Staten Island artist Zy Smoke is proving that some of the most compelling stories in music aren’t built overnight. The 22-year-old independent artist has steadily built a growing audience through deeply personal songwriting, earning more than 20,000 monthly Spotify listeners without the support of a major label. Drawing inspiration from artists like Tupac, Kanye West, Rod Wave, … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Rova Steps Into His Championship Era With Impressive New “Undisputed” EP
At just 23 years old, New Zealand drum & bass star Rova is continuing his rapid ascent with the release of Undisputed, a six-track EP that showcases the next chapter of his evolution as a producer. Built around a boxing-inspired concept, the new project positions each track as a different round in the fight, highlighting Rova’s versatility while staying firmly rooted in his … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Silckyboy Blends Hip-Hop and UK Club Sounds on New Single, “Bring It Back”
Paris-based DJ and producer Silckyboy is continuing to carve out his own lane with the release of “Bring It Back,” a bass-driven club record that pulls from UK garage, UK bassline, house, and hip-hop influences. Built around a powerful reese bassline and punchy rap vocals, the track showcases the genre-blending approach that has become central to the artist’s sound. Miami-based … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Zorza & Promis3 Link for Melancholic Hard-Dance Cut “ONEBODY”
Following the launch of her 4ever Music imprint with “BADBOYS,” Toronto-based DJ/producer Zorza returns with “ONEBODY,” a collaboration with Belgian duo Promis3 out now via 4ever Music / Universal Music Group Canada. Where the label’s debut leaned into raw, high-impact energy, “ONEBODY” turns more introspective, pairing driving hard-dance production with layered melodies and … [Read more...]
LISTEN: TroyBoi & Toxic Rob Reunite on Intoxicating New Single “Way Better”
TroyBoi has teamed up once again with Toxic Rob for their latest collaboration, “Way Better,” a groove-heavy record that blends hip-hop swagger with the producer’s signature bass-driven sound. Built around weighty percussion, deep low-end, and a laid-back bounce, the track gives Toxic Rob’s vocals plenty of room to shine. Rather than relying on an oversized drop, TroyBoi keeps … [Read more...]
Joseph Desando Continues Building an Impressive Behind-the-Scenes Dance Music Career
Canadian producer and engineer Joseph Desando has quietly become a key contributor to a growing number of successful electronic music releases, live productions, and commercial projects. Over the course of his career, Desando has earned credits on more than 25 officially released records that have collectively surpassed 60 million streams. Since joining Loud Luxury’s creative … [Read more...]
7 Artists We Can’t Wait to See at Electric Forest 2026
The beauty of Electric Forest is hard to put into words. It has a certain energy and power to it that one can't even begin to fathom until they truly submerge themselves into the Forest. And that is much more than just buying a ticket. It means stepping out of your comfort zone. It means dancing with strangers. It means taking it all in and seeing how the magic of Forest can … [Read more...]
LISTEN: After A Decade Of Evolution, Jason Ross Arrives At ‘True North’
Jason Ross has spent the better part of the last decade building one of dance music's most respected catalogs, but with True North, the melodic bass and progressive house mainstay delivers his most complete artistic statement yet. Across fourteen tracks, Ross explores the full breadth of his sound, effortlessly moving between festival-sized anthems, emotional vocal cuts, and … [Read more...]
