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Sullivan King’s next album, Thrones Of Blood, is officially due out March 2023, as announced with his first single, “The Dead March,” with Ray Volpe. Now, he’s back with the next single, teaming up once again with Wooli for “Let Me Go.” The two have paired up once before, releasing “Don’t Forget Me” on Monstercat. Sullivan King and Wooli seem to have found a formula that works in their releases, pairing Sully’s voice and an anthemic, melodic first section with a heavier drop, leading into another melodic outro. Speaking of the track, Sullivan King shares, “Adam and I wrote “Let Me Go” about his fear of planes. I’m pretty sick of him always holding on to me when we fly next to each other and there’s a little turbulence. He’s really just not a great flyer tbh and it’s f*****’ annoying, so Adam if you’re reading this….. let me go. Stop grabbing my hand. You squeeze way too much. We’re gonna be fine. Statistically, not a single plane has crashed from turbulence, so just drink your ginger ale, have those little biscoff cookies American Airlines gives out, and watch a Harry Potter movie. We’re gonna be good.” Wooli adds, “‘Let Me Go’ is about the time Keaton kidnapped me. He put me in a cage in the crawl space of his Miami condo and left one night to go get more diapers and Monster Energy baby formula for his new kid. I felt it was the perfect time to escape. I picked the lock with a Capri Sun straw and bolted for the elevator. As soon as the doors opened, Keaton was standing there smiling. “Don’t leave yet, we have more ‘content’ to film!” he said. He began to slip back into character as the Joker from Batman. “You don’t want to see me get Reckless do you?” I’m actually still writing this from the cage. If you are reading this, please call 911 or Excision. They are my only hope.” The next album from Sully will continue to highlight his cross-genre musicianship with notable features on both sides. Check out “Let Me Go” below! Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sullivan King & Wooli team up once again for next album single, “Let Me Go”

Music in the digital age has been dominated by streaming services, making it easier than ever to listen to new music. But for all its convenience, the platform lacks musicians with the talent and charisma to make them memorable. Jovian, a fast-rising recording artist, signed to Sha Money XL (former manager of G Unit Records), is changing that. In case you missed it, this guy is hot right now. Having your single backed by Sha Money XL, the driving force behind Travis Scott’s “Owl Pharaoh”, is a significant coup for any up-and-coming musician. Jovian has that and more. No matter how many times you play it, Jovian’s music feels like an endless playlist of jams that sound both new and refreshing at the same time. But don’t let the sounds fool you: there are profound messages woven throughout his lyrics. It seems this artist has been through some tough stuff in life, but he’s done it all without losing himself or giving up on what he loves most: making music. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Jovian discovered his talent at a young age before finding his voice as he got older. However, he didn’t jump into music immediately. His journey in the entertainment space began with 11 years of acting school, which prepared him for life in the limelight. However, the path was not always as straightforward as Jovian would have liked. Growing up, the artist experienced several mental health challenges that made it difficult to focus on the path ahead. Jovian has been vocal about battling depression, anxiety, and body dysmorphia, and how music helped him find his healing. Jovian’s healing began when he downloaded T-Pain’s auto-tune app and channeled his feelings into melodies. Gradually, most of the noise disappeared and left him with one clear thought: he needed to use his voice to give healing to others experiencing similar pain. Jovian’s music has sensations of not only just hope but definitive healing and progress. The best way to describe him as a musician is that he’s a mix of every good artist out right now. He brings together the rapping skills, clever wordplay, punchlines, and rhythms of Kendrick Lamar, and creates melodies in the same vein as Frank Ocean. Jovian attributes his uniqueness to a rare condition called synesthesia, which allows him to not just experience color with his eyes, but with all five senses. In other words, he creates music you can touch, smell, hear, taste, and see. Mental health and healing are major themes in Jovian’s art. His songs, including his latest, “Nebraska”, are instruments of hope and empowerment, reminding the listener that life does get better. In the official teaser for “Nebraska”, Jovian explains that the song is about the trials of a relationship with toxic traits that weren’t fixed at the inception and questioning if it’s too late to fix deep habits and deep sensations of resentment, but still being hopeful because genuine love is there. He explained why he wrote it and others, “I am living proof that not only do things get better when you actively work to make them better, but I am how it looks when you get to the other side!” His goal is to make more music that anyone can absorb, be entertained, and ultimately become a better person after engaging with it. As he observes, that is very rare nowadays. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Man Who Made Sure Travis Scott’s First Album Dropped Says This Artist Is Next, ‘Jovian’

