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“Future Rave” Pioneers David Guetta and MORTEN Claim Their Territory With “New Rave” EP [Exclusive Interview]
Just over a week ago, David Guetta and MORTEN were sitting virtually for a studio session that would result in a finished four-track EP, “New Rave.” Out today via Parlophone, it’s an EP primed to change the EDM world forever. Produced as part of the pair’s “future rave” project, “New Rave” packs a heavy, high-energy punch with pitched up techno synths, meticulously placed vocals, and driving bass downbeats. Standouts are “Kill Me Slow,” the powerful, vocal-driven introduction, and “Bombardment,” a dark and suspenseful instrumental. As a whole, the EP demonstrates the producers’ ability to continue their project’s transformation, moving beyond the original “future rave” sound pioneered in t...
SMLE and Rival Enlist Neoni for Impactful Cut “Up In Flames”
Miami-based production duo SMLE have taken over the industry in recent years with their vibrant and lighthearted sound, releasing music on labels such as Monstercat, Armada, and Lowly, while garnered a nomination for the Best Remixed Recording award at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for their rework of Bobby Rush‘s “Funk O’ De Funk.“ The duo have now teamed up with rising German talent Rival and in-demand vocalist duo Neoni to release “Up In Flames.” A truly explosive yet melodic cut, “Up In Flames” marks SMLE’s second original release of 2020 and arrives via Future Generation. Sister duo Neoni offer heavenly vocals that perfectly ride the instrumental, while SMLE and Rival outdo themselves, each contributing to the song in their own respective ways. The production on R...
UZ and Oski Collide On Two-Track Quality Goods EP “Freezer”
Quality Goods Records, run by trap icon UZ, has established itself as a prominent label within the bass world in recent years. Apart from releasing the OG’s music, QGR has helped catapult the careers of massively talented producers such as Ian Munro, sumthin sumthin and Oski, among others, the latter of whom has collaborated with UZ to release a two-track EP called Freezer. It has been more than 3 years since the two talented artists worked on music together, when they released “Inferno” with Craze, which was featured in UZ’s debut album Layers. Judging by the quality UZ and Oski can craft when working side by side, fans should definitely be excited to hear another two tracks nicely packaged by the forward-thinking producers. Freezer is an highly creative combination of...
Legendary Electronic Music Group Inner City Release First Album in 28 Years
Legendary electronic outfit Inner City are back with their first album in 28 years, the expansive All Move Together. Formed in 1987, the group, which is led by fabled techno and house producer Kevin Saunderson, released their last album Testament ’93 in 1993. Along with Saunderson, Inner City is comprised of his son, Dantiez Saunderson, and vocalist Steffanie Christi’an, whose velvety pipes are as formidable as ever. All Move Together spans 12 tracks and features a cameo from award-winning actor, music producer, and DJ Idris Elba. You can listen to All Move Together and find the album’s full tracklist below. Tracklist:1. We All Move Together feat. Idris Elba2. SoundwaveZ feat. ZebrA OctobrA3. Stop & Stare feat. Steffanie Christi’an4. Your Love On Me...
Robin Schulz Turned Bob Marley and the Wailers’ “Sun Is Shining” Into a Dance Music Smash
Robin Schulz will “make you want to move your dancing feet” with his new remix of the Bob Marley and the Wailers classic “Sun Is Shining.” Arriving in the peak of summer, Schulz puts a pep in the step of this near 50-year old cut. A swirl of filtered pianos unfurls into a cadence of tropical soundscapes and warm guitar chords that will leave you wanting to dance the day away. Robin Schulz has demonstrated a knack for reimagining songs of the past with a modern day dance music spin, most notably with his song “Sugar” with Francesco Yates, which incorporated the lyrics from Baby Bash‘s “Suga Suga.” With his latest effort, Schulz’s approach remains similarly well thought out, preserving much of the original reggae elements...
Martin Garrix Drops First Track from Tech-House Alias Ytram on “Make You Mine” with Bleu Clair
When a mysterious masked man named Ytram walked on stage at Tomorrowland in 2017 and threw down an impressive deep and tech house set, widespread speculation arose as to who it could be. The man behind the mask was later revealed to be none other than Martin Garrix, and just as quickly as the alias entered the scene, it vanished. Three years later, Garrix is back to reintroduce Ytram to the electronic world with his debut single “Make You Mine,” a collaboration with Bleu Clair featuring vocals by RA. The track was premiered during Garrix’s radio show, showcasing his savvy in the tech house realm to his global audience. Joining forces with Indonesian producer Bleu Clair proved to be a recipe for success, delivering an infectious beat that perfectly co...
