Monstercat Acquires Silk Music, Opens Door to Progressive House and Downtempo

Monstercat seems to always breach into new territory. The renowned independent label is well-known for bridging the gap between electronic music and gaming with its cutting-edge livestreamed events. Now, the label introduces its third brand alongside sub-labels, Uncaged and Instinct, Monstercat Silk. As the name implies, Monstercat has acquired the leading dance music label, Silk Music. …

Holiday87 Embraces Nostalgia on Charming Debut Album

Holiday87, a side project from Ben Ruttner of The Knocks, has slowly been rolling out music since the end of last year. He first released his singles "Lost" and "Chimera" in September and October of 2020, respectively. After those short glimpses at what he has to offer, the New Hampshire-born …

CloZee Blends World Influences into INZO’s "Overthinker"

In 2018, Chicago-based producer INZO made his Lowly Palace debut with "Overthinker," a captivating future bass single that featured the healing words of philosopher Alan Watts. Since its release, "Overthinker" has become one of Lowly's best-performing songs. With over 66 million streams across digital streaming platforms, it has also earned …

Premiere: ELLLL ‘Housebreaker’

ELLLL returns to Dublin’s First Second Label this month with the ‘Housebreaker’ EP.  Following the Berlin-based, Cork-born producer’s frosty ‘Febreeze’ EP for the label in 2019, ‘Housebreaker’ takes a more nocturnal turn. Featuring a murky, chopped and screwed refix from Parris, and a spectral dub from ELLLL herself, the EP …

Laxcity Returns With Imaginative 6-Track EP "Disconnect"

In 2018, Laxcity's career hit a major turning point. After a handful of well-received EPs, the Zambian producer released his remarkable debut album Catharsis. Since its release, his skills have remained a hot commodity. His Midas touch has been bestowed upon numerous tracks in the form of must-listen remixes, from Alina …

Premiere: Xen Chron ‘Wrong Dimension’

Mor Elian and Rhyw’s Fever AM returns with its first EP of the year next month, Xen Chron’s ‘Deleted Vapor’. Landing on the first Bandcamp Friday of 2021, 5th February, the Weymouth, Massachusetts-based producer’s five-track EP is bursting with warped club rhythms and dizzying effect-mutations. With a near 20 year …

UK Garage Legend Flava D Teases Collaboration With Skrillex

Fabled UK garage and drum & bass producer Flava D is the latest high-profile collaborator to be linked with Skrillex. After she recently hosted an "ask me anything" Q&A session with fans on her Instagram, one of her responses about the Grammy Award-winning "Bangarang" producer sent ripples through the EDM community. When a …

Watch Grabbitz Perform Gorgeous Cover of Excision and SLANDER’s "Your Fault"

Renowned electronic producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Grabbitz was quick to enrapture the EDM world with his April collaboration with REZZ, "Someone Else," which spotlighted his stirring, Hozier-esque vocals at their finest. Now, it seems he has done the impossible, transforming the head-banging bass of "Your Fault" by Excision, SLANDER and Elle Vee into …

Gorgon City Drops New Must-Listen EP, "Realm"

Following a string of solid collaborative singles in 2020, including “House Arrest” with SOFI TUKKER and “Alive” with PAX, house duo Gorgon City released their new EP Realm last Friday, December 4th. Consisting of one new track and three past singles, Realm is a bass-heavy and dance-forward compilation that sounds …

Premiere: DJ Earl ‘Off They Feet’

DJ Earl will release his new album, ‘BASS + FUNK & SOUL’ this Friday 4th December.  The album is set for release on London-via-Paris label Moveltraxx, on which the Teklife DJ and producer debuted back in 2012 with the stunning ‘Teklife Or NoLife’ EP. Since, the Chicago artist has appeared …

Richie Hawtin Drops Mesmerizing New EP "Time Warps"

The king of minimalism has returned for his first dance-floor focused EP in 21 years. Richie Hawtin has officially dropped Time Warps, the two-track EP and inaugural release from From Our Minds, the new sub-label of Plus 8 Records.   Hawtin is kicking off the new imprint with a bang because Time Warps …

Premiere: ELLLL ‘Toe Loop Jump’

