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Lauren Martinez and the mastermind behind “METANÖIA,” Shöckface have reunited for a new toxic love anthem ‘how you like me now’ featuring German-based producer STAHL out now everywhere. ‘how you like me now’ is the fifth collaboration between the two emerging creatives Lauren and Shöckface. Sonically their latest collaborative endeavor is a masterpiece in its own right. The record is dark, moody, and eerie but at the same time tantalizing and luring. ‘how you like me now’ is that type of record you have on repeat-rewind all day long as it stirs your soul with intriguing sonic vibrations. Lauren’s bloodthirsty vocals seem to tell the tale of a relationship turned awry as she sings “the blood on your hands, ain’t gonna dry with little more air.” A sophisticated breakdown blending elements of dark indie pop and wave music fill the sonic landscape showcasing a new side of Shöckface never quite heard before. The two skilled musicians clearly poured the entirety of their emotions into the new song. Listen to ‘how you like me now’ below or purchase the record here! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lauren Martinez, Shöckface Reunite For Toxic Love Anthem ‘how you like me now’ With The Help Of STAHL

The month of March has begun and upon its commencement, travelers and music lovers from all over the world are beginning to prepare themselves for ULTRA and Miami Music Week taking place at the end of March. We at Your EDM were fortunate enough to be able to sit down with one of bass music’s most talented creatives who will be performing a special live performance at ULTRA. Danny Howland, better known as SVDDEN DEATH, will be performing at ULTRA this year as the VOYD. We were able to touch base with Danny to talk about his debut ULTRA performance plus much more a month before he takes the stage in Miami. The event will be live-streamed all over the world available at https://ultramusicfestival.com Your EDM: Ultra Miami will be your debut VOYD performance in Miami, what can fans who are lovers of dubstep and bass music who have never been fortunate enough to see SVDDEN DEATH present VOYD, expect from your debut show? SVDDEN DEATH: How I differentiate VOYD and SVDDEN DEATH sets, I guess it’s better to start off with saying what is SVDDEN DEATH. SVDDEN DEATH is, creatively, I’m trying to branch out in different directions with vocals. I’m writing stuff that isn’t purely just dubstep. Whereas VOYD is a lot more focused on bass music and weird heavy stuff. Last year coming out of quarantine I played my first VOYD set in a very long time. I basically wrote an entirely new set for that show about 50 songs. Musically I’m in the process of doing the same thing right now. So I am essentially writing an entirely new set for ULTRA. I have done similar things in the past. Every time I’m performing I’m at least coming up with 30 minutes of new material. Stuff people haven’t heard because it’s not released nor have I even played it out before. Other than that I try to do a lot more theatrics, [for example] the levitation stunt. YEDM: Can we expect any surprises guests during your performance at ULTRA? SD: So I have definitely thrown around a couple ideas for surprise guests, but it really depends because I haven’t been on the stage at the same time someone else was. Those are things I want to incorporate and we’ve been throwing around a bunch of ideas but nothing is set in stone in the sense that, it really does have to visually make sense. YEDM: Do you envision in the future, separate alter egos for SVDDEN DEATH or do you see VOYD constantly evolving? SD: I always have a bunch of weird ideas, where I’m trying to throw together music and performance concepts. As far as having different aliases I’m not going to necessarily confirm or deny. As far as right now, the SVDDEN DEATH project, I definitely would like to organize it musically into different parts. I definitely have a bunch of weird concepts related to VOYD that I would like to incorporate into the project. YEDM: Your latest single, Transmutation Sequence was released on VOYD music. Do you have any intentions on starting your own label? SD: I feel like there are a lot of really really good labels right now and I feel like instead of pushing my own label right now competitively. I would rather support the other labels and help the community out a little bit more rather than doing my own thing. YEDM: When do you think fans can expect VOYD Vol. 2? This year? SD: Ok (haha) I have basically said this exact answer, I feel like to a point where it’s kind of annoying on my end… soon. Ok so here’s the actual answer. To answer your question, is it coming out this year. Yes! YEDM: Will there be any vocal performances on VOYD Vol. 2? SD: I have left the majority of my vocal performances to SVDDEN DEATH. So basically all of the songs I’m going to be releasing under SVDDEN DEATH. I’m kind of debating on releasing EP’s or a full album. But all of the songs will basically have my own vocals or other peoples vocals. YEDM: As far as VOYD Vol. 2 can you tease any collaborations or will it primarily be solo work? SD: VOYD Vol. 2 will be all solo work. YEDM: Are there influences outside of music that have helped shaped the SVDDEN DEATH project today? SD: Definitely a lot of things. I listen to a lot of music and ingest a lot of art because it’s very motivating for me. Eventually I want to become a visual artist. Like doing random stuff like 3D stuff or illustration and painting. For VOYD I took a lot of inspiration from Berserk. Even before I read through all the manga. As soon as I watched the first anime I was really visually inspired by the dark themes, the drama and the demons. That was really fundamental to help build a visual template for the universe that I am creating separately for VOYD. Other than that I would say dungeons and dragons. I was always obsessed with that as a kid. YEDM: What words of advice do you have to people who look up to you? SD: I would definitely say surrounding yourself with people that are extremely devoted to making cool art is the most important thing you can do towards making a cool project. If I was to give advice to someone who wants to make dubstep or bass music, I think that there are no boundaries to the music. I think that trying to learn as many different musical skills as you can is really good to have under your tool belt. Figuring out things like why does a snare sound like it does and figuring out how to synthesize that. It’s kind of like bringing things back to their fundamental points. YEDM: 4 years ago you tweeted “VOYD is just dubstep, that’s it!” Now that 4 years have gone by how would you describe VOYD to people that are unfamiliar with the project. SD: VOYD is a collaborative art project that definitely is based around dubstep and bass music, we try to do a bunch of theatrics, and make each performance individually very specific to where we are playing. Basically it’s like a showcase of trying to have fun with dark art stuff and music and trying to make it as entertaining as possible. YEDM: Outside of musical collaborations, do you see VOYD doing collaborations with anyone else? SD: I feel like I have been a bit cautious about over-merchandising stuff. All it really is to me is a character. It definitely has a lot of depth to it. But when you strip it away it’s just me in a mask. I definitely think I’m open to merchandising it a bit more but I want to keep it a bit more simple if it makes sense. The answer is yes but tastefully! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SVDDEN DEATH Speaks On VOYD Vol. 2, ULTRA Miami + Much More [Exclusive Interview]

