Eptic and Dillon Francis have unleashed their exciting new collaboration, “Let It Go.” It’s a fun, vibey production that hits in all the right places. Fueled by Francis’ signature moombahton flair, these two do not disappoint and continue to set a standard for quality dance hits. “Let It Go” is lively …
DJ/producer ricky retro presents the impressive new tech house tune ‘Freak On Me’, featuring none other than Icona Pop. The groove is catchy and laidback, working up subtle organ chords and moody vocal samples, while strings take care an energy filled drop, making this one those vocal house tunes built …
New out today as a three-way collaboration is the superb ‘Let Us Love.’ Produced by Topic and Vigiland and ably supported by vocalist Christopher, this is a sound that you need to help bring in the weekend. The dance party heavyweights Vigiland draw on their experience from cuts like ‘Friday …
We all know that stereotypical sleezeball who flashes his cash in the VIP area trying to impress girls, buying bottles on bottles and trying to get everyone drunk, well that is the inspiration for rising songwriter Josh Stanley latest summer release, ‘Rich Boy’. Josh fed up with this same situation …
88Rising’s Head in the Clouds Festival is returning for its second year with a wildly diverse lineup set to take place on August 17th. 88rising’s own artist roster is well represented on the lineup with Jackson Wang, iKON, DPR Live and Dumbfoundead joining Joji, Higher Brothers, Rich Brian, NIKI and August …
A lot can go into naming a song. It can embody the lyrics the song, or its intent, or meaning, or it can be completely random. For dance music, naming a song can be more difficult since a lot it is just instrumental music, but that’s really where the vibe …
A couple months ago, Carnage returned with a new song called “Letting People Go.” It wasn’t the Carnage we’d come to know, but still presented a part his personality that he wanted fans to know was there. He followed it up with “Wait For Me” featuring G-Eazy and Wiz Khalifa, …
Story Oli Wycech As the curtain fell on another epic Escapade Music Festival, we left dwelling on what exactly it was that made it monumental. Maybe it was because this kind thing never happens in Ottawa. Maybe it was because a lineup this big hardly ever comes to Canada at …
Not a lot dance music acts can say they’ve produced the ficial anthem for the X Games… actually, I can’t think any who could — until today. The event has just released its collaboration with EDM/pop duo Louis The Child, “Big Time.” Louis The Child were welcomed into the X …
Daft Punk, deadmau5, Marshmello… Some the greatest, most recognizable dance music icons have made it to the top wearing a mask — and the stories behind them are just as intriguing as their aesthetic. Billboard unmasks some the world’s most elusive DJs in a new feature story, 11 DJs Who …
While A$AP Rocky remains incarcerated in Sweden (and just plead not guilty in court), his new collaboration with Alan Walker just dropped not too long ago. Entitled “Live Fast,” the song comes as the ficial anthem for PUBG Mobile, a battle royale game on Android and iOS modeled after the massively …
Hold on to your cowboy hats kids, because LIL TEXAS is taking it up a few notches! His new single “Whip That Neck” punches in at 200 BPM and it demands every ounce energy you have inside. 200 BPM might sound like a lot to handle, but this is in fact …
Today, Insomniac founder Pasquale Rotella announced that Insomniac events has ficially formed a partnership with one Miami’s most popular nightclubs, Club Space. This partnership is expected to solidify the clubs place in Downtown Miami for quite a long time. Although Insomniac has joined one the cities biggest nightclubs, as now, …
Watch All The Most Talked About Tomorrowland Sets from 2019 Tomorrowland just took over two weekends in Boom, Belgium for its dazzling 15th installment — and now it’s time to get caught up with all the best Tomorrowland sets. The great thing about Tomorrowland is that fans can still experience …
Avicii’s posthumous album TIM came out last month, June 6. With 12 previously unreleased singles, the album proved a success and quickly shot up to #1 on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart; all 12 songs from the album also charted on Hot Dance/Electronic. Now, according to an apparent leak on , a TIM remix album …
Today Insomniac Events, creators Electric Daisy Carnival, the world’s largest dance music festival, announced a partnership with Miami institution Club Space, one the industry’s most respected and forward-thinking live music venues. While all management and operations at Space will remain unchanged, the partnership will drive and sustain the club’s presence …
