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Crankdat’s Dubstep Remix of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” Is the Rum to Your Eggnog
All I want for Christmas is… bass? It’s Christmas time, which means Mariah Carey has fully unthawed from her cryogenic chamber to wreak havoc with her inescapable yuletide anthem. And since “All I Want For Christmas Is You” only has a few more days to be played ad nauseam in the world’s doctor’s offices and grocery stores, we might as well steer into the skid. Enter bass music star Crankdat, who has released the dubstep remix you didn’t know you needed. His electrifying rendition of the Christmas classic is the rum to your eggnog. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The track is part of the fourth installation of his annual “Crankmas” series, wherein he ties a bow on the year by releasing a mix comprising unreleased music and h...
TONG Drops Inventive House Remix of Matroda’s “Gimme Some Keys”
Last month, emerging L.A.-based artist TONG was crowned the winner of Insomniac’s 2022 Discovery Project competition for her inventive rework of Matroda‘s house banger, “Gimme Some Keys.” Her massive remix propelled her to the stage of one of the nation’s largest electronic music fests, EDC Orlando, where she threw down a banging tech house set for her first-ever festival performance. For her groovy take on Matroda’s house anthem, TONG opted to add funky guitar elements, quirky vocal chops and a pulsing bassline that rarely relents. It’s clear that this promising dance music producer likes to take risks, experimenting with a wide range of sounds in the pursuit of developing her own unique style of house music. TONG’s rework is part of a colle...
UKF Celebrates Full-Circle Moment With Dirtyphonics as Label Drops 100th Release
With their latest release, “Run,” we’re reminded why Dirtyphonics and UKF had the chops to go the distance. Dirtyphonics have returned to their familiar stomping grounds on UKF and delivered the label’s 100th release. It was 13 years ago when that the Australian electronic music heavyweights first landed on the then-fledgling UKF label with “Vandals,” a riotous single that we suspect would still make a splash if it were released today. Now, Dirtyphonics are holding it down for UKF’s momentous 100th release, “Run,” a record that stands as a reminder of why both the artists and the iconic imprint had the chops to go the distance. With “Run,” Dirtyphonics encapsulate high-energy drum & bass at its best. With driving r...
UKF Celebrates Full-Circle Moment With Dirtyphonics as Label Drops 100th Release
Dirtyphonics have returned to their familiar stomping grounds on UKF and delivered the label’s 100th release. It was 13 years ago when that the Australian electronic music heavyweights first landed on the then-fledgling UKF label with “Vandals,” a riotous single that we suspect would still make a splash if it were released today. Now, Dirtyphonics are holding it down for UKF’s momentous 100th release, “Run,” a record that stands as a reminder of why both the artists and the iconic imprint had the chops to go the distance. With “Run,” Dirtyphonics encapsulate high-energy drum & bass at its best. With driving rock riffs, punchy drums and mangled, biting basslines, the track puts pedal to the metal from start to finish. Scroll to...
DJ Snake and Wade Join Nooran Sisters for Bollywood-Inspired House Anthem, “Guddi Riddim”
DJ Snake is putting the finishing touches on a massive 2022 by dipping into Bollywood culture with “Guddi Riddim.” It’s been a certifiably groovy year for Snake, who has been laser-focused on delivering one dancefloor-commanding rhythm after another with releases such as “Night Bird” and “Deep” (with frequent collaborator Malaa). With “Guddi Riddim,” Snake joins Spanish dance music producer Wade and the Nooran Sisters in outfitting the lyrics from the latter’s 2014 track, “Patakha Guddi,” with a hypnotizing house groove. Snake and Wade let the captivating energy flow, pairing chunky, low-end basslines with just the right frenzied vocal cadence to hook house-heads in a boisterous trance. And that’s exactly what...
DJ Snake and Wade Join Nooran Sisters for Bollywood-Inspired House Anthem, “Guddi Riddim”
DJ Snake is putting the finishing touches on a massive 2022 by dipping into Bollywood culture with “Guddi Riddim.” It’s been a certifiably groovy year for Snake, who has been laser-focused on delivering one dancefloor-commanding rhythm after another with releases such as “Night Bird” and “Deep” (with frequent collaborator Malaa). With “Guddi Riddim,” Snake joins Spanish dance music producer Wade and the Nooran Sisters in outfitting the lyrics from the latter’s 2014 track, “Patakha Guddi,” with a hypnotizing house groove. Snake and Wade let the captivating energy flow, pairing chunky, low-end basslines with just the right frenzied vocal cadence to hook house-heads in a boisterous trance. And that’s exactly what...
