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Festivals are making their return, but, perhaps it’s been a while since you last danced at the mainstage. If you’re missing those melodic, progressive festival vibes, I’ve got the song for you. “The Afterlife” by Jeffrey Sutorius (FKA Dash Berlin) & Timmo Hendriks ft. LUX will scratch that main stage itch for you with its emotional vocals, bright melodies and epic synths. Play this track out at the highest possible volume.

“The Afterlife” marks the second time Sutorius and Timmo Hendriks have collaborated. They previously worked together on 2020’s “Keep Me Close.” Timmo fits that melodic progressive sound that Protocol highlights to a T. In his post-Dash Berlin career, it seems like Jeff makes for a seamless fit on a label that highlights festival-friendly music. Thankfully, us listeners get to reap the benefits of this great combination.

Check out the latest from Jeffrey Sutorius & Timmo Hendriks, “The Afterlife” featuring LUX. Out now on Protocol.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Jeffrey Sutorius and Timmo Hendriks Team Up for Progressive Banger “The Afterlife”

In addition to two world class festivals, a successful radio brand, and their own artist management wing, Tomorrowland is also setting the bar for *checks notes* rollercoasters?

Yes, Tomorrowland has its very own rollercoaster called ‘The Ride To Happiness’ at Plopsaland De Panne in Belgium, and it just won an award presented by Kirmes Park & ​​Revue for Best New Rollercoaster in Europe! From Plopsa’s website:

‘The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland’ was opened to the general public in early July and is an absolute crowd pleaser. It is the very first ‘extreme spinning coaster’ in Europe and the second attraction of this type worldwide – there was only one in the US. Visitors are catapulted no less than twice to a speed of no less than 90 km/h and go over five times. The carts rotate freely, giving visitors a different ride experience every time. The coaster has a total length of almost one kilometer and stands 35 meters above the ground at its highest point, providing an exceptional view of the park and the spacious surroundings. In addition, an exclusive soundtrack was composed that can be heard during the entire ride.

What will Tomorrowland invest in, and inevitably excel at, next?? Check out a highlight reel from the coaster in their tweet below.

The Ride to Happiness by Tomorrowland has won the award for Best New Rollercoaster in Europe. Discover the coaster and prepare for an amazing and memorable experience at @Plopsa (Plopsaland De Panne, Belgium). pic.twitter.com/eFN4zJi5Yi

— Tomorrowland (@tomorrowland) October 9, 2021

H/T EDM Tunes

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tomorrowland Rollercoaster ‘Ride To Happiness’ Wins Best New Rollercoaster in Europe

Do you ever see those memes that say something like if Austin Powers happened today, he’d go back to 1991? Yeah, sometimes you get reminded you’re old, but in a good way! That’s how I feel listening to Reinier Zonneveld’s remix of Ferry Corsten’s 2002 classic, “Punk.” Whether you’re an old school raver or a new one, you probably recognize the synth chords from Ferry’s first release under his own name. Now the track gets a modern techno update from one of the genre’s hottest artists.

As I mentioned, the synth chords are definitely the iconic part of the track, and amazingly, Zonneveld keeps that part of the tune intact. All of the rest of the remix is distinctly Zonneveld’s. From the pounding and progressive percussion in the background, the droning synths, and heavy-hitting bassline, this track is made for the after-hours. Here’s what each artist had to say about this official remix.

“It’s great to see that this track is still rocking it in whatever form you shape it. Reinier gave it his signature techno makeover and it rocks any floor you throw it at. I’m very happy with what he has done.” – FC

“It’s a big honor that Ferry Corsten asked me to remix ‘Punk.’ I’ve been playing this remix in my live sets for the past couple of months and it has been a guaranteed dance floor bomb. I’m super excited that it is finally out there!” – RZ

Check out Reinier Zonneveld’s remix of Ferry Corsten’s “Punk” out now on Flashover/Armada. Check out the video of the original to get an idea of how far dance music has progressed over the past two decades. It was a different world back then!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ferry Corsten’s Iconic Track “Punk” Gets a Modern Techno Update from Reinier Zonneveld

R3HAB is back with the second single off his upcoming studio album, “Sad Boy,” and it is catchy as all hell! This time the veteran producer teams up with UK producer Jonas Blue for a super-tight track that you can sing along too on the radio, or vibe with in the club. Along with stellar vocal performances from Ava Max and Kylie Cantrall, “Sad Boy” is a song you will have on repeat.

