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ISOxo Announces Nightrealm Tour Phase II

If you’ve seen ISOxo this year, or ever, you know the power he has to turn a crowd into an absolute party at the drop of a beat. If you haven’t seen him, or missed one of his shows, Nightrealm Tour Phase II was just announced and tickets are available now.
Seattle, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Milwaukee are among the cities poised to experience his talent, with one show at the Fonda Theater in LA selling out so fast they had to add another.
All tickets are available here.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ISOxo Announces Nightrealm Tour Phase II
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Win VIP Tickets for you and 9 of your friends to see Zedd at Canacopia in Arizona

Zedd just released a new song with Maren Morris and BEAUZ, “Make You Say,” and now you can hear it live!
Your EDM is teaming up with Forty8 Live to give away TEN VIP tickets to Canacopia in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, September 10 where you can see Zedd, What So Not, Joey Valance and Brae, The Brook & The Bluff, and Evening Elephants.
Enter below for your chance to win!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Win VIP Tickets for you and 9 of your friends to see Zedd at Canacopia in Arizona
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ARC After Dark: Official After Parties for ARC Music Festival Announced

Only two short weeks lie between us and the festivities of Labor Day weekend and ARC Music Festival’s sophomore year. After putting on such an extraordinary event in 2022, the team behind ARC knew they had to step their game up to keep up with expectations. From the looks of it, they undoubtedly did, both with the lineup and now with the newly announced after parties and rare b2b sets.
Spanning across some of Chicago’s most iconic venues, including RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, PRYSM, Smartbar, Spybar, Cermak Hall, Primary, and Nᵒ9, the afters will boast artists from the festival along with a few additional names outside of it.
Detroit Love party at Spybar with Carl Craig and Seth Troxler, Eric Prydz and Adam Beyer at RADIUS, Gorgon City and Azzecca at Cermak Hall, and a Relief x Dirtybird event with Green Velvet and Claude VonStroke at RADIUS serve as some of the major highlights out of the impressive roaster of parties that weekend.
Other notable events include a multi-national house affair with Ricardo Villalobos and Derrick Carter at Cermak Hall, Honey Dijon and DJ Heather showcasing Chicago femme royalty at Smartbar, and a Black Book Records event at Concord Music Hall with Cloonee and MIANE.
You can also get the party started early with Pan-Pot playing at Spybar on Thursday and keep the party going on Monday with Justin Martin on an exclusive yacht.


At the festival, attendees can look forward to a group of back-to-back sets that will take place between Detroit legends Carl Craig and Seth Troxler, married couple Öona Dahl and DJ Three, UK favorites Skream and Eats Everything, and Chicago house acts including Derrick Carter b2b Mark Farina, Gene Farris b2b Mike Dunn, and Hiroko Yamamura b2b DJ Hyperactive.
In additional news, ARC has also released the daily lineups for the festival, highlighting which artists will be playing on each of the three days.
The festival will return to Chicago’s Union Park, expanding from two to three days over Labor Day weekend. Tickets are on sale starting March 17th, but you can sign up now for the first crack at them here: https://arcmusicfestival.com/

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ARC After Dark: Official After Parties for ARC Music Festival Announced
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Zedd Teams Up With Maren Morris Again + BEAUZ On New Single, “Make You Say”

Believe it or not, Zedd has never worked with the same vocalist twice before today, as he teams up again with Maren Morris from “The Middle” for his new single, “Make You Stay” with BEAUZ. Maren Morris says, “I loved working with Zedd again on ‘Make You Say’ after such a thrill ride with ‘The Middle.’ It’s such a vibey melody and making the music video [below] was definitely a first for me as far as choreography and animation go. The fans are gonna flip.”
The track definitely toes the line between some of Zedd’s more recent pop records like “The Middle,” “Happy Now,” or “Stay,” and the type of tracks he released on his previous album, True Colors, which came out 7 years ago.
Zedd says, “I started working on this record with BEAUZ about 3 or 4 years ago. We went back and forth slowly, refining the production over the years, and then Charlie [Puth] and I got in the studio and wrote the topline for the track. Maren recorded a demo of it and sounded phenomenal, so I met her in Nashville, and we recorded the final vocal to ‘Make You Say’ and she took the song to a whole new level. ‘Make You Say’ is the kickoff of a new chapter for me and I can’t wait for the world to hear it.”
That “new chapter” as Zedd mentions shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as he’s been publicly teasing that he’s been working on a new album for a few years now, affectionately called Z3 by fans in lieu of anything more official. So far, that’s the only indication that “Make You Stay” is part of a larger project and anything more than a single. However, Maren Morris and Zedd joined Zane Lowe on New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 to speak about the new song, and, well…
“My next big project is my album and I started that before the pandemic,” Zedd told Lowe. “I actually sent you a song that I was working on. That is a little bit darker. Still, the feeling of the album is going to have some happy moments and some hands up moments, but that is still my direction for the record. It’s going to be dance heavy, but I’m trying to incorporate some of my early influences in the song I sent you, which is a little bit dark and twisted to classical music, which I’m remaking an old classical piece. So that’s my next big project, but it’s definitely going to live in the dance world.”
Take that how you please, and listen to “Make You Stay” below.
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zedd Teams Up With Maren Morris Again + BEAUZ On New Single, “Make You Say”
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Modestep Take On Naeleck And Hige Driver’s “Final Boss” With Bass-Heavy Remix

