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Alter Bridge Announce Pawns & Kings Album, Unveil Title Track: Stream
Alter Bridge have announced that their seventh studio album, Pawns & Kings, will arrive on October 14th via Napalm Records. In advance of the release, they’ve unveiled the title track. The band — which features singer Myles Kennedy alongside guitarist Mark Tremonti, bassist Brian Marshall, and drummer Scott Phillips — worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette to create the set, which features 10 new songs. The hard-rocking “Pawns & Kings” is the closing track off the album, with the lyric video streaming below. Advertisement According to a press release, one of the highlights of the album is Tremonti singing leads on the ballad “Stay.” The guitarist heads up his own eponymous band and recently released a charity album of Frank Sinatra covers, so he’s b...
Giolì & Assia Announce New Album, “Fire, Hell & Holy Water”
EDM.com Class of 2021 inductees Giolì and Assia have announced their forthcoming album, Fire, Hell & Holy Water, slated for release on September 9th via Ultra Records. Alongside the announcement, the Palermo, Italy-based electronic music tandem have released a brand new single, “I’ll Be Fine.” The mesmerizing track commands attention with ethereal piano chords and haunting ambient soundscapes—two signatures of their unique sound. Giolì is a masterful pianist who has been perfecting her skills since the age of eight. But her talents don’t stop there—she also plays the cello, drums, guitar and handpan, while Assia is a virtuosic guitarist and vocalist. Take a listen to “I’ll Be Fine” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended...
A Beyoncé Dance Album? Here’s 6 House Music Producers Who Would Thrive On “Renaissance”
It’s album release month for Beyoncé, and the world is waiting on bated breath. After all, Renaissance‘s lead single, “Break My Soul,” has already made history. Queen Bey is now the first ever woman to release 20 Top 10 hits as a solo artist as well as 10 as a member of a group. Not to mention the house-minded rhythm and groove in “Break My Soul,” which samples a timeless dance anthem. With her previous albums, Beyoncé has counted artists like Frank Ocean, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West as collaborators. And based on the creative direction Renaissance seems to be headed in, it’s fair to wonder whether or not house music producers are next up in her storied career. Here are six artists we think would slay on Beyoncé&#...
SLANDER Announce Release Date of Debut Studio Album, “Thrive”
It’s all led to this for SLANDER. It’s been quite a journey for the barnstorming bass music duo, who launched their musical project way back in June 2010. Longtime fans will recall SLANDER’s humble beginnings, graduating from the L.A. music production school Icon Collective and cutting their teeth in the electronic scene by way of their nostalgic “heaven trap” sound. “Here’s to the future!” SLANDER wrote in a 2014 Facebook post after completing Icon’s final exams. Little did they know just how far they would fly. Cultivating a fiercely loyal fanbase, SLANDER eventually became a lynchpin of the EDM festival scene, appearing on the lineups of the world’s largest events. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles SLANDER perform at...
Opiuo Announces 2022 Tour and New Album, “A Shape of Sound”
Electronic music aficionados in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. can look forward to a summer of Opiuo. The virtuosic DJ and music producer, whose signature sound blends elements of soul, funk and glitch hop, has announced his upcoming fifth album, A Shape Of Sound. Slated for release on August 25th, the record will include Opiuo’s first single of 2022, the stunning “Gravitate.” Opiuo also recently took to Twitter to confirm a collaboration with French bass music star CloZee, but he hasn’t announced whether or not it will appear on A Shape Of Sound. Opiuo also announced a 2022 tour in celebration of the album’s announcement. The eponymous tour is set to kick off on August 28th, when he’ll set the tone with a momentous hometown show in New Zealand...
Manila Killa’s Long-Awaited Debut Album to Feature Lights, EVAN GIIA, More: See the Full Tracklist
Gearing up for the release of his debut album, Manila Killa has revealed its tracklist and features. Titled DUSK, the record is scheduled to drop on July 21st. If its list of collaborators is any indication, fans are safe to expect a song-cycle of spellbinding indie dance music. Killa has teamed up with Lights, EVAN GIIA, fknsyd, Panama and more to breathe life into the long-awaited album. DUSK will also feature Giolì & Assia, who appear on the album’s tenth track, “Heart to the Night,” alongside another red-hot electronic music duo, Night Tales. Part of EDM.com‘s esteemed Class of 2021, the Italian tandem are renowned for their atmospheric sound and sublime live sets, like their recent performance from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano. Manila Ki...
