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In April this year, two women filed a joint lawsuit against Bassnectar, real name Lorin Ashton, who assert they were sexually abused as minors by the DJ. A month later, the suit named two additional accusers.

Now, Ashton has responded to the suit, calling it “opportunistic.”

“This case is nothing more than an attempt by opportunistic women who have chosen to sue Ashton, his record label, managers, and even one of the charities he has contributed to, all in an attempt to frame years of friendship as trafficking so that they can exploit a statute for monetary gain,” the response reads.

Ashton was accused of abuse, human trafficking, and child pornography in July last year.

“This lawsuit is about seeking justice not just against Bassnectar but against the corporations that cooperate in and help facilitate the abuses he is alleged to have committed,” said attorney Brian Kent, of Laffey, Bucci & Kent, LLP in Philadelphia at the time.

Additionally, Ashton has requested a trial by jury, which will begin a process known as discovery to start collecting evidence from each other.

“Our clients want to see justice done in whatever form this takes,” said Stewart Ryan, one of the lawyers representing the women. “A jury trial is not anything that our clients shy away from.”

via VICE | Photo via Rukes.com

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Bassnectar Requests Trial By Jury Following Lawsuit From Multiple Women

Canabliss debuts on Liquid Stranger’s forward-thinking downtempo label SSKWAN with her latest creation, “Freak It.”

This fast-rising, Toronto-based experimental bass talent has captivated a niche audience through her signature sound and distinctive design, having already blown us away with previously released productions “Dealer,” “Crique,” and “Wired.”

Today, “Freak It” cuts softly through the fierceness that is Canabliss, unleashing an entrancing, synth-forward melody and echoing chants into an overall dream-like atmosphere. The track floats with graceful and gritty tendencies, as that Canabliss signature emerges from an ethereal soundscape.

As she continues to carve out her own space in electronic music, Canabliss’ growing discography will pave the way for her to share her creative vision with a growing audience. “Freak It” solidifies the producer as an artist to watch as she continues to work her way up — and we’re beyond excited to premiere this downtempo delicacy.

Listen here via SSKWAN and link up with Canabliss below!

Canabliss – Freak It [Your EDM Premiere]

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This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Canabliss Makes Graceful & Gritty Debut on SSKWAN with New Cut, “Freak It” [PREMIERE]

Ellie Goulding only released her latest album, Brightest Blue, last year, but for reasons we can all sympathize with, that already seems like a lifetime ago. Perhaps it was the seven year gap between Halcyon Days and Blue. Regardless, she’s already working on her next album and calls it a “a dance thing from outer space,” suggesting she could be returning to her sound from her debut album, Lights.

She recently did an interview on BBC’s The Joe Wicks Podcast, in which she described her time writing the new album, the experiences she drew from, and the inspirations she sought.

“I spent a lot of time by myself, quite introspective. I had a backlog of things I wanted to write about,” Goulding explained. “It was quite deep and emotional. And this album is the opposite of that. I found this dream team of writers, who just for some reason, without even having to talk about it, were all on the same page. Together we’re on this mission just to have fun. We just want to make music for people to dance to and forget about everything in the past year.”

So far, there’s no release date or title for her new album. However, considering her long history of EDM collaborators, including Seven Lions, Kygo, Zedd, Skrillex, Clean Bandit & Tiesto, Major Lazer, and more, we have no doubt that whatever comes of it is sure to be a new classic in her discography.

via EDM.com | Photo courtesy of Coachella

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Ellie Goulding Calls New Album “A Dance Thing From Outer Space,” Revealing Return To Roots

In an unexpected DONDA plot twist, Kanye West and Gesaffelstein have teamed up on a production called “No Child Left Behind,” available to preview ahead of tonight’s full album premiere.

The video below features track star Sha’Carri Richardson in a Beats ad, edited and scored by Kanye. The promo also announces the DONDA listening event to take place on Apple Music at 8 PM EST, which has been confirmed by Def Jam Recordings.

Gesaffelstein has also weighed in on social media, revealing he produced it. The track opens with a gorgeous gospel melody as Kanye sings out: He’s done miracles on me. In one minute, this preview sets an impeccable tone for the highly-anticipated tenth studio album from Kanye West.

DONDA is set to premiere tonight at a sold out listening event and live stream at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The album officially drops tomorrow, July 23.

Hear a preview of “No Child Left Behind” below!

Kanye West – No Child Left Behind (prod. Gesaffelstein) [PREVIEW]

Photo courtesy of Coachella

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: New ‘DONDA’ Track by Kanye West Produced by Gesaffelstein, “No Child Left Behind” [PREVIEW]

Quickly rising bass producer Rausch based out of Worcester, Massachusetts just released a brand new single on the Arcadium Project titled ‘Cherry Blossom.’ The record is as tantalizing as it sounds.

As the record commences, listeners are met with glistening synths as if you had just embarked upon a journey through some sort of crystal lair in which turning back is not an option. As the record begins to pickup soft hymns of ear candy, swirling risers, and hefty kicks and percussion make they’re way into the mix. As the record builds up towards its climax a burst of finely modulated synths unload upon the listener for a bass driven exploration into sound.

Rausch truly nails ‘Cherry Blossom’ to a tee from beginning to end. From a mesmerizing intro that swiftly brings listeners into the fold while keeping them entranceed and hitting them with a profusion of bass, Rausch clearly distinguishes his sound from all of those around him.