Teaming up with close collaborator Hige Driver, French trailblazer Naeleck unveiled his single “Final Boss” last year, an infectious and fun 8-bit-inspired electro anthem, that became an instant favorite amongst gamers. Now, the talented DJ and producer is breathing new life into the track with a visually-stunning music video, paired with a remix from none other than UK bass music pioneers Modestep.
Created by Australian animator Sam Green, the animated music video for “Final Boss” finds a cartoon version of Naeleck trying to escape hell after dying, as he battles various demons in the shape of characters from some of the most popular games and anime series. It’s a lighthearted and impressive addition to Naeleck’s visual universe, while Modestep’s remix, on the other hand, couldn’t be a better look for the producer. Currently consisting of Josh Friend and Pat Lundy, Modestep are masters of their sound, and deliver a more than impressive redo, infusing “Final Boss” with gritty bass and jaw-dropping sound design.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Modestep Take On Naeleck And Hige Driver’s “Final Boss” With Bass-Heavy Remix
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SIIK And SMACK Unveil House Tune Of The Summer With “Lifestyle”

Boasting lots of talent and an unmatched drive to succeed, Slovak producer SIIK is continuously rising through dance music’s ranks with his festival-ready music and explosive performances. Bringing together future house and bass house in a unique way, SIIK has made a name for himself internationally with his forward-thinking sound design, groovy basslines and hard leads, while he is only getting started.
SIIK’s latest tune is titled “Lifestyle,” and it’s out now in collaboration with widely celebrated masked duo SMACK. A truly infectious dance anthem that is well deserving of radio play, as well as spins at some of the world’s biggest festival stages, “Lifestyle” brings together SIIK and SMACK’s styles masterfully. A melodic vocal performance kicks off the tune as it quickly transitions toward the drop, which is filled with exciting moments and dance music madness all throughout.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SIIK And SMACK Unveil House Tune Of The Summer With “Lifestyle”
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Flume Hands Out Free Download To Sought-After ID After 5 Years

Last night USA time, Flume hosted an Ask Me Anything in his Discord, Hi This Is Flume. In addition to the myriad questions he answered over the course of about an hour and a half (in voice chat, it appears, so we don’t have the written answers here), fans were also surprised when they asked about the status of one of his old IDs, “Greenpeace,” and he responded by casually providing a download link to the song.
The ID was originally written as part of a campaign with Greenpeace Australia Pacific back in 2017, which only featured about 90 seconds of audio. Turns out, the full project is a staggering eight and a half minutes.
“Cant believe this is how we get Greenpeace,” wrote KillerCh33z.
“Absolutely unreal. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this song to drop for YEARS, and here we are just in time to see him at Red Rocks. What a dream,” wrote petriscorncob.
/u/Professional_Art8661 uploaded the song to YouTube (below). Since the song was never officially released, it’s unclear if it will eventually receive a takedown from a label so you can download it here. Though, it’s also unclear if the download link will stay up forever, either, so act quickly.
Flume also shared a second ID in the Discord, “GET U STEP,” which you can download and listen to here.
 
h/t TSIS
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Flume Hands Out Free Download To Sought-After ID After 5 Years
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SCNDL Unleashes Hard-Hitting Festival Banger “Ruckus”

With releases on renowned record labels such as Spinnin, Armada, Ultra, Smash The House, Monstercat and many more, as well as support from celebrated artists such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Afrojack, SCNDL is well on his way towards establishing himself as one of dance music’s greats. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, the talented artist has amassed over 100 million collective streams on digital platforms, while headlining countless Australian and international tours. Out via Dancing Dead, SCNDL’s brand new single “Ruckus” has just been unveiled, and it makes up for one of his most exciting releases to date. Featuring an energetic grime vocal and fast-paced drums, “Ruckus” quickly gets into action with a drop that is driven by hard-hitting kicks and distorted leads, a combination that is bound to get any crowd going.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SCNDL Unleashes Hard-Hitting Festival Banger “Ruckus”
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GRiZ Announces Return Of ‘Another World’ in October at 1STBANK Center

