New Music
Listen to Loxy and Ink’s Riveting Breakbeat Track, “Phoenix Rising”
Two titans in UK electronic music culture, Loxy and Ink, have dropped a new progressive breakbeat track titled “Phoenix Rising.” A follow-up to their latest hip-hop tune “Manifested Visions,” Loxy and Ink have returned with another stunning collab. But this time around they went in a different direction. “Phoenix Rising” is a departure from their usual gritty UK sound, as this transformative track demonstrates the duo’s mastery of fluidity by offering a warm and welcoming breakbeat beast. While an uncompromising drum & bass pattern propels listeners, the soft and soothing vocals offer an introspective contrast to the frenetic drum programming. As the riveting vocal samples elevate the senses, the heavy bass keeps us grounded. Check out...
Listen to Zeds Dead and MKLA’s After-Hours House Single, “Alive”
Zeds Dead are switching the pace, turning their expertise towards the deep, after-hours house sound in celebration of their upcoming tour. Where there are shows, there are late-night afterparties. Their new single “Alive” with MKLA embodies that energy, channeling a driving yet minimalistic production. The MKLA’s’ feathery vocals gently groove their way through the track’s brilliant synth programming, exuding a comforting yet effortlessly cool feeling. Artwork for Zeds Dead and MKLA’s “Alive,” out now on Deadbeats. Deadbeats “Alive” is Zeds Dead’s first single since the release of their critically acclaimed Catching Z’s mixtape, which showcased the duo’s versatility. The 13-track ...
Poppy Releases New Single ‘Her’ With Stop-Motion Video
Today, the self-referentially named electro-pop star Poppy has released a new single called “Her.” Coming as the third notable release from the artist in a prolific past five weeks, the single was produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen (M83, Air, St. Vincent). It’s accompanied by a dystopian video animated by stop motion director Chris Ullens (Rex Orange County, Lee Ann Womack). Watch it below. [embedded content] The new single is the follow-up to her most release in April – a cover of Jack Off Jill’s “Fear of Dying,” which you can listen to here. Earlier this year, Poppy performed a mesmerizing GRAMMY show in March, surprise-released the five-song EP NXT SOUNDTRACK in partnership with the WWE and Sumerian Records, landed a role as the face of a new fragrance for L’Oreal, and recently announced...
YUNGBLUD Covers Madonna on Spotify Singles
British rocker YUNGBLUD teamed up with Spotify to release two new singles. The first is an intimate and soulful stripped-down version of his Bowie-referencing single, “mars.” “I decided to strip ‘mars’ back, just me and the piano. It’s something that this song deserves, to exist in its purest form so the emotion can just radiate. I have owed my fan base a version like this for a long time,” he said in a statement The second single is a playful rendition of Madonna’s iconic “Like a Virgin” to be “completely out of the box.” He tells, “Madonna is a massive idol of mine, I admire every move she artistically made. I wanted to take the classic, add some YUNGBLUD energy and shake it the fuck up! This is a song I heard growing up, my mum and my sisters used to play it all the time so that ad...
St. Vincent and Jason Isbell Cover ‘Sad But True’ for Upcoming Metallica Blacklist Album
Remember when Metallica announced the coming of The Metallica Blacklist album – that enormous collection of covers by over 50 other artists from all the songs off their seminal Black Album? Well, if you preordered it, “three new instant gratification tracks” are now available. And those three songs are a doozy. St. Vincent, Sam Fender, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit all share their take on “Sad But True.” As you can imagine, all three are quite different. You can check all three killer versions of the song below. [embedded content] [embedded content] Previously, Miley Cyrus and Juanes released their versions of “Nothing Else Matters” and “Enter Sandman,” respectively Also featuring on the collection are Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Chris Stapleton and many, many more. Don’t forget that...
Big Red Machine Announce New Album With Appearances by Taylor Swift, Fleet Foxes, Sharon Van Etten
Big Red Machine has announced their second album How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last, releasing Aug. 27 via 37d03d. The folk-indie band is somewhat of a supergroup formed by Aaron Dessner of The National and Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. The new album was produced by Dessner himself at his Long Pond studio in New York. The announcement of the 15-track LP also comes with its first single and lyric video, the album-opening “Latter Days,” featuring Anaïs Mitchell. Check out its lyric video below. [embedded content] About the single, Dessner says, “It was clear to Anaïs that the early sketch Justin and I made of ‘Latter Days’ was about childhood, or loss of innocence and nostalgia for a time before you’ve grown into adulthood — before you’ve hurt people or lost people and made mistakes. She def...
