MUSIC RELEASES
REZZ’s Production Mastery Shines On Mesmerizing Third Album, “Spiral”
REZZ’s influence in electronic music is as unique as it is unmatched, a notion that rings as true as ever after the Canadian beatsmith finally unveiled her long-awaited Spiral LP, which arrived today by way of RCA Recordings. Spiral is REZZ’s most cohesive work yet. The album captures her signature sound beautifully while simultaneously showcasing her growth and versatility as a music producer. From the tempos to the mesmerizing synth and bass patches, there’s much familiarity to be found for longtime fans. However, it’s clear that REZZ’s finely-tuned production skill set has taken a leap forward thanks to tracks like “Paper Walls” (with Metric), which explores elements of future funk and glitch hop. Spiral features ...
Krewella and BEAUZ Team Up for Anthemic Dance Track, “Never Been Hurt”
With their newest single “Never Been Hurt,” a collab with BEAUZ, sister-duo Krewella triumphantly returns to the airwaves in a sizzling arrangement of pop and deep house. Released today via Krewella’s own Mixed Kids Records, “Never Been Hurt” is a love-inspired anthem complete with a four-on-the-floor beat and a thick bassline. Pitched vocal chops and sultry lyrical elements swirl with a hypnotic punch in the track: “Touch me like heaven is real,” it begins before an eventual closing verse—courtesy of BEAUZ—adds depth and edge. Check out the angsty “Never Been Hurt” below. “The inspiration comes from the feeling of the body and heart slowly opening its doors again after being calloused by the pain of love,...
R3HAB’s “Runaway” Collab With Sigala and JP Cooper Receives Bubbly Remix From Los Padres
Hailing from the Caribbean, Carlos Perez and Gino Souto of Los Padres have been on a roll as of late. Following the success of their official remix of Laidback Luke’s “If There Is Love,” the tandem have executed another refreshing rework. Los Padres have reimagined “Runaway,” a dance-pop smash by multi-Platinum electronic artist R3HAB, chart-topping U.K. producer Sigala, and singer-songwriter JP Cooper. Approaching a remix of a single infused with this much talent is quite an undertaking, but the duo have been longtime fans of the original and wanted to give it their own spin. “Keeping as much of the original as possible was important, but we knew that we wanted to take the listener to a different stage,” Los Padres told EDM.co...
Listen to GRiZ and Subtronics’ Hotly Anticipated “Griztronics” Sequel
After first teasing the long-awaited follow-up to their dubstep hit “Griztronics” back in May, GRiZ and Subtronics have now finally delivered the mind-melting sequel we’ve all been waiting for. The duo ultimately delivered on their promise of another heater with “Griztronics II (Another Level).” The build-up hits within the first 30 seconds of the song, followed by the perfect blend of GRiZ and Subtronics’ signature wobbliness. As expected, their respective production expertise has led to another surefire bass anthem and one that is primed to dominate the music festival circuit like its predecessor. Check out “Griztronics II (Another Level)” below. Recommended Articles “‘GRIZTRONICS II’ is a two year long jou...
GT_Ofice and Britt Lari Reunite for Bubbly Dance-Pop Jam, “Try This Again”
The dynamic duo of GT_Ofice and Britt Lari have returned with their latest dance-pop masterstroke, the aptly-titled “Try This Again.” The two seem to have the magic touch, once again concocting a bubbly electronic earworm. The track begins with warm plucks, setting the tone for the tropical-inspired arrangement that follows. Lari provides a typically strong topline above GT_Ofice’s effervescent production, which is as radiant as ever, akin to sandy beaches and tequila sunrises. The drops here strike the perfect balance between melancholic and anthemic, using pitched vocal chops and lush chords to aching effect. Overall, “Try This Again” is a buoyant post-summer jam that will have listeners yearning for the sun-kissed pools of yest...
Moore Kismet Ties a Bow On Breakout Year With Stunning Single, “Call Of The Unicorn”
In what has been a prolific year for Moore Kismet, somehow they have saved their best for last. Today they dropped their last release of 2021, a stunning single dubbed “Call Of The Unicorn.” Kismet, who recently made history as the youngest artist to ever perform at Chicago’s iconic Lollapalooza festival, produced the track when they were 14 years old. Now 16, the electronic music wunderkind is preparing to release their debut album by unveiling one of its most anticipated singles. There is perhaps no one in the dance music scene more adept at blending the banger with the ballad—a notion reinforced by the hypnotic cadence of the song’s verses and screeching sound design of its drops. And with a stentorian topline from Tasha Baxter at its bedrock, “Ca...
