Major Lazer, Eazi, Nicki Minaj, and K4MO share absurd visual for ‘Oh My Gawd’


by: Chris Stack


Oct 10, 2020

Nigerian singer Mr. Eazi and Major Lazer along with Nicki Minaj and vocalist K4MO release the official music video for their blistering dancehall streamer, “Oh My Gawd.” Certainly a collaboration for the books, the music video simply blasts the absurdity out out of the water with a hilarious take on bringing a certain type of girl home to meet your parents… or your empty apartment. The single was cropped from Mr. Eazi’s Something Else EP to be dropped later this month.

In a press release, Mr. Eazi dished,

“This record was really fun to make. And it’s crazy how it went from hearing a K4MO intro in the studio with Fred Again, to me jumping on it and then Diplo hopping in! And Walshy hitting me up to say it’s a banger—next thing Nicki is on it! Been a journey really, like two years in the making, and I can’t wait to perform it at my next festival!”

“Oh My Gawd” is hardly Eazi’s first work of the 2020 calendar year. The producer has released singles throughout the year, teaming up with African talent such as DaVido and artists from his emPawa Africa program on his One Day You Will Understand project. Meanwhile, Major Lazer are on the heels of their upcoming album, Music is the Weapon, which is set to follow their 2015 classic, Peace Is the Mission.

Featured Image: Monica Schipper

Tags: Dancehall, K4MO, major lazer, mr. eazi, music video, nicki minaj, Oh My Gawd

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Watch ZHU’s Full Live Performance Broadcast From a Moving Train

This week, ZHU invited fans to take a ride on the Z-train with a special livestreamed set, taking place October 8th via Tito Vodka’s Made To Order Festival. ZHU was the headliner of the night, performing on a moving train as viewers were encouraged to donate to beneficiary World Central Kitchen to match Tito’s initial $100,000 contribution. 

Broadcast from Montana aboard the “Billings Locomotive,” ZHU’s performance offered cinematic views and steadily grooving jams, including beloved tracks from his 2016 album Generationwhy and Genesis Series EP. Unreleased gems can also be heard throughout, whose official release dates we’ll be anxiously awaiting. 





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What So Not emerges from hiatus with new Run the Jewels remix teaser


by: Sami Weisband


Oct 10, 2020

After taking the bulk of 2020 off to reenergize and recalibrate, What So Not took to Twitter to treat fans to a walk through of his new Run the Jewels remix that’s in the works. Breaking his longest period of radio silence with the new teaser, What So Not all but assures fans he’s ready to jump back into fray.

The song, “JU$T,” featuring Pharrell and Zach de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine, is a formidable compilation of snappy bass synths and thundering trap tropes, and of course the zealous stylings of Run the Jewels’ Killer Mike. What So Not takes fans through the layered production process of the new remix, half-rhetorically baiting fans with the question of if he should finish the remix or not.

With a refreshed mind, ample time on the Australian coast this year, and some sweet bangs and a mullet to boot, What So Not could be patching together what sounds like an exciting comeback with a wave of new music led by a sharp remix of “JU$T” to get things going.

Tags: ju$t, Pharrell, Rage Against The Machine, remix, Run The Jewels, what so not

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Epic D&B Livestream Alert: Bring Awareness to World Mental Health Day With The Prototypes


For this charity livestream set, punters might need to “strap in,” literally. D&B superheroes The Prototypes have teamed up with none other than British Airways for their special Legacy set benefitting World Mental Health Day which is today, October 10.

Inspired by the title of their forthcoming album Ten Thousand Feet & Rising, tonight at 8pm BST (9pm GMT+2, 3pm EST and 12pm PST), The Prototypes will ascend the 450 foot BA i360 viewing tower in their hometown of Brighton for their 90 minute livestream charity set featuring  all of their own tracks, VIPs and white labels to raise money for the mental health charity MIND.

From the boys: “At 8pm on 10th October – World Mental Health Day – we’ll be boarding the British Airways i360 and elevating to 400 feet above our hometown Brighton to bring you ‘Legacy’ – a 90 minute DJ set of all our own material to celebrate our 10th year in the Drum & Bass scene. We will be doing this to raise money for Mental Health Charity ‘MIND’ who are helping people cope in this turbulent time and beyond. We can’t wait to show you what we have in store – Big Love” Nick & Chris aka The Prototypes 

Given the uncertainty in these times, help for those suffering from mental health problems is more needed than ever, so be sure to tune in to this once-in-a-lifetime “mile high” set and donate if you can.

The livestream will be on The Prototypes’ Facebook page, so click here to view or watch the player below.

Click this charity donation link during or after the stream to contribute.

Ten Thousand Miles High drops October 23rd. Physical copies can be pre-ordered here and digital copies can be pre-ordered or pre-saved here.

If you missed the 24 hour set for the NHS, it’s still online here.