The song opens with some light instrumentation and some la la las before the vocals take front-and-center. The cadence and rhythm are trademark R3HAB. After the verse, the track builds into the drop with the catchy vocal refrain on top. The drop hits just right with a thumping bassline, those earworm vocals, and enough percussion to keep the groove going. Here’s what R3HAB had to say about this massive collaboration.

“This is one of those records where the pieces fell into place quickly. Ava and I connected when I remixed ‘EveryTime I Cry’ a few months ago. I heard the idea for ‘Sad Boy’ and knew I had to make the record. Her voice is powerful and bold and a pleasure to work with. I’m glad for the opportunity to create with Jonas, as we’ve only remixed each others’ work but haven’t collaborated. He brings an uplifting and fresh direction to every record. It’s been great working with Kylie as well, looking forward to seeing her artistic journey take off.”

Check out the latest from R3HAB & Jonas Blue, “Sad Boy” featuring Ava Max and Kylie Cantrall. Stay tuned for more news on R3HAB’s upcoming album too! Make sure to check out the Club and VIP remixes of “Sad Boy” as well. The VIP remix is particularly groovy!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: R3HAB Teams Up with Jonas Blue for Catchy New Single “Sad Boy”

Every year since 2016, 1001Tracklists has put out a list of the Top 101 Producers for the year. Unlike DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list, which is essentially a popularity contest based on fan votes, the Top 101 Producers list is based on rote data that culls set lists for how many times a producer’s tracks are played out.

Of course there is still room for error with this system, as the set lists themselves are user-submitted (albeit independently verified) and not every set ever will get entered into 1001Tracklists’ system. But based on the data available, it’s a very different list.

Vintage Culture tops this year’s list, moving up 32 places, with a staggering 1,585 unique instances of DJ support. The rest of the top 5 is rounded out by David Guetta, Kryder, Armin van Buuren, and new entry John Summit whose song “Deep End” catapulted him to the top of the list with over 1,000 instances of unique support.

This ranking reflects the cumulative amount of unique DJ support for tracks played from October 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021. A unique DJ support is one artist supporting a single track.

If three artists each play a track once, this counts as three unique DJ supports.
If one artist plays a track three times, this counts as one unique DJ support.
If one artist plays two of your tracks, this counts as one point per track, so two unique DJ supports.

View the detailed ranking breakdown here.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: 1001Tracklists Reveals “Top 101 Producers” For 2021

A new album from Swedish House Mafia is due soon, but how exactly did we get to this point? From the group’s initial rise to their disbandment in 2013 to their live tour comeback and second round of silence during the pandemic, to now two new singles and an album announcement, it’s been a wild and often controversial ride for fans.

As far as a complete event-driven historical account, you’ll have to look elsewhere, but when it comes to their musical history, this new mix from Tomorrowland on One World Radio has you covered. Although, the mix is interspersed with bits of history and interview audio from Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell, and Steve Angello, as well.

“It has been 8 years [since] SHM split and followe[ed] solo careers, now, the DJs are back with a new single, and to share their story with the People of Tomorrow in this special week. The One World Radio host, Adam K, will take you through the very beginning of their reunion till the recent days, telling you everything about the success achieved.”

Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Tomorrowland Presents ‘The History of Swedish House Mafia’ on One World Radio

Following his last single “see you” with internet personality, musician and voice actress LilyPichu, Marc Straight continues the rollout toward his album with a new single, “Empathy” featuring Yuki.

