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Electronic music has been around long enough for some pretty well-established producers today to have shed their past aliases or begin new side projects. The difference between an alias and a side project is amorphous to the point that they’re generally synonymous, but inevitably they leave behind a fanbase that craves new material as the main project flourishes. Spor was the drum & bass alias for Feed Me. Kill The Noise used to go by Ewun. LSDREAM used to be Twonk founder Brillz. Champagne Drip used to go by SPL and release some fantastic drum & bass. The list goes on. Below, we’ve chosen some of our favorite lesser-active or fully retired side projects that we’d love to see make a comeback. Virtual Self At the top of the list to no one’s surprise is Virtual Self, the side project from Porter Robinson. With only one EP under its belt, released in 2017, the project still holds a special place in many fans’ hearts. As Porter began working on his next album, Nurture, released last year, VS was put on the back burner, even as he debuted yet another alias Air2Earth specifically meant to open up his own shows to encourage fans to arrive early to catch the openers. Still, if we were to get another track like “Ghost Voices” or “Particle Arts,” you wouldn’t hear anyone complaining.  I Am Legion This short lived side project from Noisia and Foreign Beggars will almost certainly never see the light of day again, as Foreign Beggars split up in 2019 after 17 years, and Noisia just played their final show earlier this month, after postponing their breakup 2 years because of the pandemic. The no-brainer combination of classic UK grime and inimitable drum & bass and breaks spawned one, self-titled album, I Am Legion, that sounds as fresh and technically impressive today as when it came out 9 years ago. “Make Those Move” and “Choosing For You” continue to be underappreciated hits in the zeitgeist, and the 16-track album still inspires nostalgia when I think to listen to it again year to year. Dog Blood This special project that brought together the talents of Skrillex and Boys Noize made its first appearance way back in 2012 with a 2-track EP, Next Order/Middle Finger and was swiftly followed up the following year with Middle Finger Pt. 2, including a sequel to the EP title track, two new singles including “Chella Ride,” and remixes from The M Machine and Millions Like Us. It would be another 5 years before the two got back in the studio together as they released Turn Off The Lights, not to be confused with the recent remix by Fred again.. and Swedish House Mafia, “Turn On The Lights Again..” With Skrillex spending more time in the studio with Fred again.. and Four Tet, and Boys Noize off doing his own thing after releasing his latest album +/- last year, it’s unclear when we’ll see this project release again.  Abraxis Seven Lions is currently promoting his forthcoming debut album, which is coming out later this year, and will inevitably have an associated tour in 2023, so unless there’s a collaboration with Dimibo on the album, who knows when the two will have time for the next standalone Abraxis release. Of all the side projects in this list, Abraxis has released most recently, with their latest single coming out just last year, and even featuring on 10 Years Of Seven Lions with a special remix of “The Blood.” While psytrance has a devoted underground following, few have made the genre available to the mainstream like Infected Mushroom or Abraxis.  Destroid Like Virtual Self, this list would not be complete without Destroid, the massive, live-show combination of Excision, Downlink, and KJ Sawka. Because of Excision’s solo career blowing up, coupled with the insane price of touring with so much gear, the project ceased to tour many years ago. However, they did revive the project for one show in 2017 for the very first Lost Lands Music Festival. The trio released one album in 2013 and was so short-lived that there isn’t even an official Spotify page for the group. In fact, on the album, most tracks just list Excision and collaborators, with “Destroid” merely in the track titles, omitting Downlink and KJ Sawka from the credits for the unaware. (Editor’s note: this almost certainly was due to limitations of Spotify’s own tagging system and API back in 2013 and was in no part meant to intentionally diminish the project’s collaborator’s contributions.) Even if it was just for one night again, we’d love to see this project make a comeback.  Kill The Zo Kill The Zo, the incredibly short-lived collaboration from Kill The Noise and Mat Zo, first debuted in 2014 with “Part I.” (The song only became available on Spotify in 2017, along with a remix from Kraysh.) In 2017, the two released a remix for Big Gigantic. To date, these are the only two songs credited under Kill The Zo, though they’ve worked together one other time, as co-collaborators on Bad Company UK’s 2018 album, Ice Station Zero, for the title track. As two of the most technically impressive artists around today, hearing another official collaboration from the project would be an incredible treat. SPOON Ü While Spoon Ü, the parodic side project of Dillon Francis and Porter Robinson introduced in the trailer for HARD Summer 2015, has never been recognized as an official collaboration, that hasn’t stopped fans from asking for some real music for years. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 7 Best EDM Side Projects That We Want To Come Back

It’s only been about 3 months since the last EP from G Jones, Acid Disk 2, but you should be getting ready for the next one. ILLUSORY TRACKS is dropping “before the end of 2022” and the first single, “OPERATOR,” is coming out this Friday, August 26. Scroll down for a preview of the track being dropped live. ILLUSORY TRACKS EP // OPERATOR OUT 8.26.22 pic.twitter.com/mFsN9CBAt3 — G JONES (@gjonesbass) August 24, 2022 NO WAY! Been waiting 3 years haha , legit my favorite tune of yours pic.twitter.com/ZajgLYHmeA — ArCay (@ArCayTime) August 24, 2022 Photo via aLIVE Coverage for BUKU This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: G Jones Announces ‘ILLUSORY TRACKS’ EP, First Single Out Friday [PREVIEW]

