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Deadman Drops Thunderous New Single “DAWN”

One of the most exciting producers in the scene right now is Deadman. This talented artist is coming straight out of Nashville with an ability to seamlessly blend genres in a creative and captivating fashion. Not only has he carved out an iconic, heavy hitting sound, but he also embodies a pirate aesthetic that only makes you want in on being what he calls his fans: a “pirate”.
With over 1 million views of his viral remixes of Disney songs on TikTok, Deadman has also released a string of electrifying tracks including “Hands up“, “Jolly Roger“, and “The Shallows“. Now, he’s back with his very first single of the year that is an absolute monster of a track, titled “DAWN“.
The song kicks off with bright, sparkly synths that set a beautiful ambiance as a vocal chop weaves its way in, building anticipation for what turns out to be a thundering, bass rattling drop. He keeps you on your toes, effortlessly introducing a subsequent drop that switches things up and goes full on Drum & Bass. Deadman’s ear for sound design is flawless. His sounds and skills with arrangement are top notch, solidifying this track as an anthem you’d expect to hear at main stage EDC.
Here’s what Deadman had to say about “DAWN“:
“‘DAWN’ is an energetic / joyful song that represents the hope you feel when the sun rises and a new day begins. With it’s lush melodies and heavy basslines, ‘DAWN’ transcends genres and sets the tone for a new era of Deadman. Lots of fresh music coming in 2022, ‘DAWN ‘is just a taste!”
Listen to “DAWN” by Deadman below!



 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Deadman Drops Thunderous New Single “DAWN”
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Infekt Drops “Monkey Dance” Off Disciple Alliance Vol. 7

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

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Infekt Drops “Monkey Dance” Off Disciple Alliance Vol. 7
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Young Bass Producer CharlestheFirst Has Passed Away

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


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Young Bass Producer CharlestheFirst Has Passed Away
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Oliver Heldens and Anabel Englund Drop Dreamy New Single “Deja Vu”

Oliver Heldens is back with another massive single, “Deja Vu,” and this time he’s enlisted his biggest vocal collaborator to date, Anabel Englund. Combining Oliver’s trademark production and basslines with Anabel’s seductive and powerful vocals, “Deja Vu” is a perfect track to play on the dancefloor, or riding with the top down into the sunset.
Amsterdam meets Los Angeles as Oliver holds it down with a steady bassline that easily flows into disco vibes with hi-hats and hand claps. All the while, Anabel’s siren-like vocal brings the listener into a bright and vibey experience. Oliver could have easily taken this beat and turned it into a club/festival track, but this is a brilliant direction making the track more radio-friendly. This is a highly accessible track. Here’s what Oliver and Anabel had to say about making “Deja Vu.”
“When I first started working on this track in early 2019 I tried a couple of things for the vocals with different singers and songwriters, which were good, but I knew it could be better and more special. I’ve been a fan of Anabel’s music since 2013, and even more so during this pandemic hearing all of her new music, I knew she could be perfect for this track, so I sent the instrumental to her and luckily she was really into it and she came back with an amazing topline idea for the track. We then met up in LA to finalize the song and recorded some extra hooky melodies, and after that, we were both even more convinced about this record, so we moved around some things in our release schedules to make this song our top priority because we think the world needs to hear it! Enjoy!” – OH
“Working with Oliver has been so effortless and fun. This song happened so beautifully and I can’t wait to share it with the world.” – AE
Check out the latest from Oliver Heldens & Anabel Englund, “Deja Vu” out now on OH2 Records.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Oliver Heldens and Anabel Englund Drop Dreamy New Single “Deja Vu”
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Blinders Drops Wild New Single “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” and Accompanying Music Video

Blinders, one of STMPD Rcrds favorite artists, is back with a hot new track, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good).” The Polish DJ/Producer continues to make catchy and innovative new tunes that work in either the club or festival setting. “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” is no exception with it’s underground vocal sample, warehouse ready synth work, and an unbelievable drop that will have you dancing the night away.
Not content with just producing a banger of a song, Blinders also animated the accompanying music video. The video features an animated female protagonist running to escape. What exactly, we don’t know. There are some terrifying white faces with red lights for eyes that haunt the protagonist as she makes her escape. During the second run through, our heroine’s escape gets even more harrowing with more obstacles and the odds stacked against her. It’s definitely a worthwhile listen and watch.
Check out the latest from Blinders, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” out now on STMPD.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Blinders Drops Wild New Single “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” and Accompanying Music Video
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MORTEN Talks His Origins, Future Rave, Upcoming Shows and More [Interview]

