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KDrew’s Latest Single Is an Electro Nostalgia Machine: Listen to “Losing My Mind”
Oh KDrew, who hurt you? In his latest single, the production virtuoso flexes his abilities as a singer-songwriter—and it’s a tearjerker. Dubbed “Losing My Mind,” the track is a lovelorn banger that conjures the euphoric electro of the early 2010s. KDrew’s gut-wrenching lyrics tell the story of someone languishing through a relationship which is disintegrating in real-time. “But then the weight of the world came crashing down, and you just left me out to dry,” he croons. “We could’ve had it all, we should’ve had it right—what a crime.” All said and done, “Losing My Mind” reinforces KDrew as an electronic music aesthete with an unmatched skill-set. In addition to penning the lyrics and recording...
Matroda Returns With Sultry Tech House Heater, “Wasting Time”
Croatian house music star Matroda has returned with his third release of 2022, curating sultry tech house vibes on “Wasting Time.” Out via his own record label Terminal Underground, “Waste Your Time” finds Matroda tastefully combining classic house sounds with contemporary elements. The result is driven by infectious vocal samples and irresistible basslines, and is bound to light up dancefloors and festival stages across the world. Take a listen to “Wasting Time” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Known for his seamless fusion of tech and bass house, Matroda has cemented himself as a formidable artist over the past few years. His celebrated Jack The House EP series has helped solidify his artistic vision and he has also been busy leaving his mark onstage, ...
Maggie Rogers Unveils ‘That’s Where I Am’ From Upcoming Album
A little over a week after announcing that her sophomore album was on the way, Maggie Rogers has shared its first single. Titled “That’s Where I Am,” the song was written by Rogers and co-produced with Kid Harpoon. The track was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York City and at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios near Bath, England. This is her first new song in three years. Rogers, who was once a SPIN intern, unveiled a teaser for the album with its announcement. After wrapping the Heard It in a Past Life tour in October 2019, Rogers relocated from New York to the Maine coast and “cut herself off from the noise of the outside world,” according to a statement. This change of location allowed her to channel “the frenetic intensity of the last two years of her life, bringing her braci...
Nurko Takes Soaring Sound to New Heights On New EP, “Arrival”
Coming off his biggest year yet that includes a phenomenal collaboration with ILLENIUM and Valerie Broussard, Nurko has unveiled his Arrival EP. Though fans have already been introduced to three of the five tracks featured, hearing them in Nurko’s chosen order helps define the tone of the EP. The slow-burning intro helps paint a vivid soundscape, directly leading into “Disappearing Now” (with Chander Leighton). Her ethereal vocals guide listeners through a familiar path, as she croons about struggling to clearly define one’s identity. The following tune, “Lost Without You” (with Crystal Skies and KnownAsNat), continues the moving presence found early on in the EP. KnownAsNat conveys heartbreak through her lyrics while the abundance of soaring synths...
Martin Garrix Drops Blistering Single From Upcoming Debut Club Album: Listen to “Reboot”
The road to Martin Garrix‘s elusive debut club album just got a little clearer. Today Garrix dropped “Reboot,” a massive collaboration with Dutch compatriot Vluarr. He recently played the scintillating house track during his larger-than-life DJ set at Ultra Music Festival 2022, which featured a slew of IDs in a de facto showcase of the forthcoming Sentio LP. “Reboot” is the third single from Sentio to release following collaborations with Zedd (“Follow“) and Mesto (“Limitless”). But those artists are just the tip of the iceberg. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Many STMPD RCRDS favorites have either been rumored or confirmed to appear on the record, such as DubVision, Brooks, Julian Jordan and Justin Mylo, among ot...
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Vini Vici and MATTN Breathe New Life Into 1993 Classic, “Café Del Mar”
In a collab of epic proportions, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Vini Vici and MATTN have joined forces for a rave-ready rendition of Energy 52’s timeless trance hit, “Café Del Mar.” MATTN teamed up with Futuristic Polar Bears back in 2016 for a larger-than-life take on the tune, which received a massive edit at the time from the Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike tandem. They’ve now tapped virtuosic psytrance duo Vini Vici to breathe new life into Café Del Mar via an electrifying rework fit for 2022, when EDM’s biggest stages are returning with a vengeance after the pandemic. The new version of “Café Del Mar” is gritty, euphoric and designed for raving. The big room energy of MATTN and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mi...
