MUSIC RELEASES
William Black Explores the Depths of Vulnerability In Stunning Sophomore Album, “Pieces”
Break out the tissues for Pieces, William Black‘s stunning sophomore album. The electronic music wunderkind and EDM.com Class of 2021 artist has offered fans a 12-track tour de force, replete with euphoric production and the storytelling prowess of one of EDM’s most promising songwriters. Released today via Lowly, Pieces is a future bass lover’s dream. The record features a bevy of the genre’s most beloved producers and singer-songwriters, such as Nurko, Fairlane, HALIENE, Essenger, and RUNN. “Remedy” is a surefire highlight in an album with many of them. Annie Schindel provides a killer topline, which moonlights as a captivating cry for help. The same can be said of “Haven” (with Dia Frampton), a melodic dubstep knockout that sheds ligh...
TNGHT Return With Trippy New Single “Tums”: Listen
TNGHT are bouncing back into the forefront of trap music without missing a beat. With “Tums,” the duo’s first effort since 2019’s II album, Hudson Mohawke and Lunice‘s calculus was simple: do what feels right and don’t overthink it. As Lunice identifies, the approach is a foundational pillar of the duo’s popularity. “‘Tums’ was made from that collective feeling of, ‘OMG maybe there actually ARE going to be parties again,'” Lunice said in a statement. “That feeling seemed to inspire the first principles of the TNGHT project: Keep it really fun. Dumb. Hard-hitting. Don’t overwork it.” On “Tums,” TNGHT open things up with their signature punchy 808s, setting a welcome and...
WHIPPED CREAM Saves the World In “Light Of Mine” Music Video: Watch
After a nearly 19-month-long hiatus, Canada’s favorite bass music export WHIPPED CREAM recently made an explosive return, teaming up with Jimorrow for a stunning single called “Light of Mine.” Out now via Monstercat, “Light of Mine” embodies WHIPPED CREAM at her finest, seamlessly blending together trap and drum & bass into her own empowered sound. The track’s blood-pumping rave sirens and swirling, futuristic synths also work alongside the dramatic flair of Jimorrow, whose solo work carries hints of electronic mainstays like RL Grime. The track’s thoughtful twists on signature sounds haven’t gone unnoticed—artists including Grime himself, Baauer and Alison Wonderland all supported it live during their 2021 Hallow...
Galantis Transform Coldplay and BTS’ “My Universe” Into Intoxicating House Anthem
Continuing their hot streak of high-powered remixes, Galantis have reworked Coldplay and BTS‘s smash hit “My Universe.” Known for their floaty, feel-good house sound, Galantis have delivered an intoxicating house anthem. Kicking up the tempo of the original, the remix transforms from a laid-back love ballad to an uptempo dance tune that aims to get the dancefloor moving. The final third sees a complete tonal shift, as BTS’ catchy verse takes center stage. Take a listen to the new remix below. Recommended Articles Following the release of 2020’s Church album, Galantis have looked sharp and remained prolific. Earlier this year, they released a huge collab with Don Diablo as well as joint tracks with David Guetta and Hook N Sling. They’ve als...
Alison Wonderland Revives Whyte Fang Alias With Distorted Banger, “TIDES”: Listen
Alison Wonderland has heeded the call of the wild with her Whyte Fang alias, which made its return this week after more than six years since new music last arrived. Her new single “TIDES” dropped today under her own FMU Records banner. “This is all the weird stuff,” Wonderland playfully warned while teasing its release. She’s not wrong: during its 105 seconds, frenetic strings manage to mutate into a firestorm of distorted 808s and eerie synths. The wonky “TIDES” then sprints across the finish line with an adventurous second drop in double time, delivering a raucous rush of drum & bass. While hectic in its structure, “TIDES” is enticing in its sound design, which finds Whyte Fang bringing the arrangement together for one cohesive an...
Alison Wonderland Revives Whyte Fang Alias With Distorted Banger, “TIDES”: Listen
Alison Wonderland has heeded the call of the wild with her Whyte Fang alias, which made its return this week after more than six years since new music last arrived. Her new single “TIDES” dropped today under her own FMU Records banner. “This is all the weird stuff,” Wonderland playfully warned while teasing its release. She’s not wrong: during its 105 seconds, frenetic strings manage to mutate into a firestorm of distorted 808s and eerie synths. The wonky “TIDES” then sprints across the finish line with an adventurous second drop in double time, delivering a raucous rush of drum & bass. While hectic in its structure, “TIDES” is enticing in its sound design, which finds Whyte Fang bringing the arrangement together for one cohesive an...