DEMUR has garnering attention from a whole spectrum of angles with his signature sound and music. From gaining over 1M streams on his Single, ‘Fight No Longer’ to receiving support from Youtube channels such as Dubstep N Trap, Cherry Yume & Vital EDM, to also have industry heavyweights such as Joyryde and Pegboard give him props to lastly recently having the song, ‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ licensed to HBO for a gossip girl trailer. Today we have the privilege to share with new his latest bass pumping and hard hitting EP, ‘No Time to Die’. You can expect walls of layered bass pumping sound, emotion driven choruses and a serious attitude serving signature sound. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: DEMUR Drops Apocalyptic Bass Driven EP ‘No Time To Die’

There’s nothing like some sizzling tech house beats to keep you warm during the final throes of winter. We’re happy to present to you a brand new EP titled ‘Check It‘ from tech house artist Chomper, signed to the freshly minted house label Pharaoh Phonix, who delivers on providing infectious energy and an electrifying piece of art. Title track, “Check It” kicks off the journey with a slick groove and highly rhythmic percussion that instantly feels like a peak time banger. Slurred synths and classic house melodies begin their bleed into the main focus as relatable vocal samples thrown in drive an edgy personality factor. In collaboration with Pharaoh Phonix label founder Thomas Xavier, “Peekaboo” brings tight-knit, hard hitting percussion and sizzling synths that ascends the experience of this EP to a higher dimension. The vocal sample spouting “Peekaboo, peekaboo, I see you,” is seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the song, bringing familiarity along with an instantaneous desire to dance. Check out Chomper’s ‘Check It‘ EP below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Chomper Delivers Infectious Tech House EP ‘Check It’

Multi-genre electronic music Producer/DJ Spiderhound is Sean Naughton, an experienced musician, songwriter, producer and recording and mix engineer. Sean has studied under the talented Grammy award winning producer, Charles Dye and has worked closely with his mentors – the brilliant and legendary sound innovator, ill.Gates and the genre bending sound design guru, Mr. Bill. Sean also currently heads up A&R for Producer Dojo (ill.Gates’ record label and online learning community for music producers). Now, he’s back for his riveting, bass thumping single, “Can You Hear Me“. It’s a fascinating song to listen to, as Spiderhound explores hypnotic sounds and melodies paired with glitchy fx and pristine vocal sampling. Spiderhound showcases a trippy, multi-faceted electronic feel that feels unique and fresh to the genre. “Inspired by the stories of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and Aimee Mann’s “Lost In Space,” “Can You Hear Me” is about a man whose ambition drives him to explore the great unknown against all advice to remain safe in the status quo. Along the way the protagonist realizes that he has traveled so far out that he can never return to what he once knew and nobody can hear him scream.” – Spiderhound Check out “Can You Hear Me” below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Spiderhound Drops Bass Thumping Single, “Can You Hear Me”

The French natural DJ and Producer Kevin Krissen took the Asian EDM scene by storm. Creating and experimenting with music since a young age, Kevin is incredibly gifted and is certainly one of the biggest artists based in Vietnam at the moment. Amassing over half a million streams on Spotify only, Kevin is regularly bringing fresh songs to his audience. With a strong-rooted musical talent and a vibrant love for festival-ready songs Kevin often receives support from DJs all around the globe, proving that his tracks are not only successful on the online platforms but are also proven winners at the clubs and festivals. Kevin has released songs with world-renowned labels like Hardwell’s imprint Revealed Recordings. With outstanding stage experience under his belt, Kevin played with EDM global acts such as Sick Individuals, Kaaze, Dyro, Borgeous, Moti, MAKJ, Maurice West, and Lil Jon to name a few; and played in legendary gigs, including several Ultra Music Festival events: Ultra Countdown Singapore in 2018, Ultra Countdown Japan in 2019, Ultra Countdown Korea in 2019, Ultra Korea Mainstage and other first-tier festivals like Asia Music Festival in 2020 and Space Music Festival in 2021. Kevin’s experience doesn’t stop there, he was a resident at the now-closed Envy Club, a #72 DJ MAG Top 100 Clubs, and is currently one of the main residents of Station One Club, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Incredible releases and breathtaking live performances are what made Kevin Krissen a household name in Vietnam and in the Asian community, he is undoubtedly one of the most thrilling artists to follow in 2022. We sat down with Kevin to ask a few questions many of his fans want to hear the answer to: You’ve had an incredible experience in Vietnam so far, can you name a few highlights from your career? My biggest accomplishment yet was playing at Ultra Korea on the Mainstage for sure. I was one of those guys that would watch these big festivals and dream of one day being able to perform in one of them, it was a dream coming to reality. The moment I saw my name in the lineup was an unforgettable memory, and certainly one that I will cherish forever. My second biggest achievement was to sign a song on Hardwell’s imprint, Revealed Records. This was one of my goals since the beginning, and to be honest I still have only have positive things to say about Revealed. The third biggest achievement for me is to be able to perform. I just feel very grateful every time I step on the stage. Especially when I play with incredibly talented artists, it is very inspiring! What is your biggest goal? Well, you would probably guess as this is the thing that most artists dream of doing. My goal is to play at Tomorrowland Belgium, Mainstage! What are your main influences on music? I’m all about festival music. I love everything about it, the way it sounds, the way it makes people go crazy and enjoy themselves… I just can’t get enough of the atmosphere and I want to share it with as many people as possible. Check out Kevin Krissen’s latest release “Black Hole”, featuring Basstian and Robbie Hutton:  This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kevin Krissen conquers Vietnam and prepares to take on the World

