MUSIC RELEASES
SWARM Confronts His Foes In Metalcore-Infused Single, “Say Goodbye”
SWARM has taken up arms and is ready to face his demons—both internal and external. Known for his ability to cross genres while making dramatic music that should really be considered for the sequel to Elden Ring, SWARM has returned with one of his most powerful releases to date. Released today was “Say Goodbye,” a vivid track that displays SWARM’s ability to overcome any obstacle in his path. A gentle twinkling opens the track as the morning dew forms over the battlefield. Gritty, scowling vocals and the sounds of sharpening blades drive the arrangement forward before distorted bass prepares the attack. Increasing the tempo, SWARM unsheathes his sword and dives into a huge drop filled with seismic bass and fierce metalcore vocals. After a moment to regain his st...
TVBOO Taps GRiZ for Wonky Lead Single From Debut Album: Listen to “Bass Music”
Why aren’t DJs allowed to work at aquariums? Because they always drop the bass. Despite that awful dad joke, read on to discover the lead single from TVBOO‘s debut album, “Bass Music,” a heavy-hitting collaboration with GRiZ. “Bass Music” is a tongue-in-cheek dubstep banger replete with the wonky sound design of TVBOO, who has quickly emerged as one of the genre’s most jocular characters. GRiZ’s heady bass and fluttery arpeggios take over the verse before making way for the song’s drop, which features TVBOO’s signature saws and slithering bass patches. TVBOO said that working with GRiZ, who was named one of EDM.com‘s best music producers of 2021, was “one of the coolest things to happen” in his career. “...
ILLENIUM Confirms “From The Ashes” With Skylar Grey Is Due Next Month
Like a phoenix, ILLENIUM‘s long-coveted track, “From The Ashes,” has found new life—and its release is within reach. In the immediate aftermath of 2021’s Grammy-nominated album, Fallen Embers, the “All That Really Matters” producer almost immediately revealed there were more forthcoming blockbuster collaborations on the horizon, including one in particular alongside Skylar Grey. Teasing the track out on the initial stops of his subsequent tour, ILLENIUM’s “From The Ashes” quickly became among the most hotly anticipated songs in his trove of unreleased music. Based on the previews, its easy to see why since Grey’s and ILLENIUM’s respective styles of songwriting seem particularly synergistic. It’s been nearly a year sinc...
Raves, Resilience and Rapture: How Ray Volpe Overcame His Lowest Moment to Produce a Game-Changing Record
They say success isn’t about luck, connections or even money. It’s the discipline to outwork everyone around you—a tenet which Ray Volpe has long been tethered to. The byproduct is Legend of the Volpetron, his new EP, out now by way of Disciple. The inventive record effectively pours gasoline on the broiling career of Volpe, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year. It’s a dazzling showcase of his generational production talents, which extend far beyond the confines of his breakout hit, “Laserbeam.” “It sounds cheesy, but it means everything to me! It’s a moment in time that I’ll look back on years from now,” Volpe tells EDM.com of his new EP. “I really wanted to mash everything I loved a...
Eliminate and XAELO Team Up for Emotive Single, “Nothing Left”
Eliminate‘s latest single teeters precariously on the brink of emotional ruin. “Nothing Left” sees the Class of 2021 star joining forces with XAELO for a brooding record that pairs his melodic trap sensibilities with heart-wrenching lyricism. “Losing you is like taking my last breath,” XAELO elegiacally sings amid a smooth trap flow from Eliminate. Though he’s typically one to let his robust and often frenetic sound design do the bulk of the talking, Eliminate instead opts to let the track’s soul-stirring lyrics take center stage while following up each verse with his signature synth work. Cruising into the song’s final act, Eliminate doses the vocal up with filters and vocoder-based effects, effectively harmonizing the poignan...
Beyoncé Taps Honey Dijon, will.i.am, More for “BREAK MY SOUL” Remix EP
And the Beyoncé house music era continues. A new remix EP for “BREAK MY SOUL,” Bey’s breakout dance track, was released this week, featuring a club-ready jungle and bounce rendition by Honey Dijon. Clocking in at an additional two minutes longer than the original, Dijon’s version replaces the song’s heady keys with a booming drum programming and pulsing basslines throughout. Dijon also traded out Big Freedia’s break-down-the-door vocal feature and Queen Bey’s delicate harmonies for textured rhythmic arrangements and power chords. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The remix EP also includes takes by will.i.am, Terry Hunter and Nita Aviance, and follows the July 29th release of Beyoncé ‘s seventh studio album, Renaissance. Honey Dij...
