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British Producer Riordan Drops Feel-Good Anthem ‘Reflection’

British producer Riordan has finally released the highly-anticipated track that has been causing a stir on social media over the holiday season, generating over 3 million views on TikTok and Reels. 
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Titled “Reflection”, the song offers a unique and uplifting mood with a Latin vocal and Spanish guitar riff that sets the tone. The artist created it with the intention to be a “happy place” for the listener and to be enjoyed with friends. According to Riordan, the inspiration for the song came from a night out raving with friends in Bristol. 
Feeling inspired by a piano sample, he decided to experiment with a different sound from his usual club-tailored tracks and the result exceeded his expectations.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: British Producer Riordan Drops Feel-Good Anthem ‘Reflection’
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LAZY Drops Inspiring ‘Eye of the Storm’ EP

LAYZ has officially signed and released ‘EYE OF THE STORM’ to none other than Bassweight Records. The release marks her first EP release since 2021 and brings a deeper sense of definition of her sonic direction 2023. Without a doubt, the experience slaps and brings forth some epic moments and heavy basslines.

The EP follows up her announcement of a massive USA tour where she will be hitting over a dozen dates from March to May. She’s bringing a few friends along the way and all signs are pointing to this being a moment-making tour not to be missed.
Whether it be the earth-shattering nature of “INCOMING” or the unique design of “TEMPEST,” LAYZ goes above and beyond the call of duty when it comes to what’s within the EP.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: LAZY Drops Inspiring ‘Eye of the Storm’ EP
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Skrillex: I cancelled Sunset and Movement because “I was working on myself”

Skrillex celebrated his 35th birthday yesterday with some insightful and revealing tweets about his mental health.
According to him, 2022 was the toughest year of his life as he finally found himself coming to terms with the death of his mother back in 2015.
“My mother passed away a few years back 2nd day of [Lollapalooza] tour in SA,” he wrote. “I never ever coped with it … I drank the pain away and kept going.”
While the pandemic was certainly hard on many people for a variety of reasons, it did force some into necessary introspection, as seems to be the case here with Skrillex. He goes on to explain that the reason he cancelled his sets at Sunset and Movement festivals last year, which he originally attributed to working on his albums, was because “I was working on myself.”
“For the first time in 4-5 years I’ve found a new sense of peace. It took so much work and sacrifice to get here,” he confided. “There’s my bday tweet to you all.. Turing 35 for me was realizing the are certain fucks you should not give, you’ll be more free for that.”
This year, Skrillex is going full force back into the swing of things with a renewed sense of purpose. He’s been announced on multiple lineups this year and has a couple albums coming, with a new collab between Missy Elliott and Mr. Oizo on the way, as well.
He also just launched his own verified Discord server which you can join here.
If you are struggling with your own mental health, there is help available.








 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Skrillex: I cancelled Sunset and Movement because “I was working on myself”
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Greek Electronic Dance Music Pioneer Panagiotis Amorgianiotis and His Impact on the Scene

In recent years, Greek electronic dance music has been on the rise, and Panagiotis Amorgianiotis has been at the forefront of this movement. He is well-known for his skill on a variety of instruments, including the guitar, drums, and piano, and for the fresh perspective he offers his listeners.
Amorgianiotis lists artists like Eminem, NF, Drake, and Lil Peep as inspirations, but he doesn’t just want to sound like them. He has a fixed idea of what he wants his music to sound like, and he hopes to use his popularity to promote peace and harmony through inspiring lyrics and instrumentals.
It’s not hard to see why he’s become increasingly influential in Greece’s music scene. Listeners of all ages can find something to connect with in his songs, a testament to his tremendous talent and passion for his profession. His popularity on social media sites like Spotify and Instagram is on the upswing, and he intends to keep expanding his fan base in 2023. With a hit single like “Knock Out,” it’s obvious that further success is in store for him.
In a field where competition and harsh tactics are commonplace, Amorgianiotis distinguishes out for his optimistic outlook and desire to bring people together. Knowing that music has the potential to unite and inspire people, he is committed to using his fame for good.
Panagiotis Amorgianiotis infuses all of his musical endeavours with boundless enthusiasm and fervour, whether he is performing live or creating new music in the studio. It’s obvious that he has a passion for his work and is committed to developing his skills. Because of his unwavering commitment, he has amassed a loyal following that is only expected to increase in the years to come.
Panagiotis Amorgianiotis is a must-listen for any admirer of experimental, upbeat music. If you’re not completely blown away by his skill and enthusiasm, you’re not going to like this guy very much. Panagiotis Amorgianiotis is unquestionably a major player in the Greek EDM scene, thanks to his rising stature and unwavering commitment to his art.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Greek Electronic Dance Music Pioneer Panagiotis Amorgianiotis and His Impact on the Scene
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North Coast joins this week’s flood of lineups with Marshmello, DJ Snake, Flume, & more

