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Birthdayy Partyy Drops Thunderous Dnb Remix To Paramore’s “Misery Business” [FREE DOWNLOAD]

It may be getting colder where you live, but things are only heating up for Birthdayy Partyy. Embodying the forward-thinking vision of bass house pioneers Jauz and Habstrakt with the influence of legends Flux Pavilion, and Zeds Dead has helped to shape their sound into a unique mixture of genres with quality and innovation at its core. 
After making their debut at EDC 2018 following a championship submission to the Corona Electric Beach discovery contest, they made their hometown debut at Spring Awakening 2018 where they got to play for thousands of reverent fans on a massive stage. The love from their city has motivated them more than anything else. From their collaborations with household names like Adventure Club, to their originals and remixes, including official ones for Autograf, Odd Mob, Dr. Ozi, and LUZCID, BIRTHDAYY PARTYY gives listeners something exciting each and every time.
Now, this talented duo has flexed their remix skills on Paramore’s classic anthem, “Misery Business”, flipping it into a heart pounding Dnb remix. They seamlessly blend the nostalgia of the original with a new age, high octane feel that only leaves you wanting to play it over and over again.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Birthdayy Partyy Drops Thunderous Dnb Remix To Paramore’s “Misery Business” [FREE DOWNLOAD]
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Glen Trapz Bridges the Gap Between House Purists and Pop House

Too often there is a conflict that exists within the house world. On one hand, it is true that house is not like other genres – there is a trance-like state intended with the cycled through-grooves. However, the conflict
arises when artists are forced to pick a side – either short snappy pop tracks with a dance beat or extended cuts, the sort of things that go well on past the seven-minute mark. Glen Trapz offers the best of both worlds – his tracks have that immersive experience and maintain the hook that runs through them.
His work has a hot humidity to them. Despite his location in Toronto, Canada a lot of his work does have a summer jam spirit to it. That’s one of the best things about it. By seemingly representing all the optimism that dance music was founded on, he brings that old-school spirit back and presents his own twist on the classic atmosphere.

Production for him matters a great deal. His touring schedule shows this off as well, for he’s gone everywhere from Mexico to Spain to South Africa. Only 23 it is obvious that there are a whole lot more countries out there for him. Already he’s even started expanding his palette, allowing for one of the most intensely physical of that house sound, that of UK garage.
With his approach he manages to bring together a lot of different fans of the genre, much like Daft Punk introduced dance to the rock kids, Glen brings beats to the purists and pop-inclined alike.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Glen Trapz Bridges the Gap Between House Purists and Pop House
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Arab Women find a voice at MDLBeast’s SoundStorm Music Festival

Emerging from their third year in Saudi Arabia, MDLBeast’s SoundStorm Music Festival has become a first event of its kind in the country and the self-described “loudest in the region.” With staggering 800,000 attendees it’s now the largest music festival in the world too, dwarfing world famous events like Las Vegas’ Electric Daisy Carnival and Belgium’s Tomorrowland by comparison. With bigger attendance numbers and broader international appeal, the festival is arguably more important to Saudi Arabia than Woodstock was for America in the ‘60s. Specifically for women in the Middle East, this is an important moment. For the first time in centuries Arab women are expressing themselves through dance, but that’s only the beginning. They can also help throw the party as a member of production or operations. They can even be a DJ headlining on one of SoundStorm’s seven stages. For young Arab girls, this may be the first time ever seeing such inspiring heroines and role models.

Credit: PD Speaking with several such female powerhouses, Your EDM set out to learn more about the voice women are discovering in Saudi Arabia through the festival. We also wanted to glean a bit about how that voice is being received both within the country and on the international stage. 
What they had to say rocked our perception of the Arab world and encouraged us (in the West) to keep an eye on the event as it continues to impact the culture there. If the words from the women below are any indication, we may be witnessing a truly historic moment for Saudis.
To hear it in their own words, read on! 
Photo by Fille Roelants Photography “I love how everyone was there attending for their favorite musician and that included many women like my friends Dorar, Kayan and Biirdperson and my personal favorite Eli & Fur, our Saudi ladies got to showcase to the world that they can rock the crowd better than anyone else and they had men and women supporting them and cheering for them in the audience.”
– Cosmicat, Headliner at SoundStorm
Photo via Julien Duval “In truth a majority of the industry is led by men wherever you are in the world, however women are increasingly taking on leadership roles in the sector both internationally and regionally. I’ve personally seen incredible growth and development of a very confident and ambitious local female workforce stepping up into critical positions.” 
– Angela Selkirk, Director Core Planning; Event Control, Health & Safety and Security
Photo via Julien Duval “The love and connection [young Arab women] share with us even post-festival is something beautiful to experience and to be a part of… I feel happy and fortunate to witness such historical moments and to be part of the collective celebration. [It’s like] everything I’ve ever dreamt of as an artist I can manifest today.” 
– KAYAN, Headliner at SoundStorm
Photo via Julien Duval “The music industry in the Kingdom is going through a historic transformation, and women will be at the forefront of this empowering evolution. The number of women I am seeing entering the Saudi music business is something we’ve never witnessed before – and this is just the beginning. It’s important to note that these opportunities don’t exist everywhere around the world but they do exist here and we as women are fully embracing them. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.” 
– Nada al-Helabi, Strategy Director at MDLBeast / Director of Programming at XP Music Feature
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Arab Women find a voice at MDLBeast’s SoundStorm Music Festival
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Bensley joins We Are Friends 11 compilation with latest drum & bass single, “Never Enough”

