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Rich Delinquent does it all. Writing, singing, producing, even helping direct his own music videos. His creativity knows no bounds and it’s evident to see in all that he does. Melding a dark blend of electronic, hip hop, and emo sounds together in his music, Rich Delinquent has developed an addictive brand around his project as his music and videos continue to speak to a generation that seeks deeper meaning in the art they consume. On his brand new single, “Hallucinating“, Rich Delinquent battles the effects of isolation with thunderous production and emotionally gripping lyrics. His vocal performance his flawless, delivering an edgy aura that helps paint the picture for this haunting story. Ominous melodies swell underneath Rich’s vocal, building into a booming drop led by gritty synth-wave bass and drum elements. Here’s what Rich Delinquent had to say about it: “Hallucinating documents my time in total isolation from society for nearly a full year. I found myself in a very dark place with my worst thoughts running wild… but what doesn’t kill me makes me numb to it in the end.” Listen to “Hallucinating” below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rich Delinquent Battles Isolation With Thundering Single, “Hallucinating”

Originally discovering a means of expression through choreography and hip-hop dance, Brooklyn-based songwriter and producer Kasi Opi now uses music as a method of communication. Often struggling to find the right words to express himself, he collaborates with artists all over the world to assist him in telling his story. Drawing from an immersion in grooves and dance culture, Kasi cultivates an electro-pop sound that’s been described as hypnotically elegant. After nearly a year-long hiatus, Kasi Opi is back with his highly anticipated EP, ‘Collide‘, signed to Bonfire Records. “Naked” kicks things off in a mesmerizing fashion powered by a beautiful vocal from Nevve and a beat that seems to take over all of your senses. “Home” follows, showcasing a collaboration with AZA and the result is fantastic, as a downtempo beat, glistening vocal, and carefully sampled effects come together seamlessly. “Anaheim” features Akacia on the mic, delivering a hypnotic performance while Opi creates a sort of euphoric atmosphere in the background with various chords and melodies. “Remind Me” showcases the versatility of the EP with its upbeat, summertime feel that also seems to have immense mainstream appeal. “F.O.M.O.” caps off the EP in perfect fashion, delicately balancing Jake Neumar’s vocals with a captivating future bass esque production. Here’s what Kasi Opi had to say about it: “For me, R&B music was my segway to loving electronic music. The whole inspiration of this EP came from a goal to bridge the gaps between these two genres. The result is almost like a gradient that pulls and stretches between these two destinations.” We are so excited to premiere this EP for you today, listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: PREMIERE: Kasi Opi Drops Highly Anticipated EP, ‘Collide’ [Bonfire Records]

Brondo exploded onto the scene in 2019 with his debut show, sold out – Denver CO. Since then, Brondo has been committed to creating a unique and unforgettable experience for the fans who would soon become the start of his very own tribe, the “Bass Troop”. Brondo’s bass infused sound has resonated throughout EDM’s biggest stages. Landing him performances at Red Rocks, Lost Lands, Ubbi Dubbi, Decadence, Imagine Music Festival and many more. Now, he’s back with his 2nd studio album titled, ‘Concrete Jungle’, and the result is of epic proportions. He initially teased three singles, “Dick Twist,” “Push Somebody,” and “The King,” which revealed a blend of jaw-rattling riddim and dubstep that bass-fans have been primed to obsess over. The album is a 12 track excursion that continues to put on display the unrelenting talent and creativity that courses through Brondo’s veins. Each song delivers its own headbanging experience, but a few stand outs for us include the title track, boasting a drop that feels like the equivalent of about 20 shots of espresso. “Gorilla Pimpin” is a beast of a song, taking you on a journey where you think you know the end destination, only to jolt in a completely new direction by the time the drop hits. “Letting Go” shows a more melodic side to Brondo, seamlessly weaving heavy bass and future bass elements together for a truly beautiful song. Listen to Brondo’s ‘Concrete Jungle‘ below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Brondo Drops Electrifying 2nd Studio Album, ‘Concrete Jungle’

