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What So Not Wants to DJ at Your House Party
Got any weekend plans? Because What So Not casually wants to DJ in your living room. The electronic music virtuoso, who has graced the towering stages of many of the world’s biggest festivals, has announced a contest for one fan to win a private DJ set. He’s essentially throwing a dart at a map and planning to perform at a random house party hosted by one lucky fan who pre-saves his upcoming album, Anomaly. “Wanna host the most infamous house party to ever hit your town?” What So Not asked in an Instagram post. “I’ll be going anywhere in the world (yes, anywhere) to DJ someone’s house party to celebrate my album coming out in exactly one month.” You can pre-save Anomaly here. The trail of breadcrumbs to Anomaly g...
Megan Thee Stallion Dips Her Toes In House Music: Listen to “Her”
After dropping her sophomore album, it’s clear Megan Thee Stallion was influenced by electronic music. With the help of “Savage” producer Whethan, who is credited on the album’s ninth track, Traumazine is a breath of fresh air for the chart-topping rapper. She leans heavily into dance music at times, blending electronic elements with her signature, sexually charged lyricism. The album’s fifth track, “Her,” is a standout. In true Meg nature, the arrangement kicks off with bravado before being swept up by a driving house rhythm. The accompanying music video features monochrome multiples of the rapper dancing along to the track’s thumping bassline. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles It’s not the first time Stallion has dipped her toes i...
GRiZ and The Sponges Finally Release Funky, Fan-Favorite House Track, “Volume”
GRiZ and The Sponges finally released one of their most sought-after IDs. They’ve surprise-released “Volume,” a staple of their live sets which fans had been clamoring for since the moment it was debuted live. With a running start, “Volume” opens up with a steady beat to get you warmed up. A flurry of soulful vocal samples and scratching then gives way to a rhythmic house beat with funky bass and—of course—plenty of saxophone. The final product is sure to make you tap your feet at your desk and lay it all out on the dancefloor when you hear it live. For those wondering why they can’t find “Volume” on major streaming platforms, GRiZ said the track will not be distributed to DSPs like Spotify and Apple Music due to the song’s large amount...
Sam Blacky Unveils Sultry Single, “Colombiana”: Listen
Multitalented artist Sam Blacky is achieving her “biggest goals in music.” Having emerged into the music production world just last year, Blacky is making a name for herself at a remarkable rate. The budding producer has now revealed a sultry, Latin-Infused single, “Colombiana,” marking her debut release on Lee Foss‘ venerated Repopulate Mars imprint. “Since I started performing and especially making music, Repopulate Mars has always been one of my biggest goals,” Blacky said in a press release shared with EDM.com. “I think the level of taste-making and innovation in the tech house scene is unparalleled, and I couldn’t be happier to join the family.” “Colombiana” is an ode to Blacky’...
Kumarion Digs Deep Into Unearthly Sound Design With New EP: Listen
Kumarion forward-thinking approach to drum & bass music has been particularly resonant with fans. However, the ascendant DJ and producer’s new EP, Resonate / Shaman, takes a step outside the box to explore the weird and wonky. The two-track effort sees Kumarion incorporating a subtle dose of Eastern influences through ambient soundscapes and instrumentation. On “Resonate,” however, the tides of this enchanting introduction quickly part to make room for a grinding, distorted bassline that doesn’t hold back. He then slow-walks listeners straight to the belly of the beast, firing away with full-throated vowel bass amid a barrage of unearthly sounds. The searing sound design continues on “Shaman,” a banger that’s equally no-holds-b...
An Ode to Humanity: Bootleg Contraband Deliver Debut Album, “I/O”
While the past few years have been a challenge in many ways due to the pandemic’s impact, there has been—without a doubt—many positive takeaways. For Cason Trager and Lou Sceelo, the stillness brought the two closer together. So much so that they decided to team up and launch a music production project, Bootleg Contraband. Exploring the polarities between time and culture, digital and analog and real and virtual, the budding electronic music duo have unveiled their debut album. Expanding beyond the roots of house music, in I/O the duo branch out into elements of techno and electro, among other sub-genres. Pulling inspiration from their collective pasts and delving into their life experiences, the album was born. Capturing both a retrospective perspective as well ...