Deadmau5’s mau5trap has historically championed variations of house and techno, but we know that the head honcho appreciates good music in any of its forms and often goes off the beaten path when there’s something worth highlighting. It’s not the first time that mau5trap has released drum & bass in its history, but Bensley is now the latest and also makes his debut on the label with his entry on the forthcoming We Are Friends 11 compilation due out next year.
“Never Enough” is a luscious and heavenly taste of liquid drum & bass, par for the course for the accomplished producer. We could definitely ‘never’ get ‘enough’ of this single and we’re playing it on repeat until the full compilation drops.
Check it out below! https://wearefriend5.ffm.to/neverenough

 
Photo via Paul Ignacio
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Bensley joins We Are Friends 11 compilation with latest drum & bass single, “Never Enough”
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ISOxo presents ‘Nightrealm The Finale’ full set from Los Angeles

When I first saw ISOxo play in Los Angeles in late 2021 for his debut headline with Brownies & Lemonade, I was left feeling like he was the future. We’d already had him on our Artists To Watch in 2020 list published late 2019, but thanks to the pandemic, it was nearly two years later before I was able to actually see for myself the power he commanded from on-stage.
Clearly, many people now have the same impression since ISOxo, and by association a lot of his contemporaries like Knock2 and FrostTop, have similarly risen the ranks of popularity and notoriety.
Three weekends ago, ISOxo brought his Nightrealm era to an end with a double-header at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. I went the first night, which I erroneously thought was the first night they’d announced before they revealed a second date. Turns out, all the OGs went the second night — which was recorded, and then edited by ISO himself (below) — and it was an entirely different kind of party.
One thing about ISOxo shows is that the energy is actually unmatched. I’ve been to hundreds if not thousands of shows since I became enamored with dance music in 2010, and I’ve never felt anything like the sweaty and spirited crowds that he attracts. Night 1 was still fantastic and when I left I had the same impression. But after seeing the live video from the second night, and how that feeling could be amplified even more, there’s no doubt in my mind that ISOxo is leading a new revolution in trap and bass.
Check out the full video below and stay tuned for next year as he enters his next era — KIDSGONEMAD!
 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ISOxo presents ‘Nightrealm The Finale’ full set from Los Angeles
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Subtronics calls on some friends for 24-track ANTIFRACTALS album with 14 remixes & 10 VIPs

It’s been nearly a full year since Subtronics released his debut album FRACTALS back in January. It’s almost poetic for him to begin the year with his debut album and essentially cap it off with the remix and VIP album, a full circle moment.
ANTIFRACTALS features ten VIP versions from himself and remixes from the likes of Virtual Riot, Peekaboo, Wooli, A Hundred Drums, and more.
Subtronics says, “‘ANTIFRACTALS’ is the follow-up VIP and remix album to ‘FRACTALS’ which dropped last year. It includes tons of VIPS by me and remixes from some of my favorite artists out there. I’m honored to have so many top-tier producers put their spin on my vision, it really means the world to me, and I’d like to extend a huge thank you to all of them. Over the last year, I have continued to evolve as an artist, so ‘ANTIFRACTALS’ has been an awesome journey for me to refine ‘FRACTALS’ even further. I think I like these versions better than the originals.”
Check it out below! Alongside the release of ANTIFRACTALS, Subtronics will embark on a major national tour in the new year. Following his sell-out 55+ date headline FRACTAL Tour in 2022, Subtronics is bringing the next iteration of his live show with The ANTIFRACTAL Tour. It hits the road top of 2023 as a 24-date run, kicking off January 13 at Downtown Las Vegas Events Center in Las Vegas, NV. All tickets are on sale now at www.livenation.com.

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Subtronics calls on some friends for 24-track ANTIFRACTALS album with 14 remixes & 10 VIPs
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[INTERVIEW] Rising Star Isaac Palmer Opens Up About His Massive Year, What’s In Store For 2023, & His New Single W/ Amero & thmpsn “Walk It Off ft. Roshin”

