Monstercat Silk
Listen to Shingo Nakamura’s Spellbinding Monstercat Album, “Glow”
Since the February release of his seminal progressive house single “Glow” to kick things off for the Monstercat Silk imprint, fans have been patiently awaiting the release of the talented Shingo Nakamura‘s eponymous album. Glow has now been released in full, and it’s jam-packed with even more breathtaking music from the gifted Tokyo-based producer. Glow features 11 new tracks, including Nakamura’s recent single “Phenomena” and last month’s collaboration with Stendahl, “Tribute, Chapter III.” Nine extended mixes of some of the originals are also included, bringing the total to 20 songs on the album. The intricate groove and undeniably gorgeous melodies of tracks like “Summa,” “Darling Midnight” with Brandon Mignacca...
Kaskade Delivers Rocket League-Inspired “Reset” EP: Listen
Kaskade‘s influence is one of the furthest-reaching in electronic music, as the prolific artist has continuously released high-caliber tracks that impress both fans and critics alike. His latest endeavor sees him delivering a series of off-the-rails singles via Monstercat Silk, in partnership with Rocket League. Today, those tunes have been packaged as an EP called Reset. Kaskade is the first artist to curate a release that coincides with Rocket League‘s ongoing second season. “While I felt a little pressure, it was mostly just an amazing time to pull together songs that could really go along with the various moods that we go through while immersed in a game,” he said in a press release. Reset captures the essence of Kaskade’s timeless sound while si...
Not for Noobs: Here are Kaskade’s Top 5 Gaming Tracks
After Monstercat‘s massive acquisition of Silk Music, the Monstercat Silk label is already off to a stellar start. Now, dance music megastar Kaskade is gearing up for his debut Monstercat Silk release, which is shaping up to be one of 2021’s best EPs. Kaskade’s Reset EP will be out tomorrow, March 5th, and will consist of four tracks that are also featured in the hit video game Rocket League‘s current season, which moonlights as an homage to electronic dance music. The title of the EP, as well as its opening track, “Flip Reset,” is a clever nod to an in-game Rocket League movement mechanic that pros should be well-versed in. Reset will include the yet-to-be released “Miles To Go,” a collaboration with synth-pop star ...
PROFF Delivers Monstercat’s Second Silk Release, “Dark Magic”
Following Monstercat‘s recent acquisition of the LA-based label, Silk Music, the newly-formed Monstercat Silk unveiled its second release, a new single from the prolific Russian producer, PROFF, “Dark Magic.” The new track has everything you would want from a progressive house song with PROFF adding a dark and luminous ambiance that gives “Dark Magic” and an ethereal feel. Rolling basslines and sweeping synths lift and crash over you like waves, as the steady beat progresses on. With influences from legends like Hybrid, Sasha, and Luke Chable, PROFF’s sound draws a driving force from melodic genres with solid progressive grooves, which transpire in the mesmerizing “Dark Magic.” PROFF shared in a press release, &...
