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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 …

Since the release of his debut album, 2011's End of the World Party, GRiZ has apparently never taken a break. His dogged work ethic has clearly not relented after the announcement of his 7th album, which is due out later in the month of July. Titled Rainbow Brain, the record, GRiZ said, pays …

The Toon Squad are making a resounding comeback as Space Jam: A New Legacy, a sequel 25 years in the making, hits theaters this weekend.  The movie's star-studded soundtrack hit streaming services early, with artists such as John Legend, LIL UZI VERT, Big Freedia, SAINt JHN all contributing to the effort. The …

The stars are aligning for a RÜFÜS DU SOL summer after the Australian trio, having just revealed an additional North American tour leg yesterday, are beginning to reveal what they've been keeping in their music stockpile. Here with their first original song since the 2018 Grammy-nominated Solace album, RÜFÜS DU …

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 …

Making his debut back in 2018, anonymous electronic music producer CloudNone has been poised for a long and successful career in dance music, consistently releasing on some of the scene’s most prestigious labels. CloudNone's music is as uplifting as it is pensive. Following a landmark performance at ILLENIUM's recent "Trilogy" show in Las Vegas, he has …

Most gamers are familiar with Square Enix's seminal Final Fantasy RPG series and one of its most beloved entries, Final Fantasy VII. Colorado-born, Los Angeles-based producer and DJ KALCYFR is a big fan of the game—so much so that he decided to take on reworking one of its most memorable songs, "Those …

Earlier this year, Australian triple-threat DJ, producer, and songwriter Ninajirachi released her stunning True North album in collaboration with Kota Banks. The release only bolstered her impressive catalog, bringing with it stellar cuts like "Middle Of The Night," "Secretive!," and "Opus." Ninajirachi has now returned with a scorching new double-single that serves as the …

Hot on the heels of their haunting "Taste of You" music video, REZZ and Dove Cameron have released a behind-the-scenes clip. Directed by Felicity Heath, the eerie audiovisual was unveiled in mid-June and became an instant hit with both artists' avid fanbases. The new behind-the-scenes video offers an intimate look not only into the music …

German trance legend ATB has long been revered as of the electronic music scene's most iconic producers. His seminal 1999 hit, "9PM (Till I Come)," has already received two updated versions: a deep house rework with A7S and Topic titled "Your Love (9PM)" and a remix by Tiësto. Now, he's spicing things up with …

Renowned dance music producer and label head Peggy Gou is officially back in the game.  Just last month she ended a two-year hiatus from solo releases and her latest, "I Go," proves she's just heating up. Inspired by the UK rave culture of the early aughts, the song is out July 9th …

Night Bass founder AC Slater and rising bass house producer Qlank have teamed up for a new track called “Suffocating,” tapping hip-hop artist and TikTok sensation Queen Millz for the verses. Serendipitously released on his birthday, “Suffocating” is the first single off Qlank’s forthcoming Dance Again EP. In typical Night Bass fashion, …

In February 2021, Laidback Luke unveiled his Dark Chanell alias with the release of the project's pulsing debut EP, No. 1. The iconic Dutch DJ, whose self-professed first love is techno, has now revived his ominous nom de plume with his sophomore record, the two-track New York Five-O EP. Out now …

Young pop sensation Daneliya Tuleshova has recruited a bevy of distinguished EDM producers to remix her latest single, "Like You Used To." Born and raised in Kazakhstan, Tuleshova seems to be strapped into a rocketship to stardom. In 2019 she was a Top 10 finalist on the hit show America’s Got Talent …

DJ Matt Black has arrived with "Tha Freak," delivering a club-driven tech house bomb for the masses. Black wastes no time here, kicking off the track with a driving kick-snare pattern serenaded by a chugging bassline. He eventually introduces the song's main vocal refrain, "Let me see you turn into the …

Only a few weeks before their highly anticipated Red Rocks performance, Seven Lions and Andrew Bayer have tapped Alison May for a beautiful collaboration called "Returning To You." Serving as an infusion of the sounds that can be found within many of Ophelia Records' and Anjunabeats' releases, "Returning To You" is an emotive journey. May's …

