Boys Noize Defies Odds with Antithetic Album, “+/- (Polarity)”

One of electronic music's most esteemed producers has released his most contrasting album to date.  A genre-crossing mastermind, Boys Noize tackles the intersectionality of his music head-on with his fifth studio album, +/- (pronounced "Polarity"). Described as a work that tugs at the polar tensions between the musical styles he produces, Boys …

Premiere: TRAXMAN ‘I'm A Freaky Brotha (feat. Richard Groove)’

TRAXMAN will release a new four-track EP, ‘Freaky Brotha’, via Moveltraxx this week. Hear ‘I’m A Freaky Brotha (feat. Richard Groove)’ below.  The longstanding Chicago juke and footwork producer, whose sound incorporates elements of ghetto house and techno, will release his seventh EP for the London-via-Paris label this Friday 24th …

Flume Drops First New Song In Over a Year: Listen

Fans of Flume can finally exhale. After a yearlong drought of new music, the electronic music virtuoso has arrived with a huge remix of Danny L Harle's "On A Mountain," which appeared on the renowned producer's debut full-length album Harlecore. The original track, which blends elements of breakbeat and màkina music, has been …

Premiere: Bala Bala Boyz ‘Vie Des Rois’

Bala Bala Boyz will release a new single, ‘Vie Des Rois’, via More Time Records this Friday, 26th August.  The London-Congolese collective, who DJ Mag interviewed back in 2020 for the Meet the MC series, return to Ahadadream and Sam Interface’s label with a typically explosive cut of percussive club …

Premiere: IKÄVÄ PII ‘death by haha reaction’

Ikävä Pii will release a new EP, ‘Epos Digitale’, via Turin’s early reflex label in September.  The three-track release from the London-based Italian producer follows early reflex’s first anniversary compilation in May, which demonstrated the imprint’s credentials as a force to be reckoned with thanks to its decidedly experimental take …

Zeds Dead Deconstruct “i think you’re cool” For Poignant Acoustic Rendition: Listen

Following their foray into the chill and downtempo worlds of electronic music with the trippy Catching Z's mixtape, Zeds Dead have unveiled four new remixes. While largely devoid of their signature wobbly sound, Catching Z's was a masterclass in versatility. The diverse nature of the record is reflected in its remix package, which features edits …

Leaving Laurel’s Debut Album Is a Stunning Tribute to Pierce Fulton’s Memory: Listen

Last month, Pierce Fulton's collaborative side project with Botnek's Gordon Huntley, Leaving Laurel, released the first single from their self-titled debut album. Today, their full body of work—which is dedicated to Fulton's memory—has arrived via iconic dance music imprint Anjunadeep.  Through each of the album's 11 aching tracks, Leaving Laurel expertly convey the chemistry Fulton and …

Premiere: SHE Spells Doom ‘Earthly Pleasures’

SHE Spells Doom will release his new EP, ‘Rudnick’, via All Centre in August.  The three-track EP follows the Lusaka, Zambia producer and DJ’s appearance on the label’s second anniversary compilation last year, and is named after the antagonist in the 1981 animated sci-fi film, Heavy Metal.  The subtle influence …

Wiwek Returns With Tribal House Banger “Periphery”: Listen

After a brief hiatus on the new music front, Wiwek has returned with a tribal house banger called "Periphery." "Periphery" arrives by way of W&W's Rave Culture banner and combines thumping, industrial kick drums with a rumbling bassline for a surefire festival track. Aside from its massive drops, the song moonlights as a masterclass …

Premiere: The Busy Twist ‘World Of The Spirits’

Jamz Supernova’s Future Bounce label will launch its second series of dancefloor-focused releases this month with a new EP from The Busy Twist.  Following last year’s Club Series, which featured much-hyped releases from the likes of KG & UNIIQU3, Bamz, Hagan, Rose Bonica and more, vol.2 kicks off in typically …

Premiere: Paraadiso ‘Aerial Dome’

Nervous Horizon co-founder TSVI and audio-visual artist Seven Orbits have teamed up to release a new album on Shanghai’s SVBKVLT.  Released under the Paraadiso moniker, ‘Unison’ is inspired by “Italian folk music, noise, ancient choral acoustic compositions, rituals and their functions”. In their attempts to channel the heightened consciousness and …

MAKESHFT Drops Dominant Sophomore EP, “The Machine”

MAKESHFT has delivered his sophomore EP The Machine, a heavy-hitting four-tracker released via Cyberwave Records. The titular track in the roaring new EP, "THE MACHINE," was released as a single ahead of time to offer fans a glimpse of what's to come. It kicks off with a fierce synthwave-inspired introduction, which consists …

