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Pierce Fulton’s Side Project, Leaving Laurel, Announces Debut Album Following Tragic Death
Last year, Botnek‘s Gordon Huntley joined forces with the late Pierce Fulton for a collaborative musical project called Leaving Laurel. Iconic dance music label Anjunadeep today released the duo’s new single “Winter In The Woods,” which the pair finished—along with a full album—just prior to Fulton’s tragic death. The wistful sound Fulton and Gordon have created as Leaving Laurel departs from what fans have come to expect from them individually. “Winter In The Woods” opens with a spellbinding ambiance as a melancholic piano guides listeners through spacey synths and subdued percussion. The feathery sound design lends to an organic feel, emulating what the pair must have felt while writing the track while isolated in the woods of Connecticut an...
GRiZ’s Dubstep-Inspired 10th Album “Rainbow Brain” is His Heaviest Yet: Listen
For lack of a better phrase—GRiZ simply cannot be stopped. After announcing his latest project a few weeks ago, the prolific producer has released his seventh studio album Rainbow Brain alongside an immersive performance video. Rainbow Brain brings out GRiZ’s usual funky self while infusing heavy doses of bass. Each of the album’s 23 tracks are packed full of personality, masterfully woven together to create a strong sense of uniformity. Listeners may recognize some previously released singles, such as “Vibe Check,” “Astro Funk,” “Tie-Dye Sky,” and the titular “Rainbow Brain.” Recommended Articles GRiZ has tapped some huge (and familiar) artists to join him on a handful of Rainbow Brain cuts, such as longtime collaborato...
Boys Noize Announces Fifth Studio Album, “+/-“
Renowned electronic music vet Boys Noize is gearing up for the release of his fifth studio album. +/- (pronounced “Polarity”) will showcase Boys Noize’s tried-and-true skill in delving into music styles on the opposite ends of the dance music spectrum, covering everything from the deepest underground techno to jackin’ house, and including collaborations with some of electronic music’s brightest stars. “The album dives into the polar tension between the musical styles and worlds I find myself in,” said Boys Noize in a statement on the album’s forthcoming release. “When you combine opposites, something transcendent can take place, something greater than the two parts. And with music, it becomes a magic that can create new worlds.” Dua...
Foo Fighters Have Dropped a Disco Album: Listen
Foo Fighters‘ new Bee Gees tribute band—yes, this is real—have dropped their debut album, Hail Satan. While the arrival of Dee Gees feels like a fever dream, there’s no denying how well they’re filling these new dancing boots. When Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl first announced the new venture, he shocked fans by revealing that his drumming inspirations during his early years in Nirvana were actually disco pioneers. Hail Satan is a full circle moment, featuring four Bee Gees covers, a rework of Andy Gibb’s “Shadow Dancing,” and five live versions of songs frok Medicine Midnight, the band’s most recent studio album. The album arrives shortly after a sold-out, full capacity show at Madison Square Garden. Sadly, that ho...
Riot Ten Drops Riveting Sophomore Album, “Hype or Die: Homecoming”
Riot Ten made the most of his quarantine, taking that time to develop his sophomore album, Hype Or Die: Homecoming. The new record, released on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records, showcases the producer’s trademark “Hype Or Die” sound and offers insight into his ability to take on explorative sonic ventures. The album features collabs with Bok Nero, Dogma, and more, tying together Riot Ten’s penchant for dubstep, riddim, trap, and house music. This blend of styles makes for a rollercoaster of a ride from start-to-finish. Born and raised in El Paso, TX, Riot Ten exploded into the world of dance music at the age of 22. He released music with Never Say Die and Bassrush, among other electronic music tastemakers, before joining the Dim Mak family in 2017. Recomm...
Listen to ILLENIUM’s Heartfelt Fourth Album, “Fallen Embers”
Marking the beginning of a new chapter, ILLENIUM‘s Fallen Embers album has finally arrived. When his nonstop touring schedule came to a halt last year, ILLENIUM took to the studio with the goal of creating something truly remarkable. And after tying a bow on a triptych of albums in 2019—offering up only a handful of singles in 2020—Illenials were left wondering what was next. Later that year, the news broke that a new album was in the works. In conjunction with the announcement, ILLENIUM released “Nightlight,” a collaboration with Annika Wells that offered a peek into his forthcoming album. Soon after, he dropped the punk-inspired “Paper Thin” with Tom DeLonge and his band Angels & Airwaves. “Hearts on F...
