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It might have come as a surprise when it was announced that S.P.Y, the elusive DJ, producer and now label boss of DARKMTTR Records, would be taking over the legendary XOYO in London for the whole of November. The Brasil-born mega DJ generally only picks the gigs he’s really excited about and, with his release schedule, both label and personal, many fans might wonder how S.P.Y could make time for four Fridays. Turns out it was a simple decision for him. With the well-oiled machine that is Weird Science Promotions running most D&B gigs at XOYO (they’ve also got the likes of Grooverider, Andy C and the whole Kool FM lineup slotted for December and early 2024), and a ready-made lineup at his disposal, the first three gigs have gone off without a hitch and the series closer, taking place this Friday, promises to be a great sendoff for S.P.Y and company. The likes of Calyx, MC GQ, Etherwood, Lowqui, IAMDOOMED, Alley Cat, Voltage, Kyrist and Flava D on the roster, every week was as stunning and vibey as the last, with a super blowout for the last date (read on to find how who the special guest will be tonight). We don’t want to yammer on too much about the other stuff we chat about, because S.P.Y gave loads of excellent answers, but suffice it to say if you were looking for tips and tricks from a master producer as well as how he does his A&R, this is the article for you. Per his name, S.P.Y usually keeps his secrets close so YEDM feels very lucky he was so open in this article and we appreciate his taking the time. Now read on and enjoy spying on S.P.Y. As a producer who seems to live in the lab and who only does the gigs you really enjoy, what made you decide to do a residency at XOYO? XOYO is such a legendary club, so I felt quite honored to be asked to host a residency there. It’s an amazing opportunity to curate my own lineup and share with people, the DJs and producers that I really admire and respect. Funnily enough, it’s actually got me spending even more time in the studio as I’ve been busy finalizing new tracks to play at the residency. I know that everyone who’s coming down to XOYO are there because they like my sound, so it’s really rewarding to be able to drop some exclusive new tracks and mixes just for them. We’re just about halfway through the November dates (at time of interview); what have been some of your observations about the gigs? What are you looking forward to in the upcoming gigs? I can’t believe we’re already halfway through! The crowd at the first two nights has been absolutely incredible. They’ve been so up for anything and have really been vibing to all of the DJs, it’s such a great feeling to get to play to such a responsive crowd. It’s also been great to get to see the other DJs play. Usually I’m so busy touring that I’m in and out and onto the next show. For each night of the residency I’ve been there from start to finish and have got to enjoy everyone’s sets and really make the most of the night. Each night of the residency has a totally different lineup with a different sound, so I’m looking forward to dropping some more dubs at the next two nights. I’m also really looking forward to going back to back with Bladerunner and Flava D, that will be special! How did you pick the lineups for each week? How did you decide to work with Lowqui as your MC? While it seems like it would be really easy to curate a lineup, it was actually really difficult as there were so many people that I wanted to book. I was lucky that the final lineup had everyone that I really wanted and each night has come together nicely. I wanted to make each night unique, so the four lineups reflect that. I listen to a really wide variety of drum and bass so I felt it was important to cover all the different sounds that I enjoy. I really like working with Lowqui, he’s got a great vibe as an MC, he’s a mad hype man and he always interacts well with the crowd. It’s also been great to work with some other MCs during the residency too, like Inja, Stamina and SP:MC, they each have such a unique style and add a different flavor to my set. Coming off XOYO for a bit, you’re on year three of your DARKMTTR label and it seems curation is very important to you, and that you’re not looking for big names to release but it’s more about the sound. How would you characterise the sound of vibe you generally go for? Is it only you on A&R, or have you brought in some help? The sound of DARKMTTR is really varied. The label releases everything from dark and minimal, to moody and musical, although I feel like all of the releases seem to have a deep, heavy undertone to them, even the more atmospheric tracks. I always knew that when I started a label I didn’t want it to be pigeonholed into just one sub-genre so I really wanted it to reflect my taste in music. It is only me doing the A&R for the label and I really enjoy doing it. I use a DJ-based approach to A&R and the first thing I ask myself when selecting a track is, would I play this in my sets? Every track that I’ve signed to the label is one that I would – and do – play myself. I’ve always wanted to do A&R and it’s one of my favorite parts of running a label. It’s really rewarding to discover new music and help producers work up their tracks so they’re ready to release. What are some things you’ve learned over the first three years of DARKMTTR about running a label? How has it measured up to your expectations when you started it? I’d wanted to start a label for years and I always knew it was going to be a lot of work but nothing really prepares you for the day to day reality of running a label. It’s been a really interesting experience seeing the music industry from a label perspective. I’d only ever seen it from the artist side so it’s been quite a learning curve to see what’s involved in getting a release out there. Scheduling, budgeting and A&R, they’re all things that you aren’t responsible for as an artist and may not fully understand, but they’re vital when running a label. I’m grateful that I have a solid team around me who share the vision of the label. It’s so rewarding seeing the label grow, I can’t believe we’ve had 21 releases already! How do you decide which releases of your own will go on DARKMTTR and which you will shop other labels? Is that a difficult decision? It is difficult. I release most of my music on DARKMTTR, but sometimes due to scheduling I will look for other labels to release my music. If I released everything I have on DARKMTTR there would be no room in the schedule for the other artists! Are there any upcoming releases that tie in with the XOYO residency that you can talk about? Did the release schedule inform your decision to do the residency? The second night of the residency was actually the release day for “Take Me Up,” my new collaboration with IAMDOOMED. IAMDOOMED played at XOYO the same night and it was like an unofficial release party. It was amazing to play the track with him there and to see the crowd reaction. The release schedule didn’t inform my decision to do the residency, but it was great that IAMDOOMED could play on the same day. Talking a bit about style and sound, in the last few years you’ve been doing a lot of deep and atmospheric stuff but not necessarily melodic. What makes you inspired to change things up and how do you come up with your more unique sounds? Producing music is such an organic, creative experience for me. I can’t force a vibe or make myself produce a certain type of sound. My music is an expression of how I’m feeling emotionally at the time, or what’s going on in my life. Depending on what I’m feeling inspired by I can produce something totally different to other things I’ve been producing lately. I spend a lot of time working on sound design which seems to give me some quite unique sounds. I also have a lot of analog and modular equipment in my studio and I try not to be too technical with it. Late nights in the studio, a bit of sleep deprivation and a lot of experimentation seem to combine to produce some really interesting sounds. Basically I just have fun with it and see what I can create! Having been in the game for a while, how is it to create tracks with current methods versus 15 years ago? Do you use a combination of techniques? What sort of softwares or programmers do you use? To be honest, I haven’t really changed the way I produce. My sound has definitely evolved over the years, and I try to keep my production relevant sonically, but my techniques really haven’t changed that much. One thing that I’ve definitely changed over the past few years is my sampling. I used to sample a lot for all of my tracks, however now I create all of the sounds myself. Learning more about sound design has opened up a whole new realm creatively for me and it’s really satisfying being able to use my own sounds. I’ve been enjoying sound design so much that I’ve even started releasing my own sample packs. I listen to a really wide range of electronic music and recreate some of the techniques from other genres with my own twist. I’ve been using Abelton Live since version five and I’m really loyal to it, it’s a brilliant production tool. I also use a Solid State Logic (SSL) desk for summing my tracks in analog, which creates a really nice warm texture for my tracks and of course I listen to everything through my PMC speakers. Is there anything else you have coming up in releases or gigs that we didn’t mention? We have a release coming up on DARKMTTR in December; it’s a double release: a collaboration I’ve done with DJ Limited and another of his tracks which has an amazing vocal. I’m going to be dropping the track at XOYO so I’m really looking forward to seeing what the crowd think! Rolling into 2024 we have a bunch of new releases and collaborations lined up for DARKMTTR, but I have to keep everything under wraps for now. Keep your eyes on S.P.Y and DARKMTTR socials to see what we’ve got going on. Any advice for new producers out there? I think the main piece of advice I could give is to never stop learning. Keep improving your sound and your production, keep learning new techniques and watch as many tutorials as you can. Also, I think it’s quite easy to give up if you’ve submitted a few tracks to labels and haven’t had anything picked up. Most of the time, it’s just that those particular tracks aren’t right for that particular label, or maybe you just need a bit more experience, or you need to refine your sound. Don’t give up, keep producing and keep sending in those demos! One trick I can share is to A and B the track you’re working on with a similar track that has been released to see if you’re on the right track sonically. S.P.Y’s last XOYO set will be tonight, November 24 at XOYO. For clips and info, check S.P.Y’s socials or Weird Science Promotions’ Instagram. For upcoming DARKMTTR releases and to hear S.P.Y’s latest track with IAMDOOMED mentioned in this article, click here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Q&A: S.P.Y on His recent XOYO Residency, Three Years of DRKMTTR and His Advice for Producers