One music festival is warning fans up front — anyone coming in with unprohibited items such as drugs, weapons or alcohol will face police action. Elrow Town London goes down this weekend, featuring a dance music lineup including Basement Jaxx, Groove Armada and Detlef. As with any festival, there will be a …
About 8 years ago I heard a song that would change the course my life. The first time I heard Seven Lions was the You Gotta GO remix that Jeff Montalvo did for the iconic Trance Trio . I was so enamored with this new production style Dubstep and Trance …
Tomorrowland has ficially wrapped up for 2019. After a tumultuous two weekends in which the headlines were dominated by both and the weather, neither which for necessarily good reasons, the final chapter 2019 has concluded. While the festival experienced some missteps entirely out its control, it came up with solutions …
I have been following electronic music for as long as I can remember. I have been attending shows and festivals for well over a decade. If I can say one thing about how I have seen dance music change, it is how incredibly decisive fans have become. While this has …
The Tomorrowland live stream is back in full force for weekend two — and you don’t want to miss a beat! Today’s performers include DJ Snake, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, David Guetta, Vini Vici, Salvatore Ganacci and more on the main stage. Topped all f with a special 15 year …
It’s finally here, the incredible collaboration between Above & Beyond and Seven Lions, two the biggest names in crossover trance and house. Debuted at EDC 2019 when Seven Lions joined Tony and Jono on stage, “See The End” with Opposite The Other is a track epic proportions. “See The End” …
Country outfit Zac Brown Band is no stranger to EDM. They’ve collaborated with Avicii on the song “Broken Arrows,” and their interest in the genre is well established even beyond that. Zac Brown told Rolling Stone Country in an interview in 2015, “I love electronic music. I spend a lot …
It’s good news for fans Bensley today, as he releases his long-awaited sophomore ‘Muskoka’. Four years have passed since Bensley released his debut album ‘Next Generation’ on Andy C’s RAM Records, which catapulted the Canadian producer in to the limelight and secured his position as one electronic music’s most innovative …
Russian g-house duo VOLAC have started a fire in collaboration with Phlegmatic Dogs. Their Russian Style Compilation makes way for their native sound — and full-fledged tour sure to burn up dance floors for the rest the year! One particular production, “Tell You” has captured our attention through VOLAC’s own unmistakeable style. The …
About 8 years ago I heard a song that would change the course my life. The first time I heard Seven Lions was the You Gotta GO remix that Jeff Montalvo did for the iconic Trance Trio . I was so enamored with this new production style Dubstep and Trance …
Hailed by as “the future trance music,” Andrew Rayel (real name: Andrei Rata) is a classically trained electronic dance music DJ and producer from Moldova ten referred to as the “modern-day Mozart.” As a DJ, Rayel exudes an unbridled enthusiasm for the music he plays and his onstage performances are …
Tomorrowland 2019 just celebrated the first weekend its 15th anniversary event in Boom, Belgium. Of course, with any large-scale festival such as this, there’s bound to be some arrests in the mix — and the numbers are in. Tomorrowland’s weekend one reportedly saw 24 drug dealer arrests, compared to 63 …
Its Wednesday morning and all I’m thinking about is Friday already. Welcome to the New EDM Release Radar, aka the WTF Is Coming Out Friday post. This is our weekly round-up every new EDM release that we have gotten word that will be released THIS FRIDAY. I will update this …
Summer in the US means festivals, beach, and break from school. It also means, apparently, a rise in first time drug users, according to a published Tuesday in the Journal General Internal Medicine. According to the study, over a third LSD use and around 30% ecstasy and marijuana use starts in …
Excision and Illenium were set to play their first b2b performance together over the weekend. Unfortunately, Global Dance Festival was canceled the day their debut — but they didn’t let the opportunity pass them by. A post shared directly from Excision shows himself and Illenium in the studio together. Here’s …
Nobody does it quite like Dirtybird. Known for bringing the funkiest beats to the house world, the San Francisco label has continued to be a home for a variety artists who are constantly pushing the creative boundaries with their music. They recently released their ‘Summer Sampler’, a wild 4-track EP …
The new ATLiens EP Ghost Planet comes out tomorrow on Bassrush Records, but guess what! We’ve got one last premiere for you, “Fading Out” featuring Sara Skinner. Of the tracks on the EP, this is definitely one our favorites, along with the EDDIE collab “Closer” which we wrote about last month. …
