Malaa sent off his collaborative single “Hell” with Koos in early September ahead of the third installment of his Illegal Mixtape series. Now, the masked maven has doubled down on the fiery cut, in turn unveiling six new remixes of the club track. Recruiting a global selection of up-and-coming producers hailing from France to the Bay Area, the remix package garners the likes of Jero, Fatesky, Mazix, Norsheep, Odeeon, and TRST in providing a fresh dosage of sonic bliss.
Each remix delicately re-envisions the G-house themed track into forms primed for festival and party environments. The extensive remix offering renders shades of the deep and monstrous original into the dark, gritty, punk, and deviant. The latest release tacks onto Malaa’s fervent release slate, following his remix of DJ Snake‘s “Trust Nobody,” single “Don’t Talk, as well as his remix of REZZ and Grabbitz‘s, “Someone Else.”
New Order have shared never-seen-before footage of a performance of ‘Temptation’ at a gig in Lüneberg, Germany in 1984 – watch it exclusively on NME above.
The footage is taken from the latest episode of Tim Burgess‘ new TV show Gorilla TV. Airing at 7.15pm GMT on Thursday (November 26), the episode will feature New Order and Joy Division drummer Stephen Morris.
Set up by Burgess earlier during the pandemic, Gorilla TV is based at Manchester venues Gorilla and Deaf Institute, both of which were saved from closure earlier this year. Burgess was a pivotal figure in the rescue mission, and the new show sees him hosting interviews, live music and sharing unseen footage.
Burgess told NME: “We only set up Gorilla TV a few weeks ago and we’re now showing new order footage that’s never been seen before. It feels good to be making shows like this while live events can’t take place.”
Watch the first three episodes of Gorilla TV and tune into the fourth with Stephen Morris on Thursday here. Previous episodes include performances from Burgess, The Lathums and more, and interviews with the likes of The Cribs and A Certain Ratio.
Tim Burgess (Picture: Getty)
Elsewhere in the new episode with Morris, footage is set to be shared of further ’80s New Order gigs from Copenhagen and the Kilburn National Ballroom in London, as well as an inside peek at 1988 recording sessions for ‘Technique’ in Ibiza.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Tim Burgess has set up his now-legendary Twitter listening parties, where bands guide fans through a listen of a classic album of theirs, and share information on its recording.
“It’s an inclusive thing and it’s fun,” Burgess told NME back in March, “which is something we need to have. It’s at 10pm for a reason, as a distraction from the Ten O’Clock News.”
New Order, meanwhile, recently returned with new 2020 single ‘Be A Rebel’, alongside news that they’ll share their 2018 Alexandra Palace gig in full next year.
Transmissions: The Definitive Story, a new podcast about Joy Division and New Order, has also recently been shared.
VILLA shares genre-defying depth with a new, self-released single “In My Head” featuring Navyhue. Not only is the song a standout single, it brings awareness to an health concern close to heart.
Production-wise, “In My Head” expresses a vast range of emotion with open and honest lyrics, dramatic percussion and horns, all brought to full scale through VILLA’s musicality and vibrant energy. Upon first listening to the track, we instantly fell in love with it — but there’s a deeper meaning she hopes to bring to light.
There’s a story behind every song, and this one reflects the producer’s recent battle with tinnitus, in hopes the track will bring awareness to the problem. Tinnitus is a symptom associated with hearing loss, typically caused by over-exposure to loud sounds, which results in the perception of noise or ringing in the ears.
VILLA shares in her own words:
I didn’t know what tinnitus was when I first entered the scene. Learning to cope with this very misunderstood now-permanent condition has been one of the hardest, depressing, and most anxiety-inducing things I’ve ever had to learn how to do and this song is a reflection of some of my darkest times along this journey.
“In My Head” is out now. If you’re hearing this, remember to please protect your ears.
For nearly her entire life, Miley Cyrus has been in the spotlight. From her incredibly popular TV and movie roles to her chart-topping musical career, she’s compiled an impressive résumé for someone still in their 20s.
In honor of her birthday today, we’ve gathered five of the best EDM remixes of Miley’s track’s by some of dance music’s biggest stars.
“Malibu (Tiësto Remix)”
In 2017, Cyrus’ sun-kissed single “Malibu,” became a bit of an unofficial festival anthem due to the amount of play it received on the festival circuit. A couple of months after its release, dance music legend Tiësto decided to lend his talents to the track. The result is a chilled-out, guitar-driven remix from the Dutch heavyweight, perfect for those sunrise performances or a relaxing day by the pool.
