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Tomorrowland has been given the green light to host three weekends in 2022. More specifically, the province of Antwerp has officially granted the environmental permit for Tomorrowland’s one-off third weekend, according to a report. Prior to the pandemic, Tomorrowland had annually taken place over two weekends in Boom, Belgium to much success. In recent years, festival organizers also introduced the Tomorrowland Winter concept, a single-weekend destination event in Alpe d’Huez. To make up for six canceled Tomorrowland weekends over the past two years — four in Belgium, and two in France — adding a third weekend in 2022 will undoubtedly help soften the financial blow. And with Tomorrowland being one of the most beloved music festivals in the world, demand for its long-awaited return will be running high. Jan Dierckx, chairman of the Bosstraat-Hoek-De Schomme, confirmed the district council will honor the permit: “It goes without saying that we as a local government will honor the environmental permit issued and will furthermore ensure compliance with all promised flanking measures, so that this one-off special edition can take place with the greatest respect for our residents.” Tomorrowland spokeswoman Debby Wilmsen said: “We can now start our preparations.” “At the moment there are no names known, but we are working on that now. The festival stages will remain the same during the three weekends, but the line-up will change slightly per weekend depending on the availability of the artists. But whether you come on the first, second or third weekend, you will be able to enjoy a mix of established values ​​and new talent.” Tomorrowland will recommence over July 15-17, 2022 followed by previously locked in weekends of July 22-24 and July 29-31. Stay updated with official Tomorrowland news and announcements here. Source: HLN This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: REPORT: Tomorrowland Granted Permission to Expand to Three Weekends in 2022

The first headliners announced for Electric Love Festival 2022 were already coming in with a bang, but those who thought that the organizers already gave it their all were wrong. With this illustrious selection of absolute top DJs from Armin Van Buuren, Kygo, Don Diablo, Fisher, Solardo & more, it is clear: #ELF22 is going to be absolutely legendary! The DJs at a glance: Line-Up Phase 1/6: · Timmy Trumpet · KYGO · Fisher · Don Diablo · Solardo · Brennan Heart · Dr Peacock · Dan Lee · Felice · Paul Elstak · GPF live · Aftershock · Dr Rude · Scale Vs. Anodyze · Toby Romeo · Dominique Jardin Line-Up Phase 2/6: · Acraze · Alan Walker · Armin Van Buuren · Caine · DJ Shany · Gigi D´Agostino · Hard Driver · Headhunterz · HBz · Krewella · Latmun · Levex · MC DL · Primeshock · Sefa · Tarik Asadi · Tungevaag · Vize Electric Love is more than just a music festival. Since 2013, Electric Love means a feeling of life, music, and adventure, embedded in the beautiful Salzburg Lake District. It means spending a short vacation for all senses in the Fuschlsee region and dancing into the night on one of the five stages to more than 160 international EDM, Hardstyle, Techno, Tech House, Bass, or Hip Hop artists. Visitors can get the full festival experience at one of the four campsites or sleeping in one of the 1* – 5* hotels around Salzburgring. They can also celebrate life in four different VIP areas and recharging drained batteries with various activities, fancy drinks, and soul food. ELF is also culture and sightseeing between festival days in one of the most beautiful historic old towns in the world, Salzburg. “We want visitors to have the best time of the year at our festival”, organizer Manuel Reifenauer said, looking forward to the festival summer 2022 and the 9th edition of Electric Love Festival at Salzburgring. Electric Love is a feeling of life, music, adventure, and experience from July 7-9, 2022, at Salzburgring, Austria. Tickets are available in the official ticket shop: tickets.electriclove.at This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Electric Love Festival announce line up with Armin Van Buuren, Kygo, Don Diablo, Fisher, Solardo & more

