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One of the most exciting producers in the scene right now is Deadman. This talented artist is coming straight out of Nashville with an ability to seamlessly blend genres in a creative and captivating fashion. Not only has he carved out an iconic, heavy hitting sound, but he also embodies a pirate aesthetic that only makes you want in on being what he calls his fans: a “pirate”.

With over 1 million views of his viral remixes of Disney songs on TikTok, Deadman has also released a string of electrifying tracks including “Hands up“, “Jolly Roger“, and “The Shallows“. Now, he’s back with his very first single of the year that is an absolute monster of a track, titled “DAWN“.

The song kicks off with bright, sparkly synths that set a beautiful ambiance as a vocal chop weaves its way in, building anticipation for what turns out to be a thundering, bass rattling drop. He keeps you on your toes, effortlessly introducing a subsequent drop that switches things up and goes full on Drum & Bass. Deadman’s ear for sound design is flawless. His sounds and skills with arrangement are top notch, solidifying this track as an anthem you’d expect to hear at main stage EDC.

Here’s what Deadman had to say about “DAWN“:

“‘DAWN’ is an energetic / joyful song that represents the hope you feel when the sun rises and a new day begins. With it’s lush melodies and heavy basslines, ‘DAWN’ transcends genres and sets the tone for a new era of Deadman. Lots of fresh music coming in 2022, ‘DAWN ‘is just a taste!”

Listen to “DAWN” by Deadman below!

 

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Deadman Drops Thunderous New Single “DAWN”

Tap into the riddim. Infekt returns to Disciple Records with “Money Dance” – a standout track on the label’s Alliance Vol. 7 compilation.

The track reels you in with a mischievous hook of distorted instrumentals and seamlessly builds up into an eruptive drop that will have your head banging against the rails. “Monkey Dance” comes as part of the release of Alliance Vol. 7, which includes tracks from the likes of Virtual Riot, Barely Alive, Ray Volpe, Bandlez and other Disciple family favorites.

Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Infekt Drops “Monkey Dance” Off Disciple Alliance Vol. 7

It has been revealed that CharlestheFirst, real name Charles Elias Ingalls, a quickly rising and prominent bass producer in the underground, passed away this morning.

Charles could often be found along with contemporaries like Chee, Of The Trees, and Tsuruda. He had built a strong and loyal following of fans and was slated for an even bigger 2022 with projects on the way.

He was 25.

Our thoughts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time. We ask that you please respect their privacy.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Young Bass Producer CharlestheFirst Has Passed Away

Oliver Heldens is back with another massive single, “Deja Vu,” and this time he’s enlisted his biggest vocal collaborator to date, Anabel Englund. Combining Oliver’s trademark production and basslines with Anabel’s seductive and powerful vocals, “Deja Vu” is a perfect track to play on the dancefloor, or riding with the top down into the sunset.

Amsterdam meets Los Angeles as Oliver holds it down with a steady bassline that easily flows into disco vibes with hi-hats and hand claps. All the while, Anabel’s siren-like vocal brings the listener into a bright and vibey experience. Oliver could have easily taken this beat and turned it into a club/festival track, but this is a brilliant direction making the track more radio-friendly. This is a highly accessible track. Here’s what Oliver and Anabel had to say about making “Deja Vu.”

“When I first started working on this track in early 2019 I tried a couple of things for the vocals with different singers and songwriters, which were good, but I knew it could be better and more special. I’ve been a fan of Anabel’s music since 2013, and even more so during this pandemic hearing all of her new music, I knew she could be perfect for this track, so I sent the instrumental to her and luckily she was really into it and she came back with an amazing topline idea for the track. We then met up in LA to finalize the song and recorded some extra hooky melodies, and after that, we were both even more convinced about this record, so we moved around some things in our release schedules to make this song our top priority because we think the world needs to hear it! Enjoy!” – OH

“Working with Oliver has been so effortless and fun. This song happened so beautifully and I can’t wait to share it with the world.” – AE

Check out the latest from Oliver Heldens & Anabel Englund, “Deja Vu” out now on OH2 Records.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Oliver Heldens and Anabel Englund Drop Dreamy New Single “Deja Vu”

Blinders, one of STMPD Rcrds favorite artists, is back with a hot new track, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good).” The Polish DJ/Producer continues to make catchy and innovative new tunes that work in either the club or festival setting. “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” is no exception with it’s underground vocal sample, warehouse ready synth work, and an unbelievable drop that will have you dancing the night away.

