New Music
Wave Racer Announces Long-Awaited Debut Album: Listen to the Lead Single
The debut album from electronic music virtuoso Wave Racer has been a long time coming. Considered one of the most groundbreaking future bass producers in the scene, the Australian beatsmith broke through in the mid-2010s with a bubbly, quirky sound all his own. He quickly garnered support from some of the industry’s most celebrated artists, such as Skrillex, Porter Robinson, and Flume. “I don’t think I was ready for any of [the recognition],” he said in a press release. “I’m normally very cautious with the decisions that I make… I thought I was managing the attention at the time but I wasn’t coping very healthily. I was so worried about how people were going to perceive me if I made one wrong step. It was a recipe for anxiety.”...
Listen to Elephante’s Pensive New Single “Holy Ghosts”
In 2019, it seemed like the trajectory of dance-pop mainstay Elephante was headed for the clouds. In addition to a 10-show headlining run, an anticipated project called Diamond Days was slated for release that fall, which would be the first to feature his own vocals. But as the year went on, Diamond Days never materialized. And following the onset of the pandemic just months later, nothing else did, either. Instead, 2020 saw Elephante take more than a year off from solo releases. That all changed this May with his triumphant return, “High Water.” Featuring a scintillating electric guitar melody and vocals from Elephante himself, it came paired with an original music video. Now he’s on a roll—and he’s outdone himself, picking up right w...
Skyler Madison Delivers Heavy-Hitting “Secret Sauce Vol.2” Bootleg Pack
Fresh off her debut EP release, Iridescent, budding bass artist Skyler Madison has returned to deliver a heavy-hitting bootleg pack for DJs. Just last month Madison released her five-track Iridescent record via Circus Records—the renowned electronic music label founded by Flux Pavilion and Doctor P. The EP is a refreshing take on modern bass music, showcasing her ability to seamlessly blend foundational elements of trap, future bass, and hip-hop. It also featured big-time collabs with Leah Culver, 24hrs, and TITUS. Following the EP’s release, Madison has returned with a surprise bootleg bundle packed with unique edits to get the party started. Some of the tracks she selected to integrate in this dancefloor-ready pack include “Bad Guy” by...
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Hip-Hop Wired Presents: CRT FRSH [Certified Fresh] Playlist 7.23.21
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Milko / Getty We at Hip-Hop Wired pride ourselves on being fully immersed in the music of the culture we rep proudly. Part of our duty as a publication and crew is to school the masses on who is doing what musically and there’s no better way to do that beyond our CRT FRSH (Certified Fresh) bi-weekly playlist. Before we get into this week’s playlist, we’d like to leave a word for the readers and listeners. The way we construct this playlist is wild simple. We hear a track that we either discovered on our own, or someone hands to us and if it bangs and fits the flow, then we add it. We don’t take any payments, we don’t do favors, we only add joints we think are dope. And on that note, on with the show. We open up this week’s playlist with the late, great Po...
ZHU and John The Blind Join Forces for Stunning Single “Monsters”: Listen
After announcing a new run of headlining gigs earlier this week, ZHU has returned with a new single. Teaming up with acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer John The Blind, he’s unveiled “Monsters,” a stunning track out now via Astralwerks. While the song is a clear departure from what fans have come to expect of ZHU, it is a refreshing change of pace. Though ZHU is generally one to experiment, it’s rare to see a total exodus from his signature dusky sound. Yet, with “Monsters,” he and John The Blind have done just that and masterfully created a soulful single with soft, romantic accents. John The Blind’s lyricism expresses a deep and powerful connection with a person who loves unconditionally. “I fell in love when you r...
PsoGnar Unveils Haunting Electro-Rock Track “Vampire”
Back with his second release of the year, PsoGnar has unveiled a dark and haunting electronic rock anthem called “Vampire.” Known for his rock-infused dubstep and heavy bass music, PsoGnar’s latest offering is a slight departure from his usual sound. In “Vampire,” he intentionally omitted blistering bass drops and instead opted for a synth-laden rock soundscape “’Vampire’ is energetic, catchy, poetic, and tells a story as many of my tracks do,” PsoGnar explained in a press release. Like many of his previous works, “Vampire” is rife with story-driven lyricism that enables his listener to be filled with vivid imagery, transporting them to another time and place. Integrating his songwritng skills, “Vampire” ...
