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CharlestheFirst Signals Return With Introspective Single “Out of the Dark”

Earlier today, sonic storyteller extraordinaire CharlestheFirst reunited with listeners via “Out of the Dark,” a psychedelic, genre-spanning adventure through sound. The single is his first release since last October, and instantly reanimates excitement for his evolving, innovative approach to production. This preview also sets the stage for his forthcoming LP, Solus, …

Premiere: Nikki Nair ‘Justtryingto’

Nikki Nair returns to Scuffed Recordings next month with the ‘Trying To’ EP. Nair, who featured in our recent Emerging Artists feature and who co-runs Knoxville, Tennessee party TEKNOX alongside Alex Falk, marks his second solo release on the UK label with three versatile cuts of razor-sharp rhythm spanning tough, …

Premiere: Mani Festo ‘Titan’

Mani Festo and Private Caller are up next on Hooversound with a futuristic fusion of vintage rave sounds and mind-bending jungle.  The split EP is set for release this Friday 27th November via SHERELLE and NAINA’s label, and finds the UK producers playing to their own strengths, making for a …

Premiere: Jaymie Silk x Richelle ‘Work’

Brussels label Pelican Fly will release a new collaborative EP this week. Landing this Friday, Pelican Fly’s ‘PF Camp 01’ was produced during the summer, when the label invited Jaymie Silk and Jesza to their studio to work on their own projects. Before long, those present started working together on …

Dillon Francis Remixed Dixie D’Amelio’s Song "Be Happy" and Broke Into Her House to Debut It

Last week, Dillon Francis sat down with TikTok megastar Dixie D'Amelio for her YouTube series "The Dixie D'Amelio Show" to promote his new single "Be Somebody." What came out of the slightly uncomfortable interview, beside the fact that D'Amelio called Francis a "world-renowned pop singer," was a challenge for him to take on her song …

DEMUR Drops Menacing New Single "As We Approach The End"

Two-and-a-half years ago, DEMUR had called it quits. He promised himself that he was finished releasing music. In June, however, he made a triumphant return with his explosive single "Fight No Longer." Today, DEMUR looks to continue his resurgence with his latest single "As We Approach The End." "As We Approach …

EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters, Vol. 5

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 female producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating …

Listen to Flume’s Favorite Tracks in His New Spotify Playlist

As part of Spotify's "Track IDs" playlist series, future bass trailblazer Flume has curated a huge list of songs to soundtrack your weekend. The playlist's description explicitly states that its contents consist of Flume's favorite tracks, offering fans a rare glimpse into the selection tastes of one of the most revered …

Premiere: Yuni Wa ‘The Space Base’

Yuni Wa will release his new album ‘Yuniverstity 2’ on 27th November.  It follows a string of releases from the prolific Little Rock, Arkansas producer, all of which can be found on his Bandcamp. The 11-track collection is a sequel of sorts to the artist’s 2015 album, ‘Yuniversity’, and finds …

Drezo Shares Preview of Haunting Unreleased REZZ Collab

Two producers churning out some of the darkest bass in electronic music have teamed up for a sinister collaboration. Electro house wizard Drezo took to Twitter today to share a preview of an unreleased collab with none other than REZZ. It's still an ID at the moment and the clip is only 15-seconds …

Premiere: Cassius Select ‘Honda Civic’

Cassius Select will release his new EP, ‘Heavyweight’, via Banoffee Pies next month. Set for release on 4th December, the four-tracker finds the Hong Kong-based producer on typically percussive form, folding elements of UK techno, grime and breakbeat into a heady, club-ready brew.  It’s a perfect pairing for Banoffee Pies, …

Watch Surf Mesa Perform Live Acoustic Version of Global Breakthrough Hit "ily (i love you baby)"

Few artists have experienced as breakneck a rise as Surf Mesa, the young LA-based dance music producer who exploded onto the scene with his inescapable radio hit "ily (i love you baby)," a Platinum-certified track featuring fellow prodigy Emilee. Celebrating his inclusion in Vevo's 2021 "DSCVR Artists To Watch" list, Mesa sat down …

Premiere: Nexcyia ‘24dec’

Nexcyia will release his new EP, ‘Crawl’, via Alien Jams this month. Set for release on 27th November, the release is a haunting tapestry of experimental electronics. With harsh bursts of industrial noise, disjointed club echoes and mesmerising ambience, the six tracks on ‘Crawl’ are described as “meditations on posthumanism …

Premiere: Alec Pace ‘Collider’