If you aren’t intimately familiar with a city’s local concert and live music scene, you might visit sites like Songkick or Bandsintown to find out who’s playing where. On the artist side, this provides musicians and teams with powerful tools to more accurately engage their most devoted fans. And as a growing artist, knowledge and data are power. Last week, Bandsintown launched its new Fan Management Suite on its Bandsintown for Artists platform. These free CRM tools give artists the ability to build and engage a live audience and sell more tickets by enabling them to own fan data, build mailing lists, grow their Bandsintown following, and promote shows, music, merch and more. With algorithms on social media constantly changing (or in the case of Twitter, mostly leaving virality to chance), consistent and meaningful engagement is incredibly important to track. Artists using Bandsintown’s new Fan Management Suite retain full ownership of their fan relationships and have a direct line of communication to them without filters, algorithms, or costs all within a single artist-friendly platform. “There is no sustainable future for artists without the ability to own their first party data,” said co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown, Fabrice Sergent. “Reaching fans is getting harder than ever as social algorithms become more unpredictable, web cookies disappear and platforms come and go. That’s why having a direct connection to fans is critical for artists. Bandsintown is the best companion to help our 560,000 artists superserve their most engaged fans, the concertgoers.” Even someone with an already-existing massive fanbase like Post Malone was able to gain more than 5,000 new fan contacts in 1 week after announcing his new tour with the Bandsintown Widget embedded on his website. Those are not contacts that may or may not see news about shows based on algorithms. Post Malone, and any other artists, can directly engage with those fans to make sure they receive meaningful news directly to their inboxes. To learn more about Bandsintown for Artists and Bandintown’s Fan Management Suite, visit https://www.artist.bandsintown.com/. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Bandsintown launches free tools to help artists own fan relationships

TIDAL might not be the world’s favorite streaming service, or second, or even fifth… but the high fidelity music platform is still intent on providing tools and resources to the music lovers among us. This past Monday, TIDAL launched Music School, a new learning hub to provide subscribers with captivating playlists inspired by unique genres and geographic locations. Content in the new learning hub will expand TIDAL’s existing 101 playlist series, highlighting the origins and history of the music and instruments that shape the most popular sounds of today. Music School will be home to TIDAL’s expertly curated editorial content designed to expand members’ knowledge and appreciation across genres – members can expect playlists to be refreshed and expanded on a regular basis. Music School Hub Components: FOR KIDS: Playlists that provide introductions to music genres (without explicit language/themes) for kids through fun and engaging songs including classics such as “Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts, “Try Everything” by Shakira, “U Can’t Touch This” by MC Hammer, & more! GENRE FOR BEGINNERS: 20 foundational tracks from all major genres including Country, Metal, Dance, K-Pop, Folk & Americana. GEOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS: 20 tracks from markets across the globe selected by local editors to serve as an introduction to music from around the world including Croatia, Brazil, Ireland, Canada, and more. DIVE DEEPER: Playlists that serve as an introduction to 90+ sub-genres—from Drill Rap (“Welcome to the Party” by Pop Smoke) to Latin Jazz (“Mambo Gozon” by Tito Puente) to Death Metal (“Slowly We Rot” by Obituary). MUSICOLOGY: Playlists that explore how famous instruments—like the Gibson SG guitar, the Fender Rhodes electric piano, and even the cowbell—have been used in music throughout the decades, across all genres. Songs featured in this category include “Dance The Night Away” by Van Halen, “Back In Black” by AC/DC, “All I Do” by Stevie Wonder, and more! “While music trends change, the foundational sounds highlighted throughout these playlists will continue to shape music for years to come. As listeners, knowing this history builds a deeper appreciation and elevates the connection between artists & fans,” said Tony Gervino, TIDAL’s EVP & and Editor-In-Chief of Programming and Editorial. “Through content like the Music School, we’re doubling down on our mission to put artists and music fans first by creating new ways to listen to and discover new music.” You can visit TIDAL to learn more. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: TIDAL Launches Music School, Courses For Kids & Beginners, History & Musicology

