MUSIC RELEASES
Slow Magic Teams Up with Shallou and Woven In Hiatus for Heavenly Single “Somewhere”
Riding off the success of his independent release “Home,” which came out earlier this year, Slow Magic is back with yet another tasteful tune. With his latest offering, Slow Magic is unfolding the journey leading up to his forthcoming EP Closer 2 U, out August 19th via Moving Castle, a label home to the likes of Manila Killa and AOBeats. The masked producer’s latest gem comes in the form of “Somewhere,” which features vocals by Woven In Hiatus as well as additional production by fellow artist Shallou. Created right after Slow Magic and Shallou’s collaborative tour last year, “Somewhere” is a truly stunning electronic record. A heartfelt, drawn-out intro leads perfectly into Woven In Hiatus’ heavenly vocal effort, which breathes fresh air into the atmosphe...
Lane 8 Brings the Heat with Four-Hour “Summer 2020” Mixtape
Lane 8, the king of seasonal long-form mixes, is here to deliver four hours worth of sunshine with his “Summer 2020” Mixtape. The Colorado-based deep house producer has been known to make seasonal mixtapes since the winter of 2013, with his last being “Groundhog Day.” The releases never disappoint, providing the perfect backdrop for the activities that ensue during that time of the year. For “Summer 2020,” the energy is lush, warm, and vibrant, chock full of artists off his This Never Happened imprint. Lane 8 is a certified expert at creating soundtracks for our lives, making us feel as if we are the main character in their own feature film. If the four-hour mixtape wasn’t enough Lane 8 for you, the deep house kingpi...
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Noizu Embraces the 90s with Nostalgic “Summer 91” [Premiere]
The melodic piano stabs that accompany the rhythmic four-on-the-floor beats are a staple of 1990s house music. As the genre evolved from its early 80s samples and synthesizers, it found new life as it married itself with keystrokes and pop vocals. The undeniable piano keys, in particular, elevated house music into the mainstream, making it a quintessential 90s sound. Aiming to return to those classic tunes, and banking on fond memories of bygone dance floors, is Noizu with his latest release “Summer 91.” As the name implies, “Summer 91” is a trip down memory lane, joining those previously mentioned components hand-in-hand with subtle acid warps and an infectious chant. The track opens with a vocal note, immediately triggering fond memories of sounds lost to the deca...
BLVK JVCK Uploads Riveting “IF MALCOLM X WAS A DJ” Livestream Performance
With his rip-roaring take on trap and dubstep, DJ and producer BLVK JVCK has been making serious noise in the netherworlds of bass music for quite some time now. As a prominent Black artist in the electronic music world, he has also emerged as a staunch and outspoken advocate of the Black Lives Matter movement, recently releasing a powerful and timely music video for his single “WHVT.” Keeping the conversation around racial and social injustice alive, BLVK JVCK recently livestreamed a special performance for Insomniac‘s “One Beat” series in which all donations made were directed to the Los Angeles Urban League, an organization that “serves, educates and empowers African Americans and other minorities to secure economic self-relia...
Monstercat Celebrates 9th Birthday with 90s Themed Compilation Release
The illustrious, multi-genre label Monstercat is celebrating its 9th birthday. In honor of the occasion, the label is doing what they do best—bringing us new music. This time, however, Monstercat is throwing it way back to the 1990s for their latest compilation release. The Monstercat – 9 Year Anniversary compilation album is comprised of six 90s covers by some of the label’s most recognizable alumni. Pixel Terror whips up Darude‘s “Sandstorm” with vigorously pumping drums and added electro-house flare. Meanwhile, Half an Orange and Saxsquatch impressively prove they can bring the funk like Daft Punk with their cover of “Around the World.” In its entirety, the record is fit for a 90s dance party, complete with contributions from Pegboard Nerds &...
DVRKO Uncloaks Spellbinding “This Is How” Music Video
As enigmatic as he is gifted, anonymous producer DVRKO has dropped a gripping official video for his debut single, “This Is How (feat. Sarah de Warren).” The engrossing music video for “This Is How” serves as an ideal companion to the original track, magnifying the mesmerizing undertones of the slow-burning melodic house ballad. Placed in a dystopian future, DVRKO travels through time in a DeLorean to infiltrate the fictitious “National Aerobics Championship.” Mayhem ensues as he DJs atop a floating platform, which traverses the competition after engaging rocket boosters like a jetpack. The video also ends on a cliff-hanger, signaling more to come in terms of DVRKO’s unique story. Shrouded in mystery since the unveiling of his p...