Getting your music to reach a wider audience and go viral is not easy in the highly- competitive music scene. While the modern social media-driven industry has made it easy for artists to release their music, this doesn’t create an opportunity for any song to dominate the airwaves. Musicians still need to creatively tap into their authenticity to release not only a classic hit but also a timeless tune that people can easily relate to. This is the art executed by some musical legends, including Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston, to mention a few. Following the same path to musical glory is DJ 5 Day Forecast, a sensational producer, songwriter, and DJ. Born and raised in Philadelphia, DJ 5 Day Forecast has grown to become one of the top musical talents to watch out for in the industry. Music has been part of DJ 5 Day Forecast’s life from childhood, and his dream is to rule the musical waves. Learning from the best of the local and global scene, such as Cosmo Baker, Royale, Sat One, and Rich Medina, the multi-genre producer has mastered his craft, thrilling fans with his releases. DJ 5 Day Forecast has become every partygoer’s favorite, thanks to his irresistible charisma and undying love for the craft. Proving to be a cut above the rest, all his releases have been hit after hit, and he is showing no signs of slowing down. His latest sophomore single, “Baby I’m Good,” is a uniquely-crafted work of art and a clear example of his capability. “Baby I’m Good” is a high-energy single with uptempo beats that pumps up listeners with its danceable rhythm, not to forget the catchy hooks and masterfully crafted layers. DJ 5 Day Forecast’s debut track hit 50K streams across various platforms, and there is no reason to think “Baby I’m Good” wouldn’t amass the same, if not more. The fantastic summer vibes and infectious energy are a joy to listen to, helping DJ 5 Day Forecast expand his brand of music while also alluring fans worldwide. According to DJ 5 Day Forecast, the goal is to make all his releases streamed globally and for sure spread the good vibes. The versatile and ambitious producer is already hinting at plans to release a follow-up project that will cement his position in the musical game. The producer is also working on his debut EP, which he intends to drop in the coming months. He is also working on a new track that samples Mya’s 2000 hit song “Case of the Ex (Whatcha Gonna Do).” This is a unique and exciting project for DJ 5 Day Forecast as he aspires to work and collaborate with other top musical talents. To other young musicians, DJ 5 Day Forecast understands that the journey to success isn’t easy, but there is always a way around every obstacle. He encourages everyone to work hard and invest in their creativity and authenticity. Remember, the music scene is crowded, and your originality will set you apart from the rest. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: DJ 5 Day Forecast Announces Sophomore Single, “Baby I’m Good”

Neil Nines continues the output and quality control that’s made him a DJ & Producer to watch in the DMV music scene. He’s hit us with a slew of dope releases this year, including his recent banger of a remix to Mighty Mark and Rodney Hollywood’s “The Floor Is Ours.” Nines is also making a name for himself as a community staple as someone who is passionate about connecting dots with other artists and bettering his music scene as a whole. This time around, Nines (who recently started working with rising independent label Swaggertown Records) is teaming up with Heath Allen, a veteran touring EDM club DJ, to form Allen X Nines, an EDM collaboration project formed in Baltimore. As these two successful club scene DJs continue to carve their uniquely different paths in the industry, they came together inspired by the golden age of EDM and artists such as Tiesto, KSHMR, and Cosmic Gate. Allen X Nines music blends cinematic orchestration with anthemic EDM vocals and instrumentation. Their first single, “Start A Fire”, was co-written with Nashville songwriter Sunnie Williams. The song is an ode to the feel-good festival anthems of the early 2010s that put EDM on the top 40 charts.  “Start A Fire” is an emotional journey through its symphonic breakdowns, lyrical story, and emotional mainstage drop. The song has a dual meaning as both a love story and an inspiration for listeners to start a fire in their own lives and find more meaning. Allen X Nines will be releasing a series of singles over the fall and into early 2023, which include features with vocalists from both their hometown and around the world. Allen X Nines have performed together at Mosaic, Baltimore, and look forward to more shows in the area and beyond. His connection and subsequent output with Heath Allen is another example of Neil Nines walking the walk in terms of connecting and delivering a quality product with his peers in the area. Make sure you’re keeping up with Neil on Instagram and that you give Heath Allen a follow as well, as there’s so much more to come. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Neil Nines joins forces with Heath Allen to “Start a Fire”

