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Albums | Angel District drops Emotion invoking “Carry Me Home”
Posted by VMan on December 17, 2023
Up and coming producer & DJ Angel District is an artist to keep your eye on out of Las Vegas. His latest drop, “Carry Me Home,” unveils a deeply personal narrative. In the artist’s own words, the track is a promise to oneself—a declaration of independence and self-support. The song encapsulates the journey of learning to be there for oneself, resisting the urge to conform, and embracing personal growth. Tune in to the track above now and read a quote from him on the release below! /// “I wrote Carry Me Home from a mindset where, recently in life I’ve gotten to a place where I’ve learned how to better be there for myself. Carry Me Home is really about promising to yourself, that you have your own back – that you’re done selling out and bending to others and you will now and forever be there to grow, support, and care for yourself. This is, at least, what the song means to me. The song itself is probably the most perfect festival-set closing song I have ever made. It just has those incredible vocal moments where everyone can just bask in the emotion of the song before the build ups just take you to new heights and energy solidifying the power and joy of having someone on your corner. I think anyone who listens to it will be able to easily relate to the theme of the song, where some kind-soul in their world took the time to give them a leg up or throw a lifeline that drastically changed their life – whether that kind soul was legitimately another person or just the person themself is entirely up to the listener.” – Angel District
Albums | Polar Bears & Deorro team up on “Front to Back”
Posted by VMan on December 16, 2023
Since releasing their first music in 2021 and playing their first show at Groove Cruise in 2017, future house duo Electric Polar Bears (referred to as Zero and Snowball) have consistently ascended on a trajectory of success.
Immersing themselves in the world of dance music, the duo concocted a distinctive mythology, claiming to have an Antarctic lab headquarters where they craft perfect party-throwing strategies. This narrative comes to life during their one-of-a-kind performances, where the polar bear-headed duo combine 3000 LED heads, powerful confetti cannons, captivating lasers, frost machines, and an enchanting penguin parade—all set against the backdrop of their vibrant, lively house beats.
As a result, the Electric Polar Bears’ have garnered attention with their infectious sound and magnetic performance style, which have led to collaborations with notable producers and vocalists such as Paris Hilton, Nitti Gritti, and TyDi; support from industry tastemakers like Afrojack, Alison Wonderland, Deorro, and Illenium; performances at renowned festivals, including Decadence Arizona, Water Castle Carnival, Global Dance Festival, Give Thanks, and Amsterdam Dance Event; and a showcase at Paris Hilton‘s Neon Wedding, cementing their status as a rising force in the music industry. The duo’s bi-weekly radio show, Igloo Radio, has also been syndicated to stations on five different continents, including Insomniac Radio.
Earlier this year, they released their uplifting, retro-futurist Where We Started EP and reunited with pop culture icon Paris Hilton – who befriended the duo at EDC Las Vegas 2014 – to remix her 2023 single, “Hot One,” – a track that retains the original’s euphoric club attitude while imbuing the pop single with the duo’s infectious dance music sensibilities.
Now, the Electric Polar Bears are joining forces with the globally-certified, platinum-selling artist Deorro for new single “Front to Back,” a track that’s filled to the brim with big room house stylings and complemented by energetic, lively sound design.
As long-time friends, the collaboration came about organically – a natural creative partnership that seamlessly combines their musical skillskets and reflects their artistic synergy. Aiming to create a classic Big Room sound, “Front to Back” is a festival-ready anthem that channels nostalgic, timeless energy and euphoria.
Launching with a pulsating four-on-the-floor beat, “Front to Back” slowly builds with splashy hi-hats, chopped up vocal samples, heart-pumping risers, and syncopated synth lines. The track then drops into an electrifying section of cathartic, hazy nightclub bliss, continuing its throbbing bassline and relentless rhythm for an infectious, high-octane atmosphere that’s sure to set dancefloors ablaze.
Fans can catch Electric Polar Bears play out “Front to Back” at their upcoming performances at Winter Laserland in Flagstaff, AZ and Decadence AZ in Avondale, AZ.
Beyond packing out dance floors, Electric Polar Bears are dedicated to philanthropic endeavors and leveraging their platform to make a positive impact on the world. For their most recent charitable act, the duo have announced they will be donating 10 percent of their streaming revenue for the remainder of 2023 to Only.one’s Antarctica marine protection initiative – an initiative to protect vital Antarctic ecosystems and deliver the largest act of ocean protection in history.
