House Music
Claptone Conjures Ibiza Summertime With His Take On “Calabria”: Listen
Summer in Ibiza is—literally—coming in hot. We’re only 10 days into the summer season, and the clubs on the White Isle have been selling out with huge residencies slated for nearly every day of the week. Claptone is no novice when it comes to performing incredible, sold-out shows on the Spanish island. In fact, the masked DJ and house music producer is headlining his own curated event, “The Masquerade,” every Saturday at Pacha Ibiza. With the spirit of the world’s most iconic nightlife destination top-of-mind, Claptone’s latest offering conjures the sublime Ibiza summer days that turn into marathon clubbing nights. Marking his debut release on Defected Records, Claptone has delivered a new remix of Rune RK’s timeless dance anthem “...
Zeds Dead Release Airy House Track “I Took A Ride” Ahead of 2022 Red Rocks Outings
Zeds Dead are back with an airy new single called “I Took A Ride,” out now by way of their own Deadbeats imprint. Since early on in their career, Zeds Dead have long been known for their versatility when it comes to their production. “I Took A Ride” is a prime example, embracing the laid-back feel of their Catching Z’s mixtape while simultaneously implementing their well-defined house sound. While it may not be reminiscent of the duo’s signature dubstep sound, it’s a summery jam befit for a Fourth of July Weekend release. “I Took A Ride” arrives right before Zeds Dead’s annual “Dead Rocks” event kicks off in Colorado. The duo are set to play five sets across the entire weekend: two at Red ...
House Music All Day: Day Trip’s 2nd Annual Festival Was a Lush, Glittering Oasis
House music is actually good for you. Researchers maintain that the ideal human tempo is 120 BPM, which just so happens to be the sweet spot for house music. Born in the clubs of Chicago in the 1980s, it’s no surprise that the genre is now breaking into the mainstream. After Drake and Beyonce each dropped their own house-inspired records earlier this month, it’s looking like house music is the soundtrack of the summer. One such brand elevating house music is Insomniac‘s Day Trip. Created in 2018 with the simple mantra of “House Music All Day Long,” Day Trip is now known for its epic parties featuring fishbowls, palm trees and house music from all walks of life. Day Trip Festival 2022 at the Queen Mary Waterfront Venue in Long Beach, CA. Ivan Meneses Day Tri...
Day Trip 2022: Everything You Need to Know About the SoCal House Music Festival
“House music all day long.” That’s what Day Trip attendees are in for on June 25th and 26th. Although this is the second edition of Day Trip’s festival, it’s the first to be held at the beautiful Queen Mary Waterfront venue in Long Beach, California. To get the most out of your experience, EDM.com has put together a handy guide containing all the information you need ahead of Day Trip 2022. Cue the ocean breeze, palm trees, disco balls, and fishbowls. Day Trip Hours and Location Day Trip is a two-day festival taking place at the Queen Mary Waterfront in Long Beach. The address is: 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802. Hours are June 25th from 2pm to 12am and June 26th from 12pm to 10pm. Day Trip Festival’s 2022 venue, Queen Mary Waterfront. Day Trip 2022 Lineup As ...
Kaytranada Trends After Beyoncé’s “BREAK MY SOUL” Leaks, House Music Twitter Has Thoughts
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Kaytranada might not have an extensive solo album discography, but he is rightly seen as a young leader in the world of Dance and Electronic music. Shortly after Beyoncé‘s new House-tinged track “BREAK MY SOUL” was leaked and later released, the Canadian producer’s name has been trending on Twitter. Fans of House and Dance music had plenty of opinions on Drake’s latest album, Honestly, Nevermind, which took the Canadian rapper and crooner into a decidedly uptempo direction with very little rapping across the project. Drizzy, who has a number of critics, has fans split over his newest release after some felt it was a poor representation of House music although Drake never explicitly framed the album as such. Enter Beyoncé. After t...
The “Beyoncé House Music Era” Is Here: Listen to Queen Bey’s Disco Banger “Break My Soul”
The “Beyoncé house music era” is here. After Queen Bey dropped her new single “Break My Soul” early Monday morning, one thing is clear: her foray into house music is only beginning. Released on the summer solstice, “Break My Soul” is the first taste of Queen Bey’s upcoming seventh studio album Renaissance and her first single release from a solo LP in six years. A gritty and cathartic anthem, the disco-inspired banger is a sultry rush of 90s vocal house that samples Robin S.’ iconic 1993 dance track “Show Me Love.” Check out the new single, which was co-produced by The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles It seems fans of “Break My Soul” can strap in for much mo...
