After a two-year wait, Kaskade is back with arguably his most comprehensive REDUX offering yet.
The sixth chapter in the hit-making producer’s EP series gins up all the familiar emotions characteristic of its prior iterations. Kaskade’s REDUX 006 continues to epitomize the fusion of dance music’s commercial appeal with the underground essence of deep house. The EP not only echoes the intimate and emotive nature of its predecessors, but also elevates the series with a more pronounced cinematic ambiance.
The opening track, “Brighter,” establishes that narrative appropriately as the vocals of Emmit Fenn reverberate amidst slow-burning, rock-infused production. Subsequent tracks like “Meaning Of Love” and the closer “On My Way” play seamlessly into the existing REDUX framework as fans have come to know it, with effervescent melodies built to fill up the dancefloor.
Overall, Kaskade hits the mark with REDUX 006, which is sure to please tried-and-true fans of the long-standing series while drawing in new listeners for a first look. Listen to the whole seven-track EP below.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock has revealed that the remaining members of Little Mix had to seek therapy after Jesy Nelson exited the group.
Pinnock made the revelation in her new memoir Believe, an excerpt of which was published in the Sun. The book was released this week (October 26).
Nelson left the group, who have sold 75 million records worldwide and have received over 15 billion streams, as well as three Brit Awards, in 2020, saying that band life was taking a toll on her mental health.
Jesy Nelson left Little Mix in 2020 (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
According to Pinnock, the departure was “traumatic” for the whole of the band. “The whole thing was abrupt and sad and then it was messy,” she wrote.
“We were a family, the four of us were like sisters, and we had been that way since we were teenagers, so it’s not an over-exaggeration to say that losing a member was a traumatic experience.
“When you have felt so much love and support with another person over such a long time and then that suddenly disappears you never fully get to understand why it hurts.”
She added that she and bandmates Perrie Edwards and Jade Thirlwell turned to therapy, and said that “we have moved forwards into something even brighter and stronger”.
Nelson has previously discussed how badly her mental health was impacted by her celebrity profile while in the group. She once explained how one tweet from Katy Hopkins about her weight affected her so badly it led her to attempt suicide. Hopkins posted the tweet when Little Mix returned to The X Factor for a guest performance in 2013.
“I thought, what is the fucking point? I’m literally starving myself. I’ve drunk Diet Coke for a week and I’m still getting called fat. I went into a really dark place and did what I did.”
Last week, Pinnock also disclosed how the racism she has faced in her career in the public eye has affected her confidence. “I always used to say, ‘Should I feel like this, having accomplished my dream?’,” she said. “Why do I feel like I might as well not be here sometimes? Why does it feel like I’m not being noticed? Why do I feel invisible? Why am I not appreciated like the others? It just didn’t feel right.”
“I internalised that I was the problem and it made me lose my confidence.”
In June this year, Pinnock released her debut solo single ‘Don’t Say Love’ under the name Leigh-Anne, a garage and house-inspired track produced by Jon Bellion and Pete Nappi.
She also recently hinted that her debut solo album might be out as early as next year. “[It’s] coming together quicker than I think anyone thought, which is good. I reckon next year for sure. Because I want to tour like I want to perform, I belong on stage.”
Melodic techno has made for some awe-inspiring moments on the main stage in 2023, and the release of Silver Panda and Sevenn’s “Welcome The Night” marks another continuation of the trend.
Characterized by the stark vocal contrast of stadium-filling chants and eerie, hushed hooks, “Welcome The Night” curates a memorably suspenseful sense of atmosphere while staying grounded to its dance music framework.
The track’s cathartic lead melody has been a bright spot in many recent high-profile sets from festival staples Tale of Us and John Summit. Silver Panda and Sevenn have found themselves on similar creative wavelengths in recent memory through their penchant for combining larger-than-life vocals with dance-inducing grooves.
Their prior collaborative venture, “Deep Space,” which landed on Spinnin’ Records in late August, had already set a high bar by showcasing their ability to traverse a similar creative realm. Meanwhile, “Welcome The Night” only furthers their explorative narrative, this time under Summit’s own label, Experts Only. This latest release not only underscores the duo’s complementary artistic wavelengths, but also reaffirms their positioning in the heart of a rapidly evolving melodic techno landscape.
Take a listen to the new collaboration below and stream it here.
The Human League have announced details of a 2024 UK Arena tour.
The legendary ’80s synth-pop band will tour the UK in late 2024 with their ‘Generations 2024’ tour hitting Cardiff, Manchester, Birmingham, Brighton, Bournemouth, Glasgow, Leeds and London.
