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The amount of times a DJ has dropped “Midnight City” by M83 set is almost incalculable at this point. The track originally appeared on the double album, Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, released in 2011. According to a quick synopsis of the album’s success, “The album placed 3rd in Pitchfork’s Top 50 Albums of 2011 list; the single ‘Midnight City’ was placed 1st on the Top 100 Tracks list. On January 26, 2012, M83 came in at number 5 on the Triple J Hottest 100 with the single ‘Midnight City.’” It was a massive hit in every way possible, and arguably singlehandedly…
Canada’s music scene has been a hotbed for cutting-edge electronic dance music producers and DJs. Mike Hoang, better known as Hoang, is a Canadian music producer/DJ who has established himself in the global electronic music community. Born and raised in Vancouver, Hoang has been steadily making waves in the music industry, accumulating over 80 million streams and 800,000 monthly listeners on Spotify in just three years. While in the sixth grade, Hoang was moved to download FL Studio after hearing some early electronic music. With a unique sound that blends crossover genres, Hoang has signed records with top labels such…
Born and raised in Chicago, COFRESI continues to push the boundaries of production and live electronic performance with all that he does. Whether it’s his creative approach to rhythms and percussion or his energetic live sets, COFRESI never ceases to impress and captivate his audience. Since making his official release debut in 2017, he has gone on to perform his unique live/electronic hybrid set at a myriad of globally-renowned festivals, including Electric Forest, North Coast, EDC Mexico, SXSW, to name a few. His music, has found a home on a string of labels such as Gravitas and TooFuture, and even garnered…
Los Angeles native and genre-defying music producer Marc Antonix has been garnering attention from around the world with his breathtaking soundscapes, rhythmic tones, experimental basslines, and cinematic drops. Coming off his hit “Let You Go,” Marc has gained significant support from headliners such as Don Diablo, The Chainsmokers and Afrojack. Marc’s versatility shines strong in his latest EP ‘Nocturnal – Outerspace’, which is a thundering two track collection that might be his best work yet. Each encompass unique eerie yet thrilling bass house vibes that seemingly appear to take the listener into spacial realms from the minute they press play.…
As a genre, dubstep is no longer as critically maligned as it once was in the early 2010s. You can find influences in major pop songs and there are entire festivals, stage takeovers, and stadium tours featuring the now iconic sound. Of course, the sound has changed over the past decade. The slow, methodical burning of bass and drums that began the wave in the late 2000s has been replaced with quarter notes, heavily distorted bass, and, sometimes, pretty unimaginative design. There are still those who represent the old guard, namely, in this case, Emalkay, The Others, and Subscape. Each…
When it comes to immersive experiences paired with sustainable initiatives, no one does it better than Deep Tropics. Based in Nashville, they’re become the greenest event in the USA, continually going beyond net zero and producing carbon negative festivals these past two years and will do so again this year. They’ve announced their return to the Music City for their 5th iteration on August 18-19 with a massive lineup that represents as co-founder Blake Atchison shares, “a global dance music sound.” Headlined by SG Lewis, Gorgon City, and What So Not, they’re joined by an impressive genre bending list of…
PIERCE has made a comeback with a new single that flawlessly combines the robust and unconventional aspects of bass music. Pierce has been meticulously working on this song since 2019 and it has already been featured in numerous of his live events due to popular demand. This high-energy track is already making the round and grabbing people’s attention with its punchy drops, aggressive basslines and head banging energy. As PIERCE has ascended the ranks of the electronic scene and grown his fanbase, he connected with a plethora of gifted artists including the likes of: LUZCID, Champagne Drip, Ivory, Eliminate,…
Electronic dance music (EDM) is a subgenre of the constantly developing music business that has gained popularity year after year (EDM). Unique electronic dance music performers with innovative sounds and production methods have emerged in recent years. The San Francisco Bay Area’s own Eugene Luu is one of the most promising new EDM performers. During the height of the electronic dance music (EDM) era in 2012, Eugene Luu said in a recent interview, “I was inspired to become a music producer.” During that time, he learned to play the piano on his own and took guitar lessons as a youngster.…
Following the release of her recent single “Transport God” and the launch of FMU Records, Alison Wonderland showcases what her most recent project Whyte Fang is made of as she shares a deeper look into her forthcoming debut LP, GENESIS, officially due for release in just over a month on April 14th. The fourth single from the project, “SCREAM,” crowns famed Flatbush Zombies member Erick The Architect as her first album collaborator. “Erick and I have been friends for a long time and working together was well overdue, I absolutely love working with him. He is a true artist. It…
Devault and Griff Clawson have ranked up almost 25 million streams with their previous tracks “Leave Me Low” and “You and Me Now.” They are now full stream ahead with their new release of their new track, “Get To You,” which offers an ethereal experience for all listeners. This song was debuted during Devault’s headline show in LA and is expected to be a popular choice among the crowd. Devault has had a big year producing many new tracks and performing alongside artists such as ZHU, DJ Snake, and San Holo. His most significant headline show to date was held…