MUSIC RELEASES
QUIX Surprises with Electronic Pop Ballad “Somebody (feat. Alex Hosking)”
QUIX has been on fire this year, releasing some of his best works yet. After being enlisted to make music for mobile tower defense game Arknights with “Survive,” he showcased his production skills once again with the impactful song “Gunning For You” featuring longtime collaborator Nevve. Now, the New Zealand producer is back with “Somebody (feat. Alex Hosking),” which represents one of his most unique releases to date. While QUIX is mostly known for his groundbreaking, bass-heavy productions, “Somebody” undoubtedly displays his softer side. Out via Steve Aoki‘s Dim Mak Records, “Somebody” is an electronic pop ballad, starting off with lo-fi guitar melodies and soft drums under Alex Hosking’s heavenly singing, while the instrumental slowly builds...
Bassnectar Gives Listeners a Glimpse at Forthcoming Album with Two New Singles
Bassnectar returns with two tracks, “Nice & Easy” featuring Rodney P and “Empathy (Bass Remedy Remix),” both from his forthcoming album ALL COLORS. “Nice & Easy” doesn’t quite live up to its name, as it’s more of a wild ride from front to back. Rodney P expertly lays down his chops over the thumping bassline and aggressive synths Bassnectar has provided. The energy ramps up further in the second half, as the tune escalates into a full swing drum & bass heater. “Empathy,” as most fans may know, is a reprise of the second track from his 2012 album Vava Voom. This remix pays homage to the original, as it retains the same vocals while expanding upon the melody and refreshing the bass elements and synths. Ov...
NOTD and Astrid S Drop Catchy, Pop-Infused Single “I Don’t Know Why”
NOTD and Astrid S have released their collaborative single “I Don’t Know Why.” “I Don’t Know Why” brings heaps of energy to the table with its catchy lyrics and addicting melodies. Astrid S’s voice meshes perfectly with the symphony of strings and jumping bassline NOTD has cooked up, as their collaborative effort makes a run for “song of the summer.” Undoubtedly, this tune is a perfect glimpse into both artists’ signature sound, as it perfectly reflects their clear-cut chemistry. Fans of either NOTD or Astrid S will certainly have this intoxicating track on repeat. NOTD are riding their success from 2019 straight into 2020. Last year, they released a slew of successful tracks, including “I Miss Myself” featuring ...
Lose Yourself In Charlotte de Witte’s Hypnotic “Tomorrowland Friendship Mix”
With every raucous DJ set and trailblazing release, Belgian tech house wunderkind Charlotte de Witte forges her path to becoming the new queen of techno. She has been on a rampage of the course of the last year and she has no plans to pull any punches any time soon. In lieu of Tomorrowland, which was sadly postponed in April 2020, de Witte recently dropped a hypnotic house set for One World Radio, who shared the full hourlong performance today. de Witte’s “Tomorrowland Friendship Mix” set also features an “unreleased exclusive” that de Witte is tantalizingly refusing to divulge any details on. “My Tomorrowland Friendship Mix for One World Radio features an unreleased exclusive track that I had something to do with,” de ...
Getter Drops Glossy New Album “HOT VODKA 1” Under Hip-Hop Alias Terror Reid
Prolific bass music producer Getter today released a brand new album under his hip-hop alter ego, Terror Reid. The project, titled HOT VODKA 1, is a masterfully produced song-cycle of glossy, nostalgic hip-hop tunes that are akin to cognac and satin sheets. Spanning seven tracks, the project also flaunts collaborations with fellow hip-hop acts Pouya, Bobby Raps, and Eliozie. Over the years, Getter has steadfastly solidified himself as a bona fide Renaissance man. Perhaps best known for his elite work in trap and dubstep music, his technically pristine production and innate versatility allow him to dip his toes into other genres, crossing over into the mainstream with flying colors. Such is the case with his Terror Reid project, which only reinforces his reputation as a ...
GRiZ Keeps His Wobble Crown With Latest EP “Bangers[5].Zip”
Back and bangin’, GRiZ reaffirms his place as the premier producer for trippy dubstep and bass music with the unveiling of his latest EP, Bangers[5].Zip. Complete with three new tracks, the EP is the fifth installment of his independently released Bangers EP series and follows November’s Bangers[4].Zip. The EP includes “The Baddest,” full of wobbly distortion and high energy bass, and “Spaceship Ride,” a rock & roll-infused standout featuring vocals from GRiZ himself. Both include the artist’s signature acid-dripping production style and feel-good lyrical themes. Members of his live band, ProbCause and Chrishira Perrier, are also included on the EP, featured in “My Friends and I Pt. 3.”...
