New Music
Premiere: Listen to Freejak’s Rework of Darude’s “Sandstorm,” a Favorite In Tiësto’s DJ Sets
The dust from the sandstorm that Darude stirred up almost 23 years ago still hasn’t settled. Now, U.K. producer Freejak is swirling it up once again. He will soon release an official rework of Darude’s iconic, shape-shifting track “Sandstorm,” which changed the course of dance music as we know it after its 1999 release. Freejak’s rendition of “Sandstorm,” which will release via Perfect Havoc, shrewdly utilizes Darude’s original structure while reimagining its iconic lead synth. After the first drop, he introduces a big break—just like Darude’s original—to allow for the energy to soak in before he brings the track home with an electrifying coda. Grooving big room basses and a snappy kick keep this classic storm brewing. Tiësto...
Listen to ODESZA’s Stunning New Single, “Better Now”
After releasing their first new music since 2018 last month, it seems ODESZA are making up for lost time. The duo released a new single out of the blue this morning called “Better Now,” which features Portuguese singer-songwriter MARO. With its ambient soundscapes and textured production, the atmospheric track is signature ODESZA. It follows February’s momentous comeback single, “The Last Goodbye.” According to ODESZA, they trialed many different vocalists for “Better Now,” but ultimately sought out MARO. “It’s funny because we tried so many different collaborations with vocalists in varying genres to try to find the right fit for this song when we first made it, but for whatever reason nothing felt right,” ODES...
Anna Lunoe’s New House Single Is “Dark, Rowdy and Made to Play”: Listen
Nobody does club music like Anna Lunoe. And while the Aussie’s release schedule may have slowed down in recent years, her latest, “Double Dip,” once again marks this momma bear‘s territory as one of the most consistently innovative players in the house music game. “It’s dark, fun, rowdy, made to play and going straight in my set,” Lunoe said in a press release. “Double Dip” gets things moving and grooving with a banging four-on-the-floor beat and throbbing bassline, arranged alongside crashing hi-hats and whirring techno synths. “Lick, lick, lick, lick / Tastes good, so I double dip,” flow its sultry vocals, written with Madison Rose. Sprinkled throughout are light bursts of garage sonics, expertly rounding out the...
GRiZ and Big Gigantic Drop Trippy Animated Video for New Dubstep Collab, “Open Your Mind”
Let the good times roll—GRiZ and Big Gigantic have reunited for a brand new single. The two beloved electronic music acts today joined forces for “Open Your Mind,” a massive dubstep track with a reggae twist. And thanks to their signature saxophones, it’s yet another forward-thinking take on the breezy, fun-loving sound that longtime fans admire. Big Gigantic and GRiZ are longtime creative collaborators, most recently joining forces for a single on the latter’s scintillating 7th album, Rainbow Brain. Their 2015 collab “Good Times Roll” remains one of the most prized songs in each of their decorated discographies. And if comments by Big Gigantic are any indication, their collaborative chemistry hasn’t lost a beat. “GRiZ is an absolute mon...
LODATO and Janice Robinson Breathe New Life Into 90’s House Classic, “Dreamer”
After his induction into EDM.com‘s Class of 2022, LODATO is keeping his foot on the gas with “Dreamer,” teaming up with Janice Robinson to reimagine the 90’s classic. LODATO’s version of “Dreamer” beautifully pays homage to the original, which was recorded and released by Italian house music group Livin’ Joy in 1994. Robinson has lent her signature vocals, helping capture the nostalgia of “Dreamer” while providing a new-age dance feel. It’s ultimately an electrifying refresh, which moonlights as an ode to Robinson’s impact on dance music. “Growing up I loved the original ‘Dreamer’ from the ‘90s and always wanted to give it a fresh take,” LODATO said in a press st...
Kill The Noise Teams Up With Seven Lions for Stunning Single, “Without You”
Thanks to a decade-long kinship, Kill The Noise and Seven Lions have never wavered in their shared goal of challenging electronic music norms. Long revered for their ability to fluidly oscillate across the spectrum of bass music, the pair have joined forces for a new single called “Without You,” which will appear on Kill The Noise’s upcoming sophomore album EMBRACƎ. With its melodic sensibilities and progressive house backbone, it’s a stark contrast to the tandem’s 2019 collab “The Blood,” a heavy-hitting psytrance and dubstep hybrid. But the notion that “Without You” is a bit of a departure doesn’t make it any less emphatic. Julia Ross’ vocal performance in “Without You” is bot...