Kaleena Zanders Celebrates PRIDE and Black Music Month with “RELOAD” Remix Pack

Rising singer-songwriter Kaleena Zanders released her track “RELOAD” last year, recounting her personal experiences with police brutality. The single and music video provided a powerful metaphorical message of hope and “reloading” on love (instead of bullets). In celebration of PRIDE and Black Music Month, the Los Angeles-based artist has dropped her …

Premiere: NET GALA ‘Dodomzit (A Radical, Cynical Tool)’

NET GALA will make their debut on Shangai’s SVBKVLT this month ‘신파 SHINPA’ EP. The Seoul-based artist, who is a regular DJ in the city’s Cakeshop club and member of the Shade Seoul LGTBTQ+ collective, follows their appearance on SVBKVLT’s ‘Cache 02’ compilation with five new cuts of experimental club …

Premiere: Cloudsteppers ‘The Limit’

Cloudsteppers, the collaborative project of Toronto’s Ciel and Dan Only, will release their debut EP via Londons’ X-Kalay in July.  The project originated after a jam session in Dan Only’s NDG 208 studio in 2019, and  the EP’s first two cuts came together quickly. After those tracks went down so …

Premiere: Nene H ‘Aufprall’

A new project from The Ruhr Museum and the Third Room techno collective invites artists to sample the sounds of stones and raw materials from a former coal mine industrial complex in Essen, Germany.  The Ruhr Museum is located at Zollverein, an industrial complex turned UNESCO World Heritage site, which …

REZZ and Grimes Are Working on New Music

Anticipation from fans is beginning to grow after REZZ teased new collaborative music with alternative pop star Grimes. In a recent tweet, REZZ informed fans that her next goal is to finally team up with Grimes on an original track. "My focus for the next while is to smash out a song …

Premiere: Jun Kamoda ‘Post Utopia’

Jun Kamoda will release his second full-length album, ‘II’, next month. Set for release on the Nagano, Japan-based artist’s own JUN RECORDS, the 12-track release finds Kamoda returning to his roots as a leftfield hip-hop producer and DJ. In recent years, Kamoda has made a name for himself on the …

NXSTY and Seb C Drop Genre-Crossing Single, “Guala” With Kid Sharif

NXTSY and Seb C, two budding Vancouver-based artists, have teamed up to release a brand new genre-crossing collaboration titled “Guala.” Featuring the audacious vocals of Kid Sharif, the track blends the hip-hop lyricism with the booming bass elements of electronic dance music. Fitted with emphatic horns, a bobbin’ baseline, and warm synths, this house …

Starrah Taps Skrillex, James Blake, More for Debut Album: Listen

Renowned singer-songwriter and producer Starrah has finally unveiled her debut album, the remarkable The Longest Interlude. Starrah’s experiences as a prolific songwriter shine on the new album, which spans 13 tracks. The record looks to be a watershed moment for the prodigious producer, who recently took home a Grammy Award for her work …

Future Bass and Melodic Dubstep Collide in Chassi’s Soaring “Satellite” EP

Rising electronic music producer Chassi has arrived with his sophomore EP, the soaring 3-tracker Satellite. The Los Angeles-based beatsmith wastes no time with the record’s emphatic titular track, a collaboration with fellow bass producer Prezzur. “Satellite” is a melodic dubstep bomb that masterfully blends euphoric saws akin to Seven Lions with the fluttering arpeggios of …

The Sponges Drip a Funky House Beat in “Jerry Brain”

Miami-based house duo The Sponges have returned to Box of Cats to deliver a swinging force of funk in their latest single, “Jerry Brain.” With their signature fusion of of 70s funk, acid-inspired bass, and cheeky sampling, The Sponges have been making waves in the electronic music scene. Following last month’s release …

Premiere: Sam Binga & Chimpo ‘Rude AF’

Sam Binga and Chimpo join forces this month for a flashy new four-tracker on Critical Music.  Titled ‘Maison Binga​-​Chimpoix Présente: Ultra Luxe’, the EP is set to land this Friday, 19th March. Don’t let the ‘rich walnut’ coloured vinyl and ‘leather-bound’ artwork fool you though, these four tracks offer only …

Premiere: Pamcy ‘Fish Sauce’

Pamcy will release her new EP, ‘Sauce Aisle’, next month.  Debuting on Jun Kamoda’s Jun Records, the Manila, Philippines-based producer and DJ follows her releases for labels like Healthy Tapes, Z Tapes and Genjitsu Stargazing Society with three colourful cuts of culinary-themed house.  Bubbling with rich percussive beats and sweet …