So far, this week alone, Coachella, Sunset Music Festival, Escapade, and Bonnaroo have all dropped lineups for 2023. Yesterday, North Coast joined the fray with a formidable lineup of their own, and the first so far for Marshmello, who’s been seemingly absent on lineups lately.
Marshmello, Zeds Dead, Flume, Alesso, Ganja White Night, and Alison Wonderland are billed as headliners for the weekend, with other stage closers including Liquid Stranger, DJ Snake, Gigantic NGHTMRE, Duke Dumont, Lane 8, and Chris Lake.
That isn’t even the end of the big names, however, as Black Tiger Sex Machine, Dabin, Jauz, MK, and Zomboy will also be supplying their talents over the course of the three days.
Jantsen, Aluna, Elohim, Champagne Drip, Canabliss, Le Youth, Rossy, Of The Trees, Valentino Khan, Wuki, Yung Bae, Wreckno, and more will make any hour of the day you choose to arrive more than acceptable, and this is really only phase 1 of the lineup.
With more on the way, your best bet is getting tickets now for Labor Day Weekend, Sept 1-3.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: North Coast joins this week’s flood of lineups with Marshmello, DJ Snake, Flume, & more
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The Chainsmokers & Cheyenne Giles team up for new, groovy house single, “Make Me Feel”

The Chainsmokers have been pumping out pop/alternative music for the past few years, their albums So Far So Good, World War Joy, or Sick Boy almost more pop than electronic. However, every group has their roots — The Chainsmokers team up with Cheyenne Giles and Spinnin’/Musical Freedom for the club-ready single “Make Me Feel.”
It’s a fresh dive into contemporary house music, as the guys lay down a sultry groove, rich in percussion and spacious sound effects, reminiscing an old-school ’90s sound with flashy synth stabs and vintage vocal samples. And let’s not forget the skin-tingling brass. Never forget the brass.
“Make Me Feel” builds momentum with a raw, four-to-the-floor rhythm, bursting with those deep, bouncy beats Cheyenne Giles is famed for. When the groove thickens, the song drops into a radiant beat, highlighted by mesmerizing horns and snappy vocal samples, unleashing a chorus that reminisces a classic ’90s sound, now accompanied by thrilling bass chords to take the mood sky high.
Check out the official video below!
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers & Cheyenne Giles team up for new, groovy house single, “Make Me Feel”
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Zeds Dead and Jauz team up for third collaboration, “S.O.S” with Nicole Millar

Having already teamed up for “Lights Go Down” and “Shake,” Zeds Dead and Jauz once again team up, this time featuring Australian singer/songwriter Nicole Millar, for their new single, “S.O.S.”
Compared to the previous two collaborations, “S.O.S” is definitely far more subdued and mellow, forgoing many of the huge bass moments for more of a ballad.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zeds Dead and Jauz team up for third collaboration, “S.O.S” with Nicole Millar
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Lil Wayne & SIDEPIECE join forces for first-ever official “A Milli” remix

“A Milli” by Lil Wayne might be one of the most iconic, and frequent, samples played in DJ sets to add a little hip hop flair. It’s been remixed and bootlegged to death, but — incredibly — there has never been an actual, honest to god, “official” remix of the hit single until now.
SIDEPIECE, the duo of Party Favor and Nitti Gritti, who’ve earned critical acclaim from industry tastemakers and DJ peers alike, are the first to ever officially remix the classic record and the result is nothing short of just as iconic.
The track gets a brand new, pumping bassline and pulsing rhythm, all with the iconic vocals layered throughout. Skirting the line between tech house and mainstage anthem, the remix should hit equally well for seasoned house heads or headbangers alike.
Prepare to hear this everyone across the festival circuit as things start to heat up in 2023. Check out the official video below!
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lil Wayne & SIDEPIECE join forces for first-ever official “A Milli” remix
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Rezz x Quackson x Wreckno team up for new anthem ‘Gyrate’ on HypnoVizion

