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90's kids: grab some Capri Sun, dump it into your morning coffee, and get ready to time-travel back to 2003, when "Bring Me To Life" was soundtracking cry-ragers from NY to LA. Bass music producer HVDES has tapped into Evanescence's generational rock anthem, flipping the gothic nu-metal tune into a …

It's not every day an electronic music artist sees their name alongside Bruce Springsteen and Eddie Vedder on an album. But Protohype isn't just any artist. The Nashville-born, neck-breaking dubstep vet has been confirmed to appear on The Atlas Underground Fire, the star-studded upcoming album from Tom Morello. Protohype, who …

Miami-based label Sovereign Records was created for the purpose of finding emerging artists and sharing their music with the world.  Establishing themselves as a progressive music entertainment company, Sovereign strives to share new and refreshing tracks from a broad roster of international artists. In doing so, the imprint hopes to provide music …

Canadian DJ and electronic music producer Rolls Rollin has quite literally been on a roll as of late. Having emerged into the scene just last year, he has already delivered 10 dominant tracks. His latest offering "Unholy Invasion" is a high-energy club scorcher that stays true to its name with …

For the last 12 months Deorro has been on a red-hot roll. First came "Cuando," a blood-pumping collaboration with Los Dutis that kicked off a string of singles inspired by the artist's Mexican heritage. Now, the renowned producer is knee-deep in the lead up to his debut Latin album, ORRO. Released …

There are few artists who can do it all, and lucky for Pauline Herr, it comes effortlessly. Her latest pop-electronica endeavor, the six-song Contradictions EP, is entirely self-sung, written, produced and mixed. Released July 30th via Seeking Blue Records, the label home of ILLENIUM's Ashes and Awake projects, Contradictions is a special look behind …

The EDM community is healing, and after over a year in quarantine it seems artists have more unreleased music to play out than ever. That brings us to last weekend, when more DJs appeared at HARD Summer than a free flight to Ibiza. Among them were Dillon Francis and Eptic, who seized …

New music from The Weeknd is imminently arriving and after hearing a teaser of his next release, speculation is abound it might just be a collaboration with Swedish House Mafia. Fans know that Swedish House Mafia are arguably the most cryptic musicians in the business, but this time the teaser that …

The end of summer is fast approaching, but budding house music producer Kyle Kinch wants you to forget that with "Rumpshaker," a tech house bomb that belongs by the poolside. One listen through the booty-shaking anthem is all it takes to see why Kinch's music has been heavily supported by …

LSDREAM is charting the course for his his third full-length album, aptly titled PEACE LOVE & WUBZ. The dubstep and experimental bass music star recently announced the new LP, but stopped short of sharing a release date. However, he did unveil the album's titular track, a mind-bending banger blending elements of trap …

In music, there have always been two types of producers: those who play the game, and those who shape it. These latter tastemakers are above the cut when it comes to their sonic instincts, particularly when it comes to partnering up with their peers. Nowadays, TOKiMONSTA is leading the pack, …

The summer heat has already been off the charts, and with the release of FISHER's first song of the year, it looks like club HVAC systems are about to go into overdrive. Released July 30th via his own Catch & Release imprint, "Just Feels Tight" has arrived just in time …

Just over two weeks ago ILLENIUM shook the dance music world with the release of his highly anticipated fourth album, Fallen Embers. While that in and of itself was a lot for his fans to process, they've now been gifted a high-profile remix from NGHTMRE, who took on ILLENIUM's collaboration with …

After weeks of teasing his debut album, including the release of singles "HOLD ON ME" and "SENSITIVE," Tisoki has finally unveiled 01953 via Monstercat.  In his latest endeavor, Tisoki has taken a more introspective approach that was inspired by his time in quarantine. Instead of writing earth-shattering, festival-ready tunes, he's created …

If you thought Sam Feldt planned on slowing down this year, you thought wrong. The Dutch producer is back again alongside Lateshift for "The Riddle," out on the former's Heartfeldt Records.  After meeting Lateshift at a writing camp in 2019, Feldt kept in touch with the duo. Their immediate connection …

Returning with their third track of the year, Black Tiger Sex Machine have joined forces with Italian-Jamaican reggae artist Alborosie for a massive single called "Leaders."  The new tune instills a sense of longing for change, and a paradigm shift in society. As we begin to pick up the pieces from the aftermath of the …

Disciple Records is no stranger to mega-collaborations, and the latest release on the storied dubstep label is no exception. Virtual Riot, Modestep, and Sum 41's Frank Zummo have joined forces for a new track called "This Could Be Us." The execution on "This Could Be Us" is perfect, as all …