Like a fine wine, Danish DJ/producer MORTEN has gotten better with age. While, he’s recently exploded in popularity and exposure thanks to his Future Rave collaborations with David Guetta, MORTEN has actually been hard at work in the dance music scene for more than a decade. He first made waves in his native Denmark in the late aughts before breaking through to an American audience with tracks with Steve Aoki, Borgeous and others in the mid 2010s. We got the chance to speak with MORTEN about how he started out in the industry, the success of Future Rave, what he did during quarantine and his upcoming MDLBEAST performance. Check out our exclusive interview.
Hey Morten, thanks for chatting with us. You’ve been in the music industry for quite a long time. Tell us how you originally got started making music and got to where you are today?
“I started making music in a basement with this dope guy from Denmark, we made some records and a few years later we started a culture in Denmark and got gold certifications. Every DJ was playing the records we made, which led us to producing music together for 10 years. In the beginning, the process of making music was very raw and honest. For example, we would accidentally create something we liked, and put a kick under it, and it was a wrap. Nowadays it’s a different process. Today I produce with a plan and the intention to create an emotion and to reach a certain energy level.”
Over the past couple of years, you’ve gotten exposed to a much wider audience thanks to your Future Rave collab with David Guetta. Tell us how you guys came up with the idea to collaborate and maybe tell us about your friendship with David?
“In early 2019 I played David some very per rough ideas, and we finished them together, and that’s how Future Rave started. We were friends before that, but of course now that we work so much together we also spend more time with each other.”
What was it like during the whole pandemic and lockdown for you? How does it feel to be back out on the road too?
“It was extreme, it still is, but looking back I was very productive. Many used it to take a break, I chose to make a lot of music and started doing a lot of live streams. So lockdown for me was relatively good because I kept myself busy.”
Having been doing this for such a long time, how do you think you’ve grown as a producer? Do you view things a little differently now that you’re a little older & wiser?
“Yes, 100 procent. I would say the most important thing is that I got to be my own biggest critic, that’s crucial when producing music.”
You are set to perform at MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm show in December. How excited are you to perform at this spectacle, given it is estimated to be one of the biggest festivals in the Middle East to date?
“I’m so so excited, I really am!! I’m even working on a special record for that show only! I love the Middle East, it feels like my second home!”
I’m guessing we can expect more Future Rave stuff going forward. You guys show no signs of slowing down. What else can we expect from you and how do you plan to keep the Morten brand separate from Future Rave?
“Right now my focus is on Future Rave, and I’m having too much fun with it to think of anything else.”
Any words or advice for the fans?
“I’d say the most important thing is to put the music you really love out there. That’s why David and I created Future Rave, because we were missing a specific sound. Creating something you love yourself and really believe in allows you to achieve great things. Thank you very much for having me!”
Check out the latest Future Rave single from David Guetta and Morten with Roland Clark, “Alive Again,” out now on Musical Freedom.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MORTEN Talks His Origins, Future Rave, Upcoming Shows and More [Interview]
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Your EDM Premiere: Stefy De Cicco x N.F.I ft. Emie – Look What You Have Done

Released today on Universal Music Germany is the brand new record ‘Look What You Have Done,’ straight from the creative minds of Stefy De Cicco and N.F.I. De Cicco has had a slew of successful singles on the label including the most recent ‘I Like’ with Axel Black and White.
The Italian multi-faceted artist is joined on production by UK/Aussie producer N.F.I and for vocals they have enlisted the Lithuanian singer Emie, who delivers a dreamy top line here. Its a blend of infectious pops of melody and a chunky dose of bassline energy – reaching a fresh peak with every drop into the chorus.
De Cicco reveals: “It was awesome working on the production with N.F.I because we were able to truly complement each other. He had these super catchy hooks in there so I started by adding my signature bass and then we ended up virtually working together and finishing the production online – the magic of modern technology!“
Let loose with this one below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Stefy De Cicco x N.F.I ft. Emie – Look What You Have Done
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Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, and John Martin team up to release highly anticipated ‘Won’t Let You Go’

Just in time for the end of the year, Martin Garrix is back with a treat to kick off the Holiday Season with a bang, releasing his long-awaited collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin, “Won’t Let You Go.”
Played as the opening track of his first sets after the pandemic, including Electric Love and Creamfields, the track quickly became a fan favorite. Proven to be a golden combination before, Garrix is teaming up with both Matisse & Sadko and John Martin again. Garrix already worked with Matisse & Sadko on classics such as “Together,” “Hold On” and “Forever,” while John Martin joined him on “Higher Ground” and “Now That I’ve Found You.”
Combining the best of all worlds, Garrix and Matisse & Sadko’s production signatures perfectly blend with John Martin’s heartfelt vocals while the lyrics talk about not ever letting go of the one you love the most. The euphoric hook gives “Won’t Let You Go” a massive festival feel which is exactly where it deserves to be played.
Settling down for the Holidays, Garrix is gearing up for a busy 2022 with lots up his sleeves.
Listen to “Won’t Let You Go” below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, and John Martin team up to release highly anticipated ‘Won’t Let You Go’
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k?d returns with Neon Genesis Evangelion Remix

Young producer prodigy k?d breaks his radio silence with a new remix of “One Last Kiss” by Hiraku Utada, his first musical offering since the collab “BIB” with Steve Aoki released at the start of this year.
Anime lovers rejoice! One Last Kiss is the song which plays at the ending credits of Rebuild of Evangelion, Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.
On the remix, k?d says: “as you guys know i’m a huge evangelion fan so i couldn’t resist remixing it. also this artwork took me forever to draw!!! it’s been a while since i posted a kid track, enjoy!!!!”
After a year of teasing new music at festivals including EDC, Beyond Wonderland, Lost in Dreams and Audiotistic, it feels amazing to finally listen to new k?d in our headphones.
Be on the look out for k?d’s debut album coming next year!

