MUSIC RELEASES
Skrillex and Fred again.. Drop Long-Awaited Collaboration, “Rumble”
The dearth of new Skrillex music has come to an end with the long-awaited release of “Rumble.” It’s been a development long in the works. Since as early as summer 2021, “Rumble” has been experienced solely via bootleg rips and disparate snippets from iPhone camera rolls. It’s hardly an exaggeration to say the track has been the most sought-after ID of the last year. But the wait is now over. With “Rumble” having officially hit streaming platforms today, electronic music fans from all walks of life have something to celebrate. Skrillex and Fred again.. have released their long-awaited collaboration, “Rumble,” alongside Flowdan. Instagram/Fred again.. The track, a collaboration with producer-of-the-moment Fred again.., appropriately...
Listen to deadmau5 and YTCracker’s Hacktivist Anthem, “Antisec”
deadmau5 has joined forces with YTCracker for “Antisec,” a gritty hip-hop and electronic hybrid out now via the former’s mau5trap label. YTCracker is a popular nerdcore rapper and former hacktivist (a portmanteau of “hack” and “activist”) with ties to the notorious hacker group Anonymous. The new track’s title derives from the AntiSec Movement, a cyberspace group opposed to the computer security industry. At the track’s onset, YTCracker kicks the door down and marks his territory: “I’m the de facto leader of a movement / Screaming ‘hack the planet’ back in ’99 / hacktivism in its prime.” From there, his brazen bars run roughshod through a canvas of deadmau5’s heavy-hitting bass and spacey arpegg...
Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso Revive Rave-Inspired Side Project, Buy Now
At the turn of the new year, Buy Now squeaked in the release of their first songs since 2008. The return of the collaborative duo, consisting of Swedish House Mafia‘s Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso, is a developing story to keep on the radar for 2023. After appearing on Salvatore Ganacci’s Culturally Appropriate album cut, “Let You Do This” a couple months prior, the tandem are making their return official with the release of two new singles, “Church” and “Speak Up.” Buy Now recently recorded at The Church Studios in London and were evidently feeling ample inspiration from their environment. The Church has become a spiritual home to world-class musicians throughout the decades, including Adele, U2 and Lana Del Rey, among many othe...
Celebrate the New Year With Exclusive DJ Mixes From Martin Garrix, Tiësto, More
Recap the year we all returned to the dancefloor with Apple Music’s new exclusive series of New Year’s DJ mixes. The platform has invited a bevy of high-profile artists to create curated, hourlong mixes to ring in 2023. Available to stream only on Apple Music, the series features the sounds of Martin Garrix, Tiësto, SG Lewis, Major Lazer and many more. Tiësto performing at Zouk Nightclub in Las Vegas. Megan Blair/Zouk Group Las Vegas Now in its third installment, Apple Music’s New Year’s series has become a year-end staple for the electronic dance music community. This year, 29 artists developed mixes to share with fans. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Last year’s slate of mixes featured ILLENIUM, Alison Wonderland, Fred again.. and more. The ...
SLANDER, Alison Wonderland and Said The Sky Share the Last Word In Massive Collab, “Picture”
SLANDER, Alison Wonderland, and Said The Sky couldn’t let 2022 close without having the last word. The trifecta of show-stopping artists arguably saved their best for last with their brand new collaboration, “Picture.” And it’s the blow-the-doors-off type of track we could have only dreamt of. Each tastemakers in their own right, the trio meet in the middle of their stylistic crossroads, yielding a densely melodic anthem with a strong future bass flair. Perhaps less surprising is the notion that “Picture” plays straight into their strengths, specifically in the rigorous building and diffusion of tension. From dainty chords and distant, celestial soundscapes to voluminous synths dripping in reverb, “Picture” rides the wave of melancholic ...
Above & Beyond’s Anjunabeats Drops Highlight Compilation, “The Yearbook 2022”
Anjunabeats is wrapping up another year of show-stopping music with their own year-end compilation. “The Yearbook 2022” is the iconic dance music label’s sonic highlight reel, showcasing what’s new and breaking from stalwarts of the industry and emerging artists alike. The quadruple disc effort can be heard as either a free-flowing continuous mix or as a collection of the original featured studio tracks. Either way, fans will hear the best of 2022 from Mat Zo, BLR, Ilan Bluestone and many more. Emerging talent on Anjunabeats included the savvy modular synth-driven duo Kasablanca, who had a barnstorming year on the imprint, arguably best showcased by their track “Immunity.” The record was named one of EDM.com‘s best songs of 2022. Me...