Jimmy Pé has led quite the impressive career thus far, with his music tunes already managed to catch the ear UZ, Lefto, Daedelus and has already released music on prestigious labels such as Quality Goods Records, Saturate Records, and others. Jimmy has toured in the USA, India, and Europe, he’s played Sziget Festival, Outlook Festival, Liverpool Sound City, Ment Ljubljana, Pohoda Festival, Colours of Ostrava, and has shared the stage with names like Hudson Mohawke, Four Tet, Thundercat and Dorian Concept. He’s landed club residencies in Bratislava and has even been a participant in Red Bull Bass Camp. Now, he’s back with a booming bass house EP titled ‘Blip Blop’ via Slow Roast Records along with a music video to the title track. This EP is loaded with massive energy from start to finish, as Jimmy injects each song with a dose of his signature bass house characteristics. Whether it’s the floor shaking bass from “Big PaPa”, glitchy video game-esque feel of “Electric” or the never ending drive of “Hot For You”, this EP showcases just how talented Jimmy is. The music video of the title track, “Blip Blop,” stands out as one of Pé’s most visually stunning creations to date. Exceptional cinematography, fast-paced editing, dynamic camera angles, well-suited costumes, and seamlessly integrated CGI all come together to create a visually striking adventure that effortlessly complements the adrenaline-charged bass-house soundtrack. Listen to the EP below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jimmy Pé Drops Thunderous Bass House ‘Blip Blop’ EP on Slow Roast Records

44 Ardent continues to impress us with his ability to make tunes that instantly grab our attention and lock us into a groove that orbits his world. His latest single “onlyknow” is a mix between UKG and lo-fi elements that seamlessly come together for a intoxicating experience. Paired with heavily autotuned vocals and a dreamy synth melody, 44 ardent yet again creates another sonic masterpiece. He’s been keeping himself quite busy over the last few months, releasing us a new single every couple of weeks, and lucky for us, he’s shared all of this is building towards a new EP! “When I first started 44 Ardent, this is the sort of song I wanted to make. Lots of melodic elements and layers with a dark driving bassline. The vocal was actually taken from a different demo idea from ages ago, but I sped it up and changed the pitch + it ended up fitting perfectly. I’m working on an album at the moment and I think it will have a few more songs like this. I do try to write without a particular theme or direction as much as possible though, and I tend to change everything at the last minute, so we’ll just have to wait and see what happens.” ~ 44 Ardent Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 44 Ardent Drops Beautiful UKG Single “onlyknow”

Multi-platinum producer, and DJ, R3HAB has just unleashed a new remix of Acid Arab’s infectiously exciting track, ‘Habaytak’. For the last fifteen years, the musician, Fadil El Ghoul, better known by the R3HAB moniker, has remixed the likes of Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Calvin Harris, put out original tracks with huge collabs, and has dominated the mainstream whilst staying true to his Dutch-Moroccan heritage. Out now via [PIAS] Électronique, R3HAB gave the Eastern-inspired sound of the original track, featuring Ghizlane Melih’s vocals, a darker, faster-paced twist. Watch the freshly released Jean-Charles Charavin-directed video: Trailblazing through the original with his vision but never forgetting to intensify Acid Arab’s existing builds and breaks, R3HAB heightens the vocal track to spine-tingling levels. Incorporating explicit House elements and throbbing electronic bass, this club banger exaggerates the source material’s production whilst keeping Ghizlane Melih’s gorgeous vocals in the spotlight. In doing so, he not only injects the beats with his unique brand of thumping House, but he also pays homage to the Morrocan diva’s heritage and influences. Listen to both the original and the new remix below: The two producers had this to say about their collab, R3HAB: “I’ve been a fan of Acid Arab’s work for a long time now, so I was excited when they reached out. I had a lot of fun remixing ‘Habaytak’, it’s always a good challenge to infuse my sound into different genres and musical cultures. I loved the experience and we’re excited to finally share it with the world!”. Acid Arab: “This mix of R3HAB’s more mainstream sound with our Arabic-inspired electronic music has spawned a unique and potentially massive track. We’re honoured that R3HAB agreed to add his special touch and individual vibe to our track. We’re proud to see more musical boundaries fall.” Follow R3HAB: Facebook – Instagram – TikTok – X – Youtube Follow Acid Arab: Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – Youtube