Doubling down on his love of Japanese culture, Yuki passionately sings the verses in Japanese while the chorus is in English, giving the song an almost mysterious tone — at least for those who don’t understand Japanese. Vocals are as much an instrument in music as they are important in conveying a message through lyrics, so when you don’t understand what’s being said, that instrumental quality is amplified.

Beyond the vocals from Yuki, the production is melancholy and rich, expressing a deep sadness. Even still, the shimmering synths and beautiful vocals set themselves apart from the lower tones of the bass, expressing the possibility of hope in the face of everything else.

Listen below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Marc Straight Releases New Melodic, Vocal-Driven Single, “Empathy” ft. Yuki

Widely acclaimed artist and producer James Blake has just released his fifth sophomore album, Friends That Break Your Heart, just two years after his previous album, Assume Form.

Friends That Break Your Heart follows the recently released Covers EP, collection of Blake’s favorite covers, including his critically acclaimed cover of Frank Ocean’s “Godspeed,” which generated over 5 million views on TikTok. Now, the new album sees him teaming up with the likes of SZA, JID & SwaVay, and Monica Martin across twelve beautiful singles to craft yet another masterpiece.

Of the album, James says: “This album is my favorite so far. I know that’s what you’d expect me to say because I made it, and all artists think their new album is their best album…But it actually is, so…”

After playing the biggest show of his career last month at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, the album tour continues this weekend in New York City and Washington, DC, and ending the US leg in Charlotte and Atlanta next week before he goes off to Europe.

Listen to the full album below.

Saturday, October 9, 2021 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Wednesday, October 13, 2021 – Charlotte, NC – Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
Friday, October 15, 2021 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Saturday, April 30, 2022 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy*
Sunday, May 1, 2022 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo*
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 – Brussels, BE – Cirque Royal*
Friday, May 6, 2022 – Copenhagen, DK – KB Hallen*
Saturday, May 7, 2022 – Berlin, DE – Verti Music Hall*
Monday, May 9, 2022 – Paris, FR – Salle Pleyel*
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 – Utrecht, NL – Tivoli*
Sunday, May 15, 2022 – Sheffield, UK – O2 Academy*
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace*

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: James Blake Releases New Album, “Friends That Break Your Heart”

After seven months, Justin Bieber returned to streaming services yesterday with an updated version to his Justice album, sharing The Complete Edition with three new songs, including a fresh collaboration with TroyBoi, “Red Eye.”

The collaboration is a huge deal for TroyBoi, who joins the growing list of electronic producers who’ve worked with the worldwide pop star, including Skrillex, Diplo, and Virtual Riot. And while Skrillex and Virtual Riot may have worked on the original album, they only received production and writing credits — TroyBoi gets the full-fledged feature treatment.

“Red Eye” is a perfect blend of Bieber’s vision and lyrics with perfect accompanying production from TroyBoi who includes some of iconic samples and effects. You can hear the “B O I” vocaloid sample, as well as some of his more well-known synths and effects throughout the new song.

Check it out below!

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Justin Bieber Drops New Collab With TroyBoi, “Red Eye,” on ‘Justice (The Complete Edition)’

It’s been approximately fourteen months since the world last saw a new release from SVDDEN DEATH, 2020’s “Utah,” which was the first song on which he himself sang. In the time since, he’s been working tirelessly on his vision, from SVDDEN DEATH to VOYD, and now we’re finally getting new music on top of it.

“Transmutation Sequence” is dropping next Friday, October 15. According to the various comments under the announcement, fans are ecstatic about the release with one calling it “one of the most sought after voyd IDs.”

If you haven’t seen a VOYD set or even heard this track before, don’t feel discouraged or left out. We’ll all get to hear it soon enough. Check out the amazing artwork below from @Schafferbrady and pre-save the track here.

TRANSMUTATION SEQUENCE.
10.15 pic.twitter.com/ZMoQ8U9KcW

— SVDDEN DEATH (@svddendeath) October 8, 2021

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: SVDDEN DEATH At Last Reveals His First New Release In Over A Year