Tickets for the event will go on sale on November 3 from 10am here.
Check out the full list of UK dates here:
DECEMBER 5 – Utilita Arena, Cardiff 6 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham 9 – Brighton Centre, Brighton 10 – Windsor Hall (BIC), Bournemouth 12 – Ovo Hydro, Glasgow 13 – First Direct Arena, Leeds 14 – OVO Arena Wembley, London
The new wave band formed in 1977 and achieved huge success in the ’80s with hits including ‘Don’t You Want Me’, ‘Mirror Man’ and ‘Tell Me When.’ They won a BRIT award for Best British Breakthrough Act in 1982.
Lead singer Philip Oakey has been the band’s consistent member since 1977 while keyboard players Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh both left the band to form Heaven 17. The group now consists of Oakey and long-serving vocalists Joanne Catherall and Susan Anne Sulley.
The band have been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Blossoms last year who performed a rendition of ‘Don’t You Want Me’ at Truck Festival.
Towards the end of their 18-track set, Blossoms treated the crowd to their own spin on the 1981 anthem ‘Don’t You Want Me’ and later shared footage of the cover on Instagram. “Crowd was boss!!!” they wrote in the caption.
Blur’s Damon Albarn also covered the song during a special live session for the BBC in 2021.
Earlier this year, The Human League performed at the Isle of Wight festival.
Rezz and NGHTMRE are cooking up something special in the cauldron this Halloween.
The two electronic superstars have revealed a collaboration in the works, and fans are already clamoring for an official release. A lucky few were able to hear the song last night at Charlotte’s Trio Nightclub, where NGHTMRE debuted it to much fanfare.
Thanks to its ferocious midtempo arrangement, the brooding track will feel right at home for fans of Rezz. Meanwhile, NGHMTRE injects a mean dose of his dubstep-leaning wobbles into the mix, lending to one of the more compelling bass music collaborations we’ve heard in 2023.
Check out footage of the song’s drop in Charlotte below.
Mum’s the word on a title or release date at this time, but fans won’t need to hold their breath long. Rezz took to X (formerly Twitter) to formally confirm the song and tease its impending release.
“Myself & @NGHTMRE randomly made an extremely awesome track which I will capture a video of me playing it this weekend,” she wrote. “And you won’t have to wait too long for its release either!!!”
Keith Richards has said that recording on the latest Rolling Stones album with Paul McCartney felt “like the old days.”
McCartney recently appeared on the Stones’ new album track ‘Bite My Head Off’ playing bass.
Speaking to Matt Wilkinson on Apple Music 1 in a new interview about the collaboration, Richards said it reminded him of the “old days”.
“I felt that it was bloody time…I’ve known Paul for 60 years, just about. Although him and John [Lennon] did do a few backup vocals with us in the ’60s. Great fun to play with.” He continued: “At the end of it, I just said, ‘Well, that’s just like the good old days,’” Richards recalled of the McCartney’s studio session with the band.
Keith Richards and Paul McCartney in the 1960s – CREDIT: Getty
Richards also opened about the collaboration recently to TheTelegraph.
“Paul happened to be in town…And we couldn’t keep him away, bless his heart,” Richards told the publication. “And hey, if you can get one of the Beatles on your track, you know, you do it. Paul’s a very amiable cat to play with; we’ve been great friends forever.”
In the same interview, Richards said that other Beatles members John Lennon and George Harrison would have fitted well into The Rolling Stones.
Richards explained: “I don’t think John Lennon would have had much problem fitting into the Stones, or George, if you can imagine that sort of thing happening.”
He continued: “We were the same generation, and we all loved the same music. When we first heard The Beatles, we were relieved that there was some other band in England on the same track that we were on. And within a few months, that track was the main track.”
Earlier this week, The Beatles announced details of the release of their “final song” ‘Now And Then’, along with news of expanded reissues of their ‘Red’ and ‘Blue’ albums.
The long-mooted single was created by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, who joined forces to create the final ever Beatles track to feature all four members, with the help of AI.
Boasting a captivating and sinister ambiance that’s sure to keep you grooving throughout the night, VNSSA has unveiled her latest single, “Let’s Go Dancing.”
Out now under the Sink or Swim banner, the track arrives hotly anticipated after the house music star previewed it to live audiences and received enthusiastic responses, to say the least.
Set against the backdrop of a pulsating house beat, a mesmerizing vocal chant beckons with the words, “Let’s go dancing!” The track is enhanced by rhythmic claps and sinister synths that showcase VNSSA’s impressive range and formidable ability to produce irresistibly danceable, heavy-hitting house music. Listen to the single below.