Hot on the heels of HEART, RAVENSCOON has now revealed the next pivotal chapter of his debut album, PERIPHERY, titled MIND. The 18-track opus, PERIPHERY, uniquely fragments into four thematic EPs: BODY, HEART, MIND, and SOUL, each resonating deeply with RAVENSCOON’s multifaceted musical ethos. MIND EP offers a potent concoction of cerebral soundscapes and impeccable sonic detailing. Included in this release are tracks such as “Soundboy”, “Vantablack” in collaboration with Deadcrow, and the energizing “ACID” produced alongside Emurse and featuring Can’t Stop Won’t Stop. Cinematic visualizers, a result of RAVENSCOON’s collaboration with renowned cinematographer Magela Crosignani, accompanies the tracks in a incredible fashion, adding even more depth to this stunning collection. As the “PERIPHERY” era unravels, RAVENSCOON remains resolute in broadening his musical horizons, captivating the steadfast WAKAAN fan base and making inroads with trap enthusiasts and ambient music connoisseurs. Check it out for yourself below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RAVENSCOON Reveals Third Ep Installment: Mind

PIERCE has unleashed an exhilarating remix of Hucci and Stooki Sound’s iconic track, “Ball So Hard”. This reimagined version delivers an experimental blend of wonky beats and dynamic soundscapes, setting the stage for a new way to listen to the iconic – “Ball So Hard.” Renowned for his visionary production style and seamless fusion of diverse musical influences, PIERCE has once again raised the bar with his take on “Ball So Hard”. Infusing the original track with his signature flair, PIERCE has transformed the well-loved classic into an exhilarating modern replica. “I wanted to create a remix that paid tribute to the essence of ‘Ball So Hard’ while infusing it with my own unique musical vision,” remarked PIERCE. “It’s an absolute honor to remix one of the songs that got me into bass music today. Huge shoutout the Hucci and Stooki Sound for letting me rework this one!” – PIERCE Check it out below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: PIERCE Unveils Electrifying Remix of Hucci and Stooki Sound’s “Ball So Hard”

When it comes to bass music, few provide as much speaker shattering tracks like Sadhu & IMAN. Being the Inspiration for many Successful Dubstep Artists, Sadhu has been in the Game for a long time. His first release dates back to 2011 and he has sold out every major City in Europe, America and Australia. Taking a Break in 2015 to Focus on Other Musical Projects such as a Blues Band and a Metal Band, he took the Scene by Storm in January when he announced his Comeback. Since then he has played in Venues all over Europe again, such as the Bootshaus in Cologne or Le Bikini in Toulouse. IMAN is a 26 year old dubstep producer who has demolished dancefloors‘ around The USA such as Exchange LA, SoundNightclub, Area 15, Skyway Theater, The Green Elephant, Academy, EOS Lounge, Aura, The Circle and more. Hear it for yourself below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sadhu & IMAN team up for explosive single “Sadman”

Florida is known for having an avid electronic music market and for decades now promoters have worked hard at curating new experiences to continue to keep the scene alive and well in the area. Well, there’s a new club in town, Fort Lauderdale to be exact, headed by Angel Candelaria (former owner of Cash Only nightclub), Danny Colica (a trailblazer in SoFlo’s rave scene and founder of Hypnotic Productions) and Pepe Vargas (nightlife host and founder of Forbidden Kingdom Music Festival) – per Sun Sentinel. Kemistry will bring a new Audio Visual experience and a venue which will host some of the largest National acts in Electronic Music, host some historical reunions events, and create a venue, experience, and space for EDM culture to thrive in South Florida. They will focus on the experience with top notch production, hospitality, drinks, and even a full restaurant where people can order food during the event. They have an exciting upcoming slate, featuring ATLIENS, Camo & Krooked, and more! Head to their website to check it out. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kemistry Nightclub Brings New Audio Visual Experience in Downtown Fort Lauderdale

Seasoned DJ and producer Martial Simon is one of the best when it comes to dance pop music. With an astonishing 1.5 million plus streams accrued so far this year, this number stands as a monumental testament to Simon’s resonance with a global audience. Now, he’s back with his final track of the year titled “Turn Down The Lights”. It’s an upbeat, anthemic single reminiscent of the 2010 era with a modern touch. It feels like the type of song you’d imagine you and all of your friends singing together at midnight in the club. Yet again, Martial Simon delivers a bumping club tune that we are going to be listening to all weekend long. Check it out below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martial Simon Caps Off The Year With Infectious Single “Turn Down The Lights”

When it comes to tech house, one of the brightest breakthrough acts is Sherm. Hailing from Chicago, he’s brought a irresistible energy to the house music scene in a way that’s caught on with fans all over the world. Fresh off of hosting his first panel at ADE along with a massive showcase performance with Hood Politics & Bring The Kingdom, Sherm is back, this time teaming up with close friends BLUPRNT for their single ‘Real Life’. Laced with a groovy bass line, dark melodic undertones, hypnotic vocals and thumping drums, Sherm & BLUEPRNT create an irresistible song that is destined for a bright future. “I’ve been such a big fan of BLUPRNT since their release “House In My Life” on Hood Politics and knew a time would come for us to collaborate. This track immediately grabs your attention and keeps it until the last kick. Simply put, this track is BIG and brought out the best in us as producers. Hood Poli was the only label this track was going to.” – Sherm Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sherm & BLUPRNT Team Up For Energy Fueled Tech House Single, ‘Real Life’ via Hood Politics

