HOANG ISSUES HIS EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED DEBUT 10-TRACK ALBUM 'HEARTSTRINGS' ON LOST IN DREAMS RECORDS

Vancouver’s melodic bass rising star unveils his debut artist album, a 10-track masterclass in balancing melody and emotion.

Vancouver-born pianist and producer Hoang is set to unveil ‘Heartstrings,’ his debut album arriving January 31 via Lost In Dreams Records. Spanning 10 emotionally-charged tracks, the album blends melodic bass and dance-pop persuasions, offering a deeply personal reflection on love, loss, and growth through Hoang’s signature sound.

The album features an array of heartfelt collaborations, including the cathartic creation “Better Now” with Tampa-based producer VLCN and Los Angeles vocalist Casey Cook. The track explores the bittersweet realization that even the toughest moments can lead to better outcomes, with Cook’s emotive vocals soaring over a lush arrangement of guitar-driven synths, delicate piano melodies, stirring strings, and a gentle melodic bassline. VLCN’s signature touch adds a dynamic depth to the track, further cementing his reputation as a versatile force in modern dance music.

Sharing his excitement around releasing their collab, VLCN shares: “Mike [Hoang] and I have been friends for years and always wanted to do another song together after our first collaboration. I'm stoked that this track is coming out on his incredible album and can’t wait to join him on tour and play our new song out together.”

Heartstrings offers a diverse listening experience, with standout singles such as “Already Gone” with Danny Olson, the introspective “5 Years” featuring Dia Frampton, and the cinematic “Crashing Down” with raph, all of which have resonated deeply with fans for their honest storytelling and intricate production. The album also includes collaborations with talents like niko rain, CHENDA, Oliver The Kid, and Britt Lari, each contributing to the project’s emotional richness and sonic diversity.

LA singer/songwriter Britt Lari divulges on the magic that went into the making of the title track, “Heartstrings,” saying, “Working with Hoang on ‘Heartstrings’ was very special. This project was a very personal and emotional adventure for both of us, we were able to really connect through it making the creative process flow effortlessly. I'm really grateful to Hoang and his team for having me on this, I hope to work with them again soon!”

Nashville’s hit-making songstress Daye touches on how their track “Parachute” came to fruition: “Creating with Hoang is always a heart-centered process. I love being able to work with talented artists that are also my friends. We got on a call and started talking about life—how precious it is and how unpredictable it can be. This song is about diving heart-first into life's experiences with courage, despite the risks and uncertainties. It’s a reminder to trust the journey and cherish every moment, no matter how things unfold. I’m super excited to have this song out in the world with Hoang!”

Breaking down the meaning behind their collaboration, With Løve explains, “This song is really special to us. ‘Kids Again’ is a heartfelt reflection on lost innocence, missing the simplicity of childhood, and the pain of watching someone you care about struggle while feeling powerless to help them.”

To bring ‘Heartstrings’ to life, Hoang is set to embark on the album’s eponymous North American tour, with stops at renowned venues such as The Vermont Hollywood and Bowery Ballroom. Fans can expect an immersive experience that bridges the gap between his studio work and the raw energy of live performance. Complementing the release, Hoang will also unveil exclusive ‘Heartstrings’ jerseys as part of his commemorative merchandise collection.

‘Heartstrings’ marks a defining moment in Hoang’s career, encapsulating his unwavering dedication to translating personal experiences into music that strikes a universal chord. Through intricate production and emotional storytelling, the album stands as a powerful statement—one that invites listeners to embrace vulnerability and celebrate the beauty of transformation.

‘Heartstrings’ Track List:

1.  Hoang - 5 Years ft. Dia Frampton

2.  Hoang, Danny Olson - Already Gone 

3.  Hoang, niko rain - Hurts Me Too 

4.  Hoang, raph - Crashing Down 

5.  Hoang, VLCN - Better Now ft. Casey Cook

6.  Hoang - No Parachute ft. Daye

7.  Hoang, With Love - Kids Again ft. Trella

8.  Hoang, CHENDA, Olivver The Kid - Keep Me Waiting 

9.  Hoang - Heartstrings ft. Britt Lari

10.  Hoang - Closer Together

Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Asian-American pianist, producer, and DJ, Hoang blends crossover genres while maintaining an uplifting core sound that is uniquely his. Hoang has released a handful of hit records over the last few years – such as "Million Days", "Run Back To You", and "Don’t Say" – across labels ranging from Monstercat, Insomniac’s Lost in Dreams, Ophelia Records, and more. With major past festival plays at EDC, Escape, Creamfields, and more, Hoang’s momentum continues to grow!

