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Album Review: ZHU Ignites Gothic, Introspective Themes on Spellbinding “DREAMLAND 2021”
Electronic artist ZHU has always looked towards the future, but 2020 gave him more of a reason than ever. While trapped inside for most of last year, the Grammy-nominated virtuoso forged his latest LP, DREAMLAND 2021, with the intention of taking body, mind, and soul to a more optimistic soundscape of his own design. “I don’t believe that music, dancing, [or] the freedom of expression will be suppressed for much longer,” ZHU said in a press statement. “They can’t—that’s against human nature.” ZHU began his project with the intention of lighting up dancefloors, believing in their power to transcend and enable people to come together. Cultivating sounds by way of this mantra, the acclaimed artist has created another innovative work of art that seamlessly combines genre, style and mood. DREAM...
ZHU Reveals Tracklist and Collaborators for Upcoming Album, “DREAMLAND 2021”
Next week we will finally get to experience one of the most anticipated electronic releases of the year, DREAMLAND 2021 by ZHU. In an effort to hype up the record, more details on the album were shared over the weekend. Across his social media pages, ZHU shared artwork showcasing the 12 tracks included on DREAMLAND 2021 and revealed his collaborators and the titles of the songs. Set to join him on his upcoming LP are Channel Tres, Tinashe, Arctic Lake, partywithray, Kota the Friend, and Yuna. Back in March, he released one of the singles from DREAMLAND 2021, “Sky Is Crying” with Yuna. While he hasn’t given more of a taste of the new album since then, earlier in the month, ZHU announced that he would be playing six shows at Red Rocks in May in support of the upco...
ZHU Shares New Single With Yuna, Confirms Release Date of New “Dreamland 2021” Album
Earlier this month, a simple tweet from the enigmatic ZHU sent fans into a tizzy. A succinct, two-word caption about his next album opened up the floodgates and he began revealing more details, like a cryptic update to his website that seemingly revealed its release date. After much anticipation, we now officially have a name and release date for his third studio album. Dreamland 2021 will arrive via Astralwerks on April 30th. To kick things off, ZHU has dropped his new single “Sky Is Crying” featuring the celebrated Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna. The deep house track showcases ZHU’s signature haunting flair, with brooding synths and a slow-burning groove. Yuna’s angelic tone pairs perfectly with the producer’s unmistakable vocals. Alo...
SPIN Daybreaker: 17 Songs That Will Boost Your Mood
It’s the first lovely Friday of spring and what better way to celebrate the coming of better weather and fun times than driving down the coast or starting an isolated dance party on the beach? Lucky for you, Daybreaker has curated some of the grooviest songs you can crank the stereo up to whilst on your weekend escapade. This week’s playlist brings some infectious bops rotating through the pop, dance, soul, psych-pop, and R&B spaces. It’s a complete mix that’ll satisfy every musical craving. Per usual, standouts this week include three incredible rising artists that are making a lasting impression within the industry. First up is seven-piece band, VC Pines who bring a lively alternative-soul sound accompanied with Jack Mercer’s deeply lush vocals on “Smoke Without Fire.” Next is gritty...
ZHU’s Cryptic Website Update Could Point to Release Date of New Album
Just one week after revealing the news that his next album is complete, ZHU has teased fans with its potential release date via a cryptic update to his website. ZHU recently added an item to his ZHU Merch platform called “LP3,” a direct reference to his forthcoming third studio album. The price, $430.21, is rumored to mirror a date of April 30th, 2021, which would reveal the release date of his third studio album. ZHU has notably refrained from announcing a title for the upcoming album, which will be the Grammy-nominated artist’s third following 2016’s seminal breakthrough debut Generationwhy and 2018’s haunting Ringo’s Desert. Check out a screenshot below. Screenshot of ZHU’s merchandise website, which is rumored to ...
Adventure Club and Yuna Rally Listeners with New Anthem “Rebellious”
Adventure Club and Yuna have released a follow-up collaboration that is nearly seven years in the making. The artists took the burgeoning bass music community by storm in 2013 with their iconic collaboration “Gold” and now, in 2020, they’re aiming to do it again with their latest offering, “Rebellious.” Among the initial purveyors of melodic bass, Adventure Club find themselves in their prime element on this record. Yuna’s rallying vocal carries a commanding, melodic presence that builds up to the track’s peak. The Canadian dance music duo further escalate the energy, layering in bright melodies and driving, textured chords. Despite the time that has passed since “Gold,” Adventure Club and Yuna seemingly have not missed a beat. Yu...
