UK’s leading dance music producers Joel Corry and Jax Jones team up with pop sensation Charli XCX and rising rapper Saweetie on an infectious new single, ‘OUT OUT’ that is available to stream/download now via Atlantic Records.
Joel Corry & Jax Jones – OUT OUT (Featuring Charli XCX & Saweetie)
Sampling Stromae’s late ‘00s dance classic “Alors On Danse,” Joel Corry and Jax Jones modernize the single into “OUT OUT,” a catchy feel-good dance-pop release with celebratory vibes. Featuring the infectious voice of Charli XCX, the track is infused with inimitable pop energy with a hint of hip-hop flavor courtesy of Saweetie.
“I’m buzzing to collaborate with my bro Jax Jones and the amazing Charli XCX and Saweetie. I’m a huge fan of Stromae’s classic ‘Alors On Danse’ and wanted to put a fun spin on it for summer 2021. Now we can party again, I want everyone to let their hair down and go OUT OUT!”
Joel Corry
“I met Joel a few years ago and love his energy, focus and ambition, so a collaboration felt natural. ‘OUT OUT’ feels like a proper party starter and is the perfect blend of our different sounds. I’m a big fan of Charli and Saweetie, having them on the song makes it feel like a moment with real synergy – at just the right time. I can’t wait to see this record drop and watch the reaction on the dance floor.”
Jax Jones
Joel Corry and Jax Jones have been instrumental in shaping the UK’s electronic dance music output. Corry is known for his 2020 hit record “Head & Heart,” ft. MNEK became the UK’s longest-running consecutive number one hit record while Jones’s debut album Snacks was the UK’s best-selling dance record of 2019.
Corry is about to embark on his first-ever American tour kicking off on September 17th in Los Angeles and closing out on October 3rd in Las Vegas. Tickets and more information are available at the following link.
Grammy-award-winning producer Skrillex joins Noisia, Josh Pan, & Dylan Brady on a brand new release titled, “Supersonic (My Existence)” that is available to stream/download now via Atlantic Records.
Opening with a mesmerizing vocal, “Supersonic (My Existence)” is an introspective single that morphs an array of bold sonic textures with a mix of spliced vocal samples. Fusing a diverse combination of anticipatory builds and beat-changing rhythms, the track is an engaging listen from start to finish.
This track marks Skrillex’s third collaborative release this year and follows the pop-punk track, “Too Bizarre” with vocalist Swae Lee and Siiickbrain in addition to the house-infused collaboration “Butterflies” with Four Tet and powerhouse songstress Starrah.
Sonny Moore, artistically known as Skrillex, is an eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist who has redefined the dance music genre with his iconic sound. The artist is known to work with a diverse range of talent including Boys Noize, Habstrakt, and Diplo who he worked with on the Grammy-Award winning project Jack U. He is one of the most in-demand artists performing at the venerable music events Coachella, EDC Las Vegas,Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and more. For additional information on Skrillex, please visit his official website.
Grammy-Award-winning artist Skrillex joins vocalist Swae Lee with experimental artist Siiickbrain for a groundbreaking collaboration, “Too Bizarre” available to stream/download now via Atlantic Records.
Skrillex, Swae Lee & Siiickbrain – Too Bizarre
Marking his second release in one week, “Too Bizarre” is an eccentric genre-defying collaboration that merges alternative punk with dance-pop elements. A release that potentially no other artist could pull off, the track features electric guitar-laden melodies, with spit-fire lyrics, and an earworm hook to make it easy to chant to. With a rebellious attitude, the track delivers an endearing message to anyone who does not fit in to stay as you are.
“Too Bizarre” is Skrillex’s second astounding track released this week and follows his dynamic collaboration with Four Tet and Starrah on, “Butterflies.” The former release features shimmery vocals, rousing house rhythms, and atmospheric sonic textures that energize with irresistible magnetism.
Despite the rumors of new music on the way, both track releases still come as a surprise since the artist hasn’t released a single since his two-track Show Tracks EP and his Grammy-nominated Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign collaboration, “Midnight Hour” in 2019. Both tracks signify the artist’s monumental return as if he never was even on a hiatus.
