New Music
Keys N Krates Announce New Album, Drop Titular Track With Juicy J, Chip and Marbl: Listen
It’s been two years since Toronto-based trio Keys N Krates released A Beat Tape for Your Friends, a full-length effort that saw the veteran electronic music group delving deep into their hip-hop roots while adding a pinch of disco and house to the mix. Now, the band are back with a big announcement and a new single. Original Classic, the newest album from Keys N Krates, is on its way, and with the announcement the trio have shared the LP’s titular track with Juicy J, Chip, and Marbl. In stellar KNK fashion, the group have once again drawn influence from many genres, blending them together seamlessly for a catchy and memorable lead-off single sure to get fans hyped for the full album’s release. Hip-hop sentimentality courtesy of Juicy J, Chip, and Marbl shine th...
Gryffin’s Seductive New Single “Piece of Me” Was Created During Isolation: Listen
Gryffin has teamed up with Swedish indie-pop singer LOVA for a new single called “Piece of Me.” Out now on Darkroom Records, the sultry tune was created in the midst of a period of isolation during the pandemic. “I remember being stuck in quarantine, and all I wanted to do was see my friends and go out and have fun,” Gryffin recalled in an Instagram post. “Instead of being able to do that, I channeled that pent up energy into this record.” Gryffin’s quarantine-induced yearning for a fun night out shines in this lively track. Bright synths and a summery electric guitar riff make up the seductive beat, while LOVA’s emotive vocals serve as icing on the cake. The sizzling song belongs at any festive occasion, from nightclubs and festivals to pool parties and ...
PEEKABOO Returns With Mind-Melting Single “Black Hole”
After nearly two years after his previous release on Wakaan, PEEKABOO has made a triumphant return with a mind-melting new single called “Black Hole.” “Black Hole” embodies the otherworldly, spacey sound fans and artists have come to love from the Detroit producer. A mesmerizing intro quickly captures attention with a subtly eerie atmosphere, trapping all who listen within an inescapable, bass-filled vortex. After nine months with only one new song, “Black Hole” is exactly what fans have been craving from PEEKABOO. PEEKABOO’s steady rise to dominance has kept all eyes on him since debuting the project in 2017. Earlier this year, he collaborated with Marshmello on their tune “Pushin Stacks” and teased a new track with REZZ...
Listen to CloZee’s Eclectic, 13-Track “Muzique Vol. 1” Compilation
CloZee has put her eclectic taste on full display once again, releasing a 13-track compilation via her Odyzy Music imprint. Odyzey- Muzique Vol. 1 is a diverse compilation, embracing the world bass sound CloZee has championed throughout her career. Among the 13 tunes included are tracks from Tripp St., il:lo, 9 Theory, Edamame, Saltus, and more. Each has included a song that not only fits the theme of the compilation but simultaneously stays true to their unique individual sounds as well. NotLö’s “Within” is a perfect example, as she’s stayed in tune with her wobbly sound while embracing the multifaceted feel of the project. Saka has taken a similar approach on his song “Yasha,” holding onto bassy elements listeners may find familiar fr...
No Mana Ushers In the Return of Electro House With “Electromag” Compilation
No Mana‘s dream to keep electro house alive has reached its culmination with his new 19-track Electromag compilation, released via deadmau5’s mau5trap imprint. Electromag, which started as a joke, has now blossomed into a full-blown project determined to reignite the flame electro house flame. “I gathered a bunch of friends and idols to forge a hammer that beats a dead horse that is electro house AKA ‘best genre,'” says No Mana. “This started as a joke between EDDIE, Bentley Dean and myself as to mock nostalgic electro house (mostly the excessive releases of compilations and the ones that were ripped from YouTube). Now, I think the joke has gone a little too far; but we’ll go the extra mile. It’s in our tempo, bitrat...
Tony Romera’s Debut Album “Introspection” Channels Early Influences Into Multi-Genre Joyride: Listen
After giving fans a glimpse at his debut album with a slew of singles, Tony Romera has finally unveiled his highly anticipated Introspection LP via Monstercat. Spanning 16 tracks, Romera’s Introspection is a treat for longtime fans and new listeners alike. He effortlessly flows between genres, refusing to be confined by the house music that has defined him over the course of his career. The album is a reflective look at his influences up until this point, drawing inspiration from the likes of Daft Punk, 90s hip-hop, and punk music, all of which he cherished growing up. While the house music vet rarely strays from the genre he calls home, he comfortably does so throughout Introspection. “My Mind” (with Karina Ramage) embraces a slowed-down, upbeat...
