New Music
Walker & Royce Tap VNSSA and Mindchatter for Stunning EP, “Just What the World Needs”
Esteemed house music duo Walker & Royce have released Just What the World Needs, a stunning EP. Out now via their own Rules Don’t Apply imprint, the two-tracker features Mindchatter and VNSSA. Just What the World Needs flaunts Walker & Royce’s dynamic production chops and ability to create masterful and emotive soundscapes. “Same Way Down” is a dreamy and introspective song with Mindchatter’s distinct vocals, which float atop soaring chords and a slow-burning beat. On the flip side of the coin is “Outer Space,” where VNSSA stuns in a quirky house banger with spacey synths and pumping basslines. “I always have a lot of fun working with [Walker & Royce] and I feel like our styles compliment each other well,” VNSSA said in a press...
Find Solace In Elderbrook and Amtrac’s Soothing Single, “I’ll Be Around”
You know that one person you can call at any time, for any reason, and they’ll always be there for you? That’s the underlying message within “I’ll Be Around,” Elderbrook and Amtrac‘s stunning new collab. Individually, the two are no strangers to infusing soft and sensual elements into their music. And together, they’ve produced what we can only describe as a transformative sound. “I’ll Be Around” kicks off by introducing its ethereal and melancholic chord progression. Before long, Elderbrook’s distinct, feathery vocals swoop in like a warm hug right when you need it the most. “I’ll be there when you need me, like a light in the evening, by your side when you’re sleeping,” he croo...
Space Laces Flexes Otherworldly Production Prowess With Ferocious New Track, “Survive”
If electronic music is at all subject to the Darwinian principle of “survival of the fittest,” then Space Laces is the genre’s apex predator. The virtuosic producer has always been a dependable source for crafting inimitable, otherworldly soundscapes, but he’s even raising his own industry-leading standards with his latest track, “Survive.” His opening salvo of 2023 is a rough-and-tumble dubstep smash. With its seismic impacts and electrifying push-and-pull of tense riddim synth leads, it’s the fiercely unrelenting combination that fans of Space Laces have come to know and love. Stentorian basslines clash at full force in this sonic battle tied to seemingly life or death stakes. But in true Space Laces fashion, the catharsis of his opening sequence...
First Stream: New Music From Trippie Redd, Kali Uchis, The Kid LAROI and More
Billboard’s First Stream serves as a handy guide to this Friday’s most essential releases — the key music that everyone will be talking about today, and that will be dominating playlists this weekend and beyond. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news This week, Trippie Redd drops back in with a surprise, Kali Uchis gives us a kiss-off and The Kid LAROI introduces a new era. Check out all of this week’s First Stream picks below: Trippie Redd, Mansion Musik If the title of Trippie Redd’s new surprise album is familiar, that’s because it’s one letter removed from Chief Keef’s fiercely beloved 2018 mixtape Mansion Musick; Keef serves as the executive producer, as well as something of a spiritual forefather, to Trippie’s latest opus, wh...
Skrillex Drops Electrifying House Track, “Leave Me Like This”
If you weren’t aware Skrillex is back, his new single is quite the wakeup call. The dubstep icon, who is gearing up for a momentous double-album release in 2023, today released “Leave Me Like This.” It’s an electrifying rush of house music featuring Minnesota hip-hop artist Bobby Raps, whose hypnotic vocals float atop an arrangement that tiptoes the wire between ballad and banger. In the second drop, Skrillex brings back his iconic “Oh my god!” sample, which he famously used over a decade ago in “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.” Take a listen to “Leave Me Like This” below and stream it here. Skrillex revealed his upcoming double-album in early January after sharing a teaser with snippets of new music and a caption...
Cash Cash Celebrate Unconditional Love In First Single After Two-Year Break, “Anyway”
Whether it’s love from a friend, partner, dog or even yourself, love really is all we need. That notion rings true in Cash Cash‘s new single, “Anyway,” which evokes the celebratory bliss of wholehearted, unconditional love. And what better way for the renowned dance music trio to mark their return from a nearly two-year hiatus—and recent signing to Ultra Records—than delivering such a powerful message? Joining forces with Grammy-nominated artist RuthAnne, Cash Cash have released a dance-pop crossover that is equal parts emotive and uplifting. RuthAnne’s soaring vocals complement the group’s breezy sound design, which is as potent as ever. And if you take a closer listen, RuthAnne’s heartfelt lyrics are a love letter to the ones in our liv...