Alec Pace will release his new EP ‘Collider / Juno’ this Friday, 20th November.  The two-tracker lands on the Turin DJ and producer’s own early reflex label, and follows AURA’s ‘Salt’ EP from July, as well as its debut compilation from April.  This EP does not mess about either, with …

TroyBoi Releases Fierce New Tribal Trap Track, "Mother Africa"

Inspired by his ancestral Nigerian roots, TroyBoi has released a new track that pays tribute to "Mother Africa." Infused with African tribal music, TroyBoi showcases his talents as a music manipulation specialist in this modernized jungle trap tune. Two weeks ago, TroyBoi announced the release date of "Mother Africa" on social media, stating …

Ukiyo Shares Vibrant Self-Titled Debut Album

At just 23 years old, Ukiyo is shaking up the industry with his ethereal music and consistent release schedule, always making sure to challenge himself and expand on his already diverse sound. The rising Australian artist has earned himself playlist support from legendary names within the industry, such as Pharrell …

Premiere: Subp Yao ‘Wax and Wane’

Dutch producer Subp Yao will release his new album. ‘Infra Aqual’, this month on Prague label YUKU. Set for release on 20th November, the album is a deep dive into UK soundsystem forms, half-time bass pressure and lucid electronics. Inspired by the world found beneath the ocean, it’s an expansive, …

Nostalgix Drops Defiant "Act Out" EP on Night Bass

Rising star Nostalgix continues to impress with her raw and gritty original productions that feature chunky house grooves and her own vocals. With massive tracks like "Mind Tricks (feat. Way)" and "By Myself" (her collaboration with Rose Motion), Nostalgix has landed herself on some of the foremost labels in electronic music.  Among …

DJ SS Teams Up With Fabric8 and Azpect for Two Stunning Remixes of Bachelors of Science Single, "Love Is Found"

San Francisco production and DJ outfit Bachelors of Science have been a staple in the stateside drum & bass scene for over a decade. Their CODE Recordings imprint, established in 2012, has been home to incredible tracks from the likes of Sobo, Winslow, Conduct, and of course the trio themselves.  However, Bachelors …

Premiere: Wordcolour ‘I Waited For You This Morning’

Wordcolour will release his new EP, ‘Juno Way’, on Houndsooth this Friday 13th November.  The London-based producer channels his background in jazz, pop and contemporary classical music on this EP, serving up three tracks of emotional, beautifully designed electronic music for both the dancefloor and for headphones.  Opener ‘Breathless’ channels …

Brennan Heart and Kayzo Tease Thunderous Single "Untouchable"

Brennan Heart is accelerating the charge toward his imminent forthcoming album release by announcing a new single with Kayzo, which will be out this week. The hardstyle tastemaker's full-length effort Brennan Heart And Friends drops in less than two weeks on November 20th. However, with three singles already out, the producer isn't …

Premiere: The Robinson ‘Burnout (Ron Trent Remix)’

Italian duo The Robinson will release their new EP, ‘Nightmares’ this month via Futureboogie Set for release on 20th November, ‘Nightmares’ follows the siblings’ appearance on Futureboogie’ 2020 ‘Summer Riot IX’ EP. Across three original cuts, The Robinson drink deep from the well of deep house history with luscious percussion, …

Premiere: Meda 'For Love (Art of Tones Classic Mix)'

Meda will release a four-track EP later this month. French DJ and producer Meda, who has become a solid figure on the Parisian electro and house scene over the last decade, will join Badam Music’s roster with a new EP titled ‘For Love’.  The title track from Meda, a warm, …

Marshmello Featured on Deluxe Edition of the Kid LAROI’s Debut Mixtape "F*ck Love"

Seventeen-year-old hip-hop star the Kid LAROI has recruited the help of Marshmello for the deluxe re-release of his debut mixtape, F*CK LOVE (SAVAGE). On "FEEL SOMETHING," the duo weave downtempo production with heartbreaking lyrics to paint an introspective tale of love and love lost. As with many of his hip-hop collaborations, the masked EDM …

ZHU Shares New Bass-Heavy Track "I Admit It" With 24kGoldn

Grammy-nominated artist and producer ZHU has dropped a brand new single featuring vocals from Platinum-certified rapper 24kGoldn, perhaps best known for his latest hit single "Mood." Although this is an unexpected pairing, ZHU does have a tendency to keep fans expecting the unexpected. ZHU previewed "I Admit It" a one week ago, revealing a sneak peek of …