Eric Anders and Mark O’Bitz are a prolific indie folk/Americana duo who have produced some of the most interesting and beautiful work the genre has seen in the last four years. With the harmoizing aptitude of Fleet Foxes and the like but the post-punk grit of Tom Waits, these two artists are well-known by those of us at YEDM who follow such circles, but we never thought they’d end up featured on YEDM. We should never underestimate the innovation of a good artist, and the newly remixed versions of their haunting 2020 album American Bardo show Anders and O’Bitz as the latest artists to prove that point. Now that we hear them, the remixes of American Bardo, retitled for the occasion as Bardo Hauntings and split into two parts, sound like they were made to be electronic all along. So much so, in fact, that the original songs almost sound a bit minimal now. Quite often with folk and Americana work that’s been re-written or remixed into electronica or pop, there’s a moment of, “hmm, that’s weird,” in one’s head, followed by either a yay or nay vote. Ths is very much not the case with Bardo Hauntings, and the reason for these remixes gelling so well is definitely the remixers, Mike Butler and Steven Jess Borth II (CHLLNGR). Bardo Hauntings I, the Butler Hauntings, contains remixes from half of American Bardo done by engineer and producer Mike Butler. Aside from his engineering creds with Phoebe Bridgers, Norah Jones, The Shins and The Predenders (among countless others), Butler has been working with Anders and O’Bitz for a long time. Intimate knowledge of an artist’s body of work obviously helps with a project like this, and Butler probably has the most intimate knowledge of these artist aside from the artists themselves. He produced and mixed American Bardo itself, along with every Anders/O’Bitz release since, save for 2021’s True September Songs, including the Bardo Hauntings EPs. For those EDM fans who are also aware of the jazz, folk and ska worlds, Steve Borth may already be a familiar name. Part of a musical dynasty began by his father Steven Jess Borth I, Borth II had an early aptitude for music and was already recognized as a saxopohone prodigy by age 10. Borth has been all over the world utsilizing his multi-instrumental talents in ensembles and ska bands, but EDMers may know him better by his ska/reggae/soul/electronica crossover project, CHLLNGR. Fusing all those genres with breaks, future bass, dubstep, house and techno, Borth’s CHLLNGR project garnered him quite a bit of attention from the EDM world in in the early 2010s. His aptitude for such fusion also made him a perfect choice for Bardo Hauntings. The 12 remixes on American Bardo are split evenly between Butler and Borth to make the two Bardo Hauntings, but it seems the two artists picked which ones they wanted, as the track order doesn’t follow the original LP. In this way, each producer was able to tell his own story with the tracks they chose. It seems Anders and O’Bitz gave them carte blanche. The title, ‘Bardo Hauntings,’ is based on the idea that remixes haunt the original songs. In this case, the original songs are those of American Bardo, so these remixes are “bardo hauntings.” As with ghosts, the original is present and absent at the same time Butler flexed some composition muscles few other than his laundry list of famous clients have heard before. Ranging from the startling yet emotive industrial/ambient blend of the “Won’t Live It Down” remix to the heady, theatrical and largely analog remix of “Matterbloomlight” (this is now a third version of this achingly beautiful song, by the way) to the minimal hour mix of “Holding Will,” Butler incorporates a range of styles and genres without overdoing it. This is key with such a delicate sound pallette as is in Anders and O’Bitz’s original discography. Borth’s remixes are both more grassroots and more ravey than Butler’s approach. In most of the tracks he remixes, Borth keeps almost all of the original stems, including the instrumentals and general pop/rock structure, as more and more electronica creeps in progressively to the tunes as both they and the EP roll on. The first track “Haunting Abraham,” for example, starts off almost completely acoustic and then grows in production complexity ad Borth adds in a house beat subtly masked as analog. By the end, the track has a full compliment of strings and can no be easily recognizable as a pop or folk EDM track. Talk about delicate treatment; it’s almost like we’re duped into rave tracks on Borth’s EP, and each track is a surprise as to how it will unveil itself. Butler and Borth had very different approaches to this remixing project, but they both brought out the best of Anders and O’Bitz’s work, and hopefully exposed it to a whole new range of fans. The idea that these are electronic “hauntings” of American Bardo is a brilliant one, as it ties in the Bardo Hauntings not only to the original album but to the 2017 Pulitzer-winning book by George Saunders, Lincoln In the Bardo upon which American Bardo was based. It’s an illustration of how great art begets great art begets great art and it can spread across media, generations and genres. Now the only thing left to do is go full on Bardo inception and have Butler and Borth remix each other’s remixes. In the meantime, a beautiful body of work is now here for folk, literature and EDM fans alike to enjoy the “hauntings.” Bardo Hauntings I and II are both out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased on Bandcamp. Check the links in this article to learn more about Mike Butler and Stebe Borth II (CHLLNGR). This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Indie Folk Remixed Into EDM? It Works, thanks for Eric Anders, Mark O’Bitz and Their Collaborators

For well over a decade, Kim Sane has been a fixture of the techno scene. With a deep emphasis on adaptability, his works are of the digital variety. His emphasis on the digital is twofold – firstly a digital audio workstation takes up far less space while touring, and secondly because it allows for a great deal more range and adaptability. The experimentation he takes on involves the cross-pollination between different genres of techno, from the breaks to progressive house. Such a range results in each release of his further fine-tuning the sound, getting everything perfectly synced up. His world travels have inspired a number of his works. By bringing these ideas along with him, he has expanded his own sound. Whereas initially focused on tech-house, he’s since moved into elements of melodic techno and indie house. Both particular strains are making something of a come-back, indie house with its own venues devoted to it and melodic techno in a much larger, cultural aspect. Community proves essential within the electronic music scene at large, yet there are those capitals of it, London, Paris, and Bali, they all have factored into Kim’s style. A few of them have featured him at festivals, like the Ultra Music Festival Summer 2022 and the Amsterdam Dance Event. Blending all of these together within a distinct range of BPM, Kim Sane proves how much can be done with the subtle moments, the ways that melody and groove can become one. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kim Sane: Beats Without Borders

Taylor Swift set some serious records with the release of her latest album, Midnights, including holding every spot on the Billboard Top 10, the first person, man or woman, to accomplish the feat. (Drake held nine.) So when we saw she was coming out with remixes of “Anti-Hero,” the single that held the top spot, we were curious which top-tier EDM artist she would end up tapping. Not Marshmello, not The Chainsmokers, nor David Guetta, Zedd, or DJ Snake, but ILLENIUM walked away with the plug and the remix is officially out today, after becoming available for purchase on Swift’s store yesterday. The song makes use of the delicate piano from the original, augmented by ILLENIUM’s own sound and brought to the forefront. The drop is bombastic and full of energy, making this the perfect sing-along for the particular intersection of Swifties and Illenials — we know you’re out there. Listen below. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ILLENIUM releases official remix of “Anti-Hero” for Taylor Swift [LISTEN]

Coming off his debut album release, Seven Lions releases a special VIP version of his cult classic collab with Kill The Noise, “The Blood,” from 2019. The haunting track delves into three distinct drops of heart-pumping psytrance, head-banging dubstep and elements of techno. For the VIP, Shadow Cliq was brought on to add an epic rock guitar solo to amplify the original, while each drop is switched up, either to be made more intense or to completely alter the flow of the track entirely. The final minute or so also amplifies the suspense of the original with a more cinematic feel, approaching an epic climax as the psytrance comes back into play. If you the debut album from Seven Lions, Beyond The Veil, this VIP is going to be a delicious dessert to savor. Check it out below! Photo via Dawndra Budd @dawndraphoto This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Seven Lions & Kill The Noise team up with Shadow Cliq for “The Blood VIP”

