mau5trap – ‘we are friends vol 10’
deadmau5’ label mau5trap has released the 10th edition of their ‘we are friends’ compilation series. Normally the series features the label’s up-and-coming artists. However, for ‘we are friends vol 10’ they turn to more of the label historic heavy hitters and friends for new productions.
Chicane – ‘Hello, Goodbye’
An outpouring of emotion steeped in Chicane’s signature sound brand, ‘Hello, Goodbye’ builds out of a gorgeous Balearic atmosphere to deeply touch all who listen. Musically linking the acts of holding close and letting go, this fourth single from his forthcoming eight studio album only adds to the sense of wonder the previous three album singles managed to evoke.
Liquid Stranger – ‘Psychonaut (Remixes)’
Liquid Stranger makes his glorious return to the release radar with a slew of new reworks. Celebrating the one-year anniversary since the release of his renowned ‘ASCENSION’ EP, the renowned Swedish dubstep powerhouse is back with a blistering 9-track remix EP of ‘Psychonaut’. This time around, he’s enlisted remix duties from the likes of 12th Planet, AstroLizard, Blanke, Hydraulix, Krischvn, LICK, LUZCID, and Mersiv.
Ferry Corsten – ‘Rock Your Body Rock (Mat Zo Remix)’
Another one of Ferry Corsten’s classic creations is getting thrown back into the contemporary and we’ve got London-born, U.S.-based tastemaker Mat Zo to thank for it. Giving the iconic tailspinning synth and robotized vocals a fresh and sturdy instrumental bedrock to shine upon, this high-energy track extends an invitation to listeners from all over the world to ‘Rock Your Body Rock’ 18 years after the original popped up.
Whethan – ‘Hurting On Purpose (Biicla Remix)’
Acclaimed Russian producer Biicla has reworked Whethan’s track ‘Hurting on Purpose (feat K.Flay)’, blending his signature future pop sound with Whethan’s unique ability to effortlessly combine multiple genres on a single track.
Super8 & Tab and Tom Fall feat. London Thor – ‘September’
Following on 2018’s ‘Osaka’, Super8 & Tab and Tom Fall’s second all-Finnish get-together ticks all the boxes of a definitive fan favorite. Combining high-energy bass roars with London Thor’s angelic vocals and melodies reaching for the stars, ‘September’ is as evergreen as a record can get.
Jorn van Deynhoven – ‘Viva La Vida’
A celebration of life that signals the end of an era, ‘Viva La Vida’ and the complementary Alex M.O.R.P.H. Remix concludes the wondrous journey Jorn van Deynhoven has had as an esteemed creator. Reflecting on the highs and lows that run through the Anthem Man’s musical timeline, this record is the final word of a man who has given the world of Trance so much joy and excitement.
Eddie Thoneick – ‘Into The Sunrise (feat. James Walsh)’
“This was a long overdue follow up single with my friend James Walsh. Both of us are big fans of melancholic harmonies and fragile elements that I wanted to combine with a more powerful, analogue feel. This [‘Into The Sunrise’] is a track that I’m really proud of as we put a lot of detail into it. Kryder was instantly blown away by it, and that’s when we decided to do this record on Kryteria. He puts so much heart into things he loves which is what I wanted for this track.”
— Eddie Thoneick
Chee – ‘Turn Up’
Returning to headlines for good reason is the highly acclaimed beatmaker and sound engineer Chee. Eager to put the whole music industry on notice, the South African producer has released his latest single ‘Turn Up’ on Zeds Deads’ Deadbeats imprint. Picking up exactly where he last left off, Chee’s sound and style has simply sparked a movement within the bass music realm. As he continues to champion his sound design prowess, the prodigious talents of Chee has caught the attention of the masses and he is just getting started.
