MUSIC RELEASES
Ferreck Dawn Lands Official Remix of Martin Garrix and John Martin’s “Higher Ground”
Dawn is equipped to deliver the house remix this song was born to have. Martin Garrix had fans on the edge of their seats when he announced he would be collaborating with John Martin on the single “Higher Ground.” The track was a callback to the mainstage progressive house sound that helped to establish Garrix as the global superstar he is today. He has now passed the production torch to Ferreck Dawn, a gifted Dutch producer who is equipped to deliver the house remix this song was born to have. Dawn’s production stays true to the emotive aspects of the lyrics while transforming the track into a club-ready jam. He amps up the groove on the beat, with vocal chops that echo the inescapable and repetitive mental confines that Martin touches upon in the message of the tr...
Underoath Transforms REZZ and Grabbitz’s “Someone Else” Into a Heavy Rock Slammer
The selection of Underoath to remix “Someone Else” is genre-blending perfection. Back in April, REZZ and Grabbitz unveiled their hypnotic collaboration “Someone Else” to global praise. The track has racked up over 5 million streams on Spotify in just over 3 months and hit the number 15 spot on Alt Radio in the US as well as the number 1 spot in Canada. Previous REZZ collaborator Underoath has now flipped the electronic tune into a heavy rock jam. Underoath’s “Someone Else” remix stays true to the original in terms of formula, but completely eliminates the electronic elements. Opening with a more atmospheric intro, the track is quickly overtaken by heavy guitar riffs and slamming percussion. Underoath’s rework retains Grabbitz’...
ODESZA and Golden Features Deliver Highly Anticipated Debut LP, “BRONSON”
The project reflects the unparalleled strengths of both acts while delivering something dynamic and fresh. Grammy-nominated duo ODESZA and Australian producer Golden Features have released their highly anticipated, self-titled debut album from their new joint project, BRONSON. A joint release from Foreign Family Collective and Ninja Tune, BRONSON is an eclectic ten-song collection that oscillates between intense and emotional moods, accented by instrumental-intensive, melodic production. Since forming in 2012, ODESZA have become acclaimed and beloved for their cinematic take on sound design and production, earning a Grammy nomination for A Moment Apart back in 2017. Golden Features first became associated with the duo when ODESZA’s label, Foreign Family Collective, release...
Kygo Drops Amazon Original, Orchestral Version of “I’ll Wait” with Sasha Sloan
The new version is a stunning orchestral rendition. In May of 2020, Kygo released his third studio album Golden Hour, which was packed to the brim with high-profile collaborations. He has now released a stunning orchestral rendition of one of the tracks from the record, “I’ll Wait (feat. Sasha Sloan) as an Amazon Original track. While “I’ll Wait” is not the first time Kygo and Sloan have worked together, this particular orchestral rendition sees Sloan’s soulful and melancholic vocals take center stage. Kygo’s beautiful instrumental composition perfectly complements Sloan’s angelic vocals with emphasis on his downtempo version. As a part of Amazon Music’s “Summer Sessions” series, playlists curated ...
Lights Unveils Club-Ready “Dead End” Remix LP
The LP features five reworks of her most beloved tracks. Acclaimed alt-pop artist Lights is here to drop her new remix LP Dead End, co-produced by her touring partner MYTH. The collection features three original tracks alongside five reimagined remixes of her most beloved hits. For those who were lucky enough to attend her leg of deadmau5‘s “cubeV3” tour earlier this year, these dance interpretations will sound familiar. She kicks things off with the title track “Dead End,” an expertly crafted blend of pop and electronica with a chorus that will be locked in your head all day long. “Outdoor Sports” is a playful single with the right amount of edge. Lights slows down and deepens the beat for “Batshit,” showcasing her voca...
NGHTMRE Confirms New Zeds Dead Collaboration On the Way
Is this the collab Zeds Dead dropped during their EDC Las Vegas Virtual Rave-A-Thon set? Back in September 2016, NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead joined forces with GG Magree for the dazzling “Frontlines,” dropping a thunderous future bass anthem that dominated the festival circuit at the time (RIP, festivals). Fast forward to August 5th, 2020, when NGHTMRE took to Twitter with an atomic bomb of an announcement that he has finished a new collaboration with Zeds Dead. In a succinct yet far from ambiguous tweet, the trap and bass sage confirmed the news for fans, writing, “New collab with [Zeds Dead] finished.” NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead’s bass music compatriots are already taking notice. At the time of writing, neither artist has confirmed a release date or title of the t...
