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Ghost Producer Nevlin’s ‘Poetry In Motion’ Still Making Waves As He Makes His Way To US – Working With DJ Khaled, T.I., Arcange

New kid on the block and rising artist Nevlin has been producing for only a few years now. In a short time, he has already made his mark in the current music scene. After hearing Hardwell’s track, “Spaceman”, for the first time, his love for music was ignited – particularly in the harder genres of dance. This energy is what mostly characterizes the style in his work, Being able to produce every genre imaginable has served as a significant advantage in building his network and career. Right now, Nevlin is one of the busiest and most successful ghost-producers.
Starting off releasing on Revealed Records multiple times, he’s now within the inner circle of A-list names like DJ Khaled, T.I., Akon, Future, Lil Wayne, Swae Lee, Eminem, Kanye West, Diplo and many others. He’s finalizing releases with DJ Khaled, Arcangel & T.I., as well as a project with Akon is next to be unfolded in the near future.
Nevlin’s “Poetry In Motion” single, in collaboration with Portugal’s top electronic artist, KURA and signed to Hardwell’s Revealed Records, represents how far Nevlin has come as well as where he’s going. It’s a pure big room banger that never loses it’s high-octane feel, as fiery synths and a thunderous bassline keep energy high the whole way through. KURA’s vocals sit perfectly on top, adding a radio friendly – easy to sing hooks that seem to be stuck in your head instantly.
Listen below and keep an eye out for more from this talented artist!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ghost Producer Nevlin’s ‘Poetry In Motion’ Still Making Waves As He Makes His Way To US – Working With DJ Khaled, T.I., Arcange
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&friends Unveils Nitefreak Remix To “Ode Ireti” ft. eL-Jay & Oluwadamvic

&friends is one of the most buzzworthy acts right now. Through a journey fueled by passion, determination, and drive, &friends has set out to foster meaningful connections – first with his best friend and music producer, Michael Scheinker, as well as with creators all over the continent of Africa. Through a thoughtfully produced and artfully composed compilation of works, &friends is set to make an impact on the music community through a holistic, multifaceted approach; and further the mission that sound unites us all from every corner of the globe.
Now, he’s unveiled the Nitefreak remix to his song “Ode Ireti” ft. eL-Jay & Oluwadamvic that has already enjoyed enormous success, earning placement on the official Mayan Warrior aftermovie from Burning Man and currently on regular rotation from top artists like &Me and Keinemusik. It’s an uplifting take on the original, offering a plethora of beautiful, melodic sounds backed by a thumping beat and the enchanting vocals of eL-Jay & Oluwadamvic.
Listen below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: &friends Unveils Nitefreak Remix To “Ode Ireti” ft. eL-Jay & Oluwadamvic
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MitiS releases new ‘Together’ EP on Ophelia with Ray Volpe & Linney, Amidy, and Crystal Skies

MitiS returns to Ophelia Records with his first multi-track release since his 2021 sophomore album Lost, and it’s certainly worth the wait. Together sees him teaming up with Ray Volpe on “Don’t Look Down” featuring Linney, a beautiful and thrashing melodic/heavy one-two punch. While it’s a bit formulaic in construction, following in the footsteps of Seven Lions’ “Island,” the two producers and Linney forge their own path.
Apart from “Don’t Look Down,” we also get “It’s All You” with Amidy and “Youth” with Crystal Skies, which are more in line with MitiS’s past releases.
The EP traverses through heart-warming dance-pop, head-turning heavy dubstep, and sonically blissful melodic bass. The release comes amid MitiS’ heavy touring schedule featuring slots on huge shows including North Coast Music Festival, Imagine Music Festival, Red Rocks, and Groove Cruise, to name a few.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MitiS releases new ‘Together’ EP on Ophelia with Ray Volpe & Linney, Amidy, and Crystal Skies
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RÜFÜS DU SOL dispel rumors of a break-up, confirm they’re “just getting started”

Yesterday, rumors going around on Twitter centered around a video taken out of context led to many fans asking if RÜFÜS DU SOL was breaking up or not. At one point during their show at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday, Tyrone Lindqvist said, “Tonight is very special because it marks the end of the chapter for us as a unit. I just feel really blessed we get to share tonight with you guys.”
A video of the moment was uploaded to social media, but was part of a larger speech to the crowd that didn’t make the cut. The most likely explanation of the quote in question is that the group members are no longer all living in Los Angeles at the same time.
But more to the point, RÜFÜS shared some photos later last night of the show on Instagram and wrote in the caption: “P.S we’re just getting started.”
Clearly, they saw the hubbub and questions on social media and wanted to set the record straight.

You can listen to their latest album, Surrender, below.

 
Photo via Derek Fallon
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RÜFÜS DU SOL dispel rumors of a break-up, confirm they’re “just getting started”
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Kaskade & deadmau5 team up with The Moth & The Flame for latest Kx5 single, “Alive”

Kaskade and deadmau5 continue their sonic exploration as Kx5 with their latest single, “Alive,” featuring The Moth & The Flame. As the duo have released singles, “Escape” to “Take Me High” to “Alive,” they’ve demonstrated a core musical signature while providing context and experimentation within it, owing to their decades of combined artistry and mastery in the genre.
With “Alive,” they continue to edge a little darker with each single, this time bringing just a touch of emotive rock into the mix with The Moth & The Flame, who previously collaborated with Kaskade on “Haunt Me” in 2020.
An album has been confirmed, so you can expect to hear all of these singles in greater context, potentially before the end of the year, but no release date has been announced. Check out “Alive” below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kaskade & deadmau5 team up with The Moth & The Flame for latest Kx5 single, “Alive”
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Your EDM Q&A: IMANU’s Style Continues to ‘Unfold’ With Latest Album on Deadbeats

