Music Video
Marshmello and Carnage Turn Back the Clock With Rave-Ready Single “Back In Time”
In an unlikely collision of dance music talent, Marshmello and Carnage have joined forces for a new single called “Back In Time.” “Back In Time” is an interesting departure for both artists, who have been known in recent years to keep fans on their toes in terms of genre. Influenced by late-80s Eurodance music, the song attempts to harken back to the rave scene of the era by interpolating old-school synths with a pulsing bassline. The track—which EDM Twitter will undoubtedly have a field day with—has a saccharine hyperpop feel that slides naturally into the electronic corner of Mello’s catalog, making it somewhat of an outlier due to his affinity for hip-hop as of late. No word yet whether or not “Back In Time” wi...
Heavy Culture: Chthonic’s Freddy Lim Talks Politics and Metal, Premieres “Oceanquake” Live Video
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-14T18:06:27+00:00“>May 14, 2021 | 2:06pm ET Heavy Culture is a monthly column from journalist Liz Ramanand, focusing on artists of different cultural backgrounds in heavy music as they offer their perspectives on race, society, and more as it intersects with and affects their music. The latest installment of this column features an interview with Chthonic frontman Freddy Lim. Freddy Lim has intertwined his life as both a politician and musician. In 2020, Lim was re-elected to Taiwan’s parliament, where he first won a seat in 2016. He’s also been going strong as frontman of the Taiwanese metal band Chthonic for more than 25 years. As countries around the world continue to have COV...
ILLENIUM and iann dior Release Aching Music Video for “First Time”: Watch
After ILLENIUM and iann dior perfectly crafted their collaboration “First Time,” which will appear on the former’s upcoming Fallen Embers album, the duo has released an official music video. While this track exudes the quintessential combination of electronic and punk music, the VR-themed video is the perfect compliment. dior sings about a woman he feels he’s known his whole life, appearing alongside ILLENIUM as they perform their hit collab. He feels her energy via transport by virtual reality goggles, meeting the woman of his dreams over and over again while being serenaded by the aching sound design of ILLENIUM. The video offers a spunky narrative while still delivering the impactful musical performance his fans crave. Watch the full mus...
Watch Elohim and Big Freedia Command the Runway in Unapologetic “Strut” Music Video
Electropop producer and singer-songwriter Elohim is back with another smashing collaboration. After releasing “Bring Me Back” with GRiZ just last month, she has now joined forces with the Queen of Bounce, Big Freedia. “Strut” features fierce lyricism and an unforgiving beat, with a message that serves up a powerful reminder to walk with confidence everywhere you go, imagining as if “it’s a runway.” The two pop luminaries bring out the best in each other here, holding nothing back and delivering a truly memorable track. The highly anticipated single dropped today alongside a music video directed by Chase O’Black. You can watch below. In addition to her renowned pop and electronic prowess, Elohim is known for her transparency with men...
Elephante Shares Pictorial Music Video for New Single “High Water”
Over the last 20 years high production value in music videos has become more and more of a prized and beloved quality. This week Elephante released his first single of 2021 titled “High Water,” and the track’s official video delivers a visual masterpiece that dynamically captures the meaning behind the song. “High Water” combines the signature characteristics of Elephante’s music: emotive vocals, dexterous electric guitar, and his warm sound design. The song also simultaneously leans towards a more indietronica sound than his previous releases. Elephante recently shared that he wrote the song during quarantine when reflecting back on his opioid addiction in his younger years. “It’s about my experience in my younger years withdrawing from opioids. The darkest moment i...
GWAR Unveil Video for Acoustic “F**k” This Place”: Watch
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-05-02T16:28:11+00:00“>May 2, 2021 | 12:28pm ET GWAR have unveiled a music video for their acoustic version of “F**k This Place”, which they had recently released as the first single from their forthcoming unplugged EP, The Disc With No Name. The song, which expresses the intergalactic barbarians’ contempt for the human race, originally appeared on GWAR’s most recent studio album, The Blood of Gods. Here, they strip it down, allowing fans to truly connect with lines like, “Out of time/ We were banished here/ For our crimes/ Incarcerated on this ball of slime/ Primeval wasteland.” A press release reads, “Today, your Lords and Masters are as thrilled as David Crosby scoring an eight-ba...
