Atlanta-based electronic veteran Sporty O is back with a statement. His new EP The P.L.U.R. Project is out now, delivering a seven track, multi genre ride that reconnects dance music with its foundational ethos.

Built around the principles of peace, love, unity, and respect, The P.L.U.R. Project feels both nostalgic and forward thinking. From the uplifting pulse of “Spirit Higher” to the rebellious edge of “SOLD!” and “Revolution,” the EP moves across moods and styles while staying anchored in a clear message of connection and self awareness. Rather than chasing trends, Sporty O leans into intention. Each track offers a different emotional lane, balancing festival ready energy with moments of reflection. Cuts like “Happy Together” and “Piece of My Mind” bring a more introspective feel, while “Geek’d Up” and “Cheveyo” inject raw momentum built for the dance floor.

At its core, the project is about more than sound. It is about mindset.

“The P.L.U.R. Project is a colorful EDM multi genre soundtrack for prioritizing the original core values of the dance community, while encouraging the listener to engage in personal emotional management.”

That philosophy runs through the entire EP, positioning it as both a listening experience and a reminder of what dance culture has always stood for at its best.

With The P.L.U.R. Project, Sporty O is not just delivering another release. He is reinforcing a message. One that feels especially relevant right now.

Stream The P.L.U.R. Project and let us know your favorite track.

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Trap fans rejoice. Yellow Claw are officially back with their new 20-track album JESUS LOVES TRAP MUSIC, out now via Barong Family. As you’ll hear below, the impressive project dives straight into the raw festival energy that helped define the duo’s global rise, packed with blown-out 808s, distorted basslines, and drops designed to send mainstages into chaos. Inspired by revisiting classic trap records from the 2014–2015 era, the Dutch duo set out to create a full body of work that captures the spirit of that golden era while pushing it forward with modern firepower. As Nils explains, the idea came after realizing how well those early trap records still hold up today, inspiring the pair to revisit unfinished ideas and craft a full-fledged trap album built for DJ sets and festival crowds alike.

After years of shaping their own global party culture through Barong Family and countless festival moments, Yellow Claw are proving once again that trap never left. JESUS LOVES TRAP MUSIC is a love letter to the fans who’ve been there since the beginning and a reminder that when the 808 hits, the crowd still loses its mind. Check out the new album below and be sure to turn your speakers up for this one.

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Global melodic bass powerhouse Egzod is back with his latest single, “Great Escape,” a cinematic collaboration with vocalist Finnick Jones that delivers both emotional weight and festival-ready impact. Out now, the record leans into the producer’s signature formula of storytelling-driven songwriting and massive, cathartic drops.

Built around themes of breaking free from internal struggles and destructive cycles, “Great Escape” unfolds like a journey. The verses paint a picture of isolation and pressure, while the chorus flips the narrative into something defiant and uplifting. It’s less about running away and more about reclaiming control and choosing resilience over surrender.

Since his debut in 2017, Egzod has quietly become one of the most consistent forces in the melodic electronic space. With over 1 billion streams, 4+ million monthly Spotify listeners, and an RIAA Gold certification for his viral hit “Royalty,” his music continues to resonate across both streaming platforms and social media culture. His catalog has landed on labels including Universal, Monstercat, Spinnin’, Insomniac, and Trap Nation, while festival appearances at EDC Las Vegas, Lost In Dreams, and Miami Music Week have further cemented his global reach.

With “Great Escape,” Egzod doubles down on what he does best: turning personal struggle into widescreen electronic anthems. If this release is any indication, his momentum in the melodic bass world isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

Stream Egzod & Finnick Jones – “Great Escape” below.

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After years of building a devoted following through melodic bass staples and emotionally charged releases, Yetep has finally arrived at his defining moment. The ÿ Album, out now via Lost In Dreams, marks the Seoul born, Los Angeles based producer’s debut full length project and his most versatile body of work to date.

For longtime listeners, Yetep’s signature has always lived in the tension between catharsis and vulnerability. On The ÿ Album, that identity remains intact, but the scope is noticeably broader. Rather than locking into a single lane, the project mirrors the open format energy of his early SoundCloud days, moving fluidly between soaring melodic bass drops, intimate vocal driven cuts, and festival ready heaters.

Tracks like “Same Love Twice” featuring Rosie Darling and “Take Me Home” featuring Micah Martin lean into Yetep’s cinematic strengths, pairing emotionally resonant songwriting with towering, euphoric builds. Elsewhere, moments like “Champagne” with Dia Frampton and “Hate It When It’s You” featuring Trella showcase a more restrained and introspective side, letting the songwriting breathe before the production swells.