A lot of drum & bass fans can remember back in late 2017 when Jonathon Signal made the not-so-subtle switch from that moniker to IMANU and the shock waves it caused, not becuase of the name change but because of the announcement that he would no longer be focusing solely on D&B. It’s becoming less and less rare nowadays for artists to straddle genres or make a cheeky switch from D&B to halftime or dubstep or even to dabble in straight beats like techno, but back then it was nearly unheard of. We also didn’t quite know yet what this switch would mean for an artist who, at the time, seemed to be a dyed-in-the-wool D&B artist.
Five years and a huge number of very varied releases later, we now know that Jonathan as IMANU never planned to completely abandon D&B but he certainly wanted to branch out, trying his hand at everything from trap to bass house to R&B. Not just trying, really, but succeeding and building a bass music brand that really defies genre. IMANU is now bigger than the sum of its works, but with the release of his epic album Unfold, out a few weeks ago on September 16 on Deadbeats, this sonic victory lap still has the artist himself wondering where he’s landed.
Having been teased for six months since its first single, the decidedly Hudson Mohawke-meets-Arca via FKA Twigs-esque R&B track “It’s Our Destiny” featuring Kučka, Unfold’s release proves that IMANU has managed to hoist himself out of the one-trickiness of the D&B scene and make a comprehensive, multi-genre career that’s more about his own style than placating any one genre. For the most part, he’s also managed to take said D&B scene along for the ride, largely with the help of other pigeonhole-hating labels like Noisia’s Vision Recordings. Anyone who didn’t come along for said ride is foolish, to be honest. IMANU’s bold, emotive work is too good to be bitter about, or so one would think.
YEDM caught up with IMANU to chat about the album and where he thinks his work may go in the future. We found that even after all this time and literally rearranging the face of D&B as he has, IMANU can still run into people who just want the same old two-step beat and for him to fall in line behind it. It doesn’t sound like he’s planning to go back any time soon, however, and if Unfold is any indication, IMANU will keep marching to the glitchy, innovative beat of his own genre-stradling drum. Thank goodness for that.
Unfold seems to be a sort of journey album, and from the looks of it, it’s still unfolding for you. Why did you think now was a good time to release an LP and what do you feel it says about your journey in music and life over the last few years?
I felt like I was riding a wave of momentum and needed to take advantage of it. Ever since my last EP as Signal I’ve been hinting at making other things, and finally took the leap into a bigger project where I showcase that. I hope that people can stop looking at me as a D&B artist and just see me as an artist.
There are a lot of collabs and featuring artists on Unfold that run the gamut of styles from What So Not to The Caracal Project. We won’t ask you to choose your favourite on the album but what were a couple of notable experiences in working with all these artists that made the track or experience special for you?
To be completely honest, nothing really crazy happened during the creation of the album. Almost everything was done online during the pandemic so there wasn’t really much room for anything weird to happen. Some tracks, like for example the What So Not and DROELOE collabs, have been in the works a lot longer than everything else on the album, whereas Tudor quickly recorded some lines for “Haunt My Mind” so I could hand it in a few hours before deadline.
Unfold seems to be a great compendium of all the different styles you’ve been playing with since you started releasing under IMANU. Did you choose Deadbeats because they were the most open to all these styles and genres?
It was mainly for the Lambo they promised me!
How has it been for you releasing pretty much what you want in the last few years and not being confined by one specific genre? Do you feel like your previous Signal fans have embraced the change?
It’s been scary. Whilst I’m very grateful for the support I get online, I’m still quite anxious when it comes to playing multiple genres in my sets, as I still get booked for a lot of D&B shows and then don’t really know what I can get away with. Some crowds can be very tough. Slowly and surely getting there though!
There are a lot of nods to R&B and reggaeton on these tracks, as well as a lot of funk. What about these genres inspired you for this album?
Rhythm. Coming from a Surinamese/Dutch background and living in one of the most culturally diverse cities in Europe, I’ve always been exposed to lots of different genres, some of which are yet to be pushed to their limits. I’m used to hearing lots of Latin music at family gatherings, radio, on the streets and the odd time I go to a “regular” club. I figured I might as well have a crack at it.
There’s a unique vibe to the sound design and vibe of this album. What sorts of programs did you use to get these sounds? Did they come out sounding like what you wanted in your head?
Like everyone else, I use boring Serum and Splice, in FL Studio, with a touch of piano. Nothing ever sounds like what I want, which I think goes for most producers, but we have to deal with what we can get.
The album and single art for Unfold seems to really match the sounds on the album, with sort of sea-monster-in-a-nebula vibes. Who was the artist and how involved were you in the visual concept?
All the artwork was made by Tom Jager, who has also worked on my artworks for my VISION EPs. I gave him quite a lot of freedom, only requesting a certain theme (flowers), and colors (red, black, beige). Almost everything else came from his genius mind.
What’s one funny or weird thing that happened while making this album that you can share?
Nothing really in particular, but I guess it’s pretty funny that I made most of the music whilst calling and streaming with friends and patrons on Discord.
You played a lot of shows during the summer, all while presumably working on the album. Are you planning to finally take a break over the fall/winter season or is more touring/releasing forthcoming?
Unfortunately I need to make money to feed my addictions (food and fashion) so there’s no break in sight as it stands!
Unfold is out now on Deadbeats and can be streamed or purchased on multiple platforms by clicking here. We recommend running it through at least once on YouTube, as each track has its own gorgeous visualizer.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Q&A: IMANU’s Style Continues to ‘Unfold’ With Latest Album on Deadbeats
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RÜFÜS DU SOL spark rumors of their breakup after Hollywood Bowl show last night

