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Florian Picasso & Martin Garrix’s GRX join forces again with ‘Far Away’ [LISTEN]

Florian Picasso & Martin Garrix’s GRX have joined forces again, and today they bring ‘Far Away’ into the world. The fresh, uplifting track marks the first output from Martin Garrix’s GRX alias since the release of ‘Restart Your Heart’ last year, which also featured Picasso.
‘Far Away’ marks the beginning of a new story for Picasso who announced the coming of his brand new Héritage EP this week. The release date of the full project is still a secret at this point, but the spectacular trailer video and first music video give a hint of what’s to come. The story-based music video of ‘Far Away’, directed and written by Loïc Schütz, cinematically portrays Picasso wandering through the desert without any sign of life, far away from his world. The end of the video sees Picasso getting thrown into a new universe, which undoubtedly won’t be the end of this storyline.
“Héritage EP pays tribute to the legacy of my late grand great father Pablo Picasso by an exciting piece of music and images,” says Picasso.
One thing is for sure: we will be hearing and seeing a lot more from Florian Picasso the coming months as the full story will slowly start to unfold.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Florian Picasso & Martin Garrix’s GRX join forces again with ‘Far Away’ [LISTEN]
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Marshmello & LIL DUSTY G release alternative single “Preached” on Marshmello’s Polar Culture Label

Ever since LIL DUSTY G began to break boundaries in 2017 with his songs “Waste Your Time,” “Ghost Rider,” and “Burn,” everyone has been anticipating more music. The time is finally here. LIL DUSTY G has released the lead single “Preached” off of his debut album on Marshmello’s record label Polar Culture, with the label head as a featured artist.
Marshmello started his own hip-hop producer collective and label imprint Polar Culture label in 2020 and has since signed 6 producers with Dusty being the only artist so far.
This Marshmello x Dusty guitar-infused single is accompanied with a music video directed by Drew Perez, visualizes an alternate dystopian reality that exhorts the contrast of LIL DUSTY G’s personal and sanctimonious dispositions. Together, Marshmello and LIL DUSTY G empirically blend the modern day dark rock and hip-hop genres alongside the Texas-based rapper’s vocals that express poignant themes of somber melodies and bone-chilling honest lyricism.
“Preached” is dedicated to making a lasting impression on fans as the keynote of the single denotes turning deep hate into something positive thus encouraging others to find their own passion or rather live in their own ignorance.
Watch below.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marshmello & LIL DUSTY G release alternative single “Preached” on Marshmello’s Polar Culture Label
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Adventure Club Links Up With BEAUZ & Dance Gavin Dance’s Tilian for “Drive”

Continuing to build hype for their forthcoming album, Adventure Club team up with BEAUZ and Tilian from post-hardcore darlings Dance Gavin Dance for the new single, “Drive.”
“Drive” is a three-minute track that features melodic vocals delivered by Tilian Pearson from the Sacramento-based band Dance Gavin Dance. The track combines Tilian’s distinct vocals with an ethereal and energetic electronic track that uplifts listeners while showcasing Adventure Club’s signature synth drops and melodic bass.
“We’re so happy to have embarked and completed this musical journey. Beauz has been breaking incredible genre-defying ground, and Tilian has been one of our favorite artists for as long as we can remember. I think everyone will be able to hear each artists distinct contributions to what is probably our favorite track on the upcoming album.” – Adventure Club
Adventure Club fans have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of an album from the Canadian duo for five years. Though the group faced a series of delays and setbacks, they are excited to finally be releasing their sophomore album, Love // Chaos. The LP highlights the fire and energy Adventure Club fans have grown to love since the duo first emerged as leaders in the dance music industry.
Listen to “Drive” below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Adventure Club Links Up With BEAUZ & Dance Gavin Dance’s Tilian for “Drive”
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MEDUZA Teams Up With Hozier For New Collab, “Tell It To My Heart” [LISTEN]

