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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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Swedish House Mafia Announce First US Tour In 10 Years, Release New Single With The Weeknd

Swedish House Mafia have teamed with iconic superstar The Weeknd for a new single and video “Moth to a Flame.” The new song, initially teased during the trio’s landmark performance at the MTV VMAs pre-show, marks the band’s first new music since announcing their reunion this past July with a pair of new singles “It Gets Better” and “Lifetime (feat. Ty Dolla $ign & 070 Shake).”
“We found out he was a big fan of us,” Steve Angello told Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1. “And then obviously, Sal, who manages both of us put us together. And then it was just super organic. We just hung out and had a really late night in LA and hit the studio. And then we spent a couple days together just having fun and listening to music and talking about ideas and visuals and or whatever it was. When you vibe with somebody and you appreciate their art, I think you just connect. It’s like a friendship. It’s that kind of connection.”
Sebastian Ingrosso continued, “[…] he has a very unique voice that really sounds good on its own. We really had to keep the music back. We have to really make space for his voice. I think that was the key that we early on understood. Yeah. If this is going to work, we need to really keep it stripped and focus on Abel’s voice. And then we can do our thing.”
The trio of songs continue to build anticipation toward the band’s forthcoming full length Paradise Again, slated for release early next year with a Special Tour Edition CD pre-order available now that unlocks exclusive pre-sale tour tickets.
In conjunction with the new single, Swedish House Mafia have announced an international tour for 2022 produced by Live Nation, their first proper run that includes US dates since 2012. Long revered by fans for their bombastic live performances, the band’s previous outing, “One Last Tour,” sold over 1,000,000 tickets. The 2022 jaunt will follow the trio’s just announced performance at Coachella 2022 and includes arenas across the United States and Europe – full dates below.
Tickets go on sale to the general public next Friday, October 29th at swedishhousemafia.com, with the Special Tour Edition CD pre-order pre-sale beginning on Wednesday, October 27.
SWEDISH HOUSE MAFIA 2022 TOUR DATES
Fri Jul 29 – Miami, FL – FTX Arena
Sun Jul 31 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center
Wed Aug 3 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
Fri Aug 5 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Sun Aug 7 – Montreal, QC – îleSoniq Festival
Tue Aug 9 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Wed Aug 10 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Thu Aug 11 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Sat Aug 13 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Wed Aug 17 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Fri Aug 19 – St Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Sun Aug 21 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Thu Aug 25 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
Fri Aug 26 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sat Aug 27 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Tue Aug 30 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Fri Sep 2 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena
Sun Sep 4 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
Tue Sep 13 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Wed Sep 14 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Fri Sep 16 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center
Thu Sep 29 – Manchester, UK – AO Arena
Fri Sep 30 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena
Sun Oct 2 – London, UK – The O2
Thu Oct 6 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
Sat Oct 8 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Birmingham
Mon Oct 10 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
Fri Oct 14 – Madrid, Spain – IFEMA Madrid Live
Sat Oct 15 – Lisbon, Portugal – Altice Arena
Tue Oct 18 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum
Wed Oct 19 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
Fri Oct 21 – Krakow, Poland – Tauron Arena
Sat Oct 22 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
Tue Oct 25 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Thu Oct 27 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
Sat Oct 29 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
Mon Oct 31 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Thu Nov 3 – Vienna, Austria – Stadthalle
Sat Nov 5 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle
Sun Nov 6 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena
Tue Nov 8 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclaycard Arena
Wed Nov 9 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Fri Nov 11 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
Sun Nov 13 – Tampere, Finland – Uros Arena
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Swedish House Mafia Announce First US Tour In 10 Years, Release New Single With The Weeknd
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San Pacho Debuts EP Under Matroda’s Label Terminal Underground ‘Mandala’ EP

San Pacho is making some serious steps in a positive, growing direction. Signed to Matroda’s label Terminal Underground, San Pacho debuts his first EP of 2021 Mandala EP, which follows up High EP that was released in 2020.
Composed of 3 tracks, Mandala EP bestows a ton of house love all in one fulfilling experience. After teasing “The Pressure,” which continues to jump up in stream count and support, “Set Me Free,” and “What Ya,” lets out the full spectrum of what this EP is all about.