Tisoki Pays Homage to Old School Dubstep on New Single “Hold On Me”
Tisoki is making himself heard as live music makes its return around the globe. Last month, he delivered “SENSITIVE” alongside Charity Vance, a collaboration that served as the first single from his forthcoming album 01953. Today he’s returned by way of Monstercat for “Hold On Me,” the second track from his debut LP. Although “Hold On Me” adopts a wildly different feel than “SENSITIVE,” the UK producer has retained his refined, wobbly sound. The tune pays homage to the old-school dubstep Tisoki grew up listening to. He fearlessly embraces rumbling low ends and enthralling vocal samples, summoning nostalgia while simultaneously introducing modern elements. As of now, Tisoki has yet to announce a relea...
TURNSTILE Release New EP With Accompanying Short Film
Today, TURNSTILE surprise-released a new four-track EP titled TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION. It includes their recent well-received single “MYSTERY,” the first new music since the band’s 2018 album TIME & SPACE. Along with the EP, the hardcore band released a companion short film of the same name directed by vocalist Brendan Yates that includes all the music from TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION. It first premiered across the U.S. last week at such venues as Brain Dead Studios of Los Angeles and Nitehawk Cinema in Brooklyn. Find it below. The new EP is now available on streaming services while the eleven-minute short film is up on YouTube. Stream both the EP and short film below. [embedded content] TURNSTILE is slated to headline sold-out shows this summer starting August 28th at the Garden Amphi...
SG Lewis Goes Back in Time With Remix of “More Than A Woman” By the Bee Gees
With its dreamy lyrics, buoyant melody and bright synths, “More Than A Woman” by the Bee Gees is just one of those songs you can’t get out of your head. Written for the 1977 Saturday Night Fever soundtrack, the song instantly became a radio and dancefloor essential following its release. Now, it’s primed to do so again with a new official remix from SG Lewis. This new version of “More Than A Woman” takes its time, clocking in at just under six minutes for a blissfully slow burn of house and disco. Sweeping synths and a foot-tapping shakers form its core, all rallying around the instantly recognizable vocals and melody of the classic song’s chorus. Nostalgic, modern and laid back, the rework is aptly titled “SG’s Paradise Edit....
Elohim Looks Inward on Dazzling EP, “Journey to the Center Of Myself, Vol. 1”
Not too long ago, mental health was a topic the music industry put out of sight and out of mind. Luckily, with artists leading the charge, a newfound spotlight has been put on the topic and artists like Elohim are on the front lines. Her music is raw and real, detailing her personal struggles with anxiety and panic attacks. “Creating music became a saving grace,” she told EDM.com in a recent interview. This conversation continues with her latest EP, Journey To The Center Of Myself, Vol. 1, released independently on June 25th. The first of four EPs in a new series of projects, Journey To The Center Of Myself, Vol. 1 is a vulnerable analysis of Elohim’s quest for internal peace and happiness. With elements of dream pop, mid-2010s indie rock an...
GT_Ofice and Britt Lari Team Up on Playful Electro-Pop Single, “Ooh La La”
GT_Ofice has returned to deliver his fifth track of the year, a playful electro-pop tune with Britt Lari. “Ooh La La” arrived today via Caine Records, marking the first-ever collaboration between the two. It is clear that GT_Ofice thrives with collaboration efforts, pairing EDM with pop-inspired vocals to create sensational singles like “Ooh La La.” From the catchy melodies, uplifting beat, and playful lyrics, this new release with Lari has what it takes to be a summer anthem. Check out the jaunty “Ooh La La” below. Peruvian singer-songwriter Britt Lari has released music in a wide variety of genres, but according to a press release, “introspective EDM” is her specialty. Over the years, Lari has garnered millions of s...
The Knocks Celebrate Disco and Nostalgia with Their Single “Bedroom Eyes” with Studio Killers
Fresh off their March 2021 “R U HIGH” single with Mallrat, New York City-based electronic duo The Knocks are back at it with their new single “Bedroom Eyes,” featuring electropop group Studio Killers. Out on Big Beat Records, the carefree tune celebrates all things old school and disco. Funky bass guitar licks, groovy drum patterns, and uplifting chords fuse perfectly with the breezy vocals of Studio Killers, evoking a childlike wonderment. Check out the track below. The Knocks presented the cover on Instagram prior to the track’s release, which harkens to the nostalgia of childhood. The graphic features a classic adolescent bedroom containing a spinning disco ball and band posters, along with a message that discussed how “nostalgia is comforting”—especially during da...
