Listen to Effin's Awe-Inducing Debut Album, "Cheap Thrills"

Effin’s debut album is a sonic joyride delivering maximum excitement at a minimum cost. The bass music virtuoso’s Cheap Thrills project has been in the works for around a year, but he’s weaving years of accumulated experience into this present moment.  “Cheap Thrills is everything that Effin represents and will represent going forward,” explained in a press …

Lil Nas X wants to make “folk music” and “Brazilian funk”

Lil Nas X has said that he wants to make “folk music” and “Brazilian funk” on his next album. The singer was speaking at the world premiere of his new documentary Long Live Montero at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last night (September 9). The film is directed by Carlos López Estrada and Zac …

Alison Wonderland and MEMBA Collide on Mind-Bending Collaboration, "Fight or Flight"

After teasing their long-awaited collaboration at EDC Las Vegas back in May, Alison Wonderland and MEMBA have finally released  “Fight or Flight” via the former’s FMU Records imprint.  “Fight or Flight” sees both Wonderland and MEMBA at their finest, concocting a mind-melting trap track powered by metallic synths and a booming low end. The former’s signature vocals …

Olivia Rodrigo might release songs that didn’t make ‘Guts’ tracklist

Olivia Rodrigo has suggested she may eventually release some songs that didn’t make the final cut for her new album ‘Guts‘. The singer was speaking to Zane Lowe about her second record, which was released yesterday (September 8), on his Apple Music 1 show, when he asked how many songs she’d worked on for the …

KOAN Sound Lead Fans to a World Away With Stunning Album, "Led by Ancient Light"

KOAN Sound are embarking on their most ambitious piece of musical storytelling yet with their new album, Led by Ancient Light. It’s been nearly five years since the influential glitch hop and neurofunk duo’s prior effort, Polychrome. And in that time they’ve been very intentional about setting up the mise-en-scène of their latest chapter. The resulting …

Brian May and Roger Taylor announce ‘Queen Extravaganza’ tour line-up

Brian May and Roger Taylor have confirmed the line-up of their ‘official tribute band’ Queen Extravaganza and announced a run of tour dates for 2024. Queen Extravaganza has been touring together for over a decade and features a line-up that was hand-picked by May and Taylor to perform their music. May and Taylor have now …

James Blake Challenges Expectations With Sixth Album, "Playing Robots Into Heaven"

Playing Robots Into Heaven marks James Blake’s sixth studio album, and it’s one where the generational artist increasingly finds himself straddling worlds creatively.  The prolific producer has long been revered for his minimal electronic style, soulful vocals and rhythmic, dubstep-tinged framework, all of which fans will find on his new album. However, Blake simultaneously didn’t …

New Electronic Music Festival to End With Magnificent Fireworks Show Over Tallest Mountain in Japan

Many festivals pull out all the stops to dazzle attendees with fireworks, but few can compare to what Capsule Festival has planned. The organizers of the new Japanese electronic music festival plan to end its first day with a magnificent fireworks show over Mount Fuji, the tallest mountain in Japan. The showcase will launch approximately 10,000 rockets and include “shakudama,” a traditional …

RL Grime Drops House, Future Breaks and Garage Mix Inspired by Upcoming Album

An RL Grime mix outside of October? His new album must really be something. The influential producer is currently gearing up for the release of his long-awaited third album, PLAY. Rather than a traditional tracklist, the record will be split into three distinct sections,  “APEX,” “GRID” and “RUSH,” which will each focus on a distinct component …

Sax Superstar Brendan Mills Teams With Elize Kellman On Sax Smash “Not In My Bed”

Brendan Mills and Elize Kellman have teamed up to deliver an electrifying new saxophone house track that is taking the music scene by storm. “Not in My Bed” is a masterpiece that seamlessly blends the soulful melodies of Brendan Mills’ saxophone with the enchanting vocals of Elize Kellman, creating a musical journey that is bound …