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KSHMR Unveils Dreamz Alias with Stunning Single “Casual” [EXCLUSIVE]
Niles Hollowell-Dhar is on a mission to prove that COVID-19 can’t throttle the game’s most ambitious artists. In a day and age when COVID-19 has flung many dance music producers into rabbit holes of creative strangulation, Niles Hollowell-Dhar refuses to succumb. Hollowell-Dhar, a renowned audio engineer and music producer, perhaps best known as KSHMR, is on a mission to prove that the virus can’t throttle the game’s most ambitious artists. Enter Dreamz, KSHMR’s new alias. The famed DJ and dance music vet took to social media on August 5th, 2020 to announce the project, sending shockwaves through the electronic dance music community via a fortuitous Instagram post announcing the alias. Dreamz’ debut single is a hypnotic electronic ballad called...
Kayzo Announces New Single “Say It” and Release Date
Kayzo fans, rejoice. Since he released two thunderous tracks in the month of April 2020, Kayzo has been relatively quiet on the new music front. That notion went up in flames, however, after the bass music kingpin took to Twitter to announce a forthcoming single. In early April, Kayzo released “Spin It Back” on his own Welcome Records banner, teaming up with fellow bass sage Calcium for a raucous dubstep offering. He then joined forces with Crankdat for the aptly-titled “The Fire,” a blistering, metal-inspired electro track that received support from k?d, Blanke, Laidback Luke, and many more. Since the newly announced solo track “Say It” will also arrive on Welcome Records, if the two aforementioned tunes are any indication, Kayzo fans ar...
SG Lewis Teams Up with Channel Tres and Robyn to Make a Major “Impact”
SG Lewis also announced his debut album coming later this year. SG Lewis is here to make an “Impact” alongside Channel Tres and Robyn. When three artists of this caliber come together on a track, you know magic is on the way. Together they deliver a single you’ll be dancing to long after summer is over. “Impact is possibly my favorite record I’ve ever been a part of,” said SG Lewis in a press release. “The chemistry between Channel and Robyn is so powerful, and creates something so unique. Channel is an artist I believe will go on to create a musical legacy as important as the one Robyn has already created, and to have the two of them on this record together is insane.” “Working with my good friend TEED again on the production is a...
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Above & Beyond Curate Iconic Anjunabeats Tracks to Celebrate Label’s 20th Anniversary [EXCLUSIVE]
Few electronic music labels have fostered as timeless a legacy as Anjunabeats. Few electronic music labels have fostered as timeless a legacy as Anjunabeats. Founded and spearheaded by legendary trio Above & Beyond, the Anjunabeats banner is responsible for some of the most inescapable trance and house songs that the dance music zeitgeist has ever seen, establishing itself over the years as a bona fide tastemaker. Emblematic of a true neoteric, each trailblazing release from the Anjunabeats camp serves as both a harbinger of what’s to come in the trance community and a vignette of its rich history. The imprint has a unique ability to tell stories with its music—a phenomenon that represents an unattainable white whale for many record labels. To celebrate the 20th an...
Dillon Francis Teams Up with Malibu Rum for Quirky Trap Remix of “The Coconut Nut”
Francis is also planning to release a music video with crowdsourced material from fans. Dance music producer and EDM Renaissance man Dillon Francis has teamed up with Malibu Rum for an official remix of the viral song “The Coconut Nut,” delivering a tongue-in-cheek trap remix that yearns for the sun-kissed utopian vibrations of summer. “The song has been around for a long, long time and has had lots of plays and downloads, so we thought it was a good fit with Malibu Rum and our coconut spirit,” said Troy Gorczyca, Malibu’s Brand Director. “It’s a great way to bring the brand to life and make the song more contemporary and inspire our target audience to dance and have fun and enjoy the summer fun in a situation that’s a little bit different than norma...
DJ Snake and Malaa Release Entire “Best of Both Worlds” B2B Performance
In addition to a video recording of the set, the French duo shared an audio-only version as a free download. After dazzling the masses during their “Best of Both Worlds” livestream performance, DJ Snake and Malaa have released their full B2B set for those who might have missed the original airing or for fans who would like to relive it. No strangers to performing together, the French electronic kingpins dropped an infectious house set that followers of both artists can enjoy equally. Featuring mostly black and white visuals, DJ Snake and Malaa took the decks alongside festival-grade production to really enhance the rare livestream event. Included in their setlist are a number of unreleased IDs, fan-favorite tunes from both producers, and tracks from French compatriots&nbs...
