MUSIC RELEASES
Listen to a Preview of Skrillex, Justin Bieber and Don Toliver’s “Don’t Go” Before It Hits Streaming Platforms
Ahead of the release of their hotly anticipated collab “Don’t Go,” Skrillex, Justin Bieber, and Don Toliver have unveiled a preview of the tune. If the clip is any indication, the trio have a bona fide hit on their hands. They’ve cooked up a woozy R&B banger, a slow-burner rife with the hypnotic yet forceful bass of a contemporary Skrillex production. A music video for “Don’t Go” is also on the way, but a release date has not yet been confirmed. Skrillex and Bieber were spotted in the studio in late 2020, fueling speculation that new music was on the horizon. The Biebs eventually released his chart-topping album Justice, which featured three tracks with production credits from the dubstep legend: “2 Much,” “...
Watch CRAY Perform Haunting Live Cover of “Fractions”
Not many artists are able to transform from barnstorming DJ to vulnerable songstress, but CRAY does it with the grace of seasoned vet. CRAY, a triple threat DJ, music producer, and singer-songwriter, is as versatile as she is unpredictable. Teaming up with London fashion retailer AllSaints, she has unveiled an intoxicating live cover of her 2018 single “Fractions.” In the new stripped-back rendition, she deconstructs the original’s bubbly indie pop arrangement into an aching version that paints the fragile love song in a new light. Check out the haunting cover below. CRAY has been busy, recently announcing a North American tour and unveiling a new side project called Bad Boys Club, a collaborative alias with Australian electronic music artist GG Magree. Th...
Iggy Azalea Explores Multi-Genre Electronic Music Influences In Final Album: Listen
Iggy Azalea just gave her music career a send-off with her most experimental album yet. Last week, the “Fancy” rapper released her final album for the foreseeable future, aptly titled The End of an Era. Despite the culmination of her music career, which yielded multiple chart-topping singles, the Australian hip-hop star didn’t play things safe on the way out. Azalea doubles down on house music and even branches into drum & bass on her new record. Iggy Azalea performing at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall. Matt Klopot The self-indulgent “Emo Club Anthem” boasts a moody, detuned club synth that sounds like the cross between a future house and bass house producer’s repertoire . Azalea continues to live life in the fast lane on th...
Is the Anonymous Creator of Bitcoin Communicating Through Music?
As the legend goes, Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto vanished from the Internet and was never heard from again in April 2011, now over a decade ago. However, there’s no doubt the world is more eager to hear from him than ever before. Today Bitcoin trades over $45,000, Tesla has the crypto on its balance sheet, and AMC Theaters recently announced they’re aiming to accept it as currency by the end of this year. Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but we have to at least explore the possibility that Nakamoto is communicating to us another way: via music. An EP titled Bitcoin, released in February 2021 has gained some buzz due to the fact that the artist credited with the recordings is the elusive Bitcoin founder himself. Interestingly, Bitcoin is a lo-fi album...
Mersiv Gets Dark In the Jungle With Killa Nova In New Single, “Forest Creature”
Following his recent What You Want EP, Mersiv has released the new single and accompanying music video “Forest Creature” off his forthcoming debut album, Pretty Dark Loud. The record’s second single and only official collaboration (with Colorado-based artist Killa Nova), “Forest Creature” explores Mersiv’s dark style and welcomes listeners into a jungle of sound. Fractal bass tunnels accent bouncy percussion to create an imagined distance, showcasing the producer’s ability to craft intricate soundscapes Mersiv takes the track further with an accompanying animated music video, illustrating an eerie, swampy landscape lit up by rhythmic tree branches. Recommended Articles Mersiv is set to release Pretty Dark Loud this fall as his full interpretation and defining moment for the Mers...
Pioneering Electronic Music Producer Releases First Album at 83: Listen
Pioneering British electronic music producer Janet Beat has released her first album at the age of 83. The synthesist and composer began experimenting with music in the 50s after hearing the sound poems of French musician Pierre Henry. However, she faced difficulty advancing her career after being told that women “simply do not do” music technology,” according to MusicRadar. Embracing the stigma, Beat found herself in the academic realm as a music educator and went on to establish recording studios at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. She was able to publish recordings and handwritten music scores through the British Music Collection’s archives, but it wasn’t until now that her collection was distributed publicly. Released via Trunk Records, Pioneering Knob ...