REBŪKE AND DEADMAU5 UNITE ON NEW SINGLE ‘ENDLESS’ FEATURING ED GRAVES

‘ENDLESS’ IS THE FIRST SINGLE FROM REBŪKE’S DEBUT STUDIO ALBUM ‘THE WORLD OF ERA’, SET FOR RELEASE THIS SPRING

According to electronic musician Rebūke, ERA is a place for people to lose themselves in a realm of sound and vision within a captivating sense of futurism. For his first single of 2025, and to launch the campaign leading into his debut studio album The World of ERA (set for release later this spring), Rebūke is teaming with internationally renowned artist deadmau5 for “Endless” featuring Ed Graves. The single is officially out today (January 31), landing on Rebūke's very own label, ERA.

Written with Dutch songwriter Melissa De Kleine (John Summit, Nicky Romero, Sander van Doorn), “Endless” showcases a haunting vocal from Billboard charting producer, songwriter, artist and instrumentalist Ed Graves.  “These endless nights / The distant lights / A silent sign / Are we lost in the endless?” croons Graves over Rebūke and deadmau5’ soaring production.

Discussing the new single, Rebūke comments, "Endless’ felt like the perfect track to launch the album - a full-circle moment and a collaboration with deadmau5, who has been a constant source of inspiration throughout my musical journey. I feel like the song strikes the balance between both Rebūke and deadmau5 sound. The track originally was an instrumental, but after a last-minute conversation with songwriter Melissa De Kleine and Ed Graves, and with less than 12 hours notice, they rushed to the studio and delivered an incredible vocal that brought the track to life."

As a multi-layered artist who emphasizes visuals as an extension of his art alongside his music, the creative for “Endless” as seen in its visualizer shows a day in the life of a girl living in Era, as she travels to a nightclub. Four key scenes are depicted– the first is in an alleyway, then outside the nightclub before the third is the stairway, where suspense is built and then finally she enters the nightclub and a transcendence occurs.

The release of “Endless” follows a busy 2024 for Rebūke who is Ireland’s Reuben Keeney. In addition to ample studio time working on The World of ERA, Rebūke made his Coachella festival debut, appeared as support as a b2b with Chris Avantgarde at Anyma’s groundbreaking ‘The End of Genesys’ Sphere residency in Las Vegas (while Anyma performed their collaboration “Syren” among other material as highlights in his set), and wowed fans internationally with marquee sets at Sziget, Amsterdam Dance Event and in Ibiza.  He also released several high profile singles and remixes including his own “JUNO” (which will appear on The World of ERA) and a remix of deadmau5 classic “Not Exactly,”  while his 2018 break-out track “Along Came Polly” made charts again courtesy of a remix by Konstantin Sibold, ZAC, CARMEE Remix.

Rebūke is a standout star. A breakout act forged in the white-hot atmosphere of the Irish underground music scene. An artist constantly searching for something new and exciting who’s captured that elusive thing – a sound and a style... all his own. ERA is Rebūke’s brand new world. A place for people to lose themselves in a realm of sound and vision. The double header "Glow / Void" – is an introduction to ERA's universe, where Rebūke has created a captivating sense of futurism. Carefully crafted pieces of music accompanied by a visual narrative, allowing people to experience Rebūke’s ERA vision and storytelling in full and create something truly remarkable. All of this has been built on a rock-solid discography on some of the most sought-after labels of the last decade. His Afterlife collaboration with Anyma “Syren” is a magnificent piece of forward thinking melodic techno and has already become one of the most requested tracks of 2023. “Along Came Polly”’ was a game changing track that sounded like nothing else at the time. It rocketed to the top of the Beatport charts, staying there for two months. It was chosen as the Essential New Tune by Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1 and instantly established Rebuke’s reputation for creative sound design. On the remix front his magic touch has been applied to a who’s who of underground music including Underworld, Tiga, Kölsch, Chris Lake, Kevin Saunderson, Green Velvet, Max Cooper among others.

Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5 (pronounced 'deadmouse'), is one of the world's most respected electronic music producers of modern times. Enjoying international chart success with his 2x platinum-certified single "Ghosts 'n' Stuff," as well as "Professional Griefers," "Sofi Needs A Ladder" and "I Remember," he has also released seven critically acclaimed albums. The multiple JUNO Award-winning and GRAMMY®-nominated artist's ability to push the boundaries of his talent grows at an equal rate to his fan base, which counts 15 million and more over his combined social media channels. His latest music offerings include “Pomegranate” with The Neptunes, “Bridged By A Lightwave” with Kiesza, “Channel 43” with Wolfgang Gartner, with REZZ “Hypnocurrency” and “Infraliminal” (as REZZMAU5), “When The Summer Dies” with Lights, “Hyperlandia” featuring Foster The People, “this is fine.” with Portugal. The Man, “XYZ,” “My Heart Has Teeth” featuring Skylar Grey, “Jupiter” and his latest EP, some ep.
 

In 2022 deadmau5 teamed with longtime friend and collaborator Kaskade on new music project Kx5 releasing Top 40 smash and #1 dance music radio single “Escape” featuring Hayla leading into the release of their 2023 GRAMMY-nominated debut self-titled album Kx5. In the live realm, his 2019/20 U.S. cubev3 tour featuring production of his own design and implementation ranked in the Top 10 of Pollstar’s top tours globally. In 2022 he completed the ‘We Are Friends’ North American tour and as Kx5 headlined the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in December, breaking records as the largest single-day concert event headlined by an electronic music artist ever in North America with Billboard confirming Kx5 at the Coliseum as the biggest ticketed global headliner dance event of 2022. deadmau5’ latest accomplishment in the live music space includes sold out performances at legendary Los Angeles venue the Hollywood Bowl,New York City’s Brooklyn Mirage and Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for his career celebration ‘retro5pective: 25 years of deadmau5.’ 

DRKMODE EXPLORES DUALITY OF LIFE AND DEATH WITH DARK, CINEMATIC DRUM N BASS SINGLE "DEMETER" ON HEAVEN SENT

The Denver-based producer returns to SLANDER’s label with a commanding drum & bass single.

Denver-based producer DRKMODE has been paving his path in the bass scene with a blend of his metalcore roots and love for drum & bass. Marking his return to SLANDER’s Heaven Sent label is his sophomore single “Demeter.” The track derives from his fascination with Greek mythology, this time symbolizing the mother of earth and the duality between life and death. The track follows his label debut “Hypnos,” which arrived in December.

“Demeter” is a multi-dimensional single built around opposing forces. The opening is ethereal and cinematic as dark pads drift under pitched-up vocal bends and dynamic drums. The intensity builds the anticipation ahead of an epic battle before crescendoing into a rip-roaring DnB onslaught. The fluttering vocals inject a saccharine counterpoint to the gritty bass and razor-sharp percussion, ultimately finding a captivating dynamic balance. The break grants the vocal chops some space to evolve before capping off “Demeter” with an electrifying finale that brings the intensity to new heights. 

DRKMODE opens up about the conceptual inspiration for the release, saying, “In Greek mythology, ‘Demeter’ is known as the mother of the Earth. I wanted to write a track that felt like an anthem for the underworld—something that portrayed Demeter and Persephone’s chaotic reign over life and death in musical form.”

DRKMODE is a Denver-based producer carving his own lane in the bass space, combining his love for metal-core with drum & bass, dubstep, melodic bass, and more. Known for contrasting gritty basslines and ethereal vocal vocals, he has released a handful of impressive tracks in the last year, including collaborations with notable artists such as HGHLND, Tensteps, and RONNIEE. His music has garnered support from notable tastemakers including Pendulum, Bring Me The Horizon, EATBRAIN, AllTime Radio, and Impulse Drum & Bass Nation.

“Demeter” intertwines light and dark with masterful storytelling and brutish bass, making for an inescapable sonic experience.