k?d · Hikaru Utada – One Last Kiss (k?d Remix) This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: k?d returns with Neon Genesis Evangelion Remix
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Your EDM Premiere: New Kursiva Single ‘Big Tune’ Is, Well, a Big Tune [Bad Taste]

When it comes to D&B, it’s always great when artists strike that perfect balance between old school and modern, amens and crunchy neuro synths, classic and innovative. Spain-based Kursiva has made a name for himself by walking that none-too-tricky line, developing more and more ways to push the technical envelope in D&B whilst never forgetting its dub, hardcore and ragga roots. His new tune, the aptly named “Big Tune” due out on Bad Taste Recordings tomorrow, once again continues that well-balanced compositional storyline.
So named because of the vox samples from live MC performances shouting “you wanna hear some big tunes, say yes” among other classic MC catch phrases, “Big Tune” opens and breaks with another throwback style: darkstep. You can almost hear the vinyl wobble in the intro tones, the kind that almost always opened a dark or deep track back in the mid-to-late 90s. Said intro picks up the MC/show samples before dropping into a chunky, scrambled egg of a beat with complex, early techstep-style syncopation. Said beat has a modern feel because of said syncopation, but it’s as classic as they come.
The track is ornamented with amens at the phrase transitions while an expertly crafted and equally crunchy bass synth is the main melody, for lack of a better phrase, that pushes the track forward. Also hearkening back to techstep and early neuro, this synth also wouldn’t be out of place on any modern stage. Kursiva’s sort of brought production full circle with this “Big Tune,” successfully showing fans of all ages how the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Bad Taste Recordings · Kursiva – Big Tune It would be interesting to take a tour of Kursiva’s studio and see how much production he does on modern software and gadgets and what sort of vintage gems or analog-built mods he’s working with. A true genre-melder by nature, Kursiva proves once again with “Big Tune” that as long as a track slaps, it’ll keep the fans coming back.
“Big Tune” drops tomorrow on Bad Taste Recordings on Beatport and Spotify. Hit up Bad Taste’s website to pre-order for any other platforms for the December 24 world wide drop.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: New Kursiva Single ‘Big Tune’ Is, Well, a Big Tune [Bad Taste]
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Museum of Modern Electronic Music set to open with an exclusive exhibition from Sven Väth

On April 6, 2022 the Museum of Modern Electronic Music (MOMEM) will be ceremoniously opened in Frankfurt. Located directly in the heart of the main city at the Hauptwache, the museum will present the exhibition “Sven Väth – It’s simple to tell what saved us from hell”; a collaboration between close friends Sven Väth and Tobias Rehberger.
MOMEM director Alex Azary says “There is no better opening exhibition for MOMEM, because Sven Väth and Tobias Rehberger have each, in their own way, taken electronic music culture from Frankfurt to the world.”
Together, DJ and electronic art producer Väth and visual artist Rehberger are now curating MOMEM’s opening exhibition, in which they will jointly explore Sven Väth’s private archive. The records, photographs, flyers, films, sounds, and Väth’s private art collection form the centre and starting point of this journey into the shared past of electronic music culture since the late 1980s.
A very personal view of this most important piece of cultural history emerges, in which electronic music culture formed socially in a few European cities such as Berlin, London, Manchester and, of course, Frankfurt am Main, and from there began its triumphal march around the world. “We are very much looking forward to working together on this exhibition and are ourselves excited to see where this joint journey will take us”, Sven Väth and Tobias Rehberger show themselves joyfully motivated.
The opening of the MOMEM, which is dedicated to the documentation, processing and switching of this cultural history of electronic music, will be celebrated naturally with a large public party with Sven Väth on April 8, 2022.
Website: https://www.museumsufer.de/
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Museum of Modern Electronic Music set to open with an exclusive exhibition from Sven Väth
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Brownies & Lemonade announce RL Grime, Alison Wonderland, Louis The Child + more for Spring Break Puerto Vallarta

Following the success of Brownies & Lemonade Lake Havasu earlier this year, the renowned Los Angeles-based promoters are heading even further south to Puerto Vallarta next year for their new Spring Break festival — and the lineup just dropped.
In typical Brownies & Lemonade fashion, the music lineup features a highly-curated mix of established and up-and-coming names in electronic music from across the globe. The phase one lineup includes multi-talented Australian producer and singer Alison Wonderland, beloved pop-leaning duo Louis The Child performing a Playground Set, trap and bass music legend RL Grime, rising twin DJ duo Coco & Breezy, veteran French dance music producer Dombresky, House Call Records founder Dr. Fresch, genre-bending Vancouver artist Juelz, versatile bass act Peekaboo, high-energy DJ and producer Rossy, Los Angeles house music favorite SNBRN, and the Australian born and now LA-based standout Wax Motif.
Beyond the announced music lineup, the experience will also feature special guests and surprises. This has become a standard for Brownies & Lemonade since the beginning, and their first-ever spring break parties are truly not to be missed. Attendees can also expect to hear a non-stop supply of cutting-edge dance, electronic, and hip-hop tunes mixed throughout.
The official headquarters for the experience will be Meliá Puerto Vallarta, while also featuring additional hotel options for guests to choose from along with local nightclub takeovers.
For more information about the experience, including payment plans, package upgrades, and FAQs, visit Pollen’s website to stay up-to-date with the latest in lineup, pricing, and news.


