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Muti Music Celebrates 20 Years With Electrifying 16-Track Compilation
Having championed countless emerging artists over the past 20 years, Muti Music is still pushing the envelope. Regarded by many as the United States’ first multi-genre bass music label, Muti Music helped launch the careers of many dance music trailblazers, like MiMOSA, ill.Gates and An-ten-nae, among others. Now, the label is celebrating its 20-year anniversary with a 16-track compilation highlighting the saga of Muti. Renowned electronic music producer Opiuo kicks off 20 Years of Muti with “Battle Cat,” a fiery midtempo anthem. MiMOSA and Iterate, who have been working with Muti Music for over a decade now, follow with intricate, glitch-inspired tracks. Aaya makes her debut on the label with the funky “Crux” while Dov1 and Re:Set impress with their distinct t...
Opiuo Opens Up About Burnout: “It Cannot Be Ignored, and a Balance Has to Be Found”
Electronic music star Opiuo has opened up about his experiences with burnout as a touring artist. The electronic music virtuoso star, who recently released his fifth studio album, A Shape of Sound, penned a heartfelt letter to his fans, detailing his personal struggles and reflections from life on the road in 2022. It sheds light on the bleak realities of the live music landscape, where many artists are scared to talk about exhaustion for fear of scrutiny since their work is considered a “dream job” by others. Opiuo begins by praising his fans in the United States in particular, who he said are “consistently the most kind, colourful, genuine humans out.” But having been touring around the world for over a decade, he isn’t safe from battling the hardships that come with the...
Opiuo Drops Genre-Bending Fifth Album, “A Shape of Sound”
Opiuo’s fifth album, A Shape of Sound, has arrived. And we’re kind of obsessed. A cascading blend of soul, funk and glitch hop, the album reinforces Opiuo as an electronic music aesthete. A Shape of Sound marks the prolific producer’s most expansive record to date and features a number of collaborations, including tracks with Big Gigantic’s Dominic Lalli, Eric Benny Bloom, MOONZz and more. The album kicks off with “Flapjack,” a spellbinding midtempo tune underscored by Opiuo’s classic, gritty bass. The bass-driven “Lasso” then emerges, driven by haunting vocals by Ellika and deep, propulsive wobbles. Opiuo continues to fling listeners deeper into the inner-workings of his psyche in “Gravitate” and “Dopamine.” The same can be said for his work w...
Opiuo Drops Infectious New Single, “Dopamine”
Australian creative force Opiuo has returned with another spellbinding single in the form of “Dopamine.” Out now via his own Slurp Music imprint, the inimitable DJ and producer’s latest track follows the recently released single “Gravitate” and its captivating CloZee remix. “Dopamine” kicks off with an expertly crafted, palpably raw tension that rises with each passing second. A hefty bass drop ensues, replete with high-octane sound design that doesn’t ever let up. Packing quite the punch, the hard-hitting endeavor features a barrage of bass, unrelenting energy and four-on-the-floor sensibilities, all paired flawlessly with alluring vocals from Opiuo’s wife, Naajee. And the track’s glitchy, atmospheric music video serves as a fitting visual aid. Scroll to Continue Recommend...
Opiuo’s Insightful Single “Gravitate” Reimagined By Longtime Friend, CloZee
French bass music star CloZee has crafted a unique rendition of “Gravitate,” the latest single from longtime friend Opiuo. Channeling Opiuo’s psyche in the studio, CloZee successfully infuses her fan-favorite worldly sounds into the blissed-out original. And the end result is nothing short of an entrancing aural experience. Take a listen to CloZee’s rework of “Gravitate” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Back in the fall of 2020, CloZee enlisted Opiuo as a contributor to her Neon Jungle remix pack, wherein the genre-blending visionary reimagined “Heya.” Now, the tables have turned. When the original version of “Gravitate” was released last month via Slurp Music, Opiuo informed his fanbase tha...
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...
Opiuo Drops First Single In Over a Year: Listen to the Stunning “Gravitate”
Opiuo’s new single will make you “Gravitate” to the dancefloor. The renowned Australian producer has released the first track from his highly anticipated upcoming album. Opiuo descends deep into the inner-workings of his psyche in “Gravitate,” out now by way of Slurp Music. With its haunting vocal swells, gritty bassline and hypnotic topline from Jordan Dennis, the new single is scintillating from start to finish. Directed by Wayne Schultheis, the official music video for “Gravitate” depicts a transcendent experience wherein two people navigate darkness shrouded in a trippy veil of pink, purple and blue hues. “‘Gravitate’ started as many Opiuo songs often do, me just messing around in my studio,” Opiuo explained i...
Gem & Jam: Maddy O’Neal, Opiuo, More Reflect On Favorite Festival Memories
Once you attend Gem & Jam Festival, you’ll understand why it’s called the “Crown Jewel of the Southwest Festival Scene.” Along with hosting three days of a diverse blend of electronic and jam artists in the scenic desert of Tucson, Arizona, the festival also presents a whole scene surrounding a world-renowned gem and mineral showcase. Slated for February 4th to 6th, this year’s lineup will feature performances from electronica group Lotus, electro-funk trio SunSquabi, bass music producer Maddy O’Neal, Dirtybird co-founder Claude VonStroke, and more. With just a month remaining until the festival’s 14th celebration, EDM.com asked some of Gem & Jam Festival veterans, “What’s your favorite memory of the festival and what is a set from another act that blew you away?” MADDY O̵...
Big Gigantic Assemble Eclectic Lineup of Genre-Bending Producers for “Free Your Mind” Remix Album
Big Gigantic have turned over the keys to their recent album Free Your Mind, entrusting a diverse lineup of genre-bending producers to deliver a new spin on their seventh full-length studio record. The original album, a melting pot of electronic sub-genres threaded with the through line of Big Gigantic’s signature funk-infused touch, would require an adaptable lineup of producers to reinvent the effort. CloZee, Opiuo, Nikademis, Party Pupils, AHEE, Daniel Allan, Kotek, and Samurai Del ultimately made the final cut on Free Your Mind Remixed. CloZee makes the perfect entrance, leading the pack with percolating, arpeggiated melodies that cascade into a chorus of uplifting horns. She’s followed by sample magic from Opiuo, who spins “Higher” into a glitched-ou...
