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S’natra Hits All The Right Notes in “Off Key”

Before they embark on their multi-city tour together later this month, Brasstracks and S’natra teamed up for a super-slick single, “Off Key”. Harlem-born rapper S’natra is a frequent collaborator of Ivan Jackson, one-half of the Grammy winning NYC production duo, and that easy rapport between the artists is palpable within the track. S’natra’s mastered the [continued]
Essentials: “Dial Your Line (feat. Kevin Hussein)” – Sepalcure

“Dial Your Line” is the newest single from Machinedrum and Praveen of Praveen & Benoît‘s joint project Sepalcure, and it’s out on Machinedrum’s label IAMSIAM. The tune is an emotive, groovy two-stepper with beautifully warm vocals from Kevin Hussein pulling you into the swirl of the crystalline synths. “Dial Your Line” is definitely one you’ll want [continued]
Essentials: SOUP EP – Swsh

SOUP, the debut EP from LA-based musician Swsh, is funky as hell. If you ever wondered what a musical baby between Anderson .Paak and Kehlani (with Toni Braxton and JMSN as wise godparents) might sound like, you gotta tune into Swsh. Every single song on this EP is a must-listen, and has all the signs [continued]
Essentials: “Real One (feat. Outlaw The Artist & Effy)” – Venessa Michaels & Holly

No lie, I’ve literally had “Real One” stuck in my head for two full weeks. It’s like a sugar rush in a song; the stutter-step of the pitched-up vocals melts into the light as air candy-floss vocals from Venessa Michaels, with a dollop of brightly buoyant synths to top it all off. A verse from [continued]
Essentials: “Breaking” – SNOWMASS

“Breaking” by SNOWMASS takes me back to the first electronic music show I’d ever been to—Rusko, at The Congress Theater here in Chicago. It has a nostalgic quality to it that serves as a balancing force between the grinding bass and simplicity of the ghostly melody that serves as this dubstep track’s topline. “Breaking” sounds [continued]
Essentials: “Belong” – ZAXX

“Belong”, the newest single from ZAXX, pairs the 20-year-old producer’s wistful vocals with an infusion of otherworldly elements in a future bass track that’s fit for the astral plane. Lulling you in with a gently dreamy intro that’s equal parts chillwave and indie pop, “Belong” takes a hard left into wailing synths before plunging you [continued]
An Interview With: KRANE

Now on the Fallout: Part 2 tour, KRANE spoke to Saint Audio about life on the road, and how he stays focused on creating his memorable brand of EDM. Tell me a little more about yourself and your music. I had a 9 to 5 and started listening to electronic music probably like four to [continued]
Break Down J Hus’s Smash Hit In The New “Beat x Beat”

UK rapper J Hus scored a massive hit last year in “Did You See”, off his debut album Common Sense, which just scored the Best Album supported by Orange Amplification at the VO5 NME Awards 2018 last evening. Learn more about the making of the track in Beats by Dre’s “Beat x Beat” series, where J Hus and [continued]
Spring Awakening Music Festival Releases Second Wave of 2018’s Lineup

Entering their sixth year, React Presents’ Spring Awakening Music Festival has pulled out all the stops for their 2018 lineup. The festival is back at Adams-Medill Park from June 8th to 10th, and they’ve invited a group of artists that will please a vast range of electronic fans—trap fans will get wild for Carnage and [continued]
Essentials: “Posse Cut #1” – Jachary

Brooklyn beat maker Jachary stacks “Posse Cut #1” with 13 guest artists such as Bohan Phoenix, Synead, and Ben Katz adding their artistry to this massive tune. Stream it below, and follow Jachary on Soundcloud. [continued]