Watch SHADES’ Alix Perez and EPROM Throw Down In an Underground Train Station
Here’s something you didn’t know you needed: watching SHADES throw down in an underground train station. The acclaimed duo of Alix Perez and EPROM have uploaded a recording of their performance at DEF’s underground train station and parking garage in Atlanta. The riveting DJ set transports fans to the darkest alleys of their unique sound, dosing them with celestial synths, eerie drum breaks and sublime bass drops. Listen closely and you’ll also hear live debuts from SHADES’ brand new album, From A Vein, which dropped today. Watch the underground train station performance in full below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Out today on Perez’ acclaimed 1985 Music imprint, “From A Vein” is a 14-track song-cycle of relentless, slithering bass. It includes the duo’s ...
You Could Be Dancing to Your Own Voice In the Club, Thanks to This DJ’s Clever Voicemail Scheme
What would you do if you were dancing in a club and—all of a sudden—you heard your own voice? This could actually happen thanks to Dutch-Latvian electronic music artist ANNNA and her new solo project, Might Delete Later. In May, the singer-songwriter and DJ posted her phone number on socials, allowing anyone to record a message which could then be used in one of her upcoming tracks. In just three hours, the inbox was full of messages that ranged from intimate to fun to not-so-appropriate. Whether it was someone struggling to say the words “I love you” to their other half or someone who has had a hearing aid singe the age of 22, these voicemails and personal stories from random people demonstrated how our dreams, worries and experiences connect us all as humans, ANNNA said. Crea...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: SLANDER, Calvin Harris, Eliminate & More [8/5/22]
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 Calvin Harris – Obsessed (With Charlie puth & Shenseea) JES – All or Nothing Joel Corry & Becky Hill – HISTORY Festival Hits 2022 ACRAZE – Do It To It (Habstrakt Remix) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles MORTEN – No Good Blanke – Another Planet Electronic Avenue SLANDER – Replay (With Dylan Matthew) Eliminate – Nothing Left Nitepunk – Black and Colors These tracks can be accessed on the EDM...
Nitepunk’s “Black and Colors” Is a Rollercoaster Journey Through the Ominous and Uplifting
Nitepunk‘s latest track packs as much bliss as it does bite. The multi-genre producer and DJ has returned with a bold original, “Black and Colors.” Much like its title, the new single is characterized by great sonic contrast. Known for his grungy production and agile switch-ups between dubstep, breakbeat and electro, Nitepunk is sure to leave a memorable first impression with “Black and Colors.” His knack for biting basslines remains alive and well while simultaneously introducing a spritely dose of melody. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The energizing, rollercoaster-like plunge through a blend of barking, distorted synths and thunderous 808s is a pure testament to the possibilities of Nitepunk’s sound. Commenting on the record, Nitepunk s...
Calvin Harris Unites With 23 Collaborators On Sun-Kissed Sixth Album, “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2”
Five years after its predecessor, Calvin Harris has finally unveiled Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, his sixth studio album. The new LP features a staggering 23 collaborators, among them Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, Halsey, Charlie Puth and Normani. Harris manages to weave a sun-drenched latticework of electro-funk, laid-back R&B and smooth nu-disco throughout Vol. 2, which spans 14 tracks. Considering the five-year gap between Funk Wav Bounces albums, fans of Vol. 2 may already be looking ahead to the next installment of Harris’ fan-favorite series. But that’s a pipe dream. Appearing on Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp, Harris poured cold water on the possibility of a third volume, which he said will “absolutely not” happen. Scroll to Con...
Anna Lunoe Invites You to “Remember How Alive & Rowdy You Can Be” With New EP
After many moons, Anna Lunoe‘s first EP in years has finally arrived. Titled Saturday Love, the five-track effort swirls with a psychedelic ethos, artfully blending Lunoe’s signature acid house style with dreamy melodies and synth-laden sound design. “I hope it reminds you how alive and rowdy you can be,” Lunoe wrote on social media. In addition to two instrumental tracks, “Alright” and “Like Me,” Saturday Love also features “Peach Fuzz,” (with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs), a patchwork of minimal sounds defined by rallying vocal calls and a touch of U.K. garage and breaks. “Saturday Love” (with Lulu Be.) is a grimy synergy of warehouse cool and feminine flair, while “Double Dip” is an upb...
