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Watch Kito and ZHU’s New Music Video Featuring Dancers from Beyoncé’s “Black Is King”
Almost one month later to the day, Kito and ZHU have followed the release of their collaborative track “Follow” with its accompanying official music video. The single, which arrived by way of Astralwerks, features R&B crooner Jeremih. Directed by Danica Arias Kleinknecht, the video is a breezy, carefree jaunt through the one-of-a-kind topography of The City That Never Sleeps. Upbeat dancing videos like this are typically set against a summery backdrop, flanked by rays of sun, glittering pools, and other tinctures of tropical flair, but Kito and ZHU went in a refreshing direction. The dancers in the video merrily pirouette through New York City’s dark tunnels and rainy streets, signifying that even in the darkest of times, humans have the extraordinary ability to find ...
ZHU Drops Haunting Single “Risky Business” Alongside Music Video
ZHU has packed 2020 with a handful of excellent releases, including his minimalistic remix of Mathame‘s “Never Give Up” and his charming track with Kito and Jeremih, “Follow.” Today, he’s diverged down a much different path with his ethereal single “Risky Business.” “Risky Business” is a haunting slow-burn that grabs the listener’s attention from the get-go. A steady beat guides them through roaring basses, eerie synths, and ZHU’s unmistakable vocals. Clocking in at just under five-and-a half-minutes, “Risky Business” cultivates a similar feel to his collaborative single “Desire” with Bob Moses as well as “ONLY” with Tinashe, and is a strong addition to ZHU’s discography t...
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Bob Moses On Finding Light In the Darkness and New Concept EP “Desire” [Q&A]
Catapulted to the forefront of dance music with their 2015 Domino Records album Days Gone By, electronic music duo Bob Moses gained a reputation as one of the hottest acts in the scene. Rising out of the New York City underground, the duo consists of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance. Taking the electronic community by storm with their one-of-a-kind and dynamic sound, the duo earned two Grammy nominations for their 2015 track “Tearing Me Up” and their 2018 Battle Lines project was named one of the best albums of the year by Billboard. Throughout their career, Bob Moses have released a solid stream of after-hours electronic beats characterized by spectral synths, passionate lyrics, and hypnotic rhythms. Howie’s vocals often steal the show as he sings deeply introspective messages...
Kito and ZHU Tap Jeremih for Summertime Anthem “Follow”
ZHU has continuously impressed throughout 2020, most recently on his collaborations with Bob Moses and Tinashe as well as his immaculate Lollapalooza performance. His latest release is equally stunning. ZHU is joined by Kito and R&B superstar Jeremih for their collaborative effort “Follow,” released via Astralwerks. “Follow” is an effortless combination of Kito’s charming, floaty production and ZHU’s refined, cinematic sound. This catchy club anthem is set to fill playlists around the globe with its snappy percussion, striking piano chords, and flawless vocal contribution from Jeremih. The release of “Follow” is perfectly timed, as the tune cultivates an end of summer feel we’ve been searching for. Fans of Kito and ZH...
Bob Moses Drop Spellbinding New Single from Forthcoming Concept EP, “The Blame”
The 6-track concept record is due out on August 28th. It’s tough to follow up a collaboration with the one and only ZHU, but for venerated electronic duo Bob Moses, it’s a cinch. Following the release of “Desire,” Bob Moses have unveiled “The Blame,” a spellbinding indie dance and deep house hybrid about the gut-wrenching consequences of actions contrived from blind desire. Fleshed out via the hypnotic production and visceral vocal stylings of the Grammy Award-nominated tandem, the story is an all too familiar commentary about love and regret in the digital age. The motif of the realization of pain and its pitfalls are illuminated as Bob Moses’ Tom Howie croons, “I could tell you that my heart beats all alone / Tell you that I&...
Watch ZHU’s Stunning “Coral.PINK” Show at Lollapalooza’s 2020 Virtual Festival
A cinematic 50-minute set from the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Park in Utah. ZHU has delivered some of the best livestreams quarantine has had to offer. His latest was arguably his best, with an epic 50-minute set from the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Park in Utah for Lollapalooza‘s 2020 virtual edition. In true ZHU fashion, the performance is effortlessly cool, featuring the renowned producer singing and DJing alongside two band members on instruments. The location is stunning and is the perfect backdrop for his enigmatic brand. It has a similar style to the listening party he held back in 2018 for the launch of RINGOS DESERT in Joshua Tree. Featured in the setlist is ZHU’s most recent release “Desire,” a collaboration with Bob Moses. The single was played alon...
