New Music
AWAY Reveals Spine-Tingling Lead Single From Forthcoming EP, “Ritual”: Listen
EDM.com Class of 2021 artist AWAY is back with a hair-raising collaboration alongside electronic duo Echos to kickstart a promising new chapter. Since bursting onto the scene in 2017 with the twisted melodic lullaby “Sleepwalker,” AWAY has become an enigma within the electronic music community. Though he’s been selective and sporadic in his release schedule, he’s made every offering count—and the demand to hear more is at an all-time high. AWAY has been teasing a long-form body of work since late 2020, but now we’re finally seeing the plan come together with the release of “Ritual.” The track marks the first single in his forthcoming self:antiself EP, which does not yet have an official release date. Cover art for AWAY’s single R...
Alesso, Marshmello and James Bay Team Up for Mega-Collab “Chasing Stars”: Watch the Music Video
Electronic music superstars Alesso and Marshmello have brought their magic together, tapping James Bay for their new collab “Chasing Stars.” “Chasing Stars” perfectly captures the overall essence of each artist, infusing their sound into a radio-friendly smash. Bay’s immaculate vocals lead the way alongside gorgeous piano chords. A catchy guitar riff quickly joins, while soaring synths take center stage during the hook. While “Chasing Stars” may not be their most electronic-leaning song, it’s a welcome addition to each of their discographies. Check out the official “Chasing Stars” music video below. Recommended Articles MUSIC RELEASES Cosmic Gate Piece Together a Symphonic Collage in “MOSAIIK Chapter One”...
Big Boi and Sleepy Brown Announce The Big Sleepover, Release ‘The Big Sleep Is Over’
One of hip hop’s top collaborators, Big Boi, is back with a new release from his latest regular partner. The six-time Grammy winner and Atlanta legend is teaming up with Sleepy Brown for a brand new album, The Big Sleepover (out Sept. 3 via HITCO). The duo released their latest single, “The Big Sleep is Over,” as an announcement for the new album. The track features fellow ATLien Kay-I, and you can check out the video for it below. [embedded content] Of course, the song and album release also happens to coincide with the Outkast and Big Grams icon hitting the road this fall for nearly a dozen stops (including two in Atlanta and another in Athens, Georgia). Guess this means we won’t be getting a delayed 20th anniversary tour for Stankonia, but there’s always the (admitte...
Dillon Francis Announces Release Date of Third Studio Album “Happy Machine”
Dillon Francis‘ third studio album is officially on the way. Dubbed Happy Machine, the record is shaping up to be a highlight in the career of the electronic music vet, whose artistry seems to grow with each versatile release. “I made ‘Happy Machine’ throughout quarantine and it was the most fulfilling and serendipitous processes I’ve experienced as an artist,” he tweeted. Francis, who emerged as one of the most prolific streamers during the COVID-19 era, also announced the album’s official release date of October 5th, 2021. Fans are safe to expect a bevy of collaborations on the album, which will feature the previously released tracks “Unconditional” (with Bryn Christopher) and “Love Me Better” (with Shift K3Y and Marc ...
Third Eye Blind Release New Song, ‘Again,’ Featuring Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast
Third Eye Blind fans can step back from that ledge, as the pop-rockers just released a new single from their upcoming album, Our Bande Apart (out September 24 via Megacollider Records). But not only is “Again” the latest track and video revealed by the ’90s chart-toppers, and it also features an appearance from Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino. “It’s noteworthy that I wrote this blissed out shoegaze song during the most lockdown part of the pandemic,” vocalist Stephan Jenkins tells SPIN. “As I was writing it, I could just hear Bethany’s voice, so I feel so fortunate that she was down to sing on it with us. This record was made with all of us playing together in the same room after being away from each other for a long time. To me, it sounds like a bunch of people who love each other excited ...
Alesso, Marshmello and James Bay Team Up for Mega-Collaboration “Chasing Stars”: Listen
Electronic music superstars Alesso and Marshmello have brought their magic together, tapping James Bay for their new collab “Chasing Stars.” “Chasing Stars” perfectly captures the overall essence of each artist, infusing their sound into a radio-friendly smash. Bay’s immaculate vocals lead the way alongside gorgeous piano chords. A catchy guitar riff quickly joins, while soaring synths take center stage during the hook. While “Chasing Stars” may not be their most electronic-leaning song, it’s a welcome addition to each of their discographies. Check out the new mega-collab below. Recommended Articles GEAR + TECH Watch Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Black Coffee’s VR Avatar Creation for Sensorium Galaxy Black Coffee believes virtual co...