“Nothing Breaks Like a Heart (Don Diablo Remix)”
In 2019, Cyrus teamed up with Mark Ronson for the country-infused dance single “Nothing Breaks Like A Heart.” While the original had a touch of electronic flair that dance music fans could appreciate, Don Diablo sent the track to the future on his remix. The addition of some fluttering synths and a gargantuan drop turned the modest single into a club-ready heater.
“Edge of Midnight (Midnight Sky Remix) feat. Stevie Nicks”
Quite different from the previous remixes in this list, this entry features Cyrus doing the remixing for herself. In honor of her upcoming album Plastic Hearts, she released a mashup of her song “Midnight Sky” and “Edge of Seventeen” from the rock & roll legend Stevie Nicks. The mashup sees Cyrus and Nicks provide their own spin to each other’s track and, in turn, create a modernized throwback to the music of decades past.
“Wrecking Ball (Afrojack Remix)”
This one will make you feel old. Back in 2014, Afrojack took on Cyrus’ chart-topping single “Wrecking Ball.” The result was a classic big room remix that highlights the sound that would dominate EDM sets for years to come. Seemingly designed for the biggest stages in the world, Afrojack would use her iconic vocals to set up a scintillating breakdown that ignited dancefloors everywhere.
“Malibu (Dillon Francis Remix)”
As mentioned at the start of the list, Cyrus’ single “Malibu” became a favorite in the dance music world. Implementing a drastically different sound than his Dutch counterpart, Dillon Francis added some light-hearted bass to perk up the otherwise downtempo offering. While still relatively gentle, Francis’ remix injects just enough of his signature sound to flip the somber serenade into a fun party-starter.
Nicky Romero‘s status as a tireless purveyor of progressive house needs no defense, but if ever it did, “Nights With You – Festival Mix” would be on the argumentative frontlines. When “Nights With You” landed in early October, its candidacy for a progressive house self-alteration was clear not only to those well-versed in Romero, but also to less-tenured listeners. Evidently, the potential was also apparent to Romero, who executes a return to his roots on the “Festival Mix” of his Universal Music Group debut.
Widely perceived as a stylistic deviation from Romero’s custom, “Nights With You” manifested as a more muted approach compared with staples such as 2013’s “Symphonica.” Although the 150 BPM-approximating single saw Romero navigate a different sonic path with dexterity, “Nights With You – Festival Mix” is a reminder that all roads lead to the timeless, “golden age” sound that put Romero on the map—when he wants them to.
Featured image: Ultra Japan
Tags: Nicky Romero, nights with you, Nights With You Festival Mix, Universal Music
Bad Bunny has tested positive for coronavirus, cancelling his appearance at the 2020 American Music Awards (AMA) on Sunday November 22 as a result.
Bad Bunny – real name Benito Martínez Ocasio – had been scheduled to perform his hit song ‘Dákiti’ (his collaboration with Jhay Cortez) live for the first time at the AMAs.
According to his publicist, Sujeylee Solá, who contacted several media outlets on Monday November 23, “the artist tested positive for COVID-19, which forced him to cancel the presentation”.
Speaking to The Associated Press, Solá said Ocasio wasn’t showing any major symptoms as of Monday and “was not granting any interviews” at this time.
Though he did not perform, Ocasio did present the award for Favourite Latin Female Artist – won by Becky G – remotely.
Ocasio himself took out the top prize in the Favourite Male Latin Artist and Favourite Latin Album categories, the latter for his February album ‘YHLQMDLG’, a surprise release that dropped only 24 hours after its announcement.
Two months later, Ocasio released another surprise album, ‘Las Que No Iban a Salir’, yet again with only 24 hours notice.
The 26-year-old’s latest shows were only a week ago when he performed ‘Si Veo a Tu Mamá’ at the 2020 Latin Grammys, where he took home the award for Best Reggaeton Performance for his March single ‘Yo Perreo Sola’.
BrunchBeatz is a next up producer making serious waves — and we can hear his style loud and clear on his new single, “Facturas.”
Recently featured on Excision‘s massive Subsidia release, BrunchBeatz now joins the 40oz CULT family as the label strives to push his music even further. That being said, “Facturas” speaks for itself with expertly delivered, relentless bass, theatrical builds and an overall cohesive presentation.