Devin Wild Releases Hardstyle EP “ACID” on Scantraxx Records
Netherlands-based hardstyle artist Devin Wild has dropped a relentless, virtuosic EP dubbed ACID on Scantraxx Records. The 9-track record is a sonic adventure from from start-to-finish, filled with piercing synth melodies, pitched kicks, and deep space reverbs and vocals. Each track is produced and engineered for festivals and clubs to push an insurmountable amount of energy into the audience. Each tune on ACID has an interlude, which allows for a short recovery from the barrage of stimulating sounds. The titular track takes listeners through a journey into the unknown with distant pianos and eerie melodies. “It’s Okay” slows things down in the beginning ever-so-slightly to allow listeners to re-emerge and come to ground themselves before the track ta...
Fluencee Takes On Sarah Tromley’s “Fake It” With Intoxicating Remix: Listen
In a captivating, cross-genre effort, Portland-raised songstress Sarah Tromley has enlisted Fluencee to give her latest single “Fake It” the remix treatment. Since kicking off her career back in 2019, Tromley has been consistently earning praise for her authentic and empowering lyrics, while this new remix from Fluencee marks her very first venture into the electronic dance music space. On top of signing his original productions to labels such as Lowly (“Demons“) and Metanoia Music (“Boomerang“), among others, Fluencee has taken on official remix duties for the likes of The Chainsmokers, The Knocks, NERVO, and Elephante, and more. With his rework of Sarah Tromley’s “Fake It,” he once again showcases his production skills, infusing the sultry R&B cut ...
Close to Monday’s “Guns” Receives Otherworldly Remix from Biicla: Listen
Since their inception as a collective in 2020, German electronica group Close to Monday have emerged into the scene guns a-blazing. Having delivered their third album Interference back in April, the band has been breezing through career milestones. One of the songs from the 11-track opus, “Guns,” came accompanied by an official music video which was selected as the winner for the Best Dance Music Video category at International Music Video Awards in both London and Rome. And the track itself has been listed in the top 10 of the German alternative charts for eight consecutive weeks. Now, six months following the album’s release, Close to Monday have unveiled an official remix of “Guns” by fast-rising electronic music ...
Gryffin, Jason Ross, and Calle Lehmann Drop Anthemic Single “After You”
After months of tireless work, Gryffin and Jason Ross have released their highly anticipated collab, “After You,” featuring Calle Lehmann. “After You” is exactly what fans could have hoped for from a collaboration involving Gryffin and Ross. The upbeat feel compliments the sublime vocals of Lehmann, Gryffin’s longtime collaborator, while powerful percussion and soaring synths help convey a melancholic message. It’s yet another anthem for listeners to latch on to. “‘After You’ started as an idea tossed around at the end of a long Zoom writing session,” says Gryffin. “The hook immediately captivated me, and I had Calle send me his vocals right away. Jason and I were also looking to work together, and I sent him the...
What So Not Taps EVAN GIIA for Triumphant Single, “Messin’ Me Up”
“Alexa, play songs I should sing from a mountain top,” wrote Australian producer What So Not this week on EVAN GIIA‘s Instagram. The artists’ new collaboration, “Messin’ Me Up,” certainly fits the bill. Released October 28th via Sweat It Out and Counter Records, and written with Martin Doherty of CHVRCHES, it features What So Not’s classic production style at its finest. The song was first conceptualized in 2019, during the devastating Australian bushfires. Through that lens, “Messin’ Me Up” tells a tale of perseverance and self-reflection via smooth layers of bass, lofty synths and epic chants. Paired with saturated drums and GIIA’s commanding tone, it’s pressure-packed with an additional message a...
Listen to The Bloody Beetroots’ Original Soundtrack for Motorcycle Sim Game “RiMS Racing”
The Bloody Beetroots cannot be held responsible for speeding tickets obtained while listening to his new EP. Late last summer, a new motorcycle simulator, RiMS Racing, hit the market. While the game normally wouldn’t appeal to the EDM community, developers reached out to an electro house legend to craft its soundtrack. Released today was RiMS Racing Original Soundtrack by none other than Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo himself. Cover of the RiMS Racing Original Soundtrack by The Bloody Beetroots. RiMS Racing As you’d expect from The Bloody Beetroots, rapid-fire drums and whiplash-like synths take listeners on a trip towards the checkered flag. While high-energy tracks like “BULLY,” “BLOW,” “EASY,” and “EZEKIEL” will make fan...