In computing, the function ctrl+alt+del most commonly brings up the task manager, an operating system component that gives a user access to some of the computer’s most internal processes and information. Here, you can inspect hardware usage, add/remove programs and processes, look up app history, and more. In short, it’s the not-so-secret window into your favorite electronics’ soul. The Glitch Mob have been a pillar in electronic music for over a decade, and their influence on live show production and musical trends is tangible, to put it lightly. But between their last studio album, See Without Eyes, in 2018 (not counting the Drink The Sea anniversary album, the Drink The Sea ambient version, and Revisions, all releases between 2020-2021), and now, the trio has dived into their processes and reviewed their history and come out the other side with Ctrl Alt Reality. For the new album, the group moved away from their futuristic, glitchy sound and embraced history with a 10-track album revisiting the glory days of drum & bass and breaks. Obviously, there are still many, many artists who represent and push those genres forward as their main sound, and The Glitch Mob aren’t trying to encroach in anyone’s space. They’re just putting their spin on a classic sound. Reality is malleable. It changes naturally from perspective to perspective, and the trio clearly felt like their reality was under attack, like many of us did, over the past couple of years. Listen to Ctrl Alt Reality below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Glitch Mob enter new territory with their latest album, “Ctrl Alt Reality”

When I first saw ISOxo live at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, his first headline show along with Brownies & Lemonade, I was immediately indoctrinated into the ISOxo faith. The energy that crowd had was unlike anything I remembered in recent years and it wouldn’t be much of an understatement to say it reinvigorated my love of dance music again, or at least trap, like renewing one’s vows. That show was October 16, 2021, and 13 months later, one of the biggest tracks of that night is finally out — “Say What” with G Jones. I remember when he got on the mic at the show and told the crowd something along the lines of, “This is unreleased with G Jones,” and I turned to ISO’s manager in the balcony with a face clearly conveying shock, and he gave me the most subtle grin and just nodded. The three-minute track is a brilliant combination of both artists’ styles, G Jones’ iconic synth stabs and ISOxo’s percussion-soaked drops. Each artist left a piece of their soul within this collab and with every listen, more and more subtle elements rise to the service, not to mention the effect it has on the crowd when actually played out live. “The song ‘Say What’ started off as a beat challenge that I did a few years ago. I wanted to make a G Jones type beat when creating the track, little did I know that years later he would actually want to work on it too. This was really a full circle moment for me.” – ISOxo “Julian sent me a demo of this idea and I immediately loved it. He sent over stems, and from there the rest of track came together really quickly. It felt like a really natural and effortless collaboration.” – G Jones “Say What” comes as part of G Jones forthcoming EP, ILLUSORY TRACKS, out before the end of the year. Listen below. Photo via Eric Ananmalay This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: G Jones & ISOxo release long-awaited collab, “Say What”

Russian producer, DJ and composer Blind Mutation continues to flourish as a composer and DJ while releasing music/videos. She’s released a variety of long mixes on Soundcloud capturing different styles and sounds within techno and experimental electronic music. Her biggest influences are Aphex Twin, Arca, Clams Casino, Hans Zimmer, I Hate Models, Jon Hopkins, Clint Mansell and Svarog, which explains her impressively wide array of musical talents. She’s truly an exciting artist to watch who’s creativity seems limitless. She recently released a hypnotic, ambient techno track called “Shadows” accompanied by an equally stunning video – mining her creative depths to shine a welcome light on mental health issues and related struggles. Blind Mutation shares that she has dealt with these struggles since childhood, but now uses them to inspire her own creative path within music, as well as inspiring others with her work. The song encompasses a beauty of its own, backed by a driving beat and uplifting rhythms that cut through the initial darkness of the track, offering glimmers of hope. The video is visually compelling and stands on its own, expressing the confusing inner journey of a person who feels trapped within their own mental prison. It’s extremely unnerving and utterly captivating at the same time. Created in collaboration with long-time Ukrainian creative partner All Around, the video recently won Best Experimental video at the Indie Online Film Festival and continues to impress as it gains traction. Here’s what Blind Mutation had to say about it: “‘Shadows’ is a dark ambient techno track with a horrifying yet melancholic ambience. I wrote it in a state of extreme despair, numbness and emptiness. It represents the conflict of feeling desensitized and dissociated from the world around you while feeling extreme pain and misery at the same time. The prevalence of cold horror-like sounds and a repetitive drum pattern portrays the disintegrating inner state of the artist. The video attempts to translate a close interrelation between reality and illusion that blend into each other in the darkest corners of our minds. The music video allows the audience to observe the main character’s inner world and dive deep into the character’s consciousness.” Watch below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Blind Mutation Drops Hypnotic Single, “Shadows”

As one of Italy’s finest DJs, Tommy Mambretti is a renowned veteran in the music industry. At just 15 years old, he started mixing at the most prominent Italian clubs, such as Covo Di Nord-Est in Santa Marghertia Ligure. Fueled by his passion for music, Tommy ended up living and working in Miami for 15 years, taking in all the new trends and styles of house music. He recently returned to Italy, deciding to launch an artistic project of his own. Tommy went big for his debut, teaming up with esteemed American singer Lisa Kekaula, famous for her collab with Basement Jaxx on the hit single “Good Luck”, for their song, “Tell The World”. It’s a jackin’ house affair that feels like an instant club classic. Embodying soul and old school house elements, along with invigorating lyrics, Tommy and Lisa prove just how dynamic of a team they are. We’re excited to hear more! Listen below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tommy Mambretti Makes Debut With House-Centric Single ‘Tell The World’ Ft. Lisa Kekaula