Damon Sharpe Drops Poignant House Single "Lost Years" With Josh Cumbee

Celebrating his signing to marquee electronic imprint Armada Music, award-winning dance music producer and DJ Damon Sharpe has released "Lost Years," a scintillating house track featuring Josh Cumbee. "Lost Years" is a bouncy yet poignant house number that yearns for the dance-floors of pre-pandemic yesteryear. The track strikes a beautiful dichotomy between sonic …

Listen to Subtronics’ Massive Dubstep Throwback DJ Set

"Holy shit you found it!" reads the description of dubstep star Subtronics' "Extras" SoundCloud page. The account only has around 1,500 followers, but Subtronics has launched it to post exclusive content that fans won't find on his main page.  The first and only upload on the SoundCloud page thus far …

Premiere: TYGAPAW ‘Facety’

TYGAPAW will release her debut album, ‘Get Free’, via N.A.A.F.I on 13th November.  The Brooklyn-based, Jamaican DJ, producer and multi-disciplinary artist follows her June EP, ‘Ode To Black Trans Lives’, with this 11-track collection of hard-hitting, cathartic techno. Throughout the album, TYGAPAW explores “the idea of personal freedom using techno …

Premiere: Jorkes 'Wet Dreams (Zombies in Miami Remix)'

Jorkes will release a new EP later this month. Vienna and Munich based duo Jorkes, who host a residency at Stuttgart’s Romantica, and co-run record label Freeride Millenium, will release a four-track EP later this month titled ‘Wet Dreams’. Incoming via the Freeride Millenium imprint, Jorkes’ latest EP is an atmospheric trip …

Sad Money, Felix Cartal, and Gallant Team Up for "Lose My Love"

Prodigious producer Sad Money first catapulted into the scene in 2016, working alongside the likes of Sabrina Claudio, Black Coffee, and Khalid. The ingenious artist has returned with his latest release "Lose My Love," a collaboration with renowned producer Felix Cartal and R&B solo artist Gallant. The track provides a powerful …

Premiere: Johney ‘Stutter Dub’

Johney will release his new EP, ‘The Bees’, via Strajnah’s Deviant Audio on 10th November.  The Brno-based Slovakian DJ, producer and member of the Soul Ex Machina collective covers some varied stylistic ground on the EP, spanning jungle, half-time and dubstep with a common thread of low, growling bass coursing …

Premiere: Route 8 ‘This Far’

Route 8 will release his debut album ‘Rewind The Days of Youth’ this month via Lobster Theremin. Set for release on 20th November, the album is inspired by the same highway the Budapest-based artist took his artist name from, and which he regularly travels on to visit his grandmother. An …

Rusko Previews 12 New Songs in Genre-Bending Demo Dump

Even though Rusko fans are still trying to contain themselves after the release of his fantastic four-track EP last month, the dubstep icon decided to stoke the flames even more over the weekend. On Sunday, November 1st, Rusko previewed 12 unreleased songs on Instagram. Sharing a series of Story posts with …

House Music Legend Todd Terry Drops New Single "Jammin"

Todd Terry is still going strong. The seminal house music producer has unveiled his latest masterstroke, "Jammin," a nostalgic number with a dusty analogue feel. "Jammin" taps back into Terry's roots with its classic chords and breakbeat-influenced percussion. The sound design here is reminiscent of his pioneering contributions to house music …

GRiZ Celebrates LGBT History Month With Dazzling "Medusa" Remix Package

Last Friday, multi-instrumentalist GRiZ celebrated LGBT History Month with an official remix package for his hit “Medusa,” which features fellow queer DJ and producer Wreckno. Promoted as a "queer anthem banger," the original track was intended to empower the queer community. The remix pack—which features Gioli & Assia, J. Worra, Super Future, NotLö, and …

Premiere: quest?onmarc ‘ELEVATION’

quest?onmarc will release their new EP, ‘ELEVATION (​?​5)’ this Friday, 5th November.  The two-tracker follows the The New York-based DJ and producer’s ‘Phoenix’ EP on Club Chai from January this year, as well as a few edits and bootlegs shared on their Bandcamp over the past few months.  Where ‘Phoenix’ …

deadmau5 Releases Halloween Mix on mau5trap Radio

Just in time to soundtrack our socially distanced celebrations is deadmau5, who has dropped a special Halloween mix. The hourlong collection comes via the 110th episode of his signature "mau5trap radio" program. For this year's fright, he featured a long list of mau5trap classics both new and old. Considering the staggering amount …