More and more we’re seeing comparatively mainstream artists joining forces with those in the EDM world. Already today we’ve seen deadmau5 and Foster The People, and we also have MEDUZA and Hozier teaming up for the new single, “Tell It To My Heart.”
The track breaks down walls between genres and borders all at once. With pulsating house music production and a dancefloor-ready groove, it builds to a striking and soulful climax from Hozier. His instantly recognizable voice takes hold under a different light and new genre altogether for the troubadour.
Check it out below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MEDUZA Teams Up With Hozier For New Collab, “Tell It To My Heart” [LISTEN]
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Deadmau5 and Foster The People Team for Wistful Single, “Hyperlandia” Out Now On Mau5trap [LISTEN]

Another day, another Deadmau5 collaboration that we are obsessed with!
The latest by Deadmau5 is a single shared with indie pop band, Foster The People, and it will seriously make you feel things. Between the haunting vocals and rippling, progressive soundscape, “Hyperlandia” establishes itself as a unique release, perfect for a late night drive or bedtime lullaby.
Foster The People frontman, Mark Foster, adds his unmistakable vocals and a touch of sorrow to the production.
Give me your best night.
We’re only here for a day, so tell me your name
And just melt into my arms while we disappear in the darkness.
When combined with the twinkling synth melodies and progressive bassline, the effect is bittersweet. 
Deadmau5 is no stranger to collaboration, having worked frequently with artists like Lights and Wolfgang Gartner. The single is not Foster The People’s first appearance on an electronic record, either. The band also worked with Louis the Child on the March 2020 hit, “Every Color,” and Mark Foster made a solo appearance on Madeon’s 2015 album with “Nonsense.”
The single is available as a radio edit and in the original vocal version, which adds two minutes of bonus dreamy beats. There is quite literally not a second of this either version that is unenjoyable. Our prediction: It’s only a matter of time until we’re hearing this on the radio!
Listen to the dreamy collab below!
Deadmau5 & Foster the People — Hyperlandia

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Deadmau5 and Foster The People Team for Wistful Single, “Hyperlandia” Out Now On Mau5trap [LISTEN]
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New Artist Spotlight: Sines Documents ‘A Series of Moments’ With a New Album

Jason Wann isn’t exactly a new artist, especially around his hometown of Portland where he’s been creating interesting, synth-based  music under a number of monikers and is active as a DJ in the local scene. Clearly well-versed in the ways of the synths, Wann’s work is heady, emotive and laced with classic 80s dancefloor style. His latest project, Sines, was invented specifically to marry his synth-heavy house and techno style with female vocals and blur the lines between EDM and pop. With his new album A Series of Moments, released earlier this month, he’s done just that.
Presumably named after the sine wave synth work that is prolific throughout all his releases, Wann’s new Sines project started in January last year with a self-titled debut LP and followed up quickly with another album, Dancing in Place, in May of the same year. With lashings of Kaskade, ODESZA and fellow Portlanders Washed Out, Sines and Dancing… had tight, clean sound design and more than a little throwback cachet in both the synths and the vox. Conjuring images of Madonna dancing in Desperately Seeking Susan and basically the whole soundtrack of The Breakfast Club, Wann as Sines declared his intention to bring the new new wave in dance music.
Mission accomplished, if Wann’s work on Sines so far is anything to go by. Of course both writing dance songs like pop songs and throwback 80s synth vibes aren’t exactly a new concept, but both the level of commitment and the attention to detail are unique to Sines. He dug even deeper for A Series of Moments, pulling from real OG influences like Kraftwerk, Donna Summer and Blondie to really dial in the emotion. with the diverse vocalists on this album, what resulted was an even stronger nod to the emotive, minor key-driven and post punk-tinged sounds of new wave but with updated techniques and more attention to what EDM sounds like now. An excellent blend of new and vintage, pop and electronica with no compromise on sound quality or feeling.
Wann began teasing A Series of Moments in June with its lead track, “Something in the Way.” Vox on this one are by Kitty Richardson, who more than understood the assignment, adds even more 80s indie design. Richardson’s operatic, Kate Bush-like vocals make the track so much richer and deeper. Apparently on top of his synth talents, Wann also knows how to pick his female vocalists.
Conversely, a vocalist like Emily Coomber has a deeper and more definitively new wave sound to Richardson’s, sounding a bit like Susan Ann Sulley from The Human League. Wann matched her to “Under the Waves,” which may remind other old school indie pop lovers of The Cure’s “Plainsong.” The partnering with multiple vocalists allows Wann to be even more diverse in his composition. From Bellabeth’s bell-clear timbre driving the more modern “Run Underground” to Christina Siravo’s full range funk pairing on “Mr. Ciao” and back to Richardson’s heart-rending performance in album closer “Iva,” the collabs in A Series of Moments bring out the best in both the vocalists and the producer.
Artists like Wann who want to keep the sounds of early dance music alive are important, especially as the EDM pop juggernaut goes through its more lackluster phases. With more than 50 years of history, there are scores of influences to pull from now to make something new. Despite his obvious technical prowess, it’s clear that Wann as Sines is more about conjuring those early dancefloor feelings than anything, and by teaming up with the varied and talented vocalists, he’s shown through A Series of Moments just how strong that feeling can be.
A Series of Moments is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or Bandcamp, where it can also be purchased. Check out Wann’s YouTube channel for more music videos from this album and others. Wann’s also released an interesting “Theatrical Cut” of ASOM on Vimeo.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Sines Documents ‘A Series of Moments’ With a New Album
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Avicii’s Final Performance Of “Levels” Uploaded To YouTube In Honor Of Its 10th Anniversary

