Nicky Romero returns to Virgin/Universal with another addictive, pop-leaning track, “Why Do I Call.” After previously releasing “Nights Like This” on the label, the Dutch super-producer returns with another melodic track that features his tinges of progressive house. The song is about someone chasing a lost love, even if his methods might be slightly toxic. Come on dude, I don’t want anyone calling me at five in the morning. The track opens up with the soaring vocal playing over some violins and pianos. The verse plays out over some finger snaps, and you can feel the pain in the vocals, despite the upbeat tone. The verse eventually leads into the chorus where we get a mix of progressive house violins and melody layered over a bubbling bassline. It’s like an emo song, so sad, yet so danceable too. Check out the latest from Nicky Romero, “Why Do I Call” out now on Universal. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Nicky Romero Drops Radio-Friendly New Single “Why Do I Call” Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/28/nicky-romero-drops-radio-friendly-new-single-why-do-i-call/
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Armin van Buuren is never one to shy away from out of the box collaborators, and that’s exactly what he’s done with his latest single “No Fun” with the Stickmen Project. After seeing the TikTok sensations do a cover of his classic hit “Ping Pong,” Armin invited the Stickmen Project for an official collab. The result is a groovy and unapologetic dancefloor heater replete with playful vocals and thick synth layers. If you’re thinking that this song kind of reminds you of “Blah Blah Blah,” well, you’re on to something. It’s the same vocalist on both tracks. “No Fun” is certainly the spiritual successor to “Blah Blah Blah” with its tongue-in-cheek kiss-off to authority theme. However, this one has much more subtle production. Armin sets aside the festival vibes here for a groovy club banger with lots of bass and rhythm. Here’s what Armin and the Stickmen Project had to say about “No Fun.” “I loved the cover version the Stickmen Project did of my track ‘Ping Pong’. It sparked a flame of creativity within me, and I soon found myself in the studio with them to create this record. I hope everyone will be having a good time whenever ‘No Fun’ blasts from the speakers!” – AvB “Armin van Buuren is one of the most legendary DJs and producers of our time and it’s been an honour to work with him on the raucous, rebellious anthem that is ‘No Fun.’ We are so proud of this song and can’t wait for the world to hear it…this one’s for the renegades!” – The Stickmen Project Check out the latest from Armin van Buuren & The Stickmen Project, “No Fun” out now on Armada. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Armin van Buuren Enlists TikTok Sensations The Stickmen Project for Latest Single “No Fun” Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/28/armin-van-buuren-enlists-tiktok-sensations-the-stickmen-project-for-latest-single-no-fun/ R3HAB is back with the latest single off of his upcoming album, “Most People,” and it’s another massive crossover collab. This time R3HAB teams up with Danish folk/pop band Lukas Graham for a soulful, but catchy tune. I hope you’re ready for some melodic accordion, because that’s where R3HAB goes with the production on this one. You probably know Lukas Graham best from his 2016 smash hit “7 Years” from an era when, for whatever reason, folk and Americana music was really big (I’m looking at you Mumford & Sons). “Most People” is a natural fusion of Lukas Graham’s and R3HAB’s styles. Melding folk-pop with R3HAB’s catchy beats, this is a track that plays just as well on the radio as it does on the dancefloor. The vocals are about sticking through it during tough times. The vocals discuss how most people give up during tough times, but the vocalist and who he’s singing to aren’t most people! The track is a fine pop song on it’s own, but the accordion drop is to die for. It’s so unique and catchy, and it also manages to encapsulate the vibe of the track. Here’s what R3HAB and Lukas Graham had to say about “Most People.” “I had the pleasure of remixing ‘Share That Love’ for Lukas last year, and we are excited to now release “Most People” as well. I’ve always admired how Lukas uses his platform to spread positivity and make the world brighter and more resilient. ‘Most People’ is a record celebrating the rewards of putting in the work. Tomorrow is not promised, so we need to recognize and celebrate the good things we have today. I hope this record encourages our listeners to live openly and love deeply.” – R3HAB “I’ve seen a lot of people break up when things got tough, but I’ve found the rewards of working through difficult times to be immense. The love I have for my wife hasn’t changed, but the circumstances of our love and our life have. Addressing our needs in a social and romantic context is imperative. Working with R3HAB has been awesomely smooth, and I love how versatile he is, probably why this collab has felt so easy. ‘Most People’ reminds me of beach parties, late-night BBQs and all the good stuff.” – Lukas Graham Check out the latest from R3HAB & Lukas Graham, “Most People” out now on CYB3RPVNK. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: R3HAB & Lukas Graham Drop Catchy Crossover Single “Most People” Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/28/r3hab-lukas-graham-drop-catchy-crossover-single-most-people/ Rick Wonder has established a remarkable career for himself. With residencies at top-tier venues including Lavo and Marquee to DJ gigs at prominent hot-spots such as Madison Square Garden, HQ2 in Atlantic City, Swan & Wall in Miami, Parq in San Diego, among others, Rick Wonder has become one of the leading names in open-format DJ entertainment in the country. In addition, he’s performed alongside superstar artists like The Chainsmokers, R3HAB, ACRAZE, Party Favor, Sultan + Ned Shepard and plenty more. Now, he’s back with an uplifting piano house single, “Feel Good“, signed to WYN Records, a division of Deep Root Records. “Feel Good” began as a “quarantine project” for Rick Wonder, who continued working on the record as venues really began re-opening over the summer of 2021. Setting the vibe & tone for the song, Rick found inspiration in the sense of a fresh start coming out of the throes of the pandemic, and celebrating things beginning to go back to normal, especially within the nightlife & dance music community. A piano-driven house track, “Feel Good” is an uplifting & melodic tune, showcasing a beautiful vocal paired with a driving, upbeat arrangement that can’t help but spread a smile across your face. There’s nothing but good vibes and happiness infused in this song, one that is sure to brighten your day! Listen to “Feel Good” by Rick Wonder below!
