New Music
NGHTMRE and Alexandar Smash Drop Future Bass Anthem “Speak Easy”
For his latest future bass anthem, NGHTMRE has joined forces with rising duo Alexandar Smash on a new single called “Speak Easy,” which features a stunning vocal performance from Ghostlo. “Speak Easy” opens with a gentle touch as Ghostlo’s gossamer vocals float atop soft, distorted synths. The chords begin to progress into an eerie soundscape that eventually crescendos into a soaring drop that should do well to bellow through the festival circuit as it returns in 2021. Rippling with warm saws and thick 808s, the track engulfs the senses as its delicate vocals lend to a beautifully balanced arrangement. Listen to the new single below, which arrived by way of Ultra Records. “‘Speak Easy’ was one of those tracks that really came t...
Malaa Releases Blistering Remix of Tchami and Gunna’s “Praise”: Listen
Earlier this week, Tchami revealed that a remix album for his debut LP Year Zero was in the works. After a wave of speculation surrounding who the record’s first remixer would be, the wait is over. The first remix from the record has arrived today by way of one of his most frequent collaborators: Malaa. Per usual, Malaa’s remix of the Gunna-assisted “Praise” is nothing short of superb. The mysterious Parisian producer has flipped the tune on its head, reworking the upbeat nature of the original with his own dark twist. Although both versions are club-ready, they issue vastly different vibes courtesy of Malaa’s signature brooding production. “When I asked Malaa which track he wanted to remix, he picked ‘Praise’ featuring Gunna almost insta...
David Guetta, Akon and Master KG Collide on Hopeful Summer Anthem “Shine Your Light”
Earlier this week on World Africa Day, Master KG, David Guetta, and Akon announced a mega-collaboration. Today, their new single “Shine Your Light” has arrived via Warner Music France. Each of the three artists involved have proven to be elite hitmakers throughout their careers and “Shine Your Light” is yet another notch on their illustrious belts, serving as a beautiful fusion of each of their well-defined sounds. Akon’s unmistakable vocal croons combine effortlessly with the afro-house beat for a breezy summertime anthem. Find “Shine Your Light” on all streaming platforms here and listen to the track below. FOLLOW MASTER KG: Facebook: facebook.com/masterkgsaTwitter: twitter.com/MasterKGsaInstagram: instagram.com/masterkgsaSp...
Tisoki Taps Charity Vance for “SENSITIVE,” First Single From Upcoming Debut Album
The last we heard from Tisoki was in March, when he and Grabbitz joined forces on their rumbling collaboration “Rolls Royce.” Today the renowned UK producer has returned to Monstercat with a new single alongside Charity Vance as well as an announcement regarding his debut album. Tisoki has shown off his production versatility time and time again, and “SENSITIVE” is yet another excellent example. This time around he strays from his heavier sound, implementing an approach in a similar vein to his single “IT’S OK” with Kozze. He and Vance are the perfect pairing here as a fusion of melancholicguitar riffs, warm synths, and feathery vocals lend to a bubbly atmosphere. Check out “SENSITIVE” below. “The qu...
The Funk Hunters Tap ESKEI83 and RUSUR for Hypnotic Bass Track “Hit Like”
Canadian electro-funk duo The Funk Hunters have been making waves this past year, with no sign of slowing down. Their latest collaboration “Hit Like,” out today via Westwood Recordings, proves yet again that the two are not to be confined to any singular sound. For the new track The Funk Hunters incorporated samples courtesy of world-renowned German turntablist ESKEI83 and textured them with finesse, tipping the cap to the DJ’s hip-hop influences. The Funk Hunters also tapped award-winning singer-songwriter RUSUR, who brings his expert lyricism to “Hit Like.” The blossoming young artist infuses the single with hypnotic vocal flair, adding depth to the aggressive, bass-heavy beat while creating a festival-ready tune. You can find “Hit ...
Turnstile Drop Single ‘Mystery,’ First New Music Since 2018
Turnstile has released a new single “Mystery,” which marks the first new music from the Baltimore-based band since the release of 2018’s breakthrough LP, Time & Space. The tune is a dynamic two-and-a-half-minute gem, marked by searing, soaring guitar work. The lineup “search for beauty and find peace in the unknown as they reject the notion of ‘normal,” according to Turnstile’s press materials. They seek the “endless possibility of magic when you remain open to the truth of others; singing praise to the infinite mysteries of the universe.” In 2020, Turnstile linked up with Australian producer Mall Grab to release Share A View, a collaborative EP of three reimagined Time & Space. tracks — “Generator,” “Real Thing” and “I Don’t Wanna Be Blind.” Give a listen to T...