Disclosure Drops First of Five New Songs This Week, “In My Arms”
Grammy-nominated dance music duo Disclosure have surprised fans with a new single, “In My Arms.” The track marks the duo’s first original release of the year since 2020’s ENERGY LP and their recent remix of Doja Cat’s “Streets.” It’ll appear on a new EP called Never Enough, which they will unveil this week with the release of one song each day. The other new Disclosure tunes coming out this week are titled “Seduction,” “Another Level,” “It’s Happening,” and “Never Enough.” “In My Arms” features punchy percussive elements intermixed with blissed out choral vocals chanting the refrain, “I need you in my arms.” Swirling synths soon enter the fray, offering a sun-kissed techno vibe to the six-minute track. Recommended Articles “The spark that ignited ...
Andy Caldwell Drops Stunning Melodic House LP, “Genesis”
Decorated dance music producer and songwriter Andy Caldwell has unveiled Genesis, a stunning LP that traverses the melodic alleys of underground dance music. Genesis is a seven-track mosaic of haunting house music, rife with the tried-and-true production of a battle-scarred industry pro. It features the vocal talents of Satellite Mode, Esmé Bianco (Sinders), ESAE, Ty Glascoe, Lo, and LeDon. The record kicks off on a spacey note with “Pulling Every String,” a hypnotic deep house number. “Like a Ghost” follows closely behind, utilizing a similar arrangement for a track as haunting as its name suggests. Then comes the gorgeous “Even Without Me,” which features melancholic guitar plucks and fluttering synths in one of the LP’s surefire standouts. A...
DRITTO Delivers Energetic House Track, “Let Your Body Move”
Former pro hockey player turned DJ, artist, and producer DRITTO has an innate passion for electronic music. After breaking into the scene in 2016, he has notably released one track per year—with 2020 being an exception. Marking his first release of 2021, “Let Your Body Move” is an invigorating house track sure to get your body moving. DRITTO’s sensational single pairs deep analog sounds with orchestral instrumentation and a cascading vocal sample. While “Let Your Body Move” is predominately a house tune, DRITTO showcases his ability to incorporate techno, electro, and trance sensibilities to craft a unique sound. In a press statement, DRITTO described his production process as a transfer of energy. His motto is, “Energy never di...
CloZee’s Hypnotic “Nouvelle Era” EP Will Transport You to a New Sonic Dimension
It’s rare to find an artist as consistently cutting-edge as “world bass” producer CloZee. Her ear for textured samples and intricate melodies is second to none, as demonstrated by her transcendent sophomore album, July 2020’s Neon Jungle. Pushing the envelope even more is the French musician’s latest EP, Nouvelle Era, released via her own Odyzey Music banner. CloZee has managed to craft a true work of art with this release—one where each musical bar proves more interesting than the last. Its six soundscapes practically enter a new dimension, teeming with complexity and color. The record’s titular track, for example, reimagines funky trap synths into rich, almost alien-like bass ornaments. “Farewell,” on the other hand, is built aro...
An Ambient Album From Flux Pavilion Is On the Way
“So no one told you life was gonna be this way,” thought Flux Pavilion diehards with this year’s release of his sophomore album, .wav. Released to critical acclaim, the record firmly planted the multidimensional artist in new, genre-bending territory away from his dubstep roots. Unsurprisingly, Flux plans to keep fans on their toes when it comes to his new releases—and his growth as a producer. He recently shared a behind-the-scenes look at an ambient album in the works, complete with a snippet of an unreleased track. The video also features an appearance from Flux Pavilion’s baby, Boudicea, whom he dubbed his “captive audience.” She was soon nicknamed “Mini Pavilion,” “Baby Fluxxy” and “Junior Flux” by exci...
NERVO Releases “Pickle” Remix Package Featuring Fluencee, Rudeejay & Da Brozz, More
Earlier this year, Australian duo NERVO released their collaborative track with Tinie Tempah and Paris Hilton, “Pickle.” Today, they’re back with a massive remix package for the tune, out now via Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s Smash The House banner. Pickle (The Remixes) features seven excellent reworks of NERVO’s collaborative effort. Among those who offered their own renditions of the song are Suark, Bryan V, Loca, 3BallMTY, Rudeejay & Da Brozz, and more. Each of the remixes brings an entirely new feel to the track, transforming the trappy original into a variety of different genres. While “Pickle” itself was unlike NERVO’s usual releases, fans who enjoy the song will undoubtedly enjoy the wide array of re...