It’s extremely few and far between, despite sharing a lot of common methods and sounds, that ambient music that can truly be called meditative and EDM cross paths in a way that make them actually cross over. Quite often new age music is just a little too woo with not enough pop or dance cachet to light up the average EDM fan, and of course EDM is generally a bit too charged and fast for the spa or yurt. There are, however, a handful of artists who have truly cracked that code and successfully blurred the lines between ambient and dance. Massive Attack, Moby and Morcheeba come to mind pretty quickly on the EDM side of things, while acts like Rasa or Morcheeba may be tagged as more meditative but which translate to other genres and settings. Chawa (English disambiguation: Hava) Lilith, a singer and songwriter who’s come to the US by way of Berlin and now splits her time between LA and Atlanta, has been releasing since 2017 but really found her stride with her newest EP, Euphonious and she’s about to join that small but prestigious number of true ambient crossovers. A massive departure from her previous offerings, Euphonious is largely beatless but nonetheless holds the weight and pop acumen that will take it out of the spa and, potentially, right to the festival stage. Chawa Lilith says Euphonious comes directly from her own meditations, especially those of the last 18 months being stuck in lockdown in Los Angeles. If this sound is any indication of her meditative experiences, we can all assume she’s reached nirvana because it’s truly celestial. Smartly partnering with up-and-coming Atlanta producer Dawson Hendrix for the mixing and mastering, Euphonious earns its namesake many times over by way of the ambient sound work highlighting and elevating the vocals to a truly operatic level. The result is, well, euphonious. The vocals being solid and the production being clean can only take one so far in the ambient game, so what really sets Euphonious apart from the rest? In a word, the songwriting. The way the tones and vocals have been put together, the work sounds incredibly fresh and modern despite the style being solidly in the meditative wheelhouse. With Chawa on instrumentals and Hendrix on mix, the album is easy to listen to in any setting, not just in meditation. The EDM minded among us could also easily see any of these tracks being set to a beat and remixed or even just used as break music in a festival set. Heartwarming and musically solid at the same time, Euphonious lives up to its name no matter where you plan to listen to it. It’s just good music. While Chawa Lilith has played with a number of genres in her career thus far, Euphonious seems to represent a breakthrough for her, both musically and personally. Her confidence has clearly increased over the four years since her last album Persian Prince, and that clearly translates to her work and even how she presents her vocals. Experimentation is always a good thing for artists but here’s hoping she stays on this ambient path and maybe continues to work with electronic producers. The music world could certainly use this sort of uplifting work right now, and Chawa Lilith is clearly someone who can translate it to reach a huge audience. Euphonious is out now and can be streamed or purchased on multiple platforms by clicking here. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Chawa Lilith Joins the Few Truly Universal Meditative Artists With ‘Euphonious’ EP

The star power behind an Alesso x Katy Perry collab has yet to be seen until now. Just this week, the two global icons announced their first-ever collaborative single together. Due out at the end of this month, “When I’m Gone,” is a vibrant dance/pop crossover track set for a massive worldwide premiere. “You know, I just think it’s time to give them everything they want,” Katy confesses in the teaser video below — and Alesso agrees, “Let’s do it.” Following the song’s release, Alesso will perform in Miami on New Year’s Eve and headline Omnia Las Vegas on New Year’s Day. Meanwhile, Katy will launch her Vegas residency called PLAY, with shows scheduled on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. See the full rollout with all the bells and whistles below. Check back to hear “When I’m Gone” on December 29th and look out for the official music video drop via ESPN on January 10th. Alesso x Katy Perry – “When I’m Gone” [PREVIEW] Pre-save: alesso.lnk.to/WhenImGonePreSave When I’m Gone with @katyperry. 12/29 : https://t.co/fhq14qffhj #WHENIMGONE pic.twitter.com/WRtyHQ7IPW — Alesso (@Alesso) December 15, 2021 This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alesso & Katy Perry Tease Massive Dance/Pop Crossover Collab “When I’m Gone” [PREVIEW]

With his latest release, Subtronics sets the tone for his much-anticipated debut album, Fractals. “Spacetime,” out now on the producer’s own Cyclops Recordings, builds softly with unexpected, melodic flair and standout vocals from NEVVE. Lush synths are soon overtaken by thrashing wubs, offering the best of both worlds — swelling with emotion before spiraling into heavy dubstep sequences. Subtronics explains, the song “was originally called ‘Las Vegas VIP’ then ‘Okeechobee WIP’ then at one point ‘Sparkles.’ Basically, there are at least 5 different versions of the track, whereas my other song ‘O.P.U.S.’ was done in 3 hours.'” He adds, “‘Spacetime’ took two entire years and I realized through the process there is a huge part of me that loves to write anthemic, emotional music. It might be one of my favorite parts about songwriting at the moment, or at least the most gratifying, and I was able to figure out how to translate my sound over to such a larger universe of feeling.” There’s plenty more where this came from, with Subtronics’ debut album due out next month. Listen and pre-save here! Subtronics – Spacetime (ft. NEVVE) Stream/download “Spacetime” – outnow.io/t/subtronicsspacetime Pre-save ‘Fractals’ – presave.io/t/fractals This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Subtronics Drops Melodic Banger “Spacetime” Ahead of Debut Album ‘Fractals’ [LISTEN]

