While a love song isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from the inventor of a genre called “Vomitstep,” that’s exactly what Snails has created on his newest release “Magnets.” Produced in collaboration with heavyweights Zeds Dead and live electronic duo Akylla, “Magnets” is a rollercoaster ride through a passionate relationship, complete with dramatic vocals, stabbing percussion and goosebump-inducing bass. To sum up the track, Snails says ““Magnets‘ is all about putting together beautiful melodies and vocals with intense basslines to create a powerful love song. The mix of all our styles complimented each other exactly how we wanted and so happy how the song came out.” A romantic ballad for the modern basshead, “Magnets” is guaranteed to create some serious flames on the dancefloor this fall. It’s out now as a co-release between Snails‘s Slugz Music and Zeds Dead‘s Deadbeats labels.
Just in time to showcase his recent releases – such as “Magnets” and “The Shell: Remixes” LP – Snails is about to embark on his massive 52 date North American tour, which will feature his brand new stage The Shell 2.0. The stage is being called a “holographic bass music experience powered by groundbreaking production” and is done in part with Beama Visuals, the stage production wizards for Excision and other impressive clientele. The tour kicks on October 5th at Snails‘s own festival Sluggtopia at the iconic Red Rock Amphitheater, where “The Shell 2.0” is being unveiled to the world. Expect to hear some heavy tracks from Snails‘s recent remix album of “The Shell“, which features some guest artists who will perform at Sluggtopia, including Funtcase, Space Jesus and SVDDEN DEATH among others. Also, 12th Planet, Kill the Noise, Liquid Stranger, Cookie Monsta and Voyd will be joining Snails throughout the entire “The Shell 2.0” tour on select dates as well as SVDDEN DEATH, HEKLER and UBUR as touring support. Check out “The Shell 2.0” tour dates below and grab tickets to a city near you!
Snails is truly an artist whose music has no boundaries. After spending years crafting music featuring the most grimy sounds and unrelenting bass imaginable in his small apartment, his “Vomitstep” sound found a home on labels like OWSLA, Dim Mak and Monstercat – along with a cult following that truly embraces it. Snails recently launched his label Slugz Music as home for his music and others’ that is as outrageous as they want it to be. As collaborators on “Magnets,” Zeds Dead add their pioneering touch of bass music that has developed into their iconic sound over the last decade through classics like “White Satin” and “Lost You.” Their consistent stream of quality releases has won them the adoration of millions of fans and praise from the biggest names in music. Following the release of their long awaited debut album in 2016, Zeds Dead have continued to surprise old fans and gain new ones with a series of collaborations with Illenium, Ganja White Night, Jauz, and 1000 Volts (Redman & Jayceeoh). Zeds Dead runs their own label Deadbeats, recently released singles from Devault, DNMO, GG Magree, Hunter Siegel, an EP from 1788-L, and a critically lauded debut album from Shades entitled “In Praise of Darkness“. The organic melodies and emotive vocals on “Magnets” are compliments of electronic live duo Akylla, who join forces with Snailsagain after working with him on 2017’s “Only Want U.” “Magnets” is bursting with the talent of these three artistic groups, so don’t miss the chance to be among the first to listen!
Snails’s The Shell 2.0 dates. Grab your tickets here
10/05 – Denver, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheater
10/08 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
10/09 – Omaha, NE – Sokol Auditorium
10/11 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma
10/13 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
10/15 – Reno, NV – Cargo: Whitney Peak Hotel
10/16 – Boise, ID – Revolution Center
10/17 – Chico, CA – El Rey Theater
10/18 – Fresno, CA – Rainbow Ballroom
10/19 – San Jose, CA – City National Civic
10/20 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
10/21 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
10/24 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
10/25 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
10/26 – Las Vegas, NV – World Market Center
10/27 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
10/30 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note
10/31 – Fayetteville, AR – Fayetteville Town Center
11/01 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Druid City Music Hall
11/02 – New Orleans, LA – Republic NOLA
11/03 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
11/04 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City
11/07 – Greenville, SC – The Firmament
11/08 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
11/09 – Richmond, VA – The National
11/10 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore Charlotte
11/12 – Mobile, AL – Soul Kitchen Music Hall
11/14 – Tallahassee, TN – Bajas Beachclub
11/15 – Tampa, FL – The Ritz Ybor
11/16 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues
11/17 – Miami, FL – The Hangar
11/20 – Syracuse, NY – The Westcott Theater
11/21 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
11/23 – Montreal, QC – Telus
11/24 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall
11/26 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
11/28 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom
11/29 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
11/30 – Washington, DC – Echostage
12/01 – New York, NY – Terminal 5
12/02 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
12/03 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom Box Office
12/04 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s
12/05 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection
12/06 – Royal Oak, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre
12/07 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
12/08 – St Paul, MN – The Myth
12/11 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
12/12 – Indianapolis, IN – Old National Centre
12/13 – Kcmo, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
12/14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
12/15 – San Marcos, TX – The Marc
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