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Eptic Channels Chaos On Unrelenting Debut Album, “The End Of The World”: Listen
Eptic has long been regarded as a leader in bass music, consistently writing festival favorites while finding new ways to innovate and evolve his distinct sound. His debut album The End Of The World has now arrived, further cementing his legacy. To put it simply, The End Of The World is Eptic’s most complete project yet. Spanning 10 tracks, the Belgian producer has channeled his sound into an unrelenting conduit of chaos. One thing is for sure: he has never been more fearless in his approach to songwriting. “I would be lying if I said writing this album went smooth. Making this collection of music has been the most difficult and frustrating project I’ve worked on in my entire life,” Eptic said in a press release shared with EDM.com. “It’s literal blood, sweat, ...
Rihanna Opens Up About Pregnancy, Relationship & New Music in ‘Vogue’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Rihanna is glowing about her new journey into motherhood and she’s not afraid to let the world know it. During her cover story with Vogue magazine, Rihanna shared with fans about her pregnancy journey and why she’s continuing to flex her fashion skills despite being with child. “When I found out I was pregnant, I thought to myself, There’s no way I’m going to go shopping in no maternity aisle. I’m sorry — it’s too much fun to get dressed up,” Rihanna said. “I’m not going to let that part disappear because my body is changing.” Related Stories The “Diamond” singer also opened up about her relationship with ASAP Rocky, noting that it took more than a decade for the two to officially take their relationship out of the friendzone...
Chase & Status Announce 6th Album, Release Drum & Bass Single “Mixed Emotions”
If you were lucky enough to attend a random rave thrown by Chase & Status‘ in late 2021, you might just be featured on the cover of their upcoming album. The legendary U.K. duo’s new album, What Came Before, appears to be borne out of a desire to capture the essence of rave energy and emotion in its rawest forms. Back in November, they hosted a rave in order to capture an image for the record’s cover, deciding to ban cellphones at the event. “We wanted to create an image that captured the very human compulsion to gather in a dark room and dance and sweat,” Chase & Status said in a press release shared with EDM.com by Casablanca Records. “Such scenes have a different weight to them after they were off the table for a...
On New “DREAM SOUP” Album, Mindchatter Muses on the Inevitability of “Cosmic Slush”
From the very first notes of his sophomore album, DREAM SOUP, Mindchatter evokes an uneasy thematic contrast between the ego and the corporeal, identity and perception. “I forgot who I was. I wish that that would last, but now I’m back,” he croons over luscious bass beats on DREAM SOUP‘s opening track, “Human Shape.” A sample of a person’s heavy breathing lays beneath these lyrics, seemingly bracing themselves for what’s to come: “My skin is really clay. I mold myself to human shape for practicality,” Mindchatter moodily muses. It’s been just three years since Mindchatter released his debut single, “Trippy.” Now, with DREAM SOUP, out via Mind of a Genius, we see him all grown up, gently probing th...
Jamie xx Unveils New Single ‘Let’s Do It Again’
Jamie xx has shared his first new single in two years. The high-energy repetition of “LET’S DO IT AGAIN” creates a perfectly catchy summer tune. The single has been refined over the past year during Jamie’s DJ sets since 2021. [embedded content][embedded content] “I started making this tune last year, just as it felt like we might all be able to start doing the things we love again,” says Jamie. “I’m so happy to say ‘LET’S DO IT AGAIN’ is out today. And I can’t wait to play it for ya this summer!” The single is billed as being “tailor-made” for big summers performances such as Coachella where he plans to preview even more new music. Jamie is also playing a New York City show at Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium with a personally curated lineup of Four Tet, Avalon Emerson, Floating Points, and O...
Martin Garrix Drops Opening Track From Ultra 2022 Set, “Good Morning”: Listen
Martin Garrix simply cannot stop releasing new music. The last few weeks have been prolific for the Dutch dance music luminary, who has been releasing new tracks at a furious pace as he rolls out his debut club album, Sentio. The latest to arrive from the record has now arrived in the form of “Good Morning,” a monster single with frequent collaborators Matisse & Sadko. While the trio of producers typically go the progressive house route, like in “Hold On” and “Forever,” they’ve opted for a grittier feel this time around. “Good Morning” is a stomping electro tune with a downright nasty drop. It’s so high in energy that Garrix has been playing it out as the opening track in his recent live sets, like his wild performance at...