A musical alchemist at heart, 5GODZ collides the elements of earth, fire, wind, thunder and water within his compositions. The result is one of epic proportions, a concoction of electronic subgenres and orchestral elements that showcase the breadth of his musical vocabulary. For 5GODZ, it’s the adrenaline of playing his music out live, whether it be in an intimate club or a huge festival setting, that keeps him constantly motivated to create music. It’s this undeniable passion for creating music that has led to him receiving accolades from other top EDM artists such as The Chainsmokers, Alesso, Tiesto and many more. Now, he’s back with an energy fueled festival trap remix to Tiesto & Ava Max’s hit, “The Motto“. You can’t help but get on board the hype train as soon as the sounds come through your speakers. Monstrous sub-bass, larger-than-life synths, weighty drum kits power this trap anthem that provides a fresh take on the “The Motto“. When I first heard The Motto by Tiesto and Ava Max I knew right away it needed a big festival remix. One that would leave the crowd roaring. – 5GODZ Listen below! 5 GØDZ · THE MOTTO (5GODZ Festival Rave Remix) – Tiesto, Ava Max This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 5GODZ Offers Festival Trap Remix To Tiesto & Ava Max’s Hit, “The Motto”

St.Sinny is a talented DJ/ Producer with a sense of humor. His name is a humorous jab at an ever-changing but over-saturated industry. For far too long, songs, attitudes, and even wardrobe choices have been copied and remade in the hopes of fitting in; St.Sinny wants to forge his own route through eclectic, intuitive, and original creations that are free of creative constraints. It’s clear to hear this attitude in his music, especially his latest single, “LeftRight“, out today on Pharaoh Phonix. “LeftRight” is a dance floor weapon, armed with fiery synths, a deep, electrifying vocal sample, powered by thunderous grooves. Hear it for yourself below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: St.Sinny Deals Out Fiery Tech House Single, “LeftRight” [Pharaoh Phonix]

With a luscious discography that dates back to 2013, Fabels (yes, we’re spelling that right) could likely have started the return to shoegaze and experimental art rock trend the electronic world is seeing swell nowadays. With their first two albums, 2013’s Zimmer and 2016’s Hi dabbling in Bauhaus-cum-Sonic Youth-cum-Ride experimental krautrock vibes, by 2018 the duo had added electronic elements and more wall of sound guitars a’la Catherine Wheel or Th’Faith Healers. Now with their third album, Minds, which released late last year, Fabels are officially in dream pop (albeit creepy dream pop; is there such a thing as “nightmare pop”?) territory and officially on Your EDM’s radar. By the way, did anyone else not know that music from sunny Australia could be so dark? Who expected experimental krautrock to reach as far as Sydney? It doesn’t help that a lot of the vocals seem to be Scandinavian or German, though the fact that Fabels worked closely with Icelandic music producer Geir Brillian Gunnarsson snaps at least that part of the puzzle into place. Rest assured, however, there was a lot of double-and-triple-checking the promo to make sure it didn’t actually say “Austria” instead of “Australia.” With confusion and initial promo-checks completed, we can now say that Minds is a triumph of an album in many genres: shoegaze, krautrock, dream pop, experimental electronica, world music, dark wave, post punk and even a bit of goth. With all those styles involved, the album sounds incredibly cohesive; one definitely wouldn’t mistake Fabels for any other artist with this album. In earlier work, listeners may be able to pick out influences like the ones mentioned above, but Minds is all Fabels, and this Gunnarsson guy, apparently, who we’re also kicking ourselves about not knowing. From the merely weird and interesting semi-Bjork-y tones of the title track to the definitely disturbing experimentalism of “ShereKhan” (released on its own in 2018), Minds sort of creates its own world of sound. It’s not even really fair to call it experimental (though we have it on good authority that a lot of sound science was deployed here) because the artistry and musicality of the album is so complete. While the Aussie duo worked occassionally with different producers, such as fellow Aussie Geir Brillian on “Piccolo,” the overall sound and theme of the album are perfectly pitched to together. Singles on their own make an impact, but the album as a whole is an actual reality shift. Fabels also have a strong audio/visual component to their work, as is evidenced by all the videos that have come out of the album. They recorded a studio session performance for three tracks in advance of the album’s release in 2020 and 2021 (dir. Matthew Syres) and shot two music videos for the title track and “ShereKhan.” The studio sessions were dramatically lit and perfectly match the vibe of the album while the actual music videos, created by artists working with Fabels’ label Qusp are visual representations of the music. All this together creates an even more immersive experience into Fabels’ world. There is so much to unpack with Fabels that one article can hardly do them justice; perhaps if we’d known about them from the start it would be easier to describe, but really the proof of the pudding is in the eating and we definitely recommend fans of all the genres we mentioned get stuck in with this innovative, dark and impeccably produced project that defies genre. Minds is out now on Qusp and can be streamed or purchased on multiple platforms here. Subscribe to their YouTube channel to keep up with more wild and artsy video releases. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Dream Pop Duo Fabels Gets Into Your ‘Minds’ [video]