Slow Magic has long been one Your EDM’s favorites, and my own, as well. Ever since I heard “Waited 4 U” on his 2014 album, How To Run Away, his mixture pageantry, live performance, and meaningful vocals have kept me hooked. Now in 2019, he’s back with his first original music …
We can ficially say that 2019 has been a great year for a comeback. The popular artist has been dropping an insane amount music in the past few weeks. He has also been releasing some great collaborations with artists such as Ed Sheeran and Troyboi. Recently, the huge music star …
Global Dance Festival in Denver, Colorado suffered severe weather leading to a complete cancellation its second day yesterday. According to initial reports out the festival, there was damaged production beyond repair. The global dance site and production has suffered significant damage due to the weather. We are currently assessing the …
Breaking news out Denver, Colorado – Global Dance Festival has been cancelled after severe thunderstorms struck downtown and damaged production beyond repair. The debut Illenium b2b Excision has thus been cancelled. However, between Temple Nightclub and The Church, multiple after parties around the city promise to make up a missed day festival-ing for fans …
Shaq is one the biggest names in dance music right now… and we mean that literally. The 7’1″ star has been on a tear as he tours by the name Dj Diesel, whether at local shows or big, international festivals. Yesterday, he made an appearance during Modestep’s set at Tomorrowland …
Anything can happen at Tomorrowland… Fans are able to experience a fairytale world music like no other, see once-in-a-lifetime performances all weekend long, and dance to some the most outrageous — in this case outrageously fast — tunes ever. Da Tweekaz brought it to the Tomorrowland main stage this weekend, …
Ready for the biggest movie soundtrack all time? Beyoncé just released her companion album to Disney’s live action recreation The Lion King and it has some big names on it… major ones, even. The queen the Beyhive teas up with Major Lazer and Shatta Wale on “ALREADY” for the album. The …
There’s no doubt that there’s been a changing the guard in commercial dance music the past couple years. Whereas it used to be dominated by titans like David Guetta, Tiesto, and Armin van Buuren, younger acts like The Chainsmokers, Martin Garrix, and Marshmello are now more ten than not securely …
If you’re looking for something to get you in the mood to have a great weekend, this EP is for you. It’s the latest from Canadian artist Sparkee, titled ‘Discovery‘, that’s loaded with 4 groovy tracks that can’t help but make you want to bop your head and dance. Before the …
One Norway’s most talented vocalists has teamed up with one the biggest Dutch producers in the dance music game. Ina Wroldsen has enlisted the one and only R3HAB to remix her latest song “Forgive or Forget,” and the result is a smooth radio friendly jam that still packs a perfect groove …
World famed DJ/producer duo Blasterjaxx have finally unleashed their long anticipated debut ‘Perspective’. Preceded by several highly acclaimed singles (including hit tunes like ‘Children Of Today’, ‘Never Be Lonely’ and ‘Super Friends’) the full, 23 tracks counting album is available now – released on the duo’s own Maxximize Records, under …
Amazon Music is keeping it fresh with “The Summer Sessions” — a brand new, eight week pop-up playlist series. Coming up, hand selected music from Calvin Harris, Mark Ronson, David Guetta, Anna Lunoe, Gorgon City, and more! Summer dance anthems 2019 are sure to be included, plus plenty throwback dance …
The post that needs no introduction…the New EDM Release Radar. Every week for over 2 years we’ve given you the deets on releases before they come out, then when they drop, we hit you with the playlist. Check out the list below, it’s created reddit.com/r/edm, , beatport & traxsource info, …
Diplo is no stranger to social media, using his connection with fans to tease anything from a new brand collaboration to an actual musical collaboration. And with so many projects going at the same time – LSD, Silk City, Mad Decent, etc. – there’s plenty content to choose from. Just …
Steve Aoki & Darren Criss Release Unexpected Cover Of Dave Matthews Band “Crash Into Me” Growing up, my dad had me listening to a lot Dave Matthews Band. Of course my musical library was more than that, but I always remember listening to songs like “Ants Marching” and “Where Are …
Dysphemic is the Australian bass music artist who defines boundaries in basically any category you can come up with. From his D&B work in the 00s with violinist Miss Eliza to his move to focusing on slower tempos while not being pigeon holed as a dubstep artist to his most …
Ultra Europe just wrapped up its seventh edition in Split, Croatia, and the final reports from the weekend are looking great! Ultra Europe 2019 boasted a record-breaking total attendance 120.000+ fans over the course three days, welcoming attendees from 143 different countries. The relocation to Park Mladeži, the festival’s new …