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rick Wonder Drops Uplifting Piano House Single, “Feel Good” [WYN Records] Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/30/rick-wonder-drops-uplifting-piano-house-single-feel-good-what-you-need/ Holy Ship! Wrecked is just over the horizon, waiting for thousands of attendees to revel in Riviera Maya, Mexico for four days, four nights of music, activities, and general rambunctiousness. We already premiered a mix from the one and only Craze earlier this month, and with the festival right around the corner, we thought there was no choice than to give you all one of the event’s MVPs — Phantoms. Both of us cannot wait for Ship Wrecked this year, so in anticipation we wanted to make a mix that feels like we’re already there – at a pool party, drinking fruity cocktails and playing disco. There’s a whole bunch of our older disco/house favorites in this mix: Baby Can’t Stop, Horny, Rakfunk and some newer ones from SG Lewis, TSHA, and Fred Again. If you can’t make it to Ship this year and you’re stuck in your cold apartment, put this on and we’ll transport you right to the party. SHIP WRECKED 2021 MIX TRACKLIST Baby Can’t Stop (Aeroplane Remix) (Phantoms Edit) – Lindstrom & Christabelle
Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: [PREMIERE] Phantoms Share Funk-Filled Mixtape For Upcoming Holy Ship! Wrecked Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/30/premiere-phantoms-share-funk-filled-mixtape-for-upcoming-holy-ship-wrecked/ Ever since the release of The Atlas Underground in 2018, Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine has been having a blast collaborating with a ton of different artists. His new album The Atlas Underground Flood, a follow up to the original and to TAU Fire earlier this year, is due out this Friday. So far, three singles have been released — but no EDM collaborations yet. It’s good, then, that Dr. Fresch has revealed he will have a part in the album, and on a track with Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist of Metallica, and Alex Lifeson, guitarist and backing vocalist of Rush. Which is to say this is a MASSIVE collaboration! The replies to his tweet (below) are all you need to understand the incredible hype for this record when it comes out Friday, December 3. You can pre-save The Atlas Underground Flood with Dr. Fresch’s collaboration here.
Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Dr Fresch Announces Collab With Tom Morello + Members Of Metallica & Rush Out Friday Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/30/dr-fresch-announces-collab-with-tom-morello-members-of-metallica-rush-out-friday/ The love of modulators (of which all EDM fans should possess a bit), can take one down some interesting, not necessarily conventional musical rabbit holes. As the first purveyors of electronic sound as early as the 1920s, mods have been instrumental (pardon the pun) in creating all forms of electronic music, including EDM, right the way through to present time. That said, it’s not just EDM producers who are mod heads, and in fact, as EDM gets bigger, artists from all other genres, including indie rock are turning to mods to created unique yet recognizable electronic sounds for their own work. 1st Base Runner is one such indie artist. The difference between how mods and electronica are used in the indie world now versus in previously (see: new wave, krautrock, et al.), is the electronic production is being integrated into the relative analog rock sounds more than ever before. Rather than being a side dish or an accompaniment, the mods and softwares that create the electronic indie rock are not only integrated but integral to the sound. Having just signed to Universal for his distro, 1st Base Runner (1BR) is about to join an elite list of indie EDM and indie rock artists who’ve broken the mold and straddled multiple genres while creating a unique sound that will find fans on both sides of the electronica divide. With a Radiohead sensibility and a Venetian Snares-level mod ability, 1BR is heading into his next EP with collaborator former band mate and namesake of the project, Bryan Ellis focused on that unique sound and what it means both musically and personally. It was only a matter of time, after following 1st Base Runner, given name Tim Husmann, before we would start scrambling to interview the Austin-based artist here at Your EDM, and it comes none too soon after the success and industry interest of his first album, Seven Years of Silence and before Ellis and his many other upcoming projects hit. Check out these words from the elusive and sometimes cryptic artist about his life, times and mods. Premiere of the single “Flux” off the upcoming EP follows interview. Boiler plate questions first: why did you decide to quit working on other musicians’ tours and focus on your solo work? There was a longing sense of self doubt I was unable to reconcile. In some ways it has always been easier to play a part. What’s the significance of the name of the project, 1st Base Runner? I think it addresses the elephant in the room: the longing to be made real. It’s also a play on my physical condition. Your first album, Seven Years of Silence, seemed like there was a lot of emotional openness required