One artist we are keeping our eye on for 2023 is the young and talented Isaac Palmer who has already proved he’s destined for greatness. Born with numerous medical challenges and undergoing countless surgeries, Isaac has gone through more than most, but he’s powered through it all, incredibly determined to share his love and passion for music with the world.
He’s only 22 and has released on Maxximize/Spinnin’ Records with his widely praised collaboration with Tony Junior titled “Inception”. He’s even strutted his remix skills for Ty Dolla $ign and his pals, The Chainsmokers, that have lit up the airwaves and found their ways into DJ sets all over the world.
Now, he’s back, teaming up with Amero, a Loudkult favorite who’s achieved millions of streams across his catalogue, and thmpsn, who has built a brand of millions of followers around his thrilling videos playing violin in exotic places, for their single “Walk It Off ft. Roshin“, signed to the esteemed LoudKult imprint. Featuring an energetic vocal from Roshin, these four created an electrifying tech house single that is entirely irresistible. Whether it’s the gritty bassline or swinging groove, everything comes together seamlessly to make this an essential peak time club track.
We had the chance to speak with Isaac about the song, his accomplishments this year, and what’s on his plate for next year. Enjoy!
Tell us how “Walk It Off” came together.
I started this project over a year ago. I met Thmpsn in Vegas and I’ve known Amero for years so it’s cool to finally have a track out together. I felt super lucky that Roshin replied to my dm! I remember watching the Ultra Miami live stream and seeing Alesso play his song with Shaun Frank. I immediately wanted to work with him! He’s super talented! Big thanks to Loudkult for believing in the song!
What was your biggest highlight of 2022?
My biggest highlight of 2022 was definitely being able to play shows all summer in Europe. I got to experience how tour life is and that was very crazy! I can’t wait to hopefully do it next summer! Another huge highlight was being able to do a remix for The Chainsmokers! That was very special! 
What was something you learned in 2022 that you didn’t know before?
I learned how to balance making music while having a heavy travel schedule all summer. I was able to travel with my best friends. It was a very busy schedule and I learned very quickly how to balance making music while doing shows and partying a lot. Big shoutout to my brother Tony Junior for bringing me along! 
Who are some artists really inspiring you right now? In what way are they inspiring you (branding, sound design, songwriting, etc)?
I have many artists that are inspiring me right now. The Chainsmokers are a big one! They are putting out really creative music and are the same with their branding. Skrillex is another artist i’ve been really into lately. I’ve been listening to lots of his music and he is so experimental and I love that. I want to do more of that in 2023. 
What are some of your goals for 2023?
My goals in 2023 are to release more original music and remixes than I ever have! I also want to play more shows than I did this year. I am striving for a specific stream number this coming year as well! I’m looking forward to the new year! I have lots of cool things I have been working on and I cannot wait to show everyone.

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: [INTERVIEW] Rising Star Isaac Palmer Opens Up About His Massive Year, What’s In Store For 2023, & His New Single W/ Amero & thmpsn “Walk It Off ft. Roshin”
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Space Wizard Drops Bass Fueled, Intergalactic EP, ‘Cosmic Conjuring’

Since 2016, Mike Munnelly aka Space Wizard has been bringing a new and unbridled energy to the scene. Blending together the new and old styles of bass music, and combined with his unique sound design, has led to many powerful tracks that have been played by heavy hitters like Liquid Stranger, Subtronics, Shlump, Jantsen, Mersiv, and Atliens. He performed at the inaugural Wakaan Music Festival and even was direct support for DMVU and TVBOO on the nationwide “Eat My Sass Tour,” as well as having multiple headlining shows across the country. 
Now, he’s back with a thrilling 3-track EP titled ‘Cosmic Conjuring‘ that is a bass fueled, intergalactic experience into the fascinating world that Space Wizard creates. With each track, he offers his patented wonky, experimental beats that coincide with emotional compositions throughout an interstellar story.
Here’s what he had to say about it:
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Space Wizard Drops Bass Fueled, Intergalactic EP, ‘Cosmic Conjuring’
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Eight Men, including 1/2 of Breathe Carolina, Indicted for Securities Fraud Scheme

In a press release from the US Department of Justice published yesterday, eight men have been indicted for a $114 million securities fraud scheme orchestrated through social media, including Tom Cooperman, one half of the duo Breathe Carolina.
According to the release, “A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Texas returned an indictment that was unsealed yesterday charging eight men with conspiracy to commit securities fraud for a long-running, social media-based ‘pump and dump’ scheme.”
It continues, “According to court documents, [these men] allegedly engaged in a wide-ranging securities fraud conspiracy in which the defendants used their extensive social media presence on Twitter and Discord to hype interest in particular securities by posting false and misleading information in order to ‘pump’ the prices of those securities, while concealing their intent to later ‘dump’ their shares by selling them at the artificially inflated prices. From in or around January 2020 to in or around April 2022, the defendants profited at least approximately $114 million from their scheme.”
“Financial crimes like securities fraud may not be violent, but they certainly are not victimless,” said Special Agent in Charge James Smith. “The eight individuals arrested today are accused of costing investors, specifically their social media followers who trusted them, millions of dollars by a ‘pump and dump’ market manipulation scheme they allegedly carried out on popular social media platforms. As the lead agency investigating corporate fraud, the FBI was able to uncover their alleged manipulative activity and expose their coordinated pattern of securities fraud.”
The men used their apparent expertise in stocks and trades to allegedly manipulate their followers into buying stocks they were supposedly interested in as they dumped their own shares as the price rose thanks to the inflation.
All defendants are charged with one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud. Cooperman specifically is charged with two counts of securities fraud. You can read the full indictment here.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Eight Men, including 1/2 of Breathe Carolina, Indicted for Securities Fraud Scheme
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CRSSD announces spring lineup w/ ODESZA, Kavinsky, Lane 8, Deborah de Luca, Channel Tres, & more