Having collaborated with the likes of MONXX and K-NINE, as well as earned the trust of labels such as Halcyon, Disciple, Never Say Die, Buygore and Subsidia, Automhate is one of the most exciting bass music acts currently rising out of Italy. The 22-year-old producer kicked off his career independently back in 2018, and hasn’t looked back ever since, consistently sharing music that blurs the line between dubstep and riddim, while having set himself up for a massive 2022. Automhate’s latest release comes in the form of “RAVE DUB,” and directly follows his recent remix for Kompany’s “Untouchable.” Out via Borgore’s record label Buygore, on which Automhate debuted back in 2020, “RAVE DUB” acts as an amazing testament to the buzzing producer’s incredible production skills, bringing together catchy house sequences with intense bass drops. EMBED: This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Automhate Unveils Infectious New Riddim Single “RAVE DUB”

Apollo XO & TekNoNo make an impressive match with their newly released collab, “Gang,” while representing both Chicago and Detroit, respectively. This club-friendly heater blends styles of hip hop and house, making for a crowd-pleasing combo. Apollo XO & TekNoNo establish a smooth, addictive flow from the jump — before the track builds up and drops into a bold, confident groove, complimented by thick, gritty synths and basslines. To sum it up, “The single brings together a hybrid of genre influence to create something distinctive, well defined, and equipped with all the right bells and whistles to pop off in the club.” Apollo XO & TekNoNo did not leave anything to chance when crafting this double-threat release. The two have a clear creative chemistry and we hope to hear more from them as their projects evolve. Listen here and link up with both artists below! Apollo Xo x TekNoNo – Gang Apollo Xo · Apollo Xo – Gang (Radio Edit) Connect with Apollo Xo SoundCloud | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Connect with Teknono SoundCloud | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Chicago/Detroit Producers Apollo XO & TekNoNo Drop Club Heater “Gang” [LISTEN]

Canabliss recently debuted her brand new Plasma EP, a four-track collection out now on WAKAAN that drips with creativity and steady, deliberate flow. Since 2019, the Toronto-based producer has consistently released bass-forward singles, heavy on the low end with emphasis on sound design, originality and flair. More recently, we premiered her 2021 single “Freak It,” which released via SSKWAN and she graced our Top 40 Artists to Watch in 2022 list. Every production we’ve heard thus far has an unmistakeable, audible watermark — comprised of the kind of sounds you hear and instantly think Canabliss. Staying true to her signature style, the Plasma EP colors outside the lines of the project’s core soundscape, introducing darker undertones as well as softer, reflective moments. Canabliss shares in her own words: Electricity is everywhere, even in our own brains. “Currents” is about forming connections spiritually and physically in life. In this EP ‘Plasma’ I explored new sound design with tons of heavy bass and dark atmospheres to help express some of the more difficult times we experienced these past couple years. In Canada we’ve still been pretty much locked down without any live music available, so writing music has been my primary outlet. Listen to the latest from Canabliss here and link up below! Canabliss – Plasma [WAKAAN] CANABLISS · PLASMA Connect with Canabliss SoundCloud | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Canabliss Drops Electrifying Debut ‘Plasma’ EP via WAKAAN [LISTEN]

Kill The Noise and Seven Lions have collaborated a number of time, for “The Blood,” “Horizon,” “Cold Hearted,” and “Pantheon.” Now, they’re together again for the 3rd single from KTN’s upcoming sophomore album, “Without You.” Singer Julia Ross, who’s achieved two Billboard #1 records as a co-writer for BTS, provides the perfect vocal performance over the groovy, driving house beat that switches to a huge melodic festival Ophelia Records 2021 banger in the second act. “Without You” continues the string of high performing collabs between the two producers and blends the best of their sound design, styles and melodic sensibility for another unforgettable, genre-blending track. As 2022 unfolds, Kill The Noise will be unveiling even more material leading up to the release of the album. Listen to “Without You” below! Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kill The Noise Reunites With Seven Lions For 3rd Album Single & Collab “Without You”

It’s been about four months with the last Swedish House Mafia single, “Moth To A Flame” with The Weeknd. Today, they continue on the path toward their album with a cover of The Police’s “Roxanne,” featuring none other than the lead singer himself, Sting. The new single, “Redlight,” offers a heavy bassline and dark warehouse vibes that stay true to the Swedish House Mafia sound. It’s only halfway into the song that Sting’s voice makes an appearance, belting out those iconic lyrics from “Roxanne” — You don’t have to put on the red light If we get any more songs like this, in addition to the previously released singles, this could be a powerfully anthemic album, one that fans have been hoping for. Listen below. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Swedish House Mafia Deliver Next Album Single Covering The Police’s Hit “Roxanne” with Sting

