The M Machine’s ‘Glare’ is intelligent, weird and an absolute blast Album Review
There’s something about The M Machine’s sound, in its richness, its uniqueness, its personality, that feels solid. Electronic music can sound like an intangible construct in the hands of lesser artists, but the synths and samples used by the San Francisco group have so much weight and…
Science uncovers the saddest Radiohead single in existence
If their seminal single, “Creep,” serves as any indication, Radiohead are professionals at penning gloomy, introspective music. The band’s vast repertoire of singles, from “Pyramid Song,” to “Videotape,” to multiple cuts off their newest LP A Moon Shaped…
Sasha, Ellen Allien, and more provide sets in ‘Trainspotting’ themed Boiler Room Video
Boiler Room celebrated the arrival of T2 Trainspotting into theaters in a quintessential fashion by throwing a retro-themed party around the iconic film in Berlin. Centering around the rave scene documented so well by the first series’ first movie in 1996, Boiler Room enlisted the likes of…
Wolfgang Gartner – Badboy Sound (Original Mix)
The illustrious Wolfgang Gartner picks up where he left off with “Devotion” in his new single, “Badboy Sound.” Gartner’s approach mirrors current public preferences in music, as a booming future house foundation is lit up with electrifying bass-lines and wild…
First Listen: Destructo & Volac – What I Got (Original Mix)
Gary Richards has a knack for cooking up club concoctions that bring hip-hop to the dance floor unlike many other dance artists out there. Crafting lead foot G-house pieces that feature the likes of YG, Problem, and TY Dolla $ign has become Destructo‘s calling card, though with his latest,…
Helena Legend – No Explanations, Pt.2
The anticipation is over. Part two of Helena Legend's “No Explanations” EP has been released. Helena teased us with details of the three-track EP in a recent interview. The Aussie producer mentioned that “Part 2 is a bit more upbeat”. She also stated that this EP…
Capo & Comes announce 'Ta Bueno'
Since their eruption onto the scene in 2010, Capo & Comes have been making waves…
Electronic Mr. Skeleton & Severet – FRIDAY NIGHT
A new era has begun for the Los Angeles producer Mr. Skeleton. With a whole new image, Mr. Skeleton is looking to take over dance music by force. To start the new chapter of his life he released the single “FRIDAY NIGHT” on Cult222 with Severet. “FRIDAY NIGHT” is a beast of…
Electronic Spenda C – Release feat. Cult Shφtta
“Release” by Spenda C and Cult Shφtta is a hot one, plain and simple. Released by Sup Girl, this dynamic single will captivate you with its interesting style. Given just how good of a song this is, chances are you are going to want to grab it from the likes of iTunes after a listen…
Helena Hauff makes a gritty techno and electro Essential Mix debut
Helena Hauff is among the elite league of DJs welcomed into Apple Music’s Beats 1 Residency program for 2017, placing her alongside influencers such as Kölsch, Eats Everything, and deadmau5. Taking note of the Werkdiscs label regular’s broadcast mixing prowess, BBC Radio 1 recruited…
Stream Carl Cox’s final Global Radio show
At age 54, the unprecedentedly prolific and tenured Carl Cox is pivoting to a post-Ibiza life. In 2016, British tech house legend famously said goodbye to his 15-year residency at Space Ibiza with a historic 10-hour set. Now, Cox has said farewell to another of his legacies, with the final episode…
1991- Heartstrings feat. July Jones (Original Mix)
1991, a music producer from the UK, is currently one of the hottest prospects of British DnB. Having being supported by DJs like Dimension and Friction in 2016, the well-rounded producer recently released his latest two-single EP on OWSLA’s sister label NEST HQ. Part of this EP is “Heartstrings,”…
Zedd releases first single of the year with Alessia Cara, ‘Stay’
Zedd has found a new match in powerhouse pop sensation Alessia Cara with “Stay.” Together, they’ve created an instant chart-topper that inserts synths embedded with funk elements and retro-inspired vocal editing subtly into a bed of future based oozing with Flume-esque hits of…
The Funk Hunters Provide Gorgeous Remix Treatment for Gramatik
Electronic Dance Music has evolved heavily since it's inception with it's first big experimentations in the 1970's and throughout it's time has found it's way into genres that one could have never expected. One of the biggest genres that has found a serious place in dance music is funk. Funk,…
Event Review I Tchami Takes Over NYC Prophecy Tour
Earlier this month French house producer, Tchami, kicked off his 32 date US tour. From Florida to Washington the future house pioneer is hitting all major cities, big and small. No DJ can pass up a stop in New York City, so this is where Tchami made his way mid-tour and it wasn't under the The post…
Under 2500: HiGuys Crafts A Perfect Rework Of Aminé’s Hit Single “Caroline” Free Download
Hailing from Central Florida, HiGuys is a name you are probably not too familiar with. A house DJ/Producer who is getting his feet wet with releases has just hit gold in his remix of the chart topping hit “Caroline” by Aminé. This free download takes the tune we all and turns into a…
All New Limitless Lands Release Via Tipsy Records
The newest Limitless record “Crystals”, is something to be admired. Decked out with lustrous vocals to accompany a well produced house hit, this tune is a perfect addition to any house playlist. The mysterious North Hollywood project is definitely on the rise as 2017 starts to ramp up.…
The DA Hot 25: February 24, 2017
The DA Hot 25 is the definitive playlist series running through dance music culture and hand-delivering you with the essential tracks of the week. Whether it’s the hottest or quickest trending tracks, brand new music from your favorite artists, or songs from the unknown that should be landing on…
Stream Alison Wonderland & Team Supreme’s top beat cypher picks
Earlier this month, LA-based record label and producer collective Team Supreme partnered up with Alison Wonderland on a special beat cypher to give bedroom producers and rising artists a real shot at the spotlight. The cypher featured stems from Alison’s new collaboration with M-PHAZES,…
Major Lazer lend high-profile remix to Ed Sheeran’s ‘Shape Of You’
Major Lazer remixes are always worthy of major excitement, given the group’s impressive track record for original hits. Their single “Run Up” with Nicki Minaj marked the group’s most recent hit, with over 2 million streams on SoundCloud. There is no doubting Major Lazer’s popularity and…
Listen to Madsonik’s bass-heavy take on Rae Sremmurd’s ‘Black Beatles’
Rae Sremmurd are as good at finding talent as they are at making chart-topping hits. The young duo put their trust in the up-and-coming Madsonik to rework their legendary record, “Black Beatles,” and he delivered in spades. Traveling down the route of avant-garde bass, Madsonik cleverly…