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“Playboi Carti” Is Out Now

If you haven’t heard of Loe Shimmy, then what are you doing? This up-and-coming hip-hop artist demonstrates incredible prowess as he raps his verses in a voice and style that’s only his and no one else’s. Loe Shimmy is an American rapper from Pompano Beach, Florida. The Hip Hop artist …

Premiere: Clemency ‘Girl Food’

Wisdom Teeth is releasing a new compilation, ‘To Illustrate’,  this month. Listen to Clemency’s ‘Girl Food’ below.  The Bristol-based label run by Facta and K-LONE enlisted artists from the Wisdom Teeth family at home and abroad to co-produce the collaborative album, which focuses on lower-tempo music around 100 BPM. The …

Premiere: Olive T ‘Just To Get By’

Olive T will release a new EP, ‘Maintaining’, via SOS Music this week. Listen to ‘Just To Get By’ below.  The New York-born, Geneva-based DJ and producer’s third EP marks the LA label’s first solo artist release. Founded in 2020 as part of a partnership between !K7 and DUBLAB the …

Premiere: BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL ‘Cosmic Crusader’

BLACK GIRL / WHITE GIRL will release a new EP, ‘Multiverse’, via Mella Dee’s Warehouse Music label this month. Listen to ‘Cosmic Crusader’ below.  For the Netherlands-based duo, the trick has always been in finding the sweet spot between tough-as-nails techno and playful rave hypnotism. It’s a skill they’ve been …

Premiere: Egg Meat ‘Climate and Resilience’

London label Alien Jams’ second and final release of 2022 is a collaboration between Georgie McVicar and Laurel Uziell (aka Tooth Rust) under the Egg Meat moniker. Listen to ‘Climate and Resilience’ below.  Across five tracks, the duo explores the electronic intersection that Chloe Frieda’s label thrives in, balancing dancefloor …

Underground Vibes | 085

“show you how i feel” – warner case & Carl Chaste Part of warner case’s latest project, dance music for dancing vol. 3, “show how you feel” is a pristine example of his knack for crafting irresistible dancefloor gems. “BETTER” – badxyou & 8485 Powered by a vulnerable narrative, with …

Premiere: Nine Raths ‘Clarendon’

Belfast-based duo Nine Raths will release their second EP this month. Listen to ‘Clarendon’ below.  With a view to exploring the nature of modern Irish identity,  the project from Ryan Burrowes and Adam Smith (both members of jazz-punk band Robocobra Quartet) blends their extensive collection of field recordings captured within …

Premiere: Overland ‘GOLP’

Overland will release a new EP, ‘Blink For Eternity’, via Marie Montexier’s Paryìa label this month. Listen to ‘GOLP’ below. The Vancouver-based acid specialist follows releases on labels like naive and Sweat Equity with four gnarly techno cuts packed with rumbling rhythms and twisted bass. From the swooping breakbeat fuckery …

HVRCRFT Drops Heavy-Hitting Debut EP, “Cosmos 2043”

Rising bass music producer HVRCRFT has unleashed Cosmos 2043, his momentous debut EP. Spanning five songs, Cosmos 2043 encapsulates HVRCRFT's knack for producing explosive dubstep anthems. The EP’s titular track kicks it off with a bang, interpolating an eerie soliloquy with cinematic soundscapes before a blistering drop. Then comes "Human Avatar," …

EDM.com Playlist Picks: Flume, ROSSY, Kygo & More [11/11/22]

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com's weekly "Playlist Picks" series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Galantis, David …

Kygo Drops Surprise Album, “Thrill Of The Chase”

"Why not?" is something we say when asked if we want another beer, or deciding to add guac to a burrito. For Kygo, it was dropping a full-length album. The dance music superstar has surprise-released a brand new LP, Thrill Of The Chase. The album, which he hadn't even announced …

Zack Martino and Kastra Take On GT_Ofice’s “Never Together” With Intoxicating Remixes

Breathing new life into his single “Never Together,” GT_Ofice has enlisted two dance music stars for a round of official remixes.  The fast-rising producer has amassed over 17 million collective streams since he launched his career back in 2019, consistently dropping dance-pop and house heaters. Released via CAINE Records, “Never …

