Few artists are bringing the heat like the dynamic duo that is Asher Shashaty and WhosKevin? are. Their track “The Void,” stitches a hefty bunch of vibes under one roof to cultivate a sound that’s long-lasting. Sharing drops that are doused with synths reminiscent of future bass plus an all around aura of rocky moods and resilience, “The Void,” will fill you up with it’s good graces. Asher Shashaty prides himself on the ability to articulate a sound that’s original. Although avoiding the act of selling out based on his own standards has potentially slowed his growth, he’s at the place he wants to be in his career. Every song is built with a personal touch often consisting of spiritual elements and life experiences. The man knows what he’s doing and is set on keeping things going. whoskevin? specializes in alt-rock with an electronic tinge, the balance is needed more in the greater popular music sphere – few doing it right in the way that whoskevin? is. The solo vocalist has spent his career focusing more on non-electronic areas, but is now making his debut in dance with “The Void.” This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Asher Shashaty & WhosKevin? Team Up on Mysterious and Dark Smash, ‘The Void’ Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/25/asher-shashaty-whoskevin-team-up-on-mysterious-and-dark-the-void/
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Already receiving props from the likes of: Kayzo, Lil Texas, and Gravedgr, LINK is a man on a mission.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: LINK Flexes Hardcore Production Class on, ‘POWER EP’ Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/25/your-edm-premiere-link-flexes-production-class-on-power-ep/ Charlie Dee Diaz has been in the rave scene since before it was even called rave. With a love for house music spanning nearly 50 years, Diaz has released a number of recognizable tracks under several different monikers and ranging in style from tech house to pop house to disco house and everything in between. The common thread that binds them all, however, is drums. As all good EDM should, Diaz’s music has a foundation in drumlines, whether they be heavily syncopated, flourishes at the end of a phrase or the steady, heavy 130 beat of house and techno. Having learned that, it’s no wonder Diaz, of Afro-Cuban descent himself, recently started a new project rooted in Afro house. It is, after all, one of the drummiest of drum-based electronic disciplines, and Diaz aims to make it even more so. Diaz sees Tribal House Crew, the project he began with his wife, vocalist Maria (Mariella) Giambanco Diaz, as a collective into which he plans to bring more and more artists who fit his style, flavor and love of drums. As is he’s already conscripted a number of his favorite jazz, house and Afro-Cuban artists to contribute to his releases thus far, and he’s released most of them, up to his upcoming single “Afro-Acid” on Miami house Legend Oscar G’s Made in Miami label. But there’s even more in store for Carlie Dee Diaz, as he gears up to launch his new label and release even more under both Tribal House Crew and his solo label. With Afro house, Diaz may truly have found his niche after all these years. But we’ll stop prattling on, because he tells his own story best, and what a story. Let the drum worship commence. First things first, how did you get into Afro house? I was always into Afro rhythms since I was young. My father was a musician and he had a pair of LP bongos that I used to play when I was really young. Some of my first memories are of me banging on the bongos. There’s a video somewhere of me on my first birthday playing drums so I guess from birth! Going back, all my drum programming in the 80s was percussion based in Afro Cuban rhythms and when house music became the music playing in the clubs, I adapted and made house music with more percussion. At that time there was no genre of Afro house and labels that I sent my music to, rejected it. Some said it was too Latin not house enough etc. So I kept making my tracks and enjoying them myself. Then I saw a video of Oscar G on Instagram and I liked the music he was playing. So I said, finally, someone that plays music that I like! So I went down to Miami to Coyo Taco, a spot in Wynwood where he DJs with live percussion by Oba Frank Lords and his son Ngo Lords. I introduced myself, and that’s how I got into knowing Afro as a genre. Since then, Oscar’s released 4 of our tracks on his label, Made in Miami. I’ve been in love with the genre since, because it allows me to express myself in beats. What do you think makes the new Tribal House Crew project different from your other solo work? With my solo work, I felt like I had to show excellent production. Everything has to sound sonically good and have a kind of pop appeal, like my stuff in the 80s. My album, Liquid, had really good tracks but by trying to perfect it and listening to it over and over, I lost what I was going for. It had no direction. It was a whole bunch of genres mixed together, trying to please everyone. The Tribal House Crew project is being made with the mindset of “just do what you like and people who like it will find it.” I got tired of trying to make music everyone would like. It’s much easier to do what comes naturally.
