Super Producers Steve Aoki and Alan Walker Drop Reimagined Collab “Are You Lonely”

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Today, two-time Grammy nominated DJ and ProducerSteve Aoki and multi-platinum Norwegian DJ and Producer Alan Walker team up to drop re-envisioned track, “Are You Lonely” featuring ISÀK. The instrumental and lyrical melody are based on the original “Lonely” release that came out at the end of last year on Alan Walker’s album, now reimagined with new lyrics, arrangement and performance.

Aoki and Walker have collaborated previously, remixing each other's tracks including Walker’s remix of “All Night ”by Steve Aoki featuring Lauren Jauregui of Fifth Harmony, Steve’s remix of Alan Walker’s“ All Falls Down, ”and“Lonely/Are You Lonely.”

The track features Aoki and Walker’s signature sounds. Aoki’s skillful production and use of electronic sound compliment Walker’s profound and emotional musicality, featuring a deep bass & drum line punching beneath ISÀK’s distorted vocals that are begging to know “Are you lonely?” Speaking to Aoki and Walker’s use of non-earthly aesthetic, the song gives off a robotic deep house sound with the use of dark ambient keys and melodic builds.

The hook cries out "are you lonely? I’ll stand by you," dressed with suspenseful diminished chords below, and empty musical space that highlights the idea of loneliness and isolation. The track finishes out with Aoki’s classic melodic beats, full of heavy bass, deep drops, and pingy electronic sounds.

“Alan and I are kindred spirits and working with him on this track was so natural,” said Aoki. “ISÀK’s vocals make this piece really come alive, and I can’t wait for all of our fans to hear this track!”

“I’m super excited to get this one out there with my good friend Steve,” said Walker. “We already released a version called “Lonely” on my album, and it’s been a fan favorite during my shows. So it’s cool to get this new version out there as well!”

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KRANE Unveils Highly-Anticipated Fallout LP

Gifted electronic music producer KRANE spawns an auditory exploration into a dystopian abyss on his highly-anticipated debut album, Fallout. Through an episodic 10-track package boasting numerous stand out records including “Nobody But You,” “Next World,” “Hollow,” and “Feel It,” KRANE paints a cinematic backdrop saturated with hard-hitting yet musically sophisticated trap and anthemic future bass. Fallout is augmented by a talented collection of guests including SLUMBERJACK, QUIX and graves, amongst others.

In his own words, “Much of my personal sound and background, developed over the years of listening to and creating music, is represented in this album. It also draws widely from not only music, but also the aesthetics of movies, television and literature I love,” KRANE states. “But FALLOUT is as much a celebration of where my sound is today as it is a recognition that I will leave part of it behind now that this album is in the wild.”

KRANE was enveloped in nostalgia as he prepared for his departure from the opulent electronic soundscapes he masterfully synthesized over the years. Taking inspiration from the dark frame of mind that followed, KRANE orchestrated a dystopian overture, setting the scene of an apocalyptic narrative perpetuated by the releases of singles “Monarch,” “Nobody But You,” and “Next World.” These productions soon caught on with dance music’s elite, garnering widespread support from Steve Aoki, Alison Wonderland, Diplo, RL Grime, NGHTMRE & Slander and Party Favor. Ahead of Fallout, KRANE previewed his discography on an exclusive Diplo and Friends mix on BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Since breaking onto the scene in 2015 via a TOKiMONSTA collaboration on “Put It Down,” featuring Anderson .Paak, KRANE’s innovative fusion of hip hop, jazz, and lush electronic tones has overtaken the industry. His unparalleled compositions caught on with distinguished artists such as Dillon Francis, A-Trak, Vince Staples, Bebe Rexha, Big Gigantic and Jai Wolf, tasking the Oakland-native with remixes and other productions. KRANE has since assembled numerous sample packs comprised of his signature sounds, used heavily by fellow producers, launching the rising artist into prominence. Believing in the power of community, he crafted a highly-acclaimed collaborative-imprint “SESSIONS,” where he links up with budding beatmakers to work on tracks together. As KRANE closes one door through Fallout, he looks ahead to the future, braving a new chapter of artistic rebirth.

“After putting together this collection, I know I cannot repeat it, and I have to say goodbye to part of myself as a producer in pursuit of newness. But this is the welcomed aftereffect of pouring so much time and energy into this music. I know that by sharing this body of music with you, I am demolishing part of myself as a producer so I can reinvent myself again, and again."

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Henry Fong’s “Young Hearts" Get Remixed by Lady Bee, FIGHT CLVB, Noise Cans and more

Henry Fong's reggae-infused "Young Hearts (feat. Nyla and Stylo G)" receives six vibrant remixes. Lady Bee puts an energetic trap spin on the original while FIGHT CLVB and TYNAN bring the big room vibes. Johnny Roxx and Noise Cans channel dancehall riddims on their renditions, and San Francisco’s Kue rounds out the package with a proper house remix.
 
