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Sullivan King Shares Release Date and New Single From Third Album, “Thrones of Blood”
Bass music’s marquee metal act is getting ready for the release of his third album. In just over two months, Sullivan King will release Thrones of Blood, a new metal-electronic hybrid record, via Monstercat. The follow-up to 2021’s LOUD LP will combine King’s in-your-face vocals with plenty of heavy metal guitar work and heaps of bass. Now, he’s given fans another taste of what’s to come with the album’s titular track, “Thrones of Blood.” Sullivan King. Brian Rapaport/EDM.com Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Bombarding listeners at breakneck speed, the song finds King shredding through a glitchy bassline with plenty of his trademark screams. The arrangement eventually builds to a big climax, a bone-crushing bas...
Sullivan King and Wooli Unite for Colossal Melodic Bass Anthem, “Let Me Go”
Sullivan King recruited a mammoth of a collaborator for his new track. Coming soon to Monstercat is Thrones of Blood, King’s third album. In preparation for the next chapter of his saga, the metalcore-electronic producer has shared a new album single, “Let Me Go,” with help from dubstep star Wooli. The duo’s second collaboration finds the gargantuan melodic bass of Wooli weaving seamlessly with King’s larger-than-life vocals. The uplifting track combines an emotional plea from King with festival-grade melodic bass. Giving into both of their dark sides, they then build up to a pulverizing bass drop that instantly teleports us from the mainstage to the middle of a mosh pit. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles In addition to the new single and album ann...
Techno and Electro House Intersect In No Mana’s Stunning Single, “Out of the Dark”
After signing to Monstercat just last month, Filipino electronic music star No Mana has returned with his second single on the label, “Out of the Dark.” The tech-driven track takes us through a mystical, underground odyssey backed by a thumping bassline and ominous, distorted sound design. According to a press release, the tune itself was conceptualized from what No Mana believes angels would sound like. “When I was scrambling for visual assets for this song on my Gravity set, I ran into my GIFs of a skull, chains and biblically accurate angels, to which I thought, ‘If this track had an affinity for something it would be these animations,'” No Mana said in a statement. Take a listen to “Out of the Dark” below. Scroll to Continue...
Sullivan King and Ray Volpe Drop Metalcore Rallying Cry, “The Dead March”
Coming off of his headlining Lost Lands B2B with Excision, Sullivan King has joined forces with the creator of one of this festival season’s biggest tracks. Two weeks after King and Ray Volpe took the stage at the prehistoric-themed bass music celebration, they’ve returned to keep the party going with a new metalcore record. Released on Monstercat, “The Dead March” fuses both of their distinct sounds to deliver a bone-crunching banger. Heavy-hitting metal drums and sirens introduce “The Dead March” before the arrangement cuts away to focus on King’s isolated guitar riffs. He then lets out a scream and turns the ignition. With a rallying cry, King and Volpe inject the track with screeching synths and roaring bass that build to a thund...
WHIPPED CREAM On Staying True to Herself: “Your Mind Manifests Your Reality”
When an artist puts their heart and soul into their work, they can’t help but make something beautiful. Since releasing her first single in 2014, Canadian DJ and producer WHIPPED CREAM has put everything into her craft, producing truly moving music. Inspired by heavy bass and hip-hop, she has successfully cultivated her own unique sound, which takes listeners on an emotional journey. Now, she’s diving into her art in a way she never has before: by recording her own voice. Her new track, “Angels,” is the first to feature her own recorded vocals. It’s a deeply personal song that only she could sing. Before the release of “Angels,” EDM.com sat down with WHIPPED CREAM at Monstercat‘s new production studio in Los Angeles, which functions as an offic...
Infected Mushroom Announce 25-Year Anniversary Album, Unveil First Single “A Cookie From Space”
Celebrating their 25th anniversary, psytrance pioneers Infected Mushroom have announced new album, IM25. Kicking off the record today, the tandem released their first single, “A Cookie From Space,” in collaboration with Israeli compatriot Bliss. “A Cookie From Space” is a 10-minute-long endeavor, taking fans on a gripping journey through Infected Mushroom’s prismatic sound design. Embodying a trip through the galaxy, the duo perfectly balance psychedelic highs with electric guitar licks and otherworldly synths. “The title comes from the lyrics which say, ‘A cookie from space is melting your face,'” explained Infected Mushroom in statement. “Bliss wrote it, and when someone has a mullet from space, you don’t ask for the meaning, you just sit in awe of the inspi...
