Acclaimed producer and live performer John Hayes has unveiled his new single “Closer,” out now via Nettwerk. Serving as the lead track from his upcoming full-length album, "Closer" signals a bold new chapter for Hayes, one that trades his recent piano-driven explorations for a fuller, more immersive electronic sound. Built on pulsing rhythms, layered atmospherics, and … [Read more...]
LISTEN: YOOKiE x North Coast Share Hard-Hitting Bass Playlist Ahead of Festival Weekend
North Coast Music Festival is set to take place this weekend in Chicago for its anticipated 15-year anniversary, and we couldn’t be more excited to cover the event once again. True to form, NCMF went all out this year: unveiling major stage upgrades (Stadium: Evolved, Shipyard 360, and Mega Vega), rolling out a packed slate of afterparties, and locking in one of their most … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Bag Raiders Return with Uplifting New Single “Hold Me”
Grammy-nominated Australian duo Bag Raiders are back better than ever, this time dropping their first-ever release on The Cross Records. The new single, “Hold Me,” is nothing short of a groovy, joyful slice of house music heaven, which is already garnering strong club and festival support from heavyweights like Dom Dolla, Duke Dumont, A-Trak, and Barry Can’t Swim. As you'll … [Read more...]
Kato On The Track Teams Up with Audius for “Hot Takes!” Music Contest, Offering $15K in Prizes to Rising Artists
Kato On The Track, the producer behind hits for artists like Tyga, Joyner Lucas, and Snoop Dogg, is on the hunt for the next wave of hot music creators live, every week, with help from Audius. Now halfway through the “Kato’s Hot Takes!” tournament, Kato is reviewing Audius-submitted tracks in real time on his weekly livestream, giving honest feedback, sharing his platform, … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Sporty-O Drops Symphonic Resistance EP — A No-Rules, Bass-Driven Manifesto
Atlanta’s own Sporty-O has officially unleashed Symphonic Resistance, a four-track statement piece that blends Bass House, UK Garage, Breakbeat, and hip-hop swagger into one chaotic, club-ready package. After the release of viral lead single “Blue Lights” featuring Gio Yaquinto earlier this summer, fans were primed for something big — and the full EP does not disappoint. … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Don Diablo’s CONTROL ALT DΞLΞTΞ Alias Unleashes Captivating “Amsterdam” Single via Monstercat
Fresh off a sold-out North American tour, Dutch powerhouse Don Diablo is back again with a bold new release, this time under his fast-rising experimental alias, CONTROL ALT DΞLΞTΞ. Marking his debut on Monstercat, this new single “Amsterdam” blends cinematic melodies, gritty drum & bass production, and grime-laced vocal chops into a dark, genre-bending statement piece. … [Read more...]
LISTEN: Yellow Claw & Yung Raja Team Up for Festival-Ready Anthem, “Killing It”
Trap heavyweights Yellow Claw are back with new music, this time linking up with Singapore’s rising rap star Yung Raja for “Killing It,” a high-energy anthem built to tear up festival stages and playlists alike. As you'll hear below, the track blends Yellow Claw’s signature bass-heavy production with Raja’s sharp, bilingual Tanglish flow, creating a powerful fusion of global … [Read more...]
LISTEN: RIOT Return With ‘The Machine,’ A High-Concept Bass Album Out Now via Gud Vibrations
Los Angeles-based bass duo RIOT have dropped what feels like one of their most ambitious projects yet: The Machine, a 15-track odyssey of cinematic tension, explosive sound design, and uncompromising creative vision. Out now via Gud Vibrations (the label founded by SLANDER & NGHTMRE), the album doesn’t just hit hard — it tells a story. The project’s central idea revolves … [Read more...]