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past month (which is not altogether impossible anymore in light of current COVID events), you’ll know that Audio released his [unsocial] LP on RAM records on November 26, with a massive album release party the night before at Boxpark Wembley, London. With this being easily one of the best albums of 2021/2022 and Audio’s admitted personal favorite to-date, many fans outside of the UK were gnashing their teeth at not being able to go and witness [unsocial] in a social setting. Luckily one of the teeth-gnashers happens to be the person writing this article, who would not rest until we got the set. [unsocial] may feel like a novelty as a full-length and quite concept heavy album from Audio, but the tattooed tech genius historically has been quite a fan of long play. [unsocial] is his second solo album with RAM and fifth overall. There’s been a bit of an LP gap since 2016’s epic Beastmode, but that doesn’t mean there was a lack of Audio audio in that time: he launched the now infamous and award-winning Snake Pit Records imprint and was busy with Killbox, his ongoing project with Ed Rush, among other things. The silver lining with 2020 and 2021 is busy touring artists like Audio suddenly say a lot of extra time on their hands, so some of D&B’s most epic LPs have been raining down on the scene like a torrent. Conflict plus time equals amazing art, and [unsocial] is no exception. Emotive, cinematic, drone-inspired and larger than life, Audio’s said on many occasions that this was his most personal offering to-date and it shows. From the desolate and heart-rending yet still dance-worthy vibes of opening track “Tundra” to the sleepy snares and vox of “Fool’s Paradise” to the big beats of “Omega” and “Feral” that will make dancefloors go, well, feral, Audio really put it all out there on [unsocial], and while it may not have been a hundred percent about lockdown, he certainly did an amazing job capturing how so many of us were feeling during this period. RAM Records · Audio – Your EDM Mix The guest mix is Audio’s set in its entirety from the album launch event, MCs and crowd noise included. It’s always great to hear how an artist will mix their own work, and the way Audio’s done it at this event not only shows [unsocial] in a new light but it really captures the passion and feeling of the album in real time. If this mi doesn’t get you amped up, you might want to check your pulse because it’s certainly not beating at 174. The [unsocial] album, this mix and indeed the whole event at Boxpark are thus a celebration; not just of making it through COVID, but really the triumph of the human spirit, the strength we all have and the paramount importance of art to get us through. Let’s make sure we take care of our artists, because they’re certainly giving everything in these crazy times. At shows or stuck in [unsocial] lockdown, we owe them at least that much. [unsocial] is out now and can be streamed or purchased on multiple platforms here. Now the reward for all your scrolling, check out “Proton”, dropping with RAM’s 2021 annual on Friday, December 17. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Guest Mix Exclusive AND Premiere: Audio Releases His Set From the [unsocial] Album Release Party Plus a New Track [RAM]

We’ve been waiting for this moment all year, but LICK’s sophomore album is finally out. BEYOND THE VOID features 10 songs and 10 different styles/genres showcasing his ability to make whatever type of music he wants to. With numerous collaborators like Holly, Slowpalace, Nytrix, and more this has a little something for everyone. Check out the entire collection below and catch LICK on tour with 1788-L in 2022. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: LICK’s New Album BEYOND THE VOID is a Must Hear

