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 Tiësto, Solardo – I Can’t Wait (feat. Poppy Baskcomb) Kx5 & Elderbrook – When I Talk San Holo – All The Highs (IMANU Remix) Festival Hits 2022 Kompany & Blanke – Power Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Sikdope, DJ Q & Killa P – Respect jeonghyeon & Arya – Losing Electronic Avenue Martin Garrix & JVKE – Hero Laxcity – razor phem – never goes down like that (feat. Ezekiel) ...
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. DJing and music production are different. But the difference between the two is like a wallflower—it hides in plain sight, and it is vastly misunderstood. To publish a “Top DJ” list would be to undermine the originality, ingenuity, and dauntless imagination of the artists who dedicate their lives to music creation. To honor their fearless creativity and profound dedication to their craft, we’ve recognized 10 of the best electronic music producers of 2021. Laxcity From the feel-good future bass of his Disconnect EP to the textured synths on “melodies from heaven,” Laxcity took over 2021 with his wistfully dreamy takes on the electro...
16-year-old electronic music wunderkind Moore Kismet has been turning heads for the last three years with their unique and forward-thinking approach to bass music. They’ve grown so much in that time, and the accolades continue to pile up after they were selected as the singular dance music artist in the 2020 edition of Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list and as a member of EDM.com‘s Class of 2021. Now, after many years of discussing it, Kismet has finally teamed up with one of their best friends and a fellow dance music production virtuoso, laxcity, to release a stunning collaborative track. An impossibly beautiful and endlessly technical offering, “Flourish” showcases each producer’s talents through its shimmering arpeggios, clever vocal...
It’s safe to say that Friday, April 23rd will go down in electronic music lore as Porter Robinson Day. The EDM community effectively wrapped its arms around Robinson today after the release of his hotly anticipated Nurture LP. The singer-songwriter and production virtuoso was an open book leading up to the album’s release, offering fans intimate insights into his precarious mental state during the recording process. Now he will revel in Nurture via Secret Sky, his curated virtual music festival. The 2021 edition is set to air tomorrow and features a jaw-dropping lineup, with Baauer, REZZ, Boys Noize, Laxcity and more primed for performances. Considering Robinson’s magical 2020 set and the notion that he has some Nurture-related tricks up his sleeve, this virtual fest...
Fans of Porter Robinson have a lot to look forward to in the upcoming weeks. We are finally reaching the highly anticipated pinnacle of the journey to his sophomore album Nurture journey, as the record is set to drop next Friday, April 23rd. To celebrate the release, Robinson has announced the return of his beloved Secret Sky virtual festival. The all-day digital music fest will go live the day after Nurture drops on Saturday, April 24th, and will feature a bevy of world-class artists. Featured on the lineup are Baauer, Boys Noize, Laxcity, REZZ, and Wave Racer, among other heavy-hitters. The event will be available to be viewed across any device with a web browser but has been designed especially for Oculus VR. The lineup for the 2021 edition of Porter Robinson’s...
Since its inception decades ago, the backbone of dance music has been constituted by a strong community of Black creatives. They’ve led the charge for change, from creating inclusive underground club scenes to fostering initiatives that call for diversity in the industry at large. Even more, today’s landscape of sounds is constantly changing, and Black artists have proved to be a driving force of innovation and propulsive momentum. To highlight some of their voices, we’ve compiled a list of 15 trailblazing artists who have hit their strides in the last several years. These pioneers have had a profound impact on their contemporaries, and their sonic influence is certain to materialize within the industry’s future wave of talent. ALUNA JÉRÉMY PAUL BALI After off...
In 2018, Laxcity‘s career hit a major turning point. After a handful of well-received EPs, the Zambian producer released his remarkable debut album Catharsis. Since its release, his skills have remained a hot commodity. His Midas touch has been bestowed upon numerous tracks in the form of must-listen remixes, from Alina Baraz‘s “High” to San Holo‘s “everything matters (when it comes to you).” In a triumphant return to ALT:VISION, Laxcity has now released his latest EP Disconnect. Laxcity’s run-in with Justin Bieber was a huge influence for Disconnect after the pop superstar used one of his samples on his 2020’s Changes. After briefly connecting on Twitter, Laxcity felt increasing pressure to release his best work ye...