MUSIC RELEASES
Listen to Hardwell’s Insane Metallica Mashup On the Deluxe Edition of “REBELS NEVER DIE”
Hardwell has released the deluxe edition of his long-awaited comeback album, REBELS NEVER DIE. The album features five new records, bringing the total to 19. New additions to REBELS NEVER DIE include an original song, “OH GOSH,” which finds the Dutch dance music icon channeling his big room house roots for an anthemic festival track that will make ravers sweat bullets on the dancefloor. Hardwell performing at Ultra Music Festival 2022 in Miami. Rein Kooyman The deluxe edition also features a special remix of Hardwell’s timeless dance hit, “Spaceman.” He had released the rework on SoundCloud earlier this year for his diehard fans, but it’s now officially hit streaming platforms. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Leave it to Hardwell, who was recently named one ...
Celebrate a Decade of Brownies & Lemonade With Their Massive “10 for 10” Megamix
Celebrating a decade of groundbreaking events, Brownies & Lemonade has released a specially curated megamix. B&L tells us they asked their “most important artists over the last decade” to create 10-minute mixes. The brand then integrated each to produce “10 for 10,” a massive mix spanning over 100 tracks that defined the last decade for EDM.com’s Best Event Organizer of 2022. Beloved in the electronic dance music community for their curation of once-in-a-lifetime, creator-driven experiences—like Wonderland’s laundromat rave and Holo’s elevator pop-up—B&L soared to new heights this year. In order to meet the moment, B&L sought the help of Alison Wonderland, Louis The Child, GRiZ, Madeon, ISOxo, Jai Wolf, Wuki, What So Not, Wax Motif an...
Crankdat’s Dubstep Remix of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Is the Rum to Your Eggnog
All I want for Christmas is… bass? It’s Christmas time, which means Mariah Carey has fully unthawed from her cryogenic chamber to wreak havoc with her inescapable yuletide anthem. And since “All I Want For Christmas Is You” only has a few more days to be played ad nauseam in the world’s doctor’s offices and grocery stores, we might as well steer into the skid. Enter bass music star Crankdat, who has released the dubstep remix you didn’t know you needed. His electrifying rendition of the Christmas classic is the rum to your eggnog. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The track is part of the fourth installation of his annual “Crankmas” series, wherein he ties a bow on the year by releasing a mix comprising unreleased music and h...
Carlo Ratto Unveils Uplifting Progressive House Track, “Talking to You”
Incorporating anthemic sound design and explosive festival energy, Carlo Ratto has returned with his latest track, “Talking To You.” Alongside Bolivian producer Zack Torrez and singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist PRYVT RYN, Ratto lands on Ensis Records with the new track, which blends uplifting acoustic guitar riffs with soaring drops. As the song builds with the help of RYN’s bubbly vocals, the production tensely builds before a cathartic drop explodes with warm bass and nostalgic progressive house leads. “Talking To You” is exemplary of Ratto’s creative prowess as an artist who can organically create music for the radio as well as the festival stage. The emerging producer first entered the world of music and DJing at the age of 12, and...
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“Derealization” – So Sus Fusing trap and wave, rising trailblazer So Sus curates mesmerizing atmospheres on “Derealization,” juxtaposing them with gritty synth design and a rumbling low end for a stunning result. “push ¤»«” – late year The second single off their upcoming third project, “push ¤»«” finds late year’s Dilip and Otxhello combine intricate melodies and warm, futuristic chords. “SLEEP” – OddKidOut & Isabèl Usher Multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer OddKidOut lands on bitbird with “SLEEP” alongside Isabèl Usher, using playful arpeggios and heavenly chords for a captivating result. “All Over This Party” (salute Remix) – Sans Soucis Taking on emerging singer Sans Soucis’ “All Over This Party” with an official remix, the forward-thinking talent curates ...
Watch RÜFÜS DU SOL Perform Grammy-Nominated Song “On My Knees” Live at the Gorge
After RÜFÜS DU SOL performed their Grammy-nominated single, “On My Knees,” live at the Gorge in October, the uplifting display is now available for fans to watch and stream. In the clip, the famed Aussie electronic outfit cultivate a euphoric and atmospheric soundscape, complete with their signature sound. Flashing hues of red illuminate the band as drones sweep over their sprawling sea of fans at the Gorge, one of the nation’s most beautiful open-air concert venues. RÜFÜS DU SOL’s electrifying live version of “On My Knees” ends with a riveting drum solo, a fitting coda for the song’s dreamlike, cinematic energy. Check out the performance below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles RÜFÜS DU SOL brought their “Surrender” tour...