Avicii announced his retirement from touring and music in March 2016 (though he eventually returned in 2017 for his final EP before his death, AVĪCI (01) ), but it wasn’t until August in 2016 that he played his final live performance at Ushuaïa in Ibiza.
Today, on the 10th anniversary of “Levels,” his team has uploaded his final performance of the track from his final show. And it’s almost poetic in a way that it was the Skrillex remix.

Watch the emotional “Levels” moment below.
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Avicii’s Final Performance Of “Levels” Uploaded To YouTube In Honor Of Its 10th Anniversary
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Subtronics Drops Insane Flip Of ACRAZE “Do It, To It” At EDC [WATCH]

“Do It, To It” from ACRAZE, released on Thrive/Virgin a couple months ago, could be heard all around EDC this past weekend, from Zedd opening his set at cosmicMEADOW with a Squid Games mashup to ACRAZE himself coming out for Andrew Rayel’s set at kineticFIELD to premiere a new remix. The track could also be heard from bassPOD thanks to Subtronics, who played out his own flip of the chart-topping record.
The original swerving house tune turned into a massive headbanger that had the crowd going wild. Subtronics’ own video leaves out the suspenseful build but one of the fans in the crowd replied with the full drop and it’s absolutely insane.
If you want to make this remix official, go show your support and RT!


 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Subtronics Drops Insane Flip Of ACRAZE “Do It, To It” At EDC [WATCH]
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Wooli Drops New Collab With Illenium & Grabbitz At EDC [WATCH]

Wooli, arguably the most well known purveyor of sad bass music (if that’s what you choose to call it), played EDC this past weekend. If you were at his set, you probably saw Grabbitz come out as a special guest to sing live over their new collaboration with Illenium.
Captured by @goonass_bhris at the festival, the song is equal parts emotional and bass-filled accompanied by Grabbitz’s “butter on toast” voice, and it sounds amazing! Since Illenium just released his deluxe Fallen Embers album, it’s hard to predict when this might be officially released. But we can hope that it will be some time next year.
Check out the clip below!

