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Kayzo Fosters the Next Evolution of Electronic-Rock Music With Third Album, “New Breed”
The release of NEW BREED marks the decisive beginning of a new chapter for Kayzo, one of the biggest electronic dance music producer success stories of the 2010s. With his latest album, Kayzo explores the intersection of rock and electronic music more thoroughly—more thoughtfully—than ever before. Longtime fans will fondly remember records such as his remix of “Last Resort” alongside Papa Roach as breakthrough moments in his meteoric career. But while such tracks combining dubstep production with rock sonics were fresh at the time, a new spark was needed to illuminate this creative pathway ahead. And with NEW BREED, Kayzo handily delivers. If there’s one central accomplishment Kayzo can claim on the album, it’s blending the many diverse roc...
All-Female Mosh Pit Ensues After Kayzo Calls Out “Aggressive” Man In Crowd
In 2022, the safety of women at electronic dance music shows has never been more urgent. The verity of that fact has not been lost on Kayzo. Known for his chaotic blend of dubstep and metal music, the barnstorming DJ has seen his fair share of mosh pits. After an intense pit unfolded at a recent show, he abruptly cut the music during his performance to call out a man who appeared to be shoving women. According to numerous accounts shared on Twitter, Kayzo then called for an all-female mosh pit. Moshing is embedded in U.S. dance music culture, but it sometimes goes too far. And the violent nature of mosh pits forces many women to actively circumnavigate them, often to the point where they’re unable to enjoy the show. Recommended Articles Kayzo went on to publicly condemn the unnamed m...
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EDM.com Playlist Picks: Aluna, SIDEPIECE, John Newman and More [01/14/22]
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 Forget About Me – Aluna, Diplo & Durante Call Me (with R3HAB & Timmy Trumpet) – Gabry Ponte Waiting For A Lifetime – John Newman Festival Hits 2022 Sextacy – SIDEPIECE Recommended Articles I Want U – MorganJ Airforce One – 7 Skies & The Williams Fam Electronic Avenue Our Fire – Excision The Sickness – Kazyo & GHØSTKID Who Would Have Thought – Just A Gent. & Arno Faraji These tracks c...
HiJinx Set to Wrap Up 2021 With Can’t-Miss NYE Music Festival In the City of Brotherly Love
New Year’s Eve is fast-approaching, and HiJinx is looking to end the year in a big way in the City of Brotherly Love. The organizers of the Philly-based electronic music festival revealed a massive lineup back in July, announcing a slew of superstar DJs to ring in the new year in epic fashion. Alison Wonderland, Excision, GRiZ, ILLENIUM, Louis The Child, and a massive back-to-back set from Jauz and Kayzo are all on tap for the can’t-miss fest, which is scheduled for December 30th and 31st. HiJinx is known for its electrifying bass music sets, offering quite the festival experience for rail-riders. Past festivals have featured Skrillex, Zeds Dead, and a historic collaborative DJ set by SLANDER and Excision, among many others. Recommended Articles Tickets to t...
Here Are the EDC Las Vegas 2021 Stage-by-Stage Lineups
With EDC Las Vegas only weeks away, there’s no better time than now to start planning which stages you’ll be checking out all weekend long. And we’re here to help. Deciding which stages you’ll want to visit is a daunting task with the festival’s staggering lineup, especially considering the sheer size of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Whether you plan on camping out at the bassPOD or running between the kineticFIELD and circuitGROUNDS, here you can find every artist and discover which of the eight stages they’ll perform on. EDC Las Vegas 2021: kineticFIELD Needless to say, the kineticFIELD lineup is huge. From Kaskade to The Chainsmokers to a collaborative DJ set from SLANDER and Said The Sky, Insomniac has booked something for everyone at their flag...
Kayzo Is DJing a Halloween Show In an Underground Cave in Tennessee
The relentless, earth-shaking bass of Kayzo is going subterranean. EDM fans can rave in a cave for over Halloweekend 2021 thanks to a special show at The Caverns, a world-renowned concert destination in Pelham, Tennesse situated in a spellbinding underground cave system. Dubbed “The Greatest Show Under Earth,” the venue draws music fans from all over the world for its mystical feel and natural acoustics. The famed dubstep and electronic-rock crossover producer said it will be a special, intimate show that almost took place a few years back, but never happened. Kayzo will bring fellow heavy-hitters Calcium and Reaper along as support for the show, which is scheduled for October 29th, 2021. Tickets to “Kayzo In The Caverns” will be available t...
