Season 2 #8: Our Powers Combined

 Nothing better than when two megastars come together to create a truly unforgettable track.  I feel like I saw a pre-release alert for this a while ago, and then it totally slipped my mind.  Armin Van Buuren, no matter your take on his music, is one of the largest DJs in the world right now.  Rob Swire (of Knife Party) brings truly iconic vocals and production.  Combined?  AN ABSOLUTELY SONG OF THE YEAR CONTENDER!  High energy, great vibe that truly combines the best of both of their styles!

While not as globally known, but very respected within the EDM scene, Dabin and Grabbitz bring this very different track from the first one.  Soulful vocals, a slow and frankly haunting melody, makes for a truly emotional and beautiful song that showcases it doesn't have be big and in your face to be a successful electronic song.  I really liked this one and I hope you do too!

Armin van Buuren & Rob Swire - Sound of You

Dabin & Grabbitz - Nothing At All

S2 #7: Your Mom's Favorite Rapper

 I used to be into a little bit of rap, I feel like the music went hand in hand with athletics back in the high school times.  Eminem, Biggie, Xzibit, I feel like we all have that song that we can pull from that era that elicits nostalgic memories.  I always liked Will Smith as he had great wordplay but it wasn't filthy every second of the track (don't get me wrong, I love a dirty track as one of my favorite songs ever was posted in POST #0458).  Connor Price, who I actually discovered through his Spin the Globe series on Tik Tok, has quickly risen through the ranks and become one of my favorite modern rappers.  His wordplay, his flow, his energy is truly something that gets me out of my seat, has me dancing in the kitchen, and dancing like a fool in the car.  

My first favorite song of his was Violet (off the Spin the Globe album), which you can find below.  I've also included a truly killer friendship and partnership, as Connor and another rapper named Nic D have come out with EPs together that are truly incredible. I love their friendship, I love their music and I'm excited to share it with you!

Check the bottom for a bonus song! 

Connor Price feat Killa - Violet

Connor Price & Nic D - Dabble (Official Video)

BONUS SONG: Nic D & Connor Price - Swordfish

S2 #6: Getting Back in the Swing!

 I apologize for the delay everyone, working this into my schedule alongside the INSANE allergy attacks this season have let me slip off the wagon a little bit!  In an effort to try to streamline posts, they will come out Monday/Tuesday and Wednesday/Thursday!  Thank you for your understanding as we get back to the right vibe!

Pendulum was my introduction to EDM way back in High School.  I remember being in a friends basement and The Island Part 1 came on.  I was transported and honestly didn't even know that music like that existed.  From there it was Dada Life, Gryffin, Tiesto, but Pendulum always remained.  Let's start off with one of those original songs from that era, and one you likely already know.  We can't predict the impact that the guitars, synths, heavy bass, and instrumentation played in American Music Culture, but The Island Pt. 1 was revolutionary for young Newt!

Then, the breakup happened.  I was honestly saddened that right when I started getting into them, they disbanded for a number of years.  To be real thought, that just made the comeback that much greater nearly 10 years later.  Right in the heat of the pandemic, there was new music to be excited about.  Here is one of my favorite modern Pendulum songs, and I truly hope that you enjoy this personal hook into electronic music!

Pendulum - The Island Pt. 1

Pendulum - Nothing for Free