Lost Prince is a visionary artist reshaping electronic music with a theatrical flair. His mesmerizing sounds have caught the attention of Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell, leading to numerous releases on the Axtone Records label. Axwell even co-wrote the Lost Prince hit, ‘Always On My Mind’. Lost Prince’s style, a mix of hypnotic melodies and influences from the jackin’ house scene of Chicago and New York has garnered an official remix on Anjunadeep and support from top-tier artists. Now, Lost Prince is back, gifting us with a beautiful new single ‘Ipnosia’ off his forthcoming EP ‘Exile’. It’s a mesmerizing sonic experience, led by hypnotic drum grooves, driving synth melodies, and a suspenseful aura that envelopes you immediately. Anticipation is brimming for his upcoming EP but for now, enjoy ‘Ipnosia’ below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lost Prince Drops Thumping Melodic House Single ‘Ipnosia’ From Upcoming EP

Sporting his iconic mask, F.O.O.L. is the perfect representation of the future, inviting us into his own neon fueled cyberpunk-esque world, where a fusion of bass and cinematic soundscapes reign supreme. We recently shared the single ‘Encounter‘ from our favorite cyberpunk hero F.O.O.L., and now we’re thrilled to share that he’s unleashed his debut album ‘Machine’ via Monstercat Uncaged. This album from start to finish is a testament to just how talented he is no matter the genre he finds himself in. Songs like The Law” with PYLOT, features a crossover of opera samples paired seamlessly with a mesmerizing retrowave backing, while “Motor” with THIRST, comes thundering through with his electrifying take on phonk. “Duality” offers hard hitting drums amidst a sonic battle of good vs evil, while “Valhalla” whisks the listener away into the cinematic real reminiscent of movies such as Drive, concluding with an epic drum and bass drop of epic proportions. F.O.O.L closes out the album with a brilliant song titled “Origin”, merging his roots with intoxicating rhythms, blissful synth chords, electric guitar, ethereal vocal echoes. “‘MACHINE’ is an invitation to my new sound that developed at the start of 2020. The concept behind this album is that F.O.O.L is hooked up to a machine, which is making him evolve and become more powerful, symbolic of how I have evolved my sound. For a little over a decade now, I have been creating and experimenting with all different kinds of genres across the world of electronic music. It is not until now that it finally feels like I am creating the type of music that I was destined to.” – F.O.O.L F.O.O.L has accumulated a substantial following in the gaming community. He has had multiple placements on Rocket League, such as “INERTIA” and his remix of “Horsepower” with TOKYO ROSE. MACHINE will be one of Rocket League’s biggest features yet, with “Duality” being the lead theme of Season 9 and five songs landing on the brand-new Season 13. Additionally, “Valhalla”, “The Law”, and “Tension” can be heard on past seasons. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: F.O.O.L. Unleashes Impressive Debut Album ‘MACHINE’ via Monstercat Uncaged

By now, everyone in both the D&B and bass worlds knows that when Billain is about to drop a new release, it’s going to be a game-changer. Now with his last releases being in February, the scene is more than ready for a new joint from the Bosnia-based mega-producer. Or so they think. Different Eyes, the upcoming EP due out this Friday, November 17 on Vision, is once again going to lock Billain into the pinnacle of creativity in bass music. Having already teased the title track two weeks ago, fans might assume Different Eyes will be another atmospheric concept EP, similar to 2022’s Lands Unbreached or 2019’s Nomad’s Revenge. Being that Billain has been so focused on film production with his multi-award winning short Fugitive and scoring said film as well as new A/V projects, it wouldn’t be too farfetched of an assumption. It would, however, be wrong. The fast, aggressive, yet painfully emotive D&B styles that caused both industry and fans to become infatuated with the dizzying levels of production this artist can attain is on Different Eyes in full force. While almost every track on this EP can easily unalive any dancefloor, it’s important to note that Different Eyes is still a concept album and a journey, and it should be listened to as such at least once. It starts with the atmospheric, largely beatless wonder of an intro track, “It’s First Dream.” This lullaby brings the listener back into a world that only Billain fully knows: one of heavy atmos, cyberpunk dreamscapes and endless lands made of sound and code. It’s actually kind of him to lull the listener into this state, because the next tracks hit so damned hard, we nee a buffer. What follows in the next five tracks is a sequence of ever faster and crunchier bass hurricanes, reflecting chaos and anger and tightly-reigned skill all at once. Our YEDM premiere is the second track, “Baka,” which presumably taken from the anime slang for “crazy” or “foolish,” and it certainly has the wild chaos of an anime fight scene. Easily the heaviest and most chaotic track on the EP, “Baka” drops the listener into the narrative of Different Eyes like a 3-meter vert ramp and doesn’t let go until it’s damn well ready. As intense and chaotic as it sounds, “Baka” was likely the most tightly produced track on the album, simply by virtue of how chaotic it is. It’s always the maddest syncopation that takes the most programming, and it might also be a little nod to jazz fusion. Only the best DJs will be able to mix this track, and it’s likely that’s the way Billain wanted it. Going through the journey of the rest of the EP with “Kinetic,” “Uncanny Valley,” “FUCK Y00” and “Void Me,” the intensity and speed of the work only increases, but unlike “Baka,” they all have a trackable drum & bass beat. The EP ends up feeling like exploring a wild new planet in some futuristic inner space hellscape, from the prep of “Different Eyes” to the bumpy, aggressive culture shock of “Baka” to finding one’s stride in the “Uncanny Valley” to being over it already with “FUCK Y00” to the last ride of the ego-destroying ride of “Void Me.” “Different Eyes” is the victory lap, a reward for beating the game and making it through this fever dream of an EP. As a psycho-thriller in sonic form, Different Eyes is a reflection of doing hard inner work. It’s chaos and anger and confusion and a hurricane of emotions, but the title track is the goal: meant to be the new perspective once one has let all that beautiful pain go. Whether you are working on something personally or just unthinkingly follow the arc of this EP, you will come to the end of this masterpiece seeing the world with “Different Eyes.” Different Eyes drops tomorrow, November 17 on Vision. Click here to pre-order or pre-save. – This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Billain Offers a Different Perspective With ‘Different Eyes’ [Vision]

