House Music
Dillon Francis’ House Rework of Ciara’s “Goodies” Is a Rush of 2000’s Nostalgia
With a wildcard like Dillon Francis, you never know what you’re going to get. But you can rest assured that it’ll be compelling. This holds true for his “Goodies,” his new house anthem, which turns back the clock to 2004. Francis threw it back to the aughts and sampled Ciara‘s hit single of the same name, interpolating her ageless vocals into a short but sweet track. Dialing in a speedier tempo than the original, Francis transformed the whistling strains and synths we all know and love into a lively house melody. “Goodies” will appear on This Mixtape is Fire TOO, Francis’ highly anticipated follow-up to 2015’s This Mixtape is Fire. It’s the second single to be released following “Don’t Let Me Let Go,” a soaring futu...
FISHER Drops Sultry House Banger, “Yeah The Girls”
Australian tech house superstar FISHER has released his highly anticipated single, “Yeah The Girls.” Out today via his own Catch & Release label, “Yeah The Girls” has been generating quite a bit of buzz after being rinsed in the DJ’s sets throughout the summer. Following FISHER’s tracks “Palm Beach Banga” and “It’s A Killa,” his latest marks his third original single of the year. “Yeah The Girls” is a sultry, high-energy club cut with a pulsating, radiant bassline and heavy synth stabs. FISHER tapped singer-songwriter MERYLL to add soothing, hypnotic vocals for a bona fide dancefloor hit. Watch its accompanying scrapbook-style visualizer below, shot and directed by Corey Wilson. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Fresh off a performance at Cr...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 13
“Grapevine” – Lane 8 feat. Elderbrook Elderbrook’s tender vocals float gently above Lane 8’s bustling instrumentation on “Grapevine.” The song’s sentimental character is a result of a personal backstory. “Back when I was living in San Francisco after college, I used to regularly take road trips down to LA to visit friends (and usually go to a lot of raves),” Lane 8 wrote on Instagram. “I had a good job but I felt unfulfilled, and those trips came to provide meaning to my life as I started to figure out my purpose. part of the drive to LA is the infamous grapevine, which is where the chorus and title of this song come from. Whatever was going on in my life at that moment, passing through the grapevine was a time to process the past, regrets and disappointment, but also a moment where ...
Hello Yes, Members of ZHU’s Live Band, Return With Groovy House Single: Listen
What do you get when you put two members of ZHU‘s live show together in the studio? Pure indietronica magic. Following the release of their acclaimed debut EP, Listen Clearly, Hello Yes are back with a brand new single, “Never Trusted Me.” During time off the road with ZHU, guitarist Mitch Bell and saxophonist Aaron Leibowitz unite to make soulful electronic music under their collaborative nom de plume, Hello Yes. Their sonic palette blends modern electronic elements with sun-kissed funk. “Never Trusted Me” immediately pulls listeners in with catchy synths and an upbeat, tropical soundscape. Flawlessly building into a groovy house arrangement with warm vocals and saxophone patterns, the new track effortlessly blends Hello Yes’ sultry style with a cl...
Festivals, Hits and Mother Nature: Dom Dolla and the Puzzle Pieces of a Career-Defining Year
Performing at some of the world’s top music festivals for the first time is no small feat. Doing them all back-to-back in a matter of months is even more difficult. Dom Dolla is one of a few DJs to experience this ineffable journey, where he sprinkled in a few miracles along the way. The barnstorming house music artist and “Miracle Maker” producer most certainly has made an impression this year while enjoying some unique bucket list experiences, like DJing through a freak snowstorm that walloped his debut performance at Red Rocks. This kind of extraordinary occurrence has become commonplace for Dolla, whose career is amplifying at a breakneck rate as he achieves one milestone after another. We caught up with the breakout Aussie to dive deeper into the puzzle pie...
RUMPUS and Nicky Genesis’ High-Energy Collab Sees a Trippy Cazztek Remix: Listen
Earlier this year, Canadian multi-instrumentalist RUMPUS teamed up with Las Vegas-based talent Nicky Genesis to deliver a high-energy funk house tune. Now, three months later, Cazztek offers up a refreshing twist on the track. Out today via Rock Bottom Records, the exuberant rework maintains the groovy topline and overall tone of the original, while infusing dancefloor-dominant sounds—a Cazztek signature. What stands out the most about this revamp of “You Better” is the drop. While RUMPUS and Genesis got the party started, so to speak, the reimagined version keeps the momentum going. Take a listen to the reworked track below. Since his debut single in 2016 released under Club Sweat, RUMPUS has released songs via Insomniac, Hood Politics, Vibrancy and Westwood Re...