With her nomination for best vocalist this year at the Drum&BassArena Awards, Floanastasia has officially become one of the most prolific vocalists in D&B. With a versatile vocal range and style, the classically trained Canadian artist has worked with the likes of Mefjus, Neonlight, Nymfo and Jack Mirror in 2022 alone. We may not have seen it coming, but it certainly makes sense that the quiet killer known as Pythius would want to hook up with her for his latest Blackout release. Out tomottow, November 18, “Wide Awake” perfectly places Flowanastasia’s soulful voice with Pythius’s heavy synths. The mashup of these two greats means that said heavy synths are given a more melodic and emotive quality, as the vox flows in and our, dancing over the staff. Meanwhile the track itself helps anchor Flow’s beatific voice, so it’s really a perfect pairing. Hard/neuro fans shouldn’t worry that the vocals might take away from the hard edge of Pythius’s usul style. You can still look forward to loads of glitchy switchbacks and a heavy, rolling bassline. It’s also no jarring when the vocals come in. Usually in scenarios like these, it can be a bit jarring when the vox is only in the intro and break and then it descends into neurorific chaos. The key placements of vocal lines over and around the main action of the track mean they’re integrated smoothly. This also creates a whole new sound palette while not relegating the vocals to just background and ornamentation. “Wide Awake” thus has something for everyone: melodic, dancefloor, crunchy neuro…it’s likely one of the more well-rounded tracks to come out this year. Blackout Music NL · Pythius – Wide Awake ft. Flowanastasia [YourEDM Premiere] The D&B community has come to expect nothing less than well-rounded from both Pythius and Flowanastasia, of course, but his track will likely still come as a surprise to some punters who don’t expect melodic work from a Blackout artist. It’s time to throw that thinking out in 2022, however, and just enjoy the goosebump-inducing results a track like “Wide Awake” can produce. Stay “Wide Awake” as the D&B landscape changes, friends. It’s a good thing, we promise. “WIde Awake” drops tomorrow, November 18 on Blackour Music. Pre-order on Beatport or pre-save on Spotify. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Pythius and Flowanastasia are ‘Wide Awake’ on New Blackout Single

Taylor Swift has been steadily dropping remixes of her hit “Anti-Hero” off her latest album, Midnights. So far she’s done a version with Bleachers, as well as remixes from Roosevelt, Kungs, and Jayda G. Tonight at 11:59p ET, ILLENIUM gets a crack at the song along with an acoustic version out, as well. Right now, the song is available for purchase for $0.69 on Taylor’s official web store until it’s out everywhere tonight, if you really can’t wait that long. We were curious and $0.69 isn’t going to break the bank, so we got it. ILLENIUM remixes have become more rare since he’s entered his multi-album era, but surely there was no way he was going to turn this one down. With his characteristic piano chords and emphatic synths, the song gets a perfect peak-hour remix with lyrics that are going to have the whole crowd screaming, “It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me” and “sometimes I feel like everybody is a sexy baby.” (Yes, that’s a real lyric, if you haven’t heard the song yet.) The remix is out on all platforms later tonight. Photo by Eddie Perlas / ESPN Images This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ILLENIUM tapped for official remix of Taylor Swift’s “Anti-Hero”

WAVHART have certainly caught Reid Speed’s attention with his unique mix of classic rave and modern jumpy beats and neuro-glitch synths. In fact, since his first genre-melding and mind-melting remix of Reid and Dr. Apollo’s “Aion” in late 2020, he’s released almost exclusively on Play Me or Play Me Too. With multiple singles on both labels through 2021 and 2022, it only makes sense that WAVHART’s debut breakthrough EP, To the End would be released on Play Me Too. To the End is a three-track snapshot for those who may have been sleeping on WAVHART of both where he is now in his sound and how much he’s developed from his already high-quality tech on “Aion.” All three tracks are D&B at core, but it’s always fun to see new artists who don’t let themselves be bound by genre from jump; they’re generally much more free to just draw from anywhere, even when focusing on one particular beat style. The result is that the tracks in To the End are also not bound by subgenre, meaning there’s something for everyone here: jumpy, dancey beats, ravey ambient work and grimy neuro/speedcore vibes all flow together seamlessly. The three-track To the End starts with its title track, a melodic vocal track featuring new-to-D&B vocalist, Igarah. This track blends minimal drum & bass, a more jump up-inspired D&B, ameny breakdowns and glitch/experimental syncopation. With the sort of nu metal vibe of the vox and ambient support sound, that’s already a pretty intense mashup but it just gets more genre-straddling from there. The EP closer, “Impulse,” in fact, is more breaks than D&B in terms of tempo and beat structure. It also incorporates some hardstyle-style house for the steppers among us. Ineterestingly, however, this track still feels very drum & bass-y due fo the many cuts and the design of the synths. It’ll have a lot fo D&B heads squinting at it, that’s for sure. That it, before the beat takes over and they find themselves dancing to it. Our YEDM premiere today is the very much D&B track, “Dream State.” There’s no mistaking this one, beat, tempo or vibe. With a solid jumpy beat, however, it’s not your typical…well…anything. With the uber-high-pitched and ravey (almost gabber-inspired) intro, “Dream State” intentionally doesn’t prepare listeners for what’s about to happen after the drop: an absoultely filthy neuro-inspired glitchfest in the synths. It’s a wild ride from there as the track vacillates between the twinkly happy hardcore techno track and the evil neuro stinker. If your dreams sound like this track, friends, we’ll pray for you. In the meantime, it desprerately needs to be played as loud and fast as possible on a big festie rig, like, yesterday (we’re sure Reid Speed has done that a few times already). Play Me Records · WAVHART – Dream State [YourEDM Premiere] WAVHART is a lesson to D&B punters that we really should be past the days of strict adherence to subgenre or even genre by now. With an artist this creative and technically sound, why shouldn’t we let him go wherever he wants and follow his own vibe. If EPs like To the End are the result, we’d do well to completely shirk labels. They’re really nothing more than descriptors, anyway. Leave the words to us word nerd journalists and just get out there, find your vibe and party. To The End drops this Friday, November 18 on Play Me Too Records. Click here for pre-order and pre-stream links. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Get Ready for WAVHART to Put You in a ‘Dream State’ [Play Me Too]

