EVAN GIIA
Manila Killa’s Debut Album “Dusk” Is the Apex of His Storytelling Mastery
Dusk is fleeting. Magical. Mysterious. Anything, after all, can happen after dark. It’s this bridge between night and day that has become Manila Killa‘s muse, forming the framework of his long-anticipated debut album, Dusk. Bold and immersive, it succeeds as the apex of his craftsmanship. Hope and longing, curiosity and resolve; 12 enchanting tracks fit to the lifecycle of this enigmatic witching hour. They contemplate what transpires once the sun dips below the horizon and into that place in-between, sight unseen. Dusk is an opus that could only be told by Killa’s storytelling mastery. A range of dance-pop singalongs, future bass ballads and brooding melodic house breaks maintain a special class of emotional dynamism. Cinematic musical motifs like brisk drum sequences an...
Dillon Francis, ILLENIUM and EVAN GIIA Team Up for Stunning Single, “Don’t Let Me Let Go”: Listen
A trifecta of dance music dynamos have joined forces for a new single, which has been over two years in the making. Dillon Francis has tapped ILLENIUM and EVAN GIIA for “Don’t Let Me Let Go,” the first taste of his hotly anticipated This Mixtape Is Fire TOO record. The track features a stentorian vocal performance from GIIA, whose pensive lyricism candidly explores the struggles associated with keeping the flame of a deteriorating relationship alight. Soaring future bass production courtesy of Francis and ILLENIUM soundtrack her soliloquies about coping mechanisms—like lonely wine nights—in a captivating cry for help. “Don’t Let Me Let Go” arrives by way of Astralwerks, who was named Best Record Label in EDM.com‘s “Best of 2021: Industry...
Manila Killa’s Long-Awaited Debut Album to Feature Lights, EVAN GIIA, More: See the Full Tracklist
Gearing up for the release of his debut album, Manila Killa has revealed its tracklist and features. Titled DUSK, the record is scheduled to drop on July 21st. If its list of collaborators is any indication, fans are safe to expect a song-cycle of spellbinding indie dance music. Killa has teamed up with Lights, EVAN GIIA, fknsyd, Panama and more to breathe life into the long-awaited album. DUSK will also feature Giolì & Assia, who appear on the album’s tenth track, “Heart to the Night,” alongside another red-hot electronic music duo, Night Tales. Part of EDM.com‘s esteemed Class of 2021, the Italian tandem are renowned for their atmospheric sound and sublime live sets, like their recent performance from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano. Manila Ki...
Louis The Child Announce Genre Defying “Alter-Ego” Takeover at Brooklyn Mirage
We’re tuned to expect specific sounds from our favorite artists. Go to an Excision show and you’re getting an abundance of ground-shaking bass and dubstep growls. Seeing Armin van Buuren entails a bright mix of progressive house and trance. But once in a while, major artists surprise us with stark deviations from their established sounds, like Dillon Francis trading his moombahton style for deep house or deadmau5 eschewing his signature electro flair in favor of obscure, pulsing techno under his TESTPILOT moniker. It’s rare to see an event dedicated to artists exploring their left-field tastes though—something Louis The Child hope to change with their latest event concept, “Alter-Ego,” a multi-stage takeover of the Brooklyn Mirage. “We wanted to create an event where artists ar...
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...
Louis The Child Announce Massive 32-Date “Euphoria” Tour With Whethan, What So Not, More
After a dismal year devoid of live music, Louis The Child are returning in a big way. The barnstorming electronic tandem have announced a massive North American tour called “Euphoria,” which will kick off this summer on July 24th in Phoenix before concluding in mid-September in Sacramento. The momentous announcement arrives after they wiped their Instagram page clean, puzzling their fan base. The famed “Better Not” duo are bringing along some huge artists for the ride. Set to appear along the way are Jai Wolf, K.Flay, The Knocks, What So Not, and Whethan, among many others. Louis The Child have also promised a new live production for fans, taking to social media to exult in the expansive new tour. “New music, new show, new energy,” th...
Why International Women’s Day Is Important to Me: Aluna, TOKiMONSTA, More Speak Out
Since 1975, International Women’s Day has been designated as a global day of recognition for women, taking place annually on March 8th. It also coincides with the American Women’s History Month. But historically, the event dates back to the early 1900s, linked to early feminist and workers’ rights movements. From protest movements to a celebration of women’s suffrage, the date has become a focal point and rallying cry for gender equity worldwide. It’s no secret that we’ve still got a long way to go in ensuring equal opportunities, pay and platforms for women, along with non-binary individuals. This is especially true in the electronic music industry—a 2020 study from the USC Annenberg Inclusion Initiative found only 21.7% of artists in th...
