MUSIC RELEASES
David Guetta and Sorana Revamp “Heartless” In Kanye-Approved Collab, “redruM”
Sorana and David Guetta have put a haunting new twist on a classic heartbreak anthem with their new single, “redruM.” Marking Sorana’s debut on Atlantic Records, the synthwave-inspired track is “an ironic POV on how dramatically people react” to breakups, she said. It was from the perspective of the heartbreaker’s next love, and pulls its melody from Ye’s (formerly known as Kanye West) timeless single “Heartless,” adding the iconic rapper as a co-writer to its credits. “redruM” comes paired paired with a music video inspired by cult classic horror movie, The Shining, putting the cherry on top of Sorana’s creative vision. Her cotton candy-colored version drops a heartsore S...
Blanke and Donna Tella Connect On Heartfelt Single, “Stuck On You”: Listen
Coming off his biggest year to date in 2021, Blanke is looking to do the same right out of the gate in 2022. He’s now tapped Donna Tella for “Stuck On You,” out now on Ophelia Records. Long known for his versatility as a music producer, Blanke lets that versatility shine once again on “Stuck On You.” Forgoing the heavy, bass-centric sound we’ve grown accustomed to, the Australian artist has instead let Donna Tella’s charming vocals and heartfelt lyrics lead the way. Her vocals are joined by soaring synths and subtle percussive elements, cultivating an airy, lovestruck feel. Check out “Stuck On You” below. Recommended Articles “Stuck On You” is the first single from Blanke’s forthcoming EP, Land Of The Wa...
ARMNHMR and RUNN Drop Soaring Single “Falling Apart”
Back for yet another impressive release on Monstercat, ARMNHMR have tapped RUNN this time around for a new single called “Falling Apart.” Addressing the loneliness of life on the road, “Falling Apart” is an anthem that’ll quickly become a staple in ARMNHMR’s sets. Embracing the warm sound we’ve come to associate with the duo, they’ve let moving guitar riffs and powerful percussive elements lead the way alongside RUNN’s unmistakable vocals. ARMNHMR and RUNN have undeniable chemistry, as her enchanting voice beautifully carries the message behind the single. “‘Falling Apart’ was a song we had written a couple years ago,” ARMNHMR said in a joint statement. “It was a song that...
Netflix Enlists TOKiMONSTA, Alok More for Squid Game-Inspired EP: Listen
Netflix and Casablanca Records have joined forces to provide fans of Squid Game with a package of music inspired by the dystopian hit series. While we’ve received numerous unofficial remixes and bootlegs, the EP, entitled Squid Game (Let’s Play), features four official songs. Alok‘s cut is an amalgamation of two songs from the show: the unmistakable “Pink Soldiers” theme and the eerie tune from the iconic “Red Light, Green Light” scene. TOKiMONSTA has produced a rework of the latter, brilliantly interlacing her own vocals alongside a funky house beat in “The Flower Blooms.” Chart-topping dance music trio Cheat Codes went a different route, creating a tense bass house remix of “Way Back Then.” The EP then concludes ...
Marbs Broadens Scope of Desert Hearts Black Imprint With latest EP, “Minds on the Run”
As a flourishing record label under the Desert Hearts umbrella, Desert Hearts Black has long been the home for acts who flirt with the more melodic tones of house and techno. However, in hopes of targeting a global audience, the imprint is expanding its Rolodex to include a more varied sound loaded with grit and groove. At the helm of this new sonic journey is label head and Desert Hearts co-founder Marbs. The Southern California native has released an introspective EP born out of the confines of isolation from the global pandemic. Titled Minds on the Run, the project features three original recordings alongside a remix from Spanish techno veteran Oscar L. Described by Marbs as a “twisted trip through my mind and an exploration of the sounds I love,” the EP wraps itself in...
msft’s Debut EP Is a Dose of Nostalgia for Fans of 2010 Electro Music
After we recently received a sneak preview of msft’s debut EP by way of Alison Wonderland‘s recent “Wonderland Radio” broadcast, the emerging producer’s Hands EP is out now in full force. msft, who has produced incendiary remixes for QUIX and Louis The Child while simultaneously stirring up the bass music world with his unique brand of quick-witted breakbeat, sparkling future bass and trap infused originals, felt it was time to put it all together. The young Italian producer’s Hands EP provides four good reasons why he’s on a path to disrupting the current state of bass in 2022. With “Bring / Up,” msft comes out swinging with an intricately arranged trap original driven by grungy growls, detuned pianos, and synths with la...
