Listen to Mat Zo’s Genre-Defying Third Studio Album, “Illusion of Depth”

Earlier this year, Mat Zo announced that fans would be receiving his third studio album in October. Since that announcement, he’s released “Colours” and “Problems” with Olan as well as “Love Songs.” Today his full LP, Illusion of Depth, has arrived via Anjunabeats. 

Illusion of Depth is the most refined work Mat Zo has released yet, diving into a multitude of genres ranging from progressive house to dance-pop. The album is incredibly organic; each track is methodically constructed and is true to the sound and theme he has carefully curated. It feels as if there were no limitations set, allowing Zo to be as innovative and experimental as he pleases with each tune.





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Subtronics Drops Hard-Hitting ‘String Theory’ EP Filled with Spooky, Relentless Bass [LISTEN]


Subtronics serves up spooky, in-your-face bass with his new String Theory EP, here just in time to thrive through Halloween.

The EP makes a statement from the jump with “Nitrous Mafia” as a dizzying build sets listeners up for its snarling vocal samples, shuddering drops and jagged rhythms. Next up, ” Clockwork” rocks a playful melody, hard-charging beats and West World samples. Suddenly, we’re into the mind of Subtronics.

The EP also boasts a couple of collaborations… “Melt Ur Brain” with Wooli follows with an almost hypnotic refrain over crashing snares and stabbing synths. Kompany joins Subtronics on the track “Wicked Witch” picking up the pace with a flurry of drums and funky, robotic drops.

Subtronics’ latest release comes complete with three more solo productions including the relentless “Broken Code,” sci-fi inspired title track “String Theory,” and downtempo “Professor Chaos” with chill flow and hip hop influence.

Subtronics says of the new EP:

I’m so thrilled to finally share my ‘String Theory’ EP with everyone. It is a direct reflection of the wide range of emotions I have been experiencing through the pandemic. I wanted to encapsulate them in my music which resulted in a unique vibe that is my most honest form.

We can always count on Subtronics to deliver boundary-pushing, hard-hitting sounds and rhythms and his String Theory EP leaves nothing more to be desired — at least for now. Listen here.

Subtronics – String Theory EP

 

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Maxim Lany on His Philosophical Approach to Music Production


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This week, Maxim Lany sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast.

Maxim Lany is a Belgian DJ and producer currently signed to Armada Music. Breaking out initially as a DJ, Maxim Lany has been building his career in music for nearly two decades with a stream of successful original releases and remixes for artists such as Armin Van Buuren and Lost Frequencies.

We start off with Maxim Lany’s background, discussing how he initially got his start in music. He explains how he turned his passion for DJing into an actual career, and what prompted him to start working on and releasing original music. He discusses the main lessons he learned from his production mentors, and how he found a balance between a sound that straddles the line between underground and commercial.

On the production side, Maxim breaks down his overall philosophy towards writing and producing music. He discusses how he conceptualizes a track then creates it in the DAW, offering advice on how producers can do this with their own music. He also discusses his favorite software and analog tools, how he approaches automation, and his favorite ways to add tension and energy to a track.

Later on, Maxim Lany discusses how he and his team have pivoted his trajectory during the pandemic. He discusses how they’re approaching marketing and releasing music differently in an effort to adapt to the decrease in shows and increase in streaming.

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Quiet Bison Taps Reo Cragun for Experimental Cut “High Like This”


Quiet Bison exploded onto the electronic scene in 2018 with his debut EP Trials and Tribulations. Stitched together with forward-thinking sound design and fearless experimentation, the project launched what quickly became an influential career for the young producer. With three EPs now under his belt, celebrated by Flume himself, Billboard Dance, Dummy Magazine, and tons more, Quiet Bison returns with “High Like This,” the first look into his debut album. Featuring rising rapper and R&B stud Reo Cragun “High Like This” is a trippy joint with cutting-edge synths and ice-cold soundscapes. Arriving at the intersection of hip-hop and EDM, Quiet Bison makes it known that his style knows no bounds.

“I could talk about the technical side of making this song, but I really want to take this time to say that working on it with Reo was really inspiring and I owe a lot to him for making this song something special. Thank you to Reo for being you.”

A textured and striking triumph from the always impressive Quiet Bison, “High Like This” is the genesis of a new era for the visionary. Listen below.





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Tchami adds unforeseen ‘Year Zero’ pairing with Gunna, ‘Praise’


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by: Ross Goldenberg


Oct 9, 2020

With five releases already to Year Zero‘s credit thus far, Tchami‘s debut full-length effort has been stoutly building a worthy case for inclusion amongst the year’s most applaudable dance music LPs, even while still awaiting an official end-of-year due date. Drawing out minimal time since reinstating the album’s rollout with Marlena Shaw on “Faith” at the end of September, Tchami is riding that momentum in full stride as he unloads the sixth addition to Year Zero, “Praise” alongside Gunna.

“Praise” is certainly far from Tchami’s first noteworthy collaboration of the year, with the producer having worked hand in hand with Lady Gaga on a slew of Chromatica favorites. While certainly a mildly unanticipated album feature from Tchami, “Praise” could not be more welcomed in open arms. Gunna provides a poised hip-hop crossover presence from the get-go as Tchami launches a torrid future house layout straight to the foreground to tie in both sonic fronts for an admirable complement to the herd of Year Zero‘s outings thus far.

