MUSIC RELEASES
Embody the Sounds of the Season With Lane 8’s Uplifting “Winter 2022” Mixtape
The shift in seasons signals it’s time for a new Lane 8 mixtape. His new “Winter 2022” mix takes us on a cathartic journey through the season, adding layers of emotion and depth to curate a blissful listening experience akin to hot chocolate and a warm blanket. Featuring over three hours of uplifting progressive and deep house, the mix is packed with 51 tracks, including 13 unreleased IDs and a slew of remixes. It features sounds from Sultan + Shepard, Tinlicker, Bonobo, Paraleven and more from the ecosystem of his flagship record label, This Never Happened, as well as a few edits of his own music. Lane 8 also takes Gorillaz for a spin at one point, rinsing Dom Dolla’s massive remix of “New Gold.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles You can listen to...
Listen to Hardwell and Maddix’s Riveting Remix of Benny Benassi’s Iconic “Satisfaction”
Benny Benassi celebrated the 20th anniversary of “Satisfaction” last year, and David Guetta released a monster remix of the iconic track to celebrate. Now, Hardwell and Maddix have added their own spin, taking the timeless song to new heights. Guetta’s remix and Hardwell and Maddix’s rendition breathe new life into the ageless anthem, bridging the past, present and future of its enduring impact on EDM. After the original track released in 2002, it went on to become a pop culture staple and influence generations of electronic music producers. Benny Benassi has released a new remix of “Satisfaction” by Hardwell and Maddix. Beyond Wonderland/Gorge Amphitheatre Blending electro, big room and techno with sounds reminiscent of the acid house era, Hardwell and ...
Skrillex Taps PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for Stunning Collab, “Way Back”
Skrillex has teamed up with PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for a new single, “Way Back.” “Way Back” is a captivating rush of liquid drum & bass with a pop-punk twist. The track is Skrillex’s second in as many days as fans gear up for the long-awaited successor to 2014’s Recess, his influential debut album, which reinvented dubstep and propelled the genre into stateside mainstream consciousness. Skrillex recently confirmed a double-album on the way in 2023 after sharing a teaser with snippets of new music and a caption reading “QFF/DGTC 23.” He then quickly poured gasoline on the hype by releasing “Rumble,” a collaboration with Fred again.. and Flowdan that had prevalently been considered the most anticipated electronic r...
5 of the Best Electronic Remixes of “The White Lotus” Theme Song
Are these the sounds of luxury Italian yacht parties, or is there something more sinister in the air? HBO’s The White Lotus is a dark comedy that follows privileged resort guests and hotel employees as their dysfunctional lives chillingly intertwine. The theme song from the second season of the anthology series, which aired its finale on December 11th, has created quite the cultural buzz on its way to becoming a sleeper hit. It constantly trends on TikTok, inspires hilarious Jennifer Coolidge memes and even found its way to real-life music festivals. “It’s really unexpected,” the song’s Emmy-winning composer, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, told BuzzFeed. “Unlike producing the stuff for a band or my own record, this is never the intent for a show. It’s alwa...
Armin van Buuren, Matoma and Teddy Swims Team Up for Dance-Pop Track, “Easy to Love”
A new year calls for new music, and Armin van Buuren is wasting no time. The Dutch trance icon has released his first new single of 2023, joining forces with Matoma and Teddy Swims for “Easy to Love.” The three chart-topping artists stun in this high-profile collab, melding each of their respective styles together to offer fans a feelsy dance-pop track. Matoma and van Buuren’s atmospheric production wraps around Swims’ rich vocals, resonating a hopeful message for anyone who has easily fallen in love. Celebrating the track’s release on Instagram, Matoma shared a heartwarming video of the moment he proposed to his fiancée, Maren. “I’m over the moon with this new collaboration,” van Buuren said in a press statement. “Working with other arti...
Beam Into a Wild and Woozy Night Out With Mau P In “Drugs From Amsterdam” Music Video
“Off my face don’t know where I am, ’cause I got my drugs from Amsterdam.” If you haven’t heard that lyric, you probably need to get out more. The hook from Mau P‘s inescapable dance anthem, “Drugs From Amsterdam,” has dominated the festival circuit en route to the young Dutch DJ’s undeniable breakout. One of the scene’s brightest tech house artists, Mau P has now released the official music video for “Drugs From Amsterdam,” which dropped last year on Lee Foss’ Repopulate Mars. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Directed by Tommy Reerink, the video takes us on a journey through—you guessed it—Amsterdam. Shot in Mau P’s hometown, it chronicles a wild and woozy night from the perspective of a taxi driver...