Quackson caught Your EDM’s attention way back in 2018, leading to him being included in our list of 40 artists to watch in 2019. Since then, he’s been steadily putting in the work with stellar releases, and some of those demos must have finally hit the right note with Rezz as she’s brought together a stellar team, including the iconic Wreckno, for their new single, “Gyrate.”
“Rezz was the artist who first inspired me to start producing, so this is a crazy full circle moment and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.” – Quackson
Marking the first release of 2023 on Rezz’s HypnoVizion label, “Gyrate” is an undulating, bass-filled, thumping track that has an incredible amount of attitude.
“It definitely will be a track I play out live for a while,” Rezz said.
“I’m so excited that Rezz and Quackson reached out to collab on ‘Gyrate’. I had the privilege of joining Rezz on tour this past year and I’ve been itching to work together. This track is a total anthem that’s going to erupt on the dance floor!” – Wreckno
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rezz x Quackson x Wreckno team up for new anthem ‘Gyrate’ on HypnoVizion
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Brazilian Artist Diego Druck Releases Mesmerizing Single, “A Different Way”

Diego Druck was born and raised on the tropical island of Florianopolis, known for its strong DJ culture and notorious music beach clubs included on the itineraries of top world-class DJs. This vibrant scene captivated him at a young age, providing inspiration to create his own sets and work on his own original music. He’s worked hard in his young career and is now a regular at those same beach clubs, lighting up dance floors with his energetic, non-stop DJ sets.
He’s pretty talented in the studio as well. Druck has provided remixes for artists like Major Lazer and SUPER-Hi, which earned millions of global streams and airplay on key tastemaker stations like triple j in Australia and Capital Dance in the UK.
Now, he’s making his debut with his first original single “A Different Way”, that blends deep and tech house elements wonderfully into a unforgettable result. Add to that his meaningful vocals that float delicately above the pulsating drums, and this makes one exciting, compelling, and memorable debut.
Listen below!


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Brazilian Artist Diego Druck Releases Mesmerizing Single, “A Different Way”
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IMAN Drops Thunderous Dubstep Single, “Illest” [Crowsnest Audio]

IMAN is a producer who has been igniting the festival musical scene since day one. With top-notch production elements and bass-induced madness all apparent in his signature destructive sound, IMAN has been gathering his global fan-base at iconic venues such as Exchange LA and Aura. Continuing to make his mark with releases on labels such as Space Yacht and Rude Service, IMAN is back for more with the release of ‘Illest’ on the Crowsnest Audio Compilation album ‘Cyanolyca Nanus.’
A true representation of his hard-hitting and ever-evolving sound, this track locked and loaded with unbridled energy from start to finish. Weaving mechanical synths with gritty vocals, powered by thunderous drums and bass wubs, “Illest” basically guarantees to bring out all those headbangers to ride the rail no matter what time of the day it is.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: IMAN Drops Thunderous Dubstep Single, “Illest” [Crowsnest Audio]
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Martial Simon Drops Sizzling Tech House Cover Of ‘Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano

NYC’s Martial Simon has led quite a career thus far. He has had residencies in Miami, LA, Chicago,  Las Vegas, St Maarten, The Hamptons and New York City, while touring across the world in exotic locations like Tel Aviv and the Caribbean Tour. Simon is also well-known for his expertise as a music producer.  Having accumulated over 4 million streams, his works have been synced on MTV, Fox’s Good Day, and Summer House on Bravo. It is Martial’s versatility in blending slap house, bass house, electro dance-pop, nu disco, and more that makes him a force to be reckoned with.
Now, he is kicking off the year strong with his tech house cover of “Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano”. Released on his own label, GET SET Records, “Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano”  is a fun, energetic house anthem that can’t help but make you bob your head along to the captivating grooves. He masterfully blends the Latin influence with tech house elements to come together for a cover that is sure to light up the dance floors all over.  that will have crowds shuffling across the dance floor.
Listen below!

