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On first look, the duo RPxSB give off two definite vibes: Bay Area and MF DOOM. We’re unsure if the latter is an influence on Roddy Picante and Stay-Bizzy, or Rock Plaid and Survive Bullshxt, but the multiple pseudonyms, strong visual aesthetic and versatile style of their recent Creatures album series certainly may remind hip hop fans of the recently passed rap legend. Similarly, the Bay Area (RPxSB hail from San Francisco), is also kown for producing cutting edge artists. The weirder-than-weird art scene there is responsible for the cutting edge styles of E40, Andre Nickatina, Too $hort and, of course, Tupac Shakur. Following in those illustrious footsteps, RPxSB’s Creatures may put this duo on the same Bay Area map. RPxSB aren’t exactly new; their YouTube channel goes back to 2014, where the friends began releasing “spit clips,” videos where they rapped together over popular beats. Roddy Picante also has a few solo tracks released around 2015, but it seems they deided early on that working together was better. It certainly looks to be more fun if their videos are anything to go by. The duo has posted a lot of these clip-style videos as well as in-studio and fun shots of their life while creating (or partying) over the past seven-odd years, and it was a smart move to document all this chaos. It gave a face and a vibe to RPxSB long before they were doing more structured albums and videos for original tracks. The duo consider themselves filmmakers on top of being hip hop artists. These high-quality videos where fans can get to know the guys will make them feel like they’re coming along for the ride. Flash forward to two years ago, RPxSB began working in earnest on original tracks and released their first LP, Audioporn. Their film production venture, now called Mobligated Films, also solidified with the release of the first video from this album, “SamOl.” The party vibes were still there with his tongue-in-cheek shot at Pussy Riot, but their sound from this album on would be a bit mroe grounded in indie rap and, dare we say it, conscious hip hop. Said conscious rap was tempered with a healthy dab of irony, once again A’la MF DOOM or Odd Future, but it’s there nonetheless through all RPxSB’s releases over the past three years, and there have been many. The duo released two full-length albums in 2020 and two long EPs (another sort of series) and an album, an EP and a one-off single in 2021. That’s nothing compared to 2022: the three Creatures albums are their second, third and fourth long-plays this year, and it’s only September. That’s a lot of work. We’ve established that these two definitely put the work in, but their style makes it seem effortless. As with a really good dancer or actor, audiences watching RPxSB’s videos or listening to Creatures will get lost in the world these two skilled rappers create. It comes both from the flow and the production in this case. With a diverse producion style ranging from funk to trap and both Roddy and Bizzy having excellent vocal timbres and lyrical prowess, it’s really a can’t-miss. Act I of the Creatures series is Things that Kill Me Inside, released August 26. Opening with a smooth, semi-atmostpheric track called “Skyfall,” the introspective tone of Act I is set from jump. The beat on “Skyfall” is minimal as the duo flex their rapping muscles. No mumble rap or one word per bar here; the flows roll off these golden tongues faster and smoother than the hip hop world has heard from anyone in years. They also switch styles quite easily. “Skyfall” has a sort of Mike Jones-meets-MF vibe where the jazzy, somehow even more chill second track “Weather Patterns” has a more gravely, syncopated format a’la Nas or fellow Bay Area artist E40. Act I closes with “Indie Playlists,” a highlight of the whole series where the pair reminisce about the golden age of hip hop. A favorite of the aritsts themselves, yet another well-produced black and white mini film with 90s vibes that match the song. Act II: Boar, dropped on September 2, predictably has a much different vibe than the first act. No less introspective in lyrics, the music and verse are more aggressive, as is the subject matter. Second track “Kevin Nash” is downright creepy, giving Geto Boys’s “Mind Playing Tricks on Me” vibes, while the trappy “Fentanyl” featuring Real Ones is has a chill yet eerie quality. The creepily named closing track “The Demon Hour” is surprisingly fairly peaceful with really interesting sound design. Act III: JOPO just dropped last week on September 9 and it the most lighthearted installment of Creatures. Based on the cartoonish album art for each installment (Things That Kill Me Inside is a smiley face surrounded by drugs and Boar is, well, a boar), JOPO is a sort of clownish character and the album has more silly vibes, at least musically. Also taking from the golden age of clowns, there’s loads of 50s and 60s sampling in tracks like “Bad Lemons” and “Bip City Blues.” JOPO is also probably the funkiest of the three installments, taking the dirty south and Houston undertones to the forefront. We were right to spot that Mike Jones style, it seems, as the closing track here, “281-330-8004,” is a callback to a lyric in Jones’s “Back Then” hit from 2005 and it’s also sampled in the track. In a fair music world, the Crreatures series would be blowing up already. With vocal and lyrical chops that rival the greats like DOOM and Nas, indie uniqueness like their Bay Area neighbors E40 and Nickatina and dirty south funk like Mike Jones, RPxSB are almost too good for this era of hip hop. With diverse style, epic flows and something for everyone, if you like real, good hip hop, do yourself a favor and become one of the Creatures. The entire Creatures series is out now and can be streamed on Spotify along with the rest of RPxSB’s discography. Check out their equally epic videos on their YouTube and VEVO channels. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: RPxSB’s Chaotic and Cartoonish World of ‘Creatures’ [Video]

