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Louis Futon, Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli Among 6 Artists to Play “Pass the Beat” on New Mega-Collaboration [Premiere]
In the midst of the COVID-19-induced worldwide lockdown, a number of musicians across many genres played “pass the beat,” a trend in which each participant virtually contributes something to a song. Back in March, an emerging electronic producer kicked off a challenge that would ultimately see seven artists collaborate on a new track. The fruits of their labor are finally realized with the release of “Twitter Telephone.” In the first of a series of tweets, the stem and rules were shared. The tagged producer in the post was tasked with adding something to the track before uploading it and tagging the artist they’d like to see next. Starting with Ian Ewing, the tune was altered by Dominic Lalli of Big Gigantic, Martin Vogt (als...
Dutch Duo Mr. Belt & Wezol Preview Upcoming Hot Air Balloon Performance
Mr. Belt & Wezol have been creative with their performances during the COVID-19-induced worldwide live music shutdown. While some artists have performed from their homes or backyards, they’ve decided to step outside the box, performing on a moving tram, in a bowling alley, in the middle of a ball pit, and even on an alpaca farm. This time, the Dutch duo took to the skies for a new hourlong set from a hot air balloon. They recently shared a short preview of their performance, showing fans what to expect when it’s released early next month. They were able to achieve such views with a custom DJ rig with cameras mounted all around. In an effort to capture the perfect shot, they also had cars following them on the ground and two drones circling them in the sky. Mr. Be...
Toro y Moi Produced Two Tracks on Logic’s Final Album “No Pressure”
Earlier in the month, Logic announced that his recently released album, No Pressure, would be his last. Rather than releasing music, he’ll be exploring his other passion—video games—after signing an exclusive, seven-figure streaming contract with Twitch. Despite his new venture, his latest album has been celebrated by fans, artists, celebrities, and critics alike. To the delight of electronic music fans, the Maryland-born hip-hop star collaborated with eclectic producer and Flume Flume collaborator Toro y Moi on the tracks “5 Hooks” and “Dark Place.” On the former, listeners traverse through a chaotic barrage in the introduction before the song opens up to high-speed drums mixed with soft, twinkling keys and vocal samples that gradually become m...
Steve Aoki’s “Last of Me” From Arknights Soundtrack Receives Stunning Animated Music Video
The mobile tower defense game Arknights has been teaming up with some of dance music’s biggest names, including Bear Grillz, Quix, Yellow Claw, and Steve Aoki to produce original music. Following the positive reception of Aoki’s bass-heavy single “Last of Me,” a collaboration with RUNN that was added to the game’s soundtrack earlier this month, the song has now received its own animated music video. The single was released as the official theme for the Chapter 6 installation of the Arknights saga titled “Partial Necrosis.” Aoki’s slow build of shimmering synths coupled with the vivid lyricism of RUNN aptly set the tone for the music video’s breakout into an epic battle. The video depicts the conflict between Yeti Squad an...
Whethan Recruits K.Flay for Alt-Electronic Hit “Hurting On Purpose”
Fans have been on the edge of their seats since the New Year for Whethan’s debut album, FANTASY. His lead single “Stay Forever” graced streaming platforms on January 10th and a string of tracks ensued in subsequent months. In April, Whethan made a surprise appearance at the virtual Room Service festival and leaked his highly anticipated FANTASY album. However, it’s been three months since the 21-year-old producer’s last official album single release, “So Good.” While the finish line has not been officially announced yet, the light at the end of the tunnel is gradually rearing its head with Whethan’s latest hit, “Hurting On Purpose.” In collaboration with pop-rock singer-songwriter K.Flay, “Hurting On Purpose” has made its arrival on streaming platforms. The new rock-influenced re...
Float Away On Medasin’s Flip of the Toto Classic “Africa”
In his latest high-profile remix, this time of Toto‘s iconic “Africa,” Medasin has once again given us a hearty dose of his groovy chillwave flavor. Released independently today, Medasin surprisingly strips away most of the track’s original arrangement, including Toto’s vocals, to make use of only its melody. Lightly blossoming synths float gently above the song’s recognizable chords, turning “Africa” into a magically understated instrumental. From the exotic synths in its introduction to the faux EDM drop built by drum machines and crisp claps, Medasin’s “Africa” rework takes us somewhere new and unexpected, turning a classic sing-along into a dance floor get-down. The new “Africa” remix was previously tea...
