New Music
Alesso Drops New Two-Track Mixtape Ahead of Next Leg of Club Shows
Alesso is set to reinvigorate the dancefloor with his latest two track offering, Progresso Vol. 2, which picks back up right where he left the series with its 2019 debut. With this series, Alesso is temporarily setting aside the anthemic, singalong-style vocals of “Midnight” with Liam Payne and, more recently, “Going Dumb” with CORSAK and Stray Kids, two of the superstar producer’s most notable released in the last year. Alesso brings a renewed energy to the dancefloor with the clean cut, pumping percussive rhythms of “Together,” an instrumental house track that is a direct appeal to the clubbing crowd. On the flip side, “Again” finds a slightly moodier tone and strikes a more techno-heavy instrumental balance, characterized...
David Guetta and MORTEN Tap John Martin for New Future Rave Banger, “Impossible”
Since early last year, David Guetta and MORTEN have been presenting their freshly minted “future rave” sound to the masses. They recently collided on “Save My Life” with Lovespeake, followed by “Dreams” with Lanie Gardner. Today they return once again for “Impossible” with John Martin. The unmistakable fusion of distinct and varied sounds acts as the centerpiece of “Impossible.” Martin’s signature tenor effortlessly guides listeners through a pounding bassline and whirling synths, putting all three artists’ signature sounds on display. Over the past year, Guetta and MORTEN have unveiled a handful of hit collaborations to propagate their patented “future rave” sound, including a massive EP. Fans can ex...
Listen to San Holo’s Long-Awaited Sophomore Album, “bb u ok?”
It’s been a bit of a windy road to San Holo‘s long-awaited sophomore album, but it’s finally here—and it delivers. Spanning 20 tracks, the expansive album is a tour de force of San Holo’s career and finds him exploring a markedly more indie style. The Chet Porter-assisted “you’ve changed, i’ve changed” is a standout example with its angsty chorus and punk-inspired drum programming, as is “one more day,” an aching indietronica cut with Mija and Mr. Carmack that ties a bow on the LP. Holo largely eschews the soaring future bass sound that propelled him to international acclaim, instead opting for resounding 808s that rumble under light, feathery electroacoustic elements. This approach is executed with finesse in the spacey R...
Vindata Radiate Authenticity On Debut Album “…With Opened Eyes”: Listen
Since the early 2010s, Vindata have been refining a wholly singular sound. Their breakout single “All I Really Need” with Kenzie May helped catapult them into the spotlight, eventually attracting the attention of Skrillex and his OWSLA imprint. Following a period of reflection during their 2020 hiatus, they’ve now returned with their debut album …With Opened Eyes via Monstercat. …With Opened Eyes is a breath of fresh air, as Vindata’s incredibly authentic sound takes center stage. They’ve taken soulful elements of their religious upbringing and fused them with modern electronic elements, allowing listeners to navigate flourishing soundscapes that speak to their distinct persona. The funky, downtempo feel of the entire album is as impressi...
Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello Announces New EP With The Bloody Beetroots
Two iconic artists in the worlds of electronic and rock music—The Bloody Beetroots and Tom Morello, respectively—have joined forces for what promises to be a massive collaborative EP. Morello, guitarist of the fabled rock group Rage Against the Machine, has long championed EDM. He has released music alongside many major EDM artists over the years, such as Pretty Lights and Knife Party, among others. He’s now joined forces with electro vet The Bloody Beetroots for a new seven-track EP called The Catastrophists, which is scheduled to drop on Friday, June 18th. You can pre-save the record here. The duo today unveiled the upcoming EP’s lead single “Radium Girls,” a massive collaboration with Pussy Riot, Aimee Interrupter of ska-punk band The Interrupters, Whit...
Calvin Harris and Tom Grennan Just Dropped the Song of the Summer: Listen to “By Your Side”
Marking his first release of 2021, Calvin Harris has unveiled his hotly anticipated summertime anthem “By Your Side.” The breezy “By Your Side” reminds listeners of simpler times, turning back the clock to the barnstorming electronic-pop sound that helped Harris break through in the 2010s. Teaming up with buzzing British singer-songwriter Tom Grennan, this earworm is textured with bubbly chord progressions, warm guitar riffs, and sun-kissed soundscapes. This bright and buoyant pop-house hybrid arrives at the perfect time as summer fast approaches. In a video shared on Twitter yesterday, Grennan waxed poetic about how “this is going to be the summer we’ve all been waiting for.” As shows and music festival...
