RON COSTA RETURNS TO THERE IS A LIGHT WITH ‘KOI’ EP OUT NOW ON THERE IS A LIGHT RECORDS

RON COSTA – KOI EP (INCL. REMIX FROM LOCO & JAM)

Having already enjoyed a wealth of huge releases from the likes of Matt Sassari, Drunken Kong, The Reactivitz, D-Unity and label boss The Archer over the past nine months, Los Angeles’ most exciting new house and techno imprint, There Is A Light, now readies its next extended player of 2021, with the announcement of Ron Costa’s emphatic Koi EP.

Warmly welcoming the legendary French producer back for his second original EP on the label this year (following the critically acclaimed release of Sides back in June) the exquisite new two-part package is another incredible showcase in forward-thinking, underground dance music on the burgeoning West Coast label, and comes complete with an extra-special remix from long-standing Northern Irish techno duo Loco & Jam.

Inaugurating the EP with the uncompromising title track ‘Koi’, Costa goes full-throttle from the off, delivering a dark and driving tech house cut, replete with punchy rhythms, eerie samples and murky warehouse soundscapes. Returning to TIAL armed with hefty catalogue of first-rate releases on the likes of Noir, Sola, Octopus Recordings and Deeperfect over the course of his impressive career, this latest offering is further proof of a truly dynamic, in-form producer at the very top of his game.

Adding another dimension to the standout opener, the flip sees the introduction of esteemed Northern Irish techno producers Lloyd Reid and James People – otherwise known as Loco & Jam. With an arsenal of techno weapons released on Tronic, Suara, Terminal M, 1605 and Yoshitoshi (to name but a few) the in-demand production outfit now make their eagerly anticipated debut on TIAL, as they unveil an immense techno-leaning interpretation of Costa’s heady opener. An intricately layered cut, driven by pulsating basslines, whirring industrial synthesisers and intermittent voice drops, the finale sees the formidable duo fire on all cylinders to conclude a remarkable two-part EP on There Is A Light.

About There Is A Light:

Established in 2021 by Los Angeles-based DJ, producer and label head, The Archer (a.k.a. Arash Homampour), There Is A Light is the undisputed new kid on the block and the up-and-coming dance music label on everybody’s lips this year.

Launched as a platform to champion some of the brightest international talents in electronic music – as well as being a home for The Archer's own prolific stream of productions – Homampour’s hugely expansive musical knowledge, spanning everything from deep house, new wave, disco and techno, lies at the heart of everything the label represents, as he looks to deliver a consistent run of diverse and quality output over the course of 2021 and beyond.

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HYDRAULIX X CANADIANRAVERS INTERVIEW [IMPOSTER SYNDROME, SUBGENRE NOT GETTING ENOUGH ATTENTION, DOWNTIME]

After a career spanning the better part of a decade, Hydraulix is ready for his biggest artistic venture yet with his forthcoming debut album. Bass fans worldwide know Hydraulix as a household name, most recently from his time touring across North America in support of Liquid Stranger and performing speaker-knocking live sets at festivals like Lost Lands, Bass Canyon, Wobbleland, E-Zoo and more. Often seen releasing via Wakaan, Hydraulix has been sought after by such major labels as Never Say Die Records, Disciple, RAM Records, and Circus Records, to name a few. After years of earning the widespread respect of the industry and the die-hard fans, Hydraulix’s long overdue debut record is sure to make massive waves for bass heads everywhere.

THE INTERVIEW

CR: Welcome to Canadianravers, Damien! How are you? Tell us about the history of your name, Hydraulix.

H: The name actually came about when a duo partner and I stopped doing our hustle together and I needed a solo name. I couldn’t come up with anything but another friend of mine actually had a list of names he was going to potentially use and Hydraulix was one of them! He was kind enough to gift me the name.

CR: Can you get a little more into ‘IMPOSTER SYNDROME’, the creative process, and what was the inspiration for this album?

H: Imposter Syndrome is something I’ve always dealt with since I’ve had any form of success. Feeling like I didn’t deserve what I had because I wasn’t doing anything too special in my mind and still aspired to be better. So, the album was my way of pushing myself and making myself realize that what I’m doing is unique and something I should, in fact, be very proud of.

CR: You collaborated with some heavy hitters in the industry; can you tell us more about that?

H: I was super fortunate to get to work with so many talented people and funnily enough when I told people I was writing an album everyone was super supportive and excited to be involved. It was really a lot of fun and I got to work with a few people I’ve really wanted to for some time.

CR: During your childhood, did you play any instruments and how did that influence your decision to pursue producing/djing?

H: I was a drummer boy down in my parents’ garage because they wouldn’t let me have my kit in my room haha. It’s been a while but it’s one of the only instruments I’ve really stuck with. It was more playing on my cousin’s turntables at a young age when I started to realize production and mixing was something I was super interested in. I’d always be hassling him to show me how to mix a track.

CR: What makes Dubstep more exciting than other genres?

H: I wouldn’t say dubstep is more exciting than other genres. I really enjoy everything from house to dubstep to drum and bass to even some classic electro anthems. I think anything that’s got a good bassline really catches my ear. I will say dubstep was some of the first music that made me want to learn how to make music though. Dubstep will always hold a special place in my heart.

CR: Before your track is released do you listen to it repeatedly to see if anything is missing?

H: This is such a curse. I listen to it so many times. Usually, by the time it’s coming out I start questioning if it’s even good anymore. I feel this is the curse of the producer though. You have to be particular without being too particular. But yes, I listen to my tracks entirely too much haha.