Also, the Tribal House Crew allows me to bring in outside musicians to participate in the project and be part of the tribe/crew. You’ve said you want the THC work to have a heavier world music vibe to it versus the syncopation and rhythms of more standard Afro house, and that really seems present with “Afro-Acid.” How do you think you achieved that? Well, Maria is Italian and writes and sings in Italian, and I bring the Afro Cuban elements from all over the world. All the different tracks that we have coming out in the next year have world instruments like flutes, strings, and percussion, with lyrics in Italian, English and Spanish. We’ve traveled all over the world and I realize that people everywhere love percussion. Many of the Afro house tracks out now use a formula but like I said before, I don’t like to use formulas. “Afro Acid” is definitely different. One of the elements that I used that makes it very different from standard Afro house is the Acid feel of a Roland 303-type plugin throughout the song. I’ve been told by a dj that the original mix is Raw! Plus, my percussion playing and programming, brings a different feel than a standard Afro track. I don’t play standard rhythms. Do you see “AfroAcid” as more than just a single? Like perhaps a new genre? As Afro house develops, I think it will have many different styles. We don’t need more genres. My style in particular leans towards something I call Afro-tech, which, to me is a combination of Afro house and tech house. Not a genre. Just my style. I see Afro heading into organic sounds combined with techno rhythms and patterns. Your wife, vocalist Maria (Mariella) Giambanco Diaz is working with you on this project as well, and she’s listed as an artist on “Afro -Acid.” What was her contribution to this track? Do you see Tribal House Crew as a duo or collective? I definitely see the Tribal House Crew as a collective with me at the head. Kind of like the Salsoul Orchestra, different artists contribute different parts. For example, I used sax player Ronald Rodriguez on “Make Me Feel Good,” out on Made in Miami, and vocalist/percussionist Oba Frank Lords on a new track coming out soon. I consider them friends and part of the crew. There will be others. Maria’s contribution usually consists of lyric writing, and melody making during the process of making a track. When we play live she occasionally will dj as I play percussion live. On this track is she assisted in recording percussion and part of the Acid house melody. Back to the single: the vocals on this track seem to be what really give it that recognizable world music feel how did you create those vocals? Did Maria contribute her vocals on the track? Originally Maria had laid down vocals very similar to what we ended up using. That was the vibe I had in my mind. But I felt the vocals she did went better with another track I was working on. I ended up going through my vocal sample collection and found the samples, strung them together to make a cool rhythm that sounded legit like a phrase. I think it worked! You’ve got a few ancillary projects going around Tribal House Crew and your other music. Can you talk bit about Breakout Beats and Underground Rhythm? How do you see all of these projects growing together? Breakout Beats is a collection of tracks more on the percussive/breakbeat side of club music that I plan to release on my label Underground Rhythm Records. I plan to use the label to showcase and grow my style of house music, which uses a lot of percussion and less instruments. My favorite things are bongos, beats and bass. I want the label to be known for bangers. What’s next for Tribal House Crew? Are you planning to release under Charlie Dee Diaz in the future as well? What’s next for Tribal House Crew? Well right now, we’ve taken advantage of the pandemic and we have close to ten songs done and waiting for a final mix. I also have the Liquid remix project that I’m going to release on Underground Rhythm as Charlie D Diaz plus some songs by another alias of mine, Digital Meltdown. We might even release a follow up track to “Throw em the Chicken” by Crowd Control, an alias I used back in 1989 for the Black Havana album on Capitol Records. What’s one thing you really want listeners to know or feel when listening to your music? The one thing I want is for people to feel like dancing. That’s it. “Afro-Acid” will drop on Diaz’s new Underground Rhythm label on February 25. He’s debuted the track early with its three mixes exclusively on Traxsource, where fans can also pre-order. Check out the other tracks released by the project on Spotify. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Interview: Charlie Dee Diaz Talks House History, Afro House and His New Tribal House Crew Project Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/24/your-edm-interview-charlie-dee-diaz-talks-house-history-afro-house-and-his-new-tribal-house-crew-project/ Polar Youth , otherwise called Elisabeth Verstraete, is a self-trained multi-instrumentalist from Ghent, Belgium. Receiving a guitar at the tender age of 9 years old, she began creating and developing her sound. During that time she began to foster her own melodic style, presently referred to by a lot of people as ‘Electronica meets Hip Hop”. In 2014, when she begun delivering music under her artistic name, Polar Youth she promptly stood out and was deemed the ”most promising artist” at the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards in Belgium. Today we have privilege to share her latest remix of Selah Sue’s, ‘Pills’. Polar Youth decided to wrap these deep and serious lyrics in a summery UK garage track. Commenting on the production Polar Youth said: “People shouldn’t be afraid to talk about anti-depressants, despite them being labelled a Expect smooth transitions, euphoric melodies and a clean catchy garage remix for any chill playlist This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Polar Youth Drops Super Smooth Garage Remix of Selah Sue’s, ‘Pills’ Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/24/polar-youth-drops-super-smooth-garage-remix-of-selah-sues-pills/ With a number of albums already under his belt, Brooklyn-based DJ and producer PRØVOST is taking over the world of techno with his immersive music, all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The co-founder of Techno Brooklyn and Techno Brooklyn Records, PRØVOST is one of the most active figures within his community, and his latest EP ‘Dream Interpretation’ marks yet another fine addition to his catalog.
