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Opiuo Announces 2022 Tour and New Album, “A Shape of Sound”
Electronic music aficionados in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. can look forward to a summer of Opiuo. The virtuosic DJ and music producer, whose signature sound blends elements of soul, funk and glitch hop, has announced his upcoming fifth album, A Shape Of Sound. Slated for release on August 25th, the record will include Opiuo’s first single of 2022, the stunning “Gravitate.” Opiuo also recently took to Twitter to confirm a collaboration with French bass music star CloZee, but he hasn’t announced whether or not it will appear on A Shape Of Sound. Opiuo also announced a 2022 tour in celebration of the album’s announcement. The eponymous tour is set to kick off on August 28th, when he’ll set the tone with a momentous hometown show in New Zealand...
Manila Killa’s Long-Awaited Debut Album to Feature Lights, EVAN GIIA, More: See the Full Tracklist
Gearing up for the release of his debut album, Manila Killa has revealed its tracklist and features. Titled DUSK, the record is scheduled to drop on July 21st. If its list of collaborators is any indication, fans are safe to expect a song-cycle of spellbinding indie dance music. Killa has teamed up with Lights, EVAN GIIA, fknsyd, Panama and more to breathe life into the long-awaited album. DUSK will also feature Giolì & Assia, who appear on the album’s tenth track, “Heart to the Night,” alongside another red-hot electronic music duo, Night Tales. Part of EDM.com‘s esteemed Class of 2021, the Italian tandem are renowned for their atmospheric sound and sublime live sets, like their recent performance from Iceland’s Fagradalsfjall volcano. Manila Ki...
“A Whole New Direction”: Tiësto Says His New Album Will Heavily Embrace House Music
With house music flourishing at the moment, Tiësto is readying what may be his grooviest album yet. Tiësto has certainly been a key contributor to the current boom cycle in the genre, achieving big-time commercial success with “The Motto” and “The Business,” the latter of which is currently pushing nearly 900 millions streams on Spotify alone at the time of writing. This week’s release, a collaboration with Charli XCX called “Hot In It,” only further suggests a continuation of the trend for the superstar DJ and dance music producer. In a recent interview with Zane Lowe of Apple Music 1, Tiësto said his forthcoming album is set to lean even further into house music sensibilities and even describes it as a “whole new d...
Listen to Deorro’s Long-Awaited Latin-Dance Crossover Album, “Orro”
After months of teasing his long-awaited Orro LP, Deorro has finally released his sophomore album via Ultra Records. Orro brings exactly what was promised to the table: Latin and electronic influences neatly packed into one cohesive package. The album embraces the best of both worlds across its 19 tracks, allowing Deorro’s roots to flourish alongside the sound that catapulted him into the limelight. It’s something that veteran electronic music fans and new admirers alike can approach without feeling overwhelmed by the various complexities of the genre. Though the main attraction of the album is the crossover element, its blend of genres is the true champion of Deorro’s prowess. From house to bounce to moombahton, he expertly weaves through genres under the umbr...
Calvin Harris Reveals Monster List of Collaborators for “Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2”
Is it really summer without new music from Calvin Harris? The last few weeks have been tantamount to torture for fans of the chart-topping “Summer” producer, who has been cryptically teasing the follow-up to his influential Funk Wav Bounces album, which came out almost five years ago. Feel old yet? Harris has now announced that the hotly anticipated record, which he has called the “maddest album” he’s ever produced, is slated to drop in early August. He also finally revealed the staggering list of collaborators who contributed to Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2. If the crossover potential of Vol. 1 was hot, that of its successor is downright volcanic. The album’s monster list of collaborators is akin to a Grammy Award repository, boasting voc...
Bonnie X Clyde Drop Heartfelt Single “In Too Deep” Ahead of New Album
Los Angeles-based dance music duo Bonnie X Clyde are back with “In Too Deep,” a heartfelt single borne from a turbulent time in their personal lives. “In Too Deep” is a slow-burning tidal wave of captivating lyricism and aching sound design. One of Bonnie X Clyde’s most riveting songs to date, it explores the difficulties of channeling one’s own vulnerability and opening up “even if it’s heavy.” A melancholic house beat chugs through a sea of soft pads, soundtracking the struggles to reconnect. While “In Too Deep” has somewhat of a somber tone, its angelic vocals manage to lift and embolden. Their effect mirrors the track’s recording process, which the duo likens to a “therapy session....