Sonny Moore, artistically known as Skrillex, is an eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist who has redefined the dance music genre with his iconic sound. The artist is known to work with an eclectic array of talent including Boys Noize, Habstrakt, and Diplo who he worked with on the Grammy-Award winning project Jack U. He is one of the most in-demand artists performing at the venerable music events Coachella, EDC Las Vegas,Tomorrowland, Ultra Music Festival, and more. For additional information on Skrillex, please visit his official website.
Dance music icon Skrillex enlists world-renowned producer Four Tet and powerhouse vocalist Starrah on his newest single, “Butterflies” which is available to stream/download now via Atlantic Records.
Skrillex, Starrah & Four Tet – Butterflies
Featuring shimmering vocals courtesy of Starrah, “Butterflies” is a vibrant house-infused production that showcases Skrillex’s dynamic collaborative ability. The track effortlessly glides with rousing house rhythms and atmospheric sonic textures that energize with irresistible magnetism. Marking his first official new release since 2019, Skrillex effortlessly revitalizes his triumphant sound in just over three minutes.
“Butterflies” marks Skrillex’s first single since he released his two-track Show Tracks EP and his Grammy-nominated Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign collaboration, “Midnight Hour.”
Sonny Moore, more commonly known artistically as Skrillex, is an eight-time Grammy Award-winning artist who has redefined the dance music genre. Known for his early successful releases “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites” and “Bangarang,” the artist has since worked with a range of talent including Boys Noize, Habstrakt, and Diplo on the Grammy-Award winning project Jack U. He is one of the most in-demand artists in the industry performing at the venerable music events Coachella, EDC Las Vegas,Tomorrowland, and Ultra Music Festival to name a few. For additional information on Skrillex, please visit his official website.
Singer-songwriter Brynn Elliott enlists Swedish electro-pop duo Icona Pop for a dance-ready remix of, “Tell Me I’m Pretty” which is available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
Brynn Elliott – Tell Me I’m Pretty [Icona Pop Remix]
Showcasing Icona Pop’s infectious sound, the duo transforms Brynn Elliot’s “Tell Me I’m Pretty” into a catchy, dancefloor anthem. With lyrics that evoke a message of women empowerment, Icona Pop’s female production spin becomes a perfect fit for the record. Picking up the pace, the remix amplifies the original’s energy creating a perfectly crafted dance-pop production for mainstream audiences.
“This song means the world to me because it’s an anthem proclaiming that my value as a woman is not based on how well I measure up to cultural standards of beauty. Ultimately, it’s about finding true beauty and the freedom to be real human in a world obsessed with ‘image.’”
Brynn Elliott
Co-written with songwriter Michelle Buzz, “Tell Me I’m Pretty” hints at what is to come with Elliott’s breathtaking new EP, Can I Be Real? which is slated to arrive later this year. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced in large part by songwriting/production duo The Monarch, Can I Be Real? sees Elliott expanding on the thoughtful yet emotionally potent lyricism. For additional information on Brynn Elliott, please visit her official website.
Grammy-Award-winning electronic-pop group Clean Bandit provides an uplifting remix to Tiësto & Ty Dolla $ign’s anthemic single, “The Business Part II” which is available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
Tiësto & Ty Dolla $ign – The Business Part II (Clean Bandit Remix)
Opening with the soulful vocals of Ty Dolla $ign, Clean Bandit enlists their iconic infectious sound to “The Business Part II.” With a four-on-the-floor house rhythm, the track soars with euphoric progressions without taking away the spirit of its predecessor. Expertly crafted for the dance floor, the track embodies a bouncing beat with springing energy.
The remix follows the success of Tiësto’sglobal hit “The Business,” which saw its debut in September of last year. Since its release, the track has received a remix treatment by 220 Kid and was revitalized in January when Ty Dolla $ign lent his vocals to “The Business Part II.” The track has gone on to garner a staggering 400 million streams to date.
Tiësto’s “The Business” continues to hold a steady position on Apple & Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” & “Today’s Hits” playlists and is currently holding the number nine position on Spotify’s Overall Songs list. The track has hit number one on US Dance Radio, is certified Platinum in four counties, and Gold in six countries.
Tiësto is currently working hard on his highly anticipated, eighth studio album, which will see its debut via Atlantic Records later this year.
Kicking off with the voice of dance music icon Marea Stamper aka The Blessed Madonna, “Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing” is a nostalgic house cut that is an ode to the things we take for granted in life. With the concept of the track written amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the release evokes an optimistic message to take life one day at a time.
