MUSIC RELEASES
Bear Grillz Explores the Duality of Mental Health On Two-Sided Album, “Prismata”
In the midst of announcing a massive tour and headlining Red Rocks performance, Bear Grillz has finally unveiled his highly anticipated album, Prismata. Out via his own Rude Service imprint, the brilliant two-sided LP is an illuminating glimpse into the duality of mental health, exploring the highs and lows experienced by those coping with anxiety. While one moment someone may be thriving in their recovery, the next they very well could be back to square one. Both sides of Prismata delve into that theme, embracing the concept of weathering internal battles. Prismata (Light) is rooted in motifs of love, support and hope. The opening track “Up In Flames” (with Crankdat and Dia Frampton) is a timely exemplar of that message, featuring lyricism about providing unwavering suppo...
Ace Aura and Nytrix Team Up for Cinematic Banger, “Echoes”: Listen
In yet another forward-thinking release, EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee Ace Aura has teamed up with Nytrix for their Ophelia Records debut, “Echoes.” Although Aura and Nytrix harness varying electronic styles, their new collab functions as a mesmeric fusion of what they both bring to the table. Leading with Nytrix’s uniquely ethereal vocals, an ambient soundscape of crisp percussion and haunting chords guide listeners to a cinematic bass drop. With its soaring sound design, “Echoes” beautifully embodies the signature sound Ophelia Records, the flagship label of melodic bass superstar Seven Lions. Take a listen to the new single below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Echoes” is yet another triumph for both Ace Aura and Nytrix, who join...
Wax Motif Unveils New Remixes of Music From Drake’s “Honestly, Nevermind” Album
It was only a matter of time before the remixes began rolling in. Last week Drake released his seventh LP, Honestly, Nevermind, which quickly became Apple Music’s biggest dance album of all-time. Considering it contains a surprising amount of house music, one of the genre’s leading producers, Wax Motif, has unveiled four new edits within just a week of the album’s drop. Having always bridged the gap between dance music and hip-hop, Motif perfectly transformed the minimal house tracks into bouncy, club-ready reworks. While he put a tech house twist on “Massive” and “Sticky,” we then hear his signature bass house sound in his remix of “Keeper” and a more breezy style in his flip of the salsa-inspired “Ties That Bind.” “Drake is one of...
Ray Volpe Unleashes “Laserbeam,” the Most-Played Record at EDC Las Vegas 2022
If you thought Ray Volpe was unstoppable before, take a look again. With today’s release of his new single, the EDM.com Class of 2022 star has unleashed the biggest bass track of the year, “Laserbeam.” “Laserbeam” is as unrestrained and devastating as they come. It’s no wonder why the song was the most-played record at EDC Las Vegas 2022—before it even came out. It was played by ILLENIUM, Excision, Subtronics, Seven Lions and many, many more. “Laserbeam” is a fiery display of Volpe’s staggering production chops. Led by a commanding vocal sample perfect for any festival setting, the track calls for festival pandemonium with a frenetic blitz of laser-like synths and expertly crafted leads. Listen to the new single below as it continues to...
Hardwell Drops Never-Before-Heard Music In First “Tomorrowland Friendship Mix”
Having dominated the festival’s stages for the better half of a decade, it’s tough to believe we’re just now hearing Hardwell‘s first-ever “Friendship Mix” for Tomorrowland. And he pulled no punches. Fresh off his return from a four-year hiatus, the iconic Dutch DJ met the moment, dropping a relentless blend of never-before-heard edits and music from his long-awaited comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE. The mix doesn’t just bleed techno—it hemorrhages it. After coining his new direction “Bigroom Techno” in a recent Reddit AMA, Hardwell twisted a knife into the sound for nearly an hour. Fans can hear it in ebb and flow throughout the mix, like in his thumping rework of Skrillex and J Balvin’s “In Da Getto.” Other...
Get “Lost” In Papa Khan’s Emotive New EP
Papa Khan‘s debut Monstercat EP is his most emotive to date. The Class of 2021 star has finally dropped Lost, a five-track EP from one of the most influential figures in the color bass genre. The record features a trio of previously released tracks: “Get to U,” “The Tide” and the pop-punk-inspired Valentine’s Day anthem “Never Cared.” New additions to Khan’s arsenal are “So Far Away” and “Beg for U.” The former features intimate lyrics about love and love lost, soundtracked by yet another instant-classic bassline from the genre-bending Indonesian producer. The latter of the new singles begins with softly-spoken lyricism before cutting into a twinkly bass drop filled with frenetic synths for a chaotic ye...
