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Nearly 12 years after its release, Swedish House Mafia is giving their breakout hit "One" a makeover in the new year with the help of Swedish composer Jacob Mühlrad.  Aptly titled "One Symphony," the recomposition will serve as a symphonic version of their generational dance anthem. In an announcement shared via …

In a recent livestream on Twitch, Disclosure's Guy Lawrence provided aspiring producers and longtime fans an intimate look inside the duo's hit collaboration with Sam Smith, "Latch." Lawrence states that the version of "Latch" from the video is what we've all come to know and love, but they also have a newer version …

Whether you'll be ringing in 2022 from the club, your couch or your parents' couch, a new playlist initiative by Amazon Music has guaranteed your speakers will stay thumping 'til midnight, no matter the setting. The “Choose Your New Year’s Eve DJ” series includes 13 sonically diverse playlists curated by …

EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs.   With so much new music offered by EDM's artist community, it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year's top songs. So to highlight …

Rockstar Games and NTS Radio have created a way to revisit the sounds that permanently shaped many of our music tastes. In celebration of the developer's recently released Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, the world-renowned music hub hosted one mix from each of the three games. Titled …

Alesso and Katy Perry have dropped their high-profile collaboration just in time to soundtrack your New Year's Eve festivities. From the moment the track was announced earlier in the month, fans were immediately hyped to see the superstar dance music producer work alongside one of the biggest pop stars on the …

There is no one secret to building a career and making a name for yourself within dance music.  Over the years, many artists have exploded overnight off the back of a viral festival song, while others have consistently been releasing quality music that slowly but surely caught the attention of …

One of the electronic music scene's most cherished melodic dubstep producers has released his first album in over 10 years. On Christmas Day, Home, the long-awaited third album from Blackmill, finally arrived. The quiet producer did not launch any grandiose marketing campaigns or TikTok challenges to promote his new release, a …

Immersive and spatial audio are becoming the next step forward in audio. Trance group Above & Beyond have now teamed up with Amazon Music to share remixes in Dolby Atmos' spatial audio format. Reworked tracks include "Almost Home," "Screwdriver," and "1995" by gardenstate. When listening to the album, take note of how …

"An inspiration." "A visionary." "A legend."  These are only a few of the commendations awarded to the late Virgil Abloh by the electronic music community following his tragic death on November 28th. The renowned fashion designer, architect and DJ passed away at the age of 41 after a two-year battle with cancer.  …

Rich DietZ are back with a buzzer-beater right before time runs out on 2021. Released today was "Hype Beast," a special present wrapped up for fans this year. Continuing to develop their wholly singular house sound, the duo are rapid-firing track after track as they continue on their quest to …

Seven Lions is closing the year out strong, tapping Atlys to reimagine a number of his biggest hits in Opus, a new album of orchestral renditions. Although the idea of Opus isn't something fans often yearn for, it's an idea that fits perfectly into Seven Lions's discography and aesthetic. His mystical …

After announcing that a remix album for Above & Beyond's seminal Group Therapy was on the way earlier this month, the group have finally unveiled the record with the help of a stacked roster of artists recreating some of their most iconic songs.  Each of the artists selected to rework …

Rising electronic dance music producers LeDoc and Guantanamo Bae have joined forces for "Deep Down," an anthemic house tune. The mesmerizing track features Max C, the famed singer-songwriter behind the timeless vocal from Axwell's "I Found U," among many others. "Deep Down" fuses elements of progressive and slap house, ultimately creating a powerful, …

“Dreaming Of Me” – Jack Shore, Tollef & Jaime Deraz Coming to NCS, Israeli artist Jack Shore has combined his talents with Tollef and Jaime Deraz to unveil “Dreaming Of Me,“ a radio-ready combination of dance, funk and pop. “Useless” – Doctor Neiman Marking his last single of this year, …

DJ St3v3 is making a powerful and unequivocal statement about his homeland in his latest single, "Africa Is Not A Country." Despite Africa being the world's second-largest continent, you'd be surprised how many people somehow think it's a country. St3v3's new single gets the message across with thunderous bass and …

