MUSIC RELEASES
Listen to the Debut Song from Nicky Romero’s New Monocule Alias, “Time To Save”
Just three days after teasing his new Monocule alias, Nicky Romero has offered fans a glimpse into the project with “Time To Save,” a haunting tech house collaboration with Tim van Werd and Mosimann. The newly minted Monocule Instagram page revealed the alias to be “the deeper side of [Nicky Romero],” and that sentiment rings true in the sound design here. “Time To Save” is markedly more deep than Romero’s typical high-flying electro and progressive house flair, exploring a dichotomy between dark and energetic that only a polished vet can strike. When word got out that Romero was planning to unveil his new moniker, a mysterious 3-track EP surfaced on Beatport for pre-order. The page said “Time To Save” was included in the...
Marshmello Drops Hip-Hop Track with Detroit Rapper 42 Dugg
Marshmello‘s foray into the hip-hop scene has taken another leap forward with “Baggin’,” a minimalistic, trap-inspired collaboration with blossoming Detroit-born rapper 42 Dugg. The soaring and euphoric future bass sound synonymous with Mello’s EDM roots are completely absent in “Baggin’.” The masked superstar instead opted for a full-fledged hip-hop instrumental, complete with eerie piano chords and flittering hi-hats, which float over thumping 808s. In mid-August, Mello sent his diehard fanbase into a frenzy after announcing the 2020 release of Joytime IV, his highly anticipated fourth studio album. While “Baggin'” has not been confirmed as one of the project’s singles, it could very well end up on the record’s track...
Armin van Buuren Brings Back His Rising Star Alias for “The Voice”
Armin van Buuren first introduced the world to his Rising Star alias over 20 years ago. Since 2015 he’s kept a steady release schedule, typically dropping songs under that moniker once a year. After a successful turn in 2019 with “Cosmos,” van Buuren’s alter ego has arrived in 2020 with a new single called “The Voice.” Trance fans will find everything they need in this traditional track. As the title states, the single is all about the vocals—performed beautifully by Cari—heard previously on van Buuren’s “Stranger Inside.” It features her soaring, angelic voice paired alongside a comforting, steady trance beat and emotive piano chord progression. van Buuren has had an impressive year so far, dropping a stable of hits including R...
Watch an Animated Shawn Wasabi Explore His Fictional Island in “MEDICINE” Music Video
Shawn Wasabi has transported his hit single “MEDICINE” into the animated world with new video game-inspired visuals. The result is an adorable journey centered around Toto, Wasabi’s sidekick, a “fearless yet flight-less bird.” It brings the viewers into Wasabi’s mythical land of Mangotale, a fictional island named after his debut album. There we see the duo traverse the destinations featured in the record while on a well-intentioned rescue mission that takes a turn for the worse. The animation was developed during lockdown, when Wasabi impressively taught himself and perfected the art of CGI animation. He then partnered with illustrator Ann Alonso and the creative service Venturia Animation Studios to bring the dream to life. They ev...
Malaa Uncorks Blistering House Single with Koos, “Hell”
Malaa is raising hell with his latest single, a flamethrower of a collaboration with fellow house music maven Koos. The French compatriots have linked up for the aptly titled “Hell,” which spits fire to the tune of a thumping 128 BPM house rhythm. The collaboration, which arrives by way of Tchami‘s Confession banner, features ominous synth work and screamo-inspired vocals before the drop, imbuing a new level of grit to Malaa’s venerated discography. The drop is also signature Malaa with its groovy G-House flair and menacing, relentless basslines. The recruitment of young gun Koos was also a shrewd move, as the blossoming bass house producer has been making serious noise in the scene thanks to his sinister twist on the genre. “Hell” is set to appear on Ma...
Tokyo Rat Preps for Album with Futuristic New Single “Edge of Tokyo”
With only a handful of single releases under his belt, California-based producer Tokyo Rat is fast at work on the launch of his debut album, due September 26th. With the release of one of its singles, “Edge of Tokyo,” Tokyo Rat now continues to prep and build anticipation around the forthcoming project. “Edge of Tokyo” is meant to take its listener through an apocalyptic neo-Tokyo, with its release paired with a music video visually exploring the concept. Listeners and viewers will follow a hero, presumably Tokyo Rat, as they speed through the futuristic cityscape and chase down evil. From chunky bass synths to a pulsing, tension-building melody, “Edge of Tokyo” easily lives up to its dark and edgy inspirations. Even more impactful is that “Edge of...