 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Wooli Drops New Collab With Illenium & Grabbitz At EDC [WATCH]
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Charlotte de Witte voted No. 1 in DJ Mag’s Alternative Top 100 DJs Second Year In A Row

Charlotte de Witte has retained the No.1 spot in DJ Mag’s Alternative Top 100 DJs 2021. The historic win means the Belgian DJ and producer has now won back-to-back No.1 spots.
This is the fourth year that DJ Mag has presented the Alternative Top 100 DJs list in association with Beatport. The results are calculated by combining votes from the global Top 100 DJs poll with a genre filter based on insights and data from Beatport.
Charlotte de Witte is one of the world’s most recognizable techno DJs, and in ordinary times plays hundreds of gigs a year. Rather than reveling in time off during the pandemic, though, she kept on working to expand and evolve her KNTXT empire.
In a sign of increased gender balance in the less commercial genres that are reflected by this poll, 50% of the top 20 artists in the Alternative Top 100 DJs — including de Witte at No. 1, Peggy Gou at No. 5, Amelie Lens at No. 6 and Nina Kraviz at No. 8 — are women.
Although the top 10 contains the same DJs as the 2020 list, Jamie Jones and Boris Brejcha are marginally up and Amelie Lens, Nina Kraviz and Adam Beyer marginally down. Deep house aficionado Nora En Pure is a non-mover at No.10.
The top 13 DJs in the Alternative Top 100 DJs list all amassed enough votes to appear in the main Top 100 DJs poll too. The likes of Black Coffee, Maya Jane Coles, Honey Dijon and Nicole Moudaber are all up several places in the top 25, and the Highest New Entry — in at No. 26 — is Dutch-born techno prodigy Reinier Zonneveld. He has released on Carl Cox’s Intec and Richie Hawtin’s Minus when not putting out music on his own Filth On Acid imprint.
Just behind Reinier at No. 27 is Andy C, a veteran of the main poll but included in the Alternative 100 this time thanks to the widening of the criteria to include drum & bass DJ/producers. Dubfire, Nastia, The Blessed Madonna and Enrico Sanguiliano are also up a significant number of places in the top 40, while Northern Irish duo Bicep are the Highest Climber, up 46 places to No. 33.
There are 18 new entries in the Alternative Top 100 DJs chart overall — including Russia-raised, Italy-based DJ Anfisa Letyago, Sub Focus, Paul Woolford, Jayda G, Sama’ Abdulhadi, John Summit, SHERELLE, Robert Hood and Octo Octa — and two re-entries in the form of DJ Koze and Alan Fitzpatrick.
Check out the full Alternative Top 100 DJs results here.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Charlotte de Witte voted No. 1 in DJ Mag’s Alternative Top 100 DJs Second Year In A Row
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EDC Mexico Drops Lineup Just 36 Hours After Flagship Vegas Festival Concludes

EDC Las Vegas ended at 5am on Monday and only about 36 hours later, Insomniac was already announcing the lineup of their next big EDC installment: Mexico.
The festival in Mexico will go down February 25-27 next year at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City. GA for the festival begins at only $100 making it very affordable even for those traveling from outside the country. (Be sure to update yourself on any COVID policies related to Mexico and international travel before you book your flight or purchase your ticket.)
See the full lineup in the tweet below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: EDC Mexico Drops Lineup Just 36 Hours After Flagship Vegas Festival Concludes
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Griz & Zeds Dead Announce NYE Show With Clozee & Jantsen [DETAILS]

You might want to plan on heading to the south for New Year’s, because Griz and Zeds Dead are reviving their B2B from Goldrush earlier this year for a massive event called ‘Zero Gravity.’
The lineup, of course, includes Griz and Zeds Dead, playing individual sets as well as another b2b set. Support will come from CloZee and Jantsen, another two of the more forward-thinking bass artists in the scene right now, making this one unforgettable night.
Tickets are on sale tomorrow at 9am PT/noon ET here.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Griz & Zeds Dead Announce NYE Show With Clozee & Jantsen [DETAILS]
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Two Friends Exceed Expectations With 20th Volume Of Big Bootie Mix

