New Music
Rich DietZ Drop Hypnotic House Banger, “Anxiety”: Listen
Surging electronic music duo Rich DietZ are back with their latest single, the brooding house banger “Anxiety.” Known for their fun, tongue-in-cheek approach to production, the guys have gone a different route this time around. Eschewing their use of party-starting, frenetic sound design and pop culture references, Rich DietZ have delivered a timely statement about mental health through a riveting house tune. However, don’t think the switch-up doesn’t make “Anxiety” any less heavy-hitting than its raucous predecessors. The track contains all the bells and whistles of a Rich DietZ heater, highlighted by a stunning vocal that eerily slithers through deep 808s. The arrangement is in half-time here, making for a hypnotic, trap-inspired doozy of a v...
Louis the Child Drops New Single “So What” with A R I Z O N A
Hot on the heels of their massive “Euphoria” 32-date tour announcement, Louis the Child collaborated with electropop trio A R I Z O N A for their new single “So What,” marking a new era for the pair. Louis the Child have removed all previous posts from their Instagram, creating a blank canvas and a clean slate for their new “Euphoria” music, show, and feel. Out via Interscope Records, this release is accompanied by stunning album artwork painted by Los Angeles artist Sima Jo. The vibrant electropop song delivers an uplifting message to anyone who let themselves get hurt in a relationship. “So what,” croons A R I Z O N A frontman Zach Hannah, “It happens to the best of us. Girl, it’s him, it’s not you.” The invigorating beat drives the song forward with its brig...
Galantis and Hook N Sling Team Up for Euphoric Single “The Best” With Karen Harding
Having previously collaborated on the tracks “Love On Me” and “Never Felt A Love Like This,” Swedish duo Galantis and Australian dance music vet Hook N Sling are back once again with their latest single, “The Best.” With platinum-selling singer-songwriter Karen Harding providing soulful vocals, this track lives up to the euphoric feeling of their previous collaborations. In addition, vocals from the seven-year-old daughter of Galantis’ Christian Karlsson are incorporated throughout the track. Out on Virgin Records, this song embodies the feelings of youthfulness and happiness. Its buoyant tone is established from the outset with gleeful piano keys and the intoxicating vocals of Harding. The chorus is absolutely exhilarating, utilizing soaring whistles an...
The Black Keys Cover R.L. Burnside’s ‘Going Down South’
The Black Keys have shared their second offering off Delta Kream, and it’s one of Dan Auerbach’s favorite tracks on the album. The duo put their own spin on one of R.L. Burnside’s best-known songs, 1969’s “Going Down South.” “That was one of R.L. Burnside’s hits!” Auerbach said in a statement. “We strayed a little from the original on our version with the falsetto and percussion, but we liked how it sounded in that moment. It’s become one of my favorites on the album.” Like the video for the album’s lead single “Crawling Kingsnake,” “Going Down South” was filmed at Jimmy Duck Holmes’ Blue Front Café, which is the oldest active juke joint in America. It also highlights other northern Mississippi blues landmarks like Junior Kimbrough’s hometown of Blues Alley in Holly Springs and&n...
KUČKA Enlists Flume, Nosaj Thing on Spellbinding Debut Album, “Wrestling”
All great things take time, and KUČKA‘s debut album, Wrestling, is no different. First announced nearly two years ago, Wrestling sees years of the Australian artist’s work come together in an intimate, 12-track arrangement of spellbinding soundscapes and masterful lyricism. Released April 30th via LuckyMe, the project also follows KUČKA’s three-year hiatus from solo work, which concluded in 2019 with the release of Wrestling‘s lead single, the Flume-assisted “Drowning.” Built around haunting vocals and quirky, bouncy chords, KUČKA kicks the door down with Wrestling and ushers us into her world. Her lyrics are raw and blissfully simple, telling a tale of love and acceptance as old as time. Still, her unique twist...
Kayzo Reworks ILLENIUM and iann dior’s “First Time” Into Rock-Infused Anthem
Kayzo has been on a tear in 2021. The Houston-born producer recently released his collaboration with Sullivan King and Papa Roach, “DOMINATION,” as well as “Never Let You Down” with TELLE and “Lifeline” with Black Tiger Sex Machine. Today, he returns with a remix of ILLENIUM and iann dior‘s “First Time.” Kayzo’s rework of “First Time” reimagines the love ballad by embracing his signature rock-electronic crossover sound. Forgoing the piano of the original, Kayzo has opted for a subtle guitar in the intro. As the track builds to the drop, listeners are hit with a more intense guitar riff all accompanied by dior’s emotive vocals. The second drop adds a layer of heavy, distorted synths, drastically increasing th...