Maceo Plex’s New Single Moonlights as an ACLU Fundraiser to Combat Voter Suppression
Venerated house producer and DJ Maceo Plex has released a new single called “Nu World,” teaming up with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) for a timely philanthropic endeavor ahead of the impending US federal election. The menacing tech house tune arrives by way of Maceo Plex’s own Ellum Audio banner and is oozing with the sinister kinetic flair that helped to catapult him to the upper echelon of the genre. He will be directing funds raised from the sales of the track to the ACLU in their efforts to combat voter suppression. Along with the single also comes a shocking piece of accompanying artwork, which features a person pointing a gun at their head in a lake with an American flag draped over their face. You can listen to “Nu World” belo...
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Doctor P Doses Up On Future Bass with New Single “OD” [Premiere]
Doctor P is back with his first single following the release of his most recent album, Animal Vegetable Mineral, Pt. 2. With his latest work, the bass music kingpin has put aside his filthy basslines, instead turning his attention toward serving up a bright and lively set of synths with his latest, “OD” alongside KOOLKID. It’s not everyday we hear Doctor P operating within the pop music framework, but “OD” is a timely reminder the “Big Boss” producer has an affinity for keeping listeners guessing. Subdued sonic textures gently usher in KOOLKID’s verse as a progression of 8-bit style leads begins to emerge. Doctor P has made video game-inspired sonics his calling card in years past, and he’s tailored the signature style ...
Legendary “Street Fighter” Actor Jean-Claude Van Damme Stars in Music Video from Electronic Duo AaRON
Jean-Claude Van Damme has taken a starring role in the dance music video for “Ultrarêve,” from French electronic duo AaRON. It’s not everyday a legendary action hero arrives on the electronic music scene, but for AaRON, having the opportunity to team up with the Muscles from Brussels was nothing short of the “ultra dream.” The video builds anticipation for the reveal of the Bloodsport star, as the camera pans to show Van Damme standing in an empty lot. As the pumping bassline kicks in, the lifelong martial artist lets his swagger shine as he breaks out into a full-blown freestyle dance. The video took a full family effort as Van Damme’s son Kris and daughter Bianca both operated the camera and directed the shoot, res...
Oolacile Launches Halcyon Imprint with Eight-Track EP, “Halcyon Sound Vol. 1”
With a diverse and impressive catalogue under his belt, dubstep producer and DJ Oolacile has now set his sights on the genre’s future. With a focus on the emerging subgenre of “future riddim,” with its experimental and melodic-yet-heavy sound, Oolacile has teamed up with Bewildered Productions label boss Kyle Mooney to bring his vision to life. Enter Halcyon, the duo’s brainchild and a brand new record label that aims to innovate the dubstep sound and push future riddim into the mainstream. The concept is simple—Halcyon seeks to be an artist-first imprint where artists on its roster have full creative control over their releases, and to give those artists the tools they need to succeed. Already included on that roster are influen...
Martin Garrix Previews New Ytram Collaboration with Elderbrook
Martin Garrix has revealed that the next release from his tech house alias Ytram is a collaboration with Elderbrook titled “Fire.” Over the weekend, the Dutch dance music superstar took to Twitter to share a mysterious 7-second video with a few keys and the lyrics, “I can see it coming.” While the preview doesn’t reveal much, fans identified it as one of his IDs from the virtual edition of Tomorrowland. Naturally, his fans lost their minds and began speculating what was to come. Fortunately, Garrix didn’t make them wait very long. Soon after, he revealed the title of the song, his collaborator Elderbrook, and the track’s cover art and release date. “Fire” by Ytram and Elderbrook is set to release this Friday, Septemb...
Polymorphous Producer Au5 Debuts the SSKWAN Label with Wondrous “ALCHEMY” LP
Last year, the Wakaan bass label culminated a five year journey from beginning to fruition with Wakaan Music Festival, which hosted 50+ artists and 10,000 fans in Ozark, Arkansas. Rather than relish the success, Liquid Stranger—the label’s founder—announced mid-performance at WMF that he would be debuting a new sub-label, SSKWAN. Now over halfway through 2020, this promise has manifested via a 7-track LP from New Jersey producer Au5, who provided support on the first Wakaan tour with Liquid Stranger five years ago. With his polymorphous production style that features trance, dubstep, ambient, house, and downtempo, Au5 was a perfect choice to debut the new imprint. ALCHEMY delivers on the hype for SSKWAN’s debut. Fans are christened on the introduction track “Alche...