With a vocal timbre similar to Lady of Rage crossed with Latifah and a spit game comparable to early 00s Nas, Nemesis earned her moniker the old fashioned way: in rap battles. Now a formidable force and ready to remind hip hop of its spiritual power, Nemesis has released her second single “INNOV8!” and if getting read for a third with the aim of combating pop hop and bringing the genre back to what it once symbolized for her and many other rap lovers. If anyone can make an impact on mumble rap, after all, it’s a good Nemesis. Nemesis’s first single “Nefertiti the First” released in 2018 and gave audiences an idea of what she’s capable of, both in terms of skill and content. With a fast, rolling flow backed by smooth, soulful beats a’la early Common or Slum Village, this first single is not just a hearkening back to the golden age of hip hop but to the power of art, beauty and the kingdoms of Africa. It’s a call to action for her contemporaries and colleagues: style and substance can exist together and, in fact, that’s what makes the impact or true rap. Now having signed on to partner with fellow SoCal MC God’s Gift to run the equally expansive label Pure Order, fans can expect Nemesis to speed up production on her own work as well. Her most recent single “INNOV8!” dropped in April and her next offering “Tigress” is due to release this Friday. Beat-wise, “INNOV8!” reaches even farther back in hip hop’s history as the Slick Rick/Digital Underground-style beats hit on second one of this dancier but also somehow even more lyrically expansive track as compared to “Nefertiti the First.” With Nemesis channeling her inner Neneh Cherry and MC Lyte for this dancefloor vibe, “INNOV8!” is also a call to action for would-be rappers as well as anyone who needs a bit of leveling up. The catchy hook “thoughts plus beats equals innovate” both belies and summarizes the spiritual intent of the track. She’s not wrong either; no matter what the genre, if you’ve got an idea and a beat, you can make something innovative. That’s just scratching the surface as well; “INNOV8!” is packed with inspiring and mind-bending verse, all perfectly spit in a flow that rivals many of the greats. Said flow is fast, but luckily Nemesis and Pure Order have made a lyric video that’s just as fun and funky as the track: The next single in what looks to be a series from Nemesis is “Tigress.” This track was released previously but since hooking up with Pure Order, Nemesis decided to give it a remaster of the original, produced by OhNo the Disrupt with the help of DJ Romes. It was a good idea to re-release this track as it’s another testament to Nemesis’s range of styles and vocal flexibility. With smooth, Wu Tang-style vibes, Nemesis again reaches into the deep, powerful registers of her voice to drive home to power of her lyrics. With a noble mission of restoring hip hop to its former glory while elevating hearts and minds, Nemesis has a long road ahead of her. With the backing of a like-minded label, incredible talent and skill and a solid understanding of where she wants to go from here, however, this powerful artist has what it takes to complete that mission, bringing ever more expansive and well-written hip hop to a genre that desperately needs that innovation. If anyone is capable of doing it, it’s this “Tigress.” Check out “Nefertiti the First” and “INNOV8!” on multiple platforms now by clicking here and be sure to watch the Pure Order YouTube channel on Friday for the drop of “Tigress.” This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Spiritually-Minded MC’s New Single Shows She’s a Formidable ‘Nemesis’ to Mumble Rap

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Tchami‘s record label Confession has always curated a roster of top-shelf house music artists. From releasing tracks from legends like Chocolate Puma to newly established talents like Nostalgix, they influence the house music scene year-after-year with their releases. Their latest release “Take The Mic” from Buitano is no different as it serves the kind of dark-room bass house goodness the label is known to serve. “Take The Mic” opens with a growling bassline and alarms that sound like distant screams and screeches. Buitano follows-up by adding slick kicks and hi-hats into the mix giving a horror movie, dance party vibes. By the time the drop hits, the rhythm is so infectious that you’ll be hitting the dancefloor to this thing at any occasion. I For long time fans of the Confession label, Buitano should be no stranger to their ears. Formerly producing as JC Ordonez, he has been with Confession consistently releasing remixes and originals since 2019. However, he has also seen support and releases from labels Dim Mak, IN / ROTATION, and Divided Souls. Buitano’s name may have changed, but what hasn’t changed is his propensity for supplying house fans with pristine and gritty house music. Make sure to check out “Take The Mic” by Buitano out now. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Confession Share Latest Bass House Track from Buitano “Take The Mic”