Among the likes of Hudson Mohawke, Cashmere Cat, or A. G. Cook, Mura Masa’s consistency might be one of his strongest assets. With each project that he puts out, there’s a distinct and characteristic sound that evokes, “This is Mura Masa” — like a Spotify playlist, but it’s just him putting out his own music. His newest album, demon time, comes out two years after R.Y.C, which released just a couple months before the global pandemic was declared in 2020. Whether that contributed to less recognition of the album would be up for debate, but it seems he’s back with a vengeance now. Calling upon Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, Shygirl, slowthai, Channel Tres, and more, demon time is about as classic a Mura Masa album as it gets. Filled with crooning vocals, sharp snares, and a blend of future bass synths and futuristic progressions, Mura Masa somewhat effortlessly showcases his talent in songwriting and composition. This is sure to be a favorite among his fans. Stream it below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Mura Masa releases new album “demon time” with Lil Uzi Vert, PinkPantheress, slowthai, & more

If you haven’t been paying attention to IMANU, it’s not too late. In fact, now is the perfect time to catch up with the release of his debut album, Unfold, out today on Deadbeats. The young artist has been on my radar for a big but truly burst into my consciousness with his explosive b2b with Buunshin from the Secret Sky live stream in early 2021. Since then, he’s received support from Beatport, BBC Radio 1, Spotify, and more. Even just looking at the features on his album and you’ll see names like What So Not, DROELOE, KUČKA, Zonderling, Pham & josh pan, and more offering their support. All of the singles so far have seen hundreds of thousands of streams, and there’s plenty more to discover with the full release. Listen below! Photo by Farhad Khodadadzade This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: IMANU’s incredible 14-track debut album “Unfold” is out today via Deadbeats

By pure happenstance, I’ve been lucky enough to see What So Not live twice in the past couple of weeks, once at Canacopia in Arizona and once just a couple days ago at his album release party in Los Angeles with Brownies & Lemonade. The first gave me a taste of his current musical influences while the second was a pure depiction of the album as it is, and is now out everywhere. Without exaggerating, Anomaly is WSN’s best work to date (and he would agree). Though the project spans just 11 songs, and 34 minutes, it never feels like it is speeding through and rushing toward the end. Quite the opposite, in fact, as there is not a second of room to catch your breath as each track bounds powerfully forward, building the story. What So Not says of the album, “I think this album is the furthest I’ve ever progressed in my music. It’s the strongest, the most thought out, the most evolved version of any music that I’ve worked on over the years and I’m so excited for people to hear it in full. I’m so grateful for the amount of time that I was given to work on it during this off-cycle, which is not something I’ve experienced before.” He continues, “The silver linings of the world shutting down over the past few years have allowed me to refine and hone-in on this album like I’ve never been able to in the past. For me, this is my best work.” But it’s not just music that Chris is revolutionizing with his brand-new album out in the world today, with an exciting underlying project in the works ready to bring Anomaly to even more vivid heights, as Chris reveals, “The album is actually the score of a 3D animated film I’ve been developing the last three years. There’s been a taste of it through the DMA’s clip, the EVAN GIIA clip and some of the visualizers too. I’ve been building an entire universe and I’m excited to have people quite literally be able to step into that in the not-too-distant future. I’m creating a show that I’m not sure anyone has really done yet. That will start to come to fruition probably within the next six months.” Stay tuned for that as you listen again and again to Anomaly. Stream it below! Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: What So Not’s new album “Anomaly” is his best work to-date [OUT NOW]

Kaskade and deadmau5 are back with the second single in their new collaborative project, Kx5. “Take Me High” — which made its debut during Kx5’s monumental EDC Las Vegas set earlier this year — is a powerhouse tune with a belting diva vocal sample perfectly timed for the current music revival. Compared to their first single, “Escape,” this is far more suited for underground warehouse vibes and isn’t likely to hit the charts quite as hard as its predecessor. Currently, the track is sitting at #32 on Top 40 U.S. radio, a first for either artist. In addition to its Top 40 success, “Escape” is the number one most-played song on US Dance Radio this year. The song has topped almost 35 million streams on Spotify alone with over 55 million total plays across DSPs. There is an album coming, whether you prefer “Escape” or “Take Me High,” there’s going to be more on the way. Listen below. Credit: Mark Owens This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kaskade and deadmau5 release second Kx5 single, “Take Me High”

After teasing a new album and new single, ILLENIUM officially releases his new single with Skylar Grey, “From The Ashes,” today. Stylistically, the song is peak ILLENIUM. Soaring chords, beautiful vocals, delicate guitar and piano in between more cacophonous drops — he’s found his formula and it’s working. As for the title of the song, we wouldn’t be surprised if it was the title track from the forthcoming album he’s teased. Since the last album was Fallen Embers, rising “from the ashes” would make sense chronologically in the story he’s been telling. About the track, ILLENIUM comments, “This is one of those songs that I feel so lucky and grateful to be a part of. My main goal with music is to give people peace and some escape – and that’s exactly what “From The Ashes” does for me.” Skylar Grey adds, “[Nick] and I have been wanting to collab for years, excited we finally made it happen. The throwback Enya vibes combined with that fake out drop is the eargasm of the decade for me. And the lyrics completely parallel where I’m at in life right now.” Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ILLENIUM And Skylar Grey Emerge “From The Ashes” Together On Soaring New Single

