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“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...
Escape Reality With Aluna’s Kaleidoscopic “Forget About Me” Music Video
Aluna has invited us to “escape reality” and enter her psychedelic dream world in the music video for her latest single, “Forget About Me.” Out now via Mad Decent, the video takes us to a kaleidoscopic Palace of Versailles where Aluna, clad in a towering electric blue wig, hosts a decadent tea party and travels to an animated dimension with her VR headset. It’s all set to the feel-good dance pop tune of “Forget About Me,” which features Diplo and Durante and is embedded with a future house, four-on-the-floor bass beat and bright tropical house percussion. Aluna’s piano skills also make an appearance, as does Diplo on the bass guitar. Recommended Articles “Forget About Me” also came paired with 69 corresponding ...
Listen to Dillon Francis’ Bubbly Third Album, “Happy Machine”
Have a day, Dillon Francis. In celebration of his 34th birthday, the beloved dance music producer and jokester has dropped his third album, Happy Machine. In terms of its sound, the record is a far cry from Francis’ rowdy 2014 debut, Money Sucks, Friends Rule. But that doesn’t make it any less impressive. Spanning eight tracks, Happy Machine is a song-cycle of bubbly house music. It’s a warm hug after a lonely pandemic, and a clear attempt by Francis to subvert his fan-favorite sound in favor of one that showcases his growth. And isn’t that what we should all be doing after a period of isolation? IDGAFOS/Mad Decent Recommended Articles The highly collaborative album features joint tracks with Shift K3Y and Marc E. Bassy, Bow Anderson, Liza Owen, and 2...
Flume Drops First New Song In Over a Year: Listen
Fans of Flume can finally exhale. After a yearlong drought of new music, the electronic music virtuoso has arrived with a huge remix of Danny L Harle’s “On A Mountain,” which appeared on the renowned producer’s debut full-length album Harlecore. The original track, which blends elements of breakbeat and màkina music, has been mutated into a glitched-out rush of phantasmagoric future bass. The wonky sounds of Flume dovetail perfectly with the rave-inspired parallel universe of Harlecore, Harle’s mind-bending virtual nightclub experience debuted back in January 2021. Check out Flume’s remix of “On A Mountain” below. Recommended Articles The track represents Flume’s first new music in over a year. Back in July 2020, he relea...
Aluna Drops Spotify Exclusive Single “Trouble” With Michael Brun and Alicai Harley
Aluna has teamed up with award-winning Haitian DJ Michael Brun and Jamaican-British singer Alicai Harley for their new Spotify Exclusive single “Trouble.” Released on Mad Decent, the tune arrives as the third installment of Spotify’s “Mint Singles,” an offshoot of the popular Mint playlist and Spotify Singles series. “Trouble” utilizes groovy dancehall rhythms alongside Aluna’s signature electropop flair for a summer dancefloor jam. Recorded on a boat in London, the track finds Harley throwing down her Caribbean-inspired vocals for a dynamic and spirited verse. Listen to “Trouble” below. “[‘Trouble’] is about when you have a connection with someone on the dance floor,” Aluna said about the track in a press statement. “Even if you’re not t...
Malaa Drops Deep House Remix of Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan’s “Anything”
If you are looking for an unforgettable deep house remix for your single, you go to Malaa. The masked French producer was called upon by Alison Wonderland and Valentino Khan to unleash his expertise on their dance-pop anthem “Anything,” and the result is everything we could have hoped for. The remix, which was teased last week, arrived today via Mad Decent. “Anything” exploded onto the scene when it was released in late-November of last year, garnering over 5 million streams on Spotify and charting on the Triple J Hot 200 list. The Pardon My French member took what was already gold and spiced it up even further, giving it a dark and brooding makeover. It’s blasted with his signature sinister stylings, making it read...
Aluna’s “Renaissance” Album Gets the Remix Treatment
In August 2020, Aluna dropped her debut solo album Renaissance via Mad Decent, teaming up with Kaytranada, Princess Nokia, Jada Kingdom, SG Lewis, Rema, and more. The renowned singer-songwriter has now dropped a remix bundle for Renaissance, which features a number of BIPOC and female producers. Kicking off the package is UNIIQU3’s jersey club edit of “Body Pump,” followed by Lady Bee’s groovy deep house mix of the tune. The Kaytranada collab “The Recipe” received the remix treatment from Bella Boo, who added a mellow house flow, and The Martinez Brothers, who gave the song a club-ready thumping house beat. Next on the album is “Envious,” which received fresh takes from GuiltyBeatz, Kiddy Smile, and Rezident. GuiltyBeatz and Kiddy Smile each delivered their own groovy house ...
Valentino Khan Drops Massive New EP, “French Fried”
Valentino Khan’s production style sees no boundaries, allowing the producer to constantly deliver innovative heaters destined for the dance-floor. Since he burst into the scene via Skrillex’s OWSLA in 2014, the talented Khan has become a fan-favorite in little time, and is now ready to further showcase his skills as an artist with his latest project, the blistering French Fried EP. Arriving on digital platforms via Diplo’s Mad Decent imprint, French Fried is a nod to the early years of French electronica and the birth of blog-house. Following two official remixes for DJ Snake and the teasing of EP singles “Blackmail,” “Deathproof” and “Division,” French Fried is arguably Valentino Khan’s biggest moment this year, further solidifying his place as an act who can seamlessly combine classic so...
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Valentino Khan Drops Unrelenting Original “Division” Ahead of EP Release [Premiere]
A heated third single has officially arrived from Valentino Khan as he continues to march toward the release of his forthcoming French Fried EP, which is arriving later this month. Khan explores his dark side on his latest offering, “Division,” an unrelenting instrumental that pulls no punches. The song shows its true colors from the get-go, as a distortion-heavy layer of bass rapidly rears into a fully-fledged midtempo beatdown carried by a formidable set of kick drums. Following a high-energy first sequence, Khan introduces a haunting melodic interlude, perhaps foreshadowing the storming bass-lines ahead as he reloads for a blistering finish. Khan’s latest offering finds similar ground with his recent midtempo original “Deathproof,” an indication ...
Valentino Khan Continues to Tease Highly Anticipated EP with New Single “Deathproof”
Two weeks following his lead single “Blackmail,” Los Angeles native Valentino Khan is back with the second track from his forthcoming French Fried EP. This time, he’s presenting his take on the midtempo genre with “Deathproof.” “Deathproof” is a perfect demonstration of Khan’s acclaimed versatility. Riddled with a sinister bassline and menacing atmospheres, the track’s bass-fueled intensity continuously strengthens as listeners experience the depths of Khan’s experimentation. Similar to lead track “Blackmail,” Valentino Khan’s full EP will serve as a tribute to his roots for inspiration. The project is influenced by the blog house era of dance music, notably guided by Justice, Ed Banger, and Gesaffelstein. “...
Valentino Khan Drops “Blackmail” Ahead of Forthcoming EP
Valentino Khan’s first original single this year came in the form of “Obsession” back in April, a futuristic house gem alongside rising duo Ship Wrek. An undisputed tastemaker, the “Deep Down Low” creator is known for bringing together varied influences and sounds to create his unique brand of bass music. Now following up on “Obsession,” Valentino Khan has returned with “Blackmail,” taken off his forthcoming EP on Diplo’s Mad Decent imprint. A menacing instrumental single with an industrial flair, “Blackmail” sees Valentino Khan return to his roots, pulling inspiration from his formative years of listening to French electro. A gritty bassline is layered over hard-hitting, four-on-the-floor drums to form the bulk of the tune, a combination that makes up for an aggressive drop, perfectly con...