Not content with just producing a banger of a song, Blinders also animated the accompanying music video. The video features an animated female protagonist running to escape. What exactly, we don’t know. There are some terrifying white faces with red lights for eyes that haunt the protagonist as she makes her escape. During the second run through, our heroine’s escape gets even more harrowing with more obstacles and the odds stacked against her. It’s definitely a worthwhile listen and watch.

Check out the latest from Blinders, “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” out now on STMPD.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Blinders Drops Wild New Single “Pressure (Wanna Feel Good)” and Accompanying Music Video

Like a fine wine, Danish DJ/producer MORTEN has gotten better with age. While, he’s recently exploded in popularity and exposure thanks to his Future Rave collaborations with David Guetta, MORTEN has actually been hard at work in the dance music scene for more than a decade. He first made waves in his native Denmark in the late aughts before breaking through to an American audience with tracks with Steve Aoki, Borgeous and others in the mid 2010s. We got the chance to speak with MORTEN about how he started out in the industry, the success of Future Rave, what he did during quarantine and his upcoming MDLBEAST performance. Check out our exclusive interview.

Hey Morten, thanks for chatting with us. You’ve been in the music industry for quite a long time. Tell us how you originally got started making music and got to where you are today?

“I started making music in a basement with this dope guy from Denmark, we made some records and a few years later we started a culture in Denmark and got gold certifications. Every DJ was playing the records we made, which led us to producing music together for 10 years. In the beginning, the process of making music was very raw and honest. For example, we would accidentally create something we liked, and put a kick under it, and it was a wrap. Nowadays it’s a different process. Today I produce with a plan and the intention to create an emotion and to reach a certain energy level.”

Over the past couple of years, you’ve gotten exposed to a much wider audience thanks to your Future Rave collab with David Guetta. Tell us how you guys came up with the idea to collaborate and maybe tell us about your friendship with David?

“In early 2019 I played David some very per rough ideas, and we finished them together, and that’s how Future Rave started. We were friends before that, but of course now that we work so much together we also spend more time with each other.”

What was it like during the whole pandemic and lockdown for you? How does it feel to be back out on the road too?

“It was extreme, it still is, but looking back I was very productive. Many used it to take a break, I chose to make a lot of music and started doing a lot of live streams. So lockdown for me was relatively good because I kept myself busy.”

Having been doing this for such a long time, how do you think you’ve grown as a producer? Do you view things a little differently now that you’re a little older & wiser?

“Yes, 100 procent. I would say the most important thing is that I got to be my own biggest critic, that’s crucial when producing music.”

You are set to perform at MDLBEAST’s Soundstorm show in December. How excited are you to perform at this spectacle, given it is estimated to be one of the biggest festivals in the Middle East to date?

“I’m so so excited, I really am!! I’m even working on a special record for that show only! I love the Middle East, it feels like my second home!”

I’m guessing we can expect more Future Rave stuff going forward. You guys show no signs of slowing down. What else can we expect from you and how do you plan to keep the Morten brand separate from Future Rave?

“Right now my focus is on Future Rave, and I’m having too much fun with it to think of anything else.”

Any words or advice for the fans?

“I’d say the most important thing is to put the music you really love out there. That’s why David and I created Future Rave, because we were missing a specific sound. Creating something you love yourself and really believe in allows you to achieve great things. Thank you very much for having me!”

Check out the latest Future Rave single from David Guetta and Morten with Roland Clark, “Alive Again,” out now on Musical Freedom.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: MORTEN Talks His Origins, Future Rave, Upcoming Shows and More [Interview]

Released today on Universal Music Germany is the brand new record ‘Look What You Have Done,’ straight from the creative minds of Stefy De Cicco and N.F.I. De Cicco has had a slew of successful singles on the label including the most recent ‘I Like’ with Axel Black and White.

The Italian multi-faceted artist is joined on production by UK/Aussie producer N.F.I and for vocals they have enlisted the Lithuanian singer Emie, who delivers a dreamy top line here. Its a blend of infectious pops of melody and a chunky dose of bassline energy – reaching a fresh peak with every drop into the chorus.

