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David Guetta announces residency in Riyadh with ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’

When you think of electronic dance music, you mind likely doesn’t sway toward the Middle East or Saudi Arabia, but MDLBEAST in the region is hoping to change that. With a successful 2019 festival under their belt and another on the way next month, plus an international music conference, Saudi Arabia could become a hub of electronic music in the region.
MDLBEAST PRESENTS announced today the upcoming unprecedented residency of global DJ sensation David Guetta in Riyadh. The series of exclusive and public events will kick off next week to mark the launch of ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’, the company’s arm which aims to amplify the regional music scene through concerts, events and experiences.
The international DJ, who retained his #1 ranking by DJ Mag in 2021, will kick off his residency with exclusive events to be held in various locations around Riyadh on the 12th, 19th and 26th of November, with a very limited number of tickets. The French superstar DJ will then conclude his stay in the Kingdom with performances at Formula 1 and SOUNDSTORM in December.
“Building the music scene in the Kingdom is central to our plans at MDLBEAST and we aim to bring over the world’s best music icons to deliver genuine world class entertainment. With the launch of MDLBEAST PRESENTS, we are renewing our commitment to produce incredible events and truly memorable experiences for music fans in Saudi Arabia and the region,” said Talal Albahiti, COO and head of talent booking and events at MDLBEAST.
“David Guetta is just as popular in Saudi Arabia as he is anywhere else in the world, as he’s such a global sensation! His events in Riyadh will be much anticipated by electronic dance music enthusiasts and all music lovers,” he added.
Get your tickets to watch David Guetta perform at the biggest and loudest music festival in the region, SOUNDSTORM December 16-19. Tickets are available at tickets.mdlbeast.com.
 
Photo via MNO Photo for MDL Beast
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: David Guetta announces residency in Riyadh with ‘MDLBEAST PRESENTS’
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Legendary trio NERO release first new track in two years, remix for Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray’s ‘No Rival!’

Anjunadeep warmly welcomes legendary electronic act NERO for their Anjunadeep debut with their remix of Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray’s ‘No Rival!’.
The remix sees the collision of two worlds for Joseph Ray as he partners with fellow NERO founding member Daniel Stephens to reinterpret his single with Lakou Mizik. Building on the fervent, unrestrained energy of the original, the duo harness the passion of its chants, Rara horns, and percussion, to transform it into an electrifying, bass-heavy two-step anthem.
The fourth single off the album Leave the Bones, ’No Rival! pays homage to Rara, the music of the Haitian streets. Just like the original, NERO’s remix of ‘No Rival!’ is full of swagger, like the bands that march through the towns of the island nation, toasting and trying to outdo one another. Retaining the spirit of the lyrics, the remix emphatically says “Listen up! There’s no better band than Lakou Mizik!”
If this remix isn’t quite what you were imagining the return of NERO to sound like, remember the trio still have an album on the way.
Stream Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray’s debut album HERE

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Legendary trio NERO release first new track in two years, remix for Lakou Mizik & Joseph Ray’s ‘No Rival!’
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Conrank Breaches His Own Simulation With New Album Out Now On Circus Records

Two years ago, Conrank’s album What’s a FKNG Conrank just narrowly missed inclusion in our Top Albums of 2019 list, only due to serious competition that year. Now, he returns with his next evolution, This Simulation’s Breached.
More than a collection of songs, this is a manifesto. Two years ago, when the dust had settled on What’s a FKNG Conrank, it was time to tell the world just what that is. The answer: a musician, a performer, a singer, a songwriter and a producer who has delivered a body of work that few would dare to dream of. The time had come for Conrank to grab the microphone and step out from behind the decks, spread his wings and take his music to the stratosphere. Writing and performing his own music and vocals, this is an exposé of Conrank the artist.
Like his debut, he has brought in a melting pot of talent. Long-term friend and fellow producer Buku joins in on the forward-thinking “Chasing Devils.” The dubstep doesn’t stop there, the legend that is Figure appearing for the powerful ‘Karma Restored’ and Pendulum affiliate KJ Sawka drumming up a storm on “Sound Burial.”
Supplementing Conrank’s own vocal action, Wreckno and Gardella demonstrate why they’re causing so much excitement, “Reddit” is a force of nature. To complete the story with one more contrast, dancehall legends Ward 21 step up to the plate for “21 Madness.” The drumstep-jungle hybrid is the perfect vehicle for one of the most distinctive acts from Kingston.
Check out the complete This Simulation’s Breached project below, out now on Circus Records.