For more than six years, Two Friends have been gracing the world with their Big Bootie Mixes, putting together an assortment of songs that seem impossible to mix and the amount of which seems staggering to even the most seasoned DJs. (Of course, putting it together on Ableton Live helps.)
Now, the duo are here again with the 20th installment of the mix, putting together a group of over 100 songs in an hour, from electronic to pop to hip hop, and everything flows seamlessly. Just listen to how they mix in “My Shiny Teeth and Me” at 6:39… yes, that one. Or mixing “Inside Of You” from ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ into “Industry Baby” by Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow. Just, perfection.
See the full tracklist here.
Catch Two Friends on their Adventureland tour which begins this week!! Tickets here.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Two Friends Exceed Expectations With 20th Volume Of Big Bootie Mix
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Ultra Drops Phase 1 Lineup for 2022 with Illenium, Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, DJ Snake, & More

It will have been three years, two events, since the last Ultra Music Festival in Miami.
Ultra was one of, if not the first festival to be hit with a cancellation due to COVID-19. And, being so early in the year, it had no chance of coming back in March 2021 when the vaccine was only just beginning to roll out and safety around coronavirus was still dubious at best. Now, as we look to 2022, the Miami music festival is plotting its grand return and bringing back all the top-tier acts from which it has built a reputation.
The phase 1 lineup was announced this morning, with names like Pendulum, Illenium, Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, DJ Snake, Madeon, SVDDEN DEATH presents VOYD, Zeds Dead, and more.
Honestly, it’s a lot more bass music for an Ultra phase 1 reveal than we’re used to, but the variety is there with Carl Cox, Boris Brejcha, Nina Kraviz, Nicky Romero, Kygo, Oliver Tree, Sofi Tukker, and Tale Of Us also getting announced.
As for tickets for 2022, the situation is a bit unclear. Back in April of this year, the festival was sued for withholding ticket refunds. The lawsuit filed in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in Miami-Dade County stated:
Ultra engaged in unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices by advertising, offering, and promoting the festival, taking individuals’ money to attend said advertised festival, cancelling the festival, and then failing to provide ticket purchasers with the option of receiving a refund, effectively shifting all risk and costs of Ultra’s decision to cancel the Event to the consumers.
Whether these tickets are still in the buyers possession, or if those buyers will even want to attend 2022 and open those tickets up to the secondary market, or if the festival will release more tickets — these are all questions that at this time remain unanswered.
Take a look at the phase 1 lineup below.


 
Photo via aLIVE Coverage
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ultra Drops Phase 1 Lineup for 2022 with Illenium, Martin Garrix, Alison Wonderland, DJ Snake, & More
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Seven Lions Debuts New Collaboration With REZZ On EDC Main Stage

You’ve probably been hearing it all through the pandemic, that producers weren’t releasing their best works until touring and live events resumed. Despite many albums and impressive projects being dropped during the pandemic, overall, that probably remains true. There’s still so many sets to go through from EDC that we’ll likely be finding IDs for weeks, but one has already surfaced — Seven Lions & Rezz.
As Seven Lions took to the main stage on Friday, he dropped this amazing track (below). The clear influences from Rezz mixed with Seven Lions’ own melodic-infused bass music makes for a wonderful track that will surely see the light of day soon.
Until then, check it out below and head here to watch full sets from the festival!
 
Photo via Rukes.com
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Seven Lions Debuts New Collaboration With REZZ On EDC Main Stage
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Look Back At EDC 2021 Sets From Alison Wonderland, Martin Garrix, Excision, & More

EDC 2021 is officially over, and that’s a sad day for hundreds of thousands of ravers who descended upon the Las Vegas Motor Speedway over the past three days. However, with the live stream, now dozens of sets exist up on YouTube (unofficially for now, until they’re uploaded by either the artists or Insomniac).
Below, you can watch sets from Tiësto, Alison Wonderland, Martin Garrix, Excision, Pendulum Trinity, NGHTMRE, Alesso, Subtronics, Seven Lions, Diplo, and Knife Party. You might even be able to find more on YouTube if you search your favorite DJ who appeared on the live stream over the weekend.
Tiësto
Subtronics
Seven Lions
Alesso
Excision
Martin Garrix
NGHTMRE
Alison Wonderland
Knife Party
Diplo
Pendulum Trinity
 
