Midtempo
REZZ Drops Filthy Collab with Wreckno and Quackson on HypnoVision Records
Rezz has released “Gyrate,” a mind-melting collaboration with Quackson and EDM.com Class of 2022 star Wreckno. After teasing the track on social media for weeks, it’s finally here. And it’s arrived on Friday the 13th, a fitting day for the HypnoVision Records boss, whose music is chock full of spooky, experimental influences. With its gritty midtempo flair and filthy, half-time trap switch-up, “Gyrate” is sure to get any crowd moving. Following the launch of her new label back in October 2022, it seems Rezz is delivering on her promise to plug and support promising electronic music talent by way of HypnoVision. “As my touring schedule has become more specific, I have more time to focus on other projects I am passionate about,”...
The Best EDM Songs of 2022
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers and Songs. The electronic music production community released new music at a dizzying rate in 2022. And it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year’s top songs, so we’ve chosen 10 popular sub-genres and recognized five tracks, each chosen by members of the EDM.com staff. Check out a playlist of our top 50 tracks of 2022 below, followed by a breakdown of each individual song. House Chris Lorenzo & COBRAH – MAMI In 2022, tech house continued to bubble up from the underground and dominate the festival circuit. And one track in particular ran circles around the rest: “MAMI,” a four-on-the-floor...
Dr. Fresch and Nostalgix Drop Gritty Midtempo Single “Ghost” On House Call Records
Dr. Fresch has returned to to his very own House Call Records for his latest single “Ghost.” Featuring the bold vocal stylings of Vancouver DJ, producer and rapper Nostalgix, the midtempo track is dark and gritty. With sinister synths and powerful brass shots, the beat builds anticipation and suspense before it culminates in a huge a midtempo drop. The lyrics of “Ghost” are all about taking the power back and moving on from a toxic relationship: “I’ve been trying too long, it’s time to move on, so ‘poof’ like a ghost I’m gone,” Nostalgix raps. “The idea for ‘Ghost’ arrived abruptly in the midst of the chaos of the pandemic,” Dr. Fresch explained. “I had been isolated for quite awhile and had a sudden burst of energy, dreaming of being ba...
EDM.com’s Best of 2021: Songs
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With so much new music offered by EDM’s artist community, it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year’s top songs. So to highlight the best songs of the year, we’ve chosen 10 popular sub-genres of dance music and recognized five tracks, each chosen by members of EDM.com‘s staff. Check out a playlist below, followed by a breakdown of each individual song from each genre. House Qrion – Your Love Nostalgic and wistful, Qrion’s “Your Love” leaves listeners yearning for nights in the big city. Delicate but moving, the track’s soundscapes leave listene...
Blanke and Deathpact Stun On Gritty New Single, “Mitosis”: Listen
As the year comes to a close, we’re finally seeing some of the most highly anticipated collaborations that have been teased all festival-season long. That brings us to today, when Blanke and Deathpact delivered their new single, “Mitosis,” via Deadbeats. The rumbling “Mitosis” perfectly encapsulates both Blanke and Deathpact’s signature sounds, capturing the dark, gritty feel that’s helped cultivate both artists’ loyal fan bases. The euphoric intro quickly takes a dark turn, allowing an onslaught of menacing bass patches and pounding drums to take center stage. Overall, “Mitosis” is a masterfully crafted blend of intoxicating and aggressive elements, and a must-listen for fans of bass music. Both Blanke and Deathpact can...
REZZ Announces Release Date and Tracklist of Third Album, “spiral”
After weeks of teasing, REZZ has finally announced the release date of her hotly anticipated third album, spiral. The Juno Award-winning electronic music producer has said that spiral will “showcase an evolved version” of her music. The one they affectionally call Space Mom dropped a triptych of singles in the weeks leading up to the album, showcasing its hypnotic sound with “Let Me In” (with fknsyd), “Chemical Bond” (with Deathpact) and “Taste of You” (with Dove Cameron). Check out the full tracklist below. spiral is REZZ’s first album since 2018’s Certain Kind of Magic. Naturally the announcement lit a fuse on EDM Twitter, which was rife with unbridled rapture and caps-locked tweets from REZZ stans. And plenty of the classic ...