TONG Drops Inventive House Remix of Matroda’s “Gimme Some Keys”
Last month, emerging L.A.-based artist TONG was crowned the winner of Insomniac’s 2022 Discovery Project competition for her inventive rework of Matroda‘s house banger, “Gimme Some Keys.” Her massive remix propelled her to the stage of one of the nation’s largest electronic music fests, EDC Orlando, where she threw down a banging tech house set for her first-ever festival performance. For her groovy take on Matroda’s house anthem, TONG opted to add funky guitar elements, quirky vocal chops and a pulsing bassline that rarely relents. It’s clear that this promising dance music producer likes to take risks, experimenting with a wide range of sounds in the pursuit of developing her own unique style of house music. TONG’s rework is part of a colle...
Listen to Armin van Buuren’s 109-Track “ASOT Year Mix 2022”
Armin van Buuren has unveiled a gigantic mix to honor all the great trance music released in 2022. As fans know, the Dutch DJ and trance icon annually compiles all of his favorite songs into one mix to close out the year. Considering the scale of his platform and the renown of his long-running “A State Of Trance” show, van Buuren is perhaps the genre’s most tenured selector—and that reputation is on display in his “ASOT Year Mix 2022.” Clocking in at just under two hours, the mix features a staggering 109 tracks. “What a year it’s been for Trance and I’m beyond proud to FINALLY bring you the A State Of Trance Year Mix 2022!,” van Buuren tweeted. “I still wonder how I made 109 tracks fit into 2 hours.” Scr...
Carl Ratto Unveils Uplifting Progressive House Track, “Talking to You”
Incorporating anthemic sound design and explosive festival energy, Carl Ratto has returned with his latest track, “Talking To You.” Alongside Bolivian producer Zack Torrez and singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist PRYVT RYN, Ratto lands on Ensis Records with the new track, which blends uplifting acoustic guitar riffs with soaring drops. As the song builds with the help of RYN’s bubbly vocals, the production tensely builds before a cathartic drop explodes with warm bass and nostalgic progressive house leads. “Talking To You” is exemplary of Ratto’s creative prowess as an artist who can organically create music for the radio as well as the festival stage. The emerging producer first entered the world of music and DJing at the age of 12, and ultimately...
HAMX Delivers a Universal Message With Uplifting EP, “You Are Love”
DJ and music director HAMX transcends borders with his latest EP, You Are Love. An amalgamation of dance-pop and house music, the EP finds the musical globetrotter instilling the theme of unity throughout its six tracks. On a mission to shed light on the importance of compassion and togetherness, HAMX’s vocals beautifully weave through each infectious soundscape. Best of all, he ensures that each song plays off the last for an escalation of unifying energy. You Are Love kicks off with “Who Are You,” setting the tone and offering a reminder of the power of one’s own thoughts. Clocking in at just over a minute, the intro shares positive self-affirmations: “Who are you? I am peace, I am music, I am unity, I am love, I am community, I am freedom.” ...
UKF Celebrates Full-Circle Moment With Dirtyphonics as Label Drops 100th Release
With their latest release, “Run,” we’re reminded why Dirtyphonics and UKF had the chops to go the distance. Dirtyphonics have returned to their familiar stomping grounds on UKF and delivered the label’s 100th release. It was 13 years ago when that the Australian electronic music heavyweights first landed on the then-fledgling UKF label with “Vandals,” a riotous single that we suspect would still make a splash if it were released today. Now, Dirtyphonics are holding it down for UKF’s momentous 100th release, “Run,” a record that stands as a reminder of why both the artists and the iconic imprint had the chops to go the distance. With “Run,” Dirtyphonics encapsulate high-energy drum & bass at its best. With driving r...
UKF Celebrates Full-Circle Moment With Dirtyphonics as Label Drops 100th Release
Dirtyphonics have returned to their familiar stomping grounds on UKF and delivered the label’s 100th release. It was 13 years ago when that the Australian electronic music heavyweights first landed on the then-fledgling UKF label with “Vandals,” a riotous single that we suspect would still make a splash if it were released today. Now, Dirtyphonics are holding it down for UKF’s momentous 100th release, “Run,” a record that stands as a reminder of why both the artists and the iconic imprint had the chops to go the distance. With “Run,” Dirtyphonics encapsulate high-energy drum & bass at its best. With driving rock riffs, punchy drums and mangled, biting basslines, the track puts pedal to the metal from start to finish. Scroll to...
