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Every holiday season there’s three things we look forward to most: snow, Christmas music, and Big Gigantic’s cozy Winter Chill Mix. Since 2014, they’ve created somewhat of a cult following to these sensational mixes, establishing it as a staple annual expectation that fans all over the globe love and cherish. They just released the ninth volume, loaded with cozy, spellbinding tunes from the likes of The Chainsmokers, Seven Lions, Alison Wonderland, and plenty more. It’s always amazing to see the music, both new and old, that continue to inspire Big Gigantic. This years edition weaves in old favorites like Swedish…
Hearing Kaskade and deadmau5, together, drop “Ghosts ‘N’ Stuff” at the LA Memorial Coliseum twelve years after the last Electric Daisy Carnival there was an incredibly nostalgic moment. But it was not the only thing that made the LA-debut of Kx5 special. 50,000 fans descended into downtown Los Angeles this past Saturday, December 10 for the first ever headlining show at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum with electronic music act Kx5. According to Pollstar, the show broke records landing it as the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America with Billboard confirming Kx5…
This past Friday saw the release of CAGE SCRIPT, the debut album from k?d, out on HARD Recs. Twelve tracks, including a bonus instrumental take of “IN YOUR EYES” with KOTONOHOUSE, tell the story of the unique universe in which k?d finds himself. Fans had plenty of time to sit with the first few tracks on the album as they were released as singles, with the latter half coming out with the full release of the project, including a collaboration with Masayoshi Iimori. As a final component of the CAGE SCRIPT story, k?d teaming up with Herø Projects and BAMIBOY…
Rising bass music artist Effin is known for combining explosive sound design with hard-hitting drums to deliver cutting-edge production. After moving to LA and refining his technical skills at the renowned Icon Collective, Effin has continued to churn out high-quality bass music that continues to turn heads. His latest release is no exception to the greatness we’ve come to expect, as he’s put together a 4 track EP titled ‘Descent’ signed to the prestigious Deadbeats imprint. From start to finish, ‘Descent’ offers a rollercoaster ride of emotion and thrill as Effin flexes his production and sound design capabilities that are…
Already prolific on the New York City Scene for her dance, choreography and films, Andrea Ward has been working on being a quadruple threat by recently displaying her talent for music. Already a multi-instrumentalist and singer, Ward has released a series of tracks in the run up to the release of her debut album, Ribbon of Water, due out in late January. Inspired by Nordic folk and experimental pop artists like Bjork and Glass Animals, her sound is rich and genre-neutral. But is it electronic? The first tracks Ward released in 2021, “My Only Life” and “Keep Me Awake,” are pretty clearly…
Up Tempo Music Producer Lil Dave Dave’s tracks have struck the right chord in the hearts of fans worldwide. His latest record, “Meaningless,” has resonated with his audience and is an honest reflection of creatively where he’s headed this past season. This record is unique, with a hardcore, girthy bassline and many noises to energize you. Lil’ Dave Dave has always been a dream chaser. After a few releases and gaining some traction, things started to change for him within his local music scene. He began getting some support not just in the US but across Europe. Through sharing his…
Leave it to the legendary brotherly duo, Orbital, to flip an old nursery rhyme into a hypnotic club ready track. They recently announced their 10th album ‘Optical Delusion’, due mid February, and paired the announcement with their sizzling techno-punk single, “Dirty Rat” with Sleaford Mods. Now, the boys are back, this time linking up with noteworthy UK musical ensemble The Mediaeval Baebes for “Ringa Ringa (The Old Pandemic Folk Song)“. It’s a chugging, cyclical Orbital groove that locks you in wonderfully, as The Mediaeval Baebes sing ‘Ring O’Roses’, the innocent nursery rhyme whose roots are in the Black Death. Orbital’s…
Almost four years ago, in March of 2019, The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint unexpectedly died. The band took an extended hiatus after the fact, only exacerbated by the global pandemic, but slowly but surely started to come back with some smaller shows. Now, as we approach the new year, EXIT Festival in Serbia has revealed their lineup for 2023 and the influential electro-punk band will make its first return to the festival stage. As the band’s founder Liam Howlett explains: “EXIT is our favourite festival! We were there (in Serbia) when a lot of sh*t went down. They hold us…
Ahead of tonight’s historical headlining show at the Los Angeles Coliseum, Kaskade & deadmau5′ Kx5 have released yet another thrilling single from their forthcoming debut album. Teaming up with Elderbrook, “When I Talk” also receives an enthralling music video. “The song is about barriers. Shutting people out and dealing with that,” says Elderbrook. “The song means a lot to me, I’m so happy to have it coming out finally and to be part of the project.” “When I Talk” is the fifth single to be released by the duo following their current Top 40 radio track “Escape,” and recent singles…
When it comes to club music, DYLN is a staple for the function, stepping onto thescene in 2016 with heavy jersey club edits and a mixtape on Soundcloud thatinitially catapulted him into internet virality. Alongside over 60 Million plays, multiple cosigns, and two world tours including an appearance for EDC Las Vegas, DYLN has shown his gutter sound since his debut with genre bending records for the masses. Through his new album BoomTown, DYLN pays homage to various experiences inhis hometown. The album paints a longform story and includes Bay Area and LA heavyweights such as 1TakeJay, Rucci, Priceless Da…