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informal. Curates Irresistible Summer Vibes With Debut EP, “informal. beach club”
LA-based producer and DJ informal. is redefining summery dance music with his mesmerizing melodies and infectious hooks. Curating an authentic aesthetic inspired by Southern California, informal. is a name that should be on your radar. Following earlier 2022 singles such as “gone girl” and “favorite places,” the young dance music beatsmith has now unveiled his debut EP, informal. beach club. “The overall aesthetic of the project was inspired by a vintage ‘beach club’ t-shirt my Grandma gifted me,” explains informal. about his inspiration behind informal. beach club. “You know the type you would see for sale in a Hawaiian gift shop in the 80s? So I wanted to take that aesthetic and translate it into my work.” Ronnie Loyd Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Spannin...
EXODUS and SELCO “Activate” the Dancefloor With Acid-Inspired Tech House Anthem
EXODUS and SELCO have joined forces for “Activate,” an anthemic tech house bomb out now by way of Peak Hour Music. It doesn’t take long to realize that these two talented DJs have quite the collaborative chemistry. House music loyalists will feel at home in the extended version of “Activate,” which moonlights as a six-plus minute journey through a four-on-the-floor dreamscape. A quirky acid lead slithers through the arrangement of “Activate,” wriggling through a tense snare build before a cathartic tech house drop. The track’s energy only continues to build from there as EXODUS and SELCO introduce a rave-ready vocal sample, which invites listeners to “activate” before that chunky house rhythm reenters the fray with its n...
Opiuo Drops Infectious New Single, “Dopamine”
Australian creative force Opiuo has returned with another spellbinding single in the form of “Dopamine.” Out now via his own Slurp Music imprint, the inimitable DJ and producer’s latest track follows the recently released single “Gravitate” and its captivating CloZee remix. “Dopamine” kicks off with an expertly crafted, palpably raw tension that rises with each passing second. A hefty bass drop ensues, replete with high-octane sound design that doesn’t ever let up. Packing quite the punch, the hard-hitting endeavor features a barrage of bass, unrelenting energy and four-on-the-floor sensibilities, all paired flawlessly with alluring vocals from Opiuo’s wife, Naajee. And the track’s glitchy, atmospheric music video serves as a fitting visual aid. Scroll to Continue Recommend...
Art Moore Are Eloquent Indie-Pop Daydreamers
Art Moore’s Taylor Vick is a daydreamer. “I recently learned that some people, if you tell them to close their eyes and imagine an apple, there’s no image that appears,” she says. “For me, I very clearly see shit in my mind — eyes open or shut. I can often get lost in that.” This power informed Art Moore, the trio’s self-titled debut album. Vick, who’s spent the last decade as a folky singer-songwriter under the name Boy Scouts, teamed up with regular Ezra Furman collaborators Sam Duerkes and Trevor Brooks to create a record of evocative indie-pop vignettes. On “Snowy,” Vick imagines herself as a widow, overcome with a rush of memories as she embarks on a winter road trip. On “Muscle Memory,” she pictures walking by an ex’s house half-accidentally, sitting down at their old meeting sp...
What So Not Brings an Angelic Groove With New Single, “As One”: Listen
As What So Not‘s sophomore album continues to unfurl, he’s keeping fans on their toes. Emerging from the isolating nature of the pandemic, What So Not told EDM.com in late 2021 he was on the verge of releasing his “greatest work.” And after releasing the first singles from Anomaly, it’s clear that the Australian electronic music virtuoso hasn’t lost his edge. Following up on 2018’s stunning debut, Not All The Beautiful Things, What So Not kickstarted the album cycle for Anomaly with the attention-grabbing “Mr Regular,” a track featuring two big personalities in Oliver Tree and Killer Mike of Run The Jewels. With his latest single, “As One,” he lets the production speak more for itself as he formulates an effectiv...
Pauline Herr and TWERL Get Real About Relationships In New Collab, “Addicted”
Couple-turned-collaborators Pauline Herr and TWERL have released their first-ever collaboration. Out now via bitbird, “Addicted” is a bright and airy future bass ballad inspired by the characteristics of their long-distance relationship. “Spending months apart and only being able to see each other briefly has been really tough but has also made the time we have with each other really special,” Herr divulged in a press release. “Addicted” expresses the depth of these emotions with melancholic leads, sonically manipulated to ring with longing as well as hope and elation. “Do you ever think of running away? I know you’re not here for a long time but I want to be in your arms ’til I die,” sings Herr, whose voice floats above whi...