Monstercat Is Hosting a Virtual Game Show to Celebrate the Label’s 11th Anniversary
Monstercat is celebrating their 11th anniversary with a new competition for their loyal fans. Beginning this weekend is Monstercat Presents: 1-For-1, a weeklong virtual game show that celebrates the music and culture of the beloved label. Testing their fans’ talents, Monstercat is set to give away prizes that include a golden ticket to all of their events through 2023, a trip to their Vancouver office and more. Hosted by the record label’s Community Manager Dylan Todd, the online event will host a total of 11 challenges. Fans can flex their sartorial skills at the Best Artist Cosplay contest, test their musical IQ for Guess The Song, put their photo editing talents to work for the Demonstrate Your Photoshop Skills event, show off their twisted sense of humor for the Best Meme c...
Get “Lost” In Papa Khan’s Emotive New EP
Papa Khan‘s debut Monstercat EP is his most emotive to date. The Class of 2021 star has finally dropped Lost, a five-track EP from one of the most influential figures in the color bass genre. The record features a trio of previously released tracks: “Get to U,” “The Tide” and the pop-punk-inspired Valentine’s Day anthem “Never Cared.” New additions to Khan’s arsenal are “So Far Away” and “Beg for U.” The former features intimate lyrics about love and love lost, soundtracked by yet another instant-classic bassline from the genre-bending Indonesian producer. The latter of the new singles begins with softly-spoken lyricism before cutting into a twinkly bass drop filled with frenetic synths for a chaotic ye...
GG Magree Releases Vulnerable And Emotive Pop-Punk Debut EP ‘Dichotomy’
Over the years, GG Magree has gone through an inspiring transformation from being a topline vocalist to a well-seasoned producer. From collaborations on hit singles with Zeds Dead, Sullivan King, and Kai Wachi to her own fantastic singles, GG Magree has carved out her own path and created a unique sound in the EDM sphere. Now, she’s released her debut EP, Dichotomy, a seven-track journey that encompasses years of production mastery and personal growth. “I feel like I’ve just found myself,” GG shared with EDM.com in an exclusive statement. “I gave myself room to grow and really think about who I am as an artist. I didn’t even know I could sing before I wrote and sang on ‘Frontlines’ so my whole artist journey has been pretty much me just figur...
6 Bucket List Electronic Music Events to Attend In B.C., Canada
It’s that time of the year again: festival season is well underway. Canada is home to some unique commercial events and festivals, yet the underground rave culture is where things can also get really exciting. Ahead of this year’s highly anticipated festival season, we decided to present to you some of our bucket list festivals and events for dance music enthusiasts in B.C., Canada. Shambhala Music Festival Shambhala is making its anticipated return in 2022 after a two-year hiatus, for its 23rd edition from July 22-25. Canada’s longest-running independent electronic music gathering, the beloved festival boasts 6 stages with performances from the likes of CloZee, What So Not, Subtronics, Mr. Carmack, SLANDER and so many more. Shambhala 2022 is 90% sold-out, wit...
Papa Khan Continues to Innovate On New Color Bass Single, “Get To U”
Much like his recent singles, Papa Khan is wearing his heart on his sleeve once again with “Get To U,” out via Monstercat. “Get To U” is representative of Papa Khan at his finest. The entire song screams maturation, taking his beloved color bass sound to new heights. Opting to once again record his own vocals, the Indonesian electronic music prodigy envelops his honest lyrics with a beautifully painted, hard-hitting soundscape. “‘Get To U’ is a song about love. It’s about the willingness to do anything for love,” Khan said in a press statement. “It’s that feeling of going all-in when you fall in love with someone.” Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles A leading producer in the electronic subgenre of ...
Paladins Kick Off Monstercat Crossover Update With Artist-Inspired Skins, Music and Voiceovers
Paladins and Monstercat are taking electronic music and video game crossovers to the next level. Paladins, the popular free-to-play first-person shooter, just launched a new Monstercat-powered update that infuses the spirit of the record label with the action of the game. The new update is centered around a “crossover pass” which players can purchase using in-game currency. For those unfamiliar with the game, a crossover pass works similarly to what other games may call a “battle pass.” This means that those who purchase the crossover will have exclusive in-game rewards to unlock that are not available to players without the pass. Paladins x Monstercat Crossover Pass Developers have shared some highlights of what to expect from the new update. While some games have ...
