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Knock2 Drops Hotly Anticipated Festival Anthem, “Make U SWEAT!”
Knock2 is kicking off 2023 with a high-intensity house track, “Make U SWEAT!” on NIGHTMODE. After releasing his breakout record “dashstar*” last year, Knock2 has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the dance music scene. Its major players are taking notice—the blossoming DJ and producer made his debut at EDC Las Vegas in 2022 and just before the year wrapped up, “dashstar*” received an big official remix from influential trap music duo Yellow Claw. A dancefloor filler, “Make U SWEAT!” is signature Knock2. He amps up his production with crisp drum programming, resonant synths and relentless, bottomless bass. Take a listen to the new track below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Knock2 has not allowed himself to be limited by gen...
Sullivan King Shares Release Date and New Single From Third Album, “Thrones of Blood”
Bass music’s marquee metal act is getting ready for the release of his third album. In just over two months, Sullivan King will release Thrones of Blood, a new metal-electronic hybrid record, via Monstercat. The follow-up to 2021’s LOUD LP will combine King’s in-your-face vocals with plenty of heavy metal guitar work and heaps of bass. Now, he’s given fans another taste of what’s to come with the album’s titular track, “Thrones of Blood.” Sullivan King. Brian Rapaport/EDM.com Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Bombarding listeners at breakneck speed, the song finds King shredding through a glitchy bassline with plenty of his trademark screams. The arrangement eventually builds to a big climax, a bone-crushing bas...
Premiere: Whyte Fang Cuts Through the Static With Primal Single, “Transport God”
Whyte Fang is going to keep letting her music do the talking with “Transport God,” a new single premiered exclusively today via EDM.com. A curious phrase initially obscured under a thick fog of reverb, the lyric “you could transport god” leaps suddenly into the foreground in a profound moment of clarity. As with her prior efforts, Whyte Fang takes a “less is more approach” when it comes to her vocal elements, opting to loop, glitch and iterate upon precisely defined vocal patterns. Turning them into something more closely resembling the ominous incantations that have since become her signature, Alison Wonderland’s enigmatic alias once again stuns. Her unapologetically primal approach is mirrored in the track’s production. Whomping 808s, high-...
D-Sturb, Act of Rage and Nolz Drop Electrifying Q-dance Records Collab, “Magnetism”
D-Sturb, Act of Rage and Nolz have joined forces for “Magnetism,” a massive collaboration out now by way of Q-dance Records. “Magnetism” is a rabid, thrashing blend of multiple electronic styles and sounds. Ultimately, the track is a no-holds-barred testament to the growing influence of hardstyle on modern dance music. D-Sturb, Act of Rage and Nolz leverage heavily distorted kicks, screeching synths and a variety of suspenseful switch-ups throughout their collab. Devising a similar structure as magnets, “Magnetism” messes with the space surrounding it, immersing hardstyle fans in a canvas of thrashing sound design. Take a listen below. Thanks to D-Sturb’s authentic stage presence and impeccable production skills, he’s a unique artist in the h...
KDrew and Culture Code Craft Picture-Perfect Moment In “Spaces On The Wall”
KDrew and Culture Code find the perfect framing for their high-flying collaborative effort, “Spaces On The Wall.” Individually, the two are no strangers to bringing equal parts heat and heart to their music. With stadium-filling energy and soul-searching lyrics, the powerhouse duo make the most of the moment with “Spaces On The Wall,” out now via Lowly. It’s a production that effortlessly falls into place. A mosaic of soaring gated melodies, cathartic builds and punchy, rock-like chords, the arrangement has a spectrum of sounds that collectively build and release tension that you could cut with a knife. However, where this track particularly shines is with its stellar songwriting. Like a crowded, wandering mind, the emotional journey underpinning “S...
Listen to Hardwell and Maddix’s Riveting Remix of Benny Benassi’s Iconic “Satisfaction”
Benny Benassi celebrated the 20th anniversary of “Satisfaction” last year, and David Guetta released a monster remix of the iconic track to celebrate. Now, Hardwell and Maddix have added their own spin, taking the timeless song to new heights. Guetta’s remix and Hardwell and Maddix’s rendition breathe new life into the ageless anthem, bridging the past, present and future of its enduring impact on EDM. After the original track released in 2002, it went on to become a pop culture staple and influence generations of electronic music producers. Benny Benassi has released a new remix of “Satisfaction” by Hardwell and Maddix. Beyond Wonderland/Gorge Amphitheatre Blending electro, big room and techno with sounds reminiscent of the acid house era, Hardwell and ...
