MUSIC RELEASES
Lady Gaga Creates Dance Music-Inspired Playlist Ahead of “Chromatica” Release
Four days ahead of the release of her highly anticipated sixth studio album Chromatica, Lady Gaga has created an EDM-inspired playlist on Spotify for her “Little Monsters.” In fact, the caption on the official playlist reads, “Lady Gaga created a playlist featuring all the songs to get you ready to dance.” Gaga’s “Welcome to Chromatica” playlist, which was shared via Twitter by Chromatica‘s executive producer and A&R, BloodPop®, features many songs from some of the most iconic names in electronic music and serves as an ode to her dance music roots. Notable songs on “Welcome to Chromatica” from the world of EDM include Axwell‘s seminal 2005 club single “Feel the Vibe,” Tchami...
Watch NGHTMRE Drop Monster Upcoming Collab with Subtronics and Boogie T, “Nuclear Bass Face”
With no rails to ride due to the impact of COVID-19, NGHTMRE, Subtronics, and Boogie T are bringing the rail to you. Their new collab “Nuclear Bass Face,” which has the potential to be one of the most widely supported bass tracks by DJs in 2020, is officially releasing this Friday, May 29th. The triad of NGHTMRE, Boogie T, and Subtronics have all been previewing the single for quite some time now, especially the latter, who sent his fans into a fever pitch when he teased it on Twitter back in early April. Check out NGHTMRE unleashing the monster dubstep tune, which he teased at the EDC Las Vegas Virtual Rave-A-Thon during his B2B set with Ghastly, at the 26:40 mark in the video below. PSA: “Nuclear Bass Face” is not for the faint of heart. FOLLOW SUBTRONICS: Faceboo...
Eric Prydz Drops Pair of Singles Under Cirez D Alias
Eric Prydz has dropped a pair of new singles under his alternate moniker, Cirez D. The new singles, “Valborg” and “The Raid,” are currently only available on Beatport as exclusives, but are expected to hit streaming services sometime next week. Prydz has typically reserved his Cirez D alias for his techno-leaning productions. Though that belief still seems to hold true, Prydz throws a bone to house and trance heads with the melodic soundscapes of “Valborg” before transitioning to a bouncing bassline. The second single, “The Raid” boasts a grittier arrangement, starting with its dark, gated bassline. Like “Valborg,” which premiered at Tomorrowland last year, this heavy original was first played out to a massive festival crowd ...
T’Challa King Unveils Eclectic Debut Album “KING”
T’Challa King, the Southern California producer who caught our attention back in January of this year with the track “U&i,” is back to deliver the rest of his debut album, KING. The titillating 12-track debut is an electric mix of stylings, drawing inspiration from the likes of Daft Punk, deadmau5, Justice, and Jack Ü. He aims to challenge his listeners to embrace the mindset surrounding the notion that when you work hard, opportunities will be presented. As long as you are doing what you love the rest will follow. King contends that his favorite pieces of the album have to be the aforementioned “U&i,” “Dirty 30,” and “Private Jetz.” Both “Dirty 30” and “Private Jetz” play around with rock eleme...
Duke Dumont Reveals He Offered “Ocean Drive” Vocals to The Weeknd
Duke Dumont‘s 2015 original “Ocean Drive” has been one of the top performing tracks of the UK producer’s career. Now a handful of years later, Duke Dumont revealed a very interesting piece of information that sheds light on the original plans for the track. Duke Dumont turned heads after responding to a fan who tweeted they were patiently waiting for a collaboration between the melodic house producer and The Weeknd. Duke Dumont commented in response that “Ocean Drive” was offered to The Weeknd as a collaboration. In the end, however, Boy Matthews, was the artist who made the final cut. Boy Matthews has since gone on to appear on records alongside Hayden James, Oliver Heldens, and more. Given how iconic the track has come to be, it is har...
Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande Release Cyberpunk Rave Music Video for “Rain On Me”
Yesterday Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande dropped their collaboration “Rain On Me” along with a futuristic, rave-themed music video. The track is expected to be the last single prior to Lady Gaga’s forthcoming sixth studio album release Chromatica, which arrives in full on May 29th, 2020. The two pop stars teamed up with an eye-popping lineup of producers to make the hit single happen. BloodPop®, Boys Noize, BURNS, and Tchami are all credited, so you know from the get-go that “Rain On Me” is going to get people moving. That sentiment carries over to the French house track’s music video, which features Gaga and Grande dancing over a futuristic backdrop. During the video the sky rains daggers, but seemingly nothing breaks t...