Happy birthday, Porter Robinson! One our favorite producers-slash-people is turning 27 today and what a year it’s been for him. 2018-2019 has been a year growth and change for Porter in more ways than one. Most all, he announced his debut tour as Virtual Self, which took him across the …
It’s time for new music from Fedde Le Grand, and this time he blends all sorts stuff into a super fun festival/club track “Skank.” It’s an interesting track because Fedde is really playing around with a lot different genres in a short amount space, however, the finished product is remarkably …
Have you ever felt like you had superpowers? Well, two familiar faces in TaylorX & Corey Atony have joined forces on Gameroom to give you an anthem for those mighty times with Superpowers. A stark turn from Taylor’s last Gameroom tune, this time he brings the signature future deep sound …
We’ve come to expect nothing but quality records from Jauz and he just keeps getting better! His latest release, “Don’t Leave Me” is a deep, synth-driven production straight from the soul. It’s a dance floor burner through and through, with undeniable rhythm and musicality. Jauz is certainly taking it back …
Monstercat has traditionally been known to go all out for their birthday, and they are well within their right to do so. With every passing year, Monstercat (the Canadian label that started out as a small platform for independent EDM artists to get their music out into the world) continues …
I’ve spent the better part an hour trying to figure out how to start this album review, bouncing back and forth between eloquent similes and haphazard comparisons, only to arrive at one conclusion: Conrank just dropped one my favorite albums the year, What’s A FKNG Conrank. At the end the day, …
Ask any wide-eyed raver wearing kandi at EDC what PLUR stands for and they can probably tell you: Peace, Love, Unity, Respect. But ask them where and when the term originated? Not likely. There’s a history to dance music that is ten lost in the new zeitgeist playlists, branding, and …
The UK D&B producer Upgrade is firmly on the rise. He appeared on RAM Records back in 2015 and 2016 and now makes a triumphant return with his latest dance floor cut ‘Won’t Hold Back.’ Having honed his sound over the past couple years, this is about to take his …
If you’ve listened to the last few sets, you will have noticed that they have been teasing quite a few new collaborations. A few examples include Dion Timmer, Peekaboo, and Ganja White Night. Now, has announced that they will be releasing an album dedicated completely to these collabs. And, with …
Keys N Krates dropped their debut album just over a year ago, and yet it feels like forever since we’ve heard from the Toronto three-piece ensemble. following a Live In Toronto album at the end the year, they’re back now with a 24-minute, 11-track mixtape called A Beat Tape for Your Friends. Whereas …
With Tomorrowland just around the corner, the iconic music festival has unleashed its full timetable and app for 2019. In addition to a schedule and map for this year, we can anticipate major stage changes and special takeovers for the upcoming 2-weekend event in Boom, Belgium. The Book Wisdom returns …
The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, & Calvin Harris Land On Forbes Highest-Paid Entertainers 2019 Today, Forbes revealed its 2019 list for 100 Highest-Paid Entertainers in the world. The list includes athletes, musicians, actors, “personalities,” authors, comedians, and even one magician. The two top spots are taken by Taylor Swift and Kylie Jenner, …
To thoroughly understand festival culture, one must tap into the fascinating mind Pasquale Rotella. As the CEO and founder Insomniac Events, he experienced firsthand the ups and downs and ultimate demise the underground rave scene (as it once was), which paved the way for massive music festivals including EDC Las …
Summer is in full swing, and have we got the perfect song for you. Electro-pop veterans Stafford Brothers have just released the radio-friendly, club-ready single “Live Forever” enlisting the help singer/actress/twerker Lexy Panterra and hip-hop heavyweight Lil Yachty. Already released to much fanfare, “Live Forever” was the #10 most added …
Year after year, Eric Prydz takes his most iconic production up a notch — one EPIC move at a time. Coming up, the global DJ/producer reportedly has plans to perform inside a holographic sphere that stands more than two stories high! The latest installment Eric Prydz In Concert (EPIC) is …
A little over a week ago, Israeli DJ Ronen Dahan, aka DJ Perplex, was murdered by multiple gunmen who opened fire at a crowded dance music club in Mexico. Now, police have arrested a suspect in the murder. According to Mexican media, the suspect already has a criminal record and was convicted murder …
