May 12th Weekly Roundup Feature
Hey hey! It’s May 12th and we’re back with our weekly roundup feature. Check back in with us next week for the next roundup feature.
ASHRR – Different Kind of Life
Los Angeles-based alt-electronic supergroup ASHRR release their new single “Different Kind of Life” via esteemed UK label 20/20 Vision Recordings.
The group, composed of GRAMMY-nominated producer, composer, and mixer Ethan Allen, piano prodigy, guitarist, singer, producer, and songwriter Josh Charles, and vocalist Steven Davis, represents a fusion of talents and expertise across pop, rock, R&B, and big band. With each individual member drawing from their deep experience and musical knowledge, they combine to form a sum greater than their parts. The trio’s range of influences come together on “Different Kind Of Life,” which embraces their unique method of genre crisscrossing, colliding soulful disco and house music with vintage Afrobeat and post-punk.
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BOLO – La Culebra
San Diego-based artist BOLO disrupts the scene with his latest track, “La Culebra” (Spanish for “The Snake”). This genre-bending heater is set to ignite dance floors worldwide. “La Culebra” injects a fresh dose of adrenaline into the current Latin house sound. The song weaves together the pulsating energy of a classic 4/4 tech house beat, with a captivating Latin guitar melody and mesmerizing Spanish vocals. Paired with a deep, driving bassline and infectious percussion, the song is a well-rounded out track with an irresistible soundscape.
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Byron The Aquarius – Just A Beat / Kitty Kat
Birmingham, Alabama-based musical Renaissance man Byron The Aquarius releases his new double single, “Just A Beat / Kitty Kat,” out now via Higher Ground. While the former embraces deep horns and electric guitar alongside a driving rhythm, the latter rides a steady tech-laced house groove into hazy hypnosis.
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ConCHAIRto
If necessity is the mother of invention, then conCHAIRto president and founder Brett Smiley’s love of festivals can rightly be considered the catalyst for his current venture- an on-site rental and management service for events. Flying annually to Texas for Austin City Limits presented Smiley with the challenge of being unable to travel with specific amenities, namely a festival-ready chair- coupled with increased security concerns and demands on festival organizers for an enhanced fan experience and conCHAIRto was born.
The reservation-based service, originally intended to launch in 2020 but was faced with pandemic-related realities, ensures that a chair will be waiting for the fans when they arrive at the event, eliminating excessive security delays and enabling fans to enjoy the festival sooner. Once the event ends, the chair can be dropped off at one of the many onsite drop zones, and fans will be on their way. Most paramount, conCHAIRto lends itself to a safer environment for fans, organizers, and security, reducing the chances of illegal drugs, weapons, and other contraband finding their way into a festive environment. Put simply, conCHAIRto stands alone on the festival industry stage as a streamlined, efficient, and affordable approach to chair rentals for destination outdoor music, film, food festivals, and more.
Information HERE
deadmau5 immer5ive experience
Following their bossman’s sold out ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5’ shows at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and the Brooklyn Mirage in NYC, the mau5trap family set their sights next on Las Vegas. During EDC Week (week of May 16). They will set up camp at AREA15, an immersive entertainment district located a few minutes off the Las Vegas Strip, for mau5hop Las Vegas, a four-day pop up shop and the launch of the deadmau5 ‘immer5ive experience,’ an eight-week long activation celebrating the career and artistry of one of electronic music’s most iconic artists.
Launching on May 16 and going through July 11, 2024, the ‘immer5ive experience’ will take over AREA15’s Museum Fiasco, an immersive light and sound showcase all based around the world of deadmau5. Fans will walk through a delight of visuals themed from past mau5hop experiences for one-of-a-kind instagrammable moments and interactions. A spectacle of lighting scenes for the eyes and a specialty deadmau5 soundtrack for the ears make it a can’t miss activity while in Las Vegas. Tickets for deadmau5 ‘immer5ive experience’ can be found here.
FLAMINGOSIS – Better Will Come
FLAMINGOSIS, the creative project of Aaron Velasquez – a New Jersey-raised and Brooklyn-based artist and producer known for fusing soul, funk, jazz, hip-hop, and electronic – has released his sixth studio album, Better Will Come, today May 10.
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IS U IS U – MelterEP
Electronic tastemaker duo IS U IS U (Kito and Chrome Sparks) have unveiled their anticipated debut MelterEP out now via Mad Decent.
Featuring previously released singles ‘All I Need’ and ‘Lights On’, the four-track EP is a fanciful display of Kito and Chrome Sparks’ skilled production and flawless cohesion as a superduo. Melter is indie dance at its finest, fusing an underground aesthetic with an alternative take on electronic sounds. Created for clubland, Melter dances through a medley of pitched vocal chops, intricate synthwork, and rhythmic percussion that is instantly mesmerizing and eternally blissful. Throughout Melter, Kito and Chrome Sparks revive samples from old studio sessions, including a capellas from Kllo and VanJess, the latter of which also served as inspiration for their namesake.
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NERO – Draw Energy
Grammy-winning, Ivor Novello-nominated live electronic trio NERO have unveiled their latest single ‘Draw Energy’, the third off their highly-anticipated album Into The Unknown.
‘Draw Energy’ is an electrifying embodiment of the mechanical tones and futuristic ethos that encompasses NERO’s universe. The track samples London’s industrial surroundings as sonic inspiration. True to form, ‘Draw Energy’ is masterful and grandiose in production while still harnessing the kinetic force of the dark dance floors where NERO was born.
