Gaming music legend, TheFatRat, popularly known for his immense online following of over ten million fans, continues his epic saga with the release of “Escaping Gravity.” This thrilling new release features vocals from singer/songwriter Cecilia Gault and unveils the third chapter of the captivating story that TheFatRat has been meticulously sharing with his past two releases “Out Of The Rain” with Shiah Maisel and “Hunger.” “Escaping Gravity” is available now on all digital streaming platforms, found HERE, and is free to use on digital platforms like YouTube and Twitch, true to TheFatRat’s tradition of making his songs available for creators without the hassle of demonetization.

“In Chapter 3, the protagonists find a way that might get them out of their dire situation. The song stands for our aspirations, our dreams, and our goals. Those times when we feel like we can conquer the entire universe.” – TheFatRat

With his third release of his new saga, the go-to-artist for Esports brands like ESL and Dreamhack has expanded the epic universe with another inspiring and touching song that follows the two siblings from his past two singles. “Escaping Gravity” picks up with our heroes living in the slums when they stumble upon an old crashed space gondola, igniting their dreams of repairing it and embarking on a cosmic journey to escape their home planet and explore the vast universe. As listeners dive into “Escaping Gravity,” they are transported into their world, where dreams of repairing the space craft and venturing into the unknown echo with determination and ambition. TheFatRat’s meticulous production and the enthralling vocals from Cecilia Gault serve as a gateway to the characters’ aspirations and invite listeners to embark on their own cosmic journeys of self-discovery and boundless possibilities.

Recognized for his influential presence in the gaming music community, with his tracks featured in popular video games such as Dota 2, Rocket League, Rolling Sky, and Game For Peace, TheFatRat’s signature sounds shine through in “Escaping Gravity.” The song begins with gentle symphonic elements, invoking a nostalgic atmosphere, while the addition of a tribal flute creates an enchanting fairy tale ambiance. The creative process behind the production of “Escaping Gravity” was a thrilling adventure, as TheFatRat overcame numerous challenges while crafting the perfect sound. The track builds momentum, exuding hope and determination, as the driving bass drops and emphatic horns create a dramatic effect. The creative process behind the production of “Escaping Gravity” was a thrilling adventure, as TheFatRat overcame numerous challenges while crafting the perfect sound. 

“I never had a song that needed so many production attempts. After the melodies were written, I started from scratch over a dozen times before I was happy with how it sounded. Curiously, it didn’t feel like a grind but like an exciting adventure.” – TheFatRat

With New York singer/songwriter, Cecilia Gault’s infectious vocals accompanying the production and storyline, listeners are truly immersed into the world of the song. Raised in Lower Manhattan, of Irish and Japanese descent, Cecilia Gault’s identity is a significant drive for her music and artistry. Her bi-cultural upbringing is a defining feature of Cecilia’s identity and approach to music. In contrast to the production challenges of the song the vocal recording process for “Escaping Gravity” was remarkably smooth, thanks to the exceptional talent of Cecilia, who flawlessly delivered the vocals on the first try. 

“Conversely, the vocal recordings went smooth as can be. Cecilia absolutely nailed them on the first try. The vocal mixing only took about an hour, and then the vocals were done.” – TheFatRat

Following his first track of 2023, “Monkeys,” TheFatRat started this epic saga with “Out Of The Rain,” the alternative electronic singer-songwriter Shiah Maisel. He continued the inspiring story with his most recent release, “Hunger,” which also had a charitable cause attached, supporting the Purple Community Fund and their fight to help children in Manila to get education. He capped 2022 with his December release of “Back One Day” with NEFFEX, the vocal version of his globally trending instrumental “Xenogenesis,” which has accumulated hundreds of millions of TikTok views and participation from celebrities such as Nick Kroll on The Tonight Show, Lil Nas X, and popular YouTuber Collins Key. Prior to that, TheFatRat released “Ghost Light,” the seductive and saxophone-heavy trap-leaning collaboration with award-winning K-Pop band EVERGLOW.