Producer, Writer, and DJ Andrew Snyder makes transcendent, genre fluent, Dance Pop records under the name Snyder. The 28-year-old musician has gone from teaching himself several instruments by ear to becoming a sought-after-promising talent. His music has garnered millions of streams independently while earning high praise from the music community, peers, critics, and a plethora prestigious outlets. The genre-bending DJ and Producer has shared the stage with artists such as Gryffin, RL Grime, Chris Lake, Cheat Codes, Shaq, and more. Whether he’s headlining a festival or developing new talent, musically, Snyder’s impressive energy and multi-genre literacy provides a unique experience in an oversaturated industry. Snyder is still riding high off a recent placement on NBC’s Peacock summer-smash Love Island USA, as his song “Crazy” with 51b was included in season 4, episode 14 of the series. Now, he’s back with a mesmerizing, deep house single “Underwater” that seems to hit right through to your soul. Paired with Michael Eakins smooth vocals, Snyder backs the track with a groove that seems to let your worries drift away as your mind floats in perfect content to the entire song. “Michael and I are great friends that have been collaborating for the last few years, we made this one from start to finish in my home studio, we wanted a smooth summery energy that our fans could really vibe with. I love how it came out, and I play this during sets, on the beach, when I’m just chilling with my friends and we hope you guys do too.” – SNYDER Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Snyder & Michael Eakins Drop Deep, Mesmerizing Single, “Underwater”

GRAMMY-nominated Morgan Page is an artist in no need of an introduction, who has just teamed up with NYC’s Billboard-charting artist HARBER for their infectious summer time single, “Body Like”, featuring Sid Tipton. Sid Tipton is a polished artist, songwriter, and vocalist, hailing from Nashville, who’s topline fits seamlessly over a helplessly catchy groove provided by Morgan Page and HARBER. The track touches on a variety of house genres, including chill, deep, and groovy house with yet dance-floor-ready feel. It’s another incredible release from HARBER, an artist who continues to make waves across the commercial dance music scene with hits signed to Spinnin Records, Musical Freedom, and plenty more. “Morgan and I have been working on ‘Body Like’ together for a while now. We’re thrilled with how it came out and to finally release it on Armada. I’ve known sid tipton for years, so collaborating on this record was a fun process. We’re excited for everybody to finally hear it!” – HARBER “After teasing ‘Body Like’ in my sets for months – it’s finally coming out! I love piano house and it’s the perfect match with sid’s vocals. Just in time for those late summer vibes. Excited for everyone to hear it!” – Morgan Page Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Morgan Paige & HARBER Deliver Sizzling Summer Time Tune, “Body Like” ft. Sid Tipton

As a stand-out musician which reflects the new generation of self-made, emerging DJs from China, KROMI has already been creating massive waves within the music circuit. Having already taken over some of the biggest and most renowned nightclubs and venues throughout the world, KROMI now has a residency with Zouk Group, with past and upcoming shows at Zouk Nightclub and Ayu Day Club. Additionally, she is also a resident DJ at Premier Atlantic City, and Han Boston. Already sharing the decks with heavy-hitters such as Tiësto, Zedd, DJ Snake, KROMI is no stranger to dominating the live stage and DJ booth. KROMI was also the very first Chinese female to land a residency in Las Vegas (XS Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas) in 2020, as well as the first Chinese female artist to headline Exchange LA. There’s no doubt she’s on the path to stardom, and recently dropped her latest single “Dream About You” that feels like a main stage anthem through and through. Channeling that euphoric progressive house feel of the golden era of EDM, KROMI’s beautiful vocal melodies capture your ears instantly. It feels like an instant hit, and don’t be surprised if you catch yourself singing along to the chorus by the second go around. “The song is about the ‘Dream.’ It doesn’t matter if you are dreaming about your loved ones or dreaming something comes true, I want to let listeners feel the energy and get recharged. Life is still beautiful and there are many precious ones around us.” – KROMI Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kromi Drops Electrifying Main Stage Anthem, “Dream About You”

In a monumental collaboration, some of melodic bass music’s very best have teamed up to unveil “Freedom.” Boasting a combined 1.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify, 32Sstiches, CHENDA and Harley Bird are some of the most exciting emerging talents to rise within the past years, and “Freedom” is bound to only further cement them within the scene. Out via iconic label NCS, “Freedom” is led by 32Sstiches and CHENDA’s anthemic production, which is as intricate as it is explosive. Harley Bird’s stunning vocal lines make up for a great addition to the song, as he nicely helps lead the way towards the drop, that makes up for a captivating showcase of sound design and production. “Freedom” marks 32Sstiches’ second release this year, and his debut collaboration with CHENDA, whose exciting brand of melodic bass music has led to label releases with the likes of Subsidia, Dancing Dead, Magic Records, and more. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 32Sstiches Unites With CHENDA And Harley Bird For Melodic Trap Gem “Freedom”

