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Bringing psychedelic and jazz-inspired synths and production into rock or pop music certainly isn’t a new concept. See: the entire 60s, for example. Lately, however, with all the merging of EDM and ambient electronica with pop, there seems to be push more to ravey or hip hoppy styles rather than jazzy or funky. Psychobilly or beach rock has also been making a comeback and leaning heavily on electronica to make those sounds, but generally pop acts don’t pull those jazzy and beachy sounds. At the

Nostalgix brings default bubbly energy to her latest bass house banger, “My Type,” out now on AC Slater’s Night Bass. “My Type” follows the Nostalgix playbook with catchy lyrics and a booming house beat, making the track easy to sing along with and get down to. As the project continues to blow up, Nostalgix maintains a fun, 90s it-girl essence with every release. Nostalgix has become synonymous with a powerfully energetic sound that fuses hyped-up house productions with her own incredible rap

AUSTERIA dips her toes in an experimental realm with her latest track, “SPICY.” Following up AUSTERIA’s rather gritty and well-received original dubstep anthem “THE GARDEN,” the rising talent continues to raise her own bar with “SPICY.” This beast of a track showcases her natural abilities as a bass music producer, with heavy emphasis on the bass. As the track progresses, it calls out “SPICY!” … “THAT’S HOT!” … “VERY SPICY!” But the result is much more sinister, tailored to the project’s si

Wreckno, DEV and Super Future make an iconic trio in their futuristic hybrid hip-hop bass bop “Everything” — out now on Four Loko Records. As part of Wreckno’s mission to create a safe space for LGBTQ+ people in EDM, “Everything” is a show stopper that inspires and empowers with a sick beat and even sicker hook — and that’s on everything. It’s rare that collaborations come together like this, but each piece fits together ever so nicely. DEV’s lush, confident vocals, Super Future’s bass-forward

Hailing all the way from New Zealand, QUIX initially traveled to North America in 2017 for 10 shows and finished up doing an astonishing 42. He has been tearing up the trap scene ever since, continuously shaking new ground with his unique sound design. Touring worldwide, including headline tours that included Coachella, EDC, and Ultra – QUIX has spanned the globe from North America to Australia, New Zealand, Asia and beyond.  His live sets combine an eclectic selection of bass music paired with

“Since the world-shaping works of Warhol’s Campbell Soup Cans and Lichtenstein’s Crying Girl, pop art has always been about harnessing the power of mass culture to turn the images of the moment on their head.” A brand new festival is touching down in Chicago this summer, and it is going to be a scorcher. Heateve Music Festval, put on by Auris Presents, is slated to take place on July 16th and 17th in sprawling Douglass park (home to Riot Fest). It promises to be a fully immersive, pop-art-insp

From industry newcomer to dance music trendsetter, Haus of Panda is moving the needle in the modern rave scene like no other. Stepping onto the scene in 2017, he’s recognized for his high-octane signature sound marked by speed and power. As a new producer, Haus of Panda’s catalog could be heard on Diplo & Friends and Sirius XM, catching the interest of artists like Tommie Sunshine, Alan Walker, Tiësto, and more. Whether it’s the rapid-fire tempo of “Punk’d” or the glitchy bass house flavor o

It’s no secret BADVOID is one of the heavyweight kings, always infusing his productions with jaw dropping sounds and head banging energy. BADVOID is a natural when it comes to firing up the crowd with a fury of bass-fueled beats one can offer. Globally recognized as a headlining artist taking over a series of the biggest festivals and venues in Australia and South East Asia, he continues to impress old and new listeners alike. His new single “Ghosted” is yet another monstrous tune from the tale

Coachella is just about a month behind us now, but Goldenvoice continues to drop massive, uniquely curated lineups that make us want to continue traveling to shows all year long. The latest is a new venture called Portola, set at Pier 80 in San Francisco, and the artist selection is simply dazzling. Headlining the two-day festival will be Flume and The Chemical Brothers, with appearances from Kaytranada, Jamie xx, Fred Again.., James Blake, M.I.A., Lane 8, Four Tet + Floating Points, Caroline P

Over Movement Music Festival weekend, the party doesn’t stop — and we’re not just saying that to be cute. Pre-parties and after parties are likely to go all night and well into the next day as a supplemental part of the overall Movement experience. Whether you’re into official afters or underground events, there’s a plethora of options to select from. Featuring names on and off the Movement 2022 lineup, the pre-parties and after parties boast good mix of rising talent, established names, mainst

For a lot of artists hellbent on making a career in music, a debut album signifies a cornerstone moment in their career. Many have leapfrogged the old paradigm of creation and touring, opting for hit singles and club shows, while some take their time and focus on a cohesive body of work before hitting the road. Then, there’s Marc Straight, who already has a flourishing career as a video game dev and sound designer, and chose to work on his debut album for the last four years as a personal challe

Hot off the release of SPLITTING, Shöckface has returned with north California based singer-songwriter Belak for a new single titled “ALWAYS FEELS LIKE.” The two artists met inside the metaverse after being awarded for their artwork in a soundstage.fm competition.  Belak and Shöckface have collected their emotions, feelings and creative energy on their latest collaborative endeavor. “ALWAYS FEELS LIKE” begins with a slightly muted set of vocals from Belak singing, “Eyes closed but I still see y

