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The Bloody Beetroots Teams up with Teddy Killerz for Debut Drum & Bass Single “Elevate”
Electro icon The Bloody Beetroots is well known for his raw and gritty sound, teeming with impeccable sound design and crushing bass. It only seems natural, then, for the veteran producer to venture into the world of drum & bass, where his approach to production would feel right at home. The Bloody Beetroots did just that, teaming up with drum & bass trio Teddy Killerz for his genre debut, “Elevate.” A dark neurofunk banger through and through, “Elevate” is an immense effort from the all-star pairing of The Bloody Beetroots and Teddy Killerz. High-octane from start to finish, the new single is a certified dance floor destroyer, with its distorted reese basses and relentless drum breaks. “2020 brought a lot of changes and widened my sound palette,” says Th...
Tokyo Machine, Weird Genius, and Lights Release Emotive Single “Last Summer”
Monstercat has been on a hot streak as of late. In the last few weeks alone, they’ve seen a slew of massive releases from Feint, The Bloody Beetroots, Rameses B, and Stonebank, as well as an epic crossover livestream with esports organization, Team Liquid. Now, the label sees a mammoth team-up between three powerful musical forces on its latest release, “Last Summer.” The collaboration is the work of the ever-elusive Tokyo Machine, international stars Weird Genius, and famed vocalist Lights. “Last Summer” perfectly encapsulates the emotions of the title, with bright and warm arpeggiated synth work, future bass-inspired chords, and of course, an energetic and nostalgic vocal performance from Lights. Though the single comes mid-winter for the northern hemisphere, its release coinc...
Monstercat’s NFT Debut Generates $180,000 in Just Two Minutes
Although most of the world is preoccupied with gaming the stock market, Monstercat has broken into the lucrative realm of non-fungible tokens or NFT. For those who haven’t caught the wave, NFTs are virtual collectibles similar to items found in video games. Oftentimes digital art or audio, the collectibles are powered by blockchain technology and are exclusive to the purchaser. For their digital debut, Monstercat released two separate drops on the NFT marketplace, Nifty Gateway. Dubbed, the ORIGINS Collection and Constellations Pack, the new collectables were designed by the digital artist, Giant Swan, and soundtracked by Varien. Before they hit the market, on Twitter, the label shared a preview of the two drops, showcasing some of the sights and sounds inside. A ...
Kaskade Continues Monstercat and Rocket League Hot Streak With New Single “Closer”
Continuing his innovative hot streak with Monstercat and the popular vehicular soccer game Rocket League, Kaskade has returned with his new single “Closer.” The third release to arise from the partnership after “Flip Reset” and “Solid Ground,” this new tune comes with a celebratory launch. Starting today, Rocket League is taking over Fortnite’s “Radio Yonder” live across airways in-game, with none other than Kaskade himself as its host. “Closer” employs a melodic house beat, spellbinding synths, and hypnotic vocals for a dark and dreamy feel. The song is dynamic, moving from a house-heavy intro into an alluring buildup, then into the drop with ease. “Working on ‘Closer’ felt like coming home for me,” Kaskade explained. “There’s a lot to be said for the comfort of warm chords, v...
Vicetone Announces Debut Album, Drops New New Single “No Rest”
Beloved Dutch duo Vicetone have some big news. Their highly anticipated debut album, Legacy, is slated for release in April 2021 via Monstercat. The full-length project is nearly a decade in the making and spans ten tracks, which include the previously released “Animal” with Jordan Powers and Bekah Novi, and “Shadow” with Allie X. To celebrate the forthcoming album, Vicetone has also unveiled its lead single, “No Rest.” “No Rest” is the ultimate motivational dance music anthem that serves to prop up listeners with its empowering message. The takeaway is that no matter what job you chose, you should make sure you’re doing something you love, and it’ll all be worth it. Vicetone channels this energy into the produ...
Half An Orange to Perform Live on Pro Esports Organization Team Liquid’s Twitch Stream
Pro esports’ Team Liquid are not only one of the world’s foremost multigame teams, but they also consistently bridge the gap between the worlds of gaming and electronic dance music. On January 14th, Team Liquid will host a fully music-centric livestream on Twitch for the first time ever with a performance from electronic duo Half An Orange. During their takeover of Team Liquid’s channel, Half An Orange will perform some of their biggest hits, including their newest single “Simple Moneymaker,” which was released on their Mostly We Grow Pt. 3 EP and features rapper and Team Liquid member ChillinDude. The producers are no strangers to the world of gaming, previously featuring streamers such as Ninja and Mew2King in their i...
