New Dance Sounds: Pendulum, 1991, Taylor Torrence + more
Dive in below and delve into the fresh music released today, you might even find your newest favorite!
Pendulum & Joey Valence & Brae – Napalm (Virgin)
Pendulum releases their first album of the year and collaborates with Joey Valence & Brae for “Napalm”. The mix of rock and electronics is Pendulum’s strength and is clearly felt when they commission Joey Valence & Brae to provide a crazy vocal that makes the album “Napalm” perfect.
Taylor Torrence & Kristian Llov – To The Underground (CLUBWRK)
Taylor Torrence and Kristian Llov team up for “To The Underground”. A hectic big room banger with rapid breaks and a heavy, wild drop, the track is a must-listen for all big room techno fans.
1991 & Alex Hosking – Jungle (Polydor)
1991 is back with “Jungle”. Teaming up with Alex Hosking they have produced another exceptional drum and bass offering. Alex has a wonderful voice for D&B and hopefully we will hear more from her soon. “Jungle” really confirms 1991 as one of the hottest D&B acts right now.
BT & Matt Fax – Vertical (Armind)
BT and Matt Fax team up again after some sensational collaborations in the past. “Vertical” is an uplifting trance anthem from two masters of the genre. The track opens on Armind and features a wonderful melodic break that builds to an energetic drop that continues the hypnotizing melody.
Christoph and Harry Diamond – Hold Me Close (Consequence Of Society)
With “Hold Me Close”, Christoph and Harry Diamond come together for the first time. Given the artists involved, the melody is unexpectedly special and makes for an outstanding song.
Remix of the week: Swedish House Mafia & Niki & The Dove – Lioness (Francis Mercier Remix) (Republic)
Francis Mercier focuses on Swedish House Mafia and “Lioness” by Niki & The Dove. Mercier gives the piece a tribal house touch and brings the euphoric vocals and melodic beat to the fore.