The Interrupters Announce In The Wild, Unveil ‘In the Mirror’
The Interrupters have a new album on the way. Titled In The Wild, it will be their fourth studio album and will be released on August 5 via Hellcat/Epitaph Records. Today, The Interrupters released the album’s first single, “In the Mirror.” [embedded content][embedded content] The clip for “In the Mirror” has elements of classic Hollywood and music videos, including The Twilight Zone, Orson Welles’ Lady From Shanghai, the Talking Heads’ “Once in a Lifetime,” The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,” and even the glamour of photographer George Hurrell. “We put SO MUCH LOVE into this album,” the band said in a statement. “Produced by our very own Kevin Bivona, this album takes you on a journey throughout Aimee’s life and every song is a deep delve. We recorded almost the entire record in ou...
Martin Garrix and Brooks Reunite On Hotly Anticipated Festival Anthem, “Quantum”
Just days after dropping “Reboot,” Martin Garrix has reunited with longtime collaborator Brooks for their hotly anticipated single “Quantum” via Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS. “Quantum” serves as one of Garrix’s most requested songs from his Ultra 2022 set and it’s easy to see why. The track is a burst of energy from front to back. It’s the type of tune to set the tempo for an entire set, preparing listeners for a high-powered night all the way through. The song’s intoxicating, hypnotic melody continues to build throughout, enthralling listeners right from the beginning. With the release of “Quantum,” Garrix has now showcased four new singles from his upcoming club album, Sentio. The LP is rumored to feature numerous...
Listen to Armin van Buuren’s Electrifying New Single, “Come Around Again”
Armin van Buuren has returned with yet another electrifying single on Armada, this time around with the assistance of Billen Ted and JC Stewart. The track has quickly become a fan-favorite after its debut at Ultra 2022 and will certainly remain so in the near future. “Come Around Again” is an uplifting house anthem designed to get crowds moving while singing along to catchy lyrics. Stewart’s enchanting vocals spearhead the endeavor, allowing van Buuren and Ted to build an intoxicating beat around them. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “What I like so much about ‘Come Around Again’ is that it has a little bit of everything,” van Buuren said in a press release. “It has the drive it needs to energize dance floors and also has the lyrical depth and poppy ho...
DROELOE Unveils Enchanting Single “Aurora”: Listen
Pairing immersive visual art with vibrant pieces of electronic music, DROELOE has long been an electronic music favorite. Earlier this year, he masterfully displayed his eclectic production style via his PILLARS /// EP, which marked a new start for the DROELOE project after the departure of his bandmate in 2020. Directly following the EP, which explored DROELOE’s change of perspective during times of uncertainty last year, he has now returned with a new single called “Aurora.” Wearing his experimental sensibilities on his sleeve, the song is his debut on the electronic tastemaker CloudKid. Representing the exhilarating feeling of a fresh start after overcoming hardships, “Aurora” ebbs and flows with the help of sparkly synths, complex rhythmic patterns a...
Hip-Hop Wired Presents: 10 Best New Hip-Hop Songs This Week (4/3-4/9)
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: miniseries / Getty Given that the music industry release model is totally shifted due to digital access to vast libraries of songs via streaming services, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the releases. Here at Hip-Hop Wired, we’ve put our ears to work and amassed a collection of 10 of the best new Hip-Hop songs for the week. To do away with the idea of ranks and the like, the collection of songs below is in alphabetical order and not numbered on purpose. Our criteria for selecting songs was simple: if the song bangs, could fit on a variety of playlists, or just stands out for a unique reason, we added it. Much like our CRT FRSH bi-weekly playlist, the songs below will feature established artists alongside up and comers. For now, check out the 10...
Alison Wonderland Finds Peace In Impermanence With “Forever”: Watch the Music Video
One month ahead of Alison Wonderland‘s third studio album, Loner, the prolific Aussie has released the record’s opening track, “Forever.” And according to an interview with Forbes, this one was conceived in the drive-through of a Starbucks. “I was crying to [my friend Trevor] being like, ‘I don’t know why nothing is going right for me. I don’t get it…It feels like this is gonna happen forever because I keep trying and nothing’s working,'” Wonderland recalled. “And he looked at me and he was like, ‘It will feel like forever until it doesn’t.'” Trevor’s wise words became the leading lyric of “Forever,” a poignant electronic ballad in which Wonderland’s ethereal vocals float...
