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Pendulum’s KJ Sawka Reveals New Alias, With Music Out This Week

KJ Sawka has always been a man of many projects, and it looks like he’s ready to showcase his next chapter of music. The Pendulum and Destroid artist has announced his new duo The Private Language, and previewed new music that’s set to arrive this week.

It’s unclear as to what the full backstory behind the enigmatic project is, or what prompted its inception, but digging into the project makes it clear these masked artists are not in this for a quick gimmick. What started as experimenting in the studio in 2020 became something greater, yielding a long-form project soon to be revealed. “They’ve waited their whole life to make this one record,” the group’s site reaffirms.

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Eptic releases monstrous new dubstep cut, ‘Stop Pretending’ – Dancing Astronaut

by: Rugby Scruggs

Jan 20, 2021

Eptic‘s first release of the new year is upon us. The talented Belgian producer has tapped powerhouse label Monstercat for his 2021 launch with a relentless dubstep original titled “Stop Pretending.” Eptic has long been regarded as a forward thinker and staple of the bass music scene, releasing hits on labels like Never Say Die and collaborating with icons such as Dillon Francis and DJ Snake for years now. As the scene becomes increasingly oversaturated, Eptic is a name that listeners can always count on to deliver something fresh, and “Stop Pretending” only extends this pattern.

The single opens with a repeating vocal that slowly builds tension for an aggressive buildup. Streamers will be ecstatic to find that the song’s first break features all the elements of a classic Eptic dubstep tune. Flexing his signature sound design centered around tight drums, Eptic evokes an earlier era of dubstep while still adding a welcome modern twist. Stream “Stop Pretending” below.

Featured image: Power House Apex

Tags: Bass, dubstep, Eptic, Monstercat

Categories: Music

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Tim McGraw reflects on Taylor Swift naming her debut single after him

Tim McGraw has reflected on how he initially felt “apprehensive” upon learning that Taylor Swift had named her debut single after him.

Released back in June 2006, ‘Tim McGraw’ saw the popular country musician being namechecked by Swift during the song’s chorus.

Speaking to Apple Music in a new interview, McGraw admitted to being “a little apprehensive” about Swift’s song when he first listened to it.

“Then I thought: ‘Have I gotten to that age now to where they’re singing songs about me? Does that mean I’ve jumped the shark a bit? Is everything still cool?’”

“Then I realised that somebody had told me that [Swift] was in her 7th grade math class when she wrote the song, so it made me feel a little bit better about that because she was so young writing it,” he continued.

“So I didn’t feel like I was that terribly old!”

McGraw later collaborated with Swift on the track ‘Highway Don’t Care’, which also featured Keith Urban, in March 2013.

McGraw is among the performers who will play during Celebrating America later tonight (January 20), a TV special honouring Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration today.

Earlier this month Swift became the first artist to have the top-selling album of the year in the US on five separate occasions since data tracking first began in 1992.

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Scaro & Kollapse Combine Future Bass & Hardstyle On ‘Wanted To’

Coming to bedroom-based label Esc Records, Scaro and Kollapse have joined forces to unleash a truly stunning tune with “Wanted To.” Esc Records is jumping head-first into the industry, having released YAMAN and Robbie Rosen’s hit single ”Just Friends” late last year, as well as recently complimenting it with an explosive remix pack, featuring the likes of Funky Craig, Purple Nacho, Scaro, and Jaxis. Now, the rising label is back with yet another bright release, dropping “Wanted To” by Scaro and Kollapse.

Scaro and Kollapse are definitely two of the brightest rising talents out of Hong Kong, and their collaborative effort on “Wanted To” is a testament to their production skills and dedication. Bringing together the worlds of future bass and hardstyle in an impressive way, “Wanted To” is driven by smooth toplines and epic melodies. While an infectious first verse leads the listeners into a captivating drop, the outro unleashes immense 4-on-the-floor hardstyle energy, making sure to keep them on their toes throughout.

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Read A-Trak’s Early 2000’s Notes Showing How He “Visualized” the Art of Scratching

If you’ve ever watched a DJ scratching in a video and wondered how they could even begin to learn where to start, you’re not alone. In fact, it’s such a complex art form that even A-Trak had to come up with his own elaborate notation system just to learn the ropes.

In a lengthy Instagram post, he took fans behind the scenes of his early career “wins,” and in the process shared images of his personal notes and frameworks for developing the combos he came up with over 20 years ago. One of the music industry’s most renowned DJs, A-Trak shared a photo of his combo titles, stating they were a product of how he “visualized” the art form. “It’s like calculus for the ears,” one fan commented.

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Architects share powerful new single ‘Dead Butterflies’

Architects have shared their new single ‘Dead Butterflies’, the latest track to arrive from their upcoming ninth album ‘For Those That Wish To Exist‘.

The latest effort from the metal-core titans comes accompanied by a video which captures the Brighton band in full flight during their recent livestream show at London’s Royal Albert Hall.

It comes after they shared the album track ‘Black Lungs‘ last month, which followed October’s ‘Animals‘ – the band’s first new music since 2018’s ‘Holy Hell‘.

‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ is set to arrive on February 26, with the band previously explaining how it was inspired by global uncertainty in 2020 and looming threats to the future of mankind.

“This album was me looking at our inability to change to a way of life that would sustain the human race and save the planet,” explained guitarist and songwriter Dan Searle.

