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Making it as a pro musician might be especially challenging if you also produce your own music. It can be difficult to push beyond barriers and realise one’s potential, what with the demands of consistently producing fresh content and the difficulty of expanding one’s fan base. Michael Andre Braxton, best known by his stage name Mike B, is a singer-songwriter, filmmaker, and podcast presenter who has overcome adversity. A number of unreleased recordings of his early, Hip Hop-influenced work ev

Following massive success under his TMNB alias, talented producer Shibo Wu is finally ready to unveil his brand new alias to the world with SIMP. Following his debut single “Breakaway” alongside ZAANDR, which has already amassed over 60k streams on Spotify, SIMP has now returned with “By My Side,” a stunning melodic house anthem that serves as the perfect example of his creative process. SIMP believes that every track he creates need to be first visualized in his head, and before making “By My S

Skrillex just finished a massive promo campaign for his first two albums in nine years, released within 36 hours of each other two weekends ago. Quest For Fire and Don’t Get Too Close represent both sides of Skrillex’s production, with the former featuring the harder selections and the latter presenting his pop/hip hop side. And yet, the mad man is still teasing even more new music — I mean, we all knew those two albums weren’t all that he had been producing, right? One of the most anticipated

Music rights are a fickle topic. And nearly a decade ago, it was even more of a wild west environment than it is today, with myriad shady contracts or unclear terms being levied, especially in dance music where the major labels hadn’t quite yet permeated the genre to the degree they have today. So, cue Flume’s iconic remix of Lorde’s “Tennis Court” in 2014 — the song has only been available on SoundCloud and YouTube for nearly a decade, without an upload on the world’s largest streaming service

Get to know Jonnyfenn, the multi-talented artist from Torrington, Connecticut, who is currently making waves in Los Angeles. As an independent artist, producer, and sound engineer, Jonnyfenn has established himself as a rising star in the hip-hop scene with his unique sound that appeals to both fans and critics. Initially, Jonnyfenn began his musical journey as a songwriter and rapper in Torrington but discovered his true passion for singing. He started playing with a beat pad at 18, which mar

Following his earlier 2023 single, “EMBERS,” which saw him juxtapose deep basslines and groovy percussion elements, San Francisco-based talent Angrybaby has returned to tastemaker label TH3RD BRAIN with yet another heater. Filled with exciting moments all throughout, from its infectious vocals to its minimalistic melodies, “HOLD YOU” is as nostalgic as it is mesmerizing, and makes for a stunning display of Angrybaby’s creative prowess. “I wrote HOLD YOU while in San Diego for Christmas vacatio

Combining a love for heavy music and weird sounds, Keith Palmieri aka Cyclops has established his name within a new class of dubstep. Inspired by some of hottest acts in bass music right now such as the likes of Space Laces, Marauda, and SVDDEN Death, Cyclops has forged his own journey. Curating his own specific sound design and massive bass bangers, Cyclops has quickly arisen to the top of his class. Since teasing the “Egg Song” since last October he has accumulated over 1,000,000 views across

GALAFUNK just released a brand new deep house track aptly titled “Night Rider.” “Night Rider” is the perfect blend of deep and progressive house. The song features GALAFUNK’s masterful sound design, pulsating beats and mesmerizing melodies. GALAFUNK has received support from A-list DJ’s such as David Guetta, Elderbrook, R3HAB, KSHMR, and many others. “Night Rider,” designed to be listened to while cruising through the night. The track’s smooth and sophisticated bass and melody is perfect for a

Making her mark in the music industry comes naturally to Kendoll. Solidifying her groovy, yet ever-evolving sound to the masses, this house music connoisseur has blessed fans with a series of releases to ignite the dancefloor which includes “Day N Night” and “Lost Your Mind.” Releasing tracks on Night Bass, Psycho Disco, Audiophile XXL, OKNF, and 3000 bass, Kendoll has had a steady release schedule and has even made  a few appearances on Night Bass lineups, LA Space Yacht lineups, and festival

With over 15 years of experience in music production, ATYYA’s music has resonated with fans on a global level. This renowned artist has accumulated more than 10 million streams on Spotify alone by forging his signature blend of bass and organic sound design. On top of his original works, ATYYA has toured internationally for nine years, performing at prominent festivals like Gem & Jam, Shambhala, Lightning In A Bottle, and Sol Fest, as well as sharing the stage with Of The Trees, Liquid Stran

Having worked with many of the greats in electronic music, such as Hex Cougar, Slander, RL Grime, and Rezz, the talented and rising artist fknsyd has a rich topline that never loses its flair.  Her debut mixtape Taste.test has just arrived,  the debut EP for this talented artist that rises beyond the typical toplines she’s been known for. It’s a thrilling experience from start to finish, as fknsyd weaves alluring melodies and mysterious auras throughout each song, paired with breathtaking vocal

Unlike a lot of ID collaborations that spend weeks to months on the road before finally being dropped, Marshmello and Ray Volpe only started playing out “Old School” relatively recently. When we say that the collaboration has been “long-awaited,” we mean that fans have been asking for this pairing for much, much, much longer. The two have always occupied a similar space in the bass music audio field, and the end result of their eventual collaboration is a great example of meshing their two soun

