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Dombresky and Crusy Drop Latin-Flavored House Collab, “El Beso”
Dombresky and Crusy have teamed up to release their first collaborative single, “El Beso,” a vibrant, Latin-inspired house track bound to get bodies moving on the dancefloor. Out now via Toolroom Records, “El Beso” signals that the fast-growing Latin house genre is more than just a trend. The track features winding, rhythmic percussion beckoning Spanish-language vocals by Mathieu Ruz. The combination of 126 BPM, upbeat melodies and spicy beats make “El Beso” an irresistible and infectious dance anthem. It’s no wonder this space is so quickly expanding and holding the gaze of the dance music hive mind. You can listen to “El Beso” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles French beatsmith Dombresky has emerged as one ...
What So Not Brings an Angelic Groove With New Single, “As One”: Listen
As What So Not‘s sophomore album continues to unfurl, he’s keeping fans on their toes. Emerging from the isolating nature of the pandemic, What So Not told EDM.com in late 2021 he was on the verge of releasing his “greatest work.” And after releasing the first singles from Anomaly, it’s clear that the Australian electronic music virtuoso hasn’t lost his edge. Following up on 2018’s stunning debut, Not All The Beautiful Things, What So Not kickstarted the album cycle for Anomaly with the attention-grabbing “Mr Regular,” a track featuring two big personalities in Oliver Tree and Killer Mike of Run The Jewels. With his latest single, “As One,” he lets the production speak more for itself as he formulates an effectiv...
Logan Garrett and Subrinse Enlist Gorilla Zoe for Tech House Heater
Logan Garrett and Subrinse have teamed up to unveil one of their most exciting singles to date, “Kelly Rollin,” a collab with renowned hip-hop artist Gorilla Zoe. With their music tastes and influences rooted in hip-hop, both producers are creating their own path within dance music, one that’s driven by infectious grooves and thumping basslines. That’s the case with the “Kelly Rollin,” a sultry house record with a hip-hop twist. The tune makes for a stunning showcase of Garrett and Subrinse’s affinity for incorporating nuanced sounds from multiple genres, ultimately delivering a club record for dancefloors far and wide. It’s also a full-circle moment for the two surging artists, who said Zoe was one of their favorite rappers growing up. The famed Atlanta rappe...
Pauline Herr and TWERL Get Real About Relationships In New Collab, “Addicted”
Couple-turned-collaborators Pauline Herr and TWERL have released their first-ever collaboration. Out now via bitbird, “Addicted” is a bright and airy future bass ballad inspired by the characteristics of their long-distance relationship. “Spending months apart and only being able to see each other briefly has been really tough but has also made the time we have with each other really special,” Herr divulged in a press release. “Addicted” expresses the depth of these emotions with melancholic leads, sonically manipulated to ring with longing as well as hope and elation. “Do you ever think of running away? I know you’re not here for a long time but I want to be in your arms ’til I die,” sings Herr, whose voice floats above whi...
Manila Killa’s Debut Album “Dusk” Is the Apex of His Storytelling Mastery
Dusk is fleeting. Magical. Mysterious. Anything, after all, can happen after dark. It’s this bridge between night and day that has become Manila Killa‘s muse, forming the framework of his long-anticipated debut album, Dusk. Bold and immersive, it succeeds as the apex of his craftsmanship. Hope and longing, curiosity and resolve; 12 enchanting tracks fit to the lifecycle of this enigmatic witching hour. They contemplate what transpires once the sun dips below the horizon and into that place in-between, sight unseen. Dusk is an opus that could only be told by Killa’s storytelling mastery. A range of dance-pop singalongs, future bass ballads and brooding melodic house breaks maintain a special class of emotional dynamism. Cinematic musical motifs like brisk drum sequences an...
Listen to Biicla’s Otherworldly Sophomore Album, “Yes Place”
Biicla‘s sophomore album is here, and it’s a stunner. The trailblazing Russian singer-songwriter and electronic music producer has been pioneering his own brand of dance music for a number of years now, combining eerie melodies with house rhythms and warm sound design. Over two years since 2020’s remarkable debut, No Place, Biicla has come into his own with Yes Place, a 10-track LP out now via Good Luck Have Fun. Yes Place picks up where its predecessor left it off, with Biicla reflecting on an immense shift in his career during a turbulent time bouncing between Los Angeles and his hometown of Moscow. Sonically, it’s his most ambitious musical endeavor to date, seamlessly taking listeners from heavenly vocal sections to hard-hitting bass drops and unpredic...