Let’s just get this out of the way now for the old schoolers: if this was the mid-to-late 90s or even earlier, Mint June would not be seen as experimental. With lashings of early industrial, techno and electro house making up the bulk of his work, this project dreamed up by composer Jeremy Jung in 2019 would be easily classed as electro house or breaks, akin to Electroliners or DJ Icey. Apparently that stuff is now old enough to be reborn in new formats and mashups, and honestly we’re here for it. Philosophically opposed to big business rave and EDM culture, Jung started his Mint June project not just as a throwback to the underground days but as a re-formulation of that sound with cleaner modern techniques. To wit: the first track on his first EP, test 1 EP, is called “Opposite of Coachella.” This guy knows what he’s about. With test EP 1 Containing loads of different beat styles and some genuine experimental elements, it’s also clear Jung isn’t merely here to thumb his nose as festival culture and remind us of our roots. There’s a joy in playing with synth manipulation, mods and even those classic straight beats he’s so fond of. Jung’s love is for the science of sound as much as it is for early rave culture, so in this way he’s also quite experimental. Enter, Surrendering Nina. Concept albums are not exactly huge in EDM culture at the moment, since the pop machine is definitely driving a large part of that train. They’ve definitely been relegated to the more fringe elements of electronic music: IDM, electro, industrial and, here comes that word again, experimental. The Surrendering Nina EP is, in Jung’s eyes more than anything else, a concept piece that tells a story. And what is the story it tells? Underground rave, of course. Each track has its own vibe that I think is tailored to the overall ethos of the project, portraying the beauty and disorder of modern underground rave culture through the tale of Nina, a part-time bartender who finds herself overindulging in drug use when she meets a new friend named Paige. “Paige” is actually where the story starts with Surrendering Nina, and it seems Jung would like us to draw our conclusions from there. Anyone who’s been to an underground rave knows this story, and as the largely electro house vibes take us through Nina and Paige’s night via “You’ll Like It,” “Those Guys,” Montage” and “Nina,” the nostalgia for many fans will be so strong that we can actually smell what’s happening. From “Paige” convincing to try an underground party (and its drugs via “Those Guys”), the blissful dancing “Montage” as all these new feelings are discovered to the transcendental finding of a new self in the morning after leaving the warehouse with “Nina”…all these events are familiar and definitely have a soundtrack. For those of us who started raving in the 80s and 90s, Surrendering Nina is that soundtrack. Jung’s even made a film to go with the EP, and it’s all too familiar (film embedded bellow). Surrendering Nina as an EP is every rave movie you’ve ever seen and every true raver’s origin story. It’s what separates pop EDM from rave and it’s clearly something Jung as Mint June is passionate about and knows well from experience. It may seem experimental now but it was all experimental at one point. In the age of EDC and pop artists merging with EDM, festivals costing more than a Rolling Stones concert and no guarantee that the person next to you on the dancefloor feels that same home in their heart, Mint June is here as a reminder that there are still plenty of us out there, and we will always know how to surrender to the beat. Surrendering Nina is out now and can be streamed on Spotify or purchased (with a cool vinyl option) on Bandcamp. Click here for all platform options. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight; Mint June’s Electro House Has Major Throwback Vibes [Video/Short Film]

Few artists are bringing the heat like the dynamic duo that is Asher Shashaty and WhosKevin? are. Their track “The Void,” stitches a hefty bunch of vibes under one roof to cultivate a sound that’s long-lasting. Sharing drops that are doused with synths reminiscent of future bass plus an all around aura of rocky moods and resilience, “The Void,” will fill you up with it’s good graces. Asher Shashaty prides himself on the ability to articulate a sound that’s original. Although avoiding the act of selling out based on his own standards has potentially slowed his growth, he’s at the place he wants to be in his career. Every song is built with a personal touch often consisting of spiritual elements and life experiences. The man knows what he’s doing and is set on keeping things going. whoskevin? specializes in alt-rock with an electronic tinge, the balance is needed more in the greater popular music sphere – few doing it right in the way that whoskevin? is. The solo vocalist has spent his career focusing more on non-electronic areas, but is now making his debut in dance with “The Void.” This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Asher Shashaty & WhosKevin? Team Up on Mysterious and Dark Smash, ‘The Void’

Already receiving props from the likes of: Kayzo, Lil Texas, and Gravedgr, LINK is a man on a mission. We are present to present the premiere of his POWER EP. What can you expect? Pulsating climatic builds, rhythmic crunchy and impacting sound design, completed with a bassline rocking drop. This guy has been turning heads with his enegertic hardcore style. This track is destined for playlists, festivals and car bass speakers across the globe, enjoy! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: LINK Flexes Hardcore Production Class on, ‘POWER EP’

