MUSIC RELEASES
STICKYFANGAZ Drops Party-Starting Hip-Hop and Bass Hybrid, “WHIPPASNAPPA”
STICKYFANGAZ is back with his latest party-starting electronic tune, a nasty hip-hop and bass music hybrid called “WHIPPASNAPPA.” A banger through and through, “WHIPPASNAPPA” is packed with energy. Hyperactive bars from the Maryland-born artist run roughshod through the arrangement, which is highlighted by its riotous bass house drop. The track is hard-hitting and endearingly quirky in its sound design, inviting listeners into a web of saturated kicks, frenetic vocal chops, and gooey bass patches. c/o STICKYFANGAZ While the song is flush with rave flair, the beauty of “WHIPPASNAPPA” lies in the versatility of its creator. A jack-of-all-trades, STICKYFANGAZ handled the production, vocals, songwriting, and the audio engineering for the single. Re...
DJ Snake Drops Music Video for “SG” With Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion and Lisa of BLACKPINK
DJ Snake‘s latest mega-collab is finally here—and the wait was worth it. The French beatsmith has teamed up with Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion, and Lisa of K-pop powerhouse group BLACKPINK for “SG,” which stands for “sexy girl.” The collab is classic Snake, a sultry reggaeton anthem with Latin trap flair. Lisa’s contributions are particularly stellar here, bringing the track home with a catchy hook. Check out the sumptuous “SG” music video below. It was directed by Colin Tilley, a renowned creative who worked on the visuals for chart-topping songs like The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber’s “Stay” and Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion’s “WAP,” among others. Recommended Articles Considering th...
Mersiv Redefines Bass Music on Metamorphic Debut Album, “Pretty Dark Loud”
The wait for Mersiv‘s debut album is finally over. After releasing a handful of singles earlier this year, the Colorado-based electronic music producer has finally delivered the transformative Pretty Dark Loud LP. Mersiv’s career thus far has been defined by innovation. Not only has he quickly been recognized for his unique approach to writing music in a crowded genre, but he’s also found success with each release while remaining exploratory in his sound. Pretty Dark Loud is an emphatic record for Mersiv, allowing listeners to experience his free-flowing creativity through each of its 20 tracks. In a celebratory tweet, Mersiv said the album is his “greatest work to date.” Pretty Dark Loud follows the formula described by its name. Mersiv h...
Karim Naas Delivers Kaleidoscopic Club Anthem, “M.I.A”
21-year-old French producer Karim Naas is on the rise. Emerging into the scene just last year with his breakout single “Threw a Party,” Naas has shown tremendous growth in a small amount of time. Following his debut release on Island Def Jam, “Just Friends,” Naas has now returned with his latest dancefloor-ready single, “M.I.A” “M.I.A” begins with euphonious melodies and subtle synth work. As the beat progresses, hypnotic vocals from Sibel—the sensational Swedish pop singer—take over, creating a kaleidoscopic club anthem. Naas’ new tune is sure to get the adrenaline flowing. “[With] ‘M.I.A’ I wanted to create a summer-like song for escape to a different place for a moment,” he explained in a pre...
ZHU, Jax Jones, J Balvin, Katy Perry, More Featured on “Pokémon 25: The Album”: Listen
The frenzy over Pokémon Celebrations has transcended cards and moved into the music industry. All this month, The Pokémon Company has been celebrating the 25th anniversary of the iconic franchise. From video games to trading cards and everything in-between, fans all over the world can’t get enough of the little creatures that became one of the biggest entertainment franchises in the world. Now, in an effort to fortify their ever-expanding empire, they’ve recruited some of the biggest artists in music for a compilation, Pokémon 25: The Album. The record features 14 tracks from a total of 18 artists, who cover a wide range of genres. Luckily for EDM.com readers, while the album is not entirely dance-oriented, it was represented well. After all, considering Pikachu’s el...
Sonny Fodera’s Decade-Long Experience Shines In New Album, “Wide Awake”
Delivering one of his most ambitious records to date, Sonny Fodera recruited a slew of sensational artists for his highly anticipated album, Wide Awake. Released today by Fodera’s own Solotoko imprint, the project was two years in the making. “One Night” in 2019 is where it all began. Sonny Fodera teamed up with chart-topping dance music producer MK and triple-threat artist Raphaella, producing a stellar single. “One Night” has since erupted into a global dance anthem, achieving silver status in the UK. In 2020 Fodera enlisted double-Platinum artist Ella Eyre, who demonstrates her impressive vocal range in the uplifting single, “Wired.” The track has the feel of a timeless dance hit that will continue to captivate Fod...