GORDO, recently crowned the world’s highest ranked Hispanic by DJMag, has just been announced as the headliner at the Brooklyn Hangar this New Year’s Eve in New York City. The event is a collaboration between Elements Festival and DEG Presents. The evening will also include sets from Golden Pony, Papyon, and more. Following a year of highlights, including being crowned #1 producer on Billboard’s Hot 100 producers, by producing nearly half of Drake’s ‘Honestly Nevermind,’ and selling out shows in Latin American and all over the world, the artist formerly known as Carnage, is set to finish 2022 with a bang! Find more and grab your tickets here, this for sure will be the place to be on New Year’s Eve in NYC. Elements Festival and DEG Presents, New Years Eve 2022 with GORDO, Brooklyn Hangar, 2 52nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GORDO announced for New Year’s Eve at the Brooklyn Hangar

Launched in 2011, the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour showcases the biggest new names in music each year amidst their culture-impacting, breakthrough moment. The Monster Energy Outbreak Tour is the largest national touring brand in the club and theater space, recognized as the ultimate tastemaker in the live arena, and currently consists of five annual music tours across multiple genres and one annual comedy tour. Notable alumni include Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, The Chainsmokers, Latto, Mike Shinoda (of Linkin Park), Cole Swindell, Logic, Kane Brown, Asking Alexandria, 21 Savage, and Lindsay Ell; to name a few. Boogie T will be launching into the new year on the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour, starting in Chicago, IL on January 27. “I can’t imagine a better way to kick off 2023 than headlining the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour,” says Boogie T. “I’m so stoked to blast dubstep across the country with some of my best homies. No doubt this tour is gonna be the best one yet!” Tickets for the Monster Energy Outbreak Tour featuring Boogie T will go on sale to the general public on November 18, 2022. See the full schedule below, and visit www.outbreakpresents.com for more information. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Boogie T Is Breaking Out the Bass On Monster Energy Outbreak Tour

When you think festivals with yearly themes, if Tomorrowland isn’t at the top of the list, it’s possible you’re just not thinking hard enough. The annual festival in Boom, Belgium boasts one of the most impressive displays of thematic cohesion throughout their event each and every year, and next year appears to be no different as they announce Adscendo for 2023. There isn’t a whole lot of information on Adscendo at the moment, as Tomorrowland does love to keep its dreamers in suspense as long as possible. However, a brand-new fantasy book has been written over the last two years, telling the full story of Adscendo, an important first milestone in Tomorrowland’s fictional journey, about to unfold. For a chance to buy tickets during the different ticket sale dates for Tomorrowland Belgium 2023, people will need to pre-register via the Tomorrowland Account on adscendo.tomorrowland.com. Pre-Registration for Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 starts on December 7 at 15:00 CET. Unlike 2022, 2023 will see the festival once again over just two weekends instead of three. Ticket sale dates for Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 Global Journey Sale: starts on January 21 at 17:00 CET Worldwide Pre-Sale: starts on January 28 at 17:00 CET Worldwide Ticket Sale: starts on February 4 at 17:00 CET Tomorrowland Belgium 2023 Weekend 1: Friday July 21 – Sunday July 23 Weekend 2: Friday July 28 – Sunday July 30 Photo via aLIVE Coverage for Tomorrowland This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tomorrowland is opening up a whole new world with ‘Adscendo’