Ian Oliver, known as barnacle boi, has not only carved a niche for himself at prominent music festivals this year, like Imagine Fest, Wakaan Fest, Elements Fest, and Sound Haven, but also made a notable double appearance at Red Rocks in late 2022. Revered for his deeply emotional, bass-centric, and evocative trap compositions, as well as for his collaborations with icons such as Bones (TeamSESH), Holly Stell, and Madi Larson, barnacle boi’s star is on the rise. Bolstered by support from huge names like Alice Glass and Finn Wolfhard of “Stranger Things”, he draws from the nostalgic chords of 90’s/2000’s anthems, infusing them with his groundbreaking innovations. Now, he’s back with his highly anticipated ‘Introspect’ EP – making his label debut on Vibe Digital. The result is truly spectacular, as barnacle boi creates a thrilling ride from start to finish on this six track EP. The title track sets the tone, making a thunderous entrance while the subsequent song “Love Hotel” ushers in a more contemplative, downtempo element beautifully executed. “In The Dark” encompasses notes of festival trap mixed seamlessly with cinematic textures while “U Were Everything 2 Me” takes us even further down the rabbit hole into the sonic bliss curated by barnacle boi. “Stubborn” offers a mesmerizing vibe while “Sorry” caps off the EP with a darker, UK garage sound that yet again shows just how sonically eclectic barnacle boi is. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: barnacle boi Releases Thumping ‘Introspect’ EP

Ren Zukii is the moniker of 26 year old West Australian experimental bass music producer Rene Snow – who’s truly carving her own lane in this scene. Her music fits somewhere in between chaotic and emotionally impactful, with unhinged creativity guiding her ever step of the way. Now, she’s back with a new single “10 Hour Shower” via Liquid Stranger’s Wakaan imprint and the single lives up to the hype. Packed with thunderous bass chords and an electrifying arrangement, Zukii turns this into a colossal main stage banger. “I wrote this track in a tropical thunderstorm in Sumatra, Indonesia. It rained for 10 hours straight while I was there on a surfing trip, so that’s where the title of the track comes from. I was feeling super inspired to write music while in Indonesia, as I used to live there when I was 16, teaching English in a local village.” – Ren Zukii Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ren Zukii Drops Thunderous Single “10 Hour Shower” via Liquid Stranger’s Wakaan’s Imprint

Most American ravers know very little about the scene in the former Eastern Bloc, aside perhaps from Berghain and the festivals in Croatia. Drum & bass denizens would likely know about Let It Roll out of Prague and maybe that Czechia is a hub of modern neurofunk, but may not know how big the scene actually is in Czechia and Slovakia. In fact, it’s quite widespread, with the popular imagination festival, loads of clubs and some of the most popular producers coming out of everywhere from Dresden to Russia. Beats for Love, a festival based in Ostrava, Czechia on the Polish border, seems to have been one of the most overlooked by North American punters while simultaneously becoming one of the biggest festivals on the planet. It’s time said punters take notice. With festival fans beginning work on planning their summers around now, it’s a good time to look up Beats for Love. Conceived in 2014 by festival director Kamil Rudolf as a way to bring big rave names to Central Europe for reasonable prices, B4L’s tenth anniversary is set for early July, 2024. It’s a full week-long festival set in an old ironworks with cool, dystopian vibes, in an urban and easily accessible area and features huge lineups, with 2023’s festival hosting nearly 500 artists. B4L makes sure they cover all genres as well, featuring everyone from Deadmau5 and Tiësto to A.M.C and the Eatbrain League. There are also conference-style forums during the week, daytime carnival activities and a fireworks display at the end that rivals EDC. It’s no wonder it’s now the biggest festival in Central Europe, with nearly a quarter of a million visitors at the 2023 fest. With her career born out of the burgeoning Czech and Slovak rave scenes of the late 90s and early 00s, DJ Beaty has become a fan favorite both in her hometown of Ostrava and throughout Europe. Her high-energy house, techno and drum & bass sets are usually a mustn’t miss for those in the know, and she dances just as hard as anyone on the floor. Now working on her all-female event series Proppa Rave with childhood bestie and Dnbwear bosslady Mila207, Beaty’s also the boots-on-the-ground coordinator and marketing manager for Beats for Love. Getting to know her and her positive vibes is also getting to know B4L, so with the 2024 season approaching, YEDM decided to chat with beaty and get to know them both. How did you get involved with music? I have loved music since my childhood. I remember watching Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna, etc. from the videotapes my father brought home from Germany in the 90’s. I was into music from the first heartbeat, I believe, but with electronic music I got into it for the first time because of my friend Mila207. Her father introduced her to the first techno party at Fabric – Ostrava. After this experience. We went to this club all the time for years, and since then we never visit (more pop-oriented) disco clubs anymore. Literally after the first party I knew I wanted to be a DJ. I love the connection between crowd and DJ. I started going to DJ school and practicing (on vinyl at the time) and the rest is history! For the Americans who are just now hearing about it, can you give us a little history on Beats for Love? Beats for Love is an electronic dance music festival held at the heart of the Industrial National Monument in Ostrava (an actual UNESCO World Heritage Site). It’s surrounded by the ironworks scenery of the Lower Vítkovice area, so it’s got a very different vibe. This year we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the festival and because we’re so well-established now, we’ve been able to fill it with plenty of outstanding music on 15+ stages headlining by the biggest names all over the world, not to mention a rich accompanying program and loads of other activities (including fun for kids during the day) for four days. This creates a really unique atmosphere full of fun and enjoyment! What was the idea behind the festival and how have you seen it grow or change over the years? The original idea was to organize an event in an industrial space and the original idea was to show electronic music to as many people as possible, which for us meant “a lot of music for little money.” Of course, over time, the festival got bigger, and with that bigger names are added, and with that came an increase in prices, but we are still one of the cheapest festivals year in and year out in terms of the price/performance ratio so we feel our original mission still stands. How have you been able to get such huge talent to come to the festival each year? We’re a team here at B4L so I think the best person to answer this is George Ramík, our festival booking manager: The festival is expanding year by year, not only in terms of production but also the composition of the program. Every year we manage to book a better lineup and this is also connected with the fact that the festival wants to grow. In order for the festival to be better, we need to put more resources into the line-up and we strive to bring people a better program every year. I think the reason why big headliners like to come back to us and want to play here is the unique environment of the old factory, which is not found anywhere else in the world. The main reason, in my opinion, is because of our artist care. We go above and beyond with high-quality artist care and first-class facilities for the whole week. Agents and managers visit our festival to see what Beats for Love is all about and they received first-class service too, which they greatly appreciate. I also think it’s our curated image. Our festival has a face and we keep our relationships strong. Artists and their agents already know us from the communication before the festival and these are the same people they will meet at the venue. We are not just a company, but a team and a family. The same people have been working together on this festival for a long time, so the artists know exactly who they are and they know they can always count on us to take care of them and present a great festival. Beaty @ B4L 2023, filmed by DnBPortal For you personally, how does the festival tie in with your own music career? For me this event is always the highlight of the year, not only because I work on it the whole year but it is one of the biggest crowds I get to play to. It also helps that it is in my hood, I get to meet all my DJ, producer and industry friends in one place and I don’t even have to travel! I feel so happy to be involved with one of the most important rave events of the year. Where would you like to see the festival go in the future?* *I asked our head of marketing, Mathiass O´Zana, to weigh in on this one: Our goal is to be at the level of such giants as Tomorrowland or Glastonbury, which are known all over the world. In the meantime, the most important thing for us is that the festival still has so many great and satisfied fans, because it is not possible without them and mainly we are doing it for them! How has it been trying to manage the festival as well as doing your own gigs? I´m working for Beats for Love as a marketing manager so during the week I’m going to work normally and during the weekends I’m doing shows. Sometimes it is challenging to be at “work” all the time, but when it is your passion and you love what you do, it just doesn’t feel like you are at work. What is your favorite part of touring and playing so many gigs? I love to visit new places and meet new people. I’m doing one or two gigs during the week so it’s quite tiring sometimes with the distances to venues are very long. After a weekend full of gigs I’m really tired but as I said, I love what I do so it also gives me a lot of energy. What’s your goal as a musician? At the moment it’s to continue what I’m doing and try to do my best as a DJ. My goal this year is to take my DJ skills to the next level, which will liven up my performance so mainly I’m focusing on DJing right now. Also I would like to start my own production but at the moment I’m fully busy with my family, job and projects so at the moment I’ve got a pretty full plate. Any upcoming projects for you or teasers for next year’s B4L? This year Beats for Love will celebrate our tenth anniversary, so the preparations are in full swing. We have so many upgrades to the different areas and visuals to ensure the best possible music experience for our #peopleoflove! Last year at the festival we started with the new project “Talking Beats” which is a conference and a meeting of the organizational team with the people at the festival, which was a great success. This year we would like to increase it, extend it to more days, invite interesting guests again and discuss topics related to electronic music, mental health and other interesting topics that are connected to music and the festival in general. There are loads more Beaty sets available on her YouTube channel. Click here to learn more about the 2024 Beats for Love fest, updates on the lineup and tickets, which are already on sale. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Beaty and Beats for Love: Meet the DJ Who’s All Things Rave in Czechia and Slovakia