Charlie Dee Diaz has been in the rave scene since before it was even called rave. With a love for house music spanning nearly 50 years, Diaz has released a number of recognizable tracks under several different monikers and ranging in style from tech house to pop house to disco house and everything in between. The common thread that binds them all, however, is drums. As all good EDM should, Diaz’s music has a foundation in drumlines, whether they be heavily syncopated, flourishes at the end of a phrase or the steady, heavy 130 beat of house and techno. Having learned that, it’s no wonder Diaz, of Afro-Cuban descent himself, recently started a new project rooted in Afro house. It is, after all, one of the drummiest of drum-based electronic disciplines, and Diaz aims to make it even more so. Diaz sees Tribal House Crew, the project he began with his wife, vocalist Maria (Mariella) Giambanco Diaz, as a collective into which he plans to bring more and more artists who fit his style, flavor and love of drums. As is he’s already conscripted a number of his favorite jazz, house and Afro-Cuban artists to contribute to his releases thus far, and he’s released most of them, up to his upcoming single “Afro-Acid” on Miami house Legend Oscar G’s Made in Miami label. But there’s even more in store for Carlie Dee Diaz, as he gears up to launch his new label and release even more under both Tribal House Crew and his solo label. With Afro house, Diaz may truly have found his niche after all these years. But we’ll stop prattling on, because he tells his own story best, and what a story. Let the drum worship commence. First things first, how did you get into Afro house? I was always into Afro rhythms since I was young. My father was a musician and he had a pair of LP bongos that I used to play when I was really young. Some of my first memories are of me banging on the bongos. There’s a video somewhere of me on my first birthday playing drums so I guess from birth! Going back, all my drum programming in the 80s was percussion based in Afro Cuban rhythms and when house music became the music playing in the clubs, I adapted and made house music with more percussion. At that time there was no genre of Afro house and labels that I sent my music to, rejected it. Some said it was too Latin not house enough etc. So I kept making my tracks and enjoying them myself. Then I saw a video of Oscar G on Instagram and I liked the music he was playing. So I said, finally, someone that plays music that I like! So I went down to Miami to Coyo Taco, a spot in Wynwood where he DJs with live percussion by Oba Frank Lords and his son Ngo Lords. I introduced myself, and that’s how I got into knowing Afro as a genre. Since then, Oscar’s released 4 of our tracks on his label, Made in Miami. I’ve been in love with the genre since, because it allows me to express myself in beats. What do you think makes the new Tribal House Crew project different from your other solo work? With my solo work, I felt like I had to show excellent production. Everything has to sound sonically good and have a kind of pop appeal, like my stuff in the 80s. My album, Liquid, had really good tracks but by trying to perfect it and listening to it over and over, I lost what I was going for. It had no direction. It was a whole bunch of genres mixed together, trying to please everyone. The Tribal House Crew project is being made with the mindset of “just do what you like and people who like it will find it.” I got tired of trying to make music everyone would like. It’s much easier to do what comes naturally. At this point in my career, I’m pretty confident in my abilities to make fire beats. Also, the Tribal House Crew allows me to bring in outside musicians to participate in the project and be part of the tribe/crew. Charlie Dee Diaz · Gamechanger (Album Version) You’ve said you want the THC work to have a heavier world music vibe to it versus the syncopation and rhythms of more standard Afro house, and that really seems present with “Afro-Acid.” How do you think you achieved that? Well, Maria is Italian and writes and sings in Italian, and I bring the Afro Cuban elements from all over the world. All the different tracks that we have coming out in the next year have world instruments like flutes, strings, and percussion, with lyrics in Italian, English and Spanish. We’ve traveled all over the world and I realize that people everywhere love percussion. Many of the Afro house tracks out now use a formula but like I said before, I don’t like to use formulas. “Afro Acid” is definitely different. One of the elements that I used that makes it very different from standard Afro house is the Acid feel of a Roland 303-type plugin throughout the song. I’ve been told by a dj that the original mix is Raw! Plus, my percussion playing and programming, brings a different feel than a standard Afro track. I don’t play standard rhythms. Do you see “AfroAcid” as more than just a single? Like perhaps a new genre? As Afro house develops, I think it will have many different styles. We don’t need more genres. My style in particular leans towards something I call Afro-tech, which, to me is a combination of Afro house and tech house. Not a genre. Just my style. I see Afro heading into organic sounds combined with techno rhythms and patterns. Your wife, vocalist Maria (Mariella) Giambanco Diaz is working with you on this project as well, and she’s listed as an artist on “Afro -Acid.” What was her contribution to this track? Do you see Tribal House Crew as a duo or collective? I definitely see the Tribal House Crew as a collective with me at the head. Kind of like the Salsoul Orchestra, different artists contribute different parts. For example, I used sax player Ronald Rodriguez on “Make Me Feel Good,” out on Made in Miami, and vocalist/percussionist Oba Frank Lords on a new track coming out soon. I consider them friends and part of the crew. There will be others. Maria’s contribution usually consists of lyric writing, and melody making during the process of making a track. When we play live she occasionally will dj as I play percussion live. On this track is she assisted in recording percussion and part of the Acid house melody. Back to the single: the vocals on this track seem to be what really give it that recognizable world music feel how did you create those vocals? Did Maria contribute her vocals on the track? Originally Maria had laid down vocals very similar to what we ended up using. That was the vibe I had in my mind. But I felt the vocals she did went better with another track I was working on. I ended up going through my vocal sample collection and found the samples, strung them together to make a cool rhythm that sounded legit like a phrase. I think it worked! You’ve got a few ancillary projects going around Tribal House Crew and your other music. Can you talk bit about Breakout Beats and Underground Rhythm? How do you see all of these projects growing together? Breakout Beats is a collection of tracks more on the percussive/breakbeat side of club music that I plan to release on my label Underground Rhythm Records. I plan to use the label to showcase and grow my style of house music, which uses a lot of percussion and less instruments. My favorite things are bongos, beats and bass. I want the label to be known for bangers. What’s next for Tribal House Crew? Are you planning to release under Charlie Dee Diaz in the future as well? What’s next for Tribal House Crew? Well right now, we’ve taken advantage of the pandemic and we have close to ten songs done and waiting for a final mix. I also have the Liquid remix project that I’m going to release on Underground Rhythm as Charlie D Diaz plus some songs by another alias of mine, Digital Meltdown. We might even release a follow up track to “Throw em the Chicken” by Crowd Control, an alias I used back in 1989 for the Black Havana album on Capitol Records. What’s one thing you really want listeners to know or feel when listening to your music? The one thing I want is for people to feel like dancing. That’s it. “Afro-Acid” will drop on Diaz’s new Underground Rhythm label on February 25. He’s debuted the track early with its three mixes exclusively on Traxsource, where fans can also pre-order. Check out the other tracks released by the project on Spotify. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Interview: Charlie Dee Diaz Talks House History, Afro House and His New Tribal House Crew Project