 
Photo by Logan The Modifier
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Conrank Breaches His Own Simulation With New Album Out Now On Circus Records
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Martin Garrix Co-Produced, Mixed, & Mastered New U2 Single ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ from Sing 2 Movie

When Martin Garrix and U2 teamed up for “We Are The People” for the EURO 2020 earlier this year, the experience must have been a good one because the Irish rock band called upon the Dutch producer once again to co-produce, mix, and master their new single “Your Song Saved My Life” from the movie Sing 2.

The song sounds impeccably crisp and clear, owing to Garrix’s near-decade producing his own hit music. Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix Co-Produced, Mixed, & Mastered New U2 Single ‘Your Song Saved My Life’ from Sing 2 Movie
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New Artist Spotlight: Marc-E Delivers a True Psychedelic ‘Catharsis’ on His Third LP

Marc-E’s style has certainly changed since his first drop in 2015, a track he created with hip hop group The X Presidents called “One Soul.” After that largely acoustic track, Marc-E started adding production and sound design into his early work, and six years later he’s released his third full-length and fully psybient album, titled “Catharsis.” From his discography, it seems to have been quite a journey.
As soon as his first album Here Again released on Bandcamp, Marc-E started injecting ambient electronic elements into his work. His epic, 17-minute “Freedom Forest,” which is so ambient and natural it could easily have been on a spa or massage playlist. The very next track, “Wo! 6EQUJ5,” however, shows that Marc-E was still experimenting as it’s more techno-forward. Clearly a nod to Kraftwerk and other techno pioneers, by this time it’s also clear from this track that a move to EDM was starting to happen.
Marc-E’s second album, Sub Ek, is back to being very ambient and here we also see his spiritual side coming through on tracks like “Totem,” “Rite of Passage”…the whole album really. This is where Marc-E really goes psybient: all the elements of psytrance but instead of trance, there’s lots of ambient sounds and varied beat structures. Lots of organic and acoustic instrumentation is used here as well: Indian tabla drums, echoey, Chant-style vocals, et al. Done as one continuous piece of music that extends through all the tracks, Sub Ek seems to have defined Marc-E’s style, at least for the forseeable future.
After releasing a cheeky and more dancey mix of “Nataraja” off of Sub Ek and a tease release of “Brahman” in 2019, Catharsis released last month. It’s a culmination of all Marc-E’s style over the years, blending acoustic instrumentation and drums, ambient production, EDM sensibility and even a little jazz to make a style all his own. Also done as sort of one continuous or contiguous work, Catharsis was just that for Marc-E. A contemplation of the times from the deepest possible perspective, track names like “Acceptance,” “Virtues of Isolation” and “Shadow Work” tap into the reality of what most of humankind was feeling between 2019 and now. Rather than getting angry or political, Catharsis advises that one take a journey behind one’s bellybutton and process those feelings. Whether by listening to trippy, psybient meditative music or by other means, this album reminds us that the inner work is often more important than whatever mess we’ve gotten ourselves into in the physical realm.
While it seems Marc-E has found his style with Catharsis, fans would be on warning to expect the unexpected with the Vancouver artist’s future offerings. This album is clearly an experimentation and, as stylized as it is, it’s still lose enough in said style to portend more experimentation and growth for Marc-E, both musically and personally. Here’s hoping all musicians do the same, after the pando and beyond.
Catharsis is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased on Bandcamp, along with the rest of his storied discography. Check out some live studio performances on Marc-E’s YouTube channel.

 
 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Marc-E Delivers a True Psychedelic ‘Catharsis’ on His Third LP
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Astroworld Offers “Thoughts & Prayers” Then Turns Off Replies Following At Least 8 Deaths

At least eight people are dead, including, reportedly, a 10 year old boy, 23 hospitalized, and hundreds more treated for injuries after Travis Scott’s Astroworld festival in Houston last night at NRG Park.
According to photo and video accounts on social media, the festival had been experiencing lapses in security and safety throughout the day, beginning with a stampede through entrance security less than an hour after the festival began.
XXL shared a video from the entrance where a massive bottleneck caused people to be trampled upon entry, while Mycah Hatfield from local ABC 13 shared a video from the following security checkpoint where there were only three staff present to, presumably, check credentials from incoming attendees.


According to KHOU 11 news, during Scott’s set, which began at 8:45, “the crowd began to compress toward the front of the stage and that caused panic and people were getting injured. HFD transported 17 people to hospitals. 11 of those transported were in cardiac arrest.”

One account from an ICU nurse who was in attendance describes the pandemonium as she fell unconscious during the concert due to all the people pushing forward. She was crowdsurfed toward the front where she was taken “to a little section behind GA” where others were being treated for injuries.
According to her account, multiple people were unconscious and receiving CPR, some who didn’t require it as she describes no one was checking pulses. Medical equipment was also allegedly sparse and those who were put in charge were un- or under-trained to handle the situation.

