Out Now: Alex M.O.R.P.H.'s "Euforia Anthem" (VANDIT Records)

Alex M.O.R.P.H. is a principled man. He is pure. Music is his first love. Above all, Alex M.O.R.P.H.’s music has the power to heal. “Euforia Anthem” is the theme for the Euforia Festival which took place in Poland on July 30th, where M.O.R.P.H. performed alongside Paul van Dyk and Ben Nicky. Alex M.O.R.P.H.’s “Euforia Anthem” (VANDIT) is out now.

“Euforia Anthem” kicks-off with big-room, soaring synthesizers that fly high and signal an epic tune about to happen. An emotionally stimulating, fluid melody chimes-in and tugs at one’s heartstrings. Here’s a tune exemplifying the sub-genre of “trance” at its best. The mood of the track is optimistic and overflowing with bright sunshine as ever-quickening drum-rolls accelerate into a gigantic drop that showcases Alex M.O.R.P.H. as an expert producer. It’s M.O.R.P.H.’s purity of sound and devotion to high-quality trance music that has earned him legions of faithful fans around the world. In a moment in modern history where the 24-hour news cycle focuses on the most negative aspects of human nature, producers like Paul van Dyk and Alex M.O.R.P.H. remind us that life holds much beauty and honest kindness.

“Euforia Anthem” will appear on Alex M.O.R.P.H.’s third full-length studio album due for release September 16th; the album is titled, Not All Superheroes Wear Capes (VANDIT). M.O.R.P.H.’s previous two studio albums were 2009’s 'Purple Audio' and 2013’s 'Prime Mover.' Alex M.O.R.P.H. also released a mix compilation in 2010 titled, 'Hands On Armada-Part 2.' Additionally, M.O.R.P.H. has collaborated with a wide range of globally recognized electronic dance music producers including, Paul van Dyk, Armin van Buuren, Rank 1 (Benno De Goeij and Piet Bervoets), and long-time studio partner, Woody van Eyden.

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Steve Aoki Releases 4OKI Single "Bring The Funk Back" With Reid Stefan

Old school meets new school as Steve Aoki partners with Reid Stefan for the massive single “Bring The Funk Back,” off of Aoki’s forthcoming 4OKI EP. Reid’s signature booty-music influence shines through on the wubby underground tune made club-ready by electrifying Aoki synths. Complementing the track is the third installment of the 4OKI video series,directed by LA-based visual artist David "Yarvo" Yarovesky and shot entirely in black & white.

The four-part extended visual stars supermodel Shaun Ross and features appearances from vlogger Malibu Dollface. It is a trek through Los Angeles’ fashionable underground styled by LA tastemaker brand/boutique The Well highlighting their own signature line, as well as wardrobe selections from the Dim Mak Collection and Frenemy. “Bring The Funk Back” follows the first two singles, collaborations with Autoerotique (“ILYSM”) and Shaun Frank(“Dope Girlz.”) The video for “Dope Girlz” was praised by Billboard for challenging gender roles and was premiered by iconic cultural publicationHarper’s Bazaar, who called the work, “mysterious and provocative.”
 
Steve Aoki unleashes the full 4OKI project next Friday, July 29. The groundbreaking EP is rounded out by the electro house track “Kids,” a dancefloor-filler produced alongside Danish superstar MORTEN that will be released the same day. The accompanying music video is the finale of the series and wraps up both the forward-thinking EP and the thrilling narrative within.

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Interview with DJ YVES V

Raver Magazine's Michael Beas talks music, career and EDM success with DJ Yves V.

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RedOne ft. Enrique Iglesias, "Don't You Need Somebody" (Josh Bernstein & Rannix Remix)

Three-time GRAMMY®-winning producer, RedOne, is a bona fide hit-maker with an impeccable ear for champions. For RedOne’s latest single, “Don’t You Need Somebody” featuring Enrique Iglesias, R. City, Shaggy & Serayah, RedOne turned to the next-generation music masters, Boston’s Josh Bernstein and the Netherlands’ Rannix, for a re-work fit for this summer’s energetic EDM (electronic dance music) crowds.

The Josh Bernstein & Rannix Remix of RedOne’s “Don’t You Need Somebody” takes the sexy swagger of the original and turns up the heat, pumping youthful energy and real production skills into a festival-ready, radio-friendly dynamo poised to take flight. It’s no wonder Pulse Magazine hailed Bernstein in its “16 People To Watch in 2016” feature; the accolade is even more impressive considering Bernstein is also coincidentally the youngest person on that list. If Bernstein continues at this trajectory, there will be no stopping him. Additionally, DJ Mag named Rannix in its “Top 10 Young Dutch Producers” list for 2016.

Said RedOne, “[This remix] is sickkkkk and genius! You can tell when someone really young is going to be doing big things in the industry. Josh Bernstein is one of those rare people who you just know is going to be a force.” Praise like that holds immense weight when spoken by RedOne, one of the music industry’s reigning kings.