Take a listen to “Let’s Go Dancing” below and find the new track on streaming platforms here. Fans can also catch VNSSA on tour at shows in Brooklyn, Vegas and San Francisco, among other major cities.
We Came As Romans cancelled show in Providence earlier this week (October 22) following an incident fans allegedly had with security guards.
The group was set to play the Fete Music Hall in Providence, when the alleged incident occurred during the set of Bodysnatcher, one of the bands supporting the show. The band alleged fans were “wrongfully and aggressively dragged out of the venue.”
In their statement, the band said: “Our show in Providence, RI last night had to be canceled. During Bodysnatcher’s set, multiple attendees were wrongfully and aggressively dragged out of the venue. Some of our touring crew went outside to de-escalate the situation with security, as we had approved moshing & crowd surfing with the venue & security teams during a security brief earlier that day.”
They continued: “The security team did not respond well, & the situation escalated further, even to the point of spitting in our crew’s faces, spitting on gear, threatening physical violence & someone having to be physically restrained.
“Out of an abundance of caution for the protection of all of the fans, our own touring party (all 4 bands & crew), & the venue staff – all parties agreed that the best move was to cancel the show. We can’t tell you how disappointed we are that we were not able to play.”
They concluded: “Refunds are available at your point of purchase. We would like to thank Bowery Presents for being great partners, and do not want this to reflect on them at all. This situation reflects only on house security of the venue & venue management’s lack of accountability.”
NME has reached out to the venue for comment. See the full statement below.
The band’s tour will continue this week with shows in Carrboro and Columbia. The band is currently touring in support of their ‘Darkbloom’ album.
Meanwhile, We Came As Romans guitarist Joshua Moore has had a close encounter with a would-be thief while the band were on tour in Australia back in September.
If you thought ODESZA classics couldn’t get any better, think again.
Modapit has unveiled his enchanting remix of the duo’s 2014 hit, “It’s Only.”
Modapit’s rework of “It’s Only” is a seamless blend of the enigmatic artist’s brooding sound and ODESZA’s kaleidoscopic soundscapes. Throughout its four-and-a-half-minute run time, the track carefully weaves Zyra’s ageless vocals alongside sustained synths and booming percussion.
It’s a deeply personal remix for Modapit, whose distinct flair is complemented by the clear passion he has for a song that’s nearly a decade old.
“For me, being able to do this remix is an absolute dream come true,” he said in a press release. “ODESZA is an artist that I draw a ton of inspiration from when I am thinking about my own project and creative directions. Every time I see them live, I get invigorated to take my own music to the next level.”
2023 has been a huge year for Modapit. The mysterious beatsmith debuted earlier this year and released his debut album Devotion before his first-ever performances at EDC Las Vegas.
Listen to Modapit’s remix of “It’s Only” below and find it on streaming platforms here.
McFly brought out Rou Reynolds from Enter Shikari at their show at London’s Alexandra Palace last night (October 27). Watch the footage below.
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Reynolds joined the group for a performance of their 2008 song ‘Corrupted’, originally released on their studio album ‘Radio:Active’. It appears to be the first time that the two artists have ever collaborated in public.
The show was part of McFly’s current ‘Power to Play’ tour, and it featured another guest in the form of James Bay, who joined McFly for a rendition of ‘Forever’s Not Enough’ from their 2023 album ‘Power to Play’. McFly then joined Bay for a version of the latter’s ‘Hold Back the River’.
The Enter Shikari connection is not the first time that McFly have mixed it up with heavier rock acts: in 2020, Blink-182’s Mark Hoppus featured on the group’s song ‘Growing Up’.
Earlier this week, Enter Shikari called for solidarity and progress in securing the future of the UK’s grassroots music venues, urging fans and gig spaces to “show the Tory government and the landlord c**ts that our culture of live music is not for sale”.
“It is guaranteed that we would not be where we are today in our career, without grassroots venues – which is why it was a no-brainer for £1 of each ticket from our biggest shows to go to support small venues,” the band’s drummer Rob Rolfe told NME. If you ask me, this is something that bigger venues should already be doing anyway.”
Enter Shikari also recently announced a 2024 UK arena tour, in support of the Music Venue Trust. They will play seven shows in February, in Leeds, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Manchester, Cardiff and London.
The St. Albans band released their seventh album ‘A Kiss For the Whole World’ in April. In a four-star review, NME said: “Amid the bleakness of cost-of-living-crisis Britain, the shot of joy it provides is a welcome tonic, particularly from unexpected quarters. Shikari have already mastered the feeling of the world retreating on their last record; this time, they’re positioning joy as an act of resistance.”
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