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Noer the Boy – Mr. Gibbons EP
Rising bass producer/DJ Noer the Boy returns with his new Mr. Gibbons EP out now via HypnoVizion. Mr. Gibbons arrives following Noer the Boy’s previously released titular single.
Mr. Gibbons continues to see Noer the Boy craft a charismatic soundtrack around his squiggly character. Accompanying the previously released titular single ‘Mr. Gibbons’ are two bold new tracks that emphasize Noer the Boy’s proclivity for textured sound design. The EP offers a dynamic array of experimental bass and minimal trap, from the wonky twists and turns of ‘Anuthaone’ to the glitchy breakbeats of ‘Six Six Six’.
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Relentless Beats Summer Schedule
Relentless Beats, widely recognized as one of the Southwest’s most prolific independent promoters, has announced its May schedule of events. With plans for festival season well underway with the announcement of Coconino Campout, Goldrush: Wild Card, DUSK music festival, and a Decade of Decadence with Decadence Arizona: Age of Indulgence, May is bringing its own thunder culminating with valley-wide MDW festivities.
The full event calendar and links to support pages is included below. Visit www.relentlessbeats.com for the most up-to-date information on all Relentless Beats events. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter at @RelentlessBeats and Facebook at www.facebook.com/RelentlessBeats.
SCHEDULE: 10-May: Night Tales
Support: Edward Joseph, STPHN, VOL.STAR
Venue: Darkstar (Tempe)
10-May: Kyle Walker
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)
10-May: Lil Texas
Support: Yosuf
Venue: Effex Nightclub (Albuquerque, NM)
11-May: SABAI
Venue: HB Social Club (Honolulu, HI)
11-May: Alex Sensation
Venue: The Elmont (El Paso, TX)
11-May: Muerte Presents The Gravebound Tour
Support: Inaktive
Venue: Darkstar (Tempe)
11-May: Cosmic Gate: North American Tour 2024
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)
17-May: BOU
Support: Justin Knight, Dirty Mind Tricks, Creepz
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)
17-May: Rommii
Venue: Effex Nightclub (Albuquerque, NM)24-May
: MDW – Wüki
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)24-May
: MDW – CurbiVenue:
Darkstar (Tempe)24-May
: Autograf
Venue: Almost Famous (Scottsdale)
25-May: RVSHVD
Venue: Whiskey Row (Gilbert)
25-May: INFEKT
Venue: HB Social Club (Honolulu, HI)
25-May: JiquiVenue:
Darkstar (Tempe)25-May
: MDW – Trivecta
Support: Lizzy Jane
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)26-May
: MDW – DJ Snake
Venue: Maya Dayclub (Scottsdale)26-May
: MDW – Jauz
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)27-May
: MDW – DJ Pauly D
Venue: Maya Dayclub (Scottsdale)
31-May: Shiba San
Venue: HB Social Club (Honolulu, HI)
31-May: YDG + Hostage Situation
Venue: Revel (Albuquerque, NM)
31-May: Skeler
Support: Backwhen
Venue: Darkstar (Tempe)
31-May: Dion Timmer
Venue: Sunbar (Tempe)* Schedule subject to change.
**All States Arizona, unless noted
Secret Garden Party
UK’s leading independent festival Secret Garden Party (SGP) shakes up the music industry with their announcement to support Chai Wallahs’ Drop a Headliner campaign, in order to nurture grass roots artists for their 2024 edition. Further highlighting a 20 year history as an incubator event for emerging and independent talent.
Tickets HERE
Sherm – Set It Up
Selected by DJ Mag, Forbes & Beatport as an emerging favorite, Chicago’s own Sherm continues to elevate his presence as an artist, returning with the highly anticipated single, “Set It Up,” out today through Uprise Music. Fresh off a series of electrifying shows on his “Toxic” tour, where he supported renowned artists such as Dombresky, Steve Aoki, and Sidepiece, Sherm’s latest single is poised to take over clubs and festivals all summer long with its undeniable energy and appeal for house music fans.
Stream HERE
Sunny Side Festival
The highly anticipated debut of the Sunny Side Festival is just on the horizon! This groundbreaking music extravaganza will kick off on May 17th and continue through May 19th, set against the breathtaking backdrop of Malta. With a lineup boasting 49 artists, featuring globally acclaimed headliners like SONJA MOONEAR, SATOSHI TOMIIE LIVE, DYED SOUNDOROM, RYAN ELLIOTT, TIJANA T, TOMAS STATION, and DANA RUH, alongside exclusive back-to-back sets such as RARESH B2B EDWARD, MAGDA B2B MORGAN, CABANNE B2B SHAKED, and tINI B2B ANTHEA, the festival promises an unparalleled musical experience. Joining these luminaries are a diverse range of international talents including ALINE UMBER LIVE, DESIREÉ FALESSI, ELI VERVEINE, LAURINE B2B CECILIO, PROSUMER, VELASCO, VO1GT.M4S, XDB, and many others.
Tickets HERE
Tribeville
Tribeville returns to The Lawn at White Oak Music Hall in Houston, Texas on Friday, July 5 for its second annual edition. Headlined by Afrobeats king Davido, the music festival from acclaimed event promoter and production company Duke Concept is a celebration of Black music from around the world united under one tribe.
Tickets HERE
