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Watch Eliminate Produce a Track With Samples Recorded From Australian Wildlife
For his latest music production masterclass, Eliminate turned to Australia’s vast nature and wildlife for inspiration. While out on tour, the EDM.com Class of 2021 star visited the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Australia to record sounds from a number of their animals. He then got to work in his Airbnb, sampling them to create an electro and breakbeat banger. The animal sounds Eliminate sampled include the calls of kookaburras, snoring of koalas, drinking of kangaroos and warbles of various birds. The track builds with some Virtual Riot drum loop samples before unleashing a ferocious drop that stomps harder than the kangaroos it samples. Eliminate then introduces a half-time trap section to bring the arrangement home. Give Eliminate&#...
Makasi Enlists Future Munk for R&B-Infused House Anthem, “Lucky”
Still buzzing from his performance at this year’s Tomorrowland, Makasi has unveiled his brand new single, “Lucky.” The Belgian DJ and producer is quickly rising this year off the back of a number of singles on Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s Smash The House imprint, as well as dozens of performances at some of the world’s most prestigious dance music festivals and events. Makasi’s new single displays his impressive skills from inside the studio, curating irresistible dance energy. While most of his recent releases and collaborations were perhaps crafted to cater to the festival stages he regularly performs at, “Lucky” is a mesmerizing combination of house and R&B. Featuring a strong vocal performance from Future Munk, “Lucky” finds Makasi juxtaposing playful chords and melodies with or...
ODESZA Share Behind-the-Scenes Footage of the Making of “The Last Goodbye”
“Honestly if you haven’t made music in a while, you have to, like, re-learn how to make music,” says ODESZA‘s Harrison Mills. When the duo released The Last Goodbye, their scintillating fourth studio album, it had been almost five years since their last LP. After all, it’s only natural to shake off some cobwebs, even for a Grammy-nominated act in the vanguard of electronic music. But after conceiving the direction of what would eventually materialize as the album’s titular track, it wasn’t long before ODESZA found their stride. And they went on to create perhaps their most inspired work yet. ODESZA today shared behind-the-scenes footage of the making of “The Last Goodbye.” The video features in interview with fabled Detro...
Listen to YOOKiE’s Grungy Makeover of ACRAZE’s Breakout Hit, “Do It To It”
YOOKiE just dropped one of the most transformative remixes of the biggest dance track of the year. After ACRAZE dropped his reimagined version of Cherish‘s 2006 hit, “Do It To It,” it became nearly impossible to go to an electronic music event without hearing the song at least once. The track took the festival circuit by storm and spawned countless remixes and edits. Now, YOOKiE have stepped into the arena and dropped a new remix that mutates nearly every element of the hit single. Stripping back the introduction, the brothers opt for an isolated drum beat with flutters of echoing vocal samples from Cherish. They then unleash a grimy bass drop filled with wonky production for a final result that adds yet another hard-hitting track to their arsenal of energetic record...
This EDM Remix of the Viral “Corn Kid” Song Is A-Maize-Ing
There’s nothing corny about Tariq, the kid who has captured the hearts of millions after going viral for his love of corn. While EDM Twitter once again descended into a digital hellscape over the weekend, something much more wholesome was happening over on TikTok. It was the “Corn Kid” video, wherein Tariq can’t help but hide his excitement for the “big lump with knobs.” “Ever since I was told corn is real, it tasted good,” Tariq says in the viral video, which has been viewed over 53 million times on TikTok at the time of writing. “When I tried it with butter, everything changed.” DJ and dance music producer Kaivon decided to remix the music from the video and turn it into an electronic track that could cause utter corn-age a...
David Guetta and Bebe Rexha Revitalize Turn of the Century Hit, “Blue”
It was a record that may have otherwise been buried in the archives, but with the help of TikTok’s algorithm, David Guetta and Bebe Rexha‘s “I’m Good (Blue),” is finally seeing an official release. “It’s nostalgic to when I was younger,” Rexha told Rolling Stone. “Listening to Eiffel 65’s original song and it was just a fun record that we put together naturally.” Years prior, the “Hey Mama” collaborators teamed up to remix this turn of the century classic. Guetta even rinsed it out during his mainstage performance at Ultra Music Festival 2017. At the time, it seemed like an official release wasn’t meant to be, but after the winds of TikTok got a snippet of the single, it was suddenly off to the races. Rexha comman...
