Australian producer EDDIE has been releasing music since 2017 and his sound has definitely evolved since then. Over the last few years, he has left the house genre behind in favor of a more dark, midtempo sound. Today he released “Damned,” his collaboration with Canadian producer FISE on Rezz’s HypnoVizion imprint. He previously collaborated with Rezz on her track “Time.” On vocals, they have recruited Colleen D’Agostino, best known for her vocals on Deadmau5’s track “Seeya.”
In addition to being a music producer, FISE has also created visuals for Rezz and Svdden Death. He made the artwork and music video for “Damned.” FISE independently released his first solo track “Ridin” in 2020, and “Damned” is his first released collaboration.
Before working with Deadmau5, Colleen was the lead singer for the Southern California-based rock band The Material. “Damned” marks the second collaboration between EDDIE and Colleen; they previously worked together on “Somewhere In Between.” She has also been featured on tracks by No Mana and Attlas.
“‘DAMNED’ is a song about resisting the demons that try to pull us down. When I wrote the lyrics, I’d been dealing with health issues, anxiety, and depression. It kind of served as a reminder to myself to keep fighting.” – Colleen D’Agostino
This trio has combined their talents to create a stirring track right at home on HypnoVizion. The track immediately gives a creepy vibe, opening with a soul-stirring piano melody beneath Colleen’s vocals. As the drums kick in, the intensity increases before giving way to a bouncy midtempo beat. The second half of the drop is layered with dubstep elements. Colleen’s vocal delivery ranges from ethereal to taut, adding more power and emotion to the song.
Listen to “Damned” and stay up to date with what EDDIE, FISE, and Colleen D’Agostino have going on by using the links below. Be sure to check out the rest of the tracks that dropped this week by following Moon Lvnding’s New Music Friday Heat playlist on Spotify.
There is a saying that if you listened to emo music in high school, now you listen to EDM. Today, both of those worlds collide with Fairlane’s new track “Take It Back” featuring Shane Told of Silverstein. It is being released under Monstercat’s Uncaged imprint.
Canadian dubstep producer Fairlane has shown his emo influence on tracks before. He’s done an official remix for The Devil Wears Prada and created his own version of Yellowcard’s “Ocean Avenue.” Fellow Canadian Shane Told is no stranger to lending his voice to EDM songs. He’s previously been featured on tracks from Rezz and PhaseOne. Together they do a great job of blending both genres.
According to Fairlane, “Finishing this song with Silverstein is a milestone achievement for me. To experience such a full circle moment, collaborating with a band that quite literally shaped my taste in music as a young adult, brought me to a newfound level of appreciation for the work that I get to do. Shane [Silverstein] is so incredibly talented, and getting to see him in his element firsthand is an experience I’ll never forget. Plus, this song absolutely shreds, so that’s a bonus!”
The opening of the song could be another Silverstein song, with Told’s voice as the main focus over a simple beat and guitar melody, played by Fairlane. The chorus brings in melodic bass elements including a snappy snare that heightens the emotion behind the words being sung.Shane Told shared this about the lyrics, “At the heart of the vocals is an anti-suicide message. Having personally lost people to this tragedy, I hope it serves as a beacon to seek help before you can’t take it back.”
The breakdown is where you can really hear both genres come through. It features chugging guitars, screams, and rapid-fire snare hits before the headbang-inducing heavy dubstep elements take over. The track comes full circle, finishing with the opening guitar riff over the melodic bass beat before one last scream of “Take It Back.”
I’m personally very excited to hear more tracks that combine dance music with emo music. Stay current with what Fairlane and Silverstein have going on by using the links below. Check out the rest of the tracks that dropped this week by following Moon Lvnding’s New Music Friday Heat playlist on Spotify.
Starting the year with a bang, BVRRN delivers his first release of 2024 with “Eyes Closed” on Snakehips‘ label Never Worry Records. BVRRN is coming off of one of his biggest years as an artist in 2023, with releases on labels such as Gold Digger, The Boat House, and Do Not Duplicate Recordings. He also debuted at his hometown festival in Palm Springs by opening the Saguaro stage for Weekend 1 of Splash House this past August.