Despite not technically being over, the COVID health crisis and all the mess that went with it is starting to feel like a distant memory. Festival season resumed in full force this summer, the surviving retailers, restaurants and clubs more or less got back to fully operational and people are attempting to pick up where they left off when the lockdowns started. That doesn’t mean, however, that we’ve seen the last of COVID-inspired art. There are still loads of releases coming out that were either made during the height of the pandemic or are a reminder of its lingering effects. Or maybe, as is likely the case with Forbidden Society’s upcoming EP Dystopia which drops next Wednesday, August 31 on his Forbidden Society Recordings imprint, they are warnings that it could easily happen again. Out this Friday, August 26, it’s nearly impossible to escape the now-familiar feeling of a post-apocalyptic world Forbidden Society creates with Dystopia. The track names alone are enough to conjure up those none-too-distant memories. “Distanced,” “Last Breath,” “Trapped?” Is he trying to give us all flashbacks? Fans can take heart, however, as the sounds on the afore-mentioned viscerally names tracks are not all scary and completely without hope. While the intros are generally pretty ominous, there’s a lighthearted minimalism to the beats in the opening two tracks. In the title track, though there’s loads of desolate sound design and and the rolling sub synth has a definite warmth to it. “Distanced” also connotes a sort of empty feeling with its sound design, which is a sort of fog of quiet that settles over the largely liquid track. We all remember this feeling of being distanced, looking out onto empty cities and towns but seeing small glimmers of life in our neighbors’ windows as the world waited in its induced coma. There were points of light even then. Forbidden Society has stuch more to drum & bass in Dystopia than in other recent releases, with even the non-D&B tracks being halftime and D&B-adjacent rather than 174 techno or one of his other more experimental machinations. “Trapped” and “0606” are still plenty experimental, however, and plenty on-theme for Dystopia. “Trapped” is almost a performance piece of the psychology of feeling trapped. Chaotic, full of tension and industrial-inspired, it’s yet again another track many can relate to when the lockdowns got to be too much. “0606,” meanwhile, brings a good dose of FS’s characteristic dark bass as it closes out the EP. One last track and the bridge between the D&B and 140 halves of Dystopia is our YEDM premiere, “Last Breath.” No guessing needed for what this one’s likely about. An homage to those who lost their lives in the pandemic or still have breathing problems post-COVID, “Last Breath” is also a message to those of us who survived: appreciate your life. And your lungs. Technically, this is where the heavily syncopated steel drum-style drums are introduced and become a theme for this EP and stylistically where, through the minimal beat structure, D&B and halftime meet. FORBIDDENSOCIETY · Forbidden Society – Last Breath If it was indeed Forbidden Society’s intent to give us the journey of COVID in musical form with Dystopia, he’s done a bang-up job. From the progression of hope and rest that comes with the beginning tracks to the full physical toll hitting us in the middle to the frustration and madness that came as it all dragged on a bit too long. At one point or another, most people equated the pandemic with apocalypse, and in the middle it certainly did feel like that was where the planet was headed. Seemingly clear of global catastrophe for now, artistic works like Dystopia aren’t just a reminder of recent events and a way to process those feelings, but a secondary reminder of how quickly it could happen again. Here’s hoping we make the most of it. Dystopia drops on Forbidden Society Recordings on Wednesday, August 31. Click here for streaming options or go to Beatport or FSrecs.com to purchase once it’s released. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Forbidden Society’s New EP Determined to Make You Dance Until Your ‘Last Breath’

Almost two months ago, we reported a sighting of a second Deathpact appearing at HARD Summer. This followed a similar occurrence at Shambhala the previous week. Now, the multiverse itself seems to be splitting as the masked artist is embarking on his most ambitious endeavor yet. Welcome to MIDHEAVEN. A simultaneous headline show event will see Deathpact in four cities on one night — Los Angeles, New York City, Vancouver, and Orlando. So are there four Deathpacts now? Eight?? It remains to be seen whether these parallel universes will collide on the night or manage to maintain their independence. Either way, you probably want to be there to find out. Deathpact will be joined by a stacked lineup of special guests including Effin, Hydraulix, Kumarion, Barnacle Boi, Coltcuts, Deadcrow and LYNY. November 4th 2022 – Los Angeles, CA – 1720 Warehouse November 4th 2022 – New York, NY – Webster Hall November 4th 2022 – Vancouver, BC – Celebrities November 4th 2022 – Orlando, FL – The Vanguard Tickets go on sale through Deathpact’s pre-sale beginning Wednesday, August 24 at 10:00 AM local venue time at www.death-pact.com. Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM local venue time at www.death-pact.com. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Deathpact Set To Break The Multiverse With Four Simultaneous Shows In One Night

Clarity, the debut album from Zedd featuring hits like “Shave It Up,” “Spectrum,” and “Clarity,” turns 10 years old this year. Zedd has become an international star outside of just the dance music world, but all of his success can be traced back to this career-defining album and it’s only right to celebrate it in appropriate fashion. For one night only, Zedd will be performing Clarity front-to-back, live, with a 50-piece orchestra at The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. This is not the first time that EDM artists have paired with orchestras to enhance their intricate melodies — Above & Beyond, deadmau5, and Nero have all doen it, as well. But somehow, this time feels different. Sign up for pre-sale here. Pre-sale: Thursday 10am. On-sale: Friday 10am. LA!!! My album “Clarity” is turning 10 and to celebrate I’m doing a very special LIVE CONCERT alongside a 50-piece orchestra on OCT 9 at The Dolby Theatre. We’ll be performing the entire album live, front to back. pic.twitter.com/EYoGTYnkwS — Zedd (@Zedd) August 23, 2022 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zedd Performing “Clarity” Live With 50-Piece Orchestra For 10th Anniversary

It’s only been three months since So Far, So Good, the most recent album from The Chainsmokers. Yet, never ones to rest on their laurels, the group has announced they’re already about to start work on their next album. In a tweet yesterday, TCS said they were headed to Colorado to start working on the album and will be uploading “clips and things” for the next two weeks.” Colorado to start working on TCS5… gonna be uploading clips and things for the next 2 weeks — THE CHAINSMOKERS (@TheChainsmokers) August 21, 2022 And who else lives in Colorado that has worked with The Chainsmokers before? Yup, ILLENIUM. The two previously collaborated on “Takeaway” with Lennon Stella off their albums World War Joy and ASCEND, respectively, both released in 2019. With three years and a whole global pandemic between then and now, the time seems right for them to get back into the studio. But nothing has been confirmed, and ILLENIUM is still on a pretty heavy tour schedule for about the next month, so getting together might prove inconvenient. Listen to their one and only collab again below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmokers Head To Colorado To Work On Next Album… New ILLENIUM Collab Incoming?

