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Beginning with X Rated in 2011, then Codename X, Virus, and Apex, Excision has been feeding the bass world with albums for a decade now. And with the success of Subsidia and tours around the world (COVID-willing), his popularity continues to grow. So it would be the perfect time to drop a new album in the new year, with Onyx. Fans have already heard a preview of the album last week, but it’s really so short that there’s plenty left to the imagination. Check out the official cover art for th

Noisia’s farewell has been prolonged longer than anyone initially thought, thanks to the global pandemic. Announcing their imminent breakup all the way back in 2019, the farewell tour was supposed to conclude by the end of 2020. The pandemic saw otherwise. Even at the end of 2021, they still have some shows to get done before they say goodbye for good. “Hey friends, quick update for the shows we weren’t able to do the last few months: we’ve decided that we’ll open up a short tour window before

Beatmaker Dixon Hill and rapper Noveliss have both been making waves in their own right, in their home city of Detroit and the hip hop scene at large. A touring artists with an MF Doom tattoo and a love of philosophy, Noveliss (Jarred Douglas) splices hard-hitting subjects with peaceful pronouncements and has been releasing well-crafted, Asian philosophy-tinged work since 2018. Dixon Hill is a lover of vintage mods and funky melodies, Dixon Hill’s put out a number of game-changing releases both

Tomorrowland has been given the green light to host three weekends in 2022. More specifically, the province of Antwerp has officially granted the environmental permit for Tomorrowland’s one-off third weekend, according to a report. Prior to the pandemic, Tomorrowland had annually taken place over two weekends in Boom, Belgium to much success. In recent years, festival organizers also introduced the Tomorrowland Winter concept, a single-weekend destination event in Alpe d’Huez. To make up for

The first headliners announced for Electric Love Festival 2022 were already coming in with a bang, but those who thought that the organizers already gave it their all were wrong. With this illustrious selection of absolute top DJs from Armin Van Buuren, Kygo, Don Diablo, Fisher, Solardo & more, it is clear: #ELF22 is going to be absolutely legendary! The DJs at a glance: Line-Up Phase 1/6: · Timmy Trumpet · KYGO · Fisher · Don Diablo · Solardo · Brennan Heart · Dr Peacock · Dan Lee

It’s extremely few and far between, despite sharing a lot of common methods and sounds, that ambient music that can truly be called meditative and EDM cross paths in a way that make them actually cross over. Quite often new age music is just a little too woo with not enough pop or dance cachet to light up the average EDM fan, and of course EDM is generally a bit too charged and fast for the spa or yurt. There are, however, a handful of artists who have truly cracked that code and successfully bl

The star power behind an Alesso x Katy Perry collab has yet to be seen until now. Just this week, the two global icons announced their first-ever collaborative single together. Due out at the end of this month, “When I’m Gone,” is a vibrant dance/pop crossover track set for a massive worldwide premiere. “You know, I just think it’s time to give them everything they want,” Katy confesses in the teaser video below — and Alesso agrees, “Let’s do it.” Following the song’s release, Alesso will per

With his latest release, Subtronics sets the tone for his much-anticipated debut album, Fractals. “Spacetime,” out now on the producer’s own Cyclops Recordings, builds softly with unexpected, melodic flair and standout vocals from NEVVE. Lush synths are soon overtaken by thrashing wubs, offering the best of both worlds — swelling with emotion before spiraling into heavy dubstep sequences. Subtronics explains, the song “was originally called ‘Las Vegas VIP’ then ‘Okeechobee WIP’ then at one poi

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month (which is not altogether impossible anymore in light of current COVID events), you’ll know that Audio released his [unsocial] LP on RAM records on November 26, with a massive album release party the night before at Boxpark Wembley, London. With this being easily one of the best albums of 2021/2022 and Audio’s admitted personal favorite to-date, many fans outside of the UK were gnashing their teeth at not being able to go and witness [unso

We’ve been waiting for this moment all year, but LICK’s sophomore album is finally out. BEYOND THE VOID features 10 songs and 10 different styles/genres showcasing his ability to make whatever type of music he wants to. With numerous collaborators like Holly, Slowpalace, Nytrix, and more this has a little something for everyone. Check out the entire collection below and catch LICK on tour with 1788-L in 2022. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: LICK’s New Album BEYOND THE

Tanuki Project is much less a “new artist” than an undiscovered gem from Canada who’s been producing innovative music and touring with increasingly complex audio-visual shows since 2009. It’s actually criminal they haven’t had more interest yet, as the quality both of production and performance rivals the likes of Bjork, Massive Attack, Phantogram and modern-era Kraftwerk, to name a few. That seems about to change, however, with the release of the first two chapters from their new EP series, Ada

“The Fault,” is the final release from budding artist black a.m. The solo DJ/producer brings together a spacey feel to a house-focused style, making this track breed an extra edge. If the single finds it’s way into your go-to playlists, don’t be surprised. black a.m. isn’t like many other electronic artists out there, he’s willing to incorporate ‘unorthodox’ aspects into the standard live performance structure to bring something different to fans. He often plays live guitar during his set and re

Kasablanca burst onto the scene back in 2020 with their standout Human Learning EP (Armada Music). Now, the mysterious techno outfit take to deadmau5’s mau5trap label for their latest 2-track offering. Their Cronus/Volition project is out now on all platforms, and is a sonic offering of immense technical prowess. Kasablanca’s musical identity comes from their use of melodic retro textures combined with the rhythmic fundamentals of house & techno. The pair blend genres and influences like RU