Having amassed impressive accolades as a songwriter behind the scenes, Achilles has finally stepped into his own as a solo artist, and is cementing himself as one of the most exciting names currently coming out out of Melbourne’s dance music scene. Bringing a diverse skillset to the table, the talented artist launched his career back in 2020 and has already received support from the likes of David Guetta, Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Timmy Trumpet and many more A-listers. Marking his debut on Den Haku Records, Achilles has now finally unveiled his latest single, putting together incredibly dark big room vibes on “Reaching for the Moon.” Layering hard-hitting kicks, immersive vocals and stunning orchestral touches, the single makes up for a great showcase of Achilles’ intricate production style. With current inclusions in Portal, Bass Explosion and Trance Mission, Achilles is only rising, and “Reaching for the Moon” is bound to become yet another monumental release in his catalog. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Achilles debuts on Den Haku Records with hard-hitting single “Reaching for the Moon”

More than many other genres of music, when it comes to EDM, a gathering of fans are more similar to a community than a group of people with a common interest. (Exceptions apply.) That could be why when community issues arise, they seem to spread like wildfire and end up as a discussion on Reddit, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and more. It’s also why, when /u/Adventurous_Care6669 asked r/EDM about their hot takes, many of them were community focused. We’ve highlighted a few below, but you can read the whole thread here. Ageism As a 31-year-old myself, who’s been going to shows since he was 18, and working in the scene since 24, I’ve had my fair share of people asking me how I still do it. The passion for the music doesn’t just disappear when you hit a number; sure, I go out less now than I did in my 20s, but you can still catch me front rail at smaller festivals and running into the crowd when I hear my favorite DnB track come on. Rave Influencers Rave influencers are really a mixed bag. And a lot of it depends on how deep and fresh into the fandom you are. For my jaded self, videos making fun of wooks might scratch an itch. For others, skits about rave moms might feel incredibly relatable. Others still might enjoy parodies of people on their first roll at a festival, asking random passersby for gum and water. It gets universally cringe when we feel that someone from outside the community is trying to co-opt our world for their views. That being said, guys like Cherdleys, Trevor Wallace, and Blake Webber get a lifetime pass. Repeat sets This one is so dependent on personal taste and frequency of shows that it’s hard to put commentary on. But the basic idea holds up to scrutiny — especially during a large artist tour when the music is time-coded to the visuals, there are certain inherent restrictions on how much a set can be changed from night to night. And if you like a set, you’ll be more likely to have fun seeing it again. It’s why recorded sets on YouTube still rack up tens of thousands of plays years after the event. If it’s good, we won’t mind as much. Underground raves are actually not that cool This one definitely nails the hot take question. Underground raves, as in true underground raves without a well-known (or insured) promoter that typically are spread via text and word of mouth, are few and far between these days. When you have professional sound and lights, and comparatively higher fees, artists are going to be less likely to play in a storage container out in the Mojave Desert. But to the point that this user is making, there is no oversight. They are sometimes (not always) run without concern for health and safety and standard rules need not apply. You’re certainly going at your own risk, and the potential for a lifechanging time is there, but sometimes it’s not worth it.. Festivals today aren’t trash, it’s just your nostalgia running wild I’m definitely guilty of this one, though I don’t think festivals today are “trash.” I’m just getting older and I can’t personally hang with the young kids anymore. That doesn’t mean that the events themselves are getting worse. There’s more diversity than before (though we still have a long way to go) and the stages are getting bigger and louder. Sure, there’s elements of corporate greed at play in most festivals in certain aspects. But even looking at Insomniac, the biggest EDM promoter in the country, Pasquale has a long history of devotion to the scene and his vision reflects what the majority wants, not necessarily the most devoted among them. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Reddit asks: “What’s your EDM hot take?”

Earlier this year, Alison Wonderland released her third studio album, Loner. Now, in collaboration with Z2 Comics, Loner has been transformed into a graphic novel and accompanying RPG module. “Loner” my graphic novel in collab with @Z2comics is on sale now. It was an honor to work with them and the artists Alex Heywood, Minomiyabi, Taylan Kurtulus, Kelsey Ramsay, BRÄO, Ariela Kristantina, Koren Shadmi who brought my story to life. Thank you Link in bio. Insane art! pic.twitter.com/mHTq6Bdi0g — ALISON WONDERLAND (@awonderland) September 14, 2022 According to the purchase website — In her debut graphic novel based on her eponymous album, LONER sees acclaimed DJ and musician Alison Wonderland take us on a highly personal journey of creation and loss, exploring the waves of panic, grief, and ultimately forgiveness that comes with the highs and lows of making something beautiful and meaningful. Ranging from real-life conflicts of bullying and anxiety, to otherworldly sci-fi dealing with metaphysical monsters, LONER also features a fully-playable fantasy RPG module complete with character sheets and map. Deluxe, Super Deluxe, and Platinum Editions also come with an exclusive limited edition CD digipak of Alison’s LONER album. The Standard Hardcover Edition is available for just $29.99 if you want to keep things simple, or there’s a signed Platinum edition for $399.99 that includes: Oversized graphic novel with slipcase SIGNED by Alison Wonderland, 3 premium art prints, Exclusive Limited Edition CD of Alison Wonderland’s album ‘Loner’, 20-sided RPG die, and SIGNED Hand-Painted Crocs, Alison’s footwear of choice. Look at all the option and more here. Photo Credit: Simply G This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alison Wonderland’s latest album ‘Loner’ transformed into graphic novel & RPG game