The title of each track properly hints at what will unfold within, “The Pressure,” building up a peculiar array of momentum that climaxes as the EP segues into “Set Me Free.” “What Ya,” take a bit of the theatrics from both previous singles to give a mix of something tantalizing, ending the EP on a high note.
Mandala EP gives a more complete impression of who San Pacho is and what his contribution to house more embodies. The DJ/producer is far from his first release and keeps busy. He’s released six singles this year, excluding the teaser track off of this EP, with one of those high-octane productions being a collaboration with Matroda titled “La Pasion.”
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: San Pacho Debuts EP Under Matroda’s Label Terminal Underground ‘Mandala’ EP
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Satellite Empires Make Epic Return With Cinematic Bass Single “Eternal Vespers”

Duo Satellite Empires are back and are presenting a new chapter in their career that is stronger than ever. “Eternal Vespers,” is their first single of 2021, released on New Dawn Collective, their first single in 2 years. The single is a tease of their upcoming EP, set to be called Zeroth EP. Being exposed to Satellite Empires previously renders an understanding that their capabilities to bring a multilateral, inspiring electronic music story to their masses is very much there.
Their releases string together a canon that fans can track and easily digest. Themes of the rich narrative include “exploring the limits of eternity, the destruction of a cosmic civilization, the cost of war, the weight of victory, and the will to live.”
Alene and Nestor Padilla-Tille, the two behind the name Satellite Empires, have outdone themselves in “Eternal Vespers.” The single is driven by a tasty toplines, that is juxtaposed by an epic cimenetic drop with post-hardcore/emo instrumental influences. The blend of various genres organically meld together, rendering something that is refreshing and will surely awaken fans to the greatness of the project they are pursuing.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Satellite Empires Make Epic Return With Cinematic Bass Single “Eternal Vespers”
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Conrank Drops Final Single Before Album Release, “Heart Of Fire” with Charmae

It’s nearly time for Conrank’s next album to grace the world, but not before one last single. Teaming up with Charmae once again on “Heart of Fire,” the two show off their uncanny ability to craft the perfect intersection of heavy and emotional.
“I love working with Charmae, and I’m so proud to have another two tracks with her for the forthcoming album. ‘Heart of Fire’ was a journey and we went in a few different directions with it, and I’m so hyped about the final track, I love it so much and it works so well on the LP.” – Conrank
Booming bass, angelic vocals, hype synths, and bone-rattling kicks give “Heart of Fire” a vibrant and memorable sound, even among all the other standouts on the album. Check it out below.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Conrank Drops Final Single Before Album Release, “Heart Of Fire” with Charmae
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Your EDM Premiere: Andy C – Ghost ft. DJ Rae

The legend Andy C is back with a new song out tomorrow, but Your EDM has the premiere today!
“Ghost” featuring DJ Rae is a thundering drum & bass roller with tones of Netsky or Sub Focus, along with a clear emphasis on live play.
This single marks the second new release from Andy C in the past couple months after not releasing anything since 2019. Check it out below!
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Andy C – Ghost ft. DJ Rae
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Electric Daisy Carnival Becomes First Music Festival in the Roblox Metaverse

