Montell2099‘s most recent homecoming performance was like none other. The renowned DJ and producer out of New Zealand took to one of the country’s most idyllic landscapes, bringing a heaping dose of drum & bass music in tow. The setting was Lake Alta, a body of water nestled within The Remarkables mountain range near Queenstown on New Zealand’s south island. The location is primarily a destination for skiing and ice-diving, since the lake itself is considered a glacial lake. Montell2099 performing at Lake Alta in New Zealand. c/o Montell2099 Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The snowy, tundra-like landscape proved an intriguing location for Montell2099 to set up shop. Despite being dwarfed by the gigantic peaks and sprawling open space surrounding him...
Montell2099‘s most recent homecoming performance was like none other. The renowned DJ and producer out of New Zealand took to one of the country’s most idyllic landscapes, bringing a heaping dose of drum & bass music in tow. The setting was Lake Alta, a body of water nestled within The Remarkables mountain range near Queenstown on New Zealand’s south island. The location is primarily a destination for skiing and ice-diving, since the lake itself is considered a glacial lake. Montell2099 performing at Lake Alta in New Zealand. c/o Montell2099 Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The snowy, tundra-like landscape proved an intriguing location for Montell2099 to set up shop. Despite being dwarfed by the gigantic peaks and sprawling open space surrounding him...
Halloween without RL Grime just wouldn’t be the same. Grime’s annual Halloween mix series is a staple in the electronic music community when Halloween comes around. Fans and artists around the world anticipate his dark and haunting mix every year, but in 2022, Grime is taking it live with an event in Los Angeles, “Halloween: Dead Space.” Grime recently took to social media to announce the event’s full lineup, which includes Hex Cougar, Pauline Herr, JAWNS, Montell2099 and a B2B set from ISOxo and Knock2. Mum’s the word on what celebrity will provide the introduction after last year’s shocking preface from globally renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. “It is your turn to fight off goblins and ghouls as we merge with a c...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits I Love U – The Chainsmokers What Would You Do? – Joel Corry, David Guetta & Bryson Tiller 1×1 – Galantis Festival Hits 2022 Nightmares – Chris Lake & Cloonee Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Silent – Ship Wrek Tested – Montell2099 & Juelz Electronic Avenue Spirals – Illenium BLASTA – LSDREAM & INZO The One – NGHTMRE & KLAXX These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com Top ...
Netsky and Montell2099 have collided once again on a riveting new single called “Broken.” Though many might expect a collab between Netsky and Montell2099 to land on the harder side of the drum & bass spectrum, “Broken” is quite the opposite. Opening with melancholic lyrics crooning about a breakup, the track quickly builds into a rumbling, synth-driven drop. Whether the song finds itself being played out in a club, a festival, or a car, the scintillating “Broken” is a drum & bass essential and a crowning achievement for both artists’ discographies. The connection between this pairing is undeniable. “Broken” marks the second time Netsky and Montell2099 have crossed paths after they collaborated on 2020’s “Mixed ...
Staying true to its mission to thrust young talent into the limelight, RL Grime‘s Sable Valley imprint has unveiled a brand new compilation. A whirlwind of cinematic bass and mind-melting trap, Sable Valley Summer Vol. 2 spans 15 tracks. It kicks off with an original from Grime himself, who teamed up with Montell2099 for a dreamy trap stunner called “One Day,” which was featured in his monster Halloween Mix IX mix. What follows is a sublime song-cycle showcasing music from the next wave of bass producers primed to dominate the electronic scene. Highlights on the record are aplenty. Jon Casey and CAB’s “Fuel” pumps along with a high-octane blend of glitchy saws while Deadcrow‘s “Scythe” follows suit with its own ...
Alison Wonderland is back. The electronic music superstar descended on New Zealand’s Matakana Country Park—located just one hour north of Auckland—to drop a massive set at Hidden Valley Festival over the weekend. Wonderland, who quarantined for two weeks ahead of the performance, was joined by fellow dance music heavyweights Dimension, Sub Focus, The Upbeats featuring MC Tali, Montell2099, Sachi, and Lee Mvtthews. If the video she shared on Twitter is any indication, after 10 months devoid of festival performances, she came out guns blazing. Watch the clip below, where she drops Kaivon‘s remix of her fan-favorite track “Peace” to a roaring crowd. It’s important to note the country of New Zealand’s success in the battle against COVID-19. Accordi...
Early last year, RL Grime launched his Sable Valley imprint, which has since featured releases from artists such as Juelz, Montell2099, ALRT, and many more. After dropping a teaser mix earlier this week, he has now released his first label compilation entitled Sable Valley Summer Vol. 1. Sable Valley Summer Vol. 1 is overflowing with talent, much of which RL Grime has showcased in the past. Knock2, Cozway, Lemay, Kumarion, and more young guns have all been included in this 15-track collection. As we know from the label’s previous releases, Sable Valley has consistently signed artists that push the envelope and this compilation is no exception. RL Grime sets the tone for the record from the get-go with his highly anticipated collaboration with Whet...