Martial Simon · Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano [Martial Simon Cover] Tech House This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martial Simon Drops Sizzling Tech House Cover Of ‘Tu Vuò Fa’ L’Americano
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4URA & Young Viridii Release Uplifting Drum & Bass Single, ‘Yesterday’

Although his project began only two years ago, South Korean artist 4URA has already made a solid impact on the global electronic scene. From the mind of Gyumin Han, 4URA specialized in electronic pop production, but his versatile talent allows him to fuse multiple genres together. He has put out music for renowned labels, such as Mrsuicidesheep, Trap Nation, Proximity, and Elysian Records, garnering over 13 million streams on Spotify alone, along with features on the platform’s top editorial playlists, from Bass Arcade to New Music Friday. Additionally, 4URA has received support from the likes of Don Diablo, JVNA, Gryffin, and Illenium.
Now he’s back with his first DNB single, and uplifting song called “Yesterday”, a collaboration with Young Viridiii that is signed to No Copyright Sounds. Throughout it, 4URA seamlessly blends pop elements with euphoric melodies and a driving beat to lift this song into the heavens. Full of melodic surprises and interstellar effects, “Yesterday” is a promising anthem from these young artists and only leaves us excited to hear more of what’s in store for the year!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 4URA & Young Viridii Release Uplifting Drum & Bass Single, ‘Yesterday’
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Sam WOLFE Drops Techno Fueled EP, ‘Out of Phase’

Bursting onto the scene in 2020, Sam WOLFE has cultivated his own signature style of techno, earning him to be signed exclusively by Beatports #1 all-time ranked techno producer: UMEK. He’s released multiple singles on UMEK’s imprint 1605, and earned the support from EDM royalty,like Tiësto and Armin van Buuren.
It’s safe to say that WOLFE is dominating North America’s techno community. He has toured across the globe, showing off his mixing skills in Turkey and Lebanon, as well as on his Disruption Tour across the U.S., Canada, and Central America. With legendary sets last year at Imagine Music Festival, Temple Nightclub in Denver, and Austin’s Seismic Dance Event, WOLFE has a lot in store for 2023.
He’s kicking off the year with his electrifying ‘Out of Phase’ EP. It’s yet another impeccable release from this rising artist. Released on 1605, “Out Of Phase” is a collaborative project with ATL vocalists, Gāuri and Anadi. Its title track delivers a barrage of heavy techno and dark invigorating vocals from Anadi. The EP’s second half, “Gone”, features lyrics from Gāuri and alongside hypnotic grooves and trippy sampling throughout.
In its entirety, “Out Of Phase” is another incredible release for WOLFE, foreshadowing a killer year for the techno wizard. Listen below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sam WOLFE Drops Techno Fueled EP, ‘Out of Phase’
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Insomniac announces ocean-bound festival EDC Sea

It’s been four years since Holy Ship! last sailed the open sea, having since transformed to the land-locked Holy Ship! Wrecked in Mexico, an all-inclusive festival at Cancun’s best resorts. Now, Insomniac is announcing a brand new festival on the ocean as EDC goes mobile with EDC Sea, lovingly truncated to just EDSea.
EDSea was first teased yesterday on Pasquale and Insomniac’s socials, as well as launching their own social media profiles with a thrilling teaser of boat activities and make-up’d performers acting out some of the more quirky things you might expect on board.
Today, they announced the event will be sailing four night, November 4-8, leaving from Miami to the Bahamas, with stop in Nassau and Great Stirrup Cay.
EDSea’s itinerary for four nights aboard the Norwegian Joy includes:
Nov. 4 – Departure from Miami, Florida
Nov. 5 – Day at Sea
Nov. 6 – Nassau, Bahamas
Nov. 7 – Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas
Nov. 8 – Return to Miami, Florida
The world-class Norwegian Joy offers five cabin options to reserve, including Interior Rooms, Ocean View Rooms, Balcony Rooms, Suites, and the highly exclusive Haven Suites. This premium offering entails luxurious accommodations on the top decks of the ship complete with personal butler service, 24-hour concierge service, and a private sun deck. Cabin reservations for the inaugural EDSea may be reserved during the presale period beginning January 17 with the general on-sale beginning January 27 if cabins remain. Cabins may be reserved with a $100/person deposit at EDSea.com.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac announces ocean-bound festival EDC Sea
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Moore Kismet reveals 2023 showcase ‘SEE EVERY COLOR’ with tons of IDs and unreleased music