ZHU Drops Three Exclusive Remixes to Celebrate Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary: Listen
In celebration of 25 years of Pokémon, the legendary game’s developers have teamed up with Capitol Records for Pokémon 25: The Blue EP, which consists of three exclusive remixes produced by the enigmatic ZHU. Similar to how the Pokémon video game series releases their core games, Pokémon 25: The Blue EP is a direct counterpart to the Red EP that dropped earlier this month. It solely comprises remixes of the three tracks from Red, as ZHU captures the originality of each while offering his eclectic dance music flair. ZHU released three new remixes of songs by Vince Staples, Cyn, and Mabel to celebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversary. The Pokémon Company ZHU’s ambient remix of Cyn’s “Wonderful” communicates an elegant fee...
Leaving Laurel’s Debut Album Is a Stunning Tribute to Pierce Fulton’s Memory: Listen
Last month, Pierce Fulton‘s collaborative side project with Botnek’s Gordon Huntley, Leaving Laurel, released the first single from their self-titled debut album. Today, their full body of work—which is dedicated to Fulton’s memory—has arrived via iconic dance music imprint Anjunadeep. Through each of the album’s 11 aching tracks, Leaving Laurel expertly convey the chemistry Fulton and Huntley shared stemming from their longstanding friendship. Rich, colorful textures shine brightly on the record, layered with lush, spellbinding pads and crisp percussive elements. One of the most impressive aspects of the album is how well each of its songs flow. Each sounds like it was made to be placed after the other to tell a story as part of ...
Parquet Courts Return With ‘Walking at a Downtown Pace,’ New Album Sympathy for Life
After teasing some new material earlier this year, Parquet Courts are officially back. The group announced their first album in three years, Sympathy for Life, which they say is inspired by New York clubs, Primal Scream and Pink Floyd. “Most of the songs were created by taking long improvisations and moulding them through our own editing,” co-frontman Austin Brown said in a statement. “The biggest asset we have as artists is the band. After 10 years together, our greatest instrument is each other. The purest expression of Parquet Courts is when we are improvising. “Sympathy For Life is influenced by the party itself,” he added. You can hear the first officially released song, “Walking at a Downtown Pace,” and watch a video directed by Daniel Arnold. Co-frontman A Savage says the clip ...
Lorde Unveils Latest Single ‘Mood Ring’
Ahead of the release of her anticipated third album, Solar Power, this Friday, Lorde has given the world a final taste of what’s to come. On Tuesday, the singer-songwriter-pop supernova released “Mood Ring,” and in her email newsletter, Lorde said that the song is about “wellness culture and the search for spiritual meaning in our modern world into a 3-minute pop song. The kind of challenge she likes best! Part of why this album was so FUN to make was that I got to explore these tropes of people seeking wellness, enlightenment or even utopia. “ Here’s what else Lorde had to say about the song in a lengthy statement. “This is a song I am very excited about, it’s so much fun to me. Obviously when making this album I did a deep-dive into 60s, Flower Child culture. I wanted to under...
Every Time I Die Announce New Album, Radical Along With New Song, ‘Post-Boredom’
Every Time I Die just announced their first album in five years, which means we’ve got some long overdue rocking to do. Radical will be out Oct. 22 on Epitaph Records, but fans won’t have to wait another couple of months to get a better taste of what the metalcore icons have been creating all quarantine. Instead, they released a fourth track off of the album, “Post-Boredom,” following the previous releases (prior to the album’s announcement) of “AWOL,” “Desperate Pleasures” and “A Colossal Wreck.” “’Post-Boredom’ was the first song I ever wrote that gave me the feeling of real Truth,” vocalist Keith Buckley said in a statement. “I wasn’t hiding any secret confessions in metaphors, I was very much fed up with living an unfulfilling life and felt that I needed a death (either figuratively or...
Iggy Azalea Explores Multi-Genre Electronic Music Influences In Final Album: Listen
Iggy Azalea just gave her music career a send-off with her most experimental album yet. Last week, the “Fancy” rapper released her final album for the foreseeable future, aptly titled The End of an Era. Despite the culmination of her music career, which yielded multiple chart-topping singles, the Australian hip-hop star didn’t play things safe on the way out. Azalea doubles down on house music and even branches into drum & bass on her new record. Iggy Azalea performing at Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall. Matt Klopot The self-indulgent “Emo Club Anthem” boasts a moody, detuned club synth that sounds like the cross between a future house and bass house producer’s repertoire . Azalea continues to live life in the fast lane on th...
