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Ookay Is Debuting His Full Unreleased Album at Ultra Music Festival 2022
Ultra Music Festival is about to become the listening party for Ookay‘s upcoming album. The versatile singer-songwriter and “Thief” producer has announced that the album will be heard in full by spectators of his set at this year’s Ultra Music Festival. Ultra will be the only setting to hear Ookay during Miami Music Week 2022, and he’s going the extra mile to ensure it’s a one-of-a-kind show to remember. “After 3 years since the last Ultra, to be able to come back with a whole new show, new album, more dancers, visuals and attitude, I can’t wait to show the world what I’ve been crafting,” Ookay told EDM.com. “It’ll be a great day for us to be Ookay.” Ookay’s next album will be his first since 2018’...
Adventure Club Turn Back the Clock In New Album, An Ode to Their Storied Career: Listen to “LOVE // CHAOS”
Five years after the release of their debut Red // Blue LP, Adventure Club have reclaimed the melodic dubstep throne with their stunning sophomore album, LOVE // CHAOS. The concept of the album is nearly three years in the making. The duo first began teasing LOVE // CHAOS in 2019 with “Next Life,” a collaboration with Krewella and Crankdat which ushered in a new and refreshing era for Adventure Club. Now, with today’s release of the hotly anticipated album, their production has fully matured into what the next generation of melodic bass producers will use as a blueprint for their own music. In a joint press statement shared with EDM.com, Adventure Club painted LOVE // CHAOS as a full circle moment for the storied electronic music duo. “LOVE // CH...
SOFI TUKKER Announce New Album, Drop Sun-Kissed Single “Original Sin”
SOFI TUKKER is kicking off the new year in a big way, announcing a brand new album alongside the reveal of its first single, “Original Sin.” “Original Sin” brings in the summertime vibes early, as the Grammy-nominated dance music tandem have embraced the sultry feel fans have grown accustomed to. As usual, their vocals shimmer, floating atop an intoxicating four-on-the-floor beat. “‘Original Sin’ is a mantra of being kind to yourself and rejecting imposed social mores,” the duo said in a joint press statement. “It’s a duet that parachutes you into the center of SOFI TUKKER’s world with a juggernaut rhythm and an instantly memorable hook.” Recommended Articles “Original Sin” is just the first taste of what’s...
Lights Announces New Album, “PEP”
With her forthcoming album, Lights is bringing her artistic vision full circle. Announcing her new album PEP, the Canadian pop star explained that the record is the most complete representation of her personal and professional evolution. Lights digs in with intensity on her new single, “Salt and Vinegar.” She sings from within a vending machine in the track’s music video while cutting to a myriad of costume changes. Like the unexpectedly delectable combination of salt and vinegar, Lights is wholly embracing an eclectic blend of rock and synthpop to usher in a bold new chapter. Check out the official “Salt and Vinegar” video below. Recommended Articles “I’ve never understood the task more than I did when I was making this record. My vi...
Black Tiger Sex Machine Debut Transformative Sound On Third Album: Listen
After months of teasing fans with high-powered singles, Black Tiger Sex Machine have finally released their hotly anticipated third full-length album, Once Upon A Time In Cyberworld. Once Upon A Time In Cyberworld takes Black Tiger Sex Machine’s rumbling sound to new heights. Each of the album’s 12 tracks takes listeners on a journey through the post-apocalyptic soundscape they’ve long cultivated, weaving through various genres with a heavy-hitting undertone at its core. The many vocalists they’ve enlisted, such as Hyro The Hero and Youngr, help tell the story the trio has written. “The Devil’s Instrument” is one of the best examples of Black Tiger Sex Machine’s transformation, as the cinematic tune delivers an anthemic feel b...
Lane 8’s “Reviver” Album Is Sonic Rejuvenation
Lane 8‘s brand new album is an introspective search for a more hopeful tomorrow. In the lead-up to the “Run” producer’s first album since 2020, he previewed a kaleidoscopic offering of singles. While tracks like “Automatic” (with Solomon Grey) and “What Have You Done To Me?” (with Arctic Lake) showcased the melancholic deep house sound Lane 8 fans have come to know and love, he wasn’t intent on simply rehashing history. The album’s titular track “Reviver” and “Nuclear Lethargy” bring a distinctly energizing new flare to the producer’s discography that in some respects feels like his preparation for the festival stage. Lane 8 has become a relatively new favorite on the festival circuit and will b...