But what makes The ÿ Album compelling isn’t just its versatility. It’s cohesion. Despite spanning different moods and tempos, the album never feels scattered. Instead, it plays like a reflection of Yetep’s live sets, intentionally dynamic, designed to move a crowd emotionally as much as physically.

Collaborations with if found, Amidy, 7KY, and With Love further expand the sonic palette without sacrificing the melodic through line that has defined Yetep’s rise. Even the instrumental moments feel deliberate, reinforcing the album’s core theme of connection and freedom.

Beyond the music, The ÿ Album represents a culmination of Yetep’s community first ethos. Through his Common Unitÿ initiatives supporting homeless youth and mental health awareness, he has built more than a fanbase. He has built a movement. That sense of purpose quietly anchors the project, giving it emotional weight beyond festival drops and streaming numbers.

In a landscape where electronic albums can often feel like collections of singles, The ÿ Album stands out as a true statement piece. It captures where Yetep has been, where he is now, and where he’s headed next.

For fans of melodic bass, emotional electronica, and artists unafraid to blur the lines between vulnerability and power, The ÿ Album delivers on every front.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Mar 13 – New York, NY – Webster Hall

Mar 14 – Minneapolis, MN – The Loft at Skyway

Mar 21 – San Diego, CA – Bloom

Mar 27 – San Bernardino, CA – Beyond Wonderland

Mar 28 – Tempe, AZ – Darkstar

Apr 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell

Apr 17 – Atlanta, GA – Wish Lounge

Apr 18 – Houston, TX – 9PM

May 2 – Chicago, IL – Soundbar

May 29 – Seattle, WA – Showbox

May 30 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Jul 11 – Dallas, TX – SILO

Tickets: https://www.yetep.world/

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Frigid just dropped his new two-track EP No Hibernation, and it lands as a confident statement of intent from the rising producer. As you’ll hear below, the project sees him leaning deeper into his bass-driven sound while continuing to strengthen his ties to the UK rap underground, bringing in heavyweight features from Grim Sickers and Rakjay.

“Cost Of Living” with Grim Sickers opens the EP on a dubstep-leaning foundation that feels both spacious and heavy. The track pairs sharp, grounded lyricism about money and survival with production that blends grime, trap, and lo-fi textures without feeling overcrowded. It’s gritty, focused, and distinctly Frigid. The title track featuring Rakjay pushes that energy further. Rakjay delivers a commanding verse that separates himself from the competition, while Frigid builds around a UK bass backbone that keeps the intensity locked in from start to finish.

Born in Montreal to Kabyle immigrant parents and raised near Vancouver, Frigid initially made his mark as a curator and connector, helping bring artists like TroyBoi, QUIX, and Tsuruda to Canadian audiences before stepping more fully into his own artistry. After losing both parents at 20, he committed himself to production and DJing with a renewed sense of purpose — something that subtly threads its way through this new project.

Now working closely with UK artists and hosting his Ice Box Sessions residency on Subtle Radio, Frigid continues to position himself as a bridge between scenes. We’re stoked to see where else he takes his sound this year – but in the meantime we’ll be bumping this new EP. Stream it via Spotify below and be sure to turn your speakers up for this one.

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Sporty O is back with “Spirit Higher,” a new single that marks the first release from his upcoming EP The P.L.U.R. Project, arriving in the spring.

Designed to uplift and energize, “Spirit Higher” blends emotive melodies with driving dance floor rhythms, channeling the core values of peace, love, unity, and respect. The track sets the creative direction for The P.L.U.R. Project, an EP centered around connection, positivity, and the shared experience of dance music.

With this release, Sporty O leans into a more intentional and message driven sound, pairing feel good energy with polished production built for both festivals and personal listening. “Spirit Higher” serves as an opening statement for the project, signaling a body of work focused on elevating listeners and bringing people together.

“Spirit Higher” is out now on all major streaming platforms.

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SHDWCSTRS sits somewhere between hip hop and electronic music, pulling from both without fully landing in either world. His sound leans heavily on 808s, dark synths, and atmosphere, with tracks that feel more like late-night moods than polished club records. There is a rawness to his music that feels rooted in real life rather than aesthetics. The tracks are heavy, sometimes chaotic, and intentionally a bit unresolved. Instead of chasing big drops or clean moments, the rising artist lets tension hang, which gives the music its weight and keeps it feeling honest.