Distant Matter Stuns In Effervescent EP, “Iridescent”

Distant Matter has unveiled Iridescent, his brand new, intoxicating EP. Spanning five sun-kissed tracks, Iridescent is a stunner. Its self-titled instrumental kicks things off on a high note, its spacey soundscapes leading into a radiant future-funk drop with warm-and-fuzzy synths. "Light,"which features a captivating Chuck Barz, continues the sonic journey with its …

Premiere: Doctor Jeep ‘Prisma De Luz’

Bogotá, Colombia’s TraTraTrax label celebrates its 10th release this month with the ‘no pare, sigue sigue’ compilation. Listen to Doctor Jeep’s ‘Prisma De Luz’ below.  After a year that saw the label, run by Nyksan, DJ Lomalinda and Verraco, release five EPs including Nick Léon’s ubiquitous summer scorcher ‘Xstatis’, it …

Premiere: Slacker ‘Love As A Devil’

Danielle will launch her new label, Soft Raw, this month with the release of Slacker’s ‘Damage To Be Undone’ EP. Listen to ‘Love As A Devil’ below.  The Bristol-based DJ and NTS resident’s new project kicks straight into gear with Slacker’s six-track release, encompassing the bass-heavy techno, electro, breaks and …

EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 15

“All I Ever Wanted” – Adriatique, Marino Canal Adriatique and Marino Canal’s first collaboration, “Home,” was one of the biggest melodic techno releases of 2020. Two years later, the Accordia EP sees the two return for a more somber record. On “All I Ever Wanted,” celestial, syncopated synths soar above …

Forgetmyname Unravels The Story Behind Her Recent Single “Crazy”

Following the debut singles “Complex” and “High,” Nicole, aka, Forgetmyname returns with a breakup song that could melt even the coldest of hearts. “Crazy” is produced by Isaac Buna, who has masterfully incorporated Pop and Electronic elements, emphasizing the Hispanic singer-songwriter’s dreamlike vocal performance. Forgetmyname goes back to the night …

DJ Snake Drops Explosive House Track, “Nightbird”

DJ Snake continues down the house music rabbit hole with his brand new track, “Nightbird.” Following a summer of madness, including a career-defining performance at the famed Parc des Prince stadium, the French superstar has returned with the new banger, an explosive record. "Nightbird” creeps into focus with a deep bassline …

Listen to Whyte Fang’s Hypnotic Single, “Girl”

Alison Wonderland descends further into the unknown with the spellbinding "Girl," the third single to release since she revived her Whyte Fang alias. Wonderland's experimental side project continues to cover new ground in the realm of bass music. Her latest track is equally curious as her prior singles, as hypnotic vocal chants serve …

Drake and 21 Savage Sample Daft Punk’s “One More Time” In Controversial Track, “Circo Loco”

Drake and 21 Savage's collaborative album, Her Loss, has dropped and there's one particular track that immediately became a lightning rod for controversy. That track is "Circo Loco," which is underpinned by an unexpected sample: a slow-rolling version of Daft Punk's iconic "One More Time."  The bold usage of the robots' biggest …

Premiere: Toumba ‘Shurooq’

Toumba will release a new EP, ‘Rosefinch’, via new London label Hypnic Jerks. Listen to ‘Shurooq’ below.  The Amman, Jordan-based DJ, producer and MNFA venue curator kicks the label off with his debut vinyl release. Following an EP on All Centre and a self-released VIP edits pack, he steps up …

ATLiens Drop Thrilling 5-Track EP, “Space Cathedral”

With their new EP, ATLiens have stumbled upon the horrors of an unforgiving space cult. Released today on Insomniac's Bassrush Records, Space Cathedral is a five-track EP featuring some of the enigmatic duo's most haunting music to date. The record leans heavily into their thrilling, exploratory concept and introduces a heavy blend …

Afrojack and Nicky Romero Hit Rewind With First-Ever Collab, “Back to Where We Started”

Nicky Romero and Afrojack are resetting the clock with their first original collaborative track.  Last week, the landmark 10th edition of Amsterdam's AMF Music Festival saw performances from a myriad of dance music icons, including the two progressive house titans, who didn't hesitate to hit rewind.  Opening up their explosive B2B set, …