GRiZ announces today the return of ‘Another World’, a two-day event at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado on October 28th and 29th.
This year’s edition of ‘Another World’ is set to be an immersive experience with GRiZ performing both sets “In The Round” this Halloween weekend. The two-night affair kicks off Friday, October 28th with experimental bass musician MIZE and rising Alabama-based bass DJ Black Carl!, continuing into Saturday, October 29th with female trap producer Rossy, and Denver-based twin DJ duo MZG, along with headline performances by GRiZ both nights.
In the past year, GRiZ has accomplished remarkable new milestones including selling out consecutive nights for bespoke events ‘Space Camp’ at Virginia’s 11,000-capacity Hampton Coliseum and ‘GRiZMAS’ at Detroit’s 4,800-capacity Masonic Temple. With a past trend of selling out within hours, the unparalleled demand for one of electronic music’s most celebrated artists continues, be sure to move quickly to secure tickets to ‘Another World’.
Continuing to promote safety at his events, GRiZ announced his harm prevention and drug safety program the Harmony Project created in partnership with Dance Safe and Good Night Out Vancouver, which debuted last month at ‘GRiZMAS In July’. The Harmony Project aligns with GRiZ’s mission to spread positivity on and off the dance floor.
The remainder of 2022 will see GRiZ continuing to make the festival rounds with upcoming performances at Breakaway Music Festival, ILLfest, Riverside Festival, Same Same But Different Festival, Imagine Music Festival, and Dusk Music Festival. ‘Another World’ marks GRiZ’s fourth event of the year, following ‘GRiZMAS In July’. Additional upcoming events this year include the debut of ‘Triple Rainbow’ at Alpine Valley Music Theater on September 16th and 17th, and return of ‘Space Camp’ at Hampton Coliseum on December 16th and 17th.
Pre-sale tickets for GRiZ’s upcoming ‘Another World’ shows at 1STBANK Center are available this Thursday, August 17th at 10 AM MT.


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GRiZ Announces Return Of ‘Another World’ in October at 1STBANK Center
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The Chainsmoker’s Drew Taggart Punched In The Face By T.I.,

Sometimes you’re in the moment and feel like a move is a good idea, and then you get punched in the face by T.I. and realize you probably shouldn’t have done that. That exact scenario just happened to Drew Taggart from The Chainsmokers last night, as the duo and T.I. both uploaded videos regarding the situation, both of them laughing it off.
“T.I. just literally punched me in the face,” Taggart said. “We were on a vibe, and I gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he totally punched me in the face. It was my fault.”
On the other side, T.I. began his TikTok by chuckling for about 30 seconds straight, which… honestly, same. “Ok, first of all, I love The Chainsmokers. We just had to work through some stuff.”
The Chainsmokers also got invited to appear on his podcast “ExpediTIously,” writing in the caption, “Let’s sit down & chop it up.”


 
via Consequence of Sound | Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmoker’s Drew Taggart Punched In The Face By T.I.,
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Your EDM Premiere: Hoofbeats to Drop ‘Variations,’ Kutlo’s First EP in Five Years

Some fans who’ve seen him with stand-alone singles on the likes of Delta9, Eatbrain, Blackout and, of course, Hoofbeats, may not know that neurofunk/dancefloor hybrid stan Kutlo has been producting for nearly a decade. Releasing more liquid and deep bass-style tracks beginning in 2013, Kutlo cut his teeth on playing with synths and sound design and was a local Slovak and Czech favorite until Let It Roll featured his deep bass scrambler of a track called “Void” with Italian producer Goh on their first compilation album in 2017. Once he was alongside the likes of Ivy Lab, A.M.C, Current Value and about 20 other huge names, Kutlo’s name grew itself quite rapidly.
As his last EP, Memento on Kosen Productions out of Toulouse, was over five years ago, it’s safe to say Kutlo was due for another multi-track. He hooked up with Hoofbeats in his neighboring Czechia in 2020 and it’s clear that the Variations EP has been in the works for quite a while, given that the first teaser track, “Porcelain” featuring the unique vocals of Anna Vaverková, came out last September. A brassy, horn-filled dancefloor track, “Porcelain” sounds unlike anything Kutlo’s done before.
Now with two other teases, the neuro-laced and, well, static-y “Static” and the very deep and melodic “Distance” featuring Timea, which unexpectedly drops into halftime, we know why the EP’s called Variations. It seems Kutlo wanted every “variation” of his style possible here, and he just about pulled it off. Thumbing his nose at subgenres, Kutlo marches through deep bass in opening track “One More Time,” pure synth in the intro “Nocturno,” the afore-mentioned dancefloor, neuro and slightly sped up halftime (2/3 time?), sine wave sound design and finally liquid and jump up in “Closure,” which is the closer and thus another apt title for the highly varied Variations.
Our YEDM premiere today is “Fragments,” which, in the journey Kutlo wanted to take with Variations, seems to be where everything, all these styles and musical substances, come together before “Distance” and “Closure.” With a modern, minimal beat flawless sound design, amen break prhase transitions and some really wavy vintage synthwave synths full of sine waves and switchbacks, “Fragments” is hardly fragmented. It might be the most compositionally cohesive track on the EP, in fact, and seems to encompass all of what Kutlo loves about D&B in one 3:31 piece.

