Moon Boots – “Bimini Road (Live)”
Anjunadeep favorite Moon Boots’ sophomore album “Bimini Road” showcased the Brooklyn-based artist at his best. It provided a display of his signature soulful take on house music. Alongside the release of this album, Moon Boots debuted his brand new live show with his seven-piece band in tow. Moon Boots now shares “Bimini Road (Live)”; six brand new live recordings of album highlights. Featuring stunning vocal performances from LP collaborators KONA, Nic Hanson, and Gary Saxby of The Harlem Gospel Choir; the LP also stars guest vocal performances from Moon Boot’s live band member, Eleanor Fletcher of Crystal Fighters.
Liquid Stranger – “The Drill”
WAKAAN kingpin Marin Stääf alias Liquid Stranger returns with his first original single of the year “The Drill”. This release is a devastating bass anthem with stabbing synths and thunderous lows. True to its title, the new track is an earth-shattering production that mercilessly rips through speakers. Liquid Stranger continues to push boundaries and build his empire with every release, proving that his nearly two-decade-long reign is ironclad.
Digitalz – “Beg For It”
French electro-pop act Digitalz make their highly-anticipated return to the release radar with “Beg For It“, the third lead single off of their upcoming full-length album slated for release later in the year. The wholly entrancing original production starts off with a mellow, subdued beat. Audibly atmospheric sensibilities are sprinkled throughout the approximately three-minute endeavor, flawlessly complemented by its infectious, high-octane flair. A rising tension is released in full force several times, followed by hefty bass drops and a larger-than-life ambiance. American singer/songwriter Mickey Shiloh’s melodious vocal cut serves as a perfect juxtaposed backdrop for the tune’s hard-hitting tone and is paired impeccably with Tampa native and hip-hop artist Deem’s flowing rap verse.
Famba – “Still Call You Mine” (Hellberg Remix)
Rising electronic music artist, DJ, and producer Famba teams up with Swedish producer, Hellberg, to release “Still Call You Mine” (Hellberg Remix). In keeping with Famba’s dance-floor focused new material, Hellberg’s remix delivers a freshly unique bass-influenced House re-work of the original. Hellberg brings a whole new upbeat vibe to the track’s original emotive chords with mood-boosting, bass-heavy layers of sound and texture.
Lanchi – “Reaction/On Your Feet”
Madrid-based DJ and producer Lanchi is dropping his pair of sizzling summer scorchers on Sosumi Records this week, with “Reaction/OnYour Feet“. Sprinkling a huge groove-led bassline across ‘Reaction’, the track adopts a sinister feel thanks to a grungy warehouse-sounding industrial-inspired bassline. Showcasing his powerful production prowess on ‘On Your Feet’, Lanchi combines a thumping melody with pulsating chords and a strong vocal.
CID – “Can’t Stop Missing
You”
Grammy-winning producer CID now heads to Sonny Fodera’s Solotoko for the new single “Can’t Stop Missing You” (feat. Lizzy Land), marking his debut on the esteemed imprint. Boasting grooving bass that underpins Lizzy’s soaring vocal cuts, this release makes for a crossover house anthem packed with global appeal.
Riggi & Piros, EL3CTRXX – “Longshot”
Powerhouse duo Riggi & Piros return to Armada Music for “Longshot“, a euphoric blend of progressive and tropical house released just in time for the summer. Crafted in tandem with EL3CTRXX, opens with an instrumental stirring chord pattern, setting the track’s wistful tone from the get-go. As BullySong’s poignant vocals work into the fold, the track’s energy continues to rise while maintaining the core sentimental feeling. Eventually, the single rises to a high before melting into a balmy and glowing chorus that effortlessly combines warm acoustic elements with serene electronic production. Expect to hear “Longshot” at mainstages, summer get-togethers, and beach parties everywhere.
MASTERIA – “Everything”
MASTERIA executes a much-needed pep talk via his follow-up single on IN / ROTATION with “Everything”. This release is a confidence-building bass house creation. “‘Everything’ is a track about hope and having a belief that no matter what you might be going through, everything really will be okay in the end,” says MASTERIA. “This pandemic especially created a sense of dread and hopelessness in a community that thrives on positivity and energy, so I wanted to write a high-energy track with vocals that reflected the need to have hope that our industry and love for live performances will return one day soon.”
DVRKO – “Wasted on You”
DVRKO returns with his next self-released single “Wasted On You”. “Wasted On You is about someone who’s become a bad habit you can’t seem to kick. Every time you’re with them you forget about all the reasons why you shouldn’t be together. They’re like your kryptonite and you always give in even if you might regret it in the morning.” – DVRKO
Curbi – “Breathe”
UK house regulator Curbi is making his Monstercat debut with a brand new, melodic house record called “Breathe“. This release is a catchy electro-pop tune that will surely be a new fan favorite!
Air Apparent – “Bad For Me”
AIR APPARENT releases his first single of 2021, “Bad For Me“. Featuring vocals from GESS. This release is an effervescent future-pop affair imbued with modern indie sensibilities, written in mind for everyone who has been told they’d be better off without someone they hold close. The budding star pulls together inspirations from across the musical spectrum to craft a cohesive, yet daring, earworm.
Good Times Ahead – “So Good”
Miami-born duo Good Times Ahead are back with another massive single, “So Good”. The new heater has the makings of a club and festival anthem, right from the start with a deep, pulsating bass that immediately sets the tone for the rest of the track. The gritty synth stabs and glitchy synth slides are the defining features of the drop as they add a blog house feel to the track. Good Times Ahead are not ones to shy away from producing genre-blending tracks and “So Good” is a testament to their decade-long careers as versatile producers.