Tom Morello and Bloody Beetroots Announce Collaborative EP, Share New Single ‘Radium Girls’
A few weeks ago, Tom Morello and Pussy Riot joined forces for a powerful new song called “Weather Strike.” Though it seemed like a one-off at the time, the tune is part of a new EP, The Catastrophists, put together by Morello and Bloody Beetroots. Today, another new song has emerged from that seven-song collection. Titled “Radium Girls,” the track also features Pussy Riot, along with vocals from Mish Barber-Way (White Lung), Aimee Interrupter (the Interrupters) and The Last Internationale. It was co-written with Jehnny Beth (Savages), Carl Restivo, Nadya Tolokonnikova and Simone Cogo. Here’s what Morello had to say about it: “Four extraordinary women (Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, The Interrupters’ Aimee Interrupter, White Lung’s Mish Way, The Last Internationle’s ...
John Mayer Unveils New Single ‘Last Train Home’
As the world awaits what’s to come from John Mayer, he’s been inspired by the ’80s as shown in the art and video for his new single, “Last Train Home.” With grainy footage, a pink electric guitar, and the Dead & Co. guitarist’s signature hairstyle and riffs, the entire song is a vibe. Not to mention that Maren Morris makes an appearance on the track. “Last Train Home” also features percussionist Lenny Castro of Toto and keyboardist Greg Phillinganes who has worked with Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, and the aforementioned Toto. Listen to “Last Train Home” below. [embedded content] This track is the first single from Mayer’s anticipated eight studio album Sob Rock which will be released on July 16. Mayer teased the album’s release on social media, on b...
Rich DietZ Breathe New Life Into “Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat” With Acid-Infused House Rework
Fresh off a high-profile DJ set in virtual reality at the first-ever digital edition of the storied Winter Music Conference, rising dance music duo Rich DietZ are back with their latest remix. Breathing new life into a classic, Rich DietZ have flipped Fatboy Slim and Riva Starr‘s Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat” on its head for the newest addition to their “TreatZ” series. Most artists would tremble at the idea of reworking a song as iconic as this but Rich DietZ pull it off with flying colors, producing with the same grit and discipline as when they flipped Daft Punk’s “Aerodynamic” for Hood Politics Records’ tribute compilation. Rich Dietz performing at DC’s Echostage for Clubhouse Fest. Rich DietZ Rich DietZ g...
Prince’s Estate Shares Unreleased Track ‘Born 2 Die’
“Born 2 Die,” the second single from Prince’s unreleased 2010 album Welcome 2 America is out now. The song debuted on BBC 6 Music’s Breakfast Show this morning, with Prince’s long-time musical director Morris Hayes joining host Gemma Cairney to introduce it. Hayes shared a look behind Prince’s inspiration for the song. “We got to ‘Born 2 Die,’ and Prince said, ‘I’ll tell you how that came about,’” he said. “He had been watching videos of his friend Dr. Cornel West on YouTube, and during one speech Dr. West said, ‘I love my brother Prince, but he’s no Curtis Mayfield.’ So Prince said, ‘Oh really? We will see.’” The song was recorded during a period of prolific studio activity in the spring of 2010 and you can definitely hear the Mayfield influences on the ’70s infused track. ...
Gesaffelstein Emerges With Haunting Techno Single “Icia”: Listen
The Dark Prince of Techno has quietly emerged from the shadows with new music. Gesaffelstein recently unveiled his first single in over a year, and it’s nothing short of breathtaking. Never one to follow trends—and always one to set them—the French electronic music legend paints a cinematic portrait of isolation with “Icia.” It’s haunting and hypnotic, harkening to dark dancefloors and vintage acid house raves. Punchy drums and analog-driven sound design lend to an ambiance of urgency as robotic, phased vocals croon a melancholic refrain. Just as the listener settles in, Gesaffelstein suddenly switches to a moody chord progression before the track peters out to a subdued conclusion, engulfed in the silence of a rave’s end. “Icia” arrives via The Ha...
Listen to the Rollercoaster Ride That is AIRGLO and dela Moon’s “Chain-Melted State”
Fresh off of his mammoth collaboration “Freak Show” with MC Dino and Wraith, AIRGLO has made a quick return with another joint track on Play Me Records. This time around he’s teamed up with Muti Music and Street Ritual’s dela Moon for a single that will take listeners on a journey through sound and tempo. Bouncing back and forth from drum & bass and acid techno, “Chain-Melted State” is truly the best of both worlds. The track employs a sinister bassline and buildup that lead to a wild drum & bass drop at high tempo, before the first breakdown shifts the track downward in tempo to refresh the melody. In its midsection “Chain-Melted State” evokes the true spirit of acid techno, retaining the eerie bassline while introducing a driv...
