Apple Music has created a new outlet to highlight the rapidly rising dance music community in Africa. Isgubhu will spotlight a number of popular African subgenres including Gqom, Amapiano, Kwaito, Mzansi House, and Shangaan Electro. Fittingly, the term “Isgubhu” comes from a Zulu word meaning “beat.” Isgubhu will additionally host a number of playlists to assist in the …
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12th Planet Sends Liquid Stranger’s “Psychonaut” Remix Album Into Orbit [Premiere]
Last Valentine’s Day, Liquid Stranger impressed fans with his masterfully-crafted six-track EP, ASCENSION, diverting from his recognized freeform bass prowess and venturing into dubstep territories. Featuring collaborations with artists such as LUZCID, Hydraulix, and LSDREAM, ASCENSION was the last release from the esteemed Wakaan tastemaker. Celebrating one year since the release of ASCENSION, the Swedish bass powerhouse …
Monstercat Acquires Silk Music, Opens Door to Progressive House and Downtempo
Monstercat seems to always breach into new territory. The renowned independent label is well-known for bridging the gap between electronic music and gaming with its cutting-edge livestreamed events. Now, the label introduces its third brand alongside sub-labels, Uncaged and Instinct, Monstercat Silk. As the name implies, Monstercat has acquired the leading dance music label, Silk Music. The move only furthers the …
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Porter Robinson Speaks on SOPHIE’s Passing, New Music and “Nurture” Live Show in Recent Interview
Fans have been eager to hear more news about Porter Robinson‘s forthcoming album, Nurture. The music video for the album’s latest single, “Look at the Sky,” just dropped, and Robinson took to RADIO.com‘s New Arrivals with Bryce Segall to chat about it, his early days with Skrillex, all things Nurture, and more. Speaking on “Bring It Back,” Robinson’s first …
Kaleena Zanders Fights Injustice in Animated Music Video for “SET ME OFF”
Since first bursting onto the electronic music scene with her 2015 vocal feature on Loud Luxury‘s “All For You,” Kaleena Zanders has proven unstoppable. Now garnering more than 100 million streams, she continues to make huge strides forward with each release. Best known for her powerful vocals and commanding stage presence, Zanders has put out collaborations …
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Felix Cartal Announces Chopped Up Challenge for Producers
Producer challenges and remix contests seem to have exploded in popularity since the beginning of global lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists like Kill The Noise, Seven Lions, and The Midnight have all played host to a slew of contests and now, Felix Cartal is presenting his own producer challenge. The Chopped Up Challenge is a musical challenge …
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A Documentary About Legendary Electronic Outfit The Prodigy is in the Works
The history of the legendary electronic band, The Prodigy, is complex, striking, and powerful. Fans have watched the band evolve over the last three decades, up to and beyond the tragic passing of frontman Keith Flint in March 2019. Now, band members, Maxim and Liam Howlett feel it’s time to share The Prodigy’s story on the big screen. “We …
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Felix Cartal and Kiiara Team Up for Unconventional Party Anthem, “Happy Hour”
Felix Cartal and Kiiara have joined forces for an uplifting new party anthem, “Happy Hour.” As Kiiara’s first feature since the release of her 2020 album, lil kiiwi, the “Gold” songstress delivers an anthemic vocal offering for everyone searching for love at the bottom of a bottle. The song flips the idea of a happy …
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Seven Lions Reimagines His Classics With 90s-Style Trance EP
Seven Lions dropped a six-track EP, Seven Lions: 1999 EP, harkening back to the 90s rave scene with new spins on some of his biggest classics. The total package includes four reimagined trance remixes and two extended editions. Fans received a first glimpse of the producer’s approach to these remixes last week, with the release of his …
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Martin Garrix and Tove Lo Release Intimate Future Pop Collaboration, “Pressure”
Martin Garrix‘s first release of the year has arrived – a collaboration alongside the “Talking Body” songstress, Tove Lo. When EDM.com connected with Martin Garrix late last year, he went on the record saying that he felt he was producing his “craziest music ever” and he could hardly wait to reveal what was on the horizon. …
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