New Music
Mura Masa Drops First Single of 2021, Teases Third Studio Album
Mura Masa has unveiled “2gether,” his first original track of 2021 and a glimpse into his hotly anticipated third album. Lo-fi meets future bass in “2gether,” which features intoxicating vocals from Gretel Hänlyn. With its quirky electropop sound design, the bubbly single is signature Mura Masa and it marks the first original music from the renowned artist since January 2020’s R.Y.C. album. Check out the new song, which arrived via Polydor Records, below. Recommended Articles Mura Masa took to Twitter to share a video showing how he produced “2gether,” which he wrote was recorded amid a “very very depressed and anxious” state during the global lockdown period. The track’s synths were created using a Novat...
Papa Khan and Monica Santucci Collide On Melancholic Single “Hologram Tears”
After a monstrous 2020, Papa Khan has been making waves in 2021. This time around he’s enlisted the help of Monica Santucci for their new collaboration “Hologram Tears.” “Hologram Tears” is a full-on showcase of both Khan and Santucci’s talents. The former’s signature, forward-thinking sound dominates the track where his immaculate sound design and hypnotic, syncopated synths take center stage. His ingenuity creates the perfect platform for the latter to shine with her gorgeous vocal work. Check out “Hologram Tears,” out now via SLANDER’s Heaven Sent imprint below. Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES Papa Khan and Monica Santucci Collide On Melancholic Single “Hologram Tears” Papa Khan’s immaculate soun...
NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead Reunite for Euphoric Single “Shady Intentions”: Listen
Five years after they first collaborated on their anthemic single “Frontlines,” NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead have teamed up once again for “Shady Intentions,” out via Ultra Records. NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead have taken a similar approach many will recognize from their previous collab, as they two have created a shimmering soundscape to accompany Tori Levett‘s stunning vocals. Forgoing the hard-hitting bass fans have grown accustomed to, they’ve placed emphasis on euphoric synths and a myriad of dynamic, floaty elements. Listen to “Shady Intentions” below. Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead Reunite for Euphoric Single “Shady Intentions”: Listen The “Frontlines” producers have joined forces o...
Wax Motif Drops Tulum-Inspired Single “Koalack” From Debut Album
Renowned Australian DJ and house music producer Wax Motif has dropped his latest single, “Koalack.” Released today on his own Divided Souls imprint, the track will appear on Wax Motif’s forthcoming debut album, HARD STREET. Unlike his familiar rowdy bass house style, the breezy song is representative of a departure, offering fans a glimpse into his chilled-out side and versatility as a producer. “Koalack” demonstrates just how dynamic HARD STREET will be. Kicking off with a smooth dembow beat, the tune features spacey vocals and a tribal flute riff with a euphoric feel. The arrangement culminates in an uplifting, airy house rhythm that you can’t help but sway your hips to. From sunset festival grounds to island beaches, this mellow song has the look ...
Alesso Releases Long-Awaited Single “Somebody To Use”
“Somebody To Use” has long remained a staple ID in Alesso‘s DJ sets, with live plays dating back to 2019. Fans can now breathe a sigh of relief after the track finally hit streaming platforms. Embodying an upbeat feel, “Somebody To Use” is a dance-pop anthem. Downtempo but high-energy, the track tells the tale of someone searching for closure within a one-time fling. Alesso also dropped a “Toxic Mix” alongside the original version of the new tune, which takes on a completely different feel. The song is transformed into a thumping club track with the more progressive feel that longtime fans are used to. Check out both versions of “Somebody To Use” below. Recommended Articles Earlier this month, Alesso debuted hi...
JVNA Finds “Hope In Chaos” On Stunning Debut Album: “It Became a Journey of Discovering Myself”
While you might think you know JVNA, one of the most promising young producers in the electronic music space, you’ve never heard her like on Hope In Chaos, her bombshell debut album. Fittingly, the record was self-sung, written and produced. Out November 19th via Violet Arrow, Hope In Chaos is a melodic bass masterpiece, tapping into the 22-year-old at her deepest and darkest for an aural journey of epic emotional proportions. 12 tracks carry us through a transformative coming-of-age opus with impressive momentum, narrated by lyrical brilliance à la Taylor Swift and Halsey. Opening single “Chaos (Prelude),” for example, thunders along with an orchestra of drums and strings. “Total spiral in my mind…searching for an unknown sign,” JVNA rif...