SAYMYNITTI has entered the chat. And their first project together is “BING BONG!” SAYMYNAME and Nitti Gritti take one of the biggest viral memes in a minute and morph it into a track that you’ll hear at every bass house set. They’ve been teasing their crowds in the early summer with this attention grabber and now it’s finally out everywhere through Hard Records. On “BING BONG!”, the two producers make a four-to-the-floor sweat inducer while serving a vicious dollop of hardstyle-trap. But to give it that extra “lmao” factor, they sample the popular “Coney Island Ski Club” video from Sidetalk that rocked the internet for months. In turn, SAYMYNITTI made an immediately recognizable festival anthem. But how did we get here? Both artists have been on a similar trajectory of sorts in the EDM landscape. SAYMYNAME has been pushing the boundaries of his signature hard-trap sound while navigating through newer and different genres like his collaborations with Lit Lords and Cara Hart. Meanwhile, Nitti Gritti continues to keep everyone guessing with what the sound of his next track is going to be. Is he going full dubstep like his latest collaboration with Shaquille O’Neal and IVORY or is he going into a house music vibe with a rising star like Surf Mesa? But that’s what makes this union so perfect. Both artists showcase a knack for crafting quality dance tracks. Pair that with their uncanny ability too switch up their tried-and-true formulas and still command main stage crowds clamoring for more, and you can see how SAYMYNITTI decided to have a little fun on their first outing. Make sure to check out “BING BONG!” by SAYMYNITTI below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SAYMYNAME and Nitti Gritti Take Meme to Main Stage with “BING BONG”

When it comes to producing top of the line vocal house, one of the best to do it is UK’s very own TaylorX, who has a knack for blending beautiful vocals with irresistible house grooves. Whatever he touches seems to turn into gold, achieving millions of monthly listeners via Spotify across his catalogue. Now, he’s back with a sensational single signed to Storm Records, “So High“, featuring an incredible vocal performance from Meghna. TaylorX creates a deep groove that whisks you away right at the start as Meghna’s vocals serenade your ears. Piano chords cut in as the track builds into a house-tastic drop, filled with upbeat melodies and a chorus that you’ll easily find yourself singing along to. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: TaylorX Delivers Irresistable House Single ft. Meghna, “So High”

Subrata Mondal, better known by his artist alias Nippandab, is a young electronic music producer and DJ from Bangalore, India. Inspired by the likes of ZHU, Alok, Bhaskar, Sevenn, SNBRN, and Meduza, Nippandab started producing all genres of House music shortly after embarking on his music career. Since then, he has been able to grow his fan base, streaming, and brand exponentially, someone we are for sure keeping our eye on. Professionally and classically trained New York singing artist Kiimy offers a diverse range of musicality and sound. Kiimy has trained as an artist from age 16 and is currently driving full force into the world of EDM. She has a star quality and will run up a vocal line with a sensual yet strong approach in her deliverance. She is an experienced session vocalist/live performer, songwriter catering to a wide variety of genres, and specializing in pop, EDM, and R&B. Together, these two make a phenomenal team, which is why we cannot wait for you to listen to their latest single, “Higher Now“. Nippandab sets the mood with muted, blissful melodies that drift beneath Kiimy’s beautiful vocal. The song builds and takes your emotions with it, crashing into an uplifting, euphoric drop that can’t help but make you want to smile and dance. It’s clear these two created something that will stand the test of time. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Nippandab & Kiimy Team Up For Melodic Dance Pop Single, “Higher Now”

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Kyle Dominigo, better known as the DJ/producer ‘GUDFELLA’, is an electronic artist based out of San Diego, California. Born in the Philippines, moving to the US with his family as a young child. GUDFELLA throughout this childhood has always been surrounded by music.Inspired by the likes of Madeon & Mura Masa, GUDFELLA began learning the ropes of the world of producing and crafting his skill as a DJ. Skip a few years and GUDFELLA has played in clubs across the US and garnered support from renowned acts such as: Alison Wonderland, The Chainsmokers, Louis the Child and even has an official remix out for TINASHE. ‘She Knows’ has an instantly gripping bassline, crisp percussion and a super catch vocal melody. Commenting on this tracks creative process, GUDFELLA states: ‘This song is all about a woman that casts a spell on you as soon as you look into her eyes. This is the woman you see from across the club, the one you brush shoulders with at a festival, or the one you see at an airport, only to never be seen again. You don’t know her, but you wish you did. ‘ This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GUDFELLA Drops Catchiest House Track of 2022, ‘She Knows’

