September 24th Weekly Roundup Feature
We’re back with our September 24th Weekly Roundup Feature! Check back in with us next week!
Acyan – OFF THE WALLS
After making his OTHERWRLD debut last month, burgeoning trap producer Acyan returned to his roots with his hard-hitting single “OFF THE WALLS.” Continuing the theme introduced by his ‘MASCULTURE’ EP, “OFF THE WALLS” soundtracks Acyan’s ongoing struggle with limiting his time spent consuming content on social media. The pulsating techno bassline and thumping drums blend perfectly with the gritty basses and anthemic trap synths, reflecting Acyan’s matured production stylings and desire to push sonic boundaries.
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Amnesia Closting Soiree
Amnesia has announced the full up for their closing soiree which includes Charlotte de Witte, Deborah De Luca, Joseph Capriati b2b Jamie Jones, Enrico Sangiuliano & Nina Kraviz. Joining them will be Ben Sterling, Danny Howard, Fleur Shore, Mar-T b2b Seb Zito, Magnetizm, CAAL, Cuartero and Luca Donzelli. They will perform alongside.
Tickets HERE
Black Lotus
Teksupport and el studio have announced the third edition of Black Lotus, an immersive theatrical event initiative. Taking place on October 26th during Halloween week, Black Lotus will transform an undisclosed Manhattan location into an extravagant soirée, soundtracked by some of the world’s most noteworthy house and techno talent.
Tickets are now on sale here
Costa Rica’s Ocaso Festival
Costa Rica’s game changing and agenda setting Ocaso Festival is back for a seventh edition and will expand to five nights in 2024. From January 4-8th, this unmissable tropical getaway will take place at the all new location of The Bohemian Lagarto in Playa Lagarto, Guanacaste – a breathtaking beachfront location on the Pacific coast. Playing will be Mind Against, John Summit, Seth Troxler, Mano Le Tough, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Hannah Wants, Cassian, Tini Gessler, Adam Ten, Konstantin Sibold, Deer Jade, Mita Gami, Tony Y Not, Julya Karma, Zombies In Miami, Hunter/Game, 8Kays, Brina Knauss, and more. Secure your tickets now at https://ocasofestival.com/.
Esseks – This Will All Be Over Soon
Brooklyn-based producer Esseks, known for his captivating blend of bass-centric genres and thought-provoking visual art, is set to drop his new single “This Will All Be Over Soon” on Of The Tree’s label, Memory Palace. The single is scheduled for release on Friday, September 8th inviting audiences to another deep dive into the mind of this innovative artist.
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EXIT Aftermovie
Fresh off the back of another record-setting edition, EXIT confidently strides towards 2024 when the festival will return from 11 to 14 July and will once again be the favourite gathering spot for visitors from around the world. Tickets for EXIT 2024 will officially go on sale on Tuesday 10th October.
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqGLRvOcyIM
KOAN Sounds – Led by Ancient Light
Electronic music trailblazers, KOAN Sound, are poised to redefine the sonic landscape with their latest album, Led by Ancient Light, set to release on September 8th, 2023. The duo, comprised of Will Weeks and Jim Bastow, has long captivated listeners with their seamless blend of genre-defying compositions and intricate rhythms. Now, with Led by Ancient Light, they’re set to take listeners on a profound journey where narrative, organic instrumentation, and cinematic sound design converge.
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LvR Mentoring Program For Artists
LvR Mentoring Program For Artists has just announced a free, 3-day online event (October 3-5) ahead of applications for their next mentoring course. The brainchild of industry stalwarts and managers Leticia van Riel (ANNA, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Victor Ruiz) and Jessica Tribst (Victor Ruiz), the Inside The Electronic Music Industry event will unveil the three key pillars to building a successful career as a DJ/producer.
Info HERE
Maddy O’Neal – Wide Awake
Denver-based, electro-soul maven Maddy O’Neal is in full control over her artistry, freeing herself from any previous expectations and ascending even further up the bass music hierarchy.
Maddy O’Neal unveils the full Mind Over Matter EP, featuring the single “Wide Awake.” A collaboration with singer-songwriter Torii Wolf, “Wide Awake” is a genre-blending masterclass, smoothly oscillating between hard-trap and bass music while wrapping itself in a lush, grandiose presentation.
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Mersiv – Top Floor
Electronic music innovator Mersiv, whose real name is Anderson Benoit Gallegos, is elevating the bass music scene yet again with his latest single “Top Floor,” set to release on September 8th, 2023. This comes as one of Mersiv’s most coveted IDs (unreleased tracks) and serves as a tantalizing glimpse into his upcoming sophomore album, Out of Bounds.
