MUSIC RELEASES
Kayzo Enlists REAPER and Qoiet for Fiery Single “Wait”
Earlier this month, Kayzo released “Say It,” the first single from his forthcoming EP, The Year the World Stood Still. Fast-forward a couple of weeks, and the prolific producer is back with the second single to preview the project, which is due out later this fall. Kayzo and REAPER have known each other for a long time, dating back to around when the latter launched his musical project. The duo has now teamed up with Qoiet for “Wait,” a filthy new hardstyle and drum & bass hybrid. Released via Kayzo’s Welcome Records banner, “Wait” sweeps listeners on an expedition through raging fires of sonic vibrations. During the track’s conception, Kayzo and REAPER established the production together. Kayzo blended his signature styles of rock and electronic music and REAPER contributed his d...
Louis The Child Teases Release of “Candy 2” Mixtape
While 2020 has already seen the release of Louis the Child‘s debut studio album, Here For Now, the powerhouse duo is already hard at work on their next project. While a release date is likely far in the future, social media posts have revealed a second edition of their Candy mixtape is in the works, titled Candy 2. Released exclusively on SoundCloud in 2017, the original Candy was a 25 minute-long compilation of unreleased samples and songs by Louis the Child, featuring additional tracks made with frequent collaborators Whethan and Bearson. Paired with a visual companion, Louis the Child have made it clear this video counterpart will be a factor for Candy 2 as well. Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park was even shared as a potential location. For a...
Listen to Virtual Riot’s Filthy “Pray For Riddim” VIP
Dubstep don Virtual Riot is here with his latest awe-inspiring effort, dusting the cobwebs off his 2018 track “Pray For Riddim” to deliver a filthy VIP version. The new version proves that the German DJ and producer, who has long been championed as one of the pioneering sound designers in the bass music sphere, is still at the top of his game. The original “Pray For Riddim” appears on Virtual Riot’s German Engineering EP, which arrived by way of Disciple Records back in January 2018 en route to establishing itself as a bona fide fan-favorite of his staunch fanbase. Thrusting a syringe of adrenaline into the bicep of the original, he mutates it into a rip-roaring dubstep bomb that yearns for the rails of pre-pandemic yesteryear. The intricacies o...
Listen to a Preview of David Guetta and Sia’s Upcoming Collaboration, “Let’s Love”
The dream team of David Guetta and Sia are back. The “Titanium” collaborators have announced a forthcoming single called “Let’s Love,” taking to social media to share a preview of the track. The clip is quite short, but it offers a compelling glimpse into what fans can expect. The lush, melancholic pads and 94 BPM tempo point to a radio-friendly dance pop single as opposed to the electrifying “future rave” sound he described in an interview with EDM.com back in July. Considering Guetta’s versatility and past forays into the melodic alley of EDM, we could very well be hearing a future bass or indie dance tune a-la Martin Garrix‘s collaboration with Dua Lipa, “Scared to Be Lonely.” “Let’s Love” marks the four...
Watch James Blake’s Trippy Music Video for “Are You Even Real?”
James Blake is your favorite producer’s favorite producer. Harnessing an innate capability to devise aching melodies and glide across the genre spectrum with the grace of a gazelle, the Grammy Award-winning artist is one of the most highly sought after collaborators in contemporary music. Keeping a relatively low profile, he has collaborated with the likes of Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, Bon Iver, André 3000, Travis Scott, Jay-Z, and many more of contemporary music’s crème de la crème. Back in July, Blake, who NME called “one of the world’s greatest producers,” dropped a solo track called “Are You Even Real?” The gripping electronic ballad moonlighted as a masterclass in musicianship, underscoring the prodigious electro-soul artist’s profou...
The Rolling Stones Tease New Music with The Killers and Famed Electronic Producer Jacques Lu Cont
Are The Rolling Stones dipping their toes in electronic music? The fabled rock group recently took to social media to announce a forthcoming collaboration with The Killers and Jacques Lu Cont, teasing a new version of their single “Scarlet.” Jacques Lu Cont is the electronic music alias of Stuart Price, a prolific 3-time Grammy Award-winning record producer who has worked with Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Seal, and many more of contemporary music’s corps d’elite. He is a highly coveted remixer, with official reworks of The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside” and “The Man” in addition to recent renditions of Halsey‘s “Be Kind” and SOFI TUKKER and Gorgon City‘s “House Arrest.” Price was even as...
