Maya Jane Coles
Inside Skyline Festival’s Techno Takeover of Downtown Los Angeles
The sounds of the underground were unleashed on downtown Los Angeles in February, when Skyline Festival returned for two days dedicated to house and techno’s finest. Taking place February 26-27, the fest saw heavy-hitters like Claptone, Maya Jane Coles, Anfisa Letyago and Sonny Fodera take to its pair of massive outdoor stages. They held down the fort beneathtowering light panels and cutting-edge strobe setups until headliners Green Velvet and Chris Lake appeared. Carl Cox headlined both nights on the South Stage. Skyline Festival also saw two tech house legends, Marco Carola and Loco Dice, team up for a rare b2b set, while Sunday openers HoneyLuv and Ms. Mada made a killing of their dancefloors in the daylight. HoneyLuv, a Los Angeles local, kicked off the eve...
4 Must-See Artists At the 2022 Skyline Festival In Los Angeles
Oh, Los Angeles—where you can rave outside in February with no fear of the winter chill. Skyline is set to take over L.A. this weekend with nary a snowflake on the radar—and a massive lineup of techno and house music favorites, such as headliners Carl Cox, Chris Lake and Green Velvet. Hosted by Insomniac‘s storied Factory 93 brand and Day Trip, the open-air event will take place February 26-27 in downtown Los Angeles. Here are four of our must-see DJ sets at Skyline 2022. HoneyLuv While catching HoneyLuv’s set will require a prompt arrival to Skyline, rest assured, her infectious blend of bass and tech house will make you glad you made it to her dancefloor. She’s self-described as the “female Diplo,” and with tracks like the heart-pumping ...
Skyline Festival to Bring Carl Cox, Green Velvet, Maya Jane Coles, More to Los Angeles
“The LA skyline is changing in 2022,” according to Insomniac‘s West Coast event banners, Factory 93 and Day Trip. And we owe it all to the rejuvenated Skyline Festival, which was announced today. The 21+ event is set to take over downtown L.A. next month on February 26th and 27th, with two outdoor stages. Featuring a star-studded lineup of house and techno music, scheduled performers include Anfisa Letyago, Chris Lake, Green Velvet, Maya Jane Coles, Noizu and Sonny Fodera. Skyline has also booked a host of DJs who are prominent in their local circuits, such as Honeyluv and Heidi Lawden from Los Angeles, DJ Minx from Detroit, and Miami’s Ms. Mada. “The people have been heard,” wrote one commenter on Instagram. Recommended Articles Tickets for ...
Maya Jane Coles Is a Queer Female Assassin In Badass Film Noir: Watch
Ahead of the release of her forthcoming Night Creature album, famed electronic music artist Maya Jane Coles has unveiled a film noir for her single “Run to You.” The video, which features a cast entirely composed of LGBTQI characters, was filmed in London at The Fold club and draws inspiration from Killing Eve and Kill Bill. “Queer people, especially women, often don’t often get portrayed in ways that are interesting and alternative on screen so we wanted to make something that was unapologetically female centered, queer, intersectional, dark, moody and ferocious,” Coles stated in a press release shared with EDM.com. “Hopefully, even in lockdown, I think we pulled it off!” Maya Jane Coles There is also a sequel just around the corner...
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EDM.com Presents Synth Sisters: Vol. 3 [NERVO Takeover]
There is so much talent within the electronic music community that it’s difficult to keep a finger on its pulse. To assist you on your music discovery journey, EDM.com’s monthly “Synth Sisters” series illuminates new releases from brilliant female producers of all genres and sizes with the hope of celebrating their contributions. In a special edition of “Synth Sisters,” barnstorming dance music production and DJ tandem NERVO have taken over the series to shed light on their favorite electronic music created by women. The prolific NERVO duo—comprised of sisters and mothers Liv and Mim Nervo—are in the midst of a typically triumphant year, releasing new music at a breakneck pace. They’ve unveiled collaborations with Plastik Funk (“Dar...
Maya Jane Coles Drops Hypnotizing 3-Track EP “Would You Kill (4 Me)”
Dynamic UK-based house producer Maya Jane Coles is here to bring the club straight into your living room with the release of her 3-track EP Would You Kill (4 Me). The release arrives via her own I/AM/ME imprint as the first EP under her original moniker since 2018. She has also been operating under the pseudonym Nocturnal Sunshine, receiving critical acclaim, but recently released the infectiously haunting hit “Run to You” featuring Claudia Kane under her Maya Jane Coles banner. Coles kicks off the new EP with its title track, featuring sharp, intricate synth work that balances the steady house bassline. The way Cole navigates sound design is something to be admired, especially in the ensuing track “Sweet Luv.” The club tune showcases her signatu...
45-Track “CARE4LIFE” Compilation Features New Music from The Chemical Brothers, Maya Jane Coles, and More
London-based label Above Board Projects has released CARE4LIFE, an expansive charity compilation providing COVID-19 relief to NHS Charities Together, a collective supporting the National Health Service. According to a press released issued to announce the compilation, the project is “aimed at assisting and honouring our brave and skilled NHS frontline workforce in this most challenging of times.” Released on Bandcamp today, the album spans a whopping 45 tracks and features new music from many major underground electronic artists, including legendary production duo The Chemical Brothers. The tandem contributed a new remix of their single “Catch Me I’m Falling,” which appeared on their Grammy Award-winning 2019 album No Geograp...
