MUSIC RELEASES
Usher’s Classic “Yeah!” Receives Tech House Rework From LUSSO and Redliners
Over the past four years, New York City-based LUSSO has made a name for himself by storming the club scene with his kinetic sound. This exposure has allowed LUSSO to connect with his audience as well as other producers for collaborations. A few months ago, Redliners, one of LUSSO’s friends and a fellow DJ, came to him with an idea to reimagine Usher’s 2004 hit single “Yeah!.” Nearly a decade since the song won the Grammy Award for Best Melodic Rap Performance, it’s now entrenched as a generational anthem, making it a perfect candidate for a throwback remix. The duo took chopped Usher’s sultry vocals and infused the arrangement with hi-hats, a rumbling bass line, and other classic rhythmic elements of the house genre. ...
Papa Khan Makes Oceanic Monstercat Debut With Must-Listen Song, “The Tide”
One year after Papa Khan broke the internet with his breakthrough single “Rain,” the young bass music producer is back with another masterstroke. Released today on Monstercat was the latest song from one of bass music’s most exciting artists, dubbed “The Tide.” Khan, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2021 earlier this year, has once again harnessed his self-taught music production skills and dropped another instant classic that’s sure to be rinsed in DJ sets for years to come. “The Tide” opens with gentle water droplets and cavernous vocals, lending to a spacey atmosphere where Khan’s wholly singular sound design shines. What follows is a dizzying array of syncopated synths and bass, which combine to transport Khan’s liste...
Wasback Taps Babz Wayne for Infectious House Single, “Virus”
23-year-old Italian talent Wasback has made a name of himself with his infectious dance sound. And his latest release, “Virus,” will only further his upward trajectory. Enlisting triple threat singer-producer-sound engineer Babz Wayne, the track is driven by Wayne’s catchy vocals atop Wasback’s bouncy house production. Infusing tech and deep house sensibilities, “Virus” showcases Wasback’s ability to blend genres with finesse. The sound design ebbs and flows with groovy basslines, hard-hitting drums, and energetic drops. Check out Wasback’s latest single below. Recommended Articles After a quiet year on the music front in 2020, Wasbeck has returned with a vengeance. His decision to change the direction of his musical style last year led...
Axwell Shares Original Version of Swedish House Mafia’s “It Gets Better”
Earlier this year, Swedish House Mafia made their momentous return with their single “It Gets Better.” However, some fans were puzzled since the song sounded vastly different than the one performed by the group in 2019. That dissatisfaction led to an Instagram user demanding a release of the original tune. Swedish House Mafia band member Axwell obliged, as he replied to the user’s comment with a Dropbox link to what Swedish House Mafia has dubbed the “Stockholm Version” of “It Gets Better.” Swedish House Mafia. Alexander Wessely The “Stockholm Version” is vastly different. Clocking in at over six minutes, it is more of what Swedish House Mafia fans have come to expect. While the two versions are wildly different, they clearly ...
Radiohead Took Notes From Aphex Twin and Massive Attack for New Album, “Kid A Mnesia”: Listen
With the release of their Kid A Mnesia album, Radiohead indulge in an alternate version of music history. When the band released the forward-thinking Kid A in 2000 and then Amnesiac, just eight months later, the public immediately began to draw a connection between the two. As Paste points out, the prevailing school of thought was to consider Amnesiac an extension of Kid A—a place for the tracks that were originally left on the cutting room floor. Radiohead fought this interpretation, as they specifically wanted to rebuke the trend of releasing a double album. Now, decades later, the iconic band are giving fans the box set they wanted, and then some. The combined Kid A Mnesia album, which includes a dozen previously elusive ext...
Martin Garrix and U2 Reunite On the Big Screen With “Your Song Saved My Life”
Illumination Entertainment’s upcoming musical comedy Sing 2 is reuniting the most unexpected collaborators of 2021. Martin Garrix, alongside Bono and The Edge of U2 fame, briefly united an entire continent earlier this year when they joined forces on “We Are The People,” which became the official UEFA EURO tournament theme song. Now, Garrix and U2 are ready to take their efforts to the big screen with “Your Song Saved My Life.” Starring Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson, Sing 2 is an animated comedy that follows up its 2016 predecessor. The franchise centers around a gang of anthropomorphic animals with a passion for musical theater. Recommended Articles Like its cast, the original film boasted a star-studded soundtrack ...