It’s barely been six months since Moore Kismet dropped their debut album, UNIVERSE, which we named our #7 album of 2022, and already they have their mind set on 2023.
SEE EVERY COLOR is the title of their newest mix, a showcase for 2023: “2023 is gonna be one for the books!!! this year, I don’t want you to just see one side of me. I want you to see every color. new music coming super soon, but here are some of my favorite things I’ve been working on for the last 6 months. ily all sm.”
The mix is 23 minutes for 2023 (and, we assume, 23 tracks) and also features shout outs from many of MK’s collaborators.
Check it out below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Moore Kismet reveals 2023 showcase ‘SEE EVERY COLOR’ with tons of IDs and unreleased music
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Whyte Fang shares 4th single from forthcoming album, talks about her new label FMU, Coachella & more [Interview]

Following the successful launch of FMU Records at the tail-end of 2022 with Jon Casey and Dabow’s “I Surrender,” Alison Wonderland shares the sophomore release from the label, “Transport God” from her widely-acclaimed alias Whyte Fang. The single doubles as the fourth offering from her upcoming debut LP, with previous records “Girl,” “333,” and “TIDES,” teasing its highly-anticipated March 2023 release.

Alongside the release, FMU Records has confirmed the date and lineup of its official label launch party, which will be taking place in an NYC warehouse (location TBC). Taking place on March 10th, the lineup boasts a rare live set from Whyte Fang herself, as well as performances from a slew of FMU Records-signed artists, including Casey, Dabow, sumthin sumthin, Villa, and Aliiias.
With presale and VIP tickets already sold out, a limited number of GA are available for purchase here.
Wonderland’s Whyte Fang live performance will precede her recently announced Coachella slot, which will mark the first time she plays as her veneered in a festival setting.
We briefly caught up with Alison and asked her what it means to start her own label, what she’s excited about for the label showcase and new releases, as well as her first Coachella performance under the alias.
Artist-led labels aren’t a new thing, even in dance music we had Tiesto’s Musical Freedom, deadmau5’s mau5trap, Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak, etc., etc. In the past couple of years we’ve seen more and more like Kayzo’s Welcome Records, Subtronics’ Cyclops Recordings, and most recently Rezz’s HypnoVizion. What does starting a label mean to you as an artist/producer, as a curator and tastemaker, and as a business owner?
For me starting a label is more about helping up-and-coming artists. I think the world of music has changed a lot in the past 10 years. It’s more accessible to release music for people who aren’t on major labels. I wanted to use my platform to help promote artists who I love who are up and coming and help them be seen a little more.
What can fans expect from the label launch party where you’ll be performing a Whyte Fang set?
I love warehouse parties, I started off throwing warehouse parties in Australia. I wanted to bring that back for FMU Records. It is the type of party that suits the music we’re putting out. I just want people to expect to discover new music and have an amazing time.
Do you have any releases locked in for 2023 that you can tease or that you’re especially excited about?
I’m excited about everything we’re releasing actually. We have releases from Sumthin Sumthin, Aliiias, Sippy…and there are many more that are coming out. I’m super excited, I’m a fan of all of these artists and I’m just grateful they’re trusting me with these releases.
Whyte Fang was just announced to play at Coachella in just a couple months. You’ve performed as Alison Wonderland before, but how does it feel to bring this different project to the Polo Fields?
It’s crazy. This is going to be my third time on the Coachella lineup in 8 years. Whyte Fang is a completely different experience from Alison Wonderland. I don’t want to give away too much because that’s part of the excitement of this project. I want to make this more of an immersive experience, with the music interacting with visuals and lighting. My vocals aren’t really featured on it, and I’m just really excited to launch this. There’s also an album coming.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Whyte Fang shares 4th single from forthcoming album, talks about her new label FMU, Coachella & more [Interview]
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Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding back in the studio together ahead of festival season