Ableton has announced the upcoming release of Live 12, a major update designed to spark musical creativity – introducing playful MIDI tools for generating unexpected ideas, new devices and sounds with surprising capabilities, and improvements that let you work more intuitively. Live 12 will be released in early 2024, and will soon go into public beta. Ableton is now offering a 20% discount on all new Live 11 licenses, as well as upgrades from previous versions. Users can then upgrade to Live 12 for free when it’s released. Find the details in the Ableton shop. From now until November 30, Ableton is offering 20% off Push 3 standalone. What’s coming in Live 12 MIDI Transformations and Generators – Create a variety of simple or complex variations to your MIDI clips. Add ornaments, connect successive notes and chords, simulate guitar strums, or pick from a set of generative algorithms to conjure up melodies, rhythms and chords that follow constraints you define. MIDI Editor improvements – Rearrange the order of a selection of notes by pitch, velocity or duration. Stretch, split, chop or join notes in new ways; shape the velocity of notes more easily; transpose them into a scale; or add intervals chromatically or in key. Keys and Scales – Choose a key in Live’s Control Bar to see its notes in any clip you create. Then edit clips using scale highlighting as a guide, use the clip scale to transform and generate musical ideas, or sync the scale of MIDI devices and instruments to the clip being played. Tuning Systems – Work in tunings outside the 12-tone equal temperament system, and access them with Live’s devices as well as any MPE-capable plugin. Meld – A bi-timbral, MPE-capable instrument designed for deep sound-shaping that generates a wide array of textural and experimental sounds with two easy-to-use macro oscillators. Roar – Create everything from subtle and precise mastering-grade warmth to wild and unpredictable sound degradation with Live’s new colouring and saturation effect. Roar’s three saturation stages can be used in series, parallel, or even in mid/side and multiband configurations – and it comes equipped with an extensive modulation matrix. Granulator III – The latest iteration of Robert Henke’s granular instrument now has MPE capability, giving you expressive control over parameters like note bend, vibrato and glissando. Plus, you can now capture audio in real-time and start manipulating it immediately. New Packs – Find new tricks for performing on the fly with the four Max for Live devices of Performance Pack. And explore unlikely instruments and unique foley recordings with the Lost and Found collection. Stacked Detail Views – Get an overview of everything a track is doing at a glance: see your devices and the Clip Editor at the same time, as well as automation and device parameters, so you can focus on the track you’re working on without repeatedly switching between views. View styling – Stay in the flow with Live 12’s cleaner, more modern look that removes visual complexity and keeps the focus on your music. Mixer improvements – Live’s Mixer, previously available only in Session View, can now be used in Arrangement View. It also comes with improvements that make it more accurate for detailed mixing decisions, and easier to read and control. Browser tagging – Use the included tags or custom ones to search for sounds without the constraints of the browser’s built-in categories. Sound Similarity Search – Start with a sample and tell Live’s browser to find comparable sounds and instrument presets related to timbre. Accessibility and navigation improvements – Control core workflows in Live 12 using assistive technologies like screen readers, and use new keyboard shortcuts to navigate to nearly every part of Live. Ableton Live 12 will be available in early 2024. A discount offer is running from now until the release of Live 12. During the promotion, all new Live 11 editions are 20% off. The purchase of any new Live 11 edition automatically entitles customers to a free upgrade to its corresponding Live 12 edition upon release. Ableton Live 12 will be available for purchase from Ableton.com and, in some countries, through local retailers. Ableton Live 12 will cost 79 EUR / 99 USD for Live Intro, 279 EUR / 439 USD for Live Standard and 599 EUR / 749 USD for Live Suite. Existing Ableton Live owners should log in to their accounts to check upgrade pricing The post Coming soon: Ableton Live 12 appeared first on Decoded Magazine.