Saka Makes Gud Vibrations Debut With Mind-Melting “Split Punch / Wing Chun” EP
Saka has been on the rise since 2019, enjoying a particularly successful 2020 campaign. The Hong Kong-born producer released his Slipstream EP on Bassrush and his collaborative effort “Killijoy” with EAZYBAKED and MOLOKAI on Subtronics’ Cyclops imprint. Today he continues his run with his Split Punch / Wing Chun EP out on Gud Vibrations. Split Punch / Wing Chun is a two-sided endeavor with the titular tracks making up its entirety. Saka has used this EP as a vessel for his masterful sound design, as every moment subverts expectations. The inspiration for “Split Punch” comes from a spell in Final Fantasy Tactics by the same name, whereas “Wing Chun” was inspired by the kung-fu film series Ip Man. “Split Punch” ominou...
Black Tiger Sex Machine Tap JT Roach for Anthemic Single “Creature”
In January, Black Tiger Sex Machine teamed up with Kazyo and Point North for their monster single “Lifeline.” Adding to their impressive list of massive collaborations, the Canadian trio has tapped JT Roach for “Creature” out via Kannibalen Records. Although “Creature” is a slight departure from the relentlessness of their recent releases, the tune still showcases BTSM’s heavy-hitting sound while simultaneously giving JT Roach’s immaculate vocals a spotlight. His signature tenor croons lyrics about animosity, with that message being empowered by dynamic, winding basses and the occasional fluttery synth. The anthemic nature of “Creature” makes it a live set staple. Expect the track to be a centerpiece of BTSM&...
Vindata and Kaydence Release Emotive New Single “One Time”
Vindata is currently gearing up for their highly anticipated debut album With Opened Eyes. They are now here to unveil the next piece of the puzzle and it comes in collaboration with Kaydence, Ariana Grande and Beyoncé’s songwriter. “One Time” arrives today via Monstercat. The new single encompasses the rush of emotion felt when falling in love. The vocals and melodies convey this theme of hesitancy with a slow yet steady tempo and open into a playful, more hopeful tone as the chorus enters. It’s the balance of excitement and fear that comes from being vulnerable and in love, and Vindata and Kaydence tightrope this line expertly with raw emotion. “We collaborated with Kaydence, Tyler Rohn, and Dave Cappa on this record. Early on, we knew that this s...
Anabel Englund and Yotto Team Up on Dreamy New Single “Waiting For You”
Anabel Englund closed out 2020 with a bang after releasing her spellbinding debut album Messing With Magic. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, because Englund is now gearing up to release a deluxe version, which will feature five new singles. These include her latest offering, “Waiting For You” with Yotto. “Waiting For You” is just as dazzling as her predecessors. Englund’s voice soars overs Yotto’s steady hypnotic production here, the dreamy beat balancing perfectly with Englund’s delicate yet smoldering lyrics. It’s a track that will transcend the listener to a state of pure bliss. Artwork for Anabel Englund’s new single “Waiting For You” with Yotto from her forthcoming “Messing With Magic (Deluxe Album)...
Trampa’s Roaring Debut Album “Disrespect” Has Arrived: Listen
After kickstarting the Never Say Die: Black Label sister imprint with his Consciousness EP in 2015 and closing that imprint’s chapter out with his single “Sick Head,” bass music heavyweight Trampa has already built an impressive career over the last decade. Now, Trampa’s debut album has arrived on the newly reformed Never Say Die, and it is undoubtedly the producer’s best work yet. Trampa’s first full-length, Disrespect, is full of the riddim-tinged sounds listeners have come to know and love from the musician, but the album expands far beyond genre expectations and into tracks that draw influence from jungle, drum & bass, UK garage, drill, and even breakbeat. Previously released singles “Sick Head,” “Your Luv,” and the ...
Album Review: ZHU Ignites Gothic, Introspective Themes on Spellbinding “DREAMLAND 2021”
Electronic artist ZHU has always looked towards the future, but 2020 gave him more of a reason than ever. While trapped inside for most of last year, the Grammy-nominated virtuoso forged his latest LP, DREAMLAND 2021, with the intention of taking body, mind, and soul to a more optimistic soundscape of his own design. “I don’t believe that music, dancing, [or] the freedom of expression will be suppressed for much longer,” ZHU said in a press statement. “They can’t—that’s against human nature.” ZHU began his project with the intention of lighting up dancefloors, believing in their power to transcend and enable people to come together. Cultivating sounds by way of this mantra, the acclaimed artist has created another innovative work of art that seamlessly combines genre, style and mood. DREAM...