“Marea and I met in Palestine around 5 years ago now. I call her my rave shaman. I think she’s that for a lot of other people too, to be honest! Her ability to tell stories and share things has always been a particularly beautiful part of her beautiful mind, so I guess it makes sense that I ended up making a song out of sampling one of our conversations! She’s a real hug of a human.”
Fred again..
“Right from the second I met Fred there was a real closeness, and even though I didn’t know him at all, I always felt like, ‘this is gonna be a person in my life.’ On this particular night in lockdown, Fred asked how I was feeling and I just talked to him like I normally would. Somehow he digs in all my babble and makes it into something beautiful and personal. Fred is a singular artist. He had such a tender way of looking at sound. You can’t fake it. You gotta have real heart. No one has a heart like that.”
Marea Stamper AKA The Blessed Madonna
Co-produced by Boston Bun, “Marea (We Lost Dancing)” is the latest in a series of Actual Life releases from Fred again.. which also includes the tracks, “Julia (Deep Diving)”, “Jessie (I Miss You)” and “Kyle (I Found You).” All tracks encompass a signature sound that sees the artist build tracks around vocals uncovered from the unlikeliest of sources. This ranges from obscure YouTube clips to personal FaceTime conversations, random Instagram accounts, and iPhone video footage of half-remembered nights out.
Electronic duo KOLIDESCOPES teams-up with vocalist Gavin James to release an emotive new single, “All For You” which is currently available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
KOLIDESCOPES & Gavin James – All For You
Opening with a heart-warming, catchy vocal by Gavin James, “All For You” is an inspirational release that hits all the rights notes from start to finish. With summer-laden vibes, the sun-kissed single encompasses an uplifting beat paired with a passionate message of what it feels like when a person would do anything for a special someone.
“Met for pints of Guinness and wrote 3 songs, we had been friends for years so it made sense to write some music. The song is about finding yourself again through someone else, wondering how you’ve found them, and that you’ll do anything to keep that person around.”
KOLIDESCOPES & Gavin James
“All For You” follows KOLIDESCOPES’ euphoric label debut last year titled, “Torn.” The track is paired with an equally energetic companion video streaming now.
Johnny Courtidis and Dan Dare make up the international duo KOLIDESCOPES. Courtidis first made waves as one half of Melbourne, Australia-based indie-house duo Parachute Youth, whose 2012 single “Can’t Get Better Than This” reached number one in nine countries, earning platinum sales and more than 50 million streams. London-based Dan Dare also proved an in-demand songwriter and producer, collaborating with Charli XCX, Marina & The Diamonds, and Giggs, to name a few. For additional information on KOLIDESCOPES, please visit their official Facebook Page.
DJ/producer Whethan enlists Biicla to remix his latest release “Hurting on Purpose” (feat K.Flay), which is currently available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
Whethan – Hurting On Purpose (feat. K.Flay) [Biicla Remix]
Opening with the original release’s catchy vocal, Biicla infuses his future-pop sound, which further emphasizes the track’s unique blend of various genres. “Hurting On Purpose” [Biicla Remix] builds in anticipation with a drop that cuts up the lyrics to an irresistibly infectious beat.
“Biicla and I first met at Holy Ship. We kicked it the whole weekend and played each other some tracks we were working on. He’s a great dude and since then I’ve been consistently inspired by everything he’s been doing.”
Whethan
“When I was at Holy Ship. I attended a performance by a seemingly shy guy. We met briefly and I started following his music. Then he released an amazing album. Today we release a remix I did of my favorite song from that album, and that guy was Whethan. It’s a small world.”
Biicla
This announcement follows a string of remixes recently released by Whethan, which includes the lauded remix by internationally acclaimed act Tchami on “Freefall” and the remix by Midnight Kids on “Stay Forever” (feat STRFKR).
For additional information on Whethan, please visit his official website.
It is the start of a new year, which brings an air of hope and optimism to the world. The new coronavirus vaccine is in the midst of being distributed as many wait in anticipation for their turn to receive their dose.
Despite the current grim circumstances of the pandemic, there is still much hope in the live entertainment sector as festivals like Ubbit Dubbi, Exit Festival, Spring Awakening Cancun, and Governors Ball announced that they will continue as planned.
