'Affection' by Boys Noize & ABRA out now, stream it here

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Boys Noize teams up with ABRA for the second time ahead of the 5th studio album '+/-' (Polarity) with the dark industrial single 'Affection', fusing licks of classic dance and synths with tight contemporary production… ‘Affection’ offers a blueprint for the future sound of the club. ABRA's brooding vocals lay on top of an authentically rich instrumental, with classic drum machine rhythms and dense synth basses, with a hazy nostalgia resonating throughout the track.

“Affection is a story about realizing that the love is only one way. Love isn’t love when it’s done as a favour - it actually implies the opposite. It is two people being seen and allowing the other to see them. You shouldn’t take away someone else’s right to exercise their self love and respect out of fear of judgement or the uncomfortable truth. That’s not love and it serves no one." — ABRA

Few electronic musicians have crafted such a unique musical blueprint as Boys Noize, +/- encapsulates the rich culture of underground Berlin, blending elements of the subterranean techno and industrial house from his home country. With a Grammy win to his name and working with some of the worlds biggest acts such as A$AP Rocky, Bon Iver and Lady Gaga, Boys Noize has well and truly defined himself as one of the pioneering electronic musicians of this era.

Stream "Affection' now alongside the +/- album from Boys Noize.

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Stream helloworld and Adam Turley's 'something i can't change' collab here

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Every once in awhile something special comes along that really blows us away. This week that special thing is helloworld and Adam Turley’s latest collab ‘something i can’t change’. Out now via Heaven Sent, the new single delivers hypnotic vocals over punchy kicks and melodic synths. The sound design speaks volume as it shines through the drop and build highlighting the creative mind behind both of these talented songwriters.

It’s safe to say that ‘something i can’t change’ will be a favorite for us for a long time. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with helloworld and Adam Turley online and enjoy!

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demotapes shares 'I'llbethere', the ear-worm you need to listen to

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demotapes put out a catchy new single last week titled ‘I’llbethere’. The colorful sound palette and the dreamy vocal top-line demands your attention in the best way possible. We love the fluttery synths and the punchy drums which clearly showcases the genius sound design behind the artists writing style.

So, whether you’re a fan of electronic or pop music, demotapes’ entire discography is a must-hear. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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[PREMIERE] Know You & Emily Davina release 'Alone With You', stream it here

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Today we’re sharing the premiere of Know You & Emily Davina’s ‘Alone With You’. This electronic, future bass inspired record introduces hypnotic vocals, fluttery synths, and punchy 808s. We love the sound palette, the colorful textures, and the lyrics from start to finish.

Alone With You is about a feeling of isolation even when surrounded by people. It was written throughout one of the toughest periods of my life mentally and through a time afterwards of self-reflection. The song followed me through that process. Looking back to view it as an escape but also as a journal of my mind during that time. — Know You

‘Alone With You’ marks the first single of Know You’s highly anticipated EP titled ‘CAUSE’ — set for release November 26th. Check out the new song for yourself and be sure to let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Know You online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Who else is streaming JKuch's 'Cabin Fever'? Stream the new single here

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New York based singer/songwriter and producer Jkuch brings an innovative electronic twist to R&B with 'Cabin Fever'. Blending smooth vocal lines with slick electronic bass-lines and silky pads. Jkuch moulds tight production with melodies that’ll be stuck in your head all week.

'Cabin fever' kicks off the lead up to the forthcoming album 'Specter's Garden' from the artist and has definitely made us turn our heads. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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This NGHTMRE & Smokepurpp collab is insane, stream 'MOSH' here

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This new collab between NGHTMRE and Smokepurpp is perhaps one of our favorite tracks of the summer. The energy is unmatched and there’s no denying that the sound design packs a punch. Not to mention the verses and the delivery feel like they could flip any venue upside down. Simply put, ‘MOSH’ is destined to destroy the crowd big or small.

Anyone else interested in hearing a full EP from these two? One could only dream. Either way, check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with NGHTMRE and Smokepurpp online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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DVRKO is the rising artist you need to watch, stream 'Deeper' (feat. MVXMILLI) here

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Out of the tens of thousands of artists we’ve reviewed over the years, DVRKO is one of the rare breeds that we can’t get enough of. Passionate, bold, and wildly unique, ‘Deeper’ (feat. MVXMILLI) captures everything we love about discovering new music. From the lyrics, to the production, to even the visuals… it’s safe to say, DVRKO has has our full attention. Who can argue with that?