Watch Saint Punk’s Cinematic Music Video for New Single “Closer Tonight”
Saint Punk has done it again, delivering a high-octane explosion of his signature grunge house sound with his new single “Closer Tonight.” His latest offering has arrived alongside a stunning introspective music video. The visuals for “Closer Tonight” are cinematic and feel like a true thriller. Director Matthew Lohmann depicts Saint Punk going through severe inner turmoil. As he slowly descends into madness he’s followed by a shadowy figure, who matches the eerily intense production beat for beat. Both the storytelling and track composition express a sense of raw energy that seems to encapsulate the general consensus of how many are feeling over the last year. In times of uncertainty, music has a way of allowing anger and frustration to be express...
ZHU Shares New Song & Video “Yours” With Arctic Lake
Just days ahead of his new album DREAMLAND 2021, ZHU has shared a new cinematic track called “Yours” featuring Astralwerks label-mates Arctic Lake. Directed by Yan Bokhanovich and produced by Daniel Shapovalov, ZHU also unveiled an official music video that draws inspirations from the classic Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window, further exploring the voyeurism of the Grammy-nominated artist’s “ONLY” video. ZHU’s opening meditative keys sequence into a simmering rhythm as he and Arctic Lake trade off sultry vocals, evoking tension between getting caught up in lust and the ache for everlasting love. The plot unfolds as two women begin dancing and other characters emerge from the city streets, becoming entranced. As the story continues, Mitch Bell returns from ZHU’s 2016 “NEON ...
Watch the Glitch Mob’s Music Video for Their Official “Seven Nation Army” Remix
Earlier in the week, The Glitch Mob surprised fans with the official release of their fan-favorite remix of The White Stripes‘ seminal 2003 rock anthem, “Seven Nation Army.” While fans have enjoyed the remix for years, it was never officially released until now. In addition to the track’s addition to streaming platforms, The Glitch Mob also started taking preorders for a vinyl release and dropped an NFT collection in honor of the tune. Now, they’re adding another dimension to the release with a new music video. The video tells the story of a man stumbling through archives and finding a mysterious box labeled “The White Stripes.” After opening the box, bursts of color and light erupt and he’s taken on a digital journey deeper into the sounds o...
Lost Album Mutator by Late Suicide Frontman Alan Vega Finally Released: Stream
<span class="localtime" data-ltformat="F j, Y | g:ia" data-lttime="2021-04-23T15:43:07+00:00“>April 23, 2021 | 11:43am ET The lost album Mutator from late Suicide singer Alan Vega is out now via Sacred Bones. To celebrate the release, a new archival video for “Muscles” has been unveiled. Mutator was recorded from 1996 to 1998 in New York City by Vega and with his wife and longtime collaborator Liz Lamere. The songs were unearthed in 2019 by Lamere and Vega confidant Jared Artaud from the singer’s vast archive of unreleased music. The first singles “Nike Soldier” and “Fist” showcased Vega’s unrelenting creative spirit and knack for beguiling wordplay. The fact that these songs sat in the vault is a testament to just how prolific Vega was, steadily releas...
Watch the Choreographed Music Video for Tchami and ZHU’s “All On Me”
In October of 2020, Tchami released his highly anticipated debut album, Year Zero. The 16-track collection featured collaborationa with several high-profile artists, including Ant Clemons and Gunna, among others. One of the standout tracks from the album, “All On Me,” was created with the enigmatic electronic artist ZHU. Together the two produced a tune that’s both soft and sonic, with bass-heavy breaks throughout. The video below highlights these qualities in a truly artistic way. The music video for “All On Me” was directed by Alex Loucas—also known as Grizz Lee—who has worked with heavy-hitters in the industry such as Nicki Minaj, RiFF RAFF, Major Lazer, and more. Lee is best known for his brooding yet poetic style in short films and music v...
