MP3 SELECTS: New Music From Effin, DJ DIESEL, EDX, & More

May 14, 2025May 15, 2025 by MP3 Staff No Comments

In the modern era, distribution services push out over 60,000 new tracks every single day. How do you cut through all the noise, select what to listen to, and boost your playlist game? Introducing MP3 SELECTS, our weekly rundown of new music in the festival sphere. Shuffle through this week’s selections on our MP3 SELECTS playlist and read more about this week’s round-up below:

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SELECTS by CONNOR PHILLIPS

Effin — “Bringing Me Down”

Effin has finally dropped one of his most sought-after IDs, “Bringing Me Down.” The track has become a staple in his sets, capturing attention with its gritty basslines, emotional depth, and retro-tinged textures. Coming off high-profile collabs with LSDREAM and Tape B, this single solidifies Effin’s place at the forefront of bass music’s evolving sound. Already supported by Zeds Dead, SLANDER, and Liquid Stranger, “Bringing Me Down” marks the start of a major new chapter leading into his debut album this summer.

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TWO LANES — “Calling”

“Calling” is a reflective and delicately constructed single from brother duo TWO LANES, marking a serene return that spotlights their mastery of ambient-electronic fusion. The track weaves felt piano, analog synths, and understated percussion into a spacious composition that leans into themes of spiritual searching and emotional depth. Rather than building toward an explosive moment, “Calling” moves with intention—its gradual shifts and subtle layers offer a meditative listening experience. As the first look into their next EP, the single reaffirms TWO LANES’ distinct ability to create immersive sonic environments that are as introspective as they are sonically rich.

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SELECTS by FRANZ HILBERATH

DJ DIESEL, IVORY — “Run It”

Following their breakout hit “Moshpit,” DJ DIESEL and IVORY reunite with “Run It,” a ruthless DnB heater that tears through speakers with no warning. The track opens with eerie synth glitches before Shaq’s aggressive vocal flow sets the pace, riding over metallic textures and distorted low-end. When the drop lands, it hits like a freight train—fast-paced drums, rapid-fire basslines, and industrial stabs collide in pure chaos. Built on high-pressure sound design and a menacing sense of rhythm, “Run It” trades subtlety for intensity, delivering a head-spinning cut designed for high-speed mosh pits and festival stages alike.

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EDX — “Desire”

EDX marks Sirup Music’s 25th anniversary with “Desire,” a vibrant new single that blends emotional depth with peak-time energy. The track opens with a lush bed of atmospheric synths and tender vocals from Ball, immediately setting a dreamy, evocative tone. As the arrangement unfolds, crisp percussion cuts through, building anticipation before giving way to a soaring chorus that captures the essence of melodic house. With its seamless fusion of smooth toplines and polished production, “Desire” balances radio-ready appeal with the dancefloor power EDX is known for—offering a compelling snapshot of where his sound is headed next.

Kursa, Alicia Kiah — ‘Nisky Hill’

Kursa and Alicia Kiah unveil Nisky Hill, a 12-track experimental project released via Of The Trees’ Memory Palace imprint. Blending Alicia’s classical training with Kursa’s genre-warping sound design, the album unfolds as an emotive, immersive journey that values expression over convention. Strings and synths collide across a palette of ambient flourishes, gritty textures, and unpredictable arrangements, forming a cohesive body of work that never settles into one mold. Nisky Hill is bold in its vulnerability, inviting listeners into a space where raw collaboration and sonic risk-taking lead the way.