Calvin Harris is hitting a few US festivals this year, including Coachella which announced yesterday, as well as Hangout Fest in Alabama in May. He just released his latest album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2, last year — despite featuring even more guests than the first iteration, the sequel to his hit 2017 album didn’t garner quite as many positive responses.
That being said, we have reason to be excited as he’s back in the studio with Ellie Goulding. The two haven’t worked together since his 2014 album, Motion, in which the two created one of his biggest hits, “Outside.” She also featured on his 2012 album, 18 Months, on “I Need Your Love.”
It wouldn’t be a stretch to think the two were working on some new material precisely for the upcoming festival season, as she would be an incredible special guest to bring out at Coachella, in particular.
Either way, something new is coming in what Calvin calls their “banging song trilogy.” Stay tuned!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding back in the studio together ahead of festival season
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Your EDM Premiere: Ruth Royall’s Haunting New Track Solidifies Her as a Major Talent [New State]

As a vocalist, Ruth Royall has been a fixture in the drum and bass world for a good many years. She made a splash with her first collab on the track “Refuge” with Grafix in 2019, becoming a fast Hospital favorite and a go-to for other big labels like Viper, Shogun and sister label Elevate, Korsakov and Soulvent. She’s worked with more big names than we van even list here, from the afore-mentioned Grafix to Ekko & SIdetrack, Pola & Bryson, Makoto and Mollie Collins.
Royall’s discography isn’t just about racking up cred, however (though she was recently nominated at the 2022 Drum&BassArena Awards for best vocalist), and also includes some of the the best underground tracks of the last two years. A musician to her core, Ruth Royall has also recently started releasing her own tracks, beginning last April with the poppy, new wave-influenced “New Ride” The track quickly became and has since stayed number one on releasing label Our Space‘s top ten tracks on Beatport, ahead of tracks by Cliques, Grafix and The Vanguard Project. Clearly she was on the right track.
As she continued with vocal projects throughout 2022 with more than a few featuring on label “best of” compilations from Viper, Hospital, Soulvent and Liquicity and a cheeky house cover of “Nothing Compares 2 u” by DJ Du Jour, Royall was also pressing forward with her own production. She released two tracks in succession on New State Music, “Light the Fuse” and “Apple Tree” to rave reviews and a Beatport chart slot for “Apple Tree.” Now gaining traction as a producer, she was conscripted to remix the legendary track “Higher” by DJ Fresh in December shortly after his announcement that Breakbeat Kaos would rise again. That’s a feather any producer would love in their cap, and Royall’s version does the original justice with a ravey, ameny update for 2023.
Flashing forward to the new year, it seems Royall is now all in on the production side of things as she’s about to release her third track on New State, “Walk Through Fire” and YEDM was lucky enough to snag it for a premiere. WIth this track, a signature style starts to emergy for Royall, but it’s also clear she’s still enjoying mixing styles. The ameny snares we’ve seen in previous tracks are here in form but not in function, as they’re broken up to go with the backwards stop gap syncopation of the beat structure with a drumline that almost sounds acoustic. The deep roller of a track also has some beautiful ambient sound design, which carries and smooths out what would normally be quite a heavy beat.
One would expect that Royall writes her tracks to go with her vocals, but on “Walk Through Fire” in particular, it seems that this may not always be the case. While the soulful, visceral and emotional vocals are definitely the main feature of this track, said vocals are written with a pop song structure but the track is not; it’s a classic D&B structure and not modified for verse-chorus-verse. Royall has expertly laid the vox over the track, and not only can each piece stand alone but neither takes away from the other.

NewState Promo · Ruth Royall – Walk Through Fire “Walk Through Fire” is not a pop track made to fit a D&B track or vice versa: just as any D&B producer would create it, “Walk Through Fire” is a vocal D&B track. It’s an important distinction and it’s why Ruth Royall is being taken seriously as a producer. In drum and bass, it can be so easy to be pigeonholed as one thing by fans and peers alike, and it can be a struggle to carve out a new identity, whether it’s switching subgenres or going from vocalist to producer. Not only does Ruth Royall seem determined, but she’s also already proved she’s got the chops to create her own production legacy. That legacy can only continue to build from here.
“Walk Through Fire” drops this Friday, January 13 on New State Music. Click here to pre-save. Purchase available day of release on Beatport.
 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Ruth Royall’s Haunting New Track Solidifies Her as a Major Talent [New State]
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Balaton Sound Announces First Round of Headliners