Hello Yes, Members of ZHU’s Live Band, Return With Groovy House Single: Listen
What do you get when you put two members of ZHU‘s live show together in the studio? Pure indietronica magic. Following the release of their acclaimed debut EP, Listen Clearly, Hello Yes are back with a brand new single, “Never Trusted Me.” During time off the road with ZHU, guitarist Mitch Bell and saxophonist Aaron Leibowitz unite to make soulful electronic music under their collaborative nom de plume, Hello Yes. Their sonic palette blends modern electronic elements with sun-kissed funk. “Never Trusted Me” immediately pulls listeners in with catchy synths and an upbeat, tropical soundscape. Flawlessly building into a groovy house arrangement with warm vocals and saxophone patterns, the new track effortlessly blends Hello Yes’ sultry style with a cl...
Listen to Production From James Blake, Thundercat, Kaytranada and More In JID’s New Album
Famed Atlanta rapper JID has joined forces with a handful of the world’s greatest electronic music producers for The Forever Story, his third studio album. One of the album’s undeniable highlights is “Lauder Too,” its final track. In a high-profile collision of Grammy-winning artists, James Blake and Thundercat joined forces to produce the hypnotic hip-hop record, which features a gritty verse from Ravyn Lenae. It’s effectively a sequel to “LAUDER,” a brooding cut from 2017’s The Never Story, JID’s breakout debut album. Another crowd-pleaser comes with “Can’t Punk Me,” an energetic track featuring EARTHGANG. Here, renowned DJ and producer Kaytranada crafts a funky beat befit for the spitfire flow of JID. Scroll to Cont...
G Jones Announces New EP, Drops Stunning Single “Operator”: Listen
When G Jones releases new music, you stop what you’re doing and listen. The virtuosic bass music producer has released a new single, “Operator.” Jones introduced fans to the track over two years ago, when it appeared in his fan-favorite “REMOTE TRANSMISSION” mix. The glitchy song ultimately exploded in popularity among his fanbase, with many affectionately calling it “Ray Gun ID” as they clamored for an official release. “Operator” is simply par for the course for Jones, who is revered in electronic music circles as one of the scene’s most technically gifted producers. His groundbreaking approach to sound design is encapsulated beautifully in the blistering track, where gritty rave leads, acid-inspired bass and eerie arp...
Authenticity Spills Over In Pauline Herr and TWERL’s Collaborative EP, “Distance”
Whoever said you shouldn’t mix business with pleasure obviously hasn’t met Pauline Herr and TWERL. These two partners in life and labor have hit gold with Distance, a new collaborative EP inspired by the lust, love and longing of their long-distance relationship. As if on a journey over oceans, its emotive soundscapes twist and turn, diving deeper with raw and relatable lyrics that share their story: “I’m scared to let you go / Why can’t you come with me? / Time’s moving too quickly,” Herr probes achingly on “Stay With Me.” The narrative of a long-distance relationship might indeed be a tale as old as time. But Distance is tender and touching, affectionate and anxious, in a way we haven’t quite heard bef...
Meet CloZee: Your Sonic Tour Guide On a Trip Around the World
Tapping on a CloZee song is like activating a portal. Each track is a gateway to a place on earth or a spiritual realm. Her Neon Jungle album was influenced heavily by CloZee’s time in the lush forests of Costa Rica. The flamenco elements of “Diabólico” originate in southern Spain. Her version of “Baiana” is rooted in the body percussion work and infectious rhythms of the Brazilian group Barbatuques. “Koto” is rife with Japanese influences, particularly the song’s namesake—the country’s national instrument. “A lot of those instruments are really tied to a memory of mine,” CloZee tells EDM.com. “A lot of countries I’ve visited. Like the shamisen or the koto. I really remember so many memories of going throug...
Britney Spears Returns: Listen to Her Duet With Elton John, a Dance Version of 1972’s “Tiny Dancer”
It’s Britney, bitch… and Elton. Britney Spears and Elton John have joined forces to reimagine “Tiny Dancer,” the latter’s iconic 1972 song, into a dance anthem. “Hold Me Closer” is the first new music from Spears following the end of her controversial conservatorship, which had inspired a full-blown movement spearheaded by fans. Produced by Andrew Watt, “Hold Me Closer” is a bubbly rush of house and nu-disco. John, who has long been enamored with electronic music, pulled a play from the playbook of “Cold Heart,” last year’s dance smash with Dua Lipa which spawned a chart-topping remix by Pnau. Take a listen to the new track below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles John has been open about his affinity for ED...
