Blossoming dance-pop trio Cheat Codes are hot off the release of “Between Our Hearts” featuring CXLOE, the first song from their debut album Hellraisers. To celebrate, they’ve joined forces with Insomniac to host a special virtual release party alongside performances by Ship Wrek and DANNY QUEST. The group shared a message to their fans, announcing that the long-awaited album was finally on its way. The first release is a bright, pop-infused single featuring the signature dance-infused elements they’ve perfected throughout their career. CXLOE’s vocals echo the notion of wanting to keep relationships and personal life between the people involved—a rare idea amid the age of social media. The lush synths and upbeat sound design make it the perfect...
“No Time” represents one of the biggest collaborations of Cheat Codes’ blossoming career. Barnstorming dance pop three-piece Cheat Codes took to social media today to tease one of the biggest collaborations of their blossoming career. The trio took to Instagram today, August 12th, 2020 to share a short clip of a forthcoming single called “No Time,” which features Wiz Khalifa and DVBBS. The track will also feature Cheat Codes member Kevin Ford under his hip-hop alias PRINCE$$ ROSIE, a moniker he debuted on the January 2020 hip-pop single “No Service In the Hills” alongside Trippie Redd and blackbear. The clip is quite short, but listeners are able to glean that another hip-hop and dance crossover hit is on the way. The production feat...
Music platform Bandsintown has announced “Ocean Meets Music,” a hybrid EDM and gaming festival to benefit the Vancouver Aquarium. Spearheaded by Vanic, the event is set to unite many major figures in electronic music and esports to raise awareness for global ocean conservation and research. All net proceeds from the virtual livestream will be directed to the Vancouver Aquarium. Since shutting down in March due to the impact of COVID-19, the aquarium has been in dire straits and is in danger of closing forever, which would be daunting for ocean conservation efforts. Those looking to help out in the short term can do so by signing a petition to save it from permanent closure. The lineup combines 14 electronic artists with major names in the gaming community, w...
LA-based trio Cheat Codes have spent their entire career bridging the gap between pop stardom and EDM fame. With their latest offering, they’ve built the perfect connection. “Heaven” is a show of strength for Cheat Codes. The track flexes their prowess as producers, bolstering the pop-infused single with dance music elements they’ve cultivated from their numerous chart-topping hits. It tells the tale of blossoming love, with Cheat Codes elaborating that “too many times we search outside ourselves and ignore the little things that make life amazing.” While the production of this tune is superb, singer Trevor Dahl shines on his own with his immaculate vocal work. His powerful tenor tears through the bright guitar riff and subtle percussion, ...