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Tritonal Craft Harmonious Exploration of Unity and Love In Fifth Studio Album, “Coalesce”
Over the course of their storied career, Tritonal have donned many hats in the recording studio, displaying a level of versatility that has been key to their success. Upon the release of their 2011 debut album, Piercing The Quiet, the duo had their feet firmly cemented in the trance lane. But that cement would eventually dissipate, inspiring a shift towards the emerging electro house scene. As the pair strayed from euphoric trance melodies, they gradually earned mainstream attention within the confines of the surging progressive house and big room genres. Tracks like “Now Or Never” (with Phoebe Ryan) and “Untouchable” (with Cash Cash) tightened the grip Tritonal had on those sounds. The Texan tandem continued on this exploration well into the mid-2010s, not st...
Fred again.. Announces “Actual Life 3” Album, Drops Stunning Single: Listen to “Danielle (smile on my face)”
Fred again.. is, well, at it again. The groundbreaking music producer and DJ has announced the third installment of his Actual Life trilogy, Actual Life 3 (January 1 – September 9 2022), and dropped a single to hold fans over before the album’s official release, October 28th. The single, “Danielle (smile on my face),” samples 070 Shake’s “Nice To Have,” one of the most popular tracks in the famed artist’s discography. It features snappy percussive elements and a pulsing bassline, which frenetically flutters like a fish out of water and pairs with haunting sound design for a deeply visceral record. Watch the official visualizer for “Danielle (smile on my face)” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The ...
Marshmello Kicks Off ESPN Partnership With Monday Night Football Theme Remix: Listen
There’s something extra sweet this year about the return of America’s favorite sport. The Monday Night Football matchup on September 12th saw Russell Wilson’s Denver Broncos lose a nail-biter to the Super Bowl-winning quarterback’s former team, the Seattle Seahawks, kicking off the MNF season with a high-profile showdown. And new music from Marshmello soundtracked the festivities. Mello’s forthcoming track “Grown Man,” a collaboration with Southside and Polo G, has already begun dominating promotional spots for the matchup, but that’s merely just the start for the masked hitmaker. The Grammy-nominated Shockwave artist also received the honor of remixing Monday Night Football‘s iconic “Heavy Action” t...
Mr. Carmack’s “Hometown Heroes” EP Is Controlled Chaos
Mr. Carmack stays grounded on his home turf with his latest EP, HOMETOWN HEROES. Picking up right where his last long-form project, CHAOS, left off, Carmack remains predictably unpredictable throughout his latest EP. The San Francisco-born producer was feeling particularly collaborative on his latest effort, teaming up with Dilip, AbJo and more. And he certainly had no trouble finding his people at the blended nexus of hip-hop, soul and trap. The result marks one of the renowned producer’s most dynamic releases in recent times. Rising out of disparate static pulses, the steady tick of crisp hi-hats and spritely arpeggiated blips serve as a sonic trojan horse for the trap-centric opener, “GOD (MUSIC),” which features a chunky bassline paired with mind-...
New DJ Snake Collab Honors Landmark Rollerskating Brand: Watch the Music Video
You can always bank on DJ Snake. The Parisian superstar has delivered a new blockbuster collaboration which is also set to be featured in the upcoming short film, The Flipper’s Skate Heist. The film is a celebration of Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, a rollerskating landmark first founded by Ian “Flipper” Ross back in 1979. The storied brand made a cross-country comeback this year, opening in New York City’s Rockefeller Center. As the nostalgic brand returns to achieve new heights, Snake, SPINALL, Summer Walker, and Äyanna teamed up for “Power (Remember Who You Are),” a breezy, Afrobeat-inspired single with a music video that teases a bit of what’s to come in the forthcoming flick. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Two masked s...
Let Big Wild’s Nostalgic Sophomore Album Take You Into His Psychedelic “Efferusphere”
In 2019, Big Wild released his debut album, Superdream. Containing fan-favorite hits like “City of Sound” and “6’s to 9’s,” the record positioned him as one of the electronic music scene’s true aesthetes. Now, Big Wild has dropped his sophomore studio album, The Efferusphere. Three years in the making, the 14-track LP explores his unique indietronica sound by permeating feelings of psychedelia and nostalgia. Big Wild “It’s hard to believe that 3 years of work and personal growth led me to create 45 minutes of music,” writes Big Wild, who said he “poured a lot of myself into this album.” Melancholic guitar riffs, atmospheric synths and Big Wild’s emotive vocals make for a cohesive and touching album. Every detail of The Efferusphere evokes visceral r...