Whether you’ve been guilty of it yourself or silently judged someone for doing it, holding up Shazam at a concert can be a sometimes embarrassing experience. That being said, pretty much everyone has done it at some point and often times you just need to figure out what that song is! Perhaps you’ve just forgotten the title or artist, or it’s a new song you just need to have in your playlists, Shazam is often the quickest way to identify what a song is out in the wild outside of just asking someone next to you. Last week, Shazam celebrated its 20th birthday, which seems impossible. But yes, it really has been around since 2002, pre-dating the first iPhone by about five years. The app is used by more than 225 million global monthly users and has officially surpassed 70 billion song recognitions, making it an undisputed mainstay in music culture. Masked Wolf, who was one of Shazam’s 5 Artists to Watch in 2021 and ended up having the most Shazamed track globally that year with “Astronaut In The Ocean,” said, “The fact that people all over the world took time out of their day to pull out their phone and Shazam my songs is a huge honor for me as an artist. You know you’ve got something special if you see the Shazam stats moving.” Check out the official 20 Years Of Shazam Hits playlist from Apple Music below, and keep scrolling for important dates, notable firsts, and breakdowns by genre. Important Dates August 2002: Shazam launches as a text message service based in the UK. At the time, users could identify songs by dialing “2580” on their phone and holding it up as a song played. They were then sent an SMS message telling them the song title and the name of the artist. July 2008: Shazam launches on the brand-new App Store. Shazam later launched its Android version in October 2008. April 2015: Shazam becomes available on the first Apple Watch. September 2018: Shazam joins the Apple family. June 2021: Shazam surpasses 1 billion Shazams per month. May 2022: Shazam surpasses 2 billion lifetime installs. August 2022: Shazam celebrates 20 years of music discovery and hits 70 billion all-time Shazams. Notable Firsts First-ever Shazamed song: “Jeepster” by T. Rex (April 19, 2002)1 First Shazamed song on the iOS app: “How Am I Different” by Aimee Mann (July 10, 2008) First track to reach 1,000 Shazams: “Cleanin’ Out My Closet” by Eminem (September 2002) First track to reach one million Shazams: “TiK ToK” by Ke$ha (February 2010) First track to reach 10 million Shazams: “Somebody That I Used to Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra (December 2012) First track to reach 20 million Shazams: “Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz October 2015) First artist to hit 1 million Shazams: Lil Wayne (February 2009) First artist to hit 10 million Shazams: Lil Wayne (June 2011) First artist to hit 100 million Shazams: David Guetta (May 2015) Fastest Tracks to Accumulate Shazams Fastest track to reach 1 million Shazams: “Butter” by BTS (nine days) Fastest track to reach 10 million Shazams: “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (87 days) Fastest track to reach 20 million Shazams: “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I (219 days) Most Shazamed of All Time Drake is the most Shazamed artist of all time with over 350 million Shazams across songs the artist has led or featured on. “One Dance” is Drake’s most popular track at over 17 million Shazams. “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I is the most Shazamed song ever with over 41 million Shazams. “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley was the most Shazamed song using the “2580” text service. Top Shazamed Songs by Genre Top Hip-Hop/Rap: “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton Top Dance: “Prayer In C (Robin Schulz Radio Edit)” by Lilly Wood & The Prick and Robin Schulz Top R&B/Soul: “All of Me” by John Legend Top Latin: “Mi Gente” by J Balvin and Willy William Top Pop: “Let Her Go” by Passenger Top Alternative: “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I Top Singer/Songwriter: “Take Me to Church” by Hozier This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Shazam turns 20: new milestones, fun stats and a special playlist

Possible disaster was avoided this weekend at the Gorge Amphitheater where Bass Canyon is currently underway. According to a report from the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, a man was stopped by venue security and afterward arrested by police after he was seen inhaling an unknown gas from a balloon and then loading two 9mm pistols. The man was allegedly asking concertgoers when the show ended and where people would be exiting from. “Citizens and security notified deputies around 9 p.m. of a man in the parking lot,” the report states. “Witnesses’ suspicions were raised when they saw the man inhale an unknown substance or gas from a balloon and then load two 9mm pistols from the trunk of his car. The man concealed one pistol in the rear of his waistband and the other in an outside-the-waistband holster. The suspect, later identified as 30-year-old Jonathan R. Moody of Ephrata, approached concertgoers, asking what time the concert ended and where people would be exiting the venue. ” It continues, “Moody did not make access inside the venue. Venue security detained Moody outside of the venue gates and disarmed him of the two loaded 9mm pistols. After investigating, deputies arrested Moody on suspicion of one count of possession of a dangerous weapon and one count of unlawful carrying or handling of a weapon. Moody was lodged in the Grant County Jail.” We’re grateful for the quick action of both venue staff and the local sheriff’s deputies on site. Thankfully, no one was injured and the show continues today and tomorrow. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Local deputies believe mass shooting avoided at Gorge Amphitheater

If you’ve seen ISOxo this year, or ever, you know the power he has to turn a crowd into an absolute party at the drop of a beat. If you haven’t seen him, or missed one of his shows, Nightrealm Tour Phase II was just announced and tickets are available now. Seattle, Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Milwaukee are among the cities poised to experience his talent, with one show at the Fonda Theater in LA selling out so fast they had to add another. All tickets are available here. Nightrealm Tour Phase II Tickets Available Now@ISOxo_ https://t.co/RDEMPkXOZE pic.twitter.com/L125ArC97y — SABLE VALLEY (@SableValley) August 19, 2022 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ISOxo Announces Nightrealm Tour Phase II

