Fairlane
How It All Started: Fairlane Talks Upbringing and Emergence Into the Electronic Music Scene
Canadian electronic producer Fairlane has been musical for most of his life. At a very young age, his parents had him enrolled in piano classes, where he first got a taste of music and performing. Unfortunately, it was a bitter memory, as Fairlane recalls making a minor mistake during a piano recital when he was 10 years old. “I vowed to never perform music again,” he tells EDM.com. Eventually, Fairlane got over that mishap and went on to play in a band. However, there was one small problem: he did not know how to read sheet music. “I’ve always learned everything by ear,” he explained. “I had the same problem with piano. I would just practice and memorize it and so I froze up when I went to read music because I was unable to read the music.” A...
William Black Explores the Depths of Vulnerability In Stunning Sophomore Album, “Pieces”
Break out the tissues for Pieces, William Black‘s stunning sophomore album. The electronic music wunderkind and EDM.com Class of 2021 artist has offered fans a 12-track tour de force, replete with euphoric production and the storytelling prowess of one of EDM’s most promising songwriters. Released today via Lowly, Pieces is a future bass lover’s dream. The record features a bevy of the genre’s most beloved producers and singer-songwriters, such as Nurko, Fairlane, HALIENE, Essenger, and RUNN. “Remedy” is a surefire highlight in an album with many of them. Annie Schindel provides a killer topline, which moonlights as a captivating cry for help. The same can be said of “Haven” (with Dia Frampton), a melodic dubstep knockout that sheds ligh...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Ofenbach, Steve Aoki, AREA21 and More [9/17/21]
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 Music Means Love Forever – Steve Aoki & Armin van Buuren Hurricane – Ofenbach & Ella Henderson Alright (feat. KIDDO) – Alle Farben Festival Hits 2021 Fly With Us – AC Slater & Chris Lorenzo Recommended Articles Ugly Truth – Taiki Nulight Paris To Berlin – Vion Konger Electronic Avenue Broken – William Black & Fairlane Think You Right (feat. ericdoa & glaive) – Whethan More More More –...
William Black Releases Acoustic Version of “Butterflies” with Fairlane and Dia Frampton
William Black made the best of 2020. He released a handful of well-received singles including “Back To U” with SLANDER and “Closer Than You Think” with AMIDY. His work landed him on the EDM.com Class of 2021 list alongside a handful of other unmissable rising talents. One of his best works in recent memory is his collaborative effort with Fairlane and Dia Frampton, “Butterflies.” To celebrate the one-year anniversary of its release, the trio has put together an acoustic rendition of the track. “Butterflies” originally dazzled listeners with shimmering synths and a crawling bassline, all while Dia Frampton crooned about a burgeoning romance. Forgoing all electronic elements, William Black and Fairlane have instead included subdu...
SLANDER Announces New Label, Releases Soaring New Single “Hurt Sometimes” With Fairlane
Back in 2015, when SLANDER released the debut EP Nuclear Bonds alongside NGHTMRE, never could they have envisioned the magnitude to which their careers would climb. Fast-forward five years later, and the duo has released a slew of global hits. Today, SLANDER is back to further solidify their status as tastemakers, tapping Canadian electronic producer Fairlane for a single called “Hurt Sometimes.” It features a beautiful blend of acoustic guitar and hard-hitting electronic synths, the end result of which is a stunning, emotional anthem. Check out the new track, which features breathtaking vocals from American singer-songwriter Jonathan Mendelsohn, below. In addition to the new single, SLANDER has also announced the launch of their new label Heaven Sent. They have...
