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Rudimental Step Into a New Chapter With Stunning Drum & Bass Track, “Break My Heart”
Rudimental are stepping into a new chapter. The iconic electronic music group have dropped a fiery new drum & bass single, “Break My Heart.” The record is a “reconnection” anthem for a new era of the group’s sound, according to a press release shared with EDM.com. “Break My Heart” features heart-wrenching, dreamy vocals with Rudimental’s classic frenetic breakbeats and warm bass. It’s the group’s first single since last year’s full-length Ground Control album, hinting at more music to come. Take a listen below and find the single on streaming platforms here. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Rudimental had been promoting “Break My Heart” for weeks, teasing fans by hinting at a new “era” of the group. The...
The xx’s Romy Teams Up With Fred again.. for Sublime Single, “Strong”
If music is anything, it’s therapy. Just ask Romy of The xx, whose haunting new single, “Strong,” is a soul-stirring ode to resiliency. Produced in collaboration with Fred again.. and prolific record producer Stuart Price, the cathartic track is about learning how to process grief. It’s only the second-ever solo track from Romy, who said “Strong” was inspired in part by the loss of her mother and written to “ultimately find a sense of release in the euphoria of music.” The single arrives ahead of her debut studio album, which is still in the works. Check out the official music video for “Strong” below. The audiovisual was directed by Romy’s wife, filmmaker and photographer Vic Lentaigne. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Mea...
Rezz and Seven Lions Share Long-Awaited Collaboration, “Arcturus”
After a barrage of requests from their fans, Rezz and Seven Lions have finally released “Arcturus,” a long-awaited collaboration. Seven Lions debuted the track more than a year ago at EDC Las Vegas, where it left fans speechless as it combined the talents of two of the biggest names in today’s bass music scene. Now, “Arcturus” has been released in an official capacity. With a flurry of cinematic, stomping bass, “Arcturus” opens like a certified Rezz classic. The track then quickly switches gears and drops into a psytrance breakdown reminiscent of some of Seven Lions’ deeper cuts. Blending gothic, orchestral sound design with a dramatic build, the duo combined their distinct sounds with ease to produce a versatile anth...
Drake and 21 Savage Sample Daft Punk’s “One More Time” In Controversial Track, “Circo Loco”
Drake and 21 Savage‘s collaborative album, Her Loss, has dropped and there’s one particular track that immediately became a lightning rod for controversy. That track is “Circo Loco,” which is underpinned by an unexpected sample: a slow-rolling version of Daft Punk‘s iconic “One More Time.” The bold usage of the robots’ biggest hit isn’t the only thing that’s got the industry buzzing, however. In his verse, Drake sparked controversy on multiple fronts, taking aim at both Megan Thee Stallion and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West), respectively. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “This bitch lie about getting shot but she still a stallion. She don’t even get the joke but she still smiling,” Drake...
Listen to Whyte Fang’s Hypnotic Single, “Girl”
Alison Wonderland descends further into the unknown with the spellbinding “Girl,” the third single to release since she revived her Whyte Fang alias. Wonderland’s experimental side project continues to cover new ground in the realm of bass music. Her latest track is equally curious as her prior singles, as hypnotic vocal chants serve as the connective adhesive of this minimal trap banger. Much like the preceding “333,” Wonderland manipulates her vocals to create hypnotic loops, each drenched in an unpredictable concoction of delay and reverb, adding a tangibly psychedelic flare to the mix. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles With three Whyte Fang tracks out now in the open as well as a sold out debut live show in Los Angeles under her belt, ...
Listen: Zedd and ellis Co-Produce New Edit of Mike Posner’s “I’m Not Dead Yet”
All Mike Posner knows are sad songs. Despite the lyrical weight of his recent single, the Grammy-nominated pop star once again opts to see the glass half full by sharing a new edit of “I’m Not Dead Yet,” produced by the collaborative force of ellis and Zedd. Posner has always worn his heart on his sleeve, and “I’m Not Dead Yet,” marks another characteristically open and candid lyrical offering. Much like Seeb’s high-flying remix of “I Took A Pill In Ibiza,” the new version of “I’m Not Dead Yet” brings an almost paradoxically uplifting energy to the production side with bright guitar riffs and playfully pitched vocal chops. Posner leans into the duo’s spirited production, smiling ear-to-ear in the new m...
