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 I Took A Ride – Zeds Dead Whole Again – Steve Aoki & KAAZE Calabria (Claptone Remix) – Rune Festival Hits 2022 Westcoaster (AC Slater Remix) – Night Bass True Colours – Sivz Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles Watch That Tongue (Eleganto Remix) – Cloverdale Electronic Avenue Pick Yourself Up – Slushii Moment – Athena & smle IF THIS IS A DREAM – k?d These tracks can be accessed on the EDM.com...
The release of Athena‘s debut single “Eternal” alongside Grammy-nominated duo SMLE marks another seminal moment for the connection between dance music and gaming. One of the foremost streamers of Rocket League and a member of the prominent esports organization Team Envy, Athena described the situation as “unreal” in an exclusive EDM.com text message interview between herself and SMLE. Athena recapped her experience previewing the new single for her fans on stream, and having her expectations blown away by the reaction. “They’re all freaking out going crazy,” she said. “Didn’t expect it at all.” The artists also react to seeing their post-apocalyptic, Mad Max-inspired makeovers in the new official music video for ...
Miami-based production duo SMLE have taken over the industry in recent years with their vibrant and lighthearted sound, releasing music on labels such as Monstercat, Armada, and Lowly, while garnered a nomination for the Best Remixed Recording award at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards for their rework of Bobby Rush‘s “Funk O’ De Funk.“ The duo have now teamed up with rising German talent Rival and in-demand vocalist duo Neoni to release “Up In Flames.” A truly explosive yet melodic cut, “Up In Flames” marks SMLE’s second original release of 2020 and arrives via Future Generation. Sister duo Neoni offer heavenly vocals that perfectly ride the instrumental, while SMLE and Rival outdo themselves, each contributing to the song in their own respective ways. The production on R...