“Eyes Closed” is a sonic portal to pure bliss, showcasing BVRRN’s mastery of crafting infectious rhythms and euphoric melodies. Each note paints a vibrant landscape of pastel house, BVRRN’s signature blend of feel-good house and innovative sound design. It’s an instant dance floor crowd-pleaser, guaranteed to transport you to a world where it’s just you and the music, lost in the pulsating groove.
This track marks BVRRN’s arrival as an up-and-coming force in the house music scene. His distinct sound and captivating perspective have rapidly amassed a dedicated following, solidifying his status as a rising star. “Eyes Closed” is just the first glimpse of what’s to come in 2024, igniting anticipation for his future endeavors. With such a powerful 2024 debut under his belt, BVRRN is an artist you absolutely can’t miss.
Dive deeper into BVRRN’s world by connecting with him on social media and blasting his music through the links below. Prepare to be swept away by a tidal wave of good vibes and innovative beats.
Bay-area native Danny Howland continues to put out some of the freshest, forward-thinking bass music around. From the acclaim of his VOYD soundscape and persona to the recent arrival of MELLODEATH, his groundbreaking duo project with Marshmello, Danny continues to surge in popularity with every new release. Fans at this year’s Lost Lands were left with jaws hanging as SVDDEN DEATH dropped ID . . . after ID . . . AFTER ID! No doubt the Harbinger EP is the release that opens the floodgates for a few of those tasty IDs. The ten-track, mouthwatering delivery from the bass Leviathan clocks in at just under 30 minutes. Many artists would find it difficult to pack such heavy and satisfying bass into a half-hour, but it’s SVDDEN DEATH, so of course, he pushed the boundaries.
On a steady roll-out since mid-November 2023, the now-complete Harbinger EP dropped on January 17 and included five new tracks added to the already wildly popular singles. In order, the single releases were as follows: “Harbinger,” “Don’t You Dare Go Hollow” with HVDES, “Mind Control” with Wooli, “Ten Toad Anthem,” and “Forgive Forget.” Quite a few of those first singles have already hit major streaming milestones. “Mind Control” is currently the most streamed on Spotify coming in just 24k off of 500k streams. “Don’t You Dare Go Hollow” is a close second trailing at 423k streams.
The five all-new tracks have no shortage of savory bass to sink your teeth into: “Teeth” feat. Bejalvin, “Torsion,” “Psycho,” “Yargonaut,” and “Immolator” will satisfy even the most feral basshead. “Teeth” as the EP opener brings a fresh feel to a familiar SVDDEN DEATH cadence previously heard on the instantly recognizable “Bleed” and “Behemoth,” both highly-successful and iconic tracks. Somehow, “Teeth” goes even heavier though, doubling down on industrial-style experimentation. “Torsion” with Neonix was teased as an ID under the pterodactyls at Lost Lands. Stretching and distorting frequencies battle it out through the track until it descends into tasteful, tonal hits reminiscent of early-SVDDEN DEATH releases (“Spelljam” off of his DEBUT “Spelljam EP” 2017 and “Jvnkworld” off of the “Jvnkworld EP” 2018). Neonix is known for tracks like “Spacewalk” and “Goodbye,” which can be heard within the elements of Torsion.
The title track “Harbinger” is addictive. Chalk-full of gorgeous elements throughout, one can imagine that the Ableton project file is a sight to see. It has a lot going on with zero clashing frequencies or muddy moments at all, it is truly art from a producer standpoint. The level of bass “Harbinger” delivers would definitely level a crowd. It will be a treat to hear played out live!
“Psycho” injects energy into the front half of the EP with a wild arp, almost a car-horn stab layered in, and a snappy arrangement that keeps it moving. No lack of monster-stomping bass, trills, and additional ear candy is sacrificed though. What might be used as a transition track in a set, “Psycho” is strong enough to confidently stand on its own amid the EP.
“Mind Control,” the long-awaited collab of Danny and Wooli (who were roommates for years!) is everything you want it to be: heavy, hard, an edge of drama, and a departure from anything even remotely basic. An extended break in the middle of the track re-sets the stage sonically before it winds up for the second drop, providing that extra grit to go even harder.