Kygo and Tina Turner Release Rework of Legendary Single “What’s Love Got to Do with It”
Earlier this week, Kygo and Tina Turner teased a remix of the latter’s Grammy Award-winning track “What’s Love Got to Do with It,” and the highly-anticipated rework is finally here. Kygo and Tina Turner’s remake of “What’s Love Got to Do with It” is immaculate. The Norwegian producer has done an excellent job at retaining key elements from the original while tastefully transforming it into his own sound—much like he did with his remix of Whitney Houston‘s “Higher Love.” Turner’s pristine vocals remain untouched while Kygo adds in his classic tropical house flair, including subdued kicks, light string elements, and striking piano chords. In a press statement, Kygo said that the track is one of his “...
Tiësto Debuts VER:WEST Alias with “5 Seconds Before Sunrise”
Earlier this week, Tiësto informed fans that his first performance as VER:WEST is slated for Tomorrowland Around the World, which takes place on July 25th and 26th. Only a few days later, he has now released the first single under his VER:WEST alias, “5 Seconds Before Sunrise,” out via his AFTR:HRS imprint. Previously describing VER:WEST as “melodic house” and “new energy,” Tiësto has brought exactly that to the table with “5 Seconds Before Sunrise.” The chilled-out beat moves slowly for four and a half minutes, painting the perfect picture of the early morning moments leading up to dawn. Once the track fully blooms, a wave of delicate synths takes over the soft percussive elements, helping to paint an even...
Nora En Pure Drops Spellbinding “Deta/Bartok” EP
Melodic deep house fans are set for a perfect weekend thanks to Nora En Pure, who has delivered her new EP Delta/Bartok. At the beginning of the summer, the South African-Swiss producer announced that fans should expect “a steady stream of new music over the rest of the year,” so we’re just at the tip of the iceberg. In true Nora En Pure fashion, the EP provides her fans with a musical escape into a vivid landscape filled with lush instrumentals and warm melodies. She gave fans a taste of this otherworldly sound when she premiered the EP during the 200th episode of her “Purified Radio” show, which she broadcasted during a socially-distanced livestream set from the mountains of Gstaad, Switzerland. With “Delta,”...
Afrojack and SAYMYNAME Join Forces for Breakbeat Bop “Hot”
Afrojack first began teasing a collaboration with SAYMYNAME at Ultra 2019. Over a year later, they’ve finally released their collaborative track “Hot,” out via the former’s Wall Recordings. “Hot” is a party starter through and through. The tune masterfully blends Afrojack’s house-centric sound with SAYMYNAME’s screeching synths, delivering a breakbeat heater that’ll keep any dancefloor moving. Although the track is short, it isn’t lacking in impact. It opens with a catchy vocal, which is then chopped into a melody and finally used again pre-drop. The drop itself offers plenty of variation, as the pattern within the breaks changes often throughout both drops. You can listen to “Hot” below. FOLLOW AFROJAC...
Kaskade Goes Lo-Fi On “When You’re Dreaming” with Finnstagram
2020 has thrown us a lot of curveballs, the latest of which is Kaskade entering the lof-fi world with his new track “When You’re Dreaming” featuring Finnstagram. The journey began last week when he released “Parasite,” the lead single off his forthcoming Destinations: Living Room project. Very few producers can traverse the popular stylings of any given era with such grace as Kaskade, and he’s here to show us how it’s done right. Never one to be conformed to a genre box, Kaskade enlists the help of Finnstagram to deliver a whimsical soundscape of muted synths, smooth electric guitar riffs, and beautifully syncopated percussion patterns that just hit differently than any of his other works. It feels as if we are receiving an old radio broa...
Eliminate and Shaq Drop Rowdy Trap Slammer “Tear It Up”
Shaq has been making his way around the bass music world as of late. In the past year, he’s collaborated with NGHTMRE and Lil Jon on “BANG,” Nitti Gritti on “Takin’ Over,” and Riot Ten and T-Wayne on “Ultimate.” With his latest collaboration, he’s teamed up with Eliminate for their new single “Tear It Up,” out via Disciple Records. “Tear It Up” is a monster of a track. Opening with a goofy phone conversation between the collaborators, the tune quickly accelerates into maniacal drop filled with resonating, metallic synths and pounding kicks. The track is a perfect fusion of the aggressiveness we’ve heard in previous Shaq collabs and Eliminate’s incredibly unique sound design. ...
