MUSIC RELEASES
Louis Futon Announces Sophomore Album, Drops Funky Lead Single “Ron Burgundy”
True to form, Louis Futon brought out some flute, saxophone, and trumpet to christen the announcement of his long-awaited sophomore album. The multi-genre producer incorporated all those wind instruments in his funky new track “Ron Burgundy,” which is of course named after Will Ferrell’s iconic character from the Anchorman films. Quickly moving past a gentle intro, Futon uncorks a groovy bassline before a fluttering flute takes center stage. What follows is a medley of trumpet, sax, and bass that offers danceable energy with a jazz fusion twist. In a press release, Futon spoke about the track’s inspiration and how his vision required help from two instrumentalists. “[‘Ron Burgundy]’ originally started from sampling an old song ...
AREA21 Preach Positivity on Latest Single “Loving Every Minute”: Watch the Music Video
As the journey to the release of their debut album continues, the AREA21 duo of Martin Garrix and Maejor are is back with the latest single from the hotly anticipated LP. They released “Loving Every Minute” today via Garrix’s STMPD Records alongside an official music video. “Loving Every Minute” maintains the synergy between Garrix and Maejor, though this tune takes an even more laid-back route. Maejor’s signature tenor takes center stage as he croons about the importance of human connection. Organic instruments guide listeners through each verse, with an upbeat but subtle drop arriving periodically throughout. The animated music video serves as a montage of the time their alien counterparts have spent on Earth. Check ...
Equator Drops Melancholic Electronica Tune “stuck in my head”
Sydney-based electronic music producer Equator has unveiled “stuck in my head,” an aching electronica single. Arriving by way of Equator’s own CNTR imprint, “stuck in my head” exploring the limits of ambition through the eyes of someone who wants to remain close to their loved ones. Its “spread your wings” mentality is mirrored in its sound design, which marries the feathery vocal flair of Porter Robinson with the lush synths of San Holo. More ballad than banger, “stuck in my head” is an ambient stunner. Nuanced lo-fi elements are cleverly splayed throughout to lend to an organic feel, such as tape deck fuzz and a faint radio vocal sample. And while many producers opt for ...
Flume Drops First New Song In Over a Year: Listen
Fans of Flume can finally exhale. After a yearlong drought of new music, the electronic music virtuoso has arrived with a huge remix of Danny L Harle’s “On A Mountain,” which appeared on the renowned producer’s debut full-length album Harlecore. The original track, which blends elements of breakbeat and màkina music, has been mutated into a glitched-out rush of phantasmagoric future bass. The wonky sounds of Flume dovetail perfectly with the rave-inspired parallel universe of Harlecore, Harle’s mind-bending virtual nightclub experience debuted back in January 2021. Check out Flume’s remix of “On A Mountain” below. Recommended Articles The track represents Flume’s first new music in over a year. Back in July 2020, he relea...
BVLVNCE Unveils Metal-Electronic Crossover Concept Album, “Alchemical Transmutation”
Chicago-based vocalist, guitarist, and bass music producer BVLVNCE has unveiled his debut album Alchemical Transmutation, a genre-defiant body of work inspired by post-hardcore and punk music and released via Recall Records. With the aim of addressing the stigma surrounding mental health, BVLVNCE has delivered an introspective yet rip-roaring record. Often compared to Kayzo, Sullivan King, and Micah Martin, his new album, he says, represents a mental and spiritual journey of an alchemist using arcane powers of the natural world, to achieve inner transformation and self-actualization. Spanning seven tracks, Alchemical Transmutation is a gritty testament not only to BVLVNCE’s versatility in the studio, but also his dedication to melding metal and electronic mus...
Boys Noize Lends Sample-Heavy Production to ABRA and Playboi Carti On “Unlock It”
After opening the door to her first major label release on RCA Records, ABRA has returned with Playboi Carti for “Unlock It.” The track marks ABRA’s first single in nearly a handful of years, and with it she brings an optimistic new tone and brisk production from Boys Noize. As ABRA shines over the crisp production with angelic falsettos, the underlying production is dotted with lo-fi, soulful vocal ad-libs that will have 90’s hip-hop fans feeling nostalgic. The track also features a verse from the always unpredictable Playboi Carti, who ABRA says played a role in inspiring the next leg of her journey. Recommended Articles Fans of Boys Noize have been enlightened to the producer’s keen ear for smooth R&B with the advent of the moody &#...
