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Duck Sauce Releases Groovy New Single “Ask Me”

Eclectic dance music duo Duck Sauce, comprised of world-renowned producers A-Trak and Armand Van Helden, had a huge comeback in 2020 after a six-year hiatus. Now, they’ve returned in 2021 with their latest disco anthem “Ask Me.” “Ask Me” continues Duck Sauce’s streak of groovy house tracks and is a direct …

Kaskade Delivers Rocket League-Inspired “Reset” EP: Listen

Kaskade‘s influence is one of the furthest-reaching in electronic music, as the prolific artist has continuously released high-caliber tracks that impress both fans and critics alike. His latest endeavor sees him delivering a series of off-the-rails singles via Monstercat Silk, in partnership with Rocket League. Today, those tunes have been packaged …

Premiere: Prayer 'No One Left'

Prayer will release a new EP next week. Following releases on his own Grade 10 imprint and with Bristol’s Black Acre, UK-based DJ and producer Prayer will join SHERELLE and Naina’s esteemed vinyl label Hooversound with five-track EP, ‘In Your Arms’. Joining the likes of Deft, Sinistarr and Tim Reaper on …

Premiere: Kouslin ‘Dem Nah Want It Ft. Riko Dan’

Tash LC’s Club Yeke label returns this month with a brand new EP from London producer Kouslin.  ‘Full Circle’ is the label’s third release, and is a celebration of dancehall and jungle rhythms in UK soundsystem culture. Featuring vocal collaborations with MCs Riko Dan and Warrior Queen, the EP aims …

The Funk Hunters Join Forces With Defunk and Akylla for Fiery Single, “Warn Ya”

Canadian electronic producers Defunk and The Funk Hunters are back with a bold new collaboration alongside Akylla.  “Warn Ya” is a fiery midtempo tune that blends Defunk’s signature funky basslines with the masterful soundscapes of The Funk Hunters. The track’s spellbinding vocals—provided by a hypnotic Akylla, a classically trained instrumentalist and singer-songwriter—are a perfect fit …

CharlestheFirst Enlists Tsuruda for Wavy Single, “Hang In There” [Premiere]

Electronic producer CharlestheFirst is an expert at painting vivid, naturalist portraits with his music. Infusing hip-hop sentimentalities into his nature-forward, electronica-laden beats since 2014, he has put forth a slew of impressive EPs and albums, such as Roots, Running Through The Forest, The Reach and No Dimmer. He’s now due for something new and his …

Premiere: Slikback ‘ZETSUBO’

Unsound will release its ‘Intermission’ book and compilation this week, featuring new music from SOPHIE & Jlin, Varg2™ & VTSS, 33EMYBW, Slikback and many more.  Last year, amid the coronavirus pandemic, the 18th edition of Poland’s Unsound festival, which is usually held in Kraków, moved online with Unsound Intermission, presenting …

Wolvero Drops Menacing 4-Track House EP, “Void”

After the release of his Kittrix-assisted single “Freak” in Janurary 2021, Wolvero is keeping hit foot on the gas pedal. The San Francisco-based dance music beatsmith has released a scintillating new EP called Void. Spanning four tracks, Void is a song-cycle of haunting house bangers. Wolvero kicks off the record with “All Aboard,” a …

Premiere: ZULI ‘Tany’

ZULI will release his new EP ‘All Caps’ via Lee Gamble’s UIQ this month. Recorded in the months after his equipment was stolen, along with the year’s worth of new music stored on it, the EP is the sound of creativity erupting from frustration, and the Egyptian artist wastes no …

Saltee Drops Pair of Metal-Infused Drum & Bass Tracks

Last month, Saltee took listeners on a ride with his liquid-tinged tunes, “Unkindled” and “Sif.” He’s now returned to the airwaves with a double dose of metal-infused drum & bass. For “Tradition of Torment” and “Heart of Darkness,” he replaced the more ethereal atmosphere he previously created with vivid, industrial hellscapes …

Purple Disco Machine on His Upcoming Album and the Resurgence of Disco: “It’s an Evolution”

The color purple is said to represent meanings of creativity, grandeur, ambition, wisdom, and magic. German dance music production mastermind Purple Disco Machine embodies all of these qualities and more. For over a decade, he has consistently provided feel-good disco house music for fans across the globe. With his effortlessly cool mustache, tropical …

Premiere: Alberto Melloni 'Viercho's Wood (REES Remix)'