Surf Mesa – ‘Carried Away (with Madison Beer)’
Surf Mesa and Madison Beer celebrate the euphoria of young love in the new single, ‘Carried Away’ — just in time for Valentine’s Day. Coming of age and falling in love may look different in quarantine, yet the duo evokes the timeless essence of romance that remains unchanged. After opening simply with Madison’s exquisite, emotive vocals and acoustic guitar, the tender ballad swells as Surf imbues it with rich, ethereal layers.
H3NRY THR!LL x Brokinpaper – ‘The One (feat. Bridge Barrera)’
A change in pace from H3NRY THR!LL’s last few tracks, gone is the hard-hitting bass and ferociously reverberating depth drops he’s been increasingly known for. In its place, ‘The One’ (done alongside Brokinpaper) is a beautifully controlled offering that is sumptuous yet restrained in its melody and achingly evocative in its topline. Barrera delivers a flawless vocal that sits perfectly within the production. It’s a mature sound from the teenager and one he agrees adds yet another string to his growing bow.
Prince Paris – ‘Last Chance’
“‘Last Chance’ is one of my favourite singles so far. The fact that I was able to collaborate with Ben and Ross from Fenech Soler to make this record is a dream. I’ve been a fan of the band for a long time, since I did a remix for them back in 2013. I feel this record is a special one because it brings together a world of liveliness that only they could bring!”
— Prince Paris
MistaJam – ‘Good (feat. Kelli-Leigh)’
An homage to the experiences that made our lives take a turn for the better, MistaJam and Kelli-Leigh’s first-ever link-up is as radiant as they come. A positive, uplifting affirmation of the resilience of the human spirit, ‘Good’ channels the power needed to push through life’s curveballs with a head held high.
DejaVilla – ‘Chocolate In Your Pocket’
David Marston and Sarah Couch are DejaVilla. The Kingston, Jamaica-raised tandem distills the sounds of downtempo electronica with future-R&B and worldly aromas. Their single ‘Chocolate In Your Pocket’ is out via Ultra Music.
Eighty Ninety – ‘Forever’
“‘Forever’ is about reconciling the desire to be with the person you love with the understanding that they don’t feel the same way anymore. It’s like a daydream in a song — what if we were in love again?”
— Eighty Ninety
The Caracal Project x Leotrix – ‘New Lesson’
The Caracal Project and Leotrix are teaming up on forward-thinking ‘New Lesson’ collab on Gud Vibrations. The boundless project from France known as The Caracal Project has been pushing the envelope as he explores various BPMs with a maddening pace. He’s now joining forces with an equally ground-breaking artist from Sydney, Leotrix, as they school the bass space with a forward-thinking glitched-out single landing on NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s label.
LEVEL UP x JEANIE – ‘Hell Hole’
LEVEL UP and JEANIE have joined forces on a fiery dubstep collab called ‘Hell Hole’ on Bassrush Records. JEANIE is coming off of an appearance with Bassrush via the latest ‘Prophecy‘ compilation. The GRL GANG founder is now joining forces with another formidable force, LEVEL UP, who has been coming up hard with releases on Cyclops, GRVDNCR and more. They are teaming up now on ‘Hell Hole’, a diabolical single forged in some serious heat.
Born Dirty – ‘Happy’
Born Dirty has returned to Insomniac Records with his next single ‘Happy’. The French-born, L.A.-based producer has cemented himself as an Insomniac Records staple with consecutive releases on the label over the last four years. He’s keeping the hot stream alive as he dishes out a mood-boosting house jam by the name of ‘Happy’, featuring the warm crooning from French-American songstress Emilie Chick. Positive vibes only.
Nitepunk – ‘Miracle’
Nitepunk has released his sophomore single on HARD Recordings with ‘Miracle’. After making his debut on the label in December with ‘Flow’, the Brooklyn-based sensation is following suit with another breaks-driven offering. The next record brings the same ferociousness and mind-tingling sound design as its predecessor, and follows suit in a similar frenetic fashion that we were delighted with via his first HARD appearance.