Menna Brings “Fantasies” to Life In Dreamy Official Music Video
Rising Canadian dance music producer Menna has returned with a stunning audiovisual to pair with “Fantasies,” his feel-good tropical house tune that was released earlier this year. Over the past few months, Menna’s sun-kissed track captivated listeners who have been stuck working from home, longing for a getaway—and its accompanying music video depicts just that. Since “Fantasies” evokes such a strong urge to escape to a tropical getaway, Menna hoped to conjure the utopian imagery inspired by the music itself. Tapping in fellow Canadian Luis Briceno to direct and bring the vision to life, Menna created his very first official music video. Guiding viewers on a journey through the mesmerizing islands of Hawaii, “Fantasies” showcases a...
Caleb Peters’ “Carousel” Gets Sultry Deep House Remix From Devault
Caleb Peters is a young singer-songwriter who has been on a musical journey for the past five years. Hailing from Detroit, the promising 18-year-old artist officially released his first original track in 2019 and has since been discovered by millions thanks in part to a viral TikTok cover of The Neighbourhood’s “Sweater Weather.” 2020 was a solid year for Peters, as his music career began to pick up steam with the release of “Carousel,” a bubbly indie-pop jam. It earned a coveted placement on Spotify’s New Music Friday playlist, and another soon after with fabled lifestyle brand Urban Outfitters, who incorporated the catchy tune into an advertisement. Peters eventually tapped 25-year-old Orange County producer Devault to rework ...
ACRAZE Drops Highly Anticipated House Single “Do It To It”: Listen
In 2006, R&B group Cherish released “Do It To It,” which topped the charts for over five months and became a defining song of the noughties. Fast-forward to Friday, when Orlando-based DJ and producer ACRAZE released his highly anticipated rework via Thrive Music—and it’s on track to be the biggest crossover hit of the summer. In a victorious moment a few weeks ago, DJ Snake brought ACRAZE on stage at Brooklyn Mirage and hailed the track as “the song of the summer” before dropping it for a rowdy crowd. With a pulsing bassline and head-bopping drums, the tune is addictive. The beat syncs up perfectly with the catchy and nostalgic vocal hook, making it impossible not to sing and dance along. It’s one of those rare songs that compels the whole crowd to bounce and groove. Way bef...
Listen to Songs By Marc Rebillet’s Decade-Old Music Production Alias, leae
Over the past year or so, Marc Rebillet quickly became a household name. But before Loop Daddy was an international music festival headliner, he released wonky electronic beats and hip-hop instrumentals under a secretive alias. While some super-fans have known about the side project—dubbed leae—for some time now, after browsing some of Rebillet’s near decade-old tracks, we felt it was time to unearth them. As you can hear from the track below, leae’s music is a far cry from Rebillet’s current songs about hormone therapy and grandma-devouring flamingos. It mostly comprises introspective, instrumental solo tracks aside from a few collabs with hip-hop artists. If anything, the sound is a microcosm of not his production chops, but also his growth...
NGHTMRE Announces New Collaboration With Smokepurpp
It looks like NGHTMRE and Smokepurpp are on the verge of dropping an epic collaboration. Over the weekend, NGHTMRE performed at STORY Miami and brought up the famed “Audi” rapper for part of his set. The next day, he posted a few photos from the show with a not-so-subtle hint that a new song is on the way. “NGHTMRE x Smokepurpp at STORY Miami last night,” the caption reads. “We got a mf heater incoming.” Unfortunately, NGHTMRE stopped short of divulging any more information about the collab, including a title or release date. But considering NGHTMRE’s bold message, the track could be released any day now. Check out NGHTMRE’s teaser below. Recommended Articles After teaming up with Yung Pinch for the anthemic trap single &#...
AWAY Reveals Spine-Tingling Lead Single From Forthcoming EP, “Ritual”: Listen
EDM.com Class of 2021 artist AWAY is back with a hair-raising collaboration alongside electronic duo Echos to kickstart a promising new chapter. Since bursting onto the scene in 2017 with the twisted melodic lullaby “Sleepwalker,” AWAY has become an enigma within the electronic music community. Though he’s been selective and sporadic in his release schedule, he’s made every offering count—and the demand to hear more is at an all-time high. AWAY has been teasing a long-form body of work since late 2020, but now we’re finally seeing the plan come together with the release of “Ritual.” The track marks the first single in his forthcoming self:antiself EP, which does not yet have an official release date. Cover art for AWAY’s single R...