Kutlo. · Kutlo – Fragments [YourEDM Premiere] Although there are loads of styles and subgenres in Variations and, in fact, in each of its tracks, through the journey of the EP, what’s most noticeable is Kutlo’s own style and vibe. Whether he means to or not, Kutlo proves a point with Variations: no matter what you want to label their music, we’re all really here for the artist. As varied as Variations is, its core is pure Kutlo.
Variations drops on Hoofbeats this Friday, August 19. pre-save or pre-order here.
 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Hoofbeats to Drop ‘Variations,’ Kutlo’s First EP in Five Years
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Hudson Mohawke Finds Optimism In The Apocalypse On Third Studio Album, “Cry Sugar”

Hudson Mohawke, criminally underrated as he is, just released his third studio album, Cry Sugar, this past Friday. Typically, we do our best to share news of a release of this magnitude day-of, but this album is so dense and unique that we just had to take the weekend (plus another day) to fully digest it.
The new full length arrives featuring previously released singles “Bicstan,” “Stump,” and “Dance Forever.” Cry Sugar deepens his practice of producing motivational music for club goers — uplifting the debauchery and inspiring many through his own brand of anthemic maximalism. Indeed, party of HudMo’s production charm is the way he puts so much into each and every track, whether it’s the magical notes of “Stump,” the grandiose, M83-esque “Lonely Days,” or the crazy and wild “3 Sheets To The Wind.”
Amidst the sound of MRI machines and contorted celebratory howls, Mohawke hints at an athletic ability to rage well into the next decade. The result of which has been a production style able to integrate elements of jazz fusion, prog rock, happy hardcore, chiptune, and more with formal educations in rave, hip-hop, soul, IDM, and glitch. The broad and complex nuance of all these genres and more has become the palette of the Hudson Mohawke sound.
Stated in the release for the album, “Cry Sugar serves as Hudson Mohawke’s first work deeply informed by apocalyptic film scores and soundtracks by everyone from the late Vangelis to the goofy major-chord pomp of 90s John Williams. Especially on tracks like ‘Stump,’ gut-wrenching scenes emerge as party-goers return home post-club amidst rising sea-levels, bomb cyclones, and flickering wildfires. Cry Sugar also serves as Mohawke’s own demented OST to score the twilight of our cultural meltdown. As the album’s artwork (by Wayne horse Willehad Eilers) depicts—we are arm-in-arm with the Ghostbusters marshmallow man, returning home while swinging a bottle of Jack only to gaze out at the gray tempest of a coming catastrophe.”
Listen to the eclectic 19-track album, Cry Sugar, from Hudson Mohawke, below.

 
Photo by Jonnie Chambers
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hudson Mohawke Finds Optimism In The Apocalypse On Third Studio Album, “Cry Sugar”
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Subtronics Announces First-Ever Headline Show at the Kia Forum

Today, Subtronics has announced a special LA headlining show at the Kia Forum on Saturday, January 28th, co-produced by Bassrush and Live Nation, his first ever Los Angeles arena performance will feature hits off his debut album FRACTALS.
The Forum (17,000 capacity) is an iconic Los Angeles venue staple, hosting performances from pretty much every major artist, but only a select few in the electronic dance music world, such as Odesza, The Chainsmokers, and Armin van Buuren.
Subtronics will be joined by Virtual Riot, MUST DIE! b2b Leotrix, HOL!, Sweettooth  b2b Artix!, and Austeria.
Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 19th at 10am local time on livenation.com.
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Subtronics Announces First-Ever Headline Show at the Kia Forum
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This Audigy remix of “Chasing Devils” by Conrank and Buku Will Melt Your Brain

Audio plus energy equals bass music, especially when it comes from Audigy. The South Florida producer and DJ has been on our radar for a hot minute and continues to catch our eyes with his growing repertoire of action-packed tracks. On his latest endeavor, Audigy takes a swing at “Chasing Devils” from Conrank and Buku.
The original track from Conrank’s 2021 album The Simulation’s Breached features a bouncy beat that turns into drumstep ferocity. Audigy steps in and takes the tempo into a slower and heavier direction. The pulsing alarm and warped vocals set up an incredible build to the mind-melting onslaught of flaring synths and wobbling bass. Even as the drop hits, there’s this whistling sound that takes the beat to a higher sense, like a rocket soaring into the stratosphere. It’s no wonder that Circus Records would enlist Audigy to remix such a great song and give it an incredible main-stage level up.
On this “Chasing Devils” remix, Audigy offers a calculated and spontaneous take that is sure to be heard at all the bass-head shows for this year and the next. His recent singles like “Energy” and “UFO” showcase the producer’s ability to work in other bass music lanes like future bass and drum n bass. But his remix of “Chasing Devils” displays how much he’s improved on his sound in a genre that he’s easily turned into his playground.
Make sure to check out the Audigy remix of “Chasing Devils” by Conrank and Buku on Circus Records.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: This Audigy remix of “Chasing Devils” by Conrank and Buku Will Melt Your Brain
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Jason Ross Discusses His New Album “Atlas” Ahead of Hollywood Palladium Show [Interview]