Zedd just released a new song with Maren Morris and BEAUZ, “Make You Say,” and now you can hear it live! Your EDM is teaming up with Forty8 Live to give away TEN VIP tickets to Canacopia in Mesa, Arizona on Saturday, September 10 where you can see Zedd, What So Not, Joey Valance and Brae, The Brook & The Bluff, and Evening Elephants. Enter below for your chance to win! Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Win VIP Tickets for you and 9 of your friends to see Zedd at Canacopia in Arizona

Only two short weeks lie between us and the festivities of Labor Day weekend and ARC Music Festival’s sophomore year. After putting on such an extraordinary event in 2022, the team behind ARC knew they had to step their game up to keep up with expectations. From the looks of it, they undoubtedly did, both with the lineup and now with the newly announced after parties and rare b2b sets. Spanning across some of Chicago’s most iconic venues, including RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, PRYSM, Smartbar, Spybar, Cermak Hall, Primary, and Nᵒ9, the afters will boast artists from the festival along with a few additional names outside of it. Detroit Love party at Spybar with Carl Craig and Seth Troxler, Eric Prydz and Adam Beyer at RADIUS, Gorgon City and Azzecca at Cermak Hall, and a Relief x Dirtybird event with Green Velvet and Claude VonStroke at RADIUS serve as some of the major highlights out of the impressive roaster of parties that weekend. Other notable events include a multi-national house affair with Ricardo Villalobos and Derrick Carter at Cermak Hall, Honey Dijon and DJ Heather showcasing Chicago femme royalty at Smartbar, and a Black Book Records event at Concord Music Hall with Cloonee and MIANE. You can also get the party started early with Pan-Pot playing at Spybar on Thursday and keep the party going on Monday with Justin Martin on an exclusive yacht. At the festival, attendees can look forward to a group of back-to-back sets that will take place between Detroit legends Carl Craig and Seth Troxler, married couple Öona Dahl and DJ Three, UK favorites Skream and Eats Everything, and Chicago house acts including Derrick Carter b2b Mark Farina, Gene Farris b2b Mike Dunn, and Hiroko Yamamura b2b DJ Hyperactive. In additional news, ARC has also released the daily lineups for the festival, highlighting which artists will be playing on each of the three days. The festival will return to Chicago’s Union Park, expanding from two to three days over Labor Day weekend. Tickets are on sale starting March 17th, but you can sign up now for the first crack at them here: https://arcmusicfestival.com/ Kursza for ARC Music Festival This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ARC After Dark: Official After Parties for ARC Music Festival Announced

Believe it or not, Zedd has never worked with the same vocalist twice before today, as he teams up again with Maren Morris from “The Middle” for his new single, “Make You Stay” with BEAUZ. Maren Morris says, “I loved working with Zedd again on ‘Make You Say’ after such a thrill ride with ‘The Middle.’ It’s such a vibey melody and making the music video [below] was definitely a first for me as far as choreography and animation go. The fans are gonna flip.” The track definitely toes the line between some of Zedd’s more recent pop records like “The Middle,” “Happy Now,” or “Stay,” and the type of tracks he released on his previous album, True Colors, which came out 7 years ago. Zedd says, “I started working on this record with BEAUZ about 3 or 4 years ago. We went back and forth slowly, refining the production over the years, and then Charlie [Puth] and I got in the studio and wrote the topline for the track. Maren recorded a demo of it and sounded phenomenal, so I met her in Nashville, and we recorded the final vocal to ‘Make You Say’ and she took the song to a whole new level. ‘Make You Say’ is the kickoff of a new chapter for me and I can’t wait for the world to hear it.” That “new chapter” as Zedd mentions shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as he’s been publicly teasing that he’s been working on a new album for a few years now, affectionately called Z3 by fans in lieu of anything more official. So far, that’s the only indication that “Make You Stay” is part of a larger project and anything more than a single. However, Maren Morris and Zedd joined Zane Lowe on New Music Daily on Apple Music 1 to speak about the new song, and, well… “My next big project is my album and I started that before the pandemic,” Zedd told Lowe. “I actually sent you a song that I was working on. That is a little bit darker. Still, the feeling of the album is going to have some happy moments and some hands up moments, but that is still my direction for the record. It’s going to be dance heavy, but I’m trying to incorporate some of my early influences in the song I sent you, which is a little bit dark and twisted to classical music, which I’m remaking an old classical piece. So that’s my next big project, but it’s definitely going to live in the dance world.” Take that how you please, and listen to “Make You Stay” below. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Zedd Teams Up With Maren Morris Again + BEAUZ On New Single, “Make You Say”

Teaming up with close collaborator Hige Driver, French trailblazer Naeleck unveiled his single “Final Boss” last year, an infectious and fun 8-bit-inspired electro anthem, that became an instant favorite amongst gamers. Now, the talented DJ and producer is breathing new life into the track with a visually-stunning music video, paired with a remix from none other than UK bass music pioneers Modestep. Created by Australian animator Sam Green, the animated music video for “Final Boss” finds a cartoon version of Naeleck trying to escape hell after dying, as he battles various demons in the shape of characters from some of the most popular games and anime series. It’s a lighthearted and impressive addition to Naeleck’s visual universe, while Modestep’s remix, on the other hand, couldn’t be a better look for the producer. Currently consisting of Josh Friend and Pat Lundy, Modestep are masters of their sound, and deliver a more than impressive redo, infusing “Final Boss” with gritty bass and jaw-dropping sound design. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Modestep Take On Naeleck And Hige Driver’s “Final Boss” With Bass-Heavy Remix

