This Week's Top Releases

Chainsmokers Ousted As Most Recent Artist with Three Songs In Billboard Top 10

Last year was a big one for Cardi B and it looks like 2018 is shaping up to be even more epic! The rapper gained some well deserved recognition for her massive #1 hit “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)” — but that’s really just the beginning her success. As Cardi B ruled the , she became the first female rapper to solely do so since 1998. Now, she has three hits with her name on them inside the top 10. A very rare accomplishment for any artist, but especially for a female rapper. G-Eazy’s “No Limits” featuring A$AP Rocky & Cardi B currently peaks...

REPORT: Coachella's Founder Is Still Giving Tons of Money To Anti-LGBT Politicians

While it’s a new year, some things haven’t changed… Around this same time in 2017 that AEG CEO Philip Anschutz, one the big wigs behind Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, donated tons money towards groups that actively oppose LGBT communities and climate change. He denied such claims (see statement below), but now it seems we’re having déjà vu. As reports, Anschutz has given $187,300 to various Super PACs and Republican politicians. This includes funds to Senator Cory Gardner, who came out as against gun control after the Las Vegas mass shooting; Congressman Scott Tipton, who opposes same sex marriage and abortion; US Representative Mike Cfman, anti-abortion advocate; Senator Deb Fischer,...

YouTube's Best Smartphone Reviewer MKBHD Teases Project with Deadmau5 [VIDEO]

As it turns out, Linus Tech Tips wasn’t the first person to have the idea deadmau5’s nerdy studio sanctum. Tech reviewer and YouTube personality MKBHD was also planning on doing something the sort for a new video series in 2017, but then Linus published his video, and well… the rest is history. Still, the two want to do something together in 2018 – and with two the biggest nerds in the YouTube and music world combined, we can expect a lot technical jargon and some really, really cool shots some unique technology. Stay tuned to deadmau5’s Twitter and to...

EDM Artist's Women-Seeking Craigslist Ad is Everything Wrong with Coachella

Another year, another thirsty guy trying to get girls to go with him to Coachella. This year, some anonymous “electronic music producer” has posted on Craigslist with two artist passes to the festival up for grabs. However, he asserts that he’s not looking for anything romantic. You and your friend can even stay in a hotel room all by yourselves! He says that he’s actually quite socially awkward and is trying to make some connections in the industry as he gears up for his first release. Apparently, a couple girls under his arms are supposed to make him more...

Monstercat Unleashes New Label Imprint with Debut Single from Owl City [VIDEO]

To mark the new year, one EDM’s most impactful labels has announced a brand new perspective on music and a 24/7 live stream to go with it! Monstercat: Instinct is the imprint’s new outlet for sharing “songs that capture the connection between contemporary experience and shared journeys, exploring music in a vibrant and melodic way.” With this initiative, Monstercat hopes to create a new path for its loyal listeners. opens up about Monstercat’s biggest change to date: Monstercat: Instinct represents an important development in the tasts and interests the Monstercat family. As we’ve grown, new music, events, and clothing brands...

Rob Swire Reveals More Details for Highly Anticipated New Pendulum Album

Rob Swire fered his latest confirmation in August 2017, but has otherwise remained rather reticent on any further details regarding production or timing. Now that 2017 is over, Swire has decided to open up a bit more about the project. In response to a fan asking if we’ll be getting a Knife Party EP and Pendulum album this year, Swire responds ambiguously, “Yes,” without directly referring to either part the fan’s question – perhaps both? Perhaps only one… Either way, Swire continues, the Pendulum album could potentially be split into multiple EPs. Additionally, there will be a “badass remix...

EDM Reacts To Donald Trump's Ridiculous "Nuclear Bomb Button" Tweet

President Donald Trump works Twitter rants into his agenda regularly, so no one is surprised he started 2018 f with a social media frenzy. However, one especially unsettling tweet regarding a “nuclear button” has people in shock! The leader our country has taken it upon himself to match Kim Jong Un‘s “nuclear button” comment with a “more powerful” one his own. This “mine is bigger than yours” argument has politicians, public figures, talk show hosts, celebrities, and even the EDM world talking today. Zedd, Diplo, and more have weighed in on the topic, and although it’s a natural defense mechanism is...

Leaving 2017 Behind: Here Are EDM's Best New Year Resolutions

With 2018, everyone gets a clean slate and many people are taking the new year as an opportunity to better themselves, explore new things, drop bad habits, and spark overall positive change. DJs are no different. While some them have set ambitious goals being more understanding, using less social media, or getting along better with others, some are exercising their humor instead. Not everyone is taking the whole resolution thing too seriously, at least not on social media. “My New Year’s resolution is to change things up and drink more,” Autoerotique declares. Meanwhile, Felix Cartal vows to “fuck with...

Gov Ball NYC Drops Huge 2018 Lineup Featuring Diplo's Brand New Duo Project

Coming f the heels Coachella last night, Governor’s Ball has announced its 2018 lineup. Eminem, Jack White, Travis Scott and Yeah Yeah Yeahs will headline the festival, and hip-hop artists like Post Malone, Lil Uzi Vert, Russ, 6black, DRAM and more dominate the undercard. For EDM, one act stands out: Silk City, Diplo‘s new side project with Mark Ronson. This marks the formal announcement the project, and it remains to be seen if Diplo and Ronson will release new songs or just perform together under the name. Aside from that, the EDM on the lineup is slim pickings, with...

New Artist Spotlight: Galapaghost Adds Electronica to Folk in Freaky and Unexpected Ways

Galapaghost is the moniker Casey Chandler, whose second album Pulse is out on January 12. Chandler has released three songs from Pulse on his Soundcloud: “Bleed,” “Jim Beam” and the title track, which also has a new YouTube video. Based on these three tracks, it may be difficult for new fans to get a sense Galapaghost’s style, but it’s an interesting fusion, generally. While Chandler is a guitarist and folk singer, the rhythm elements and much the synth work on Pulse is electronic. Looking at the album’s heretore released singles, the electronic elements are quite muted and the folk elements are definitely dominant....