It’s been a persistent, long road for the intersection between music and video games. A little over two decades ago we had the soundtrack from Tony Hawk Pro Skater, soon games like Forza and Need For Speed incorporated soundtracks, then FIFA and NBA 2k, even producers like Noisia were creating scores for games like Devil May Cry. In the past couple of years, we’ve seen that relationship blossom with in-game performances in Fortnite and entirely unique bands created in League of Legends. Festivals in Minecraft, partnerships with Rocket League… the list goes on.
The newest addition to the cross-section of dance music, specifically, and gaming comes via Insomniac and Roblox with the introduction of World Party, the first music festival to be held on Roblox.
As more than 500,000 attendees gather Under the Electric Sky at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend, fans can join the festival in the metaverse October 23 – October 25, with a virtual pre-show event airing October 22. The World Party space is open now.
“To partner and create with a metaverse leader like Roblox is an exciting opportunity for Insomniac. Bringing people from all over the world together through art and experience is a goal we’re always working hard to achieve, and together with Roblox we are able to expand this into the digital world.” says Pasquale Rotella, Founder and CEO of Insomniac. “This experience takes the creativity and inspiration behind EDC and all other festivals and events to new heights. Bringing our vision to life digitally and opening up the wonder and magic of EDC to anyone of any age, no matter where they are. As we say at EDC, ‘All Are Welcome Here’.”
In partnership with Wonder Works Studio, creators of the top experience Overlook Bay, EDC on Roblox will feature five ‘party all-night tents’ inspired by this year’s festival theme with over 50 artists — including Kaskade, Zedd, Alison Wonderland, Louis the Child, Slander b2b2 said the sky, Rezz, Loud Luxury, DJ Snake, Alan Walker, Phantoms, Wax Motif, Oliver Heldens, and Benny Benassi — streaming their performances across virtual stages. Over 25 unique accessories can be acquired using custom virtual Kandi to equip and express individual style, and just joining the World Party enters attendees to win real and virtual merchandise. The space will feature mini-games that allow fans to race through the vast world, collect cuddly animals, dance battle against friends, and build their home in Camp EDC — the festival campsite.
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Full festival details and information on how to sign up for a free Roblox account to enter EDC in World Party can be found here. Roblox users can attend any of the over 50 performances throughout the weekend.
Performances will begin on Roblox starting at 4:00 pm PT on October 22 in a limited pre-show, with the majority of EDC sets to begin broadcasting the following day. The artists themselves will also jump into the metaverse through server hopping and meet and greets inside the World Party experience throughout the festival.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Electric Daisy Carnival Becomes First Music Festival in the Roblox Metaverse
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Kavinsky Reveals First Single In Eight Years, From Forthcoming Album

Over a decade ago, Kavinsky became a prominent name in dance music with the release of “Nightcall.” Hardly anyone could have predicted the longevity or popularity of the track, or that it would receive remixes from Breakbot and Robotaki, and a placement in the movie ‘Drive.’ It was first released on its own album Nightcall, along with “Pacific Coast Highway” and a host of remixes, and then again in 2013 on his debut album, OutRun.
Since then, Kavinsky hasn’t released a thing.
Now, the French DJ is finally gearing up to release his next album, Reborn, and the first single is imminent. “Renegade” will officially release in less than a month, on November 19.
Seeing as this is the first new song from Kavinsky in nearly a decade, it’s hard to tell what sort of sound he’ll employ. But no matter what, there is tangible excitement for the release. Stay tuned for any previews or snippets from the track and check back in a month to hear the full new song.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kavinsky Reveals First Single In Eight Years, From Forthcoming Album
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RÜFÜS DU SOL deliver fourth studio album, ‘Surrender’

The next chapter in the storied history of RÜFÜS DU SOL is here as the trio release their fourth studio album, Surrender.
Surrender isn’t a whole lot of innovation for the group, bringing back familiar motifs and melodies to each of their songs. It is, however, an incredible display of growth as each track has a noticeable sheen that was not as prevalent on previous works. Part of that could be due to RÜFÜS experimenting with collaboration for the first time, welcoming Curtis Harding to the fold on the album’s title track as well as an LA based children’s choir on both the title track and “Make It Happen.”
It is this depth of field that results in something that feels more human and heartfelt than ever before.
The album arrives in the run up to a whirlwind touring and festival season for the band, which has already seen them perform parts of the new project on world renowned stages such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Austin City Limits, and Governors Ball. With festival stints at III Points Miami and Outside Lands San Francisco still to come, Surrender gives RÜFÜS DU SOL fans a unique opportunity to accompany them into their world.
“Surrender is a message of personal maturity and of a deep connection to their community, as RÜFÜS DU SOL find themselves comfortably expressing their personal pains and heartaches for all to bear witness,” reads a description of the album.
Listen below.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RÜFÜS DU SOL deliver fourth studio album, ‘Surrender’
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Sullivan King & Wife Madeleine Announce They’re Expecting Their First Child