Listen to NERO’s Remix of Founding Member Joseph Ray’s Collaboration With Lakou Mizik, “No Rival!”
When NERO remixed NERO in 2011, they won a Grammy… just saying. While the iconic trio have been rather quiet since dropping the bombshell that they’re working on their third album a few months ago, founding member Joseph Ray has been releasing music solo. This includes his critically acclaimed collaborative album Leave the Bones with Haiti’s Lakou Mizik. For those unfamiliar with the band, Lakou Mizik was founded after the catastrophic 2010 earthquake in Haiti with a goal to “show the world that their country was much more than the sum of headlines that were being shot around the globe.” Now, Ray’s fellow members have joined in and released their own remix of one of the album’s singles, the riveting “No Rival!.” While the original ...
Bob Moses Deliver Cathartic Single “Time and Time Again” With Angsty Visualizer: Watch
An exciting new era has begun for Grammy Award-nominated duo Bob Moses. After a lull on the music front, their latest single “Time and Time Again” marks the tandem’s debut release on Astralwerks, in a unique global partnership with Domino Recording Co. Known for their immaculate collision of house music and emotionally charged pop, Bob Moses also recently announced a 25-stop tour in 2022 with support from Amtrac, TSHA, and Jon Hopkins. “Time and Time Again” transcends what Bob Moses have brought to past hits. At the surface, the track is a nod to the nostalgia of time spent dancing with friends. However, in a statement, the duo explained that the track “was inspired by a close friend who we lost too soon,” adding that the writing p...
Conrank Embraces Total Evolution of Sound on Sophomore Album, “This Simulation’s Breached”
After unveiling his long-awaited debut album in 2019, many fans were craving even more from Conrank. He’s now delivered a follow-up in his stunning sophomore album, This Simulation’s Breached, released via his home base of Circus Records. Across the 17 tracks featured on This Simulation’s Breached, Conrank has introduced listeners to a complete transformation of sound. Although the heavy, face-melting bass elements remain, the U.K. bass music producer shows off more than just production chops. His vocals are featured prominently from the beginning, taking center stage in “Moonshine” and “Simulation Breach.” Similarly, his vocal talents are often supported by his longtime friend and guitarist Gwen LaFitte in Prodigy-like fashion. The...
PENNYWILD’s “Night People” EP Is a Love Letter to Underground Nightlife and Drag Culture
Los Angeles-based dance music producer and artist PENNYWILD has unveiled her sophomore EP, NIGHT PEOPLE, via Popgang Records. The five-track house and techno EP serves as her love letter to underground nightlife, paying homage to drag, rave, and club culture. Each song contains vocal snippets that tell a humorous and engaging story of a rowdy night out featuring actors like Adwin Brown (Netflix’s You,) Emmy Mattingly Chucker (Disney’s Liv & Maddi,) and Sherry Cola (Freeform’s Good Trouble). It’s as if you’re there with PENNYWILD experiencing the fun right alongside her for the entirety of the EP, starting with its first track “GET READY,” a blissed-out disco-house number with vocal samples from a pregame. The conversation flows directly into the next tune “SIDE STREETS,” and as t...
Ultra Records Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Massive Remix Compilation
For the last quarter-century, Ultra Records has become one of the largest brands in the dance music scene. In celebration of the label’s 25th anniversary, Ultra has released a massive nine-track compilation, showcasing fresh reworks of the imprint’s most iconic tracks and club anthems. ULTRA25 -The Remixes features house-heavy sounds of the underground. From John Summit and Vintage Culture’s rework of SOFI TUKKER’s “Drinkee” to Galantis’ remake of Benny Benassi’s iconic “Cinema,” this compilation shows the diversity and growth of Ultra’s sound over the years. With these nine tracks, we get a quick snapshot of the impact that Ultra has made on the music industry since its beginnings. Label founder Patrick Moxey put it accurately when he said that this package “connects...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: William Black, Party Favor and More [11/05/21]
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 Never Let Me Go – Timmy Trumpet, Cascada, Harris & Ford The Motto – Tiësto & Ava Max Wherever You Go (feat. John Martin) – Alok Recommended Articles Festival Hits 2021 Adventures of Babylon (feat. Dissolut) – Moguai Whenever You’re Around – Party Favor Breathless – Tony Junior, Futuristic Polar Bears & Skazi Electronic Avenue i hope ur miserable until ur dead (Jauz Remix) – Nessa Barrett Remedy (f...