Polar Youth , otherwise called Elisabeth Verstraete, is a self-trained multi-instrumentalist from Ghent, Belgium. Receiving a guitar at the tender age of 9 years old, she began creating and developing her sound. During that time she began to foster her own melodic style, presently referred to by a lot of people as ‘Electronica meets Hip Hop”. In 2014, when she begun delivering music under her artistic name, Polar Youth she promptly stood out and was deemed the ”most promising artist” at the Red Bull Elektropedia Awards in Belgium. Today we have privilege to share her latest remix of Selah Sue’s, ‘Pills’. Polar Youth decided to wrap these deep and serious lyrics in a summery UK garage track. Commenting on the production Polar Youth said: “People shouldn’t be afraid to talk about anti-depressants, despite them being labelled a ‘taboo’. I wanted to put this serious subject out in a light and danceable matter. So it can get played on the dance floor and get more attention in a fun way. I’m a very positive minded person and really think that we can dance off the problems we face in life.” Expect smooth transitions, euphoric melodies and a clean catchy garage remix for any chill playlist This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Polar Youth Drops Super Smooth Garage Remix of Selah Sue’s, ‘Pills’

With a number of albums already under his belt, Brooklyn-based DJ and producer PRØVOST is taking over the world of techno with his immersive music, all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. The co-founder of Techno Brooklyn and Techno Brooklyn Records, PRØVOST is one of the most active figures within his community, and his latest EP ‘Dream Interpretation’ marks yet another fine addition to his catalog. Comprised of two dancefloor-ready gems, ‘Dream Interpretation’ brings together PRØVOST’s best production qualities, and further solidifies him as a tastemaker to watch. Kicking off the two-track sequence, title track “Dream Interpretation” starts off with groovy drum work and fast-paced hiatus, before transitioning into a minimal and glitchy sequence of melodies and effects. “El Yunque” on the other hand follows an ever-evolving arrangement over its 8-minute duration, driven by incredible synth-work and ambient textures. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: PRØVOST Unveils Immersive Techno EP ‘Dream Interpretation’

For those very few D&B heads not aware, Beats In Mind is a label out of the UK with a unique model: to release music with the aim of raising awareness and funds for mental health charities that support the arts. With their eighth Headsbass album dropping this Friday, February 25, it’s safe to say they’re more than achieving that aim and Your EDM is happy to premiere a track off this installment. Headsbass founder London-based DJ and producer Pyxis (Goldfat, Liquid Drops, Eloisa) had the idea to put together a compilation album with the purpose of artist mental health awareness in October 2019, just before COVID hit. Of course with the pandemic, the need for awareness at the very least was more important than ever. Pyxis now works with a talented team of producers, promoters and engineers spanning the UK, Europe, the US and Australia and New Zealand to produce what has now become the Headsbass series, which has now raised over $4000 for various mental health charities. With each compilation album punched up by at least a couple of big names, Headsbass also focuses on releasing work from artists who might otherwise not get as much exposure due to cultural blocks or simply the way music trends happen to be breaking. Volume 8, put together especially to highlight Children’s Mental Health Week, however, sees Pyxis and the A&R team taking even more risks than usual with the lineup. It seems Pyxis believes these artists are more than enough to hold up an album on their own, and based on the work coming off this volume, fans will likely agree. From the atmospheric and liquidy “Space Between Us” by Luciano to the deep, dark and ameny vibes of IV’s “Kerry’s Tune,” the Beats In Mind team have curated yet another interesting and diverse installment in the series. Remixes are quite rare in the Headsbass world, so this one by Baltimore-based newcomer Kenneth A of Higher (Than)’s “Won’t Stop Chasing” original from her mini-EP of the same name on Erculean Recordings last year. While the original from the classically trained Hungarian artist is jazzy and melodic, Kenneth A inserts some eerie atmospherics, some neuro-style sound design and sting synths and a vintage-style slap of a beat that changes the whole vibe of the track while pulling in those characteristic Higher (Than) jazz vox and horns. It’s a great homage to the original and a bit of a wild card on a Headsbass release. Beats In Mind: Headsbass · Higher Than – Won’t Stop Chasing [DJ Kenneth A Remix] Aside from being for a very worthy cause, the Headbass releases have also now provided hours of different, interesting and viable music from artists who may not have otherwise got this sort of exposure. Artists are some of the most giving people on the planet and continue to step up in order to entertain society in any kind of climate. Beats In Mind and Headsbass are working to make sure someone steps up for them. Headsbass Volume 8 will be out in full on Friday, February 28. Click here to pre-order or pre-save. To donate directly to Beats in Mind, click here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Beats In Mind’s Eighth Installment Proves Musicians ‘Won’t Stop Chasing’ Support for Mental Health In the Arts