Gryffin Weaves Between Ballads and Festival Anthems In Stunning Sophomore Album, “Alive”

Grammy-nominated DJ, dance music producer and guitarist Gryffin has released Alive, his 17-track sophomore album. Arriving nearly three years since the release of his debut full-length, Gravity, Gryffin's big return effortlessly weaves between festival anthems and pure emotional energy. This rain dance between the two aesthetics allows for maximum impact …

Tiësto Announces Release Date of New Album, “Drive”

At the age of 53, Tiësto's hunger for innovation has never been stronger. The Dutch dance music icon has announced Drive, his seventh studio album. Scheduled to release on February 24th, 2023, the LP will feature 12 tracks, according to its pre-release page on Apple Music. It'll include a handful of …

Premiere: SHE Spells Doom ‘Bossano’

SHE Spells Doom will release a new EP, ‘Bossano’, via All Centre this week. Listen to the title track below.  The Zambian producer returns with his second EP for the label, its first vinyl release. The three-track outing presents the artist’s percussive club music at its best, alchemising elements of …

Premiere: Harrison BDP ‘Just A Game’

Harrison BDP will release a new EP, ‘Cactus Girl’, via Dansu Discs this month. Listen to ‘Just A Game’ below.  After appearing on the Manchester label for the first time back in January alongside Ed Hodge, the Welsh DJ and producer makes his solo debut with four cuts of blissful …

Matroda Brings the Funk With Infectious Single, “Temperature”

Catchy vocals, funky chords and an infectious four-on-the-floor beat are all Matroda’s brand new single is about. The Croatian house music star is back with "Temperature," one of his strongest tracks to-date. Foot-tapping percussion and playful melodic elements are effortlessly woven into the track from the start, while a soulful …

Nostalgix Drops Gritty Hip-House Track, “Options”

Nostalgix has dropped the latest record from her forthcoming Supah Fly EP, a hip-house collab with Lano Bandz. Out now on Thrive Music, "Options" is a gritty fusion of hip-hop and house music. The track, which features energetic bars courtesy of Bandz, finds Nostalgix producing a rowdy bass house beat. A …

Premiere: Pura Pura ‘Odyssey Club (Bianca Oblivion Remix)’

Pura Pura will release a new EP, ‘Odyssey Club’, via French label Monstart in November. Listen to Bianca Oblivion’s remix of the title track below.  The Montpellier-based producer follows his fourth club edits release from May and the ‘7 Del Sol’ EP from February with four tracks that blend elements …

Check Out PsoGnar’s “Fate of Gnarnia” Album Trailer Made In Unreal Engine 5

Traversing through a storyline of epic proportions while uniting a slew of musical influences, PsoGnar has released his debut album, Fate of Gnarnia. PsoGnar curates melodic and heavy-hitting arrangements that grab listeners’ attention within seconds. His artistic expression extends far beyond music production, however, with his unique skillset as a …

Premiere: Big Miz 'Sleep Well w/ Ewan McVicar'

Big Miz will release a new EP this week. Following the release of the ‘Flashbang’ EP and a summer of gigs in the UK and Ibiza, most recently for Patrick Topping’s Trick DC-10 takeover, the Glasgow-based DJ and producer serves up five fresh dancefloor cuts in the form of ‘The …

“I Haven’t Felt Like an Artist In a Long Time”: Lucii’s New Song Is a Whirlwind of Festered Emotions

EDM.com Class of 2021 star Lucii has shared a brand new track, an emotive dance record called "Sleeping Pills." Lucii's sultry vocals dance atop potent, pillowy production in "Sleeping Pills." She maintains a subtle sound in the verses, only to unleash a cathartic chorus with gut-wrenching lyrics about losing someone she cares …

Brunel Wekho Drops Sultry Moombahton Rework of MATTN and Paris Hilton’s “Lone Wolves”

Congolese-Belgian record producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and label owner Brunel Wekho is making moves.  The multi-faceted artist has produced a wide range of EDM tracks over the years, as well as pop. This expansive range has caught the attention of a slew of high-profile artists, the latest being MATTN and Paris Hilton, who have tapped …