CR: Which subgenre do you feel doesn't get enough attention?

H: Neuro. It baffles me some people don’t appreciate this more. Maybe it’s a producer thing to really appreciate neuro as it’s so sound design-focused and might go over some people’s heads. It’s so complex and hard to make.

CR: What is the best advice you've received as a DJ/Producer?

H: Don’t overthink things too much. We get so focused on what everyone’s doing and what’s the hot thing of the time. Just have fun with it and enjoy what your doing. Try not to overthink it and have some fun.

CR: Which venue are you most eager to visit now that everything is open again?

H: That’s tough.. I’ve got a lot of places on this tour that I’m super excited to visit, but going back to Lost Lands in Columbus is super special. It’ll be awesome to play see a whole bunch of my bass music homies.

CR: As you relaxed and recharged, did the lockdown help you come up with musical ideas?

H: In some ways, it helped in other ways it didn’t. It got me not so focused on what everyone was writing and let me just enjoy the process but at the same time, I wasn’t able to test any of the music out on crowds which meant I really had to trust I knew what was up.

CR: What do you like to do in your spare time when you're not producing or DJing?

H: I’m a big gamer I love my Switch, you can catch me on that quite a bit. I also love to shoot some hoops on my basketball ring out back and can also catch me playing a bit of ping pong.

CR: What makes you happy?

H: My girl, my puppy, friends, family, writing music and playing shows. These are the things that bring me endless joy.

CR: Do you have any projects in the works that our followers should know about?

H: I don’t wanna give away too much as I just dropped the album. I definitely have some cool stuff coming down the track. It’s so funny I just dropped that album and we already planning a bunch of the next stuff.

Lighting Round

Texting or talking? Texting

Coffee or tea? Coffee

Hard liquor or Wine? Hard Liquor

Cake or pie? Pie

Hot dogs or hamburgers? Burgers all-day

Xbox or PlayStation? PlayStation

Movie theatre or arcade? Movie theatre

Guitar or piano? Piano

Marvel or DC Comics? Marvel for sure

Dog or cat? Dog

Hot weather or cold weather? Cold

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ALAN WALKER RELEASES THE CLUB-ORIENTED EP ‘WALKER RACING LEAGUE’

On September 10th, Alan Walker, Multi-platinum selling Norwegian artist and producer, will release a club-leaning EP titled ‘Walker Racing League’. The focus single is ‘Running Out Of Roses’, which features L.A based singer Jamie Miller, whose current single ‘Here’s Your Perfect’ has amassed 250 million streams.

“The moment Alan and his team sent me the cut of “Running Out of Roses”, I knew this would be the biggest moment of my music career! I’ve looked up to Alan since I was a teenager, growing up in Cardiff, UK. My life was forever changed thanks to his belief in me to carry this record through the finish line. I’m proud to join the Team of Walkers and can’t wait for the world to experience this amazing record!” - Jamie Miller

The EP also includes earlier global smash hits such as ‘Space Melody’ featuring VIZE, ‘Sweet Dreams’ featuring Imanbek and the latest single ‘Don’t You Hold Me Down’ featuring Georgia Ku.

I am thrilled to be releasing my first ever EP, featuring many great artists and friends. Walker Racing League has been one of my long awaited projects as I have always had a big interest in cars. I can’t wait for everyone to hear the new track on the EP ‘Running Out of Roses’ together with the very talented Jamie Miller who's voice perfectly matched the song! – Alan Walker

TRACKLIST 

Jump Start – Alan Walker (Intro)

Running Out of Roses – Alan Walker, Jamie Miller 

Don’t You Hold Me Down – Alan Walker, Georgia KU 

Sweet Dreams - Alan Walker & Imanbek 

Space Melody  (Edward Artemyev) – Alan Walker & VIZE

Finish Lines – Alan Walker (Outro)

ABOUT ALAN WALKER

The EP ‘Walker Racing League” follows Walker’s recent tracks ’Don’t You Hold Me Down’ featuring Georgia Ku, ‘Believers’ featuring Conor Maynard, ‘Fake A Smile’ featuring Salem Ilese, and ‘Space Melody (Edward Artemyev)’ with VIZE and Leony. Walker's previous collaborations also include ‘Time’; a remix of his personal idol Hans Zimmer's track. In 2019 he released a string of successful singles like ‘On My Way’ with Sabrina Carpenter and Farruko and ‘Live Fast’ with A$AP Rocky, in collaboration with the massive multiplayer online game PUBG, all while touring the world with his sold-out arena show ‘The Aviation Tour’. Since releasing his debut album ‘Different World’ in late 2018, containing global sensation singles like the diamond selling ‘Faded’, ‘Alone’, and ‘All Falls Down’, Walker has played over 600 headline festival and arena shows, and picked up two Norwegian Grammy wins and a Billboard Music Award nomination, among others. Walker is the 9th most followed artist on YouTube, and the 20th most followed artist on Spotify, displaying the strength of his fanbase. Walker to date holds over 130 million followers and 50 billion audio and video streams to his name, previously teaming up with massive hitmakers such as Ava Max, Noah Cyrus and A$AP Rocky, while producing remixes for internationally renowned artists like Sia, Coldplay, Kygo, Bruno Mars and Julia Michaels.

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
3 x MTV European Music Awards, 3x Norwegian Grammy Awards, 4x DJ MAG Topp 100 (peaked at #17), BRIT Awards, Billboard 21 under 21, Cannes Lions and more.

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