Following up his highly successful debut album 1000 Faces, melodic bass heavyweight Jason Ross is back with his second artist album, Atlas. Expanding on his previous achievements as a producer, Atlas is a new chapter that sees Jason Ross showing off his prolific skills as he drops melodic bass, dubstep and trance.
On top of the album, Jason is kicking off a massive North America tour that will feature his biggest show to date at the Hollywood Palladium. We recently had a brief chat with Jason about his growth as an artist, what makes Atlas so special, his connection with his fans and his upcoming tour.
Hey Jason! Thanks for chatting with us. First off, congratulations on “Atlas!” Tell us what this album means to you, what made you decide to record an album, and how you’ve evolved as a producer since “1000 Faces.”
Thanks so much! This felt like the right time to focus on my next album as I felt like I had a lot to say with my music. I spent so much time during the pandemic learning and honing in on my production skills and I just felt like I had a lot to say with my music. This album is dedicated to the Atlas fam (hence the name) and is really to show my gratitude to my fans for being on this journey with me.
You’re also about to play your biggest show yet at the Hollywood Palladium. What goes into planning a larger headlining show like that as opposed to a club show or being a name on a festival lineup? Also, what made the Palladium the perfect place to start the tour?
I’m insanely excited about my upcoming tour, but yes, Palladium is definitely a special one. We are really building the show from the ground up and really want to give fans a unique experience not only through the music but visually. The lights, the visuals, everything is being created for this show and will be an experience that’s true to myself, the brand and my music.
How was the recent show/ meet and greet at Academy? I feel like you’re an artist who makes a concerted effort to interact with the fanbase. What makes your fanbase so unique?
The album release party in LA was such a cool experience! I do try to interact and be there for my fans as much as possible as I wouldn’t be here without them. It’s tough to put my finger on what makes my fanbase unique but I do see this sense of love and respect from them, especially at meetups and during my livestreams; their inclusiveness, excitement and positivity shines through. What I also love is their open-mindedness with the type of music I make and play out live. I have, of course, evolved my sound over the years, but my fans have stuck by my side and I admire and appreciate their trust in me.
The last time I chatted with you was right before the Pandemic started. What did you do differently and what stayed the same for you while the world was shut down and there were no shows?
What I did differently was livestream every single week for a couple of years . What stayed the same was my love and drive to make the best music I can possibly make.
It seems like shows and festivals have come back with a flourish lately. You’ve been on a ton of lineups lately as well. How does it feel for you to ramp back up touring and does it feel like things are back to normal out there to you?
It feels great to ramp back up touring! I would say that things feel normal when I’m actually playing a show and connecting with the crowd. The traveling side can be tricky as there are just a few extra hoops to jump through, but honestly just to get out there and play live shows again makes it all worth it for me.
Now that the album has been released and you’re going to be on tour for the next few months. Have you thought about what comes next for you as an artist?
We have some exciting plans for 2023, but we’re really just focusing on making the Atlas tour the best possible tour it can be. I’ve never done a tour of this size and I’m really excited to showcase what the Atlas brand is all about.
Any messages for the fans or advice for aspiring producers?
Always stay true to yourself and don’t be afraid to take risks!
Get your tickets to Jason Ross’s Atlas Tour and check out his latest album as well.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jason Ross Discusses His New Album “Atlas” Ahead of Hollywood Palladium Show [Interview]
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Insomniac Drops Massive Lineup for Escape 2022

If you weren’t at HARD Summer last month, you might have missed that Insomniac dropped the lineup for Escape, North America’s largest Halloween festival. Featuring some of the biggest names in dance music, Escape will have multiple stages dedicated to the best in EDM from main stage, bass, techno and house. This year’s lineup features heavy hitters like Alesso, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, Marshmello, Kayzo, Oliver Heldens and a special Deorro b2b Valentino Khan set.
Taking place at San Bernardino’s NOS Events Center, Escape is the perfect place to let out your inner ghoul all while taking in some of the best dance music on the scene. Tickets are available here. Whether you’re soaking in the main stage sounds at the Grimm, enjoying the lasers at the Psycho Circus or grooving away to the house sounds of the Sewer District, Escape is one of the best festivals you’ll attend all year.