Mike Ruby is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Toronto with a story that’s far from ordinary. Mike moved to New York at 19 to pursue a career in jazz as a sax player, receiving a full scholarship at the Manhattan School of Music. That education and exposure gave him a unique sense of musicianship that shines through his melodic writing to this day. After signing a record deal to a subsidiary of Universal Music, he began playing with Brooklyn based synth pop band St. Lucia, which opened his ears to a realm of synth and dance-like possibilities. He picked up a guitar soon thereafter and started writing hundreds of songs as a singer songwriter. 

Mike’s second release, “unconditional,” is from his second EP a million you’s which will be released in the fall. It’s a blunt no holds barred love song that is as literal as ever. The chorus creates a snapshot for the song, “No matter what I done it’s unconditional,” referencing anyone with a busy schedule and a partner that stands by them, unconditionally. 

The lyrics dive deeper and deeper as the music continues to intensify with the drums, layers of the synths, and Mike’s soaring vocal harmonies. All the layers symbolize the tough situations that arise in relationships, but in the end it all comes back down to where it started, a simplistic piano line, mirrored by a simplistic idea. Enjoy the dive with your ride or die. 

JUNYOR has quickly made his mark on the music scene with his captivating vocals, infectious energy and magnetic stage presence. Formerly the lead singer of the top trending group 4 Minutes Later, JUNYOR has embarked on a thrilling solo journey, captivating audiences worldwide with his unique blend of pop. Bringing together an old-meets-new feel, his heartfelt songs explore themes of love, self-discovery and personal growth, resonating deeply with listeners of all backgrounds. 

New single, “We Don’t Dance,” is about losing a love and the stage you go through at the beginning of a breakup. It doesn’t have to be sad but more reflective of the situation. Leaning hard into the retro synth feels with some fun, bouncy guitar, JUNYOR felt the need to make sure if the song was called “We Don’t Dance” that you wanted to dance when you heard it.

Following the release of the lead single, “Back For More,” renowned multi-genre producer, DJ, and label owner NGHTMRE and acclaimed live instrumentalists and dance music duo Big Gigantic have teamed up as Gigantic NGHTMRE to release their highly-anticipated, debut self-titled EP. ‘Gigantic NGHTMRE‘ is led by new single, “Never Loved You Like That” featuring SAFIA and is set to captivate audiences and occupy playlists worldwide, further cementing the members of Gigantic NGHTMRE as trailblazers in the electronic music scene, and is available now on all DSPs and streaming services HERE.

“I’ve looked up to Big Gigantic since attending my first festivals many years ago. They’re both so incredibly talented and made writing this EP super fun! We all really love how this music turned out even though some of it is a bit different from what we would normally make. We really tried to diversify our individual sounds include a little bit of everything on this EP… from easy listening house music to heavy festival bangers for our live show. No matter what the style, each song includes some live sax, drum elements, as well as signature sound design and melodic synthesizers that are staples of my own sound. We really feel each song represents our shared musical tastes! Hope you all love it!” – NGHTMRE

Musical icons in their own rights, NGHTMRE and Big Gigantic have joined forces on rare occasions over the past several years to grace festival lineups performing as the super group “Gigantic NGHTMRE.” Last month they announced their first full musical project, their highly-anticipated, self-titled debut EP, which will be followed by the EP release party at their New York City headline show at the iconic Brooklyn Mirage on July 30.

“We’ve had so many fun & awesome Gigantic Nghtmre shows over the past several years that we thought it would be fun to put a whole EP together. Music that was a good mix of our styles and crossed several genres in dance music and was something that both of our fan bases would really love. We got some demos together over the past few months, jumped in the studio and finished up some killer songs that we really love a lot and we know you will too!” – Big Gigantic

The EP showcases the versatility of NGHTMRE’s production, the saxophone from Dominic, and the drums from Jeremy of Big Gigantic in various musical genres, with each song presenting a unique perspective. Dominic skillfully integrates the sax into every track, elevating the compositions to new heights. The project’s lead single, “Back For More” featuring Olivia Sebastianelli is a fusion of NGHTMRE’s signature bass-driven sound and the infectious melodies and live instrumentation that have become synonymous with Big Gigantic’s electrifying performances. “Disconnected” takes the listener on a captivating journey through pulsating beats and infectious rhythms loosely rooted in the realm of house music. “Twilight (Something’s Here)” is a powerful and electrifying composition that demands your immediate attention as it surges with high-octane energy, compelling listeners to engage in an irresistible headbanging experience. The EP’s focus track, “Never Loved You Like That” featuring SAFIA, is an infectious and vibrant composition that seamlessly blends elements of funk and jazz. “Keep The Change” ends the project by infusing it with a catchy, energetic, and relaxing pop EDM vibe. 