Last night in Los Angeles, RÜFÜS DU SOL lit up the Hollywood Bowl for 17,000 fans during a stop on their Surrender tour in support of their most recent album. At one point during the show, the group took a moment to address the crowd.
Tyrone Lindqvist said, “Tonight is very special because it marks the end of the chapter for us as a unit. I just feel really blessed we get to share tonight with you guys.”
Rumors have sparked that the trio is breaking up after they finish their current tour, which extends through December and includes two dates at Red Rocks and eight shows in Australia. Which, on that note, it feels weird that they would break up now, rather than at the end of the tour. After all, Lindqvist does say “tonight is very special[…]”

What seems more likely, or perhaps this is wishful thinking, is the “end of the chapter” that he speaks of is the moment where they get to play such an iconic venue, which he mentions just a few moments later. “This is an iconic venue, and I feel really privileged to be able to play here.”
In fact, the video above appears taken out of context, as many in the replies mention that they weren’t done making music at all, they were just finished living in Los Angeles together. Lindqvist is apparently moving to San Diego with his wife and child, who just turned 3 a few months ago, and Jon and James are moving to Miami.

The trio has yet to acknowledge these rumors, but they’ll surely clear up any misunderstandings at that time. Until then, you can continue to see them on tour where dates haven’t yet sold out. See shows here.
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RÜFÜS DU SOL spark rumors of their breakup after Hollywood Bowl show last night
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STRAINJER Releases Hilariously Entertaining Music Video To Debut Single, “Cherry’s Bent”

When word got out that The Golden Pony frontman Timothy Layn was starting a new project, we could hardly contain our excitement. Channeling his love for rock and electronic music into his new band, STRAINJER, they prove to be just as captivating as we could of hoped for, packed with glitzy melodies, catchy pop hooks, and a perfect blend of rock and electronic.
Now, he’s released the music video to debut single “Cherry’s Bent” and while we had no idea what to expect going into it, we were thoroughly entertained from start to finish. It’s fascinating to see the wild and hilarious ideas Timothy comes up with, from stripper cops to playing guitar in the tropics, dodging seagulls and cruising around on his scooter.
Timothy explains, “a number of the scenes in the video are about me being in this video game “Grand Theft Auto”, where the player steals cars and motorcycles. Ironically, the scooter which I am driving in the video was actually stolen right after the video shoot! I was so exhausted from the shoot I forgot to lock it up.  I was super pissed at the time but can laugh about it now as insurance paid more $ than i bought it for, and I have a new scooter.  Which I lock every night!!!!” 
Watch it for yourself below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: STRAINJER Releases Hilariously Entertaining Music Video To Debut Single, “Cherry’s Bent”
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CHEE Drops Eerie, Bass Rattling Single, “Spangled” [Deadbeats]

Hailing from South Africa, Chee has proven to be a force to be reckoned with inside of the bass music scene. After several years of lateral experimentation in sound design, South African producer CHEE erupted into the international bass scene following a handful of successful self-releases and releases through Dutch label, UNDERSLUG. Once music began circulating, his sonic innovation and advanced production skills quickly gained the attention of many prime figures in the industry, gaining him support from Noisia, Amon Tobin, DJ Craze, Mat Zo, Culprate, G Jones, and more.
Since then, doorways opened across labels from a variety of genres. Drum & Bass focused labels TYPE91, CLOSE2DEATH and ALGORITHM releasing his fierce take on the sound, whilst rising bass labels UPSCALE and RENRAKU delivered his raw trap and halfstep influenced material in its full, devastating glory.
He can’t be confined to a genre, and now he’s back with a blistering new single, signed to Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint, titled “Spangled“. It’s a spooky low-end fueled track, packed with bass rattling wubs and melodies as eerie vocal samples weave in and out of this sonic wonderland.
Listen below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: CHEE Drops Eerie, Bass Rattling Single, “Spangled” [Deadbeats]
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Pallas’ Date with Destiny on ‘In The Night’

Leah Sturgis was destined to be Pallas. Pallas’ persona and her first debut single “In the Night” came to fruition from an ethereal dream she had and when she awoke the track was born. Some may call it coincidence, but we would call it more of a prophecy.
Prior to this grand awakening, Leah had always been drawn to the allure of artistry, whether it was film, dance, or her love of music. She was first captivated by the art form of dance at the mere age of two and in the years that followed, the hypnotics of rhythm and sound whisked her off to newfound destinations as a performing dancer. By the time Leah reached sixteen, she found herself spellbound in a place she’d never been before, the west coast underground rave scene. The impact it made on her was formidable.
From the mystifying soundscapes of San Francisco to the bass laden beats of the Pacific Northwest, Leah’s love for music only deepened. She was profoundly inspired by the sound of 80’s house music originally rooted out of Chicago and Detroit. What initially stemmed as inspiration from experimental pioneers such as Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy, ultimately led Leah to begin producing unique tracks of her own.
Driven by her passion for deep house and an eagerness to excel, she continued finessing her craft, DJing and throwing parties while building lasting relationships within the underground music scene. At night, she was absorbing and learning about the intricacies of deep house music along side moguls and producers alike and by the time the sun came around, she was tirelessly studying and working on her career in the field of visual arts.