 
Photo via Taylor Wallace for Insomniac Events
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac Drops Massive Lineup for Escape 2022
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A Classical Twist on Country Grammar? J’Moris is Back With New Single ‘Being Humble’

It would seem J’Moris took a bit of a break after releasing his most recent LP, Moris Better: Loveless Confessions, as he usually releases pretty rapidly. Singles seem to just flow out of this Texas rapper at least once per month, but it’s always good to give the creativity a rest after a big release, and Loveless Confessions was, indeed, big for J’Moris. On Spotify, nine of his ten current most played tracks are from that album. His latest single, “Being Humble,” released late last month, however, is already on their tails.
With a strong, smooth R&B musical theme in Loveless Confessions, it seems J’Moris wanted to break out and do something different with “Being Humble,” though his work is never short on surprises. This time, however, the listener is hit with it right away: a plucky classical arrangement in the intro that matches the beat and runs throughout the track. Produced by European beatmakers Anywaywell, the pizzicato of the unconventional strings also adds a more percussive quality to J’Moris’s verse.
It’s an interesting marriage, as J’Moris’s voice is usually smooth and his flows more round, so the way he’s worked around the beat to fit to it but also keep his style is another surprise in this track. Dirty south and trap-based by word and deed, “Being Humble” shows that J’Moris is far from a mumble rapper and has the styll flexitiliby to try somethng different and even make it pop.
Lyrically, the message of “Being Humble” is yet another surprise, though fans are probably prepared for that. By the title, one might think that the verse would be a cautionary or moral tale about staying humble but J’Moris has almost the complete opposite on his mind. He’s “sick of being humble,” in fact, according to the chorus, and no longer wants to downplay his achievements of try to pull slacker friends along who won’t pull thier own weight. It’s a concept a number of famous artists have talked about and an inconvenient truth for anyone who wants to achieve their goals. Leaving behind your original friends may be sad or difficult sometimes, but it’s also their decision not to keep pace with you. In declaring he no longer wants to be humble, J’Moris is recognizing he can no longer dim his star to make others comfortable.
With a cheeky video directed by Artist Named Chi, who also collaborated with J’Moris on the Friday-themed “Activated” video, the rapper’s new stance is clear: he’s not going to apologize for enjoying the fruits of his labor. He also just happened to make “Being Humble,” a fun, funky banger out of his existential musings. Not bad for his first single since Loveless Confessions. 
“Being Humble” is out now and can be streamed on Spotify. Check out J’Moris’s YouTube channel for more videos.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: A Classical Twist on Country Grammar? J’Moris is Back With New Single ‘Being Humble’
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One Dead, 20+ Injured After Main Stage Collapses At Festival Due To High Winds

Early Saturday morning local time, high winds in Spain at Medusa Festival caused part of the main stage to collapse, resulting in one death and more than 20 injured.
After winds exceeding 51 mph were clocked, the main stage was evacuated but many apparently stayed behind against the official orders of staff and organizers.
Pitchfork reported, “Of those injured, three suffered serious trauma injuries and 14 experienced minor injuries, according to regional emergency services. Reuters notes that 32 people were taken to the hospital.”
“We are completely devastated and dismayed at what happened last morning. The management of Medusa Festival would like to express our deep and sincere condolences to the family and friends affected by the fatal consequences that occurred last night,” festival organizers wrote on Facebook. “It is a day of mourning and respect for those affected. And they will have us for everything they need. His unbearable suffering we also make ours.”
Festive Owl on Twitter shared a video of the high winds:

 
via Pitchfork | Photo via Wikimedia Commons 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: One Dead, 20+ Injured After Main Stage Collapses At Festival Due To High Winds
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KEETZ Drops Brooding, Electro-Tinged Production, “Blight” [LISTEN]

KEETZ follows up his Terminal EP strong with the project’s grittiest cut to date, “Blight.”
This particular production has remained one of KEETZ’s best kept secrets until now. A hidden gem lurking in the shadows just waiting to be unleashed — and that day has finally come.
“Blight” thrives in a grungy, electro house realm. The first drop is simple yet effective, featuring a clean, pumping kick matched with persistent synth work, a killer bassline, and various intricacies to fill out the mix. Suddenly, a new lead introduces itself and bleeds seamlessly into the production, ultimately arriving full force for a thrilling finish. The contrast from one drop to the next makes for a compelling listen.
KEETZ shares some background on the release:
This song is easily one of my favorite tracks I have finished so far. I’ve always been really proud of it! I wrote this a couple summers ago when I was listening to Porter Robinson’s Ultra set from like 2011. That mainstage electro feel is something I have a lot of nostalgia for and I can vividly remember listening to that mix back in highschool and being so inspired by it. At the time I couldn’t wait until my production was at that level so I could make tracks inspired by those sounds. The track itself actually came together pretty quickly, however I went back and revised the breakdown numerous times to try and really make something memorable and unique. Every producer I know has a couple songs of theirs that once completed made them feel like they hit a ‘production milestone.’ That was ‘Blight’ for me.
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: KEETZ Drops Brooding, Electro-Tinged Production, “Blight” [LISTEN]
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Koastle teams with Nashville songwriter Jake Nuemar Lost In Dreams debut, “Literal Goals”