New Zealand's QUIX has quickly become one of the most revered artists in bass music. His unique approach to the genre paired with his sheer technical skill makes it hard to imagine that taking on any style would be a challenge for the producer. But his latest release was just …

Earlier this year, St. Louis-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Winslow topped our list of Five Drum & Bass Artists to Watch in 2021. Since then, he's cranked out some truly memorable music, including his Mad Flavors EP on Soulvent, and his stunning remix of Nu:Tone and Lea Lea's classic "Tides" for …

After receiving approval from the family of late dance music artist Pierce Fulton, yehno has unveiled a posthumous release, a remix of the Montreal producer's track "We Can." While the original version of "We Can" relies on subtle, organic sounds and a brisk house arrangement, Fulton took a different approach. He dialed the tempo …

New Zealand meets Miami with "EOTY," a rumbling new collab from Jaycen A'mour and Z A K. "EOTY" (an acronym for "end of the year") is a tech house banger in every sense of the term, stomping in right off the bat with a grime-inspired vocal refrain: "When I enter the rave, …

Two formidable tastemakers in the house music scene have joined forces for a masterstroke of a compilation. The sophomore collaborative compilation between Ghetto Ghetto and Fraudulent Records officially hit the virtual shelves today—and it's a spoonful of house heaven. The record, which follows their inaugural joint effort almost a year ago to the day, bears …

Budding electronic music artist HOLOW has returned, unveiling a mesmerizing tune called "Comet." "Comet" features a catchy house beat textured with warm, aching synths. The track combines soothing vocals with an electro-pop beat that captivates listeners early on, skillfully building to a phenomenal drop brimming with bubbly sound design. The buoyant pop-house hybrid …

Irish singer-songwriter Cosha has recruited one of the electronic music scene's most polished producers to breathe life into her debut album. The stunning Mt. Pleasant LP, which is named after the area of Dublin where Cosha was raised, features four tracks with production by Grammy-nominated producer Mura Masa. His signature playful sound pervades …

Liquid Stranger and LUZCID have once again put their creative minds together for a new collab called "Snow Melt." "Snow Melt," which marks the first release on Liquid Stranger's SSKWAN imprint, pulls influence from his fan-favorite single “Dissolve” while ushering in a more melodic sound. The track is smooth, with a slower cadence …

Hailing from Holland, DJ and producer Melsen is known for delivering uplifting messages through his emotive music. His latest release, "Try Again" with Flexxus, is no exception.  Teaming up with Flexxus—the budding German producer—was seamless, as he too creates uplifting and melodic tunes. Together, Melsen and Flexxus produced a hopeful …

As dance floors begin to beam back to life across the world, Hood Politics Records has returned with a fitting compilation for the occasion. Staying true to their mission of highlighting the best in new tech- and G-house, Hood Poli Summer Of Love is a powerful prescription to sustain through the late nights. "The …

EMMA'S GOLD, an enigmatic bass music artist with a genre-bending sound, has unveiled a filthy new single called "L1ttle Secret." The track is a hip-hop and trap hybrid banger featuring trippy, pitched vocals courtesy of Chi City. The production is quirky and menacing, using saturated kickdrums and thunderous 808s that …

deadmau5 and Lights have reunited for a new collab, which will soon arrive on the former's beloved mau5trap imprint. The two first teamed up in 2018, when they dropped the trippy midtempo track "Drama Free." Longtime friends and collaborators, they also famously performed together at the 2019 editions of Ultra Music …

"Life's simple. You make choices and you don't look back," Han Lue famously quipped in 2006's The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift. The mantra rings true for the film franchise's composer Brian Tyler, who recently disclosed electronic music as a key element of F9's score. Don't worry, Brian—our eyes …

What do Jack Ü, Led Zeppelin and Nicki Minaj all have in common? If you're coming up blank, you're not alone. Luckily, Spotify has found a peculiar way to put these artists in conversation with each other: UFOs. Inspired by a recent uptick in UFO sightings across the globe, the streaming …

Full of infectious 80s synths and feel good energy, Whitney Houston's 1985 hit "How Will I Know" will be forever remembered as one of the legendary artist's most beloved songs. Now, it's received an electronic update with a new reimagining from David Guetta, MistaJam and John Newman.  Released July 2nd via …