Tower Records Returns with Online Store & Music Exclusives

Tower Records is making a comeback with its brand new online store The renowned music chain, founded by the late Russ Solomon, first opened in 1960. Tower Records thrived in the 70s through 90s with its “everything-under-the-musical-sun style” and became the industry’s go-to source for all things music. The chain shut down its 89 stores in 2006, …

Tower Records relaunches as online music store

by: David Klemow Nov 16, 2020 14 years after Tower Records filed for bankruptcy and subsequently shuttered all of its US locations, the iconic music chain is ready for a comeback. The beloved brand announced a relaunch, this time as an online retailer, that in addition to selling vinyl, cassettes, and CDs, also sells merchandise, …

Todd Terry unleashes his two-track ‘Energize 33’ EP on Freeze Records

by: Austria Masim Nov 15, 2020 Bringing the Freeze Records sound back around, New York house legend, Todd Terry returns with two-track EP, Energize 33 following a slew of singles such as “Jammin,” “Black Again,” and a remix of his 2016 original, “Can U Dig It.” Energize 33 features a radio and club mix of …

ALIGN Puts New Spin on PINES’ ‘Tell Me’ in Palm Tree Records Compilation

Everyone’s favorite tropical house label is back with a 13-track remix compilation, Dreamcycle Remixed. Featuring brand new dynamic remixes of hit tracks from PINES, and VIP reworks, the compilation is out now on Palm Tree Records. Featuring remixes from the likes of SUMII, edapollo, Y.V.E 48, and more, this powerhouse compilation serves as the who’s who …

Shimza launches Kunye Records with ‘Calling Out Your Name’ EP [Q&A]

by: Mitchell Rose Nov 10, 2020 South Africa’s electronic scene has long held a reputation for producing some of the most vibrant and eclectic house music in the world. Now, the country’s Afro-tech scene has its newest record label thanks to veteran producer Shimza. The Guatang-born artist has launched Kunye Records, his newly minted imprint …

Hot Out The Oven Records Drops Genre-Bending Debut Compilation [LISTEN]

Hot Out The Oven Records presents its inaugural compilation, Escape The Madness, which spans 12 tracks from a dozen next-up artists, genre-bending at every opportunity and sure to please every bass, house, and electro-loving ear out there. Austin-based party thrower Baked Up has stayed busy throughout the lockdown by providing electronic music fans with a plethora …

Oliver Heldens Launches ‘OH2 Records’ with Party Pupils Collab [LISTEN]

Oliver Heldens‘ music is the mood we need in 2020. The producer just dropped his collaboration with Party Pupils, “Set Me Free” featuring MAX, and now all we want to do is dance. The track’s expert blend of dance, pop, disco and future house is irresistible. With this, Heldens launches his very own OH2 Records …

Oliver Heldens launches OH2 Records with label-installing release, ‘Set Me Free’

by: Farrell Sweeney Nov 6, 2020 After the success of Heldeep Records, Oliver Heldens is expanding his label fingerprint with OH2 Records. While Heldeep will continue to focus on house and club-centric releases, OH2 will specifically provide a platform for commercially leaning records with a “more melodic and dance-pop” bent. Take, for example, OH2’s first …

Ophelia Records unveil Halloween-themed label debut from Caster, ‘Black Sands’

by: Jessica Mao Nov 4, 2020 On the one year anniversary of the anonymous producer’s debut, Caster has returned to unveil his ghoulish launch on Seven Lions‘ Ophelia Records. In accordance with the Halloween season release date, the enigma’s latest EP Black Sands showcases four new horror-driven cuts, amalgamating a variety of cross-genre influences with …

Netsky returns to Hospital Records with four studio album, ‘Second Nature’

by: Jessica Mao Oct 31, 2020 Ten years ago, newcomer Netsky had just locked in his first record deal with the prestigious Hospital Records. Fast forward to the present, the drum ‘n’ bass household name has made an esteemed return to his first label with fourth LP, Second Nature. Delivering his first album in four …