A master of reggae and dancehall riddims jam-packed into electro house heaters, Henry Fong has dazzled audiences around the world with his singular brand of dance music. Through bold remixes such as his collaboration with R3hab on Calvin Harris and Rihanna’s “This is What You Came For,” which has garnered over 16.1M on-demand streams, to originals like “Drop it Down Low,” seen on Giovani dos Santos’s official LA Galaxy recap video for the 2016 season, Fong is no stranger to the limelight. Tying in with a 15-date Summer Sound System tour with Bad Royale, Fong teamed up with the duo on “Rock Ya Hips (feat. IAmStylezMusic & Keno)” and “Boombox (ft. Karra & Bugle).” Closing out the summer, Fong linked up with electronic all-star Hardwell on “Badam (feat. Mr. Vegas).”
 
Further infusing the record with warm, tropical vibes is Jamaican-born Nyla on vocals. A wearer of many hats, Nyla fronts the pop/reggae band Brick & Lace, and is also part of the songwriting team Bloodline, having written for Kelly Rowland, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, amongst others. The songstress also appeared in Major Lazer’s “Light It Up,” amassing 37.1M on-demand plays to date.
 
Joining forces with Nyla is Stylo G, who combines his Jamaican roots with underground UK grime to create a refreshing spin on dancehall music, later winning him the crown of Best Reggae Act at the 2014 MOBO Awards. His captivating vocals have penetrated the dance and pop realms, earning him features on Dillon Francis’ “We Make It Bounce” with Major Lazer and Clean Bandit’s “Come Over,” the latter seeing 43.9M streams to date.

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WiDE AWAKE and Lady Bee Release "Savages"

London-based duo WiDE AWAKE collaborates with Amsterdam’s Lady Bee on "Savages," world premiered by Anna Lunoe’s HYPERHOUSE Beats 1 show. Incorporating elements of trap, bass and dancehall, the track builds energy through its use of dark horns, thumping drums, and the bold vocals of Doctor.
 
With production credits for stars like Stormzy, Pitbull and Will Smith, WiDE AWAKE are amongst some of the hottest producers in the game. MTV UKcalled them, “The act you need to watch out for,” and their unique infusion of bass sounds with rhythmic trap has earned them support from tastemakers such as Skrillex, DJ Target, Annie Mac, MistaJam and Flux Pavilion. 2016 saw numerous successful WiDE AWAKE releases, including “Ready” and “Love Me (feat. Jacob Banks),” which have respectively gained 12 million and 8 million views and counting. The duo finished the year with their New Noise debut “CRWN,” alongside UNKWN.
 
In a similar fashion, Lady Bee’s ability to mash Hip-Hop, Trap, Bass and Moombah genres together has earned her international respect and releases on Spinnin’, Mad Decent, Mixmash and Dim Mak. Her last Dim Mak single “Bucka,” a global collaboration with Noise Cans and Mr Vegas, topped the Beatport Hip-Hop chart and earned accolades from The Guardian, THE FADERand more. Gaining traction as an international powerhouse, her track “Wheels In Motion” earned a spot in Diplo’s “Best of 2016” mix on his BBC Radio 1Xtra show. Making headway this year with brand new songs “Overdose,” “Rebel” and “Savages,” as well as a tour spanning Europe and Southeast Asia, Lady Bee is bringing her festive sounds to a city near you.
 
Completing the trifecta is Doctor on vocals, a MC hailing from South London with Jamaican roots, who broke out with 2005’s Before Surgery, a highly regarded mixtape circulated amongst the grime scene. Doctor’s distinctive style traverses various dialects and genres from grime, pop, and EDM, and has garnered the esteem of Busta Rhymes, Nas, and Ne-Yo, who have extended invitations for Doctor to support them in their European tours, respectively. Doctor has also been featured in Sigma’s “Rudeboy,” Flux Pavilion’s “International Anthem” and has previously released a track through Dim Mak, “Dancefloor” alongside MRK1. His latest single “Only You” came out in January.

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Viceroy Invites Tom Aspaul to “Improvise” on New Single

Viceroy invites London's Tom Aspaul to "Improvise" on this feel-good single, recently premiered on Billboard. Aspaul's smooth vocals blend seamlessly with Viceroy's use of classic house chords and funk guitar riffs, sending the nu-disco production on a sonic journey into the sunset.
 