“Yargonaut” opens with fun, almost nostalgic, metal elements like a slamming drum kit and guitar riffs, but it doesn’t leave you in ‘expected’ for long—it drop kicks you straight into the kind of iconic bass drop SVDDEN DEATH is known for. Known as an artist who pushes the boundary and explores the evolution of entertainment, it’s possible that the name ‘yargonaut’ is inspired by YARG (Yet Another Rhythm Game), a free open-source plastic guitar game still in demo and development, but that may be bold speculation.
“Forgive Forget” pulls off an impressive feat by flawlessly crossing between many contrasting vibes. With sad boi vocals and chirpy, upbeat accents that nod back to releases with Marshmello (“Sell Out” in 2019 and “Crusade” in 2020) it is reminiscent of an older electro track, “Virus” by Martin Garrix, but resurrected after a bass baptism of course.
“Ten Toad Anthem” quickly yanks us back to brutal SVDDEN DEATH territory that we love. With ghostly, distorted vocals repeating “ten toad” this song has a more cinematic second drop featuring string instruments. Perhaps that is the reason cinematic-dubstep heavyweight, Apashe, was chosen to play direct support for SVDDEN DEATH’s Vegas show March 29 (tickets HERE). Either way, it artfully segways the vibe to the collab featuring HVDES vocals, “Don’t You Dare Go Hollow.” HVDES’ hushed and haunting vocals lay over a brutal bass track, leaving the feeling of an ‘anthem’ in your bones. On social media, SVDDEN DEATH explained the song, “is a reminder that it is always our choice who we are, and that pain is an inevitable part of life but to allow that to take the parts of us that make us human is to allow collective suffering to win.” This tune is sure to be a fan favorite on the charts and in his sets.
Closing out the EP, we have “Immolator.” Defined as “1. : to kill or destroy especially by fire. 2. : to offer in sacrifice. especially : to kill as a sacrificial victim.” This could not be more on-brand for Danny. Snappy leads with diverse, dancing, bass elements land nicely in bouncing drops. Vocals whispering “set fire to the world, set fire to my body… set fire to the dust that remains,” are classic SVDDEN DEATH-vibes from his world of VOYD that fans will welcome as a strong finish to the Harbinger EP that they didn’t want to end.
Upcoming appearances include a B2B with Excision February 4 at the sold-out Thunderdome, an EDC Mexico appearance February 24, and two shows in Honolulu March 15 and 16, before the incredible billing of acts at his headlining Vegas show in March. MELLODEATH, the deadly SVDDEN DEATH x Marshmello concept, officially kicks off its four-city tour April 4 in Denver (you already know it’s at Red Rocks), followed by Chicago, Minneapolis, and Dallas. A limited number of MELLODEATH pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday, January 25 at 10 am PST. Having been blown away by their phenomenal B2B at EDCLV 2023 with the incredible visuals, mixing, and stage presence of two legends—this is a must-see tour.
From smash hit originals to remixes for some of the biggest tastemakers in the industry, and even performances around the biggest stages in the world, Curbi has made his mark in the EDM scene. Now he brings his talents into 2024 with his new single, “Kill The Lights,” a groovy stutter house anthem with vocals from Sarah de Warren.
“Kill The Lights” opens with a repeating 16th note chord progression which persists throughout the track. This offers a sense of familiarity, bringing the listener from start to finish in an entrancing fashion. As Curbi adds more elements, they play off each other to push and pull the energy from hypnotic to lively. Sarah de Warren’s airy vocal is a perfect pairing with the dark and pumping tendencies of the song.
As “Kill The Lights” progresses, Curbi introduces a low Reese bass to add energy before dropping into a thumping drum-propelled drop. With plenty of energy to get you grooving in your seat, this track is perfect for both easy listening and getting down at a live show. The combination of Curbi’s production prowess with Sarah de Warren’s evocative voice and emotional songwriting makes “Kill The Lights” a song we expect to hear across a variety of mediums. With 2024 just beginning, Curbi and Sarah de Warren both have a bright year ahead of them; be sure to keep up with all their new announcements, and listen to “Kill The Lights,” using the links below!
