MUSIC RELEASES
Maya Jane Coles Drops Hypnotizing 3-Track EP “Would You Kill (4 Me)”
Dynamic UK-based house producer Maya Jane Coles is here to bring the club straight into your living room with the release of her 3-track EP Would You Kill (4 Me). The release arrives via her own I/AM/ME imprint as the first EP under her original moniker since 2018. She has also been operating under the pseudonym Nocturnal Sunshine, receiving critical acclaim, but recently released the infectiously haunting hit “Run to You” featuring Claudia Kane under her Maya Jane Coles banner. Coles kicks off the new EP with its title track, featuring sharp, intricate synth work that balances the steady house bassline. The way Cole navigates sound design is something to be admired, especially in the ensuing track “Sweet Luv.” The club tune showcases her signatu...
Party Favor Unveils “THE ISOLATION ALBUM,” an Eclectic Collection of Lockdown-Inspired Instrumentals
Every individual has their own way of spending time while under lockdown due to COVID-19. Some bake their own focaccia, invent zany drinking games, or learn a new skill. Others, like electronic music producer Party Favor, hone in on their musical abilities to offer new music during a time when creativity can easily stifled, even in those who are considered the most prolific. The Los Angeles-based dance music star has unveiled THE ISOLATION ALBUM, an eclectic collection of lockdown-inspired instrumental jams that he created over the course of the pandemic. Spanning 13 tracks, the project blazons Party Favor’s versatile skill set and proclivity to wander across the many sub-genres of EDM with the craftsmanship of a seasoned vet. The two standouts here are “WUT,” a sultry, s...
VILLA Hopes to Inspire Those Battling Mental Illness With Debut Single “All Inside”
Manhattan-based VILLA‘s musical journey began at only six years old, when her early love for the viola inspired an innate interest for poetry and creative writing. Now, the female trap producer’s focal mission is to break down stigmas and stereotypes commonly surrounding mental illness. To convey these intentions through sonics, heavy-hitting bass is coupled with soothing melodies to produce emotional ballads centered around self-love. VILLA has unveiled her debut single “All Inside” via Elysian Records. Featuring Alexis Donn, “All Inside” is a powerful anthem that aspires to promote hope in listeners with mental health issues. Alexis Donn experiences an intense battle with mental illness, heightened by a nervous system condition call...
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Au5 Makes Enhanced Music Debut with Hypnotic Midtempo Single “Answers” [Premiere]
Denver-based melodic dubstep wunderkind Au5 has arrived with “Answers,” a scintillating bass single arriving by way of renowned electronic label Enhanced Music. The verses of “Answers” ebb and flow with ease, fluttering through the arrangement in half-time while flanked by lush soundscapes and Au5’s own airy vocals. The track brilliantly balances on the wire of midtempo and melodic, especially in in its first drop, which makes expert use of vocal chops to intricately interweave elements of glitch hop. Au5 then goes on to dial up a mammoth second drop, eschewing the synthwave flavors of the first to uncork a rip-roaring midtempo and future bass hybrid segment to bring the track home. “Answers” not only marks Au5’s debut on Enhanced, ...
Lido Is Making His Mark With New Single “Rise”—This Time Under His Own Name
Lido is one of the most impressive producers out there that you might have never heard of. But with the release of the Norwegian artist’s latest single, “Rise,” from the artist’s upcoming studio album PEDER, Lido is looking to change that. Released today via Because Music, “Rise” is the third single from the forthcoming PEDER, stylized after the artist’s first name and out September 18th. It follows “Postclubridehomemusic” and “How To Do Nothing” and came alongside its own original music video, also released today. Vaguely indie pop and rooted in electronic influences, “Rise” easily falls right in line with its two predecessors. They each feature the Norwegian producer’s own voice, as ...
Zedd and Jasmine Thompson Slow Things Down with New Single “Funny”
What do you get when you combine a seasoned EDM producer with a young songwriter who has some serious vocal chops? The answer is “Funny,” a new pop and dance crossover collaboration between Zedd and 19-year-old Jasmine Thompson. Out today via Atlantic Records and Interscope, the track is dreamy, dance-driven, and fun, blending the best of both artists to deliver a new kind of pop anthem. Starting out like a fairytale with distorted synths and Thompson’s bright vocal tones, “Funny” quickly transforms from a gentle breakup song into a power-packed exclamation of individuality and self love. Each artist’s styles are evident throughout, from Thompson’s heartfelt lyrics to EDM-inspired chords straight out of Zedd’s production play...
