The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Cocaine – Alison Wonderland Let’s Rave, Make Love – Armin van Buuren & Shapov I Was Made For Lovin’ You (feat. Nile Rodgers & House Gospel Choir) – Oliver Heldens Falling Stars (2022) – Pink Panda & Sunset Strippers Ignite – Prismo & Elle Vee Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Festival Hits 2022 Sweetest Pie (David Guetta Festival Remix) – Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa & David Guetta ...
It’s officially Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and to commemorate the occasion, SiriusXM has announced a slate of special programming that highlights the community’s electronic dance music artists. Steve Aoki’s Remix Radio, for example, will broadcast an exclusive mix on Channel 104 from May 25-31. Featuring tracks by all Asian producers, it will play alongside music by the likes of ZHU, Qrion and Wax Motif. To mirror Aoki’s 2021 “APIDA ON AIR” initiative, Elephante and JVNA will appear as guest DJs, among others. Meanwhile on Channel 305, 88rising Radio has invited AAPI artists like Stephanie Poetri, Ilima-Lei Macfarland and Tiffany Day to hop on the air as guest hosts throughout the entire month of May. Notably, 88rising ...
In recent months, Elephante has been basking in the glow of his sophomore album, Heavy Glow, which debuted last October to critical acclaim. Now, the artist’s upcoming “Heavy Glow Live” tour will bring these songs to life—with all-Asian lineup of supporting talent to boot. Rotating openers for the 19-date run include yetep—who recently signed with Wasserman Music—Sabai, Hoang and nøll. “Elephante is an artist who inspired me to make music,” Sabai wrote on social media. “I’m so happy and grateful to be a part of this.” His first single of 2022, “Love For You” (with Madalen Duke), is out now. Kicking off in Sacramento on March 3rd, “Heavy Glow Live” will conclude on June 11th in Portland, notably hitting ...
We all know too well what quarantine looks and feels like. But what does it sound like? Elephante attempts to answer this question with his latest album, Heavy Glow, released October 20th via Zoo Music/88Rising. The recorrd’s 10 tracks play like an epic, with emotion oozing from every chord. Intricately aligned arrangements signal to Elephante’s classical music training, while his own bold vocals tie together three acts of songs that purposefully push the boundaries of the album’s aural cohesion. The triumphant opening chords of “Break” (with Tiina), for example, are effervescent, paired with strong sonics and Tiina’s delicate vocals. Its sonics provide sharp contrast to “Down This Road,” an anthemic melodic bass ballad that takes a page...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits Anywhere With You – Afrojack, Lucas & Steve & Dubvision Let Me In – REZZ & fknsyd Last Thought (feat. MKLA) – Sonny Fodera & Vintage Culture Festival Hits 2021 Pondicherry – DJ Snake & Malaa Recommended Articles Eyes On You – HUGEL & Quarterhead Verdansk – Skepsis Electronic Avenue Go On Then, Love – Said The Sky & The Maine Don’t Worry My Love – Kaivon Dopamine – Eleph...
In 2019, it seemed like the trajectory of dance-pop mainstay Elephante was headed for the clouds. In addition to a 10-show headlining run, an anticipated project called Diamond Days was slated for release that fall, which would be the first to feature his own vocals. But as the year went on, Diamond Days never materialized. And following the onset of the pandemic just months later, nothing else did, either. Instead, 2020 saw Elephante take more than a year off from solo releases. That all changed this May with his triumphant return, “High Water.” Featuring a scintillating electric guitar melody and vocals from Elephante himself, it came paired with an original music video. Now he’s on a roll—and he’s outdone himself, picking up right w...
Over the last 20 years high production value in music videos has become more and more of a prized and beloved quality. This week Elephante released his first single of 2021 titled “High Water,” and the track’s official video delivers a visual masterpiece that dynamically captures the meaning behind the song. “High Water” combines the signature characteristics of Elephante’s music: emotive vocals, dexterous electric guitar, and his warm sound design. The song also simultaneously leans towards a more indietronica sound than his previous releases. Elephante recently shared that he wrote the song during quarantine when reflecting back on his opioid addiction in his younger years. “It’s about my experience in my younger years withdrawing from opioids. The darkest moment i...
It’s hard to believe how fast the time has flown since we lost Kobe Bryant. Since he and his daughter Gigi lost their lives—along with seven others—in a catastrophic helicopter crash on January 26th, 2020, many are still reeling from the tragic loss. In Kobe’s absence, the “Mamba Mentality” has materialized into a way of life for those people, who pull inspiration from his principles to chart a course for growth. Tributes to the Los Angeles Lakers legend and 5-time NBA champion have poured in via social media on the anniversary of his death. A bevy of EDM artists have also paid homage to Kobe, further proving that his legacy extends far beyond the boundaries of the basketball world. Check out a number of the tributes to Kobe below from the likes of&nb...