Sullivan King, real name Keaton Prescott, and Madeleine Prescott married in February of 2017. The two have become quite the power couple, and could regularly been seen together on tour and at festivals like Lost Lands. Now, the two have announced they are expecting their first child next April.
“I really don’t even know how to explain the magnitude of happiness and joy we feel right now…,” Sullivan King writes. “My wife madeleine and I are so incredibly excited to welcome our first baby into this world next April!!”
You can see the announcement below, go and give the happy couple a hearty congratulations!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sullivan King & Wife Madeleine Announce They’re Expecting Their First Child
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Alix Perez & EPROM Release New Shades EP, “The Dance Of Death”

The alluring duo of Alix Perez and EPROM as Shades receives its 5th EP release, The Dance Of Death, today.
Four tracks paint the picture through the project, featuring a heavy concoction of innovative bass sounds. The EP opens with “The Corruption,” the project’s only single. Here listeners are introduced to the heavy atmosphere and haunting modulation of The Dance of Death. “The Creation” follows the same eerie soundscape narrative, allowing staticky, glitched out synths to ring in and out of reverberation. The backend of the track billows in volume, lending to a soundtrack like creation from the producers.
“Eternal Rain Descending” launches itself with a foreboding intro, which presents a chopped vocal loop through the madness of sound. This carries listeners to the first drop, and likewise an explosion of atomized sounds and samples. The EP wraps up with “The Last Judgement,” which enraptured listeners in a looped build before delivering a grunge, industrial drop to make for an ‘Instant Rewind” for listeners.
“The Dance Of Death is a continuation in our vision and sound as SHADES. Refining and pushing our experimentation in audio design.”
— SHADES
Listen to the full EP below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alix Perez & EPROM Release New Shades EP, “The Dance Of Death”
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Your EDM Premiere: Viper Snaps up Two New Dancefloor Classics from AL/SO and Synth System

Monstercat, Audioporn, Korsakov Music and Mainframe Recordings darling High Maintenance has been quiet lately, with his last original work out in May of 2020, the dancefloor collab EP, also with AL/SO (love that pun), Hypersonic. Now we know why: the cheeky chap from Brighton has only gone and rebranded as Synth System, quietly releasing his first remix of Sub Focus’s “Last Jungle” on RAM in August.
While the newly minted Synth System has been retooling on the DL, however, Korsakov Music’s A&R guru AL/SO has been as loud as ever, having released his first solo EP, the mad and fast metal-inspired Toaster Bath in August as well and touring all over the slowly re-opening EU during the summer and even landing in the UK in September (as if that poor island hasn’t suffered enough already).
The UK is where the two dancefloor heavy hitters finished up their new collab tracks, “City Lights” featuring vocalist Eidna and “Extra” and signed them to Viper. It’s easy to see why Matrix & Futurebound’s imprint wanted the melodic festie anthem that is “City Lights”: with the punch of Synth System’s synthy synths, a fireworks display of a snare and a composition structure that somehow straddles classical and pop, there will be no escaping this track on the dancefloor this fall and winter. Why would you want to? The haunting, strained melody is the perfect emotive punchback to where the music world has been in the past year and the explosive drops promise all the places we’ve still yet to go.
The wild card on this dual single and our chosen premiere today is the b side “Extra.” Once again heavy on the synths, this track, while still concise and made for dancing, has a lot of complex sound design that the tech heads will love. Right away in the intro, the opening synths have a fun and none-too-easy-to-craft 80s throwback vaporwave sound to them. You can practically feel the 80s tween movie opening credits rolling. The drop is introduced by a sassy, singular female vox sample – perhaps even a Kardashian (perish the thought) – saying “why are you being so extra” before the track drops into its more ravey and cinematic territory, with the downbeats hitting just right and the synth capable of pulling even the grumpiest wallflower off of said wall to the dancefloor.