New York DJ and producer, Rich Furniss is on fire as of late and today we have another banger to add to his catalogue, ‘All My Love’. Influenced by the likes of: Frankie Knuckles, Armand Van Helden and Derrick Carter, Rich has a grooving and sunset friendly sound with crisp basslines, catchy hooks and snappy percussion. ‘All My Love’ displays a multitude of layers to his production and sound design talent catching you immediately with such a ear friendly groove with the vocal work of Andrew Charles taking the track to another dimension. Enjoy this banger! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rich Furniss Drops Infectious House Anthem, ‘All My Love’

Flynninho is the modern day rockstar of electronic music. Based out of Chicago, he entered the music scene in 2017 after finishing up a pro soccer career. Initially DJing the club circuit and accepting residencies at Chicago’s most prestigious clubs, he became a household name within the Chicago music community. With his love of rock and house stemming from his parents, his tastes of pop-punk and hip hop from teenage years, and the EDM sounds of Europe, Flynninho’s releases and performances blend these genres to deliver an unforgettable performance and listening experience. We loved his previous single, “Sicario Mode,” which is why we couldn’t wait to get a listen to his brand new track, “RAGGA“. Flynninho did not disappoint. Stepping away from the house genre, Flynninho embraces a Midtempo sound that is fueled with unfiltered energy. Explosive synth stabs, haunting melodies, and edgy vocal sampling all come together for what is a true head-banging masterpiece. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Flynninho Drops Monstrous Single, “RAGGA”

Leo Tebele is a DJ and music producer. Fueled by his passion for music, Leo started playing guitar and writing music at a young age growing up in NYC. Today, working as an active open format DJ, Leo spins a variety of genres while playing a wide array of events. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of music in many genres allowing for his DJ sets to be versatile, comfortable, and electric. Now, he’s back with what is our favorite release thus far, “Still Be One“, a deep and melodic house beauty. A touching vocal rides forefront backed by blissful melodies, soft piano chords, and captivating groove that gives this the feeling it could work in the clubs or while you’re lounging poolside. Here’s what Leo Tebele had to say about it: “The messaging of the song is meant to be open to interpretation of the listener. For me,’Still Be One’ is about a person and their significant other experiencing a special kind of love for each other – this love leads the couple to do extraordinary things for each other they wouldn’t necessarily do for other people. Over the course of their relationship, the couple goes through amazing times and tough times but even through the ups and downs they discover they have true love for each other and choose to spend the rest of their lives with each other and will ‘Still Be One’ together through the ups and downs of life and their relationship – whether you’re ‘one’ as an individual or ‘one’ as a unified couple, we will ‘Still Be One’ through the ups & downs of life.” Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Leo Tebele Releases Beautiful Deep House Single, “Still Be One”

Occupying a space between dusty nostalgia and futurist longing, Sylvan Paul is an immersive marriage of rock and electronic that juxtaposes old and new. His cross-genre versatility bridges the precision and power of contemporary production with the raw attitude and tone of bygone rock eras. Punctuated by a renegade-tinged baritone, his numbers are fierce and calming, psychedelic and immediate, and if you’re not careful, pretty damn groovy. His new single, “Back To You,” is yet another golden track in this young artist’s arsenal. Laced with a trippy vocals, blues-y guitar riffs, and an insatiable bass groove, Sylvan Paul yet again puts his songwriting and production talents on display for a song that feels like an instant classic. Think if Toro y Moi and Empire Of The Sun had a baby. The instrumentation, the songwriting, the theme, the story, all of it is rich and all of it works in harmony to render an experience that stands out with its generous, all original design. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sylvan Paul Unleashes Infectious Alt Dance Single, “Back To You”

Fresh off the release of their fourth album So Far So Good, The Chainsmokers team up with Ship Wrek to release their new song, “The Fall.” The track is the first of three to come from The Chainsmokers’ deluxe album. To celebrate the release of “The Fall,” The Chainsmokers and Ship Wrek are hosting a remix competition for the song on Skio. Fans can submit their remix by July 26 for a chance to win $10,000 in prizes from world-class partners Genelec, Arturia, Spitfire Audio, Sonarworks SoundID, XLN Audio, Oeksound, D16 Group and KALI Audio. Listen to the new collaboration below. Photo via Tomorrowland This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers Debut “The Fall” with Ship Wrek Off Deluxe Album

