The Sponges
GRiZ and The Sponges Finally Release Funky, Fan-Favorite House Track, “Volume”
GRiZ and The Sponges finally released one of their most sought-after IDs. They’ve surprise-released “Volume,” a staple of their live sets which fans had been clamoring for since the moment it was debuted live. With a running start, “Volume” opens up with a steady beat to get you warmed up. A flurry of soulful vocal samples and scratching then gives way to a rhythmic house beat with funky bass and—of course—plenty of saxophone. The final product is sure to make you tap your feet at your desk and lay it all out on the dancefloor when you hear it live. For those wondering why they can’t find “Volume” on major streaming platforms, GRiZ said the track will not be distributed to DSPs like Spotify and Apple Music due to the song’s large amount...
GRiZ’s Guide to the Best Emerging Producers in Electronic Music
If there’s anyone who can foreshadow the immediate future of electronic music, it’s GRiZ. EDM’s de facto Funkmaster General has long been championed as a tastemaker in the genre. Having released seven albums and helped usher in the careers of countless artists over the course of his illustrious decade-plus career, GRiZ has had a bird’s eye view of the dance music scene—and what lies ahead. We’ve joined forces with GRiZ to highlight seven artists who he believes are riding a wave to electronic music domination at the moment. In his own words: Moore Kismet “I found their tunes a while back and was instantly impressed. Such a fresh sound, and a lovely human to boot. Bound to continue to star status! And seriously, we know you know, but I just wanted to...
Photos: The Sponges Bring Funky-House Disco Party to Denver
Funk-house duo The Sponges made their Colorado debut over the weekend at Denver, Colorado’s Your Mom’s House. In compliance with state regulations, the intimate downtown venue lit up over the weekend with a four-show series from the Miami-based duo. After setting off the two-night run with Butl3r and Deezy on Friday, and a Saturday early show with VC, The Sponges ensured Saturday’s sold-out late-night show would go out with a bang. Denver-based duo Forrest Pump kicked off the night at 10:30PM heating up the tripped-out, infinity-mirrored dancefloor with their midtempo house beats. The duo worked off each other’s energy as remixes of nearly every genre saw its turn throughout the hour and a half set. Daily Bread’s “Moreland Ave Blues” saw a more bass-heavy rendition, while Daft P...
