don Malaa, the masked mafioso shows just how potent that demand really is. The album sees Malaa flexing the full spectrum of his sound in a well-curated effort which sees him teaming up with rappers hailing from all walks. The adrenaline-fueled Don Malaa hits the gas in its introduction with the frantic patter of running footsteps—and it never looks back. c/o Press The album’s first verse, from Brooklyn drill rapper Fivio Foreign, is certainly one for the highlight reel. Escalating his cadence in the build, Foreign lays the groundwork for an epic beat switch from Malaa, who blasts down the doors with the...
Hood Politics Records Boldly Reinvents Iconic Bass Tracks for House Heads In New EP, “Dubstep Forever”
DJ Susan‘s Hood Politics Records is thinking outside the genre with their latest compilation, Dubstep Forever. Contrary to what newcomers to the taste-making imprint may be led to think after reading that title, Hood Politics Records is more closely associated with smooth grooves than aggressive headbanging. However, they’re now taking a trip to the dark side by outfitting some of the world’s most popular dubstep tracks for the club dancefloor. Hood Politics Susan himself kickstarts the imaginative effort alongside Broken Future with a fresh spin on Zomboy’s “Like a Bitch.” The blistering basslines tear through the sonic spectrum with furious barks in this instant party-starter. Sherm and FLYNNINHO’s take on Flux Pavilion a...
SNBRN Explores Creative Freedom In Emotive 19-Track Sophomore Album, “The Old Days”
SNBRN has dropped his highly anticipated sophomore album, The Old Days, out today via Ultra Records. The Old Days marks his most comprehensive project to date. Spanning just over an hour, the album spans 19 tracks that give fans a glimpse into the introspective work of the L.A.-based house music star, focusing on his authenticity, storytelling and creative freedom. It’s been over three years since 2019’s debut album, Solé, and its predecessor takes SNBRN’s songwriting and sound design to the next level. From the fluttering synths and pensive keys of “Old Days” to the aching lyricism of “When We’re Awake,” the album only serves to further reinforce SNBRN status as a leading name in house music. Listen to The Old Days below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Arti...
Listen to Skrillex and Steve Aoki’s Production on Kid Cudi’s Stunning “Entergalactic” Album
Take a bow, Kid Cudi. After the long-awaited release of Entergalactic, fans and critics have been quick to praise the fabled hip-hop artist. The adult animated TV special has been lauded as a creative breakthrough for Cudi, who created the Netflix program and voices its protagonist, Jabari. And its musical counterpart meets the moment. Just like its TV namesake, the 15-track Entergalactic album flaunts a powerful storyline and formidable cast of characters. In the wake of rumors of a collab between Skrillex and Cudi, fans can now finally hear the fruits of their labor. They joined forces for “Ignite The Love,” a brooding alternative hip-hop track with additional production from Rex Kudo, Heavy Mellow and Dot da Genius, among others. Elsewhere, Cudi reunites ...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Aluna, Alan Walker, Matroda & More [9/30/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Alan Walker & Trevor Daniel – Extremes Aluna & MK – Kiss It Better Honey Dijon & Channel Tres – Show Me Some Love (feat. Sadie Walker) Festival Hits 2022 HUGEL & Cumbiafrica – Marenita (Matroda Remix) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles RIOT – Back Twista Bleu Clair, OOTORO & Chyra – Killer Bee Electronic Avenue Cookie Monsta, Flux Pavilion & Koven – I’m Delighted yetep, KLAXX R...
Crooked Colours Find Hope In Chaos On New Album, “Tomorrows”
There are a handful of artists who, when they speak, sing or cry, we listen. Bob Moses, Elderbrook, RÜFÜS DU SOL, WhoMadeWho; these acts and the stories they tell are the closest things electronic music has to folklore, their compelling croons famous to the point of instant recognition. With their new album, Tomorrows, Crooked Colours have joined this elite cohort of melody-makers. It’s been a long road to get to the release of this “COVID album”; you might recognize 2020’s “Love Language,” the first track to mark the project’s three-year rollout. Slow-burning and sun-drenched, it was an instant hit. Overall, Tomorrows tells a sweeping tale of resilience, recognition and self-discovery across 13 tracks of house-infused indie pop. There&#...
ISOxo Flips the Script With Ominous House Single, “inhuman”: Listen
It’s been a year of milestone “firsts” for EDM.com Class of 2022 breakout star, ISOxo. And he’s not done yet. Breaking through on RL Grime‘s Sable Valley Records in late 2021 with his blistering debut EP, Nightrealm, ISOxo has already left his mark on the highly competitive and ever-evolving bass music scene. With his latest record, however, ISOxo shows he’s not up for staying complacent. With “inhuman,” he sparks up the dancefloor and brings a refreshing spin on house music to the club that is uniquely his own. Despite the change in genre, ISOxo remains in tune with the artful sound design and menacing style fans have come to know him by. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ISOxo has a knack for seamlessly weaving seemingly dispara...
Seven Lions and Lights Reunite for Soaring Bass Anthem, “Stop Thinking”
Seven Lions has teamed up with Lights for “Stop Thinking,” the final single from Beyond The Veil, his long-awaited debut album. Longtime fans will surely remember “Falling Away,” a melancholic house record released by Lions and Lights way back in 2015. They’ve now reunited, jabbing their collaborative past with a shot of adrenaline by virtue of a soaring anthem. Fans have been clamoring for the collab since summer 2021, when Lions debuted it at Red Rocks. And the melodic bass pioneer does what he does best: produce visceral electronic music at the intersection of brooding and banging. “Stop Thinking” is also a textbook snapshot of the singular songwriting prowess of Lights, whose poignant vocal performance explores the difficulties of cli...
HI-LO Returns to Drumcode With Anthemic Techno Track, “WANNA GO BANG”
HI-LO is back with “WANNA GO BANG,” a thumping techno track out now on Drumcode Records. Oliver Heldens turned to his longtime nom de plume when returning to Andrew Beyer’s flagship label, which released HI-LO’s Drumcode debut, “Hypnos,” almost a year ago. The new song, which samples DJ Deeon’s “2 B Free,” is part of a two-track EP slated for release on October 7th. Between its layered kicks, driving basslines and acid-inspired leads, “WANNA GO BANG” has all the hallmarks of a signature, peak-time HI-LO record. Heldens mutates Deeon’s classic vocoded vocals and uses them as the track’s centerpiece, lending to a menacing techno banger befit for Drumcode’s illustrious discography. Take a listen...
Bleu Clair Joins Forces With OOTORO and Chyra for Sultry House Single, “Killer Bee”
It’s been an explosive year for Bleu Clair, who has just added yet another standout house record to his catalog. Boasting a captivating tech house sound, the Indonesian trailblazer has taken the dance music scene by storm over the course of the last couple years, performing at a slew of major festivals and collaborating with the likes of Matroda, AC Slater and Martin Garrix (as Ytram) among others. Bleu Clair has now returned with “Killer Bee,” a sultry club record. The production expertise of Indonesian compatriot OOTORO seamlessly blends with Clair’s signature style while Chyra’s come-hither vocal performance makes the track all the more irresistible. Laced with subtle, Middle Eastern-inspired sound design and exotic grooves, “Killer Bee” is a tune master...