After five years, Marshmello and Khalid are back again with “Numb” to lead us right into summer. The new single is the second collaboration for the pair, who previously teamed up for their smash hit “Silence,” achieving over 2 billion streams globally and reaching 6x platinum. “Numb” is instantly catchy with its saccharine whistles and bouncy bassline, plus Khalid’s smooth vocals that seem to effortlessly glide atop the beat. “Me and Khalid always talked about doing another song, so I sent this idea to him and he loved it,” says Marshmello. “I was super happy when I asked him if he wanted to do the song and he said yes because the song is a little different vibe for him, but I knew he would crush it. He sent it to me the next day and I immediately knew we had one with this.” “Mello and I have a great friendship and when we get together to make music, it’s always great vibes,” says Khalid. “’Silence’ is a fan favorite that I love performing so continuing our collaborations with ‘Numb’ is something that I’m looking forward to.” Check out the song and video below now. Photo courtesy of Coachella This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marshmello Teams Up With Khalid Again For New Collaboration, “Numb”

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Insomniac has just dropped the lineup for Nocturnal Wonderland, North America’s longest running rave. Featuring Adventure Club, Armand van Helden, Dillon Francis, Dr. Fresch, Illenium, JSTJR, Lee Foss, Liquid Stranger, Rezz, R3HAB and Yellow Claw, Nocturnal provides another edition of eclectic programming. The main stage will be in full effect; Bassrush and Insomniac Records will be hosting stages as well. Once again taking place at Glen Helen Regional Park in San Bernardino, Nocturnal remains the preeminent camping festival in Southern California. Tickets are on sale now. This year will be Nocturnal’s 27th edition, making it the longest running rave in North America. From its humble roots in downtown LA warehouses in the 90’s to lakeside camping today, Nocturnal has come a long way. Whether you’re just driving in for a day, or you’re Team No Sleep, Nocturnal is one of the most fun and egalitarian events (there’s no VIP, everyone is GA) you’ll ever attend. Photo by Scott Hutchinson for Insomniac Events This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Insomniac Drops Lineup for 27th Edition of Nocturnal Wonderland

Whet Travel has just unveiled the lineup for Groove Cruise Cabo 2022: The Ascension. Sailing from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas on the Norwegian Jewel from October 19 to October 24, The Ascension marks Groove Cruise’s first appearance on the West Coast in four years. This year’s voyage will be headlined by Claude VonStroke, Desert Hearts, Gareth Emery, Said the Sky, Acraze, Blond:ish, Joel Corry, Mitis and a surprise guest. In the past, Groove Cruise has trended toward house and trance music, this year, is no exception. What really stands out on the lineup is the number of melodic bass artists. Further down the bill we find Amidy, Blanke, Nurko and Trivecta among others. Regardless, Groove Cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime, state of the art experience that is not to be missed. In addition to a diverse range of talent spanning all genres of electronic music, Captains (like Insomniac, the most important headliner is you, you are a captain on the Groove Cruise) will also partake in various themed costume parties, once in a lifetime fan and artist experiences such as intimate dinners, yoga and meditation classes at the Oasis Zen zone, and so much more. Start your adventure with a low $99 deposit. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Groove Cruise Announces Lineup For Return to the West Coast

MEIRLIN is an international DJ/Producer based in LA originally from Tokyo, Japan. Innovative, creative and cutting edge are the three best ways of describing her music style. She got her start playing at major venues which are ranked in DJ Mag’s Top 100 clubs such as Exchange LA, Academy LA and Avalon Hollywood, earning herself a spot as a resident at these well established Insomniac clubs where she has shared the stage with many well known artists such as Tiesto, Zedd, Nicky Romero, Laidback Luke, to name a few. She’s been on a roll this year, landing a coveted residency at Las Vegas’ prestigious Zouk nightclub and Ayu Dayclub. “I’ve been very grateful and honored to be a part of such an amazing team and build an epic new venue, getting to play alongside some of the world’s finest talents in the industry. I remember that I set a goal 3 years ago to play in Vegas one day, I never expected that it would actually happen, but I’m very happy it did and feeling very inspired and proud. I’m so thankful for people who always support me and believe in me.” – MEIRLIN That’s not all either, as the young talented artist recently unveiled her single “Mess” on Showtek’s Skink imprint, that is filled to the brim with energy. Here’s what she had to say about it: “It was great to have the opportunity to team up with talented producer ‘Valy Mo’ on our new single ‘Mess’ released on Showtek’s label, Skink. I’m very excited to share it with you all and play it around the world!” – MEIRLIN Listen below and if you’re in LV, be sure to catch a set from MEIRLIN! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MEIRLIN Is Taking The House Scene By Storm w/ Residency At Zouk Las Vegas & Release On Showtek’s Imprint

