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Joel Corry Performs Among Elton John and Britney Spears Lookalikes In “Hold Me Closer” Remix Video
The new music video for Joel Corry‘s remix of Elton John and Britney Spears’ “Hold Me Closer” will have you seeing double. Corry’s remix is the first official rework of the global hit, which in itself is a rework of two of John’s iconic originals, “Tiny Dancer” and “The One.” Directed by Rebekah Creative, the video sees Corry DJing among a team of dancing Britney Spears and Elton John stunt doubles, who are dressed in some of the iconic outfits the two iconic artists have famously donned over the years. Corry’s remix plays up the duet’s already augmented danceable qualities, rooted in nu-disco. Leaning into his euphoric pop sensibilities, Corry incorporates bright, shimmering pianos under the vocals. Meanwhile, the cha...
Akeos Unleashes Fierce Dubstep Single, “Nexus Loop”
On the heels of multiple statement-making EP releases in 2022, Akeos reminds listeners why she’s a dance music switchblade with “Nexus Loop.” The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee recently kept listeners on their toes with Libellule, an EP which saw the ascendant bass music producer breaking convention by stringing together a series of genre-bending techno tracks fit for the dancefloor. But like the flip of a switch, Akeos is back tearing it up on the dubstep front with “Nexus Loop.” And the track continues to demonstrate that with her unique and cohesive sound design, Akeos can stand her ground on a multitude of stylistic fronts. The track opens with saccharine arpeggiated melodies before evolving into a furious volley of spitfire synths. Teed up ...
ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day”
ILLENIUM is back with a new single, an anthemic collab with MAX called “Worst Day.” “Worst Day” marks ILLENIUM’s third collaborative single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. MAX stuns in the angsty electronic anthem, which soars with future bass synths and and a punk twist. “Worst Day” follows in the footsteps of “All That Really Matters” (with Teddy Swims) as well as last month’s “From The Ashes” (with Skylar Grey). The single also coincides with an official music video, which you can watch below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day” “Worst Day” is angsty electronic anthem with a punk twist. By Mikala LugenOct 22...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Seven Lions, Valentino Khan, Tsu Nami & More [10/21/22]
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Christina Aguilera – Beautiful (Benny Benassi Remix) KSHMR – The Devil You Know (feat. Micky Blue) Justin Caruso – Fall Tonight Lastlings – Get What You Want Festival Hits 2022 Valentino Khan – Goin Up Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles David Guetta & MORTEN – Element €URO TRA$H, Wax Motif, Yellow Claw & Bok Nero – So Hypnotic Electronic Avenue Seven Lions – Someday Tsu Nami & Skyler Co...
Seven Lions’ Debut Album Is a Cathartic Journey: Listen to “Beyond The Veil”
Despite tearing up stages across the world for over a decade, Seven Lions has only just begun to show his final form. Known as the godfather of melodic bass music, Lions has achieved world renown and even earned a kingmaker’s reputation for his work in developing artists through his flagship imprint, Ophelia Records. He’d done it all without even releasing an album, but that all changes with Beyond The Veil. Lions’ debut album sees him firing on all cylinders with seemingly greater conviction than ever before. “The best thing about working with Jeff is his consistent commitment to forging his own path,” Lions’ manager, Stan Shkrobor, said in the artist’s monumental 10-year anniversary documentary. That commitment is on full display in this hero̵...
Listen to ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s Behemoth of a Collab, “Purgatory”
ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH have awoken an unholy terror with their newest single,” “Purgatory.” Like the cries of a creature from hell but also somehow from space like in DOOM, ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH’s new collaboration kicks off with an echoing transmission from beyond. A fast-paced, interstellar beat takes center stage as they power up the warp-drive to reach the speed of light. ATLiens and SVDDEN DEATH then introduce a woozy meld of mechanical growls, haunting whispers and glitchy synths as they slam on the breaks and cut the song to a crawl. The byproduct is a wonderfully produced amalgam of the former’s experimental bass and the latter’s sinister sound design from the underworld. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “PurgatoryR...