and, despite having a lot of styles musically, its songs were unequivocally think/feel pieces. With Ellis, the work still seems emotive but it’s more sort of sweet and reflective, thematically. What kinds of emotions were you trying to connote on this EP versus Seven Years…? Seven Years… was what I had to explore to become free again; a reclamation of sonic space of sorts. The Ellis EP was a collaborative effort with an old band mate from Austin, Bryan Ellis. It was a return to the origin, but through the lens of being once removed. The hope was to revisit the feeling of teenage longing, perhaps mixed with an adult notion of acceptance. Speaking of differences between the two releases, while Seven Years… had a lot going on stylistically and each track seemed completely different from the last, Ellis feels more bound to a singular theme. What were the themes you were going for this time? Yes. Seven Years… was more about standing up in the sunlight after being caked in mud. About owning the fluctuations and still being okay with them in the mirror. Ellis is an attempt at reconciliation and finding meaning in earlier life; while trying to exist in a singular world. You’ve just released a performance video for a one-off single, a cover of “Rabbit In Your Headlights” by Thom Yorke’s UNKLE project, a version one could actually call a remix since you’ve basically re-written the song with mods. You did a similar format with your cover/remix of “A Hymn” by IDLES. What do you enjoy about remixing indie tracks like this with mods? Ownership. It’s not a proper cover if it is done through the same lens. It has to be made whole and different in its own right. What do you enjoy most about the podcast-style performance videos? Is there a specific reason you enjoy them for your cover/remix tracks? I find them to be quite awkward, but to be real, we all have to exist somewhere. To be made real is to be laid bare. There is a feeling I appreciate in each of them. You’ve made it pretty clear that you’re a mod guy on your Instagram and elsewhere, and you’ve exhibited a number of your builds. What do you enjoy about them and how do you feel they help you express your style? They lend a depth and a nod to other artists I truly appreciate. People that have forced me to think and feel. Did the desire to focus on modulators influence your decision to move away from touring so much? No, touring is a necessity. I have been in the throes of assembling a live band for a few months. Really hoping the lineup will be completed soon. Music has to be accessible in real life. Although I may naturally prefer to be a hermit. In terms of style, there’s a lot of artists one could name that appear to have influenced you, but which artists do you think most helped craft your musical consciousness? I think there are lots of references available here, everything from the Louvin Brothers to Tones On Tail. I am wanting to convey a mood more than a style. Anything that creates a feeling, good or bad, is still relevant in my world. I think my musical consciousness was crafted by life experiences lived. I tend to seek out feelings across all genres. Sometimes those feeling align with where I am at in life. In terms of the videos released so far that aren’t performance or one-cam studio based, it seems you’ve got a pretty specific aesthetic in mind that seems to blend well with your sound. How did you find these directors and do you plan to have a similar aesthetic in the future? I had the good fortune of meeting Dilly Gent (former creative director for Radiohead), because my partner Lisa had a dream indicating she should call her. A creative director is a bit like a wizard pulling levers behind the curtain. Dilly has a deep understanding of the 1BR project as a whole and puts a lot of thought into which director would be the best fit for my music videos. Dilly set me up with Matt Mahurin for “Break Even” and “Only One” and we really clicked. Matt’s a bit of a creative savant and a highly respected photographer, artist, director and teacher. He literally makes all the props (you see in the videos) by hand. He brought in a really talented child actor to play me in “Break Even,” which is about my being in a car wreck on Christmas Eve just shy of my 6th birthday. These are dark topics but life is messy. Overcoming challenges is messy too, but it gives you grit, and Matt did a beautiful job of putting my origin story into artistic visual form. I think the aesthetic is both dark and hopeful, simultaneously. Speaking of future, aside from the impending release of Ellis, what do you have coming up in terms of releases, videos or general developments? Professionally, I’ve got two EPs coming up: Night Stalker, which is a four-track electronic recording with a dark stream of consciousness vibe, and Light Roars, a five-track “live” electronic full band project. I’ll be traveling to Montreal in January to have Light Roars mixed at Hotel 2 Tango, the famous analog recording studio. We recently signed to Universal as our distribution arm thanks to the help of Rob Gordon. Live shows will be announced early 2022. Other than that, I recently had the good fortune of acquiring an ondes Martenot, (an early electronic mod/keyboard invented in 1928). Ellis will release in full on