Listen to ‘Cherry Blossom’ below.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Rising bass producer Rausch makes his mark on new single ‘Cherry Blossom’

July is almost over and some of our favorite acts like Swedish House Mafia, Illenium, Benny Benassi and many other incredible artists have blessed us with new music. Electronic music icons like Swedish House Mafia, Benny Benassi, and deadmau5 all released new singles this week. Meanwhile new comers Rausch released a new single and Rome In Silver a new EP! Sit back, relax or continue doing whatever you are doing and stream Your EDM | Week In Music below.

Release Spotlight

Illenium the king of melodic dubstep just released a brand new album Fallen Embers. The new LP is a 14-track album filled with features from Tori Kelly, Iann Dior, Sasha Sloan, Slander and many others.

RÜFÜS DU SOL released a new single titled ‘Alive’ a 6 minute progressive electronic masterpiece overflowing with feel good synths and percussion.

deadmau5 teamed back up with familiar collaborator Lights for ‘When The Summer Dies’ a 5 and a half minute house driven ballad with signature deadmau5 synth inspired melodies and driving baselines.

Image via: Rukes.com

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: NEW: Swedish House Mafia, Rausch, Illenium, Rome In Silver – Your EDM | Week In Music

It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a tour from RL Grime — that much should be obvious, it’s been a long time since we’ve seen a tour from most artists as we all battled our way through the global pandemic. But the trap king himself is getting back on the road this fall with 12 stops from September through November.

The Community Outreach Tour from RL Grime and Sable Valley is sure to have some SV artists playing support, but so far none have been announced. Tickets go on sale July 23 at sablevalley.com so head there now to sign up for pre-sale.

Check out the full run below.

WE BACK
COMMUNITY OUTREACH TOUR
BRINGING FRIENDS OFC
SEE YOU SOON TEAM pic.twitter.com/6DT2I3hf9D

— RL GRIME (@RLGRIME) July 21, 2021

Photo via www.OHDAGYO.com

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: RL Grime Announces 12-Stop Community Outreach Tour

Glastonbury, one of the world’s most prominent music festivals, has reportedly canceled its mini-event called Equinox. The single-day celebration originally set for mid-September has been called off due to “a number of reasons.”

Emily Eavis, co-organizer of the music festival, remains optimistic in sharing: “We’ve decided not to go ahead with the September gig idea for a number of reasons, so we’re putting all of our energy into the campsite for now!”

A report from Variety weighs in with reasonable specualtion — “It’s unclear why the September concert has been called off, but it could be due to growing fears about COVID restrictions in the fall,” as the UK is “facing another sharp rise in cases.”

Glastonbury’s flagship festival was canceled for the second year in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. At the time, organizers stated, “In spite of our efforts to move Heaven & Earth, it has become clear that we simply will not be able to make the Festival happen this year.”

Needless to say, the music community looks forward to Glastonbury’s return.

Source: Variety | Photo via Paul Holloway/Wikimedia Commons

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Glastonbury Cancels September Event ‘Equinox’ for “A Number of Reasons”

The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2021 poll is now open for voting!

In addition, DJ Mag announces the return of the Top 100 DJs Virtual Festival, a ten-week online showcase of some of the world’s best DJ talent. The series launched in 2020 in response to the pandemic and will continue to reach millions of viewers around the globe this year.

Every Saturday and Sunday starting July 24th through September 19th, the virtual festival will be simultaneously broadcast across DJ Mag’s YouTube, Facebook and Twitch channels. Top 100 DJs will be celebrated on Saturday, and Alternative Top 100 DJs on Sunday.

This year, DJ Mag is partnering once again with Unicef, this time with emphasis on the organization’s Vaccinaid program. DJ Mag asks, “DJs, artists and fans to play their part in supporting Unicef’s mission to deliver two billion vaccines, as well as millions of treatments around the world this year.”

Last year, David Guetta reclaimed his #1 spot for the first time since 2011. There was significant movement in the top 10 and more women were represented on this list than ever before — with 12 total entries including the highest climbing DJ, Charlotte de Witte. Plus, tons of new entires and more.

If you need a refresher, read our Top 100 DJs 2020 breakdown here and our coverage on Alternative Top 100 DJs 2020 here.

Cast your vote at vote.djmag.com.

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Voting Now Open for DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2021 Poll

So Skrillex has been putting out a ton of music, right? At least, it feels that way, more than he has in any same period of time in the last few years. His second to last release was a massive collaboration between himself, Noisia, josh pan and Dylan Brady, “Supersonic.” After that, he put out a viral hit with J Balvin, “In Da Getto.”

Now, it appears he’s back in the studio with Noisia’s Thys, and they’re hopefully cooking up something fantastic.

For those who don’t know, Noisia have been a major inspiration for Skrillex, even before the release of his 2009 My Name Is Skrillex EP. He actually stayed at the house of the Dutch trio’s manager when he visited them in Holland in 2009, when they “wrote a bunch of songs together at the time that never came out,” he told UKF in an interview in 2016.

“Supersonic” was Skrillex and Noisia’s first collaboration, apart from the remix of “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” from Noisia in 2010.

Hopefully, we get to hear some more from them soon!

H/T EDM.com

This article was first published on Your EDM. Source: Skrillex Back In The Studio With Noisia’s Thys Following Massive “Supersonic” Collab