Bonobo Shares Surprise Thumb Piano-Led Single “Defender”
Bonobo is making a habit out of surprise releases. Making use of a thumb piano, Bonobo lets fans acclimate to his new single, “Defender,” with rich, organic sounds. As the song progresses, he layers in punchy drums and swirling synths to deliver a four-on-the-floor track that moonlights as an atmospheric, introspective jam. Take a listen to “Defender” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Defender” follows the release of “ATK,” last month’s tribute to the late Asante great, Atakora Manu. The track gave fans a way to shake off the cold weather blues with a bright, sunny melody and upbeat groove. Both records followed in the footsteps of Bonobo’s scintillating seventh album, Fragments. Fans can purchase a 12̸...
Cool Customer Makes Deadbeats Debut With New EP, “Word to the Mother”
Cool Customer is here to serve up a dose of bass, glitch-hop and lo-fi beats with Word To The Mother, his debut EP, out no via Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats. The four-track EP is exactly what the doctor ordered if you’re looking for some new fresh bass anthems. Word To The Mother combines heavier, dubstep-inspired selections with tasteful tinctures of laid-back, jazzy lo-fi beats. The EP’s titular track, “Word To The Mother,” starts off with just that: a jazzy chillwave beat that slowly surges into a heavy-hitting bass drop. “Wack,” on the other hand, infuses lo-fi and ’90s nostalgia with a clever sample of Kris Kross’ “Jump.” “Manifest” throws in trippy vocal samples before the EP’s closer, “Patience,” transcends listeners through ethereal soundscapes before floods of ...
Adventure Club Turn Back Time With Vintage Melodic Dubstep Remix: Listen
Longtime fans of Adventure Club will find solace in their new song, a vintage remix that speaks to their storied past. The prolific duo, whose ageless dubstep remixes helped propel them to electronic music stardom in the early 2010s, recently took on Łaszewo’s “Fuck Your Sunshine.” And in doing so, they turned back the clock to those days, when they ushered in a melodic dubstep era that remains a lynchpin of the EDM space to this day. There’s no question that the tandem, who dropped their scintillating sophomore album earlier in 2022, are at their best when it comes to vocal-driven dance music. Their new remix functions as a nostalgia machine, featuring the rapturous vocal chops and euphoric bass of a signature Adventure Club anthem of yesteryear. Tak...
Lady of the House Announces Demo Competition Winners, Releases Inaugural EP
Four women have just become the inaugural class of Lady of the House artists after the release of the label’s collaborative EP, Competition Winners. Handpicked from hundreds of demo submissions earlier this year, the winners will also receive mentorship from advisors at CAA, Beatport, The Media Nanny and more as well as a performance slot at LabelWorx’s Amsterdam Dance Week event on October 19th. Lady of the House is a U.K. organization that advocates for gender equity in dance music. They partnered with Becky Hill and Sam Divine, as well as BBC Radio hosts Jaguar and Charlie Tee, to select the songs for the EP. From the aptly titled house track “Bill’s Groove” by Angel Lee (with LKP) to the sweeping melodic house cut “Vivid” by EVALINA...
Alesso and Sick Individuals’ “We Go Out” Is a Weekend Rallying Cry: Listen
Alesso and Sick Individuals‘ new single is a soundtrack for losing yourself in the neon lights. Cooking up a raver’s weekend anthem, the combined forces of Alesso and Sick Individuals have unleashed “We Go Out,” a collab that doubles as a weekend rallying cry. Both enjoy their well-deserved reputations as dance-pop dynamos, but with “We Go Out,” they show they’ve got the chops to take over the club dancefloor. The track bursts out the gate with a blast of metallic pluck synths, setting a vigorously rhythmic pace as voluminous trance chords sound off in the background. Following the initial adrenaline rush, the track slows to a crawling pace, coaxing listeners to lean in as Alesso and Sick Individuals embark on an epi...
Charlotte de Witte Blasts Through the Cosmos With Intergalactic-Themed Techno EP, “Apollo”
Now more than ever, Charlotte de Witte is fueling some of the most memorable moments on the festival circuit. And with her brand new EP, Apollo, she’s taking that trajectory into overdrive. The techno superstar has returned with four new tracks, and much like the very idea of wandering among the cosmos, each evokes a mixture of curiosity, awe and excitement. Charlotte de Witte performs at Tomorrowland Winter 2022. Tomorrowland/YouTube Like descending into a black hole, “Missing Channel” leaves minds spinning and hearts racing with a hypnotic cadence and subtle, distorted vox just within earshot. The trippy atmosphere ebbs onto the titular “Apollo,” wherein ethereal vocal harmonies pulse, morph, glitch and swirl, creating a hair-raising illusion that plays on t...