Over the years, Leah’s love for filmmaking transpired to her writing, producing, and directing music videos and feature films which include the breakthrough comedy Hard Breakers starring Cameron Richardson and Sophie Monk, and the recent sci-fi thriller Trapped Inn, which stars comedian Matt Rife.
Writing and directing became Leah’s primary outlet for creativity, but she was always dreaming about producing her own music.
She was bound to become Pallas, the space goddess, and when her date with destiny occurred, her dream became realized.
Like we said, In The Night was birthed from her dream state. The song first presenting itself as a harmonious melody with lyrics and after she woke up, she knew this inspiration was something special, but the track would need more – an element just as mystical as what materialized its way from her psyche. She knew just where to turn.
With the assistance of powerhouse producer B Martin, accompanied by Crupö, these skilled hands turned a once dreamy melodic track into a banger. With a Classic M1 Organ paired with blaring drums, soft angelic vocals, and a heavy drop to match, In the Night was ultimately brought to where it always belonged – in the light.
And out into the world as envisioned.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Pallas’ Date with Destiny on ‘In The Night’
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Tara Jam Tackles Insomnia On Her New Single ‘MELATONIN’

Toronto based singer and songwriter TaraJam followed her last release ‘BR*K3N TELEPHONE’ with a brand new single titled ‘MELATONIN’.
On ‘MELATONIN’, Tara Jam takes a dive into Insomnia, the angst of knowing sleep is meant to happen but it doesn’t as your mind races in thought. ‘MELATONIN’ explores the cycle of consuming as many melatonin pills as you can trying to find rest in the night.
Tara Jam melodically contrasts both the beauty and darkness of the night, layering vocals over a synth based instrumental. The track’s most invigorating moment happens in the hook, as catchy vocals meld with a bass drop in the instrumental.
The new track was made in collaboration with SPVDE and EXHALE.
You can listen to Melatonin below & you can follow Tara Jam here.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tara Jam Tackles Insomnia On Her New Single ‘MELATONIN’
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Twitter calls out Porter Robinson’s live pianist at Second Sky for harmful beliefs

Yesterday, Porter Robinson announced that he would be performing his Nurture show at Second Sky later this month with a live band. Fans were ecstatic about the news until it was revealed a couple hours later that Keudae, a fan who’d done creative piano mashups of popular Porter songs, would be the pianist for the live band.

Twitter was quick to call out Keudae’s harmful beliefs, in which she follows a variety of alt-right pundits and news sources, including NewsMax, Candace Owens, the Trump family, and is a supporter of Family Federation for World Peace and Unity (FFWPU). FFWPU has been criticized by some for being a dangerous cult.
In the replies, fans brought up another artist performing at the festival Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, who has been accused of pedophilia in the past, allegedly becoming interested one of her 12-year-old dancers when she was 19-20, sharing inappropriate thoughts about him.






It’s been over 24 hours (at time of publishing) since the announcement was made and Porter has yet to share a response.
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Twitter calls out Porter Robinson’s live pianist at Second Sky for harmful beliefs
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Zedd “Clarity” 10-Year Anniversary Concert With 50-Piece Orchestra Tomorrow Will Be Live Streamed

Zedd will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of his iconic debut album Clarity with a live performance featuring a 50-piece orchestra at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA tomorrow night, October 9. The incredibly special, one-night-only event will be available to stream live exclusively via the premium social live media platform Moment. Fans around the globe will be able to tune in live to Zedd recreating the chart-topping 2012 album by performing in its entirety for the first time ever and experience the project in a totally new and unique way.
Tickets are on sale now at www.moment.co/zedd, and the performance will be available to purchase on demand for 24 hours after the show. Additionally, exclusive merch celebrating the anniversary will be available to purchase.

 
Photo courtesy of Coachella
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zedd “Clarity” 10-Year Anniversary Concert With 50-Piece Orchestra Tomorrow Will Be Live Streamed
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[Premiere] rSUN drops latest trap heater for Insomniac’s Discovery Project, “Don’t Mind”

It’s a pretty special time in bass music when dubstep appears to be stagnating somewhat, and yet trap is experiencing a huge resurgence. With the likes of ISOxo, Knock2, FrostTop and others leading the charge, rSUN is coming up in a big way with his latest release on Discovery Project by Insomniac, “Don’t Mind.”
The track begins innocently enough with delicate chords but quickly brings in the bass and grime for a minimal approach that would make Hucci proud. The components are simple enough on their own, but put together they really make something wonderful.
“Don’t Mind was a really fun song to make,” says rSUN. I had been going through some writers block and came across the sample you hear in the beginning. I wrote a bass line to it then the whole song started to unravel itself after that.”
Check it out below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: [Premiere] rSUN drops latest trap heater for Insomniac’s Discovery Project, “Don’t Mind”
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Mallive Drops Mesmerizing House Single, “Wish I XX Love U” [Truthfully Records]

Starting in 2015 with only “a Macbook and a dream,” Mallive made a name for himself by quickly rising through the ranks of the Future Bass world. Working with Heroic Recordings – the Netherlands-based label that would eventually spawn San Holo and Bitbird – he released a string of singles and the widely celebrated Nogawa EP. 2016 and 2017 saw the release of official remixes for Wolf Colony, Ark Patrol, and even the superstar DJs Vanic and Kap Slap.
Then, out of nowhere, Mallive mysteriously disappeared for five years…
But now he’s back and we couldn’t be more excited for the first single since his hiatus, titled “Wish I XX Love U“, signed to Truthfully Records. Yet again, Mallive reminds us just how good he is in the studio. No genre can contain his talent, as this time he fuses house and uk garage elements into a mezmerizing result as a pitched vocal lingers swirls to and fro, whisking you away into the beautiful aura of the song.
And on a lighter note, he adds, “oh and I don’t like putting apostrophes in my titles so I just dropped the “didn’t” and put a x for each of the syllables — also so spotify thinks i’m related to Jamie.”
Hear it for yourself below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Mallive Drops Mesmerizing House Single, “Wish I XX Love U” [Truthfully Records]
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10 Albums From 2022 To Revisit As We Enter The Slow Winter Months