Fluencee Turns Back Time With Heartfelt Future Bass Anthem, “Before You Were Mine”: Listen
“Can we rewind, turn back time?” Parvané earnestly asks on Fluencee‘s latest single, “Before You Were Mine.” Out now via Circus Records, the enchanting future bass ballad flawlessly captures not only the starry-eyed daydreams of new love, but also the longing for those fantasies once reality inevitably reveals itself. Fluencee expertly pairs those soaring vocals with the track’s anticipative, rich synths, which oscillate alongside futuristic chords. Arpeggios flutter under the surface like butterfly wings. Meanwhile, a hypnotic melody slowly builds in intensity before plunging us into a cathartic, future bass drop. Two years in the making, the final “Before You Were Mine” is like a warm embrace. It welcomes us into its sto...
Horsegirl Release Latest Single ‘World of Pots and Pans’
Chicago indie-rock band Horsegirl released a new single titled “World of Pots and Pans.” The new track is a love song complete with fuzzy post-punk instrumentals and deadpan vocals reminiscent of The Jesus and Mary Chain. Despite the rugged exterior of the song, there is a tender charm in the lyrics that describes an unrequited romance. The accompanying lyric video features the band placing the lyrics on an overhead projector in time with the music. [embedded content][embedded content] “’World of Pots and Pans’ is the first love song Horsegirl has ever written—or the closest thing to it. We wrote it in Penelope’s basement while preparing to leave for our first-ever tour. The lyrics, inspired by the misinterpretation of a Television Personalities lyric, imagine a (possibly unrequited) roman...
Grabbitz Showcases Innovative Production On Genre-Bending Third Album, “Time Isn’t Real”
After months of singles and tantalizing teasers, Grabbitz‘s hotly anticipated third album has finally arrived by way of Hopeless Records. Time Isn’t Real is masterful and innovative, as Grabbitz’s decade of experience pioneering the fusion of rock and electronic music has further opened his own clear-cut lane. Throughout each of the 12 tracks, the Buffalo-born artist effortlessly weaves between unpredictable soundscapes. Gritty, gut-wrenching guitar riffs can suddenly be swooped up by dreamy moments, ultimately adding to the mystique of the record. Some of the most impressive tracks on the album are the already well-received “Pigs In The Sky” and “Pain Killers.” Both tunes embody the message, feel, and sound Grabbitz has long embraced, providi...
Jauz Taps Rising Stars for Loaded Bite This! Compilation, “THIS IS OFF THE DEEP END VOL III”
As Jauz continues to embrace his house-laden “Off The Deep End” sets, his Bite This! imprint is doing the same. Its latest compilation, OFF THE DEEP END VOL III, has now arrived with a loaded roster of newcomers. One of the brightest moments of the compilation comes from Belcastro and his track “Aura,” as his refined chops subtly guide listeners through a vivid, pulsating soundscape enchanted by an intoxicating vocal and a four-on-the-floor beat. It embodies the theme of the comp as a whole, allowing his distinct sound to flourish while staying true to Jauz’s vision. SHARPS has whipped up another impressive tune on the EP with “What You Need.” Traditionally known for his uproarious, bass-centric singles, the Seattle-born producer has take...
The Smile, Thom Yorke Release New Music In Peaky Blinders
The Smile, the band featuring Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood, and Yorke himself debuted new music tonight (April 3) in the BBC show Peaky Blinders. The Smile’s “Pana-vision” and Yorke’s instrumental “That’s How Horses Are” are both available now on streaming platforms through XL Recordings. [embedded content][embedded content] “Pana-vision” is the fourth track to emerge from The Smile and features a spooky Yorke piano melody augmented by string accompaniment during the choruses. A video featuring art from longtime Radiohead collaborator Stanley Donwood that has been animated by Sabrina Nichols can be found below. [embedded content][embedded content] The Smile, which also features Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner, has not revealed whether it will be releasing a full-length albu...
Maggie Rogers Announces Sophomore Album, Surrender
Maggie Rogers has revealed the first details of her sophomore album, Surrender. It will be released on July 29 through Capitol Records, the 12-track project re-teams Rogers with producer Kid Harpoon, who worked on her acclaimed 2019 debut, Heard It in a Past Life and has also previously collaborated with Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes and Florence + The Machine. As of yet, there’s no lead single from Surrender, but Rogers, a former SPIN intern, today released a 100-second album trailer that she co-directed by Michael Scanlon. In it, snippets of new music can be heard behind Rogers’ gradually intensifying narration: “Here’s all I have. It’s yours to take. Love. Hate. Anger. Feral joy. This is the story of what happened when I finally gave in.” [embedded content][embedded content] After wrapping...