Premiere: Bimol ‘PKOTA’

A Breaking Concept, a new label based in Bogotá, Colombia, launches next week with release of ‘RAVE FACTORY V.A. I’. Listen to Bimol’s ‘PKOTA’ below.  The label’s 19-track debut is a celebration of old skool rave sounds, taking in classic hardcore, breakbeat, techno, jungle and more. Hoover sounds, rave pianos, …

Premiere: Ciel & Ali Berger ‘Damn Skippy! (Davis Galvin Remix)’

Ciel and Ali Berger will release their debut collaborative EP, ‘Damn Skippy!’, via Chicago’s Jacktone Records next week. Listen to Davis Galvin’s remix of the title track below.  Toronto’s Ciel and Pittsburgh’s Ali Berger have been honing their respective crafts for years now; their house and techno tracks balance toughness …

Akeos Unleashes Fierce Dubstep Single, “Nexus Loop”

On the heels of multiple statement-making EP releases in 2022, Akeos reminds listeners why she's a dance music switchblade with "Nexus Loop." The EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee recently kept listeners on their toes with Libellule, an EP which saw the ascendant bass music producer breaking convention by stringing together a series of …

ILLENIUM and MAX Team Up for Anthemic Single, “Worst Day”

ILLENIUM is back with a new single, an anthemic collab with MAX called “Worst Day.” "Worst Day" marks ILLENIUM's third collaborative single from his forthcoming fifth studio album. MAX stuns in the angsty electronic anthem, which soars with future bass synths and and a punk twist. “Worst Day” follows in the footsteps of "All …

STS9 Debut On Wakaan With New Live Mixtape

Following their eclectic headlining performance at this year’s Wakaan Music Festival, STS9 have made their stately debut on the experimental bass music label with a new live mixtape. Spanning nine tracks, the tape beautifully captures the band’s infectious live performance energy. It features previously unreleased tracks from the band, including …

Premiere: Ziyiz ‘Sprung Skeleton’

Ziyiz will make their solo debut on Brooklyn’s Kindergarten Records next month with the ‘Pattern Factory’ EP. Listen to ‘Sprung Skeleton’ below.  The Leeds producer follows an appearance on the DJ Mag Best of North America Breakthrough Label awards winners’ ‘Fluo II’ comp with four tracks of hyperactive, sci-fi-tuned club music that …

Bonobo Surprises Fans With Piano-Led Single “Defender”

Bonobo is making a habit out of surprise releases. Making use of a thumb piano, Bonobo lets fans acclimate to his new single, "Defender," with rich, organic sounds. As the song progresses, he layers in punchy drums and swirling synths to deliver a four-on-the-floor track that moonlights as an atmospheric, …

Premiere: Shinedoe ‘Wake Up’ 

Shinedoe will release her fifth album, ‘Freedom Riders’, via her own MTM Records this week. Listen to ‘Wake Up’ below.  The Amsterdam-based DJ and producer’s latest 10-track release is a masterclass in classic techno energy, which detours through deep house and minimal forms. Shinedoe has described the album as being …

Premiere: Nueen ‘Let Me Be Gone For A While’

Nueen will release a new album, ‘Diagrams of Thought’, via Barcelona’s Balmat label this month. Listen to ‘Let Me Be Gone For A While’ below.  The Mallorca-born, Barcelona-based artist sculpts 10 tracks of ambient and downtempo music with a distinctly off-season Balearic feel; the sunset vibe it conjures is beautiful, …

Premiere: Kundai ’Seance’

Kundai will release a new EP via NYC-and-Mexico City label Human Pitch this month. Listen to ‘Seance’ below.  The Zimbabwe-born, London-based DJ, producer, vocalist, art director and fashion designer follows a string of self-released EPs on Bandcamp with her label debut. The three tracks on ‘Glisten’ fit neatly on Simsea …

EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 14

“The Alchemist” – Rinzen Rinzen’s on fire. The cinematic techno producer has released 13 tracks on 5 different labels in the past two months. His latest EP arrives on John Digweed’s Bedrock record label. “Bedrock is one of those labels I wrote down on my goals list when I first …