Xotix Blast Off With Blistering Multi-Genre EP, “Best Coast”
We suspect the 2018 version of Xotix would be proud of where this ascendant duo stands today. It was less than a handful of years ago that Xotix attended Enchanted Forest and planted the seeds for what is a memorable festival act in the making. This year, the duo are fully immersed in the circuit, performing to crowds at Wobbleland and Lightning in a Bottle with many more stops to come, including a landmark performance at Excision’s Lost Lands. Topping it all off is the surging bass music tandem’s brand new Best Coast EP, a four-track offering that makes for the perfect introduction to the duo’s eclectic brand of bass. A cursory search through Xotix’s discography paints a picture of a duo who are rapidly coming into their own, and...
Zomboy Unleashes Heavy-Hitting EP, “Dead Man Walking Pt. 1”
After launching his new label Rott N’ Roll Records just a few months ago, Zomboy has returned with his first EP on the imprint, Dead Man Walking Pt. 1. Dead Man Walking Pt. 1 is exactly what longtime listeners of Zomboy have been anticipating since he dropped his last EP, Rott N’ Roll Pt. 2, in 2019. Demonstrating a refinement of Zomboy’s sound, the record is jam-packed with riveting dubstep tracks perfectly crafted to tear down any mainstage he may play. Fans previously heard Zomboy venture into new sonic realms on “Desperado” as well as jumped back into his dubstep roots with “Flatlined” alongside Micah Martin. The titular track, “Dead Man Walking,” ventures into familiar territory as well, opening with ...
sumthin sumthin Makes Bassrush Debut With Versatile Two-Track EP, “Inhale”
sumthin sumthin has unveiled the second installment of his two-track Bassrush debut EP, Inhale. Released last month, the first of the two singles, “Speak,” saw sumthin sumthin take on drum & bass music in a scintillating and exploratory effort. In a press release shared with EDM.com, he detailed his sound design strategy for the single: “I’ve always been obsessed with designing noises to sound like they’re communicating with one another.” This cohesion is on full display throughout the entirety of “Speak,” as echoing voices whisper incoherently back and forth while a rapid bassline saws through a centrifuge of wobbly elements. Released today, the second half of the EP, “Inhale” features moments of delicate peace and clarity foll...
Listen to Chris Lorenzo and COBRAH’s Sultry Tech House Banger, “Mami”
It’s no secret that tech house is having a moment, and one of the genre’s leading producers today unveiled one of its most hotly anticipated tracks. Long revered as one of the most gifted sound designers in house music, Chris Lorenzo has dropped “Mami,” a sultry house bomb that has been running roughshod in his live sets this year, including EDC Las Vegas and Lollapalooza. The track features a seductive COBRAH, whose come-hither topline is akin to cognac and satin sheets. Lorenzo says he knew he had an instant hit on his hands when he first heard COBRAH’s lead “Mami” lyric, an unapologetic ode to hedonism. Combined with his signature, thick basslines and an ingenious steel drum pattern, it lends to a bona fide club banger. “I had been listeni...
GG Magree and Mija’s So Tuff So Cute Release Punk-Inspired Debut Single, “Break Stuff”
Beloved for their affinity for challenging the status quo in dance music, GG Magree and Mija have released their debut single, a genre-defying single called “Break Stuff.” Released under the duo’s new collaborative nom de plume, So Tuff So Cute, “Break Stuff” races along in an angsty arrangement that catapults through with a punk-inspired punch. Replete with rebellious energy, the track sets in motion a powerful new musical project for Magree and Mija, who are known for their proclivity to test the boundaries of electronic music. A roaring metaphor for freedom, the invigorating single is out now and signals the beginning of a new chapter for both artists that is worth keeping an eye on. You can listen to “Break Stuff” below and strea...
Papa Khan Stuns In New Color Bass Anthem, “AWOL”
Class of 2021 inductee Papa Khan has returned with his rousing new single, “AWOL.” “AWOL” is yet another stellar showing from Khan, showcasing his undeniable talents as one of the fastest-growing bass music producers in the scene. An atmospheric intro creates space for his own pop-punk-inspired vocals to take over. It’s not long before a masterfully crafted color bass drop allows his talents to shine, as his immaculate sound design runs roughshod through through the arrangement alongside expertly syncopated synths. It’s clear that Khan has perfected his distinct sound, and “AWOL” is a clear demonstration. Listen below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Coming off a huge year in 2021, Khan has seen continued success in 2022. Most recentl...
