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Coco & Breezy are ‘Liftin Me Up’ with Sublime New Single

Gabriella Bavaro — Mon, 07 Mar 2022 23:08:45 +0000

House duo Coco & Breezy return with soulful force on their shimmering new single, ‘Liftin Me Up.’ The twins are no strangers to filling a dance floor, as evidenced by their well-loved discography and fast-growing fan base. ‘Liftin Me Up,’ however, serves as a spiritual affirmation. It’s an ambrosial track that is a testament to female power, community, and family. The release is in conjunction with Femme House x Insomniac, an 11-track package built around some of the most prolific female-identifying producers in the current house music scene. The compilation is also the first-of-its-kind for Insomniac and house music at large. Indeed, the skill of these two DJs is steadfast. Grooving basslines flow into one another, accompanied by well-placed vocal chops and melodic moments. Eccentric ancillary percussion is peppered in between. The production covers a wide palette of sounds, melding R&B and house music into a work that uplifts the listener while simultaneously encouraging deep reflection. In the span of a few short years, the duo has developed an enthralling signature style that has enlivened the dance scene. Coco & Breezy also speak to a desire to foster community in their music. “Progress isn’t passive and it doesn’t happen alone.” They add, “We are constantly setting intentions, reflecting, and affirming one another to help our whole tribe grow & prosper. We need to lift each other up – through words, through actions, and through music. That’s why Femme House was a perfect partner for us with this song.” The track closes with an intimate recording of the twin sisters with their mother, in which they reflect on “something [that] might come your way that you think is negative.” At that moment, one of them reconsiders. “[I say] hold on. Let me think about this blessing I got…Everything is carved out in our lives for a reason… it’s divine order.” In this moment, the listener, who had been surrounded by chants of “you’re lifting me up so let me hold you down”, grasps the necessity of support and perspective in the face of adversity, and the necessity of providing that support for others. “No one has lifted us up more than our parents, so when our Mom needed some support recently, we had to make sure we held her down like she’s always done for us,” the duo later added. This bubbling track thus ends in a reflective repose. Work that is both a party and at peace. Listen to ‘Liftin Me Up’ now and find it on your preferred streaming service here. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/1212530500″ params=”color=#644c4c&auto_play=true&hide_related=true&show_comments=true&show_user=false&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”300″ iframe=”true” /]

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Habstrakt Gets Dark & Dangerous In ‘Gotta Be’

Steph Contant — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:17:24 +0000

Hot off the heels of his unexpected yet highly welcome return to Never Say Die, as well as a slow-burning remix for Ghastly, Habstrakt is now back on Insomniac Records with another highly enthralling single. A true machine in the single-making business, the flying Frenchman has been on a tear through the electronic scene’s most elite labels over the last couple of years, delivering one quintessential tune after the next. Through an instantly-recognizable signature sound, Habstrakt is able to concoct dancefloor killers, mainstage bangers, and everything in between.

With his latest titled ‘Gotta Be,’ Habstrakt leans more towards the former, playing on his typical bass house sound but toning down the energy to really evoke the rhythmic nature of the genre. The atmosphere is somber and post-apocalyptic, with vocals driving the top layer of the introduction and bridge. In the drops, Habstrakt doesn’t get too complex with his ideas, but delivers crisp, danceable sections that bring listeners back to those late club nights that we all miss so dearly. Dive into ‘Gotta Be’ below.

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mau5trap & Insomniac Records Team Up For Innovative Vol. 2 Compilation

Alshaan Kassam — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:53:57 +0000

When one thinks about a Canadian independent music label, mau5trap immediately crosses the mind. But what if we told you mau5trap and Insomniac Records have teamed up once again for an innovative, yet groovy 12-track compilation. Yes, you heard it right. Flexing some of the finest producers, mau5trap x Insomniac Records Vol. 2 features artists such as No Mana, Tommy Trash, Kyle Watson, Jay Robinson, and many more to take you on a journey through various sonic environments. Infusing elements of techno and house, this compilation is guaranteed to leave you in awe for more.

Showcasing each artist’s signature sound, the compilation launches off with ‘Badder Things’ from No Mana and Fay. Incorporating mystic vocals alongside a fast-tempo bassline, an enticing futuristic instrumental phases in and out of the single to draw listeners into a state of hypnosis.

Now, bringing you ‘Way Down’ into the dark side of house music is none other than one of South Africa’s biggest dance exports known as Kyle Watson. Initiating the groove on the dancefloor with waves of ferocious bass and alarming synths, Watson is not playing around on this one.

Undeniably a highlight in the compilation is Tommy Trash’s ‘4U’ which reflects both a melodic and tech-house-inspired sound.

For all those in need of some bass-house in their lives, Jay Robinson and MASTERIA are about to ‘Pass That’ along as they have crafted a dark, yet euphoric atmosphere. Going deep into the realms of house music while not forgetting the eruptions of bass, Robinson and MASTERIA are about to get you feeling some type of way on the dancefloor.

Be sure to check out the full compilation below and discover the hidden gems planted by mau5trap and Insomniac Records.

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Taiki Nulight Continues Bassline Dominance With ‘Outlander’ EP

Steph Contant — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 17:31:18 +0000

Less than two months after dropping his highly infectious Soundwave EP, Taiki Nulight is back with three more favourites from his Unreleased Mixtape series to further establish his dominance in the higher BPM range of house music. A true bassline aficionado, the UK-based producer is quickly becoming synonymous with greatness through his steady outpour of consistently captivating heaters, and the Outlander EP is no exception.

‘Donnie Yen’ kicks off the project in high gear and sees Taiki Nulight take his signature plucks and melodies to concoct an intriguing introduction. A quirky vocal sample flips the track into bassline madness with wonky synths and catchy fills coming together to form a true dancefloor banger, with the intensity never letting up until the very end. In ‘Want 2 Know,’ Taiki Nulight takes a more minimal, laid-back approach to groovy house without escaping the danceability of the genre. Although more relaxed, the song acts as a perfect transition between the first and last tracks of the project. Capping things off with ‘Trip’ alongside Sophiegrophy, Taiki Nulight finds a happy medium between the grittiness of ‘Donnie Yen’ and the minimal nature of ‘Want 2 Know,’ proving once again that the UK-based artist is among the best in the game. Don’t miss the Outlander EP below!

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