REZZ Announces Fourth Album, Drops Filthy Single With Deathpact: Listen
At long last, REZZ has finally revealed details about her fourth album, spiral. After announcing the album’s completion back in March, REZZ built the hype surrounding spiral with a pair of sublime releases, “Hypnocurrency” (with deadmau5) and “Taste of You” (with Dove Cameron). Considering the pop sensibilities of the latter, however, many fans pled for a return to the blistering sound on which she rode to stardom. REZZ eventually revealed collaborations with SVDDEN DEATH’s VOYD and the mysterious Deathpact, the latter of which dropped today. Mum’s the word on whether or not the VOYD record will appear on spiral, but the Deathpact-assisted “Chemical Bond” was confirmed as the first single in a press release issued to EDM.com. ...
Watch REZZ Drop Filthy Unreleased Collab With Deathpact
Fans of midtempo music are in luck after REZZ dropped the curtain on an unreleased, upcoming collaboration with Deathpact. The song, which Space Mom dropped at a show over the weekend, is rife with signature elements of both artists, who are among the corps d’elite of the midtempo genre. Hypnotic synths and a menacing, saw-laden drop pervade the arrangement for a typically festival-ready midtempo anthem. REZZ revealed the track in late June, when she told fans to look out for it at her forthcoming DJ sets along with an unreleased collab with SVDDEN DEATH’s VOYD moniker. At the time of this article’s publication, REZZ hasn’t announced a title or release date for either track, but the tweet below indicates the Deathpact collab will hit streaming pl...
Watch REZZ and Dove Cameron Share a Steamy Kiss in Spellbinding “Taste of You” Music Video
Following the release of their crossover hit “Taste of You,” REZZ and Dove Cameron have unveiled a spellbinding music video. Directed by Felicity Heath, the video features a vampiric Cameron, who sinks her teeth in with a sultry, blood-dripping saunter through neon smoke. Cameron, who likened the beguiling audiovisual project to “the kind of nights I dreamt about when I was a kid as to how my job would look,” eventually connects with REZZ and her signature hypnotic goggles before the two engage in a steamy, lip-biting kiss. In her recent cover story with Gay Times, Cameron opened up about her sexual identity. “I’ve hinted about my sexuality for years while being afraid to spell it out for everybody,” she said, recalling an Instagram Live sessio...
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Listen to the Spine-Chilling Debut EP from LŪN, the Secret Electronic Alias of Lights [Exclusive]
Hiding in plain sight, electronic music producer LŪN is like a sniper. And, like a true markswoman patiently zeroing in on a target, she has finally pulled the trigger to capitalize on a pivotal moment. In an exclusive interview with EDM.com, the enigmatic LŪN has now revealed herself to be Lights, one of the most renowned electropop artists in the contemporary music scene. To tie a bow on the reveal, she’s released a brand new EP called haha i like it. The genesis of LŪN can be traced back to July 2017, when Lights launched her Skin&Earth comic book series before releasing her acclaimed fourth studio album of the same name. Despite the ensuing conclusion of the series, which followed the journey of a headstrong woman navigating the intricacies of ...
1788-L Returns With Two-Track “Parallel: S” EP
Just last week, fans of 1788-L received a glimmer of hope when the mysterious producer unveiled a cryptic new website, signaling the possibility of a return. The hunch has proven to be correct and a new EP has arrived. The highly-anticipated Parallel: S is out now via Deadbeats, marking his first release since 2019. Parallel: S symbolizes a new era for 1788-L, showcasing an evolution in his distinctive sound. The two-track EP’s lead single “Automation” draws inspiration from Daft Punk with its groovy melodies, vocoded vocals, and brash kickdrum pattern. It’s a welcomed sense of nostalgia since the robots’ recent departure. “Human Machine,” while not homogenous in nature to its counterpart, feels like the perfect accompaniment to express the d...
LŪN Drops Haunting Midtempo Single,”y2k2k”
Early last month the electronic music scene was officially introduced to a mysterious new artist named LŪN. Although she didn’t uncloak her anonymity, we did get a clear indication of her artistic talents through the fiery electronic single “bitches.” She didn’t wait long to unveil her next offering, the haunting midtempo track “y2k2k.” “y2k2k” starts off with an eerie arpeggiating synth as a quiet whisper beckons in the background. The beat slowly builds into a devious midtempo drop that spikes up the intensity with a ferocious panache. LŪN crafts her soundscapes with the expertise of a vet, transitioning seamlessly from a space of control into one of beautiful mania. Check out LŪN’s “y2k2k” below. Alth...
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