For fans of EDM with a darker, pop-centric twist… you can’t go wrong with this. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with the artist online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Favorite of the month: Cassette Tapes' "Cold", hear the full song here

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It’s always an exciting moment when San Francisco duo, Cassette Tapes, puts out new music. Some would even say it feels like a holiday, but hey, if you’re unfamiliar… you just wouldn’t get it. But here’s the rundown… Cassette Tapes is known for their genre-blending approach to pop music. From the songwriting, to the sound design, to even the deliverables of the artwork.. each step reveals the magic behind the duo and the collective vision they share.

Listening through their discography reveals not only their growth as songwriters and producers but it highlights the actual genius behind their talent. Carefully crafting song after song with the attention it needs to be forever timeless. It’s incredible what these two are doing and it’s even more exciting to think about what they’ll accomplish in the years to come.

Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Cassette Tapes online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Have you heard the latest from NGHTMRE and Yung Pinch yet? Stream "Scars" here

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NGHTMRE and Yung Pinch stole the show this week with their new collab titled “Scars”. Featuring an unforgettable hook, crisp, punchy drums, and a laid-back melody that’s bound to keep you pulled in from start to finish… it’s hard to turn away from something this catchy. It’s a refreshing take from past releases and marks the open possibility of a line of future releases that could feel more “pop-centric”.

And this is a good thing, coming from their past, “Scars” highlights the true versatility and talent each of these artist possess and we’re excited (at-least hopeful) that we’ll hear more, if not similar bodies of work in the coming months. In the meantime, turn up the volume, kick-back, and enjoy this incredible new single. Don’t forget to connect with NGHTMRE and Yung Pinch online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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We can't stop listening to demotapes' new song "closerthanthis", stream this and many others via bitbird's latest artist compilation album

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Newcomer and promising new producer demotapes shared his new single “closerthanthis” with us last week as part of bitbird's “Create Together” community compilation. And sure, we might come off bias, but demotapes—real name Parker Livingston—has been writing some of our favorite songs for years (under this and other projects like Cassette Tapes).

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So naturally, it shouldn’t be a surprise when we say that “closerthanthis” is in fact our favorite release on the compilation. Not to take away from the incredible talent and lineup this community album has to offer. But if this is your first time hearing demotapes in action, just wait till you hear the rest of his discography.

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Blending lush melodies, catchy hooks and smooth… vibrant synths. It’s hard to pass up on something this good. Setting himself apart from the rest, we’re confident that you’ll fall in love with the mind behind demotapes on your first listen. Check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Parker online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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Phil from Havêa released a remix of url's "honey", listen here

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When you’re in the mood for something upbeat and fun, you can’t go wrong with Phil from Havêa’s new remix of url’s “honey”. Featuring a warm and colorful palette to get you and your friends in the mood for summer. Phil’s take on the original is led by a funky beat, smoothy dance chords, and a groovy bassline. Simply put, if you’re looking to have a good time. You’ve come to the right place.

Go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Phil from Havê online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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New Paper Idol out now, stream "Clouds" here

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The final chapter in a six-part series, 'Castles' is the final release of Paper Idol's EP 'Mania Days'. Blending catchy indie-electronica synths with sharp and punchy electronic production. The songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer showcases his talents in the latest single, with minimalist verses comprising purely of synths, drums and vocals, leading into a crisp, sparkling dance drop while beautifully blending punchy bass-lines with sharp synths.

“Mania Days is a six-part story about a boy named Paper whose broken heart leads him on a delusional adventure. Castles is the final chapter in the story – Paper’s mania wears off and he crashes back down to reality. The song is about my experience moving to LA to make music. I had these huge expectations for success, often fueled by people in the industry, and thought it would require little time or effort to reach that success. “Castles” is about leaving fairy tales behind and realizing that you need to work hard and stay determined to reach your goals”

This is by far a personal favorite of ours and we’re excited for you to hear it too. So go ahead and check it out for yourself and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to connect with Paper Idol online to stay up to date and enjoy!

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