As we get closer to the end of the year, the rate at which new albums are coming out is going to be falling down and a new touring season is picking up. But, as the months get colder and the days get shorter, as we spend more time inside and with friends and family, we wanted to look back at ten albums from the past year you might have missed or might have just forgotten about to fill your time.
We will have a separate Top 10 Albums list at the end of the year, but some of these albums might appear there, as well, so take your time to familiarize yourself now so you can say, “I knew it!” when the list drops.
in no particular order
Grabbitz – Time Isn’t Real
Easily one of our favorite albums of the year, the third album from Grabbitz sees him engage his true self and artistry. This is a brilliant listening experience front to back, though you won’t find a lot of winter themes. If you’re missing the warmer months, check this out.

Ookay – VERY SPECIAL!
Ookay dropped his second album earlier this year, bringing back his pop/live/EDM crossover to another project. Primarily solo tracks, with a couple collaborations here and there with Rachel Lorin, Daktyl, and Elohim & Flux Pavilion, the album is definitely an easy-listening experience that’s filled with good vibes and playful notes.

Calvin Harris – Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2
This album had so much hype behind it, but it quickly died off after release. Whether that’s due to a short attention span or just overall not-as-stellar singles as the first volume, looking back at the album now, it’s just as great for easy listening and casual company as the first.

Moore Kismet – UNIVERSE
The debut album from young wunder Moore Kismet couldn’t have come at a more perfect time, as their career and notoriety continues to increase exponentially. Apart from championing POC and queer culture, the 17-year-old black and nonbinary musician and creative has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years. A debut album is a special thing, and this one in particular is worthy of your attention.

Kill The Noise – EMBRACE
Waiting seven years for a new album from Kill The Noise felt like torture, but it was so worth it when EMBRACE finally dropped. Beyond once again teaming up with Seven Lions and Wolfgang Gartner and Mija, the album goes through so many genres so effortlessly that it’s impossible to not be reminded of just how good Kill The Noise is and always has been.

Adventure Club – Love // Chaos
Speaking of waiting a long time for albums, Adventure Club finally released Love // Chaos earlier this year, something they’ve been building to steadily over the past six years. Featuring a staggering 25 tracks clocking in at nearly an hour and a half, the diversity and absolute girth of this album couldn’t be overstated.

Lane 8 – Reviver
Lane 8 is always perfect when you want to listen to something beautiful and inspiring, without alienating your older, extended family. If your parents or relatives ask what you’ve been doing and listening to this year while chit chatting during the holidays, just give them this and leave it at that, they don’t need to know everything.

Alice Glass – PREY//IV
Alice Glass began her solo project back in 2014, but it wasn’t until 2017 that she officially announced her departure from Crystal Castles, accusing co-founder Ethan Kath of sexual, physical, and mental abuse. It took another five years for her to drop her official debut solo album, PREY//IV. It’s gritty and raw, and apparent that Crystal Castles was her at the end of the day. But, we move on and so does she.

Kavinsky – Reborn
It took nine years for Reborn to finally arrive, after Kavinsky had made a name for himself off of, pretty much, just one single — “Nightcall.” The track eclipses any of his other singles in play by a factor of about 12. Still, his notoriety persisted and when he began teasing a new project, all eyes were on him. The reception was lukewarm at best, but upon further listens, Reborn is still a strong entry in his discography, though maybe not as earworm-y.

Party Favor – RESET
Party Favor has been fighting an uphill battle to get away from his “Bap U” sound for a few years (though his live shows are still as raucous and fun as ever). RESET serves as not only a titular ethos of his career, but also a brilliantly composed and written album that deserves far more praise. As far as flow and pace goes, the album is top-tier among this year’s contenders and coming from one of the scene’s perceived “frat boy DJs,” the shock factor only adds to the enjoyment of the listening experience.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 10 Albums From 2022 To Revisit As We Enter The Slow Winter Months
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Porter Robinson announces Together Live for Second Sky featuring his “Nurture” show with a full band

Only yesterday, Porter Robinson teased some “crazy ass update” about his set at Second Sky. We didn’t expect the reveal to come quite so soon, but we’re not complaining to learn that he’s bringing a full live band for a reimagined Nurture live set later this month.
So many EDM artists have performed with a live band before, including Modestep, Rudimental, Louis Futon, Chase & Status, Netsky, and more, so it’s not that it’s revolutionary in that sense. But it is new for Porter and with the way his Nurture live set is structured, we can only imagine that a live band will bring more immersion and, probably, tears to the crowd.
Even better, there’s no indication that this is going to be a one-time thing, as he mentions it’s “debuting” at Second Sky. We can hope that the next evolution of the Nurture tour will include the full band going forward.
For those going to Second Sky, get ready as it’s coming October 29.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Porter Robinson announces Together Live for Second Sky featuring his “Nurture” show with a full band
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ACRAZE avoids monotony with first single since Do It, To It, “Believe”