CRSSD Festival has announced the initial artist lineup for its Spring 2023 edition. Featuring ODESZA, Polo & Pan, Bedouin, Kavinsky, Mall Grab, Purple Disco Machine, Deborah de Luca, Lane 8, Becky Hill, Bon Entendeur, Maya Jane Coles, Umek, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Channel Tres, Anfisa Letyago, and more, the annual San Diego festival returns March 4-5 at the scenic Waterfront Park in downtown for its eighth year.
Since 2015, the FNGRS CRSSD team has shaped the quintessential urban festival experience in downtown San Diego. By day, revelers can roam between three distinctly programmed stages, each with their own unique feeling and decor, backdropped by unmatched cityscape views and sunsets over the Bay. By night, CRSSD takes over a multitude of venues around the city ranging from intimate DIY spaces to premiere nightclubs.
The CRSSD experience extends beyond the stages, with fans able to enjoy craft food and cocktails from a variety of vendors, dig for vinyl or experiment with new production gear while meeting artists at the interactive and newly rebranded CRSSD Lab, or explore all Downtown San Diego has to offer before and after the show.
CRSSD will also host After Dark programming across the city in San Diego venues with names to be announced.
Pre-Sale for Alumni on Tuesday 12/20 at 11AM PT
SMS Pre-Sale on Wednesday 12/21 at 11AM PT
General On Sale on Thursday 12/22 at 11AM PT
http://www.crssdfest.com


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: CRSSD announces spring lineup w/ ODESZA, Kavinsky, Lane 8, Deborah de Luca, Channel Tres, & more
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Alex Neuhausen and Lilly Wolfson Announce SILO: New Intimate & Immersive Nightclub In Brooklyn Opening Feb 2023

Photo Credit all images: Annie Forrest
If you’ve ever lived in NYC in the past few years, there’s a chance you may have been familiar with the NYT critically acclaimed ‘Secret Loft’ series, an underground party that began in a refurbished Brooklyn auto garage. Spearheaded by longtime friends Alex Neuhausen and Lilly Wolfson, they build this event series to be regarded as something iconic within the Big Apple.
Now, Alex & Lilly are embarking on a new journey, pouring three years of planning, fundraising and hard work into SILO: an immersive, carbon neutral, multi-genre music and event space built in a converted hangar in East Williamsburg, opening February 10, 2023.
They’ve also announced a string of highly anticipated shows to kick things off, including the Nervous Records birthday party with Josh Wink & more on 2/24. Then, on 2/25, Eli Escobar will take over the decks for a special all nighter that is a can’t miss!


Taking a peek at some of the pictures show’s just how cool of a space this is. Though a music venue at its core, SILO is more than just a club – it’s a dream in a tunnel, a place for people to experience a temporary suspension of reality. It’s engineered to draw your eye upward, with a ceiling that feels more like sky than an interior nightclub wall. Lilly shares, “We hired our friend and visual artist Yoshi to create a huge floor-to-ceiling wall mural. It took him months, he drew it by hand, then printed in high-res, then wheat-pasted the whole thing to our wall and shellacked it with gloss. Yoshi has interesting ideas, he has conviction and takes risks. I hope that people who come here sense that they’re in a place where creative risk-taking is possible.”

SILO also offers quite the drink menu. Their mixologist Daniel shares, “our opening season cocktail menu features clever and delicious twists on popular classics and there will be themed cocktails paired with various events.” For example, their upcoming party CIRCE features hypnotic deep house tracks and mythical Greek vibes, and will be paired with the “Immortal Potion”, an entrancing fizzy cocktail – a twist on a spicy margarita topped with strawberries and champagne.
No detail has been spared in the creation of SILO, with the founders giving the utmost care to the caliber of the artists, the physical design of the space, and sound quality. The club strives to promote gender equality and features community programming to make SILO a welcoming addition to its neighborhood. Alex adds “we want to be a home for a scene. We want to be the spot that 20 years from now, people say ‘I was there and saw so and so spin their first set in the front room of SILO.”
SILO is sure to supply your new year with plenty of incredible shows and timeless memories. Dates and tickets are included below and check out the official SILO playlist while you’re at it! 2/10: STUNTSZ Presents: Mike Servito, Kia, + Special Guest – Tickets on sale Here
2/11: CIRCE: Cassy, Tara Brooks – Tickets on sale Here
2/18: Francois K, Toribio – Tickets on sale Here
2/24: Nervous Records Birthday Party: Josh Wink, Sasha Carassi – Tickets on sale Here
2/25: Eli Escobar All Night – Tickets on sale Here 3/3: TNL VZN: Hiroko Yamamura, Justin Cudmore, Wtchcrft – Tickets on sale Here 3/10 Bespoke Musik: Kollektiv Turmstrasse
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alex Neuhausen and Lilly Wolfson Announce SILO: New Intimate & Immersive Nightclub In Brooklyn Opening Feb 2023
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Label Founder LEFTI Taps NYC-Based DJ’s Rich Furniss and N2N To Team Up For Label Operations For 2023