Virtually, there have been a number of options for fans to revel in all of the music at home with David Guetta announcing a United At Home charity livestream in Dubai in February and the premiere of the VR platform Hydeout which will continue with its performances throughout 2021.
January set a precedence for a magnanimous year ahead with a number of major releases by artists. Among those records were from recording labels Spinnin’ Records, Hexagon, Heldeep, Atlantic Records.
Please see below for the complete list of the Best EDM Tracks of January 2021 based on support by some of the most esteemed artists and labels in the dance music industry.
Merk & Kremont x Buzz Low – Do It [Spinnin’ Records]
That rounds out the best dance music tracks of January 2021. Be sure to check back at the end of each month for our monthly round-up of news featuring the best in dance music.
Produced by blanco, Marshmello, and Blake Slatkin, “You” is a heartfelt record that merges uplifting lyrics with radiating brass instruments over a beat that is both dancefloor-ready and radio-friendly. “You” follows benny blanco’s 2020 smash hit “Lonely” with Justin Bieber, which garnered more than 700 million streams to date and climbed the U.S. Top 40 chart to the number four position while topping charts worldwide.
“I’ve been friends with both Vance and Marshmello for a long time and it was just the right time for us to make a record together. This song makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside and I hope everyone else gets the same feeling when they listen.”
benny blanco
“I went into a songwriting session with Blake Slatkin and Caroline Pennell and we had a super fun day. We walked away with an emotionally charged song that felt like it had something special. benny loved it as well and I was excited when he told me he was working on it with Marshmello. I love what it’s blossomed into—it’s really arrived. I’m very happy to be a part of it.”
Vance Joy
“benny showed me this demo in his studio one day. I was instantly attracted to the song and knew I had to try something a little different with it. I sent my initial idea to benny and from there we went back and forth until we created what everyone can hear right now. Super excited and happy with how the song came out”
Marshmello
benny blanco is an award-winning artist, record producer, songwriter, and musician who is responsible for hundreds of millions of album sales worldwide due to his work with artists Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Halsey, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kesha, Sia, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West and many more.
Christopher Comstock, more commonly known as Marshmello, is an American electronic music producer and DJ who broke onto the scene by releasing remixes of tracks by Skrillex and Diplo’s Jack Ü and Zedd. The genre-defying artist has broken boundaries with chart-topping singles and collaborations with the likes of Juice WRLD, Halsey, Demi Lovato, Bastille, Kane Brown, Selena Gomez, and more. The artist has accumulated more than 8 billion streams across Spotify alone with nearly 50 million monthly listeners on the streaming platform. He is one of the top 50 most streamed artists in the world on Spotify. For additional information on Marshmello, please visit his official website.
Vocalist Faouzia and Grammy-Award winning artist John Legend tap DJ duo Ofenbach to remix their recent release, “Minefields” which is currently available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
Faouzia & John Legend – Minefields (Ofenbach Remix)
Featuring a driving house rhythm that allows the emotive vocals to shine, “Minefields” (Ofenbach Remix) provides a fresh, dancefloor take on the original without losing a bit of its romanticism. This track marks the second remix release for “Minefields.” Last week saw the release of the Platinum-selling Australian DJ Hook n Sling’s take on the original.
Co-written by Faouzia, Sam Martin, Ali Tamposi, J Kash, and multi-platinum producer Johnny Goldstein, the track also features the multi-Grammy nominated and multi-platinum artist Charlie Puth on piano.
“Minefields” adds to Faouzia’s impressive list of collaborations including “I Dare You (كنتحداك),” with Kelly Clarkson, “I Fly” with Galantis, and “Battle” which was found on David Guetta’s chart-topping smash album, 7.
Dorian Lo and César de Rummel make up the French electronic music duo Ofenbach. Within a short span of four years, the duo has accumulated over 1 billion streams and went on to becoming platinum-certified 16 times and gold-certified 10. This track follows the recent Ofenbach release, “Wasted Love (feat. Lagique)” which saw its debut earlier this month, and the global 2020 success “Head Shoulders Knees and Toes” which accumulated over 170 million streams worldwide.
Merging the two superstar sounds of Grammy Award-winning producer Tiësto with the sleek R&B vocals of Ty Dolla $ign, “The Business Part II” is a revitalized must listen for 2021.
