Matroda Explores Darker Sound in Spellbinding New Two-Track EP

Matroda has returned to Insomniac Records for a new two-track offering called When We Were Young / Gimme Some Keys. Instead of his quirky yet menacing bass house sound, the release shows a deeper, more nuanced Matroda. He goes the progressive route with “When We Were Young,” producing a hypnotic slow-burner that marries the nostalgic vocal production of Eric …

Alesso and Armin van Buuren unite two storied timelines on ‘Leave A Little Love’

by: Ross Goldenberg Feb 26, 2021 On the never-ending index of improbable liaisons between dance music icons, beholding Alesso and Armin van Buuren‘s names in unison was truly at the front and center of it all. The respective progressive house and trance heavyweights tossed out the impression of a looming collaborative effort on Valentine’s Day …

Check out Tom Grennan’s new UK headline tour dates for 2021

Tom Grennan has announced details of a full UK tour later in the year – see the dates below. The new shows will come in support of the singer’s forthcoming album ‘Evering Road’, which is due out next week (March 5). The tour, which takes place across September and October this year, features a previously-announced …

Luke Alexander & Simon Blaze Touch Up The Classic “Try Again” In Perfect Fashion [What You Need]

Originally made famous by the late, great, Aalyiah, “Try Again” was included on her 2000 album Romeo Must Die. Bringing a newfound energy to the classic 2000s anthem, Luke Alexander, along with Simon Blaze, deliver a stunning interpretation with a fresh touch. Hailing from NYC, Luke Alexander has been leaving his mark on the club …

DJ Snake and Selena Gomez Announce Release Date for New Song “Selfish Love”

Just one day after the announcement of a new collaboration in the works, DJ Snake and Selena Gomez have announced the release date for the song, which they’ve dubbed “Selfish Love.” It seems that they are marketing the song as a follow-up to “Taki Taki,” their global hit with Ozuna and Cardi B that recently went 4x …

Zane Lowe honors Daft Punk’s legacy with Apple Music tribute mix – Dancing Astronaut

by: Josh Stewart Feb 25, 2021 Exclusively to Apple Music comes Zane Lowe‘s Daft Punk tribute mix, through which the New Zealand-born DJ honors his personal connection to the iconic duo, who confirmed their split in an eight-minute video, “Epilogue,” published on February 22. In a public statement, Lowe poignantly commented on Daft Punk’s split, …

Listen to Pop Smoke’s new posthumous single ‘AP’

A new posthumous single by Pop Smoke titled ‘AP’ has been released. It marks the first music released from the late rapper since the deluxe edition of his debut album ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon’ last year. The new song features on the soundtrack to the forthcoming Eddie Huang film Boogie, in …

Wolfpack, Angemi & Flaremode Team Up For Electrifying Single, “Superstar” [Smash Deep]

Top100DJs (#49) mainstay duo Wolfpack saddle up with their fellow Smash The House brother Angemi and the Italian prodigy Flaremode to drop a gargantuan single, “Superstar”! The collective of artists has used recent studio time to come together on a cover of an early 2000’s R&B hit by Jamelia, “Superstar”. An international hit on its …

Ableton 11 Live’s Demo Track Was Created by Rising Star Ninajirachi

Producers were delighted when Ableton 11 Live, the latest incarnation of the Ableton digital audio workstation software, dropped on Tuesday. The latest edition has a slew of newly introduced features, like comping and MPE, tools for new devices, and a host of others.  Also included in 11 Live is a demo track from none other …

ETC!ETC! and SpydaT.E.K band together for ‘Sueltalo’ EP – Dancing Astronaut ETC!ETC! and SpydaT.E.K band together for ‘Sueltalo’ EP

by: Austria Masim Feb 25, 2021 Together, ETC!ETC! and SpydaT.E.K have released a three-track moombahton EP via Slow Roast Records, Sueltalo. The pair spark their energetic, Latin-influenced mastery across three tracks that feature emphatic drums and rhythms, and brimming down-tempo club grooves. Los Angeles native ETC!ETC! said of the project, “The inspiration on this EP …