Skrillex Taps PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for Stunning Collab, “Way Back”
Skrillex has teamed up with PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd for a new single, “Way Back.” “Way Back” is a captivating rush of liquid drum & bass with a pop-punk twist. The track is Skrillex’s second in as many days as fans gear up for the long-awaited successor to 2014’s Recess, his influential debut album, which reinvented dubstep and propelled the genre into stateside mainstream consciousness. Skrillex recently confirmed a double-album on the way in 2023 after sharing a teaser with snippets of new music and a caption reading “QFF/DGTC 23.” He then quickly poured gasoline on the hype by releasing “Rumble,” a collaboration with Fred again.. and Flowdan that had prevalently been considered the most anticipated electronic r...
5 of the Best Electronic Remixes of “The White Lotus” Theme Song
Are these the sounds of luxury Italian yacht parties, or is there something more sinister in the air? HBO’s The White Lotus is a dark comedy that follows privileged resort guests and hotel employees as their dysfunctional lives chillingly intertwine. The theme song from the second season of the anthology series, which aired its finale on December 11th, has created quite the cultural buzz on its way to becoming a sleeper hit. It constantly trends on TikTok, inspires hilarious Jennifer Coolidge memes and even found its way to real-life music festivals. “It’s really unexpected,” the song’s Emmy-winning composer, Cristobal Tapia de Veer, told BuzzFeed. “Unlike producing the stuff for a band or my own record, this is never the intent for a show. It’s alwa...
Armin van Buuren, Matoma and Teddy Swims Team Up for Dance-Pop Track, “Easy to Love”
A new year calls for new music, and Armin van Buuren is wasting no time. The Dutch trance icon has released his first new single of 2023, joining forces with Matoma and Teddy Swims for “Easy to Love.” The three chart-topping artists stun in this high-profile collab, melding each of their respective styles together to offer fans a feelsy dance-pop track. Matoma and van Buuren’s atmospheric production wraps around Swims’ rich vocals, resonating a hopeful message for anyone who has easily fallen in love. Celebrating the track’s release on Instagram, Matoma shared a heartwarming video of the moment he proposed to his fiancée, Maren. “I’m over the moon with this new collaboration,” van Buuren said in a press statement. “Working with other arti...
5 Remixes of “Rumble” That Will Have You Feeling the Aftershock
The instinctual scramble to remix Skrillex has already begun. It’s only been a couple of days since Skrillex returned with “Rumble,” his seismic collaboration with Fred again.. and Flowdan. And now we’re witnessing the aftershock—right on queue. Considering the track was perhaps the scene’s most sought-after ID prior to its release, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that many producers had lingering remix ideas for “Rumble” that were top-of-mind. Here are five of the best remixes of “Rumble” released so far for fans looking to double down on their Skrillex fix as they await his long-awaited sophomore album. Skrillex and Fred Again.. – Rumble (HOLLY Remix) HOLLY takes “Rumble” leftfield with his signature wonky ones...
Cheat Codes Go All-In With Country Legend Dolly Parton for New Single, “Bets On Us”
Cheat Codes hit the jackpot in their latest single, “Bets On Us,” which finds the dance music trio joining the iconic Dolly Parton. The can’t-lose combination marks the fourth single in the group’s rollout of their upcoming fourth studio album, One Night in Nashville. Few have found a cohesive vision that blends the seemingly polar opposite worlds of country and electronic music, but with cuts like “Bets On Us,” Cheat Codes are making it look easy and spurring a growing eagerness to discover what’s in store for the full project. With “Bets On Us,” Cheat Codes lean wholesale into native country instrumentation, incorporating stadium claps and the melodic twang of the banjo. The production allows ample room for harmonizing vocal...
Deorro Cuts Out the Noise On Introspective EP, “Reflect”
With a 60-stop tour in the rearview, Deorro is turning inward for his introspective EP, Reflect. For fans of Deorro’s longtime penchant for bounce and entrancing pop grooves, they’re found in droves in his latest effort. But Reflect also brings forth some of Deorro’s most nuanced songwriting yet, as he takes an open and honest deep dive into the pressures associated with a touring lifestyle. Deorro performing at Denver’s Global Dance Festival. Brian Rapaport/EDM.com Turning the mirror on himself with the EP’s opener, Deorro soundtracks his conflicted inner monologue, ultimately giving in to the vices of a party-centric lifestyle. Still, there’s deep introspection from the trenches on the other side of those all too temporary highs. Case in point is ̶...