It’s that time of the year, festival lineup announcement time! Massive US festivals like Coachella and Bonnaroo just dropped their full line ups, but, maybe you’re looking to go international this year. If you’re looking for an affordable international festival featuring a stacked lineup in a beautiful foreign locale, look no further than Balaton Sound.
Taking place from June 28-July 1 on the idyllic shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary, Balaton Sound is one of the most renowned open-air beach festivals in Europe. Their first wave of artists include Armin van Buuren, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Don Diablo, Hardwell, KSHMR, Vini Vici and more to be announced.
Whether you’re a local or an international, there’s camping and more upscale glamping options available this year. There’s also a VIP package that includes walking-distance hotel rooms. If you’re looking for one festival to head out of the country and do unapologetically, it’s Balaton Sound. Click here for tickets and more info. Here’s last year’s after movie to give you an idea what to expect.
 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Balaton Sound Announces First Round of Headliners
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Coachella will the be US finale of Porter Robinson’s ‘Nurture’ show

Six years ago, Porter Robinson and Madeon presented the finale of their ‘Shelter’ tour at Coachella. Now, Porter returns to Coachella on his own having toured his ‘Nurture’ show for a couple years with yet another finale on the horizon.
Porter Robinson released his sophomore album Nurture in April 2021, waiting until just before things opened up during COVID to begin touring his new album. It has since been nearly two years, much shorter than the run for his Worlds album and right about the same time for ‘Shelter,’ but Nurture is coming to an end in the US this coming April.
Whether this means he’s working on a new project or he’ll be taking a touring hiatus or if he’s going to do a sort of Nurture 2.0 — we’re not sure. More information will come out in time, but if you were on the fence about going to the desert in a couple months, this might tip your scales.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Coachella will the be US finale of Porter Robinson’s ‘Nurture’ show
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The Chainsmokers guest on new episode of Call Her Daddy to discuss cheating, threesomes, and toxic exes

The Chainsmokers have a bit of a notorious persona in the music industry. Though their antics have calmed down significantly, when they first started, they were definitely the party boys of EDM, especially considering their meteoric rise after “#Selfie.” But then came “Closer” and “Roses” and then their debut album… now they’re one of the most successful touring acts in the world.
That being said, they still retain some of that laissez-faire attitude, as we find out on the latest episode of Call Her Daddy with Alex Cooper where they talk about “cheating, threesomes, and toxic exes,” per the title.
Check out the full podcast episode below!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers guest on new episode of Call Her Daddy to discuss cheating, threesomes, and toxic exes
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Escapade lineup coming in hot with Rezz, deadmau5, Excision, Zedd, & more

It’s a great week for lineup announcements, with Bonnaroo and Coachella already dropping their lineups on Monday and Tuesday, respectively. Today, we get yet another lineup, this time out of Escapade in Ottawa, Canada.
The lineup is stacked with a large variety of artists from house to bass and in between.
Alesso, Afrojack, deadmau5, Excision, Infected Mushroom, Zedd, Rezz, Subtronics, Zomboy, Tiesto, Marshmello, and more make up a pretty hefty assortment of headliner-level acts, with plenty more to see during the day. From Eptic b2b Space Laces to Black Tiger Sex Machine to Joyryde b2b Habstrakt, to Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, plus Nora En Pure, Wax Motif, Boogie T, Andrew Rayel, Virtual Riot, Timmy Trumpet and others, there’s truly something for everyone.
(Could this be the rumored deadmau5 b2b Rezz set? They’re not listed as a b2b on the lineup while others are, but maybe they’re keeping it under wraps for now…)
The festival runs June 23-25 with tickets going on sale tomorrow at 12:00pm local time. Start planning your trip now!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Escapade lineup coming in hot with Rezz, deadmau5, Excision, Zedd, & more
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Your EDM Premiere: It’s 2023, Time to ‘Party or Die’ – Meet Doctor Werewolf [Play Me]

