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Bleu Clair Joins Forces With OOTORO and Chyra for Sultry House Single, “Killer Bee”
It’s been an explosive year for Bleu Clair, who has just added yet another standout house record to his catalog. Boasting a captivating tech house sound, the Indonesian trailblazer has taken the dance music scene by storm over the course of the last couple years, performing at a slew of major festivals and collaborating with the likes of Matroda, AC Slater and Martin Garrix (as Ytram) among others. Bleu Clair has now returned with “Killer Bee,” a sultry club record. The production expertise of Indonesian compatriot OOTORO seamlessly blends with Clair’s signature style while Chyra’s come-hither vocal performance makes the track all the more irresistible. Laced with subtle, Middle Eastern-inspired sound design and exotic grooves, “Killer Bee” is a tune master...
Said The Sky and William Black Tap SayWeCanFly for Rock-Infused Collab, “On My Own”
Ever since its debut during a live set this spring, Said The Sky and William Black‘s “On My Own” has been one of the most hotly anticipated bass collabs of the year. The track, which features SayWeCanFly, is now finally out via Lowly. “On My Own” is four minutes of pure melodic bass bliss, blending punk rock drums and Warped Tour-style vocals with acoustic guitar plucks, anticipative rave claps and a cathartic future bass drop. Said The Sky adds his signature emotional vulnerability to the arrangement while EDM.com Class of 2021 star Black can be heard in its soaring, euphoric synths. “It represents finding the strength and trust to lean on somebody—allowing yourself to be vulnerable during a time of hopelessness and self-doubt,” Sa...
Jean-Michel Jarre Recruits Deathpact for Dark, Brooding Remix of “BRUTALISM”: Listen
A music legend has joined forces with one of EDM’s most puzzling acts. For decades, the 74-year-old Jean-Michel Jarre has been innovating electronic music and the way we interact with it. With over 20 studio albums and a number of record-breaking performances under his belt, the pioneering artist has never been afraid to take chances. Now, 50 years after the release of his debut studio album, Jarre has teamed up with one of electronic music’s most enigmatic acts, Deathpact. Ahead of Jarre’s upcoming 22nd album, OXYMORE, he and the mysterious collective have teamed up to remix “BRUTALISM.” According to a press release, the original version of the track was inspired by the late Pierre Henry and “the early days of Berlin techno” w...
Cookie Monsta’s First Posthumous Single Battles Against Destructive Self-Talk: Listen to “I’m Delighted”
It’s been nearly two years to the day that we said goodbye to Cookie Monsta, and even today his legacy continues to carry the torch of bass music forward. A new record from Cookie Monsta arrived today by way of his home at Circus Records. Titled “I’m Delighted,” the track is his first posthumous release and it’s a collaboration with longtime friends Flux Pavilion and Koven. The song features larger-than-life production from the formidable assembly of artists, enveloping Koven’s heart-wrenching vocals in a sea of voluminous chords and soaring leads. The lyrics dig deep into the psyche innate in every human, putting the timeless struggle to quash destructive self-talk into words that few could so eloquently express. Ultimately, the song’s messa...
Walker & Royce Team Up With Nala for Infectious House Single, “Not About You”
Two of house music’s hottest acts have finally linked up for a stellar collaboration. Walker & Royce and Nala have joined forces for “Not About You,” which released by way of Chris Lake’s famed Black Book Records imprint. The tune is a glorious hodgepodge of each’s signature sounds, with Walker & Royce’s tech house expertise serving as a canvas for Nala’s Riot Grrrl vocal flair. Pumping bass and twisting laser synths create an infectious groove, while the track’s unruly lyrics give it a rebellious edge. “When they tell me what to do I don’t listen,” Nala purrs with a sultry cadence. “When they tell me what to do I just do what I want and give ‘em nothing… it’s not about you.” “Not About You” arrives highly anticipated. Lake dropped it at ED...
Prodigious Producer Illangelo Unveils New EP Under Electronic Music Alias, Joy Odyssey
Prolific contemporary music producer Illangelo has officially made his foray into electronic dance music. Illangelo, who has amassed over 25 billion streams across his catalog, has produced music for the likes of Drake, Post Malone, Alicia Keys, Grimes and many more while operating as one of the leading creative forces behind a slew of The Weeknd’s chart-topping hits over the past decade. Illangelo unveiled his new electronic music alias, Joy Odyssey, late last year with his debut EP, Feels Like Heaven / Drifting, a mind-bending record combining trap rhythms with ethereal vocals. Now, he’s back with his second body of work, moving into a dancefloor-heavy direction with Energy / Divine Perfection. Joy Odyssey. c/o Press Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The upbeat...
