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When we were coming up with the list for our Artists To Watch in 2023, Matt Barri was the first name that we added. Though he didn’t end up as the featured artist for the list this year, his unique and raw sound has left us craving more. Finally, we have the first taste of his debut EP due out later this year, The Only Way Out Is Up.

“Everything to Me” is, simply put, absolutely stunning. Lyrically, arrangement, production, melodically, it hits every single mark in the checklist. When people talk about putting your best foot forward, or starting off with a bang, this is the picture they use in the textbook, metaphorically speaking.

For as long as I’ve been writing these past nine years, there are some songs where no matter what I say, it cannot do the song justice. Listen for yourself now before it’s available on all streaming platforms tomorrow.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Matt Barri reveals “Everything To Me” from forthcoming debut EP, “The Only Way Out Is Up”

Jungle Dreaming Festival (March 17-19, 2023) is a brand new, intimate music festival launching near Jacó, Costa Rica. Jungle Dreaming invites all music lovers to gather in the Central American jungle this spring for a one-of-a-kind showcase of art, talent & nature. Here attendees will be treated to an affordable showcase of artistic diversity and inclusive community that harkens back to the origin of these live music gatherings.

Focused around community and affordability, tickets begin at only $150 plus fees, with onsite camping available for $40.

Launched this past December, the phase one lineup was led by renowned tastemaker and producer, An-Ten-Nae, an essential figure on the U.S. west coast electronic scene. Last month, Jungle Dreaming shared a stacked new lineup phase headlined by The Glitch Mob, including individual sets by eDIT and Ooah. Additionally, the second wave lineup announcement welcomes grassroots favorite Mystic Grizzly, OG selector Stylust, CloZee’s Odyzey label alumni Orenda and Comisar, and global bass producer, David Starfire, who BBC Radio named “one of the most brilliant world-fusion producers of our time.”

The festival also features a local Costa Rican crew that includes DJ Felo, Konrad OP8, María Wabe, Selecta Josh, Pulsivo, Mamanacha, Flora + Fauna, Bosque Sound, JLeon, Jawara and the La Aldea familia.

100% of the net profit will be donated to two environmentally focused non-profits in Costa Rica, Asociación ANAI and Jacó Impact with gratitude and respect for their tireless work. The all ages, everyone welcome festival also features youth workshops, activities and performances as well – 16 and under are free entry.

Your EDM has teamed up with Jungle Dreaming to offer two tickets plus camping to the festival next month! Enter the giveaway via the portal below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Win tickets to Jungle Dreaming in Costa Rica with The Glitch Mob, David Starfire, Stylust & more

Two days ago, Skrillex officially announced the release date of one of his two albums this year, Quest For Fire. Due out this Friday, February 17, QFF contains collaborations with Pete Wents, Porter Robinson, Joker, Pete Wentz, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo, and more.

However, last week, for the first week of the year since he dropped “Rumble,” there was no new track. So, ahead of the QFF album release this Friday, he’s dropped the next single for DGTC this morning, “Don’t Get Too Close” with Bibi Bourelly (who also features on “Still Here (With The Ones That I Came With),” the collaboration with Porter Robinson on QFF). This is highly likely to be the title track off the album.

The new song is incredibly whimsical, with spoken word singing from both Bibi as well as one of the first vocal performances from Sonny himself since he released “Surrender” with From First To Last in 2017. If you remember “Raconte-Moi Une Histoire” from M83’s seminal album Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming, same vibe.

Listen below!

Photo via Marilyn Hue

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Skrillex sings on new song “Don’t Get Too Close” off DGTC days after announcing QFF release date

From Mexico, Miguel Aleman Serrano, better known as Mike Martel is a rising star with a knack for spinning infectious tunes and getting people hyped. He’s even performed at a multitude of well known clubs and festivals in Mexico such as the Vaiven Festival, Corona Capital, Surf Music Fest and Mega Feria Acapulco just to name a few.

Now, he’s making his musical debut with an uplifting future bass single, “Pull You Under” ft. the amazing vocals of Drew Love. Layered with Drew’s breathtaking vocals, Mike weaves through soft guitar patterns, euphoric melodies, and a drop that will seemingly take you into the heavens. 

“This song is about the twists and turns of life, about learning to let go of the people and things that hold us back, and about realizing that things don’t always go as planned.” – Mike Martel

Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Mike Martel Releases Euphoric Future Bass Single, “Pull You Under” Ft. Drew Love

Insane Bass Ballistics pound through WHOiSEE’s Demon Hour. The sheer heaviness of the sound itself does more than raise the roof; it smashes it into shards. Everything within the atmosphere has a colossal physicality. A geometric take on dubstep with each drop, the song constantly shifts in terms of its angle. Lots of the work comes through with its multilayered hybrid leanings. One of those tracks that celebrate the
escapist that good EDM and dubstep ought to bring to the audience, it is pretty easy to get lost in the countless patterns that race past.

For all the chaos of the song, there is something intricately controlled about the tempo itself. The song knows when to go hard and when to pull back. Inherently ridiculously catchy, this is dubstep with all the joyous distortion the genre deserves. Yet he manages to take the template and tweak it in his particular fashion. While it may seem a bit on the freewheeling side, it has a structure. The evolution of the enormous groove occurs, and he does it a tremendous justice. This sort of thing was made for music festivals, as it has this sense of community, a new take off the Peace Love Unity Respect mantra, in a completely original fashion.

WHOiSEE incorporates a wry sense of humor alongside the enormity of each beat on the sheer bombastic nature of “Demon Hour.”

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: WHOiSEE Presents Dubstep with a Demonic Glee on Demon Hour

The first of two Skrillex albums in 2023, QUEST FOR FIRE, is officially out next week, February 17.

