MP3 SELECTS: Playlists & New Music from Sara Landry, EAZYBAKED, Fred Again.. & More
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 roundup below:
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SELECTS by Mikala Lugen
Max Styler, Oscar L — “Addiction / Yapper”
Max Styler has teamed up with the legend Oscar L to deliver two fiery house tracks, “Addiction” and “Yapper.” While both have been in regular rotation for Styler’s summer sets, each track now comes to streaming platforms with a proper mastering. “Addiction” refers to what Styler does best, which is getting people addicted to the bass grooves, drums, and rave life. “Yapper” could mark one of Styler’s best tracks yet, combining pulsating bass and distorted “yapping” vocals that play on the yappers that we can never understand nor really care to listen to when trying to get lost in the music on the dancefloor.
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LVNDR.SOUND — “In The Dark”
Denver-based livetronica trio LVNDR.SOUND have released their new single, “In The Dark.” The new single comes alongside the trio’s announcement of their forthcoming sophomore album of the same name, due out next month via Perception Records. As the title track, “In The Dark” is a moody dance bop full of classic electronic elements, acoustic guitar, live-recorded chorus, and “humanistic” sounds. It’s a great track to transition into the chilling autumn season.
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Sara Landry, Nico Moreno — “Because They Want Our Seat”
You can’t sit with Sara Landry. Unless of course, you queue up some techno. “High Priestess of Hard Techno” Sara Landry and techno titan Nico Moreno have unleashed a fiery new track, “Because They Want Our Seat.” Set at 160 BPM, the track immediately plunges listeners deep into the recesses of the underground while the raw cadence and transfixing rhythm is driven forward with thunderous basslines. The track marks Landry’s fourth single release in anticipation of her debut album release Spiritual Driveby due out October 4th.
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REMNANT.exe – “LET IT GO”
Since 2017, REMNANT.exe has gained recognition as a multidisciplinary artist known for blending genres like trap, dubstep, future garage, and drum & bass into his expansive, bass-driven soundscapes. With releases on Monstercat, Sable Valley, and Ophelia, and support from top artists like RL Grime, Alison Wonderland, and Seven Lions, his unique sound and “space monolith” visual aesthetic continue to captivate audiences worldwide.
Now REMNANT.exe is touching down with “LET IT GO,” a sonic exploration and melting pot of genres. Released on widely celebrated label, vibe.digital, this tune has a stellar fusion of interstellar effects, futuristic synths, infectious vocal samples, and an overall feel-good atmosphere.
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Alan Walker, Joe Jonas, Julia Michaels — “Thick Of It All”
Norwegian Grammy-winning electronic legend Alan Walker, fresh off his genre-blending Neon Nights EP, teams up with fellow Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling artists Joe Jonas and Julia Michaels for their highly anticipated track, “Thick Of It All.” This collaboration is a powerful fusion of pop and electronic with elements of drum and bass, capturing the emotional journey of fighting for love and overcoming challenges.
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EAZYBAKED — ‘ALCHEMY’ EP
Iconic bass music duo EAZYBAKED just dropped their highly anticipated EP Alchemy on Memory Palace, the esteemed label founded by Of The Trees. The focus track, “Catalyst,” is a rhythmic, nostalgic trap masterpiece that reintroduces the classic sound fans have come to love.
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Jungle — “Let’s Go Back”
Jungle introduces a soulful new single, “Let’s Go Back,” marking a fresh chapter for the band ahead of their arena shows. This track features Lydia Kitto as a full-time member, expanding Jungle to a trio. Kitto, who previously collaborated on tracks like “Keep Moving” and co-wrote their 2023 album Volcano, brings a new dynamic to the group.
The accompanying music video continues Jungle’s signature one-shot style, created with filmmaker Charlie Di Placido. The release precedes some of the band’s biggest headline performances in Cardiff and London, alongside DJ sets in Belfast and Manchester.
SELECTS by Logan Sasser
Fred Again.., Joy Anonymous — “Peace You Need”
Fred Again’s long awaited Ten Day album is officially out, and the highly-emotional project is loaded with uplifting house and indie-electronic music from beginning to end. There are several standouts, especially on the back end of the record. But, if we have to pick one, “Peace You Need” with Joy Anonymous is an absolute must-listen.
The track is an uplifting, optimistic indie dance track embodying enough soul to fill a southern chapel on Easter Sunday (with some grand piano chords to match). The music befits the title perfectly, exploring a delicate, sincere notion of humanity’s everlasting peace-finding mission, and celebrating the best characteristics of the world’s kindest souls.
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The Widdler — “Squatly”
Only The Widdler could pull off a 43 track album — and with his newest project, Zero G, that’s exactly what he did. There’s endless bangers and dubstep smashers to sift through on Zero G, but if you’re looking for a tried and true, deep dubstep track, “Squatly” (track 27) is calling your name.
The track is a fun, simple tune that embraces dubsteps wubbiest tendencies and classic, grimy appeal. It’s the kind of song that you might see fans “signing” along with on the dancefloor (although they’re not saying words, they’re just saying “womp womp womp”). This one will make you throw your hands up and jump through the roof.
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