After two long years of delay due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ultra Music Festival is finally set to return March 25-27! After relocating in 2019, UMF is returning to its longtime home at Bayfront Park in the heart of downtown Miami. Fans from around the globe will be treated to unforgettable performances from some of the most elite DJ talent in the world including Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, Kygo, Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Carl Cox, Illenium, KSHMR, a yet-to-be revealed secret guest, and so many more. Whether you’re making the trip to South Beach for the tenth time or the first time, there’s a lot of boxes you have to check off before heading to the festival. We’ve got you covered here at Your EDM with this handy dandy Ultra 2022 Survival Guide. We’ll give you all the inside info on the best ways to get to the venue, where to stay in Miami, what to bring with you, tips for how to best enjoy the festival, and how to score some sweet exclusive merch as well. Without further ado here is your Official Survival Guide for UMF 2022. Getting to the Venue One of the coolest things about Ultra is its location in the heart of Downtown Miami. No need to take a shuttle or drive an hour to get to the venue, you can either take public transportation or just walk (depending upon where you’re staying). Get your MetroRail pass and you can take the free MetroMover and be dropped off right at the steps of Bayfront Park. Hours will be extended on the Metro to make sure that festival attendees can get home safely. Click here for more info on Miami MetroRail. If you are staying farther away from Downtown Miami you can always take I-395, but expect delays. If you’re staying in Ft. Lauderdale or West Palm Beach you can hop on the Brightline and it will drop you off at Miami Central Station, a quick walk from Bayside Park. Trains depart hourly and service runs until 1 AM. You can also be that person and take a water taxi (boat) to Ultra. You’ll dock in nearby Bayside, but Ultra recommends public transportation. Do not take your own personal boat (if you have one) to Ultra! Where to Stay Ultra just shared this map of hotels in the area, all provide easy access to the festival by Miami MetroRail. Click here for a list of all the hotels in Miami and its surrounding areas that Ultra has partnered with. No one’s stopping you from booking an Airbnb, but do so at your own risk, an Ultra verified hotel is the best way to go. What to Wear Miami is a fashionable place, but for festivals, the best way to go is function over fashion. Miami has warm temperatures with lots of sun, and very high humidity. Wear loose fitting breathable clothing and be prepared to sweat. Wear comfortable sneakers/athletic shoes, you will be dancing all day and walking and on your feet without many breaks, now is not the time to break out large heels or go super casual with flip flops. You’ll want actual shoes. You probably can’t go wrong with bright colors. Dudes, this is your opportunity to rock that Hawaiian shirt. For those ready to take their fashion to the next level, Ultra has teamed up with iHeartRaves for a very special Ultra Styled collection. These are not everyday fashions, these are designs strictly made to help you look the best and most unique you can at Ultra (or other festivals for that matter.) Order online or pick some merch up at the store that will be onsite at the festival. What to Bring Ultra is a festival that wants you to pack light. So long as all you’re bringing are your wallet, keys, sunglasses and some earplugs, a fanny pack is the route to go. If you need to bring more, you will need a clear bag that is no more than 13 x 17. You can also bring hydration packs that are not backpacks, they are Ultra’s recommended way to stay hydrated. Sorry, you can’t bring your hydroflask. Ladies, you can bring a small clutch bag. Aside from the clear bag policy, one thing that is unique to Ultra is that there are no totems allowed. Do bring your flags and represent where you’re from or which label/artist you’re repping. Just don’t attach it to a pole. Lockers are also available onsite, order in advance to avoid lines at the festival. Click here for more info on Ultra’s bag policies. How to Have the Best Time Ultra is a massive festival and is also a great place to check out artists and stages you might not be familiar with. The Ultra mainstage is legendary, but check out the Resistance Stage, catch a set inside the mega structure. The Live Stage will also feature some of the biggest names in dance music including KSHMR, Madeon and Alison Wonderland, they’d be on the main stage at any other festival. The Worldwide stage will be home to Armin van Buuren and A State of Trance on Friday. Other artists to catch there include Jauz b2b NGHTMRE, Seven Lions, Zeds Dead and more. The UMF Radio Stage has also been home to tons of great stage takeovers. Some of the top labels in music will be showcasing talent there as STMPD and Gud Vibrations will be hosting Friday and Saturday respectively. Hardstyle fans rejoice as Dirty Workz will be taking over on Sunday. Also make sure to download the Ultra Passport app to register your wristband and set your lineup once set times are released. Here’s an official map of Ultra to help you navigate your way around the festival grounds. Explore and step outside of your comfort zone, you might just happen upon a killer set and have a new favorite artist to check out. How to festival responsibly If you’ve been to a festival before, you know what to do. If not, it’s common sense; pace yourself, stay hydrated, know your limits, take breaks and rest your body. Leave no trace, it’s one of the things that Ultra is stressing the most. Ultra is doing its part to engage the community and raise awareness about keeping the ecosystem clean. On top of taking care of your litter, Ultra is asking that attendees respect the plant and animal life in and around the festival. Attendees can also take recyclable items to the festival’s EcoVillage for rewards. Find out more about the festival’s sustainability initiative, Mission: Home, here. Officials at Ultra are also aware of the looming Coronavirus threat, read all about the precautions officials are taking here. Tickets are still available for Ultra Miami here. We’re less than five weeks away from what promises to be one of the biggest and best installments of the festival to date. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM’s Official Ultra Miami 2022 Survival Guide