​Quincy Boy Records is a Brooklyn-based House record label founded by LEFTI (Alex Suarez). With their funky disco influence, Quincy Boy has made an immediate impact on the House and Disco House community around the world.
In 2022, Quincy Boy has had multiple chart-topping releases on Traxsource, including  LEFTI and Selena Faider’s collab “Party People” as well as LEFTI’s recent single “Lightning”, which have both garnered major international support from the likes of BBCradio1 as well as world class names like David Guetta, Arielle Free, Danny Howard and Claptone. Mark Knight has also supported Aternity’s “Underground” and Clavette’s “Crazy” on his popular Toolroom Radio.
With so much support already fueling this impressive label, LEFTI has decided to team up with two more rising artists in NYC, Rich Furniss and N2N to work on label operations for 2023. It’s a no brainer, especially looking at what each artist has already accomplished in their own career. Rich Furniss has played and worked with the likes of Diplo, Rick Ross and Chromeo, and also performed at Safe & Sound SXSW, Governors Ball, Winter Music Conference, Miami Art week and more. 
We’re excited to see where this label goes in the new year. In the meantime, check out the official Quincy Boy Spotify Playlist below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Label Founder LEFTI Taps NYC-Based DJ’s Rich Furniss and N2N To Team Up For Label Operations For 2023
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French duo il:lo Release Debut Vocal Single “Shifted ft. Fractures” & It’s Beautiful

Based in Germany and France, producer duo Dejan Dejado and Andreas Schültz met in Prague in 2010. Forming fast synergies, the coupling developed a collaborative flow that spawned their dynamic  and  sprawling  electronic act: il:lo. In 2021 they did two striking performances for Anjunadeep Live in stunning locations showcasing their sound in Montpellier, and Canyon Du Diable. The pair also just completed a global tour, with plays at the iconic boutique Anjunadeep Explorations festival in Albania, and tour support for Parra For Cuva, Stimming, Janus Rasmussen, CloZee and Zimmer.
Their most recent album Sloh has garnered over 10 million Spotify streams on Spotify and the duo have recently been added to rotation on Sirius XM Chill and received substantial play across curators at BBC Radio 1.
It’s safe to say 2022 has been a landmark year for il:lo, and they are closing out the year with their infectious single “Shifted”, ft. Fractures. The single is their debut vocal collaboration, and the first of a striking string of new works we can look forward in the new year.
“Shifted” is a beautifully captivating melodic house track that leaves a lasting impression, with Fractures’ haunting vocals intricately weaving emotion through the duration of il:lo’s production. Here’s what il:lo had to say about it:
Listen below!

 
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: French duo il:lo Release Debut Vocal Single “Shifted ft. Fractures” & It’s Beautiful
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Joey Silver Drops Atmospheric and Emotional, ‘Never Leave’

The incurably optimistic Joey Stiver encourages everyone to take a listen to his latest track
fittingly titled “Never Leave”. Pure positivity reigns supreme on the piece, neatly dovetailing it into his quickly growing discography. Another example of his “each project is different” philosophy, this one has a distinctly retro flair to it, though the lyrics hint at the contemporary longing for the past. Due to his refusal to be pigeonholed it is a delight to see his journey through so many different genres, and how effectively he captures the spirit of each one.

Production, like usual, continues to have crystal clarity to it. Vocal treatment on the track adds to its glowing reassuring stance. With the fear of missing out that comes from the constant online addiction, Joey makes sure that the listener knows there is value in simply logging off and appreciating the world around them.
“Never Leave” feels particularly timely, given the undue level of importance we all give to the online world when there’s a whole other world out there. Joey Stiver’s sound is pure sunshine and encourages the listener to seek some of that sunshine out.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Joey Silver Drops Atmospheric and Emotional, ‘Never Leave’
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Your EDM’s Top 40 Artists To Watch in 2023

Since 2016, Your EDM has endeavored to feature 40 completely new artists, every year, that we believe will achieve great things the following year. As of this year’s list, that means we have previously featured 280 unique artists over the course of seven years. The list has evolved in its early years from simply “which big artists have albums to look out for next year” to “who are the smaller artists that are doing something exceptional,” meaning we have had the opportunity to feature an incredible number of talented producers and musicians, many of whom have truly gone on to become powerhouses in their communities and genres.
Coming into the eighth year of Your EDM’s Top 40 Artists to Watch, this year’s list proved to be a bit more difficult (but no less fulfilling). The list is actually drafted from the beginning of every year, keeping watch on who’s doing some cool things, who’s being booked to support the top artists as future rising stars, and more. Toward the middle of this year, our list was corrupted and we lost all the names. We did our best to recreate it, but at the same time, things can change over the course of six months.
When we asked our followers on Twitter exactly one month ago today who they wanted to see on the list this year, we found a huge number of names we hadn’t seen, and many we’ve known of for a while that simply slipped the mind.
REMNANT.exe, RemK, Sora, and A Hundred Drums (our featured artist for the list this year) have been on our radar for years. And for whatever reason, they maybe didn’t make the short list or someone else popped off just a bit harder. We’re happy to finally have them on our list for 2023.
Others, in the case of Matt Barri, Lost in Beijing, So Sus, onumi, OLAN, Skellytn, zoska, or Ninajirachi, really entered our frame of consciousness this year or late last year and have been so truly relentless in the pursuit of their own art that they’ve shined in 2022 and are surely destined for big things next year.
And then there’s isqa, the not-forgotten-but-revived alias of No Mana, who we featured in our inaugural list in 2016, that has come back this year courtesy of Rezz’s newly-minted label HypnoVizion. Sporting such a sonic legacy but having been inactive for the past 7-8 years, it’s only fair that we bring this spectacular project to the attention of the masses.
As we do every year, we’ve picked 40 artists who we feel will have an incredible year in 2023, not just in their own personal careers, but also on the electronic music scene as a whole. As a reminder, we do our best not to repeat names year after year so as to give new artists the spotlight. So if you don’t see the name of an artist you feel has had a great year and is destined for more, it’s more than likely we featured them in the past six years.
2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022
See Your EDM’s Artists To Watch in 2023 list below. Congratulations to all who are featured! We expect big things of you next year.
(in no particular order)
Matt Barri | Lost in Beijing | Ninajirachi | Skellytn | A Hundred Drums
Mary Droppinz | W IN K | Skybreak | Hamdi | Atura | DOIL
Phantasm | LYNY | ELIMINA | OLAN | isqa | Protial
juuku | Eyezic | sxth sns | Sora | ALLIESUN
PLAIN | CHYL | Jasper Tygner | Tom Jarmey | onumi | RemK
Low Poly | REMNANT.exe | Pocket | MSFT | So Sus | Joel Cruz
zoska | camoufly | Ivoryghost | AK RENNY | MashBit | Kosu.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM’s Top 40 Artists To Watch in 2023
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GRiZ and Zeds Dead Release Long-Awaited Collaboration “Ecstasy Of Soul”

