A new year calls for new music, and Armin van Buuren is wasting no time. The Dutch trance icon has released his first new single of 2023, joining forces with Matoma and Teddy Swims for “Easy to Love.” The three chart-topping artists stun in this high-profile collab, melding each of their respective styles together to offer fans a feelsy dance-pop track. Matoma and van Buuren’s atmospheric production wraps around Swims’ rich vocals, resonating a hopeful message for anyone who has easily fallen in love. Celebrating the track’s release on Instagram, Matoma shared a heartwarming video of the moment he proposed to his fiancée, Maren. “I’m over the moon with this new collaboration,” van Buuren said in a press statement. “Working with other arti...
Masterchannel, the online mastering service for music producers, has partnered up with Norwegian dance music superstar Matoma and electropop trio A R I Z O N A to host a remix competition for their latest release, “Heart So Big.” Since its official release on April 1st, “Heart So Big” has been celebrated by fans around the world. Now, the track’s chart-topping creators have released its stems and invited music producers to take it for a spin for an official remix competition. Masterchannel, which gives all new users a free mastering session when signing up for a free account, aims to democratize the production process and help artists build sustainable careers in music, supporting them from ideation to final release. Their first product, a world-lea...
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Co-written by Matoma, Bolton and Neil Ormandy, “It’s Christmas Time” is holiday spirit at its finest. With Halloween behind us, you know what that means: it’s time for all things Christmas and an abundance of holiday cheer. With his latest single “It’s Christmas Time,” Matoma has embraced the celebratory spirit by teaming up with iconic, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Michael Bolton and Neil Ormandy for an uplifting and delightful ode to the winter holiday. Released November 12th via Big Beat Records, “It’s Christmas Time” is a delicate, airy ballad composed of piano, bells and brilliant vocal layering. Bolton’s voice is as hearty and dependable as ever, carrying the song through its chorus with distinction and the...
Getting in gear for the summer, DJs and producers across electronic music’s subgenres pumped out both fun, radio-friendly dance pop singles and chill, laid-back collaborations last month. Most notably, deadmau5 teamed up with The Neptunes for his first release of 2020, “Pomegranate,” exploring a nu-disco sound. Marshmello and Halsey also dropped a summery, 80s-inspired collaboration of their own called “Be Kind.” Although it touches on the struggles of being in a serious relationship, Halsey described it as “cute,” “optimistic,” and “heartfelt” in a tweet. She went on to say they thought everyone “could use the vibes right now.” This same sentiment can be found in Martin Garrix‘s latest progressive house co...
Even in the midst of a global pandemic, Matoma is making sure the party doesn’t stop with his new EP, RYTME. Its bouncy bass and tropical house roots are sure to lift spirits and transport listeners to a free-spirited summer full of dance parties and club adventures. Released today via Big Beat Records, the six-track project was teased last month in the Norwegian producer’s livestreamed mixtape release. It includes the previously released “The Bender” with Brando and “Let It Go” featuring Anna Clendening. Translating to rhythm in Norwegian, RYTME has just that, blending Matoma’s signature uplifting tropical bass style with uptempo, dancefloor-ready music. From the slow and sexy club twist on Earth, Wind & Fire‘s...