In celebration of Daft Punk’s 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, “Homework”, comes the release of “Homework” Digital Deluxe. The DLX contains 15 remixes from the original album (9 previously unreleased at DSP’s). The Homework 25th Anniversary edition gathers for the first time the remixes (by Masters At Work, DJ Sneak, Todd Terry, Motorbass, Slam, Ian Pooley, I:Cube, Roger Sanchez & Junior Sanchez) that were released in 1997. 9 of those remixes were previously unreleased on DSPs. In addition to the DSP offerings is an unreleased, exclusive and time limited piece of content showing on 2/22 at 2:22pm PST: a one off live stream on Twitch of the Mayan 97’ concert as part of Daftendirektour, the first concert tour by Daft Punk from January to December 1997.  This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Daft Punk Twitch live stream of 1997 concert

Kungs has been on fire as of late releasing those songs that stick in your head all day long.Today is no exception to the most shazamed French artist with another infectious anthem on the horizon. Expect rhythmic vocals, stomping percussion and those summer inspired. ‘Clap Your Hands’ is an instant dancefloor classic born ready for summer in mind. this is an exciting preview for his upcoming studio album, ‘Club Azur’ Enjoy!  Check out the amazing video also below: This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kungs Release Super Catchy Anthem, ‘Clap Your Hands’

LION BABE is an incredibly talented duo who has enjoyed immense success, garnering an impressive music catalogue with over 250 million worldwide streams. They have also collaborated with some music favorites such as rapper/actor Childish Gambino, Pharrell Williams, Raekwon, and Disclosure, who featured the New York natives on their smash single ‘Hourglass’ . Now, LION BABE is back with an irresistible single “Harder“, bringing elements of Jazz and Hip-Hop to the world of House music, and the result is spectacular. If you’re a sports gaming fan, this song is featured on NBA 2K22! Not only is the production stellar, but Hip Hop legend Busta Rhymes also makes an appearance, delivering a momentous verse that tops off the song perfectly. Check it out below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: LION BABE Teams Up With Busta Rhymes For Irresistible Single “Harder”

NYC’s Rich Furniss is no stranger to our site as we have become big fans of his mesmerizing tech house tracks. From an early age Rich Furniss’s sound was shaped by influences from Frankie Knuckles, Armand Van Helden and Derrick Carter. Over the years Rich Furniss has performed at various different festivals including Mayhem Fest, Governor’s Ball, Winter Music Conference, Miami Art week and has shared the stage with the likes of Diplo, Rick Ross & Chromeo. Now, he’s back with a soulful tech house single, “Suddenly“, signed to Quincy Boy Records, and it’s utterly irresistible. Rich Furniss sets up an amazing groove as a spectacular vocal glides overtop. It’s easy to hear the influences of legends likeFrankie Knuckles on this one, as “Suddenly” pays homage to the golden era of classic house, bringing this theme up to speed with a modern house feel via the sound design and overall temperament within. Here’s what Rich Furniss said about it: “I’ve always been a big fan of all the music Lefti has made, over the last few years we have become great friends and do frequent B2B sets. I’m honored to be on his label Quincy Boys first Compilation. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rich Furniss Drops Soulful Tech House Single, “Suddenly” [Quincy Boy Records]

Progressive and electo house isn’t dead yet. Alex and Dan, the brother-duo behind Record Club, are on a mission to reestablish the glorys days of these genres. It was the era that sparked their love for electronic dance music, and has served as a major influence on their sound. So far, their songs have received support from the likes of R3HAB and Valy Mo, and they were named “one of the most promising up and coming acts within electronic music” by Early Rising. To kick off 2022, the duo released “You Make Me Feel”, showcasing their artistic diversity with the progressive house gem. Featuring a catchy topline and booming bass line Nicky Romero would be proud of, the boys created what feels like a festival anthem that would go off on the main stage. To follow this single, Record Club has just released another thunderous single, titled “Switch It Up“. It is pure energy, building anticipation the minute you press play. It builds perfectly into a electrifying, bass synth heavy drop that can’t help but make you want to rage. Here’s what Record Club had to say about it: “Following up ‘You Make Me Feel’ we decided to dial in our Big Room roots with ‘Switch It Up’ and man are we excited to drop this one. This time around we wanted to switch it up and focus more on utilizing noises and sounds to guide the listener through the track instead of relying solely on vocals. The instrumentals behind Martin Garrix’s track ‘Diamonds’ initially sparked our creative interest into making this track because of the way his track dives right in from the get go and never lets up. However, as you can see with the name, the driving force behind our song is the switch up during our second drop which we know will really catch the listener’s attention and keep their interest the entire time. We’re here to lead the charge in bringing Big Room back, and ‘Switch It Up’ is just the beginning!” Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Record Club Drops Banger “Switch It Up” As Sequel To “You Make Me Feel”

Trivecta announces his first ever album with debut single “Sail Away.” The track marks his first release of 2022 and is his first solo release on Ophelia in over a year. “Sail Away” sets the tone for his forthcoming album with the perfect blend of both heavy and melodic elements. Fans of his Everyday EP from 2020 will find a lot to love with this single. Check it out below. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Trivecta Just Released The First Single Off His Debut Album, “Sail Away” feat Jay Mason