You’ve heard of spaghetti Westerns, but how about dubstep Westerns? GRiZ and Zeds Dead take huge influence from the classic Western sonic motifs in their new, and first, collaboration, “Ecstasy of Soul.” If it seems impossible that the Denver artist and Canadian duo haven’t collaborated yet, you’d not only be wrong, but actually lucky that you’re here to listen to the first one ever.
The track first debuted in September 2021 during the first-ever Zeds Dead B2B GRiZ set at Goldrush Music Festival in Phoenix, and has become their most fan-requested song of the year.
Regarding the collaboration, Zeds Dead said, “We were doing a big back-to-back set in Arizona and wanted to create something super epic for the intro. We tossed around a few ideas and finally decided to try something with a version of The Good, the Bad and the Ugly theme. Something about the Wild West and the new frontier seemed to be calling our name. GRiZ is the best and this was a lot of fun to work on, it brought us back to our old remixing days. We’ve been playing it at every show since and it’s gotten the most insane reactions. Stoked to finally put it out!”
GRiZ added, “After a year of playing this tune out at shows, I’m stoked to finally release it! I’ve been a fan of the Zeds Dead homies since forever ago and it’s a dream come true working with them!”
GRiZ and Zeds Dead invite fans to stream “Ecstasy Of Soul” out now via Deadbeats.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GRiZ and Zeds Dead Release Long-Awaited Collaboration “Ecstasy Of Soul”
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1tbsp Releases Sensational 4-track EP ‘Joan’

1tbsp is a side-project by Australian artist Maxwell Byrne (aka Golden Vessel), who has developed an addictive sound around this project. Over the last few weeks, 1tbsp released three new singles – Joan // 2007 // Seasons (feat. Squidgenini) – while also making promise of a new four-track ep titled ‘Joan’ coming our way very soon. 
Well, that promise has been fulfilled, as the ‘Joan‘ EP is beautiful, mesmeric experience from start to finish. His sampling is so precise and unique, part of what makes his music stand out so much. The newest addition to the EP is “Castillo“, a thumping deep house song packed with dazed melodies and hypnotic grooves.
Here’s what 1tbsp had to say about it:
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 1tbsp Releases Sensational 4-track EP ‘Joan’
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Big Gigantic Drop 9th Edition of ‘Winter Chill Mix Series’

Every holiday season there’s three things we look forward to most: snow, Christmas music, and Big Gigantic’s cozy Winter Chill Mix. Since 2014, they’ve created somewhat of a cult following to these sensational mixes, establishing it as a staple annual expectation that fans all over the globe love and cherish. They just released the ninth volume, loaded with cozy, spellbinding tunes from the likes of The Chainsmokers, Seven Lions, Alison Wonderland, and plenty more.
It’s always amazing to see the music, both new and old, that continue to inspire Big Gigantic. This years edition weaves in old favorites like Swedish House Mafia, Flume and Odesza alongside some of today’s brightest stars like Fred Again, resulting in a beautiful, cushy auditory experience from start to finish.
Listen below!

BGMIXES · Big Gigantic’s Winter Chill Mix: Vol IX  

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Big Gigantic Drop 9th Edition of ‘Winter Chill Mix Series’
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Kaskade & deadmau5 historic show at LA Memorial Coliseum breaks records as biggest EDM headline concert in NA

