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Saleka Explains Her Role as Lady Raven in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, and Releases First Single
The new thriller, the singer/songwriter says, "just came from my dad being around backstage." Saleka Explains Her Role as Lady Raven in M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap, and Releases First Single Liz Shannon Miller
Eriel Indigo rings the “Rebel Bell” on her return
It’s been two years since Eriel Indigo shared “Wasted”, a release that informed our 2021 interview with her. Maintaining her uncompromisable sense of self-expression, something which is just as empowering as it is provocative, she created a new song aptly titled “Rebel Bell”. As usual, this independent artist arrived armed with witty lyricism and impeccable […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Krept & Konan joined by Abra Cadabra for “Dat Way”; see video
UK rap duo Krept & Konan are back. They’ve dropped a new drill track “Dat Way” featuring fellow British rapper Abra Cadabra. “Dat Way” was produced Nav Michael and Parked Up and paired with a video co-directed by DON Prod. The song was released on Krept and Konan’s indie label, Play Dirty. “Dat Way” is […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
Tdot illdude drops new single & video; here is “Luka”
As his first offering of 2023, emerging US rapper Tdot illdude shared “Luka”, a track on which he pays tribute to Slovenian basketball superstar Luka Dončić. “Luka” is bouncy and braggadocious. It finds Tdot delivering his lyrics with infectious swagger. “I was recording part of my album in Paris this past summer and at the […]Services Marketplace - Listings, Bookings & Reviews
The Best EDM Songs of 2022
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers and Songs. The electronic music production community released new music at a dizzying rate in 2022. And it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year’s top songs, so we’ve chosen 10 popular sub-genres and recognized five tracks, each chosen by members of the EDM.com staff. Check out a playlist of our top 50 tracks of 2022 below, followed by a breakdown of each individual song. House Chris Lorenzo & COBRAH – MAMI In 2022, tech house continued to bubble up from the underground and dominate the festival circuit. And one track in particular ran circles around the rest: “MAMI,” a four-on-the-floor...
Pyro, Guitar-Smashing and Massive Pop Hits: Post Malone’s “Twelve Carat Tour” Is a Spectacle Worth Seeing
Since last year, Post Malone has performed at a smattering of festivals, but on Saturday (September 10th), the rapper played his first proper arena tour date in more than two years for the “Twelve Carat Tour” kickoff at Omaha’s CHI Health Center. (Grab tickets to upcoming dates here.) And he was grateful. Every few songs, he’d pause to hoist another red Solo cup filled with beer — dutifully handed to him after nearly every song by a barely seen stagehand — and toast the audience with an f-bomb-filled thank you speech. “Omaha, how the fuck are you feelin’ tonight? Holy fuck, man. Cheers to each and every single one of y’all motherfuckers,” he said. “I just want y’all to know how fucking grateful I am.” Advertisement In jean shorts, white sneakers and a black T-shirt depicting the flaming Ey...
ISOxo and FrostTop Drop Celestial Festival Anthem, “Angels Landing”
ISOxo and FrostTop have shared their long-awaited gift from the heavens. After ISOxo’s first festival appearance this summer, fans have been holding their breath waiting for the release of the monstrous ID. A month he decimated the crowd with two DJ sets at HARD Summer, “Angels Landing” has finally touched down on NIGHTMODE. Celestial vocals gently lead listeners into the light as the track comes into focus. The hymns give way to potent synths that elevate the arrangement above the clouds before ISOxo and FrostTop drop a barrage of pounding drums and metallic bass. With its gargantuan build-ups and cathartic second Wave drop, it’s easy to see why “Angels Landing” is such a hit in the live arena. Take a listen to the new collab below. Scroll to Conti...
ISOxo Shines On Long-Awaited Single, “REDloop”: Listen
EDM.com Class of 2022 inductee ISOxo is in the midst of a bona fide breakout year. A day after announcing his debut festival performance, his hotly anticipated single “REDloop” has finally arrived via RL Grime’s Sable Valley imprint. “REDloop” is a stunner from front to back, showcasing why ISOxo has earned early support from Skrillex, Grime, NGHTMRE and virtually every other major bass music producer. His immaculate production is on full display, leading the way with a menacing intro that flows expertly into a synth-driven drop. The saturated drums and hollow, piercing stabs add to the intense ambiance, adding tension to the track’s spine-tingling arrangement. Take a listen to “REDloop” below. Scroll to Continue Recommended A...
MeSo Launches New Label, Drops Bass Music Compilation Stacked With Young Talent
In a crowded bass music space, MeSo is looking to create a niche for himself as well as his endless list of talented friends. The Chicago-based producer has launched his new imprint, JIYU, alongside a compilation filled to the brim with forward-thinking bass music. Liberate Vol. 1 contains a handful of names many may already know as well as a healthy serving of newcomers. The entire compilation is incredibly inspired, unbound by genre to allow a clean creative flow from each artist. There’s never a dull moment throughout the entire record, with innovation consistently spilling over as it progresses. It’s difficult to single out any tracks in here as standouts due to the sheer quality of each. Super Future’s “Make You Wanna” is a particularly intoxic...
msft’s Debut EP Is a Dose of Nostalgia for Fans of 2010 Electro Music
After we recently received a sneak preview of msft’s debut EP by way of Alison Wonderland‘s recent “Wonderland Radio” broadcast, the emerging producer’s Hands EP is out now in full force. msft, who has produced incendiary remixes for QUIX and Louis The Child while simultaneously stirring up the bass music world with his unique brand of quick-witted breakbeat, sparkling future bass and trap infused originals, felt it was time to put it all together. The young Italian producer’s Hands EP provides four good reasons why he’s on a path to disrupting the current state of bass in 2022. With “Bring / Up,” msft comes out swinging with an intricately arranged trap original driven by grungy growls, detuned pianos, and synths with la...
EDM.com’s Best of 2021: Songs
EDM.com proudly publishes four installments of annual year-end coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With so much new music offered by EDM’s artist community, it would be unfair to its diverse range of creators to publish a nebulous blanket list of the year’s top songs. So to highlight the best songs of the year, we’ve chosen 10 popular sub-genres of dance music and recognized five tracks, each chosen by members of EDM.com‘s staff. Check out a playlist below, followed by a breakdown of each individual song from each genre. House Qrion – Your Love Nostalgic and wistful, Qrion’s “Your Love” leaves listeners yearning for nights in the big city. Delicate but moving, the track’s soundscapes leave listene...
New Digital Marketplace 140 Plates Streamlines the Way You Search for Dubstep
A new one-stop-shop for dubstep has launched to shake up the way you search for new music. 140 Plates is a new digital marketplace founded by esteemed DUPLOC label head Pieter Grauwels. The platform only hosts music at or around 140 BPM, including dubstep, trap and grime, allowing DJs to eschew sifting through the convoluted categories of its larger competing marketplaces and dig right into the types of music they’re looking for. 140 Plates Additionally, this method of searching could help DJs expand their horizons, as they may find something that fits their niche while crate-digging on the platform. This is bolstered by 140 Plates’ “explore” feature. When users click on the tab, they are able to choose from tracks or releases as well as how long ago the s...