Escape Reality With Aluna’s Kaleidoscopic “Forget About Me” Music Video
Aluna has invited us to “escape reality” and enter her psychedelic dream world in the music video for her latest single, “Forget About Me.” Out now via Mad Decent, the video takes us to a kaleidoscopic Palace of Versailles where Aluna, clad in a towering electric blue wig, hosts a decadent tea party and travels to an animated dimension with her VR headset. It’s all set to the feel-good dance pop tune of “Forget About Me,” which features Diplo and Durante and is embedded with a future house, four-on-the-floor bass beat and bright tropical house percussion. Aluna’s piano skills also make an appearance, as does Diplo on the bass guitar. Recommended Articles “Forget About Me” also came paired with 69 corresponding ...
SIDEPIECE Drop Highly Anticipated House Single, “Sextacy”
After teasing the track for almost a year, house music duo SIDEPIECE have finally dropped “Sextacy.” The tandem teased the highly anticipated single for months at festivals like EDC Las Vegas, EDC Orlando, and Countdown NYE, and on popular radio shows. The song has already received support from Don Diablo, EDX and CID, among other dance music stars. Complemented by intoxicating vocals, the infectious house beat is made of pumping bass, brisk cymbals and rhythmic synths. Booming horns give an additional flare to this groovy tune, which is out now by way of Parlophone’s FFRR Records. Take a listen below. Recommended Articles Consisting of DJs Nitti Gritti and Party Favor, SIDEPIECE formed in 2019 and has been making waves ever since with massive house music hits like “On My Mind”...
Arielle Free Teams Up With Mortimer and Joe Killington for Groovy House Single, “Soul Full”
As an esteemed BBC Radio 1 presenter, DJ and label boss, Arielle Free is widely known as a key influence in the dance music industry. Now, ready to ignite her producer career after months of honing her craft deep in the studio, the Glaswegian producer is set to debut. Out now via D4 DANCE, Free’s new single “Soul Full” was produced alongside Bristol duo Mortimer. Featuring kinetic kick drums and funky synth work that surround Joe Killington’s groovy vocals, “Soul Full” sees Free’s infectious energy shine through. Listen to the sensational “Soul Full” below. Recommended Articles With many years in the scene under her belt, Free’s rise is inspirational. She has carved her own unique path from once being Scotland’...
Chris Liebing, Boston 168, More Contribute to Anfisa Letyago’s First-Ever Remix Pack: Listen
The latest project by Anfisa Letyago is here—and it’s a three-parter. First up is Listen & Nisida (Remixed) Vol 1, a four-track remix pack of tracks off the techno producer’s 2021 EPs, Listen and Nisida. Featuring reworks by DJ Rush, Adiel, Boston 168 and Chris Liebing, the EP’s 25 minutes are a techno pièce de résistance, acting as a showcase of the styles that are currently taking over the genre. Under Boston 168’s care, for example, “Gravity” becomes eerily otherworldly, as a mischievous new synth line flows tauntingly alongside Letyago’s echoing vocals. Liebing, on the other hand, opted for a more minimalistic feel with his take on “Not There,” stripping the track down to a four-on-the-floor beat and unclutt...
Bob Moses Release New Single, Announce Third Studio Album, “The Silence In Between”
Vancouver-bred, Los Angeles-based duo Bob Moses have been on a furious pace over the past two years. From releasing their album Desire to filming a live album on top of the Topanga Hills in Southern California, they have proven time and again there is no limit to what they can achieve. The esteemed duo have now released their first single of 2022, “Love Brand New.” Bob Moses also filmed a music video in Toronto to accompany the new single, which Adrian Villagomez directed. In addition to this new set of releases, they’ve announced their third studio album, The Silence In Between, due out on Astralwerks on March 4th. Working with prolific songwriters Michel Zitron and John Martin, Bob Moses penned “Love Brand New” and delivered a hybrid of...
11 Years Later, Steve Aoki Delivers Dose of Dance Music Nostalgia With Remix of “No Beef”
Steve Aoki and Afrojack‘s “No Beef” became a gateway to discovering dance music for a new generation of listeners. Now, 11 years following its release, Aoki is rekindling the magic through a fresh perspective. In 2011, the frenetic tune with vocals from Miss Palmer was an instant attention-grabber given the intersection of Aoki’s electro house characteristics and Afrojack’s influence within the stylistically adjacent Dutch house movement. Never one to tie himself to any given genre, Aoki didn’t hesitate to tweak the winning formula over a decade later. With his new remix, he shakes up the drum arrangement with the kicks, snares, and percussion more consistent with the tech house arrangements dominating the airwaves today. At heart, however, the new versi...
