New Music
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...
REZZ and Dove Cameron Join Forces for Monster Collab, “Taste Of You”: Listen
REZZ and Dove Cameron have dropped the curtain on their highly anticipated collab, “Taste Of You.” Fans have been patiently waiting for the track since both artists teased it in early April, and it doesn’t disappoint in the slightest. “Taste Of You” delivers with menacing seduction, a perfect combination of REZZ’s midtempo flair and Cameron’s sultry pop style. The single marks the first time REZZ and Dove Cameron have teamed up on a track, and it may just be the best electronic collaboration of 2021 to date. “I’ve been a fan of REZZ forever so when she asked me to collaborate I lost my shit,” Cameron said in a press statement. “One of my fav songs I’ve ever done.” Check out “Taste Of You” below and find...
Nu Strut and Wreckno Join Forces on Disco-Funk Banger, “Pornstache”
“Pornstache,” a new collaborative single between Texas beatsmith Nu Strut and electrifying vocalist and producer Wreckno, is a certified blast from the past, oozing with confidence and summer swagger. Released today, the track embodies the energy of summer of 2021 as we emerge from isolation ready to take on the world. It’s a funky and fun homage to disco-funk, incorporated with a new-age twist of bass music. The bouncy dance-floor filler is dynamic with its 70s-inspired guitar riff and playful bars, courtesy of an unapologetic Wreckno. Check out the tongue-in-cheek banger below. Nu Strut is a multi-genre instrumentalist and producer who draws inspiration from neurofunk and bass music artists such as Gramatik, LSDREAM, and KOAN Sound. His ability to deliver bass mus...
