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Ex Medias, a renowned artist collective celebrated for its unity and diverse talents, has revealed the launch of the fourth edition in their esteemed Ex Medias compilation series. This latest release, featuring a whopping 15 tracks, marks a significant milestone for the collective, showcasing their dedication to presenting a wide spectrum of sounds and talents while strengthening their distinctive bond as a creative family. Kicking off the album is Able Grey with “I Need Your Love,” featurin

Following a year filled with extensive tour dates across various continents that included performances at renowned events like Parookaville Festival 2023 & Tomorrowland 2023, tech-house maestro Bleu Clair is capping off the year with an incredible single “Boom Boom” via Matroda’s Terminal Underground imprint. This track seamlessly blends Bleu Clair’s distinctive tech house style with a rejuvenating Latin influence—a departure from his usual repertoire, expertly integrated and executed. F

Born-and-raised in Chicago, Gusted is the brainchild of 21-year-old Danny Dickmann. Drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists such as Patrick Topping, Justin Jay, Narciss, Marlon Hoffstadt, and Salvatore Ganacci, Gusted’s sonic identity surpasses his years, as evidenced by his meteoric rise in the industry. His debut chart-topping single, “Jet Plane,” released in late 2022, quickly amassed 25+ Million streams. Recently, Gusted shared the stage with deadmau5’ Testpilot alias for a sold

We can always count on DJ Susan’s Hood Politics imprint to showcase the best rising talent around. This week’s spotlight is two immensley talented artists, CRMBS & SCHEINY, teaming up for a whopping one-two punch of releases this week, first providing their flip of Outkast’s “The Way You Moov” and then a sizzling original “Sidechick.” Transforming Outkast’s classic ‘I Like the Way You Move’, CRMBS and SCHEINY bring an infectious groove, foot-shuffling bassline, and breakbeat elements to

The major update includes next-generation Neural Mix™, Crossfader Fusion™, and Fluid Beatgrid™. Algoriddim has released a major update to its Apple Design Award-winning djay app on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, featuring the next generation of its groundbreaking Neural Mix™ technology. This major update – free for existing djay users – also features Algoriddim’s new patented Crossfader [...] The post Algoriddim Unveils djay Pro 5.0 appeared first on DJ Life Magazine.

Time is ticking down to the highly anticipated solar eclipse next April, and the Texas Eclipse festival has proven to be the place to be not just to catch this celestial sighting, but also for an incredibly unique 5 day experience where people, music, art, space, and technology will converge. Building onto their already massive phase 1 lineup of artists (Big Gigantic, Tipper, Bob Moses, LP Giobbi, Barclay Crenshaw + more) they’ve just revealed another wave, adding even more depth to the line

If you’ve been following where dance music and pop music intersect, you’ve probably heard of the production duo Grey. Composed of brothers Kyle and Michael Trewartha, this stealthy duo is behind the production on two songs that have more than a billion streams on Spotify (“The Middle” and “Starving”) and they’re also three-time Grammy nominees. That’s an impressive resume regardless of genre, and now Grey are ready to step into the limelight themselves with their upcoming CONTRA EP. Featurin

Bruno Furlan is one of the most prolific tech house artists in the game right now, consistently slinging out groovy, sometimes peak time tracks, that altogether has built an incredible following to his illustrious career. Now, he’s back, this time teaming up with Deeft for their single “Space Bump” via Matroda’s Terminal Underground imprint. It’s a pulsating underground track that boasts an intoxicating groove impossible to resist. It’s a forward thinking track that sonically lives up to its

Formed in 2017, Black Bouquet aren’t exactly a “new artist,” but neither are their influences. With their first single, “Until You’re Gone” appearing on Spotify in 2020, they already had an extremely well-formed sound, comprised of Joy Division-era post punk synths, goth and art rock drums and arrangements, Cure-inspired guitars and Killers-emo-era everything else, even in the early stages all the members of Black Bouquet were at the top of their game. This “new” sound made up of all the best pa

If you’re a fan of bass house music, you’re probably familiar with German producer/DJ Marten Hørger and his collabs with the likes of Dr. Fresch and BIJOU. However, he doesn’t just reside in the bass house community. Marten previously collab’d with David Guetta on “The Freaks” earlier this year, and he just released his highly anticipated collab with Dillon Francis “On a Trip” as well. We got the chance to talk with the rising German star about his big year, his recent North America tour and how

Imazee, the artist born out of a profound love for music, takes center stage with his latest Deep House EP, ‘Dark Dream.’ Released via Rebel Musique, the independent label that empowers artists to embrace their destinies, this EP is not just a collection of tracks; it’s a rebel anthem that echoes through the realms of electronic music. Imazee’s dedication to Deep House is evident in every beat and melody of ‘Dark Dream.’ The EP is a sonic journey that captures the essence of creativity withi

Since initiating his project in 2014, Sullivan King has risen to prominence as a prominent figure in heavy metal and bass music. Particularly noteworthy is his album Thrones Of Blood, introduced from this past March, which has garnered an impressive 40 million streams to date. Now, King is further intertwining these realms by unveiling his massive remix album, Overthrown (The Thrones of Blood Remix Album). As expected, it’s loaded with a roster of heavy hitters, including Blanke, Kompany, LA

Damon Sharpe, a true industry titan, continues to prove his mastery across various facets of the music world. With a successful artist career boasting support from the likes of Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, and Martin Garrix, along with releases on Armada, Insomniac, Hood Politics, Hysteria and dance radio chart success, Sharpe has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with. Not content with just his own success, Damon Sharpe took on the role of a tastemaker by founding Brainjac

