News #38

Here are some of the latest news stories from the past few months

Don Diablo releases ‘Forever his latest album

Don Diablo has just released his latest album titled ‘Forever a mammoth 21 track offering.

This album compared to his previous offering is less about club tracks and future house bangers. On this album, there is a range of electronic sounds that delve into dance-pop sounds as well as other genres.

What is true of the album is it does have that Don Diablo unique sound imprinted on every track. The songs are super unique with the future sound that Don Diablo is known for. This feels like a more complete album compared to his previous offering ‘Future’ which felt more like a collection of singles. A classic more dance-pop orientated track found on the album is the funky, more disco feeling track ‘Hot Air Ballon’. It is a good album but for those hardcore fans who liked his previous hard-hitting future house style they might not warm to this album as much.

The album is an hour-long and there are some big collaborations with the likes of Imanbek & Galantis to name a few,

You can check out the full album below 👇

Matt Nash releases album ‘Half Human’

Matt Nash recently released his debut album ‘Half Human’. The album blends his signature organic style of brass-led sound and futuristic production. It is a future house album full of those sweet melodies

Matt had this to say “I really had the time and creative space during the pandemic to explore sounds that we’re not exclusive to the club or festival, but to really focus on melodies and just get lost in the process. Ever since I started making music I had always dreamed of releasing an album”.

You can listen to the album below 👇

Tom Ferry releases album ‘Shapes

Tom Ferry recently released his debut album ‘Shapes’ featuring pure piano house vibes mixed with some heavier tracks. There are thirteen tracks on offer. The album starts off in a more uplifting manner with bright synths and that more mainstream dance-pop house vibe. However, there is a shift halfway through the album into a darker and deeper house vibe. This album truly showcases all the skills in his locker and the sounds that he is currently producing and liking at the moment. A producer that is making waves in the dance industry and this album really solidifies that.

“When I think about music, I think about shapes. When I imagine a kick, I imagine the shape of the waveform in my mind, so there’s a kind of mysterious, deeper meaning in there. A lot of songs have a different shape in my head. Like circles, squares, octagons etc., individually representing the symbolism I feel when making a song. Nothing is linear, it all encompasses a bigger entity.”

Listen to the album below 👇

Kygo announces second Palm Tree music festival

When you think of Kygo you immediately think of beaches, the sun and tropical house. Well alongside this he has been pushing his brand Palm Tree with a record label, fashion brand and more. Back in September, Kygo announced the first Palm Trees festival adding another string in his bow. The lineup for the first edition of the festival featured some of the best artists within the tropical & melodic house genres.

On the back of the success of the first edition, the second festival has just been announced. It will take place in Cabo San Lucas in Mexico on December 2-6th. It is a must for anyone who is a fan of Kygo and the sound that he pushes out. The festival will feature a stunning sunset set from himself and feature many other amazing artists. Alongside this, there is a pool party and a golf tournament and whale watching among other things.

Check out the lineup below and you can purchase tickets here