Growing up in New Jersey, EDM wasn’t just a genre of music, it was a lifestyle. Born into a family of musicians, DJ, and producer, Matthew Topper had a unique start to his career. His early releases showcased his love for Big Room house, but with recent inspiration coming from artists like Joel Corry, Chuwe, and Acraze, he has made his mark on the Tech House scene. Topper Topper is taking the music industry by storm with his recent release, ‘Move On’ The tech house remake of Yung Berg’s classic “Sexy Lady” has quickly amassed over 100,000 streams and is quickly becoming a global sensation. The catchy lyrics and Topper’s clever beat are sure to make & “Move On” a classic in its own right. For Matthew, making music is all about having fun. While in college, he decided to put his years of experience making remixes and mashups to good use and started creating an online presence for himself. These days, you can find his remixes and mashups on record pools such as Digital Music Pool and ZipDJ. College was about more than just making music for Matthew as he also used it as an opportunity to grow as an artist. These experiences have helped him become the well-rounded musician he is today. Matthew Topper is certainly staying busy this year. In addition to his upcoming releases, he has a tech house twist on another classic, “Dip It Low” by Christina Milian. He is also working on a few remixes and looking forward to playing some shows in the US, especially in Las Vegas, his home away from home, later this year. Be sure to follow him and check out his live performances, coming to a city near you soon! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Matthew Topper Drops Some Serious Groove on Latest Track, “Move On”

As a result of a series of video sets documenting the adventures of Reezer around the Globe, the latest destiny of the DJ and producer is in the legendary Spanish territory. “Chasing Views” brings a series of sets of the DJ playing all along the world, in search for the best visuals to infuse with his remarkable vibes and powerful mixes. For the first time, Reezer did an international set, marking a special edition in the artist’s career. “Chasing Views” has already travelled remarkable locations, from the coast of Baía de Guanabara to the Dunas de Joaquina, in Florianópolis. This time, the destiny was the island of Es Vedrá, in Ibiza, which is known as the paradise of electronic music. The european summer makes Ibiza the perfect destiny, with clubs, dazzling beaches and non stopping night clubs, having received DJs of the most diverse styles such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Eric Prydz, Alok e Vintage Culture. The mind behind Chasing Views: In his 10 years under his belt, the DJ and producer Rodrigo Rique brings a consistent repertoire in his sets. Gathering more than 15 million streams, the artist collects successful tracks, hitting top positions in the musical charts. His collaboration with Meca surpasses 3 million streams, earning a remix by Vintage Culture. Not to mention his notorious hits, such as “Chemicals” and “Otherside”, ranking Top 100 Progressive House on Beatport a couple of times. “Chasing Views” in Ibiza marks the seventh episode of the series, fully available in the artist’s YouTube channel. Follow Reezer on social media and stay in tune of his next steps. Instagram Tiktok YouTube Spotify Soundcloud This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: In another chapter of the video series “Chasing Views”, Reezer finds new horizons in Ibiza

If fans of Hadley know one thing about Essex-born producer Hadley, it’s that his releases are all over the board. Hadley likes to mix it up both in terms of style and on which imprint he releases. Last eyar alone, Hadley dropped releases on Overview Music, Four Corners, MURKT, Subtitles, Fokuz, Identity Records, Balearic Breaks, Program and RAM. That’s a dizzying array of labels and requisite styles, not to mention the frequency with which Hadley was releasing in 2021. He’s been understandably quiet since his December track on RAM’s 2022 Annual, but now a new EP called Cause of My Environment, due out this Firday, September 16, sees Hadley returning to the RAM family. For this EP, the stylistic chamelon that is Hadley went hard and rough, pulling no punches from jump with opening track, “Catching Feelings.” With fast and furios snares that not only drive the track but line the edges of each phrase and punctuated by heavy bass drops approximately every four seconds, “Catching Feelings” is named thus for its vox sample and not for any emotive melodies. “Chasing Dreams” follows with a bit more emotion via the sine wave sound design and the vocals. The beat structure remains minimal, with Hadley filling in the gaps with a load of interesting ornamentation. “She’s a Keeper” closes out Cause of My Environment with some heavy sub synth and ambient work and a surprisingly funky synth line on top of some fast throwback drums and snares. Meanwhile penultimate track and our YEDM premiere today “Dangerous Mind” is easily the darkest on a pretty damn dark EP, with some serious foghorns and a pseudo-jump up beat that’s about as unexpected as the title. If you follow Hadley, you will likely know he released an entire EP called Dangerous Mind on Rebel Music back in 2020. It seems he had more to say on the subject, with “say” being the operative word. The biggest surprise on Cause of My Environment by far is that all the vox on the EP are done by none other than Hadley himself. From the “catching feelings; it’s a bounce” and “get a little deeper; this one’s a keeper” samples on “Catchng Feelings” and “She’s a Keeper” to the full-verse and quite complex raps on “Chasing Dreams” and “Dangeous Minds,” they all have different tones and textures and they’re all from Hadley. There’s another feather in this producer’s already heavily plumed cap. If “drum & bass rennaissance man” were an actual term, one could certainly slap it on Hadley, even prior to his busting out his own lyrics on Cause of My Environment. In his nearly 15-year career, this producer never seems to run out of tricks up his sleeve or quality work that’s both danceable and deep. It seems with this EP, Hadley’s also becoming more open and following his passion. It’s about time labels like RAM noticed, though fans won’t expect him to settle down and sign and exclusive any time soon. We can continue to expect any style under the sun that the hyper-versatile Hadley fancies, now including his own vocal styles. Cause of My Environment drops this Friday, September 16 on RAM. Click here to pre-save on Spotify. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Hadley’s Got a ‘Dangerous Mind’ for D&B [RAM]