4,000 people in attendance at Mission Ballroom in Denver on January 5 got to experience an awesome treat. During his set, Shaquille O’Neil aka DIESEL, brought out 11-year-old Denver native and aspiring dubstep artist Mesophonic.
Mesophonic walked on stage to huge applause and roar as DIESEL introduced him. Being 11 years old you can only imagine the nerves and excitement Mesophonic must have felt, but you wouldn’t have known. The videos show him and DIESEL both hyping up the crowd, headbanging together, and going crazy!
Beyond just being brought on stage, Mesophonic jumped on the deck and played one of his original tracks. A heartwarming experience like this not only hits the feels for the crowd and everyone who sees the videos but can also help propel this young DJ’s career. It’s amazing to see one of the biggest names in bass music bring out the new generation of music.
Mesophonic has a unique and wonky style of music that will bring out that bass face and get you moving. Be sure you don’t fall behind on your music and check out Mesophonic’s 3-track EP Wormhole.
There are so many new artists to listen to each year, but there are a few that stand out above the rest. The Moon Fvm has chosen 15 artists from varying genres that we think are going to the moon in 2024. These artists have already started to establish themselves and you will for sure be seeing their names a lot more over the coming months. We present to you our inaugural class of Rising Stars! Read more about each artist below.
Arkangel is a producer from San Diego who combines “cinematic soundscapes with elements of Indie Pop and R&B.” He released his Paradigm EP in 2023 on Enhanced’s Chill imprint as well as a remix for Klur on its Colorize imprint. His tracks have been featured on Tritonal’s Tritonia Radio multiple times. He is making waves in the deep, melodic, and progressive house scenes.
Yanoy is a house producer hailing from the home of house music, Chicago. He creates an immersive experience with basslines that will get you moving with each track. He only started producing a few years ago but has quickly gained a large following, including Martin Garrix, who has supported his tracks. Our favorite track by him is his latest release “Knee Deep.”
Hartshorn is a Happy Hardcore producer from Denver, Colorado. We sat down with him for a Who Are Ya?! last year where you can learn more about him. He just announced he will be playing Beyond Wonderland in Southern California and he just played the inaugural Bullseye festival at the end of 2023. Recently, he has also been opening for big names in the hard dance scene like Lady Faith and Deadly Guns. Green Velvet said 2024 is going to be the year of hard dance, and Hartshorn will be part of it.
Ekonovah is a Phoenix, Arizona native who has been taking his house sound international in the last year. He played a few shows during ADE in Amsterdam and has been playing shows all over the US. In addition to all those shows, he released 12 tracks in 2023 across multiple labels including Insomniac’s In Rotation imprint, Hau5trap, and Hexagon. Ekonovah will be coming to your city soon, and when he does you should go see him!
Dr. Ushuu is bringing the bass with his out-of-this-world brand of riddim. DJ Diesel, Skrillex, Samplifire, and Ivory have been rinsing out his latest track “Quasar.” He has tracks released on big labels of the bass scene like Disciple and Bassrush. He’s already played Tomorrowland, Rampage, Lost Lands, and Forbidden Kingdom, so he’ll probably be at the next festival you attend and you won’t want to miss his set!
Tsu Nami is making some of the best Future Bass we’ve heard in a while. She played the Circuit Grounds stage at EDC Las Vegas and supported Jai Wolf on his Blue Babu tour in 2023. San Holo has been a big supporter for years and has constantly featured her music on Bitbird Radio. She will be playing Beyond Wonderland in March, so if you’re attending, go check out her set!
Homemade Spaceship is making experimental bass with a twist in the bass capital, Denver, Colorado. He regularly includes instruments like guitar and flute in his tracks, and they are always space-themed. Moon Lvnding surely supports the space theme! He self-released his first album Ghost Ride The Spaceship in August of last year. Hop in his spaceship if you’re ready to get vibey.
Not much is known about French house artist Square Perception. They have caught the attention of AC Slater and have released a few EPs on his Night Bass record label. They are creating a new sound within the bass house genre, leaning more into the experimental side of it. This can be heard throughout their album MIND, released in August of 2023.
