MUSIC RELEASES
Melodic Bass Meets K-Pop in Adventure Club and Soar’s Remix of BTS’ “Your Eyes Tell”
Melodic dubstep kingpins Adventure Club have teamed up with blossoming future bass producer Soar for a mammoth remix of BTS‘ K-pop single “Your Eyes Tell.” The serendipitous rework arrived today, July 21st, 2020, seemingly out of the blue. The collaborative remix has all the lushness and euphoric gravitas of a signature Adventure Club tune. The release also serves as a prelude of sorts, as Soar revealed back in April 2020 that he has a forthcoming collaboration with Adventure Club and Luma titled “Safe With Me” on the horizon. He shared a preview of the single at the time, writing that it is “the BIGGEST song [he has] done to date.” At the time of writing, neither act has confirmed a release date for “Safe With Me.” Howev...
EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters: A Series Illuminating the Best New EDM by Women
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant female producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. “Mentions (Remix)” – Lizzy Jane Lizzy Jane implements zestful soundscapes and energized 808 textures in her dynamic remix of INF1NITE’s “Mentions.” Her spin is driving and powerful, making this one of her best remixes to date. “Path Of Night” – Khiva Recently released on her Life in the Midst of Decay EP, Khiva‘s “Path Of Night” guides listeners with her compelling spectral v...
Watch This Beatbox Rendition of the “Overwatch” Theme Ahead of Forthcoming Remix Pack
Overwatch is bringing together a team of creators to launch their “Summer of Music” event. The Blizzard Entertainment-developed video game title recently released their new original soundtrack Overwatch: Cities & Countries. They’re now releasing a handful of new reworks in what’s shaping up to be one of the most unique remix packs of the summer. Setting the bar high is Berywam, 2018 beatbox world champions, who have unleashed an impressive beatbox remix of the Overwatch theme with rhythmic ebbs and flows that seemingly defy reality. The French quartet has a knack for adapting their voices to fit a variety of instrumental functions. Arguably, this was best on display during their medley performance on America’s Got Talent in 2019, which included ...
Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, Kanye West, and FKA Twigs Drop Kaleidoscopic “Ego Death” Animated Video
A few days after teasing the official music video for their collaborative single “Ego Death,” Ty Dolla $ign, Skrillex, Kanye West, and FKA Twigs have unveiled the final version. The four artists opted for an animated video by Emonee LaRussa, a two-time Emmy Award-winning motion graphics artist who enlisted the help of 10 animators and 3 character designers. With its hauntingly kaleidoscopic animations of each artist, who lick neon blood off knives and trip on magic mushrooms, the video is nothing short of breathtaking. Churning along to a hypnotic, moombah-inspired beat courtesy of Skrillex, the video also serves as a bewitchingly captivating accessory to the lyrical content of the song, which waxes poetic about the need to kill one’s ego in ...
Watch the Prismatic Music Video for CamelPhat’s Collaboration with Foals’ Yannis Philippakis, “Hypercolour”
Grammy Award-nominated house music duo CamelPhat have released the official music video for their collaboration with Foals‘ Yannis Philippakis, who directed the spellbinding short along with Kit Monteith. The video serves as a psychedlic journey through the haunting single, which marries the hypnotic vocal stylings of Yannis with the kinetic house flavors of Camelphat. Oscillating between retro, VHS-style footage of Yannis and prismatic pirouettes straight out of the lens of a kaleidoscope, it takes inspiration from its title to deliver a stellar directorial debut for the Foals frontman. “We’ve been longtime fans of Foals after seeing them live a number of times over the years, and they have always been on our list to collaborate with,” Camelphat ...
REZZ Teases Hypnotic New Song via Instagram
REZZ, the bass music wunderkind and recent recipient of a shiny Juno Award, took to Instagram today to share a preview of an unreleased track, which immediately sent her fanbase into a frenzy. The preview arrives after a recent tweet in which REZZ wrote that she was working on music that made her “very happy at the moment.” She decided to post a lengthy preview of the ID, which churns along to a typically hypnotic rhythm featuring the alluring vocal refrain of “tag, you’re it.” The series of videos ends with the song’s drop, a menacing, bass-fueled masterstroke that sees her returning to her midtempo roots following the alt-rock and electro hybrid “Someone Else” with Grabbitz. REZZ was mum on the details, however, refraining from po...
