November 20th Weekly Roundup Feature
It’s November 20th! Next week is Thanksgiving for all of our American friends out there. Here at The Festival Voice, we are thankful for all of our readers like you! Thanks for helping our dream grow! Keep it tuned with The Festival Voice for all the latest music news. Just a friendly note- during the holidays, there are typically fewer, if any press releases for the week! At least that was my experience in the past year but as we are still growing- that could change this year!
88rising
Josh Pan- float Video
On the heels of his recent “go with the fire” and its accompanying music video, Josh Pan returns to 88rising for “float.” His third release of 2021 following his hit collaboration “Supersonic (My Existence)” with Skrillex, Josh Pan’s “float” is available worldwide. “Float” also features an accompanying music video, and serves as the second and final installation of Josh Pan’s 2-part video series.
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Anjunadeep
William Orbit- Starbeam
Multiple Grammy-award winning writer, composer, producer, and performer William Orbit is considered a pioneer of electronic music and one of contemporary pop’s most innovative artists. He now returns with a 4-track EP ‘Starbeam’ set for release December 1st via Anjunadeep, with the single of the same name out now.
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Astralwerks
Kavinsky- Renegade
Kavinsky returns with “Renegade” – his first new music since 2013. The track, which features vocals from Cautious Clay, is from the acclaimed French producer’s forthcoming album, Reborn. Combining a dark mood with a thunderous groove, Kavinsky reinvents his trademark sound and offers an update of the French Touch movement on “Renegade.”
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Black Hole Recordings
BT- Metaversal
Blanco y Negro
Fake Love- Love Me Now
“Love Me Now ” discusses the theme of reassurance in a relationship after a heartbreak, it represents a bittersweet feeling that a person goes through in a toxic relationship. This is Fake Luv’s second track on Blanco Y Negro. Fake Luv gained a ton of support from radio shows & artists on his last release “Falling” which was also under Blanco Y Negro. To keep the dance-pop flow going, Fake Luv decided to make another dance-pop track.
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Circus Records
Audigy & Lucas Larvenz- Collision
FuntCase- DPMO Vol. 4
Club Sweat
Walker & Royce- Rewind It feat. Dances With White Girls
Renowned house music duo Walker & Royce return to Club Sweat to drop the groove-heavy “Rewind It“, with familiar face Dances With White Girls. Having spent over a decade conquering the underground dance scene, Walker & Royce manifest their experience by converging house styles and sounds to fashion a tune that is equal parts smooth as it is likely to torch a dancefloor. Opening with distorted vocals, and tasty high hats, “Rewind It“ quickly transitions into the ultimate tech-heater, with a deep-driving bassline that serves the sensual and seductive vocals of Dances With White Girls up on a platter. Flaunting their technical versatility, the single’s rhythmic horn breakdown creatively lures in rave goers, leading into trademark Walker & Royce warped and shooting synth lines. Acknowledging their integral place in the world of house music, the track aptly states “we are the sound of the underground”, with “Rewind It“ cementing that undeniable fact.
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Cyclops Recordings
GRiZ & Subtronics- Griztronics Vol. II (Another Level)
After teasing fans all year during their live festival sets, bass music legends GRiZ and Subtronics today release “Griztonics II (Another Level)” the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 collaboration.
Following the wild success of “Griztronics”, which saw the track create a viral TikTok trend and become featured in Fortnite, GRiZ and Subtronics’ most recent effort certainly lives up to the well-deserved hype. A two year long journey in the making, the track saw many different forms before reaching its final version, which fans may have a sneak preview of if they’ve been to a GRiZ or Subtronics performance in the past year.
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Desert Hearts
Mikey Lion- I Like To Go Out
As the music industry inches closer to the holidays and New Years, Mikey Lion and his colorful Desert Hearts outfit plan to keep the festivities going. Next Friday, November 19th, Mikey Lion unveils his latest single, “I Like To Go Out,” an exhilarating party tune tributed towards the club scene and the community’s ability to reunite.
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Divided Souls
Wax Motif- Koalack
Australian bass-house maestro Wax Motif has unleashed his hypnotizing single “Koalack” from his forthcoming debut album, HARD STREET.
Wax Motif is known for imbuing tracks with booming, intoxicating bass-riffs, but the producer pivots away from his career-defining sound on “Koalack,” in favor of a more placid sonic landscape.
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Diridim Records
David Morales & Elle Cato- I Feel Love
Setting the tone with rhythmic percussion and a rolling bassline, Morales enlists Elle Cato’s enchanting vocals to emulate the original’s hypnotic energy. Making an impact in his recent performances around the world, as well as his Sunday Mass Twitch shows, I Feel Love embraces classic and contemporary sounds, resulting in a timeless production that resonates with all generations.