Hix is regarded as one of the most exciting DJs around, known for his blistering high-energy club sets and massive festival performances. He has DJ’d on stage with some of the biggest names in the world, having supported David Guetta, Tiesto, Martin Garrix and many more. He’s signed a major label deal with Warner Records and his music has been backed by the biggest radio stations in the UK and Ireland, including BBC Radio 1, Capital Dance, Capital, KISS and many more. A highly-respected radio presenter in his own right, Hix also hosts The Evening Show on Northern Ireland’s biggest station, COOL FM, showcasing the hottest and freshest dance music around. Kelli-Leigh’s astonishing career includes over 500 million streams on Spotify, 2 UK numbers 1s and 3 UK Top 10 hits. Her unmistakable vocals feature on the club anthems, ‘More Than Friends’ (James Hype), ‘I Wanna Feel’ (Second City) and the Billboard dance chart and GRAMMY nominated number 1 ‘I Got U’ (Duke Dumont & Jax Jones). But it’s her work as a solo artist that Kelli-Leigh is being recognised and celebrated for now, garnering a loyal fanbase and huge support from Kiss FM, Radio 1, Virgin Radio DXB, Sirius XM & Gaydio. Also no stranger to the live scene, Kelli-Leigh has taken to the stage at many of the UK’s most iconic venues, including London’s O2 Academy and the Roundhouse, performing alongside huge names like Adele, Jessie J and Leona Lewis in the process. It’s only fitting that these two immensely talented artists have now come together for what is an addictive, uplifting anthem, titled “Oh No You Didn’t,” that is sure to be rinsed for many years to come. Kelli-Leigh provides a powerful vocal performance while Hix provides layers of infectious piano and house elements. “Oh No You Didn’t” shows Hix and Kelli-Leigh at the top of their games with no signs of slowing down. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hix & Kelli-Leigh Team Up For Uplifting Anthem “Oh No You Didn’t” [Casual Jam Records]

Midnight Pool Party are a duo out of Sydney, Australia, known for blending elements of dance, disco, R&B and hip-hop to create infectious electronic music that has been likened to a mix between Disclosure, Hayden James and Cosmo’s Midnight. They started out with a “classic-disco” sound that quickly evolved into a more contemporary nu-disco/electro-house style. They continue to explore various genres within their songwriting while also experimenting with different vocal styles and techniques, an attitude that has earned them their own space in the electronic music genre. They bring a lot of positive energy into all that they do, something that is perfectly reflected in their latest single, “Icon Energy“. If you’re a fan of Dom Dolla or Fisher, this is a track for you. Midnight Pool Party seamlessly blend their staple disco-inspired sound with infectious tech house energy. The result is really quite powerful and stands a part from a lot of tech house we typically hear. “We wanted to step away from our usual disco sound and make a song for the clubs. I(Darren) spent a lot of time in the clubbing-world this year and that has been a big inspiration for our sound to head off into that direction for this release. Over the last few months, we’ve both listened to a lot of club-focused music from the likes of Fisher, Duke Dumont, Dom Dolla and Diplo. Lyrically it’s about surrounding yourself with people that match your energy because life is too short to let people with bad vibes in–basically it’s a banger with a strong message of self-confidence and good vibes!”- Midnight Pool Party Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Midnight Pool Party Drops Electrifying Single, “Icon Energy”

Justin Miller’s recent album, Lost In Sound is a wonderful execution of weaving beautiful production layers with unique melodies. There is something so entrancing about the sound on this project. It mixes pop, EDM, hyperpop, rap, and pretty much any genre you can think of. This is a project that is ahead of its time and it’s only a matter of time until people catch on. The intro, “Miller,” sets the tone about the duality each track has to offer. The energy in his vocals is superb, while the production is hypnotic. “Waves” has this repetitive melody on loop that boon raps effortlessly on. Another highlight on this album is the ambient, energetic, and otherworldly, “Space.” Every track has its own atmosphere and different layers that would require a more elaborate stretch to delve into. This entire project definitely goes against the grain for traditional mainstream music, but that’s exactly why it stands out from the rest and will be a memorable offering. It’s undeniable that Justin Miller has ensured that listeners capture the full spectrum of his versatility when it comes to blurring the lines between different sounds. With so much creativity on tap, it’s inevitable that we can expect so much more from the talented artist this season. Follow Justin Miller Below and Listen to Lost In Sound! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Justin Miller Releases Genre-Bending Album “Lost In Sound”

Even with all the technology and connectivity we have today, it can be surprising that EDM, and specifically D&B, can permeate into some of the most remote areas of the world. Case in point: the Azores, a collection of nine volcanic islands located dead centrer of the nortern Atlantic, halfway between Newfoundland and Portugal. Considered part of Portugal as one of two autonomous regions (the other is Maderia), the Azores could be claimed by any country, really, because they’re not terribly close to anything, but Portugal seems to have managed to maintain a Puerto Rico-style agreement with the Azoreans since the 16th century so that’s good enough for us. These little factoids above do little more than to underline just how extraordinary that someone like Impex, who is from the Azores, would even be into drum & bass, let alone getting attention from big banger labels like Eatbrain and Korsakov Music. This is all the more extraordinary when one considers Impex has only been releasing for three years. With tracks on Korsakov Music’s Future Stars Vol. 2 and Eatbrain’s recent Divergence IV compilation albums and one called “Epic” with Korsakov’s A&R organ grinder monkey AL/SO on US label Boomslang Recordings, Impex’s neuro/dancefloor bucket list is coming along nicely considering his first track released in late 2019 on fellow remote island Tenerife-based Histeria Records (what is there, a secret island D&B network we were heretofore unaware of?). This Thursday, November 17 is yet another milestone for Impex: his first EP on a big label. It’s no surprise, as Korsakov once again was the first big box to notice Impex, but what is surprising is it’s his second EP in just over a month. His debut The Minute EP dropped in early in October on UK underground label Dirtbox Recordings and showcased his more neuro/experimental side while the upcoming How Low is slightly more dancefloor-forward for the Korsakov crew, so it makes sens why the two EPs have been separated thus. Nonetheless, it’s pretty impressive that Impex is producing so many tunes of such diversity in such a short period. Getting into How Low itself since it is what we came here to talk about. When we say it’s only slightly more dancefloor than the work on The Minute, it really is by a small measure. the tracks here are still aggressive, crunchy and unabashedly neuro in terms of synths and sound design, but the underlying beats and breakdowns are just a little more roller-y and ravey, respectively. “The Choke,” for example, has an old school starburst beat to anchor the almost industrial, late 90s rave synths. “Give Them Hope” also has roller vibes keeping feet on the dancefloor as the overline production gets more and more complex, with a heavily ornamented, Beethoven-esque synth line. This track would have to be on the dancefloor, because that’s the only way anyone could deal with this level of hype. How Low‘s title track is our YEDM premiere today and seems to be sort of the bridge between The Minute and this EP, as it’s almost as out there as the tracks on that previous EP. This makes it also a great bridge between neuro and dancefloor, as it’s fast and hyped but technically risky and full of snarling, evil breakdowns that experimental neuroheads will love. Think Current Value-meets-Gydra-meets-dancefloor: you can get low and stomp to “How Low,” but you can also join the chin-strokers in the back and marvel at the composition of this track. It might be Impex’s best track in terms of tech and balance thus far, and he’s only getting started. Korsakov Music · Impex – How Low Needless to say, Impex is one neuronerds and dancefloor delinquents will want to follow, starting about two years ago. If How Low and The Minute are the level he’s already achieving, the D&B world at large can expect even more of the unexpected to come from this upstsart artist, remotely dropping some of the dirtiest tracks ever from a remote island chain in the middle of the ocean. How Low drops this Thursday, November 17 on Korsakov Music. Click here to pre-order or pre-save. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: D&B in the Azores? Impex’s Volcanic Neuro-crunch [Kosrakov Music]

