MUSIC RELEASES
Younjosh Releases Album Dedicated to All Things “2020”
A diverse, multi-genre album created to “bring a little peace and put a smile” on your face. This year has come with a lot of heartaches, and DJ/producer Younjosh is here to provide his take on all of them in his new album 2020. Throughout the record’s nine tracks, he takes his listeners across multiple genres, including hardstyle, progressive house, trap, and big room, producing something for everyone. The Parisian-born, Atlanta-based artist is here to bring some levity to the world during a time when we need it most. Over the years, Younjosh has frequented clubs around the world, traditionally known as a house music artist. With 2020, he’s hoping to break free from those barriers, unleashing this multi-genre album. It all started when Kobe Bryant tragically ...
Listen to G Jones and EPROM’s Mind-Bending B2B Set from Lollapalooza’s Virtual Edition
The bass music tandem brought nothing but gas. Following their monumental joint performance at Lollapalooza‘s first (and hopefully last) virtual edition, EPROM and G Jones have uploaded the mind-bending B2B set in full. The experimental bass producers brought nothing but gas, reinforcing the notion that they are both at the forefront of trap and dubstep sound design. Traversing the darkest valleys of bass music, the tandem dropped many of their own originals, like “Soundtrack to the Machine” and “Regis Chillbin,” in addition to a bevy of tracks from their electronic compatriots, like Aphex Twin‘s “Window Licker” and Special Request‘s “Spectral Frequency.” Prior to the virtual concert, G Jones and EPROM divulged tha...
DEMUR and MTHD Rattle Bones on New Single “Reckless Behavior”
The duo joined forces for a new punk rock-inspired drum & bass romp. After returning from his long hiatus back in June, DEMUR has unleashed another powerhouse single. This time, he’s joined forces with MTHD for a new drum & bass romp, “Reckless Behavior.” Very on-brand with his no-holds-barred approach to music, DEMUR’s latest single weaponizes high-speed drums, blistering synths, and chopped-up vocals to create a sonic call-to-arms. With two releases in just over a month, the future seems bright for the rising producer. His return to the music industry has delighted his fans, as they’ve been holding their collective breath waiting to see what the bold producer would get into next. “Reckless Behavior” is out now. The track is ava...
Peter Zimmermann Reimagines Anime and Video Game Classics on Synthwave Collection “PornCoreSynthRock 2”
Featuring the sounds of Dragonball Z, Akira, Super Street Fighter, and beyond, Peter Zimmermann’s latest is a pop culture extravaganza. Peter Zimmermann has released the perfect album for gamers, weebs, and synthwave connoisseurs alike. In PornCoreSynthRock 2, the German artist reimagines music from a number of classic video games and anime. Some of the featured crossovers that were blessed with a synthwave spin include Dragonball Z, Akira, Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, and Super Street Fighter, among others. As indicated by the title, the album creates an atmosphere reminiscent of a motorbike cruise through a neon-soaked city. With hair band guitar and chiptune synth, Zimmermann was truly able to capture the sounds of decades past in a way that feels true t...
BIJOU Drops Star-Studded Debut Album “Diamond City”
BIJOU paid homage to G-House and the city that made him. BIJOU has been a driving force in revitalizing the G-House sound, ushering in a new era of the genre. He’s now unleashed his dynamic debut album to the world, titled Diamond City. Released on his very own Do Not Duplicate Recordings, the album spans 15 tracks, traversing multiples genres while still keeping his signature hip-hop and house flair in each production. “Two years of blood, sweat and tears.. Diamond City is a piece of my heart that represents the city I come from: PHOENIX,” said BIJOU in a press release. The result of those two years is an impressive tracklist of high-energy, in-your-face productions that will turn even the meekest of wallflowers into dance-floor mainstays. He keeps things fresh throughou...
Saint Punk Releases Gritty Remix Pack for “Guttah”
Saint Punk‘s distortion-heavy single “Guttah,” has received the remix treatment from several rising producers looking to push it to the limit. The grunge house purveyor’s original offering makes its twisted constitution known early, sparing no time before introducing a mangled bassline that dominates the mix. Though he set the energy level high with his original release, Saint Punk managed to find a handful of producers with a willingness to harness and reimagine “Guttah” into something new. Juice! the DJ kicks things off with a full rhythmic transformation, reshaping the single into a midtempo dance floor heater. Meanwhile, Dropheadz and Trst. go toe-to-toe with Saint Punk at his own game with house interpretations that don’t compr...