VASSY Drops Remix Pack for Chart-Topping Single “Nothing To Lose”
In honor of the ten-year anniversary of her debut release, VASSY has dropped a remix EP for one of her all-time classics. Back in 2016, she joined forces with Tiësto for their Billboard Dance Club Songs number-one single, “Nothing to Lose.” Naturally, her chart-topping tune is the perfect track to celebrate her illustrious career. Released on her co-writers’ label, the record features remixes from LODATO, COOL KICKS, Kue, Gozzi, and Kobe Bourne and JK West. With each artist giving the track a unique spin, the remix EP signifies a metaphorical passing of the torch from the superstars to the up-and-comers. Over the course of her career, VASSY has gone platinum seventeen times, garnered over 2 billion streams, and has co...
Watch Apashe’s Mind-Bending DJ Set from the “League of Legends Mid-Season Streamathon”
In late May, the community behind the immensely popular MOBA game, League of Legends, gathered for a three-day international streaming event in an effort to raise funds for COVID-19 relief. The broadcast featured tournament matchups, high-profile exhibition games, variety shows, musical guests, and more. EDM fans were treated to an exclusive performance from Apashe and a medley of collaborators. For his short-but-sweet set, the Belgian producer explored his latest album, Renaissance. Filmed in a warehouse complete with background visuals, Apashe was able to fully immerse viewers in some of the hits from his latest record. In addition to the stunning visuals, he was joined by a few of the album’s collaborators who helped to bring Renaissance to life. Over the course of the ...
Future 80’s Records Drops Scorching Synthwave Compilation “Hot Summer Synth Vol. 1”
Just in time for the hottest stretch of the summer is Future 80’s Records’ new compilation album, Hot Summer Synth Vol. 1. The synthwave label has compiled some of the finest summertime tracks in the genre for the perfect poolside playlist. Filled with retro production spearheaded by stylized synths, each track will take you through a neon-soaked tropical soundscape. Included on the album is music from Robots With Rayguns, MicroMatscenes, Konstanza, Roxi Drive, Sellorekt and LA Dreams, and more. The label has stated that each track was carefully selected to emulate the sound of the summer. With over 18 songs, listeners will be able to explore the sounds of synthwave mainstays as well as many of the genre’s rising rising artists. In addition to the digital album on Bandcamp,...
Saint JHN Taps J Balvin for New Feature on Imanbek’s Hit Remix of “Roses”
Saint JHN continues to ride the second revival of his single “Roses” as he taps J Balvin to rev the worldwide hit with Reggaeton energy. Ghetto Lenny infuses beats from the Imanbek remix and makes it his own, melodically rapping over Imanbek’s ubiquitous upbeat tempo and breathing new life into the “Roses” saga. J Balvin spits a Reggaeton verse with his irresistible flare. This latest iteration will likely maintain the status of “Roses” as one of the biggest songs of 2020. Originally released in 2016, “Roses” was a classic amongst early Saint JHN fans after it launched as part of his Collection One album. Three years later, Russian DJ Imanbek remixed the single to become the worldwide hit we know today: #1 in over 40 countries on Apple Music, and in the top 5 of Spotify’s Global ...
Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, FKA Twigs, and Skrillex Tease Upcoming “Ego Death” Music Video
Just under three weeks after the release of his mega-collaboration with Kanye West, FKA Twigs, Skrillex, and serpentwithfeet, Ty Dolla $ign is set to release the music video for “Ego Death.” He recently shared a teaser of the upcoming audiovisual spectacle with fans and announced its release date via Twitter. While we can’t see much in the short clip, the animated renditions of the artists from the single’s cover art have returned, leading some to believe that the video will be animated. You can also see trippy, multicolored patterns surrounding each artist, likely representing the psychedelic connotation of the song’s title. “Ego Death” by Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, FKA Twigs, Skrillex, and serpentwithfeet was released on ...
Grammy Award-Winning Producers Riton and Alex Metric Unveil Debut Single as KUU
Grammy Award-winning producers Riton and Alex Metric have joined forces for a formidable collaborative project called KUU, fusing their brands of illustrious sonic flair under a Balaeric house umbrella. Arriving by way of Diplo‘s Higher Ground banner, KUU’s debut single “How Could I Ever” is a sultry stunner that brilliantly manifests elements of classic Balaeric beat music, which is highlighted by hypnotic, sun-kissed indie dance rhythms. Eschewing their respective penchants for kinetic house flavors, the duo opted to produce a spellbinding slow-burner that is more ballad than banger. With a beguiling vocal effort from Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Shungudzo and punchy tribal drums that yearn for the late-night dance floors of pre-pandemic yest...
