New Music
Tchami Delivers Stunning Remix of Surf Mesa and Madison Beer’s “Carried Away”
If you need a dark and brooding remix for your track, look no further than Tchami. The acclaimed French DJ and dance music producer has been enlisted to do just that for Surf Mesa and Madison Beer‘s collaborative hit “Carried Away.” The original has seen viral success, surpassing 13 million global streams since its release in February, and Tchami is set to build off that success with his deep house rendition. Tchami fully transforms “Carried Away,” pulling Beer’s resounding vocals into a muted space while maintaining them at the forefront of our attention. He brings up the energy of the original with a steady beat that features brisk synths and his signature basslines. His reimagination of the love song will bring the romantics straight to the...
1788-L Returns With Two-Track “Parallel: S” EP
Just last week, fans of 1788-L received a glimmer of hope when the mysterious producer unveiled a cryptic new website, signaling the possibility of a return. The hunch has proven to be correct and a new EP has arrived. The highly-anticipated Parallel: S is out now via Deadbeats, marking his first release since 2019. Parallel: S symbolizes a new era for 1788-L, showcasing an evolution in his distinctive sound. The two-track EP’s lead single “Automation” draws inspiration from Daft Punk with its groovy melodies, vocoded vocals, and brash kickdrum pattern. It’s a welcomed sense of nostalgia since the robots’ recent departure. “Human Machine,” while not homogenous in nature to its counterpart, feels like the perfect accompaniment to express the d...
Listen to RL Grime and ISOxo’s New Haunting Trap Banger, “Stinger”
RL Grime is back, baby. After a mini hiatus on the release front, the famed Nova producer has teamed up with young gun ISOxo for “Stinger,” a haunting trap banger arriving by way of his own Sable Valley imprint. “Stinger” is signature RL Grime. More post-trap than OG, the track is a monster bass number that is primed to be rinsed across the festival circuit. Harkening back to his annual fan-favorite Halloween mixes, a pre-drop scream sample sets the tone before all hell breaks loose. The break is just as impressive, with tribal vox and eerie soundscapes that slither through a haunting arrangement before Grime and Iso wallop listeners with a ferocious second drop. Listen to “Stinger” below. Prior to “Stinger,” RL Grime’s last o...
NERO’s Joseph Ray Drops Solo Techno Single, “300 Below”: Listen
Though most know Joseph Ray for his incredible contributions as a founding member of NERO, he launched a solo project in 2017 that focuses on techno and house music. His releases have landed on Odd One Out as well as Anjunadeep, among others. His latest release, “300 Below,” arrives by way of Atlantic’s Big Beat Records imprint. “300 Below” stays the course Joseph Ray set in 2017, expanding further into the vision of his solo endeavor. Clocking in at just over eight minutes, the fabled producer has cooked up a blistering techno journey. Opening with ambient, ethereal sounds, the tune quickly develops a thumping bassline and a vast array of various sonic elements. “300 Below” is also accompanied by a visualizer created by Strang...
LŪN Drops Haunting Midtempo Single,”y2k2k”
Early last month the electronic music scene was officially introduced to a mysterious new artist named LŪN. Although she didn’t uncloak her anonymity, we did get a clear indication of her artistic talents through the fiery electronic single “bitches.” She didn’t wait long to unveil her next offering, the haunting midtempo track “y2k2k.” “y2k2k” starts off with an eerie arpeggiating synth as a quiet whisper beckons in the background. The beat slowly builds into a devious midtempo drop that spikes up the intensity with a ferocious panache. LŪN crafts her soundscapes with the expertise of a vet, transitioning seamlessly from a space of control into one of beautiful mania. Check out LŪN’s “y2k2k” below. Alth...
AmyElle Throws Down Fierce Tech House Single “Feel The Heat”
While 2020 was a time of stagnation for many, DJ and producer AmyElle used it as the year she would make a name for herself on the house music circuit. She’s channeled this momentum into her second single of 2021, a fiery tech house anthem titled “Feel The Heat.” “Feel The Heat” features a combination of both modern and retro production stylings. AmyElle draws influence from 90s house anthems with the track’s infectious vocal hook but keeps the beat structure current with brawny bass stabs. It has all the workings to dominate at both the underground clubs as well as on the festival circuit, which looks to be on the mend as we approach the summer months. “Feel The Heat” is set to be one of the young gun’s biggest releases yet, earni...