With a huge performance comes huge surprises. During his momentous Red Rocks show earlier this week, melodic bass superstar Seven Lions showcased a massive, brand new collaboration with Lights. Thankfully, a fan was able to capture the surreal moment in a clip later shared by a fan account dedicated to …

Earlier in the week, we shared the news of a new ASCAP recording that listed Skrillex on a track with Future, JAY-Z, Beyoncé, and DJ Khaled. Now, another unreleased collab has been revealed, and this time it's with a dance act. At last weekend's Chandler, Arizona stop on their "Euphoria" tour, Louis The …

Blossoming Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Jhay Cortez has teamed up with Skrillex for a new single called "En Mi Cuarto," which arrived today alongside an official music video starring Mia Khalifa. Khalifa, perhaps best known for her work in the porn industry, glides on a motorcycle down a desolate highway, doing …

The path to Adventure Club's sophomore album is clearer than ever after the duo dropped one of its singles, a must-listen melodic dubstep track called "Safe With Me." Produced alongside Soar, "Safe With Me" is nothing short of breathtaking. Luma provides a gripping topline, brilliantly singing about finding solace in the arms of another while the …

Returning with yet another sensational single, GT_Ofice has teamed up with the award-winning artist Jantine for their new tune "Pieces," out now on Caine Records. Known for delivering electro-pop productions, GT_Ofice's sixth offering of the year follows suit. "Pieces" kicks off with an inviting house beat, pulling listeners in with entrancing murmurs throughout …

Galantis and Don Diablo have joined forces for their first-ever collab, a scintillating electronic jam called "Tears For Later." Released by way of Diablo's HEXAGON imprint, the track is a bit of a departure for both Galantis and Diablo in terms of its composition. The downtempo arrangement harkens back to the latter's summer 2016 hit …

It's been almost eight years since Baauer and RL Grime joined forces for 2013's "Infinite Daps," a song that has stood the test of time as a trap classic. They're now back with a new single called "Fallaway," which arrives under the cloak of their new audiovisual project HÆRNY. "Fallaway" is …

Many musicians channel pain and anguish through music, taking life's various traumas and negative experiences and turning them into sonic works of art. Though it's unclear if one of those negative experiences—getting fired from a day job—has led to a vast amount of musical inspiration for most, it has for …

The latest sun-kissed future pop track from ALWZ SNNY has arrived after the rising producer unveiled "I Don't Wanna Know," alongside a heartfelt music video. Known for his prowess in the future bass and indie-pop alleys of electronic music, ALWZ SNNY manages to produce a song that is somehow both optimistic …

Fresh off two 2021 singles on Liquid Stranger's SSKWAN imprint, Portland-based producer Redrum has returned with the enchanting Pisces Moon EP, which moonlights as an ode to her late father.  "When I finished writing this EP, it was right around the time of a New Moon in Pisces. New Moons represent …

It's no secret that Halsey's music is among the most popular for dance music producers to rework. But out of all the skeletons in the vast graveyard of remix attempts over the years, very few have proved ageless. That brings us to yesterday, when renowned electronic music producer KDrew brought …

The debut album from electronic music virtuoso Wave Racer has been a long time coming. Considered one of the most groundbreaking future bass producers in the scene, the Australian beatsmith broke through in the mid-2010s with a bubbly, quirky sound all his own. He quickly garnered support from some of the industry's …

Brooklyn-based producer Min the Universe is known for his unique blend of progressive house, pop, techno, and beyond to transcend listeners into what he refers to as a "new parallel universe uniquely their own." With his new track "Cassini," Min layered entrancing harmonies atop a hypnotic progressive house beat that guides …

SOFI TUKKER’s single “Drinkee” took the world by storm back in 2016. With its Portuguese lyrics and tropical feel, the song was featured on an Apple Watch advertisement and nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording, emerging as one of the most popular songs in the duo's discography. Now, “Drinkee” …

South African-Swiss DJ Nora En Pure has teamed up London singer-songwriter Liz Cass for an enchanting melodic house tune called “Won’t Leave Your Side.” Released by way of her longtime label Enormous Tunes, the song contains all of the elements of En Pure’s signature dreamy, melodic style. Introspective piano keys, soft …

The initial debut in Japan for End of the World set them on center stage to start spewing off their talents. Later on, the band became a world-renowned name as they grew their fanbase and talents. Their band’s new Album Chameleon, the deluxe version, is the perfect rendition of their …

The "Grimes Metaverse Super Beta" Discord server is as interesting a place as one might expect. Fans of the enigmatic musician gathered to hear her Splendour XR DJ set over the weekend. Packed with new music and some tracks that Grimes herself insists will not be released—at least in the …

