Whethan, the LA-based producer/DJ, makes a triumphant return this week with his highly anticipated single, “Do You Remember,” released today, May 3, 2024. This fusion of house and future bass is a preview from Whethan’s forthcoming album, Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2, and is poised to satisfy loyal fans worldwide. With “Do You Remember,” Whethan pays homage to his disco influences, drawing inspiration from legends like Daft Punk, while blending his signature contemporary house flair.
Accompanied by a mesmerizing visualizer, this release showcases Whethan’s production mastery and offers a glimpse into his creative vision and artistic evolution. As the countdown to the release of Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2 continues, “Do You Remember” stands as a testament to Whethan’s growth as an artist and his dedication to pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
Fresh off his electrifying performance at Beyond Wonderland 2024 and with over 1 billion streams under his belt, Whethan’s latest offering shows the Chicago-born artist is riding a wave of momentum with no signs of slowing. With each release, Whethan further solidifies his status as a force in the electronic music scene, charming audiences with his innovative sound.
As anticipation builds for the album’s launch on May 31, Whethan continues to carve out his legacy as a celebrated figure in the electronic music world. His recently announced tour for the album will stop in seven major EDM markets and tickets are available now! With the song’s forward-thinking production and irresistible groove, “Do You Remember” sets the stage for another groundbreaking new album and tour from Whethan. Check him out and stay current with all he has coming using the links below.
In the nation’s capital, Insomniac brought a fittingly diverse group of headliners together to enjoy Project Glow 2024. The RFK Festival Grounds hosted a talented assortment of artists and vendors for the 3rd annual event. It was Moon Lvnding’s debut attending the Northeast’s first big EDM fest of the spring season and we would happily return to this well-run event.
Although the weather did not cooperate on Day 1 with scattered showers looming overhead for much of the day, it didn’t keep us festivalgoers from having a good time. We couldn’t make it in time to catch Blossom, our featured performer for Saturday. But we did get to hear sets from Sultan + Shepard, Nora En Pure, Knock2, Rezz, Tinlicker, and Illenium. Knock2 and Illenium brought the bass to the Eternal Stage, while Nora En Pure and Tinlicker got the vibes right at the Pulse Stage.
Photo Credit: Shae McCormack // @shaelien111
The weather on Day 2 was marvelous with bright sunny skies. The warm weather reminded us all that the 2024 festival season is just getting started. Calussa, who recently released on Insomniac Records, got our Day 2 started on the Pulse Stage. Then Nostalgix and it’s murph got to play extended sets at the Eternal Stage to help fill in for San Pacho, who couldn’t make it due to transportation complications.
TroyBoi played my favorite set of the weekend just before sunset on Sunday afternoon, highlighted by a cameo from Toxic Rob for their collab hit “Dhunga.” TroyBoi also popped up at the Pulse Stage during the b2b set from Acraze and Wax Motif. Two Friends and Zedd ended our weekend with two more memorable sets at the Eternal Stage, showing why they are still at the top of their game.
Photo Credit: Shae McCormack // @shaelien111
Overall, Project Glow lived up to the lofty expectations for Insomniac events with its stage production, including pyrotechnics and fireworks. The layout of the festival grounds was easy to navigate, with the Secret Garden right by the festival entrance. The Pulse Stage was in the middle of the space and the Eternal Stage was on the far side, along with the vendors and water station. The well-appointed VIP section was set between the Eternal and Pulse Stages, allowing those attendees easy access to the front of those stages.
Transportation was a breeze to get in and out of the festival, with access to a Metrorail stop and ample parking lots around the grounds, so there was hardly any traffic. Insomniac also provided a thoughtful variety of food, beverage, and merchandise vendors for festivalgoers. The official merch booth offered artist items and branded Project Glow goodies like hoodies, pashminas, shirts, and a stylish tie-dyed lineup T-shirt that caught my eye.
All that said, Project Glow succeeded at providing the Northeast with an EDM festival to start the spring. The festival grounds had everything necessary for a fantastic experience and the talented lineup brought the vibes for 10 full hours each day. Moon Lvnding is already looking forward to Project Glow 2025! Connect with the festival team using the links below to keep up with all the latest announcements.
Barong Family mainstay and jungle terror creator Wiwek brings back his Jungle Terror EP series with Volume 5 today, May 3. This is the 10th anniversary of the series and the first Jungle Terror EP since 2020.