HUCCI Returns With Scorching OG Trap Single, “Jericho”
HUCCI has long been lauded as one of the most innovative and influential trap artists since first entering the scene 10 years ago. Over the course of his career, he’s solidified his legacy with unforgettable tunes like “Ball So Hard” and “The Fall.” Today, the fabled producer has returned with his first track of 2021, “Jericho.” “Jericho” is a natural evolution of HUCCI’s sound, expanding on his already well-developed skill set. The intro begins slowly, as an ambient array of samples leads listeners through a short build-up. Suddenly, a flurry of grinding synths and resonating basses takes center stage before he wraps the track with a laid-back outro featuring his signature producer tag. Though HUCCI’s releases ar...
Kilamanzego Taps Whereisalex, Capshun, More for Eclectic “Anxiety” Remix Package
To wrap up 2020, Philadelphia-based producer Kilamanzego released her song “Anxiety,” a tune inspired by the brutal uncertainty of the global pandemic. Only a few months later, she’s now tapped Torr, Capshun, Cumulus Frisbee, RamonPang, and Whereisalex to remix the single. Kilamanzego elaborated on the inspiration for “Anxiety” in a statement, noting that it derived from “feeling mentally all over the place with the frenzied state of the pandemic” and that she “just wanted to scream and let it all out through song.” The track expertly conveys this message, approaching listeners unpredictably through various sonic elements. Each of the artists enlisted to provide a remix of the single add their signature touch, crea...
Pinkshift Release Debut EP Saccharine
Self-described “Baltimore shit-stirrers” Pinkshift have released their debut EP Saccharine and it’s exactly the angsty, melodic-punk listeners have been anticipating. The EP features four previously released singles, “On Thin Ice,” “Toro,” “Rainwalk,” and their most popular tune, “I’m Gonna Tell My Therapist On You.” In conjunction with Saccharine’s release, Pinkshift shared a re-recorded version of “Mars,” a song released as a demo in 2019. “I’m Gonna Tell My Therapist On You,” an undeniably catchy tune, went viral upon its release in late July, a few short months after the band’s first tour as a four-piece was canceled due to the pandemic. In an interview with SPIN last year, lead singer Ashrita Kumar recalls a conversation with her guitarist, Paul Vall...
St. Vincent Releases New Track from Daddy’s Home, ‘The Melting of the Sun’
Ahead of her appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, St. Vincent released a second track from her upcoming album, Daddy’s Home. “The Melting of the Sun” — which happens to be the fifth song on the album — continues the retro grimy NYC vibe put forth by “Pay Your Way in Pain” just under a month ago, and it certainly seems like Annie Clark will be going with a full vintages sound for the new release. The lyrics also take a deep dive into Clark’s inspirations both in and out of the music world, ranging from Pink Floyd to Joni Mitchell to Marilyn Monroe. Check out the new track below. [embedded content] To complete the retro feel of Daddy’s Home, the album is available to pre-order in a variety of classic formats in addition to the standard vinyl/digital/CD offerings, su...
Watch The Voidz’s Mets-Inspired Video for ‘The Eternal Tao 2.0′
If you’re reading this on April 1, then you know what today is. Yes, it’s April Fool’s Day, but this is no joke: it’s Major League Baseball’s Opening Day! If you’ve gotten this far, you know that SPIN published our extensive list of musicians predicting the baseball season, which included none other than the long-suffering Mets fan Julian Casablancas of the Strokes/Voidz. The Mets were supposed to open up their season in D.C. at Nationals Park today but due to a COVID outbreak on the Nationals, the game was postponed to Saturday at minimum. Typical Mets luck you might say, however, here’s some good news for you. Casablancas and the Voidz showcased their support for the team from Queens by releasing a new song in their honor on what should have been Opening Day. Titled “The Eternal Tao...
Courtney Barnett Offers Her Take on Sharon Van Etten’s ‘Don’t Do It’
Courtney Barnett partnered with Vagabon to cover Sharon Van Etten’s track “Don’t Do It.” The song comes from the forthcoming anniversary edition of Van Etten’s 2010 album, Epic, titled epic Ten. Van Etten calls Barnett “an important musical influence,” since 2014, noting that “from the first time we met, I felt I made an immediate friend. She added in a social media post, “I admire Courtney’s writing style in that she has such a unique and intimate narrative approach while being personal and funny, without giving too much away,” Van Etten said. “I feel connected to her music and perspective, while always wanting to learn more – and as a friend, she has offered me guidance and advice while also being an ear when I have been in a rut or when I am in need of a new approach to look a...