Tanuki Project is much less a “new artist” than an undiscovered gem from Canada who’s been producing innovative music and touring with increasingly complex audio-visual shows since 2009. It’s actually criminal they haven’t had more interest yet, as the quality both of production and performance rivals the likes of Bjork, Massive Attack, Phantogram and modern-era Kraftwerk, to name a few. That seems about to change, however, with the release of the first two chapters from their new EP series, Adamant. Adamant Chapter#01 released back in June and its lead track “Dystopia” has garnered the duo nearly 200k streams on Spotify, so it seems someone is indeed noticing them. It seems with this project, Tanuki project have really honed their style musically, striking a balance of hip hop and drone structure with ambient and experimental sound design and layered, nuanced melodies from programmer Ledyl’s synths and vocalist Nady’s lyrics. There’s something sophisticated about the way this project was produced thus far that will likely make it appeal to a wide range of fans. It’s not to say that previous releases by Tanuki Project weren’t sophisticated as well. It’s clear from releases like 2019’s “Happening” single, where Nady channels her inner Nina Hagen, and 2015’s UKG-and-soundsystem-inspired EP, the aptly named Soundsystem that the pair approach their composition with a healthy love of experimental music theory and likely a classical-style libretto to hand. “Experimental” is the key term here, however, as it seems with those releases and their many others prior to Adamant, Ledyl and Nady were still very much in their wild west phase sound-wise. It was wild, interesting and passionate to be sure, but it seems with Adamant, they’ve screwed down some of the loose nuts and bolts to make something a bit more grounded. Almost. While Adamant Chapter#01 is melodic, orchestral and conjures feelings of early trip hop (for lack of a better comparison), Chapter#02, released just this past weekend, brings back that wilder, experimental style of previous Tanuki Project releases. Depending more on drone and a sound design template that sounds almost industrial, the title track opens the EP sounding desolate and minimal before the staff is filled with space-inspired ambient work, classical piano and a distant and haunting vocal melody from Nady. Think Krafterk meets Bowie’s “Space Oddity.” “Mountain” is even more drone-driven and industrial bringing a real techno beat into the middle of the track, making it the most danceable of the Adamant project thus far. That is, until it gets to closing track, the fun, ultra-ravey and trap-grounded “Question.” It would seem both installments of Adamant are almost too short, clearly leaving the listener wanting more, but there’s so much to unpack sonically, most fans probably wont complain. These are the types of tracks one can listen to hundreds of times and still hear something new on each listen. They’re dense, emotive and endlessly complex. And we haven’t even talked about the visuals yet. Despite being all electronic, Tanuki Project is meant to be a touring project, with loads of visuals lighting up the stage both in the background and the 3D foreground. They’ve gotten more and more complex over the years, reaching a sort of apotheosis as the duo began traveling with an A/V expert to debut Adamant right before COVID hit. Touring and travel in general have been very limited in Canada, so while they still have their A/V show locked and loaded, they’ve decided to shift focus for the time being to videos. The first video is for the single “Slow” off Adamant Chapter#01 released in mid-November and was directed by international commercial director whose passion is experimental videos, Thomas Castaing. The video puts an emotional visual point on the message of the song: the sense of isolation and loss that can come from so many places but which we all felt and still feel during COVID. It’s also a call to appreciate life and humanness, even when humanity feels completely mad. There is still great love here, both song and video seem to say, and the story hasn’t ended; it’s just slowed down. With the goosebump-inducing “Slow” video pairing, one could say it’s definitely a good thing that Tanuki Project is opting to add cinematic-style videos to their A/V repertoire. With more videos planned for Adamant Chapter#02 and beyond, it’s clear the duo can translate the feelings from their shows to personal screens and have a similar impact. While no one quite knows the future at the moment, artists like Tanuki Project are forging ahead to give both music and film fans more hope and beauty so that maybe we can come to appreciate this slowed-down story, or at the very least the art created and contained within it. To quote the duo themselves: Head-up, soul wide, gliding across the plain. Present Senses searching. Watching, breathing, hearing, Bare feet feeling the earth, Heart rooted in nature. Life nasty, brutish and short. But at least aware, at least alive, at least here. Both chapters of Adamant are out now and can be streamed on Spotify. Check out Tanuki Project’s YouTube channel to see clips from their previous shows. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New Artist Spotlight: Tanuki Project Is ‘Adamant’ About their New Releases [Video]

“The Fault,” is the final release from budding artist black a.m. The solo DJ/producer brings together a spacey feel to a house-focused style, making this track breed an extra edge. If the single finds it’s way into your go-to playlists, don’t be surprised. black a.m. isn’t like many other electronic artists out there, he’s willing to incorporate ‘unorthodox’ aspects into the standard live performance structure to bring something different to fans. He often plays live guitar during his set and releases, allowing a distinctive special feeling to shower down to listeners and leaving a lasting impression on those who cross his path.  iamrecords · Black A.M. – The Fault (Original Mix) From holding down a residency in Las Vegas, to playing sold out Insomniac events, black a.m. is getting more and more noticed for his fascinating intersection of music culture he’s created. He’s played hundreds of show in his life time, having plenty of experience to bring to live events when duty calls. He’s been signed to Ultra Records, supported by names like Cash Cash, JOYRYDE, and NGHTMRE, and show no sign of letting up as things continue to grow for this artist. “The Fault,” is one part of a greater whole that shouldn’t be missed. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Black a.m Drops Sensational Grooving Track, ‘The Fault’

Kasablanca burst onto the scene back in 2020 with their standout Human Learning EP (Armada Music). Now, the mysterious techno outfit take to deadmau5’s mau5trap label for their latest 2-track offering. Their Cronus/Volition project is out now on all platforms, and is a sonic offering of immense technical prowess. Kasablanca’s musical identity comes from their use of melodic retro textures combined with the rhythmic fundamentals of house & techno. The pair blend genres and influences like RUFUS DU SOL, Eric Prydz & ARTBAT with the attitude of acts like Justice and Kavinsky to create a unique sound all their own. Cronus/Volition is a sweltering 2-track release centered around the pair’s analog synth mastery. Utilizing fresh faced techno with elements of edgy house, Kasablanca’s Cronus/Volition is a rapturous club-infused gem. Check out Cronus/Volition wherever you stream your music here, or find it below on Spotify. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kasablanca Drops Analog Synth-Ridden ‘Cronus/Volition’ Project

