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“L.O.V.E.” – TMNB & ZAANDR Teaming up for a melodic house tune of massive proportions, TMNB and ZAANDR have just unveiled love “L.O.V.E.,” juxtaposing melodic vocals with groovy basslines in a stunning combination of production styles. “Am I Enough” – WinWel Following his pensive single “Sometimes It Just Feels Good To Be Sad,” which saw him debut his own vocals, WinWel has returned to Frequency Music with “Am I Enough,” combining drum & bass-influenced percussion with his signature, vibrant sound design. “Desire” – PYN The first of a number of singles that will eventually lead to her Beat Drama project, “Desire” finds rising talent PYN bring together infectious house grooves and heavenly vocals in a radio-ready combination. “on hold” – TAILS Follo...
A Collab From Bob Moses and The Chainsmokers Is On the Way: Listen to a Preview
What do you get when you put The Chainsmokers and Bob Moses in the studio? We’ll find out on July 1st, when the two award-winning dance music duos release their first-ever collaboration, “Why Can’t You Wait,” via Disruptor. Floating with daydreamy chords and effervescent sound design, previews of the single have already hinted that both group’s vocalists, Drew Taggert and Tom Howie, respectively, will be featured. Take a listen to a preview of the indie dance track below. “We have this record we did that we are obsessed with and wanted to send it over and see if you guys were open to working on it together,” The Chainsmokers wrote to Bob Moses back when the track was in its early stages. “Think it’s right down your alley...
Listen to ODESZA’s First “NO.SLEEP” Mix In Over Two Years
As the release of ODESZA‘s long-awaited album, The Last Goodbye, looms less than a month away, they’ve dropped a stunning mix to tide over eager fans. ODESZA today premiered the 13th installment of their fan-favorite “NO.SLEEP” mix series, which arrives over two years after its predecessor. And it doesn’t take long to glean that the duo remain one of electronic music’s most imaginative selectors. ODESZA kick off the new mix with the artful “Love Letter,” a chest-thumping single from The Last Goodbye produced alongside The Knocks. What follows is a captivating song-cycle of anthemic music from the likes of Flume, Fred again.., Jamie xx, DROELOE and The Chemical Brothers, among others, before the tape closes w...
Music Producer Fishes for Electronic Sounds In Concept Album About Sea Creatures
Move over, Jaws soundtrack—Tomer Baruch is showing there’s more to the sounds of the deep sea than what the sharks are selling. In Synthesized Sounds of the Sea, Baruch captures the mystique and splendor of just a fraction of the many creatures lurking in the deep sea. Recording with analog synthesizers, the renowned Israeli sound artist paints the unique worlds of the eels, dolphins, starfish and other creatures gliding through in the depths with unique sonic palettes. From the crescendoing movements of the Blanket Octopus to the creeping, seemingly paranoid movements of the elusive Garden Eel, Baruch captures the true essence of these marine animals via woozy ambient music, making for an engaging audiovisual experience. Part of his broader concept project “Animals and Sy...
Soltan and RIOT Join Forces for Punishing Dubstep Track, “Arabian Knights”
Soltan and RIOT have teamed up for their first-ever collaboration, “Arabian Knights,” a riveting dubstep track out now by way of NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s Gud Vibrations. Soltan, whose signature production style has dazzled the electronic music community in recent years, and RIOT, a virtuosic Israeli bass music duo, are no strangers to writing dubstep hits. “Arabian Knights” pays homage to both artists’ Middle Eastern heritage. Akin to a classic warrior’s victory anthem, the roaring single features a cascade of sounds from the traditional Zurna—a double reed wind instrument played in central Eurasia, Western Asia and parts of North Africa—as well as Turkish strings and hypnotic bell patterns. “Arabian Knights” event...
Bonnie X Clyde Drop Heartfelt Single “In Too Deep” Ahead of New Album
Los Angeles-based dance music duo Bonnie X Clyde are back with “In Too Deep,” a heartfelt single borne from a turbulent time in their personal lives. “In Too Deep” is a slow-burning tidal wave of captivating lyricism and aching sound design. One of Bonnie X Clyde’s most riveting songs to date, it explores the difficulties of channeling one’s own vulnerability and opening up “even if it’s heavy.” A melancholic house beat chugs through a sea of soft pads, soundtracking the struggles to reconnect. While “In Too Deep” has somewhat of a somber tone, its angelic vocals manage to lift and embolden. Their effect mirrors the track’s recording process, which the duo likens to a “therapy session....