Boasting lots of talent and an unmatched drive to succeed, Slovak producer SIIK is continuously rising through dance music’s ranks with his festival-ready music and explosive performances. Bringing together future house and bass house in a unique way, SIIK has made a name for himself internationally with his forward-thinking sound design, groovy basslines and hard leads, while he is only getting started. SIIK’s latest tune is titled “Lifestyle,” and it’s out now in collaboration with widely celebrated masked duo SMACK. A truly infectious dance anthem that is well deserving of radio play, as well as spins at some of the world’s biggest festival stages, “Lifestyle” brings together SIIK and SMACK’s styles masterfully. A melodic vocal performance kicks off the tune as it quickly transitions toward the drop, which is filled with exciting moments and dance music madness all throughout. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SIIK And SMACK Unveil House Tune Of The Summer With “Lifestyle”

Last night USA time, Flume hosted an Ask Me Anything in his Discord, Hi This Is Flume. In addition to the myriad questions he answered over the course of about an hour and a half (in voice chat, it appears, so we don’t have the written answers here), fans were also surprised when they asked about the status of one of his old IDs, “Greenpeace,” and he responded by casually providing a download link to the song. The ID was originally written as part of a campaign with Greenpeace Australia Pacific back in 2017, which only featured about 90 seconds of audio. Turns out, the full project is a staggering eight and a half minutes. “Cant believe this is how we get Greenpeace,” wrote KillerCh33z. “Absolutely unreal. I’ve been eagerly waiting for this song to drop for YEARS, and here we are just in time to see him at Red Rocks. What a dream,” wrote petriscorncob. /u/Professional_Art8661 uploaded the song to YouTube (below). Since the song was never officially released, it’s unclear if it will eventually receive a takedown from a label so you can download it here. Though, it’s also unclear if the download link will stay up forever, either, so act quickly. Flume also shared a second ID in the Discord, “GET U STEP,” which you can download and listen to here. h/t TSIS This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Flume Hands Out Free Download To Sought-After ID After 5 Years

With releases on renowned record labels such as Spinnin, Armada, Ultra, Smash The House, Monstercat and many more, as well as support from celebrated artists such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Afrojack, SCNDL is well on his way towards establishing himself as one of dance music’s greats. Born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, the talented artist has amassed over 100 million collective streams on digital platforms, while headlining countless Australian and international tours. Out via Dancing Dead, SCNDL’s brand new single “Ruckus” has just been unveiled, and it makes up for one of his most exciting releases to date. Featuring an energetic grime vocal and fast-paced drums, “Ruckus” quickly gets into action with a drop that is driven by hard-hitting kicks and distorted leads, a combination that is bound to get any crowd going. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SCNDL Unleashes Hard-Hitting Festival Banger “Ruckus”

GRiZ announces today the return of ‘Another World’, a two-day event at the 1STBANK Center in Broomfield, Colorado on October 28th and 29th. This year’s edition of ‘Another World’ is set to be an immersive experience with GRiZ performing both sets “In The Round” this Halloween weekend. The two-night affair kicks off Friday, October 28th with experimental bass musician MIZE and rising Alabama-based bass DJ Black Carl!, continuing into Saturday, October 29th with female trap producer Rossy, and Denver-based twin DJ duo MZG, along with headline performances by GRiZ both nights. In the past year, GRiZ has accomplished remarkable new milestones including selling out consecutive nights for bespoke events ‘Space Camp’ at Virginia’s 11,000-capacity Hampton Coliseum and ‘GRiZMAS’ at Detroit’s 4,800-capacity Masonic Temple. With a past trend of selling out within hours, the unparalleled demand for one of electronic music’s most celebrated artists continues, be sure to move quickly to secure tickets to ‘Another World’. Continuing to promote safety at his events, GRiZ announced his harm prevention and drug safety program the Harmony Project created in partnership with Dance Safe and Good Night Out Vancouver, which debuted last month at ‘GRiZMAS In July’. The Harmony Project aligns with GRiZ’s mission to spread positivity on and off the dance floor. The remainder of 2022 will see GRiZ continuing to make the festival rounds with upcoming performances at Breakaway Music Festival, ILLfest, Riverside Festival, Same Same But Different Festival, Imagine Music Festival, and Dusk Music Festival. ‘Another World’ marks GRiZ’s fourth event of the year, following ‘GRiZMAS In July’. Additional upcoming events this year include the debut of ‘Triple Rainbow’ at Alpine Valley Music Theater on September 16th and 17th, and return of ‘Space Camp’ at Hampton Coliseum on December 16th and 17th. Pre-sale tickets for GRiZ’s upcoming ‘Another World’ shows at 1STBANK Center are available this Thursday, August 17th at 10 AM MT. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GRiZ Announces Return Of ‘Another World’ in October at 1STBANK Center