When ACRAZE first dropped “Do It, To It” last year, the speed at which it became a global dance hit resulted in absolute whiplash. After being teased out in live sets for a couple months, the release saw the producer skyrocketed to stardom along with 9.5m monthly listeners on Spotify (at time of publishing). Over the past year, the song has received remixes by everyone from Tiësto to Sub Focus to Subtronics, keeping it alive far past what anyone thought it was capable of.
The big question on everyone’s mind: how was ACRAZE going to follow it up? After winning iHeartRadio’s Best Dance Song Of The Year, no one would be at fault thinking he’d try and follow it up with the same sort of party-centric single. However, in the opinion of this writer, he did the exact right thing by toning it down and going more melodic for his follow-up, “Believe” featuring Goodboys.
“On your journey to success, it’s inevitable that you will hear ‘no’ more than ‘yes,’” says ACRAZE. “Believing in myself when no one else did was what I did best. This song is a true representation of what it felt like in the low moments of my life. I hope you guys enjoy ‘Believe’ as much as we enjoyed making it.”
Fans will recognize Goodboys from their collaborations with Meduza, “Lose Control” and “Piece Of Your Heart,” as well as “Goodbye” with Imanbek.
Listen to “Believe” below, out now on Thrive Music/Capitol Records.

 
Photo Credit: Thomas Jimenez
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ACRAZE avoids monotony with first single since Do It, To It, “Believe”
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Klown Wants You To Be “Lost In Time” ft. Kayla Nettles

KLOWN (Nicholas Bottino & Joseph Berman) is a Los Angeles-based duo that originated in Orlando, Florida. The two met while attending college and began working on music shortly after. Since then, they have toured nationally as support for the Bandlez, Dodge & Fuski, Dubloadz, and Hekler. Drawing inspiration from infamously dark circus acts, KLOWN has coined their very own forward-thinking blend of bass music. Their diverse sound has proven irresistible within the scene with multiple chart-topping tracks including “Dirtbag” via Frshblood and “Doinks” via Disciple Round Table. With support from Excision, Zeds Dead, GTA, NGHTMRE, Slander, 12th Planet, 4B and many more, KLOWN continues to prove they are a force to be reckoned with.
Now, they’re back with a thundering new single, “Lost In Time“, featuring Kayla Nettles. The breathtaking vocals of Kayla Nettles flow seamlessly alongside stargazing chimes and a subtle uplifting melody. The tracks builds, slowing down time as you enter a new futuristic dimension designed by slow-tempo synths and a prolonged frequency that seem to capture in the world of the song for the entire two and a half minutes. 
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Klown Wants You To Be “Lost In Time” ft. Kayla Nettles
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Star Monster Drops Trippy, Bass Centric EP, ‘Butterscotch Candy’

Hailing from Madison, Wisconsin, bass producer/DJ Phil Parhamovich, better known as Star Monster, is a multi-instrumentalist who blends elements of experimental hip-hop with high energy dubstep. First debuting in 2017, Star Monster has captivated audiences with his dynamic sound and hypnotizing live sets, which have taken him to marquee festivals like Burningman, Emissions, and Stilldream, in addition to his own solo tours throughout North America and beyond. 
Star Monster today stands at the upper echelon of bass music culture as an in-demand producer and touring act. On his Spooky Tunes Vol 2 original mix (October 2020)—premiered on industry leading YouTube channel The Dub Rebellion— Star Monster expands his sound into the outer limits of bass music. Widely known for his idiosyncratic, third-eye-opening sets, Star Monster has delivered mind-bending performances at some of the world’s leading festivals and marquee events. 
Now, this interstellar bass wizard is here to overload the human senses with his newest five track LP titled ‘Butterscotch Candy‘. It’s a trippy, bass fueled journey that is not easily forgotten. “Check The Flow” sets the tone, kicking things off with spine tingling melodies and head-banging energy to get you lost in the music instantly. “The Mirror Dimension” follows, which feels reminiscent of legends like Pretty Lights, as Star Monster seamlessly melds a high pitched sample into an electrifying arrangement.
The EP’s title track comes next, taking listeners down the rabbit hole, inserting high-octane dnb elements and dubstep half time breaks that seem to lift this track into another dimension. Capping off the EP is “Let Go Of Your Mind“, an aural candy land of psychedelic melodies and grooves driven by punchy drums and incessant bass wubs.
Listen below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Star Monster Drops Trippy, Bass Centric EP, ‘Butterscotch Candy’
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Besomorph Celebrates Hitting 1 Billion Streams With New Single With The Tech Thieves, “In My Dreams”

Besomorph, is truly a standout talent and staple artist of the electronic cultural landscape. He recently hit a milestone that only a tiny fraction of all artists on the planet are able to achieve, passing the 1 billion streams threshold across all platforms, with 850M+ on Besomorph and over 150M+ through his other active aliases, Besomage, BRAN and Bromage. The achievement is nothing short of astounding and is representative of the work ethic Besomorph commits himself to as well symbolic of how well-received his dozens of releases have all become.
To celebrate, he’s collaborated with The Tech Thieves for a brand new single, “In My Dreams,” a dark yet beautiful collage of slap house and pop music. The sound falls in line with the barriers of the Besomorph sonic brand, yet still pushes the boundaries vocally and musically to help this stand out from you might expect.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Besomorph Celebrates Hitting 1 Billion Streams With New Single With The Tech Thieves, “In My Dreams”
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Tiësto and Black Eyed Peas Join Forces On “Pump It Louder”

GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA platinum-certified international icon Tiësto collabs with the legendary Black Eyed Peas for a new version of their chart-topping single “Pump It”. Listen HERE.  Already given the sound a vibe check, “Pump It Louder” has created an undeniable energy in Tiësto’s live sets all summer long.
“As a fan and supporter of will.i.am’s work and Black Eyed Peas, I couldn’t be more excited to collaborate directly with them on this project, said Tiësto. “Fans go absolutely crazy when I play this out live in clubs and festivals – I can’t wait to officially release this new version for the world to go wild to!“
“We’re so happy and honored to collaborate with Tiësto on this new version of ‘PUMP IT’” said Black Eyed Peas; “to keep the energy PUMPING and blasting LOUD!!!”
“Pump It Louder” follows this summer’s success of Tiësto and Charli XCX’s “Hot In It”, the fourth single from Tiësto’s upcoming Atlantic Records label debut album. “Hot In It” swiftly reached the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Song” chart, fueled in part by over 200M views across TikTok and IG Reels, and 97.8M streams to date.
Tiësto is a Grammy® Award-winning, platinum-certified, international icon. The DJ and producer is the only artist to ever hold the titles of “The Greatest DJ of All Time” courtesy of Mixmag, and “#1 DJ” according to Rolling Stone. From his underground dance floor bangers to his high-profile Las Vegas residency and crossover success, Tiësto created the blueprint that defines what it means to be a success in today’s dance music world. In Tiësto’s true fashion, he continues to expand across genres, always evolving his craft. With over 36 million albums sold, 10+ billion cumulative streams, and a social platform with an audience exceeding 30 million fans spanning the globe, he continues to revolutionize the dance music landscape.
Tiësto’s first release since signing with Atlantic Records, ARIA 5x Platinum”The Business” has dominated airplay and charts worldwide since its September 2020 release, garnering over 1.5 billion streams to date, and was nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Recording at the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards. It has also held a steady position on Apple & Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” & “Today’s Hits” playlists, and hit #1 at US Dance Radio. “The Business” is certified Platinum in 15 countries and gold in 8 countries and has held a place on the Top 10 official singles chart in 10 countries as well as Top 50 on Spotify in 31 countries. Tiësto made history with single “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G, which marked the first English song ever for Karol G, and the first Latin Artist collaboration for Tiësto, and currently has 830M streams, over 1.2 million TikTok creates, and over 273 million views on the official music video. The third single from Tiësto’s upcoming album, ARIA Gold“The Motto” with Ava Max, is out now with 884M streams to date, and his single “Hot in It” with Charli XCX continues to climb the charts with 97.8M streams.

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Hayden James returns with new single “Good Life” featuring Emie

Today, triple-platinum Sydney-born, now LA-based producer Hayden James shares his newest single, “Good Life” featuring Emie out via Future Classic.
A piano house record purpose-built to elevate, “Good Life” is a prescription for chasing away bad moods. Written alongside Nathan Nicholson (Kygo, Gryffin, Calum Scott, Claptone), the track also features a standout vocal performance from London-based single Emie. Soft claps dab between synth jabs and a driving kick in pure harmony. A heightened pre-chorus starring Emie’s ethereal vocals builds to a euphoric breakdown of irresistible house, ready to melt down your worries.
Hayden says of the release: “It’s all about being present in the moment and allowing that positive force in your life to lift you up when you’re feeling down. Nathan, Emie and I wrote this record in the summer this year over a couple of zoom sessions from Nashville to London then finished the track off in Ibiza for the summer vibes. I hope you love it. This one feels special.”
“Good Life” lands in the wake of Hayden James’ Australian tour, a six-date run celebrating the arrival of his applauded sophomore album LIFTED earlier this year. Supported by Boo Seeka and Memphis LK, Hayden performed to illustrious arena and auditorium-sized venues across the country throughout August and September, delivering his high energy, high emotion live show. After delivering on some of his largest performances to dates, including a packed-out bucket list Coachella set, Hayden James now continues his career legacy by relocating to the US. He spends the next few months meeting his new neighbours at packed shows across America throughout October and November, before a brief return to Australia for a tour with Spilt Milk festival.
Hayden’s sophomore album, LIFTED infused the same emotion of his applauded live shows into every moment, fueled by a desire to create an energetic and uplifting collection that could help bring people together, and deliver a slice of joy to his fans after much time spent apart over the past few years. The record enlisted a slew of special guests including Elderbrook, Boo Seeka, Jem Cooke, SIDEPIECE, YAEGER and Cassian, as Hayden expended rippling energy via lush production, vocal textures and consistently addictive dance cuts. Representing hours of collaboration, emotion, and an expansion of his enduring legacy in dance music, LIFTED received national praise from tastemakers and community radio, alongside being awarded triple j’s Feature Album on release, with tracks from the album accumulating over 36 million streams since release.
Since breaking out in 2013 with “Permission to Love” and going on to release revered platinum certified hits “Numb” feat. GRAACE, and “Just Friends”, the producer has continued to be at the forefront of the Australian house music scene, carrying on his run of hits with his ARIA-nominated debut album Between Us in 2019 which sits at over half a billion collective streams. His production mastery on tracks like “Waves of Gold” feat. Azteck as well as “Right Time” with Icona Pop has also landed in the international spotlight, receiving love from Zane Lowe on Beats 1, triple j, as well as Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, NME and many more. In the live arena, Hayden has enjoyed success touring across the globe, hitting major venues including NY’s Webster Hall, LA’s Fonda Theatre, Amsterdam’s Paradiso, as well as lighting up national tours and festivals, including Melbourne’s Beyond The City and Sydney’s 2022 Field Day. 
From one of Australia’s dance heavyweights, sink into the soul warming groove of “Good Life” from Hayden James today, as he continues to lift us all with his unique brand of emotion-fuelled house.
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Nocturnal Wonderland Proves Why It’s North America’s Longest Running Rave [Event Review]