Iconic Duo Faithless Return with First Single In a Decade, “This Feeling”
Renowned British electronica duo Faithless have returned with new music, breaking a hiatus that spanned a decade. The duo has unveiled a new summertime single titled “This Feeling” and an accompanying music video. The uplifting house single features spoken word style verses from poet Suli Breaks and a relaxed vocal delivery from Nathan Ball. Longtime fans of Faithless may find “This Feeling” to be a particularly bright and optimistic offering compared to the majority of the group’s discography, which includes timeless hits “God Is a DJ” and “Insomnia.” The single inspired an equally feel-good music video that depicts a group of friends celebrating post-lockdown freedom in London. The music video came about through a unique collabo...
Mat Zo Announces New Album “Illusion Of Depth,” Releases New Single
Time and time again, gifted musician Mat Zo has stunned listeners with his eclectic blend of sounds, bending genres and drawing influence from all over the electronic music spectrum. His debut album Damage Control and sophomore release Self Disassemble were perfect illustrations of his talent—amalgamations of just about every genre within EDM, including UK garage, trance, dubstep, and French house, and among others. Now, Zo is back to blow us away yet again with the announcement of his next full-length album, titled Illusion Of Depth, slated for release on October 9th via Above & Beyond‘s Anjunabeats imprint. The album’s first single “Problems” introduces Atlanta-based vocalist Olan, whose work has appeared on previous Zo prod...
VNCCII’s Music Video for New Single “Dangerous Love” Creates a Psychedelic Future World
Australian vocalist and producer VNCCII is making waves in the electronic world with a futuristic sound developed around a 3D cyborg avatar. Her latest single, “Dangerous Love,” only solidifies her rising reputation as a forward-thinking, no-holds-barred artist as she puts her cutting edge twist on the pop-trap crossover. Out today, “Dangerous Love” is only VNCCII’s fourth official song, all of which were released independently. It follows last year’s “Citizen A.I.” and “Astro Life” parts one and two, pushing the boundaries of her edgy future world vision with swirling 8-bit synth arrangements, heavy bass punches and trap downbeats. VNCCII’s sultry vocals are the crown jewel of the track, layered on top of her hard-hitt...
BEAUZ Release First Ever THX Ltd. Spatial Audio Digital Album, “BEAUZWORLD, VOL. 1”
Since its inception in 1983 by legendary filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. has expanded its empire beyond the cinema and into automobiles, home entertainment, and consumer electronics. The company has continued to improve upon auditory and visual fidelity, ensuring that audiences experience the most true-to-life artistic visions. US-based brothers and production pair BEAUZ have now put forth their latest EP, BEAUZWORLD, VOL. 1, which is officially the first-ever digital album rendered with THX’s signature Spatial Audio for a completely immersive musical experience. “Through our music and our platforms, we are building the real BEAUZ WORLD – an inclusive, diversified community that is able to propel us forward with acceptance, innovation and affection,̶...
Benzi Expands His Sound with New Melodic Single “Red Rover (feat. Sad Alex)”
New York’s Benzi is well known for his “#BANGUERS with Benzi” radio show on SiriusXM and his hard-hitting trap style. However, the producer and DJ’s latest single is a bit of a departure from his normal amped-up productions. “Red Rover” is Benzi’s latest offering and it features vocalist Sad Alex. Taking a more emotional and melodic approach, “Red Rover” teeters more toward a future bass-infused sound, not unlike recent releases from The Chainsmokers or Martin Garrix. That’s not to say that Benzi’s unique flavor isn’t ever-present in the production—the bass is just as crushing as ever, and the percussion draws nicely on the trap-inspired elements that the producer is so well-known f...
TYNAN Flips Kaskade and Skrillex’s “Lick It” into Unrelenting Dubstep Weapon
TYNAN has quickly become one of the most innovative names in bass music. His sound design is unparalleled, crafting unsettling noises that drive crowds mad. With his latest release, he’s turned Kaskade and Skrillex‘s “Lick It” on its head. “Lick It” was first introduced to fans as an electro house party-starter back in 2011. TYNAN’s flip, however, is a complete rewrite. Staying true to the original melody, he’s cranked up the tempo and turned it into an unpredictable dubstep weapon. The first drop is business as usual with pounding kicks, sky-shattering synths, and heavily chopped vocals. The second drop, however, will have listeners jumping up and down to keep up with the madness. Without a doubt, this is a gem that we’ll be...