BAD CHICKEN! Drops Massive Future Bass Track “Lonely Place”
After a successful career with his group Royal Disco, BAD CHICKEN! is stepping into the limelight with his new solo project. This year he released his debut EP Motherclucker, featuring four heavy-hitting bass house tracks, and now he’s back with another single titled “Lonely Place.” Proving you don’t need to stay in a single genre lane, this time around the Israeli producer is showcasing his expertise in future bass. With “Lonely Place,” he drills in on the soaring synths and intricate bass work, taking this track to new heights. It has the right amount of punch and grit that allow it to pair nicely with his previous heavier productions while still standing out from the lineup. It’s a shame live shows are on hiatus because this track wou...
Kasbo Returns to His Sonically Blissful Roots With “Show You”
Gearing up for the October 23rd release of his sophomore album, Kasbo is continuing his momentum with “Show You,” the second single from the upcoming The Making of a Paracosm. Out today via Foreign Family Collective and Counter Records, “Show You” is the best of both worlds. It incorporates both the brooding moodiness of the album’s lead single, “Play Pretend” featuring Ourchives, and the blissful drops Kasbo is known for from his 2018 debut album, Places We Don’t Know. “Show You” expands on the themes explored in “Play Pretend,” using a lush soundscape of reverb and softly resonating drum machines to continue the emotional depth employed in the latter. The new track also manages to return to Kasbo̵...
SVDDEN DEATH Makes His Vocal Debut with New Single “UTAH”
After earning a devoted following with his signature bass-ehavy sound, SVDDEN DEATH is here to showcase a new side to his fans on his latest release “UTAH.” The track takes listeners on a journey into the realm of melodic dubstep and also features his first-ever vocal debut. This experimental production will leave fans pleasantly surprised, ready to hear what the bass titan has in store next. “I made this song about Utah, which is the name of the state and also I have a hat that says Utah on it, which I got in the state, so that’s where I got the name of the song from, my hat,” SVDDEN DEATH said in a statement. “The vocals don’t make sense, but they mean something, I also haven’t sang on my own music before on a full verse so I’m pretty happy with that. ...
Porter Robinson Drops Introspective New Single “Mirror”
Porter Robinson is continuing his journey to Nurture with the next installment from the album, titled “Mirror.” The new single gives fans another glimpse into the mind of the famed producer, following its predecessors “Get Your Wish” and “Something Comforting.” Through the vulnerable track, we see Porter continue his transcendent path past self-doubt, giving listeners a much-needed sense of unity through a feeling that plagues so many of us. “Mirror” features his signature soaring synths paired with a duet of his own vocals, which serve as an internal monologue. The uplifting piano chords open to a bright soundscape that channels a sense of optimism, while the lyrics explore the negative emotions one may battle. The juxtaposit...
Alok Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary of CONTROVERSIA with Exclusive EDM.com Playlist
This month, Brazilian superstar Alok is celebrating the one-year anniversary of his successful CONTROVERSIA banner. A subsidiary of the legendary label Spinnin’ Records, the imprint has seen 14 tracks accumulate over 100 million Spotify streams and 50 million YouTube views to-date since its inception. Singles from Alok, Sevenn, HUGEL, Bhaskar, Dubdogz, JORD, Felguk, and more have situated CONTROVERSIA as a definite one to watch. In honor of the milestone, CONTROVERSIA will debut an exclusive sample pack filled with sounds from the label’s talented roster, which will be available for download via Splice. If that wasn’t enough, the imprint has also unveiled ten new remixes of Alok’s “Free My Mind,” “Killed By The City,&...
Upcoming Album from Galimatias Promises a Fresh Start and an Even Fresher Perspective
It’s a big week for Danish-born, LA-based producer Galimatias, who on Friday will independently release his debut solo album, Renaissance Boy. So far, the esteemed producer has released two singles from the album, titled “Redeye” and “Let Go,” which both highlight his sonically dense and otherworldly synths arrangements. The pair of tracks also hint at Renaissance Boy‘s prime positioning to become one of the most memorable R&B and electronic crossover projects of the summer. As a whole, Renaissance Boy is a bona fide concept album, with its 11 songs meticulously ordered and produced to tell a continuous story from beginning to end. Unreleased highlights include “GPS” featuring Bas and Xavier Omar, “Sl...