Vini Vici and Ghost Rider Drift Into the New Year With New Single, “Easy Ride”
Leading psytrance duo Vini Vici have teamed up with fellow Israeli DJ and producer Ghost Rider for a powerful track with Wylde, “Easy Ride” on Alteza Records. Building upon Vini Vici’s signature, electrifying sound, “Easy Ride” flows like a smooth glass of wine. The hypnotic track marries psytrance with progressive trance elements, using acoustic guitar riffs to aching effect. The uplifting arrangement is carried by Wylde’s velvety vocals, gently laying out the lyrics like a warm summer picnic blanket. “‘Easy Ride’ is one of the coolest tracks we have worked on lately,” Vini Vici said. “It has this unique balance between a dance floor hit and an easy going song you can listen to in your car or at home. We e...
Rich DietZ Realign Their Energy On Heavy-Hitting Club Track, “Chakras”
Rich DietZ are embracing the new year ahead with their familiar, heady house rhythms. The duo is bringing the satisfying bounce of their signature basslines to “Chakras,” an energizing, dancefloor-ready track with catchy, tongue-in-cheek vocals. Over the course of 2022, the red-hot duo have notched a year of earworm singles such as “LIT” and “Free Ur Mind,” among other house bangers. With pitched down, lounge-style vocals, they continue to bring an even more elevated energy to “Chakras”—and we’re sure this isn’t just the crystals talking. On the production side, Rich DietZ have consistently had a penchant for bass-driven tech house music. On “Chakras,” a supercharged percussion section with marching snares and pumping ...
Listen to CloudNone’s Effervescent Single, “Faster Now”
Teeming with heavenly sound design and glossy textures, CloudNone‘s new single caps off a big year for the masked electronic music producer. “Faster Now” finds CloudNone collaborating with singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Van. The song is out now via Seeking Blue, the record label from longtime YouTube tastemaker MrSuicideSheep and home to a colossal roster of artists, among them Dabin and WE ARE FURY. In “Faster Now,” CloudNone channels a nostalgic energy and reinforces it by imbuing the arrangement with melancholic production. He beautifully sets the tone in the verse with feathery chords and subtle percussion while Van’s emotive, effervescent topline floats above. The track’s drops eventually explode through a warm saws and a cent...
Yellow Claw Take On Knock2’s House Hit “dashstar*” With Explosive Trap Edit
Knock2‘s breakthrough house hit “dashstar*” has received the trap treatment from none other than Yellow Claw. The bass-heavy track was a big part of Knock2’s meteoric rise in 2022, a year that saw him catapult to dance music stardom and perform at a slew of headline shows and major festivals, including his colossal debut at EDC Las Vegas. Now that the influential trap music duo Yellow Claw have put their twist on “dashstar*,” the track has gained even more steam heading into 2023, which has the feel of a monster year for the San Diego-based prodigy. In classic Claw fashion, they embellish “dashstar*” with heavy 808s right from the start before flipping the song’s distinct lead sounds into a frenetic sequence of distorted synths and eerie pluc...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: DJ Snake, Hardwell, IMANU & More [12/23/22]ura & More [12/23/22]
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 DJ Snake, Wade & Nooran Sisters – Guddi Riddim Hardwell – SPACEMAN (REBELS NEVER DIE REWORK) Dimitri Vegas & David Guetta – The Drop (Öwnboss Remix) Festival Hits 2022 BROHUG – Nonsense SIDEPIECE – Reborn (Kyle Walker Remix) Knock2 – dashstar* (Yellow Claw Trap Edit) Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Electronic Avenue San Holo – All The Highs (IMANU Remix) Ace Aura & Skybreak – Speedrun meat...
Listen to Magic Pills’ Deep House Remix of U2’s “Ordinary Love”
Multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer Magic Pills has released a deep house spin on U2’s 2013 track, “Ordinary Love.” Almost 10 years have passed since the original’s release as part of the iconic soundtrack of Nelson Mandela’s biographical drama, Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, so Magic Pills reimagined it with dance elements to honor the anniversary. He takes the rock song to new heights, replacing the original guitar melody with a more brisk, driving rhythm and funky riffs. The upbeat, deep house result reflects the song’s emotive message. “In the case of U2, it was very important to save the energy that Bono invested in lyrics, but at the same time I wanted to make it deeper,” Magic Pills said in a statement. “Listening to the chorus, where Bo...