After all of this, Astroworld released a statement at around 6am local time offering the equivalent of thoughts and prayers, and announced that the second day of the festival would be cancelled. Replies were turned off.

Scott shared his own statement this morning, literally offering his prayers. “Houston PD has my total support as they continue to look into the tragic loss of life.”

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Astroworld Offers “Thoughts & Prayers” Then Turns Off Replies Following At Least 8 Deaths
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Oliver Heldens Makes His Debut on Drumcode as Hi-Lo with dual release Hypnos/Hera

Oliver Heldens is back with another heavy tune from his Hi-Lo alias, “Hypnos.” While Oliver may be known for his infectious house-driven sounds, he’s been repping the underground for a while now with his Hi-Lo alias. “Hypnos” is just the latest addition to his catalog featuring that trademark heavy bass, massive kick drum, and rumbling melody.
Marking his debut on Adam Beyer’s Drumcode label, “Hypnos” is an enthralling song, that will have you grooving to the beat, while also yearning for a dark warehouse at the same time. The track opens with the trademark Hi-Lo kick drum. After that some synth notes echo in the distance, however, the groovy bassline starts to take the forefront. The bassline continues to build over the beat, before the bass becomes synths. The drop features the same melodic bassline accompanied by the massive Hi-Lo kick drum. It continues to build from there as the synths become more frenetic, before finally tapering off to allow the kick drum and bass to come to the forefront again.
Check out the latest from Hi-Lo, “Hypnos.” Out now on Drumcode. Check out this video of Oliver playing the Circuit Grounds at EDC Las Vegas last month too!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Oliver Heldens Makes His Debut on Drumcode as Hi-Lo with dual release Hypnos/Hera
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ARTY Drops Another Impressive Crossover Single, “Those Eyes”

They say that the eyes are the window to the soul; that appears to be the premise behind ARTY’s latest single “Those Eyes” featuring Griff Clawson. “Those Eyes” is yet another song that sees ARTY experimenting with acoustic instrumentation, while at the same time, pushing sonic boundaries, all while in a radio-friendly format. “Those Eyes” is, at the same time, a forlorn love song, but, also an uplifting anthem with some strong indie vibes to boot.
The track opens up with some vibey acoustic guitar chords. Griff Clawson’s perfect vocals come in as he wonders “Where have you been? Why did you go back so soon? You said we had more time, when I look in those eyes.” The verse and buildup are super vibey and emotional, however, the drop offers the perfect contrast to that. The drop pitches up the vocals, introduces some handclaps and sounds much more electronic than the verse, even though it still features acoustic guitar. It kind of reminds me of a chorus to a Walk the Moon song, it’s perfect for handclaps and singalongs. It also sounds great on top of that. “Those Eyes” marks the third time that ARTY and Griff Clawson have collaborated. Even so, as ARTY explains, this was a very exciting song to make.
“‘Those Eyes’ was so much fun to produce. The entire time I spent working on it was nothing but natural fun and pure joy. Everything started with me listening to the demo for the first time and I couldn’t even recognize Griff’s voice even though we did so many tracks together in the past. And I think that’s what makes this song so unique and catchy. The blend of acoustic instruments and heavily processed vocals creates this strange, almost alienated vibe that immediately catches your ear because of its nature. But it’s not just a fun track to listen to; there is deeper meaning to it if you listen to the lyrics very closely. All in all, I’m very excited about this record to finally come out and I hope people will enjoy it the same way as I do!”
Check out the latest from ARTY, “Those Eyes” featuring Griff Clawson. Out now on Armada.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ARTY Drops Another Impressive Crossover Single, “Those Eyes”
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Afrojack and Black V Neck Team Up for House Banger “To the Floor”

The one and only Afrojack is back with his latest club banger. This time, he teams up with Miami-based duo Black V Neck for “To The Floor,” a re-imagined tech house update of Waka Flocka Flame’s 2010 smash, “No Hands.” Outside of the vocal refrain “Drop it to the floor, I love the way your booty go…” there aren’t any similarities to the original track. This is a modern tech-house update that is sure to light up dance floors and festivals alike.
The track is pretty minimally produced. It opens with four-four drums and the vocal refrain. There’s that kind-of looping sound that builds up, but the beat doesn’t change much after the intro. There’s some cool echo-y synth work in the background, but, otherwise, the beat kind of speaks for itself. There’s an even heavier buildup after the second verse section, which results in an absolutely cathartic drop with some more echo-y synth work. If you’re the tech and house that’s out now, “To the Floor” is the track for you!
Check out the latest from Afrojack and Black V Neck, “To the Floor.” Out now on MDLBEAST Records.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Afrojack and Black V Neck Team Up for House Banger “To the Floor”
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Nicky Romero Drops New Throwback Single “Acid Is My DNA”