Afrojack and Black V Neck Join Forces for Summery Tech House Anthem, “Day N Night”
Afrojack has teamed up with Black V Neck for “Day N Night,” a late-summer house anthem. With its chugging, four-on-the-floor rhythm and disco influences, “Day N Night” is a beautiful nod to the underground. The anthemic tech house track features Muni Long, a Platinum-certified R&B singer-songwriter whose smooth topline glimmers atop a sun-kissed arrangement. The warm and sultry track is bit of a departure for Afrojack, whose most recent release, a seven-track EP released under his NLW alias, roars with his signature “Dirty Dutch” sound. It seems he’s been inspired by the work of Black V Neck, a surging duo with a distinct, steamy sound redefining Miami’s house music scene. “Day N Night” arrives in the wake ...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Hardwell, Zeds Dead, HALIENE & More [8/12/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Hardwell – I Feel Like Dancing GRiZ & TVBOO – Bass Music RÜFÜS DU SOL – Make It Happen (Dom Dolla Remix) Festival Hits 2022 BYOR – Say Yes Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles RetroVision – Pressure Showtek & Silverland – Free Electronic Avenue HALIENE – Reach Across the Sky Elohim & Nitti Gritti – Float Away Zeds Dead & MKLA – In My Head These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com To...
Infected Mushroom Remake 1989 Classic “Black Velvet” With Glitchy Remix: Listen
Legendary Israeli psytrance duo Infected Mushroom have revealed the latest single from their forthcoming IM25 album, an electro-rock rendition of Alannah Myles’ 1989 classic, “Black Velvet.” With help from Israeli compatriot Ninet Tayeb, Infected Mushroom have transformed the former #1 hit into a glitchy, bass-driven remake with amplified guitar chords and sultry vocals. While the Grammy-winning record was written as an ode to Elvis Presley’s charm as the king of rock ‘n roll, Infected Mushroom’s version takes on a deeper meaning. As they celebrate their quarter-century legacy, “Black Velvet” is a byproduct of their versatility and early influences, reflective of their unconventional journey through time and sound. Take a listen below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles &#...
Celebrate 20 Years of Benny Benassi’s Iconic “Satisfaction” With David Guetta’s New Remix
It’s been 20 years since Benny Benassi released “Satisfaction,” but the track still lights up the world’s dancefloors whenever fans hear that distinct, iconic melody. Now, the pioneering Italian DJ is celebrating the success of his debut single with a remake alongside none other than David Guetta. Jaw drop. The new version of the ageless track was among the most-played records at this year’s Tomorrowland festival, reinforcing Benassi’s 2002 original as one of EDM’s most prized generational anthems. Clocking in at two and a half minutes, the revamped “Satisfaction” finds Guetta infusing a future rave twist. Keeping Benassi’s classic synths and vocoders intact, he reimagines the track with eerie arpeggios and thumping electro sound design. Fans will ...
Excision and Wooli Reveal New Collaborative EP and First Single, “Name Drop”
Just in time for the Bass Canyon and Lost Lands festivals is “Name Drop,” the first single off of a new EP from Excision and Wooli. The successor to 2019’s collaborative EP, Evolution, the upcoming release will see both Excision and Wooli once again drop high-powered bass from the Late Cretaceous era. The two dubstep stars took to Twitter to reveal “Name Drop” and offer up some details behind the single and its larger project. Although the reveal shares just a tiny crumb of music, Wooli went on to share a live performance video of “Name Drop.” In the embedded video, fans can hear a portion of Wooli’s set at îLESONIQ over the weekend that featured the unreleased track. “Name Drop” features a bone-rattling bass d...
ALWZ SNNY and Marquette King Drop Compassionate Single, “Aggressive Love”
ALWZ SNNY has delivered a new single called “Aggressive Love” with NFL sensation-turned musician Marquette King, marking their second collaboration to date. “Aggressive Love” is a big room-style track featuring emotive chords progressions, high-energy drops and crisp percussive elements. The topline speaks to the importance of showing compassion to all—no matter what—as everyone fights their own internal battles. Ultimately, portraying the message that love heals all. “To me, fighting back with love means rather than responding to ‘hate’ with ‘hate,’ treat those people with compassion, because there is something inside that person preventing them from being happy,” ALWZ SNNY said. The gleaming new tune also comes fit with a m...
