Future House
Sony Music Japan Launches Hub for Remixes of Anime and Video Game Theme Songs
EDM and video games go together like peanut butter and jelly—and their relationship is about to get a whole lot cozier with the newly rebranded “Sakura Chill Beats” YouTube channel. Launched this month by Sony Music Japan, the first-of-its-kind project will be a hub for official electronic remixes of anime and video game theme songs, with new selections available every Saturday at 1AM PT (4AM ET). The first track released on Sakura Chill Beats was RetroVision‘s remix of “Ashiato -Footprints-” by the peggies, out June 19th. Bright and upbeat, the original song was the ending theme of the anime television show My Hero Academia. RetroVision transformed the indie rock anthem into an electronic banger with soaring synths and a scintillating future h...
Don Diablo Returns to His Future House Roots With “Eyes Closed”: Listen
As one of the leading producers of future house music, Don Diablo has returned to his roots with “Eyes Closed.” Out on his own HEXAGON imprint, “Eyes Closed” delivers Diablo’s signature euphoric sound. A rolling bassline combines with arpeggiated melodies and crisp hi hats for a groovy house beat reminiscent of his of his most popular tracks. Rounding out the tune is an intoxicating female vocal that sings about dancing with her “eyes closed.” With the new release, Diablo turned to his fans to inspire creativity and excitement. “What you see with your EYES CLOSED?” he asked via an Instagram post. Fans responded with a range of optimistic comments about their memories of past festivals and hope for a brighter future. In addition to r...
