Blunts & Blondes
“A Testament to My Resiliency”: Blunts & Blondes On His Debut Album and Cannabis’ Impact On His Life
Today, Blunts & Blondes released his debut album Story of a Stoner—and fittingly on 4/20, the de facto national holiday dedicated to stoners. “I just hope people accept it,” the electronic music star tells EDM.com. “I hope people like it. It’s not just EDM, it’s not just rave music. So I hope people take it for what it is and listen to it.” One of the most genuine cuts from the 13-track album is the confessional “4:30,” a languid tune featuring Cotis, who croons, “I just smoke all my days away. I don’t feel nothing, yeah. I just smoke all my pain away.” The song’s aching lyrics provide fans a glimpse into life following a breakup as its protagonist searches for redemption from someone they presumably hurt. Taking the lack of response to heart, they re...
Blunts & Blondes and Zeds Dead Drop Emotionally Charged Bass Anthem, “Think Of You”
Blunts & Blondes and Zeds Dead have finally delivered one of their most requested IDs. Preparing for this month’s release of his debut album, Story of a Stoner, Blunts & Blondes dropped record’s final single, “Think Of You,” with help from iconic electronic music duo Zeds Dead. Fans have been clamoring for an official release for close to a year now after they debuted it last July at their Red Rocks takeover, Deadrocks VII. Opening with fluttering keys, celestial vocals and a warm bassline, Blunts & Blondes and Zeds Dead eventually build up to a classic, wobble-heavy drop. Reminiscent of the days when new dubstep was discovered on YouTube, the minimalistic production and sentimental vocals envelop listeners in a warm and fuzzy blanket of nostalgia....
Photos: Relive the Dazzling NYE 2021 Celebration at Lights All Night Dallas
New Year’s Eve is a celebration unlike any other in the EDM community. And with so many events happening simultaneously, it can be hard to say which is the right one to attend—but there’s something special about Lights All Night in Dallas. Lights All Night Dallas is in a league of its own. Organizers kicked things off once again at the Dallas Market Hall this past weekend, throwing a rapturous fest for a sold-out crowd of approximately 18,000 each night. Along with a sea of eager ravers ready to rejoice in the new year, Lights All Night brought out some of the most popular artists in electronic dance music, including ILLENIUM, SLANDER, deadmau5, SVDDEN DEATH, Above & Beyond, and DJ Snake. Lights All Night 2021 Dallas ‘Super Nova’ Main Stage Alive Cove...
Excision Reveals the Next Chapter of “The Thunderdome”
Grab your neckbrace—it’s almost time to enter the Thunderdome. Outside of Excision‘s world-class festivals, Lost Lands and Bass Canyon, are a number of ancillary events that amass a congregation of headbangers and bass music enthusiasts from all over the world. One of the most notable of these branded events is “The Thunderdome,” which brings some of the biggest artists in bass out to the West Coast for an intense two-day audiovisual experience. This afternoon Excision revealed who will be joining him at the electrifying show in Tacoma next year. Accompanying him and his jaw-dropping Evolution stage production are Liquid Stranger, 12th Planet, ATLiens, Dion Timmer, Riot Ten, Vampa, Blunts & Blondes, JEANIE, Kompany, Ray Volpe, and more. The event is spread out o...
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GRiZ and Deadbeats Link Up for All-Star Showing On “Bangers[6].Zip” EP
It’s been a banner year for GRiZ, from his fan-favorite livestreams to a steady stream of releases that show no sign of slowing down. Bangers[6].Zip, released October 16th via Deadbeats, is a powerhouse collaboration with Zeds Dead‘s imprint, spanning all things bass, dubstep and trap. The project’s three tracks are a strong showing from GRiZ, whose enthusiasm for experimentation and sonic exploration is evident throughout. “No Doubt” kicks the EP off to a characteristically psychedelic start, handily integrating energy-building vocal samples for a wobbly, tension-relieving drop. The project then picks up the pace with “Juicy” with Blunts & Blondes, adding forward-thinking synths and complex percussion for a more upbeat addition...