DJ Snake Drops Explosive House Track, “Nightbird”
DJ Snake continues down the house music rabbit hole with his brand new track, “Nightbird.” Following a summer of madness, including a career-defining performance at the famed Parc des Prince stadium, the French superstar has returned with the new banger, an explosive record. “Nightbird” creeps into focus with a deep bassline and hypnotic, dark vocals. Snake eventually leads the arrangement into a languid build before it surges into a drop with frenetic synths and an electrifying house rhythm. He also released a trippy visualizer to accompany the new track, full of pulsing green and black hues. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles With the new single, Snake continues his exploration of house music. The electronic music superstar has regularly collaborated with French compatrio...
Afrojack and Nicky Romero Hit Rewind With First-Ever Collab, “Back to Where We Started”
Nicky Romero and Afrojack are resetting the clock with their first original collaborative track. Last week, the landmark 10th edition of Amsterdam’s AMF Music Festival saw performances from a myriad of dance music icons, including the two progressive house titans, who didn’t hesitate to hit rewind. Opening up their explosive B2B set, the two evoked immediate feelings of nostalgia and whisked the audience down memory lane with an unreleased record tailor-made for the golden era of big room. The festival-ready smash, “Back To Where We Started,” harkens back to influences shaping some of the artists’ earliest hit records. For that reason, it’s no wonder the energizing four-to-the-floor kicks and stadium-filling lead synth animated...
Kaskade Teams Up With Justus for Herculean Hard Dance Tune, “Dance With Me”
Kaskade is swinging to the dark side, and 22-year-old Justus is pushing the pendulum. They’ve joined forces for a new song called “Dance With Me,” which finds Kaskade entering uncharted waters. Tracks like “I Remember” and “Eyes” will stand the test of time, but this time around, he’s endeavoring into the world of hard dance. “Dance With Me” strays from the melodic and oftentimes ambient approach to his music and instead opts for a more heavy-hitting sound. The track kicks off with thumping, techno-inspired kick drums as reverberating stabs swell and slice through the arrangement. Eventually Kaskade and Justus unleash an ominous drop. At the break, a melancholic pad bleeds into spacey synths, carrying a gritty ...
ATLiens Drop Thrilling 5-Track EP, “Space Cathedral”: Listen
With their new EP, ATLiens have stumbled upon the horrors of an unforgiving space cult. Released today on Insomniac’s Bassrush Records, Space Cathedral is a five-track EP featuring some of the enigmatic duo’s most haunting music to date. The record leans heavily into their thrilling, exploratory concept and introduces a heavy blend of experimental bass. Before the release of Space Cathedral, the masked tandem tweeted out a link to “jointhespacecult.com,” which contained an encrypted message and a warning at the top of the page: “YOU SHOULD NOT BE HERE.” Tasking fans with deciphering the contents of the message and discovering the password needed to proceed, the chilling atmosphere created by the duo served as a not-so-subtle warning about the c...
Gryffin Weaves Between Ballads and Festival Anthems In Stunning Sophomore Album, “Alive”
Grammy-nominated DJ, dance music producer and guitarist Gryffin has released Alive, his 17-track sophomore album. Arriving nearly three years since the release of his debut full-length, Gravity, Gryffin’s big return effortlessly weaves between festival anthems and pure emotional energy. This rain dance between the two aesthetics allows for maximum impact of Gryffin’s unique and influential sound. Gryffin performs live at Chicago’s North Coast Music Festival. Christian Wade/EDM.com “Scandalous,” a collaboration with chart-topping songstress Tinashe, brings a sassy edge while “Lose Your Love” (with a crooning Matt Maeson) explores the struggles of holding onto someone you love. Alive also features collaborations with Au-Ra, MØ, OneRepublic, Calum Sco...
Tiësto Announces Release Date of New Album, “Drive”
At the age of 53, Tiësto‘s hunger for innovation has never been stronger. The Dutch dance music icon has announced Drive, his seventh studio album. Scheduled to release on February 24th, 2023, the LP will feature 12 tracks, according to its pre-release page on Apple Music. It’ll include a handful of Tiësto’s recent hit singles, including “Hot In It” (with Charli XCX) and “The Motto” (with Ava Max). Tiësto opened up about the album back in July, describing it as a “complete new direction” and saying it’ll heavily embrace house music. So fans hoping for a return to form—à la 2005’s influential trance classic “Adagio for Strings”—will have to hold their breath for now. Tiësto and Tate McRae. Gleb Osipov Scroll ...
