MUSIC RELEASES
PEEKABOO Transports REZZ and Grabbitz’s “Someone Else” to the Netherworld with Sinister Trap Remix
Following Malaa‘s official remix of “Someone Else,” REZZ and Grabbitz have recruited—well, someone else for a monster trap rework. This time around, the electronic music stars have tapped blossoming bass producer PEEKABOO to twist their collaborative hit into a raucous trap rendition. While Malaa went the deep house route, PEEKABOO transported the single to the darkest valleys of the bass netherworld, employing quirky plucks, screeching synths, and thunderous 808s to deliver a festival-ready thumper in a world with no festivals. The Detroit-born young gun has emerged one of the most highly sought-after remixers in bass music at the moment. In a post-trap landscape akin to an EDM Wild West where producers get extremely creative with unorthodox sound design, PEEKABOO i...
Gorgon City Rework Sonny Fodera and Dom Dolla’s “Moving Blind”
In June, Sonny Fodera and Dom Dolla released their collaboration “Moving Blind,” which they had previously teased on their joint tour earlier this year. Just two months later, the pair have released the first official remix for their collab, whipped up by none other than Gorgon City. Gorgon City’s remix of “Moving Blind” is a class act reconstruction of the original, stripping away some of the more complex elements and refining the heart of the track. The English duo’s flair is present throughout, as their minimalistic approach has become unmistakable to longtime fans and critics alike. Listeners who already had “Moving It” on repeat will certainly welcome this rework, as it gives them a fresh version of the tune to rinse. Fans sho...
BLVK JVCK Drops Rip-Roaring Dubstep Edit of iMinikon’s Viral Hip-Hop Single “I’m Tryna”
Even as TikTok faces a permanent shutdown in the US, its imaginative and vibrant community of users have remained as creative as ever. Such is the case with iMinikon, whose viral hip-hop single “I’m Tryna” serves as both a speaker-rattling rap anthem and a phlegmatic middle finger to the news of TikTok’s dubious fate. Renowned electronic producer BLVK JVCK has now arrived to pour gasoline on iMinikon’s explosive single in the form of a rip-roaring dubstep remix. Using thunderous 808s and vicious bass patches, which run roughshod through the track’s drops, BLVK JVCK delivers a mind-bending hip-hop and trap hybrid for the TikTok age. You can listen to his “ReVibe” below. Following the December 2019 release of “I’m Tryna,”...
Calvin Harris and The Weeknd Tease Rumored Collaboration, “Over Now”
Good news in the music world has been rare lately thanks to the wrath of COVID-19, but in one fell swoop, Calvin Harris and The Weeknd delivered some that set the industry ablaze. The two superstars took to social media to tease a forthcoming dream collaboration that many are dubbing “Over Now,” simultaneously sending their fanbases into a fever pitch. The Weeknd shared an Instagram post that shows the two hanging out with a bunch of Solo cups, adding the cryptic caption, “Don’t get too confused…” Harris opted for the platform’s Stories feature, sharing a video of the purported collaboration, which features funky, acid-inspired bass and R&B falsettos that could easily be attributed to the Grammy-winning “Can’t Feel My Face̶...
SNBRN Returns with Massive Malcom Anthony and Anthony Isaiah Collab, “James Brown”
With his new single “James Brown,” SNBRN goes above and beyond his reputation for all things house. Out today via Ultra Music, “James Brown,” featuring Malcolm Anthony and Anthony Isaiah, is a seamless incorporation of both classic house energy and new wave funk. Five years in the works, it’s an exciting release from SNBRN, going beyond his beloved synth-heavy style with groove-inducing percussive elements and a smooth guitar riff. Featured above SNBRN’s arrangement are Anthony and Isaiah, whose vocals bring a special human touch to “James Brown.” From Anthony’s velvety flows to Isaiah’s soulful intonations, each artist adds a special dimension to the song, transforming what could have been a typical house track into one tha...
Mindchatter Pays Homage to LCD Soundsystem with Dreamy “I Can Change” Cover
Grammy-winning electro-rock outfit LCD Soundsystem have been a monumental influence for many producers and musicians since the mid 2000s, when “Daft Punk Is Playing At My House” dominated electronic charts around the world. Budding producer and vocalist Mindchatter certainly holds LCD Soundsystem in high regard, so to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their This Is Happening LP, he has put forth a nostalgic cover of “I Can Change.” Mindchatter’s cover puts a deeper and more atmospheric touch on the original, retaining the catchy synth lines and lyrics, with the producer’s own airy vocal work providing a fitting 2020 update to the track. Retro drum lines pay homage to LCD Soundsystem’s original work, yet give the cover a very fres...
