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Just a little under a month since ODESZA’s grand return with “The Last Goodbye” featuring Bettye LaVette, the duo are back and surprising fans with their second album single, “Better Now” with MARO. All it took was “How about one more?” on Twitter for the fanbase to, once again, be roused from its slumber with yet another incredible single.

“Better Now” is new, sonically, for the Washington-duo, with elements similar to the likes of Digitalism, Glass Animals, or RAC.

“It’s funny because we tried so many different collaborations with vocalists in varying genres to try to find the right fit for this song when we first made it, but for whatever reason nothing felt right,” said the duo about the track. “We’ve been big fans of MARO’s and when we sent her a short handful of demos, this was the one she resonated with and we knew she was going to do something really special with it. Truthfully, you would have to ask MARO the meaning of this tune, but to us, ‘Better Now’ is about the realization that putting yourself out there is always worth it in the end.”

Listen below!

Photo via Tonje Thilesen

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: ODESZA Surprises Fans With Next Album Single, “Better Now” with MARO

There’s no doubt Sunset Music Festival 2022 is going to be the biggest, most unforgettable edition yet. It’s the festival’s 10th anniversary and as we reported previously, is now moving to a full 3 days. The phase 1 lineup already blew us away, pulling top and emerging talent from the best of the electronic music scene including Gryffin, Gorgon City, Jason Ross, Sidepiece, Dillon Francis, and many more.

Now, Sunset has just announced one of the biggest stars in dance music, Skrillex, to join the lineup as the first of three Main Stage closers. Fans earned this announcement, retweeting a teaser tweet from Sunset over 300 times in less than 2 hours to unlock this huge news.

2022 will be Skrillex’s 4th appearance at the festival and fans can count on nothing short of an epic performance that is sure to feature everything from his signature dubstep hits to his more recent 4 on the floor house bangers.

“In celebration of our first ten years of Sunset Music Festival and our expansion to a 3-day festival, we are honored to have Skrillex return to close the main stage. I can’t wait for what’s sure to be an extraordinary set.”  – John Santoro, Sunset Events Founder

This years Sunset boasts redesigned stages, reimagined site grounds, and refreshed festival offerings to provide new ways to experience the festival. In addition, Sunset Music Festival now offers special hotel and ticket packages through Fuse. Each package includes a 3 – 4 night hotel stay at partner hotels in Tampa, FL, and exclusive add-ons for purchase of open bar and brunch. Ticket and hotel packages are available to view here.

If you haven’t got a ticket yet, Sunset Music Festival 2022 is one you don’t want to miss.

Tickets available here

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Sunset Music Festival Announces Skrillex As First Main Stage Closer

The month of March has begun and upon its commencement, travelers and music lovers from all over the world are beginning to prepare themselves for ULTRA and Miami Music Week taking place at the end of March. We at Your EDM were fortunate enough to be able to sit down with one of bass music’s most talented creatives who will be performing a special live performance at ULTRA. Danny Howland, better known as SVDDEN DEATH, will be performing at ULTRA this year as the VOYD. We were able to touch base with Danny to talk about his debut ULTRA performance plus much more a month before he takes the stage in Miami. The event will be live-streamed all over the world available at https://ultramusicfestival.com

Your EDM: Ultra Miami will be your debut VOYD performance in Miami, what can fans who are lovers of dubstep and bass music who have never been fortunate enough to see SVDDEN DEATH present VOYD, expect from your debut show?

SVDDEN DEATH: How I differentiate VOYD and SVDDEN DEATH sets, I guess it’s better to start off with saying what is SVDDEN DEATH. SVDDEN DEATH is, creatively, I’m trying to branch out in different directions with vocals. I’m writing stuff that isn’t purely just dubstep. Whereas VOYD is a lot more focused on bass music and weird heavy stuff. Last year coming out of quarantine I played my first VOYD set in a very long time. I basically wrote an entirely new set for that show about 50 songs. Musically I’m in the process of doing the same thing right now. So I am essentially writing an entirely new set for ULTRA. I have done similar things in the past. Every time I’m performing I’m at least coming up with 30 minutes of new material. Stuff people haven’t heard because it’s not released nor have I even played it out before. Other than that I try to do a lot more theatrics, [for example] the levitation stunt.

YEDM: Can we expect any surprises guests during your performance at ULTRA?

SD: So I have definitely thrown around a couple ideas for surprise guests, but it really depends because I haven’t been on the stage at the same time someone else was. Those are things I want to incorporate and we’ve been throwing around a bunch of ideas but nothing is set in stone in the sense that, it really does have to visually make sense.