Nicky Romero is back with another new single, and this one is sure to light up the dancefloor and scintillate fans at the same time. “Acid Is My DNA” is Nicky’s latest track, and as you can imagine from the title, it’s an homage to early 2010s acid house. While maintaining it’s old school sensibility, it’s still got a modern production flair, and it absolutely goes off for after-hours!
The track wastes no time as it opens up with the vocal sample repeating the word acid over a four-four beat and the traditional acid synth-notes in the background. As the track builds up, we get the full vocal refrain, “Acid is my DNA.” From there the drop is pure house bliss, with lasers and the kind-of deflating horn synth firing off in the background. Nothing too complex, just some sick bass, a good beat, and, of course, a little bit of acid.
Check out the latest from Nicky Romero, “Acid Is My DNA.” Out now on Protocol. Check out this video of Nick crushing the main stage at last month’s EDC Las Vegas as well.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Nicky Romero Drops New Throwback Single “Acid Is My DNA”
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Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici Team Up for Uplifting New Collab “Yama”

It’s been five years since Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici teamed up for their first massive hit single, “Great Spirit.” However, the chemistry is as strong as ever and it’s on clear display on their latest single, “Yama.” Whereas “Great Spirit” channeled a Native American chant as its basis, “Yama” sees the two artists draw their inspiration from African chants and melodies. Featuring Tribal Dance and Natalie Wamba, “Yama” is an uplifting tune, as well as a psy-trance banger.
The track opens with the aforementioned, uplifting vocal chants. There’s also some nice African percussion to set the mood in the background. After that, the track builds to the massive psy-trance drop that’s interspersed with some sick tribal drums. The drop is definitely Vini Vici’s signature sound. After the first drop, the chants come back amidst some drums and synths that have Armin’s fingerprints all over it. Here’s what Armin and Vini Vici each had to say about making “Yama.”
“I had a blast working with Vini Vici on ‘Great Spirit’ and ‘United’ back in 2016 and 2018, and although a few years had passed since, I always felt that it’d be great to do a third collab. So we all jumped at the opportunity when it finally arose and ‘Yama’ is the outcome. Our trademark sounds are especially compatible and I’m positive ‘Yama’ will be ruling dance floors for a long time to come.” – Armin van Buuren
“Dropping this tune b2b with Armin van Buuren during last week’s ASOT event was an amazing experience, and we’re super excited about our third collaboration! It took us a while to produce this song and we did it during the crux of the pandemic. Needless to say, it took a lot of hard work to get this final result.” – Vini Vici
Check out the accompanying music video for Armin van Buuren & Vini Vici’s latest, “Yama.” Out now on Armada.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Armin van Buuren and Vini Vici Team Up for Uplifting New Collab “Yama”
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Bailo Drops Electrifying Single “EAGLE VZN” Off Forthcoming ‘Trapped Out II’ EP

When it comes to trap, BAILO is a household name. He’s paved his own lane in the industry, known for booming 808’s and electrifying arrangements that have earned him a massive global fanbase.
Last year, BAILO spearheaded the movement to bring back the original trap sound with the release of his Trapped Out EP via Slow Roast Records, garnering support from heavy-hitters like Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, What So Not, GTA, and Clozee. 
The movement continues with “EAGLE VZN,” where listeners can bask in the nostalgia of BAILO’s tried and true sound, embellished with modern production techniques. You can’t help but be hooked instantly as rhythmic synths loop hypnotically, building into a thunderous drop that hits just as hard in your home speakers as it would live. 
BAILO continues to amaze us with his versatility and talent in the studio and we cannot wait to hear his forthcoming ‘Trapped Out II’ EP! Listen to “EAGLE VZN” below.

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Bailo Drops Electrifying Single “EAGLE VZN” Off Forthcoming ‘Trapped Out II’ EP
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Rossy Makes Deadbeats Debut With Shimmering Single, “Octavia”

It’s kind of ironic to describe Rossy’s Deadbeats debut, “Octavia,” as shimmering given she already has a track called “Shimmer” with Cozway on Sable Valley, but it’s hard to argue that the former is more glittering than the latter.
That being said, “Octavia” is a blissful bass track that presents plenty of beautiful synths and melodies packaged in a dreamy 210 seconds. With echoing vocals and an easy-to-fall-into rhythm, Rossy ensures that when this drops live, she’s going to have everyone feeling something.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rossy Makes Deadbeats Debut With Shimmering Single, “Octavia”
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Wobbleland Stays On Top With GHOST RYDR, Getter b2b Eptic, & More For 2022 Lineup