That approach comes through clearly on “ALT/GEN,” a project that blends hip hop attitude with infectious dance music energy. It feels built for after-hours listening, tapping into late nights, loud thoughts, and emotional release without forcing a formula or trend. Rather than trying to fit neatly into a lane, SHDWCSTRS is focused on building something personal and consistent. His music is about turning chaos into rhythm and letting feeling lead the way. If it connects, it connects, and that’s clearly the point. Hear what we mean by streaming his new project below and be sure to turn your speakers up for this one.

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John Hayes’ new album Closer is the sound of forward motion forged in a moment of forced stillness. Long known for his piano driven and ambient work, the Denver based producer makes a decisive leap into immersive electronic territory with a record that feels both deeply personal and quietly powerful.

Written largely during recovery from a serious ski injury that left Hayes unable to walk for months, Closer channels an unspoken tension between restlessness and restraint. That internal push shows up in the music through warm, driving rhythms, patient builds, and emotional release that never feels rushed or overstated. Rather than chasing peak moments, Hayes lets each track unfold naturally, trusting atmosphere and momentum to do the heavy lifting.

Singles like “Closer” and “For Now” introduced this new direction with grace, while “Whatever It Takes” and the recent “Slow Break” highlight the album’s emotional range. The latter in particular feels like a pause rather than a drop, a moment of reflection that reinforces the album’s core theme of balance. On “All the Memories,” his collaboration with il:lo, Hayes finds a perfect counterpart, blending melodic warmth with subtle propulsion in a way that feels effortless and lived in.

Across the album, Hayes draws from a lineage of artists who blur the line between home listening and club experience. You can hear echoes of Jon Hopkins, Four Tet, Bicep, and Overmono, not as imitation but as shared philosophy. This is electronic music that works just as well in headphones as it does in a room full of people, built on emotion first and energy second.

What makes Closer resonate most is its restraint. Hayes resists overproduction, allowing space, silence, and texture to shape the listening experience. The confidence here is quiet but undeniable, signaling an artist who knows exactly where he is and where he wants to go next.

Closer doesn’t demand attention. It earns it. And in doing so, John Hayes delivers his most complete and compelling statement to date.

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Daijo has been steadily establishing himself as one of Canada’s more distinctive electronic artists, leaning into melodic techno and house without overpolishing or chasing trends. His productions are restrained, intentional, and built to unfold over time, focusing just as much on atmosphere and pacing as they do on rhythm. Born to an Iranian refugee mother, raised in Hamburg, and now based in Vancouver, Daijo brings a naturally global perspective to his music without forcing it. That background shows up in the way his tracks balance tension and release, often carrying a subtle emotional weight that feels lived in rather than dramatized.

That same approach translates clearly in his live shows – Daijo has sold out headline dates across North America, moving comfortably between small rooms and festival stages. His sets favor long arcs and careful sequencing, pulling listeners in gradually instead of relying on constant peaks. A defining moment in his recent run came with “Goodbye,” released on Revealed Recordings. The track marked a more personal step forward, centered on themes of love, loss, and acceptance. “Goodbye is about realizing that letting go is sometimes the only way forward,” Daijo explains, a sentiment that comes through in the track’s measured build and emotional clarity.

With a growing catalog and plans for a full length album in the future, Daijo continues to position himself as an artist focused on longevity rather than hype, building a body of work that feels cohesive, honest, and durable. Hear what we mean by streaming some of his hits below via Spotify and be sure to catch an upcoming tour date in a city near you.

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In just its fourth year, Proper NYE is beginning to cement itself as a premier West Coast music festival. For two days, Petco Park, which is graciously loaned out by San Diego and the Padres, is home base for Proper, where thousands descend for an incredibly stacked two days of music.

The festival and lineup curated is carefully curated by the FNGRS CRSSD crew to bring in not only some of the best names in dance music but also to do it in a way so the entire festival feels like one living, breathing event as opposed to a bunch of standalone concerts all shoehorned into one stadium. Think of it as an artist putting together a tracklist for an album and the album flowing together perfectly. The energy has to slowly grow throughout the day in a way that will culminate in a crescendo of your choosing.

But let’s talk about a huge elephant in the room, which is one of the things that made Proper shine this year and propelled it to what might be a yearly tradition

The 2024-2025 rendition of the festival was stacked with a lineup that had fans salivating, but was also littered with logistical issues. It was only the third year of the festival, so I filed it under “growing pains” but moments like this are make-or-break situations for fledgling festivals. Going to a music festival with an incredible lineup, but the first thing you do when you get home is complain about the logistics is an absolute killer.