Comprised of two dancefloor-ready gems, ‘Dream Interpretation’ brings together PRØVOST’s best production qualities, and further solidifies him as a tastemaker to watch. Kicking off the two-track sequence, title track “Dream Interpretation” starts off with groovy drum work and fast-paced hiatus, before transitioning into a minimal and glitchy sequence of melodies and effects. “El Yunque” on the other hand follows an ever-evolving arrangement over its 8-minute duration, driven by incredible synth-work and ambient textures.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: PRØVOST Unveils Immersive Techno EP ‘Dream Interpretation’ Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/24/provost-unveils-immersive-techno-ep-dream-interpretation/ For those very few D&B heads not aware, Beats In Mind is a label out of the UK with a unique model: to release music with the aim of raising awareness and funds for mental health charities that support the arts. With their eighth Headsbass album dropping this Friday, February 25, it’s safe to say they’re more than achieving that aim and Your EDM is happy to premiere a track off this installment. Headsbass founder London-based DJ and producer Pyxis (Goldfat, Liquid Drops, Eloisa) had the idea to put together a compilation album with the purpose of artist mental health awareness in October 2019, just before COVID hit. Of course with the pandemic, the need for awareness at the very least was more important than ever. Pyxis now works with a talented team of producers, promoters and engineers spanning the UK, Europe, the US and Australia and New Zealand to produce what has now become the Headsbass series, which has now raised over $4000 for various mental health charities. With each compilation album punched up by at least a couple of big names, Headsbass also focuses on releasing work from artists who might otherwise not get as much exposure due to cultural blocks or simply the way music trends happen to be breaking. Volume 8, put together especially to highlight Children’s Mental Health Week, however, sees Pyxis and the A&R team taking even more risks than usual with the lineup. It seems Pyxis believes these artists are more than enough to hold up an album on their own, and based on the work coming off this volume, fans will likely agree. From the atmospheric and liquidy “Space Between Us” by Luciano to the deep, dark and ameny vibes of IV’s “Kerry’s Tune,” the Beats In Mind team have curated yet another interesting and diverse installment in the series. Remixes are quite rare in the Headsbass world, so this one by Baltimore-based newcomer Kenneth A of Higher (Than)’s “Won’t Stop Chasing” original from her mini-EP of the same name on Erculean Recordings last year. While the original from the classically trained Hungarian artist is jazzy and melodic, Kenneth A inserts some eerie atmospherics, some neuro-style sound design and sting synths and a vintage-style slap of a beat that changes the whole vibe of the track while pulling in those characteristic Higher (Than) jazz vox and horns. It’s a great homage to the original and a bit of a wild card on a Headsbass release. Aside from being for a very worthy cause, the Headsbass releases have also now provided hours of different, interesting and viable music from artists who may not have otherwise got this sort of exposure. Artists are some of the most giving people on the planet and continue to step up in order to entertain society in any kind of climate. Beats In Mind and Headsbass are working to make sure someone steps up for them. Headsbass Volume 8 will be out in full on Friday, February 28. Click here to pre-order or pre-save. To donate directly to Beats in Mind, click here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Beats In Mind’s Eighth Headsbass Installment Proves Musicians ‘Won’t Stop Chasing’ Support for Mental Health In the Arts Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/23/your-edm-premiere-beats-in-minds-eighth-headsbass-installment-proves-musicians-wont-stop-chasing-support-for-mental-health-in-the-arts/ For those very few D&B heads not aware, Beats In Mind is a label out of the UK with a unique model: to release music with the aim of raising awareness and funds for mental health charities that support the arts. With their eighth Headsbass album dropping this Friday, February 25, it’s safe to say they’re more than achieving that aim and Your EDM is happy to premiere a track off this installment. Headsbass founder London-based DJ and producer Pyxis (Goldfat, Liquid Drops, Eloisa) had the idea to put together a compilation album with the purpose of artist mental health awareness in October 2019, just before COVID hit. Of course with the pandemic, the need for awareness at the very least was more important than ever. Pyxis now works with a talented team of producers, promoters and engineers spanning the UK, Europe, the US and Australia and New Zealand to produce what has now become the Headsbass series, which has now raised over $4000 for various mental health charities. With each compilation album punched up by at least a couple of big names, Headsbass also focuses on releasing work from artists who might otherwise not get as much exposure due to cultural blocks or simply