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“Ganja Garden”: Cannabis Culture Comes to Dirtybird Campout
Claude VonStroke is back with the eighth iteration of Dirtybird Campout, and this time he’s blazing new trails—with cannabis. While it’s true that producers of events like Northern Nights and Outside Lands have had cannabis zones for years, next weekend at California’s Modesto Reservoir Campgrounds, Dirtybird Campout may be bridging the two worlds of dance music and cannabis in ways never seen before. This year, the cannabis business stretches roots deeper into the house and music scene with electronic music luminaries like Justin Jay, Mr. Carmack, Nala, VNSSA, Walker & Royce and so many more from October 7-9. Via their flagship festival—where everything that happens is created, curated and hosted by a major house and techno label—the unveiling of Dirtybird’s new...
Mr. Carmack’s “Hometown Heroes” EP Is Controlled Chaos
Mr. Carmack stays grounded on his home turf with his latest EP, HOMETOWN HEROES. Picking up right where his last long-form project, CHAOS, left off, Carmack remains predictably unpredictable throughout his latest EP. The San Francisco-born producer was feeling particularly collaborative on his latest effort, teaming up with Dilip, AbJo and more. And he certainly had no trouble finding his people at the blended nexus of hip-hop, soul and trap. The result marks one of the renowned producer’s most dynamic releases in recent times. Rising out of disparate static pulses, the steady tick of crisp hi-hats and spritely arpeggiated blips serve as a sonic trojan horse for the trap-centric opener, “GOD (MUSIC),” which features a chunky bassline paired with mind-...
ISOxo Strikes Gold With Frenetic Trap Flip of “Chargé”: Listen
ISOxo isn’t afraid of taking the sounds of bass music’s most seasoned vets into overdrive. The Sable Valley artist and EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee has had nothing short of a banner year thus far, and after dropping the blistering “REDloop” last month, he’s showing there’s certainly more where that came from. ISOxo dug deep and unearthed a classic in Kaaris’ “Chargé,” which was subsequently remixed by Mr. Carmack and then again by Boombox Cartel. Building off what the two esteemed producers started, he slows the track’s tempo, allowing its magnificent brass fanfare to build and linger while providing a suspenseful backdrop for the mayhem that follows. As fans of the blossoming bass music virtu...
Listen to San Holo’s Long-Awaited Sophomore Album, “bb u ok?”
It’s been a bit of a windy road to San Holo‘s long-awaited sophomore album, but it’s finally here—and it delivers. Spanning 20 tracks, the expansive album is a tour de force of San Holo’s career and finds him exploring a markedly more indie style. The Chet Porter-assisted “you’ve changed, i’ve changed” is a standout example with its angsty chorus and punk-inspired drum programming, as is “one more day,” an aching indietronica cut with Mija and Mr. Carmack that ties a bow on the LP. Holo largely eschews the soaring future bass sound that propelled him to international acclaim, instead opting for resounding 808s that rumble under light, feathery electroacoustic elements. This approach is executed with finesse in the spacey R...
San Holo’s Sophomore Album Will Feature Mr. Carmack, Mija, and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer
Ahead of the release of his bb u ok? (album2), San Holo has shared the star-studded tracklist for his hotly anticipated sophomore album. Fans will be glad to hear that the record will feature a whopping 20 songs. San Holo collaborated with a number of electronic heavy-hitters this time around, such as Mr. Carmack and Mija, who are featured on the the closing track “One More Day.” The album will also feature frequent creative collaborator Bipolar Sunshine on two tracks, “New One” and the previously released single “Find Your Way.” The most high-profile feature on bb u ok? (album2) is Rivers Cuomo, the frontman of iconic rock band Weezer, who appears on “Wheels Up.” Cuomo is no stranger to electronic music, having ...
5 Best Electronic Music Artists to Follow on Audius
It’s no secret that the blockchain-powered streaming service Audius has taken the electronic music world by storm since its inception. As cryptocurrency becomes more and more accessible—and valuable—it seems the polarizing platform is here for the long haul. Positioning itself as a disruptor and a threat to SoundCloud’s dominance in the digital space, Audius is the perfect blend of innovation, controversy, and razzle-dazzle rolled into one platform. And with a user base that seems to be growing faster than a daisy in a summer, it’s no wonder why the service’s flagship $AUDIO token recently reached its all-time high. Countless major electronic artists have backed Audius and released music via the unique platform, like Excision, REZZ, and Dillon Francis, among many ot...
TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, More to Perform at Dirtybird CampINN 2021: See the Full Lineup
As the national COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues, many music festivals have announced their joyous returns after a year of unprecedented cancellations. One such event is the three-day Dirtybird CampINN, which has announced a stacked lineup for its grand debut in Orlando from May 14th to 17th. True to form, Dirtybird has recruited the finest in house music and beyond for the Orlando fest, which will operate at a reduced capacity in the name of public safety. Scheduled to perform are TOKiMONSTA, Mr. Carmack, Walker & Royce, Shiba San, VNSSA, Soul Clap and, of course, beloved Dirtybird co-founders Claude VonStroke and Worthy, among many others. CampINN’s Bird Bath stage will feature a flock of house music pioneers, including legendary Chicago producers Derr...
San Holo Announces Sophomore Album “BB U OK?” New Single Out Now
“Biggest announcement in San Holo history… February 3rd,” the future bass producer mysteriously wrote on his social media channels last week. Well, it’s February 3rd, and we can indeed confirm that this news is gigantic: his sophomore album, BB U OK?, is officially due May 21st, 2021 via his imprint, bitbird. The LP will be a monster 20-track project comprised of his “most personal work,” he revealed in a recent Instagram post. Even more, the announcement coincides with the release of a new song from the album, “find your way” with Bipolar Sunshine. With uplifting lyrics, a fluttering bass drop, and carefully placed guitar chords, the track is the perfect follow-up to the titular lead single, “bb u ok?,” relea...
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GunFight – “Virtual Séance” Bringing fresh and atmospheric industrial techno vibes to the table, GunFight’s latest offering, titled “Virtual Séance,” is arguably one of his best to date. “Just Friends” – YAMAN & Robbie Rosen Coming to bedroom-based label Esc. Records for their latest release, YAMAN and Robbie Rosen join forces for “Just Friends,” an intricate pop-dance record. “Stolen Dance” – LILO Covering Milky Chance’s 2013 hit “Stolen Dance,” mysterious producer LILO showcases his skills once again, turning the indie tune into a dancefloor-ready house vibe. “Palace” – Perk Pietrek A 6-time DJ Battle Champion in Singapore, Perk Pietrek is as skilled on the production as he is behind the decks, and his latest release on Quality Goods Records definitely proves ...
SPIN Daybreaker: 15 Songs You Need In Your Life
Friday is finally here and you know what that means… SPIN is back with yet another exciting Daybreaker roundup for your listening pleasure. We’re in our feelings this week with a unique selection of artists that possess a certain musical prowess to tug at our heartstrings. Get swooned by the beautiful sounds of alternative indie artist Nick Leng, vibe like you’re back in the club with electronic sensation Park Hye Jin, and indulge in the sounds of the artist that’s been dominating the indie scene, Arlo Parks. Whether you live in a city that never sleeps or secluded in a quaint small town in the mountains, this introspective roster will be enough to drown out the sounds of the hustle and bustle or serve as the perfect soundtrack to your next stargazing adventure. You Deserve to Make Money E...
deadmau5, REZZ, More Throw Their Weight Behind Blockchain-Based Streaming App Audius
Blockchain-based music streaming startup Audius has made sizeable strides in the last year, and a bevy of dance music artists have helped lay the groundwork for its growth. With over 250,000 monthly users and $8.6 million in growth capital to its name, Audius is among the most promising music industry-related blockchain ventures. The project seeks to disrupt the streaming industry by creating a peer-to-peer payment system that enables artists to receive payments instantly. The model makes for a more efficient system that effectively eradicates label inefficiencies and payment latency. Dance music artists have flocked to the cutting edge project. 3LAU, deadmau5, Lido, Mr. Carmack, REZZ, and Zeds Dead have signed on thus far, and in total, the platform has attracted over 40,000 artists to da...
Do LaB Announces DGTL LIB Virtual Festival Featuring Kaytranada, The Glitch Mob, TOKiMONSTA, and More
Do LaB’s Lightning in a Bottle announced today that it’s returning for Memorial Day Weekend to deliver its notoriously impeccable vibes to its largest audience yet. Albeit in a digital livestream format, the event arrives just in time to breathe life back into the end of May for dance music fans. The popular Southern California gathering was canceled earlier this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many fans to wonder if the festival would return at all. For the Do LaB to drop a doozy of a lineup like this one now gives the many who love this event to hold onto hope for its future. Producers representing the upper echelon of today’s hottest dance music will be showcased May 22nd to May 24th alongside world-class yogis, kundalini instructors, cooking lessons, cultural teachin...
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