There’s no question that deadmau5 is one of the most influential artists in dance music over the past 20 years. If you’re like me, a song like “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” is one of the touchstones of electronic dance music. Despite being almost a decade old, “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff” is still one of the most recognizable and iconic songs in the genre. Despite the prevalence of the original track, it only got a couple of marginal remixes. Now, 15 years later, the track gets perhaps its finest remix to date, courtesy of Jauz. Jauz’s remix maintains the opening synth line and melody. He also retains Rob Swire’s classic vocal topline. However, Jauz’s version turns the synth melody into strings to give it a more dramatic feel. Jauz throws in a wicked synth loop before the drop incorporates the original vocal and synth melody. Jauz manages to take a classic EDM tune and spin it into a modern powerhouse. “Making a remix for a song as revered and respected as ‘Ghosts n’ Stuff’ is honestly almost an impossible task,” says Jauz. “It was intimidating and humbling, to say the least. But it was also a great exercise to remind myself how to stop putting pressure and expectation on myself, and just make whatever comes out naturally. I made eight different versions of this remix and this is the only one that really felt like ‘me.’ Thanks to Joel and the team for letting me remix one of the greatest electronic records of all time. It was an honor and such a cool experience” Check out the official Jauz remix of deadmau5 & Rob Swire’s classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff’ out now on mau5trap. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jauz Drops Incredible Remix of deadmau5 Classic “Ghosts ‘n’ Stuff”

It’s been a great week for collabs between legendary Dutch producers. Hardwell and AFROJACK just dropped their third official collab, “Push It” featuring MERYLL. The duo debuted the track during Hardwell’s Tomorrowland set earlier this summer and it sure seems like it’s going to become a staple in both DJs’ sets. “Push It” is keeping with all of Hardwell’s previous recent releases, advancing his big room techno sound. The track opens with a psy-trance beat layered over the vocal “Push it, pull it, twist, I’ve got it.” After that it goes to a windy synth breakdown that is trademark AFROJACK. The synth lead starts mixing with the percussion before going into another massive drop combining the bassline and synth melody. “I’m excited to finally be releasing another song with Hardwell after all these years.” AFROJACK says. “The people loved it at Tomorrowland and I’m happy for people around the world to be able to hear it now.” “I’m excited we’re finally dropping this collaboration; it’s been a long time in the making.” Hardwell adds. “For years, AFROJACK and I kept bumping into each other and talking up the idea of getting back in the studio together, so I’m glad that time has now arrived and this new collab is getting its release date. We first premiered it at Tomorrowland in the summer, and I recently aired it on my relaunched radio show, Hardwell On Air; now I’m looking forward to including it in my sets in the coming years.” Check out the latest from Hardwell x AFROJACK “Push It” featuring MERYLL, out now on Revealed. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hardwell & AFROJACK Team Up For Massive New Collab “Push It”

Tiësto and R3HAB, two of the Netherlands’ biggest stars, have finally come together for their first official collab, “Run Free (Countdown)”. Tiësto has been using this track as the opener in his sets for months, including at EDC Las Vegas and Tomorrowland. While the two artists have previously remixed each other, this is the first proper collab between the two Dutch legends. The track opens with some blocky synths fading up into the foreground along a siren and the instantly recognizable countdown from 10. Are you ready!!??? The synths and the beat take over, again, if you’ve seen either of these artists over the past six months, you’ll definitely recognize this tune. It all repeats again for a second, even heavier drop. It certainly feels like the bassline rolls even thicker the second time around. “R3HAB and I have been waiting eagerly to share ‘Run Free (Countdown).’” Tiësto says. “We’ve seen the energy it ignites in our live sets all summer, and now, we’re thrilled to finally share it with the world. This track encapsulates freedom and boundless energy, a true anthem for Mainstage lovers.” “Tiësto defines the global club culture, and I’m excited to finally join forces.” R3HAB adds. “I shared the idea of ‘Run Free (Countdown)’ with him early this year, and he loved it. We’ve played it over 50 times on iconic stages, including Tomorrowland, Ultra, EDC, and Creamfields, honing the production to its final form. The countdown call-to-action and drop energy combo is special. This is my biggest 2023 club record, and fans have been going wild. I’m hyped to finally share it with the world.” – R3HAB Check out the latest from Tiësto x R3HAB “Run Free (Countdown)” out now on Musical Freedom. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tiësto & R3HAB Join Forces For Massive Festival Anthem “Run Free (Countdown)”

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In a thrilling development for electronic music fans, the ground-breaking, multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated DJ and production duo CAMELPHAT have announced a limited-engagement North American tour. This announcement follows the successful release of their highly-anticipated second album, ‘Spiritual Milk’, marking a new chapter in their illustrious career. CAMELPHAT, known for their dynamic and immersive electronic beats, have already made a significant impact in 2023. They’ve captivated audiences at some of the biggest music festivals around the globe, including Coachella, Ultra Music Festival Miami, and a notable performance at LA’s Pershing Square. Their reputation as one of the most in-demand electronic music acts in the world is well-earned, and this tour is set to further cement their status in the music industry. CAMELPHAT ON TOUR: Feb 9 – Great Hall, New York Feb 16 – Echostage, Washington DC Feb 17 – History, Toronto Mar 1 Radius, Chicago Mar 2 Fillmore, Denver The upcoming tour is not just a series of concerts; it’s an entirely new experience for fans. CAMELPHAT is set to debut a special, never-before-seen visual show that encapsulates the music and spirit of ‘Spiritual Milk’. This album has been a significant milestone for the duo, featuring high-profile collaborations with an array of talented artists such as London Grammar, SOHN, Shimza, Mathame, Kolsch, Anyma, RHODES, Jake Bugg, and Desire. These collaborations have brought a fresh and diverse sound to the album, showcasing CAMELPHAT’s ability to blend different musical styles seamlessly. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Camelphat announce North American tour supporting their album “Spiritual Milk”