 
Photo by Jacqueline Verdugo
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Brownies & Lemonade announce RL Grime, Alison Wonderland, Louis The Child + more for Spring Break Puerto Vallarta
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Gustavo Bravetti – Babel

Gustavo Bravetti’s incredibly popular take on the theme music to the gripping film Babel has just been released via Virgin Germany. It has proved an instant hit since the musician, magician and producer started playing it in live sets and it prompted an unofficial upload that has gone viral across YouTube and TikTok channels. Now ‘Babel’ is up for grabs as a full single and is ready to properly soak up.
There is serious musicality on show here and Bravetti re-recorded the original sample with his own instrumentation. Speaking on the tune’s inspiration, he says: “The core idea for the track came up while watching the movie Babel for the second time. The melody is on the ending credits, which I missed the first time I saw it. I immediately fell In love with its melancholic foreign flavors and wanted to contrast it with a deep-visceral bass. The result went beyond expectations.”
Stream ‘Babel’ now.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Gustavo Bravetti – Babel
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Wodd Drops “Turn Off The Light” Off The Garden EP On Kannibalen

France’s WODD is closing out his biggest year yet with his second EP on Kannibalen Records, The Garden. After dropping his 4th Dimension EP earlier this year, as well as playing the main stage at Lost Lands, WODD is dropping three new bass-fueled hits that many fans got to preview live already.
Capping off the EP is a stunning and trippy bass tune, “Turn Off The Light.” Filled with menacing whispers and a dastardly bassline, the song easily conveys a sense of fear and foreboding that sends chills up the spine and rattles the chest.
Check out “Turn Off The Light” below and go here to listen to the full EP, out now!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Wodd Drops “Turn Off The Light” Off The Garden EP On Kannibalen
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Ultra Music Festival announces RESISTANCE lineup with house and techno talent

Ultra Music Festival makes its return to Bayfront Park for the first time since 2018 next year, and the phase 1 and phase 2 lineups already have us all excited to return to where it all started.
Today, RESISTANCE announces the roster for its Ultra 2022 showcase. Headliners making their debut performances include atmospheric techno maven Amelie Lens, fast-rising techno talent Anfisa Letyago, hypnotic house purveyor Dom Dolla, Italian composer and multi-instrumentalist Giorgia Angiuli [Live], tech-house sensation John Summit, Solid Grooves label boss Michael Bibi, global techno figure Nina Kraviz, Filth On Acid label head Reinier Zonneveld [Live], and Palestinian underground treasure Sama’ Abdulhadi.
UMF will also welcome back headlining festival veterans such as Drumcode founder and techno leader Adam Beyer, Brazilian beat dealer ANNA, Deep Moves label founder Ilario Alicante, the iconic Joseph Capriati, Grammy-nominated producer Nic Fanciulli, tastemaker techno duo Pan-Pot, British dynamic pair Sasha | John Digweed, and Beatport chart-shredders Solardo.
Taking residence on the northern perimeter of the revamped festival layout, RESISTANCE Miami will feature multiple areas, including The Carl Cox Megastructure and the debut of The Cove. Aptly titled, The Cove features unique waterfront positioning to transport attendees back to the spirit of RESISTANCE Island, all nestled perfectly under Miami’s signature palm trees, while overlooking Biscayne Bay.
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra Music Festival announces RESISTANCE lineup with house and techno talent
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Electric Forest Reveals 2022 Artist Lineup: Who’s New, Who’s Been Replaced

Electric Forest is back next year! Officially.
The annual Michigan event counted itself among the festivals that weren’t able to return this year, after already having their 2020 event slashed due to the then-novel pandemic. It was a particularly crushing blow after already losing so many other festivals that year, to then not have it when others like Ubbi Dubbi, EDC, Austin City Limits, Outside Lands, and more were returning. But all of that changes when it comes back next June 23-26.
Yesterday saw the official lineup reveal, which offered a ton of incredible acts to see. However, many who were on the original 2019 lineup did not have their booking restored EF’s return.
Bassnectar getting pulled off the headliners is an obvious result, one no one should be surprised about. Flume, unfortunately, is another casualty of perhaps album mode as his name is now also absent. Diplo, Petit Biscuit, Lindsey Stirling, Gryffin, Tchami, Boys Noize, and more are also missing. So, too, are Noisia and G Jones. One artist of note not seen on next year’s lineup is 12th Planet, who was recently a focus of a sexual assault accusation from 2018. Whether his name being absent is related or if it stems from the same reasons as any of the aforementioned is obviously not clear.
Now, on to who we’re getting instead…
New names include Porter Robinson, Slander, Griz, Sylvan Esso, Disclosure, Liquid Stranger, Dom Dolla, John Summit, Shiba San, Sidepiece, Wax Motif, VNSSA, and more. Mija and GG Magree were both individually on the lineup in 2019, but now their project So Tuff So Cute is in second line. Deathpact, Khiva, Moore Kismet, Uniiqu3, Wreckno, and more also show some expanded women, LGBTQ, POC, and “AI” bookings.
Limited Wristbands On Sale December 10th, 2021 at 10 AM EST
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Electric Forest Reveals 2022 Artist Lineup: Who’s New, Who’s Been Replaced
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Apollo XO & Tanner Dixon Team Up For Explosive Tech House Track, “MetaMora”