Usaybflow has been supported by the dubstep icon Excision. Maybe it’s because he performs in a banana suit or because he’s also a fellow Canadian making heavy dubstep. He performed at Lost Lands in 2021 and has opened for some of the biggest names in dubstep like Subtronics and Virtual Riot when they play in Canada. He just got his U.S. visa approved, so expect to see him on more lineups soon!
BLUPRNT is another Chicago-based house artist who is setting himself apart by combining tech and bass house into tracks that will get the dancefloor moving. Diplo, Dr. Fresh, Matroda, and DJ Susan have all been playing his tracks. He played Club Coast at North Coast in 2023 and will hopefully land on more festival lineups in 2024.
Lumasi is an experimental bass producer in Denver, Colorado. He combines wobbly basslines with more gentle sounds like chimes to create a hypnotizing vibe that completely immerses you in the sound. In 2023 he released an official remix of LSDREAM’s track “Follow The Vibe” and played Sound Haven alongside Lab Group, Truth, and Yheti. He will be supporting Liquid Stranger on a few dates of his upcoming Expansion Tour. We suspect a release of one of his original tracks on Wakaan is in his future.
Dustin Husain is a trance producer from Southern California. His tracks have been supported by trance legends like Ferry Corsten and Armin Van Buuren. 2023 was a big year for him, playing both EDC Las Vegas and Dreamstate. 2024 is already looking promising since he will be playing at Beyond Wonderland. Read more about him in our Who Are Ya?!
TRYPBOX are a house duo based in Los Angeles that formed in 2020. They have received support from Wuki, Don Diablo, Dr. Fresch, and AC Slater. They have also been featured on Space Yacht lineups and compilations. You can’t help but bounce around and smile when you listen to their music. Even though they make house music, they were able to remix Bandlez and Crankdat’s dubstep banger “Ground Shake” into a bouncy future house tune. We’re looking forward to more releases and show announcements from them in 2024.
Drew Dapps has slowly been taking over the minimal house scene. He is based out of San Diego and spends his free time skateboarding. We sat down with him for a Who Are Ya?! in 2021 and he has done so much since then! He crossed Space Yacht off his bucket list and has opened for Layton Giordani to ring in the new year. His new EP Word On The Street will be dropping on January 19, be sure to check it out.
BVRRN is a house DJ from Palm Springs, California whose specialty is Melodic Bass House. We’ve been big fans of him since 2021 when he made a guest mix for our Mothership Radio series. He recently played a Space Yacht show and at Splash House alongside Wax Motif, Vintage Culture, and LP Giobbi. His latest single “Lose Control” will make you do just that on the dancefloor, and we can’t get enough of it!
We are excited to see what is in store for all these artists over the next year, and we mean it when we say big things are coming! Be sure to check out their tracks and follow them on social media to stay up to date with everything they’ve got going on.
Chris Lake has done it again, taking the music world by storm last week with his latest remix of The Chemical Brothers‘ groove-infused track, “No Reason.” Released by EMI / Virgin Records, this remix follows the success of two other official “No Reason” remixes by Ewan McVicar and O’Flynn. The original track, a highlight of The Chemical Brothers’ recent album For That Beautiful Feeling, now receives the Chris Lake treatment, promising a new level of dance floor euphoria.
For those unfamiliar with Lake’s remix repertoire, a glance at his versions of “Dummy” by Portugal. The Man and “Who Are You?” by Maine will set high expectations. And true to form, Chris Lake delivers spectacularly, harnessing the infectious bassline of “No Reason” and elevating it with his signature style.
Lake’s expertise shines in building immense anticipation before each drop. The track benefits from three distinct yet flawlessly executed pre-drop builds, each leading into a uniquely funky kick and bass combo. These elements maintain thematic cohesion with the original while injecting a fresh, exhilarating energy. The first and last drops are particularly noteworthy, where the bass seamlessly glides into purely ecstatic moments.
Chris Lake will be on a bit of a hiatus, with no scheduled dates until the Ultra Music Festival in March. To keep up with all the latest news from Chris Lake, connect through his social links below.
Music is an expression of emotion. For the audience, it can be felt, resonated with, and used for inspiration! For the artist, it is a sense of release, a medium for that person to process the crazy life they live and express themselves to the world. This holds true when listening to Mantra Sounds’ new EP Seeing Red.