“Working with Deorro on bringing this energetic main stage anthem to life was a humbling experience. We are so grateful to be releasing with a long time friend and pioneer in dance music! When we sat down together to work on this track, we both knew we wanted something with crazy high-energy and that could really turn heads. We are all very happy with how our styles mixed together in this one!” – Electric Polar Bears
Albums | Von Graves Shares New Single “CHURCH HURT”
Posted by VMan on December 16, 2023
US songwriter, producer and Christian hip-hop artist Von Graves, hailing from Columbus and based in Atlanta, has just dropped his latest single, “CHURCH HURT”. The track is a captivating blend of aggressive beats, poignant lyrics and a new-age Christian hip-hop vibe that marks a powerful departure from conventional music in this genre. “CHURCH HURT” is lifted from Von’s new
album, For Heaven’s Sake, which is currently available in a limited release format, with the full deluxe edition set to arrive in early 2024. Von Graves, a standout talent who gained popularity during his time at Ohio University with songs like “Dorm Muzik” that caught the Internet’s attention in 2012, has consistently pushed the boundaries of his craft. With an impressive catalogue of projects such as A Fearless Story and @Ego2: Eat. Love. Pray, he embarked on a journey from Ohio to Los Angeles in pursuit of musical success. During his stay in the heart of the entertainment industry, he started
work on his third album, Heaven in Earthly Places, a deeply introspective piece inspired by his experiences living in Hollywood Von Graves’ artistic journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After opening and closing his multimedia production studio, he found love and married renowned social media influencer and YouTuber Maya Graves. Together, they’ve embarked on a life-sharing adventure via their YouTube channel, The Graves House.
“CHURCH HURT” represents a pivotal moment in Von Graves’ life, serving as a timely and necessary public address. Speaking about the creative process behind the single, Von says, “I made the beat and originally wanted to send it out to Big Sean and a few other artists I felt would completely kill the track.
After about a month, the concept for the song and lyrics started coming to me, and I realised I couldn’t let it go. I wanted to touch on a subject I felt was really taboo when it comes to rap music. It wasn’t intended to be a diss track or anything like that, but I did want to address some problems I see in the Christian community, or rather the religious community at large. There are a lot of people out there that are affected by it and no one seems to be doing anything about it. They’re just stewing in it, and I believe the first step to healing is starting the conversation rather than ignoring the facts altogether.” “CHURCH HURT” is more than just a song; it’s a thought-provoking and honest commentary on some of the challenges faced within the religious community, delivered with a fresh musical perspective. Von Graves’ unique blend of unfiltered expression and catchy production ensures that the track will
resonate with audiences far and wide.
Albums | 44 ardent drops new 14-track album, ‘leo’
Posted by VMan on December 15, 2023
44 Ardent is an indie-dance/house project from Australian artist Callan Alexander (aka cln), which has a sound that could be likened to a mix between Caribou, Tourist and Odesza.
When creating the 44 Ardent project back in 2018, Callan had decided to keep his real identity under wraps. The initial intention for project was simply for him to have an outlet to continue releasing the more electronic/dance focused music he was creating while his other main project, cln, began moving into a more alternative indie/pop kinda realm.
Since then, however, 44 Ardent has taken on a life of its own, and Callan is excited to reveal this project to his entire network of friends and fans, giving it the recognition it deserves.
“44 Ardent was initially supposed to be a secret/anonymous side project, but I’m not very good at keeping secrets. Quite a few people have figured out that it’s me/cln, so I’ve now decided to let the cat out of the bag. I created this project as more of an electronic outlet as cln has shifted a little bit more into the indie world. Electronic music has always been my favourite type of music to make, as you have total creative freedom. I was making so many songs that couldn’t really be released under cln, and I needed to find a place to put them. 44 Ardent is that place.” ~ Callan Alexander
Throughout 2023 Callan has given us six exceptional 44 Ardent singles, but there is still so much more to come from him this week as he shares a very generous 14-track album titled “leo”, which as he reveals below is a culmination of various genres & styles of electronic music that he has spent a lot of time exploring this year.
“leo is the culmination of all of the 44 Ardent music that I’ve made over the last year or so. I have noticed that a lot of the best producers have an approach where they focus on pumping out lots of quick ideas, and then refine the best ones. I’ve tried to follow that to an extent, making heaps of music very quickly and then only finishing the ideas that I really like. This album is the end product of that. There is a real mix of genres and styles, as I’ve tried not to corner myself into any particular sound.
I hope to keep releasing lots of music under this alias and am very grateful to my manager Jez for believing in the project and pushing it forward. Thank you for listening xx.” ~ Callan Alexander
Albums | Fox Stevenson returns with infectious new single “Love The Day”
Posted by VMan on December 13, 2023
Fox Stevenson, the maestro behind the fusion of Drum & Bass-Pop magic, is back with a bang, presenting his latest single, ‘Love The Day.’ The brainchild of Stanley Stevenson-Byrne, Fox Stevenson has carved out a niche for himself as a masterful craftsman in the realm of sonic exploration, effortlessly blending club-centric beats with heartfelt singer-songwriting.