Photo via Ivan Meneses for Insomniac Events
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Look Back At EDC 2021 Sets From Alison Wonderland, Martin Garrix, Excision, & More
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Sonny Fodera Delivers Highly-Anticipated ‘Wide Awake’ Album via Solotoko [LISTEN]

Australian producer and DJ Sonny Fodera delivers 14 fresh and sonically diverse tracks with Wide Awake via his Solotoko imprint. The album is his first full-length offering since his 2019 album Rise. 
The album includes singles “Angel,” “You,” and “Last Thought,” and “Turn Back Time,” the successful collaboration with Diplo that has been grazing dance floors since its 2020 release. Sonny Fodera also incorporates a range of recognized vocalists including Laura Welsh, Raphaella, Ella Eyre and more.
The album kicks off with the melodious “You” featuring Sam Tompkins. From there, Sonny Fodera manages to keep each track fresh, offering everything from the tech house favorite “Turn Back Time,” to piano-driven anthems like “Wired” and “So High,” to break beats in “Next 2 U.”
The common thread throughout the album is the infectious four-on-the-floor beats that earned Sonny Fodera his name and landed him a sold-out UK tour and rising notoriety in the United States. With Wide Awake, he has positioned himself as a talented collaborator who is popularizing the house genre.
Listen to the full album below to hear what all the hype is about and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Sonny Fodera – Wide Awake

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sonny Fodera Delivers Highly-Anticipated ‘Wide Awake’ Album via Solotoko [LISTEN]
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Lil Nas X Makes Surprise Appearance at EDC During Diplo’s Set on cosmicMEADOW

EDC Night 2 is wrapped, and there will be plenty to talk about once the weekend is through. But last night during Diplo’s set at cosmicMEADOW, the festival welcomed one of its biggest guests so far — Lil Nas X.
It’s not at all uncommon for DJs to bring out other DJ special guests at festivals. What makes events like EDC or Ultra so special are the guests that end up coming from elsewhere, whether it’s Drake, The Kid Laroi, or in this case Lil Nas X.
The young dynamo came out to perform his hit “Industry Baby” during Diplo’s set and it’s clear the crowd was absolutely eating it up.
Check out the clip below and prepare for the final day today, whether you’re in person in Vegas or at home watching the live stream.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lil Nas X Makes Surprise Appearance at EDC During Diplo’s Set on cosmicMEADOW
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The Chainsmokers Tease First New Song Since 2019 At EDC

It’s been over two years since we’ve last heard new music from The Chainsmokers, their 2019 album World War Joy. The group has been on a social media hiatus since February 2020, ironically just a month before the official global pandemic was declared. They still popped up every now and then during the pandemic, but on the public-facing front, they’ve been quiet.
Yesterday, they performed on the main stage at EDC, however, and shared some new music with the crowd.
“EDC! This is a brand new Chainsmokers record right here, let’s go!” they shouted over the mic.
The new song is noticeably more house than their previous releases, signaling a possible return to “EDM” over the pop they were putting out on their past two albums. Still, they’ve been known to genre-switch quite a bit so any other releases are still to be evaluated.
Check out the new track below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers Tease First New Song Since 2019 At EDC
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New Artist Spotlight: Mother Ghost Release Debut Album in the Face of Tragedy [Geodesic Records] [Video]