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Electric Hawk
Cole Jackson- Wanna Be feat. Faux Ivvy
Electric Hawk’s own Cole Jackson teams up with Bitbird vocalist Faux Ivvy to deliver a euphoric and hard-hitting self-released single, ‘Wanna Be’ that delves between future bass and dubstep elements, slated to release on November 18th (Thursday). ‘Wanna Be’ is a vibrant concoction of future bass and heavy-knocking beats that shift in uplifting and energized emotions throughout.
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Fantastic Voyage
Justin Jay’s Fantastic Voyage: 5 Year Compilation Disc 2 Featuring Sam Van Horn, Benny Bridges, Danielle Sadcliffe, and Danny Goliger
For the last five years, Justin Jay’s Fantastic Voyage has fostered a platform where artistry can flourish, boundaries can be broken, and musical communities bridged. Defined by feeling not genre, the label’s first half a decade around the sun has been marked by cosmic odysseys, technicolor sunsets, and friendships between a wide reaching cast of musical characters. In commemoration of this milestone, the imprint offers ‘Fantastic Voyage: 5 Year Compilation’, an eclectic and diverse three disc, 100 track journey into sonics bound together by a yearning for creative freedom at all costs. This Friday, November 19th, listeners are treated to Disc 2 featuring longtime labelmates and newcomers alike.
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FFRR
KOLIDESCOPES- When Friday Comes
KOLIDESCOPES consists of musician/producers Johnny Courtidis and Dan Dare who come to us with ‘When Friday Comes’ the next sure fire weekend anthem, out today via esteemed dance music label FFRR.
Some records just shout out ‘THE WEEKEND IS HERE’ and this is the freshest of them all, producing that indescribable feeling of freedom to party. ‘When Friday Comes’ is nothing short of an instant dance floor filler, stuffed full of fun and feel-good spirit, with old skool keys and a classic house feel, it perfectly encapsulating the ultimate Friday feeling.
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Gravitas Recordings
TRIGO- Primal EP
TRIGO (pronounced try-go) is the moniker of Jerry Perez, a Producer/DJ based out of Denver, CO with over 6 years’ experience DJʼing in local clubs and bars while creating momentum for himself in the underground Bass/Wave music scene. Molding a unique sound from influences in the Dubstep, Trance, Drum & Bass and early Metal/Rock communities, TRIGO has created a new experience that takes any listener on an emotional and thought-provoking journey while making them dance at the same time. TRIGO has been featured on labels and collectives such as vibe.digital and Electric Hawk. Bordering the line between wave and world bass, TRIGO offers 6 new tracks in his new Primal EP, out on Gravitas Recordings November 19.
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HARD Recs
Nitepunk- I’m Not Yours and You’re Not Mine feat. Yianna
Inching closer to his debut album on HARD Recs, the Brooklyn-based producer Nitepunk is pushing the envelope even further on his latest single “I’m Not Yours and You’re Not Mine.” Linking up with singer-songwriter Yianna, the moody track is engulfed in lustful emotions as it sweeps through her velvety vocals and his gritty, forward-thinking beat. The vibes are elite!
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Independent
DRAMA- First Christmas
DRAMA, the Chicago-based duo of producer Na’el Shehade and vocalist Via Rosa are best known for rewriting the rules of the love song, reimagining the genre with a euphoric melancholy for today’s lovestruck dancefloors. This Holiday Season DRAMA puts their spin on another tradition, with the beautifully delivered ‘First Christmas’.
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poolsideconvo- anybody else but u
poolsideconvo is the rising London-based artist/producer/multi-
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LSF21+
Santé & Re.You- Road To Nowhere Remix EP
Following the critically acclaimed launch of their new label LSF21+ just a few weeks ago, German brothers Santé & Re.You now look to expand on the success of their inaugural release Road To Nowhere as they announce a three-part remix package of epic proportions. Out now, the Road To Nowhere Remix EP sees Santé & Re.You flex their A&R muscles for the first time on the burgeoning young imprint, as they enlist Ae:ther, Avidus and Musumeci to put their own unique spins on the debut release.
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mau5trap
deadmau5 & Foster the People- Hyperlandia EP
Earlier this fall, electronic music auteur deadmau5 released “Hyperlandia,” a low-lit, slow-burning single featuring pop experimenters Foster the People followed by a fresh Lamorn remix of the track. Now, deadmau5’ label mau5trap has released the Hyperlandia EP—a five-track collection of different iterations of the song complete with new edits including the original instrumental mix and a new club mix.
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HNTR & Tribe Alexander- Better Off Leaving
Following the release of notable singles “Shadows in the Dark” and “Searching for Self,” HNTR continues to develop his techno-rooted sound via “Better Off Leaving.” Combined with the robotic and addictively rhythmic vocals of Tribe Alexander, the learned artist offers an addictive and hypnotic single. Out on Tuesday, November 16, “Better Off Leaving” reels listeners into euphoric sound, captivating Techno-inspired progressive house and clever vocal performance.
