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The Chainsmokers Drop First New Music In Three Years, Open Up About Upcoming Album
Two weeks ago, The Chainsmokers took to Instagram to share five simple words that lit a fuse in the music industry: “SORRY, THE CHAINSMOKERS ARE BACK.” It remains to be seen whether that fuse lights a stick of dynamite or the typical groans from petulant haters. But it won’t be long, since the chart-topping tandem have returned with their first new music in three years. The Chainsmokers today unveiled the music video for “High,” their first original single since 2019’s chart-topping World War Joy album. The dance-pop track, which was co-produced by Whethan, kicks off the journey to their upcoming fourth full-length album, tentatively titled TCS4. “I think we were happy with our last couple albums, but we just didn’t feel that those songs were...
Zedd and Disclosure’s Bubbly Collab Is a Conscious Reminder to Practice Self-Acceptance
A dream collab between Zedd and Disclosure has hit streaming platforms. It’s rare for artists of this caliber to collaborate on new music. And they’ve met the moment with “You’ve Got To Let Go If You Want To Be Free,” a bubbly dance anthem that moonlights as a morsel of sage advice. Replete with lush production, the track beautifully bridges the gap between Zedd and Disclosure’s signature approaches to sound design. It’s poetry in motion and—thanks to its galvanizing vignette within—a conscious reminder to practice self-acceptance in the face of anxiety. “Lyrically this song is my coping mechanism for dealing with anxiety,” Zedd explained in a press release. “Sometimes you need to remember where you are instead of holding onto...
WHIPPED CREAM, Big Freedia, Moore Kismet, UNIIQU3’s New Anthem Is for “Boss Ass Bitches”
Pounding percussion ringing with urgency. Powerful vocal flows pumping with passion. Wailing rave sirens and howling synths. This is “HOLD UP,” an anthem by WHIPPED CREAM, Big Freedia, Moore Kismet and UNIIQU3 that embodies “boss ass bitch” energy like a dream. Released January 28th on Thrive Music and marking WHIPPED CREAM’s debut on the label, the song was “created for the people who have never seemingly fit in,” WHIPPED CREAM said in a press release. “For those who have had to fight like hell to simply be who they are.” With its vocals tag-teamed by each of these influential musicians—all known for staying steadfast in their representations of self—”HOLD UP” is packed with flavor and intensity. ItR...
Tommy Trash Wrote His New Song After an All-Night Ayahuasca Trip: Listen
Thanks to an extended—and deeply contemplative—hiatus from the industry, it’s clear that Tommy Trash has reawakened his creative spirit. The renowned DJ’s new single “Jaguwawa,” a breezy deep house bop featuring his own voice, is a testament to that renewed sense of self. Trash wrote track, he said, after an all-night ayahuasca trip, emerging from the meditative experience with the lyrics top of mind. “I wrote this song after a night-long ayahuasca trip, where I was having dinner with a few alien pals, before they invited me to go up into their spaceship,” Trash said in a press statement. “The next day I wrote down ‘Go up, go up in the light,’ which would later become the lyrics for ‘Jaguwawa.’ I never intended to sing this s...
Dom Dolla’s New Music Video Was Created “To Defy the Public Condition of Acceptable Love”
“When I read the script for the video clip, I knew [director] Emilie Badenhorst was onto something really special,” Dom Dolla said of his new music video. This “special” project, the audiovisual for his 2021 single, “Strangers” (with Mansionair), is now live. And Dolla wasn’t lying. Shot in Cape Town, South Africa, “Strangers” tells a free-spirited love story marked by golden hour meadows, stolen kisses and intimate moments in club bathrooms. Bookending the adventure are crashing waves and chirping seagulls as our two protagonists come together and find each other on the coast. It’s fleeting, profound and—yes—horny, playing into a nostalgic recollection of youth and adolescence. Meanwhile, the thumping four-on-the-floor ...
Exclusive Listen: Tori Letzler’s “Lullaby” Is the Main Theme In Gripping New Netflix Series
Not many electronic artists can say they’ve contributed vocals and music production to projects like Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, American Horror Story and Batwoman. Even fewer can say they’ve written the music for an entire television series. But for Tori Letzler, also known as TINYKVT, it’s just another day in her studio. Her latest synth-heavy work, for which she composed the score, is about to premiere on Netflix. In From The Cold is a sci-fi thriller series that follows an American single mom and shape-shifter, who also happens to be an ex-Russian spy known as “The Whisper.” But once her past is discovered, she must exchange her retirement for secrecy. In her score, Letzler worked to take both sides of this main character into account: her grit and...