It’s fun in 2021 to see the spirit and sounds of post punk wending their way into modern electronica and, in addition to their name having a sort of “Spooky Mother Goose” vibe, Mother Ghost is definitely channeling the likes of Ian Curtis and Bauhaus into their debut album, Somnámbulo. With industrial-style synths, experimental composition styles and political, evocative vocals, the album, released last month, deigns to take post punk into the 21st century. But it almost didn’t happen.
While sifting through some already heavy material such as the viscerally-titled, Trump-inspired song “Hiding in a Dumpster Waiting for ICE Agents to Leave” and the emotionally-charged “Le Petite Mort,” tragedy struck the project when James Vehslage, the producer who was working on Somnámbulo with Oscar and Thomas Flores, unexpectedly died.
The duo thought the Vehslage mixes were all but lost and resigned themselves to not release the album, but family members of James managed to get the music back to the brothers and urged them to finish it. They reached out to Geodesic Records and their producer aCr to help finish and master the album and now, after personal tragedy and COVID, Somnámbulo is out and it seems it was well worth the wait.
Don’t get us wrong: Somnámbulo is not an easy listen. It wasn’t designed to be. Even without all the Trump/COVID/personal turmoil the Flores boys have been through in the past five years or so, this album is meant to challenge listeners both sonically and emotionally. The politically almost too heavy tracks like the afore-mentioned “Hiding In a Dumpster…,” “Avarice, “Raices” and “Criminal” would, based on the music, be just as intense without the loud, often screamed vocals. Complex polyrhythms in the drums, relentless, Tom Morello-style guitars and punishing, industrial-style synths make these tracks absolute jaw-clenchers, but that’s the point. The chaos in the tracks mirrors the chaos of the Latino experience during those years. It’s meant to he conflicted, and the duo more than pull it off.
The more melodic tracks on Somnámbulo, like the title track, “Ungrateful” and “White God” also require a lot of attention from the listener, but in a different way. The tones and harmonies, all of a haunting and minor-keyed timbre, sort of pang at the heart in a way that’s not unpleasant but would never be categorized as “feel-good.” This is typical of post punk but really not since the 80s and early 90s has the genre seen this sort of blunt force heart punch as an emotive tactic. It’s heavy, strange and beautiful and it’s long overdue in modern electronica.
The story of Somnámbulo would have been a sad one if Mother Ghost had decided not to finally release it, but now it’s a tribute. Already a complex and poignant watchword of the times in which it was being made, it’s now a way to carry on James Vehslage’s work and legacy. This emotive think piece of an album helps ensure that while Bela Lugosi may be dead, post punk certainly isn’t.
Somnámbulo is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased on the Geodesic website. Check out Mother Ghost’s earlier work, including the Rivers EP on which Vehslage also worked, on Bandcamp.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Mother Ghost Release Debut Album in the Face of Tragedy [Geodesic Records] [Video]
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Insomniac Announces EDC Live Stream Details With All Eight Stages For The First Time

Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) Las Vegas, the world’s largest dance music festival, officially begins tonight. Those already in Vegas will be able to witness hundreds of artists perform, but those at home can still watch the largest festival live stream in its history, for the first-time ever streaming all eight festival stages across multiple platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, Lomotif and Roblox.
More than 75 cameras will transport viewers at home directly into the heart of EDC Las Vegas to join in on the festival’s 25th anniversary celebration. Beyond the unforgettable live sets from the world’s top dance music artists, curated channels will feature special moments and cultural clips from EDC over the last 25 years. Artists streaming live from EDC Las Vegas include Kygo, Rezz, Kaskade, Gryffin, DJ Snake, Excision, Zedd and more. Fans can tune in to tv.insomniac.com for full details.
“I am so excited that Headliners from around the globe will be able to experience the magic of EDC Las Vegas this year,” remarked Pasquale Rotella, founder and CEO of Insomniac. “This would not be possible if it were not for our dedicated partners who will make the virtual experience unforgettable for those raving from home.”
“Insomniac has been a great partner to YouTube in continually bringing live music to fans around the world. We are honored to share this special 25th anniversary event of Electric Daisy Carnival featuring 8 separate streams! It will be an incredible event.” says Ali Rivera, Head of Live Music and West Coast Artist Relations at YouTube.
In Insomniac’s newly launched Roblox metaverse, World Party, users can hit their favorite stages, including kineticFIELD, circuitGROUNDS and cosmicMEADOW to watch the livestream and interact with fellow virtual Headliners.
EDC Las Vegas will stream live on tv.insomniac.com beginning at 5.p.m. PT on Friday, Oct. 22 through 5:30 p.m. PT on Monday, Oct. 25.
 