Complete Your Summer With Lollapalooza’s Live Virtual Festival, Streaming Now
Following the July 9th cancellation of its in-person edition, Chicago festival Lollapalooza has followed in the footsteps of other major music fests, launching its free virtual festival this weekend. The star-studded lineup includes original performances from EDM heavy-hitters Valentino Khan, Carnage, NGHTMRE, and Chicago natives Louis the Child and Kaskade, along with past appearances from music industry legends Paul McCartney, A$AP Rocky, Lorde, Jane’s Addiction, OutKast, Pearl Jam and The Weeknd. The festival is available to stream July 30th to August 2nd at 5PM CST exclusively on YouTube. Today’s lineup highlights include live sets from Alison Wonderland and ZHU along with video recordings of past Lollapalooza performances from Metal...
Bob Moses Joins Forces with ZHU for Forthcoming Album’s Titular Track, “Desire”
Downtempo, deep bass, and classic rave fans rejoice: Bob Moses and ZHU have finally joined forces. Released July 15th via Domino Recording Co., the single, titled “Desire,” is the lead track from Bob Moses’ upcoming album due on August 28th. The track will be the duo’s fourth full-length release. For two artists who have never worked together before, “Desire” sounds seamless and true to each production act. It’s an artfully tasteful application of each of their strengths, pulling the raspy and sincere vocals of Bob Moses and club-ready cool of ZHU to craft a hauntingly dark yet upbeat anthem about the trials and tribulations of being in love. Even more fantastic is the track’s complete deviation from any easily recognizable genre,...
ZHU Joins Forces with Tinashe Again to Remix Her Single “Die A Little Bit” with Ms Banks
When ZHU and Tinashe released their hit track “ONLY,” it was clear these two had undeniable chemistry in the studio. The enigmatic producer is back to reinforce that point with his new remix of Tinashe’s “Die a Little Bit” featuring South London rapper Ms Banks. This is only ZHU’s second release of the year, both of which include the illustrious R&B songstress. The original already felt as if ZHU was working behind the scenes with that dark, downtempo beat. In the remix, he actually dials up the tempo a bit, adding in dark drops with his signature ominous synth and piano work. The result is the ultimate late-night underground house track to get you moving this weekend. From the looks of the social post below, we could also be re...
Steve Aoki, ZHU, More Appear on Full Electric Blockaloo Lineup
When Electric Blockaloo was announced, it came as no surprise that the digital festival would be the largest in history. With a stellar lineup and intricately designed stages, Electric Blockaloo will take place entirely within the world of the hit video game Minecraft. Now, the full lineup for the virtual music fest has been announced, and it has even further reinforced its historic status. That sure is a lot of artists—over 850, to be accurate—all hosted across 65 uniquely designed stages within the Minecraft landscape. Adding to the previously announced lineup, Rave Family has confirmed appearances from the likes of Steve Aoki, Skream, Galantis, MK, and a multitude of other major names across the vast spectrum of electronic dance music. With staggering number of arti...
ZHU Delivers Pop-Friendly Collaboration with Tinashe, “ONLY”
Enigmatic producer and singer-songwriter ZHU returned today with his second single of 2020, “ONLY,” a topical collaboration with R&B songstress Tinashe that is ready for mainstream airplay. Since 2014, ZHU has emerged as one of the more acclaimed talents in electronic music. His platinum debut, Generationwhy, hooked listeners behind cinematic production and ZHU’s lithe vocals. In 2018, he dropped another transformative LP, Dunes, which featured more vocal compositions and collabs with the likes of Tame Impala (“My Life”). On this latest track, ZHU shows that his evolution of becoming a more complete musician is anything but done. The track—which debuted on Luminosity Gaming’s Twitch channel last night—opens with a ...
Inside ZHU’s New Afterhours Virtual Rave: “Club ZHUM” Had Us Workin’ for It
Yesterday’s preview of ZHU‘s new livestreaming party, Club ZHUM, certainly fit its billing as an “afterhours virtual rave.” With fuzzy, retro visuals broadcasting the producer from “inside” an old school television screen through Zoom, the performance was low-tech but high-energy, bringing us back to the dark, sweaty days of warehouse clubbing. Grungy and exclusive, the set was announced in classic ZHU style through a cryptic Monday night Instagram Story and an email sent to fans just before it began. Only 500 made it from the waiting room into the stream on a first come first serve basis, where they were treated to unreleased tracks and suspenseful deep house grooves. There was also an exclusive link to a “Club ZHUM” T-shirt on sa...