London label Midnight People will drop an EP from Alberto Melloni later this week. Serving up a stellar first release for 2021, Midnight People welcome Italian DJ & producer Alberto Melloni to the fold with four-track EP ‘Dandelion’. Previously a guitarist and synth enthusiast as part of a touring band, Melloni now produces …

Premiere: Jennifer Loveless ‘Syzgyzy (Scissor Me)’

Jennifer Loveless will release her new EP, ‘Water’, via Butter Sessions this month. Landing on 12th March, the Canadian-born, Melbourne-based DJ/producer’s second release is a four-tracker of hard-hitting house and techno grooves inspired by the force of water.  “When writing this EP, I was thinking about water and I was …

Electronic and Latin Music Collide in Deorro’s Exclusive Playlist for Beatsource’s “VIP Crates” Series

Since kicking off its “VIP Crates” series in early January 2021, Beatsource, a digital music platform designed for open-format DJs, has become a trusted source of playlists. Their latest comes from dance music veteran Deorro, who curated a diverse and radiant selection of tracks at the intersection and electronic and Latin music. On …

Premiere: Rudolf C ‘Gamma!’

Rudolf C will release his new EP, ‘Gamma!’, via Scottish label Craigie Knowes this month. Fusing bouncy prog-house, intergalactic garage and sizzling acid grooves, the four-track EP marks both the label and the Berlin-based producer’s first release of the year. It’s Rudolf C’s second time appearing on Craigie Knowes, having …

Friendzone Pilots Their Next Chapter With New Single “I Don’t Wanna Know” With Nikademis

Having pivoted from throwing 150 shows internationally to launching their own record label last October, the global party brand and beloved LA-based imprint Space Yacht has released “I Don’t Wanna Know,” Friendzone‘s first track of 2021. After meeting at a Park City nightclub, the Friendzone duo eventually became roommates and their collaborative …

Wooli Returns to Ophelia Records With New Single “The Core”

It’s been over a year since the master bass music producer Wooli dropped a track on Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records, but that streak ends now. Enter “The Core,” an absolute behemoth of a track that combines hardstyle stylings with riddim, dubstep, and psytrance. Ophelia has been on a roll with releasing heavier tracks …

Dillon Francis Joins on Blockchain-Powered Streaming Platform Audius, Shares 2014 Daft Punk Remix

Dillon Francis made his Audius debut this week, uploading his high-energy remix of Daft Punk‘s turn-of-the-century hit “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.” The shocking news of Daft Punk’s retirement evidently inspired Francis to take immediate action by re-sharing his remix of one of the duo’s most iconic hits, which he dropped …

Blanke Delivers Rumbling Drum & Bass Single “Mystery”

Blanke‘s rapid growth in the dance music space is undeniable, as the fast-rising talent has amassed a loyal following in only a few short years. Today the Australian beatsmith and EDM.com Class of 2021 artist has delivered his latest single “Mystery” via Downright Music.  “Mystery” is a welcome change of …

Matroda Explores Darker Sound in Spellbinding New Two-Track EP

Matroda has returned to Insomniac Records for a new two-track offering called When We Were Young / Gimme Some Keys. Instead of his quirky yet menacing bass house sound, the release shows a deeper, more nuanced Matroda. He goes the progressive route with “When We Were Young,” producing a hypnotic slow-burner that marries the …

The World According to SG Lewis: Disco, Dance and Ecstasy

When planning their album release parties, musicians tend to look for several key components: a killer guest list, a jaw dropping venue and, naturally, a massive stage. But in the COVID-19 epoch, reality couldn’t be more offbeat. For the long-awaited drop of SG Lewis’ debut LP, times, this adjustment meant …

GRVYRDS Drops Wild New Single “$$$”

GRVYRDS has emerged to break some speakers with his latest single “$$$,” a wild bass music production from start to finish that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. It’s a shame live events aren’t in action at the moment, because this would be an absolute show stopper. …

Premiere: Dam Swindle ‘Get Together’

Dam Swindle will release their new EP, ‘Spice Run’, via Aus Music this week.  Marking their first release under their new moniker, and their second appearance on Aus Music, the Dutch duo retain their knack for soulful house grooves and jazzy instrumentation across these four cuts.   The EP also features …

Premiere: Hyroglifics x AC13 ‘Clubcard’

Rising producers Hyroglifics and AC13 have teamed up for a new two-track single on Critical Music.  Pooling together their individual skills, the pair deliver a double-header of tough, rolling d&b. Fresh off the back of his collaborative EP with Sinistarr on Hooversound and another with Sam Binga on Critical, Hyroglifics …