Apollo XO is an artist consistently on an upwards trajectory. His resume is impressive, as he has performed with some of the biggest artists around like Drake, Rae Sremmurd and Wiz Khalifa and has even played star studded celebrity birthday parties for the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio & Toby Mcguire. We featured his previous tune “I’ll Be There” in October and since then he’s showed no signs of slowing down.
Now, he’s back with a explosive tech house tune, “MetaMore“, this time teaming up with talented producer Tanner Dixon for what’s another club smash. “MetaMora” is mesmerizing, drizzled with components of acid house, deep house, and trance, all working off of the tech house platform that holds the structure together. The end result is an underground themed banger that we can imagine would rock clubs all around the world.
Listen to “MetaMora” below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Apollo XO & Tanner Dixon Team Up For Explosive Tech House Track, “MetaMora”
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BADVOID Provides Gritty, Electrifying Remix To BIJOU’S “Rockstar” [Do Not Duplicate Recordings]

BADVOID has had one hell of a year. In 2021, this rising producer has been shocking the music industry one bass-fueled beat a time. From his electrifying remix of WE ARE FURY’s “Remember” to resurrecting the bass scene with his hypnotizing collaboration with ZABO on “ASYLUM,” BADVOID naturally weaves his way through levels of both chill-tempo and bass-induced madness to lure his listeners into his world of pure experimentation.
Now, he’s back with a gritty, electrifying remix to BIJOU’s “Rockstar” featuring Tony Watts. It’s one of a kind, featuring an absolutely massive bass-fueled drop that is jaw-dropping. The arrangement is flawless, a testament to BADVOID’s skill in the studio and ear for sounds to keep you on the edge of your seat.
Listen to BADVOID’s remix of “Rockstar” below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: BADVOID Provides Gritty, Electrifying Remix To BIJOU’S “Rockstar” [Do Not Duplicate Recordings]
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New Artist Spotlight: Chained Lizard Melds Genres to Create ‘Electric Vibes’ [Video]

It’s clear there’s a lot going on upon first listen to one of the three singles Melbourne, Australia band Chained Lizard has released thus far. Theatrical sound design, thrash metal-level guitar shreds and beat structures that range anywhere from industrial to future bass come together in “Broken Glass,” “Take Me for a Ride” and their latest psycho-sexual offering, “Electric Vibes” in a way that hearkens memories of Evanessence or early Linkin Park. There’s even more going on beyond the first listen, however.
With composition that’s more like an orchestral arrangement than a rock, pop or standard EDM track, Chained Lizard might truly be able to be called progressive EDM. That said, the group is put together like a standard jam band, with the only exceptions being vocalist Olivia Lisa Marie adding synths and drummer Chris Vozz producing the “electronics.” That’s the thing about being progressive though, isn’t it? Transcending the expected in every way possible. Are Chained Lizard improv or highly composed or both? From the sound of it, both.
The band say that their latest “Electric Vibes” single is an amalgam of the styles in their previous tracks, “Broken Glass” and “Take Me for a Ride,” but each of those tracks has plenty of style-melding of their own. “Broken Glass” is a future bass beat and seemingly quite minimal, mostly featuring Olivia Lisa Marie’s extraordinary vocals and acoustic 12-string accompaniment from metal guitarist John Vozz. The sound design, however, borders on industrial or drone. Towards the end of the track, both Vozzes get to show their real chops as it drops into even heavier, nu metal-style sound design and John’s Alexi Laiho-level electric shredding.
“Take Me for a Ride” has more pop cachet but still heavily seated in nu metal, with the guitars now a bit more 80s hair metal-inspired. It’s interesting for a guitarist of Vozz’s caliber to be so ensemble-minded, but with his bandmates also being so talented, “Take Me…” seems like a real ensemble effort. it’s anyone’s guess which band member made these compositions or, again, if it was a jam-style effort.
The band sort of answers the question with “Electric Vibes,” saying that more time in the studio over the lockdown allowed them to create even more complex and complete music.
Indeed all the rough edges from the previous tracks have been sanded down in “Electric Vibes,” and while this track has the most pop feel out of the three tracks thanks to the starburst future bass beat and the A-B-A-B-C-B vocal structure, once again it’s much more complex. Lines of rock and industrial are written into the breaks, ensuring that “electric” bit is felt as emotively as possible at the crescendo, a cacophony of sound reaching the operatic right before the song cuts off.
With a sound that’s already so amped up and volatile and so many styles interwoven in the fabric of compositions, it’ll be interesting to see where Chained Lizard go next. More complex beat arrangements? Full tilt progressive black metal (we bet Olivia has a good screech in her vocal repertoire)? Despite their obvious collective skill, it’s likely the band don’t even know what’s coming next. What will happen with the lizard is unchained? Better wait and see.
“Electric Vibes” is out now and can be streamed along with “Broken Glass” and “Take Me for a Ride” on multiple platforms by clicking here. Check out other studio content from Chained Lizard on their YouTube channel.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Chained Lizard Melds Genres to Create ‘Electric Vibes’ [Video]
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Rich Furniss Gives Fresh Take On Kayne’s, ‘Jail’

As the 2nd track off of Kanye West’s 2021 album Donda, the single “Jail,” is well known within the collective global consciousness. The song is steady and simple, using empty space as a vehicle to drive an impacting and suspenseful feel. Rich Furniss felt those traits and was hit by a wave of inspiration, feeling how “Jail,” was begging for someone to uproot it’s stems and transform it into an enhanced version of its former self. “Jail (Rich Furniss Remix)” not only does justice to the original, it sedates the listener with a grace and smoothness that needed to be made.