BUKU Music + Art Project returns full force next year with a massive lineup to rival that of years past. The two-day experience serves up vibes and beats in the heart of New Orleans over March 25-26, 2022. The 2022 lineup features an eclectic mix of acts including Tyler, The Creator, Tame Impala, Glass Animals, Taking Back Sunday, Porter Robinson, $UICIDEBOY$, Rezz, Vince Staples, Alison Wonderland, Kali Uchis, Baby Keem, Liquid Stranger, Lane 8, Trippie Redd, TroyBoi, Maxo Kream, Amelie Lens, Tierra Whack, 100 gecs, Bas, SVDDEN DEATH, CloZee and more. This installment of BUKU marks the 10th anniversary of the beloved event and first show back since 2019. Dedicated fans of the festival will finally get the chance to return home to the creative playground of BUKU for a celebration of music, art, and community. BUKU will continue this mission in 2022 alongside Upbeat Academy, a non-profit that inspires and empowers New Orleans youth through music education, who also act as the beneficiary of proceeds from every ticket sold to BUKU. Learn more here. Registration for BUKU Music + Art Project 2022 is now open and the presale takes place December 17th. Tickets go on sale to the general public on December 20th. More info and sign up here. BUKU Music + Art Project 2022 Photo via BUKU Music + Art Project This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: BUKU Drops 2022 Lineup with Porter Robinson, Rezz, Alison Wonderland, Svdden Death & More

Slowly wrapping up the most explosive year in his career to date, afro house pioneer Jalal Ramdani has taken it upon himself to bring this exciting sound to stages across the world. Throughout this past summer, the Moroccan-raised and UK-based producer was booked to perform at some of the most sought-after clubbing locations worldwide, among them Miami, Tulum, Ibiza, Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, and many more. On top of this impressive touring schedule, he is currently gearing up for his performance at Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, on December 30th, as well as January 18 at The BPM Festival in Costa Rica. This will additionally coincide with an upcoming tour throughout Latin America.  For Jalal Ramdani, every day seems to bring in yet another milestone. Deciding to pursue music in late 2019 after being an algorithmic trader for many years, Jalal Ramdani has managed to bring together his African heritage with his love of house music, and sign his tunes to all the biggest afro house labels in the world, among them Moblack Records, Abracadabra and Madoras, all in a little over a year. His breakout hit came in the form of “Sesa” this summer; a smooth house gem that combines tribal percussion and cinematic vocal lines, in collaboration with Team Distant, Mr Silk and Mel D. The tune quickly gathered praise from the likes of Black Coffee, Adam Port, Rampa and &ME, and is currently being remixed by one of the scene’s legends, as well as Black Coffee’s protégée. Jalal Ramdani’s impressive journey however is only getting started. When he was invited on an exclusive interview with Moroccan TV channel 2mtv, he talked about how this fast transition from trading to music allowed him to align his scientific mind with his artistic mind, and be in a position to make giant leaps in the span of just a few months. Some of his 2022 plans include the launch of his own music label, as well as the creation of a DJ agency that will nurture talented young DJs, and provide them with the best opportunities in order to shine. Jalal Ramdani’s work ethic is nothing short of impressive, and we’ll definitely be anticipating his latest projects. In the meantime, we’ll be vibing to his recent cover of Babylone’s “Zina,” one of the most beloved songs in Africa. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jalal Ramdani Is Taking Over Dance Music With Upcoming International Tour And Performance At The BPM Festival

Closing in at two years since he started his impressive run of exciting and consistent single releases, GunFight is at the highest point in his career and by the looks of it, he’s only getting started. Throughout 2021 he has shared an impressive 9 singles, dabbling in a multitude of bass music genres, from melodic trap to explosive dubstep.  His brand new single “Smoke Signal” follows his dark disco gem “Midnight Arcade,” which was released just in time for Halloween, and marks his return to drum & bass for the first time this year. Spanning over more than 5 minutes in runtime, “Smoke Signal” follows an immersive arrangement filled with gritty bass stabs and ruthless drums, while effortlessly transitioning from high-energy drops to atmospheric buildups. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: GunFight Unleashes New Drum & Bass Gem “Smoke Signal”

Following up his first release on G Mafia, “Level Up,” Thomas Xavier is dropping his 2nd track signed to the label and his last release of the year. What could be considered his hardest, most dynamic house track to date, “Takin’ Flight,” shows Xavier building in sounds that go beyond what he’s done previously, featuring a small trap break, intense masuline vocals, and an overall dynamic flow that symbolizes his development as a constantly improving artist. The solo DJ/producer has released a whopping 9 tracks across 2 EPs, 3 singles, and 4 labels, all since early summer of this year. Between a sharp increase in bookings nation-wide, approaching the 1 million mark collectively between all originals, and a music catalog set to expand in 2022, Thomas Xavier is gaining traction in all the right areas as much as he’s turning industry heads. Well over 450,000 streams across Spotify and SoundCloud, Thomas Xavier has built up a thick catalog of club-ready, distinctive house songs that give strong definition to his creative direction in 2021. Having only started in May of 2021, the amount of ground the solo DJ/producer has broken in a small amount of time is nothing short of amazing.  Mid-summer of 2021,Thomas Xavier, real name Thomas Guerin, has played Electric Island Festival and a plethora of shows which have had him traveling interstate nearly week-to-week. Opening for names like Claude Von Stroke, Boys Noize, BIJOU, Dom Dolla, Black a.m., Masteria, Destructo, and Tombz, via performing at venues in Milwaukee, Las Vegas, Antioch, and several other locations. EPs, Pussy On A Pedestal EP released on iamrecords and Go To Church EP release on imprint User Friendly, were Thomas Xavier’s most ambitious projects of the year, both masterfully perfecting the art of G-House in a way which will stand the test of time. Thomas Xavier will have more to come in 2022, closing out 2021 properly with the last of a hefty bunch of songs. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Thomas Xaiver Drops Latest Stormer, ‘Takin Flight’