Ireland’s GASH COLLECTIVE will release their debut compilation on 4th December.  Set for release via DIY label Art For Blind, ‘GASH TRAX VOL​.​1’ features seven cuts of experimental electronics and club sounds, from hard drum to techno. Celebrating female-identifying and LGBTQ+ producers and DJs, the compilation gives a panoramic look …

Watch Surf Mesa Perform Live Acoustic Version of Global Breakthrough Hit "ily (i love you baby)"

Few artists have experienced as breakneck a rise as Surf Mesa, the young LA-based dance music producer who exploded onto the scene with his inescapable radio hit "ily (i love you baby)," a Platinum-certified track featuring fellow prodigy Emilee. Celebrating his inclusion in Vevo's 2021 "DSCVR Artists To Watch" list, Mesa sat down …

Premiere: Route 8 ‘This Far’

Route 8 will release his debut album ‘Rewind The Days of Youth’ this month via Lobster Theremin. Set for release on 20th November, the album is inspired by the same highway the Budapest-based artist took his artist name from, and which he regularly travels on to visit his grandmother. An …

Rusko Previews 12 New Songs in Genre-Bending Demo Dump

Even though Rusko fans are still trying to contain themselves after the release of his fantastic four-track EP last month, the dubstep icon decided to stoke the flames even more over the weekend. On Sunday, November 1st, Rusko previewed 12 unreleased songs on Instagram. Sharing a series of Story posts with …

Premiere: rRoxymore ‘Price of Highest Consciousness’

A new label, SOS Music, has been launched in collaboration with !K7 and Los Angeles-based radio station DUBLAB, with a goal to provide a platform for electronic music produced by womxn and non-binary artists. The label’s debut release, ‘SOS Music Vol. 1’, takes in 14 tracks, with the likes of …

Premiere: E-Saggila ‘Cellygrin’

E-Saggila will release her new album, ‘Corporate Cross’, via Hospital Productions next month.  Like much of the Toronto artist’s previous work – including releases on Northern Electronics and BANK NYC – ‘Corporate Cross’ takes stylistic cues from across the electronic music spectrum: from techno and breakcore to ambient and harsh …

Premiere: bonebrokk ‘Forsaken’

Anthens’ producer bonebrokk will release his new EP, ‘Howl’ this month. Set for release via his own Trial & Error label, the five-track EP is frenzied and cathartic, but meticulously crafted. Fusing elements of hard drum, experimental electronics and the bass-heavy sound design of UK techno, it’s a full-throttle collection …

Listen to a Preview of Robyn’s Upcoming Collaboration With Jónsi, "Salt Licorice"

Fresh off the 10-year anniversary of her iconic single "Dancing On My Own," Robyn is releasing some brand new music. The renowned Swedish singer-songwriter and dance music producer has teamed up with fellow contemporary music icon Jónsi for "Salt Licorice," a collaborative single scheduled for release on Wednesday, September 30th. Jónsi, who is the frontman …

Watch This Haunting, Porter Robinson-Approved Piano Cover of "Mirror"

Pianist and YouTuber Keudae has released a haunting cover of Porter Robinson's "Mirror," a single from the Grammy Award-nominated electronic music producer's highly anticipated sophomore LP, Nurture. Flanked by nothing but electric light strands and her Korg Kross synth, Keudae presents a nearly five-minute performance in she transforms the original into a …

Don Diablo and Denzel Chain Launch 80’s-Inspired "Camp Kubrick" Project with New Single "Johnny’s Online"

Don Diablo is veering off from his traditional future house hits to join forces with Denzel Chain and form their new '80s-inspired group, Camp Kubrick. The new side project is a nod to the creative genius and director Stanley Kubrick and draws inspiration from the chart-toppers of their decade, including Toto, Lionel …

Beastie Boys share 1995 EP, 'Aglio E Olio', to streaming services

Beastie Boys have shared their 1995 EP, ‘Aglio E Olio’, to streaming services.  The 25-year-old recording was released in between the iconic albums ‘Ill Communication’ and ‘Hello Nasty’, with this short form offering made up of work the outfit knew wouldn’t fit onto the latter album.  Amery ‘AWOL’ Smith, of …

Listen to Diplo’s First Full-Length Ambient Album "MMXX"