YEDM: Do you envision in the future, separate alter egos for SVDDEN DEATH or do you see VOYD constantly evolving?

SD: I always have a bunch of weird ideas, where I’m trying to throw together music and performance concepts. As far as having different aliases I’m not going to necessarily confirm or deny. As far as right now, the SVDDEN DEATH project, I definitely would like to organize it musically into different parts. I definitely have a bunch of weird concepts related to VOYD that I would like to incorporate into the project.

YEDM: Your latest single, Transmutation Sequence was released on VOYD music. Do you have any intentions on starting your own label?

SD: I feel like there are a lot of really really good labels right now and I feel like instead of pushing my own label right now competitively. I would rather support the other labels and help the community out a little bit more rather than doing my own thing.

YEDM: When do you think fans can expect VOYD Vol. 2? This year?

SD: Ok (haha) I have basically said this exact answer, I feel like to a point where it’s kind of annoying on my end… soon. Ok so here’s the actual answer. To answer your question, is it coming out this year. Yes!

YEDM: Will there be any vocal performances on VOYD Vol. 2?

SD: I have left the majority of my vocal performances to SVDDEN DEATH. So basically all of the songs I’m going to be releasing under SVDDEN DEATH. I’m kind of debating on releasing EP’s or a full album. But all of the songs will basically have my own vocals or other peoples vocals.

YEDM: As far as VOYD Vol. 2 can you tease any collaborations or will it primarily be solo work?

SD: VOYD Vol. 2 will be all solo work.

YEDM: Are there influences outside of music that have helped shaped the SVDDEN DEATH project today?

SD: Definitely a lot of things. I listen to a lot of music and ingest a lot of art because it’s very motivating for me. Eventually I want to become a visual artist. Like doing random stuff like 3D stuff or illustration and painting. For VOYD I took a lot of inspiration from Berserk. Even before I read through all the manga. As soon as I watched the first anime I was really visually inspired by the dark themes, the drama and the demons. That was really fundamental to help build a visual template for the universe that I am creating separately for VOYD. Other than that I would say dungeons and dragons. I was always obsessed with that as a kid.

YEDM: What words of advice do you have to people who look up to you?

SD: I would definitely say surrounding yourself with people that are extremely devoted to making cool art is the most important thing you can do towards making a cool project. If I was to give advice to someone who wants to make dubstep or bass music, I think that there are no boundaries to the music. I think that trying to learn as many different musical skills as you can is really good to have under your tool belt. Figuring out things like why does a snare sound like it does and figuring out how to synthesize that. It’s kind of like bringing things back to their fundamental points.

YEDM: 4 years ago you tweeted “VOYD is just dubstep, that’s it!” Now that 4 years have gone by how would you describe VOYD to people that are unfamiliar with the project.

SD: VOYD is a collaborative art project that definitely is based around dubstep and bass music, we try to do a bunch of theatrics, and make each performance individually very specific to where we are playing. Basically it’s like a showcase of trying to have fun with dark art stuff and music and trying to make it as entertaining as possible.

YEDM: Outside of musical collaborations, do you see VOYD doing collaborations with anyone else?

SD: I feel like I have been a bit cautious about over-merchandising stuff. All it really is to me is a character. It definitely has a lot of depth to it. But when you strip it away it’s just me in a mask. I definitely think I’m open to merchandising it a bit more but I want to keep it a bit more simple if it makes sense. The answer is yes but tastefully!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SVDDEN DEATH Speaks On VOYD Vol. 2, ULTRA Miami + Much More [Exclusive Interview]

Lauren Martinez and the mastermind behind “METANÖIA,” Shöckface have reunited for a new toxic love anthem ‘how you like me now’ featuring German-based producer STAHL out now everywhere.

‘how you like me now’ is the fifth collaboration between the two emerging creatives Lauren and Shöckface. Sonically their latest collaborative endeavor is a masterpiece in its own right. The record is dark, moody, and eerie but at the same time tantalizing and luring. ‘how you like me now’ is that type of record you have on repeat-rewind all day long as it stirs your soul with intriguing sonic vibrations.

Lauren’s bloodthirsty vocals seem to tell the tale of a relationship turned awry as she sings “the blood on your hands, ain’t gonna dry with little more air.” A sophisticated breakdown blending elements of dark indie pop and wave music fill the sonic landscape showcasing a new side of Shöckface never quite heard before. The two skilled musicians clearly poured the entirety of their emotions into the new song. Listen to ‘how you like me now’ below or purchase the record here!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Lauren Martinez, Shöckface Reunite For Toxic Love Anthem ‘how you like me now’ With The Help Of STAHL

DEMUR has garnering attention from a whole spectrum of angles with his signature sound and music. From gaining over 1M streams on his Single, ‘Fight No Longer’ to receiving support from Youtube channels such as Dubstep N Trap, Cherry Yume & Vital EDM, to also have industry heavyweights such as Joyryde and Pegboard give him props to lastly recently having the song, ‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ licensed to HBO for a gossip girl trailer.  Today we have the privilege to share with new his latest bass pumping and hard hitting EP, ‘No Time to Die’. You can expect walls of layered bass pumping sound, emotion driven choruses and a serious attitude serving signature sound. 