Black Coffee and Ami Faku Celebrate South African Heritage With Rework of Apartheid-Era Protest Anthem
“This song symbolizes the gift of music.” That’s how Black Coffee referred to Letta Mbulu and Caiphus Semenya’s “There’s Music In The Air,” a protest anthem for the anti-apartheid movement written by the South African musicians in 1976. Today, alongside fellow South African artist Ami Faku, the Grammy-winning DJ and dance music producer has released his own rework of the historic single via Gallo Record Company. Marked by a spirit-stirring afro-soul arrangement of laid-back percussion rhythms and retro synths, the song is ready-made for sun-drenched strolls and afternoon unwinds. “There’s music in the air / It makes the sorrow go / Let the music take you there / Far from the world you know,” Faku angelically ha...
Underground Vibes | 083
“Time Goes By” – Aiobahn, Janee & Faith South Korean trailblazer Aiobahn has finally returned to bitbird with “Time Goes By,” which marks one of his most vibrant singles to date. Enlisting the talents of Janee and Faith, he crafts an energetic arrangement, filled with soft vocals and playful sound design. “Lifetime” Ft. Roseanna – OBLVYN Combining intimate vocals lines and anthemic production, OBLVYN’s “Lifetime” alongside Roseanna is a truly stunning and explosive future bass ballad. “Nobody” (ellis remix) – Quentyn & Kev Talented producer and songwriter ellis has just taken on Quentyn and Kev’s “Nobody” with an official remix, infusing the single with intoxicating synth lines and warm low end. “Main Phase” – Haan808 Haan808 stands out among FUXWITHIT...
Hardwell’s “REBELS NEVER DIE” Album Is a Reminder That There’s No Growth Without Change
The full weight of Hardwell‘s comeback era has finally been realized. Months of lead-up to the Dutch icon’s hotly anticipated comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE, has culminated with the full release of the 14-track effort. In trickling a steady stream of singles out to the public, fans by now are well familiar with Hardwell’s bold switch-up towards a mainstage techno-focused sound. However, while fans have processed the initial shock and awe of the superstar producer’s dramatic change in course, hearing the album now as a cohesive project in many ways is likely to provide his diehard supporters a newfound sense of appreciation for the leap of faith he took many months ago. Hardwell was certainly cognizant that upon his return, fans would be filled with...
Moontricks’ Debut Album “Currents” Speaks to Surrendering to the Divine
Like many, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman of Moontricks draw their creative inspiration from the world around them. However, very few artists have the luxury of tapping into the rustic Kootenay mountains of Western Canada. This distinction has most certainly made a mark on the ever-evolving duo, who curate an electro folk sound like none other. Delivering an intricate aural experience that intersects somewhere between grassroots blues, wistful soul and what they’ve coined “boot-stomping bass,” Moontricks have their own signature style. While the barnstorming duo have been producing music as a tandem for over a decade, the two have only released singles and a handful of EPs, including 2012’s The Ignition, Home—arguably their most popular with fans—as we...
Nicky Romero and W&W Say Goodbye to Summer With Tomorrowland Favorite, “Hot Summer Nights”
Nicky Romero and W&W wave goodbye to the summer with their last anthem of the season. Premiered during Romero’s performance at this year’s Tomorrowland, “Hot Summer Nights” is his third collaboration with the storied Dutch duo. Paying homage to the sunshine and nice weather of the summer, the three artists share a nostalgic mainstage sound that will have listeners reminiscing about all the adventures they had this festival season. Since its debut back in July, fans have been anxiously awaiting the official release of the high-profile dance collabo. Opening up with vocals about sharing the summer with a loved one, “Hot Summer Nights” sees Romero and W&W eventually building to a resplendent drop with euphorics leads and a pounding house beat. ̶...
Watch the Trippy Music Video for Zeds Dead and Blanke’s Heavy-Hitting Collab, “The Machines”
What a rise it’s been for Blanke, who seems to be strapped into a rocketship to dance music superstardom. The EDM.com Class of 2021 star has been on a flat-out rampage over the course of the past year, releasing a stunning seven-track EP and teaming up with the likes of Gryffin (“Colors“), Deathpact (“Mitosis“) and many more. However, his latest collab is his biggest yet. Blanke has now teamed up with Zeds Dead for “The Machines,” a track that oozes with the industrial ferocity of a classic banger from the the iconic dubstep duo. But the pacing here is driven by Blanke, whose menacing midtempo sound slithers through an arrangement of 92 BPM. All in all, it’s a seamless integration of both of their stylistic approaches, and...