David Guetta Unlocks Groovy Potential of Coldplay and BTS’ Intergalactic Ballad, “My Universe”
Coldplay and BTS‘ intergalactic love letter “My Universe” received a new dance-driven remix from superstar producer David Guetta. Guetta’s remix is a transformative in all the right ways, an interpretation of the original song that frames the music in a new light without over-complication. Guetta’s work is quite complementary of the source material, as he maintains the track’s glossy synth textures throughout. In contrast, his remix deviates from the slow-burning, serenading tempo of the original with an invigorating electronic format that employs pumping house drums and arpeggiated dance melodies. As the grooves subside in the verses, Guetta leaves ample room for listeners to take in Coldplay and BTS’ cathartic vocal delivery...
josh pan Debuts New Single and Music Video, “float,” On 88rising
Shining the spotlight on talented Asian artists, 88rising has built an impressive platform, with signed artists such as Joji, Rich Brian and NIKI enjoying massive mainstream success. Recently, they brought out Taiwan-raised electronic music virtuoso josh pan to take the stage at their Head In The Clouds festival in L.A., which was followed up by “go with the fire,” his debut release on the imprint. That track came with an immersive music video that followed various heists performed by a man draped in angel wings and his fearless sidekick. Now, the second installment in pan’s two-piece video series has arrived in the form of “float,” which rounds out the story while offering yet another standout single from the producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Laced with his d...
Where It’s ATT Recruit Rich DietZ for Gritty Tech House Remix of “Thunder”
Two formidable electronic music duos have collided for a remix of epic proportions. Where It’s ATT and Rich DietZ may produce different styles of dance music, but with the same flavor of grit and badassery, they’re kindred spirits. And their respective artistries have now collided with Rich DietZ’s remix of “Thunder,” a down-and-dirty house jam for the clubs. The original “Thunder” is a swaggy midtempo number that fuses dark bass elements with Where It’s ATT’s unique hip-hop flair. Conventions be damned, Rich DietZ decided to dial up the track’s BPM and flip the arrangement on its head, dropping a typically infectious tech house anthem. Rich DietZ did a brilliant job maintaining the G-house vibes of the original, rei...
Here’s a House Music Collab Between a Former NBA Star and Diddy
A 6′ 11″ former NBA star-turned-DJ and Diddy walk into a bar. There’s no punchline here, as Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly has joined forces with the hip-hop mogul for a new tech house track called “Won’t Stop Now.” According to a press release, the two have been friends and neighbors in Miami for years. When the storied Syracuse basketball star told Diddy he was developing his debut album, he agreed to hop onboard. “It’s such an honor to have Diddy on my track,” Seikaly said in a press statement. “We’ve talked about it for years and finally made it a reality.” The track features a personal voicemail message from Diddy to Seikaly, but the meat and potatoes of Diddy’s contribution to “Won’t Stop Now” com...
Blanke and Deathpact Stun On Gritty New Single, “Mitosis”: Listen
As the year comes to a close, we’re finally seeing some of the most highly anticipated collaborations that have been teased all festival-season long. That brings us to today, when Blanke and Deathpact delivered their new single, “Mitosis,” via Deadbeats. The rumbling “Mitosis” perfectly encapsulates both Blanke and Deathpact’s signature sounds, capturing the dark, gritty feel that’s helped cultivate both artists’ loyal fan bases. The euphoric intro quickly takes a dark turn, allowing an onslaught of menacing bass patches and pounding drums to take center stage. Overall, “Mitosis” is a masterfully crafted blend of intoxicating and aggressive elements, and a must-listen for fans of bass music. Both Blanke and Deathpact can...
Krewella and BEAUZ Team Up for Anthemic Dance Track, “Never Been Hurt”
With their newest single “Never Been Hurt,” a collab with BEAUZ, sister-duo Krewella triumphantly returns to the airwaves in a sizzling arrangement of pop and deep house. Released today via Krewella’s own Mixed Kids Records, “Never Been Hurt” is a love-inspired anthem complete with a four-on-the-floor beat and a thick bassline. Pitched vocal chops and sultry lyrical elements swirl with a hypnotic punch in the track: “Touch me like heaven is real,” it begins before an eventual closing verse—courtesy of BEAUZ—adds depth and edge. Check out the angsty “Never Been Hurt” below. “The inspiration comes from the feeling of the body and heart slowly opening its doors again after being calloused by the pain of love,...