Photo by Alex Perez for Insomniac Events
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac Announces EDC Live Stream Details With All Eight Stages For The First Time
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LICK and Holly Team Up For a Dubstep Banger “PURGE”

If you’ve seen LICK play at all this Summer, then you already know which track this article is about. “PURGE“, his collab with Portuguese producer Holly
, has been a staple in his set for the past few years. With the wrench that covid threw into the music world, the release had to be delayed substantially as the two producers originally made it back in 2018. Now that the song has finally seen the light of day, we get to enjoy it to no end. If you’re a fan of heavy bass music this song is definitely for you. I can see this getting played out by everyone from Excision, to Rezz, and more. Check it out below and see what’s good.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: LICK and Holly Team Up For a Dubstep Banger “PURGE”
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DJ Snake Releases Latest Mega-Collab With Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion, & LISA of BLACKPINK, “SG”

DJ Snake has become a paragon of mega-collabs, beginning with “Taki Taki” in 2018, teaming up with Cardi B, Ozuna, and Selena Gomez. Next up was “Loco Contigo” in 2019, reviving his single with J. Balvin and Tyga and adding on Ozuna, again, and Nicky Jam, Natti Natasha, Darell, and Sech.
Now in 2021, he’s back with Ozuna, again again, as well as Megan The Stallion and LISA of BLACKPINK for “SG.”
The song is another Hispanic-influenced melody which fits well with Ozuna, as Megan and LISA both inject their own unique vocal stylings on top of the laid back and groovy rhythm. It already has 400,000 streams on Spotify before it’s even been out for a full 24 hours, so this one could be headed for another billion plays as “Taki Taki” did.
Time will tell though, and you can help get it there if you want by streaming it below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: DJ Snake Releases Latest Mega-Collab With Ozuna, Megan Thee Stallion, & LISA of BLACKPINK, “SG”
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Illenium Recharges ‘Fallen Embers’ Album With Deluxe Version & Five New Songs [LISTEN]

Just a few months since the release of Illenium’s fourth studio album, Fallen Embers, he’s back with the Deluxe version, featuring five new songs including a remix with Virtual Riot for “Blame Myself” and a new collaboration with Said The Sky, “I See You.”
Among the new tracks is “Wouldn’t Change A Thing” featuring Thirty Seconds To Mars – which marked the first new music from Thirty Seconds To Mars in three years. The song has already garnered over 1 million streams and counting since its release last Friday. Also included is “Superhero” with William Black and Alna, Illenium’s first-released drum & bass track.
Continuing a historic run of dates this year, Illenium takes over Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit, MI as part of his latest headline tour. This leg will be highlighted by a four-night stand at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco November 24-28 and back-to-back shows at The Armory in Minneapolis, MN December 10-12.
Check out the deluxe Fallen Embers below and listen to the first five, new tracks!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Illenium Recharges ‘Fallen Embers’ Album With Deluxe Version & Five New Songs [LISTEN]
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D Malik Makes Epic Debut With “Prince”

D Malik is one of dance music’s newest faces, and with his debut release, he’s proving he’s here to stay. Teaming up with vocalist Michael Lanza, D Malik makes his massive debut with “Prince.” Out now on all platforms, “Prince” sits at the intersection of stadium rock and festival dance sound.
The Dubai-raised, Los Angeles-based producer brings a unique perspective to his music, drawing inspiration from a multitude of genres from rock to electronic to rap. Inspired by the likes of The Weeknd, Daft Punk, and more creative megaheads, D Malik is the amalgamation of the best of modern day music.
Speaking on his debut single in a press release, D Malik explains: “‘Prince’ is the nucleus – the start of this journey, in every way imaginable. It’s a piece I’ve been working on for almost two years, first created at my studio in Los Angeles and then taken around the world, from London to my hometown of Dubai. It was the first record from this new era that really impacted me – and the one that absolutely means the most…”
An artist to watch now and well into the future, D Malik’s exciting journey is one to keep a close eye on. Not to mention, the rising artist dropped a power packed music video, which you can check out here.
Stream “Prince” ft. Michael Lanza below, and be on the lookout for more D Malik in the near future.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: D Malik Makes Epic Debut With “Prince”
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