Watch the Premiere of The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia’s “Moth to a Flame” Music Video
One of the year’s most anticipated collabs is finally here. After months of feverish speculation and teasing, The Weeknd and Swedish House Mafia are now premiering “Moth to a Flame” and its official music video. The track is not only on pace to becoming one of the biggest crossover hits of 2021, but also helped inspire The Weeknd’s next album, he said. You can tune into the live YouTube premiere below. Recommended Articles INTERVIEWS “People Can Reinvent Themselves”: VNCCII On How Dance Music Artists Can Embrace Futurism The rising, multi-hyphenate electronic music artist recently unveiled her latest single, a sultry dance record called “i-LIBERATE.” By EDM.com Staff 1 hour ago NEWS Elon Musk Wins Approval to Construct Underground Tunne...
Borgore Embraces New Sound With Intoxicating House Single “FYPM”: Listen
With his latest release, Borgore has taken his typical bone-crushing sound in a completely new direction. Released via Armada Music, “FYPM” enchants listeners from the start, hooking them in with an intoxicating house rhythm. Following the short intro, Jonathan. quickly introduces his smooth verses, which add a fresh and commanding feel to the arrangement. While “FYPM” is unlike anything Borgore fans have come to expect, it comes with the same quality they’re used to and is a refreshing change of pace for the Israeli electronic music vet. While Borgore is renowned for his dubstep and bass music production, he’s strayed away from it at times. In 2018 he released a jazz album called Adventures In Time, to much surprise from fans and critics. R...
Swedish House Mafia Announce First Tour In 10 Years, Drop Long-Awaited Collab With The Weeknd
Well that’s one way to promote a tour. Swedish House Mafia have released their long-awaited collaboration with The Weeknd, a sultry single called “Moth To A Flame.” The drop aligns with an announcement by the iconic dance music trio of a massive 44-date tour, their first in 10 years. The track arrives ahead of the group’s upcoming full-length album Paradise Again, which is slated for release in early 2022. Check out the official “Moth To A Flame” music video, directed by Alexander Wessely, below. In a new interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Angello, and Axwell of Swedish House Mafia opened up about working with The Weeknd. One of the world’s most successful recording artists, the three-time Gramm...
Bonobo and Jamila Woods Soundtrack Lonely Fall Nights on “Tides”: Listen
As the sun sets earlier and earlier each day, introspective tracks like Bonobo‘s latest single resonate that much more. From his forthcoming album Fragments comes its second single, “Tides,” a collaboration with Jamila Woods. Bonobo weaves a melancholic atmosphere in the gentle electronic ballad, amplified by Woods’ vulnerable lyricism. Like the tides, Bonobo and Woods’ amalgam of hypnotic elements move us in and out of the greyed-out state they’ve crafted. The result is a track that will really hit home as the seasons change. In true Bonobo fashion, an ethereal visualizer featuring images of nature and beyond was released to accompany the track. When speaking about “Tides” in a press release, Bonobo shares that he hit a roadbl...
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Black Caviar’s “Thrill Seeker” Is a Seductive Slice of House Music [Premiere]
Black Caviar has unveiled his latest electronic music masterstroke, a steamy tech house tune called “Thrill Seeker.” A sultry stunner, the track is akin to chocolate strawberries and satin sheets. It’s a come-hither dance anthem that oozes with seductive sound design and sexy French influences, harkening back to the yé-yé movement of the 60s. The NYC-born beatsmith teamed up with prolific singer-songwriter Jaki Nelson and blossoming tech house producer Your Favorite Garçon for “Thrill Seeker.” Nelson’s work is stellar here, delivering a coquettish topline atop a bouncy four-on-the-floor beat that sounds like it could be played at a disco club in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. “Thrill Seeker” is just par for the course for Black Caviar,...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Mature in Captivating Fourth Studio Album, “Surrender”: Listen
Closing in on a nearly three-year hiatus, the reemergence of superstar Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL was sudden and secretive. In early July, arcane posters appeared in Los Angeles and Sydney, depicting only the band’s website and the word “Alive.” Luckily, fans were not left in the dark for long, as RÜFÜS DU SOL revealed their first original song since 2018’s Grammy-nominated Solace album just days later. Hailed by many as their biggest release to date, the aptly titled song informed fans that the trio are very much “Alive.” According to an earlier statement made by RÜFÜS DU SOL member Tyrone Lindqvist, the single attests to how the band has been feeling over the past year. “We are—all of us—living in t...