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary music, a new star is rising, captivating audiences with her unique blend of rhythms and melodies. Meet NIVANA, the pop sensation who is redefining the music scene with her electrifying fusion of funk, disco, and pop. NIVANA isn’t just a musician; she’s a movement, bringing retro charm into the modern era with a style that’s as refreshing as it is nostalgic. From a young age, NIVANA was enchanted by the world of music. Raised in a quaint town, she foun

On November 24th, ‘European hip-hop’ rogue agent Papa Aashi broke tradition and boundaries with his fresh new song, ‘boyz II men’. Blending jazz, blues, indie rock, and trip-hop into a unique brand of hip-hop stylings, the Amsterdam-based artist’s music is informed by a wide array of cultural influences. Born in Brussels, and living between the cultural crossroads of both Kazakhstan and Ireland before landing in Amsterdam, Papa Aashi offers a fresh perspective on cross-cultural storytelling thro

Since their creation, the Danish trio WhoMadeWho has been a driving force in pushing the boundaries of music, seamlessly blending Indie, Disco, and Techno into an electrifying fusion that continually leaves audiences in awe. Comprising Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod, and Jeppe Kjellberg,  the band has built a discography that spans over a decade. With a legacy that stretches from Circoloco to Coachella, their live performances have garnered a reputation for being nothing short of legendary. Memora

Multi-disciplinary musician and producer Lauren Mia recently released her highly anticipated debut album RE:BIRTH – an impressive 13 track composition is a vulnerable and symbolic tale of growth, self-reflection and actualization that drives through the tracks and into the spirit of her audience. Boasting expertly produced analog soundscapes and ferocious melodic chord progressions, the album expands upon the composer’s roots in Melodic Techno and Progressive House. Starting off with “Initium”,

Returning with his first release in two years, Martin Vogt, better known in the space as Haywyre, recently delivered his latest Monstercat single “White Lie”. Making a welcome return to the marquee electronic imprint after 7 years, “White Lie” is a buoyant, introspective production that sets the stage for a series of new releases fans can expect from Haywyre in the year ahead. Building with an expansive, brooding soundscape and striking vocals, the arrangement of “White Lie” leads into a dri

Christopher Sluka is usually known for his serious, highly technical, expertly composed orchestral work with a hint of synth, but his newest effort is anything but serious. Unless you’re from Mexico or the American Southwest, that is. Those of us living anywhere from Colorado to Baja California know just how important tamales are year-round, not to mention Christmas. Now, “Christmas Tamales” is the anthem to the corn-based parcels we always needed for the season, thanks to Sluka and his band, th

It might have come as a surprise when it was announced that S.P.Y, the elusive DJ, producer and now label boss of DARKMTTR Records, would be taking over the legendary XOYO in London for the whole of November. The Brasil-born mega DJ generally only picks the gigs he’s really excited about and, with his release schedule, both label and personal, many fans might wonder how S.P.Y could make time for four Fridays. Turns out it was a simple decision for him. With the well-oiled machine that is Wei

Jimmy Pé has led quite the impressive career thus far, with his music tunes already managed to catch the ear UZ, Lefto, Daedelus and has already released music on prestigious labels such as Quality Goods Records, Saturate Records, and others. Jimmy has toured in the USA, India, and Europe, he’s played Sziget Festival, Outlook Festival, Liverpool Sound City, Ment Ljubljana, Pohoda Festival, Colours of Ostrava, and has shared the stage with names like Hudson Mohawke, Four Tet, Thundercat and Doria

44 Ardent continues to impress us with his ability to make tunes that instantly grab our attention and lock us into a groove that orbits his world. His latest single “onlyknow” is a mix between UKG and lo-fi elements that seamlessly come together for a intoxicating experience. Paired with heavily autotuned vocals and a dreamy synth melody, 44 ardent yet again creates another sonic masterpiece. He’s been keeping himself quite busy over the last few months, releasing us a new single every

Multi-platinum producer, and DJ, R3HAB has just unleashed a new remix of Acid Arab’s infectiously exciting track, ‘Habaytak’. For the last fifteen years, the musician, Fadil El Ghoul, better known by the R3HAB moniker, has remixed the likes of Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Calvin Harris, put out original tracks with huge collabs, and has dominated the mainstream whilst staying true to his Dutch-Moroccan heritage. Out now via [PIAS] Électronique, R3HAB gave the Eastern-inspired sound of the o

Hot on the heels of HEART, RAVENSCOON has now revealed the next pivotal chapter of his debut album, PERIPHERY, titled MIND. The 18-track opus, PERIPHERY, uniquely fragments into four thematic EPs: BODY, HEART, MIND, and SOUL, each resonating deeply with RAVENSCOON’s multifaceted musical ethos. MIND EP offers a potent concoction of cerebral soundscapes and impeccable sonic detailing. Included in this release are tracks such as “Soundboy”, “Vantablack” in collaboration with Deadcrow, and t

PIERCE has unleashed an exhilarating remix of Hucci and Stooki Sound’s iconic track, “Ball So Hard”. This reimagined version delivers an experimental blend of wonky beats and dynamic soundscapes, setting the stage for a new way to listen to the iconic – “Ball So Hard.” Renowned for his visionary production style and seamless fusion of diverse musical influences, PIERCE has once again raised the bar with his take on “Ball So Hard”. Infusing the original track with his signature flair, PIERCE