Following up on his soulful R&B original, singer-songwriter Kowshik Saha has returned with an invigorating dance-pop remix of "Just Gotta Know."  With a rich cultural background as an Indo-Bangladeshi, Saha is best known for his ability to create multilingual music. While his primary focus is on producing pop, Saha explores …

Fans of midtempo music are in luck after REZZ dropped the curtain on an unreleased, upcoming collaboration with Deathpact. The song, which Space Mom dropped at a show over the weekend, is rife with signature elements of both artists, who are among the corps d'elite of the midtempo genre. Hypnotic synths and a …

In 2016, The Midnight turned heads in the niche yet devoted synthwave community with the release of their debut album, Endless Summer. They would go on to become one of the most prominent acts in the genre and emerge as a global phenomenon, playing shows all over the world. Now, …

After a gangbusters debut on Sable Valley alongside label boss RL Grime, ISOxo is back with another in-your-face banger on the emerging imprint. All things considered, ISOxo's follow-up, "Aarena," starts off deceptively peaceful with glistening synths and ethereal vocal swirls. As the lyrics slowly come into focus, a familiar voice is revealed to be a sample …

French electronic music duo Kill the Void have unveiled their debut EP, an ominous three-track techno record called Cult of Tau. The EP is a song-cycle of menacing, industrial techno and experimental dance music. Cult of Tau, which arrives on the heels of the duo's signing to the UK record label Dance Trax, also …

In 2019, it seemed like the trajectory of dance-pop mainstay Elephante was headed for the clouds. In addition to a 10-show headlining run, an anticipated project called Diamond Days was slated for release that fall, which would be the first to feature his own vocals. But as the year went on, Diamond Days never …

Back with his second release of the year, PsoGnar has unveiled a dark and haunting electronic rock anthem called “Vampire.”  Known for his rock-infused dubstep and heavy bass music, PsoGnar's latest offering is a slight departure from his usual sound. In "Vampire," he intentionally omitted blistering bass drops and instead opted for a synth-laden …

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 …

Last year, Botnek's Gordon Huntley joined forces with the late Pierce Fulton for a collaborative musical project called Leaving Laurel. Iconic dance music label Anjunadeep today released the duo's new single "Winter In The Woods," which the pair finished—along with a full album—just prior to Fulton's tragic death. The wistful sound …

After his seminal 2020 album Ex Machina was released, drum & bass icon Metrik didn't slow down. His VIP edit of "Cadence" with Reija Lee made waves on the H25PITAL compilation earlier this year, and he's now back with Grafix in tow for a heater of a double-single. The next …

After announcing a new run of headlining gigs earlier this week, ZHU has returned with a new single. Teaming up with acclaimed singer-songwriter and producer John The Blind, he's unveiled "Monsters," a stunning track out now via Astralwerks.  While the song is a clear departure from what fans have come to expect of …

Two powerful female duos collide in "Bitter Sweet," a smooth progressive house track from Ivy Nord and EMMA/EMMY. DJ duo EMMA/EMMY did a brilliant job with the production here, creating a hypnotic beat that fuses elements of deep house and trance in a pulsing arrangement. Bubbly synths and a warm bassline …

Fresh off her debut EP release, Iridescent, budding bass artist Skyler Madison has returned to deliver a heavy-hitting bootleg pack for DJs. Just last month Madison released her five-track Iridescent record via Circus Records—the renowned electronic music label founded by Flux Pavilion and Doctor P. The EP is a refreshing take on modern …

For lack of a better phrase—GRiZ simply cannot be stopped. After announcing his latest project a few weeks ago, the prolific producer has released his seventh studio album Rainbow Brain alongside an immersive performance video. Rainbow Brain brings out GRiZ's usual funky self while infusing heavy doses of bass. Each of the …

DJ Snake and Malaa have dropped the curtain on "Ring The Alarm," a party-starting house anthem. A hip-hop-inspired vocal refrain coaxes listeners in a haunting verse, which eventually builds into a dancefloor stomper for the shuffling age. These kinds of trailblazing tracks are just par for the course for the French …

Renowned electronic music vet Boys Noize is gearing up for the release of his fifth studio album.  +/- (pronounced "Polarity") will showcase Boys Noize's tried-and-true skill in delving into music styles on the opposite ends of the dance music spectrum, covering everything from the deepest underground techno to jackin' house, and including …

