New Music
Tokyo Machine Drops Remix of “Naruto: Shippuden” Theme Song: Listen
Tokyo Machine‘s latest remix flips a song used in one of the most iconic anime series of all-time. Released on Friday was the beloved electronic music producer’s remix of “Silhouette” by Japanese rock band KANA-BOON. While the song and group are internationally renowned on their own accord, many fans of the wildly popular anime series Naruto: Shippuden may remember it as one of the show’s many theme songs. Swapping the guitars from the original, Tokyo Machine opts for high-energy synths, pounding drums, and twinkly keys akin to a bustling arcade. Combining the distinct vocals of KANA-BOON, the final result is a song that remains true to the fabric of the original while infusing electronic flair for listeners who gravitate towards dance music. Recommended Artic...
Vintage Culture Drops Hypnotic House Single “Butterflies”: Listen
Fresh off his remix of SOFI TUKKER’S “Drinkee” with John Summit, Brazilian superstar Vintage Culture has now teamed up with FFLORA, Meca, and Tristan Henry for a hypnotic new single “Butterflies,” out on Sonny Fodera’s Solotoko imprint. Driving the deeper, darker sound of “Butterflies” are fluttering synths that sublimely glide over the sultry future house beat. Along with the mesmeric vocals of Tristan Henry, this tune exhibits all of the artists’ fantastic songwriting and production skills. Vintage Culture is quickly garnering global acclaim with a signature sound all his own. Hot off of a massive year, he’s released official remixes for MEDUZA, Moby, David Guetta and Joel Corry, Jorja Smith, and Maverick Sabre. If that wasn’t enough, he also became a m...
Armin van Buuren Teams Up With Trance Greats In 8th Album, “A State Of Trance Forever”: Listen
Earlier this year, trance music legend Armin van Buuren rang in the landmark 1,000th episode of A State of Trance, one of dance music’s most tenured radio programs of all time. While some of the celebrations have been postponed, namely van Buuren’s sold-out ASOT1000 show in Utrecht, the occasion has since yielded the “This Is What It Feels Like” producer’s eighth studio album, A State Of Trance Forever. The highly collaborative effort is a meeting of the minds when it comes to all things trance. van Buuren has teamed up with titans of the genre Paul Oakenfold, Sander van Doorn, Rank 1, and many more to craft a diverse selection of sonics, enough to satisfy every niche listener. Of course the cascading, ethereal vocal melodies of tracks like “Divino&...
Jesse Jo Stark Sings From Her Wild Heart on ‘A Pretty Place to Fall Apart’
Jesse Jo Stark sets her two loves — old-school country and punk — ablaze on her new EP, A Pretty Place To Fall Apart. The title track is an intense rock ballad — half the Lana, double the Alanis. Stark’s voice twists from soft to a full-on tornado of anguish, belting about she’d like to be alone if she wasn’t so good at getting in her own damn way. As she says, “it’s a mess, but it’s all mine.” The single, as well as the other songs on her EP, are also the soundtrack to Fracture, a five-episode limited series created by Oliver Rousteing, the creative director at Balmain. Stark stars in the series and learned to play guitar for her role as Mya, a struggling singer-songwriter living in Le Reve, a romantic-yet-nightmarish motel outside L.A. (Watch the full series here.) The show and Star...
Leotrix Pushes Forward-Thinking Sound on Raucous “Out Of Order” EP
Leotrix is unstoppable. The Australian wunderkind is back with his fourth EP of the year, Out Of Order, via Never Say Die. Once again, Leotrix has released a record that puts his production prowess on full display. Heavy from front to back, Out Of Order adds even more depth to his high-powered arsenal via four tracks that masterfully maintain a cohesive feel. “Jump” is the lone collaboration on the EP and it’s a doozy. Leotrix has tapped fellow Australian AGES to provide his own flavor of grime to the tune. His flow fits seamlessly over the old-school feel of the beat, providing bars through the majority of the drop before Leotrix’s mind-melting production takes the fore. The following track “Crash Report” follows takes th...