This 3-track EP was incrementally released last week, and gave fans insight into the personal life behind Mantra Sounds. The first track, “Psychosis,” was a track that flowed out like liquid gold once the first line was written. The message? Talk your shit and OWN IT! Mantra Sounds shared, “When I listen back to this song I think the main thing it hits on is getting back in your bag, feeling yourself, and remembering who the fuck you are.”
The second track, “Target Practice,” showcases a wider range of emotions. It tells the story of recognizing pain, accepting where you are, and understanding that the mask of passion can be pain under the surface. It is about being at rock bottom, but knowing that the only way to go is up.
The final track, “Exodus,” carries a different tone from the other tracks. This R&B-inspired song is a final release. In an interview, Mantra Sounds says, “This outro represents fully checking out of something, accepting it for what it is, and looking forward.” In collaboration with producer McWavy who supplied the stems, Mantra Sounds’ original lyrics matched perfectly to create a smooth, emotional outro to wrap up Seeing Red.
In our interview with Mantra Sounds, she was excited for her fans to listen to this EP. With “Psychosis” and “Target Practice” being two of her favorite beats created to date, anticipation for the release was high. To sum up, Mantra Sounds said, “All three tracks have such different meanings but it all comes down to forgiving yourself for past mistakes, ridding yourself of you and others’ pain that you carry, and stepping back into your power.” Listen to Seeing Red, check out the Caverns recap in the X post above, and use the social links below to keep up with everything from Mantra Sounds.
Give thanks Miami! A new chapter in the Magic City’s dance music scene is set to unfold December 15. Renowned Middle Eastern duo Bedouin are bringing their unique brand of contemporary techno back home to the iconic Club Space. The venue regarded as a Mecca for electronic music lovers to dance until sunrise and beyond, will be enveloped in ethereal melodies for the duo’s bi-monthly residency that includes subsequent performances on February 17 and April 6. Opening night is sure to be a sonic masterpiece—the internationally acclaimed duo will grace the illustrious Terrace with the spellbinding sounds of their debut album, “Temple Of Dreams” supported by maestros Francesca Lombardo, Notre Dame, Ms. Mada, and Thunderpony.
“Space is one of the very few long standing dance music institutions in the US. With the dance floor at its core, it does feel like a 24 hour intimate party with a thousand of our good friends. We can’t wait to bring the Bedouin sound for a 3 date residency starting Dec 15.”
Bedouin released their first album this past May after years of performing around the globe and received international praise for the unforgettable Middle Eastern-inspired beats that take listeners on a transformative journey through sound. Since this release, the duo has been venerated with remixes by esteemed producers Damian Lazarus, Vintage Culture, Made By Pete, Robin, LP Giobbi, and Catz ‘N Dogz, with more to come from Santiago Garcia and Nandu. The latest installment, Remixes Part 4 was released today, featuring Harry Romero and Anja Schneider.
Bedouin at Club Space 2021 — Photo by Club Space
Harry Romero brings his signature steamy and chunky house style to “Flore Chico”, blending powerful kick drums with lush chords. The result is a captivating dance floor anthem with organic percussion and soul-stirring synths. On track 2, a mainstay in Berlin’s underground scene and leader of Sous Music, Anja Schneider transforms “Fortune Teller” into a minimal masterpiece. The track features lithe piano chords over wavy drums and warm percussion, creating a punchy yet fluid late-night groove.
Rami Abousabe and Tamer Malki chose the name Bedouin as a nod to the nomadic tribes that reside between their homelands of Jordan and Egypt. A fitting name, as they have been on the move performing music around the world since 2012. Over that span, the duo released several singles and EPs but never a full album—until this year. Rami & Tamer knew that when they finally released an album it had to be thoughtfully curated and significant. Throughout their career, they set aside songs that they felt could be album material until they presented “Temple Of Dreams” this past May. In the album, you can hear Bedouin’s signature style which incorporates ancient instruments into their hypnotic melodies to create honest musical expression that goes far beyond dance music alone. There is no better capsule to experience this confluence of culture and sound than the legendary Space Terrace!
Buy tickets to opening night here and connect with Bedouin below.