Ace Aura Drops Massive Melodic Riddim Single, “UMBRA”
Coming off his biggest year yet, EDM.com Class of 2021 inductee Ace Aura has tapped Voicians for a high-powered collaboration called “UMBRA.” Out now via Monstercat, “UMBRA” is Ace Aura’s signature melodic riddim style at its finest, effortlessly fusing Voicians’ heartfelt vocals with eerie sound design. Both drops are as unrelenting as it gets, painting a colorful soundscape of frenetic synths, chord-driven programming, and masterfully layered bass. It should come as no surprise that “UMBRA” is one of Ace Aura’s best tunes yet—a scary thought considering he’s only 23. 2021 was massive for Ace Aura, who released music on some of the most high-profile record labels in the game, including Monstercat, Never Say Die, Circus Recor...
Listen to Tiësto’s Intoxicating Remix of ACRAZE’s Breakout Hit, “Do It To It”
After months of teasing, Tiësto has finally unveiled his hotly anticipated remix of ACRAZE‘s global hit, “Do It To It.” Tiësto’s remix is an artful reimagining of the original from ACRAZE, who was recently named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022. The Dutch dance music legend infused a fresh dose of his signature production into “Do It To It,” beautifully interpolating the classic Cherish lyrics with an electrifying, four-on-the-floor beat. Building on the ingenious simplicity of ACRAZE’s original, Tiësto rendition is a dancefloor filler—just like its progenitor. It’s the first official remix of the international house hit, though many artists have released their own unofficial edits, such as Zedd’s viral Squid Game ma...
Swedish House Mafia Enlist Fabled Guitarist Sting for New Single, “Redlight”: Listen
Late last month, Sebastian Ingrosso teased a massive collaboration between Swedish House Mafia and fabled guitarist Sting called “Redlight”. Today, the high-profile collab finally hit streaming platforms. The scintillating “Redlight” features a phenomenal vocal performance from Sting, who rerecorded his lyrics from The Police’s hit 1978 song “Roxanne.” The emotive performance feels entirely new and it seamlessly coalesces with the dark, gritty sound design of modern-day Swedish House Mafia. The ambitious move to enlist Sting has paid off in spades—and “Redlight” is a must-listen. “Redlight” is the latest single from Swedish House Mafia as they prepare for the release of Paradise Again, one of the year’s most hotly anti...
Tsu Nami Unveils Enchanting Debut EP, “Ethereal”
Tsu Nami’s career has been bubbling for some time now, and it’s finally time for her to step into the limelight. Having just wrapped up a successful tour in support of San Holo while gearing up for upcoming performances at Beyond Wonderland and Red Rocks later this year, the 22-year-old producer has unveiled her debut EP Ethereal. Out via Holo’s bitbird imprint, Ethereal spans five tracks and features previously released electronic gems such as “Dream About You” (with Luma) and “Party” (with Skyler Cocco). An all-female project, the EP finds Tsu Nami exploring future-pop sounds on songs such as “Angel” (with Dani King), while showcasing her experimental sensibilities in the titular “Ethereal,” which closes it out with dreamy melodies and organic percussion. “The EP is a mi...
GG Magree Fires On All Cylinders With Monstercat Single, “My Wicked”
GG Magree is stepping into 2022 pulling no punches, arriving on Monstercat with a stunning new single called “My Wicked.” Enveloped by angelic vocals and anthemic sound design, “My Wicked” is a natural showcase of Magree’s arsenal as a triple threat singer, music producer and songwriter. True to the times, the melancholic track blends pop-punk and future bass to aching effect. Cover art of GG Magree’s single, “My Wicked.” c/o Monstercat “In a state of confusion as to why I was addicted to the pleasure and pain of love, I wrote ‘My Wicked,'” Magree shared in a press statement. “They say love will tear us apart but also, all you need is love. We all have demons, but it’s about picking which demo...
More Than Just a Phase: Said The Sky Drops Nostalgic Sophomore Album, “Sentiment”
After attending high school in the early 2010s, it’s tough not to feel sentimental about Said The Sky‘s new album and the definitive new direction in his sophomore album. While it was easy to be excited about Sentiment based on its singles alone, two of which arrived immediately prior to the album’s full release, some of the album’s most surprising—and nostalgic—cuts come with the full release. Between appearances by We The Kings, Parachute, The Maine, State Champs and more, the tracklist of Sentiment oftentimes more closely resembles a Warped Tour lineup than anything else. In fact, we’re still wondering how Said The Sky managed to pull a very rare feature from Motion City Soundtrack on the wittingly self-deprecating “Blue Etern...