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Out Now: Andrew Rayel Remix, Armin van Buuren "Embrace"

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Hitting us up with another pounding rendition of 'Embrace' after breathtaking remixes from Lowland and Arty, Andrew Rayel lifts the title track of Armin van Buuren's latest body of work to even greater heights. His take on 'Embrace' is as anthemic as it is smashing, which is exactly what we expected the Moldovan mastermind to deliver. Sure to cause sky-high elation among the global Trance crowd, this is the Andrew Rayel Remix of 'Embrace'!

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NERVO ARE BACK WITH NEW SINGLE & VIDEO ‘PEOPLE GRINNIN’ FEATURING THE CHILD OF LOV

Australian DJ NERVO smash back with their immense new single and video, the stunning ‘People Grinnin’’, out today via Big Beat Records. Featuring the smooth vocals of Amsterdam-based vocalist The Child of Lov, ‘People Grinnin’’ sees NERVO put out yet another total banger, made with infectious vibes that allow it to transfer easily between easy listening and late nights on the dance floor. With a funky bassline, catchy hooks and killer synths providing the perfect foundation for The Child Of Lov’s hypnotic vocals to lay on, ‘People Grinnin’’ is the perfect return release for NERVO, and is sure to raise the roof on the world’s biggest clubs and most celebrated festival as the summer season draws to its fiery peak.

The music video is part of their ‘Made By Me’ campaign to help address the gender disparity and skills shortage in the field of engineering. The ‘People Grinnin’’ music video features female engineers creating android versions of NERVO.  Aiming to draw attention to how engineering applies to everyday life – beyond just roads and buildings – the video is a bid to attract more diverse students to the discipline. As previous sound engineering students, a predominantly male arena, Miriam and Olivia Nervo said the idea of the project immediately resonated with them.

“When we studied engineering, we were the only girls in the class. So when we were approached to get behind this project it just made sense. We loved the chance to show the world that there is engineering in every aspect of our lives. We’re sound engineers but our whole show is only made possible through expert engineering. From the makeup we wear to the lights and the stage we perform on; engineering makes it all possible, including the music we make,” said NERVO.

The message is a powerful one, at the end of the day “don’t let gender make the decision for you, we have so many options to do whatever we want now,” said NERVO.

“People Grinnin’” is available everywhere on Big Beat Records.

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Benny Benassi’s much anticipated artist album Danceaholic out now on Ultra Music

Five years after Benny Benassi released his chart-dominating album Electroman, the Italian maestro is once again satisfying the cravings of dance music addicts with the release of his new album Danceaholic, available now via Ultra Music.

The 15-track offering serves as a perfect blend of old and new, demonstrating Benassi’s forward-thinking approach and illustrious ability to remain relevant. Consisting of reworks of previously released tracks and a bevy of fresh new tunes as well as collaborations with both longtime dance veterans and up-and-coming artists, Danceaholic proves Benassi’s genre-defying capabilities to explore new styles outside of his electro-driven wheelhouse.

Benassi’s latest creation showcases seven tracks that have already destroyed dancefloors, anchored by his collaboration with Chris Brown “Paradise” which has undoubtedly become this summer’s anthem. “Paradise” has held strop in the Top 50 UK charts for nearly 10 weeks, boasting more than 40 million video streams and 18 million Spotify streams. Other reworks on the album include an updated version of the 2013 popular sing-along collaboration with Grammy Award-winning superstar John Legend, “Dance The Pain Away,” a deeper edit of the tech-house, chart-topping retro groove “I Wanna Be Disco” which Benassi teamed up with fellow Italian producer Chicco Secci on, and a slowed down ‘Back to the Future’ mix of “Who I Am,” Benassi’s 2015 collaboration with rising star Marc Benjamin. Additionally, Danceaholic reincarnates the heavy slammer “Shooting Helicopters,” featuring vocals from System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian, and “Gangsta,” the successful collaboration with fellow dance music mainstay MOGUAI. The LP is rounded out by a newer track released previously this year, the progressive house anthem “Even If,” which has nearly 2 million Spotify streams topped Beatport’s Progressive House charts.

Danceaholic also serves up a cocktail of new offerings that span the modern music landscape while maintaining Benassi’s iconic ‘Electroman’ sound. The titular single “Danceaholic” is a club-ready groove consisting of anthemic electro beats and distorted robotic vocals reminiscent of industry icons Daft Punk. “Out of Control” serves as the vocal version to “Beardo,” Benny’s self-dubbed alter ego which manifests in the an exceptional underground club track that overlays Richard Judge’s deep haunting vocals atop future house hybrid synths. Benassi also partnered up with fellow Italian producer and longtime cohort MazZz on three of the tracks, including the darker more emotional track “Carousel,” “Analog Heart,” which mashes electro-house and psytrance sounds with an uptempo trance beat, and heavy-hitting house slammer “West Coast Patrol” which the duo produced alongside Chris Nasty. Emblematic of Benassi’s more recent vocally-driven work, Danceaholic also features collaborations with stellar vocal artists including airy croons from synth-pop artist Sheare on “I Keep Running,” uplifting bellows from BullySongs on progressive feel-good anthem “Universe,” and smooth sensual wails from Fatherdude on the slow-churning electro groove “Pandemonium.” Listen: Spotify 

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