Effayé has been a name circulating after her release last month, ‘Tequila’ is already on course to break one thousand streams independently and gathering support from the likes of Royal Music and many others. Today, we have the privilege to share her latest addition to this stunning catalogue, ‘Miss Effy’. This track is an attitude heavy, inspiring and high energy female empowerment anthem. Turn the speakers loud and enjoy the intricate production, balanced harmonies and the danceable chorus. We are excited to continue to bring you updates on this exciting and unique singer-songwriter.  This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Effayé Connects with Her Feminine Energy and Inner Power on ‘Miss Effy’

It’s a little strange that, after having worked in this industry for seven years (almost eight), I haven’t once been to Holy Ship! before this year. As such, especially with such a storied event, it could be difficult to properly describe the atmosphere and exhilaration of such an event without the wealth of prior context that so many attendees rediscover year after year. That being said, my very first Holy Ship! Wrecked was 100% an experience to remember. When I arrived at the Hard Rock Riviera Maya in Cancun, after checking into our room and getting our wrist bands, we immediately strolled over to Marc Rebillet on the main stage perhaps 300 feet away. It’s not particularly uncommon for a stage to be so close to the entrance at a festival, but of course with a resort festival, your cozy room isn’t that far away either. Neither is anyone else’s room, some of which surround the stages. Neither are a bevy of drink and food options, nor the beautiful ocean. That fact doesn’t really hit you until you arrive when you take it all in, and the feeling is closest to relief — and then the realization that you’re going to have a fantastic weekend. The Hard Rock Riviera Maya is a large resort, but nothing is ever more than a 5-10 minute walk away. In the mornings, we walked a couple of minutes to the nearby Toro restaurant where we picked up a selection of brunch items and some coffee, and of course a mimosa, before heading to the beach stage pretty much just outside. Plenty of servers walk by asking if you need any drinks, and the music is lively and loud so you never have to leave your seat if you don’t want to. Which is why we stayed on our beach chairs a good five hours on Saturday listening to Miane, Cloonee, Rebuke, and Chris Lake. Apart from the music and atmosphere, Holy Ship! Wrecked offered plenty of activities to attendees, our favorite of which was the Loop Daddy Brunch Cook Off with Marc Rebillet on Sunday. On our final night, we decided to stop messing around with the buffet-style dining and get a real meal at Le Petit Cochon, just next to the Sunrise Stage. Some beet tartare, an endive salad, and duck with celery puree with seasonal fruits was the perfect final meal for a brilliant event. As far as particular sets, Alison Wonderland, Madeon, Deathpact, the Desert Hearts Crew, Ben Böhmer, and certainly Marc Rebillet were fantastic. And a special notice has to be paid to CharlestheFirst’s main stage set on Sunday. It was brooding, beautiful, and somber which served as a wonderful contrast with many other acts at the event. Charles sadly passed away yesterday, and we’re honored to have heard one of, if not his final set. Holy Ship! Wrecked will return in 2022. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Holy Ship! Wrecked Brought Cruise Vibes To Land For Epic 2021 Installment

One of the most exciting producers in the scene right now is Deadman. This talented artist is coming straight out of Nashville with an ability to seamlessly blend genres in a creative and captivating fashion. Not only has he carved out an iconic, heavy hitting sound, but he also embodies a pirate aesthetic that only makes you want in on being what he calls his fans: a “pirate”. With over 1 million views of his viral remixes of Disney songs on TikTok, Deadman has also released a string of electrifying tracks including “Hands up“, “Jolly Roger“, and “The Shallows“. Now, he’s back with his very first single of the year that is an absolute monster of a track, titled “DAWN“. The song kicks off with bright, sparkly synths that set a beautiful ambiance as a vocal chop weaves its way in, building anticipation for what turns out to be a thundering, bass rattling drop. He keeps you on your toes, effortlessly introducing a subsequent drop that switches things up and goes full on Drum & Bass. Deadman’s ear for sound design is flawless. His sounds and skills with arrangement are top notch, solidifying this track as an anthem you’d expect to hear at main stage EDC. Here’s what Deadman had to say about “DAWN“: “‘DAWN’ is an energetic / joyful song that represents the hope you feel when the sun rises and a new day begins. With it’s lush melodies and heavy basslines, ‘DAWN’ transcends genres and sets the tone for a new era of Deadman. Lots of fresh music coming in 2022, ‘DAWN ‘is just a taste!” Listen to “DAWN” by Deadman below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Deadman Drops Thunderous New Single “DAWN”