Rising hip-hop artist and record producer Master Yeti has unveiled a club-ready remix of his latest single, "LuLu Lemon." The track is a sultry house tune that doubles as a formidable crossover thanks to its hazy hip-hop verses, which offer a solid contrast in a the dance-forward arrangement. The Chicago …

Keen viewers of The Matrix Resurrections may be able to identify Marcel Dettmann's influence in the upcoming film due out on December 22nd.  A stalwart of the Berlin techno scene, Dettmann recently found himself in a film scoring role as the movie's lead composers, Johnny Klimek and Tom Tykwer, consulted him …

Alok's final release of 2021 is a celebration of one of the year's biggest pop culture moments. The rise of Squid Game to take the throne of Netflix's most successful show was nothing short of meteoric. Considering the show's near-hypnotic theme music, you just knew dance music artists were going …

For 21-year-old Imad, his latest single, "Makan" (with Samia), goes far beyond your basic melodic techno track.  Instead, the hauntingly atmospheric song was rewritten by the Lebanese and Nigerian artist after the devastating explosion in Beirut last August. It translates to "place" in Arabic. "That was a turning point for …

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 Die For …

The dynamic duo of GT_Ofice and Linney are back with yet another anthemic dance track, a slap house tune called "Not The One." The single is a bit darker than GT_Ofice's typically breezy sound, but that doesn't make it any less emphatic. His production shines here with warm basslines and spacey synths, among …

Just when you thought the end of 2021 couldn't get more exciting, Zomboy is here to add fuel to the fire with his latest dubstep anthem, "Valley Of Violence." Out now via Never Say Die, the track is exactly what longtime fans have been craving from Zomboy, one of dubstep's …

After a few relatively quiet years, Kill The Noise is angling for a triumphant return in 2022. Now he's back in action alongside MOELLE with their new collaboration, "Don't Look Back," released under Seven Lions' venerated Ophelia Records banner. Kill The Noise has long been revered for his innovative approach to sound …

One of bass music's most exciting producers is looking to make a statement with his long-awaited debut album.  While fans are preparing for Subtronics' "Fractal Tour" to kick off, the meaning behind the title was finally revealed. Coming next month is the Philadelphia producer's long-awaited debut album, Fractals.  With jaw-dropping …

Over two decades have passed since Destiny's Child dropped "Jumpin' Jumpin'." But even 21 years later, one thing's for sure: it's still an anthem. Rich DietZ and Zack Martino have now breathed new life into the post-millennium generational R&B anthem, flipping it into a must-listen tech house banger fit for 2021. The original, which dropped …

Grammy-winning electronic music producer and avid VALORANT gamer Zedd has dropped a new remix of the game's 2021 championship anthem, Grabbitz's "Die For You." Zedd's electro house roots shine in the gripping remix, which hit streaming platforms after the VALORANT Champions 2021 tournament wrapped up on December 12th, 2021. It's not quite the complextro mayhem …

Earlier this year Elohim announced her four-part EP series titled Journey to the Center of Myself, a result of setting up a home studio during lockdown. After releasing the first two parts in 2021, she's now capping off a huge year with the series’ third volume.  The self-released, five-track EP offers …

Since making a glowing first impression on Insomniac Records last year, house music dynamo Bleu Clair dives deep to deliver his latest project on the imprint, the Prelude EP. The record marks Bleu Clair's biggest release to date and offers a taste of what's to come from the young, Indonesian beatsmith. Opting to enlist bubbling …

In less than a week, fans will be revisiting the dystopian world of The Matrix series for the first time in 18 years.  Anticipated to be one of the most successful films of the year, the tentpole is also shelling out a top-notch soundtrack composed by tenured composers Johnny Klimek and …

Once again, longstoryshort has delivered a high-powered EP, this time around arriving on Dr. Fresch's House Call Records imprint.  longstoryshort's two-track Love We Had EP is dark and contemplative, and chock full of spellbinding sound design. The EP gives listeners a fresh dose of what's quickly becoming his signature sound, as he's expertly …