“It feels like a lifetime ago when we wrote this song in London, but our fondness for it has never waned.We love what NGHTMRE & Big Gigantic have done with the song, their interpretation pays respect to the original idea, while still taking it to a whole new level.” – SAFIA

The project boasts the cinematic production and sound design that has made NGHTMRE a dance music titan, as well as the impressive instrumentation that makes Big Gigantic truly unique live performers. In addition to their collaborative project, Gigantic NGHTMRE will be embarking on a series of highly anticipated performances, building on past sets at EDC Las Vegas, Rowdytown IX at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and Ultra Music Festival. Upcoming performances include a headline show at New York City’s iconic Brooklyn Mirage on July 30 and a Gigantic NGHTMRE festival appearance at North Coast Festival on September 3.

NGHTMRE, who has been a driving force in the industry for the past seven years, released his debut full-length album DRMVRSE in 2022. Created over four years, DRMVRSE is a masterfully cohesive fictional anthology involving a Neurotech company that discovers a sonic frequency called Unsound, which leads one through gateways to other physical planes of existence, known as the “DRMVRSE.” Add in large amounts of DMT, portal jumping, and epic battles all seen via eight long form music video vignettes and it provided one of the most imaginative and sonically pristine audio-visual, psychedelic-sci fi album experiences of the year. The project’s singles include “Fall Into Me” with SLANDER featuring Dylan Matthew, and the high octane trap single, “Trials” featuring IDK, alongside other tracks with Zeds Dead, Oliver Tree, UPSAHL and more.

Meanwhile, Big Gigantic continues to captivate audiences with their dynamic fusion of live instrumentation and electronic music; a sound that is as thoughtful as it is danceable. Drawing on music from 6 full length studio albums, they mix musically mature melodies with addictive beats and samples that crosses all styles of music from jazz to hip hop, funk to dubstep. The duo’s infectious energy and genre-bending sound have earned them a dedicated fanbase and performances on renowned stages around the world where they perform fan favorites like “All of Me” featuring Logic & Rozes and “The Little Things” featuring Angela McCluskey. Most recently, the dance veterans released the infectious song “Keep on Movin” together with Cloudchord as well their latest full length album Brighter Future 2: the long anticipated follow up to their 2016 smash album Brighter Future.

Surging dance music sensation Disco Lines, known best for his viral song “Baby Girl” with over 116 million streams and his recent run of momentous festival sets, has just released his newest single “RWEOK?” in collaboration with San Francisco’s rising Lo-Fi producer demotapes. Releasing over a year after their last collaboration, “Can We Get Away Tonight,” Disco Lines and demotapes bring their listeners a refreshing, new single, which is available to stream on all digital streaming platform

“This collab with Parker (demotapes) came together naturally. He’s a close friend and makes some of the most beautiful sounds. Homie also is a fellow buff (Boulder Alumni). We have been cooking a bunch of stuff recently too. This one actually came from a series of FaceTimes. This felt like a great vibe for the summer so we wanted to get it out ASAP and I’m stoked to release it on my label Good Good Records” – Disco Lines

Disco Lines releases his new single at an unprecedented time in his career, having just founded his independent label Good Good Records and launching his new mix show on SiriusXM’s BPM (ch. 51) called ‘Good Good Radio.’ Demotapes also recently released his first EP with friends. “RWEOK?” features mesmerizing synthesized  beats paired with resonating vocals that create the ultimate euphoric dance music atmosphere, a sound that demotapes no doubt had influence on.

Quickly becoming one of the most talked about artists in the dance music genre, Disco Lines continues to catapult towards stardom with each new track that he releases to his worldwide audience. Obtaining a big portion of his fandom from his early innovative and up-tempo remixes, such as his viral unofficial remix “Love Story” of the popular Taylor Swift track which has over 5 Billion views and 4.2M videos created on TikTok, Disco Lines began to release his own original singles, with some of his most popular ones being “All I Want Is You,” “TECHNO + TEQUILA,” and “Restless Bones .”