Watch DJ Snake and Malaa Throw Down Massive “Secret Room #2” B2B DJ Set

Returning to their mysterious livestream locale are longtime collaborators DJ Snake and Malaa, who recently joined forces for the second edition of their “Secret Room” livestream series. Following their debut episode in December, the French duo once again went back-to-back to entertain fans during a time of limited live music opportunities. Thankfully, those who …

Eptic Drops Blistering Single “Shadow People” on Monstercat

After kicking off 2021 with Monstercat in early January with a massive dubstep track, Eptic has returned to the electronic music tastemaker for round two. Following some creative marketing that placed Eptic’s patented Computron character in a lucid nightmare soundtracked by “Shadow People,” the track arrived in full today. Just like “Stop Pretending,” …

Premiere: Diessa ‘slavski kolac’

Diessa will release her new EP ‘Between Rooms’ on London’s Edited Arts label on Monday 1st March.  Described as a “venn diagram of Room 1 and Room 2 dance music”, the four-tracker flirts with full-throttle main-room energy, while leaving plenty of space for rhythmic twists and turns, BPM shifts and …

EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 8

There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant women producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating …

Marshmello Releases His First Persian Language Single “Lavandia” Alongside Arash

Continuing his path to global influence, Marshmello has just released his first Persian-language spoken single, “Lavandia.” Mello joined forces with Iranian artist and Persia’s Got Talent TV star Arash to make it happen.  On the production side, Marshmello perfectly curated the track’s arrangement to include Persian-inspired synths derived from authentic strings and flutes native …

Petit Biscuit Deploys “Parachute” Reworks from Big Gigantic and Jai Wolf Ahead of Remix Album

Doubling down on the success of his radiant sophomore album Parachute, French electronic music wunderkind Petit Biscuit has released official remixes from two dance music heavyweights. Petit Biscuit tapped electronic music vets Big Gigantic for a remix of the album’s titular track, “Parachute.” Eschewing their penchant for soaring sax and thumping 808s, the duo …

Premiere: Fever 103° ‘I Sink’

Illegal Data returns this month with a brand new compilation.  The Bristol label and party’s second compilation features 15 tracks of sugar-rush club bangers, emotional beats and pop experiments. Set for release on 26th February, contributions to the comp come from the likes of Ava Akira, Kai Whiston, EBU + …

Premiere: Nicola Cruz ‘What Now’

Nicola Cruz will make his debut on Rhythm Section International this week with the ‘Subtropique’ EP.  The Ecuadorian producer channels his roots on this new five-tracker, emphasising traditional, organic percussion among psychedelic dancefloor atmospheres. It’s top notch.  Check out ‘What Now’ below, and pre-order the EP ahead of its release …

Premiere: No Nation & Sheba Q ‘Seasonal Grief’

London’s Diffrent Music will release a new EP from next-gen junglists No Nation & Sheba Q this month. Marking the return of the label’s GiraffeStep release series for up-and-coming artists, London’s No Nation and Sheba Q’s continue their rapid ascent with this killer two-tracker of subtle beat science and intergalactic …

Premiere: Despina ‘Deep State Cam Girl’

Despina will release their new EP, ‘Data Soft’, this week via Brooklyn’s Kindergarten Records. The four-track release is themed around concepts of intimacy, sensuality and identity in a digital world. As the distinction between our digital and physical worlds becomes more blurred, ‘Data Soft’ asks how our virtual, data-based existences …

Shygirl Recruits Boys Noize and LSDXOXO for "TASTY" Remixes

Just last month, British songstress Shygirl premiered the music video for her song “TASTY” on YouTube. Channeling the Netflix’s smash hit series Bridgerton, it made use of 19th-century ball gowns, ringlet wigs, and other recognizable scenes from the show. After seeing the success of “TASTY,” Shygirl has now recruited Boys Noize and …

Premiere: Pamcy ‘Fish Sauce’

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

PROFF Delivers Monstercat’s Second Silk Release, "Dark Magic"

Following Monstercat's recent acquisition of the LA-based label, Silk Music, the newly-formed Monstercat Silk unveiled its second release, a new single from the prolific Russian producer, PROFF, "Dark Magic." The new track has everything you would want from a progressive house song with PROFF adding a dark and luminous ambiance that gives "Dark Magic" and …