Rich Furniss · Kanye – Jail (Rich Furniss Remix) Rich Furniss converts what is already a soulfully sunkissed flow and takes it to a more heavenly place – the vocals featuring more echo/delay, the basslines giving off a more crisp disposition, and a soft percussion inclusion that rejects any type of harshness. “Jail (Rich Furniss Remix)” lightens the atmosphere and fuses what’s good about “Jail,” with the best aspects of rich Furniss. Rich Furniss will be performing again at the Electric Hotel in Chicago, USA this December 10th. This date doesn’t just represent a high-caliber event from the solo DJ/producer – it symbolizes a return to the city where he found his love for house music.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rich Furniss Gives Fresh Take On Kayne’s, ‘Jail’
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Minimal Effort Put On NYE Spectacular

Minimal Effort has built quite a following for putting on two spectacular events each year, having a stellar reputation for being expectation-topplers in the category of what a satisfying electronic music event should include. Throwing a Halloween show and a NYE show year after year, the bi-annual shenanigans continue the momentum once again, not looking to let anyone down considering the volatility that 2020 brought us. Insane sound systems, world-class production, and line ups that make the reader stop and take a 2nd look, is what Minimal Effort has brought to the table once more. Tickets can be found here.
Now the NYE season is upon us, expect to see ​Dubfire, Nick Warren, DJ Boring, Layton Giordani, DAVÍ, Option4, Mason Collective, Life On Planets, Sad Money, Human Resources, Hats & Klaps, and others on what is one of the best nights of the year for many. Don’t miss what will be one of the premiere electronic events in LA for NYE festivities. Minimal Effort NYE will be happening ​in downtown LA at the Belasco Theatre, December 31st, starting at 9PM and ending at 4AM.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Minimal Effort Put On NYE Spectacular
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Burko Gives DGTL CLR’s “Empyrean” A Deep Remix

Burko – a newcomer in the SoCal house scene – has given DGTL CLR’s heavenly track “Empyrean” a heavy, hard hitting house remix.
DGTL CLR is the indie electronic project of Devereaux Jennings, who tastefully mixes house with indie music. Growing up around the ocean of Southern California in San Diego, Devereaux breathes his idea of mellow electro into these Nintendo-techno and house beats.
Burko, another San Diego native, has been garnering attention this year with a uniquely dark-yet-melodic style of ‘medieval’ house. Earlier this summer, Burko sold out his first headlining show at Bang Bang in San Diego, and went on to play Insomniac’s Beyond Wonderland shortly after.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Burko Gives DGTL CLR’s “Empyrean” A Deep Remix
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Another Single from J’Moris Means Smooth, Articulate Hip Hop Will Once Again Be ‘Activated’ [Video]

The opening scene of the video for trap hop rising star J’Moris’s new single “Activated” will be instantly recognizable, zooming in him and a friend sitting on a porch in obvious Smokey-and-Craig-from-Friday regalia. It’s a clear Texas-styled parody of the classic stoner movie, shot by the obviously talented director, Artist Named Chi and will likely have audiences laughing through the whole video.
With J’Moris himself playing Smokey, the video is replete with recognizable scenes from Friday: Felicia, Ms. Parker, Big Worm…they’re all there. The video ends with a take on the classic scene where Smokey accidentally smokes PCP and ends up in the chicken coops, or J’Moris’s take on it, anyway. Like his lyrics state, he may just be a bit too chill to portray the effects of an unexpected dip. It’s entertaining nonetheless and serves as a fun backdrop for “Activated.”
Fans watching the new video might be so enamored by the Friday references in the “Activated” video that they may fail to notice the track itself, which is one of J’Moris’s most musically and lyrically lush yet relaxed content-wise thus far. J’Moris has been known for making a lot of deep points in his raps, but this time it’s really just about being comfortable in one’s own skin, enjoying a day and doing what feels good. The beat reflects this “chill but aware” attitude, ornamented with vintage classical piano that sounds like it was actually recorded off a Victrola or similar old timey machine.
What hasn’t changed in “Activated,” however, is J’Moris’s mastery of flow. Even with the chill vibes throughout the track that match his vocal timbre, the contrast of this artist’s spit game is always impressive. Playing with different tempos, syncopation and phrase arrangements, J’Moris’s lyrics wind around the sleepy beat in a way that’s sure to get fans “Activated.”
As an anti-mumble rap champion, J’Moris proves once again on “Activated” that relaxed, Soutthern trap vibes are no excuse for lazy lyrical flow. Even with his most chilled out subject matter, J’Moris is articulate with beautifully crafted rhymes that are the real star of this track. The connection then to Friday is quite clear: the heyday of hip hop is still very much alive and will continue to be thus as long as J’Moris is around.
“Activated” is out now and can be streamed on multiple platforms here. Check out J’Moris’s other videos on YouTube.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Another Single from J’Moris Means Smooth, Articulate Hip Hop Will Once Again Be ‘Activated’ [Video]
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PREMIERE: Shitty Princess & Queeny King Team Up For Intoxicating Single, “Make Me Baby”