The tracklist will include recently released singles like “Rumble,” “Leave Me Like This,” and “Xena,” as well as earlier singles like “Supersonic,” “Butterflies,” and “Too Bizarre.” In addition, it will feature collaborations with Joker, Pete Wentz, Missy Elliott & Mr. Oizo, and also Porter Robinson.

Check out the official announcement below. Pre-save the album here.

QUEST FOR FIRE – new album out 2/17. You can hear tracks from QFF in my basement set live on YouTube now https://t.co/BpgPl3hTy8 pic.twitter.com/4TkzoUyiuV

— Skrillex (@Skrillex) February 11, 2023

Listen to the Basement Set here.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Skrillex’s album “Quest For Fire” is out next week with Porter Robinson, Pete Wentz, Missy Elliott, and more

Eleven years ago, Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Ryan Tedder released one of the most iconic dance music songs of all time, “Calling (Lose My Mind).” Ryan Tedder hopped on the track in 2012 after Alesso and Ingrosso dropped the instrumental in 2011, and since then nothing has been the same.

Alesso and Ingrosso haven’t made a song together since, but Tedder wants that to change. He recently shared the song on Instagram and said, “Still love this one.. should we do another?” while tagging the two producers. Alesso then shared it on his own story with an emphatic, “Let’s do it!” again tagging Ingrosso.

Typically when we see this sort of post from artists, especially at their level, it’s a sign that the track is already done and it’s a way to drum up hype. Ingrosso has also reshared Tedder’s initial story, albeit with only a heart emoji.

We can probably expect to start hearing teasers for this in the next couple weeks or so and a full release around April or May in time for Coachella or EDC, as festival season goes into full swing.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Alesso, Sebastian Ingrosso, and Ryan Tedder tease sequel to “Calling” after 11 years

Full of self-assurance, Christian Locke charts the journey towards belief in oneself on the life-affirming “Look at Me Now.” A spry sensibility keeps things relatively expected. The blend of the tender with the intense rush of power that comes in on those minor releases of tension has a universal appeal. When those eventual bursts from the calm do come, they virtually beg the song to be played at the loudest possible volume to experience the intoxicating aura of his skill on the guitar as it shreds on through and breaks out in mad dashes for the sky.

The volume starts small. The steady buildup of the work feels poignant to experience. The acoustic guitar gently glides through. He throws the listener off a little bit, for it brings a forlorn message. From this point, though, he turns the idea on its head. Word choice further expresses this, for when the song’s groove gains strength and muscle, it is a moral victory. Back and forth happens between these quiet and loud moments. Only towards the song’s latter half does the tide appear to turn completely. At the very last stretch, he ultimately allows the rhythm to break down into a million shards making sure it has this crystal clarity about its mission.

With the help of songwriter and musician Bri Tolani, Christian Locke proves himself to be a brilliant lyricist, having the verses perfectly complement the rising action of “Look at Me Now.”

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Christian Locke Rises Above on the Confident Stance of ‘Look at Me Now’

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might be looking to spice up your playlists with passionate tracks – and do we have the song for you!

Collaborating with the immensely talented vocalist Robin Vane, “Forgiving Hearts” is the latest single from Tim Clark, that tells an emotional story of overcoming addiction and finding forgiveness in your relationship for the struggles it has caused in the past. It’s not everyday we find such powerful messages interlaced in dance songs, and together, these two proved just how special of a team they are.

Clark sprinkles in his energetic, future rave elements that allows this single to transcend into a whole new dimension. Here’s what Tim had to say about it:

“’Forgiving Hearts’” was written as an open love letter to my wife. The only way to be able to have success in a long-term relationship is that both [people] have to have ‘Forgiving Hearts’. Now, I wrote the song to leave the reasonings open to anyone’s interpretation. In my case, it was about a battle with addiction: my wife had had an issue with gambling and she was able to beat it. I’m so very proud of her because it took its toll on our family. But, we have forgiving hearts and better days are ahead of us.”

Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: PREMIERE: Tim Clark Unveils Electrifying Single, “Forgiving Hearts”

It is possible to unearth latent abilities in the most unlikely of settings. Take 12ayo, a musician from East Los Angeles who has family in Mexico and El Salvador. Until a serendipitous meeting at a barbershop, music was never on his radar. Something about 12ayo stood out to his barber, who prompted the question of whether or whether he had ever explored a career in music. Twelve year old 12ayo was interested enough to give music a shot despite his complete lack of knowledge in the field. With the help of YouTube tutorials, he quickly learned the fundamentals of music production and soon after released his debut single, “Muevelo.”

Twelve years later, 12ayo is a seasoned musician who has released multiple albums. He composes songs that reflect his inner turmoil, but before he does that, he makes sure he’s in a calm, collected space. He tells his producer about the concept for the project, and the producer makes a rhythm as 12ayo expresses his feelings. After the instrumental is finished, 12ayo will mumble to himself until he comes up with a catchy melody, at which point he will begin the lyrical composition process.

Being a self-sufficient musician and producer has been more rewarding than 12ayo ever imagined. He enjoys the independence and fulfilment of creating and releasing new music, as well as the challenges and rewards of developing his skills. However, it isn’t always easy to get new ventures off the ground. Twelve-year-old had trouble with his vocal range at first but eventually found a coach who helped him. He also had trouble with the wrong people during his studio sessions, but with the help of his friends and family, he persevered and is now creating groundbreaking music that reflects his innermost thoughts and feelings.

The success of 12ayo in the music industry is a tribute to the transformative potential of dedication and originality. He motivates people to look for their own strengths wherever they may be. With hard effort, perseverance, and a willingness to try new things, 12ayo was able to go from leaning in to a prompt in an East L.A. barbershop to being a successful music artist.

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 12ayo Talks Humble Beginnings and Rise to Prominence