Bob Moses Joins Forces with ZHU for Forthcoming Album’s Titular Track, “Desire”
Downtempo, deep bass, and classic rave fans rejoice: Bob Moses and ZHU have finally joined forces. Released July 15th via Domino Recording Co., the single, titled “Desire,” is the lead track from Bob Moses’ upcoming album due on August 28th. The track will be the duo’s fourth full-length release. For two artists who have never worked together before, “Desire” sounds seamless and true to each production act. It’s an artfully tasteful application of each of their strengths, pulling the raspy and sincere vocals of Bob Moses and club-ready cool of ZHU to craft a hauntingly dark yet upbeat anthem about the trials and tribulations of being in love. Even more fantastic is the track’s complete deviation from any easily recognizable genre,...
Porter Robinson Celebrates Birthday with Bitpop Remix of “Get Your Wish” by Anamanaguchi
The hype surrounding Porter Robinson‘s Nurture LP is bubbling over. Celebrating his birthday in style, Robinson has shared a new remix of the album’s lead single “Get Your Wish.” The track, which was released back in February 2020 to critical acclaim, received a quirky electronic rework from frequent collaborators Anamanaguchi. Remixing a track of this caliber is no easy task, but the New York City electronic four-piece hit the nail on the head by flipping “Get Your Wish” into a blistering bitpop beast. Anamanaguchi is one of Robinson’s favorite acts, as they were tapped for a scintillating synthwave remix of his seminal single “Sad Machine” before appearing at both Second Sky Music Festival and its virtual companion, Sec...
SWARM and Julian Dae Fuse Metalcore and Psytrance on the Technical Amalgam “Unbreakable”
Back in May, SWARM unleashed unbridled terror on the masses with his otherworldly collaboration with Caster, “Blood.” Since then, we’ve had time to recover from the nightmares, but to the delight of horror fans, something new lurks beneath the shadows. Enter “Unbreakable,” SWARM’s latest collaborative haunt, this time with the technical guitar maestro Julian Dae. Known for his guitar covers of some of EDM’s biggest stars, Dae is no stranger to fusing rock chords with electronic melodies. Together, the duo spawned a seamless amalgam of metalcore and psytrance. Wasting no time, Dae opens the tune with some mind-bending strings while SWARM injects pounding drums in such a way that constructs a boisterous battle cry. After the substant...
Dombresky Brings 90s House Flair to TOKiMONSTA’s “Come and Go”
Earlier this year, TOKiMONSTA dropped yet another successful album with her fourth full-length release, Oasis Nocturno. She’s now back to further develop the project with the announcement of the Come and Go Remixes EP, the first installment of her upcoming Oasis Nocturno remix bundle. Enter Dombresky, who kicks off the project with an upbeat dance rendition of “Come and Go” featuring VanJess. The French producer transforms “Come and Go” from a slow, sultry R&B jam into an infectious 90s house single. By picking up the tempo of the original, he brings the track straight to the dance floor, creating a tune that, while almost unrecognizable from the original, still keeps all the right amount of sensuality TOKiMONSTA and VanJess laid ...
The Midnight Attain Retrowave Greatness on Nostalgic Third Album “Monsters”
Amidst the ongoing global health crisis, it’s easy to become overwhelmed with fear, anger, and anxiety. Sometimes, in an effort to combat the constant barrage of stressors, it helps to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and think back to the carefree days of being a teenager. Many may remember those long nights sitting in front of your family’s only computer, chatting away with friends worried about nothing more than math homework and how to beat your pals at Street Fighter II. It’s easy to look back at those days and laugh at how our teenage problems paled in comparison to those of adulthood, but by doing so, we forget the moments that helped to shape who we are today. While a friend moving to a different city might seem nothing more than a minor bummer to us now, the ...
Zeds Dead Announce Deluxe Edition of “We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4” Will Feature Three New Collaborations
Zeds Dead took to social media today to announce the impending release of the “Deluxe Edition” of the duo’s massive “We Are Deadbeats Vol. 4” album. Arriving via their own Deadbeats banner, of course, the project will span 16 tracks and feature “remixes from some of your favorite Deadbeats artists as well as a few new [Zeds Dead] collabs,” according to an announcement made by the label. Zeds Dead also took to Facebook to share their own announcement and give fans something to salivate over, confirming that the album will boast 3 new original collaborations as well as 12 new remixes. The original album featured a bevy of mammoth collaborations with the likes of Subtronics, Deathpact, Delta Heavy, Slushii, Dion Timmer, and Ch...
