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The Soft Pink Truth: Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase?
Last year, Drew Daniel and M.C. Schmidt celebrated 25 years of mad-genius musical experiments as Matmos with a Plastic Anniversary—an album recorded entirely using plastic. That’s how Matmos albums work; a concept that might seem silly or crass at first glance is backed by a mountain of research, executed with passion and, in that case, ornately recorded using a parade of PVC pipes, riot shields, and breast implants. Since 2001, Daniel’s side-project the Soft Pink Truth has run parallel to Matmos, applying similar twists to the dancefloor. Yet nothing in either project has presaged Shall We Go On Sinning So That Grace May Increase?, a cathartic, emotional windfall unlike anything Daniel has ever recorded. Daniel thought hard about how to process the anger and despair born out of a worldwid...
Diplo and Dillon Francis Team Up With Corona for Cinco de Mayo Livestream
EDM’s plucky tag-team of livestreaming heroes Diplo and Dillon Francis are at it again. This time, they are helping fans celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style, fittingly teaming up with Corona for a livestreamed benefit concert. For every person that tunes into the livestream event, Corona will be donating $1 (with a maximum donation of $500,000) to the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund, which aids restaurant industry employees who are navigating the pitfalls of the devastating impact of COVID-19. In addition to Diplo and Dillon Francis, there will also be one secret, unannounced DJ set. Cinco de Mayo isn’t just tequila and beer, though—if you work up an appetite during the livestream, Corona has you covered. They partnered up with Postmates to offer...
Marc Rebillet Announces Live Socially-Distanced Concert Tour at Drive-In Theaters
With the COVID-19 pandemic bringing the live music world to a near stand-still, artists, venues, and promoters worldwide have had to get creative with how they bring concert experiences to the masses. While many have adapted to livestream technology, improvisational whiz and loop station maestro Marc Rebillet has been hammering out tracks on camera for his entire career. Naturally, Rebillet has been streaming quite often in hopes of bringing some positivity to the world during these uncertain times and has used his platform to raise over $34,000 to COVID-19 relief. Now, the one affectionally referred to as “Loop Daddy” is introducing a brand new, social distancing-compliant way of experiencing live music. In June and July, Rebillet will be performing l...
Whethan Announces Forthcoming Mix for ODESZA’s Foreign Family Collective
Whethan took to Twitter today to share the news that he’s been commissioned by Foreign Family Collective for an upcoming guest mix, which will air this Wednesday at 11AM PST (2PM EST). The mix will feature a slew of songs he’s currently listening to as well as a few cuts from his highly anticipated forthcoming debut album Fantasy. Foreign Family Collective, the ODESZA-led electronic tastemaker, recently launched its weekly Intermission Broadcast mix series, which highlights the imprint’s favorite artists of the moment. Previous guests include SG Lewis, Jai Wolf, and TOKiMONSTA, among others, and Whethan now jumps into the fray following a strange incident that emanated in the dark, murky interwebs of EDM Twitter. When Room Service Music Festival&...
Over 2,000 DJs Will Perform at Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Livestream
The charity organization Last Night A DJ Saved My Life (LNADJ) has announced an absolutely gargantuan COVID-19 relief livestream event. Dubbed SetForLove, the event will feature over 2,000 DJs, who will be performing in hopes of raising money to support African countries affected by the pandemic. While the full lineup is yet to be announced, organizers have promised that some big names will be taking the virtual stage. Artists are encouraged to sign up for a performance slot and when they’re accepted, they will choose a platform and be given a donation link to join the fundraising effort. The founder of LNADJ, Jonny Lee, spoke about how just a small donation can make a massive difference in people’s lives. “In this current moment, we were able to contemplate the...
Vector ft. Masterkraft – If We Must (Sun x Rain)
Download Vector ft. Masterkraft – If We Must (Sun x Rain) new song! Nigerian rapper, Vector, and Masterkraft equip their imminent body of work with another song tagged “If We Must” (Sun x Rain). A body of work that is a convergence of two goliaths is deserving of being called Cross Roads. MASTAA has demonstrated once more that he is the specialty of music and Vector brought verses, pleasantry and rap like it has never been heard. This EP is the redefinition of rap in the African music scene or maybe the genuine meaning of mood and verse. This EP is an excursion into something new, diverse, musical, and refreshingly extraordinary. Utilizing a blend of English, Yoruba and pidgin, and a variety of sounds intentionally orchestrated to shock and pleasure simultaneously, Vector and MASTAA acquai...
Erigga – Puna Vibes (Prod. by No Limit)
Download Erigga – Puna Vibes new song! As guaranteed, South-South rapper, Erigga has come back with another jam called “Puna Vibes”. During the pandemic, The rapper has been dealing with his body of work called ‘Lockdown Thoughts The Mixtape’ which appears as his own demeanor. This jam was produced by No Limit. Listen & download Puna Vibes by Erigga below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Erigga_-_Puna_Vibes_NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 DOWNLOAD Erigga – Puna Vibes Share this:
DJ Neptune – Sounds Of Neptune (Lockdown Amapiano Mix)
Download DJ Neptune – Sounds Of Neptune (Lockdown Amapiano Mix) new mixtape! Nigerian DJ, DJ Neptune drops another mixtape called “Sounds Of Neptune” (Amapiano Lockdown Mix). The new blend comes after the DJ’s recently heard blend ‘AfroBeats Lockdown Mix’. All the more critically, SA began music sort, ‘Amapiano’ is quick getting one of the greatest music class assuming control over Africa. Review, Teni, and DJ Neptune as of late discharged a cooperative undertaking named “The Quarantine Playlist” body of work. Listen & Download Sounds Of Neptune (Lockdown Amapiano Mix) by DJ Neptune below. https://www.naijamusic.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DJ_Neptune_-_Sounds_Of_Neptune_Lockdown_Amapiano_Mix__NaijaMusic.com.ng.mp3 DOWNLOAD DJ Neptune – Sounds Of Neptune (Lockdown Amapiano Mix) Sh...