Manila Killa and San Holo Unveil Heavenly Collaboration, “Mean It”
An intricate song originally written and produced in right before the pandemic, “Mean It“ represents a monumental release for both Manila Killa and San Holo. While Holo is still buzzing off the June 2021 release of his sophomore album bb u ok?—with “Mean It“ marking his first single ever since—Manila Killa has had a relatively quiet year so far. Throughout the past 12 months he was enlisted to offer his remix expertise to the likes of Petit Biscuit, juuku and Kasbo, and “Mean It” marks his first original single since last year’s “Closer 2 U“ alongside Slow Magic. Bringing a heavenly indie-pop sonic aesthetic to the table, “Mean It” masterfully combines the two producers’ respective styles into a cohesive mix. While Nick Lopez’s vocals set the tone and tell a story of coping with loss and i...
Kavinsky Speeds Out of the Grave With “Renegade,” His First New Music In 8 Years
His enemies thought they’ve seen the last of him, but once again, Kavinsky has risen from the grave. The first single from the renowned French producer’s long-awaited album is finally here. After waiting more than eight years, Kavinsky has unveiled “Renegade,” a collaboration with Cautious Clay and Victor Le Masne and Gaspard Augé of Justice. Showing no signs of rust picked up during his long slumber, he’s delivered another Kavinsky classic. To help detail the pieces of the story that can’t be displayed through his dazzling, retro-inspired sound, Kavinsky released an action-packed music video soundtracked by “Renegade.” Standing atop a high-rise in the big city, like a superhero, Kavinsky surveys...
Kendra V Delivers “Salty” Trap-Pop Single With Myah Marie
While female DJ representation is on the rise, the music industry is dominated by men. With very few female role models to look up to at a young age, Kendra V recognizes the value of female representation in music production. Her latest single, “Salty,” reflects on her journey as a female producer and DJ while navigating through the music industry. Chart-topping singer-songwriter Myah Marie was an excellent pairing to help Kendra V execute her message. “I heard Myah’s topline and the lyrics immediately resonated with me,” she said. Pulling listeners in with entrancing murmurs right from the get-go, “Salty” is a rollercoaster of emotive lyricism and trap-pop sound design. Kendra V’s bold new track explores the difficulties of being soft and sensitiv...
Boomian Drop Club-Ready Tech House Tune “Revolution Populi”
Boomian have dropped “Revolution Populi,” a doozy of a debut single from the Hong Kong house music duo. With all the trimmings of a tech house anthem, Boomian’s new track is a club jam that properly introduces them to the electronic music community at large. Tense snare builds, snappy hi-hats and a bouncy bassline combine throughout the arrangement, which harkens to the music of international house music stars Cloonee and Biscits. “Revolution Populi” was released by Boomerang Hong Kong, a rising record label run by the city’s red-hot nightclub of the same name. Boomian are angling to blitz Hong Kong’s dance music scene for years to come. The duo, made up of melodic dubstep producer YAMAN and house-bass house artist iLtik, are both entrenc...
BLVK JVCK Demands Respect In Music Video for Ferocious Dubstep Song, “No Love”
BLVK JVCK is back with his latest masterstroke, a dubstep banger called “No Love.” Revered for his ferocious “hoodstep” sound and subversive music videos, the renowned electronic music producer, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2021 earlier this year, has unveiled the official music video for his latest single. Dubbed “No Love,” it’s a typically unhinged dubstep anthem oozing with his signature hip-hop influences. BLVK JVCK is famously known as half of the legendary production duo The Runners, who have worked with everyone from DJ Khaled (“Go Hard”) to Rihanna (“California King Bed”) to Rick Ross “Hustlin'”). “No Love” arrived today by way of Deadbeats, the record label helmed ...
Watch These Twin Sisters Sing Stunning Cover of Avicii’s “The Nights”
Growing up as a twin, you constantly answer the same question with the same explanation: “Yes, we’re twins. No, we can’t read each other’s minds.” But that doesn’t seem to be the case for 21-year-old twin sisters Kiran and Nivi Saishankar, who sing in astonishingly pure harmony as some sort of clairvoyant prodigies. Their natural ability to sing raw, flawless harmonies in covers of major songs has helped them emerge as TikTok darlings, and two of the platform’s most talented songsters. The Saishankar twins’ TikTok page, which has over two million followers, features legions of incredible song covers. They take on Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie,” Pink’s “Try,” the inescapable Squid Game theme ...