Rich DietZ and BERK Get “Lit” In New Tech House Anthem
Rich DietZ show out once again on “LIT,” their latest tech house banger, a collaboration with fellow red-hot producer BERK. Out today via Peak Hour Music, “LIT” marks the surging electronic music duo’s fifth single of 2022. They’ve kept their feet on the gas pedal, pumping out club-ready house records like “Work Song” and “VIBES,” the latter of which received support by iconic dance music duo Showtek. True to its name, the energetic single lights up the tech house artfulness of both Rich DietZ and BERK. Their pulsing production is highlighted by crisp percussion, laser-like synths and cheeky vocals, all of which combine for yet another house masterstroke. The nuances of their sound design are front-and-center, as squelchy bass fills and...
Ekonovah and Cloverdale Team Up for Soulful Tech House Jam, “Higher”
Ekonovah and Cloverdale have joined forces for “Higher,” a brand new single out now by way of deadmau5’s hau5trap imprint. “Higher” finds two extremely promising dance music producers teaming up in a superb display of tech house gravitas. The track’s hallmark is a soulful vocal refrain, which floats atop the arrangement with an airy charisma as a four-on-the-floor rhythm chugs below. It’s not long before Ekonovah and Cloverdale unload a sultry tech house drop that beautifully combines each artist’s respective approach to production. Here, the nuances of their sounds shine in-between the bars, highlighted by resonant rave stabs, punchy leads and a pulsing bassline. Take a listen to “Higher” below. “‘Highe...
Listen to Malaa’s Gritty New House Track, “Hypnotic”
Our favorite balaclava-wearing house producer, Malaa, has dropped a new house track, “Hypnotic.” It’s the enigmatic producer’s third single from his upcoming debut LP, DON MALAA, one of the year’s most hotly anticipated dance albums. Clocking in at over five minutes, “Hypnotic” finds Malaa beautifully splaying his bass-oriented house music sensibilities through the arrangement, mesmerizing listeners with gritty sound design. His signature, gritty drum programming and clever vocal sampling are on full display in the new track, which sounds like a surefire standout from DON MALAA. Malaa’s long-awaited debut album is expected to release in September 2022. Ahead of the album’s release, you can catch the “Ring The Alarm̶...
Megan Thee Stallion Dips Her Toes In House Music: Listen to “Her”
After dropping her sophomore album, it’s clear Megan Thee Stallion was influenced by electronic music. With the help of “Savage” producer Whethan, who is credited on the album’s ninth track, Traumazine is a breath of fresh air for the chart-topping rapper. She leans heavily into dance music at times, blending electronic elements with her signature, sexually charged lyricism. The album’s fifth track, “Her,” is a standout. In true Meg nature, the arrangement kicks off with bravado before being swept up by a driving house rhythm. The accompanying music video features monochrome multiples of the rapper dancing along to the track’s thumping bassline. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles It’s not the first time Stallion has dipped her toes i...
GRiZ and The Sponges Finally Release Funky, Fan-Favorite House Track, “Volume”
GRiZ and The Sponges finally released one of their most sought-after IDs. They’ve surprise-released “Volume,” a staple of their live sets which fans had been clamoring for since the moment it was debuted live. With a running start, “Volume” opens up with a steady beat to get you warmed up. A flurry of soulful vocal samples and scratching then gives way to a rhythmic house beat with funky bass and—of course—plenty of saxophone. The final product is sure to make you tap your feet at your desk and lay it all out on the dancefloor when you hear it live. For those wondering why they can’t find “Volume” on major streaming platforms, GRiZ said the track will not be distributed to DSPs like Spotify and Apple Music due to the song’s large amount...
Sam Blacky Unveils Sultry Single, “Colombiana”: Listen
Multitalented artist Sam Blacky is achieving her “biggest goals in music.” Having emerged into the music production world just last year, Blacky is making a name for herself at a remarkable rate. The budding producer has now revealed a sultry, Latin-Infused single, “Colombiana,” marking her debut release on Lee Foss‘ venerated Repopulate Mars imprint. “Since I started performing and especially making music, Repopulate Mars has always been one of my biggest goals,” Blacky said in a press release shared with EDM.com. “I think the level of taste-making and innovation in the tech house scene is unparalleled, and I couldn’t be happier to join the family.” “Colombiana” is an ode to Blacky’...
