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. 

GRYFFIN AND KASKADE UNITE FOR NEW COLLABORATION ‘IN MY HEAD’

Featuring UK Vocalist Nu-La
Out Now via 10K Projects

Dance music maverick Gryffin and electronic music legend Kaskade have united for the first time on their new collaborative single ‘In My Head’ featuring UK vocalist Nu-La out now via 10K Projects.

‘In My Head’ is a starlit collaboration that sees two titans of progressive dance music combine their generational sonic influences. Blending their emotive yet energetic signatures, Gryffin and Kaskade lay down entrancing melodies and driving basslines to elevate Nu-La’s powerful vocal performance. ‘In My Head’ is a heart-thumping hit that will heat up dancefloors all winter long. 

“Kaskade has been one of my biggest idols since I first got into dance music. I’ve had the pleasure of playing on shows and developing a friendship, but now I couldn’t be more excited to finally have a collaboration with him. ‘In My Head’ feels like a perfect collab between us, as it represents both our styles coming together.” – Gryffin

“I've known Gryffin for years, including having him perform at Sun Soaked in 2017. With our shared San Francisco roots and West Coast base, this collaboration was long overdue but came at just the right moment. ‘In My Head’ is a piece of music that shows both of our strengths, and his classical music training brought a fresh perspective to the process. We've created a track with the kind of warm, sing-along energy perfect for getting through the winter months.” – Kaskade

Hot off the heels of his third studio album PULSE, 'In My Head' ushers in a new era for Gryffin and arrives following his monumental 2024, which included collaborations with Armin van Buuren, John Newman, Rita Ora, and more. Gryffin capped off last year with his five headline PULSE shows, supporting Kygo throughout Europe and performing across Australia as part of Palm Tree Music Festival. Gryffin will once again hit the road with upcoming festival appearances at EDC Mexico, Ultra, and Breakaway Dallas and Phoenix, and the return of his Wynn Las Vegas residency. 

Kaskade is also coming off an impressive 2024 that started with him becoming the first in-game DJ at Super Bowl LVlll. Later in the year, Kaskade performed at the Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix as the starting grid DJ. Kaskade also released collaborations with John Summit, Wilkinson, Punctual, and Enisa before concluding the year with his Christman mini-tour. ‘In My Head’ serves as Kaskade’s first release of 2025 and arrives ahead of his performance at BottleRock Napa Valley and his Zouk Nightclub Las Vegas residency. 

Japanese-American producer, instrumentalist, songwriter, and DJ, Dan Griffith has built a breathtaking catalog of melodic dance originals and remixes as Gryffin. His platinum and gold-certified discography features collaborations with crossover acts like OneRepublic, Tinashe, MØ, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Noah Kahan, as well as electronic contemporaries including Kygo, Gorgon City, and Seven Lions. Gryffin released his chart-topping debut album Gravity in 2019, with his sophomore album Alive following in 2022 and third studio album PULSE in 2024. Gryffin launched the PULSE era with performances at Ultra Music Festival, Coachella’s DoLaB Stage, and EDC Las Vegas before setting out on his headline PULSE Tour, which included stops at New York’s Forest Hills Stadium, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Seattle’s WAMU Theater, Minneapolis’ The Armory, and Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom.

Grammy-nominated electronic producer Kaskade emerged as one of the most successful American progressive house DJs of the 2000s, pioneering the concept of Las Vegas residencies and selling out arenas across America. With his bright, uplifting dance anthems, he was a steady presence on the U.S. dance charts into the 2010s with Top Ten releases that included chart-toppers Fire & Ice (2011) and Atmosphere (2013). One year later, I Remember (2014) compiled the best of his Ultra years, after which he renewed his contract with the label and released Automatic (2015). During the late 2010s, Raddon began rounding up his singles work into a series of releases titled Redux. Fire & Ice v3 arrived in 2022, the same year Kaskade debuted his project with deadmau5 titled Kx5.

EDINBURGH'S TERMINAL V REVEALS DAY SPLITS FOR 2025 EDITION

Terminal V is the biggest date in the calendar for techno levers and this year the two day, multi-stage celebration returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre and Showground on the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th April 2025. More than 100 acts will cover every aspect of underground sound and now the day splits are revealed. 

Terminal V now has a global reputation for its excellence on all levels. From the carefully curated line up which pushes at boundaries rather than relying on the same names to its electrifying production, state of the art sound systems and cultured crowd who all put the music first, it is now one of the most essential underground festivals in all of Europe. 

The venue, Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre, offers six indoor and outdoor stages each with their own look and feel. It will welcome 40,000 house and techno enthusiasts across the weekend and is the ultimate way to kick off the 2025 festival season, with what is considered to be Scotland’s largest electronic music festival.

Saturday 19 April will be 999999999, Adrián Mills, ALT8, Azyr, Benwal, Biia, Carv, Clara Cuvé, Cloudy, Deborah De Luca, DJ Hyperdrive, Eczodia, Fantasm, Fumi, Funk Tribu, Jazzy Jowi, Kettama, Kyle Starkey, LB AKA Labat, Luca Agnelli, Noise Mafia, Odymel, Oguz, Prada2000, Sikoti, Wilderích, X Club with stage hosts 240 Km/H Presents Face2Face. 

Sunday 20 April  AK Sports, Alex Farell, Bad Boombox X Mischluft, Black Traffic, Blawan X Helena Hauff, Brutalismus 3000, Cadzow, Carmen Electro X Laure Croft, Charlie Sparks X Parfait Clouds, Daria Kolosova X Dax J, Dyen, Eargasm God, Fish56Octagon, Funk Assault, Holy Priest, Justin Jay, Patrick Mason, Reinier Zonneveld Live, Simone Testpress, Tommy Holohan and Vendex.

Be part of this unmissable weekend by getting your tickets now at terminalv.co.uk/festival.