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ISOxo Flips the Script With Ominous House Single, “inhuman”: Listen
It’s been a year of milestone “firsts” for EDM.com Class of 2022 breakout star, ISOxo. And he’s not done yet. Breaking through on RL Grime‘s Sable Valley Records in late 2021 with his blistering debut EP, Nightrealm, ISOxo has already left his mark on the highly competitive and ever-evolving bass music scene. With his latest record, however, ISOxo shows he’s not up for staying complacent. With “inhuman,” he sparks up the dancefloor and brings a refreshing spin on house music to the club that is uniquely his own. Despite the change in genre, ISOxo remains in tune with the artful sound design and menacing style fans have come to know him by. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles ISOxo has a knack for seamlessly weaving seemingly dispara...
Seven Lions and Lights Reunite for Soaring Bass Anthem, “Stop Thinking”
Seven Lions has teamed up with Lights for “Stop Thinking,” the final single from Beyond The Veil, his long-awaited debut album. Longtime fans will surely remember “Falling Away,” a melancholic house record released by Lions and Lights way back in 2015. They’ve now reunited, jabbing their collaborative past with a shot of adrenaline by virtue of a soaring anthem. Fans have been clamoring for the collab since summer 2021, when Lions debuted it at Red Rocks. And the melodic bass pioneer does what he does best: produce visceral electronic music at the intersection of brooding and banging. “Stop Thinking” is also a textbook snapshot of the singular songwriting prowess of Lights, whose poignant vocal performance explores the difficulties of cli...
HI-LO Returns to Drumcode With Anthemic Techno Track, “WANNA GO BANG”
HI-LO is back with “WANNA GO BANG,” a thumping techno track out now on Drumcode Records. Oliver Heldens turned to his longtime nom de plume when returning to Andrew Beyer’s flagship label, which released HI-LO’s Drumcode debut, “Hypnos,” almost a year ago. The new song, which samples DJ Deeon’s “2 B Free,” is part of a two-track EP slated for release on October 7th. Between its layered kicks, driving basslines and acid-inspired leads, “WANNA GO BANG” has all the hallmarks of a signature, peak-time HI-LO record. Heldens mutates Deeon’s classic vocoded vocals and uses them as the track’s centerpiece, lending to a menacing techno banger befit for Drumcode’s illustrious discography. Take a listen...
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 “...