“A Whole New Direction”: Tiësto Says His New Album Will Heavily Embrace House Music
With house music flourishing at the moment, Tiësto is readying what may be his grooviest album yet. Tiësto has certainly been a key contributor to the current boom cycle in the genre, achieving big-time commercial success with “The Motto” and “The Business,” the latter of which is currently pushing nearly 900 millions streams on Spotify alone at the time of writing. This week’s release, a collaboration with Charli XCX called “Hot In It,” only further suggests a continuation of the trend for the superstar DJ and dance music producer. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1, Tiësto said his forthcoming album is set to lean even further into house music sensibilities and even describes it as a “whole new d...
Listen to Deorro’s Long-Awaited Latin-Dance Crossover Album, “Orro”
After months of teasing his long-awaited Orro LP, Deorro has finally released his sophomore album via Ultra Records. Orro brings exactly what was promised to the table: Latin and electronic influences neatly packed into one cohesive package. The album embraces the best of both worlds across its 19 tracks, allowing Deorro’s roots to flourish alongside the sound that catapulted him into the limelight. It’s something that veteran electronic music fans and new admirers alike can approach without feeling overwhelmed by the various complexities of the genre. Though the main attraction of the album is the crossover element, its blend of genres is the true champion of Deorro’s prowess. From house to bounce to moombahton, he expertly weaves through genres under the umbr...
Calvin Harris Reveals Monster List of Collaborators for “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2”
Is it really summer without new music from Calvin Harris? The last few weeks have been tantamount to torture for fans of the chart-topping “Summer” producer, who has been cryptically teasing the follow-up to his influential Funk Wav Bounces album, which came out almost five years ago. Feel old yet? Harris has now announced that the hotly anticipated record, which he has called the “maddest album” he’s ever produced, is slated to drop in early August. He also finally revealed the staggering list of collaborators who contributed to Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. If the crossover potential of Vol. 1 was hot, that of its successor is downright volcanic. The album’s monster list of collaborators is akin to a Grammy Award repository, boasting voc...
Bonnie X Clyde Drop Heartfelt Single “In Too Deep” Ahead of New Album
Los Angeles-based dance music duo Bonnie X Clyde are back with “In Too Deep,” a heartfelt single borne from a turbulent time in their personal lives. “In Too Deep” is a slow-burning tidal wave of captivating lyricism and aching sound design. One of Bonnie X Clyde’s most riveting songs to date, it explores the difficulties of channeling one’s own vulnerability and opening up “even if it’s heavy.” A melancholic house beat chugs through a sea of soft pads, soundtracking the struggles to reconnect. While “In Too Deep” has somewhat of a somber tone, its angelic vocals manage to lift and embolden. Their effect mirrors the track’s recording process, which the duo likens to a “therapy session....
Kayzo Fosters the Next Evolution of Electronic-Rock Music With Third Album, “New Breed”
The release of NEW BREED marks the decisive beginning of a new chapter for Kayzo, one of the biggest electronic dance music producer success stories of the 2010s. With his latest album, Kayzo explores the intersection of rock and electronic music more thoroughly—more thoughtfully—than ever before. Longtime fans will fondly remember records such as his remix of “Last Resort” alongside Papa Roach as breakthrough moments in his meteoric career. But while such tracks combining dubstep production with rock sonics were fresh at the time, a new spark was needed to illuminate this creative pathway ahead. And with NEW BREED, Kayzo handily delivers. If there’s one central accomplishment Kayzo can claim on the album, it’s blending the many diverse roc...
Bear Grillz Explores the Duality of Mental Health On Two-Sided Album, “Prismata”
In the midst of announcing a massive tour and headlining Red Rocks performance, Bear Grillz has finally unveiled his highly anticipated album, Prismata. Out via his own Rude Service imprint, the brilliant two-sided LP is an illuminating glimpse into the duality of mental health, exploring the highs and lows experienced by those coping with anxiety. While one moment someone may be thriving in their recovery, the next they very well could be back to square one. Both sides of Prismata delve into that theme, embracing the concept of weathering internal battles. Prismata (Light) is rooted in motifs of love, support and hope. The opening track “Up In Flames” (with Crankdat and Dia Frampton) is a timely exemplar of that message, featuring lyricism about providing unwavering suppo...
