“Alexa, play songs I should sing from a mountain top,” wrote Australian producer What So Not this week on EVAN GIIA‘s Instagram. The artists’ new collaboration, “Messin’ Me Up,” certainly fits the bill. Released October 28th via Sweat It Out and Counter Records, and written with Martin Doherty of CHVRCHES, it features What So Not’s classic production style at its finest. The song was first conceptualized in 2019, during the devastating Australian bushfires. Through that lens, “Messin’ Me Up” tells a tale of perseverance and self-reflection via smooth layers of bass, lofty synths and epic chants. Paired with saturated drums and GIIA’s commanding tone, it’s pressure-packed with an additional message a...
When they launched their joint label Gud Vibrations back in 2018, little did SLANDER and NGHTMRE know that their 100th release would come with such a bang. Tapping UK-based heavyweight Zomboy and acclaimed vocalist Georgia Ku, NGHTMRE has unveiled his latest single “Shell Shock,” a ruthless dubstep ballad bound to light up stages across the world. On top of being the 100th release on Gud Vibrations, “Shell Shock” marks Zomboy’s first original music after a two-year hiatus, which—interestingly enough—came just in time for Halloween weekend. “Shell Shock” masterfully juxtaposes menacing drops with Ku’s heavenly yet powerful vocals. NGHTMRE and Zomboy’s chemistry, on the other hand, is unmatched, as they masterfully accompany her singing with cinematic production, letting it all burn down in ...
After the success of their melancholic collaboration “Enough,” KDrew and Kayrae have joined forces once again for a new single called “Breakdown.” These two are a proven powerhouse duo and “Breakdown” is yet another notch in the belt. Captivating listeners with a similar feel from their last song, they’ve proven their signature sounds blend effortlessly within an array of electronic elements. Though the tune is distinctly different than its predecessor, it captures the same anthemic sound that audiences will be craving to hear live. Right from the get-go, “Breakdown” is a rollercoaster of emotive lyricism and sublime sound design. Kayrae’s stentorian vocals effortlessly blend with the thumping drums that dominate the verses,...
From early works like “Do I See Color” and “Rise & Fall,” Adventure Club have always set the bar high. Today the Montréal-based electronic music duo have unveiled “Drive,” the newest single from their forthcoming album, Love // Chaos. Always in tow with dynamos, the track features climbing vocals from Tilian Pearson of Sacramento’s Dance Gavin Dance and an unmistakable signature from the popular remixing DJ brothers, BEAUZ. Both chilling and energetic, and yet totally in step with their past chart-toppers like “Crash 2.0” and “Next Life,” “Drive” is a fresh and synthy anthem. A perfect next chapter for the melodic dubstep genre, which the two sired around 10 years ago. Check out the new single below. Recommended Articles ...
In a collab no one saw coming, deadmau5 and Foster the People have joined forces for a dreamy track called “hyperlandia.” Arriving by way of deadmau5’s mau5trap imprint, the song finds Foster the People frontman Mark Foster crooning over a glacial beat, a downtempo masterstroke with all the bells and whistles of a classic deadmau5 composition. While devoid of the hyperactive electro elements largely associated with his discography, “hyperlandia” is nevertheless signature deadmau5 with its fluttery arpeggios and punchy drum programming. Foster’s airy vocals float beautifully atop deadmau5’s production, which fuses elements of vaporwave and indietronica for a song that could soundtrack a psychedelic drive from Fear and Loathing in Las ...
It’s always a good day when new Curbi music hits the internet, and this time around, house music fans will elated to find out it’s a brand new EP from the prodigious electronic music producer. Hailing from the U.K., Curbi has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in dance music with his consistent releases and unmatched skills in the studio. Ever since he launched his career back in 2014, the 23-year-old producer’s creative output has been nothing but consistent, while his growing list of elite collaborators include the likes of Tchami, Lucas & Steve, Cesqeaux, Quintino, and many more. Earlier this year, Curbi made his debut on Tomorrowland Music with his uplifting single “Safe & Sound,” and has now returned to the newly-launched label with his latest EP, The Pat...