Hearing Kaskade and deadmau5, together, drop “Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff” at the LA Memorial Coliseum twelve years after the last Electric Daisy Carnival there was an incredibly nostalgic moment. But it was not the only thing that made the LA-debut of Kx5 special.
50,000 fans descended into downtown Los Angeles this past Saturday, December 10 for the first ever headlining show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with electronic music act Kx5. According to Pollstar, the show broke records landing it as the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America with Billboard confirming Kx5 at the Coliseum as the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022.
Illenium once held the title as he headlined Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Not long after, Kaskade himself might have usurped the title as he headlined the newly minted SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, at which deadmau5 ironically played as direct support.
The show faced technical difficulties around an hour into the set as one of the generators for the stage caught fire and power went down plunging the stage into blackness. However, the show was back up and running in around 20 minutes and the venue allowed Kx5 to play past curfew to finish the show.
Over the course of the set, deadmau5 and Kaskade performed on pods that rotated and moved across the stage while fireworks and flames burst overhead. Dazzling crowds, 300 drones flew high above the Coliseum’s iconic torch and supporting arches creating unique formations including a configuration of the state of California and flashing words “Welcome LA,” and song titles “Alive” and “Escape.”
The triumphant live show from Kx5 has them joining a significant roster of musical acts to have headlined the Coliseum including the Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, U2, Metallica and Prince just to name a few. The show was a prestigious honor as part of the “Coliseum Forever” event series celebrating the 100th anniversary of the venue.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kaskade & deadmau5 historic show at LA Memorial Coliseum breaks records as biggest EDM headline concert in NA
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K?d completes the CAGE SCRIPT story following album release with anime visualizer

This past Friday saw the release of CAGE SCRIPT, the debut album from k?d, out on HARD Recs. Twelve tracks, including a bonus instrumental take of “IN YOUR EYES” with KOTONOHOUSE, tell the story of the unique universe in which k?d finds himself.
Fans had plenty of time to sit with the first few tracks on the album as they were released as singles, with the latter half coming out with the full release of the project, including a collaboration with Masayoshi Iimori.

As a final component of the CAGE SCRIPT story, k?d teaming up with Herø Projects and BAMIBOY studios for an animated visualizer of the album’s final track, “IN YOUR EYES” with KOTONOHOUSE and RANASOL.
“This video completes the CAGE SCRIPT story as part of the k?d universe,” says k?d. “I’m excited to have this out in the world and it’s been fun to hear people’s interpretations around the meaning of the story.
“I am very relieved and happy that this album is out but it still feels weird. I just open up Spotify and it’s there, almost 3 years of work all of a sudden just on Spotify and that’s it. An abrupt ending. now I can stare at it all day on the internet and be like wow that’s mine, I made that.”
Watch below!
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: K?d completes the CAGE SCRIPT story following album release with anime visualizer
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Effin Releases Thunderous EP, ‘Descent’ [DEADBEATS]

Rising bass music artist Effin is known for combining explosive sound design with hard-hitting drums to deliver cutting-edge production. After moving to LA and refining his technical skills at the renowned Icon Collective, Effin has continued to churn out high-quality bass music that continues to turn heads. 
His latest release is no exception to the greatness we’ve come to expect, as he’s put together a 4 track EP titled ‘Descent’ signed to the prestigious Deadbeats imprint. From start to finish, ‘Descent’ offers a rollercoaster ride of emotion and thrill as Effin flexes his production and sound design capabilities that are truly incredible.
Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Effin Releases Thunderous EP, ‘Descent’ [DEADBEATS]
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RÜFÜS DU SOL and Crania Announce Sundream Baja in San José del Cabo, Mexico

Today RÜFÜS DU SOL and Crania have announced Sundream Baja, the next chapter of the band’s iconic boutique festival concept. Debuted in Tulum earlier this year, the immersive experience will take over El Ganzo Sculpture Gardens in San José del Cabo from May 5-8. Attendees can expect four days of parties, wellness activities, art installations, intimate DJ sessions and live performances from some of the band’s closest kin and inspirations.
The lineup continues with Rose Avenue riser Luke Alessi, minimal tech heroine Yulia Niko, amapiano champion Desiree, and Swedish producer and DJ Jonas Rathsman who will also bring his Modern Tales project to the mix alongside brother Franz Novotny. Experimental techno duo Weval will round out the billing with their left of center sound, while Jimi Jules, whose groundbreaking ‘My City’s On Fire’ may well have been the ultimate tune of Sundream 2022, makes his much anticipated debut at the event.
As a continuation of the band’s dedication to shining a light on the lesser known and avant-garde movement leaders, Spanish-born underground champion Arodes joins the all-star cast alongside Mexico City staple Maria Nocheydia, Tulum-based DJ and producer Litos, and fellow Mexican underground champion Kalexis to round out the stacked lineup.
Sundream Baja has found its next home at the idyllic El Ganzo Sculpture Gardens. This unique venue is less than ten minutes from the center of San Jose Del Cabo, tucked away just behind the beaches of Los Cabos where the Pacific Ocean touches the desert gardens of Baja. This vast 12-acre park land is home to a stunning collection of monolithic sculptures by some of Mexico’s most famous living artists, while also housing thousands of cacti, succulents and palms from deserts around the world. The gardens are designed to honor cactus in all its forms, in the tradition of the indigenous people of Mexico.
For Tickets and Packages Visit:
sundreamofficial.com


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RÜFÜS DU SOL and Crania Announce Sundream Baja in San José del Cabo, Mexico
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New Artist Spotlight: Electronic or No? Andrea Ward Skirts the Line With her Experimental Pop [