“If you build it they will come” can only take you so far if the people who come had a terrible experience and then are posting about it. 

Within just a couple of hours of being there, you can tell that Proper not only listened to the feedback from last year’s festival but improved on almost every facet of it.

Remember, mistakes are only bad if you don’t learn from them.

Proper boasted reduced capacity – and one could feel the difference immediately. Entering from any of the four entrances was an absolute breeze, and with added traffic routes for people walking from stage to stage, it helped reduce the number of bottlenecks where it not only felt packed last year, but at times, unsafe. Perhaps the most infamous photos from last year came from festival go-ers when they tried to get on the field at 4 pm and could not make it on even while being that early. Luckily all of the changes Proper put in place made this a thing of the past.

I’ve never been happier to support a festival that not only takes accountability for their prior mistakes but uses them as a learning opportunity to improve the festival for the next year. This is how the best festivals continue to thrive.

In a world of maximizing profits by any means necessary, seeing Proper take these steps to “Slow down to speed up” was such a breath of fresh air – and one that many festivals should take note of.

Proper chooses to have their festival take place on December 31st and January 1st. So while most people rest and recover on New Year’s Day, the people of Proper dance.

Proper’s 4 stages were spread out throughout the grounds, with the de facto ‘main stage’ being placed right on the baseball field where the San Diego Padres play, giving the main stage a ‘massive feel.’

The 1-2 punch of Tinlicker, followed by It’s Murph was an absolute delight as they both showed their prowess across a handful of different sub-genres under the very rare San Diego rain. But rain did not stop the Proper crowd from dancing or smiling. We donned our ponchos while Tinlicker took us on a journey, and boogied our butts off while It’s Murph’s future hose started to set the tone for the next few hours.

The highlight of Dec. 31 came from Gorgon City’s absolutely massive DJ set at Proper’s Lot stage. For 90 minutes, they played the crowd like their personal puppets in the best way possible. The duo was tucked away in a tent due to the rain but that didn’t stop them from connecting with the crowd and feeling their energy through every transition and drop as they picked songs on the fly to take the crowd into 2026.

Proper has historically been very house forward – and different sub genres that fall under that umbrella – but they did for the most part stick to that four on the floor vibe. This year they expanded, if even just a bit, by booking none other than the legendary Chase & Status to an absolutely massive main stage Drum and Bass set. I was a bit worried going into their set – would straying from Proper ‘tradition’ be welcomed? And after being on the floor for the entirety of that set, I can safely say it was not only welcomed, but I think everyone agreed that a bit of straying from the norm of the lineup was SUCH a breath of fresh air – complete with being out of breath from Chase & Status’ signature drum and bass BPM. Like a palate cleanser during a 9-course meal. The switch-up was completely necessary. 

But Proper had to go out with a bang – and that they did. Proper closed out the night with two legendary sets. Skrillex b2b Four Tet, followed by an extremely rare DJ set from French powerhouse Justice. The only bad part about it is that 2026 may have peaked less than 24 hours into the year

If you haven’t had a chance to listen to what might end up as a legendary Skrillex and Four Tet set everyones favorite Youtuber DerekD2 uploaded the entire set. My absolute favorite thing of a modern day Skrillex set is that there is no way of knowing what you are going to get but if you are on OG Skrillex fan than you could not have asked for anything. He played through timeless tunes such as “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites,” “Where Are U Now,” and a rinsing out of “Kill Everybody” that had me feeling like the critic in Ratatouille when he tastes the food. Skrillex even made sure to shout out Chris Lake who was originally slated to go b2b with Four Tet but due to visa issues, a quick adjustment needed to be made to the lineup.

And as the lights dimmed and we said goodbye to Four Tet & Skrillex, Justice reminded everyone why they are icons by opening with “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns and Roses – a perfect introduction to an hour-long dance party built for saying goodbye to Proper 2026. Their set included some notable Justice classics along with some very welcome peeks into what they are listening to including Gesaffelstein, Mr. Oizo, and Boys Noize. My favorite moment of the festival came from an unexpected drop of “Voulez-Vous” from the legendary ABBA. If you looked in any direction during this moment you would have been met with the same thing – everyone singing together at the top of their lungs.

Thank you Proper. See you next year!

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