What is the secret to longevity? Is it the strength of product and brand, the ability to adapt to changing times, having your finger on the pulse, some combination of all of the above? Whatever the secret is, there is no doubt that Pasquale Rotella and his creative team at Insomniac have the formula down pat. Witness another stacked and packed edition of Nocturnal Wonderland, North America’s longest running rave, which went down earlier this month at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino.
There wasn’t really too much difference about this year’s edition to differentiate it from previous editions of the festival. However, in the case of Nocturnal, that doesn’t really matter. When we last attended Nocturnal in 2019, prior to the unforeseen (at the time) global pandemic, it was thought that that would be Nocturnal’s last edition at its long-time home. Fast forward three years, and it’s impossible to imagine Nocturnal taking place anywhere else but Glen Helen. From its pristine outdoor setting, insane hilltop views, soft green grass all around, there really is something magical about Nocturnal Wonderland that Insomniac’s other festivals just can’t capture.
Original Photo by Jake West for Insomniac Events Let’s get into what stood out at this year’s edition of Nocturnal. First off, the Wolves’ Den (main stage) was extremely impressive. This year’s stage design was simple but sleek. The Nocturnal Wonderland marquee was gone from the stage this year. Video panels formed a half-circle in the center of the stage where the artists’ main visuals would be displayed. In the outer half-circle, a wheel spun that featured a waning and waxing moon. Three rectangular video panels descended on each side of the stage’s half-circle center. There was also more pyro and lasers than I’ve ever seen at Nocturnal. The main stage truly was a sight to behold and headliners got treated to a nice fireworks display at the end of each night.
Visually, the Labyrinth stage was just as impressive. This year’s version featured cube-shaped stage ends bookending three rectangular video panels in the center of the stage. The lasers were absolutely going off at this stage. Despite being the Bassrush stage with its high intensity head-banging, it’s actually a great spot to catch a breather, grab some food and sit on the top of the hill and enjoy the insane view you get. Seeing the sun peak over the mountains as it sets is truly an unforgettable sight.
Original Photo by Jake West for Insomniac Events What about the music, you ask? There was never a dull moment, Night 1 featured a lot of bass-house, dubstep and trap. I caught sets from Jack Beats + Taiki Nulight Present: Reel Mood, Moksi, Adventure Club, Yellow Claw and Illenium at the main stage. I also made my way up to the Labyrinth stage for sets from Trivecta, Must Die! b2b Tisoki, Saymyname and Sullivan King. The energy of the crowd was incredible as every imaginable strain of bass music was pumped out through the speakers. The lasers and pyro were on point at the second stage in a way I’ve never seen. Thankfully so, the sound on the first day kind of sucked. It was super bass-boosted and you couldn’t really hear any mids. It appears they got that worked out for Day 2 as the sound was much crisper.
Original Photo by Tyler Hill for Insomniac Events The lineup on Day 2 was absolutely stacked and the crowd vibes were far superior to Day 1. While house music was plentiful, so were Moombahton, mid-tempo and big main stage sets. With the exception of going to see Blanke up at Labyrinth and Dillon Francis perform a highly-anticipated DJ Hanzel set at Sunken Garden, I spent the entire day at the Wolves’ Den. And why wouldn’t anybody? I got the day started with a nasty set of bass-house from Disco Lines. By the time I’d returned to the Wolves’ Den after sundown, JSTJR had taken over the mainstage dropping an energetic mix that is nearly impossible to not dance too. My personal favorite set of the weekend had to be R3HAB, who 11 years after he first performed at the festival, took fans on a wild ride of big room hits, old school classics, and future rave remixes. Dillon Francis was up next and he did not disappoint as he also dusted off the moombahton and dropped some new music amongst his many festival classics. REZZ closed out the night and she took the house down with her pummeling brand of mid-tempo, you could truly feel the bass in your chest for her set.
There you have it, the 27th edition of Nocturnal Wonderland was a resounding success! Will it be back next year? It hasn’t been announced yet, but I’d be shocked if it weren’t. Since I didn’t camp, we didn’t even explore how fun an aspect that is to this festival. I think it’s a safe bet to say that North America’s longest running rave will continue its reign. So long as Insomniac continues to provide the amazing experience that is Nocturnal (and camping too!) there’s no reason to think the magic won’t continue!
Original Photo by Jake West for Insomniac Events This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Nocturnal Wonderland Proves Why It’s North America’s Longest Running Rave [Event Review]
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Porter Robinson teases “crazy ass update” about his set at Second Sky

Second Sky, the festival curated and thrown by Porter Robinson, is only just a little over three weeks away and there’s still work being done. Fred again.. sadly had to drop off the lineup, in an announcement he made last week, and a special guest has no yet been revealed. But as for Porter himself, he shared some news about his own set.
“I’ve been working hard and I have a crazy ass update about what my set will be at second sky HAHAH more soon,” he tweeted this morning.
Just as Madeon upgraded his Good Faith set to Good Faith Forever, perhaps a new Nurture live set era is upon us, as well.
As he said, there will be “more soon” — but if you’ve already got your ticket, transportation, and lodging all set for October 29, you’re going to want to hold onto that ticket tightly to see what’s in store.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Porter Robinson teases “crazy ass update” about his set at Second Sky
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