Wobbleland in Northern California has been the reigning king of bass festivals on the west coast for nearly a decade, and it seems like they’ve taken their break in 2021 in stride with a stellar return for next January.
The official lineup just dropped and it’s a who’s who of everyone you could possibly want. From JOYRYDE b2b Ghastly as GHOST RYDR, Kayzo, NGHTMRE, and Slushii on the headline row to 12th Planet, Gammer, Wavedash, Riot Ten b2b Spag Heddy on the main stage, then Champage Drip, Lil Texas, Kumarion, Tsuruda, Volt, and more on the Toxic Stage, you get a little bit of everything.
Then, the cherry on top of it all, the first-ever Getter b2b Eptic set which is sure to be absolutely unforgettable.
Check out the full lineup below and head to the link in the tweet for tickets!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Wobbleland Stays On Top With GHOST RYDR, Getter b2b Eptic, & More For 2022 Lineup
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Timmy Trumpet, Harris & Ford Team Up With Legendary Cascada For “Never Let Me Go”

Timmy Trumpet loves his collaborations, working with everyone from Armin van Buuren to Flo Rida to Vengaboys to Vitas, but his release today is sure to entice veteran ravers as he teams up with Cascada and Harris & Ford for “Never Let Me Go.”
Hitting notes that would make Idina Menzel proud, Cascada absolutely carries this classic rave tune with fast-paced beats and a lively melody. “Never Let Me Go” is pure, ecstatic rave pop and it’s exactly what we wanted from this match up.
Check it out below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Timmy Trumpet, Harris & Ford Team Up With Legendary Cascada For “Never Let Me Go”
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Tiësto & Ava Max Drop Pop-Infused Party Starter “The Motto” [WATCH]

Tiësto and Ava Max have a party starting pop hit on their hands with “The Motto.”
The single releases alongside a music video directed by Christian Breslauer, which features both Tiësto and Ava Max traveling back in time and partying it up. “The Motto” is clubby and catchy, which is to be expected, but it’s the carefree style of the track that makes it the perfect weekend anthem.
Tiësto shares of the release:
Ava is such an exciting young talent and her beautiful voice adds such depth to the song — I cannot wait for the world to hear our collaboration. “The Motto” is the party anthem keeping us dancing into 2022 as we close out a crazy year!
Ava Max adds:
When Tiesto shared this record with me, I fell in love and couldn’t stop playing it. “The Motto” is empowering — it’s about not caring, doing you, having a good time, and letting the world know!
This high profile collaboration marks the third single off Tiësto’s upcoming album on Atlantic Records. “The Motto” follows up “Don’t Be Shy” with Karol G and the producer’s massive hit “The Business.”
Listen here!
Tiësto & Ava Max – The Motto (Official Music Video)
Stream/download: https://tiesto.lnk.to/themottoID
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tiësto & Ava Max Drop Pop-Infused Party Starter “The Motto” [WATCH]
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Industry Veteran Coke Beats Unveils New EP ‘Techno Is A State of Mind’

From busking in the streets of NY in the late ‘90s to building a massive career for himself over the span of more than two decades, Coke Beats is widely considered one of the legends in the scene. Having toured all around the world, on top of collaborating with everyone from Cash Money Records, Famous Dex and Sean Kingston to LL Cool J, Lil Tjay and many more, Coke Beats has an impressive list of achievements under his belt, and is showing no signs of stopping anytime soon.

Coke Beats has now just shared his brand new EP ‘Techno Is A State of Mind,’ which comes alongside a 15-minute documentary premiering on VEVO, Apple TV and Tidal. Spanning over four tracks, as well as 3 more live mashups and a bootleg that act as bonus material, ‘Techno Is A State of Mind,’ perfectly sums up everything Coke Beats is about while acting as a monologue about the struggle and challenges of being a music producer.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Industry Veteran Coke Beats Unveils New EP ‘Techno Is A State of Mind’
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Sam Allan Releases Hypnotic Single “Regressive” Via Gameroom Records

Sam Allan has been mastering his craft for nearly a decade, having performed alongside some of the biggest names in music, including Zedd, Kaskade, Eric Prydz, Robin Schulz, W&W, MK, and Laidback Luke. He’s incredible behind the decks and rightfully has played some of the finest clubs on the east coast like Marquee, Lavo, and The Brooklyn Mirage/Avant Gardner.
Now, he’s making his debut on Gameroom Records, a sub label of the iconic Black Hole Recordings, with “Regressive“. It’s progressive trance at its finest, featuring a hypnotic melody and ethereal instruments to accompany. “Regressive” is artistically suspenseful, encompassing mesmerizing guitar riffs and intensifying crescendos. It’s so clever at every turn, making this song to be a sure hit in it’s field.
Here’s what Sam Allan had to say about it:
Listen to “Regressive” by Sam Allan below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sam Allan Releases Hypnotic Single “Regressive” Via Gameroom Records
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Jay Rogovin (C3), Blake Coppelson (Proximity), Jade Gaines (C3) & More Launch Kompass Music Group