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Inukshuk Coins New Moniker Outwild, Releases Deluxe Edition of ‘Everbright’ EP


Toronto-based dance music talent Outwild returns to the release radar with an exciting deluxe edition of his highly-successful ‘Everbright’ EP. The DJ/producer’s original June-released six-track EP was met with widespread critical acclaim, enlisting several high-profile features from vocalist XYV, singer/songwriter Josh Bogert, and renowned electro-pop act The Ready Set. Known for quite some time by his previous Inukshuk moniker, the Canadian native’s recent name change directly follows his set from Seven Lions’ ‘Visions 4’ Twitch livestream event, in addition to a recent slew of exciting summer releases, such as ‘Alive’, his collaborative single alongside Meggie York, as well as his 2-track ‘Wallflower’ EP. Out now via Seven Lions’ esteemed Ophelia Records imprint, the new deluxe version of the ‘Everbright’ EP features remixes from up-and-coming producers Vaance, N3WPORT, Miles Away, and AWAKEND, and is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.

The new deluxe 10-track ‘Everbright’ EP starts off with ‘May You Always Be’. The tune immediately begins with a cinematically atmospheric intro, with resonant guitar strums rounding it out. The title track, ‘Everbright’, directly follows, as an upbeat, lively sonic endeavor that’s larger-than-life in all the best ways. ‘Before We Start’ is next, and features a harmonious mixture of indie-pop and electronica, with a mellifluous vocal cut courtesy of XYV to accompany. ‘Live In The Now’, featuring Josh Bogert, and ‘Broken Constellations’ carry through the same feelgood vibe present in the first half of the EP, with ‘The Way You Are’ setting the tone for its end. The addition of The Ready Set truly makes the tune come to life, adding a unique early-2000’s pop-punk flair that pairs perfectly with the larger-than-life melodic dance music qualities.

Kicking off the new remixes, Vaance’s interpretation of ‘The Way You Are’ is a shimmering, fresh new take that lends a dreamy quality to the track. Several distorted, glitchy drops ensue, topping off the high-octane remix. N3WPORT shifts the tone, presenting a larger-than-life, heart-fluttering rendition that’s equal parts emotion and energy. Miles Away maintains this exhilarating energy with his remix, featuring several emotive buildups and soaring bass drops. AWAKEND finishes the deluxe EP with his take on ‘The Way You Are’, a hard-hitting melodic dubstep masterpiece that’s rife with palpably raw emotion.

Stream the deluxe version of ‘Everbright’ here, or find it below on Spotify!





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Kaskade Announces 7-Date California Drive-In Concert Tour

Kaskade is officially swerving into the drive-in concert lane after announcing a huge 7-date tour circuit in California.

The Grammy Award-nominated electronic music vet’s new “Road Trip” tour kicks off with twin Anaheim shows on October 30th and 31st before heading to Pleasanton for three back-to-back mid-November dates. Kaskade will then make a stop in Ventura on November 20th before tying a bow on the tour the following day in Del Mar.

You can sign up for pre-sale tickets now via Kaskade’s website. Anyone who signs up will have access to tickets two hours before they go on sale to the public. Tickets will then officially go on sale on Thursday, October 15th at 10AM PT, when you can use your pre-sale access code to purchase passes. After that, general tickets will be on sale two hours later at 12PM PT.





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Famba Talks Gaming, Favorite Synths, & New Single With Jake Tarry & Alex Hosking, “Know You Best”[Spinnin’ Records]


On the strength of his major label releases and crowd pleasing remixes, Famba has become one of Canada’s fastest rising talents. His first two major label releases, “Wish You Well (feat. Trove)” and “Swear to God” each went on to achieve Gold certified status in Canada, while his third release, “Storm (feat. Kara Mastro)” introduced Famba to the U.S. market in a big way by scoring the #1 spot at Dance Radio.

Jake Tarry has had a huge year, with his debut single with Joe Stone earlier this year receiving support from the likes of R3HAB, Afrojack and many more. Australian singer/songwriter Alex Hosking is unashamedly unique and undoubtedly captivating, garnering success in her music through alluring lyrics, hooky melodies and a supreme work ethic.

Together, all of these incredibly talented artists make an excellent team in their brand new single, “Know You Best“, signed to none other than Spinnin’ Records. It’s an uplifting house anthem, produced to perfection by Famba and Jake Tarry, featuring the bright and infectious vocal performance of Alex Hosking.

We had the chance to catch up with Famba and hear more about the song as well as what he’s been up to:

“Know You Best” is part of new House direction for you. Can you expand on that? 

I had a lot of time to reflect on my music direction when the lockdown started. Before I transitioned to more pop focused music, I was making disco house and tech house. I felt like I was missing it more and more, so I decided to come back to my roots and combine the two styles.  Now all of the new music feels so inspired and fun, I reignited the spark and genuinely have been having fun making music again! 

Have there been certain artists or songs that have inspired you in this new direction?

My biggest inspiration has always been Calvin Harris. It was partly seeing him take on his new alias “Love Regenerator” that really inspired me to open up this new chapter.  

How did “Know You Best” come together? 

