Dusk is fleeting. Magical. Mysterious. Anything, after all, can happen after dark. It’s this bridge between night and day that has become Manila Killa‘s muse, forming the framework of his long-anticipated debut album, Dusk. Bold and immersive, it succeeds as the apex of his craftsmanship. Hope and longing, curiosity and resolve; 12 enchanting tracks fit to the lifecycle of this enigmatic witching hour. They contemplate what transpires once the sun dips below the horizon and into that place in-between, sight unseen. Dusk is an opus that could only be told by Killa’s storytelling mastery. A range of dance-pop singalongs, future bass ballads and brooding melodic house breaks maintain a special class of emotional dynamism. Cinematic musical motifs like brisk drum sequences an...
Biicla‘s sophomore album is here, and it’s a stunner. The trailblazing Russian singer-songwriter and electronic music producer has been pioneering his own brand of dance music for a number of years now, combining eerie melodies with house rhythms and warm sound design. Over two years since 2020’s remarkable debut, No Place, Biicla has come into his own with Yes Place, a 10-track LP out now via Good Luck Have Fun. Yes Place picks up where its predecessor left it off, with Biicla reflecting on an immense shift in his career during a turbulent time bouncing between Los Angeles and his hometown of Moscow. Sonically, it’s his most ambitious musical endeavor to date, seamlessly taking listeners from heavenly vocal sections to hard-hitting bass drops and unpredic...
After commanding stages worldwide for over a decade, Seven Lions is leaping into his debut album cycle. Despite all the milestones achieved thus far, Seven Lions is arguably embarking on his most impactful musical project yet with his upcoming LP, which he’s announced will be titled Beyond The Veil. The album is slated to release on October 21st, 2022. It was in 2011 when Seven Lions achieved a career-making moment on a whim. After discovering a remix competition from Above & Beyond on Beatport, he called in sick to work in order to give it his best shot. His remix of “You Got To Go” not only won the competition, but also changed the trajectory of dubstep forever. Since then, Seven Lions has become melodic dubstep’s foremost pioneer, and after parting with ...
Beyoncé has revealed the collaborators and tracklist for her seventh studio album, which is said to be heavily influenced by electronic music. So it should come as no surprise that Skrillex has been confirmed to appear on Renaissance. Skrillex will appear on the album’s fifth track, “Energy,” alongside frequent collaborator BEAM and The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, among others. The iconic “Bangarang” producer is one of a number of electronic music artists to appear on Renaissance, joining Honey Dijon, A.G. Cook, Nile Rodgers and more. It’s also worth noting that the final track, “Summer Renaissance,” will sample music by the legendary electronic music producer and Daft Punk collaborator Giorgio M...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...