Viper Recordings · Synth System & AL/SO – Extra [YourEDM Premiere] This is both AL/SO and Synth System’s first release on Viper, on first listen, nay, on first phrase, it’s clear they don’t belong anywhere else. The clean lines of “Extra” and the heart-rending vibes of “City Lights” will keep the vibes going through the colder seasons as they’ll be overplayed at ever rave well into spring.
“City Lights”/”Extra” drop this Friday, October 22 on Viper. Click here to pre-order and here pre-save.
This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Viper Snaps up Two New Dancefloor Classics from AL/SO and Synth System
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Insomniac Launches New Cannabis Initiative With “Official Flower” of EDC, ‘RNBW’

Insomniac is breaking into the world of cannabis and launching their own line of cannabis strains called RNBW, with varieties including Night Owl, Peach Cobbler, Party Crasher, Spread Love, Chai High, Desert Wind, Fluffy Pillows, and more.
“Intersecting live music and cannabis culture is something I’ve been looking forward to and the time is finally here,” writes Insomniac head honcho Pasquale Rotella. “I can’t wait for us to take this immersive journey together.”
The flower is available at select stores including Thrive, Jardin, Cookies, SixtyFour & Hope, and more, and will eventually be available at Insomniac festivals themselves (in legal states).
Check out the announcement below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac Launches New Cannabis Initiative With “Official Flower” of EDC, ‘RNBW’
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Coachella Gives Rare Early Teaser Of Artist For Next Year — Swedish House Mafia

Coachella is generally pretty tight-lipped about who’s playing its festival until the complete lineup drops. Though fans can sometimes make educated guesses based on gaps in tour schedules, it’s usually frowned upon for any artist to explicitly come out and say they’re playing the festival until the official announcement.
That being said, Coachella is jumping the gun on their own with a teaser for Swedish House Mafia at this upcoming April festival.
The trio’s logo has been seen all over the US lately, more than hinting at an incoming tour, especially as they’re due to drop an album before the end of the year. So Swedish House Mafia playing Coachella is not a huge surprise in and of itself, just that the festival is leading the charge.
Check out the teaser below and let us know if you think there’s any other way to interpret it.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Coachella Gives Rare Early Teaser Of Artist For Next Year — Swedish House Mafia
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Narayan Returns With Infectious Track “Lonely” Alongside John Dakolias 

With a handful of releases this year already, and massive acclaim from some of the industry’s leading publications, there is no doubt that Indian talent Narayan has set his sights high for the rest of 2021 and beyond. Just recently he was enlisted to create sample packs for renowned  companies CR2 Records and Audentity Records, as well as performed a mix for Taz Network which went live on a YouTube Charity show put up by SuicideSheep with American nonprofit organization TWLOHA.
Now, Narayan is back to share his shiny dance gem: “Lonely” in collaboration with John Dakolias. Narayan and John Dakolias’ unmatched chemistry is placed at the forefront of the spotlight, with a strong vocal performance fitting like a glove on top of Narayan’s tropical and shimmery instrumental, making up for a pop banger to raise your frequencies.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Narayan Returns With Infectious Track “Lonely” Alongside John Dakolias 
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MunchKing And CC is Dreaming’s Single “Passive Aggressive” Receives The Remix Treatment From Crankdat

Not often are rising artists given the chance to receive a massive remix that might change their career’s trajectory, yet for MunchKing and CC is Dreaming that is exactly the case, since they just managed to enlist bass maestro Crankdat to re-crank their latest single “Passive Aggressive.” Crankdat has established himself as a force to be reckoned with over the past years, with countless remixes and bootlegs, as well as a strong catalog of bass masterpieces.
MunchKing, who has performed alongside the likes of KSHMR, Jauz, and Bassjackers, is quickly rising within the dance music scene with heavy releases contrasted by his bubbly visuals and personality. He is still riding high off the success of his last two singles “Gf’s Bf” and “Attention,” and this new Crankdat remix – that combines trap and future bass in a stunning way – is bound to assist him in reaching a brand new audience.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MunchKing And CC is Dreaming’s Single “Passive Aggressive” Receives The Remix Treatment From Crankdat
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Breaking Down Set Times for EDC Las Vegas 2021