DJ Rap announced last week a premiere on Bassrush that she would be releasing a string new singles on her Propa Talent label through the end the year. The premiere “Dark Places” hit the Beatport charts right away with its combination heavy bass, tough breaks (which literally said the word …
Avicii has achieved his first posthumous No. 1 with “SOS” featuring Aloe Blacc. The song just recently made its way to the top Billboard‘s Dance Club Songs chart, dated for July 6, 2019. The leading track from Avicii’s latest album TIM has also appeared on the Dance/Mix Show Airplay at No. …
Ben Pearce had a relative hit on his hands when he put out “Firepro” featuring Tayla earlier this year. With a unique take on melodic house, Pearce hit a niche that still hasn’t been appropriately explored. Now, Ten Ven puts his own unique spin on the track with a more …
Young Goats is certainly a name that’s on-trend with the current slang and honestly for their unique vibe, this duo LA transplants might be on track to actually be the GOAT. In their first LP Goat Life vol. 1, rapper/producers Young Suave and Goatey are just improving on the already innovative …
Since last September, Hardwell has been taking a break from shows and touring. “Being Hardwell 24/7 leaves too little energy, love, creativity and attention for my life as a normal person to do so,” he wrote at the time. “This is why I have decided to clear my schedule indefinitely to be …
Five weeks ago, Madeon gave the world “All My Friends,” his first solo original in four years and the first single from his forthcoming project, Good Faith. It’s a brilliant fusion pop and dance in a way that only he could conjure up, but his next single is coming soon! The …
I don’t think 4th July will ever be the same for me. Yesterday, we celebrated our 243rd anniversary independence in America. In addition to the patriotic celebrations was another one, taking place over at Seattle’s Mural Amphitheater, right under the famous Space Needle. It was Black Book In The Park …
Knife Party are readying for their next release. The same iconic duo that brought us “Internet Friends,” “Centipede,” “Boss Mode,” and “Bonfire” — and so much more heat — has confirmed a brand new 4-track EP on the horizon. Billboard has the scoop, promising the “ster side” Knife Party, as …
Nothing worth working for comes easy — and Spring Awakening Music Festival (SAMF) knows it best. In recent years, the music festival has jumped through hoops, changing venues from Soldier Field to Addams/Medill Park to its new home in Hfman Estates. Physical and logistical challenges that could otherwise prove dooming for such a …
With his brand new track “I Belong”, RMA again proves his skills as a modern and versatile Electronic Dance Music artist. With power, a margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% – 2px);” instgrm-permalink=”https://www.instagram.com/p/BziQyGplxPX/” instgrm-version=”12″> View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gameroom Records …
Movement Music Festival pulled through with another incredible techno-driven installment over Memorial Day Weekend this year in the heart Detroit. The weekend came and went in a flash, but over those three days, the connections built between the festival’s artists and attendees left a lasting impression that will be cherished …
It’s finally here! One the most-anticipated tracks in bass music the year is finally out today. Of course, we’re talking about “Zoom” from Spag Heddy, out now Never Say Die. Spag Heddy himself has quite the unique following in dance music, accumulating a devoted cadre fans. To his credit, it’s …
Actually, what came out this week without not nearly enough fanfare was part 2 the Pythius Descend remix album. Part 1 was released in April and it was a massive compilation in its own right, with remixes from Synergy, Gydra, Mindscape and Merikan. Part 2 is similarly stacked with remixes …
Happy 4th July to everyone, especially Madeon fans! The French producer just came back after four years with his first solo single, “All My Friends,” and now he’s ready to drop more. Good Faith is starting to shape up nicely with a tour on the way, a new live show, …
Madeon‘s new single and announcement his Good Faith Era came on quickly, with no warning. On the horizon — Madeon takes on an entire Good Faith album and tour, with the need to shape his own reality. Now that he’s back, the producer is taking time to explain the depth …
Wolfgang Gartner is taking it back to his house roots with a new remix for Bobby D’Ambrosio‘s classic club track “So Thankful.” Originally released in 2003, the producer now revives the single with serious dance floor fever. Out nowhere, Joey Youngman has emerged, which just so happens to be Wolfgang’s real …