De Cicco reveals: “It was awesome working on the production with N.F.I because we were able to truly complement each other. He had these super catchy hooks in there so I started by adding my signature bass and then we ended up virtually working together and finishing the production online – the magic of modern technology!“

Let loose with this one below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: Stefy De Cicco x N.F.I ft. Emie – Look What You Have Done

Just in time for the end of the year, Martin Garrix is back with a treat to kick off the Holiday Season with a bang, releasing his long-awaited collaboration with Matisse & Sadko and John Martin, “Won’t Let You Go.”

Played as the opening track of his first sets after the pandemic, including Electric Love and Creamfields, the track quickly became a fan favorite. Proven to be a golden combination before, Garrix is teaming up with both Matisse & Sadko and John Martin again. Garrix already worked with Matisse & Sadko on classics such as “Together,” “Hold On” and “Forever,” while John Martin joined him on “Higher Ground” and “Now That I’ve Found You.”

Combining the best of all worlds, Garrix and Matisse & Sadko’s production signatures perfectly blend with John Martin’s heartfelt vocals while the lyrics talk about not ever letting go of the one you love the most. The euphoric hook gives “Won’t Let You Go” a massive festival feel which is exactly where it deserves to be played.

Settling down for the Holidays, Garrix is gearing up for a busy 2022 with lots up his sleeves.

Listen to “Won’t Let You Go” below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Martin Garrix, Matisse & Sadko, and John Martin team up to release highly anticipated ‘Won’t Let You Go’

Young producer prodigy k?d breaks his radio silence with a new remix of “One Last Kiss” by Hiraku Utada, his first musical offering since the collab “BIB” with Steve Aoki released at the start of this year.

Anime lovers rejoice! One Last Kiss is the song which plays at the ending credits of Rebuild of Evangelion, Evangelion: 3.0 + 1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.

On the remix, k?d says: “as you guys know i’m a huge evangelion fan so i couldn’t resist remixing it. also this artwork took me forever to draw!!! it’s been a while since i posted a kid track, enjoy!!!!”

After a year of teasing new music at festivals including EDC, Beyond Wonderland, Lost in Dreams and Audiotistic, it feels amazing to finally listen to new k?d in our headphones.

Be on the look out for k?d’s debut album coming next year!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: k?d returns with Neon Genesis Evangelion Remix

When it comes to D&B, it’s always great when artists strike that perfect balance between old school and modern, amens and crunchy neuro synths, classic and innovative. Spain-based Kursiva has made a name for himself by walking that none-too-tricky line, developing more and more ways to push the technical envelope in D&B whilst never forgetting its dub, hardcore and ragga roots. His new tune, the aptly named “Big Tune” due out on Bad Taste Recordings tomorrow, once again continues that well-balanced compositional storyline.

So named because of the vox samples from live MC performances shouting “you wanna hear some big tunes, say yes” among other classic MC catch phrases, “Big Tune” opens and breaks with another throwback style: darkstep. You can almost hear the vinyl wobble in the intro tones, the kind that almost always opened a dark or deep track back in the mid-to-late 90s. Said intro picks up the MC/show samples before dropping into a chunky, scrambled egg of a beat with complex, early techstep-style syncopation. Said beat has a modern feel because of said syncopation, but it’s as classic as they come.

The track is ornamented with amens at the phrase transitions while an expertly crafted and equally crunchy bass synth is the main melody, for lack of a better phrase, that pushes the track forward. Also hearkening back to techstep and early neuro, this synth also wouldn’t be out of place on any modern stage. Kusriva’s sort of brought production full circle with this “Big Tune,” successfully showing fans of all ages how the more things change, the more they stay the same.

It would be interesting to take a tour of Kursiva’s studio and see how much production he does on modern software and gadgets and what sort of vintage gems or analog-built mods he’s working with. A true genre-melder by nature, Kursiva proves once again with “Big Tune” that as long as a track slaps, it’ll keep the fans coming back.

“Big Tune” drops tomorrow on Bad Taste Recordings on Beatport and Spotify. Hit up Bad Taste’s website to pre-order for any other platforms for the December 24 world wide drop.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Your EDM Premiere: New Kursiva Single ‘Big Tune’ Is, Well, a Big Tune [Bad Taste]