Kayzo Fosters the Next Evolution of Electronic-Rock Music With Third Album, “New Breed”
The release of NEW BREED marks the decisive beginning of a new chapter for Kayzo, one of the biggest electronic dance music producer success stories of the 2010s. With his latest album, Kayzo explores the intersection of rock and electronic music more thoroughly—more thoughtfully—than ever before. Longtime fans will fondly remember records such as his remix of “Last Resort” alongside Papa Roach as breakthrough moments in his meteoric career. But while such tracks combining dubstep production with rock sonics were fresh at the time, a new spark was needed to illuminate this creative pathway ahead. And with NEW BREED, Kayzo handily delivers. If there’s one central accomplishment Kayzo can claim on the album, it’s blending the many diverse roc...
Bear Grillz Explores the Duality of Mental Health On Two-Sided Album, “Prismata”
In the midst of announcing a massive tour and headlining Red Rocks performance, Bear Grillz has finally unveiled his highly anticipated album, Prismata. Out via his own Rude Service imprint, the brilliant two-sided LP is an illuminating glimpse into the duality of mental health, exploring the highs and lows experienced by those coping with anxiety. While one moment someone may be thriving in their recovery, the next they very well could be back to square one. Both sides of Prismata delve into that theme, embracing the concept of weathering internal battles. Prismata (Light) is rooted in motifs of love, support and hope. The opening track “Up In Flames” (with Crankdat and Dia Frampton) is a timely exemplar of that message, featuring lyricism about providing unwavering suppo...
Jason Ross Announces Release Date of Sophomore Album, “ATLAS”
It’s been over two years since the release of his last album, but Jason Ross hasn’t forgotten about the fans who made it so special. Beloved in electronic music circles for his inimitable blend of melodic bass, trance and progressive house, Ross has announced his forthcoming sophomore album ATLAS. The LP, Ross says, is an ode to the fiercely supportive faction of fans who tuned into his weekly “Atlas” livestreams during the pandemic. “While writing this album, I kept coming back to the idea of ‘home’ and what it means to me,” Ross said of ATLAS in an Instagram post. “Over the past few years, ‘Atlas’ has become a home base not just for my fans, but for myself too. The community started to build during quarantine and my weekly Atlas livestreams ...
Take a Trip to the “Walkerverse” With Alan Walker’s New Album
Welcome to the Walkerverse. Alan Walker has officially released the first installment of his forthcoming album, complete with three previously unreleased tracks. Released June 17th via Sony Music, Walkerverse Pt. 1 is a microcosm of Walker at his finest, blending melodic bass and future house with orchestral melodies and bright, euphoric synths. “Adventure Time” (with Philter) kicks it off with grandeur, welcoming listeners into Walker’s universe with a cinematic build and epic progressive house drop. Then there’s “Somebody Like U” (with frequent collaborator Au/Ra), a bright and airy fist-pumper that bridges the elegance of a ballad with the energy of slap house. In the song’s official music video, its ethos pairs perfectly with fo...
Party Favor’s Sophomore Album “RESET” Is a Window Into the Struggle of Overcoming Anxiety
With his sophomore album, Party Favor felt the need to take one step back in order to move two steps forward. Despite a successful career path thus far by all accounts—one that garnered the producer over half a billion streams in the process—Favor found himself feeling a desire to disrupt his own status quo. At its core, RESET achieves exactly that. While his bold new chapter is finally reaching the public’s ears, the album touches on some of the producer’s limiting beliefs, including tormented feelings of anxiousness and the existential pressure that comes with being an artist. The album starts with a splash of cold water on the barnstorming “With Regard to Your Speakers,” a tone-setting introduction that bellows with ominous growl synths. The opening act is rounde...
TSHA Confirms Release Date of Debut Album, Drops Stunning Lead Single: Listen
You heard it here first: TSHA’s debut album will be a game-changer. Luckily, fans of the London-based beatsmith won’t have to wait much longer. Capricorn Sun is officially due October 7th, 2022 and its lead single “Giving Up” (with Mafro) is out now. “Giving Up” offers a delectable taste of what’s to come, blending crystalline synths with brisk breakbeats and the ethereal vocals of Mafro. “I feel like that track is a manifestation of our frustrations at the time,” TSHA said of the single, which was written during lockdown, adding that it marks the “peak time” of the entire record. Delivering 12 tracks both new and old, the Ninja Tune album will also feature the voices of Clementine Douglas, NIMMO and Grammy-winning vocalist ...