If you’re unsure of what jungle terror is, it’s the genre that Wiwek pioneered that combines “offbeat kick drums, dissonant lead synths, and tribal drum and animal sounds.” The name originated from Wiwek’s SoundCloud days when he had to tag songs with a genre and none of the other labels fit.
The first Jungle Terror EP was released on October 6, 2014. It leaned more into the trap genre and was at a slower BPM than the subsequent Jungle Terror EPs. Over the years, Wiwek has developed his sound and honed in on his production techniques. Vol. 4 was more house-influenced while Vol. 5 sounds more like techno.
Wiwek has continued to innovate and evolve the jungle terror sound with whatever subgenre of EDM is currently the most popular. There are four tracks on Jungle Terror, Vol. 5, and all four bring the energy that Barong Family releases are known for. “Sirens” was released as a single ahead of the EP and is most representative of the jungle terror sound.
“Crash The Party” also has the old Wiwek vibes, incorporating timbales, a trappy baseline, and his beat tag. “Cola” features vocals from Dutch singer/songwriter Emy Perez and a four-on-the-floor techno beat with a booming kick. “Scream” was the most interesting track on the EP to me. It’s a collaboration with bass producer Holly. The synths throughout have an early hardcore or gabber quality to them. The second half of the song changes direction, going into a progressive house breakdown before making a U-turn back to how the track started.
Wiwek described the evolution of his latest EP saying, “Jungle Terror EP, Vol. V is a collection of songs I’ve been playing a lot in my sets. The idea at first was to just have fresh tunes for my DJ sets. When I noticed that the first Jungle Terror EP came out in 2014 it felt like a cool idea to do a new one 10 years after the first one. I owe a lot to these series and it was fun to still be creative with it after all these years.”
Keep up with everything Wiwek has going on by using the links below. Be sure to check out the rest of the hard dance tracks dropping this week by following Moon Lvnding’s New Music Friday Heat playlist on Spotify.
Puerto Rican producer Plushtoi just dropped an irresistible bass house track that will set dance floors on fire! The standout feature of “Not Bieber” is undoubtedly the vocals that elevate the composition by weaving seamlessly through the driving basslines. The catchy lyrics stick with listeners long after the track ends and perfectly complement the energetic production.
Plushtoi has consistently delivered bangers, but his latest track is next level. The infectious vocals and robust basslines are finely crafted to dominate dance floors. The vocals are not just a layer, but the track’s soul. They ensure that “Not Bieber” resonates with audiences long after listening. For more updates and to follow Plushtoi’s musical journey, click the links below.
If you are a fan of the hard dance scene, you know some wild acts that range from frightening to ridiculous. Masked hardcore producer GPF, which stands for Greazy Puzzy Fuckers, is more on the ridiculous end of the spectrum. He wears a mask that looks like the muscles of the face and has been known to have large phallic inflatables on stage and in the crowd when he performs. His goal is to “shock and disgust” his audience and he does just that in the music video for his latest track “Spit In My Mouth,” a collaboration with uptempo artist Dr. Donk.
The video begins with a doctor making notes about GPF in his lab. It cuts to a man who seems to be coming to the doctor for a routine procedure, but he notices something strange in his reflection and the other patients in the waiting room. Once he goes to see the doctor, that’s when things really get out of control. While the video may be absurd, it is also very well done in how it is shot and the special effects added. Check out the video created by High of Life Media to see what I mean.
As for the track itself, the beginning sounds more like trap than hard dance, until the synths and the kicks come in. It has all the characteristics of a typical uptempo track: fast BPM, high-pitched and heavily distorted kicks, kick rolls, and a primary focus on the beat. Both GPF’s and Dr. Donk’s contributions can be clearly heard.
Keep up with GPF’s antics by using the links below and be sure to check out the rest of the hard dance tracks dropping this week by following Moon Lvnding’s New Music Friday Heat playlist on Spotify.
The Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival ended Sunday evening, April 21, after two weekends of star-studded performances that fused genres of music and generations of fans. Both weekends had their highs and lows, and reviews from attendees spanned from it being the most special yet to not living up to its reputation. One thing that prevailed throughout was the electrifying energy dance music artists brought to the desert that put the EDM community in the spotlight.
Already impressive lineups were complimented by tons of surprise guests. Dance music made it to the big stages, bringing in massive crowds of ravers and non-ravers alike.
Photo Credit: Coachella
The French powerhouse duo Justice delivered classics and starstruck what seemed like anyone who got a glimpse of the crowd. Festivalgoers witnessed unexpected guests joining the action like DJ Snake bringing out 50 Cent to perform his timeless, highly influential hip-hop hits. Grimes bounced back with an improved set in Weekend 2, Charlotte De Witte solidified her role as queen of techno, Adam Ten went b2b with Mita Gami, and so much more.