Already prolific on the New York City Scene for her dance, choreography and films, Andrea Ward has been working on being a quadruple threat by recently displaying her talent for music. Already a multi-instrumentalist and singer, Ward has released a series of tracks in the run up to the release of her debut album, Ribbon of Water, due out in late January. Inspired by Nordic folk and experimental pop artists like Bjork and Glass Animals, her sound is rich and genre-neutral. But is it electronic?
The first tracks Ward released in 2021, “My Only Life” and “Keep Me Awake,” are pretty clearly mostly acoustic, save for some sound design on the layered vocals and the engineering. A cross between jazzy and esoteric in nature, Ward’s songwriting makes her work both modern and timeless at the same time. As we get into her more recent tracks, “Game,” “Algorithm” and “Awake at Night,” which just released late last month, more elements of what many would call electronica seem to appear. The overlapping vocals are there, and the highly technical engineering, but also the melody appears to have been born of the digital world. Or is it?
The answer is no, those pingy, glockenspiel-like melodies are acoustic too. The more hippie-ish among us may already recognize that the melodies are made by the tongue drum, or hand pan, played by the eternally versatile Ward herself. This beautiful and deceptive instrument, along with the sound design and expertly honed ambient work is what gives ward’s newest tracks their electronic vibe, but are they actually electronic?
While certainly not EDM, artists like Ward and her predecessors like Bjork are definitely able to come up with a vibe that has the underpinnings of ambient electronica. It’s a balance that’s being struck more and more as the Burner set of hippies goes more rave. The tongue drum is one of those crossover tools that, while acoustic, bridges the gap between analog tribal folk and ambient, celestial EDM. It’s all frequency, after all, to loosely quote Bjork, so who cares what the source is? If it resonates with audiences and is true to the artist’s heart, the source is irrelevant.
To that end, the videos that Ward has made to go with these tracks are equally stunning and use a number of media to get the message across. As a filmmaker and dancer, all this art is in Ward and the videos really bring her message together in an even more resonant way. “Awake at Night” is a simple performance video but beautifully shot, while “Game” is an ensemble piece with decadent choreography that not only bridges her worlds of film, music and dance but the worlds of individual people as the three dancers go through the same motions from entirely different perspectives. The video for “Algorithm” is likely the most stark, as Ward uses her dance, mirrors and water to force even more perspective, both visually and emotionally.
As lines continue to blur in art between analog and digital, AI and human-made, artists like Andrea Ward are ahead of the curve because they work with all different media and method without worrying about how they’ll be classified. EDM, electronic or not, work like this speaks to listeners and viewers and feelers on so many levels. It’s both digital and organic, and that’s exactly how it should be.
Check out Andrea Ward’s songs and the upcoming album Ribbon of Water on Spotify and don’t miss her other music videos and their “making of” complements on her YouTube page.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Electronic or No? Andrea Ward Skirts the Line With her Experimental Pop [
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The Prodigy make their grand return to the festival stage at EXIT Festival in 2023

Almost four years ago, in March of 2019, The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint unexpectedly died. The band took an extended hiatus after the fact, only exacerbated by the global pandemic, but slowly but surely started to come back with some smaller shows. Now, as we approach the new year, EXIT Festival in Serbia has revealed their lineup for 2023 and the influential electro-punk band will make its first return to the festival stage.
As the band’s founder Liam Howlett explains: “EXIT is our favourite festival! We were there (in Serbia) when a lot of sh*t went down. They hold us in their hearts as a special bend, and we love the people there.”
“Many thought, including the band itself, that The Prodigy would stop performing after the tragedy, but we knew this wouldn’t be the case. The comeback concerts in London showed that the fire in them burns stronger than ever, and the iconic band’s reunion with its favorite, EXIT audience, will surely be the most emotional yet. In July, we will witness a moment of true music history, which will reach its highest point with a special laser projection of Keith Flint,” said the founder and CEO of the EXIT festival, Dušan Kovačević.
In addition, Skrillex also adds the festival to his growing list of headlining performances in 2023, including Hangout and Primavera.
See the first batch of artists announced below. Early-bird tickets are on sale from 87 EUR +b/f.  Tickets can be purchased here. The sunniest Holiday Offer begins on Thursday, December 15 — with each purchased ticket for EXIT 2023, fans will get a ticket for one of EXIT’s seaside festivals as a gift.


This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Prodigy make their grand return to the festival stage at EXIT Festival in 2023
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Orbital Drop Hypnotic Single, “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)” ft. The Mediaeval Baebes [London Records]

Leave it to the legendary brotherly duo, Orbital, to flip an old nursery rhyme into a hypnotic club ready track. They recently announced their 10th album ‘Optical Delusion’, due mid February, and paired the announcement with their sizzling techno-punk single, “Dirty Rat” with Sleaford Mods.
Now, the boys are back, this time linking up with noteworthy UK musical ensemble The Mediaeval Baebes for “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)“. It’s a chugging, cyclical Orbital groove that locks you in wonderfully, as The Mediaeval Baebes sing ‘Ring O’Roses’, the innocent nursery rhyme whose roots are in the Black Death.
Orbital’s Paul Hartnoll says “it was a track made in the pandemic and I felt a real pull to use the vocal from Ring O’Roses, the original pandemic song from the Middle Ages. It made me feel a connection with all those who suffered before without the help of our modern technology. The music reflects the modern world while The Mediaeval Baebes vocals take us back to the times it has happened before, an old song becomes relevant again.“
It’s perfectly unique, another gem in Orbital’s timeless catalogue.
Listen / Watch below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Orbital Drop Hypnotic Single, “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)” ft. The Mediaeval Baebes [London Records]
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