Author: Matt Torres

Sara Landry Details New ‘Sacrifice’ EP & More: Interview

Sacrifice EP is out via Kraftek Music This week, rising techno powerhouse Sara Landry unveiled her compelling new EP, Sacrifice. An unrelenting and ominous two-song release laden with haunting vocal samples, a nod to Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, and distinctly powerful production. The EP is a culmination of thousands of hours dedicated to…
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April 4, 2020
Stream Maximillian’s New EP, “Still Alive”

Still Alive EP is out via Copenhagen Records Danish artist Maximillian returns with a new EP, Still Alive, and a visual for its title track. The EP is the rising singer-songwriter’s first release of the year and finds the 20-year-old truly on the cusp of musical greatness. On “Still Alive,” Maximillian recounts the complexity…
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April 3, 2020
BANKS Delivers Emotional “Live and Stripped” EP: Stream

Live and Stripped EP is out on Harvest Records Earlier this week, BANKS announced a 4-song EP, Live and Stripped, and it’s quite a gift for fans. Starting with the release of “Drowning,” from her debut album, Goddess, the tracks have been released throughout the week alongside a series of videos taped during a 1 Mic…
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April 2, 2020
Stream Persian Rapper CHAII’s New Track, “Digebasse”

“Digebasse” is out via Black Lotus/BMG With only two songs released thus far, it’s already clear genre-bending artist CHAII has sights set on global domination. Last week, the New Zealand-based Persian artist shared her single “Digebasse” alongside Sydney rapper B Wise and it’s total fire. “Digebasse” carries a positive and uplifting vibe, yet a…
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April 1, 2020
March 2020: 15 Must-Hear Electronic Tracks

For 6+ hours of unstoppable dance music, follow our monthly playlist There’s nothing better than shutting off the world and dancing until your legs give in. So, in the spirit of staying home, creating your own dance party, and grooving hard — here are March 2020’s 15 must-hear electronic tracks that had me wishing I…
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March 31, 2020
Party Favor & Georgia Ku Share “Once More”: Stream

“Once More” is out via Area 25 Party Favor and Georgia Ku return with “Once More,” an upbeat electronic track with titillating tumult. Somehow, we always want the things we shouldn’t gravitate towards, and this latest release documents Georgia attempting to distance herself from unrequited love. This is the second track released by the musical…
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March 28, 2020
The Importance of Bad Bunny’s “Yo Perreo Sola” Video

YHLQMDLG is out via Rimas Entertainment Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny just shared his music video for “Yo Perreo Sola,” and it was quite moving. Just days ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility, the activist musician reiterates his support of the LGBTQIA+ community and, more broadly, women’s independence in a world still riddled by…
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March 28, 2020
J Balvin Partners with Vevo for Must-See 4-Part Series – Watch “Amarillo” Live

Colores is out now via Universal Music Latin Colombian megastar J Balvin and Vevo have partnered to share exclusive live performances in support of Colores. Kicking off the 4-part series today is the album’s opener “Amarillo.” While next week we’ll see the release of “Azul,” “Negro” and “Rojo.” Released on March 19th, Colores is the latest chart-topping…
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March 27, 2020
Little Dragon — “New Me, Same Us” — Album Review

New Me, Same Us is out now via Ninja Tune Today, Swedish four-piece Little Dragon is sharing their sixth studio album, New Me, Same Us, and the results are simply divine. For a band constantly evolving, their follow-up to 2017s Season High and 2018s Lover Chanting finds a group more self-aware of their unique driving…
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March 27, 2020
Watch ‘BME Sessions’ Presented by British Music Embassy and BBC Music Introduces

BME Sessions is streaming now on BBC Music’s YouTube Following the cancellation of SXSW due to Covid-19 concerns – The British Music Embassy, BBC Music Introducing, and multiple UK organizations have partnered to present The BME Sessions. Originally slated for its 13th year of showcases, the UK’s official residency was instead filmed last week at…
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March 26, 2020