Adventure Club and Yuna Rally Listeners with New Anthem “Rebellious”
Adventure Club and Yuna have released a follow-up collaboration that is nearly seven years in the making. The artists took the burgeoning bass music community by storm in 2013 with their iconic collaboration “Gold” and now, in 2020, they’re aiming to do it again with their latest offering, “Rebellious.” Among the initial purveyors of melodic bass, Adventure Club find themselves in their prime element on this record. Yuna’s rallying vocal carries a commanding, melodic presence that builds up to the track’s peak. The Canadian dance music duo further escalate the energy, layering in bright melodies and driving, textured chords. Despite the time that has passed since “Gold,” Adventure Club and Yuna seemingly have not missed a beat. Yu...
Matoma Brings the Summer Clubs to Quarantine With New “RYTME” EP
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, Matoma is making sure the party doesn’t stop with his new EP, RYTME. Its bouncy bass and tropical house roots are sure to lift spirits and transport listeners to a free-spirited summer full of dance parties and club adventures. Released today via Big Beat Records, the six-track project was teased last month in the Norwegian producer’s livestreamed mixtape release. It includes the previously released “The Bender” with Brando and “Let It Go” featuring Anna Clendening. Translating to rhythm in Norwegian, RYTME has just that, blending Matoma’s signature uplifting tropical bass style with uptempo, dancefloor-ready music. From the slow and sexy club twist on Earth, Wind & Fire‘s...
Dance Into the Weekend With Ellis’ Disco-Inspired House Bop “Don’t Say Ur Sorry (feat. Maribelle)”
Future house young gun Ellis arrived on Monstercat today with his new single “Don’t Say Ur Sorry.” The disco-inspired house single, which features Australian songwriter/producer Maribelle, is part of a forthcoming EP due out on Monstercat later this year. “Don’t Say Ur Sorry” is a groovy, vocal-driven house tune with twangy bass plucks and velvety chord progressions, which lend to a quirky nu-disco and future house hybrid that should open up a new lane of admirers for the London-based producer. Ellis has been making waves in the future house scene over the course of the last couple years. Since his breakthrough remix of Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” went viral in the EDM community in January 2017, he steadily rose through the ranks of the genre...
twocolors Premiere New Deep House and Pop Hybrid “Lovefool” [Exclusive]
Berlin-based duo twocolors have been stirring things up with some ethereal, highly-danceable new music as of late. Fresh off the release of their deep house earworm “Never Done This,” twocolors are now back with a fresh yet familiar new single. Covering The Cardigans‘ classic 1990s hit “Lovefool,” twocolors put a unique and modern spin on the song with their deep house rework. Dancing on the borderline between pop and house music, “Lovefool” delivers melodic bliss while keeping heads bobbing along to its soothing, bouncy groove. Brimming with bass and synth stabs that effectively guide the vocal work along through the choruses, twocolors’ take on “Lovefool” brings the 90s to mind while keeping things in line with ...
SWARM and Caster Invoke Infernal Terror with Vicious Collaboration “Blood”
Fans of the otherworldly bass crafter, SWARM, are still trying to shake the horror that his March EP, Eat Me Alive, inspired. Fortunately for the nightmare chasers out there, he’s made his return to the airwaves in the form of a new collaboration with Caster called “Blood.” As haunting as it is mechanical, “Blood” showcases the duo’s innate ability to tell complex tales with each bassline. Fusing orchestral notes with an aggressive, pounding beat, closing your eyes while listening to “Blood” transports you to a rave in a 16th central cathedral. In a quote provided to EDM.com, SWARM explained how his latest offering continues the story he told back in March and how working with Caster was a great experience. “Blood feels like a natu...
MVRDA and Samplifire Drop Face-Melting Remix of SNAILS’ “RKO (feat. Rico Act)”
If you had any intention of waking up the neighbors today, look no further because MVRDA and Samplifire are here to aid you with their speaker-breaking new remix of “RKO” by SNAILS, which features Rico Act. The track, which will be featured on the upcoming official World of Slime remix EP, will have you body-slamming your quarantine mates like you’re Randy Orton. Proceed with caution. The monstrous release takes SNAILS’ in-your-face production and cranks up the sharp wobbles and intense, padded synths. This remix will have listeners headbanging to their heart’s content, as the melding of the dubstep and wrestling worlds is conveyed brilliantly in its high octane battleground of an arrangement. UK-based MVRDA and French producer ...