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Armin van Buuren Calls on Jake Reese for Lovestruck New Single “Need You Now”

Sometimes, love is so strong it consumes you. No matter what, that person stays on your mind. This is the ethos of Armin van Buuren‘s latest single, “Need You Know.” The Armada label boss called upon fellow Dutchman Jake Reese to deliver the dynamic and relatable vocals, creating a track that will have you moving all weekend long. 

van Buuren doesn’t hold back on the production, throwing in a bouncy bit of attitude alongside Reese’s pitched down vocals. It’s more house-leaning than we traditionally hear from the esteemed trance producer. The bright piano chords and echoing bass paired with the sultry melody will have you feeling high off desire alone. 





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Tchami & Gunna Team Up for Slick Club Banger “Praise” [LISTEN]


Tchami and Gunna team up for a smooth new collaboration, “Praise,” out now.

The French producer and Georgia rapper prove to be a perfect match with a song that’s been on the radar for months now. A club-ready house groover, “Praise” pairs the most infectious of basslines with Gunna’s slick vocoder vocals —  a no frills combination destined to tear up any dancefloor (or living room).

With this release, the Confession label head and tastemaker comes one step closer to releasing his debut album YEAR ZERO. Fans await the album with much anticipation, so there’s no doubt “Praise” is well received.

In addition, Tchami recently uploaded his Confession Livestream in full. The hour-long mix features more YEAR ZERO productions, “Born Again,” “Buenos Aires,” and “Faith” featuring Marlena Shaw.

Check out “Praise” here, in all its glory!

Tchami – Praise (feat. Gunna)

 

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Seth Hills on Boosting Your Creativity And Finding A Signature Sound


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This week, Seth Hills sat down to chat on the EDM Prodcast.

Seth Hills is a Dutch DJ and producer who’s released on labels like STMPD RCRDS, Revealed Recordings, and Axtone Records.

We start off with Seth Hills background, discussing Seth’s transition from guitar hero expert to musician and producer. He exclusively produced hardstyle for the first few years, and he explains why he moved away from it to the more open club-centric style he’s writing now. He also breaks down why he avoided attending a music school, choosing to attend a marketing school instead, and how he got his first tracks signed to Revealed Recordings. Later on, Seth explains how he fell into ghost producing and how it helps him stay more creative as an artist, and what the process was for signing with Martin Garrix’s STMPD RCRDS.

On the production side, Seth Hills explains what his writing and production workflow is. He breaks down how he produces such creative arrangements, explaining how he uses synths, samples, and post processing to build his memorable drop sections. He also explains his approach to mixing, offering his best advice on how to achieve a professional quality mixdown.

Later on, Seth discusses how he’s been making the most of the pandemic situation. He also breaks down the exact steps he took to find his signature sound, offering his best advice for artists that are still looking for theirs.

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Ruff Club, Fizzo & Jay – Go All Night


Hoxton-based label, Organized Chaos have hit the ground running since its inception in May this year. Promising non-stop tunes and a devoted focus on tracks that cater for the 3am crowd, their latest release comes in the form of ‘Go All Night’, which sees Dubai-based hitmaking trio, Ruff Club, team up with fellow UAE locals, Fizzo & Jay. A high-octane stomper, primed for the peak hours of the party, it provides the perfect choice for those looking for that hands up and heads down moment, while hypnotizing with its narcotic vocal hook.

Ruff Club are British DJ’s and producers, Scott Forshaw, Joe Beck and Jack Harris. After spending time together in the studio in the UAE, they’ve been moulding and refining their unique style and sound, which they’ve kept under wraps until now. Focusing on bringing their individual, fresh influences to the studio, they have secured several releases on prominent UK based labels. Individually, they’ve had releases on labels such as Toolroom, Armada and Ultra and racking up over 5 million streams worldwide. Expect to hear plenty more of Ruff Club from here on.

Also based out of Dubai, Fizzo & Jay are well versed in the art of production, both being qualified audio engineers with bachelors in Audio Production. Their combined knowledge of the technical aspect in the studio makes a worthy adversary for their unwavering creativity, which will no doubt keep them on a steady incline within the industry. A fundamental part of Ibiza Global Radio’s UAE arm, their weekly podcast called ‘Fabricated Junk’ continues to garner the duo an increasing amount of attention as they build on their ever-increasing presence within the electronic community.





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Gryffin offers faultless house rendering of Tate McRae’s ‘you broke me first’


by: Ross Goldenberg


Oct 9, 2020

It’s not to say that Gryffin‘s originals aren’t indefectible in their own right, but whenever he inserts his one-of-a-kind vein into another artist’s work, he consistently elevates the track to an entirely different degree of mastery. Nearly a year to the day of the delivery of his freshman full-length LP, Gravity, and after sharing both “Hold You Tonight” with Chris Lane and “Cry” with John Martin in the new year, Gryffin is revisiting his remix roots for the first time since last summer’s take on Shawn Mendes’ “If I Can’t Have You.”

Tate McRae’s “you broke me first” has made the rounds just about everywhere over the past few months and any Gryffin fan, new or old, could immediately recognize that McRae’s lionhearted vocals were a qualified prospect for Gryffin’s reimagining purposes. Reminiscent of his earlier frontline revisions of CVRCHES’ “Clearest Blue” and Bipolar Sunshine’s “Daydreamer,” the remix sees Gryffin dive head first into the mellowed-out original, translating Tate McRae’s downcast sentiment into his staple propitious and acoustically-driven house tactics.

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