London Grammar Return with New Single “Baby It’s You” Produced by George FitzGerald
English indie pop trio London Grammar are no strangers to the world of EDM. Their elegant, enticing works have been remixed by countless dance music producers such as ARTY, Sasha, and Ross From Friends, and they even collaborated with Flume on an original track, as well as Disclosure on the sleeper hit “Help Me Lose My Mind.” Now, with the help of house music titan George FitzGerald, London Grammar have put forth their first offering for 2020, “Baby It’s You.” In classic London Grammar fashion, singer Hannah Reid‘s emotive vocals soar over soulful pads and piano notes. FitzGerald’s production gives the single a tasteful deep house-infused edge, not far off from “Help Me Lose My Mind,” but more akin to somet...
Calvin Harris Shares New Exclusive Remix and Sun-Kissed “Summer Sessions” Playlist as Love Regenerator
Amazon Music‘s summer playlist series rolls on with a sun-kissed selection from Love Regenerator, the alias of Calvin Harris. Since kicking off with electronic boy wonder Martin Garrix, the series has featured Jayda G, Disclosure, and Kygo, among others. Harris’ playlist is brimming with warm, foot-tapping house music courtesy of Hardrive (“Deep Inside”), MK (“Burning”), and Daft Punk (“Around The World”), among many others. It also features a number of his own originals, like “One Kiss” with Dua Lipa and “Promises” with Sam Smith. In addition to his carefully curated selections, he also shared a new exclusive remix of his collaboration with Steve Lacy, “Live Without Your Love,&...
Listen to This Absurd Mashup of M83’s “Midnight City” and “The Simpsons” Character Nelson Muntz
We’re willing to bet that a viral TikTok mashup of The Simpsons and M83 probably was not on your 2020 bingo card. But here we are. TikTok creator Teo Domani, who describes himself as the “CEO of mashups,” recently shared a mashup of M83’s iconic synthwave single “Midnight City” and Nelson Muntz‘s famous laugh from The Simpsons. You know the one—the shrill “ah-ha!” that the school bully cackles as he taunts others, including Bart. Domani’s clever mashup has gone haywire on the popular video sharing platform, racking up over 4.5M views at the time of this article’s publishing. Other zany mashups on Domani’s profile include amalgamations of Lil Baby‘s “Heatin’ Up” with the Super Smash Bros. B...
Groove Armada Announces First Album in 10 Years and Drops New Single “Lover 4 Now”
It’s been 10 long years since fans of Groove Armada have received a new album from the beloved duo, but Tom Findlay and Andy Cato have officially announced that one is on the way. The eleven-track Edge Of The Horizon LP will arrive on October 2nd but fear not—they’ve dropped a new single to hold you over in the meantime. They begin the voyage to Edge Of The Horizon with “Lover 4 Now,” featuring the godfather of UK garage, Todd Edwards. It’s a bright, funky track that transports back to an 80s Italo disco, where synthesizers reigned supreme. With inspiration from Hall & Oates and Prince, the production and vocals on the track are a certified dance party starter. The Grammy-nominated duo proves that they are still the leading comman...
Adventure Club Share Preview of Massive Unreleased Inukshuk Collaboration “One More Try”
When it comes to new music, Adventure Club have been busier than a weatherman in a tornado. The melodic dubstep trailblazers have released a bevy of new tracks in recent weeks, including “Back to You,” “High Like This,” and a soaring remix of BTS‘ “Your Eyes Tell.” Adventure Club took to Twitter yesterday to share a preview of a song called “One More Try,” a euphoric future bass bop produced in collaboration with fellow melodic maven Inukshuk. The unreleased single, which features Kotomi, was debuted back in July 2018 in the 9th installment of Adventure Club’s fan-favorite “Superheroes Anonymous” mix series. At the time, Inukshuk shared a Facebook post urging fans to “keep an eye out for it’s [sic] official...
Duke Dumont’s “Nightcrawler” Music Video is a Nostalgic Race Through the Streets of LA
When Duke Dumont dropped the curtain on his Duality LP back in April, there is no doubt he knew he had a hit on his hands. Following a litany of wildly popular releases that essentially moonlighted as quick bites in anticipation of the record, he unveiled his debut album and stunned the dance music community with a bona fide Grammy frontrunner. Dumont has now released the official music video for “Nightcrawler,” the lead single from Duality. A sultry deep house collaboration with Australian twin sister duo Say Lou Lou, the track serves as a microcosm of the trailblazing sound design of one of the genre’s most refined producers. Produced by Obra House—a studio perhaps best known for developing the videos for Lil Nas X‘s “Panini” and Me...