2021 was a monumental year for house music, and J Balvin and Skrillex are tying a bow on it by dropping one of the genre's most coveted tracks. The Prince of Reggaeton recently unveiled the deluxe version of JOSE, his sixth studio album, and tucked at the bottom of the …

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 Alien – …

Yes, you read that right. Crazy Frog is back in action after a 15-year hiatus with a mashup of the Run-DMC classic, "It's Tricky." The new version features Crazy Frog's signature earworm vocals alongside the iconic lyrics of "It's Tricky." While it's an entirely new release, the song functions as …

Sam Feldt is closing out the year on a high note, connecting with Rita Ora for a summery collaboration called "Follow Me."  As he usually does, Feldt has put together a surefire crowd-pleaser, which arrives via Kygo's Palm Tree Records. "Follow Me" encapsulates the Dutch producer's sound perfectly, taking on the upbeat …

Longtime collaborators Martin Garrix and Matisse & Sadko have always had a magic touch when it comes to electronic music. So when they threw the iconic dance music vocalist John Martin into the mix, expectations were high. And to the surprise of no one, they all delivered. Martin's signature cadence is as strong as ever in …

Slab City have recruited rising U.K. rapper Nat James for "Taking Over," a blistering trap anthem. "Taking Over" is a trap lover's dream, with crunchy brass stabs, tight snare rolls, and a thick low end. Thanks to the rowdy production of Slab City and the relentless hip-hop flair of James, …

Melodic electronica virtuoso Shallou dives deep on his latest project, an emotive, five-track EP titled The Long Way Home. Featuring soul-searching sonics, ethereal vocals and gently-thumping bass beats, it acts as the light at the end of a long tunnel for Shallou, who overcame his recent struggles with mental health—including a diagnosis …

Legend has it, the spirits unleashed by SVDDEN DEATH and his alter-ego VOYD have still not settled after his Red Rocks show back in October.  One of the most exciting standalone bass music shows took place back in the fall, when—making his debut at Red Rocks—the dubstep superstar wreaked havoc on the masses …

StevenCharles captivates masses with a debut single “Stay”. The song radiates harmony, love and positivity through dynamic rhythms and neo-soul arrangements. With already over 100K streams and plays across platforms, StevenCharles is a rising artist in the game with more amazing songs on the way. The artist has been immersed …

After taking a break from releases for nearly 11 months, k?d has picked up where he left off with a new remix of Hikaru Utada’s “One Last Kiss.” Utada's original song, released in early 2021, was part of the singer-songwriter and producer's eponymous Japanese-language EP, the first of his career. …

Tom Morello is out here making music producers' dreams come true en masse. The Rage Against the Machine shredder has unleashed a furious wave of music throughout 2021 including an explorative, multi-genre album, The Atlas Underground Flood, as well as a massive EP alongside iconic electro producer The Bloody Beetroots.  Morello has now unveiled …

“Putting music out for the club, it feels like I can do that with my eyes closed,” mused Alan Fitzpatrick in an exclusive interview with EDM.com. “I do that so often—it’s natural for me." Since his appearance in the techno scene more than a decade ago, Fitzpatrick has amassed an …

“Bocat” – Guy Gerber ft. Albertina Though Guy Gerber has been quiet on the release front in 2021, he’s ending the year with the smashing Bocat EP. The titular track crafts intoxicating energy through deep, sustained keys, fierce guitar licks, and electric vocals by Albertina. “I Don’t Wanna Leave” (Innellea …

It's no secret that the current generation of young music producers is about as creative as they come. From the endless libraries of music available online to the fast-paced evolution of music-making technology, their artistries have been catalyzed by unprecedented access to education and inspiration.  The result? Experimental aesthetics, enticingly …

2021 is almost over, but with a tandem as prolific as Rich DietZ, every day is curtain time.  This year, the promising house music duo have released new music with the furious pace of the Energizer Bunny. And despite the death knell of December, it seems there's no end in sight after they …