‘Love The Day’ showcases Fox’s ability to transcend genre boundaries, drawing inspiration from a diverse range of influences. The track weaves together modulated guitars, swelling sub bass, and a pulsating drum & bass beat, creating a euphoric sense of joy under Stevenson’s soulful, silky lead vocals. It’s a prime example of Fox’s work—catchy, commercially viable, and explosive, with an infectious energy that’s guaranteed to get you moving.
Albums | Producer/multi-instrumentalist Bass Physics taps vocalist Micah Martin for rock-infused bass track “WHERE I’VE BEEN”
Posted by VMan on December 13, 2023
Through his distinct sonic and visual language, producer/multi-instrumentalist Bass Physics skillfully transports listeners to alternate realms and gives them reprieve from their earthly struggles.
The Denver-based artist has built a career around a dazzling array of impactful bass aesthetics and electrifying live sets— a vibrant performance style that sees him oscillate between electronic hardware, piano, and guitar. As a result, he’s gained a fervent audience enamored by his creative sensibilities, leading to performance slots at some of Denver’s most storied music institutions, including Red Rocks (5x), Decadence (3x), and a sold-out show at Bluebird Theatre – not to mention three performances at Cancun’s electronic music destination event Ember Shores. This year, he also remixed the Illenium, Grabbitz, and Wooli collaboration “You Were Right.”
Now, Bass Physics is gearing up towards the release of his debut album, Lost In Space, an ambitious project that promises to flex the producer’s penchant for cinematic, mind-expanding soundscapes. Brimming with melodic compositions, immersive sound design, and, of course, extraterrestrial bass production, Lost In Space will be a holistic artist statement – an embodiment of Bass Physics’ creative persona and a time capsule of his evolution thus far.
Last month, Bass Physics unveiled the LP’s lead single “FLY AWAY feat. CASS” – a melodic bass banger that fuses heart-thumping bass, angelic vocals, and intricate production flourishes all wrapped in a lush, other-wordly presentation.
Today, the artist unveils the LP’s second single “WHERE I’VE BEEN,” a collaboration with vocalist Micah Martin, who has gained traction in the electronic dance scene for his vocal performances in tracks with Kayzo, Spag Heddy, Zomboy, ARMNHMR, TVBOO and more. Melding hard-hitting bass with a heavier-rock influence, “WHERE I’VE BEEN” showcases the beauty of overcoming internal conflict.
Bass Physics first discovered Martin from a TVLKS with TVBOO podcast, where the artist was instantly enamored with his work and charisma. He knew Martin would be perfect for this narrative of “WHERE I’VE BEEN”- a story about how the challenges we face externally in life often seem insignificant when compared to the internal struggles we impose upon ourselves. The end result of their creative partnership is an emotionally poignant song with intricate sound design, hard-hitting live elements, and potent, rock-inspired vocals.
“WHERE I’VE BEEN” kicks off with Bass Physics’ signature guitar playing – an immersive arp chord progression that sets the tone of the track before introducing Martin’s vocals over a pulsating, driving drum section. Then, the track builds with Martin’s powerful lyrics before bursting into a thunderous, cacophonous bass drop that’s weaved with a heavily distorted and glitched guitar lead, creating an atmosphere that oozes with infectious vibrations. The second drop then imbues the track with even more raucous, headbanging catharsis before realigning with the relatively calm and melodic tone of the first drop – an allusion to the natural, circular structure of pushing through life’s struggles.
“The dynamic range of sound in this track makes it one of my all time favorites, and Micah’s vocals just take it to another level. It embodies all the aspects of bass music that I cherish the most. There is no hardship anyone can give me that I haven’t given myself. I’ve lived through my own struggles in my head and nothing external can break me down at this point. I know ‘Where I’ve Been,’ do you?” – Bass Physics
Albums | Gusted Debuts Official Remix of Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)”
Posted by VMan on December 8, 2023
Boulder-based rising talent Gusted debuts an official remix of Dead or Alive’s hit single “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record),” out now via Ultra Records.
Gusted’s hardgroove techno-infused take on the iconic track marks a significant milestone for the Colorado upstart, as his “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” is authorized by the estate of Dead or Alive. His unique four-on-the-floor spin features pulsating synths, a funky bassline, and energetic kicks that promise to captivate audiences and invigorate dance floors, all the while breathing new life into the legendary 80s hit.
“The original Dead or Alive song was on my first little iPod. I remember listening to it countless times, as I had only a few songs downloaded,” Gusted reminisces. “I made the remix without overthinking it, simply sending it around, and to my surprise, it resonated with people. It reaffirms that my best tracks emerge when I’m in a carefree, exploratory state of mind, not fixated on the final outcome.”
Listen the remix below.