Maintaining an atmosphere of integrity and progressive workplace practices that apply across an artist management roster and staff alike, Jay Rogovin, Alec Donkin and Jade Gaines, formerly of C3 Management, and Blake Coppelson of Proximity Music have joined forces alongside community service providers from 4 o’clock Consulting (DanceSafe & Good Night Out) to innovate the traditional conception of artist management, coining their new brainchild Kompass Music Group.
Spanning a full roster of 23 artists including Vintage Culture (with Entourage and Purple Wall), G Jones, CharlestheFirst, GoldFish, Rousseau and Eprom while supporting the development of the careers of emerging acts such as Of the Trees, Chee, 1788-L, Khiva, Wreckno, Frequent, Chemical Surf, seven managers at Kompass are hoping to re-imagine what it means to provide artist management and participate in the cultivation of a healthier music industry.
With core values that address current dialogues surrounding sexual violence, risk reduction, mental health, diversity & inclusion, and environmental impact key goals of the project work towards Establishing healthy boundaries and resources to support the mental health of artists and artist managers, setting new industry norms for health & safety through measures such as safety and inclusion initiatives, provide risk reduction education & training, reduce the environmental impact of touring, and to connect patrons with skill-building opportunities.
“We’ve been implementing diversity across the board with our lineups, even in the support acts it’s something that we’re cautious about, that we’re being inclusive,” says Jade Gaines. “It’s reflected in our staff, with David Kissinger who does Supertask, Integrate, and VCTRE. David [Giovanni] who is Wreckno and NotLö’s manager, and Emma [Windsor] who manages Khiva. We’re trying to diversify everything — the smallest step you can take is still a step in the right direction.”
Demonstrating the innovation and community support Blake looks to bring with him to KMG, 2020 saw Proximity provide entertainment by creating the first ever 3 day long online music festival called “Digital Mirage” during the peak of the COVID-19 lockdown. During the course of three events the festival raised over 400,000 dollars for people in the music industry affected by COVID-19 as well as supporting the Equal Justice Initiative. Over the course of the livestreams from April 2020 to present – Proximity has helped raise roughly 600,000 dollars for different charities including NIVA, Equal Justice Initiative, Color of Change, Sweet Relief, and Plus1.
“Where Proximity and our team come in is the digital side, the YouTube, Twitch, DSP, label side of things,” says Coppelson. “That’s definitely my focus but we’ll still be touching every facet of the management. But let’s say our artist has this 5-track EP, finding out the best way to release independently or sign to a major, or setting up their YouTube channels is something we’ll be working on. I’m incredibly excited to bring my 10+ years of experience to our team / roster the same way we did with our record label.”
Additional managers on board with Kompass include David Kissinger, David Giovannini and Emma Windsor, as Jade mentioned earlier, as well as Executive Assistant, Becky Carriel, all of whom also further diversify the company culture by bringing their unique experiences to the table and applying them across their management styles.
Also joining in the conception of Kompass Music Group, fellow C3 manager Alec Donkin will add additional value as a graphic designer and branding specialist where he has helped develop, maintain, and grow the brands of 40+ international touring musicians across genres over the past five years.
“Kompass Music Group has the opportunity to become a leader in music as a place where artistic integrity and human connection are valued above all else,” Alec Donkin shares. “I am incredibly proud and excited to be a part of this group of passionate individuals and artists and look forward to continuing my work as a manager and a designer, as well as having the opportunity to work towards some bigger goals for a healthier industry overall.”
“We are in the process of starting a nonprofit that will be connected to all of this, but it spans everything from working toward carbon neutral touring and being more environmentally conscious, everything from our riders to the way we tour and travel, to providing bystander intervention training that’s free for our roster and staff and anyone else in the music industry,” explains Rogovin. “Taking some of the profits that we are bringing in as a company and putting those toward monthly smaller initiatives and larger long-term initiatives that will continue to be defined as we develop.”
Kristin Karas, COO of DanceSafe and Stacey Forrester, Co-Founder of Good Night Out, Vancouver are also providing support in driving the force behind KMG’s organizational innovations.
“Working with KMG is a refreshing opportunity to dig deep into the meaning of participation and community within the music industry and grow something new from a place of integrity,” Karas and Forrester share. “Safety is often an after-thought, or add-on to the live music experience, with artists and those behind the scenes typically left out of initiatives until there is a crisis moment. 4 o’clock is thrilled to collaborate with Kompass to build safety, well-being, and community into their culture and operations from the ground up.”
With wellness being at the focal point of Kompass Music Group, the same ethos that applies to the company is also dedicated to the style in which the careers of their artists are managed. Working tirelessly towards a brighter future in the music industry, the launch of KMG aims to set the standard for internal practices and nurturing a healthier community.
Kompass Music Group
Full Artist Roster
1788-L – Carola – CharlestheFirst – Chee – Chemical Surf – EPROM – Esseks – FISE – Frequent G Jones – GoldFish – Integrate – Khiva – Lab Group – NotLö – Of The Trees – Potions Rousseau – Shades – Supertask – VCTRE – Vintage Culture – Wreckno
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jay Rogovin (C3), Blake Coppelson (Proximity), Jade Gaines (C3) & More Launch Kompass Music Group
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Noisia Extend Farewell Tour, Will Honor Festival Shows in 2022