Ahead of his performance at Portola Music Festival in San Francisco and a 3-night run at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, Fred again.. has officially announced his next mixtape. Actual Life 3 is out October 28 and the first single, “Danielle (smile on my face),” is out now. The new single samples “Nice To Have” by 070 Shake, whose real name is Danielle Balbuena, thus the song title. It has been updated slightly from when Fred played it during his Boiler Room set, but it still remains one of his most anticipated IDs after “Jungle” and “Turn On The Lights again..”, both of which are already out, and his collaboration with Four Tet and Skrillex, which has yet to be released. Listen below! Photo via Theo Batterham This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Fred again.. ‘Actual Life 3’ out Oct 28, first single “Danielle (smile on my face)” out now

Thanks in part to his popular edit of “Pink Soldiers” (from Squid Game) x “Do It To It,” Zedd was tapped to be the house DJ for the Emmys in Los Angeles last night at the Microsoft Theater, hosted by Kenan Thompson. Responses to Zedd’s role last night, from Twitter, vary wildly from supportive of his career trajectory to questioning what he was doing there and how his bank account was looking. No matter how you slice it, Zedd was seen and heard in millions of households across the US, despite slipping viewership for popular awards shows across the board. For his friends over at ‘Squid Game’ and Netflix, the program won two Emmys: Best Actor, Drama for Lee Jung-jae, the first person from a foreign language show to win the award; and Directing for a Drama Series, Hwang Dong-hyuk (“Red Light, Green Light”). HUGE CONGRATS to my @squidgame fam!! Big night!!! pic.twitter.com/5qcrFe89Q0 — Zedd (@Zedd) September 13, 2022 Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zedd tapped to DJ the Emmys, shows support to ‘Squid Game’ cast

In the visual art world, the term “folk art” refers to a type of outsider art that’s usually home made and serves a practical purpose, but doesn’t necessarily refer to the mediumor genre. Being quite far from anything definitively “folk” in terms of music, London-based indie pop duo Sparky’s Magic Piano seem nonetheless a sort of muiscal version of folk art. From their quirky name to their eclectic style to the fact that their music is sort of sewn together from home using any and all available instruments, has that sort of family art project vibe. Their second LP, Never Twice the Same Colour, released just this past Friday, September 9, show home made can be just as good as anything from the studio. We all know the story of Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell writing and recording Billie’s first album and all their prior singles in the back bedroom of their childhood home, not to mention nowadays any electronic producer knows that the next big banger can come through someone’s shitty laptop. Quality music almost never requires big studios and lavish equipment anymore. That’s not quite what we’re looking at with Sparky’s Magic Piano. While the work itself sounds quite professional, with good sound design, a hint of electronica and deceptively complex composition, the style of the music itself conjures quaintness. The main style listeners will notice when getting into Never Twice the Same Colour is a sort of popified psychobilly/beach rock, similar to what was popular in both the UK and US around the late 80s/early 90s with intro tracks “Shiny Shiny Shoes” and “A Pair of Keys.” Fans of this sort of pre-Oasis rock period will catch lashings of R.E.M., The Pixies, The Cramps, Flaming Lips and even some early MGMT. There is of course the undeniable correlation to 60s surf rock acts like The Beach Boys as well. The minimal guitar work from Oli Bartlett is defintiely more of a 90s ilk, however, and compliments his wife Marion Bartlett’s whispy, Angie Hart-from-Frente! or Leigh-Nash-of-Sixpence None the Richer-esque vocals. More modern vocalist equivalents might be Birdy or Phoebe Bridgers, but these tracks are just so spot-on 90s, one must pay homage to the whispy vocalists of the past as well. Further on in the album, things get a little deeper and heavier with tracks like “Colette” and “Hanging for the Bang.” With heavier, more shoegaze-inspired guitars and complex composition like the jazz trumpet in “Colette” and the orchestral arrangements in album closer “As Good as It Gets” start to really take Sparky’s Magic Piano away from bedroom band to playing around with synths to actual indie pop powerhouse. Said synths do make a bigger appearance in the second half of Never Twice… as well, but in contrast to their first album Feel the Beat and Do it Anyway! which released almost 15 years ago, synths here are used for harmony and as part of the sound design rather than being front and center. That harmony is key to the husband-and-wife duo’s richer sound, taking a page from the mid-90s wall of sound bands like Lush, Sonic Youth and Catherine Wheel. Meanwhile the synths, flute and glockenspiel, yes, you read that right: glockenspiel, are ornamentation that serve to modrenize the sound, a’la The Polyphonic Spree or Arcade Fire. When listening to tracks like “NTSC” or “Permanent Pen,” in fact, it will be difficult to believe these big sounds come from just two people. So where’s the piano in all this? Sparky’s Magic Piano may seem like a strange name for a project which contains only one song with a recognizable analog piano track, after all. The band actually take their name from a series of stories put out on vinyl by Capitol Records in the 50s and 60s, featuring a character created by the label named Sparky. There was also the 1987 animated film of the same name, voiced by famous actors like Vincent Price and Cloris Leachman. Trivia aside, the name Sparky’s Magic Piano is another bit of tongue-in-cheek folk art for this duo whose current sound is anything but folksy. Since, in the album’s title Oli and Marion declare that they’ll have Never the Same Colour Twice, no one can predict that the quirky couple will continue with this exact sound, but with the rich and diverse style contained in this album and the evolution from their first work, it would be fair to say it can only get better from here. Let’s just hope it doesn’t take another decade and a half until album three is out. Never the Same Colour Twice is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased on Bandcamp. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Sparky’s Magic Piano’s Musical Folk Art