Add a full ambient album release to Diplo's year of many "firsts." Despite a turbulent year by all accounts, seemingly nothing has slowed Diplo's stride to bring listeners what's amounted to a trove of new music. That includes the memorable country and electronic crossover album Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley Chapter …

Snyder and 24hrs’ New Single "Fire" is a Future Pop Inferno

Electronic young gun Snyder has teamed up with 24hrs for a new collaborative single called "Fire," released independently today. "Fire" is a future pop bop with warm, lush chords courtesy of Snyder and a radio-friendly hip-hop edge, thanks to the impressive 24hrs. The Atlanta rapper and singer-songwriter has joined forces with a …

"I’m Remixing a Car": Matthew Dear Harnesses Sounds of the Mustang Mach-E for New Electronic Song

The multi-talented Matthew Dear has found inspiration from an unexpected source for his latest release. Known for experimenting with his work, the Motor City native used sounds from the Ford Motor Company's all-electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-E, for a new electronic track titled "New Breed (The Mustang Mach-E Remix)." He sets the scene immediately …

Mindchatter Pays Homage to LCD Soundsystem with Dreamy "I Can Change" Cover

Grammy-winning electro-rock outfit LCD Soundsystem have been a monumental influence for many producers and musicians since the mid 2000s, when "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" dominated electronic charts around the world. Budding producer and vocalist Mindchatter certainly holds LCD Soundsystem in high regard, so to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of …

Kito and ZHU Tap Jeremih for Summertime Anthem "Follow"

ZHU has continuously impressed throughout 2020, most recently on his collaborations with Bob Moses and Tinashe as well as his immaculate Lollapalooza performance. His latest release is equally stunning. ZHU is joined by Kito and R&B superstar Jeremih for their collaborative effort "Follow," released via Astralwerks. "Follow" is an effortless combination of Kito's …

LNDN and Ketafere Drop Nasty New Single "Virus"

Canadian DJs and producers LNDN and Ketafere are here to debut their new single "Virus," an electrifying track that will get you re-energized during that mid-week slump.  "Virus," released on G-Mafia Records, is the ultimate bass house production, complete with a hard-punching beat and rippling synth work that will burrow its way into …

Premiere: Robert Hood ‘The Struggle’

Robert and Lyric Hood will release a new split EP on M-Plant on 14th August.  With one track from Floorplan (Robert and daughter Lyric together) and one solo cut from Robert, the EP finds the pair utilising typically rousing techno and house forms to propel the voices of Black civil …

BEAUZ Release First Ever THX Ltd. Spatial Audio Digital Album, "BEAUZWORLD, VOL. 1"

Since its inception in 1983 by legendary filmmaker George Lucas, THX Ltd. has expanded its empire beyond the cinema and into automobiles, home entertainment, and consumer electronics. The company has continued to improve upon auditory and visual fidelity, ensuring that audiences experience the most true-to-life artistic visions.  US-based brothers and …

UZ and Oski Collide On Two-Track Quality Goods EP "Freezer"

Quality Goods Records, run by trap icon UZ, has established itself as a prominent label within the bass world in recent years. Apart from releasing the OG’s music, QGR has helped catapult the careers of massively talented producers such as Ian Munro, sumthin sumthin and Oski, among others, the latter of whom …

Premiere: Adryiano '18+ Premium Members Groove'

Adryiano will release a new EP later this month. Following the release of his ‘SENSUAL MUSIC 2 DANCE TO’ EP in May this year, German DJ and producer Adryiano returns with four premium house cuts in the form of ‘100% AUTHENTIC VIP LOUNGE TRAXX’.  Opening with big room disco energy, Adryiano …

Premiere: Kilig 'Bed Test'

Emerging UK producer Kilig will release a new EP this Friday. Following the release of their ‘Blue Coat, Red Dress’ EP earlier this year, Kilig will make their debut on UK party and label Origins with four-track EP ‘Is It Time’. Stepping away from the ambient soundscapes found on their …

Premiere: Long Island Sound 'Cosmic Spring'

Long Island Sound return with a four-track EP next month. Born and based in Dublin, duo Rob and Tim AKA Long Island Sound have been producing music together for over five years, releasing records on the likes of Roots For Bloom, alongside artists like Folamour and Roy Vision, and on fellow …