EDM.com Fresh Picks: Shallou, ILIVEHERE, devin & More

The electronic music community is constantly evolving with new sounds every week as artists become more innovative with their compositions. EDM.com’s weekly Fresh Picks series is helping uncover the latest and greatest tracks from the underground dance scene. EDM.com Fresh Picks Slow Pulp – Gone 2 Pretty Girl – The Only Way Out Is Through …

GRiZ Goes Back to Where It All Began With Final EP Before Hiatus: Listen to "Ouroboros"

Typically depicting a snake devouring its own tail, the “ouroboros” represents the never-ending cycle of death and rebirth, a motif GRiZ knows well. Back in June, he announced his plans to take time off from his career to focus on his personal life. The time has now come for GRiZ to say goodbye, but before he goes, he’s treated …

Manchester city centre filled with ads slamming Tories for abandoning events industry

Manchester has been filled with large ads slamming the Tories for the “complete and utter decimation of the events industry”. Sacha Lord, the Night Time Economy Adviser for Greater Manchester, rented the largest digital billboard in the city to display an ad of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and the words: “I ignored 3.8 million self-employed… …

Rello Ranzano: Navigating Musical Echoes and Authenticity in a Global Soundscape

Every artist carries with them a mosaic of influences, a blend of inspirations that ultimately culminate into their unique sound. For Rello Ranzano, this mosaic paints a vivid picture of powerful voices from the past, influences from global icons, and an undying passion for authenticity. Lil Wayne’s ingenuity, 50 Cent’s poignant tales of the street, …

Pendulum Reveal New "ANIMA" EP Featuring Two Heavy Metal Crossovers

Pendulum are bundling up their summer singles with some unreleased tunes to keep us warm during the chilly fall. Coming this November is ANIMA, the newest EP from the influential electronic group. Back in June, fans saw Pendulum team up with Matthew Tuck, the frontman of the heavy metal band Bullet For My Valentine, for their …

Janelle Monae drops uplifting remix of ‘Champagne Shit’ with Latto and Quavo

Janelle Monae has dropped the uplifting remix of her song ‘Champagne Shit’ featuring Latto and Quavo. Taken off her recent album ‘The Age Of Pleasure’, which NME gave four stars, ‘Champagne Shit’ now has two brand new verses from the rappers. Monae has previously described the album as “our oasis made with love, rooted in self-acceptance, throbbing …

Marshmello Reveals Upcoming Latin Album, "Sugar Papi"

Marshmello is heating the coals of his next album, an effort dedicated entirely to Latin music. The masked hitmaker, who recently nabbed a Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Tropical Song category, announced that fans can expect his forthcoming new album early next month. Taking to social media, Marshmello shared a teaser trailer that revealed …

This Kickstarter Campaign Is Launching a Remotely Playable Synthesizer Into Space

If you’ve ever had the uniquely specific desire to play an instrument remotely from thousands of miles away, there’s a new Kickstarter campaign worth a look. First unearthed by our friends at MusicTech, the project, titled “Blue Marble: Put a Music Synthesizer in Space!” is aiming to launch a synthesizer into orbit—one that only works …

City of Alameda Issues Request to Discontinue Portola Music Festival

Residents of Alameda are looking to send San Francisco’s Portola Music Festival on its way due to noise complaints. With its debut edition having taken place just last year, Portola is a newcomer to the Bay Area festival scene, but it has not found allies with nearby residents. The Pier 80-based event ends at 11pm local …

Charli XCX shares snippet of as-yet-unreleased music

Charli XCX has teased new music, sharing a snippet of a song she’s been working on in the studio. The artist recently confirmed she had begun working on the follow-up to last year’s ‘Crash’. Last month, she shared several photos and a video on her Instagram in a gallery captioned “album 6 i guess”. The …