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Monstercat
Anamanaguchi- Water Resistant feat. 8485
Ushering in their first original record of the year, four-piece digital band Anamanaguchi today debuted on Monstercat with the synth-driven single, “Water Resistant” featuring experimental pop artist, 8485. Showcasing their signature hyper-nostalgic sound, the single’s lyricism finds parallels to “Digital Love” in its longing to awaken from a dream state and feel new again. As sought-after musicians for video game compositions, “Water Resistant” makes for the perfect lead single off the forthcoming Soundtrack to the new free mobile game from Psyonix, Rocket League Sideswipe, which launched its Pre-Season yesterday in Oceania.
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Kompany & Whales- Stand By Me feat. Elle Vee
Dubstep powerhouses Kompany and Whales returned to Monstercat accompanied by renowned singer-songwriter Elle Vee for their powerful bass single, “Stand By Me.” Whales’ melodic sensibilities are on full display as the beautiful chord progressions and bright synth lead blend perfectly with Elle Vee’s emotive vocals. Kompany’s signature hard-hitting sound commands the growling basses and thumping drums, adding a layer of aggressive energy to the track. With both artists in the midst of headlining tours, fans can expect “Stand By Me” to become a staple in their live performances.
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Pixel Terror & Spag Heddy- Carbonara
Hot off their last release “Magma,” dynamic duo Pixel Terror returned to Monstercat today accompanied by renowned dubstep producer Spag Heddy for their speaker-busting single, “Carbonara.” A debut collaboration long in the making, “Carbonara” is the perfect fusion of both artists’ high-octane production styles. Spag Heddy’s hard-hitting basses, thumping drums, and guttural growls drive the track forward, while Pixel Terror’s signature arcade-inspired synths and glitchy chord stabs add a unique melodic layer to the track.
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Rose Avenue and Reprise/Warner Records
RÜFÜS DU SOL- I Don’t Wanna Leave (Innellea Remix)
RÜFÜS DU SOL has just released the official remix to their recent album heater ‘I Don’t Wanna Leave’ from melodic tech titan, Innellea. Out now on Rose Avenue and Reprise / Warner Records, the remix follows a career milestone for the Australian live-electronic trio during their US tour, coming off 70,000 tickets sold at Los Angeles’ Banc of California stadium.
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STMPD RCRDS
Aspyer – Our Time
STMPD frequenter Aspyer is back with another banger ‘Our Time’. Inspired by old school sounds, Aspyer started to look into sources with retro music and tried to catch the vibe of that time. Especially the atmosphere of 60s and 70s music was something he wanted to capture. Working on finding the right elements to decorate this idea, Aspyer experimented for quite some time to reach his goal of creating a track where retro elements would sound fresh and perfectly fit the general atmosphere. And he sure found all the components and put them together on ‘Our Time’. The lyrics were inspired by a very old speech from a radio host where the main phrase is ‘’Everytime Is Our Time’’.
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Florian Picasso – YUME
Florian Picasso is unleashing the second release of his upcoming ‘Héritage EP’, ‘YUME’. The story-based EP that combines both art and music is coming into shape with the new music video. At the end of ‘Far Away’ Picasso left the desert through a door and arrived in a dark forest. This is exactly where the video for ‘YUME’ picks up. A walk through the forest leads him to another artist who is painting. The end of the video sees Picasso stepping through a door into an arena in bright sunlight, where undoubtedly the next chapter of the story will take place.
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Zonderling – Verwarring
Another one for Zonderling! ‘Verwarring’ is their third release in a timespan of just two months. The tracks all seem to have a connection with each other, but an official announcement has not been made yet.
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STRIDE
Rony Seikaly & Diddy- Won’t Stop Now
Rony Seikaly and Diddy have been friends and neighbors in Miami for some time now. In fact, Diddy has been known to drop by Rony’s club nights at his home on Star Island. So when Rony told Diddy that he was working on his debut album, naturally it made sense for them to finally collaborate. Now, they’ve released Won’t Stop Now, a brooding house track that pairs Diddy’s braggadocious swagger to Rony’s immaculate production.
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Sweat It Out
Dom Dolla & Mansionair- Strangers
Having built a dedicated global fanbase with his unique blend of house music, today, Dom Dolla teams up with the equally adored and celebrated indie-electronic trio, Mansionair. The two worlds of these renowned Australian artists collide for a cinematic and kaleidoscopic journey titled ‘Strangers’, out now on Sweat It Out. With a driving beat, and Dom’s signature driving basslines, the record is amplified by the angelic vocals of Mansionair frontman Jack Froggatt – the delicate delivery conveying a sense of longing that is both raw and compelling from the outset.
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