The wait for Mersiv‘s debut album is finally over. After releasing a handful of singles earlier this year, the Colorado-based electronic music producer has finally delivered the transformative Pretty Dark Loud LP. Mersiv’s career thus far has been defined by innovation. Not only has he quickly been recognized for his unique approach to writing music in a crowded genre, but he’s also found success with each release while remaining exploratory in his sound. Pretty Dark Loud is an emphatic record for Mersiv, allowing listeners to experience his free-flowing creativity through each of its 20 tracks. In a celebratory tweet, Mersiv said the album is his “greatest work to date.” Pretty Dark Loud follows the formula described by its name. Mersiv h...
With his latest release, Borgore has taken his typical bone-crushing sound in a completely new direction. Released via Armada Music, “FYPM” enchants listeners from the start, hooking them in with an intoxicating house rhythm. Following the short intro, Jonathan. quickly introduces his smooth verses, which add a fresh and commanding feel to the arrangement. While “FYPM” is unlike anything Borgore fans have come to expect, it comes with the same quality they’re used to and is a refreshing change of pace for the Israeli electronic music vet. While Borgore is renowned for his dubstep and bass music production, he’s strayed away from it at times. In 2018 he released a jazz album called Adventures In Time, to much surprise from fans and critics. R...
As the sun sets earlier and earlier each day, introspective tracks like Bonobo‘s latest single resonate that much more. From his forthcoming album Fragments comes its second single, “Tides,” a collaboration with Jamila Woods. Bonobo weaves a melancholic atmosphere in the gentle electronic ballad, amplified by Woods’ vulnerable lyricism. Like the tides, Bonobo and Woods’ amalgam of hypnotic elements move us in and out of the greyed-out state they’ve crafted. The result is a track that will really hit home as the seasons change. In true Bonobo fashion, an ethereal visualizer featuring images of nature and beyond was released to accompany the track. When speaking about “Tides” in a press release, Bonobo shares that he hit a roadbl...
Closing in on a nearly three-year hiatus, the reemergence of superstar Australian trio RÜFÜS DU SOL was sudden and secretive. In early July, arcane posters appeared in Los Angeles and Sydney, depicting only the band’s website and the word “Alive.” Luckily, fans were not left in the dark for long, as RÜFÜS DU SOL revealed their first original song since 2018’s Grammy-nominated Solace album just days later. Hailed by many as their biggest release to date, the aptly titled song informed fans that the trio are very much “Alive.” According to an earlier statement made by RÜFÜS DU SOL member Tyrone Lindqvist, the single attests to how the band has been feeling over the past year. “We are—all of us—living in t...
Lana Del Rey just dropped the video for the title track from her upcoming record, Blue Banisters, which is out this Friday. [embedded content][embedded content] Making for a wholesome home video, “Blue Banisters” begins mirroring its opening lyrics, “There’s a picture on the wall / Of me on a John Deere.” Maintaining her remarkable sultry and silky vocals, Del Rey’s aura has turned from her Paradise, heart-shaped glasses and cigarette smoking days into a sweetheart of the country, bearing long cotton dresses and gathering her friends to simply paint each other’s feet. Turning to her girlfriends as muses and inspirations throughout her music released this year, as a group of them bear the cover of Chemtrails, Del Rey has found comfort in the endless support of the women that have her back:&...
R&B princess Summer Walker is in need of some quality girl time in her new video for “Ex For A Reason.” The first single from her sophomore album Still Over It features City Girls rapper JT and the music video takes us back to the dreaded month of March 2020. [embedded content][embedded content] Walker picks up her girlfriends for a drive around town. Stopping at home to glam up for a stripper-filled house party, Walker pairs her silky sweet vocals with her hard-hitting message to him: “You better understand the consequence you’re fucking with / ‘Cause tonight I’ll end it all.” “Ex For A Reason” follows Walker’s other new singles, “Bitter” and “Ciara’s Player.” Ahead of the album’s release, she initiated a marketing campaign challenging New York City fans to break open a box,...