Listen to a Hyperactive Drum & Bass Mix From Shaq
The biggest DJ in the world is working to add drum & bass to his arsenal. Shaquille O’Neal, affectionately known as DJ Diesel in the electronic dance music community, has released a drum & bass mini-mix on SoundCloud. It appears as if sharing the stage with the legendary Rusko had a profound impact on the NBA superstar-turned-festival headliner, considering the new mix comes days after they performed together at Echostage in D.C. Check out footage from the rare performance here: Included in the short-but-sweet mix are tracks from Nikademis, Macsen, Mylky, ACRAZE, Mat Zo, Porter Robinson, Jack Ü, Noisia and many more. Running at just over 13 minutes, it provides a quick and powerful dose of frenetic drum & bass music. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ̶...
Wreckno Drops Fiery Hip-House Track, “DELUSIONAL”
Does Wreckno have an “off” button? The magnetic Class of 2022 star has been on a rampage as of late, performing at a slew of major festivals and releasing new music at a dizzying pace. Their latest comes in the form of “DELUSIONAL,” an unapologetic hip-house track oozing with the signature swag of the surging queer rapper and producer. “DELUSIONAL” will appear on Wreckno’s upcoming EP The Fantasy, a four-track, Pride-themed project scheduled to release in full on June 29th. The song arrives ahead of a landmark performance at Electric Forest, the festival that inspired their career in music, according to a press release. Check out the official lyric video for “DELUSIONAL,” developed by Brooklyn-based 3D visual artist Sarah...
Listen to SIPPY’s Spellbinding “Captive” EP
With SIPPY‘s new EP, she proves her Grammy nomination was merely the first milestone in a career of many. The Australian dubstep star, whose scintillating work on Marshmello’s celebrated Shockwave album can be heard at the world’s biggest festivals, today released a two-track project called Captive. Released via Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats, the record is a feather in the cap of the surging bass music producer. Dark and hypnotic, Captive is a glittering star on a moonless night. The EP kicks off with its titular track “Captive,” an aching melodic trap stunner featuring Bianca, whose alluring topline explores the perils of chasing a temporary high. SIPPY then follows with “Trippin’,” an experimental banger that ties a bow on the ...
Sub Focus Drops Anthemic Single, “Off The Ground”
Pioneering electronic music producer Sub Focus has surprised fans with “Off The Ground,” an anthemic single out now by way of Universal. Fans of the drum & bass star had been clamoring for “Off The Ground” since November 2021, when a video of him playing the track at London’s iconic Printworks went viral. It’s been a fan-favorite ever since and has now finally hit streaming platforms. Replete with soul and sway, “Off The Ground” is a vocal-driven drum & bass masterstroke. A stentorian topline from Poppy Baskcomb floats atop a spellbinding arrangement before the track’s soaring chorus comes into focus. It’s here where the nuances of Sub Focus’ signature production shine as gritty bass grinds underneath a wai...
The “Beyoncé House Music Era” Is Here: Listen to Queen Bey’s Disco Banger “Break My Soul”
The “Beyoncé house music era” is here. After Queen Bey dropped her new single “Break My Soul” early Monday morning, one thing is clear: her foray into house music is only beginning. Released on the summer solstice, “Break My Soul” is the first taste of Queen Bey’s upcoming seventh studio album Renaissance and her first single release from a solo LP in six years. A gritty and cathartic anthem, the disco-inspired banger is a sultry rush of 90s vocal house that samples Robin S.’ iconic 1993 dance track “Show Me Love.” Check out the new single, which was co-produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles It seems fans of “Break My Soul” can strap in for much mo...
ISOxo Strikes Gold With Frenetic Trap Flip of “Chargé”: Listen
ISOxo isn’t afraid of taking the sounds of bass music’s most seasoned vets into overdrive. The Sable Valley artist and EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee has had nothing short of a banner year thus far, and after dropping the blistering “REDloop” last month, he’s showing there’s certainly more where that came from. ISOxo dug deep and unearthed a classic in Kaaris’ “Chargé,” which was subsequently remixed by Mr. Carmack and then again by Boombox Cartel. Building off what the two esteemed producers started, he slows the track’s tempo, allowing its magnificent brass fanfare to build and linger while providing a suspenseful backdrop for the mayhem that follows. As fans of the blossoming bass music virtu...