HiJinx Announces Lineup for 2021 NYE Festival With Alison Wonderland, ILLENIUM, More
Philly’s HiJinx NYE music festival is ready for its grand return to tie a bow on 2021. According to a press release issued to announce the event, which is scheduled for December 30th and 31st at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the two-day affair promises “jaw-dropping stage production featuring the best lighting, sound, and visuals in the country.” The fest’s lineup is bass music galore, featuring a number of dubstep and future bass heavy-hitters as headliners. HiJinx will feature Alison Wonderland, Excision, GRiZ, ILLENIUM, Louis The Child, and what promises to be a ferocious back-to-back DJ set from Jauz and Kayzo. The undercard is also impressive with future bass titan Said The Sky, dubstep fan-favorite Wooli, and freeform star L...
Kayzo Reworks ILLENIUM and iann dior’s “First Time” Into Rock-Infused Anthem
Kayzo has been on a tear in 2021. The Houston-born producer recently released his collaboration with Sullivan King and Papa Roach, “DOMINATION,” as well as “Never Let You Down” with TELLE and “Lifeline” with Black Tiger Sex Machine. Today, he returns with a remix of ILLENIUM and iann dior‘s “First Time.” Kayzo’s rework of “First Time” reimagines the love ballad by embracing his signature rock-electronic crossover sound. Forgoing the piano of the original, Kayzo has opted for a subtle guitar in the intro. As the track builds to the drop, listeners are hit with a more intense guitar riff all accompanied by dior’s emotive vocals. The second drop adds a layer of heavy, distorted synths, drastically increasing th...
Kayzo, Sullivan King, and Papa Roach Drop Genre-Crossing Heavyweight Single, “DOMINATION”
Last week, Kayzo, Sullivan King, and Papa Roach announced that they had a dream collaboration on the way. Today, that collab has arrived in the form of “DOMINATE,” out via New Noize Records. “DOMINATION” is a bone-shattering heater designed to break necks. The track is the perfect combination of rock and dubstep, allowing both genres to shine at varying moments. The intro sets a quick, punishing pace for the rest of the song, as Papa Roach exclaims “let’s get fuckin’ rowdy” before any other musical aspect has a chance to make its entrance. Following his the part-starting quip, heavy guitar riffs guide listeners into a relentless barrage of pounding percussion and winding synths. “DOMINATION” is the second collaboration betwe...
Kayzo, Sullivan King and Papa Roach are Dropping a New Song Next Week
In what has the looks of one of the biggest electronic-rock crossovers of the year, Papa Roach, Kayzo, and Sullivan King have teamed up for a dream collaboration. King hasn’t collaborated with Papa Roach until now, but the fabled rock band famously enlisted Kayzo to breathe new life into their iconic nu metal jam “Last Resort” in 2018. As far as the two producers go, they haven’t joined forces on an original track since 2015’s blistering “Till We Die.” King revealed a collaboration between the three on Twitter back in January, lighting a fuse of anticipation that led to today’s official announcement of “Domination,” which will drop on April 16th. The artists have not yet shared an official preview. While there ...
First-Ever HARD London Festival to Feature Alesso, Malaa, Dillon Francis, More This Summer
As more and more music festivals return with a vengeance after a brutal year, the famed HARD Events brand is expanding its footprint. Organizers have announced HARD London, a one-day electronic music festival in the UK on Saturday, August 21st, 2021. Set to appear at the fest are a slew of dance music’s finest, including Alesso, Tchami, Dillon Francis, Malaa, WHIPPED CREAM, and The Bloody Beetroots, among others. The event will go down at The Drumsheds, a gas manufacturing plant-turned-event space from the creators of iconic concert venue Printworks. Check out the flyer below. Flyer for HARD Events’ inaugural London music festival. HARD Events Pre-sale general admission tickets and VIP passes go on sale Wednesday, March 31st at noon GMT. ...
Kayzo Teams Up With The Word Alive’s Telle Smith on Metal Crossover “Never Let You Down”
Kayzo is no newcomer to the metal-bass crossover genre. He’s here to blur the lines once again with an explosive new single called “Never Let You Down” with The Word Alive frontman Telle Smith. Metalcore fans will go crazy for this track, which features the raw screams of Smith against fast-paced drum breakdowns and screeching electric guitar riffs. The Welcome Records founder has mastered his metal-infused electronic sound, which wreaks havoc on speakers. Check out the track below. This is the second single the “Doghouse” brand proprietor has released this year, following his electro-punk collaboration with Black Tiger Sex Machine and Point North, “Lifeline.” Kayzo also recently announced that he has a documentary in the works...
