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Tiësto Returns as VER:WEST With Dreamy Single “Elements Of A New Life”
A year after releasing the first single from Tiësto‘s VER:WEST side project, the dance music legend has returned with a fresh track on his Musical Freedom imprint. “Elements Of A New Life” reinforces the techno-focused sound Tiësto promised when debuting VER:WEST. Embracing a more melancholic feel, the tune plays into subtleties while simultaneously showing off his undeniable talents as a producer. The hypnotic bassline fuses effortlessly with fluttery sonic elements, showcasing a nuanced arrangement. Though VER:WEST is still a fresh name for most, Tiësto has done plenty to leave his mark under the alias in a short amount of time. Last year, he released the projcetc’s debut single “5 Seconds Before Sunrise” just days before his momen...
deadmau5 and Lights Reunite for Anthemic Single “When The Summer Dies”: Listen
World-renowned electronic music producer deadmau5 has teamed up with Lights for an anthemic single called “When The Summer Dies,” out now via mau5trap. When deadmau5 and Lights first teamed up back in 2018 to release the midtempo track “Drama Free,” it was something of a perfect pairing. Longtime friends and collaborators, the two have since performed on numerous occasions, such as at the 2019 editions of Ultra Music Festival and Creamfields. Today, they have reunited to release an electro single reminiscent of some of deadmau5’s earlier music. “When The Summer Dies” showcases Lights’ signature pop-punk sensibilities, infused with a playful production from deadmau5. Check out the track below and find it on streaming platforms ...
Eric Prydz Revives Tonja Holma Alias for Highly Anticipated Single “All Night”: Listen
Though Eric Prydz‘s Tonja Holma alias has been quiet since 2017, the Swedish dance music legend hasn’t completely abandoned it. Today he’s returned with a treat for longtime fans, as he’s revived the nom de plume for a brand new single released on his Pryda Presents imprint. “All Night” delivers on its hype. The slow burn of the tune feels incredibly natural, allowing listeners to be consumed by soaring synths, a captivating vocal sample, and a pounding bassline while waiting for its climax. This release aligns well with Tonja Holma’s previous EP Tonja, as both maintain an upbeat, progressive sound. Tonja Holma isn’t the only secondary mask Eric Prydz dons from time to time. He’s similarly departed from his usual sound to rel...
Rusko Returns With Roaring Nod to Classic Drum & Bass, “MAC 19”: Listen
Legendary bass music pioneer Rusko has returned with a new single on Elevate Records. Tracing back to the roots of the UK bass movement, the dubstep icon dials up the tempo for a roaring drum & bass single called “MAC 19.” Rusko’s latest retains all of the wubby splendor he’s so well known for, while trading in the dubstep sentimentality for the raw energy of the classic drum & bass anthems of auld. Kicking things off with a rather ravey introduction reminiscent of UK hardcore, Rusko employs a ragga vocal sample and snare drum buildup to ramp up the energy before the drop. In the main sections, a daunting hoover bass duels with the quintessential Rusko wobble bass as the drum breaks shuffle on. In his nod to the drum & bass explosion of the 90s, Ru...
BadBadNotGood Announce New Album With New Track, ‘Signal From the Noise’
Canadian instrumental group BadBadNotGood, made up of bassist Chester Hansen, keyboardist Matthew Tavares, and drummer Alexander Sowinski, announced that their sixth studio album, Talk Memory will be out October 8 via XL. This will be their first full album out since 2017. “It took a year or two of just living life to get to the place where the creative process was exciting again and once we actually went into the studio it was the most concise recording and writing process we’ve ever had,” the band said in a group statement. “We hope that the improvised studio performances bring the listener closer to our live experience.” Talk Memory’s first single, “Signal From the Noise,” arrives with a video directed by Duncan Loudon and starring Steve Stamp. With mismatched shoes and headphones ...
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Attack Attack! Release Metalcore and Bass Hybrid, “Fade With Me” [Premiere]
Attack Attack!, one of the most beloved metalcore groups of the mid-2000s, have unveiled a riveting metalcore-electronic jam. Dubbed “Fade With Me,” the track features haunting keys and crisp vocals, which builds to an aggressive drop oozing with melodic bass flair. Check out the new crossover banger below, premiered exclusively by EDM.com. As many bass music fans know, the nexus of metalcore to dance music is a very real thing. While Attack Attack! are still actively releasing rock music, other acts like Breathe Carolina, Adventure Club, Zedd, and most famously Skrillex, have roots in the world of metal. In addition to the electronic artists who pivoted, many others have either honored their roots with collaborative music alongside established metal acts or simply launched a d...