Shallou Returns With Elderbrook-Assisted “Heartaches,” Signs to FADER Label
It’s been a long year without Shallou, whose vibrant electronic compositions have been absent from New Music Fridays since last March. Thankfully, the wait just ended. Released September 10th, “Heartaches” is Shallou’s first release since his 2020 sophomore album, Magical Thinking. It is also his debut project under FADER Label, which counts trend-setting artists like Clairo, Charlie Burg and Matt and Kim among its ranks. Built around lyrics that were co-written with Elderbrook, “Heartaches” pairs echoing vocal chops with a euphoric dance drop and wistful guitar riff. Tying it all together are interweaving layers of drum kit synths and grounding effervescent chords. The track is also an unmistakable nod to Shallou’s 2018 album,...
Austin Millz Enlists Aluna, Tiara Thomas for Glistening Single “Gold”
Just weeks ahead of the anticipated release of a new EP, Midas, Austin Millz has decided to give fans a taste of what’s to come. The project’s latest single, “Gold” with Aluna, was released September 10th. Bright synths glisten in the background of this sultry dance track, which places Aluna’s silky vocals front and center. Singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas also assisted on the lyrics, adding her Grammy- and Oscar-winning expertise to the mix. Her work glides above a funky arrangement of bass and percussion that finds strength in its glittering textures. Playful and easygoing, “Gold” is built for early morning dance floors and sunset rooftop raves. “So much joy was used in making this song,” Austin Millz said in ...
Sonny Fodera Announces Release Date and Tracklist of New Album “Wide Awake”
Following the success of his summertime anthem “Nah,” Sonny Fodera has announced his forthcoming 14-track album Wide Awake. Set to release on October 22nd via Fodera’s very own venerated Solotoko imprint, the countdown to the unveiling of considerably one of his most ambitious records to date has begun. What sets this particular album apart is its variety of A-list collaborators. For the creation of Wide Awake, Fodera tapped the sensational Sinead Harnett and KOLIDESCOPES—who both appear in “Nah“—double platinum singer-songwriter Ella Eyre, British R&B singer-songwriter Dan Caplen, Diplo, and Vintage Culture, among many others. In the new LP, Fodera’s unique sonic palette textures the diverse talents of his co...
Lana Del Rey Finds Grace While Searching For ‘Arcadia’
“My body is a map of L.A./ And my heart is like paper, I hate ya,” Lana Del Rey sings in the second verse “Arcadia,” the fourth single from her eighth studio album, Blue Banisters, out October 22nd via UMG. If we as a society have learned anything in the 10-odd years since “Video Games,” it’s that nobody does breakup songs quite like Lana Del Rey. Though just about everyone since has tried. “Arcadia” is both elegant and elegiac. Over a muted piano, Del Rey sings her origin story with an innocence that recalls Daniel Johnston’s compact masterpiece, “Story Of An Artist.” The way she lets us hear just enough of a quiver feels like an act of surrender for Del Rey. Without the old Hollywood glamor, Del Rey sounds liberated, clear-eyed, and mournful. Del Rey, like her folk forbears Patty Griffin...
Eddie Vedder Unveils New Song ‘Long Way’ From New Album Earthling
It’s been a long time since Eddie Vedder released a proper solo album—10 years to be precise. After that long layoff, “Long Way” is your first taste of what’s to come. The Pearl Jam frontman’s new track was a collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Andrew Watt (who, when we spoke with him last December, made no mention of the collab, but did mention new albums with Miley Cyrus and Ozzy Osbourne). The track comes from Vedder’s upcoming album, Earthling, which doesn’t have a release date yet. Fans can pre-order a special limited edition 7-inch vinyl featuring “Long Way” and a soon-to-be-released track, “The Haves,” via Pearl Jam’s Ten Club. This fall, Vedder will perform with Pearl Jam at a string of festivals, including the Sea.Hear.Now. Festival on September 18 and both with and w...
Hydraulix Drops Genre-Bending, 20-Track Debut Album “Imposter Syndrome”
After years of releasing some of the most heavily supported tracks among the DJ community, Australian trap music virtuoso Hydraulix has finally dropped the curtain on his debut album, the 20-track Imposter Syndrome LP. Long revered for his approach to bass music production—in which he creates wonky trap music with a booty-shaking twist—Hydraulix looked inward to develop his debut album, the result of struggle with lockdown-induced insecurity. While largely rooted in the mind-bending bass spectrum of its label, Wakaan, the album enters pensive territory at times, dabbling in future bass and hip-hop. “GOAT” and “System Malfunction” are two undeniable Imposter Syndrome standouts in an album of many. The former, which features gritty bars f...