Blunts & Blondes and Afterthought Team Up with Wiz Khalifa for Massive “McQueen Dreams”
Back in February, Blunts & Blondes shared a short snippet on Facebook of an unreleased song in collaboration with Afterthought and hip-hop sage Wiz Khalifa. Needless to say, when Blunt & Blondes teased on social media at the end of August that he would be releasing a track soon with “a good homie and a rap legend,” fans began to rejoice. Released on September 4th, the single has finally landed on Zeds Dead’s celebrated label, Deadbeats. After premiering on Deadbeats Radio’s Twitch channel one day before its official release, “McQueen Dreams” is out now on all streaming platforms and ready to be consumed by the masses. “McQueen Dreams” is the ultimate party-at-home anthem. While events may still be on pause, “McQueen Dreams” re...
Here are the Set Times for the Second Edition of Excision’s Couch Lands “Virtual Stage”
After announcing the second episode of his Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” livestream series earlier in the month of July, Excision took to social media today to share the official set times. Kicking off the stream will be young gun SweetTooth before Blunts & Blondes, Champagne Drip, Dirtyphonics, Kompany, Wooli, Vampa, and Zía all take the decks. Closing out the digital party will be trap and bass music vet Herobust, who will rattle the virtual rail at 1:25AM ET (10:25 PDT). You can check out the set times below and tune into the second episode of Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” this Saturday, July 11th at 6PM ET (3PM PDT) via the official Lost Lands Twitch channel. FOLLOW EXCISION: Facebook: facebook.com/ExcisionTwitter: twitter.com/Excis...
Excision Announces Date of Second Episode of Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” Livestream
Bass aficionados rejoice, because Excision took to social media today to announce the second edition of his Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” livestream series. After debuting the new virtual event back in May, which featured typically awe-inspiring production, the dubstep dynamo is back for Round Two. Bringing along another stellar lineup, the second iteration of Excision’s “Virtual Stage” will air on Saturday, July 11th, 2020. Hopping on the livestream to rattle the virtual rails this time around are fellow trap and bass heavyweights Blunts & Blondes, Champagne Drip, Dirtyphonics, Herobust, Kompany, SweetTooth, Wooli, Vampa, and Zía. You can tune into the second episode of Couch Lands “Virtual Stage” on July 11th, 2020 at 5...
Carnage Announces “Road Rave” Drive-In Music Festival with Riot Ten, Nitti Gritti, and More
As more and more artists and promoters look for new ways to connect with fans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the live concert industry continues its transformation into something wholly different than it was just a few months ago. In an announcement that sounds more like a Black Mirror promo, dubstep maven Carnage has just announced that he is headlining “Road Rave,” a drive-in music festival in Orlando, Florida. Joining Carnage on the bill are fellow bass heavyweights Riot Ten, Nitti Gritti, GRAVEDGR, and Blunts & Blondes. Can you imagine the adrenaline-fueled, car-honking riot that is going to ensue when these trap and dubstep kingpins throw down? The show does, of course, come with some social distancing guidelines. For example, all cars must...
Illenium Announces Star-Studded “Ascend” Remix Album
Illenium just announced that his third album, Ascend, has been given the remix treatment in the form of a package that will be released at the end of the week. While the complete tracklist hasn’t been revealed, several artists have taken to Twitter to announce their part in the compilation. Leading the charge on Illenium’s powerhouse collaboration with Jon Bellion, “Good Things Fall Apart,” is the emphatic bass duo SLANDER. In the announcement post for the remix album, a clip of the lead single’s remix was shared. In addition to the upcoming SLANDER rework, William Black has also taken on the challenge of remixing “Good Things Fall Apart,” arguably one of 2019’s biggest electronic hits. Blunts & Bl...
