Welcome back to our “Best Releases of the Week,” where we bring you a sizzling lineup of the hottest tracks in the electronic dance music scene! This week we feature music from Ray Volpe, HI-LO, Rezz, Deorro, CHYL, and many more. Fill your weekend up with head-banging beats, heavy basslines, hypnotic techno, Latin and electro house, or whatever satisfies your stylings! Get ready to be blown away by this week’s exhilarating releases!
Gorgon City — Salvation (album)
Gorgon City release their highly anticipated album Salvation, via Astralwerks. With an impressive 1.5 billion catalogue streams and named Beatport’s Artist of the Month for July, Gorgon City proves their musical prowess. “Wreckage” starts the album with delicate arpeggios, leading into a melodic house banger with elegant vocals by Julia Church. “Voodoo” and “Lost & Found” are disco-infused club anthems, the latter gaining recognition on BBC Radio 1 and the UK Singles Chart. The album concludes with the beautiful deep cuts “City of Angels” and “Remember the Days,” featuring powerful vocals from Jelani Blackman and Selah Sol, while the brooding UKG-influenced masterpiece “Should’ve Known” serves as a fitting finale.
Ray Volpe — “EAT SLEEP RAGE”
Ray Volpe releases “EAT SLEEP RAGE,” the second single off his forthcoming VOLPETRON ASCENDS EP. Through the single he respects his metal origins with a dynamic combination of guitar-thrashing, head-banging beats incorporating ominous drops characterized by heavy basslines. The record adds to Ray’s collection of adrenaline-rushing tracks that have been taking over the electronic scene like no other. Regarding the release, Ray Volpe shares: “This is a very “in your face” bass anthem for those that want something to chant at the top of their lungs. Eat, sleep, rage! It’s also a subtle nod to my metal roots with the guitar spread out throughout the entirety of the song which goes hand in hand with raging, moshing, & everything in between!”
Dirt Monkey, Shank Aaron — “Kooks Of Hazard”
Dirt Monkey and Shank Aaron deliver an electrifying collaboration with their new single “Kooks Of Hazard.” The track showcases a perfect blend of bass-heavy beats and infectious melodies, keeping listeners hooked from start to finish. With its high-energy and masterful production, “Kooks Of Hazard” is a must-listen!
HI-LO — “CRESCENDO” and “OPEN YOUR MIND”
HI-LO, the techno alias of Oliver Heldens returns to Drumcode to share another pair of exhilarating dancefloor gems. With “CRESCENDO,” HI-LO shares,“My aim was to craft something hypnotic, dark, and trippy while maintaining a melodic and groovy essence. The second offering, “OPEN YOUR MIND,” pulls inspiration from the DK8 classic ‘Murder Was the Bass.” With ties to techno, electro, and breakbeat camps, HI-LO says, “After months of road testing and fine-tuning, I am beyond excited about the final result. I’ve had a blast playing this track not only in my HI-LO sets but also in several ‘mainstage’ sets as Oliver Heldens.”
Rezz — IT’S NOT A PHASE EP
Rezz releases her anticipated IT’S NOT A PHASE EP. The Canadian bass music icon offers up a 7-track EP intertwining her goth roots and alternative rock instrumentals with her hypnotizing bass signature. With spine-chilling, emotive vocals at the forefront of her collaborations, Rezz capitalizes on this project with stellar collaborations including Alice Glass, Silverstein, Johnny Goth, Grabbitz, MKLA, Raven Gray, and fnksyd, along with Polyphia guitarist Tim Henson. On the EP, Rezz shares, “With this goth EP, I’ve really encapsulated some of my early inspiration musically before I even got into dance music. I grew up listening to bands exclusively, and over time developed an understanding of what it was about those songs that I loved. Lots of use of guitar, eerie melodies and distorted basses – this is a blend between sounds I’m known for while also expanding on my range with using new vocal styles and instruments.”
CHYL — Mini Motors EP
Get ready to rev your engines with CHYL as she unleashes her adrenaline-pumping new EP, Mini Motors. This five-track masterpiece is a bouncy fusion of bass house samples and electrifying synths that will send you into overdrive. With special features from Fahjah, Melissa Brooks, and R7CKY, the EP takes you on a high-speed sonic journey like no other. Dubbed the “Speed House Queen of Dim Mak,” CHYL provides a soundtrack for fans to bump while cruising in the fast lane CHYL shares: “’Mini Motors’ is born out of my desire to inject a lighthearted, playful energy into the world of electronic dance music. As I immersed myself in production, I often found myself reminiscing about the carefree days of my childhood, filled with toys and imaginative adventures. The idea of capturing that childlike wonder and blending it with my signature fast-paced, and fun style became the main concept for my EP.”
Deorro, Stafford Brothers, and G4bba —“Cascabel” (feat. Alé Kumá)
Deorro, Stafford Brothers, and G4bba unite on their new release “Cascabel,” featuring Alé Kumá. This genre-bending Latin and electro house track blends tradition and innovation. With the Stafford Brothers’ trademark energy and Deorro’s unmistakable production, they offer a new take on the Latin-infused Electronic Dance Music. The vocals are provided by Colombian artist Alé Kumá while Latin producer G4BBA adds the final touches to this impressive collaboration.
INJI — LFG EP
INJI unleashes her highly anticipated debut EP, LFG, out now via Astralwerks! This 7-track gem features a mix of previously released hits like “GASLIGHT,” “BORED,” “MADELINE,” and “UNTZ UNTZ,” alongside three other unheard dancefloor bangers. INJI’s infectious energy is palpable throughout, as she captures the essence of those moments that make you text your friends “LFGGG.” One standout on the EP is “DROP TOP,” a club-ready bass thumping collaboration with Eddie Zuko. It’s the perfect anthem for a summer of pure, electrifying vibes.
Somatronic — “Let’s Ave’ It (We Are The Ravers)”
Out now via Patrick Topping’s lauded Trick imprint, Somatronic release their “no-holds-barred” anthem “Let’s Ave’ It (We Are The Ravers).” The UK duo’s sound fixates on 90s and 00s indebted techno and hard trance. Now their latest release features resounding chords, undeniable energy, and commanding vocals for a hard-hitting journey. Regarding the release, Somatronic share, “We wanted to create a track that had the spirit of the late 90s. Incorporating hard-hitting drums, big trance chords, a euphoric drop and finally including the original MC Breeze from back in the day…We conjured up a modern-day Ravey Banger!”
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