Having started in the EDM blog world back in 2014, I know a thing or two about throwing shade. If you think EDM Twitter is bad now, it was the actual wild wild west with plenty of producers, fans, and even promoters unafraid to throw shade any which way, warranted or not. Now, things have become a bit more tame — but SoCal duo Koastle are bringing shade back with their new song, “Literal Goals.”
Fed up with the mind games and superficial aspects of modern-day dating, Nashville songwriter Jake Neumar calls out the shallowness of the so-called “basic” behaviors defining this generation.
Koastle shares how the song developed: “This song has been three years in the making. We wrote this song with some good friends of ours. It all started out when we were hanging in the room, scrolling through Instagram. We saw a post from a girl that we went to college with, posing with her boyfriend at the pool. As we were going through the comments, there were so many ‘fake’ comments from people that we knew would talk poorly about this girl behind her back. The comments were things like ‘Omg y’all are perfect,’ ‘Can I be you?,’ and lastly, ‘Wow, Literal Goals,’ hence the song title. So, long story short, we wrote a song about basic people who are fake on Instagram.”
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Koastle teams with Nashville songwriter Jake Nuemar Lost In Dreams debut, “Literal Goals”
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David Guetta and Benny Benassi celebrate 20 years of “Satisfaction” with monstrous modern rework

When “Satisfaction” by Benny Benassi came out in 2002, I was 11 years old. I was in 6th grade. Now, 20 years later (yes, I’m aging myself here), the song has left an iconic mark in dance music history along with other singles like “Put Your Hands Up For Detroit” or “Better Off Alone.”
20 years after the release of the genre-defining single, Benny Benassi and David Guetta have joined forces to give the legendary beat a new lease on life. Revitalized for the modern mainstage, the newest rendition of “Satisfaction” celebrates the storied original release with a fresh dose of energy, borrowing influences from the surging sounds of David Guetta’s Future Rave while still paying homage to the instantly recognizable and equally undeniable synth hook of Benassi’s 2002 original
“I actually first remixed the track as a sound design exercise for myself, but I liked the sound of it so much that I started playing it in my sets. The reactions of the crowd were so crazy that I had to release it!” – David Guetta
“I’ve known David for over 20 years. I remember I would get messages from resident DJs in Ibiza who heard David playing Satisfaction at Pacha two decades ago! So he was definitely one of the very first supporters of the original version. And when he played me his initial idea for this new version, I totally loved it. He’s made it current again, it’s very Ibiza with a really great intro and it’s perfect for today’s DJ sets. I played it out for the first time in Mykonos and people went crazy. Everyone was asking me what it was. I am really excited about this collab!” – Benny Benassi
Listen below!

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: David Guetta and Benny Benassi celebrate 20 years of “Satisfaction” with monstrous modern rework
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After 5 years, Wuki’s “We Like To Wuki” edit sees official release with Vengaboys & Yo Majesty

I can’t reliably estimate the number of years I’ve heard Wuki’s edit of Vengaboys “We Like To Party” mixed with Yo Majesty’s “Club Action,” but thankfully I don’t have to. (It’s been five.) Turns out, the parties (pun intended) have been working behind the scenes to craft an official release — and it’s out today.
The edit has been a staple in Wuki’s own sets, but it’s also been played out by the likes of Zedd, DJ Snake, Afrojack, Skrillex, The Chainsmokers, Valentino Khan, and pretty much everyone else. Now with the official release on Thrive Music, the track gets an extra hard final drop that’s sure to strike fear in all your parents or siblings who listened to the original “We Like To Party” when it came out in 1999.
To commemorate this long-awaited release, Wuki has also announced his ‘Beats I Can Release’ tour to bring the party to a city near you. Check out dates here.

 
Photo via Alex Varsa
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: After 5 years, Wuki’s “We Like To Wuki” edit sees official release with Vengaboys & Yo Majesty
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Armin van Buuren & Gareth Emery Team Up With Owl City For Single, “Forever & Always”

Despite working together and around each other in the same world for over two decades, Armin van Buuren and Gareth Emery have never put out a collaboration. That changes today with the release of “Forever & Always,” which also has the added bonus of bringing the authentic Owl City, Adam Young, onto the track. (It also helps to make up for his misguided “All Star” remix.)
“Forever & Always” is peak classic trance with pounding kicks and a beautiful melody with charming, albeit cheesy, lyrics.
Gareth revealed he began the song in 2020, writing something with “Owl City vibes.” Two years later, he’s working with another legend in the scene and the artist who inspired the song in the first place.
Listen below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Armin van Buuren & Gareth Emery Team Up With Owl City For Single, “Forever & Always”
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1st Base Runner Is Back With a Stunning New EP and Video