Yesterday marked the beginning of a new, season-long collaboration between ESPN and Marshmello with a new remix of “Heavy Action,” making the masked artist the first to remix “Heavy Action,” a song originally composed in 1970 and heard for almost 50 years on Monday Night Football. “Our goal was to take the classic Monday Night Football music and add a contemporary vibe to it,” explained Kevin Wilson, ESPN Creative Music Director. “To get there, we wanted to enlist an artist, a move we have never previously done with a Heavy Action remix.” Added Marshmello, “Working with ESPN is a dream come true as Monday Night Football and the NFL have been a part of my life ever since I can remember. Having the opportunity to put my own spin on an iconic song that NFL fans everywhere recognize was an amazing opportunity.” A new twist to this year's 'Heavy Action' Monday Night Football theme song. Chart-topping artist @marshmello remixed it. #MNF pic.twitter.com/K6HjypO3Ar — John R. Manzo (@JohnRManzo) September 13, 2022 In addition to the remix, Marshmello will provide further musical selections to soundtrack multiple Monday Night Football promotions throughout the rest of the season. Already airing across ESPN networks, he picked his forthcoming new single “Grown Man” with Polo G, co-produced by Southside, as the song to narrate the promotional spot surrounding Russell Wilson’s heavily anticipated return to Seattle. Fans can expect to hear more music selections across NFL on ESPN promotional spots at select points throughout the season that will feature artists and tracks capturing the intensity of Monday Night Football, the teams and the matchup. Marshmello joins Drake (2021), DJ Khaled (2020), and Diplo (2019) as ESPN’s season-long music curator for 2022. “Marshmello is the perfect curator for the fourth year of NFL on ESPN’s aggressive music initiative,” said Curtis Friends, ESPN Senior Director of Sports Marketing. “Each year, we strive to elevate the Monday Night Football brand with music selections that match the intensity and anticipation the weekly matchup. Marshmello, with his unique DJ style and artistry, will build or find tracks that are simultaneously unexpected and perfect to promote the biggest matchups of Monday Night Football this season.” Tune in every Monday night to hear more! Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marshmello teams up with ESPN for season-long collaboration, including first remix of “Heavy Action” in 50 years

Global sensation Bleu Clair has become one of the fastest rising artists in modern house culture. The Indonesian born DJ and producer consistently answers the most burning desires of EDM enthusiasts with his new age house tracks, captivating dance floors wherever he goes. Once again, Bleu Clair is pushing the limits of his one-of-a-kind sound with his track “Sand Dunes”. Prior to “Sand Dunes”, Bleu Clair has released songs on Insomniac Records and collaborated with the likes of AC Slater, Matroda, and Ytram (the alter ego of Martin Garrix). He has also gained support from electronic music’s top artists, such as Skrillex, Tiësto, DJ Snake, Diplo, and more. Over the last couple years, Bleu Clair has been breaking down barriers of standard electronic music, while performing at some of the world’s biggest festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Seismic Dance Event in Austin, and San Diego’s CRSSD Fest. This talented individual has received over 30 million collective streams from his Beatport chart topping singles, and “Sand Dunes” will continue the pattern. The new release seamlessly blends high-energy tech elements and the mesmerizing sonic styles of the ancient Middle East together. Layered with segments of kamanjā (a stringed instrument prominent in Arab and Persian art music) and feminine vocal chants, “Sand Dunes” takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions. To add to the grooviness of the song, old-school house elements woven throughout pays tribute to the 90’s golden era of this genre. As heard in “Sand Dunes”, Bleu Clair’s immaculate intensity and precision in sound design is always on display. The sample selection and mix-down of the track heightens the legendary quasi-spiritual vibes that are present. This house heater truly embodies the versatility to be played anywhere, whether in the car, at the club, or mid-workout. Its myriad of assorted musical components are merged into a creation that This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Bleu Clair Drops House Tune With Middle Eastern Flair In ‘San Dunes’