RENN has unveiled his latest single, a melodic dubstep tearjerker which the rising bass producer called one of the "most emotional and deepest songs" he's ever produced. "Peace of Mind," out now by way of Excision's venerated Subsidia imprint, features a powerful topline from Israeli singer-songwriter Liel Kolet. Kolet, who has released …

deadmau5 and Portugal. The Man are seeking to take their new collaboration Platinum exclusively through the use of NFTs.  In a groundbreaking use case, the artists are minting one million copies of their collaboration, dubbed "this is fine," on the NEAR blockchain. Fans can pick up a copy via the …

Kàra Màr, an AI-powered DJ developed by Sensorium Galaxy, has released their debut album. According to the metaverse company, they are the first AI-driven social artist to release a full-length album on Spotify. While we've seen AI artists perform live DJ sets and write songs, we've yet to receive an entire album …

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 Fuck U …

Dance music producer Tom Swoon has come out of retirement to release a new single called "Collide." The song arrives almost four years to the day of Swoon's fatal drunk driving accident, which led to the death of one victim in 2017. After pleading guilty to manslaughter, the Polish DJ …

With a new anime series and album on the way, fans of Slushii have a lot to look forward to in 2022. For the past three years, Slushii has been working on the most ambitious project of his career. He's now set to release a brand new album on Monstercat next year as …

Alison Wonderland has taken her patented "fuck me up on a spiritual level" mantra to a new level with her new single.  The superstar singer-songwriter and electronic music producer has unveiled "Fuck U Love U," a brooding banger. Fragility is the central motif of the angsty track, which doubles as …

Heavyweight hardstyle production duo D-Block & S-Te-Fan have dropped a heavy-hitting two-disc hard dance album, Enter Your Mind, on Scantraxx Records. Enter Your Mind comprises 17 tracks in total, including the duo's trailblazing "Losing Control," "Fearless," and "Harder Generation." Nine of the tracks represent previously released singles and eight of them are remixes …

You probably haven't heard ILLENIUM quite like this before. Fresh off a Grammy nomination for his fourth album, Fallen Embers, the electronic music superstar today dropped a massive edit of "Story Of My Life," an upcoming crossover collab with Sueco and Trippie Redd. And it's not for the faint of heart. Fans …

Brazilian DJ and house music producer Vintage Culture has put his own unique spin on Chris Lorenzo’s “California Dreamin’” (with High Jinx). The original track, which samples The Mamas & The Papas' 1965 hit of the same name, takes a tech house dive. Vintage Culture opted to amplify the shifting dynamics of Lorenzo’s …

Ever dream about flying cars while playing soccer? No? Well Anamanaguchi and Flux Pavilion do. Following the release of their debut Monstercat release earlier in the month, Anamanaguchi have returned to the label with "Dreams." The single is a collaboration with influential bass music producer Flux Pavilion, who called it …

Italian DJ and producer Gabry Ponte has joined forces with Aloe Blacc—the Grammy-nominated vocalist behind the timeless Avicii treasure "Wake Me Up"—for an intoxicating dance-pop song. "Can't Get Over You" hooks listeners with a catchy chorus complimented by a breezy house beat. While the track's lyricism expresses a deep longing from person who is …

Mura Masa has unveiled "2gether," his first original track of 2021 and a glimpse into his hotly anticipated third album.  Lo-fi meets future bass in "2gether," which features intoxicating vocals from Gretel Hänlyn. With its quirky electropop sound design, the bubbly single is signature Mura Masa and it marks the first original music from …

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 Why Do …

Five years after they first collaborated on their anthemic single "Frontlines," NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead have teamed up once again for "Shady Intentions," out via Ultra Records.  NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead have taken a similar approach many will recognize from their previous collab, as they two have created a shimmering soundscape …

After a monstrous 2020, Papa Khan has been making waves in 2021. This time around he's enlisted the help of Monica Santucci for their new collaboration "Hologram Tears." "Hologram Tears" is a full-on showcase of both Khan and Santucci's talents. The former's signature, forward-thinking sound dominates the track where his …

James Dece's latest single is—for lack of a better phrase—not for the faint of heart. The bass music producer has unveiled "LED Poisoning," a ruthless track that doubles as a call-to-action for the rail-riders. Dece pulls no punches with this no-holds-barred banger, which blends elements of dubstep and riddim for …