In 2022, Disco Lines dropped his biggest single to this day, “Baby Girl.” The track was an immediate hit as it went viral on TikTok, sparking numerous trends. “Baby Girl” propelled Disco Lines to the next level, and from there on, the acclaimed producer continues to release hit after hit. Earlier this year, Disco Lines announced the arrival of Good Good Records, his own independent label, along with his first single under the label “MDMA.” This came followed by the launching his his new monthly mix show Fridays at 11PM EST on SiriusXM’s BPM (ch. 51) called ‘Good Good Radio.’ He continues to grow his fan base through his YouTube VLOG series “Disco Days” and by performing his infectious, electrifying, and genre-defying songs at a variety of shows and festivals, from Lollapalooza to Outside Lands to EDC Las Vegas.

“Thadeus (Disco Lines) and I made “RWEOK?” over a series of facetime calls over the last few months. As soon as we started making it, this song felt like it had the perfect energy for the hottest summer on record- a song that is dark, questioning and searching. Having worked together for years, Thadeus and I have a creative chemistry that makes production effortless and fun, and that was the case with this song. This is my first release on Disco’s new label, Good Good Records, and my favorite release of the year.” – demotapes

Hot off of his new EP and new single, “Do U Feel OK?,” rising Lo-Fi producer demotapes continues to make waves in the dance music genre. demotapes officially began his music career in 2020 with his debut single “Running,” which ultimately helped him launch his path as a successful, well-loved artist. Releasing more singles and collaborating with other renowned dance music artists, such as Adam Turley and Anthony Russo, has allowed him to continue to grow his dedicated fan base.

It wasn’t until earlier this year that demotapes finally released his first EP, with friends, which featured more collaborations with popular artists, like pluko and 33 Below, furthering his career as a songwriter and artist. When he’s not releasing music, demotapes creates sample packs and also posts the behind-the-scenes of how he created certain tracks on his YouTube channel.

Last month, Toronto outfit Elephants And Stars announced the September 1st release of their new EP Get Your Own Army with the leadoff single “Bled Out at the Scene,” a Cars/Springsteen-influenced rocker that once again showcased the band’s uncanny ability to find the dark heart beating away at pop music’s gooey center with a chorus that gets in your head and stays there. Frontman Manfred Stittmann‘s meditation about an acrimonious breakup made it easy to pump your fist and cry into your beer—maybe even at the same time. 

With the EP’s second single “Gimme Ketamine,” Elephants And Stars deliver the ultimate summer anthem with an infectiously catchy rocker that sees the band wearing the influence of groups like The Gaslight Anthem and The Goo Goo Dolls on its sleeve. Again, though, surface impressions can be deceiving, with Stittmann exploring the tension between individual conviction and social pressure, offering biting lines like “Let’s crucify everyone who disagrees” in a way that one just can’t help but sing-along with. 

“If you look at a mega-popular hit like ‘Every Breath You Take’ by The Police,” says Stittman, “just think how many people have played that song at weddings and occasions like that thinking it’s this heartfelt love ballad, when in truth it’s sung from the point of view of a stalker. I listen to a lot of really dark, heavy stuff like death metal and punk, but those lyrics don’t connect with me as much when the words and the sound align too closely. They end up canceling each other out. To me, death metal is almost party music even though I take the playing very seriously.”

“On the other hand,” he continues, “bubblegum pop usually doesn’t do it for me. I need some contrast—that feels more lifelike to me because, if you think about it, life is contrast. And I feel like that’s what we’re craving in art that seeks to be more than just entertainment, at least I do. I like to be entertained too, but I like to think this band can do both. You can sip your beer and play our songs at a cookout, or you can put them on to dwell on whatever you need to dwell on. I’m not the most profound songwriter, but I like to think our music can be there for you at whatever level you need it to be in the moment.”

The band’s follow-up to their 2022 full-length Last Chance Power Drive, Get Your Own Army was produced by Steve Chahley and mixed by Ron Hawkins of alt-rock legends Lowest Of The Low. Elephants And Stars is the third project formed around the long-running creative partnership of Manfred Stittmann and bassist Mike MacMillan, both of whom also formed the core of the late-’90s/early-2000s groups Soap Opera and The First Time. 

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