Last December, Kx5 — Kaskade and deadmau5 — played an epic show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the first electronic music show inside the venue since EDC was ousted from the city after 2010. (The Martinez Brothers played in the parking lot out front the previous month.) It is currently the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America. Despite the incredible amount of people who were lucky enough to secure tickets to the event, there are s

Matroda is a Croatian-born artist who has gained popularity in recent years. He has released a new single, “Can’t Fight The Feeling,” on his label, Terminal Underground. The song features his signature piano sound, a bassline that inspires listeners to dance, and an electrifying vocal. He has produced other popular songs, such as “Forget It,” “La Pasion,” “Gimme Some Keys,” and three Jack The House EPs. He has received support from numerous notable artists and has performed at major venues worl

Alison Wonderland launched FMU Records in December last year, and the fresh label is already putting out some very interesting music, including sumthin sumthin’s latest single, “Take Me Home.” Out everywhere tomorrow is a new track from the label with a new artist, “Fuck Right Off” from Aliiias. Aliiias already had a hit in 2020 with “Mess With Me,” a Robert DeLong-esque, softer tune with 2.2 million plays. However, his new release on FMU is very different. Coming in at a tight 2 minutes and 39

Excision and Sullivan King has become a pairing that fans will love no matter what, and they have a brand new collaboration — their fifth, so far — for fans to latch onto. “Fall Apart” is the latest single from Sullivan King’s forthcoming album on Monstercat, Thrones of Blood, due out next month. “‘Fall Apart’ really quickly became one of my favorite tracks for the record, mainly because it has this really raw nu metal/2000s rock influence to it, which is something I definitely grew up on and l

Last year, RL Grime played the Forum. This year, Subtronics played it. Next up is Kayzo to grace one of the most iconic venues in Los Angeles in a trend that sees electronic music beginning to take a bigger stage at live stages across the country. The show was announced last year before the full lineup was revealed, and we had a great discussion with Kayzo about what it means for so many new artists to play the Forum for the first time. Now, the hype is even larger with the official support lin

The discussion around AI has become increasingly prevalent over the past year, with the advent of many AI image generation services like Midjourney, OpenAI’s DALL-E, or ChatGPT. AI services, in a way, have been used for a long time but they’re now becoming more intelligent and, more importantly, more open to casual users. Spotify, the leader in music streaming, is now joining the fray with a tool they’re calling simply: DJ. This isn’t the first generative playlist Spotify has launched, but it’

Random Access Memories, the final studio album from Daft Punk, was released May 17, 2013, almost ten years ago. However, Daft Punk, the duo of Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, officially ended on February 22, 2021 at 2:22pm, exactly two years ago today, breaking the news with an 8-minute video titled “Epilogue.” Today, on the two-year anniversary of the announcement of the group’s dissolution, Daft Punk have announced a Random Access Memories 10th Anniversary Edition to be rel

BLUUR is taking the music scene by storm with big plans for 2023. The brand, which is focused on creating a space of carefree acceptance and good vibes, has been gaining recognition for its unique sound and powerful performances. BLUUR’s goal is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their talents through the “BLUURED OUT” event and offer an exceptional fan experience. “When fans go to a BLUUR show, I want them to feel carefree and welcomed,” the innovative DJ explains. “I want people to

Meet Kriss Reeve, the talented producer and DJ taking the music world by storm. Born as Robbert Vellekoop, Kriss Reeve is a household name in the bass house, and future house genre, blending groovy beats with underground house sounds and unforgettable vocals. With over six million streams on Spotify and support from big names like Don Diablo, Tiesto, and Hardwell, Kriss Reeve has solidified his place as a rising star in the dance music industry. But Kriss Reeve’s journey to the top wasn’t alway

BLUUR is taking the music scene by storm with big plans for 2023. The brand, which is focused on creating a space of carefree acceptance and good vibes, has been gaining recognition for its unique sound and powerful performances. BLUUR’s goal is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their talents through the “BLUURED OUT” event and offer an exceptional fan experience. “When fans go to a BLUUR show, I want them to feel carefree and welcomed,” the innovative DJ explains. “I want people to

London Topaz has crafted a unique blend of indie-dance/electro-house music that is reminiscent of the likes of RUFUS DU SOL and Hayden James, while still having his own unique flair. Over the last two years, he’s been busy working on a collection of new music, one being his new single “Drifting” ft. Blush’ko that we are thrilled to premiere! The song stays true to the title, offering blissful vocals and transcendent melodies that make you feel as though you’re drifting along in a beautiful para

When Zedd bought his extravagant Beverly Hills mansion back in 2018, he had a grand time showing everyone his sparkling new property. Initially purchased for $16 million, the 9,400-square-foot house has plenty of open space, high ceilings, and all the amenities you could wish for. “He even has a room he calls his ‘Costco’ room for the specific purpose of stockpiling enough things that he never has to leave his house,” Your EDM wrote. Toward the middle of 2021, after adding about 1,600 sq ft to

Kicking off 2023, An Error Occurred presents his reality-distorting five-track EP, “phonk_ep.exe,” as the follow up to his debut album, “life is probably a simulation.” An Error Occurred takes listeners on a roller coaster of energy and emotions, with phonk as the central theme of the EP. Always looking to push the boundaries of sound design and electronic music, his music has been included in Riot Games’ Valorant and the trailer for PUBG. “I’m excited to drop this 5 song EP to follow up my d