the way music trends happen to be breaking. Volume 8, put together especially to highlight Children’s Mental Health Week, however, sees Pyxis and the A&R team taking even more risks than usual with the lineup. It seems Pyxis believes these artists are more than enough to hold up an album on their own, and based on the work coming off this volume, fans will likely agree. From the atmospheric and liquidy “Space Between Us” by Luciano to the deep, dark and ameny vibes of IV’s “Kerry’s Tune,” the Beats In Mind team have curated yet another interesting and diverse installment in the series. Remixes are quite rare in the Headsbass world, so this one by Baltimore-based newcomer Kenneth A of Higher (Than)’s “Won’t Stop Chasing” original from her mini-EP of the same name on Erculean Recordings last year. While the original from the classically trained Hungarian artist is jazzy and melodic, Kenneth A inserts some eerie atmospherics, some neuro-style sound design and sting synths and a vintage-style slap of a beat that changes the whole vibe of the track while pulling in those characteristic Higher (Than) jazz vox and horns. It’s a great homage to the original and a bit of a wild card on a Headsbass release. Aside from being for a very worthy cause, the Headbass releases have also now provided hours of different, interesting and viable music from artists who may not have otherwise got this sort of exposure. Artists are some of the most giving people on the planet and continue to step up in order to entertain society in any kind of climate. Beats In Mind and Headsbass are working to make sure someone steps up for them. Headsbass Volume 8 will be out in full on Friday, February 28. Click here to pre-order or pre-save. To donate directly to Beats in Mind, click here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Beats In Mind’s Eighth Installment Proves Musicians ‘Won’t Stop Chasing’ Support for Mental Health In the Arts Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/23/your-edm-premiere-beats-in-minds-eighth-installment-proves-musicians-wont-stop-chasing-support-for-mental-health-in-the-arts/ After two long years of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ultra Music Festival is finally set to return March 25-27! After relocating in 2019, UMF is returning to its longtime home at Bayfront Park in the heart of downtown Miami. Fans from around the globe will be treated to unforgettable performances from some of the most elite DJ talent in the world including Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Kygo, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Carl Cox, Illenium, KSHMR, a yet-to-be revealed secret guest, and so many more. Whether youâre making the trip to South Beach for the tenth time or the first time, thereâs a lot of boxes you have to check off before heading to the festival. Weâve got you covered here at Your EDM with this handy dandy Ultra 2022 Survival Guide. Weâll give you all the inside info on the best ways to get to the venue, where to stay in Miami, what to bring with you, tips for how to best enjoy the festival, and how to score some sweet exclusive merch as well. Without further ado here is your Official Survival Guide for UMF 2022. Getting to the VenueOne of the coolest things about Ultra is its location in the heart of Downtown Miami. No need to take a shuttle or drive an hour to get to the venue, you can either take public transportation or just walk (depending upon where youâre staying). Get your MetroRail pass and you can take the free MetroMover and be dropped off right at the steps of Bayfront Park. Hours will be extended on the Metro to make sure that festival attendees can get home safely. Click here for more info on Miami MetroRail. If you are staying farther away from Downtown Miami you can always take I-395, but expect delays. If youâre staying in Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach you can hop on the Brightline and it will drop you off at Miami Central Station, a quick walk from Bayside Park. Trains depart hourly and service runs until 1 AM. You can also be that person and take a water taxi (boat) to Ultra. Youâll dock in nearby Bayside, but Ultra recommends public transportation. Do not take your own personal boat (if you have one) to Ultra! Where to StayUltra just shared this map of hotels in the area, all provide easy access to the festival by Miami MetroRail. Click here for a list of all the hotels in Miami and its surrounding areas that Ultra has partnered with. No oneâs stopping you from booking an Airbnb, but do so at your own risk, an Ultra verified hotel is the best way to go. What to WearMiami is a fashionable place, but for festivals, the best way to go is function over fashion. Miami has warm temperatures with lots of sun, and very high humidity. Wear loose fitting breathable clothing and be prepared to sweat. Wear comfortable sneakers/athletic shoes, you will be dancing all day and walking and on your feet without many breaks, now is not the time to break out large heels or go super casual with flip flops. Youâll want actual shoes. You probably canât go wrong with bright colors. Dudes, this is your opportunity to rock that Hawaiian shirt. For those ready to take their fashion to the next level, Ultra