After years of making heavy tearout and dubstep under a separate project, BrunchBeatz showcases his production talent through this all-inclusive project. He’s ready to tackle trap, dubstep, future bass, house and the occasional hip hop track — and we’re all ears.
Listen to “Facturas” here and link up with BrunchBeatz below!
Out independently, Josefine’s latest single “Dreamin’” is a stunning dance-pop vibe, filled with subtle electronic hints and an infectious top-line from the Swedish singer-songwriter.
“Test Drive” – NICOLAS
Sharing his debut single, NICOLAS is already showing immense promise as a producer, combining analog-sounding arpeggios, breathtaking atmospheres and psychedelic vocals.
“Don’t Think So Hard” – On Planets
Making his debut on San Holo’s bitbird banner, Vancouver-based producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist On Planets hits the mark with his latest single “Don’t Think So Hard,” creating a lo-fi indie-electronic hybrid tune.
“Suncrown” – ESCPE & Axel Thesleff
A part of ESCPE’s latest EP Cloud Walk, “Suncrown” alongside Axel Thesleff is undoubtedly a highlight of the record, driven by distorted atmospheres and warm bass.
“Sleepwalking” – Rival & Caravn
German talent Rival is continuing his speed-run this year, releasing yet another explosive anthem on Future Generation, this time teaming up with Caravn for “Sleepwalking.”
“temperature” – maxime.
Electronic producer turned singer/songwriter, maxime. has been staying as consistent as possible over the past years, capturing immense lo-fi vibes with his latest project temperature and its quirky title track.
“Heart Attack” – Silent Child
Coming back to CloudKid, songwriter and producer Silent Child is continuing to showcase his unique take on sinister, electronic-indie tunes with his latest release, “Heart Attack.”
“Danger On My Mind” – rebelyay
Gearing up for the release of his debut project, forward-thinking artist rebelyay has shared yet another massive hyper-pop single, bringing together experimental soundscapes and gritty effects on “Danger On My Mind.”
“Sunrise” – otxhello
Classically-trained producer and instrumentalist otxhello is back stronger than ever with “Sunrise,” his first original music this year, crafting a stunning combination of instruments and bass.
BADVOID, formerly known as Notorious CHRIS, has unveiled a dastardly remix of Illenium‘s recent delivery, “Paper Thin.” Released via Barong Family, the Australian up-and-comer’s alternative take on the Tom DeLonge feature presents listeners with a fresh perspective on Illenium’s heartwrenching hit.
Lifting off with quick, permeating drum kicks, the track swiftly glides into DeLonge’s evocative punk-rock vocals. Steadily soaring with a build-up, the break plunges down into a vicious drum ‘n’ bass drop that embodies the original while effortlessly incorporating BADVOID’s grimy yet accessible style.
Garnering support from the likes of Zeds Dead, WHIPPED CREAM, Ghastly, Slushii, and more, BADVOID is quickly ascending the dance music totem pole, and his “Paper Thin” flip exemplifies why. Stream below.
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Featured image: Nick Chilton
Tags: badvoid, Barong Family, illenium, paper thin remix, tom delonge
Perfume Genius has released a surreal music video for his track ‘Some Dream’, focused on a human-pig hybrid creature.
The video, directed by Charles Grant and Hunter Ray Barker, stars a creature credited only as ‘Pig Man’ performing manual labour, using a laptop, hanging out with friends and interacting with his pig brethren. Pig Man is played by actor Marc Leblanc.
‘Some Dream’ is taken from Perfume Genius’ album ‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately’, which arrived in May.
Watch the clip for ‘Some Dream’ below:
In a statement – as reported by Pitchfork – singer Mike Hadreas said the track represents “the sort of dream world I keep myself in, in order to write”.
“Sometimes I wonder if there will be real-world costs for staying there too long,” he said.
“I don’t want to pick my head up after a bunch of years go by and see a bunch of songs but nobody to love.”
‘Set My Heart On Fire Immediately’ was given a four-star review from NME, writing, “Mike Hadreas takes inspiration from classic pop, drawing on Cyndi Lauper and Elvis, but deconstructs the sounds in his own understated way”.
“[Hadreas] may have dialled the swagger back a little for album five, but his music still simmers with intensity, rather than bursting into flames.”
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