5 Remixes of “Rumble” That Will Have You Feeling the Aftershock
The instinctual scramble to remix Skrillex has already begun. It’s only been a couple of days since Skrillex returned with “Rumble,” his seismic collaboration with Fred again.. and Flowdan. And now we’re witnessing the aftershock—right on queue. Considering the track was perhaps the scene’s most sought-after ID prior to its release, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many producers had lingering remix ideas for “Rumble” that were top-of-mind. Here are five of the best remixes of “Rumble” released so far for fans looking to double down on their Skrillex fix as they await his long-awaited sophomore album. Skrillex and Fred Again.. – Rumble (HOLLY Remix) HOLLY takes “Rumble” leftfield with his signature wonky ones...
Cheat Codes Go All-In With Country Legend Dolly Parton for New Single, “Bets On Us”
Cheat Codes hit the jackpot in their latest single, “Bets On Us,” which finds the dance music trio joining the iconic Dolly Parton. The can’t-lose combination marks the fourth single in the group’s rollout of their upcoming fourth studio album, One Night in Nashville. Few have found a cohesive vision that blends the seemingly polar opposite worlds of country and electronic music, but with cuts like “Bets On Us,” Cheat Codes are making it look easy and spurring a growing eagerness to discover what’s in store for the full project. With “Bets On Us,” Cheat Codes lean wholesale into native country instrumentation, incorporating stadium claps and the melodic twang of the banjo. The production allows ample room for harmonizing vocal...
Deorro Cuts Out the Noise On Introspective EP, “Reflect”
With a 60-stop tour in the rearview, Deorro is turning inward for his introspective EP, Reflect. For fans of Deorro’s longtime penchant for bounce and entrancing pop grooves, they’re found in droves in his latest effort. But Reflect also brings forth some of Deorro’s most nuanced songwriting yet, as he takes an open and honest deep dive into the pressures associated with a touring lifestyle. Deorro performing at Denver’s Global Dance Festival. Brian Rapaport/EDM.com Turning the mirror on himself with the EP’s opener, Deorro soundtracks his conflicted inner monologue, ultimately giving in to the vices of a party-centric lifestyle. Still, there’s deep introspection from the trenches on the other side of those all too temporary highs. Case in point is ̶...
Listen to Nora Van Elken’s Epic EP Inspired by “The Lord of the Rings”
Dutch DJ and producer Nora Van Elken has dropped Lord of the Rings, a new EP comprising three stellar reworks of iconic music from the eponymous franchise. In the midst of a prolific 2022 which saw Van Elken release over a dozen singles and two EPs, she managed to slip in this epic triptych of progressive house tracks two days before the year ended. The new EP will make any fan of J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic series swoon. Van Elken leads with the project’s hypnotic opener, “Rohan,” named after the fictional kingdom of Men in Middle-earth. Here, she produces haunting synths in a deep and cinematic house track. She then takes a cheekier approach in “Concerning Hobbits,” infusing violin patterns in an upbeat orchestral composition. “The Three Hunters̶...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Skrillex, Wildstylez, Tiësto & More [1/06/23]
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 Skrillex, Fred again.., Flowdan – Rumble Tiësto – Lay Low ACRAZE – Believe (feat. Goodboys) [Galantis Remix] Festival Hits 2023 Jude & Frank, AtcG – La Tarde Gryffin – Scandalous (feat. Tinashe) [Taiki Nulight Remix] FOMO – Front To Back (feat. DLMT) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Electronic Avenue Skrillex, PinkPantheress, Trippie Redd – Way Back Cheat Codes & Dolly Parton – Bets On Us G Jon...
Tiësto Drops New Hypnotic House Track, “Lay Low”
Tiësto has dropped his first new single of 2023, a hypnotizing house track called “Lay Low.” Brimming with sultry deep house undertones and spacey choral vocals, “Lay Low” sets the tone for what should be another big year for the Dutch dance music icon, who is currently gearing up for the release of his seventh studio album. Tiësto’s new single is the latest of a string of high-profile collabs blurring the lines of pop and house music, including “10:35” (with Tate McRae) and the anthemic “Hot In It” (with Charli XCX). Both are confirmed to appear on his forthcoming album, Drive. Tiësto recently said that Drive will take on a “completely new direction” as he embraces more house music production. The album, which is ...