Lee Foss and Anabel Englund Reunite on Addictive New Tune “Warm Disco”
Lee Foss and Anabel Englund combine their signature sounds yet again on their latest collaborative effort “Warm Disco,” out via MK‘s AREA10 imprint. “Warm Disco” is an instant classic. Lee Foss’ expert beat-making ability shines on this track, as he’s crafted an effortlessly minimalistic bassline that’s complemented by rolling synths and organic percussion. Anabel Englund’s unmistakable vocals express a longing for the warmth of the dancefloor, a sentiment we can all relate to at the moment. “Warm Disco” is a phenomenal addition to both Lee Foss and Anabel Englund’s discographies, and is one that fans of both artists will undoubtedly gravitate towards. Lee Foss has established himself as a pioneer of modern...
WHIPPED CREAM Drops Diverse Remix Package for “I Do The Most (feat. Lil Keed”)
WHIPPED CREAM is proving her next-level talent as a bass tastemaker with her new remix package for “I Do The Most” featuring Lil Keed, out now via Atlantic Records. The remix bundle opens up with BIJOU‘s version of the cut, as he has transformed the low-key rap track into a certified g-house heater with an intoxicating bassline. Knock2 also impresses on his rendition of the track, as he ups the energy from front to back with whirling samples and sporadic vocal chops. Pixel Terror takes an approach most fans may not expect, as the duo steps into the world of house music. JACKNIFE and longstoryshort both rework “I Do The Most” into a rumbling bass house track as well, with the former hitting listeners with aggressive stab...
Lady Gaga’s New Ariana Grande Collab Was Produced by Boys Noize, Tchami, BURNS, and BloodPop®
The road to Lady Gaga‘s highly anticipated sixth studio album Chromatica has been quite a journey, but the wait is quickly coming to end with May 29th right around the corner. Today she shares with her “Little Monsters” the record’s second single, titled “Rain On Me” featuring Ariana Grande. The track was produced by none other than electronic heavyweights Boys Noize, Tchami, BURNS, and BloodPop®, so you know it’s going to make you want to dance. When two pop queens unite under one production, you know the fandoms are going to go insane. Both Gaga and Grande have cultivated a devoted following by using their phenomenal voices to champion vulnerability. With “Rain On Me,” the message Gaga is expressing is t...
Qoiet and AFK Drop Earth-Shaking “Glass Prison” EP
One thing is certain—artists do not like to be put into a box. This is the message producers Qoiet and AFK are pushing with their new collaborative Glass Prison EP. The three-track collection pushes the genre’s boundaries, exploring the sounds of emo, bass, and vocal-driven dubstep. Feeling angsty? This is the EP for you. The pair opens with the track “wait GRAVE,” which combines emotive key work with an evocative beat and vocal structure. It opens to crisp stabs and padded synths that will have your neighbors reporting you for noise violations. “shut DOWN” features screamo style vocals and rippling wobbles that may or may not break your speakers. “faded GLASS” is perhaps the star of the EP, as it is the most emotionally driven song that...
Sam Feldt Unleashes “Hold Me Close” Remix Package
Who doesn’t miss being held close while in quarantine? If you’re one of the lonely souls out there, or just in the mood to dance it out, Dutch super-producer Sam Feldt is here to deliver. Last month he dropped his hit “Hold Me Close” featuring Ella Henderson, and now he’s passed over the production reins to a few of his counterparts. So grab your partner, or give yourself a hug, and get ready to move your way into the holiday weekend with Feldt’s remix package for “Hold Me Close.” The bundle opens with a special club edit by the creator himself, which cranks up its drop while throwing in some classic big room horns, a pumping bassline, and vocal chops. RetroVision was next up, who stayed true to the original while slightly rew...
Two Friends Get Tropical In Latest Dim Mak Release, “Looking At You”
If there’s anyone who can transform classic war film “Casablanca” into a feel-good, dance-infused pop anthem, it’s Two Friends. Their latest release, “Looking At You” featuring Sam Vesso, infuses the track’s reference to the movie’s iconic line, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” into a tropical house tune with pop-inspired drums and synths for a high-energy EDM anthem. Animated, anthemic lyrics from Vesso are the cherry on top of this single, upgrading the track’s drop to something festival crowds will eventually sing along too. The release of “Looking At You” solidifies Two Friends’ dominance as one of the premier dance music acts combining pop and future bass. Since officially signing to Ste...