Pierce Fulton’s Side Project, Leaving Laurel, Announces Debut Album Following Tragic Death
Last year, Botnek‘s Gordon Huntley joined forces with the late Pierce Fulton for a collaborative musical project called Leaving Laurel. Iconic dance music label Anjunadeep today released the duo’s new single “Winter In The Woods,” which the pair finished—along with a full album—just prior to Fulton’s tragic death. The wistful sound Fulton and Gordon have created as Leaving Laurel departs from what fans have come to expect from them individually. “Winter In The Woods” opens with a spellbinding ambiance as a melancholic piano guides listeners through spacey synths and subdued percussion. The feathery sound design lends to an organic feel, emulating what the pair must have felt while writing the track while isolated in the woods of Connecticut an...
GRiZ’s Dubstep-Inspired 10th Album “Rainbow Brain” is His Heaviest Yet: Listen
For lack of a better phrase—GRiZ simply cannot be stopped. After announcing his latest project a few weeks ago, the prolific producer has released his seventh studio album Rainbow Brain alongside an immersive performance video. Rainbow Brain brings out GRiZ’s usual funky self while infusing heavy doses of bass. Each of the album’s 23 tracks are packed full of personality, masterfully woven together to create a strong sense of uniformity. Listeners may recognize some previously released singles, such as “Vibe Check,” “Astro Funk,” “Tie-Dye Sky,” and the titular “Rainbow Brain.” Recommended Articles GRiZ has tapped some huge (and familiar) artists to join him on a handful of Rainbow Brain cuts, such as longtime collaborato...
VAMPA and ZíA Drop Crushing Dubstep Collab “New Levels”
Strong friendships often lead to some of the best collaborations in the game. VAMPA and ZíA have proven that with flying colors after dropping their first-ever collaboration “New Levels” via Flux Pavilion’s Circus Records. After hitting the road together and playing numerous collaborative DJ sets in 2019, VAMPA and ZíA have shown out with an absolutely devastating collaboration. The ominous yet enticing feel of “New Levels” screams refinement. They’ve expertly combined an intoxicating pre-drop vocal with bone-rattling bass, crisp percussion, and spine-chilling synths for what will quickly become a fan-favorite track in the bass music community. Check out “New Levels” below and find the track on streaming platforms he...
Hear Coldplay’s New Max Martin-Produced Song ‘Coloratura’
Coldplay revealed the sprawling new song, “Coloratura,” from their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres (Vol. 1). The celestial track — which, according to the band, is not a “single” — closes out the album and clocks in at over 10 minutes. Coldplay released the album’s first single, “Higher Power,” last May. [embedded content] Music Of The Spheres was produced by Swedish pop mastermind, Max Martin, and arrives October 15. The band said it will release the album’s second single this September. In the meantime, watch the band’s cryptic album trailer below for “Overtura” below: [embedded content] Music of the Spheres tracklist: 1. 🪐2. Higher Power3. Humankind4. ✨5. Let Somebody Go6. ❤️7. People of the Pride8. Biutyful9. 🌎10. My Universe11. &...
Foo Fighters Have Dropped a Disco Album: Listen
Foo Fighters‘ new Bee Gees tribute band—yes, this is real—have dropped their debut album, Hail Satan. While the arrival of Dee Gees feels like a fever dream, there’s no denying how well they’re filling these new dancing boots. When Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl first announced the new venture, he shocked fans by revealing that his drumming inspirations during his early years in Nirvana were actually disco pioneers. Hail Satan is a full circle moment, featuring four Bee Gees covers, a rework of Andy Gibb’s “Shadow Dancing,” and five live versions of songs frok Medicine Midnight, the band’s most recent studio album. The album arrives shortly after a sold-out, full capacity show at Madison Square Garden. Sadly, that ho...
Caleb Landry Jones Announces Sophomore Album, Gadzooks Vol. 1, with Single, ‘Bogie’
Award-winning actor, musician, and creator Caleb Landry Jones announced his sophomore psych-rock album, Gadzooks Vol. 1, will be out September 24. Its intriguing lead single, “Bogie” is out now. “The perspectives from which I write, jump erratically and can turn on a dime,” Jones said in a statement. “Others grow and burn, only to sometimes vanish on the spot, just before the hat drops. . . My intention is to not rob the listener of their own fantasies by describing the annals of purpose which in turn, only unearth a fragile magic. I am interested only in the album’s response by its audience. The album is there to be digested, not by the front of your brain, but by the back. It is for the lover of labyrinths and quagmires.” A taste of that is heard in “Bogie,” with lyrics such as “Cau...