The 2023 GRAMMY Nominations were revealed this morning, with Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Beyoncé being the only artists to crossover between the Recording and Album categories in Dance/Electronic. Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Odesza, Bonobo and Beyoncé were nominated for Best Dance/Electronic Album this round, all of them putting out stellar performances. While Odesza didn’t make the cut, apparently, for a Recording nomination, David Guetta & Bebe Rexha entered with their reimagination “I’m Good (Blue)” as well as KAYTRANADA ft H.E.R. for “Intimidated.” Look below for all of the dance/electronic nominations and go here for the full list. Best Dance/Electronic Recording For solo, duo, group or collaborative performances. Vocal or Instrumental. Singles or tracks only. BREAK MY SOUL RÜFÜS DU SOL Beyoncé, Terius “The-Dream” Gesteelde-Diamant, Jens Christian Isaksen & Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, producers; Stuart White, mixer Rosewood Bonobo Simon Green, producer; Simon Green, mixer Don’t Forget My Love Diplo & Miguel Diplo & Maximilian Jaeger, producers; Luca Pretolesi, mixer I’m Good (Blue) David Guetta & Bebe Rexha David Guetta & Timofey Reznikov, producers; David Guetta & Timofey Reznikov, mixers Intimidated KAYTRANADA Featuring H.E.R. H.E.R. & KAYTRANADA, producers; KAYTRANADA, mixer On My Knees RÜFÜS DU SOL Jason Evigan & RÜFÜS DU SOL, producers; Cassian Stewart-Kasimba, mixer Best Dance/Electronic Music Album For vocal or instrumental albums. Albums only. Renaissance Beyoncé Fragments Bonobo Diplo Diplo The Last Goodbye ODESZA Surrender RÜFÜS DU SOL This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Diplo, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and Beyoncé dominate 2023 GRAMMY noms for dance music

The famed DJ Gino Gomez has spun decks and wowed audiences across the world over the past decade. He is renowned for his retro-mashups and electro-bouncing sound and for making original tracks in collaboration with Andrew, his brother. Here’s the low-down on this man’s incredible career and how he’s helping other budding artists. Gino grew up like many other music professionals, surrounded by musical-loving parents with diverse tastes in music and cultural history. His father’s Afro-Cuban blend and enjoyment of the Beatles made for a rich sound and the counterpart was his mother’s taste for Madonna and other pop sensations of the 70s and 80s period. Gomez’s mashups and overall musical vibe are a reflection of his childhood, blending nostalgia with a post-modern take. Gomez’s creativity has enabled him to work with a guitarist from Gypsy Kings fame and other celebrities producing live recordings. This is quite a feat for any musician to gain attraction from the largest names around, yet Gomez did this. Furthermore, you can expect that he has a host of names in his address book that may help support future artists. Everything was going great until Gino was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. His life was interrupted, and Gino had to seek treatment in New York City. After well over a year of battling cancer, Gino questioned what he was doing. He decided to create a production and events business at one decisive point. This would allow him to give back everything he learned from his peers and throughout his highly successful career. Today he helps other artists with producing, bookings, event management, touring, and planning. This company called ‘Hurry Up Slowly,’ named after a fun phrase during that period, now helps many aspiring stars reach the big time. Starting up a business has not stopped Gino from performing or creating original content, though. At present, he’s touring the world, including; the US, UK, Spain, and Greece. Stream Gino on all platforms everywhere, and be sure to see him Live at a venue near you! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: DJ and Producer Gino Gomez speaks on his incredible career and using his production and events company to help other artists.

It was only a few weeks ago that Fred again.. finally released Actual Life 3, but the man apparently cannot be stopped as he teams up with Romy today for a new collaboration, “Strong.” The song is brilliant and bright with hopeful melodies and chords, while Romy repeats, “You don’t have to be so strong” again and again, as if chanting a mantra. Watch below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Romy & Fred again.. team up for new collab, “Strong”