Strong friendships often lead to some of the best collaborations in the game. VAMPA and ZíA have proven that with flying colors after dropping their first-ever collaboration "New Levels" via Flux Pavilion's Circus Records.  After hitting the road together and playing numerous collaborative DJ sets in 2019, VAMPA and ZíA have shown out …

Foo Fighters' new Bee Gees tribute band—yes, this is real—have dropped their debut album, Hail Satan. While the arrival of Dee Gees feels like a fever dream, there's no denying how well they're filling these new dancing boots. When Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl first announced the new venture, he shocked fans …

Gesaffelstein and Kanye West have officially reunited. The French electronic music virtuoso announced that he’s behind the production of a new single from West’s upcoming 10th studio album, Donda. The track is called “No Child Left Behind” and it’s due out this Friday, July 23rd along with the rest of the LP, …

Offering tranquil music and an uplifting story, Los Angeles-based DJ and producer Choopsie is an exciting new name in the West Coast electronic scene. Originating from Leesburg, VA, Choopsie began her career as a child on the classical piano. At the age of 18 she began experimenting with electronic production, …

The 2021 edition of HARD Summer bears numerous attention-grabbing B2B DJ sets, but perhaps none more intriguing and unexpected than CRAY and GG Magree's new collaborative alias, Bad Boys Club. "Cray and GG Magree got drunk and made a DJ project lol," the group's Twitter bio reads. Despite their seemingly spur of the moment …

Stepping out of the murky shadows of an ambiguous nine-year hiatus, Swedish House Mafia made their first television appearance in over a decade last night. The legendary electronic music trio appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where they performed a medley of their two new songs, "Lifetime" and "It Gets Better." …

Unexpected musical mashups became a staple of the Internet sometime in the early 2010s and have provided many laughs since. It's hard to forget about Isosine's viral 2011 "Psychosocial Baby" mashup of Justin Bieber and Slipknot, in which he laced the iconic masked metal band's aggressive vocals over the happy-go-lucky pop beat …

Italian Grammy-winning dance music producer Benny Benassi has joined forces with iconic Chicago DJs Felix da Housecat and Steve “Miggedy” Maestro for a nostalgic single called “Berlin Sanfrandisco.” The group dubbed the collab "chitalo-house," a mashup of their own styles from the club scenes of Chicago and Italy. Released on Ultra …

Riot Ten made the most of his quarantine, taking that time to develop his sophomore album, Hype Or Die: Homecoming. The new record, released on Steve Aoki's Dim Mak Records, showcases the producer's trademark "Hype Or Die" sound and offers insight into his ability to take on explorative sonic ventures. The album features …

Dusting the cobwebs off a nine-year hiatus, Swedish House Mafia have stunned the EDM community by releasing two new songs in four days. And after their latest drop, it's clear a new chapter of the legendary trio is unfolding before our eyes. Swedish House Mafia today unveiled "Lifetime," a haunting single with Ty …

It all started with a feeling—and in the case of David Guetta and MORTEN's future rave genre, it was a pretty damn good one. The sound has exploded from their laptops since its debut in 2019, adopted and explored by artists around the world. Now, it's one of the hottest club …

From the toe-tapping saxophone melody of "Not Again" to the pop-infused flavor of "Weekends," Ookay has found himself in the thick of his forthcoming sophomore album's release cycle. Now he's back again with "Be OK," a dream team collaboration with Elohim and Flux Pavilion. And while some may call three a …

Prolific DJs and producers Valentino Khan and Nitti Gritti have joined forces for a boisterous new bass house single called “Your Body,” out on Spinnin Records. The pair took to Instagram to share a hilarious homemade music video showcasing how to take care of your body "like a DJ.”  “Take …

With three new releases in the last three months alone, it's safe to say grunge house trailblazer Saint Punk is on a roll. Keeping things interesting are the distinctly experimental sounds of each track, from the sultry bass tones of "Closer Tonight” to the Latin house-infused "Comatose." His latest, "Gloves" with Matt McAndrew, keeps …

Breathing life into a classic is a daunting task, but SM1LO, Aiden Jude, and Pat C took one head on and hit the nail on the head. They've teamed up to produce a new song called "Touch Me," recruiting singer-songwriter Avian Haviv for a beautiful vocal effort. The track is a cover of "Touch …

Though Eric Prydz's Tonja Holma alias has been quiet since 2017, the Swedish dance music legend hasn't completely abandoned it. Today he's returned with a treat for longtime fans, as he's revived the nom de plume for a brand new single released on his Pryda Presents imprint. "All Night" delivers …