BUKU Music + Art Project returns full force next year with a massive lineup to rival that of years past. The two-day experience serves up vibes and beats in the heart of New Orleans over March 25-26, 2022. The 2022 lineup features an eclectic mix of acts including Tyler, The Creator, Tame Impala, Glass Animals, Taking Back Sunday, Porter Robinson, $UICIDEBOY$, Rezz, Vince Staples, Alison Wonderland, Kali Uchis, Baby Keem, Liquid Stranger, Lane 8, Trippie Redd, TroyBoi, Maxo Kream, Amelie Lens,

Slowly wrapping up the most explosive year in his career to date, afro house pioneer Jalal Ramdani has taken it upon himself to bring this exciting sound to stages across the world. Throughout this past summer, the Moroccan-raised and UK-based producer was booked to perform at some of the most sought-after clubbing locations worldwide, among them Miami, Tulum, Ibiza, Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, and many more. On top of this impressive touring schedule, he is currently gearing up for his performance a

Closing in at two years since he started his impressive run of exciting and consistent single releases, GunFight is at the highest point in his career and by the looks of it, he’s only getting started. Throughout 2021 he has shared an impressive 9 singles, dabbling in a multitude of bass music genres, from melodic trap to explosive dubstep.  His brand new single “Smoke Signal” follows his dark disco gem “Midnight Arcade,” which was released just in time for Halloween, and marks his return to d

Following up his first release on G Mafia, “Level Up,” Thomas Xavier is dropping his 2nd track signed to the label and his last release of the year. What could be considered his hardest, most dynamic house track to date, “Takin’ Flight,” shows Xavier building in sounds that go beyond what he’s done previously, featuring a small trap break, intense masuline vocals, and an overall dynamic flow that symbolizes his development as a constantly improving artist. The solo DJ/producer has released a who

Effayé has been a name circulating after her release last month, ‘Tequila’ is already on course to break one thousand streams independently and gathering support from the likes of Royal Music and many others. Today, we have the privilege to share her latest addition to this stunning catalogue, ‘Miss Effy’. This track is an attitude heavy, inspiring and high energy female empowerment anthem. Turn the speakers loud and enjoy the intricate production, balanced harmonies and the danceable chorus. We

It’s a little strange that, after having worked in this industry for seven years (almost eight), I haven’t once been to Holy Ship! before this year. As such, especially with such a storied event, it could be difficult to properly describe the atmosphere and exhilaration of such an event without the wealth of prior context that so many attendees rediscover year after year. That being said, my very first Holy Ship! Wrecked was 100% an experience to remember. When I arrived at the Hard Rock Rivie

One of the most exciting producers in the scene right now is Deadman. This talented artist is coming straight out of Nashville with an ability to seamlessly blend genres in a creative and captivating fashion. Not only has he carved out an iconic, heavy hitting sound, but he also embodies a pirate aesthetic that only makes you want in on being what he calls his fans: a “pirate”. With over 1 million views of his viral remixes of Disney songs on TikTok, Deadman has also released a string of electr

Tap into the riddim. Infekt returns to Disciple Records with “Money Dance” – a standout track on the label’s Alliance Vol. 7 compilation. The track reels you in with a mischievous hook of distorted instrumentals and seamlessly builds up into an eruptive drop that will have your head banging against the rails. “Monkey Dance” comes as part of the release of Alliance Vol. 7, which includes tracks from the likes of Virtual Riot, Barely Alive, Ray Volpe, Bandlez and other Disciple family favorites.

It has been revealed that CharlestheFirst, real name Charles Elias Ingalls, a quickly rising and prominent bass producer in the underground, passed away this morning. Charles could often be found along with contemporaries like Chee, Of The Trees, and Tsuruda. He had built a strong and loyal following of fans and was slated for an even bigger 2022 with projects on the way. He was 25. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time. We ask that you please respect their

Oliver Heldens is back with another massive single, “Deja Vu,” and this time he’s enlisted his biggest vocal collaborator to date, Anabel Englund. Combining Oliver’s trademark production and basslines with Anabel’s seductive and powerful vocals, “Deja Vu” is a perfect track to play on the dancefloor, or riding with the top down into the sunset. Amsterdam meets Los Angeles as Oliver holds it down with a steady bassline that easily flows into disco vibes with hi-hats and hand claps. All the while

Blinders, one of STMPD Rcrds favorite artists, is back with a hot new track, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good).” The Polish DJ/Producer continues to make catchy and innovative new tunes that work in either the club or festival setting. “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” is no exception with it’s underground vocal sample, warehouse ready synth work, and an unbelievable drop that will have you dancing the night away. Not content with just producing a banger of a song, Blinders also animated the accompanying

Like a fine wine, Danish DJ/producer MORTEN has gotten better with age. While, he’s recently exploded in popularity and exposure thanks to his Future Rave collaborations with David Guetta, MORTEN has actually been hard at work in the dance music scene for more than a decade. He first made waves in his native Denmark in the late aughts before breaking through to an American audience with tracks with Steve Aoki, Borgeous and others in the mid 2010s. We got the chance to speak with MORTEN about how