The next round of the Monstercat & NCS showdown is here, with “Hit The Feels” bringing together ARMNHMR, Whales, and Adalaide Adams for Monstercat, while Lost Sky and Chris Linton represent NCS with two contrasting emotional releases arriving Wednesday, August 26.
Both making their Monstercat debuts in 2021, ARMNHMR and Whales have continued carving out signature sounds rooted in emotion, atmosphere, and larger-than-life melodies. Now, the two producers reunite for “Stay Away,” teaming up with British vocalist Adalaide Adams for a melodic bass track that leans into the bittersweet side of the genre.
Dreamy melodies and laid-back basslines establish the track’s emotional foundation before subtle wubs and Adalaide Adams‘ soaring vocals push the production toward its euphoric peak. The result is a quintessential festival crybanging anthem, built for those hands-in-the-air moments when a crowd sings along at full volume.
On the other side, Lost Sky and Chris Linton represent NCS with “Heaven & Hell,” delivering a darker and more cinematic interpretation of the round. Intense production, atmospheric textures, and an adventurous sense of mystery give the collaboration a distinctly dramatic edge.
The pair have already established their chemistry through previous collaborations, including “Fearless Pt. II,” which has accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams across platforms. Their latest release brings that established energy into the NCS vs. Monstercat 15 Year Anniversary campaign while once again showcasing why their partnership has become a recognizable one within the NCS catalog.
The showdown celebrates a rivalry that dates back to the early days of online electronic music. Discovered in 2011, NCS and Monstercat quickly became influential forces in internet music culture, introducing millions of listeners to electronic music through YouTube, gaming, creator content, and online communities.
As both labels expanded, their audiences increasingly overlapped, creating a friendly rivalry among fans debating which catalog ultimately reigns supreme. Fifteen years later, NCS vs. Monstercat: 15 Year Anniversary transforms that long-running debate into an official musical celebration.
With “Stay Away” and “Heaven & Hell,” the latest “Hit The Feels” round highlights two different sides of emotional electronic music—one built around melodic euphoria and collective release, the other driven by darker cinematic intensity. Both tracks continue the anniversary campaign’s celebration of the artists, communities, and sounds that helped shape the past 15 years of online dance music culture.
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