World-renowned electronic music producer deadmau5 has teamed up with Lights for an anthemic single called "When The Summer Dies," out now via mau5trap. When deadmau5 and Lights first teamed up back in 2018 to release the midtempo track "Drama Free," it was something of a perfect pairing. Longtime friends and collaborators, …

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. It Gets Better – Swedish …

A year after releasing the first single from Tiësto's VER:WEST side project, the dance music legend has returned with a fresh track on his Musical Freedom imprint.  "Elements Of A New Life" reinforces the techno-focused sound Tiësto promised when debuting VER:WEST. Embracing a more melancholic feel, the tune plays into subtleties while …

Hot off the heels of his latest single "VHS," Tony Romera has returned to Monstercat with an unrelenting house heater called "MS69." The brooding grittiness of "MS69" is right on brand for the French producer's signature bass house sound. Making use of an intoxicating vocal sample and aggressive Korg synth, …

NGHTMRE has returned with an anthemic new single, partnering up with budding hip-hop artist Yung Pinch for a new summer banger called "Scars," out now via Ultra Records. Although NGHTMRE is most known for his hard-hitting trap and emotive future bass, the LA-based producer has been writing hip-hop beats for some time, and …

Teaming up with KOLIDESCOPES and Sinead Harnett, Sonny Fodera has returned with a fresh house tune called "Nah," out now via his own Solotoko imprint. The track arrives ahead of a sold-out UK tour in the fall. This new collab is an anthem in the making. "Nah" starts off with a progressive house …

FiXT Noir has stomped onto the EDM scene with its debut release, a heavy-hitting tune called "Traction" produced by rising bass artist Neddie. The new label, a subsidiary of longtime music media and merchandise company FiXT, is primed for a monster run as we head into the thick of summer …

Fresh off his debut dance music release, "My Baby Shot Me Down," renowned DJ and producer Cruz has unveiled an expansive remix package bursting at the seams with club flair. In collaboration with fellow producer Adam Nazar and rising singer-songwriter V Of Vossae, Cruz tapped seven impressive electronic music acts to breathe new life …

KDrew and Kayrae have joined forces for "Enough," a heart-wrenching future bass banger with the intensity to send chills down the collective spine of the EDM community. Kayrae's aching topline explores the strength it takes to grapple with inner demons—a feeling we can all relate to as we dust off the cobwebs of …

Legendary bass music pioneer Rusko has returned with a new single on Elevate Records. Tracing back to the roots of the UK bass movement, the dubstep icon dials up the tempo for a roaring drum & bass single called "MAC 19." Rusko's latest retains all of the wubby splendor he's …

Marking the beginning of a new chapter, ILLENIUM's Fallen Embers album has finally arrived.  When his nonstop touring schedule came to a halt last year, ILLENIUM took to the studio with the goal of creating something truly remarkable. And after tying a bow on a triptych of albums in 2019—offering up only a handful of …

After a hiatus and years of cryptic messages and one-off performances, superstar EDM trio Swedish House Mafia have finally returned with new music. An anthemic new single called "It Gets Better" was released today, confirming all of the rumors and speculation from fans around the world.  The elusive trio, comprising Axwell, Sebastian …

Porter Robinson has unveiled a breathtaking visualizer video for "dullscythe," a track from his critically acclaimed sophomore album Nurture. Robinson has harnessed the creativity of one of the most forward-thinking Nurture cuts and actualized it with a haunting audiovisual. Developed by Taiwanese visual artist Jie Liou, the trippy visualizer features glittery imagery from a …

To round out a remarkable year of releases on his venerated Ophelia Records imprint, Seven Lions has tapped a handful of label favorites to join him on the road this fall.  The tour, dubbed "Seven Lions and Ophelia Present: Pantheon," will feature the likes of Jason Ross, Kill The Noise, Last Heroes, …

Attack Attack!, one of the most beloved metalcore groups of the mid-2000s, have unveiled a riveting metalcore-electronic jam. Dubbed "Fade With Me," the track features haunting keys and crisp vocals, which builds to an aggressive drop oozing with melodic bass flair. Check out the new crossover banger below, premiered exclusively …

Tycho and Death Cab for Cutie frontman Benjamin Gibbard have joined forces on a new single called "Only Love," a tender and uplifting indietronica jam.  The two prove to be a match made in heaven, with Tycho's radiant production serving as the perfect vessel for Gibbard's distinctive voice. Bubbly guitar riffs and synthwave influences permeate …

Fresh off the announcement of a collaborative tour, DJ Snake and Malaa are reuniting on the music production front for a brand new track.  The former teased a clip of a new tune tentatively called "Ring The Alarm," recorded during a recent DJ set at La Clairière in Paris. If the snippets …