In September 2019, Noisia aka Nik Roos, Martijn van Sonderen, and Thijs de Vlieger announced that the group would split at the end of 2020; the final chapter in a hugely successful 20 year career that saw Noisia break new ground for drum & bass, and become one of the most respected outfits in electronic music.
Faced with no festivals in 2020, Noisia decided they’d release a live version of their ‘Outer Edges’ AV show, the touring show which surrounded the release of the ‘Outer Edges’ album. Available late 2020, the ‘Outer Edges Live’ release featured their blistering 25 track live set, accompanying the album was the film of their Outer Edges Live show at Roskilde 2017; the sixty minute film captured one of the most impressive AV shows in contemporary electronic music. The full film can be viewed on Noisia’s YouTube channel.
Despite ninja-levels of farewell planning at Noisia HQ, covid-19 has continued to disrupt global touring, the knock-on effect for Noisia fans being that many festival shows weren’t able to happen, and some countries couldn’t see the band tour there at all. With all this in mind, Nik, Martijn, and Thijs, have now announced a run of special summer 2022 festival performances, allowing the electronic music legends to honour the cancellations over the last 12 months. There are a handful of opportunities to see them, and it’ll be fields, tents, or arenas only.
“Hello festival person! Since 2019 we’ve been planning our farewell tour. Obviously, we’ve had to miss many summer shows because of covid restrictions in 2020 and 2021. We really don’t want to be *that band* milking their eternal “last tour… But there were so many shows we were never able to do… So after much thought, we’ve decided to give ourselves and festival audiences one more chance to close it off like we always imagined we would! So we’ll close things off with our last club shows this year as planned, and in summer 2022 we want to do one more festival run, to play the festivals which we were booked for but were cancelled in 2020/2021. Love, team Noisia.” – Noisia
The current ‘Farewell Tour’ represents Noisia’s final run of club shows, this unique tour sees the group hit the UK, US, France, Denmark, Sweden, Portugal, Belgium, and many more, alongside their last Noisia Invites show in their native Netherlands. Many of the events have sold out.
NOISIA FAREWELL TOUR DATES
04 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Academy LA
Los Angeles, US
05 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Mala Santa
Austin, US
06 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Summit
Denver, US
SOLD OUT
13 NOV
Subquake @ 013
Tilburg, NL
SOLD OUT
13 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Le Bikini
Toulouse, FR
SOLD OUT
19 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Gretchen
Berlin, DE
26 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Pumpenhuset
Copenhagen, DK
SOLD OUT
27 NOV
Noisia Farewell Show @ Slaktkyrkan
Stockholm, SE
30 NOV
Wipeout Open Air @ Hard
Porto, PT
04 DEC
Noisia Farewell Show @ Salzhaus
Zurich, CH
10 DEC
Noisia Final London Show @ Printworks London
London, UK
11 DEC
Rampage @ Sportpaleis
Antwerp, BE
SOLD OUT
17 DEC
Noisia Invites Final Edition @ Melkweg
Amsterdam, NL
SOLD OUT
 
Photo by Rutger Prins
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Noisia Extend Farewell Tour, Will Honor Festival Shows in 2022
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Martin Garrix & Maejor’s AREA21 Debut Album Tracklist Revealed