ILLENIUM Announces a New Album is On the Way

Stop the presses, ILLENIUM has new music on the way. The beloved future bass artist has given a hint that an album is incoming with one simple post.  Where there is a photo shoot, there is music. He further shared why things have been quiet on the production front, "Sorry if I haven’t …

Ekonovah Pushes the Boundaries of House on Latest EP "The Beginning"

Phoenix-based producer Ekonovah offers his latest two-track EP, The Beginning, via Insomniac Records' In / Rotation imprint. Following his mission to influence the electronic music scene with a new sound, his EP pushes the boundaries of house music with a unique and refreshing spin. Titular track, "The Beginning," delivers blissfully inspiring …

Papa Khan Announces New Single "XP"

Perhaps one of electronic music's most promising new acts, Papa Khan has seen a meteoric rise in popularity as of late. His 2020 single "Rain" has already surpassed one million streams on Spotify, and the producer has garnered support from the likes of massive acts like Subtronics and Marshmello.  Papa Khan recently …

Martin Garrix Announces New Collaboration with Tove Lo

We have a major collaboration coming our way, and it's from none other than Martin Garrix and Tove Lo. The two prolific artists recently announced the upcoming single titled, "Pressure," across their social media pages and fans are already buzzing.  Tove Lo has been a major collaborator for many EDM …

Folk Meets Electronic in the New Super-Collab from Marshmello, benny blanco and Vance Joy: Listen

benny blanco, Marshmello, and Vance Joy have joined forces for a super-collab called "You." The trio also shared a heartwarming video for the track, which was jointly released by Interscope and Mello's Joytime Collective banner. The folksy twang of Vance Joy meets the euphoric, horn-laden production of Marshmello in this poignant crossover …

UZ’s Quality Goods Records Shares Hard-Hitting "QGRC-005" Compilation

Starting off 2021 on an explosive note, UZ’s Quality Goods Records imprint has just dropped its 5th compilation installment, a 9-track showcase of the underground’s finest. Featuring forward-thinking productions by the likes of Abimanyu, Caracal, Match Point, MSFT, Runnit and more, the entire tracklist was been handpicked by UZ himself, who is still …

VNSSA Drops New Acid House Single "Cuz of the Beat"

Budding Los Angeles DJ VNSSA’s new single “Cuz of the Beat” contains all the elements of an acid house hit. Her fans have been eagerly awaiting its arrival after she teased it on Insomniac TV’s livestream just a few weeks ago. Out now via Noizu’s Techne Records, this solo song further reinforces VNSSA …

Steve Aoki Embraces Hardstyle on "6OKI – Rave Royale" EP

Since last September, Steve Aoki has been teasing his long-awaited 6OKI – Rave Royale EP that's notably stacked with collaborations. Last week, he unveiled a 6OKI cut with k?d entitled "BIB" as the record's second single. Today the EP has finally arrived via his renowned Dim Mak imprint.  6OKI – Rave Royale was made to keep the rave alive. The …

Premiere: Enayet ‘Bhir | ভিড়’

NYC-based party crew and label SLINK will release their first EP of the year in February, Enayet’s ‘Chokkor’. The SLINK resident’s debut EP was recorded during a trip home to Dhaka, Bangladesh, and its four tracks seek to capture the motion and density of the city with deep soundsystem pressure …

Steve Aoki and k?d Deliver High-Octane Rave Track "BIB"

In September of last year, Steve Aoki announced his collab-driven EP 6OKI – Rave Royale. The first of six tracks from the record, "Tarantino," featured Timmy Trumpet and an iconic guitar riff from Pulp Fiction. Today, Aoki and k?d have delivered a roaring new collaborative effort from the project called "BIB." …

Premiere: Workforce ‘Bring Down’

Workforce will release his new EP, ‘Moods’, via Critical Music this month. Set for release on 22nd January, the ex-Spectrasouler builds on the tough, moody d&b sound he’s been cultivating as Workforce for the past two years. ‘Bring Down’ embodies the producer’s flair for brooding atmospheres and fully-charged, weighty beats. …

Oliver Heldens Joins Above & Beyond for Group Therapy 415

Fresh off his remix of Above & Beyond and Richard Bedford's iconic track "Thing Called Love," Oliver Heldens has joined the legendary trance trio for the 415th episode of their Group Therapy show.  The track marked one of Heldens' biggest remixes of his career. He pulled off the daunting task with flying colors, revamping …