Skrrrrrrrr: Westside Gunn Plans To Drop 2 Albums This Year
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paras Griffin / Getty One of Hip-Hop’s brightest stars is coming back from rapper retirement as promised. Westside Gunn says he is releasing two new projects in 2021 and we are here for it. The Buffalo native and Griselda mastermind is returning to his duties as a solo artist. On Sunday, July 11 he announced on Twitter that he will be hitting his fans with not one but two albums by the end of the year. “Idk who reading this but I’m dropping 2X this year 8/20 & 10/31 #FLYGOD #GXFR #CULTURE #ICON” he wrote. While he hasn’t released an official project since Who Made The Sunshine in October 2020, he has stayed busy with the recent opening of his store / gallery Buffalo Kids at the Walden Galleria mall in Buffalo. Additionally he released two s...
Listen to Mura Masa’s Smooth Production on Cosha’s Sultry Debut Album, “Mt. Pleasant”
Irish singer-songwriter Cosha has recruited one of the electronic music scene’s most polished producers to breathe life into her debut album. The stunning Mt. Pleasant LP, which is named after the area of Dublin where Cosha was raised, features four tracks with production by Grammy-nominated producer Mura Masa. His signature playful sound pervades half of the sultry record, out now by way of Cosha’s own Ashtown Lane imprint. The album’s seductive opener, “Berlin Air,” is akin to strawberries dipped in melted dark chocolate. The fourth track, a come-hither tune called “Lapdance from Asia,” follows suit with similar syncopated percussion and a languid topline. Mt. Pleasant single “Tighter” arrives next, offering a wooz...
Monstercat Unveils Stunning 10-Year Anniversary Compilation Album: Listen
Over the last 10 years, blue-ribbon electronic music imprint Monstercat has cultivated a sound all its own and captured the hearts of millions of listeners worldwide. Establishing itself as a driving force in the music industry and paving the way for artist discovery, innovation, and sustainability for over 1,000 artists, the brand certainly hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. Now, the esteemed imprint has released its Monstercat – 10 Year Anniversary compilation in celebration of an extremely successful decade. The compilation spans many different genres such as dubstep, house, and drum & bass, perfectly encapsulating what the Monstercat brand is all about. Featured on the record are 16 fan-favorite tracks—which were never formally released—from some of Monstercat...
Dabow Drops Forward-Thinking Debut Album “Weird Music of All Kinds”
Since first breaking out in 2018, Dabow has been adding his original flair to various remixes as well as dishing out a number of out-of-this-world singles. Today marks the biggest day of his young career yet, as the Argentinian producer has released his debut album Weird Music of All Kinds via Dome of Doom. Weird Music of All Kinds demonstrates Dabow’s proven feel for electronic music. He’s effortlessly infused forward-thinking trap beats with Latin-inspired samples and instruments. The album is truly a one-of-a-kind experience for long-time fans and new listeners alike. Cover of Dabow’s debut album “Weird Music of All Kinds.” Each of the 14 tracks feels remarkably genuine as if Dabow wrote with no limitations. The album includes a handful of collab...
Listen to Tchami’s Dazzling, 19-Track “Year Zero” Remix Album
Tchami has unveiled 19—yes, 19—brilliant reworks of music from his debut album, Year Zero. There’s no doubt that longtime fans of the French future house pioneer will rock out to the expansive album, which explores house music and its many sub-genres with fluid precision. Standouts from the album are aplenty. Tchami was smart to tap blossoming Mind of a Genius artist Mindchatter, whose edit of “Heartless” (with Chace) kicks off the record with a hypnotic punch. Galantis and Bali Bandits join forces for a saccharine, disco-inspired rendition of “Buenos Aires,” a track that ANGELZ takes into rave territory with a four-to-the-floor, 150 BPM hyper-house rework. Dirtybird cofounder Justin Martin offers up a foot-tapping deep house edit of &...
Listen to Gorgon City Evolve in Third Album, “Olympia”
Gorgon City released their third studio album Olympia today—and it is guaranteed to become another one of their classics. With an eclectic combination of style and vocals, the UK duo demonstrates a new playfulness in their work and artistic growth while staying true to their roots. You will hear some familiar tunes on Olympia, as eight of its 18 total tracks are past releases. Not only did Gorgon City include “Tell Me It’s True” (released two months ago in anticipation of the album), but they also added seven of their collaborations from the last year or so, including anthems like “You’ve Done Enough” (with DRAMA) and “House Arrest” (with SOFI TUKKER). Olympia features five new solo tracks, which vary in terms of style. “Lost Feelings,” “Waiting For The Righ...