After making tsunami-sized waves during its inaugural year, Arc Music Festival is not letting up in the slightest for their return. Back in March, we saw the release of the initial lineup and now phase two is underway with the additions of Acid Pauli, De La Swing, DJ Three, Mark Farina, Öona Dahl, Pan-Pot, and Tini Gessler. Attendees will also see the return of The GoodBus, an ARC Car Stage presented by a truly unique Chicago collective. The GoodBus is a full-length school bus converted into

Southern California based, Sysdemes, has developed his own unique sound that combines elements from Electro and Progressive House; crafting a completely unique sonic universe, replete with brooding dark basslines and memorable melodies. A prolific producer, Sysdemes launched his Vault series in 2021 on Bandcamp to release the multitude tracks he had been accumulating but had not yet signed. Vault was a Bandcamp exclusive and initially intended as a way to simply bring to light the sheer volume

Yamato has had a career that seems like some sort of movie. Yamato won “WORLD DJ CONTEST 2013 JAPAN” hosted by Coca Cola. He was then asked by Avicii at the world contest, held in Ibiza, to perform with him at the festival in Budapest, Hungary, which led him to become the first Japanese DJ/producer to perform with Avicii. With the backbone of having been a technical developer of Pioneer CDJ series, Yamato’s superb skill and DJ style that utilizes Pioneer DJʼs CDJ is known to be a style that no

Kendoll’s been making big waves in the house scene and has received massive support from industry giants such as Insomniac, having already played Beyond Wonderland along with Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. Her label releases include Insomniac Records, Night Bass, Dim Mak, Prescription Records, Psycho Disco!, Audiophile XXL, Four 40, and there’s no wonder why she’s regarded as one of EDM’s fastest rising acts. Speaking of making strides, Chuck Shadow is no stranger to making a few of his o

The number of times I’ve been fortunate enough to see Trivecta live is devastatingly low (twice), but the number of times I’ve streamed his music, particularly “Wasteland,” is astronomical. From all the way back in 2014 when I was downloading Monstercat compilations off Pirate Bay (sorry, Mike) to all of his recent releases on Ophelia, the Tampa, FL native has consistently pushed his own limits while incorporating new sounds and influences into music. It all culminates today with the release of

The Chainsmokers are back from their hiatus as they release their fourth studio album, So Far So Good, today, via DISRUPTOR/Columbia Records/RCA. The duo (or is it trio?) long ago jumped ship from EDM into the pop world, but it’s clear they still use their history as producers in their work so it’s been hard to definitively separate the two worlds. But on this album, they fully lean into the pop world as they work with producer Ian Kirkpatrick (Britney Spears, Dua Lipa, Selena Gomez, Jason Derul

Today we have the privilege to share the undeniable talent in Richard Furness and his latest track, ‘On The Moon’. Having worked with the likes of Diplo, Rick Ross and Chromeo, Richard now flexes his own signature sound with bouncing basslines, euphoric gospel sounding vocals and a killer groove. Over the year Richard has been killing the live scene, performing at various different festivals including Mayhem Fest, Oddball Comedy Tour, Safe & Sound SXSW, Governor’s Ball, Winter Music Conferen

Elements Music & Arts Festival is looking like one of the top festivals to hit this year, promising not only an incredibly diverse lineup, but a ton of other activations and activities throughout the three days. They recently announced their phase two lineup, bringing indie/electronic icon, Tycho. “Alien bass music” heavyweight Shlump and breakout tech house artist Chapter & Verse also joined the bill, along with what is sure to be an electrifying B2B between Desert Hearts’ Porky and Mar

Movement Music Festival just unleashed its 2022 schedule, complete with set times, stage breakdowns, and showcases. The staple event features 110 plus acts across six stages over Memorial Day Weekend in Techno City, Detroit. In a surprising twist, Skrillex has dropped off the lineup and has been replaced by hometown hero, DJ, producer and multi-instrumentalist GRiZ. He joins a vast range of talent including Flying Lotus, Kevin Saunderson as E-Dancer, Duck Sauce, Chris Lake, ANNA, and Carl Craig

The announcement from Dutch electronic music legends, Noisia, that they’d recorded a surprise third and final artist album, ‘Closer‘, was recently heralded by fans, peers, and media alike. Although, for many in the US, the announcement falling on April 1 did result in a bit of confusion as to whether it was genuine. Fortunately, Closer was truly released today, and it underscores Noisia’s phenomenal musical legacy, both within drum & bass and wider electronic music; the album includes 11 ne

Years ago, Skrillex casually intimated he was working on multiple albums after he was nominated for his work on “Midnight Hour” with Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign. “I’m just in the studio finishing my albums,” he could be heard clearly saying, almost nonchalantly. As one of the most idolized producers of the EDM generation, the news came as a shock. The constant rumors of a new album to follow up his debut Recess in 2015 were a painful reminder that we still, yet, had not actually gotten one. O

It’s always a good feeling when you find a track which really catch your melodic senses and hits you with all those feels. We have the privilege so share such a track from talented upcoming producer, Five Arrows. Expect emotive vocals, clean builds and a climatic and beautifully layered drop. We had the chance to catch up and interview this talented guy also below!  What inspired you to start music? I picked up a guitar when I was just a young teenager and listened to a lot of pop/punk/emo b

While music production software and tools have become more accessible than ever before, money is still a significant barrier for entry into music as a full-time career for many aspiring producers. Whether it’s stable living conditions, or a separate job that takes time away from your true passion, financial freedom allows those who dream to create without worry. To that end, Excision is launching the Excision Bass Music Initiative. $100,000 will be divided amongst 10 “underrepresented or underp