Rich DietZ and SELCO Team Up for Blood-Pumping Tech House Track, “VIBES”
Relentless in their pursuit of tech house greatness, surging electronic music duo Rich DietZ have joined forces with SELCO for a new must-listen single. Out now via Low Ceiling, “VIBES” is a sultry tech house tune designed to keep the club energy alive deep into the night. The track is replete with all the bells and whistles of a signature Rich DietZ banger: nasty tonal synths, punchy drum programming, shrewd vocal sampling and a thumping bassline. Alongside its party-starting refrain of “bring the vibes,” the track’s production is nothing short of breathtaking. DietZ and SELCO opt for a brisk breakbeat rhythm and subtle tribal drums in the break before building into the second drop of “VIBES,” a down-and-dirty slice of sou...
Mz Worthy Kicks Off Pride Month With Heart-Pumping House Single, “Feel It”
Dirtybird cofounder Mz Worthy has returned this summer with a new house anthem, “Feel It.” Corresponding with her first Pride Month performance in Los Angeles, the track dropped on June 3rd via Club Sweat. “Feel It” is a four-on-the-floor filler, overlaid with an infectious, singalong refrain that erupts into a dark and dirty drop. Twinkling arpeggios thrum above a shimmering synth soundscape before the arrangement’s punchy snares fire it off it into each of its two breaks. “I hope while you’re listening you can just let go of it all and be your true self,” Mz Worthy said in a press release. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “I was thinking about that moment on the dance floor when you are just feeling the music and the vibe,̶...
Bad Bunny Fuses Reggaeton and House Music In Standout Album Cut, “El Apagón”
Despite the release of his fourth solo studio album on short-notice, Bad Bunny is now Spotify’s most streamed artist in a single day. The world is in a feverish state of processing the Puerto Rican star’s new LP, Un Verano Sin Ti, an album inspired by a myriad of flavors within the spectrum of Caribbean music. “Since forever I’ve made it clear to people that I’m never going to make a record that’s the same as another,” he told The New York Times. Seemingly in service of that mission, Bunny takes a trip into electronic territory with “El Apagón,” an energizing fusion of reggaeton and house music. The track finds an infectious groove with a buzzing bassline backed by rhythmically dynamic Latin percussion. The track closes with an ethereal guest vocal from t...
EDM.com Presents: The House Brew, Vol. 9
“Petra” – Bedouin After a jaw-dropping hybrid set at Al Khazneh (The Great Treasury) in Petra, Jordan—one of the seven wonders of the modern world—melodic house duo Bedouin cemented the momentous performance with a track in the city’s namesake. Evoking mystery and awe, Bedouin’s “Petra” offers a striking parallel to the historic tomb it pays testament to. “Balsame” – Xinobi Turkish baglama plucks, an infectious bassline, and Arâm’s fierce vocals bring “Balsame” to life. The titular track off Xinobi’s latest album is “about healing using the metaphor of the wine as a healer,” Xinobi explains. “Although here the wine represents a quick fix for the erratic person [or] creature Arâm is giving voice to, it should represent a bigger objective: healing permanently or at...
Knock2 Turns Up the Heat In Fiery Single, “gettin’ hott”
Rising star Knock2 has released “gettin’ hott,” yet another unhinged record befit for any festival stage. Knock2 has quickly become known for his innovative sound design, creating something wholly unique with each new release. “gettin’ hott” is representative of his genius at work, a high-flying house tune replete with energy. His signature synths pair effortlessly with his expertly selected vocals samples and pulsating percussion, further emphasizing his finely tuned skill set. Knock2 is a force to be reckoned with, rising through the electronic music ranks in just a short amount of time. Genre-defying tracks like “dashstar*” and “Radial” (with Class of 2022 artist ISOxo) have amassed widespread praise and support from ...
“It Just Clicked”: Aluna and Jayda G On Their Rich, Retro Collaboration, “Mine O’ Mine”
“It really is more of a memento,” said Aluna of her new collaboration with Jayda G, “Mine O’ Mine.” “It’s a snapshot of the beginning of a beautiful new friendship.” Released April 26th via Mad Decent, “Mine O’ Mine” is a surprise release from two of the hottest names in today’s dance music landscape (just this month, Jayda G made her Coachella debut). Delightfully, the track features vocals from both: “Giving up, lying down, baby it’s misery. I need to get what’s mine o mine,” they intermingle on its chorus. Jayda G’s sonic strengths play out with rich, retro synths and a whirling guitar riff. Meanwhile, the ethos of Aluna shines through with a sultry topline and high-energy house b...