Tap into the riddim. Infekt returns to Disciple Records with “Money Dance” – a standout track on the label’s Alliance Vol. 7 compilation. The track reels you in with a mischievous hook of distorted instrumentals and seamlessly builds up into an eruptive drop that will have your head banging against the rails. “Monkey Dance” comes as part of the release of Alliance Vol. 7, which includes tracks from the likes of Virtual Riot, Barely Alive, Ray Volpe, Bandlez and other Disciple family favorites. Listen below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Infekt Drops “Monkey Dance” Off Disciple Alliance Vol. 7

It has been revealed that CharlestheFirst, real name Charles Elias Ingalls, a quickly rising and prominent bass producer in the underground, passed away this morning. Charles could often be found along with contemporaries like Chee, Of The Trees, and Tsuruda. He had built a strong and loyal following of fans and was slated for an even bigger 2022 with projects on the way. He was 25. Our thoughts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time. We ask that you please respect their privacy. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Young Bass Producer CharlestheFirst Has Passed Away

Oliver Heldens is back with another massive single, “Deja Vu,” and this time he’s enlisted his biggest vocal collaborator to date, Anabel Englund. Combining Oliver’s trademark production and basslines with Anabel’s seductive and powerful vocals, “Deja Vu” is a perfect track to play on the dancefloor, or riding with the top down into the sunset. Amsterdam meets Los Angeles as Oliver holds it down with a steady bassline that easily flows into disco vibes with hi-hats and hand claps. All the while, Anabel’s siren-like vocal brings the listener into a bright and vibey experience. Oliver could have easily taken this beat and turned it into a club/festival track, but this is a brilliant direction making the track more radio-friendly. This is a highly accessible track. Here’s what Oliver and Anabel had to say about making “Deja Vu.” “When I first started working on this track in early 2019 I tried a couple of things for the vocals with different singers and songwriters, which were good, but I knew it could be better and more special. I’ve been a fan of Anabel’s music since 2013, and even more so during this pandemic hearing all of her new music, I knew she could be perfect for this track, so I sent the instrumental to her and luckily she was really into it and she came back with an amazing topline idea for the track. We then met up in LA to finalize the song and recorded some extra hooky melodies, and after that, we were both even more convinced about this record, so we moved around some things in our release schedules to make this song our top priority because we think the world needs to hear it! Enjoy!” – OH “Working with Oliver has been so effortless and fun. This song happened so beautifully and I can’t wait to share it with the world.” – AE Check out the latest from Oliver Heldens & Anabel Englund, “Deja Vu” out now on OH2 Records. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Oliver Heldens and Anabel Englund Drop Dreamy New Single “Deja Vu”

Blinders, one of STMPD Rcrds favorite artists, is back with a hot new track, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good).” The Polish DJ/Producer continues to make catchy and innovative new tunes that work in either the club or festival setting. “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” is no exception with it’s underground vocal sample, warehouse ready synth work, and an unbelievable drop that will have you dancing the night away. Not content with just producing a banger of a song, Blinders also animated the accompanying music video. The video features an animated female protagonist running to escape. What exactly, we don’t know. There are some terrifying white faces with red lights for eyes that haunt the protagonist as she makes her escape. During the second run through, our heroine’s escape gets even more harrowing with more obstacles and the odds stacked against her. It’s definitely a worthwhile listen and watch. Check out the latest from Blinders, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” out now on STMPD. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Blinders Drops Wild New Single “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” and Accompanying Music Video

