Colson XL Weave Romantic Acapella into Dark House with ‘Nothing Real’
Electronic duo Colson XL have epitomized the sound of expression to an emotional response and unleashed a dark house tune with their latest single release, “Nothing Real.” The track begins with feel-good vocals and slowly weaves into an echoed chord that gives off an intriguing and deep build-up. The vocal chops amongst the lyrics “something […]
Godlands Gives Trap Music a Home in the Land Down Under
For the past decade, trap producer Godlands (aka Annabel Hartlett) has been turning the down-under upside down with her bass-heavy trap music. Now, after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aussie is ready to hit the stage again — but in 2022, she’s going international with the GODSP33D Tour. “I’m actually heading to Europe […]
Spencer Brown: Leading Diviine Records into the Future
As record labels within the dance music industry continue to seek innovative and exciting new sounds from artists, the call for ingenuity and originality continues to flourish. American DJ and producer Spencer Brown is one of those artists who continuously strives to put out irresistible tunes that maintain his core value of creating dance music […]
PEEKABOO and Caspa Reload The Bass Cannons on New Single “Reload”
If you’re looking for new sounds to blast through your stereo, PEEKABOO and Caspa have you covered this week with their new single, “Reload.” A song that’s sure to rattle your windows (and probably your whole neighborhood), “Reload,” released on Deadbeats today, is a mirage of catastrophic bass and party-ready dubstep. There’s no question that […]
Esseks Conjures the Chaos With Latest Single, “Justice Served”
Visual artist and music producer Esseks is serving eerie, head-bopping, vibes in “Justice Served,” the second single off of his upcoming EP, The Uncertain Future. Capturing the looming essence of chaos and anxiety into rhythm and sound, “Justice Served” is a chilling 1:43-second track that was written during the COVID-19 pandemic, a dark time of […]
Manic Focus Talks Finding Magic in Music
From an early age, John “Jmac” McCarten, better known as Manic Focus, has had a love for music. As a child, he learned how to play the piano, which grew to be an extremely important part of his life. The knowledge of music theory that the instrument taught him, helped shape the funky and eclectic […]
EAZYBAKED: How Childhood Friends Are Taking Their Chemistry, Careers to the Next Level
While most people can only dream of going to work every day with their best friend, Eric Ray and Andrew Principe of EAZYBAKED have made it a reality. Known for their intricate sound design and explosive beats, the Orlando-based duo have cemented themselves as essential players in the world of experimental bass music. Now on […]
Black Carl!: Reminiscing on Biggest Inspirations, Overcoming Adversity as a DJ From The South
Carl Bell is a metalhead at heart, frequently reminiscing on days of skateboarding and listening to A Day to Remember. The Birmingham, Alabama native found his introduction to live music with seeing bands like Disturbed and The Devil Wears Prada. Bell, better known as Black Carl!, draws inspiration from across the music genre map and […]
VNSSA: Tech House Sensation Opens Up About Time Off, New Music for Festival Season
The future of tech house is bright, partially thanks to the efforts of Vanessa Barnes, otherwise known as VNSSA. An artist who excels at meshing elements of synth-pop and disco wave, VNSSA used the first two months of 2022 in the studio working on new music. She spoke with MP3 MAG about upcoming tour stops, […]
NEZ: How the Producer Plans to Bring His Creative Edge from Hip-Hop to House Music
NEZ is no stranger to success, but how does one follow up a fruitful career in Hip-Hop and break into House? They make a splash. The multi-talented artist caught up with MP3 MAG to discuss his past work with A$AP Rocky and Schoolboy Q, his Chicago roots, and how he plans to take his House […]