Insomniac just dropped the highly anticipated set times for their flagship event, EDC Las Vegas, and ooh boy, it’s a doozy. There are chart-topping headliners to be found everywhere, insane b2bs all over the place, rare art car performances, and some very tough decisions to be made. But, that’s okay; we’re here to help you figure out the best acts to see and maybe tip the scales on some of the many time conflicts you and/or your squad are sure to encounter. Let’s start with Day 1.
Opening ceremonies
As appears to be tradition now, Cosmic Meadow will open early for some top notch performances. It’s all about House music to start things off. Friday will see a brief set from House breakout John Summit, as well as a tasty Vintage Culture b2b Solardo set. There’s even more starpower on Saturday, as Sidepiece kick things off, before a special Diplo b2b Lee Foss house set. That should be vibey AF. Finally Blossom and Z-Trip kick things off on Sunday. If you can manage the extended hours, all of these sets are can’t miss.
Friday, October 22
Festival gates open at 7 PM, the crowd may be sparse, but there’s still some acts to catch if you can make it up there super early. Frank Walker opens things up at Kinetic Field, and one of Your EDM’s favorites, Moore Kismet, is opening up Cosmic Meadow. If you want some House to start your night off, Lucati is opening up Circuit Grounds.
Things really get kicking around 9 PM when Nicky Romero takes over Kinetic Field, Claptone takes the stage at Circuit Grounds, and Born Dirty is kicking at Cosmic Meadow. After that, head over to Basspod for another Your EDM favorite, Sullivan King. It will be a headbanger’s delight for sure. Don Diablo takes over Kinetic at 11:15, but this is where some tough decisions will need to be made. Tchami also occupies the same time slot at Circuit Grounds, while Basspod will be hosting a special Jauz b2b Peekaboo set.
The lineup is just too stacked after this. The Chainsmokers play Kinetic at 12:28, Zhu plays Cosmic Meadow at 12:00, NGHTMRE will be lighting up Basspod, and Alison Wonderland will bye playing Circuit Grounds at 12:45. You can’t really go wrong with any choice, I, for one, would love to see some new Chainsmokers music. Once again, there are tough, but clear decisions to be made after that. Alesso takes over Kinetic, Flosstradamus throws down at Cosmic Meadow, and Basspod has what is sure to be an insane Kayzo b2b Knife Party set.
I don’t blame you if you’re tired, but there’s still so much more to choose from. If you can make it, Seven Lions, Ghastly, and Wuki will all be throwing down. After that, Vini Vici will close down the main stage, with Nitti Gritti closing out Cosmic Meadow.
Saturday, October 23
If you thought Day 1 was loaded, Day 2 is about to rock your world! There’s already a lot of early action with Elephante at Kinetic and ARMNHMR at Circuit Grounds heading into the 8 o’clock hour. Take your pick between the legendary Benny Benassi at Circuit Grounds at 8:45 or trance/bass crossover Jason Ross at Kinetic in the same time slot. If you’re like me the move is to check out Benassi and then check out Oliver Heldens directly afterwards. Once again, the lineup is stacked at this point. Andrew Rayel will be taking over Kinetic in the same time slot, and AC Slater will be hitting Cosmic Meadow at 10 PM.
The decisions only get harder from here on out. Stay at Circuit Grounds for Slander? Head over to Kinetic for Alan Walker? Vibe out at Cosmic Meadow with Diplo? There is no wrong decision here. After that is arguably the toughest choice of the weekend. Do you catch Martin Garrix at Circuit Grounds, sure to unleash a bevy of new IDs? Or do you catch the Tiesto at Kinetic? Tiesto always brings it at EDC, and a special guest is almost guaranteed (Karol G, anyone?). Again, regardless of which Dutch superstar you choose to see, you can’t go wrong.
If you can believe it, deadmau5 will follow Martin at Circuit Grounds. I, personally, will not be leaving that stage for that time frame. But, there’s still a lot of stuff going on. DJ Snake will be a Kinetic, and he also brings it everytime at EDC. Louis the Child will be playing out their new album at Cosmic Meadow; Excision will be throwing down a Detox set at Basspod, and Ilan Bluestone will be lighting up Quantum Valley.
Here’s where the festival lineup starts getting really diverse. As deadmau5’s set ends and DJ Snake plays into the night, you can also check out Charlotte de Witte at Neon Garden, get your trance fix with Ferry Corsten at Quantum Valley. Jauz will take over Circuit Grounds after deadmau5. Shortly after that KSHMR will take the stage at Kinetic. Once again there are many options to close the night. Vintage Culture will shut down Kinetic, 12th Planet will play a throwback set at Basspod, Blanke will be shutting down Circuit Grounds, and Gammer and K?d will be going b2b at Cosmic Meadow for what is sure to be a memorable set.
Sunday, October 24
After two absolutely insane days, EDC gives you a chance to catch your breath on Sunday, before, once again, giving you all you can handle at the end of the weekend. If you can make it, there’s still plenty to choose from early on, on Sunday. ARTY opens up Kinetic, Throttle opens up Circuit Grounds, William Black opens up Cosmic Meadow; there are definitely choices. At least as far as I’m concerned, there aren’t really a whole lot of can’t miss sets during the early period on Sunday.
My first can’t miss set is Eric Prydz, and he doesn’t even take the stage until Midnight. Use Sunday to explore the festival grounds and check out an Art Car set. After this, there are major choices to be made. You could stay at Circuit Grounds for Rezz, you could go next door to Cosmic Meadow for Zedd. (I still don’t understand why Zedd plays that stage. He’s a mainstage artist with visuals good enough for Circuit Grounds.) Or, Kygo at Kinetic. I haven’t made my choice yet. This is as good as it gets. After that, the only place I’ll be is at Kinetic for Afrojack b2b R3hab. I cannot wait for the mainstage vibes we’ll be getting from those two. If you make it that far, treat yourself to Slander b2b Said the Sky at the mainstage. The immaculate vibes will suit you if you made it that far into the festival.
Make sure to download the Insomniac app to plan out your weekend accordingly. Check out this massive, two-hour EDC 2021 Mega Mix to get yourself pumped as well. See you under the Electric Sky!

