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LP Giobbi Signs With Counter Records, Drops “All In A Dream” With DJ Tennis and Joseph Ashworth
After an impressive run of releases in 2022, LP Giobbi has signed with Ninja Tune’s renowned Counter Records imprint. Giobbi, who was named Best Music Executive on EDM.com‘s “Best of 2021: Industry Leaders” list, also released a brand new track, a collaboration with DJ Tennis and Joseph Ashworth called “All In A Dream.” “All In A Dream” is emblematic of the “piano house” sound that has propelled her to international acclaim. “‘All in a Dream’ came together in such a fun and fluid way,” Giobbi explained in a press release. “I started working on the idea of the track with one of my favorite producers, Le Chev (Michael Cheever) and I was in Miami with SOFI TUKKER and they walked into the studio and heard the record a...
The Midnight Drop Glam Metal Single “Change Your Heart or Die,” Announce New Tour
Grab your hairspray and sweatbands because The Midnight have dove headfirst into glam metal for their latest single. Released this weekend on Counter Records was the duo’s latest single, “Change Your Heart or Die.” The track has been played at The Midnight’s recent shows and quickly became their most requested ID. Reminiscent of a stadium-igniting rock song, “Change Your Heart or Die” steps away from their electronic-focused sound while also staying true to the niche genre wherein they thrive. Electrifying guitar riffs and anthemic vocals will conjure visuals of crazy hair, tight jeans and a sweaty crowd losing their mind. The bold shift to a glam metal direction was not always the duo’s intent. According to a press release, “Change Your...
Manila Killa and San Holo Unveil Heavenly Collaboration, “Mean It”
An intricate song originally written and produced in right before the pandemic, “Mean It“ represents a monumental release for both Manila Killa and San Holo. While Holo is still buzzing off the June 2021 release of his sophomore album bb u ok?—with “Mean It“ marking his first single ever since—Manila Killa has had a relatively quiet year so far. Throughout the past 12 months he was enlisted to offer his remix expertise to the likes of Petit Biscuit, juuku and Kasbo, and “Mean It” marks his first original single since last year’s “Closer 2 U“ alongside Slow Magic. Bringing a heavenly indie-pop sonic aesthetic to the table, “Mean It” masterfully combines the two producers’ respective styles into a cohesive mix. While Nick Lopez’s vocals set the tone and tell a story of coping with loss and i...
What So Not Taps EVAN GIIA for Triumphant Single, “Messin’ Me Up”
“Alexa, play songs I should sing from a mountain top,” wrote Australian producer What So Not this week on EVAN GIIA‘s Instagram. The artists’ new collaboration, “Messin’ Me Up,” certainly fits the bill. Released October 28th via Sweat It Out and Counter Records, and written with Martin Doherty of CHVRCHES, it features What So Not’s classic production style at its finest. The song was first conceptualized in 2019, during the devastating Australian bushfires. Through that lens, “Messin’ Me Up” tells a tale of perseverance and self-reflection via smooth layers of bass, lofty synths and epic chants. Paired with saturated drums and GIIA’s commanding tone, it’s pressure-packed with an additional message a...
Listen to San Holo Sing on Soaring New Single, “IT HURTS!”
San Holo has offered another glimpse into his highly anticipated sophomore album with its third single, “IT HURTS!” True to form, the future bass favorite opted to lean heavily into his penchant for guitars on the single, dropping a scintillating melodic trap tune with the aching acoustic flair of a classic San Holo release. Fans will be delighted to know that he also sings on the track, along with bitbird artist GOSLO and longtime collaborator The Nicholas. The track will appear on San Holo’s upcoming sophomore album bb u ok?, which is scheduled for a May 21st, 2021 release. He announced the record, which will comprise a whopping 20 tracks, in February 2020, calling it a “new chapter” in his career. You can add “IT HURTS!” to your playli...
San Holo Celebrates Counter Records Signing With New Single “bb u ok?”
Our emotive king San Holo has stuck to his promise and is back after a brief hiatus. With his return to social media also comes a brand new single, the genre-bending “bb u ok?” “bb u ok?” features San Holo’s signature heavy sub-bass and electric guitar work melded with his uplifting synths. His music always feels like a warm hug, especially with the addition of pitched, vocoded vocals here. The message behind the track is just as beautiful as the production itself, and follows his ethos of bringing people together and his “stay vibrant” philosophy. “‘bb u ok?’ is a question for you to ask yourself & the lovely people around you,” San Holo explained in a press release. “Life is so fast-paced these days, we often don’t take the tim...
10 Questions with Kasbo on New Album: “I Just Wanted to Create This World That People Could Escape To”
After a steady stream of singles ahead of his new album, The Making of a Paracosm, beloved Swedish electronic music artist Kasbo is finally gearing up for its release next Friday, October 23rd. So far the outlook is propitious, with tracks like “Play Pretend” and “Skogsrå”—out via Foreign Family Collective and Counter Records—alluding to a project brimming with the most mature and experimental music he has released to date. Kasbo initially earned critical acclaim with his 2018 debut album, Places We Don’t Know, but it wasn’t until after its release and rave reception that he started to pursue music full time. It was during the album’s supporting tour when The Making of a Paracosm’s story began, written on tour buses and in between shows. Finally completed this March, its jo...
Kasbo Returns to His Sonically Blissful Roots With “Show You”
Gearing up for the October 23rd release of his sophomore album, Kasbo is continuing his momentum with “Show You,” the second single from the upcoming The Making of a Paracosm. Out today via Foreign Family Collective and Counter Records, “Show You” is the best of both worlds. It incorporates both the brooding moodiness of the album’s lead single, “Play Pretend” featuring Ourchives, and the blissful drops Kasbo is known for from his 2018 debut album, Places We Don’t Know. “Show You” expands on the themes explored in “Play Pretend,” using a lush soundscape of reverb and softly resonating drum machines to continue the emotional depth employed in the latter. The new track also manages to return to Kasbo̵...
Kasbo Announces Sophomore Album With Release of Video and Lead Single “Play Pretend”
Get ready to float away on a cloud of dreams with Kasbo‘s new song “Play Pretend,” featuring Ourchives. Out today via Counter Records and Foreign Family Collective, ODESZA‘s flagship imprint, it is the lead single from the blossoming producer’s upcoming sophomore album, The Making of a Paracosm, due October 23rd. Known for his soft and emotive indie-electronic style, Kasbo reaches new depths with “Play Pretend,” taking an edgier approach from the track’s outset with muted synths reminiscent of Bob Moses and drum machine reverb layered underneath Ourchives’ smoky vocal tones. At the same time, Kasbo seamlessly integrates this fresh approach with his signature ethereal soundscapes, building gently into ...