Disclosure Drops New Hip-House Single and Video, “My High” with Aminé and slowthai
The hype surrounding Disclosure‘s forthcoming Energy LP is on the cusp of bubbling over. As the duo prepares for the August 28th, 2020 release of their third studio album, they have dropped the curtain on one of its most ballyhooed collaborations. The Grammy-nominated tandem today revealed Energy cut “My High,” a rollicking hip-house tune featuring renowned British hip-hop artist slowthai and blossoming “Caroline” rapper Aminé. In a press release issued to announce the track’s unveiling, Disclosure waxed poetic about their desire to work with more rappers. “We always wanted to work with rappers, we just didn’t know any and we had no means of contacting them… there aren’t a lot of rappers in Reigate,” the...
ODESZA and Golden Features Unveil the Latest BRONSON Masterstroke, “DAWN”
Back in April 2020, ODESZA and Golden Features set the EDM world ablaze with the announcement of their collaborative project, BRONSON. The genesis of the BRONSON sent ripples through the community, which were only magnified following the debut of the powerhouse electronic outfit’s first official music video, a hauntingly visceral visual for their single “HEART ATTACK (feat. lau.ra).” BRONSON have now uncloaked their latest electronic masterstroke, a unique future bass and breakbeat hybrid called “DAWN” that features renowned British artist Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs. A 7-minute, 23-second journey through the peaks and valleys of BRONSON’s gripping sound, “DAWN” oscillates between heart-pumping drum patterns and airy soundscapes remini...
Mersiv on New MorFlo Compilation, Working with Manic Focus, SummerEyes Festival [Q&A]
Amidst global struggle, music and creativity are among the most available outlets we have to escape reality. Today, MorFlo Records has released its new compilation, Dreamscape, which offers up a series of powerful tracks that will transport listeners when they need it most. Founded in 2017, MorFlo records is a grassroots label and event family driven by beats and flow. The collective promotes artists of all backgrounds and channels their talent into a fluid, immersive musical environment. In 2019, MorFlo released a high-energy compilation, Alchemy, but with this project the group hoped to tap into something deeper. “The concept for Dreamscape started at a dinner table in the throws of Colorado winter,” said MorFlo co-founder Roman Torrano. “D...
Sonny Fodera and Dom Dolla Impress Yet Again on Intoxicating New Single “Moving Blind”
Earlier this year, Sonny Fodera and Dom Dolla let us know they were cooking up their first collaboration. After wrapping up their wildly popular sold-out tour and having a few months to put in some work at home, they’ve finally dropped their gem “Moving Blind.” “Moving Blind” has us longing for the dancefloor, as this addictive tech house smash was made to fill a room. The pair expertly capture the listener’s attention by playing into their areas of expertise. Quickly working in a minimalistic beat made up of subdued kicks, they then add two vocal samples that battle back and forth as well as crunchy synth stabs to keep things unpredictable. This shining moment in their discography is comparable to Sonny’s masterful collaboration w...
DVRKO Returns with Anthemic Future Bass Bop “Lights Up”
Enigmatic electronic producer DVRKO has stepped out of the shadows for his sophomore release, the soaring future bass jam “Lights Up.” With its poignant lyrical elements and anthemic sound design, “Lights Up” offers a beautiful dance pop tune while reinforcing the halo of mystery surrounding DVRKO. The track’s top-line serves not as a wistful reminder of love lost, but as a buoyant reminder about redemption. DVRKO employs melancholic guitar plucks and spacey soundscapes throughout the lush arrangement, which ultimately culminates in a euphoric drop featuring warm future bass saws and soaring falsettos. “Lights Up” follows the anonymous artist’s debut release back in May 2020, “This Is How,” a sultry house tune featuring Sarah de W...
Seven Lions Announces Remix Pack for “Find Another Way” EP Drops This Friday
Back in the month of March, Seven Lions unveiled his highly anticipated Find Another Way EP, offering up a beautiful 5-track project chock full of the typically rapturous sound synonymous with the melodic dubstep and trance kingpin. Seven Lions has now announced that a full remix package for Find Another Way is en route, arriving this Friday, July 3rd via his own Ophelia Records imprint. He took to Twitter to announce the exciting news, writing, “It’s been amazing sharing the Find Another Way EP with you all, and stoked that all the remixes I’ve been playing over all the livestreams will officially be out this Friday on [Ophelia Records].” Seven Lions has been teasing the remixes in many of his recent live sets, like his recent performance at the EDC Las V...