Hayden James Announces Release Date of Sophomore Album, “LIFTED”
Triple-Platinum dance music producer Hayden James has announced the release date of LIFTED, his long-awaited sophomore album. Scheduled to drop on April 8th, LIFTED will be James’ first full-length album since 2019’s Between Us, which spawned his global hit “NUMB.” The record is slated to release by way of James’ longtime label, Future Classic. It’ll arrive ahead of back-to-back performances at both weekends of Coachella 2022, where he’ll join Australian compatriot and Future Classic labelmate Flume. Check out James’ announcement below. Following his Coachella performances, James is set to embark on an eponymous North American tour. The “Lifted” tour will kick off in early May in Nashville and hit major cities like Brook...
Krewella Announce Headline Tour and New Album, “The Body Never Lies”
In just 24 hours, Krewella stunned and galvanized fans with back-to-back announcements. Starting off the week on a high note, the sisters announced that the follow-up to their 2020 album, zer0, will be arriving on March 4th, 2022. In less than two months, 10 new tracks from the superstar duo will hit the airwaves in The Body Never Lies. The record will feature Krewella’s recently released collabs, “Never Been Hurt” (with BEAUZ) and “No Control” (with MADGRRL). With one song dipping into house territory and the other leaning towards bass and hardstyle, it seems safe to assume the upcoming album will see Jahan and Yasmine take on a number of sub-genres in the electronic sphere. Just one day after the reveal, they returned with news of an eponymous 20-city tour. ...
Gramatik’s “Water 4 The Soul II” Album Is An Ode to Emerging Blockchain Technologies
“Strap on your headsets and gather all your assets,” commands Stehreo in the introduction of Gramatik‘s new album, Water 4 The Soul II. Gramatik’s passion for blockchain technology is nothing new, but his latest effort reveals the multi-genre producer has only become more entrenched and enamored with the promises of the metaverse, digital collectibles and more. The nine-track effort is only available on blockchain-based streaming platform Audius thus far, and is chock full of nods to emerging cryptocurrency tech with titles like “Wagmi Express” and “Hodlers in Paris.” Musically, Gramatik continues to derive inspiration at the intersection of funk and electronic with twangy pluck basses, jazzy piano riffs, and lively brass fanfare. Recom...
Tchami and AC Slater Assemble Their Finest Artists In “Confession X Night Bass” Album: Listen
Venerated house music producers Tchami and AC Slater have assembled the finest artists from their respective record labels in a bass house showcase, Confessions X Night Bass: The Album. The compilation boasts the brightest stars on both the Night Bass and Confession constellations. The joint venture is careful in its approach to not outshine the other, instead obscurely blending both collectives. Opting to home in on the similarities between the two house music imprints, the album is cohesive and ultimately delivers a powerful collection of records ready for the dancefloor. Speaking of the dancefloor, the introductory track is a piercing bullet of a record, with its aim on the discotheque. With vocals by Kate Wild, “Only One” is the brainchild of Tchami...
Bonobo Encapsulates the Ebb and Flow of the Collective Consciousness In “Fragments” LP: Listen
Renowned electronic music producer Bonobo has unveiled Fragments, a new album and a magnum opus in what has been an illustrious career. The highly anticipated record is his seventh studio album and follows Migration, which was released five years ago nearly to the date. One listen through the album is all it takes to know that the British DJ and musician is in a league of his own. Emotionally intense, Fragments rings true to its name and it’s not hard to see that Bonobo has relinquished intricate and deep-seeded parts of himself within its 12 tracks. The album was recorded and mixed by Bonobo over the last two years as he sought refuge on solo adventures into nature, away from the shutdowns. Having spent that time immersed in the natural world, he produced the new album by in interla...
Subtronics Drops 16-Track Debut Album, “Fractals”: Listen
Subtronics has finally unveiled his debut album, Fractals. The record features collabs with Zeds Dead, Grabbitz, Boogie T, and more across its 16 tracks, which encompass dubstep, experimental bass, and everything in between. Its an exploratory album that shows Substronics’ curiosity to test the waters of new sonic frontiers is as strong as ever. And as one of the most gifted producers in the bass music space, the long-awaited Fractals is a tour de force. Fractals was released by way of Subtronics’ own Cyclops Recordings label. As the album trended on Twitter, the support from around the electronic music scene was far-reaching. Sullivan King, Kayzo, and Excision—who just released an album of his own—shared congratulatory messages on social media, am...
