As the year comes to a close, we’re finally seeing some of the most highly anticipated collaborations that have been teased all festival-season long. That brings us to today, when Blanke and Deathpact delivered their new single, “Mitosis,” via Deadbeats. The rumbling “Mitosis” perfectly encapsulates both Blanke and Deathpact’s signature sounds, capturing the dark, gritty feel that’s helped cultivate both artists’ loyal fan bases. The euphoric intro quickly takes a dark turn, allowing an onslaught of menacing bass patches and pounding drums to take center stage. Overall, “Mitosis” is a masterfully crafted blend of intoxicating and aggressive elements, and a must-listen for fans of bass music. Both Blanke and Deathpact can...
Just when you thought Blanke‘s discography couldn’t get more robust, the Australian talent is back with another high-powered drum & bass single by way of Deadbeats. Once again, Blanke’s versatility is on full display. “Breathe” is a refreshing change of pace following his earth-shattering single “Boom,” providing his own vocals for the first time alongside rumbling percussion and old-school synths. The nostalgic feel of the tune paints a vivid picture of the essence Blanke is trying to evoke during this next chapter of his artistry, capturing the frenetic essentials of drum & bass music while adding his own unique flair. Check out the new single below. Recommended Articles “Breathe” is the first single from BlankeR...
Blanke‘s monster year has no end in sight. Coming off his phenomenal performance at Bass Canyon, the Australian producer has returned with a devastating new single called “Boom” out via Seven Lions’ venerated Ophelia Records imprint. Straying from the soaring, floaty nature of his recent releases, “Boom” is a neck-snapping crowd-pleaser that’s already proven to be a surefire hit. Blanke’s relentless sound design pounds listeners with menacing growls paired with earth-shattering percussion fit for a dubstep smash. Not only should fans expect to hear this in his sets for the rest of the year, but also expect it to become a staple around the bass music community. Check out “Boom” below. Recommended Articles BlankeR...
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, Trivecta, Wooli, Xavi, Gem & Tauri, and EDM.com Class of 2021 artist Blanke. Tour dates span all across the United States including California, Texas, and Colorado, with more set to be announced soon. Seven Lions and Ophelia Present: Pantheon tour flyer. Ophelia Records Alongside the announcement of the tour comes the news that Au5 is scheduled to release his debut single on Ophelia Records this Friday. The track is titled “The Pap...
SLANDER have officially announced the lineup for Starbase, their first-ever curated music festival. The two-day, outer space-themed melodic bass fest, which is scheduled for October 8th and 9th, flaunts an unsurprisingly massive lineup. Scheduled to throw down are Alison Wonderland, Subtronics, Big Gigantic, SVDDEN DEATH, San Holo, and NGHTMRE, among many others. Aside from the headliners, the festival’s undercard features some of the brightest artists in the bass music scene, such as Chime, Au5, Ace Aura, Wooli, and EDM.com Class of 2021 artists Blanke and William Black. Lineup for the inaugural Starbase Music Festival, curated by SLANDER. Starbase Music Festival Starbase will also feature the highly anticipated debut B2B DJ set from SLANDER and Said The Sky, a perfor...
Blanke‘s unstoppable rise to has been a pleasure to watch unfold. His long list of releases this year includes collaborations with the likes of Jason Ross, Dia Frampton, Seven Lions, Trivecta, and RBBTS. Today he reunites with Luma for their new single “Survive.” At this point in his career, the only expectations fans may have for Blanke is quality. Each of his singles is far too diverse from one another to tie the Australia product to a single genre. This time around, he’s cooked up the type of melodic bass music that Ophelia Records is known for. The piano-led intro builds slowly into Luma’s passionate vocals, creating a beautifully haunting atmosphere to reel listeners in. Soon the tune is met with overwhelming build-up as the track transforms into a ...
Seven Lions has finally unveiled “Wild And Broken,” a massive collaboration with Trivecta, Blanke, and RBBTS called “Wild And Broken.” Artwork for Seven Lions, Trivecta, Blanke, and RBBTS’ “Wild And Broken.” “Wild And Broken” is the first collaboration with Seven Lions, Trivecta, and Blanke all on the same track. “Wild And Broken” perfectly combines the best of melodic dubstep and folk-tinged bass music, which coalesces with RBBTS’ anthemic songwriting and vocal performance to offer a beautiful new tune. You listen to “Wild And Broken,” which arrived by way of Seven Lion’s Ophelia Records, below and find the track on streaming platforms here. FOLLOW SEVEN LIONS: Fa...
Blanke is making 2021 his year. Since January, the EDM.com Class of 2021 artist has collaborated with the likes of Jason Ross and Luma, provided a remix for Liquid Stranger, and released a drum & bass heater in “Mystery.” Now, he returns alongside Dia Frampton for a new collaborative song called “Spark” out via Seven Lions’ Ophelia Records. Both Blanke and Frampton have a clearly defined musicality and “Spark” helps illuminate just that. The latter’s immaculate vocal performance conveys a unique type of intimacy, while the soaring synths and dynamic percussion that join her help bring that story to life. This collaboration feels incredibly natural, as their sounds are absolutely perfect for each other. Though Blanke&...
After a year of delivering memorable streaming experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, renowned dance music event brand Brownies & Lemonade is getting back to what they do best—IRL shows. B&L have announced “Weekend at Havasu,” their first-ever weekend takeover scheduled for August 27th to 29th, 2021. The brand, which was named the Best Event Organizer/Promoter in EDM.com‘s 2020 Industry Leaders list, has invited a slew of top-notch electronic talent for the two-night, limited capacity fest. Set to perform in Havasu are Bauuer, Party Favor, Snakehips, Whethan, Moore Kismet, Eprom, and more. Flyer for Brownies & Lemonade’s “Weekend at Lake Havasu” featuring Baauer, Party Favor, and many more. Brownies & Lemonade B&...
Jason Ross has established himself as a prolific multi-faceted producer, as he’s found success with both his trance singles as well as his melodic bass tunes. Today, the Ophelia Records mainstay has tapped EDM.com Class of 2021 inductee Blanke for their collaborative effort “One More Day” with Chandler Leighton. The natural synergy of Ross and Blanke’s sounds is apparent throughout the entirety of “One More Day.” Opening with Leighton’s signature airy vocals, an emotive, synth-laden drop soon takes center stage. Shortly after comes a second build-up, where rumbling basses flip the entire track on its head. The mesmeric ebb and flow of “One More Day” speaks to the main theme of the song, which revolves aro...
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 pace, as Blanke has temporarily departed from midtempo and instead written a rumbling drum & bass heater. His unique approach on this single comes in hot right out of the gate, hitting quickly with dark, haunting synth elements before resonating low-ends take ahold. The infectious vocals similarly make an early entrance, commanding attention right from the start before the the track ultimately nosedives into its beautiful drum & bass drop. ...
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series “Quarantini Chats” invites the brightest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. As he continues to bulldoze the boundaries of EDM’s genre pool with his trailblazing sound design, prodigious Australian producer Blanke is joining EDM.com for the 14th episode of “Quarantin...