has teamed up with iHeartRaves for a very special Ultra Styled collection. These are not everyday fashions, these are designs strictly made to help you look the best and most unique you can at Ultra (or other festivals for that matter.) Order online or pick some merch up at the store that will be onsite at the festival. What to BringUltra is a festival that wants you to pack light. So long as all youâre bringing are your wallet, keys, sunglasses and some earplugs, a fanny pack is the route to go. If you need to bring more, you will need a clear bag that is no more than 13 x 17. You can also bring hydration packs that are not backpacks, they are Ultraâs recommended way to stay hydrated. Sorry, you canât bring your hydroflask. Ladies, you can bring a small clutch bag. Aside from the clear bag policy, one thing that is unique to Ultra is that there are no totems allowed. Do bring your flags and represent where youâre from or which label/artist youâre repping. Just donât attach it to a pole. Lockers are also available onsite, order in advance to avoid lines at the festival. Click here for more info on Ultraâs bag policies. How to Have the Best TimeUltra is a massive festival and is also a great place to check out artists and stages you might not be familiar with. The Ultra mainstage is legendary, but check out the Resistance Stage, catch a set inside the mega structure. The Live Stage will also feature some of the biggest names in dance music including KSHMR, Madeon and Alison Wonderland, theyâd be on the main stage at any other festival. The Worldwide stage will be home to Armin van Buuren and A State of Trance on Friday. Other artists to catch there include Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, Seven Lions, Zeds Dead and more. The UMF Radio Stage has also been home to tons of great stage takeovers. Some of the top labels in music will be showcasing talent there as STMPD and Gud Vibrations will be hosting Friday and Saturday respectively. Hardstyle fans rejoice as Dirty Workz will be taking over on Sunday. Also make sure to download the Ultra Passport app to register your wristband and set your lineup once set times are released. Hereâs an official map of Ultra to help you navigate your way around the festival grounds. Explore and step outside of your comfort zone, you might just happen upon a killer set and have a new favorite artist to check out. How to festival responsiblyIf youâve been to a festival before, you know what to do. If not, itâs common sense; pace yourself, stay hydrated, know your limits, take breaks and rest your body. Leave no trace, itâs one of the things that Ultra is stressing the most. Ultra is doing its part to engage the community and raise awareness about keeping the ecosystem clean. On top of taking care of your litter, Ultra is asking that attendees respect the plant and animal life in and around the festival. Attendees can also take recyclable items to the festivalâs EcoVillage for rewards. Find out more about the festivalâs sustainability initiative, Mission: Home, here. Officials at Ultra are also aware of the looming Coronavirus threat, read all about the precautions officials are taking here. Tickets are still available for Ultra Miami here. Weâre less than five weeks away from what promises to be one of the biggest and best installments of the festival to date. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDMâs Official Ultra Miami 2022 Survival Guide Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/22/your-edms-official-ultra-miami-2022-survival-guide/ In celebration of Daft Punk’s 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, “Homework”, comes the release of “Homework” Digital Deluxe. The DLX contains 15 remixes from the original album (9 previously unreleased at DSP’s). The Homework 25th Anniversary edition gathers for the first time the remixes (by Masters At Work, DJ Sneak, Todd Terry, Motorbass, Slam, Ian Pooley, I:Cube, Roger Sanchez & Junior Sanchez) that were released in 1997. 9 of those remixes were previously unreleased on DSPs. In addition to the DSP offerings is an unreleased, exclusive and time limited piece of content showing on 2/22 at 2:22pm PST: a one off live stream on Twitch of the Mayan 97’ concert as part of Daftendirektour, the first concert tour by Daft Punk from January to December 1997. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Daft Punk Twitch live stream of 1997 concert Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/22/daft-punk-twitch-live-stream-of-1997-concert/ Kungs has been on fire as of late releasing those songs that stick in your head all day long.Today is no exception to the most shazamed French artist with another infectious anthem on the horizon. Expect rhythmic vocals, stomping percussion and those summer inspired. ‘Clap Your Hands’ is an instant dancefloor classic born ready for summer in mind. this is an exciting preview for his upcoming studio album, ‘Club Azur’ Enjoy! Check out the amazing video also below: This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kungs Release Super Catchy Anthem, ‘Clap Your Hands’ Via https://www.youredm.com/2022/02/22/kungs-release-super-catchy-anthem-clap-your-hands/ |
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