Olivia Rodrigo says debut album won’t sound like ‘Drivers License

Olivia Rodrigo has spoken about the variety that exists within her debut album, and why it won’t follow in the vein of ‘Drivers License’. Rodrigo’s debut single spent nine weeks at the top of the UK singles charts upon release in January, but she says that the track isn’t entirely reflective of her anticipated debut …

Watch J.Cole make his professional debut in Basketball Africa League

J.Cole has made his professional debut in the Basketball Africa League, after signing a contract with the Rwandan Patriots BBC. Just six days after securing a three-to-six game deal with the Kigali-based side, the American rapper made his debut yesterday (May 16) against Nigeria’s Rivers Hoopers. It didn’t take long for the rapper to make …

HI-LO & Will Clarke Debut Bouncing Beats with “CHECK” via Filth on Acid [LISTEN]

Oliver Helden’s self-proclaimed darker side, HI-LO, recruits Will Clarke for his latest release, “CHECK.” The single comes via Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid record label. With a bouncing bassline supported by a dynamic soundscape and a metallic drum beat, the track will move you to your feet within seconds. Acid-style vocals come in before the drop, simply to say “CHECK.” …

Matt Nash returns to STMPD RCRDS with Nikki Ambers-backed ‘Ready Or Not,’ hints at debut LP – Dancing Astronaut Matt Nash returns to STMPD RCRDS with Nikki Ambers-backed ‘Ready Or Not,’ hints at debut LP

by: Ross Goldenberg May 11, 2021 AREA21 may not be the only full-length project that STMPD RCRDS will be standing behind in 2021. Matt Nash unsuspectingly joined the conversation at the backend of April, all but confirming on Instagram that his debut LP was finalized. He’s now consummating a trilogy of releases in just the …

Massane winds the clock to ‘5am’ for debut LP’s second This Never Happened single

by: Ross Goldenberg May 10, 2021 Massane is reaching into Lane 8’s mound of “Summer 2020 Mixtape” IDs for the next affiliate from his June 4-dated freshman LP. Not even a month removed from the news of his impending This Never Happened album, paired with the delivery of its Kinnship-backed title number, Massane has now …

Kumarion Makes Surprise Monstercat Debut With Dynamic New Single, “Pure Action”

Even through a global pandemic, some artists simply didn’t slow things down.  Stateside bass act Kumarion is one such artist, and since the release of his hybrid trap hit “Want It,” through drum & bass stompers like “Enemy,” “Instinct,” and “Wanna,” he’s solidified his dominance over the stateside drum & bass community. Now, Kumarion makes his …

Cheat Codes Arrive With a Fresh Fusion of Pop and Electronic on Debut Album “HELLRAISERS, Part 1”

Cheat Codes’ rise to fame skyrocketed through their bubbly production and frequent pop-electronic crossovers. The trio has an all-star list of previous collaborators including Liam Payne, Trippie Redd, Black Bear,  Kaskade, and so many more. Today they’ve taken their rapturous songwriting to new heights on their debut album HELLRAISERS, Part 1.  HELLRAISERS, Part 1 expands …

Lane 8 Announces Debut Show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Lane 8 has announced his debut at Morrison, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre in October. The melodic house producer announced earlier today on his social media that he will be performing a 4-hour extended set at the Rocky Mountain venue on October 15th, produced by his This Never Happened label. Lane 8’s announcement asks that fans …

New Artist Spotlight: Restless Mosaic Lives Up to Its Name With Debut Album [Video]

IDM is a fickle mistress, as is experimental EDM. Between figuring out how to make the sounds in one’s head, having almost no template to go by and usually needing some sort of concept to explain the weirdness audiences are hearing, it’s only the bravest souls who toil away on such concept albums. Luckily, Seattle-based …

Coldplay to give ‘Higher Power’ live debut on ‘American Idol’ this weekend

Coldplay are set to debut their new single ‘Higher Power’ live this weekend on American Idol. The song, which has been teased by the band on TikTok today (May 3), will get its official release on Friday (May 7). On Sunday (May 9), the band will then play the new song live for the first …