Listen to Eptic’s Ferocious New Monstercat Dubstep Track, “Stop Pretending”
Let’s be honest—dubstep and riddim can get stale at times. With so many artists using the same presets and drums, it would be naive to say that dubstep isn’t a bit saturated in 2021. It’s producers like Eptic, however, who are able to push the envelope of the genre whenever they release new music. His latest release, “Stop Pretending,” dropping soon by way of Monstercat, is a ferocious track brimming with the screeching dubstep flair of a classic Eptic banger. Long been championed as one of bass music’s most technically gifted sound designers and mixers, he brought his A-game for his first release of 2021. Music producers and fans alike should take note of the nuanced sound design here, like how he syncopates his bass patches and how he meticulously...
TYNAN and Ace Aura Drop Riveting Single “Stay” on Monstercat
TYNAN and Ace Aura, two of bass music’s brightest rising talents, have teamed up to kick off 2021 in a stellar way with their new collaborative effort, “Stay.” Taking a tremendously forward-thinking approach to bass music, the duo employ elements of future bass, dubstep, and even breakbeat to create a riveting track with unrivaled energy. Bright supersaw synths float high above a glitched-out, grinding bass line, as futuristic arpeggios oscillate in spectacular fashion. A sound akin to a xylophone takes the spotlight in the breakdown section before breakbeat drums elevate the tension for the second drop. TYNAN and Ace Aura’s latest is an astounding melodic offering with bold and imaginative sound design, and plenty of high-energy bass work. It’s the perfect way for the producers and t...
Infected Mushroom Remixes Pegboard Nerds’ “Hero” Ahead of Twitch DJ Set for Monstercat
Monstercat is the gift that just keeps on giving. To tie a bow on 2020, the label’s Holiday Remix Exchange series will see seven unique and genre-diverse artists pitted into a “Secret Santa”-style scenario, where each artist was assigned a track from one of the others to put their own spin on it. Today’s gift came courtesy of the prolific Infected Mushroom, who reworked Pegboard Nerds‘ “Hero (feat. Elizaveta)” into their signature blend of psytrance and bass. Check out the new remix below. It seems a tall order to take on a remix for “Hero,” one of Pegboard Nerds’ most popular singles, which was released back in 2014. But perhaps no musicians were better suited to rework Pegboard Nerds’ mega-hit than Infected...
Kayzo and Delta Heavy Collab on Roaring New Single “Tormenta”
Kayzo has been on a tear in 2020, taking his Welcome Records imprint to new heights all while releasing a myriad of excellent new tunes. To cap off the year, the Houston-born producer has joined drum & bass aficionados Delta Heavy for their monstrous collaboration “Tormenta,” out via Monstercat. “Tormenta” is a ferocious romp that showcases both Kayzo and Delta Heavy’s refined production talent, dipping into the genres both parties are well known for. Opening with a dreamy melody and brisk percussion, the track quickly transforms into a hybrid hardstyle and dubstep drop that fans of Kayzo are all too familiar with. The surprises don’t end there, however, as the second half kicks up the tempo before culminating in a turbulent drum &am...
Kaskade Speeds Ahead With Second Monstercat & Rocket League Single, “Solid Ground”
After breaking some very big news last week about starting a new chapter in his career alongside Monstercat, Kaskade is going full speed ahead, releasing his second single with the label already this month. The producer’s latest, “Solid Ground,” is a colorful house release that presents a stark stylistic contrast to the Kaskade’s first Monstercat offering, “Flip Reset.” The song strikes a balance between candid, melancholic breakdowns and invigorating drops with its heart-tugging vocals, proving to be the perfect transitional catalyst. Kaskade hits the gas, releasing a barrage of melodic leads, dicing things up with powerful low end growls and flashing appearances of the dance music vet’s signature deep house basslines in a flurry. Like &...
Kaskade Teases Rocket League Collaboration and Monstercat Debut
Since its inception, popular vehicular soccer game Rocket League has been known to feature a wide range of music from a medley of dance producers due to their partnership with Monstercat. Now, the game and label are teasing a collaboration with one of EDM’s biggest artist’s, Kaskade. On Twitter, both Kaskade and Rocket League shared a teaser video announcing their joint effort. The video shows Kaskade pick up a record emblazoned with the logo from the game and the label “Season 1” before flipping it over to reveal “Season 2” and place it on a turntable. Fans have begun to speculate everything from a new title song for the game to a virtual concert. While the latter hasn’t been ruled out, the former seems more likely as Monstercat rep...