About a month ago, musician/producer/DJ Trivecta released his epic album The Way Back Up. We raved about the album here at the website, and Trivecta has since embarked on a massive North American tour. He kicked things off with an appearance at Sunset Music Festival in his hometown of Tampa, FL. After quickly hitting a million streams on The Way Back Up it’s clear that the Ophelia Records mainstay is having quite the moment. We got the chance to sit down and have a chat with Trivecta, real name Sam Dobkin, about how the album came together, next steps in his career, possible side projects, and his love for hot sauce. Hey Sam! Thanks for taking the time out to talk to us. First off, tell us a little about yourself, how you got into music, and what’s led you to this point in your career? “I’m Sam, Trivecta, y’all knew that. I got into music when I was like 12 or 13 and my friends were all playing guitar; and I was the kid who was like, well, if my friends are doing it then I’m going to do it way too much until they all hate it. So, I was doing the guitar, we started a band, and eventually, nobody in the band wanted to figure out how to record us and we needed to record. And we sucked, not that we needed to record. But, I took it upon myself to figure it out, and so now I’ve been recording music, for the whole last 18 years of my life I’ve been recording music. Eventually, when EDM got big, I always say that I didn’t’ like it, I hated it, it’s the same kick drum in every beat, I was so annoyed. And I tried to spitefully prove to my roommate and myself that I could do it. Which I couldn’t, it was really hard trying to do it. And now I’m still trying to do it.” You just released your album “The Way Back Up,” we sang its praises on the website. Tell us how the album came to be. When did you conceive of it? How did you put together all the tracks? Just tell us what the process is. “Yeah, so, sonically it all kind of came together. I had been almost kind of disillusioned with kind of a lot of stuff that I was hearing in melodic bass music. I don’t want to say disillusioned, because there’s a lot of great stuff in melodic bass. But, there’s also a lot of same-y copy-cat kind of stuff that was, in my opinion, kind of watering the genre down. It made me lose a lot of interest in that kind of stuff, the kind of niche generalism. This is an opportunity to find a new way to do something creative in here, and kind of briefly. Because if I feel this way, I’m not the only one. So, to me, it was always like people are combining pop music or like trance music to make melodic bass music. And, I was really into like Indie music. Not that stereotypical, dun, dun, dun, dunnda-hey, and to me that was very immersive, that kind of music, just like melodic bass. I’m going to try to be the intersection here. So I started that during the beginning of the pandemic. That was it, I was just gardening, I was dropping little song ideas, dropping song ideas, dropping song ideas, until I had like 30. I’m like alright, how many of these am I going to push further, how many of these are actually getting there. And, finally, it’s like what does this all look like, so on and so forth, and then it all comes together. That’s pretty much about it.” Whatever happens to the songs that get put on the backburner? Do you ever come back to them or do you literally just dump them in the trash? “Yeah, those will probably come around. That’s actually a really good question. Maybe one or two might show up in a deluxe package or something. But, the cool thing is, they become little seeds I can come back to and do something else with.” I know you play guitar in your live sets. In such a crowded field of music, how do you make your songs and your sets stand out from the crowd? “Oh, yeah, it’s a challenge. It’s interesting making live sets with this kind of music is always it’s own kind of…Like, if I was making house music or something it would be so easy. I feel like the more, I guess the song gives you or the more you have to get involved listening to the song. The more fatiguing it becomes. In other words, an hour of just like melodic bass music, is going to be like, dog, what are you doing? So, it’s always got to be like every couple of songs, how are we going to keep it fresh? But, you can’t just melodic bass, melodic bass, dubstep; melodic bass, melodic bass, dubstep; it starts to get pretty obvious. So, you start throwing in different things, psy-trance, tempo changes, house music, different things. So as far the live show, it’s always a damn puzzle, man. Sometimes, I’ll play a festival or show, and somebody who doesn’t play this kind of music. It’s like the question of we want you to play an extra 10 minutes. When that question comes up, sometimes I’ll have guys be like, oh, just take away a few songs, or add a couple of songs, but, with this kind of music, it’s not that easy. If I take one out, that there is the entire domino, that song was the one the pivot that created space for the next one. The live set question is complicated.” Alright, I heard that you’ve got a thing for hot sauce. Tell me about your affinity for hot sauce and your hot sauce endeavors? Tell me what the Trivecta BBQ is like. “Man, I was like 11 or 12, and I started experimenting with taking crystal hot sauce and pouring it into a bowl and I would take goldfish and with my tooth I would poke a little