Already a fixture in the Australian bass music scene, Doctor Werewolf has been releasing dubstep and trap since 2010. Starting in 2014, he caught the ears of the likes of Simplify., Dim Mak and Disciple for his dubstep, so he’s become a bit of a mucky muck in that genre as well. It was Play Me label head Reid Speed and Skellytn, however, who discovered Doctor Werewolf’s hidden aptitude for D&B and conscripted him to remix a track on Skellytn’s Neurocomputer Remixed album, which released in May of 2022. After an original track on Bassrush Records’ um-and-comers compilation album The Prophecy: Volume 6, it seems as though it was a no-brainer for Play Me to finally release the Werewolf onto the world in all his Party Wolf glory with his debut D&B EP, out this Friday.
Listening to his remix of Skellytn’s “Neurocomputer” and “Empty the Clip” on the Bassrush comp, the uninitiated D&B fan might think Doctor Werewolf’s style would tend towards serious, crunchy synth neuro. His Aussie and bass fans, however, will know that there’s a heavy party streak in his dubstep and trap work. Even “Fire” feat. MC Shureshock, the teaser track for Party Wolf, was also a bit rough and ready in terms of  synth and style but there’s a vein of dancefloor there, belying the true party underneath. Now that The Party Wolf, is about to be revealed, however, we can categorically say Doctor Werewolf’s party is not going anywhere.
It’s not just the “party” infused titles of the EP and many of its tracks like “Party or Die” and “Party Over Here” that connote pure party, by the way. Following fire is a Tasmanian devil of a track called “Love Take Me Higher” with KineticTheory that’s really just every piece of rave one can stuff into a track: repeating, pitched up vox samples, classic synths, ameny snares, darkstep phrase fillers and the odd floating scratch sample, airhorn, or ragga vox all set over an ambient background. There’s more party in five seconds of this track than many of us see in a whole rave nowadays.
“Party Over Here” is more cohesive than “Love Take Me Higher” in that it follows a less frenetic timeline, but it’s certainly no less bouncy and fun. Channeling early jump up funk guidelines, Doctor Werewolf sneaks in some cheeky dubstep buildups and fart synths (come on now, let’s call a spade a spade) as a callback to the beloved brostep, which is easily the “partiest” era of dubstep. It’s also a segue into closing track, “U n Me,” another scambler of a halftime/dubstep track that radiates pure Ravey McRavepants joy and would be the perfect set closer with literally any genre at the end of a festival.
The opening track, “Party or Die” is our YEDM premiere and is clearly the EP opener for a reason. Again with some sneaky dubstep windups and screams amping up the track, “Party or Die” is the perfect entre into Doctor Werewolf’s World of Party. Once again straddling the neuro and dancefloor worlds, this track winds up the energy to prepare the listener for the madness ahead. Will you come out the other side? The only option, of course, is to “Party of Die.”

Play Me Records · Doctor Werewolf – Party Or Die [YourEDM Premiere] As the sonic equivalent to Adventure Time’s Party God character (who, incidentally, is a floating wolf head; they missed an opportunity there), both Doctor Werewolf and Play me are announcing they’re pulling no punches in 2023. We can expect big things from both this year, not the least of which is keeping the party going in both word and deed.
Party Wolf drops this Friday, January 13 on Play Me Records. Click here to pre-order or pre-save.
 
 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: It’s 2023, Time to ‘Party or Die’ – Meet Doctor Werewolf [Play Me]
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Coachella lineup announced: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean headlining w/ special guest Calvin Harris

We thought Monday, we thought Tuesday… apparently the lineup was stuck in drafts. Coachella has announced its 2023 lineup with Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, and Frank Ocean tapped as headliners for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, respectively. Also coming back to the desert for the first time since 2016 will be Calvin Harris, making him the biggest EDM act on the lineup, billing-wise, for the festival.
Other notable EDM acts include The Chemical Brothers and TESTPILOT on Friday, as well as Alison Wonderland’s Whyte Fang project. Saturday features the first Coachella appearance of Eric Prydz presents HOLO, as well as a rare appearance by Underworld. Saturday also features Chromeo, Mura Masa, Jaeji, and Marc Rebillet, who technically isn’t “EDM,” but we’ve claimed him nonetheless.
Sunday rounds things out with Porter Robinson, Fisher, Christ Lake, Jai Paul and Jai Wolf, Boris Brejcha, 2manydjs, Big Wild, Gordo, Cassian, and LP Giobbi, making it one of the more stacked days for dance music.
Register now for access to passes at http://coachella.com. Presale begins Friday, 1/13 at 11am PT. Very limited Weekend 1 passes remain. For your best chance at passes, look to Weekend 2.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Coachella lineup announced: Bad Bunny, BLACKPINK, Frank Ocean headlining w/ special guest Calvin Harris
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