AREA21, the collaborative project between Martin Garrix and Maejor that began in 2016 with the surprise breakout hit “Spaceship,” is finally gearing up to release its debut album next Friday. Greatest Hits Vol. 1 is… a bit of an oddly titled album, given that it’s composed entirely of newly released singles in 2021 plus six unreleased singles. None of the project’s supposed “greatest hits” like “Spaceship,” “Glad You Came,” or “We Did It” are on the album. But, oh well, I guess?
The album comes out November 12 with twelve tracks including everything they’ve released in 2021, like “Pogo,” “Mona Lisa,” or the most recent single, “Own The Night.” In addition, six other tracks (below) will be featured.
21
No Angel
Human
All I Need
Time Machine
Going Home
A live AREA21 tour might be on its way, but TBD. For now, join us in waiting for the album due out next week.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix & Maejor’s AREA21 Debut Album Tracklist Revealed
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Alison Wonderland’s New Whyte Fang Single, “TIDES,” Is The Definition Of Short, But Sweet [LISTEN]

It’s been seven years since Alison Wonderland last released a solo original under her Whyte Fang alias, but she’s back today with “TIDES,” a brief but thundering 105-second instrumental.
Waiting this long, or paying attention to all the hype around a new Whyte Fang single and then going on Spotify and seeing “1:45” for the duration definitely felt like a bit of a letdown at first. But after listening to the single, and hearing no wasted space, it’s a bit refreshing, as well.
Objectively the Whyte Fang project has to be differentiated from her main Alison Wonderland project, so expecting more of the same with a different flavor isn’t the proper approach. Said another way, if you went in liking vanilla ice cream and expected French vanilla, but instead got Cajun shrimp, you might be taken aback. But we also like Cajun shrimp.
Check out “TIDES” from Whyte Fang below.

 
Photo via Marc Van der Aa for Insomniac Events
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland’s New Whyte Fang Single, “TIDES,” Is The Definition Of Short, But Sweet [LISTEN]
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Snyder Returns With Sensational Single, “Tonight”, Ft. Northside Rocky

We’ve been highly anticipating new music from North Carolina’s very own, Snyder. Whether he’s delivering electrifying performances opening for artists like Steve Aoki, or creating incredible music in the studio, we’ve come to know just how special of an artist Snyder is.
It’s been a few months since we heard new music from the young and promising artist, and he did not fail to blow us away with his brand new single, “Tonight“, featuring friend and longtime collaborator, Northside Rocky.
Seeing immense success as an independent artist, Snyder and Northside Rocky have previously collaborated on original music, including “Your Love” from Snyder’s debut album In The Dark, which was released in early 2021. On “Tonight,” Snyder delivers a raring & roaring production coupled with Northside Rocky’s smooth & infectious topline, which results in a memorable house gem. It’s sensational from start to finish, a track that feels timeless the minute you press play.
Here’s what Snyder had to say about it:
Listen to “Tonight” by Snyder & Northside Rocky below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Snyder Returns With Sensational Single, “Tonight”, Ft. Northside Rocky
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Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake play first-ever b2b2b at sold out Suwannee Hulaween

The sold-out eighth edition of Suwannee Hulaween brought more than 100 artists to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park last weekend, including heavy-hitting DJs like Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake.
All three iconic producer/DJs gave stellar individual performances on Friday night, then surprised revelers by playing their first-ever b2b2b set at the festival’s infamous after-hours stage, Incendia.
The impromptu star-studded trio effortlessly coalesced behind the booth, serving up a blistering cross-genre set and exploring wide swaths of electronic multiverses. Flanked by Incendia’s raging pyro flames and face-melting speakers, the historic b2b2b performance promises to go down in history as a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.
Incendia is a mobile stage that hosts unique b2b after-hours performances at festivals like Okeechobee and Burning Man.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Skrillex, Bonobo, and Chris Lake play first-ever b2b2b at sold out Suwannee Hulaween
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Alison Wonderland’s Project Whyte Fang Releasing First Solo Original in 7 Years, “Tides”

Alison Wonderland fans know of her side project, Whyte Fang — but based on the account’s 214 monthly listeners on Spotify, it’s unlikely that many others do. That will change tomorrow as the project is poised to release its first solo original ever, “Tides.”
Whyte Fang showed up in 2012 on the Reign (Remixes) EP from Elizabeth Rose with a remix of “Ready,” and again in 2013, featuring on a Lancelot track, “Thinking Of You.” (There are some other originals on her SoundCloud.) With seven years between releases, plus an entire Alison Wonderland project that’s spanned almost a decade, it’s hard to tell what kind of vibe we’ll be getting with the new single. And the teaser clip below is almost unbearably insufficient to sate our curiosity.
Regardless, you can pre-save the track via the link in the tweet below and check back tomorrow to listen to the new song.

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland’s Project Whyte Fang Releasing First Solo Original in 7 Years, “Tides”
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