hole in the goldfish and fill it with hot sauce. And I think that was how it all started. And then I got into buffalo wings and boneless buffalo wings which are not chicken nuggets and so on an so forth, blah blah blah. And then it got to the point where eventually my fans got wind of this and started bringing it to the shows and started bringing me sauce. Weird situation with the security guards where they would come back and be like you’re Trivecta? I have sauce for you? And, now, man, I’ve got about 130 sauces sitting there. Yeah, so, dude, I actually went through different waves for a while, I was cooking a lot of steaks and shit, grilling a lot of that. Now these days, I’m trying to slim up, so that means a lot more chicken thighs. But, that lends itself to hot sauce. But, yeah man, we stay grilling, let’s just say we stay grilling.” I asked about how you originally got into music, tell us about other instruments you can play, and what type of music you would be listening to if not melodic bass and other dance music. “Dude, my playlist of music I listen to is all over the place man. What have I been listening to lately? It’ll literally be my mood, it’ll be like anything from old punk rock I grew up on to metal. But, my playlist of music that gives my goosebumps is like it goes to Disney soundtracks, dog, we are everywhere. Instrument-wise, main is guitar, my second though, one of my true loves, is the bass. I love playing the bass. There’s something about…I used to play cover gigs with my buddies here, around the bay area, and I don’t have time to do it anymore. But, now I tell them, if I’m ever in town and you want to get me in to play; and we’re playing like Jimmy Buffett and shit like that. If you ever want me to play, the only way you’re going to get me to play is if you tell me I can play the bass and give me a good drummer to play with. Because, if it’s my shows, if it’s a Trivecta show, I’m ripping the guitar, but if it’s kind of a little jam, sometimes, man, I just like to get people moving.” Like we talked about, the album represents a huge new step as an artist. Now that you’ve put out the album, what’s next? If you’ve even had time to contemplate that. “The next step is tour, that’s the biggie. I was like, great, now that the album is done, I can chill. Nope, now that the album is done, it’s all just working on the headline tour. So, it’s basically that, that’s what’s going to take up the next couple of months. It’s basically, it’s the album tour, that’s the main thing. My motto right now is, if y’all want more melodic bass from me in the next few months, literally, don’t, because you’re not going to get it. Like, close for business, bro. That album took the life out of me, it’s like giving birth to a baby. I thought putting out an EP was challenging, an album is way harder. Probably, the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, so I’m taking my sweet ass time. I’ll tell you what, man. I started playing like almost kind of like Lane 8 style, like chill house stuff. I’ve been putting them on my Instagram stories, just for fun. I might like, make a little alias, and just put them out at the end of the year, I don’t know. It’s like that with guitar, I don’t really hear anybody else doing that. Y’all heard it here first.” What advice would you have for aspiring producers and people who want to carve out their own niche like you have? “Patience, patience, stick to your craft. As for carving out the niche kind of thing. My thing is you are the intersection of your influences. You are the only person who is the midpoint between all the things that you listen to. And, in my opinion, that’s kind of like THE north star for if you’re going to pave your own way. You don’t have anything to follow, so that’s where things get scary. And you’ve got to spend time learning how to make…like, on guitar, you learn other people’s songs. You learn how to play the songs. People don’t stress that enough when they learn to produce music. Like, you learn to produce music, but you don’t have something to measure up to. So, I think, re-produce parts of your favorite songs to the best of your ability. Like, listen to a song you like, try to reproduce that, listen to another song, try to reproduce that. Doing that you start to figure out what you’re missing. So then once you build out your palette, start thinking how can I be the intersection of everything I’m listening to? How can I take something that I like that nobody else is putting with what I currently know?” Check out the latest from Trivecta, The Way Back Up, out now on Ophelia. Don’t miss any of his upcoming tour dates, coming to a town near you. 06/11 Montreal, QC Le Belmont 06/17 Atlanta, GA Believe Music Hall 06/24 Boston, MA Royale 06/25 Ottawa, ON Escapade Music Festival 07/01 Los Angeles, CA Academy 07/02 San Francisco, CA The Midway 07/08 Dallas, TX Stereo Live 07/09 San Marcos, TX The Marc 07/14 Denver, CO Church 07/15 Seattle, WA Neumos 07/16 Portland, OR 45 East 07/23 Honolulu, HI HB Social Club 07/29 Houston, TX 9PM Music Venue 08/05 Kansas City, KS Breakaway Festival 08/06 Baltimore, MD Moonrise Festival 08/12 Tempe, AZ Sunbar 09/02 New York, NY Electric Zoo 09/03 Chicago, IL North Coast Festival 09/10 Hamilton, ON Club 77 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Trivecta Talks New Album, Musical Directions, and How to Stand Out [Interview]