Happy summer friends! We are almost there. We are almost at New Music Friday and the end the work & school week. Here at EDMsauce, we already love to make you our weekly New EDM Playlist but now we want to hype you up EVEN MORE. Once again, here is …
Marshmello is about as divisive a topic in dance music as they come. You either hate him with all your heart or he’s the best thing to happen since actual marshmallows. Either way, sorry to say it, haters, there’s no denying his new album Joytime III is a hit. Spanning 13 …
Habstrakt is not halting his momentum anytime soon. The French producer has been constantly releasing new music and also touring like a madman. It’s no wonder he’s had a continuous reign over the EDM landscape, and now he is back yet again with a brand new heart stopping track. Entitled …
Porter Robinson‘s Second Sky music festival — even in its first year — proved itself as a truly unique and inspiring experience. Reflecting back on an amazing weekend, the master producer and curator explains in an interview with Billboard the spark and inspiration behind the 2-day event set in Oakland, …
Marshmello is always going a step above and beyond the call duty — while he could have just released his new album Joytime III in a standard, bland way, he’s giving fans 24 hours to listen to the album before anyone else in his new mobile game titled, Marshmello Music Dance. The …
John O’Callaghan’s Subculture label tips its cap to summer with a fittingly superheated dual-disc music compilation. For it, the mix-reins have been passed to two the label’s most trusted operators, Craig Connelly & Factor B. As is evermore the series’ form, our protagonists have used the platform to bring a near ’s …
RÜFÜS DU SOL have hit their stride as a group and now have the ability to coast… if they want to. With two successful albums in a row, Bloom and last year’s SOLACE, they’ve reached international star status and continue to push a widely accepted sound and easy listening experience that never tires. The …
Say what you will about David Guetta, he still holds a legend status in the dance music community. And even at 51 years old, he’s still putting out tracks every year and touring the world — you can’t say you wouldn’t want to be doing the same thing. The next …
Some unfortunate news is coming out the Mexican city San Luis Potosi. Psytrance DJ Perplex has been murdered by multiple gunmen who opened fire at a crowded dance music club early on Saturday. Real name Ronen Dahan, the 45 year-old DJ was one two victims who died as a result the …
Pink Floyd’s “The Wall” is one those classics that, even if you don’t know who sings it or what the song is called, you know the song inside an out. It’s been played on radio stations for decades (the album will celebrate its 40th anniversary this year) to the point …
For anyone to say, categorically, that they’re not into “xxxxx” genre is effectively closing yourself f to a plethora great music. For any genre, there is a spectrum material that goes from hard to st, traditional to experimental. I’ve always been pretty far removed from the traditional techno sound, but …
The last person we’d expect to release a new dance track on this New Music Friday is Céline Dion… and yet here we are. That being said, pop and electronic music have been becoming more and more muddled, the lines blurred ever further, over the past few years. So, this …
What happens when you merge two relatively unparalleled styles that seemingly intertwine in ways only our trusted ear canals can understand and make sense ? This. Raiser & Axelboy have just broken ceilings with their new collaboration entitled “Back Off” that explores musical territory rarely executed. By merging the harmonic yet cranial-blending styles …
VAVO just mid way through their headline debut US, ‘Anything For You’ Tour have now dropped the incredible accompanying music video. Get ready to lose yourself in this captivating love story with a cheeky cameo from the guys in there also. This track has just started climbing the the Billboard …
As Swedish House Mafia geared up for three massive reunion shows at Sweden’s Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, they knew the production — especially the sound — had to be on point. Not only were these highly-anticipated concerts a spectacle for music fans near and far, the sound brought by Britannia Row took Swedish …
Kaskade is a master when it comes to remixing — and this time around, it’s pop diva Jennifer Lopez who’s getting his dance infused treatment. Decades into the game, J-Lo stays putting out fresh new music. Her latest, “Medicine” is rather addictive in nature, but then again her music has …
Avicii’s posthumous album TIM came out June 6 and was immediately embraced by his longtime fans. It’s no surprise then that the album has catapulted up the Billboard charts in both albums and singles. The album was released on a Thursday — yet with only one day ahead that week’s chart, …