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For those of you that are still unaware, Monster Energy is set to bring a massive festival to Wasaga Beach this Summer. Taking place from August 19-21, Center of Gravity promises a unique blend of exhilarating sports (freestyle motocross, skateboarding, BMX, and beach volleyball to name a few) and stellar music. It looks like they’ve locked down the latter with a huge line-up…

With warmer weather on the horizon Andrew Luce & Graves have teamed up for a Summer-ready anthem. ‘Up to You’ combines emotional vocals from Chelsea Cutler with upbeat and groovy vocals chops and basslines. It’s an equal blend of stirring feels, elegant melodies and dance-inducing drops. It packs the power to make you feel something and the fun to make…

Jersey producer DJ HOOD has been on our radar for a minute. Initially wowing us with ‘Chief’ and ‘Jungle Terror,’ he’s continued to impress with consistent releases including a stellar flip of Eptic’s ‘The End’ which has found itself into Skrillex’s playlist. His sound is rooted in the club influence of his hometown but he sprinkles in elements of trap,…

Seductive songstress George Maple has recruited quite the team for her latest. ‘Sticks and Horses’ sees production from What So Not, Noah Breakfast and Wills, plus a verse and some additional vocals from DC rapper Goldlink. The incredible line-up lives up to the hype crafting a track that is sultry, entrancing and addictive. The beat is bass heavy and smooth…

“Looking for reveeeeenge”. KRNE just let off his remix of Drake’s ‘Summer 16’ and you already know it’s fire. The first half allows Drake’s verse to take the spotlight with a downplayed, retooled beat and some ill vocal bends. As that second “looking for revenge” hits some vengeful brass kicks off an intense build that is followed by a fittingly…

Last month the Daruma collective announced a new compilation series entitled Agari. The focus: to help shine a light on tomorrow’s stars and break talented up-and-coming artists. Now they’ve returned with the second edition of Agari and it does not disappoint. It’s a blend of forward thinking trap and future bass that moves from ignorant and nasty to delicate and stunning. Early standouts…

Big Wild has become synonymous with Summer time sounds. From ‘La Brisa’ to ‘Hey Mami’ and ‘Aftergold,’ his music embodies that warm weather exuberance like no other. Yet another release to encompass this feeling is his latest remix for CHVRCHES. ‘Empty Threat’ blends moving vocal tones with warm worldly textures for a sound that is as liberating and joyous as…

In 2012 trap exploded onto the scene becoming electronic music’s hottest new genre. The rapid popularity served as a launching pad for many of today’s top artists. But with the immense support came mainstream interest. What was originally an underground sound became watered down, radio friendly and recycled. Many artists began to desert trap for the next wave (future bass or deep…

THEY.‘s break out single ‘Motley Crue’ was one of the best releases of 2015 (number 52 on our list). Since its release it’s seen a plethora of remixes but none truly lived up to the original. That is until I came across this new rework from X&G. For those unfamiliar Xian and Gaszia, the Salt Lake City based duo have…

Just over a week ago, RL Grime treated fans to a powerful new original and a stellar visual in ‘Aurora’. Wasting no time, NGHTMRE has already added his own touch to the track. While the opening retains the familiar cinematic feel, the drops are completely retooled. It’s a weirder, wilder direction that blends future bass and trap in the way that…