Lupa Debuts on mau5trap With Brooding Techno Track “For the Ride”
Nothing is bolder than coming fresh out of the gate with a new take on a storied genre. Lupa has done just that on her mau5trap debut “For the Ride.” Diving in with a plethora of eerie ambient sounds, listeners will quickly find themselves surrounded by a hypnotic techno buildup. The broodiness of the track maintains throughout, with mesmeric vocal samples serving as a light in the darkness. “For the Ride” captures an old-school feel while simultaneously introducing contemporary elements, emphasizing Lupa’s skill set. As Lupa’s first major release, the Bay Area product has tested her mettle and proven her production is ready for the spotlight. Keep your eyes on her as she’s just getting started. Check out “For the Ride...
longstoryshort Drops Bass House Anthem “Power To The People”
Only two years into his musical project, longstoryshort is making waves with his self-described cinematic bass sound. Today he returns by way of Night Mode with his new single “Power To The People.” Catchy and downright anthemic, “Power To The People” is longstoryshort’s most impressive single yet. The distinct vocal sample alone is enough to get a crowd moving but the anonymous New York producer has produced a bass house beast for listeners to groove to. The chaotic energy of the tune is perfect for a dancefloor burner like this, making it one to listen for as festival season rages on. Since 2019, longstoryshort has quickly made a name for himself. His tracks “Both Sides” and “Lost Summer” have garnered him an...
SOFI TUKKER Tap John Summit for Atmospheric House Stunner “Sun Came Up”
Genre-defying duo SOFI TUKKER have returned with yet another surefire hit. The SOFI TUKKER tandem have released a slew of sensational, celebrated singles over the years, integrating underlying messages of inclusivity, liberation, and unity, among other motifs. Their latest single, “Sun Came Up” with breakout Chicago house music artist John Summit, follows suit. Arriving by way of Ultra Records, the hypnotic house track begins with soft, sensual lyricism courtesy of Sophie Hawley-Weld of SOFI TUKKER. Her vox are looped beautifully, contrasted by exotic production from Tucker Halpern. From there, intricate guitar work is seamlessly interpolated to create an airy ambiance before Summit’s club-focused sou...
Seven Lions, Wooli, and Amidy Unveil Diverse Remix Package for “Shadows”
Just one week following his massive “Chronicles Chapter 3” show at the Gorge Amphitheater, Seven Lions and Wooli have released a remix package for their collaboration with Amidy, “Shadows.” The remix EP features longtime Ophelia Records favorite Xavi as well as drum & bass guru REAPER and trance vet Maor Levi. Each producer offers a unique take on “Shadows,” infusing the melodic bass anthem with a diverse sound palette. Xavi’s remix maintains the heaviest feel of the trio released in the EP, as the impassioned sonics of the original have been replaced by a rumbling bassline. REAPER holds nothing back on his edit, similarly taking a heavy route. Amidy’s vocals remain the focal point leading into a dramatic, eerie ...
LZ7 Deliver Vibrant Audiovisual for “Together” With Paul Oakenfold
In a vibrant audiovisual display, Manchester-based electronic music group LZ7 have unveiled the official remix music video for their latest track, “Together.” The single was released as part of an EP last month, featuring two remixes from legendary producer Paul Oakenfold. The touching tune is fitted with a prismatic visual, solidifying the underlying message of how beautiful the “great big world” could be if we all came together. The video serves as a stunning compliment to the single. While “Together” is an uplifting progressive house record, it offers a more melodic sound than LZ7’s usual. The mesmeric vocals are mirrored in the captivating music video, which debuted today. Check out the official “Together” remix music video below. Over the...
Jeremy Ivey and Margo Price Share the Love on ‘All Kinds Of Blue’
Husband and wife duo Jeremy Ivey and Margo Price have shared a new song titled “All Kinds Of Blue.” With a striking, serious shiner on the cover, Ivey serenades Price in an upbeat, funny love song. And Price is singing it right back to him. “I wrote this very fast,” Ivey said in a statement. “As I remember I was sitting at the kitchen table and I was calling lines out to Margo in the other room. I was just trying to get a chuckle out of her. ‘You know how many times I’ve dreamt of you?’ … ‘No, how many?’ ‘5,200,562.’ It’s basically an ‘I love you’ song.” [embedded content] The video shows a summer-camp-like montage of the couple and friends recording the song in a homey studio. Ivey’s unfortunate shiner (he got it playing basketball) ironically came before what turned out to be a happy, lo...
Kanye West’s Donda Is Finally Out: Stream
After a year or so of talking and hyping it up, Kanye West’s Donda is finally out (at least in its current version). West’s latest release is 27 songs and clocks in at nearly two hours. On Thursday night at yet another listening party in his hometown of Chicago, West controversially brought out Marilyn Manson and DaBaby, with the former appearing on “Jail,” while the latter was supposed to appear on a song titled “Jail Part 2,” but West shared text messages which show that DaBaby’s manager won’t clear his verse. Chris Brown also appears on Donda as a lyricist. Also appearing on Donda are Jay-Z, The Weeknd, Pop Smoke, Pusha T, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla $ign, Kid Cudi, Jay Electronica, The Lox, Playboi Carti, Roddy Ricch, Baby Keem, Young Thug, Lil Durk, Lil Baby, ...
