The DJs are firing up their laser beams. After sweeping the festival scene in 2022 and soundtracking countless fan-made festival recaps, Ray Volpe‘s “Laserbeam” landed a well-deserved spot on EDM.com‘s list of best songs of 2022. But Volpe’s signature “Laserveam” vocals and frenetic synths made it a hit with more than just the headbangers. Virtually the scene’s entire DJing community didn’t hesitate to drop it in their sets for a little extra adrenaline rush. Now, the official “Laserbeam” remix pack has arrived, including reworks from Sullivan King, Eliminate, 4B and more. Ray Volpe has released an official remix pack for his dubstep hit, “Laserbeam.” Alex Estrada Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles...
Coming off of his headlining Lost Lands B2B with Excision, Sullivan King has joined forces with the creator of one of this festival season’s biggest tracks. Two weeks after King and Ray Volpe took the stage at the prehistoric-themed bass music celebration, they’ve returned to keep the party going with a new metalcore record. Released on Monstercat, “The Dead March” fuses both of their distinct sounds to deliver a bone-crunching banger. Heavy-hitting metal drums and sirens introduce “The Dead March” before the arrangement cuts away to focus on King’s isolated guitar riffs. He then lets out a scream and turns the ignition. With a rallying cry, King and Volpe inject the track with screeching synths and roaring bass that build to a thund...
They say success isn’t about luck, connections or even money. It’s the discipline to outwork everyone around you—a tenet which Ray Volpe has long been tethered to. The byproduct is Legend of the Volpetron, his new EP, out now by way of Disciple. The inventive record effectively pours gasoline on the broiling career of Volpe, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year. It’s a dazzling showcase of his generational production talents, which extend far beyond the confines of his breakout hit, “Laserbeam.” “It sounds cheesy, but it means everything to me! It’s a moment in time that I’ll look back on years from now,” Volpe tells EDM.com of his new EP. “I really wanted to mash everything I loved a...
Once we all stop using DAWs, we can finally take back power from the robots. It’s no secret that Ray Volpe‘s “Laserbeam” has become the track of the summer. And after being crowned as the most-played song at EDC Las Vegas 2022, a floodgate of remixes burst onto the scene, like this hotly anticipated house rework from Chris Lake. Now, the Italian beatbox champion Azel has deconstructed “Laserbeam” for a brilliant and wacky beatbox cover, the first to ever be featured on Disciple. Azel seamlessly replicates the track’s distinctive vocals, which have become a staple in DJ sets around the world, before covering its dramatic build-up and choppy bass drop. It’s hard to fathom how someone can do this with their voice considering ...
Tomorrowland‘s hotly anticipated return saw the world’s top DJs pulling out all the stops in order to make a splash during opening weekend. As one of the biggest festival platforms, Tomorrowland has consistently been a testbed for the world’s biggest electronic dance music artists to preview their latest and greatest tracks, and this year was certainly no exception. Check out the top 10 IDs from the first weekend of Tomorrowland 2022 below, and be sure to keep your ear to the ground for more unreleased music during the festival’s livestream. Martin Garrix – ID Hardwell, Timmy Trumpet, Maddix – Revolution Marshmello & Ray Volpe – ID Hardwell & Will Sparks – Twisted Anyma & Chris Avantgarde – Consciousness (Eric Pr...
After the biggest announcement of Ray Volpe‘s career, fans from New York City to Los Angeles will be seeing nothing but laserbeams. “It’s all led to this,” tweeted the surging “Laserbeams” producer, who today revealed his first-ever headlining tour. Volpe’s “Legend of the Volpetron Tour” is set to kick off on July 26th before a run of 33 dates which includes DJ sets at New York’s fabled Webster Hall and Ohio’s Lost Lands, one of the world’s most popular bass music festivals. The announcement arrives at a crest in the blossoming career of Volpe, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2022 earlier this year. He is currently watching “Laserbeams,” his breakthrough single and the most-pla...
The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week, as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly “Playlist Picks” series highlights the top releases in the genre, helping uncover the latest tracks that will soon dominate the dance music scene. EDM.com Top Hits BREAK MY SOUL – Beyoncé pogo – bbno$ & Diplo WTF – Dr. Fresch Festival Hits 2022 La La La – CID Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Mind Games – Yurie Laserbeam – Ray Volpe Electronic Avenue Never Be – Tsu Nami & Jade Alice Forever With U – Slushii Eden – Juelz These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com Top Hits Playlist, Electronic Avenue Playlist and Festival Hits 2022 Playlist. [flexi-co...
If you thought Ray Volpe was unstoppable before, take a look again. With today’s release of his new single, the EDM.com Class of 2022 star has unleashed the biggest bass track of the year, “Laserbeam.” “Laserbeam” is as unrestrained and devastating as they come. It’s no wonder why the song was the most-played record at EDC Las Vegas 2022—before it even came out. It was played by ILLENIUM, Excision, Subtronics, Seven Lions and many, many more. “Laserbeam” is a fiery display of Volpe’s staggering production chops. Led by a commanding vocal sample perfect for any festival setting, the track calls for festival pandemonium with a frenetic blitz of laser-like synths and expertly crafted leads. Listen to the new single below as it continues to...
EDM.com’s Class of 2022 inductee Ray Volpe has been on a tear as of late, most recently releasing his VIP of “Elastic.” Now, he returns alongside Myah Marie for the first single off of his upcoming EP, “Growing Wild.” “Growing Wild” is a highlight reel of everything Ray Volpe brings to the table. The glowing soundscape he’s created to open the track alongside Myah Marie’s gorgeous vocals is immaculate, while the first half of the drop pays proper melodic tribute to her intoxicating voice. The switch-ups found throughout the drop showcase the hard-hitting sound he’s known for in a way that brings it all together. Last year was a career year for Ray Volpe, as he unleashed his highly-praised EP, Rise Of The Volpetron on Disciple...
EDM.com has revealed its official Class of 2022 list. The Class isn’t an index of promising SoundCloud beatmakers or a mundane “artists to watch” list. It’s a list of 10 musicians with transformative skill sets who are on the precipice of changing the fabric of electronic music as we know it. Through their workhorse-like mentalities and defiance of industry standards, these groundbreaking artists have already proven their volcanic potential in the electronic dance music scene—and now they’re ready to erupt. Over the course of 2022, we’ll be publishing a wide range of special content in partnership with the Class. This includes guest mixes, interviews, and Instagram takeovers with behind-the-scenes footage and sneak peeks at new music, among other exclusi...
NGHTMRE has proven himself to be a master of combining heavy and blissful sounds time and time again, and his latest EP, UNSOUND, is a true testament to his versatility. Comprising four songs, UNSOUND showcases NGHTMRE’s collaborative power by way of a handful of joint tracks, which range from dubstep to future pop and more. “Signal” (with Ray Volpe) brings together chaotic sound design and gritty vocal samples for a festival-ready result, while “Euphoria” (with Rosie Darling) masterfully showcases NGHTMRE’s softer side. “Sweetest Things“ features contributions from RNSOM and Davis, who nicely gel with NGHTMRE’s production to offer a stunning combination of pop and future bass. Finally, he rounds out the record with arguably its most impressive cut, “Ring The Alarm,” a co...