Jessica Audiffred and Sara Benyo Join Forces for Electrifying Dubstep Track, “Never Be the Same”
Jessica Audiffred and Sara Benyo have teamed up to drop one last emotive banger before the year comes to a close. Released in the midst of Audiffred’s run of sold-out shows and major festival appearances comes her latest collaboration, “Never Be the Same.” Opening with the sounds of a thunderstorm beneath Benyo’s heartfelt vocals, the track takes its time to let us bask in its somber atmosphere crafted by the duo. Trap-inspired leads then take center stage before the arrangement culminates in an enormous, electrifying bass drop from one of the most exciting producers in the bass music world. Take a listen to “Never Be the Same” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles “Never Be the Same,” Audiffred’s latest release ...
Cesqeaux Drops Eerie, Techno-Tinged Track, “This Sound”
Dutch electronic music star Cesqeaux is diving into a new sonic direction with “This Sound,” a thumping, techno-tinged track. The Dutch trailblazer’s new single finds him cultivating the dark, eerie sound he explored in 2021’s colossal HUMAN ERROR EP, which kickstarted a new chapter in his career with eight fierce electronic tracks. Short but sweet, “This Sound” immediately gets into action through the use of distorted synths and an eerie vocal sample urging us to “wake up.” Cesqeaux then produces a tense build before it erupts with a heavy-hitting techno drop. “This Sound” leaves no room for rest throughout, constantly bombarding with thumping kicks and ominous rave leads. Take a listen to “This Sound” below. Scroll to Continue ...
Kasablanca Release Capstone Single, “Crucible” After Breakthrough Year
Kasablanca are putting the finishing touches on a year that has tested the duo’s ability to go the distance. The aptly titled “Crucible” marks the emerging triple-threat’s final Anjunabeats single of 2022. Proving themselves as producers, live performers and vocalists, Kasablanca are sitting pretty in the year ahead. There’s no better reminder regarding where the duo’s strengths lie than “Crucible.” The track incorporates the ethereal mix of artistic influences they’ve made uniquely their own, derived from synthwave, trance, house and more. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles The pulsing bassline clips along as Kasablanca’s ecosystem of melodies bloom with vibrant color. From lush, reverberating trance chords to the...
Step Into the World of Future Rave with David Guetta’s Remix of “Unholy”
David Guetta and MORTEN‘s patented future rave sound breaks the mold of traditional mainstage dance music. And after years of pushing it, Guetta has channeled the genre for a new remix of “Unholy,” Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ global hit. Explosive, bouncy beats accompany Petras’ sensual vocals and grounding lyricism of Smith. Innovative and enticing, the remix is rooted in acid house but embodies the future rave genre with its euphoric yet dark direction. Take a listen to Guetta’s remix of “Unholy” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles From underground parties to large-scale music festivals, future rave has evolved into a full-fledged movement over the course of 2022. Melting dream...
Listen to Subtronics’ Massive New Album, “ANTIFRACTALS,” Loaded With VIPs and Remixes
Subtronics has unveiled ANTIFRACTALS, a 24-track album that takes his debut album, FRACTALS, to the next level. The massive new album features an array of VIPs by Subtronics himself as well as remixes by a group of his dubstep and bass music contemporaries, like Of The Trees, A Hundred Drums, Virtual Riot and many more. In early 2022, Subtronics dropped FRACTALS, which trended in the U.S. on its release day and landed at #4 on Billboard Dance Charts. Including heavy-hitting collaborations with Zeds Dead, GRiZ, Boogie T, Sullivan King and more, the album has been streamed over 50 million times to date. ANTIFRACTALS is packed to the brim with high-energy spins on tracks from its predecessor, like “Hieroglyph,” “Cabin Fever” and “Bun...
Justice Share “Anniversary Edition” of Influential Debut Album, “†”
Justice are revisiting †, their debut album and one of the most influential in electronic music history. The iconic French duo have released a special “Anniversary Edition” of 2007’s seminal album, which features 12 of its original tracks along with six bonus songs. These include demos of “TThhEe PPaARRtTYY” and “Valentine,” as well as an unreleased single called “Donna” and a collaborative hip-hop remix of “D.A.N.C.E.” alongside chart-topping rapper Logic. In other news, Justice’s Gaspard Augé said in summer 2021 that the duo were “in the process” of producing a new album, which would be their first since 2016’s Woman. They haven’t revealed any more details since, however. †...