Seven Lions Announces Ophelia Records Label Tour With Blanke, Kill The Noise, More
To round out a remarkable year of releases on his venerated Ophelia Records imprint, Seven Lions has tapped a handful of label favorites to join him on the road this fall. The tour, dubbed “Seven Lions and Ophelia Present: Pantheon,” will feature the likes of Jason Ross, Kill The Noise, Last Heroes, Trivecta, Wooli, Xavi, Gem & Tauri, and EDM.com Class of 2021 artist Blanke. Tour dates span all across the United States including California, Texas, and Colorado, with more set to be announced soon. Seven Lions and Ophelia Present: Pantheon tour flyer. Ophelia Records Alongside the announcement of the tour comes the news that Au5 is scheduled to release his debut single on Ophelia Records this Friday. The track is titled “The Pap...
The Wild Feathers to Release New Album Alvarado, Drop First Single, ‘Ain’t Lookin’
The Wild Feathers are back. After releasing an odds-and-ends compilation last year, the quartet have a new album on the way. Titled Alvarado, the record is out on Oct. 8 through New West Records. Today, they’ve shared a foot-tappin’ new tune in the form of “Ain’t Lookin.” “We’ve always written and demoed new songs in a cabin outside of town and then gone into the studio to record the album. This time, we decided to take the studio to the cabin and produce it ourselves,” Ricky Young said. “Ain’t Lookin” encapsulates all of The Wild Feathers country-rock charm, singing “Love is whatcha find when it ain’t what you’re looking for.” Listen to “Ain’t Lookin” below. [embedded content] “We’ve never been more proud of a collection of songs because it feels and sounds exactly how we wanted it to. No...
RÜFÜS DU SOL Return After Three Years With Brooding Single “Alive”: Listen
The stars are aligning for a RÜFÜS DU SOL summer after the Australian trio, having just revealed an additional North American tour leg yesterday, are beginning to reveal what they’ve been keeping in their music stockpile. Here with their first original song since the 2018 Grammy-nominated Solace album, RÜFÜS DU SOL have returned with “Alive.” If this track is any indication of the trio’s forthcoming album, their penchant for lyrical storytelling with pristine technical quality is alive and well. On the production, the band created a brooding set of melodramatic, dreamy soundscapes to match and anchored it all down with a dynamically evolving, arpeggiated bassline. Check out “Alive” below. At its core, the haunting “Alive” embodies ...
Tycho and Benjamin Gibbard Join Forces on ‘Only Love’
The two Grammy-nominated artists, Tycho and Benjamin Gibbard, best known as the frontman of Death Cab for Cutie, have teamed for the new song “Only Love.” The track is out now via Mom + Pop/Ninja Tune. This is the first major electronic collaboration Gibbard has done since his RIAA platinum-certified work with The Postal Service more than a decade ago. Combining Tycho’s production style and Gibbard’s lyricism is a solid match and worth the wait. The song dropped with a visualizer by Scott Hansen, the creator behind Tycho. Listen to “Only Love” below. [embedded content] “Ben’s voice was a very inspiring element to work with from a production standpoint, I felt it really meshed well with the kinds of sounds and instrumentation I gravitate towards,” Tycho said in a release. He states that “On...
Thom Yorke Releases a Very 2021 Remix of Radiohead’s ‘Creep’
Whether you know “Creep” from being a Radiohead fan or from all of the copyright controversies it has been involved in over the years, it is indisputably one of both the band’s and Thom Yorke’s most well-known works. Now, nearly 30 years after the song’s original release, Yorke has shared this remix of the tune. While it’s not entirely unrecognizable, it’s definitely different. Yorke changed the entire pace of the song; he slowed it down, used acoustic guitar instead of electric, and even incorporated some pitch-altering effects to the words so that it doesn’t conform to its original phrasing. Not to mention, what was once a four-minute song, now sits at just over nine minutes in this re-imagined version. He managed to make a nine-minute song not feel too drawn out though, as it has the ca...
GRiZ Announces New 23-Track Album “Rainbow Brain”: Listen to a Preview
Since the release of his debut album, 2011’s End of the World Party, GRiZ has apparently never taken a break. His dogged work ethic has clearly not relented after the announcement of his 7th album, which is due out later in the month of July. Titled Rainbow Brain, the record, GRiZ said, pays homage to the bass music icons before him. This means that it will likely stray from the more tame sound of his most recent album, Ride Waves, and will display some of his fan-favorite bass front and center. GRiZ took to Twitter to share previews of a few Rainbow Brain cuts, including a mind-bending collaborative track with fellow dubstep star Jantsen called “Burn Up The Floor.” GRiZ recently dropped the first single from the album, the titular “Rai...
