MUSIC RELEASES
Kygo Drops Sun-Kissed Tropical House Stunner “Love Me Now”: Listen
Kygo has returned to finish off the summer strong with a new single called “Love Me Now,” out now via RCA Records. “Love Me Now” features an immaculate summertime vibe representative of Kygo’s signature sound. Vocal chops, gorgeous tropical piano chords, and subtle percussive elements blend perfectly with Zoe Wees’ unmistakable vocals, making this tune an intoxicating, feel-good summer jam. These two have effortlessly written the perfect ballad to close out the summer, as fans of both artists will be jamming to this until the fall hits. Check out “Love Me Now” below. Recommended Articles Although Kygo has been relatively quite in 2021 on the new music side of the business, he’s still managed to keep himself busy. His Palm Tre...
Perfetto Drops Old-School Trap Banger “Aladdin 2.0”
Electronic music producer Perfetto has turned back the clock to the SoundCloud-era boom of trap music for “Aladdin 2.0,” an old-school-inspired banger released by way of BrednButter. The track rumbles with exotic synths and brisk percussion before all hell breaks loose in its drops. The first is a signature trap drop, which runs roughshod with pitched vocal chops, thunderous 808s, and classic trap brass. The second, on the other hand, goes double-time with a four-on-the-floor kick drum pattern and raucous alarm sample built for the clubs. Perfetto says he produced “Aladdin 2.0” on an airplane back in 2018, on the way to Miami Music Week. “I had made multiple versions, and eventually this one took shape after playing Academy LA in Los Angeles,” he continu...
DJ Snake, Rick Ross and Rich Brian Drop Gripping Banger for Marvel’s “Shang-Chi” Movie: Listen
DJ Snake is a gift that keeps on giving. Amid a monster year full of chart-topping hits, Vegas residencies, and lavish lifestyle collabs, he simply refuses to take his foot of the gas. Snake’s latest venture is a massive joint track with Rick Ross and Rich Brian, which was produced for Marvel’s upcoming film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. “Run It” is a heart-racing banger fit for the suspenseful action sequences of a tentpole Marvel film. Snake mutates into a chameleon here, flexing his versatility and genre-fluidity by producing a hip-hop and midtempo hybrid. Rich Brian kicks things off with a verse in his breakneck flow as Snake builds the composition into its blood-pumping drop. It’s here where his French roots ooze through the arrange...
Funk and Soul Pervade J. Worra’s Three-Track “some ppl fall” EP
LA-based DJ and producer J. Worra‘ three track EP some ppl fall is out now on Sweat It Out’s Club Sweat. In signature J. Worra style, funk and soul pervade the record, which is built for the dancefloor. With support from Gorgon City, Martin Garrix, Walker & Royce, VNSSA, and others, previously released tunes “Chunk Funk” and “some ppl fall” put funky bass licks, disco-inspired synths, and soulful vocal chops on the center stage. On her newest track “YOU,” J. Worra highlights the emotive vocals of Cat Conners over a groovy house beat consisting of a pulsing bassline and punchy hats. “The idea for ‘YOU’ came on by some reverse engineering,” J. Worra said about her creative process for the song. “I re-purposed the drums from a remix I did over the summer (pro ...
Calvin Harris’ Love Regenerator Returns With Soulful Collab With Eli Brown, “We Can Come Together”
It’s been over a year since fans of Calvin Harris heard new music from his Love Regenerator alias, but he’s now revived it alongside Eli Brown for a track called “We Can Come Together.” The guys teamed up back in April 2020 for a collaborative EP called Moving, but have since been quiet on the collab front. The Love Regenerator project pays homage to Harris’ roots in house and early rave music. That sound is as strong as ever here, as Harris and Brown produce a soulful, piano-driven house record that turns back the clock to the glory days of house. Cover art of Love Regenerator and Eli Brown’s new single “We Can Come Together.” The vocals here are a fun combination of positive messaging and clever sampling. The refrain, wh...
SLANDER, Subtronics, and JT Roach Collide on Anthemic Bass Single “Gravity”
After months of teasing their highly-anticipated collaboration, SLANDER, Subtronics, and JT Roach have released their tune “Gravity” in a joint release by Gud Vibrations and Cyclops Recordings. Clocking in at over six minutes, “Gravity” expertly speaks to each collaborator’s artistry. SLANDER, Subtronics, and Roach are all given their own moments to shine. Roach’s vocals lead the charge right from the start, paving the way for SLANDER’s signature emotive sound before Subtronics takes the lead in the first drop with unwavering, pulverizing bass. “Gravity” is a bass anthem that fans will undoubtedly be hearing in SLANDER and Subtronics’ sets for the remainder of the festival season. Recommended Articles Earlier this year, SLANDER an...