As the year draws to a close, Belgian sensation Lost Frequencies, renowned for his unique blend as a producer, DJ, and live performer, is gearing up for a spectacular finale. November 10th marks a significant date in the music industry as Lost Frequencies announces the release of his third artist album, ‘All Stand Together’. Lost Frequencies, a name that has become synonymous with musical innovation, has experienced a monumental year. His journey over the past several years has been nothing short of extraordinary, culminating in sold-out arenas on his Lost Frequencies Live tour. His presence has graced every major festival stage, from the electrifying crowds of Tomorrowland to the vibrant scenes of Lollapalooza and Creamfields. Adding to his accolades, he has also been nominated for a Brit Award for ‘Best International Song’. Yet, with the upcoming release of ‘All Stand Together’, it seems the best is still to come. ‘All Stand Together’ is more than just an album; it’s a musical odyssey. Lost Frequencies collaborates with a mix of familiar and fresh talents, taking listeners on a journey that melds feel-good electronics with pop joy. The album features 11 sensational tracks, including the international hit ‘Where Are You Now’ with Calum Scott, the recent solo release ‘The Feeling’, and a title track destined to captivate audiences. Collaborations with artists like Netsky, James Arthur, and Tom Gregory further enrich the album, showcasing the diverse musical landscape that Lost Frequencies navigates with ease. This album is a testament to Lost Frequencies’ musical evolution. It traverses various genres, from uplifting house and tropical vibes to folk influences, acoustic instrumentals, and deep vocal performances, culminating in dancefloor-ready anthems. ‘All Stand Together’ is poised to be Lost Frequencies’ most signature artist album to date, marking a pivotal point in his career. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lost Frequencies Prepares A Grand Finale to The Year with ‘All Stand Together’ LP

Straight out Newark NJ, with roots in Ghana, DJ Flex (Felix Erwiah) returns with a delectable slice of melodic feelgood Afropop. A playful, sweetly romantic and universally appealing song inspired by Flex’s African heritage, ‘Odo’ (slang for Odoyewu, from the West African Twi dialect) encapsulates the Ghanaian concept of love for life in all its varieties. One of the hottest producer/artists on the scene today, DJ Flex has crossed many genres and collaborated with such luminaries as Megan The Stallion, Shenseea, Mya, Nija and Nigerian superstar Minz. He has garnered huge Spotify editorial playlisting (resulting in over 30 million streams), performed a Boiler Room set and been featured on BBC Radio and OVO Sound Radio. His unique background has fostered a globe-trotting sound that incorporates elements of Afrobeats, Jersey Club and Baile Funk. Now signed to Virgin Music Distribution / Ingrooves, ‘Odo’ is the first track off of an album project out 2024. Growing up in working class Newark, DJ Flex was introduced to dance music and club life by his father, who, in addition to working two jobs as a cab driver and Fedex employee, also made some extra cash as a videographer for big weekend gatherings among the Ghanaian diasporic community. As a small boy, the wide-eyed DJ Flex was able to experience the rhythm of these parties firsthand. Fascinated by the DJ’s ability to take the crowd on a journey through the night, Flex started tinkering with rudimentary equipment on his own as a teenager, eventually getting paid gigs throughout the Northeast, and as far-flung as Atlanta and Germany, all the while going to college and working odd jobs to get by. Life became more difficult when his father succumbed to a stroke and DJ Flex had to stay home and care for him, all the while completing his degree and hustling to earn as much as could with his (now viral) productions and DJ gigs. After his father died in the Covid epidemic in 2020, DJ Flex decided to fully embrace music as his career and destiny, inspired by the struggles and sacrifices that his father made to raise little Felix into DJ Flex. About ‘Odo’, DJ Flex says ‘When I am creating, I love the feeling of merging different cultures and allowing the sound of the song to speak with people on a deeper connection. My goal when I was creating this song was to bring elevation to the current sound of afrobeats and adding a message everyone in the world can relate to, which is love.’ This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: DJ Flex Drops New Infectious Single, ‘Odo’

Hailing from the realm of dubstep, Biometrix’s genre-blending incorporations have catapulted him to international acclaim, shairng stages with icons such as Chase and Status and Zomboy, drawing support from renowned platforms like BBC Radio 1, while boasting an astounding 300 million streams globally. On the other side of this dynamic duo is Cambridge’s own Nat James, a high-octane EDM vocalist who has been nominated for Best EDM Artist by the TMMP Awards for two consecutive years (2022 & 2023). Not only has James played monumental events like EDC and Tomorrowland, but he’s also become a staple voice in colossal sets where the worlds of Rap & EDM intersect. Having collaborated with industry heavyweights such as Riot Ten, Whales & Jaenga. Now, these two are back, unleashing a fiery collab upon us titled “Heavy Artillery” via Position Music. It’s a thunderous blend of cinematic synths, ground shaking bass, and vocals that seem to inject pure energy into your veins. Each drop finds a way to infuse even more explosivness into this song that you’d expect, making it another club and festival weapon for all bass DJs. “‘Heavy Artillery’ is a sonic juggernaut that unleashes a relentless barrage of energy, a musical powerhouse that demands attention and commands the battlefield of sound.” – Biometrix The most essential part of us creating this track, at its core, was the goal to land as many unstoppable strikes of high-impact moments in the sonic landscape as possible. Truly a ruthless endeavor. – Nat James Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Biometrix & Nat James Unleash Fiery Collab ‘Heavy Artillery’ via Position Music