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Breaking Down Set Times for EDC Las Vegas 2021
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Dabin Releases Third Studio Album, “Between Broken”

I’m sure others might feel differently, but after the last year, 2021 has felt like an opportunity for redemption and growth. Being stuck inside for the better part of a year, and even then once you’re let back out into the world, to see it like… this? It does things to people. And throughout time, music has served as an incredible tool to shed off some of that weight and anxiety, to see yourself and your feelings represented in art, and perhaps identify with something along with others.
Dabin didn’t create his new album, Between Broken, with those particular ideals in mind (as he explains below), but in the sense that music is subjective, that’s how it feels to me. And that’s a beautiful thing.
“‘Between Broken’ feels like a return to the sounds that inspired me to make music in the first place,” explains Dabin on his third studio album. “I spent years trying to find and develop my own sound and this record felt like I had the means to pay homage to the sounds that pushed me to create my own music. Growing up I’d listen to a lot of acoustic and folk music. Those genres felt so delicate and intimate and that was a feeling I really wanted to replicate in ‘Between Broken.’ You’ll also hear some mid-west emo and pop punk influences sprinkled throughout the album as a nod to the bands that got me through some tough times.”
He continues, “The concept behind ‘Between Broken’ alludes to the idea that we are all just this union of memories and experiences. And more often than not, it’s the negative experiences that shape our character and make us stronger. While it’s easy to let the weight of these negative experiences dictate our sense of self, I think it’s the moments in between these experiences, and how we overcome them, that define us and shape us into the people we are today. The time we spend in between these experiences is just as valuable as the experience itself. This is also where the kintsugi imagery came into play. The process of mending broken pieces with gold to create something new and beautiful felt like the perfect way to represent the meaning behind this album. There is inherent value in between the broken moments of our lives and that’s what I wanted to explore in this album.”
Listen to Between Broken below, out now via Seeking Blue.

 
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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Dabin Releases Third Studio Album, “Between Broken”
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