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Beyoncé, CID, Slushii & More [6/25/22]
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 BREAK MY SOUL – Beyoncé pogo – bbno$ & Diplo WTF – Dr. Fresch Festival Hits 2022 La La La – CID Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Mind Games – Yurie Laserbeam – Ray Volpe Electronic Avenue Never Be – Tsu Nami & Jade Alice Forever With U – Slushii Eden – Juelz These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com Top Hits Playlist, Electronic Avenue Playlist and Festival Hits 2022 Playlist. [flexi-co...
Slushii Signs to Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak, Announces New Album
The next few months are about to be “A Slushii Summer.” Fresh off his stunning anime concept album, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event), Slushii has announced the next chapter of his career, revealing his signing to Steve Aoki’s longstanding Dim Mak imprint. The prodigious electronic music producer also released a brand new single called “Forever With U.” According to a press release, the bubbly future bass tune kickstarts “A Slushii Summer,” which will see him release a new single every Friday before unveiling brand new, 15-track album on September 23rd. An iridescent showcase of his vibrant production style,” Forever With U” echoes the quirky and lighthearted sounds that propelled Slushii to early acclaim. Filled with bright synths, melodi...
Skream Kicks Off EP Rollout With Frenzied Jackmaster Collab, “The Attention Deficit Track”
Skream and Jackmaster’s “The Attention Deficit Track” is a shot in the arm fit for powering dance music fans through the wee hours of the morning. Part of Skream’s forthcoming EP on CircoLoco Records, “The Attention Deficit Track” is an immediate attention-grabber by way of its frenetic, gated vocals. Bursting in rapid-fire succession, the producers’ chops paired with a tinge of reverb and delay create a swirling vocal concoction with a discernibly psychedelic aura. Underpinning the frenzied vocal action is a clean counterbalance of pumping kicks and crisp claps, a dependable arrangement more than capable of vitalizing the dancefloor. Take a listen to “The Attention Deficit Track” below. Scroll to Continue Recom...
Kayzo Fosters the Next Evolution of Electronic-Rock Music With Third Album, “New Breed”
The release of NEW BREED marks the decisive beginning of a new chapter for Kayzo, one of the biggest electronic dance music producer success stories of the 2010s. With his latest album, Kayzo explores the intersection of rock and electronic music more thoroughly—more thoughtfully—than ever before. Longtime fans will fondly remember records such as his remix of “Last Resort” alongside Papa Roach as breakthrough moments in his meteoric career. But while such tracks combining dubstep production with rock sonics were fresh at the time, a new spark was needed to illuminate this creative pathway ahead. And with NEW BREED, Kayzo handily delivers. If there’s one central accomplishment Kayzo can claim on the album, it’s blending the many diverse roc...
Opiuo Drops First Single In Over a Year: Listen to the Stunning “Gravitate”
Opiuo’s new single will make you “Gravitate” to the dancefloor. The renowned Australian producer has released the first track from his highly anticipated upcoming album. Opiuo descends deep into the inner-workings of his psyche in “Gravitate,” out now by way of Slurp Music. With its haunting vocal swells, gritty bassline and hypnotic topline from Jordan Dennis, the new single is scintillating from start to finish. Directed by Wayne Schultheis, the official music video for “Gravitate” depicts a transcendent experience wherein two people navigate darkness shrouded in a trippy veil of pink, purple and blue hues. “‘Gravitate’ started as many Opiuo songs often do, me just messing around in my studio,” Opiuo explained i...
Listen to Moore Kismet’s Debut Album, a Vulnerable Window Into an Elusive Journey to Self-Love
Thanks to the advent of Moore Kismet, the future of electronic music has been brighter than ever the last few years. But after the release of their debut album, it’s now blinding. Kismet has finally dropped the curtain on UNIVERSE, an album that showcases the incomparable talents of a dyed-in-the-wool EDM flag-bearer. Replete with visceral sound design and vulnerable songwriting, the album is a tour de force for the 17-year-old EDM.com Class of 2021 star, whose breathtaking music and inspirational story have rippled through the electronic music community at large. Moore Kismet. brphoto.co The highly collaborative album features joint tracks with TYGKO, Lunamatic, Laxcity, Pauline Herr and ARIA VEIL, among others. One of its standout cuts is the liam ello-assisted ̶...