After having followed him for two years and through a number of permutations of releases, one thing we at YEDM can say about 1st Base Runner (Tim Husmann) is he never ceases to surprise. Never skimping on quality, the Austin songwriter and producer has run through loads of styles and subgenres, not to mention labels, release structures and distro. Now settled on his own Souvenir Sound imprint, His latest EP Light Roars is still filled with loads of surprises, different styles and heavy emotion.
1st Base Runner is one of those artists who can explore and experiment to his heart’s desire but still somehow have a distinct core style, and that’s definitely what we see on Light Roars. Vacillating between a sort of grungy version of The Cure and Tom Waits post punk, with a heavy dose of creepy dream pop (think post-Crystal Castles Alice Glass), this EP contains shock after shock for fans while still being unflinchingly 1st Base Runner.
The aptly named EP opener “In the Beginning” has an eerie and minimal opening before heavy, theatrical drums introduce that Cure nod with Fascination Street-style guitars and sound design. As always, the rough, heady vocals add a bit of grunge or Tom Waits to the mix, and transitioning into the much more open and organic-sounding “Pushing Away,” the Waits comparison holds more weight for this particular EP. The post punk is heavy (triple pun score!) with this track, the sound design open and empty and even a bit deadened in the drums, though they still have that complexity to tie into the first song.
Yet anther surprise comes with “Dead Wood,” as some surf rock/psychobilly peeks through in the guitars and sort of creates a feeling of driftwood, especially when the track transitions from mostly minimal rock to a fuller, more electronic vibe via some well-placed synths and sound design. 1st Base Runner has a unique way of keeping the EDM in his work, even when its at its most acoustic and seemingly sonically sparse, and both “Dead Wood” and its successor, the lightly pop-y “Give Up the End” are great examples of this.
Light Roars closes with the contemplative “Planter,” for which 1st Base Runner once again teamed up with creative director Gilly Dent, who’s famous, of course, for his work with Radiohead on the “King of Limbs” and worked on two other videos with Husmann, the animated masterpiece “Break Even” and the IMDB-worthy “Man Overboard.” Following the acoustic-morphed-electronic timeline of the track, the video for “Planter” starts off hyper-real, with grainy, black and white closeup shots of Husmann. The shorts distort more and more as the track goes on, however, moving with the emotion of the music and lyrics. The message looks to be tied up in self-perception, making choices about who one wants to be both in life and in the music industry, and the emotional weight that carries. The video really drives these points home in stark, almost excruciating realism. A perfect visual representation of the track.
The rawness of 1st Base Runner’s work allways stands out, as does his skill with style and production. Light Roars is both a continuation of that rawness and an expansion of it into different styles and new sound design to connote even deeper and more complex feelings. This is possibly because he feels freer to create what he wants with his own label and distro, or simply the next step in what has already been a fascinating musical journey for this project, but either way Husmann’s emitional honesty and skill are once again the biggest surprises for his growing audience.
Light Roars is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased on Bandcamp or the Souvenir Sound website. For more of 1st Base Runner’s videos, check out his YouTube channel.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 1st Base Runner Is Back With a Stunning New EP and Video
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Robin Schulz Accused Of Stealing Rising Producer’s Cover Of Oliver Tree’s “Miss You”

Robin Schulz has been accused of stealing elements of his new song “Miss You” with Oliver Tree from rising producer southstar, who released a song with the same name, same sample, and seemingly same production (even the same track length) three months prior.
A rework of Oliver Tree’s “Jerk,” “Miss You” initially released by southstar on May 9 has been discovered in playlists and major live sets ever since. Exploding in Germany and rippling globally, southstar’s “Miss You” landed in Spotify’s Viral Charts (no.1 in Germany and no.2 globally) while peaking in the Top 50 Charts in Germany with a no.20 spot and still continuing to ascend.
All that to say that southstar’s song was not some underground hit and it was definitely widely known. It’s also worth mentioning that Robin is German, where the track was no.1 in Spotify’s Viral Charts.

 
Robin Schulz dropped the seemingly identical track last Friday August 5, with the same name, same sample and, by all audible metrics, the same production marking Schulz’ version as an allegedly direct copy of southstar’s breakout record. (Though Schulz’ version is noticeably better mastered.)
 

On Instagram stories, southstar called out the producer: “Robin Schulz stole my song ‘Miss You’, which I dropped over a month ago!”
Robin Schulz’s management have made an official statement: “For over 20 years we have navigated fairly and with great respect for all artists and their creative work. Sometimes I am surprised by the audacity of other artists to deliberately disregard rights and works and capitalize on them.”
To that point, it was unclear from the information provided how southstar acquired and cleared the original “Jerk” sample. Your EDM has asked for clarity on that matter.
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Robin Schulz Accused Of Stealing Rising Producer’s Cover Of Oliver Tree’s “Miss You”
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