Like a fine wine, Danish DJ/producer MORTEN has gotten better with age. While, he’s recently exploded in popularity and exposure thanks to his Future Rave collaborations with David Guetta, MORTEN has actually been hard at work in the dance music scene for more than a decade. He first made waves in his native Denmark in the late aughts before breaking through to an American audience with tracks with Steve Aoki, Borgeous and others in the mid 2010s. We got the chance to speak with MORTEN about how he started out in the industry, the success of Future Rave, what he did during quarantine and his upcoming MDLBEAST performance. Check out our exclusive interview. Hey Morten, thanks for chatting with us. You’ve been in the music industry for quite a long time. Tell us how you originally got started making music and got to where you are today? “I started making music in a basement with this dope guy from Denmark, we made some records and a few years later we started a culture in Denmark and got gold certifications. Every DJ was playing the records we made, which led us to producing music together for 10 years. In the beginning, the process of making music was very raw and honest. For example, we would accidentally create something we liked, and put a kick under it, and it was a wrap. Nowadays it’s a different process. Today I produce with a plan and the intention to create an emotion and to reach a certain energy level.” Over the past couple of years, you’ve gotten exposed to a much wider audience thanks to your Future Rave collab with David Guetta. Tell us how you guys came up with the idea to collaborate and maybe tell us about your friendship with David? “In early 2019 I played David some very per rough ideas, and we finished them together, and that’s how Future Rave started. We were friends before that, but of course now that we work so much together we also spend more time with each other.” What was it like during the whole pandemic and lockdown for you? How does it feel to be back out on the road too? “It was extreme, it still is, but looking back I was very productive. Many used it to take a break, I chose to make a lot of music and started doing a lot of live streams. So lockdown for me was relatively good because I kept myself busy.” Having been doing this for such a long time, how do you think you’ve grown as a producer? Do you view things a little differently now that you’re a little older & wiser? “Yes, 100 procent. I would say the most important thing is that I got to be my own biggest critic, that’s crucial when producing music.” You are set to perform at MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm show in December. How excited are you to perform at this spectacle, given it is estimated to be one of the biggest festivals in the Middle East to date? “I’m so so excited, I really am!! I’m even working on a special record for that show only! I love the Middle East, it feels like my second home!” I’m guessing we can expect more Future Rave stuff going forward. You guys show no signs of slowing down. What else can we expect from you and how do you plan to keep the Morten brand separate from Future Rave? “Right now my focus is on Future Rave, and I’m having too much fun with it to think of anything else.” Any words or advice for the fans? “I’d say the most important thing is to put the music you really love out there. That’s why David and I created Future Rave, because we were missing a specific sound. Creating something you love yourself and really believe in allows you to achieve great things. Thank you very much for having me!” Check out the latest Future Rave single from David Guetta and Morten with Roland Clark, “Alive Again,” out now on Musical Freedom. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MORTEN Talks His Origins, Future Rave, Upcoming Shows and More [Interview]

Released today on Universal Music Germany is the brand new record ‘Look What You Have Done,’ straight from the creative minds of Stefy De Cicco and N.F.I. De Cicco has had a slew of successful singles on the label including the most recent ‘I Like’ with Axel Black and White. The Italian multi-faceted artist is joined on production by UK/Aussie producer N.F.I and for vocals they have enlisted the Lithuanian singer Emie, who delivers a dreamy top line here. Its a blend of infectious pops of melody and a chunky dose of bassline energy – reaching a fresh peak with every drop into the chorus. De Cicco reveals: “It was awesome working on the production with N.F.I because we were able to truly complement each other. He had these super catchy hooks in there so I started by adding my signature bass and then we ended up virtually working together and finishing the production online – the magic of modern technology!“ Let loose with this one below. This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Stefy De Cicco x N.F.I ft. Emie – Look What You Have Done

Just in time for the end of the year, Martin Garrix is back with a treat to kick off the Holiday Season with a bang, releasing his long-awaited collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin, “Won’t Let You Go.” Played as the opening track of his first sets after the pandemic, including Electric Love and Creamfields, the track quickly became a fan favorite. Proven to be a golden combination before, Garrix is teaming up with both Matisse & Sadko and John Martin again. Garrix already worked with Matisse & Sadko on classics such as “Together,” “Hold On” and “Forever,” while John Martin joined him on “Higher Ground” and “Now That I’ve Found You.” Combining the best of all worlds, Garrix and Matisse & Sadko’s production signatures perfectly blend with John Martin’s heartfelt vocals while the lyrics talk about not ever letting go of the one you love the most. The euphoric hook gives “Won’t Let You Go” a massive festival feel which is exactly where it deserves to be played. Settling down for the Holidays, Garrix is gearing up for a busy 2022 with lots up his sleeves. Listen to “Won’t Let You Go” below! This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, and John Martin team up to release highly anticipated ‘Won’t Let You Go’

Young producer prodigy k?d breaks his radio silence with a new remix of “One Last Kiss” by Hiraku Utada, his first musical offering since the collab “BIB” with Steve Aoki released at the start of this year. Anime lovers rejoice! One Last Kiss is the song which plays at the ending credits of Rebuild of Evangelion, Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. On the remix, k?d says: “as you guys know i’m a huge evangelion fan so i couldn’t resist remixing it. also this artwork took me forever to draw!!! it’s been a while since i posted a kid track, enjoy!!!!” After a year of teasing new music at festivals including EDC, Beyond Wonderland, Lost in Dreams and Audiotistic, it feels amazing to finally listen to new k?d in our headphones. Be on the look out for k?d’s debut album coming next year! k?d · Hikaru Utada – One Last Kiss (k?d Remix) This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: k?d returns with Neon Genesis Evangelion Remix