Shitty Princess is quite the fascinating artist. She produces chart-topping dance music with tens of millions of streams and performs DJ sets anonymously with a lampshade mask, carefully concealing her true identity. On the live circuit, Shitty Princess can be found throwing her own festival called Princessfest or opening for the likes of Post Malone, Migos, and Dillon Francis.
Shitty Princess also excels in the fashion world as a forward-thinking creative, most recently remixing her merchandise for New York Fashion Week ‘21 by dropping a couture line called Sh!tty Princess Pink Label. From spellbinding music to intriguing fashion, it’s all part of Shitty Princess’ captivating, imaginative world.
Being born into an infamous cult in India, joining musical royalty as the daughter-in-law of Cher and Gregg Allman, and entering a lineage of legendary artists including Allman to perform at the notorious San Quentin State Prison sounds like a far-reaching fantasy, but it’s nothing less than reality for Queeny King.
Queeny was originally discovered at the Heike Makatsch show on Germany’s RTL2, eventually signed with her siblings to EMI Germany where she was extensively prepared for the music business before leaving the band in pursuit of her own career. That route led to her first solo performance at the San Quentin State Prison where she enlisted none other than Deadsy and Queens Of The Stone Age for a standing ovation-inducing show.
Queeny made her debut in 2020 with the pop friendly single, “Freakshow” and now she’s back with a highly anticipated collaboration with Shitty Princess, “Make Me Baby“. It’s an infectious dance-pop track that features a bright vocal and warm melodies that feels like a hit in every way. They debuted the single during their very own headlining New York Fashion Week show this year, the highlights of which are strung through an eye-popping lyric video and social media.
Listen to “Make Me Baby” below!


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: PREMIERE: Shitty Princess & Queeny King Team Up For Intoxicating Single, “Make Me Baby”
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[Interview] Meet Tell.ie, The Best New Link-In-Bio/Portfolio & The Last One You’ll Ever Need