Los Angeles Producer Figment Premieres First Single “Welcome to the Acid Jungle”
Figment, an Electronic Music Producer & DJ Based in LA and host of the “Not Figment” Podcast, releases his first single, “Welcome to the Acid Jungle.” To download the single on iTunes, visit here. Figment is a Los Angeles based performance artist, nightlife DJ, and electronic dance music producer who has amassed a following of more than 100,000 fans on Instagram after performing at Insomniac’s EDC Festival. EDM.com named him “One of 5 Artists Who Stole The Show” and viewers agreed, as a vote was held for best performance for an emerging artist and Figment won Insomniac Records’ Discovery Project. At a time when most live performers are struggling to break through more than ever, Figment seems to be dominating on all the right platforms. Now, he is finally releas...
ZABO Rises Up with New Single “Phoenix” Featuring TINYKVT
ZABO is here to lift us all out of the ashes with his latest single “Phoenix” featuring vocals by TINYKVT. If you’ve recently gone through a breakup, let this emotive tune play on repeat until you’re back on your feet. TINYKVT shared the powerful meaning behind the lyrics in a press release, stating, “Phoenix is an anthem for anyone who ever felt heartbroken, lost, or defeated. It’s about taking back your power, loving yourself & rising against the odds.” “Phoenix” showcases ZABO’s skilled hand at creating glitched-out future bass ballads. Those who have gone through heartbreak realize that the journey to peace should be approached gently yet fiercely. He channels this energy in the production, slowly guiding the listener...
Kendoll Joins Mentor AC Slater for New Single “Fall Back”
Rising bass house star Kendoll is steadily building a reputation for her UK-inspired underground groove and dark, bass-driven garage style. She’s now joined forces with likeminded artist AC Slater for “Fall Back” featuring Sophiegrophy, released on July 24th via Slater’s Night Bass Records. It is the titular track for a three-song EP that also includes “Wasted Again” and “Never Sleep” featuring Dread MC. “Fall Back” stands out with its inventive, drum machine-driven groove, drawing comparisons to Australian powerhouse Anna Lunoe. Australian artist Sophiegrophy emerges as the star of the track, packing a heavy punch of girl power with her melodic hooks and flows and tone reminiscent of Little Simz. The Fall Bac...
Adventure Club Joins Forces With Squired and Dia Frampton for “High Like This”
Ever since the 2016 release of Adventure Club‘s debut album, Red // Blue, fans have been eagerly awaiting a second full length project. Those wishes are to come true this year, as “High Like This” with Squired and Dia Frampton marks the third official release of the duo’s sophomore album. Following this year’s “Back to You” (with Sara Diamond) and “Rebellious” (with Yuna), “High Like This” is the hard-hitting melodic bass anthem we’ve been waiting for, out today via Ultra Records. It kicks off lightly with vinyl crackles and quiet, reverberating synths before diving into Frampton’s bright vocal tone and lyrics, which detail the thrills of independence and lighthearted love. These feelings are...
Bust It Out to Deorro’s Latin-Inspired “Cuando”
Since signing with Prodigy Artistsin May, Deorro has been leaning into his Mexican heritage with a string of Latin-inspired dance tracks. “Cuando” with Los Dutis is the latest, out today via Ultra Records. Dropping in hot with rapid claps, staggered drum machine beats and some serious rhythmic flavor, “Cuando” speeds into an energetic and infectious drop of blood-pumping synths inspired by traditional Latin sonics. Combined with frenetic vocal chops and blaring brass samples, the track is primed to slay the dance-floor. Fellow Mexican producers Los Dutis add a youthful intensity to the track, helping it chug along without losing any steam. “Cuando” is Deorro’s second Latin-crossover track of the year following May’s “Amanecer.̶...
The Knocks and MUNA Turn Back Time with “Bodies”
Now entering the sixth month of the COVID-19 lockdown, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to remember life before sheltering at home. A new song by electronic duo The Knocks and pop trio MUNA, titled “Bodies,” may be the escape you need. Co-written by each group, “Bodies” was inspired by “nostalgia for the early-mid aughts,” according to a press statement by MUNA. Out today via Big Beat Records, “Bodies” has now come to represent hope for the joyful times to come, conjuring memories of house parties, beach days with friends, and fireworks at a music festival. Set to the tune of The Knocks’ signature upbeat, pop-centric production style, “Bodies” delivers a hypnotizing, light-hearted punch with b...