Madeon’s Good Faith Forever show was already a stunning visual experience before, but with the new production at Brooklyn Mirage, he and the team took things up a notch last night in New York. Updating the visuals for the massive wide screens at the venue made the whole show that much more immersive. Check out photos from Madeon and videos from fans below! ULTRA WIDE FAITH @yasi pic.twitter.com/Jw2yAosUyh — Madeon (@madeon) September 12, 2022 ULTRA WID FAITHHHH @yasi pic.twitter.com/RwWlZlxDVd — Madeon (@madeon) September 12, 2022 Some of my favs from last night @madeon 🥹 pic.twitter.com/RhCSBIDvXZ — Kelly (86%) (@momma_kellz) September 12, 2022 i was literally thinking churches should have light shows the other day, made me a believer fr. heavenly experience in the rain pic.twitter.com/k8Jq7TC1We — say (⚬⃔⚬𝔸⚬⃔⚬) (@dubukiro) September 12, 2022 Literally tears in the rain #believeinthearchitects pic.twitter.com/8Uw0SQOsbp — wave (@DZNNY4) September 12, 2022 Absolutely UNREAL performance from @madeon tonight. Out of all of the GF sets I’ve seen, this was easily the best. Best live show on the planet, period. pic.twitter.com/dhspTi1a6z — garrett pmd (post-madeon depression) (@kmkzpl) September 12, 2022 Literally tears in the rain #believeinthearchitects pic.twitter.com/8Uw0SQOsbp — wave (@DZNNY4) September 12, 2022 Thank you lol I personally did the re-edit for this song’s visuals and it was many hours of work so i’m glad it’s noticed 🥹 https://t.co/znXGvFduwl — Madeon (@madeon) September 12, 2022 Photo via Yasi This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Madeon Brings Immersive Good Faith Forever Live Show to Brooklyn Mirage [Photos + Video]

We’re always happy to report on artists and teams taking their releases into their own hands and going independent. Cultiv8 Artists, who works with a number of artists and vocalists like Highlnd, OMAS, Dani King, TINYKVT, Gracie Van Brunt, Nikademis, and more, just launched Cultiv8 Records. For the label’s first release, Sentient and Nina Sung team up for “Undercover Runaway.” While the track gradually heightens in energy, Nina’s passionate vocal line floods in with a hypnotic prowess. Then, Sentient takes the reins and beckons to bass heads with irresistibly punchy basslines and guttural growls. “I’m super stoked to have the first release on Cultiv8 Records. Ever since CULTIV8 started, I could just tell that the company was going to expand and grow into something special. When I found out that we were building a record label, I got so excited. Stoked to have the record that kicks off all of the fun too!” – Sentient “I was fighting a lot within myself about moving forward and committing in my relationships. I just couldn’t get myself to get past all the stories of heartbreak, both of my own and others and allow myself to be loved, even when it’s all I ever wanted. It’s always funny to me how we’ll run and hide from the very things we want, because someone has convinced us that we don’t deserve it.” – Nina Sung Listen below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sentient & Nina Sung team up for “Undercover Runaway” on newly minted Cultiv8 Records

The Brooklyn based DJ/producer Mike Nasty flexes his creative genius and demonstrates how he is leading the new wave of the underground dance movement in NYC with his latest album Deep Into the Sun on label Nasty tracks. Expect a diverse range of musical talent from jazz to soul sounds to deep ear catching grooves and funky basslines. This 5 track deep house album influenced and inspired by 90’s house music. Speaking on the creative process behind, ‘Deep In the Sun’ Mike Nasty comments: “I want this album to leave an impact on people that brings deeper house with elements of jazz, soul and r&b to the forefront of dance music. This project is just the start of the journey. I’m already excited for everyone to hear my 3rd project which dives even deeper into melodics of soul and jazz. There’s something special growing in Brooklyn’s underground scene and I’m happy to share my artistic contribution to the movement.” 5 tracks synonymous with NYC’s 5 boroughs, Deep Into The Sun covers the whole palette of the NYC club scene, from sunrise, to sunset, this city never sleeps. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Mike Nasty Premieres His Debut Stunning Album on Nasty Tracks, ‘Deep into the Sun’

Budding 18 year old producer born and raised in Seattle, Arshawn aka AILOW has released a new gem for us just as the summer wraps up. Arshawn who now resides in LA uses his classically trained ears to create an extremely unique crisp and clear sound in his unique productions. Hot off of his last release ‘Noise’ on Austin Kramer new imprint record label TBD which also came with a limited copy NFT release on RCRDSHP. Ailow is joined by LA-based rapper SPLASHWOE for his latest independently released record “Down Bad.” “Down Bad” is an sexy bass house banger with a bouncy hypnotic rhythm. The crisp and clear sound production is complimented by SPLASHWOE’s vocals as the record builds to a energy inducing drop. Be sure to check out Ailow’s latest release Down Bad below. Follow Ailow SoundCloud | Spotify | Instagram This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ailow and SPLASHWOE Release Sexy Bass House Banger, “Down Bad”