“The worldwide response to ‘The Business’ has been incredible. There is nothing better than combining diverse sounds and genres to create something truly special and Ty’s smooth R&B vocals really take this track to the next level. I have always been a huge fan of Ty’s work… he’s an exceptional talent and I am thrilled we got to collab on this. I am very excited to share this new version with both of our fans around the world!”
Tiësto
“We got one! Thankful for being a part of this legendary moment. Always been a fan of Tiësto.”
Ty Dolla $ign
After its original release in September 2020, “The Business” has garnered a staggering 204 million global streams while holding a steady position on Apple & Spotify’s “Today’s Top Hits” & “Today’s Hits” playlists. The track also hit number oneon US Dance Radio, is certified Platinum in the Netherlands, and holds a place on the Top 10 official singles chart in The Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark.
Directed by Christian Breslauer, the official music videofor “The Business” has received over 35 million views. The video saw its premiere directly after Tiësto delivered a monumental live performance with an array of artists from Red Rocks Amphitheatre on September 24.
Singer/songwriters Faouzia & John Legend recruited Platinum-selling Australian DJ Hook n Slingfor an insatiable new remix of their emotive single “Minefields” which is currently available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
Faouzia & John Legend – Minefields (Hook N Sling Remix)
Providing a fresh new take on the original, Hook n Sling adds his iconic feel-good vibes to the release as he revitalizes the track with a dance-floor appeal. Co-written by Faouzia, Sam Martin, Ali Tamposi, J Kash, and multi-platinum producer Johnny Goldstein, the original version features piano riffs by multi-Grammy nominated and multi-platinum talent Charlie Puth.
“Minefields” adds to Faouzia’s impressive list of collaborations including “I Dare You (كنتحداك),” with three-time Grammy Award-winning singer Kelly Clarkson, “I Fly” with chart-topping DJ duo Galantis, and “Battle” which was featured on David Guetta’s chart-topping album, 7.
Anthony Maniscalco, better known by his artist name Hook n Sling, is an Australian multi-platinum ARIA-nominated record producer, songwriter, and DJ. The artist has a number of chart-topping releases that include the DMC Buzz Chart number one track, “The Bump.” He has worked with a plethora of notable names in music including Lana Del Rey, Calvin Harris, and Kygo, and can be found performing at some of the most desirable stages in the world including Pacha, Space Ibiza, Global Gathering, Future Music Festival, and Stereosonic.
Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Faouzia has been making a name for herself with pop-music that merges her Moroccan heritage and experiences. The artist recently signed with Atlantic Records and made an extraordinary debut with her EP, STRIPPED. The artist has gone on to receive over 250 million streams worldwide, 1 million YouTube subscribers, 1.8 million Instagram followers, and 2 million Tik Tok followers. She was recently named one of People Magazine’s “best-emerging artists,” and made her television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Showwith a collaborative performance of Clarkson’s “I Dare You.” For additional information on Faouzia, please visit her official website.
Tokyo-based producer Vantage released a new vocal version of his viral smash ‘50//50’, featuring LA-based artist Absofacto which is currently available to stream/download via Atlantic Records.
Vanatage – 50//50 (Dance With Myself) (feat. Absofacto)
Accentuated by the soulful vocals of Absofacto, “50/50” (Dance With Myself) highlights the carefree nature of its original version with robot-like vocoder vocals. “50//50” was initially released as part of Vantage’s debut album Metro City, which became an overnight TikTok sensation and accumulated over 22 million Spotify streams since August. This marks the second Vantage release of the year. He has also provided a remix of the Dua Lipa and Angèle global smash “Fever.”
“I had a blast working on the vocal version with Abso, he really took the song where I wanted it to be and I am very, very excited for everyone to hear this new version!”
Vantage
Multi-instrumentalist Vantage emerged onto the scene in 2015 with the four-track EP, 「ƒƒ∆ and has been honing his unique craft of intersecting sound and technology ever since. He is known for inventing the sub-genre coined as “future funk” and uses a range of analog synths and instruments to create his hallmark sound. Since 2015, he dropped his second album J-Funk City and collaborated with Macross 82-99 on the six-track EP, “Sendagi Collection” released last year.
Absofacto has been curating his own fusion of dream pop, art-rock, and inventive electronica since 2008. His first breakthrough single in 2015 titled “Dissolve” became an RIAA Gold-Certified number one hit amassing 120 million Spotify streams and counting.