December 9. In the meantime, check out 1st Base Runner’s Seven Years of Silence LP on Bandcamp or Spotify and his other stark and beautiful videos on YouTube. Featured photo cred: Dilly Gent This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Q&A and Premiere: 1st Base Runner’s New EP ‘Ellis’ Is Upon Us [Video] Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/29/your-edm-qa-and-premiere-1st-base-runners-new-ep-ellis-is-upon-us-video/ Jauz Louis The Child Habstrakt Deadbeats & More React To Sudden Passing Of Virgil Abloh 4111/29/2021 Yesterday, November 28, news broke that iconic designer/producer Virgil Abloh had passed away after a private two-year battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare cancer. He was 41. As the founder off OFF/WHITE, he was highly regarded in the garment design world, but his work in music was equally distinguished. From stages at Coachella to Tomorrowland, Abloh blazed a trail of house and techno and, despite his already massive status, was well respected by his peers. Nothing points to that respect more than the outpouring of support and tributes from his contemporaries yesterday when the news became public. Look below for tributes and messages from Jauz, Louis The Child, Habstrakt, Deadbeats, Marshmello, Grandtheft, Keys N Krates, and more.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jauz, Louis The Child, Habstrakt, Deadbeats, & More React To Sudden Passing Of Virgil Abloh, 41 Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/29/jauz-louis-the-child-habstrakt-deadbeats-more-react-to-sudden-passing-of-virgil-abloh-41/ There’s a reason Holy Ship! is regarded so highly among those who have attended, whether on the original ship or on the newly minted Wrecked! varietal in Mexico. Everyone booked for the event is already at least someone close — of course some more than others — but it always gives way to some of the most surprising and one-of-a-kind circumstances across the festival circuit. One of the producer/DJs who regularly shows up and creates a wonderful sort of chaos is Valentino Khan. We reached out to Holy Ship! to have Valentino provide us with some of his favorite photos from across the years, as well as his thoughts on each occasion. Below, you’ll see impromptu b2bs with Phantoms & GG Magree, or Diplo, as well as his WWF event, and just some general rambunction. Check it out below and visit holyship.com for more info about festivities next week! The back 2 back sets are always very impromptu at Ship. Here I am playing with a country western DJ who says his name is “Diplo.” Best part about the few days is hanging with buds you don’t get to see too often. I think we all ended up getting dinner after this pic. Last year they had these coconuts filled with rare Dominican liquor and I couldn’t stop drinking them. They always seemed to spur conversation. I always try to play a ton of house music during my sets at Ship. Never fails to set the mood right. It’s become a tradition for me to referee World Sumo Wrestling Federation. Basically a tournament of people in inflated suits trying to destroy each other. When you play Holy Ship, half the fun is hopping around and checking out all your friends’ sets. Sometimes you link up with your homies and your bottles collide to create an incredible mix. And sometimes you stumble into something random. I was walking the beach and pulled up on Phantoms hosting a cocktail contest & got in on the action.
Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Valentino Khan Shares Favorite Photos From Holy Ship Ahead Of Wrecked! Next Weekend Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/26/valentino-khan-shares-favorite-photos-from-holy-ship-ahead-of-wrecked-next-weekend/ NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead have just unveiled their highly anticipated collaboration “Shady Intentions.” Featuring vocals by the talented Tori Levett, two of the biggest names in electronic music collide once again. Although it’s been more than five years since NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead last teamed up on a single, “Frontlines” with GG Magree off their debut album Northern Lights, “Shady Intentions” masterfully highlights each artist’s abilities resulting in a standout track. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the official release of their latest song for most of the year as news of the collaboration made the rounds on social media. Now, the wait for “Shady Intentions” is finally over. The three-minute track opens with Tori Levett’s tranquil vocals over peppy synth work that seamlessly transitions to a heart-pounding rise of powerful bass. NGHTMRE and Zeds Dead pull listeners back and forth from interludes of dreamy melodies to bass-driven breakdowns that build up to a satisfying drop that envelops listeners in an energetic blend of snappy sound design and thundering drums. “Shady Intentions” is sure to be the epic collaboration fans have been waiting for all year long. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NGHTMRE & Zeds Dead Reunite On “Shady Intentions” feat. Tori Levett [LISTEN] Via https://www.youredm.com/2021/11/26/nghtmre-zeds-dead-reunite-on-shady-intentions-feat-tori-levett-listen/ |
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