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GIG REVIEW: 33 Below, JAWNS, RL GRIME at the historic Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

These days, arriving before 10pm to a function is a social faux pas. But there they were: harlequins, Barbies and Kens, sleek cats in black latex, and kandi-clad ravers donning Sable Valley gear—all jostling excitedly in front of the legendary Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, vying to get inside at 7pm. During the day, the 300,000-square-foot [continued]
Essentials: All the Things She Said – Kučka

New-age electronic producer Kučka has debuted a shimmery, exultant cover of Russian pop duo t.A.T.u.’s “All the Things She Said.” “I was in school when t.A.T.u. first came onto the scene with this track and it terrified me. It was everywhere,” said the Australian talent. “I was so embarrassed when it would come on TV [continued]
Essentials: “Ike Onu” – Nitefreak, Phina AsA, &friends

Afro house producer Nitefreak makes his Tomorrowland Music debut with “Ike Onu,” a melodic progressive house track. The self-taught Zimbabwean DJ tapped seasoned West African songstress Phina Asa for soulful vocals and New York-based global sound-smith &friends for an overall scintillating, collaborative production on the percussion-laden introspective composition. “Ike Onu” is Nitefreak’s first reunion with [continued]
Essentials: Third Places LP — RamonPang

Los Angeles-based producer Ramon Tambucon—better known by his stage moniker RamonPang—debuted his second LP, Third Places earlier this August. Immediately met with wide acclaim upon its release, the record is an amalgamation of distant memories: dark, exhilarating nights spent in dingy clubs with low ceilings, makeshift raves at shoddy venues, and early morning uber rides. [continued]
Essentials: “purge” — ell!psis

Experimental hip-hop producer ell!psis’ latest stand-alone single is an exercise in restraint. While the Chicago-based composer’s debut EP archon was a left-of-center, trap-heavy body of work, “purge” pivots stylistically, though not entirely. Trap remains as the undercurrent, while distorted subtle melodies and textures build into a resounding release, landing upon a carefully-crafted soundscape of percussive [continued]
Essentials: “THERA” – Beauweiss and OnlyTheNext

Underground “Beaucore” producer Beauweiss’ latest collaboration with rising Ukrainian musician OnlyTheNext is an exhilarating, aural attack of the senses—perfect for putting on and thrashing around to. Named after the Greek volcano whose last eruption was the largest witnessed by mankind, “Thera” features hammering kick drums, distorted snippets of rousing vocal samples, and juxtaposing musical textures. [continued]
EP Review: Sonder – Rameses B

UK producer Rameses B has released over 235 electronic dance tunes on venerated labels like Monstercat and NCS since 2010. His latest EP Sonder for Dutch-label Liquicity, is a reposed liquid D&B record of the finest sort. While varied in composition and sound, the 4-track EP feels cohesive in its production and tempo. The English [continued]
Essentials: “Leave Your Mind Behind” – Glass Petals

“Club music only.” This is Felix Cartal’s motto for vitalizing side project Glass Petals. The project, established in 2018 with Six Week Residency founder and DJ Johnny Jover, is classic 90’s house music reimagined. With irresistible rhythms and a refreshing bounciness, each release by the Canadian duo further proves that they’re a project worth paying [continued]
Essentials: “Proxy” – Cerdin and Squired

Released December 9th, “Proxy” marks the first collaboration from Calgary producer-DJ, Cerdin, and New York dance music artist Squired. The collaborative single is a robust, jungle-inspired garage cut—one that’s sure to make plenty of ‘Best Of’ lists before the year’s end. Within the first 15 seconds, eclectic synth notes create an alluring atmosphere, and a [continued]
morimori Details “The Return,” His Most Ambitious Single Yet

After debuting on an Alter/Ego track with bass producer Hex Cougar, LA-based musician morimori has dropped several atmospheric multi-genre tunes this year. Now, following a brief hiatus from music, the newly-graduated motion designer is lunging back into music with his most ambitious track yet, “The Return.” The heady, ambient liquid D&B tune is morimori’s first [continued]