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Øneheart & Kazukii – haunted
It is nearly every artist’s dream to reach one billion collective streams for their music. While almost all of them never come close to achieving this feat, the one-of-a-kind artist known as Øneheart has far surpassed this goal at just 17 years old. Now, after recently making his Monstercat Silk debut, this gifted producer returns with Kazukii for their second single, “haunted”, out on Tuesday, September 19.
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RYL0 – What U Need
Underground pop singer-songwriter RYL0 is an expert world builder. Since releasing her dual mixtapes I’m the Best!! and I’m the Worst!! – alter ego projects that showcase the artist’s refined narrative sensibilities – she’s folded a passionate community into her ever-expanding sonic network. After finding footing in the Internet Music/hyperpop community, she’s kept those fans through each era due to a consistent stream of colorful, melodic songwriting; charismatic vocal deliveries; and diverse choice of experimental electronic instrumentals.
Now, RYL0 unveils “What U Need,” a spellbinding synth-pop track featuring hyperpop artist B4DFRi3ND (their third collaboration following “F4r from Perf3ct” and “Let It Go“) and singer-songwriter/DJ and model ko aka koala, and produced by Gold record-producer Taydex (Joji, Jon Batiste, Dawn Richard), and XG-collaborator Xansei.
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Soki – Infinite
Seamlessly weaving the authentic and the electronic, the innovative and rising talent, Soki, is poised to unveil his much-anticipated EP, “Infinite”, on Zeds Dead’s trailblazing Altered States label. This sensational release is marked for September 14th.
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Super Future – Crimson EP
Up-and-coming bass star Super Future releases his new Crimson EP, out now via Rezz’s HypnoVizion.
An exhilarating four-track exploration through Super Future’s wubs and dubs, Crimson unlocks the diverse spectrum of musical inspirations threaded throughout his bass-heavy aesthetic. From the rock-leaning melodies of the titular track ‘Crimson’ to the sassy rap vocals of ‘Penthouse’, Crimson sees Super Future continuing to carve his own lane with his unique, genre-fusing style. Filled with the charismatic, festival-ready energy present throughout his catalog, the EP features Super Future’s previously released saucy single ‘Bassline’ with Wreckno, along with new collaborative tracks with rising acts MontyCler and rSUN. Dramatic and daring, Crimson satiates the senses with its hard-hitting basslines, punchy vocals, and crisp percussion, and aligns with the ethos of Rezz’s quick-rising label HypnoVizion.
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Ternion Sound – Artifice
In the aftermath of their acclaimed return to Infrasound, Ternion Sound unleashes their highly-anticipated single, “Artifice.” This release serves as an enthralling precursor to their groundbreaking album, Digital Artifice, set for release on Friday, October 13th via Noisia’s eminent VISION label. But “Artifice” is more than a mere introduction; it echoes the trio’s commitment to challenging both industry conventions and the skewed balance between audiences and their digitally consumed music.
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UnderLux – We Can All Go
Genre-hopping producer/DJ UnderLux has an ever-evolving artistic persona.
Since he started composing and performing music at a young age, UnderLux has shape-shifted through various musical genres, having begun in pop-punk before producing his own beats. With an electronic sound informed by his love for electro-soul, house, and bass music, the dynamic producer has garnered a fervent Denver fanbase endeared to his emotive and experimental soundscapes – a style that has led to collaborations with artists such as Maddy O’Neal, Vincent Antone, Homemade Spaceship, and MIDIcinal; a performance at the official Pretty Lightspre-party at Cervantes’ Other Side; and sets at and clubs such as JING Las Vegas, DAYLIGHT Beach Club, and Club Blue in Bogota, Colombia.
Now, listeners can get their first taste of the EP with “We Can All Go,” a hypnotic trance track that focuses on weaving lush tapestries of sound as opposed to over indulging on distracting production flourishes. With propulsive rhythms and rich, melodic synth layers, “We Can All Go” evokes a transcendent, euphoric dance floor experience.
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VASSY – Krazy
From the small town of Darwin, Australia, to the epicenter of musical stardom in Los Angeles, VASSY—singer-songwriter, pop sensation, and dance music powerhouse—announces her highly anticipated single, “Krazy.” The track is set to release on September 22nd under the world-renowned Spinnin’ Records label.
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