Grabbitz has the perfect track to soundtrack your holiday gaming binges. Before Riot Games hosts their massive VALORANT Champions gaming tournament next month, a new song fit for players and professionals alike has been revealed. The team behind the extremely popular first-person shooter game has summoned Grabbitz for their inaugural anthem, …

Just two days after GRiZ and Subtronics unveiled the long-awaited sequel to "Griztronics," Rich DietZ have dropped a remix—and it's a big one. Considering the 48-hour timeframe and the electrifying production, it seems the virtuosic duo were especially inspired for their latest house music masterstroke. They completely transformed the dubstep banger, dropping …

Renowned Australian DJ and house music producer Wax Motif has dropped his latest single, "Koalack." Released today on his own Divided Souls imprint, the track will appear on Wax Motif's forthcoming debut album, HARD STREET. Unlike his familiar rowdy bass house style, the breezy song is representative of a departure, offering fans …

Shining the spotlight on talented Asian artists, 88rising has built an impressive platform, with signed artists such as Joji, Rich Brian and NIKI enjoying massive mainstream success. Recently, they brought out Taiwan-raised electronic music virtuoso josh pan to take the stage at their Head In The Clouds festival in L.A., which was …

Coldplay and BTS' intergalactic love letter "My Universe" received a new dance-driven remix from superstar producer David Guetta.   Guetta's remix is a transformative in all the right ways, an interpretation of the original song that frames the music in a new light without over-complication. Guetta's work is quite complementary of the …

While you might think you know JVNA, one of the most promising young producers in the electronic music space, you've never heard her like on Hope In Chaos, her bombshell debut album. Fittingly, the record was self-sung, written and produced. Out November 19th via Violet Arrow, Hope In Chaos is a …

"Somebody To Use" has long remained a staple ID in Alesso's DJ sets, with live plays dating back to 2019. Fans can now breathe a sigh of relief after the track finally hit streaming platforms. Embodying an upbeat feel, "Somebody To Use" is a dance-pop anthem. Downtempo but high-energy, the …

REZZ's influence in electronic music is as unique as it is unmatched, a notion that rings as true as ever after the Canadian beatsmith finally unveiled her long-awaited Spiral LP, which arrived today by way of RCA Recordings.  Spiral is REZZ's most cohesive work yet. The album captures her signature sound beautifully …

As the year comes to a close, we're finally seeing some of the most highly anticipated collaborations that have been teased all festival-season long. That brings us to today, when Blanke and Deathpact delivered their new single, "Mitosis," via Deadbeats. The rumbling "Mitosis" perfectly encapsulates both Blanke and Deathpact's signature sounds, capturing …

The dynamic duo of GT_Ofice and Britt Lari have returned with their latest dance-pop masterstroke, the aptly-titled "Try This Again." The two seem to have the magic touch, once again concocting a bubbly electronic earworm. The track begins with warm plucks, setting the tone for the tropical-inspired arrangement that follows. Lari provides a typically …

After first teasing the long-awaited follow-up to their dubstep hit "Griztronics" back in May, GRiZ and Subtronics have now finally delivered the mind-melting sequel we've all been waiting for.  The duo ultimately delivered on their promise of another heater with "Griztronics II (Another Level)." The build-up hits within the first 30 seconds …

Hailing from the Caribbean, Carlos Perez and Gino Souto of Los Padres have been on a roll as of late. Following the success of their official remix of Laidback Luke's "If There Is Love," the tandem have executed another refreshing rework. Los Padres have reimagined "Runaway," a dance-pop smash by …

With their newest single "Never Been Hurt," a collab with BEAUZ, sister-duo Krewella triumphantly returns to the airwaves in a sizzling arrangement of pop and deep house. Released today via Krewella's own Mixed Kids Records, "Never Been Hurt" is a love-inspired anthem complete with a four-on-the-floor beat and a thick bassline. Pitched …

A 6' 11" former NBA star-turned-DJ and Diddy walk into a bar. There's no punchline here, as Lebanese DJ Rony Seikaly has joined forces with the hip-hop mogul for a new tech house track called "Won't Stop Now." According to a press release, the two have been friends and neighbors in Miami …