By now, most of us should be well used to link-in-bio and content aggregators like Linktr.ee or Linkfire — but what each one of these platforms lacks is a customizability or even character that makes them worth going back to once you’re done with your initial goal. Enter Tell.ie — your content & commerce all in one place. The best link-in-bio/website/portfolio + the best way to drop new content, merch, tickets, & NFTs.
What does Tell.ie do differently and why should you use it over other similar platforms? From their About Me section:
Tellie allows every creator to build a home for your creativity in minutes. It gives the power of a website with the ease of a link-in-bio tool. With Tellie’s novel design, your work stands out on mobile and desktop. Tell stories across formats and platforms, pairing video, audio, text, images, GIFs, shops, links, and more—creating connections never before possible. At Tellie, we don’t prioritize meaningless clicks. We help you build long-term relationships directly with your fans.
Your EDM spoke with Jack Bogdan, Head of Product, and Joe Simek, who runs Tell.ie’s marketing, to get the low down on what their platform does so well and why it’s so important.
Your EDM followers can use this link to skip the line and sign up for a Tellie account
Why is there a growing need for creators to have all of their content in one easily accessible location?
Artists have been forced into a digital diaspora, where they have to exist everywhere but don’t own anything anywhere. Fans bounce quickly from artist to artist across different social networks, DSPs, etc. When you publish only on these platforms, you can lose part of your art and identity ‒ you become a commodity, putting your work in a box that looks and feels like everyone else’s box.
Being able to bring your world together in one place that feels like you is important for a few reasons. You can tell a richer story across different mediums (music, video, galleries, writing, etc) and connect with fans on a deeper level that reflects who you are as an artist. You can introduce fans who might know you in passing to get to know you and your work better. Ultimately, this increases the likelihood these fans will support you again and again throughout your creative journey.
We think personal artist sites are going to be more important than ever in the next era of the web.
What happens in a consumer’s/fan’s/user’s mind when they see a link list like lintr.ee vs an ecosystem like tell.ie?
A lot of the link list style products are purely routing tools. The solution is to get you from point A to point B as fast as possible. There are a lot of creators with upwards of 20 links, and it can be overwhelming for their fans. It’s hard to tell a story or build connection in a list of buttons, so what happens is fans click on a button but then go off to do something else while they are being re-routed. What link lists don’t want you to know is they have a high click-through rate (or “CTR”) but an extremely high bounce rate. The fan ultimately never arrives at the place you are trying to send them. Tellie gives you the creative tools and the ability to bring those destinations into your own site so fans don’t have to click out to interact with your world.
Was there any specific catalyst, a moment, when you thought that tell.ie was necessary?
Tellie was born from the thesis that there were tools missing to foster a stronger connection between creators and fans on creators’ terms. We went through a lot of R&D around format and the ways we could create an accessible platform for creators to tell deeper stories, build connections, and get paid without it feeling transactional.
A lot of our earliest artists have given us feedback that kept hitting the same themes: a lack of ownership, painful website updates, a hunger for experiences better than link lists.
We’re at this unique opportunity for independent creatives where the technology to hold the keys is starting to be decentralized and distributed in a way that puts power directly in the hands of the artists and their fans.
Was there ever any concern that (near) infinite customization might be overwhelming to users and visitors compared to the relative  simplicity of tools like linktr.ee or DSP aggregators?
Every design decision has been anchored in the primary goal of ease of use and building smart constraints and defaults. Tiles are incredibly easy to create and edit, often by pasting one link, or dragging and dropping an image. Smart defaults are really important. Tellie should provide the inspiration to set you up for success. For example, when you add Tiles we automatically arrange them on your page in an optimized auto-layout so you don’t have to immediately focus on where everything lives. Soon we’ll be adding inspirational layouts you can start from and edit to accomplish different goals, like dropping an EP or showing off a portfolio of work.
How, if at all, did your background in gaming and modding influence the design and experience of tell.ie?
I’ve grown up on creative tools. I pirated Photoshop, Illustrator, and 3DS Max as a 12 year old and started tinkering in game engines. I lived in PhpBB forums and swapped .WMV and .MOV tutorial files pre-YouTube. The internet was a lot smaller and so fun!
The web itself was a creative platform. Every kid learned HTML and CSS to customize their Myspace pages. When smartphones took off, and apps became the defacto, there was a fun yet brief period of Skeuomorphism (driven mostly by Apple), but soon everything became flat and boxy to adapt to responsive design.
Tellie is definitely scratching a personal itch to get back to a world where the web was fun in a format anyone can pick up and play, but with modern functionality. We’ve got a lot more fun stuff cooking!
What can tell.ie do that other similar platforms can’t?
Tellie has been entirely designed around modularity and composability. We have created a unique combination of mix and match utility, design tools, and storytelling capabilities that doesn’t exist anywhere else. We also have plans to do things you can’t do on any other website, like “re-post” pages from other sites or even embed your whole website somewhere else as easily as embedding a YouTube video. Why settle for promoting just your music video when you can embed your music video, your behind the scenes, your DSP streams, and your shop?
We’re also incredibly excited to start to bring creators into the Web3 space where they can directly own the relationships with fans, and find new tools to monetize their back catalogue, creative musings, and more.
The way we think about it is simple: we want to give artists an outlet for their work where they can express their creative output and make enough money to perform, write, paint, etc. There’s this concept that’s been out in the world for a few years around “1,000 true fans.” Ideally that can be true for a lot of creatives, but even in a world where you have 25 fans who are willing to support your creative endeavors, we want people to have that outlet so you can justify continuing to create.
What will tell.ie be able to do in the future as it continues to scale?
There’s a bunch of interesting threads here, but I’ll pick two: the ownership economy and new ways to visualize your world.
We believe the future of artist and fan relationships are going to happen with creator owned collections / smart contracts. We’re going to be building the  tools for artists to create these digital primitives and use them to manage access to their content library, shows, merch, and more. Fans are not only getting access to exclusive experiences, but also have a digital status symbol they can show off to other fans. We’ll allow you to  own a new age fan club that exists outside of any one platform, including Tellie. We’re going to set artists up for success to take advantage of all of the amazing new tools and platforms as the space starts to mature.
When you design a tool around modularity, you suddenly have all of these building blocks you can tweak or alter. We’re exploring the website equivalent of a Snapchat filter to set the tone for a release or narrative in a more expressive way. We’re also excited to be running some experiments next year with virtual worlds fans can explore, dynamically built around your pages, that run in any web browser. You’ll be able to turn your website and link-in-bio into a virtual gallery or performance space with no additional work.
What creative experiences do you see users making with tell.ie?
Today we see a lot of musicians using Tellie to create a new Page for every single or album release, or graphic designers and traditional artists creating portfolios, or using Tellie to drop an NFT.
I’ve always been fascinated by the digital equivalent of a physical LP. There’s something really magical about buying a record and poring through the lyrics, the behind the scenes, the album art and artistic collaboration, the b-sides and demos, a little bit of insight into the creative process. So much of this stuff is sitting on artist’s laptops or phones nowadays and I’d love to see artists peel back the curtain with Tellie and create experiences for fans that reveal a little of the truth of their creative process.
What is Tellie’s biggest selling point for musicians in EDM?
EDM musicians have been some of our most passionate early users, since EDM artists tend to have such an interesting range of multi-disciplinary interests. Tellie is fundamentally about mixing existing elements into something new. EDM spans not just the music but the world building and performance and the headspace you transport yourself to. As an EDM musician you can bring together your visuals, your music, your merch and more in an experience that blows the DSPs or traditional websites out of the water.
Whose site do you share the most with your friends and what makes it special?
One of my favorite creators on Tellie is O’Plérou ✻ a musician, traditional artist, digital artist, and designer from Marrakesh. What’s so cool about O’Plérou is he’s using it as a way for people to explore all aspects of his creative life: his music, his art, even his friends! He also has his own creator token which he uses to gate exclusive content to his supporters.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: [Interview] Meet Tell.ie, The Best New Link-In-Bio/Portfolio & The Last One You’ll Ever Need
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