“I wanted to look in the mirror and ask ourselves the question of what are we going to do, as opposed to trying to point the finger at politicians. Change has to start on a personal level. The world has developed a culture of wanting someone else to deal with it, when we need to take our own responsibility. It has to start there.”

In a five-star review of their November show at the Royal Albert Hall, NME wrote: “Classics such as opener ‘Nihilist’ and closer ‘Doomsday’ demonstrate a band at the peak of their talents, yet it’s their embrace of the new colours in their palate that indicates Architects’ longevity.

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MGMT’s Andrew VanWyngarden Drops New Disco-Infused Track as Gentle Dom

Andrew VanWyngarden, of MGMT fame, dropped a new track unannounced over the weekend from his side project, Gentle Dom. The artist has uploaded a handful of experimental electronic solo tracks to his SoundCloud page over the years, his latest titled “I Miss Dancing In New York.”

The single is a particularly dance-focused offering, beaming with uplifting energy and thumping kicks. Incorporating flashy disco synths and an equally spritely stringed bassline, the track feels nostalgic as though it were the product of another era. Magnifying that notion is the old school sample work, which aptly captures New York’s undying sense of optimism and independent spirit. It’s a timely reminder of the city’s glory amid these troubling times.

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Karen O features on producer TRZTN’s new track ‘Hieroglyphs’

Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ Karen O has teamed up with Paris-based musician TRZTN (aka Tristan Bechet) for his collaborative track ‘Hieroglyphs’.

In the electronic-heavy single, Bechet distorts O’s vocals, setting them against a soundscape of synths and industrial percussion and making for an ominous feel.

Watch the video, directed by Barnaby Roper and featuring dancer Victoria Dauberville, below:

‘Hieroglyphs’ is lifted from TRZTN’s forthcoming album, ‘Royal Dagger Ballet’, set for release January 22. Other collaborators on the record include Interpol’s Paul Bank, Jonathan Bree, Surfbort’s Dani Miller, YESH, and Eiko Hara.

In a statement provided to The Fader, Bechet described the song as “[resembling] an odd Lynchian dreamstate; bizarre and beautiful. A sonic portrait that warbles away into space dust”.

“I sent [O] a sketch which she then recorded quirky, celestial lyrics setting the tone for what’s to come. Her siren-like wails and whimsical fairytale-like approach added the emotional dimension,” Bechet said.

“Without holding back I embarked on a phantasmagorical way of production – sculpting sound more than composing conventionally. I recorded clangs and digital white noise. I re-shaped her voice, deformed the structure, and resampled her own vocals creating the main staccato vocal theme.”

O and Bechet had previously worked together on the soundtrack for the 2009 film Where The Wild Things Are.

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Go Behind the Scenes of ILLENIUM, Dabin and Lights’ “Hearts On Fire” Music Video

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering what goes into a music video for a high-profile EDM song, you’re in luck after ILLENIUM, Dabin, and Lights shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of their official “Hearts On Fire” video.

While short, the new behind-the-scenes video offers an intimate glimpse into the bones of the trio’s visually stunning music video. It features Director Caleb Mallery, whose vision for the project was brought to life by the work of visual effects artists Nic Torres and Fractal VFX. “The cool thing about this video is this is essentially a continuation of the story that Nick from ILLENIUM set up in an awesome way,” Mallery said. “And we’re bringing this massive world to a really, really exciting conclusion.”

Also featured are interviews with the video’s stars, Alena Sovistikova and Ido Samuels, who offer insight into the story’s origins and how they worked to breathe life into the characters. Mallery also goes into detail about the “mystical, surreal location” of the monolith in the music video, which serves as an overarching motif of the pitfalls of the lovelorn.

You can watch the behind-the-scenes clip below and the official “Hearts On Fire” music video here.

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Watch Fleet Foxes’ live music video for ‘I’m Not My Season’

Fleet Foxes have released their first music video of the year, dropping a live clip for their 2020 track, ‘I’m Not My Season’.

‘I’m Not My Season’ appeared on Fleet Foxes’ most recent album, ‘Shore’, which the group surprise-released in September.

The song’s music video was filmed at Brooklyn’s St. Ann & the Holy Trinity Church, the location at which frontman Robin Pecknold performed the band’s ‘A Very Lonely Solstice’ livestream show in December.

The church was also the site of Fleet Foxes’ recent remote performance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Watch the clip for ‘I’m Not My Season’, directed by Pecknold’s brother Sean, below:

In a four-star review, NME called ‘Shore’ “the more consistent and jubilant sibling of ‘Crack-Up’”, the band’s 2017 record.

“It’s maturer in sound and ideas, but retains all the hallmarks of what made Fleet Foxes so great in the first place: rich and studied folk compositions, unrivalled harmonies, stories that strike to the core of nature and human existence, and a dedication to art that emotionally lifts you off this planet,” the review read.

Earlier this month, Robin Pecknold was announced as part of the inaugural lineup for Bandsintown’s livestream concert subscription service. The initiative will give subscribers access to 25 live shows a month, with Phoebe Bridgers and Flying Lotus among the other artists performing as part of its first instalment.

Fleet Foxes plan to release ‘Shore’ on vinyl and CD on February 5. Fans will receive access to Pecknold’s February 10 virtual concert by pre-ordering a physical copy of the record, or by purchasing one on the weekend of its release.

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