Afrojack, Chico Rose and Mougleta Reject Old Flames In Unapologetic Single, “Alone Again”
Chico Rose takes the lead in “Alone Again,” a dark and sultry dance record produced alongside Dutch compatriot Afrojack. The frequent collaborators have returned to Spinnin’ Records to release the new track, a spellbinding pop-house hybrid. This time around, Rose and Afrojack joined forces with Canadian singer-songwriter Mougleta, whose stunning vocal performance hypnotizes and haunts the senses. A stark contrast to 2019’s peak-time progressive anthem “Never Sleeps,” the woozy collab finds the duo trading soaring sound design for hypnotic bass. The track would be a seductive, come-hither banger if not for Mougleta, who unapologetically warbles about rejecting an old flame. If there was a song equivalent to leaving a desperate ex read, this is it. Take a ...
Zeds Dead and Jauz Reunite Alongside Nicole Millar for Gloomy New Single “S.O.S”
Nearly three years after their first two collaborations found huge success, Zeds Dead and Jauz have joined forces once again alongside Australian songstress Nicole Millar for a new track, “S.O.S.” As haunting as it is beautiful, “S.O.S” embodies both artists’ signature sounds without missing a beat. The melancholic, bass-driven canvas is beautifully filled with Millar’s angelic voice. It’s a bona fide bass anthem that tugs on heartstrings while simultaneously rattling bones. “S.O.S” is the third collaboration between Zeds Dead and Jauz following 2017’s drum & bass smash “Lights Go Down” and 2019’s floor-filler, “Shake.” Zeds Dead released their highly anticipated collaboration with GRiZ, “Ec...
Hayden James Gives ODESZA’s “The Last Goodbye” a Stunning House Makeover
This week ODESZA surprised fans by dropping an official remix of “The Last Goodbye,” the titular track from the duo’s Grammy-nominated album of the same, produced by none other than Australian house music virtuoso Hayden James. James’ upbeat rework of the soulful track is a funky re-imagination that sublimely reflects the intention and theme of ODESZA’s original. While “The Last Goodbye” is a powerful electronic record sampling Bettye LaVette’s 1965 song “Let Me Down Easy,” James transforms it into a decidedly house track—and a dancefloor filler. The Australian dance music star used a quicker tempo in his energetic, four-on-the-floor beat, producing staccato synths and a subdued drop with pulsing bass. James shrewdly leans on LaV...
Ray Volpe Turns Up the Firepower With Relentless “Laserbeam” Remix Pack
The DJs are firing up their laser beams. After sweeping the festival scene in 2022 and soundtracking countless fan-made festival recaps, Ray Volpe‘s “Laserbeam” landed a well-deserved spot on EDM.com‘s list of best songs of 2022. But Volpe’s signature “Laserveam” vocals and frenetic synths made it a hit with more than just the headbangers. Virtually the scene’s entire DJing community didn’t hesitate to drop it in their sets for a little extra adrenaline rush. Now, the official “Laserbeam” remix pack has arrived, including reworks from Sullivan King, Eliminate, 4B and more. Ray Volpe has released an official remix pack for his dubstep hit, “Laserbeam.” Alex Estrada Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles...
The Chainsmokers and Cheyenne Giles Drop Electrifying Club Track, “Make Me Feel”
The Chainsmokers have dropped their first single of 2023, “Make Me Feel,” a huge collaboration with virtuosic house music producer Cheyenne Giles. The San Diego-based “big room bounce” producer brings his signature club edge in the new track, out now on Tiësto’s Music Freedom imprint. Entrancing horn samples and a banging four-to-the-floor rhythm are the cornerstones of “Make Me Feel,” a radiant dance record and bona fide floor filler. The Chainsmokers and Giles lay down sultry grooves right off the bat before crisp percussion, warm synths and soulful vocal samples blend with precision. The producers also teamed up with French filmmaker Remi Molettee for a psychedelic shapeshifting music video. You can watch the official “Make Me Feel” ...
BEAUZ and LODATO Team Up for Stunning Dance-Pop Track, “Crocodiles”
Red-hot brother duo BEAUZ have joined forces with EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee LODATO for “Crocodiles,” a stunning dance-pop track. Making their debut on the NFT-fueled Purple Fly imprint, BEAUZ and LODATO blend their signature upbeat sound design for a lively yet haunting track. Crooked Bangs, the digital avatar of Dutch singer-songwriter PollyAnna, also makes an appearance, providing a strong topline that explores the endless fight for love. The result is a beautiful pop-house hybrid, which should come as no surprise considering the trifecta of talent behind it. Take a listen to “Crocodiles” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Crocodiles” is the latest release from BEAUZ, who continue to pave their path as tastemakers in the dance musi...