Mz Worthy Releases Fearless Track on Dirtybird, “Love & Give”
Worthy is now Mz Worthy, and she’s here with an empowering track called “Love & Give” on Dirtybird. “‘Love & Give’ is a message that I wanted to give to the world,” Mz Worthy said in a press release to EDM.com. “That we all need to Love ourselves and to Give that gift to ourselves. So many times we look outside of ourselves for love when what we need to do is find that love from inside. Everyday on the inside.” In true Mz Worthy style, “Love & Give” is a booming house track with acid-inspired sounds, piercing cymbals, and a bassline that rumbles through the full arrangement. Check out the new single below. Recommended Articles Mz Worthy came out as transgender back in December of 2020 and has been on a journey of...
Lane 8’s “Reviver” Album Is Sonic Rejuvenation
Lane 8‘s brand new album is an introspective search for a more hopeful tomorrow. In the lead-up to the “Run” producer’s first album since 2020, he previewed a kaleidoscopic offering of singles. While tracks like “Automatic” (with Solomon Grey) and “What Have You Done To Me?” (with Arctic Lake) showcased the melancholic deep house sound Lane 8 fans have come to know and love, he wasn’t intent on simply rehashing history. The album’s titular track “Reviver” and “Nuclear Lethargy” bring a distinctly energizing new flare to the producer’s discography that in some respects feels like his preparation for the festival stage. Lane 8 has become a relatively new favorite on the festival circuit and will b...
Dr. Fresch and Nostalgix Drop Gritty Midtempo Single “Ghost” On House Call Records
Dr. Fresch has returned to to his very own House Call Records for his latest single “Ghost.” Featuring the bold vocal stylings of Vancouver DJ, producer and rapper Nostalgix, the midtempo track is dark and gritty. With sinister synths and powerful brass shots, the beat builds anticipation and suspense before it culminates in a huge a midtempo drop. The lyrics of “Ghost” are all about taking the power back and moving on from a toxic relationship: “I’ve been trying too long, it’s time to move on, so ‘poof’ like a ghost I’m gone,” Nostalgix raps. “The idea for ‘Ghost’ arrived abruptly in the midst of the chaos of the pandemic,” Dr. Fresch explained. “I had been isolated for quite awhile and had a sudden burst of energy, dreaming of being ba...
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“Explore” – Prblm Chld & Skyler Cocco Coming to San Holo’s bitbird, Neck Deep’s bassist and producer Prblm Chld has joined forces with singer-songwriter Skyler Cocco to share “Explore,” a multi-layered and intimate gem driven by soothing vocals and explosive drops. “Open Waters” – SVDKO, Adrobski & Harvey Rising talents SVDKO and Adrobski just joined forces on their debut collaboration, enlisting Harvey for “Open Waters,” a bass-heavy combination of melancholic guitars, otherworldly sound design and immersive vocal lines. “Feel It” – Swatkat & Jason Dewey Out via Smash Deep, Swatkat and Jason Dewey’s latest collaboration blends together their best qualities, resulting in a house anthem perfect for late night drives and club nights. “Endless Fantasy...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Purple Disco Machine, Love Regenerator and AC Slater [1/21/22]
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 In The Dark – Purple Disco Machine & Sophie and the Giants Reflections (Black Coffee Remix) – Themba Lonely (feat. Sanada Maitreya) – Love Regenerator, Riva Starr & Calvin Harris Festival Hits 2021 Only One – AC Slater, Tchami & Kate Wild Recommended Articles Underground Vibes | 076 Prblm Chld, SVDKO, Adrobski and more are featured in this week’s installment of “Underground Vibes.” 1 minute ago Turn Off...
NGHTMRE Unveils Refreshing, Collaboration-Heavy EP, “UNSOUND”
NGHTMRE has proven himself to be a master of combining heavy and blissful sounds time and time again, and his latest EP, UNSOUND, is a true testament to his versatility. Comprising four songs, UNSOUND showcases NGHTMRE’s collaborative power by way of a handful of joint tracks, which range from dubstep to future pop and more. “Signal” (with Ray Volpe) brings together chaotic sound design and gritty vocal samples for a festival-ready result, while “Euphoria” (with Rosie Darling) masterfully showcases NGHTMRE’s softer side. “Sweetest Things“ features contributions from RNSOM and Davis, who nicely gel with NGHTMRE’s production to offer a stunning combination of pop and future bass. Finally, he rounds out the record with arguably its most impressive cut, “Ring The Alarm,” a co...