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: DEMUR Drops Apocalyptic Bass Driven EP ‘No Time To Die’

There’s nothing like some sizzling tech house beats to keep you warm during the final throes of winter. We’re happy to present to you a brand new EP titled ‘Check It‘ from tech house artist Chomper, signed to the freshly minted house label Pharaoh Phonix, who delivers on providing infectious energy and an electrifying piece of art.

Title track, “Check It” kicks off the journey with a slick groove and highly rhythmic percussion that instantly feels like a peak time banger. Slurred synths and classic house melodies begin their bleed into the main focus as relatable vocal samples thrown in drive an edgy personality factor. 

In collaboration with Pharaoh Phonix label founder Thomas Xavier, “Peekaboo” brings tight-knit, hard hitting percussion and sizzling synths that ascends the experience of this EP to a higher dimension. The vocal sample spouting “Peekaboo, peekaboo, I see you,” is seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the song, bringing familiarity along with an instantaneous desire to dance.

Check out Chomper’s ‘Check It‘ EP below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Chomper Delivers Infectious Tech House EP ‘Check It’

Multi-genre electronic music Producer/DJ Spiderhound is Sean Naughton, an experienced musician, songwriter, producer and recording and mix engineer. Sean has studied under the talented Grammy award winning producer, Charles Dye and has worked closely with his mentors – the brilliant and legendary sound innovator, ill.Gates and the genre bending sound design guru, Mr. Bill. Sean also currently heads up A&R for Producer Dojo (ill.Gates’ record label and online learning community for music producers).

Now, he’s back for his riveting, bass thumping single, “Can You Hear Me“. It’s a fascinating song to listen to, as Spiderhound explores hypnotic sounds and melodies paired with glitchy fx and pristine vocal sampling. Spiderhound showcases a trippy, multi-faceted electronic feel that feels unique and fresh to the genre.

“Inspired by the stories of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and Aimee Mann’s “Lost In Space,” “Can You Hear Me” is about a man whose ambition drives him to explore the great unknown against all advice to remain safe in the status quo. Along the way the protagonist realizes that he has traveled so far out that he can never return to what he once knew and nobody can hear him scream.” – Spiderhound

Check out “Can You Hear Me” below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Spiderhound Drops Bass Thumping Single, “Can You Hear Me”



This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Kevin Krissen conquers Vietnam and prepares to take on the World

Having collaborated with the likes of MONXX and K-NINE, as well as earned the trust of labels such as Halcyon, Disciple, Never Say Die, Buygore and Subsidia, Automhate is one of the most exciting bass music acts currently rising out of Italy. The 22-year-old producer kicked off his career independently back in 2018, and hasn’t looked back ever since, consistently sharing music that blurs the line between dubstep and riddim, while having set himself up for a massive 2022.

Automhate’s latest release comes in the form of “RAVE DUB,” and directly follows his recent remix for Kompany’s “Untouchable.” Out via Borgore’s record label Buygore, on which Automhate debuted back in 2020, “RAVE DUB” acts as an amazing testament to the buzzing producer’s incredible production skills, bringing together catchy house sequences with intense bass drops.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Automhate Unveils Infectious New Riddim Single “RAVE DUB”

Apollo XO & TekNoNo make an impressive match with their newly released collab, “Gang,” while representing both Chicago and Detroit, respectively.

This club-friendly heater blends styles of hip hop and house, making for a crowd-pleasing combo. Apollo XO & TekNoNo establish a smooth, addictive flow from the jump — before the track builds up and drops into a bold, confident groove, complimented by thick, gritty synths and basslines.

To sum it up, “The single brings together a hybrid of genre influence to create something distinctive, well defined, and equipped with all the right bells and whistles to pop off in the club.”

Apollo XO & TekNoNo did not leave anything to chance when crafting this double-threat release. The two have a clear creative chemistry and we hope to hear more from them as their projects evolve.

Listen here and link up with both artists below!

Apollo Xo x TekNoNo – Gang

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Chicago/Detroit Producers Apollo XO & TekNoNo Drop Club Heater “Gang” [LISTEN]