Listen to Radical Kai’s Heartfelt House Single, “Enough”
It can be easy to take certain aspects of your life for granted. Whether it’s your home, job, a friend or even a loved one, as humans we can get a little too comfortable and overlook how fortunate we are. In his latest track, “Enough,” budding DJ and dance music producer Radical Kai hopes to remind his listeners of the importance of expressing your affection to loved ones whenever you can. After all, you can never do it enough. The atmospheric house single starts off with an alluring soundscape and romantic lyricism. The touching tune pulls on the heartstrings as the chorus croons: “I never want to lose you, I don’t say it enough.” The drop hits with melodic vocal chops that explore the confusion of being in love after trying to end thin...
X&G’s Gaszia Joins Forces With Sooski for Mind-Bending EP, “Pre-Faze”
Ethereal vocals and gritty bass production can oftentimes gel in fascinating ways. Gaszia and Sooski’s new joint EP, Pre-Faze is a strong testament. Gaszia achieved success in electronic music as one half of boundary-pushing duo X&G, who announced their split earlier in 2022. Over the past eight years, X&G’s brand of bold and experimental bass music took them to stages across the world and led to numerous high-profile collaborations, like one with Skrillex and Boys Noize’s Dog Blood. Now, Gaszia has made his return to tastemaker label KUMO Collective, teaming up with British singer-songwriter Sooski for Pre-Faze, a three-track EP that solidifies him as an act to watch. KUMO’s 100th release, Pre-Faze is a mesmerizing journey through heavenly vocals and otherworl...
Emancipator and Lapa Release Collaborative House Album, “11th Orbit”
Following a series of ambitious and experimental singles, Emancipator and Lapa have released a full-length album, 11th Orbit. Out now via Emancipator’s own Loci Records, 11th Orbit spans 10 potent dancefloor heaters with exotic and worldly composition. The record sees the longtime collaborative duo concocting new sonic flavors to their own respective discographies, with Lapa laying down the groundwork for more melodic house while Emancipator drives the foundation of downtempo rhythms and instrumental electronica. From the dripping synths of “Vortex Cortex” to the unexpected disco breakdown of “Souldia,” 11th Orbit explores a cheeky arrangement of sounds and welcomes a fresh outlook for the duo’s creative partnership. The only other collaborator on the album is showcased on “...
Tiësto Remixes Tiga’s Techno Classic “Mind Dimension” for the Modern Dancefloor
Tiësto is bringing his far-reaching club appeal to an early 2000’s techno classic. Taking on Tiga’s “Mind Dimension,” Tiësto refreshes the acid-infused production of the 2009 track, adding energizing drums and a dancefloor-dominating groove into the mix. The hook of Tiga’s singalong classic is likely to appear instantly recognizable to tenured electronic music fans, but recently the song has seen a resurgence in popularity after multiple high-profile producers tried their hand at remixing it. Tiësto’s version is sure to have the club full on edge as he takes his time building up anticipation in the track’s opening bars with ethereal vocal swells and tense risers. At its tipping point, the Dutch superstar drops a metallic lead and f...
BYOR Drops “Flavour,” a Stimulating Single Fit for the Dancefloor
Chart-topping producer BYOR is creating music that is delectable to the eardrums. Aiming to satisfy your house music cravings, the rising Russian artist has returned to Tiësto’s Musical Freedom imprint with a sensational single, “Flavour.” The new tune is a club-ready creation and a follow-up to BYOR’s previous Musical Freedom release, “Belly Dancer” (with Imanbek), which is his most celebrated record so far. Equal parts entrancing and stimulating, “Flavour” opens with a four-on-the-floor rhythm, pulsing bassline and a hypnotic vocal loop that entices listeners to surrender to the sound. With the use of future house synths and uptempo beats, “Flavour” is the quintessential track to kick off any weekend. ...
Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. Reunite for Stranger Things-Inspired Single, “Hawkins Square”
Frequent collaborators Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. pay homage to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana with their latest collaboration in an instrumental tribute to Stranger Things. M.O.R.P.H and van Dyk forgo their collaborative uplifting approach of yesteryear, opting instead to bridge the gap between progressive house and trance with a bevy of futuristic sounds. Incorporating analog arpeggios, twangs of pluck basses and frenetic modular basslines, “Hawkins Square” has the makings fit for a tribute to the smash hit sci-fi series. In a press release shared with EDM.com, van Dyk fittingly explains the track was inspired by the concept of two alternate worlds on a collision course. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “The inspiration is the thought of the c...