Xotix Blast Off With Blistering Multi-Genre EP, “Best Coast”
We suspect the 2018 version of Xotix would be proud of where this ascendant duo stands today. It was less than a handful of years ago that Xotix attended Enchanted Forest and planted the seeds for what is a memorable festival act in the making. This year, the duo are fully immersed in the circuit, performing to crowds at Wobbleland and Lightning in a Bottle with many more stops to come, including a landmark performance at Excision’s Lost Lands. Topping it all off is the surging bass music tandem’s brand new Best Coast EP, a four-track offering that makes for the perfect introduction to the duo’s eclectic brand of bass. A cursory search through Xotix’s discography paints a picture of a duo who are rapidly coming into their own, and...
Zomboy Unleashes Heavy-Hitting EP, “Dead Man Walking Pt. 1”
After launching his new label Rott N’ Roll Records just a few months ago, Zomboy has returned with his first EP on the imprint, Dead Man Walking Pt. 1. Dead Man Walking Pt. 1 is exactly what longtime listeners of Zomboy have been anticipating since he dropped his last EP, Rott N’ Roll Pt. 2, in 2019. Demonstrating a refinement of Zomboy’s sound, the record is jam-packed with riveting dubstep tracks perfectly crafted to tear down any mainstage he may play. Fans previously heard Zomboy venture into new sonic realms on “Desperado” as well as jumped back into his dubstep roots with “Flatlined” alongside Micah Martin. The titular track, “Dead Man Walking,” ventures into familiar territory as well, opening with ...
Wax Motif and Matroda Join Forces for Latin Tech House Single, “La Candela Viva”
After their previous collaboration “Lose Control,” house music stars Wax Motif and Matroda have teamed up once again for a Latin tech house single, “La Candela Viva.” Teased across the festival circuit over the past seven months before today’s release via HARD Recs., the track comes highly anticipated from house fans near and far. “You guys ready for the new Waxtroda?” Wax Motif had teased, coining the pair’s name on social media on Wednesday. “La Candela Viva” opens with a powerful vocal sample from Colombian music icon Totó La Momposina layered over cumbia-style drums, before launching into a thumping tech house beat. Rhythmic vocal chops, sultry guitar licks and a pumping bassline all come together for a mischievous and danceable anthem. Tak...
sumthin sumthin Makes Bassrush Debut With Versatile Two-Track EP, “Inhale”
sumthin sumthin has unveiled the second installment of his two-track Bassrush debut EP, Inhale. Released last month, the first of the two singles, “Speak,” saw sumthin sumthin take on drum & bass music in a scintillating and exploratory effort. In a press release shared with EDM.com, he detailed his sound design strategy for the single: “I’ve always been obsessed with designing noises to sound like they’re communicating with one another.” This cohesion is on full display throughout the entirety of “Speak,” as echoing voices whisper incoherently back and forth while a rapid bassline saws through a centrifuge of wobbly elements. Released today, the second half of the EP, “Inhale” features moments of delicate peace and clarity foll...
Listen to Chris Lorenzo and COBRAH’s Sultry Tech House Banger, “Mami”
It’s no secret that tech house is having a moment, and one of the genre’s leading producers today unveiled one of its most hotly anticipated tracks. Long revered as one of the most gifted sound designers in house music, Chris Lorenzo has dropped “Mami,” a sultry house bomb that has been running roughshod in his live sets this year, including EDC Las Vegas and Lollapalooza. The track features a seductive COBRAH, whose come-hither topline is akin to cognac and satin sheets. Lorenzo says he knew he had an instant hit on his hands when he first heard COBRAH’s lead “Mami” lyric, an unapologetic ode to hedonism. Combined with his signature, thick basslines and an ingenious steel drum pattern, it lends to a bona fide club banger. “I had been listeni...
GG Magree and Mija’s So Tuff So Cute Release Punk-Inspired Debut Single, “Break Stuff”
Beloved for their affinity for challenging the status quo in dance music, GG Magree and Mija have released their debut single, a genre-defying single called “Break Stuff.” Released under the duo’s new collaborative nom de plume, So Tuff So Cute, “Break Stuff” races along in an angsty arrangement that catapults through with a punk-inspired punch. Replete with rebellious energy, the track sets in motion a powerful new musical project for Magree and Mija, who are known for their proclivity to test the boundaries of electronic music. A roaring metaphor for freedom, the invigorating single is out now and signals the beginning of a new chapter for both artists that is worth keeping an eye on. You can listen to “Break Stuff” below and strea...