The Do LaB put rising stars on its stage like Knock2, while veteran talents like Skream and DJ Tennis lit up the valley. If you’re like me and hope to experience Coachella in person next year instead of via live stream, there’s good news! The 2025 dates have been announced for April 11 – 13 and 18 – 20. Advance ticket sales start in just over a week on May 3. Use the handy links below for more information on next year’s show and to keep up with all the latest updates.
Last Friday, festivalgoers from around the world headed to Indio, California to kick off the first weekend of the 23rd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The three-day event exceeded expectations with its stacked lineup of highly anticipated performances from world-class artists across genres and eras.
It’s safe to say the dance music community shone especially bright this year, with stages and performances so exciting that even A-list celebrities like Taylor Swift had to witness in person.
Photo Credit: Do LaB // Jamal Eid
The Do LaB, Coachella’s key stage for electronic dance music, presented sets by the scene’s most talented artists on a newly designed stage that emulated an enchanted forest, setting the mood just right. Surprise guests included an impressive list of superstars from myriad genres, including SOFI TUKKER, Kaskade + Alison Wonderland, Adriatique b2b BLOND:ISH, DJ Pee .Wee (Anderson .Paak’s DJ persona who brought rappers Freddie Gibbs and MARIO), and Billie Eilish.
EDM DJs and iconic producers enjoyed immense traction throughout the festival’s stages, with one of the most anticipated sets of the weekend taking place at Coachella’s brand-new Quasar stage. Dedicated to dance music, its LED walls hosted unforgettable performances such as the emotional return of British megastar Michael Bibi after beating CNS lymphoma cancer.
Across the festival ground, the Sahara Tent extended to its largest capacity for a legendary performance by Peggy Gou. Argentine producer Bizarrap brought Shakira on stage, and powerhouses like Eric Prydz, Hardwell, and John Summit had attendees beaming.
Several artists experienced technical difficulties, such as Grime’s nightmare scenario on the decks that left the pop star/DJ visibly distressed. As with all major events, mishaps were bound to happen, but the highlights from the weekend far outweighed the lows.
From mesmerizing stages and mind-melting production to the intertwining of artists from different genres, the Coachella Valley magic is alive and well. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Weekend 2. Keep an eye on Coachella’s socials below for updates on set times, surprise guests, and more!
Canadian DJ, producer, and guitarist Fairlane is making waves in the industry through his innovative fusion of rock with live guitar and dance music. He released his new brilliant EP Genesis via Monstercat on April 4, marking a significant evolution in Fairlane’s musical journey. His five-track EP features collaborations across musical genres to draw attention from a wide-ranging audience.
“The Genesis EP, as the name indicates, really represents the beginning of a new chapter for the Fairlane project,” said Fairlane. “Up until now, I always felt that there was a sort of ambiguity to what my sound really was; all five tracks on this EP do a perfect job of representing where I want the future of my brand to go, both sonically and visually. Genesis aligns with rebirth, as I dive into my new identity. It is also symbolic for the idea that we can start fresh in life once we have come to terms with things that may have limited us in our past. ”
The first track, “Take it Back,” which Moon Lvnding previewed back in January, seamlessly blends dubstep and post-hardcore elements, featuring the talents of the band Silverstein with heavy-metal-based lyrics from their lead singer, Shane Told. Following suit, “Not My Night” delivers a hard-hitting collaboration with LA rock band Point North, a track sure to captivate both punk rock and dance music enthusiasts alike.
The remaining tracks include “Only the Good Die Young,” a collaboration with SpaceMan Zack, which integrates elements of rap into the EP; “Someone Just Like You,” featuring RILEY; and the final single, “Panic Room,” with the alternative metal band Wind Walkers.
“The underlying theme of the project represents new beginnings, with each song acknowledging an area in life where someone may have lost control or surrendered a part of themselves to feelings of lust, depression, greed, or addiction,” said Fairlane. “In acknowledging who we have been, we are capable of creating new possibilities and paths for ourselves. I cannot stress enough how proud I am of what we have created here, and I truly believe there is something for everyone to enjoy!”
Genesis is available for streaming on all platforms. Don’t miss Fairlane’s upcoming live performances: April 6 in Cleveland, OH at Asylum Room with Blanke, May 25 in George, WA with Illenium at The Gorge Amphitheater, and July 12 in Los Angeles, CA at Lost In Dreams Festival. More information on his new EP, future shows, and more can be found on his website and socials linked below.