Hindsight may be 20/20, but looking ahead is paramount to progress. Fresh off his Winter Live Tour, Viceroy reminds us to focus on the future and, when in doubt, fake it ‘til you make it in his newest track "Improvise," which couples the producer's signature upbeat aesthetic with disco influences. The result is a refreshing deviation from the norm; "Improvise" still emulates Viceroy's summertime essence while its soulful elements add depth. "I've been really striving to move my music towards a full on disco and funk feel. ‘Improvise’ is really my first single that showcases my passion," says Viceroy. His passion shines through in the track's groove-worthy melodies and poignant lyrics courtesy of Tom Aspaul, making "Improvise" a winning track for summer 2017.
 
Whether he's playing house and disco infused jams or remixing hip hop artists, Viceroy's music is always feel-good and undeniably danceable. His personally curated easy, breezy sound has given his "summertime, all the time" brand a devoted fanbase, with a multitude of his songs reaching #1 on Hype Machine. The "Sultan of Summer" has taken the stage at performances around the globe and will be playing at Electric Forest and Life is Beautiful festivals this season. If you can't catch him live, channel Viceroy's vibes via his "Jams Not Bangers" Playlist on Spotify, or his recent 2016 Sweat It Out EP, Just Marinate. No matter where you're tuning in from, you can have summer time all the time with Viceroy.
 
Adding vocals to the track is singer/songwriter Tom Aspaul. In 2013 he signed to Little Boots’ label, On Repeat Records, for his debut single “Indiana.” The track quickly climbed to the top of the Hype Machine charts and earned accolades from THE FADER and Pitchfork, with the latter calling Indiana “The kind of prancing love song that results from pop’s inbreeding with electronic music and the mistier side of R&B.” Additionally, Kylie Minogue re-recorded a version of the track for her Kiss Me Once EP and renamed it “Feel So Good.” She isn’t the only artist to utilize Tom Aspaul’s songwriting skills. Aspaul has worked with and penned cuts for AlunaGeorge (“Mediator”), Little Boots (“Working Girl”), MNEK, and Jakwob, to name a few. In Fall of 2016, Aspaul released his first EP Left, which perfectly showcases the skills that he has developed over the years.

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Dirtyphonics Drops New Single “Boombox”

French electronic connoisseurs Dirtyphonics return to Dim Mak with “Boombox,” recently premiered on YourEDM. Connecting 80’s electro and breakbeat influences with the classic quick stabs and metallic synths of dubstep, the trio creates a hybrid bass house tune using equal parts grime and boogie.
 
With origins in a heavy metal band, it’s no surprise that Dirtyphonics has collaborated on tracks with some of the most hard-hitting artists in the game including Marilyn Manson, Linkin Park, The Bloody Beetroots, and more. The French trio took off in 2008 when their song “French F*ck” hit #1 on Beatport and received high profile remixes from Steve Aoki, Skrillex, Zeds Dead, and Diplo. Since then, they have released several records on Dim Mak, including Walk in the Fire and Dirty EPs, as well as their debut album Irreverence. More recently, Dirtyphonics unleashed their aptly titled Dim Mak single “Holy Sh!t” in the midst of a wild 2016, where they embarked on their own 20-city “Neckbreaker” tour.
 
Cruising smoothly into 2017, Dirtyphonics’ revealed their Buygore EP Night Ride in February, which they described as “the most hybrid music we’ve released.” Taking no pause, they returned last month with their Bassnectar collaboration “Watch Out (ft. Ragga Twins)” that garnered over 1.6M online streams. These bass-focused skills have landed them extensive tours and spots in over 50 music festivals across the globe. With international dates over the summer and a paramount performance at EDC Las Vegas right around the corner, the future holds no boundaries of what is to come.

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“Get Down” with Matroda’s Contagious Bass House Jam

Croatia's Matroda wastes no time getting down his latest bass house single “Get Down.” Through haunted vocals and distorted basslines, Matroda creates a contagious late night warehouse jam.
 
Just last month Matroda made a strong Dim Mak debut with the bass house burner “Ghetto Funk,” which received support from the likes of Steve Aoki, David Guetta, Tiësto, Afrojack, and more. Magnetic Magazine hailed “Ghetto Funk” as “the song you need for your weekend parties” and the track has since racked up 250K+ streams on Soundcloud alone. More recently, Matroda’s collaboration with Raven and Kreyn, “Back To The Future,” was featured on Generation HEX 004, a new compilation EP from Don Diablo’s Hexagon label.
 
Matroda’s one-of-a-kind sound comes from his classical training in violin, drums, and keyboard. Since partnering with Chris Lake in 2015 on an official remix of SNBRN’s “California,” which received support from Major Lazer and Calvin Harris, Matroda’s profile has steadily risen. With a pair of two new stellar Dim Mak releases in his belt, the future looks bright for the skilled bassmaker.

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