The song started at ADE, and we had plans to finish it in person around our tour dates and writing camps. However COVID hit and we all know how that went. After lots of sessions transfers and revisions going back and forth, we were able to get it across the line.

Let’s talk about your gear lust…what are some of your favorite synths? Do you prefer analog to digital synths?

Oddly enough, I was never super into analog gear. I always wanted it but never gave it much thought. Then I went to Shaun Frank’s studio and it blew my mind. It was so amazing to see his eurorack set up and his synth collection. After I left there for the first time, I was obsessed! I quickly ended up planning my own euro rack, and got a Juno-06A (a combo of the classic Juno 106/60). I recently picked up a Moog Sub 37, and am keen on also getting the Prophet 6. I think those 3 synths together can get you anywhere you need to go musically. To answer the question, analog all the way ?

We hear you’re into playing Nintendo Switch, what games do you play? Do you play with any other DJ’s? Is there anyone you’d like to play against?

I’m a huge gamer, I always have been and always will be! I play a really terrible amount of smash bros, but I think it’s a great way to disconnect from music. I think it’s important to have other hobbies to take your mind off everything. Fransis Derelle is a DJ I had met through my old roommate, CRaymak. We met in Miami at Miami Music Week, and we discovered we both played competitive smash. Now we play a ton together, we’ve def had some late nights haha! I have an idea to start an “EDM DJ Smash Bros Invitational” tournament sometime in the future – I think that would be hilarious. 

Check out “Know You Best” below!

 



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DJ Xplicit Signs to Disco:Wax, Announces Track ‘Black and Blue’


NYC-based producer DJ Xplicit has recently released his new single ‘Black and Blue’ on Disco:wax and One Seven earlier this month. Designed with the dancefloor in mind, the lively track straddles the lines of house and pop music. Setting the stage for what’s to come, ‘Black and Blue’ effortlessly showcases DJ Xplicit’s undeniable studio talent.

In addition to DJ Xplicit’s enticing soundscape, ‘Black and Blue’ was written by the multi-platinum, Beatport-charting singer/songwriter Naomi Wild. With her incomparable songwriting prowess, Naomi Wild injects the feel-good tune with her breathtaking lyrical composition. The lyrics convey a relatable message about the pitfalls of love and lust. The three-minute tune engulfs the listener from start to finish and provides an ethereal sonic atmosphere. The perfect addition to any summertime playlist, ‘Black and Blue’ is destined to light up any crowd post quarantine.

Hailing from New York City, the talented DJ, and producer has been honing his craft for quite some time. His love and passion for music quickly grew his skill set and opened the door to a vast amount of opportunities, including a long-standing position as a radio-show DJ for SiriusXM. His production catalog features a wide array of work including ‘Driver’ for Gyptian, ‘On A Mission’ for Richie Loop, and ‘Hard and Dun’ for T.O.K. Additionally, DJ Xplicit’s 2015 single ‘Love Breeze’ peaked at #8 on iTunes Top Charts. Stepping into a new chapter in his career, DJ Xplicit recently signed to Disco:wax/Sony Music as he prepares for an intriguing slew of releases down the line. Leaving much to be desired, ‘Black and Blue’ primes DJ Xplicit as an artist to watch for the remainder of 2020 and beyond.

Find ‘Black and Blue’ on all DSPs here, or linked below on Spotify.





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Sub Focus and Wilkinson enchant on debut collaborative LP, ‘Portals’


by: Jessica Mao


Oct 9, 2020

In their first-ever collaborative album, drum ‘n’ bass heavyweights Sub Focus and Wilkinson come together to deliver Portals. Preceded by three singles, “Just Hold On,” “Air I Breathe,” and “Illuminate,” the 11-track release is the culmination of a full month’s effort of writing and recording from the pair, who took to Peter Gabriel’s legendary Real World Studios for their creative process. Leaning into expansive approaches to the signature genre, Portals incorporates purposeful depth and introspective emotions into electronic structures.

Spanning vocal-centric productions, the album recruits the likes of Empara Mi, Cameron Hayes, PAWWS, and iiola for guest features. The project simultaneously sees Sub Focus and Wilkinson tread delicately on much of the track list, infusing regal and ambient qualities into crisp breakbeats as they explore more poignant, melodic instrumentation. Still, pockets of explosive energy can be found on Portals as well, with anthemic cuts like “Illuminate,” “Turn The Lights Off,” and “Time.”

Tags: album, cameron hayes, Casablanca Records, collaboration, Empara Mi, iiola, pawws, Portals, sub focus, Wilkinson

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Calvin Harris Claps Back at “Slander” of UK Club Culture: “I Was Brought Up on House Music”

Just over a week after he blasted the UK government for its treatment of the music industry in the wake of COVID-19, Calvin Harris has returned to double down on his barbs.

The Grammy Award-winning music producer and DJ took to Instagram to share a video of a grumpy critic, who lambasted house music. “Unfortunately we’ve got a generation of young songwriters who’ve grown up, brought up on house music, and house music is the worst songwriting. There isn’t any songwriting skills in house music, to me.”





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