Last Friday, Phat Jazz unleashed “Hit That,” a tech house gem set to tear up dancefloors nationwide. The track cleverly samples a beloved Key & Peele skit, infusing it with an infectious energy. Crafted with festival crowds and electrifying club nights in mind, Phat Jazz’s dynamic presence and pulsating rhythms shine through every beat of this masterpiece.
‘Hit That’ stands out as a powerhouse in the club circuit, embodying the essence of classic American tech house while injecting massive festival energy. The real magic happens at the second drop, where Phat Jazz brilliantly fuses a trap-style fake drop with his deep love for bass music, propelling the track into uncharted territories of the tech house landscape.
Picture taken at The Governors Ball Music Festival 2023
With each release, Phat Jazz is fast proving himself to be a force to be reckoned with, constantly elevating his production game to new heights. This latest offering is no exception, showcasing his ability to blend diverse musical elements into a cohesive and electrifying sound. To stay on top of Phat Jazz’s latest beats and catch him live, follow him through the links below.
Every March, Miami transforms into an electronic music haven for a week-long celebration of music. Hundreds of thousands of ravers descended upon the city to partake in the annual Ultra Music Festival at Bayfront Park and immerse themselves in Miami Music Week (MMW), the marathon leading up to the premier event. This year’s MMW proved to be exceptionally eventful, with remarkable energy that prevailed despite significant weather disruption. Whether fans were looking to groove to house music poolside, sweat it out in the dark with hard techno beats, or raise adrenaline with drum & bass, Miami played host to loads of events, appealing to fans of every subgenre.
The highly anticipated Ultra Music Festival encountered a rocky start on Day 1. For the first time in its history, Ultra was forced to shut down early due to heavy rainfall, leaving 55,000 attendees drenched and heading home much sooner than anticipated. Ultra’s team managed to bounce back with a clean-up crew that erased most traces of the downpour and by hosting an extended Day 2 of the festival, making up for Friday’s shutdown. Excision, RL Grime, and countless heavy hitters delivered outstanding sets, while performances by Calvin Harris and other EDM superstars stirred waves of nostalgia among fans.
Kick-off events began Tuesday night leading up to Ultra, with gatherings in every venue from South Beach to downtown. Iconic hotel venues held pool parties throughout the week, including Claptone’s famous Masquerade, Festvibes, Heldeep’s Pool Party, and sets from OMNOM, Nicole Moudaber, Hot Since 82, HUGEL, and more. South Beach offered plenty of options for party-goers looking to groove under the sun. Artists such as Deadmau5, Sara Landry, Honey & Badger, Wax Motif, Shiba San, Alison Wonderland, San Holo, and What So Not lit up clubs and open-air venues all over Wynwood, sending nonstop electronic vibrations through the infamous art-filled neighborhood.
Attendees of Factory Town, one of Miami’s hottest venues in recent years, stormed its many stages until sunrise to catch Charlotte de Witte, Ben Sterling, Chris Lake, El Row, Indira Paganotti, I Hate Models, and more. The venue’s newest stage, The Warehouse, offered the perfect ambiance for techno stars to deliver the classic dark rave experience.
Club Space welcomed music lovers at all times of the day, hosting exciting sets and B2Bs from tech-house stars, including Pawsa, Loco Dice, Andrea Oliva, Sosa, Chris Stussy, and Paco Osuna. Famous for its 24-hour parties, the energy showed no signs of slowing as Sunday rolled around, and the show persisted until early Tuesday morning.
MMW also held numerous networking events, giving industry professionals a perfect balance between work and play. Eden Roc hosted the EDMAs, where the Moon Lvnding team got to interview artists and mingle alongside media groups and stars, including Mark Knight, Hayla, Armin Van Buuren, Kaskade, Deadmau5, and Martin Garrix.
Rain or shine, with the week-long spectacle and Ultra Music Festival at its finale, 2024’s MMW marathon was as strong as ever. This year’s edition may go down in history as one of the most memorable, with highlights including countless shows, surprise guests, rare star-studded B2Bs, fireworks, drone shows, and impressive stage productions. For those who missed out, sets from the week’s hottest shows have already made their rounds on X, Instagram, and YouTube. Stay tuned for more on Moon Lvnding’s team at MMW 2024, featuring highlights from our interviews with your favorite artists and much more!