Sometimes you’re in the moment and feel like a move is a good idea, and then you get punched in the face by T.I. and realize you probably shouldn’t have done that. That exact scenario just happened to Drew Taggart from The Chainsmokers last night, as the duo and T.I. both uploaded videos regarding the situation, both of them laughing it off. “T.I. just literally punched me in the face,” Taggart said. “We were on a vibe, and I gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he totally punched me in the face. It was my fault.” On the other side, T.I. began his TikTok by chuckling for about 30 seconds straight, which… honestly, same. “Ok, first of all, I love The Chainsmokers. We just had to work through some stuff.” The Chainsmokers also got invited to appear on his podcast “ExpediTIously,” writing in the caption, “Let’s sit down & chop it up.” via Consequence of Sound | Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: The Chainsmoker’s Drew Taggart Punched In The Face By T.I.,

Some fans who’ve seen him with stand-alone singles on the likes of Delta9, Eatbrain, Blackout and, of course, Hoofbeats, may not know that neurofunk/dancefloor hybrid stan Kutlo has been producting for nearly a decade. Releasing more liquid and deep bass-style tracks beginning in 2013, Kutlo cut his teeth on playing with synths and sound design and was a local Slovak and Czech favorite until Let It Roll featured his deep bass scrambler of a track called “Void” with Italian producer Goh on their first compilation album in 2017. Once he was alongside the likes of Ivy Lab, A.M.C, Current Value and about 20 other huge names, Kutlo’s name grew itself quite rapidly. As his last EP, Memento on Kosen Productions out of Toulouse, was over five years ago, it’s safe to say Kutlo was due for another multi-track. He hooked up with Hoofbeats in his neighboring Czechia in 2020 and it’s clear that the Variations EP has been in the works for quite a while, given that the first teaser track, “Porcelain” featuring the unique vocals of Anna Vaverková, came out last September. A brassy, horn-filled dancefloor track, “Porcelain” sounds unlike anything Kutlo’s done before. Now with two other teases, the neuro-laced and, well, static-y “Static” and the very deep and melodic “Distance” featuring Timea, which unexpectedly drops into halftime, we know why the EP’s called Variations. It seems Kutlo wanted every “variation” of his style possible here, and he just about pulled it off. Thumbing his nose at subgenres, Kutlo marches through deep bass in opening track “One More Time,” pure synth in the intro “Nocturno,” the afore-mentioned dancefloor, neuro and slightly sped up halftime (2/3 time?), sine wave sound design and finally liquid and jump up in “Closure,” which is the closer and thus another apt title for the highly varied Variations. Our YEDM premiere today is “Fragments,” which, in the journey Kutlo wanted to take with Variations, seems to be where everything, all these styles and musical substances, come together before “Distance” and “Closure.” With a modern, minimal beat flawless sound design, amen break prhase transitions and some really wavy vintage synthwave synths full of sine waves and switchbacks, “Fragments” is hardly fragmented. It might be the most compositionally cohesive track on the EP, in fact, and seems to encompass all of what Kutlo loves about D&B in one 3:31 piece. Kutlo. · Kutlo – Fragments [YourEDM Premiere] Although there are loads of styles and subgenres in Variations and, in fact, in each of its tracks, through the journey of the EP, what’s most noticeable is Kutlo’s own style and vibe. Whether he means to or not, Kutlo proves a point with Variations: no matter what you want to label their music, we’re all really here for the artist. As varied as Variations is, its core is pure Kutlo. Variations drops on Hoofbeats this Friday, August 19. pre-save or pre-order here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Hoofbeats to Drop ‘Variations,’ Kutlo’s First EP in Five Years

Hudson Mohawke, criminally underrated as he is, just released his third studio album, Cry Sugar, this past Friday. Typically, we do our best to share news of a release of this magnitude day-of, but this album is so dense and unique that we just had to take the weekend (plus another day) to fully digest it. The new full length arrives featuring previously released singles “Bicstan,” “Stump,” and “Dance Forever.” Cry Sugar deepens his practice of producing motivational music for club goers — uplifting the debauchery and inspiring many through his own brand of anthemic maximalism. Indeed, party of HudMo’s production charm is the way he puts so much into each and every track, whether it’s the magical notes of “Stump,” the grandiose, M83-esque “Lonely Days,” or the crazy and wild “3 Sheets To The Wind.” Amidst the sound of MRI machines and contorted celebratory howls, Mohawke hints at an athletic ability to rage well into the next decade. The result of which has been a production style able to integrate elements of jazz fusion, prog rock, happy hardcore, chiptune, and more with formal educations in rave, hip-hop, soul, IDM, and glitch. The broad and complex nuance of all these genres and more has become the palette of the Hudson Mohawke sound. Stated in the release for the album, “Cry Sugar serves as Hudson Mohawke’s first work deeply informed by apocalyptic film scores and soundtracks by everyone from the late Vangelis to the goofy major-chord pomp of 90s John Williams. Especially on tracks like ‘Stump,’ gut-wrenching scenes emerge as party-goers return home post-club amidst rising sea-levels, bomb cyclones, and flickering wildfires. Cry Sugar also serves as Mohawke’s own demented OST to score the twilight of our cultural meltdown. As the album’s artwork (by Wayne horse Willehad Eilers) depicts—we are arm-in-arm with the Ghostbusters marshmallow man, returning home while swinging a bottle of Jack only to gaze out at the gray tempest of a coming catastrophe.” Listen to the eclectic 19-track album, Cry Sugar, from Hudson Mohawke, below. Photo by Jonnie Chambers This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Hudson Mohawke Finds Optimism In The Apocalypse On Third Studio Album, “Cry Sugar”