Eddie Van Halen, Lady Gaga, Kurt Cobain, Prince and Bob Dylan Memorabilia Up For Auction
A guitar played by Eddie Van Halen, his brother Alex’s drumkit, and memorabilia from Kurt Cobain, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Cher, Lady Gaga, Madonna and more are up for grabs at the Music Icons auction by Julien’s Auctions, held June 11-13 2021. In total, more than 1,000 items will be auctioned off, with items from Prince, Elton John, Little Richard, Whitney Houston and more joining the sale’s lineup. “This kit from the 1980 Van Halen Invasion World Tour spent 5 years on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland,” said Alex Van Halen in a statement. “It’s the only one like it in the world and I’m happy that 100% of the selling price will be going to charity via the Frangioni Foundation and Mr. Holland’s Opus.” The drum has a conservative estimate o...
Technotronic’s Iconic “Pump Up The Jam” Gets Official 2021 Remix From Hugo Cantarra
There’s nothing like a little bit of house music to chase away the Monday blues, and French producer Hugo Cantarra has got you covered with his newly minted remix of Technotronic’s “Pump Up The Jam.” Released May 21st via Universal Music Belgium, Cantarra’s deep house rework of the 1989 hip-house hit comes in both edited and extended cuts. With its instantly recognizable beat motifs and iconic lyrics, “Pump Up The Jam” is a tricky challenge when it comes to reshaping its stems into something new. For Cantarra, this meant producing a thick layer of bass along with chugging synths. This combination builds intensity into the remix’s compelling house drop, arranged around the original track’s topline and classic percussion rhythm...
Modest Mouse Share ‘Leave A Light On’ off Upcoming The Golden Casket LP
“Leave A Light On,” from Modest Mouse’s upcoming album, The Golden Casket, has landed. It is the second single from Modest Mouse’s anticipated seventh studio album. It follows a new wave tune “We Are Between,” which came out earlier this month. “The song finds [singer Issac] Brock navigating the existential threat of losing our humanity — and the interconnectedness that come with it – amidst a constant societal barrage of physical and digital materialism.” Additionally, you can see the song live, as the band has plotted an extensive 2021 U.S. summer tour, joined by special guests Future Islands for a handful of dates. Using similar synth sounds and psychedelic beats as “We Are Between” paired with an earworm of a hook, “Leave A Light On” sets high expectations for the rest o...
ZHU Brings Signature Energy to Coldplay’s “Higher Power” in Transformative New Remix
ZHU recently made a triumphant return to live shows with a marathon six-night run at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheater. On the final night, he left audiences with something to ruminate on—an unreleased remix of Coldplay’s “Higher Power.” Luckily, fans haven’t waited long for ZHU’s grand plan to play out. Once more, it’s become evident that the enigmatic producer has a magically transformative touch, altering the tone and composition of the Coldplay single in ways no one could have predicted. ZHU tapers back the unbridled optimism driving the original offering, instead bringing a tempered and melancholic cadence to the table. The ethereal sounds of a slightly filtered Chris Martin vocal bouncing endlessly off the producer’s dependable kick dru...
Duke Dumont Releases Club-Ready Seventh Edition of “For Club Play Only” EP Series
Following the release of last year’s Duality LP, Duke Dumont has returned with his first release of the year, For Club Play Only Pt. 7. The new two-track EP arrives at a time when clubs, venues, and festivals are revving back to life. With new tour dates on the calendar for Dumont, it feels like the right time to reboot his club-focused EP series, which first began in 2012. Dumont kicks things off with “Alter Ego,” leading listeners down a rabbit hole of arpeggiated acid synth textures. Paired with the confident and smooth vocals of Channel Tres, it’s enough to put anyone in a party starting mood. That energy continues more unabashedly on the B-side, “Let Me Dance.” Kid Enigma waxes poetic about the lights, vibrations, and sounds of losing one’...
AREA21 Unveil Next Piece of the Album Puzzle With “Pogo”: Watch the Music Video
AREA21, the extraterrestrial collaborative project from Martin Garrix and Maejor, are continuing their mission on Earth and leaving electrifying music in their wake. After the duo recently confirmed that their debut full-length album would make contact this fall, they’ve now unveiled the second radio transmission from the record called “Pogo.” The track picks up where “La La La” left off, following the angsty pop swagger of its predecessor. Maejor exudes a carefree spirit, and the beat matches his energy with a pulsing bassline and smooth electric guitar riffs. At the time of this article’s publication, AREA21 are yet to announce their upcoming album’s title or official release date. We have been told that fans can expect a series of son...