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ARTBAT Launch New Record Label, UPPERGROUND [Exclusive]
Almost six years to the day since their 2015 debut, Ukrainian duo ARTBAT have officially announced the launch of their own record label, UPPERGROUND. Designed as a platform for artists of all renown, they hope the new banner will become a home for cutting-edge, emotive techno and trance music. ARTBAT tells EDM.com they also hope the imprint will better define their own music in the electronic landscape. Classifying themselves as neither underground nor mainstream, they are simply interested in producing music that is artfully arranged and sonically compelling. Perfectly embodying this ethos is “Flame,” the latest single from ARTBAT and the inaugural UPPERGROUND release. Cover art for “Flame,” a song by ARTBAT and the inaugural release on their new UPPERGROUND ...
Tiësto and Karol G Team Up for Easygoing Summer Anthem, “Don’t Be Shy”
“Is it love or lust?” Karol G questions on her new track with EDM powerhouse producer Tiësto. While the new single, “Don’t Be Shy,” doesn’t seem to find a solution to this age-old dilemma, it does manage to find a tantalizing middle ground between the distinctive flavors of its collaborators. Featuring bouncy bass beats, lusty vocals and a floor-bounding dance drop, this one is headed straight to top of the set list for Tiësto’s packed fall tour schedule. Surprisingly, “Don’t Be Shy” is the first time Tiësto has ever worked with a Latin artist, according to a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1. It’s also Karol G’s first time singing in English. The ...
CHVRCHES Trade Remixes With Legendary Horror Film Composer John Carpenter
As August continues on, many artists have begun to prepare for the return of fall and, more specifically, Halloween festivities. None more so than CHVRCHES, who recently traded remixes with one of horror’s most iconic figures, John Carpenter, the director of legendary films such as Halloween and The Thing. In addition to directing some of the most influential horror movies of all-time, Carpenter is also widely regarded as one of the most impactful composers in the genre and has scored many of his own classics. Together, CHVRCHES and Carpenter created their own spins of one track from each of their respective catalogs. CHVRCHES decided to enter the realm of terrors and give Carpenter’s “Turning The Bones” a retrofuturistic spin. While no vocals are pre...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Express Longing in Intimate Single “Next To Me”: Listen
It’s safe to say RÜFÜS DU SOL are back. After a quiet three years on the new music front, the renowned trio have returned with yet another musical masterstroke. “Next To Me” adds a new chapter to their career-long straddling of the dualities. Starting off with nothing but haunting piano keys, the tune demands attention from the start. “Next To Me” is an immersive experience, as RÜFÜS DU SOL have paired subtle shakers and spacey vocal chops for an intimate soundscape serenaded by its aching lyricism. “There were a lot more yearning lyrics being put down when we were writing the track, but we felt it didn’t need any of the darkness that you hear on a lot of our other records,” said Jon George of RÜFÜS DU SOL. The soulful...
Laidback Luke Pays Homage to Storied Career of Skrillex in Special Radio Episode: Listen
Real recognize real in the latest episode of Laidback Luke‘s radio show. As part of his monthly “Wayback Luke” residency on Tomorrowland’s One World Radio, which celebrates the history of dance music, he took the time to memorialize Skrillex with a special segment dedicated to the dubstep pioneer. Luke rhapsodizes about Skrillex’s early days in the music industry, telling stories about his start in dance music while playing out the iconic tracks that led his reputation as one of the world’s most coveted producers. Luke says he was in touch with Skrillex back when he was a part of famed post-hardcore band From First to Last. Skrillex connected with him because he was trying to break into the dance music scene, which was just bubbling to the surface i...
Fusing Global Dance Sounds, Gian Varela Teams Up With Morgan Page for “Lost” on Armada
Rising Panamanian producer Gian Varela has joined forces with Grammy-nominated producer and DJ Morgan Page to deliver “Lost” via venerated dance music imprint Armada Music. Warm chords and melancholic guitar licks are layered with the immersive vocals of Fagin, which explore seeking purpose. Set to a brisk house-pop rhythm, “Lost” relates that universal feeling of uncertainty many of us have experienced at some point in our lives. The emotive storyline is brought to life as both Page and Varela integrate their own unique production skill sets with finesse. While Page contributes his tried-and-true progressive house chops, Varela gives “Lost” an exotic twist with his sound design, ultimately creating a unique track. Check out Varela’...