Today, Subtronics has announced a special LA headlining show at the Kia Forum on Saturday, January 28th, co-produced by Bassrush and Live Nation, his first ever Los Angeles arena performance will feature hits off his debut album FRACTALS. The Forum (17,000 capacity) is an iconic Los Angeles venue staple, hosting performances from pretty much every major artist, but only a select few in the electronic dance music world, such as Odesza, The Chainsmokers, and Armin van Buuren. Subtronics will be joined by Virtual Riot, MUST DIE! b2b Leotrix, HOL!, Sweettooth b2b Artix!, and Austeria. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, August 19th at 10am local time on livenation.com. Photo via Rukes.com This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Subtronics Announces First-Ever Headline Show at the Kia Forum

Audio plus energy equals bass music, especially when it comes from Audigy. The South Florida producer and DJ has been on our radar for a hot minute and continues to catch our eyes with his growing repertoire of action-packed tracks. On his latest endeavor, Audigy takes a swing at “Chasing Devils” from Conrank and Buku. The original track from Conrank’s 2021 album The Simulation’s Breached features a bouncy beat that turns into drumstep ferocity. Audigy steps in and takes the tempo into a slower and heavier direction. The pulsing alarm and warped vocals set up an incredible build to the mind-melting onslaught of flaring synths and wobbling bass. Even as the drop hits, there’s this whistling sound that takes the beat to a higher sense, like a rocket soaring into the stratosphere. It’s no wonder that Circus Records would enlist Audigy to remix such a great song and give it an incredible main-stage level up. On this “Chasing Devils” remix, Audigy offers a calculated and spontaneous take that is sure to be heard at all the bass-head shows for this year and the next. His recent singles like “Energy” and “UFO” showcase the producer’s ability to work in other bass music lanes like future bass and drum n bass. But his remix of “Chasing Devils” displays how much he’s improved on his sound in a genre that he’s easily turned into his playground. Make sure to check out the Audigy remix of “Chasing Devils” by Conrank and Buku on Circus Records. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: This Audigy remix of “Chasing Devils” by Conrank and Buku Will Melt Your Brain

Following up his highly successful debut album 1000 Faces, melodic bass heavyweight Jason Ross is back with his second artist album, Atlas. Expanding on his previous achievements as a producer, Atlas is a new chapter that sees Jason Ross showing off his prolific skills as he drops melodic bass, dubstep and trance. On top of the album, Jason is kicking off a massive North America tour that will feature his biggest show to date at the Hollywood Palladium. We recently had a brief chat with Jason about his growth as an artist, what makes Atlas so special, his connection with his fans and his upcoming tour. Hey Jason! Thanks for chatting with us. First off, congratulations on “Atlas!” Tell us what this album means to you, what made you decide to record an album, and how you’ve evolved as a producer since “1000 Faces.” Thanks so much! This felt like the right time to focus on my next album as I felt like I had a lot to say with my music. I spent so much time during the pandemic learning and honing in on my production skills and I just felt like I had a lot to say with my music. This album is dedicated to the Atlas fam (hence the name) and is really to show my gratitude to my fans for being on this journey with me. You’re also about to play your biggest show yet at the Hollywood Palladium. What goes into planning a larger headlining show like that as opposed to a club show or being a name on a festival lineup? Also, what made the Palladium the perfect place to start the tour? I’m insanely excited about my upcoming tour, but yes, Palladium is definitely a special one. We are really building the show from the ground up and really want to give fans a unique experience not only through the music but visually. The lights, the visuals, everything is being created for this show and will be an experience that’s true to myself, the brand and my music. How was the recent show/ meet and greet at Academy? I feel like you’re an artist who makes a concerted effort to interact with the fanbase. What makes your fanbase so unique? The album release party in LA was such a cool experience! I do try to interact and be there for my fans as much as possible as I wouldn’t be here without them. It’s tough to put my finger on what makes my fanbase unique but I do see this sense of love and respect from them, especially at meetups and during my livestreams; their inclusiveness, excitement and positivity shines through. What I also love is their open-mindedness with the type of music I make and play out live. I have, of course, evolved my sound over the years, but my fans have stuck by my side and I admire and appreciate their trust in me. The last time I chatted with you was right before the Pandemic started. What did you do differently and what stayed the same for you while the world was shut down and there were no shows? What I did differently was livestream every single week for a couple of years . What stayed the same was my love and drive to make the best music I can possibly make. It seems like shows and festivals have come back with a flourish lately. You’ve been on a ton of lineups lately as well. How does it feel for you to ramp back up touring and does it feel like things are back to normal out there to you? It feels great to ramp back up touring! I would say that things feel normal when I’m actually playing a show and connecting with the crowd. The traveling side can be tricky as there are just a few extra hoops to jump through, but honestly just to get out there and play live shows again makes it all worth it for me. Now that the album has been released and you’re going to be on tour for the next few months. Have you thought about what comes next for you as an artist? We have some exciting plans for 2023, but we’re really just focusing on making the Atlas tour the best possible tour it can be. I’ve never done a tour of this size and I’m really excited to showcase what the Atlas brand is all about. Any messages for the fans or advice for aspiring producers? Always stay true to yourself and don’t be afraid to take risks! Get your tickets to Jason Ross’s Atlas Tour and check out his latest album as well. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jason Ross Discusses His New Album “Atlas” Ahead of Hollywood Palladium Show [Interview]