EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021

"I am really excited about 2021, I am working on a tonne of new music and have a few releases coming up, one more with Disco KIllerz, ‘Up To You’ on ‘Be Yourself’ coming out this summer. I am really looking forward to shows coming back, being able to perform and am excited to see what life and the industry looks like post-COVID. As my favorite motto goes… onwards and upwards!" - @HollyTmusic

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Holly T

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When it comes to pushing the envelope in music, no artist does it better than burgeoning experimental bass act M?STIC. An up-and-coming DJ and producer from Redlands, California, he has set himself apart from other names in the scene with his unique sound design that flawlessly fuses a dynamic array of genres, sounds, and styles. It feels like with each new release, M?STIC takes us along a different route on his creative journey, and it's an experience that's a thrill to be a part of. 

Since gaining traction in 2020 with the release of his powerhouse single "Bloodline," M?STIC has gradually been upping the ante with his production and it's all but impossible to ignore. No matter what musical influences he's tapping into, it's always easy to tell when you're listening to one of his tunes. His DYSTOPIA EP delivered three merciless bass-heavy tracks, while the chilled-out Crusade EP showcased his ability to switch gears and spice up his catalog with a slower vibe. Additional feats such as his appearance on Lizzy Jane's XO Radio have also helped him to garner recognition and get his name out into the world of bass lovers.

M?STIC has proven time and time again that his releases are ones that everyone should be paying attention to, and his latest mix is no exception. Taking over the Winter Waveforms series, this mix features an eclectic tracklist made up entirely of original tunes to feast your ears on. Elements of trap, hip hop, and pop all find their way onto the mix, keeping things fresh from start to finish. And as an added bonus it includes a plethora of spicy IDs and tracks off of his upcoming album HUMAN that is due out on March 16. 

Tracklist:
M?STIC - SUPERLOVE (FEAT. MIXED MATCHES)
M?STIC - MEMORIES (FEAT. J SPOOKS)
M?STIC - UNFAIR (FEAT. TALIA STEWART)
M?STIC - HEADACHE (FEAT. JEZZABELL DORAN)
M?STIC - VIRAL (FEAT. CODEINE CHRISS)
M?STIC - SNOOZE (FEAT. O'ZILLA)
M?STIC - ID 
M?STIC - ID (with KEWL JERK)
M?STIC - ID 
M?STIC - PARADISE (FEAT. ROCKIE FRESH)
M?STIC - HEARTLESS (FEAT. MELISSA BROOKS)
M?STIC - WORTH (FEAT. 24HRS)
M?STIC - 4EVER (FEAT. JEAN AGUILERA)
M?STIC - MINDSET (FEAT. SPLASHWOE)
M?STIC - ID
SMINO & MONTE BOOKER - BACKSTAGE PASS (M?STIC FLIP)
M?STIC - RUNAWAY 
M?STIC- NOSTALGIA

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || MYSTIC

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || M?STIC

"It was a big pleasure putting this fresh mix together to officially end the cold winter here in Germany and anywhere else in the world. I hope i can brighten up some minutes in every listeners life by showcasing some of my favourite music and representing my new label Parasoul Music that stands for that specific warm and soulful sound" - @maximono

Tracklist:
01: Maximono - Tremblin feat. Saigo
02: Loods - Riviera
03: Habstrakt - Gotta Be (Bleu Clair Remix)
04: Sanchez (UK) - Paranoid feat. Kele Le Roc 
05: Siedah Garrett - Do You Want It Right Now (Jolyon Petch's Elektrik Disko Mix)
06: Duck Sauce - Ask Me 
07: VNSSA & Lenny Kiser - Sinking
08: SHOUSE - Love Tonight (Vintage Culture & Kiko Franco Remix)
09: Wave Point - Island
10: Diplo & Mat.Joe - Conga Rock
11: Riva Starr - Ride This Sound feat. Imaginary Cities
12: Ocsav - Marcel Prosed 
13: Ali Love & Nicky Night Time - Ubiquity ft. Breakbot (The Magician Remix)
14: Tyler Young - My Time feat. Hayley May
15: Maximono - Tremblin feat. Saigo (Black V Neck Remix)

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Maximono

"The result of 2020 is a year no one asked for, but also a symbol of growth.  It is unfortunate to see the music industry see a hit during this pandemic. But also, the music, more than ever has been a resource and an outlet for people to connect with and reflect on.   Alongside, a lot of artists continue their growth, and the discovery of smaller artists continue to make an impact on sets.  In this mini-mix I reflect on a few artists I see growing furthermore into the next year, alongside, a few of my favorites." - @ixto-music

Tracklist:
ID – ID
Fairouz - Li Beirut (Bedouin 2020 Tribute Rework)
Somelee – Voice Behind Me
Dee Montero – Bridges ft. Laura Freedland
Jeff Ozmits & Bedroom Logic – Secret Sky
Re.You - Relocate ft. Stereo Mc's (Rodriguez Jr. Remix)

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2020 || ixto

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || ixto

Canadian DJ and producer Ryan Shepherd has been gaining popularity over the past few years with his high energy performances and house music beats that make feet move with ease. Gaining early support from the likes of Loud Luxury, he kicked off 2020 in style with tunes that included "Don't Hold Me Down," "What The Hell Am I (Drinking In LA)," and a remix of ALAMPA's "Lush Dance" on Armada Music. But then, the pandemic hit.

Instead of letting the woes of lockdown get him down and out, Ryan Shepherd shifted gears to focus on supporting the local scene in Toronto. He launched a weekly livestream series dubbed Hello Sunday that found a home on Twitch and IG Live in his efforts to raise funds for the city's bar, restaurant, and nightlife scene. While many of the streams featured Ryan Shepherd solely serenading viewers, he has also been joined by other artists in the scene including Zeds Dead, Bobby Love, DLMT, and Famba. Since its launch, these livestreams have raised $20,000 to provide direct support.

As the final days of 2020 approached, Shepherd looked to gift fans with a fresh release to feast on as well with the release of his first single since before the pandemic took hold. Earlier this month he dropped "Hello Sunday," an ode to his fundraiser series that uplifts listeners with its old-school piano house vibes. Featuring vocals from acclaimed UK-based vocalist Caitlyn Scarlett, its lyrics speak directly to those who have been working to better themselves this year and layer in perfectly with the beat.

Now, to help close out the year and carry everyone into 2021, Ryan Shepherd has graced the Winter Waveforms series with a mix that will help you shake off the chilly temperatures. Give it a listen!

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Ryan Shepherd

"2020 for me, like a lot of artists, has been a struggle emotionally, creatively, and mentally. That said, I am super thankful to have a support system and the outpouring of love I've seen this year has given me hope. From finally having the courage to come out as transgender this year in addition to my next few records which signal the direction I want to take my music in, 2021 to me is about making the most out of what I have and never taking life for granted ever again. I hope you enjoy this mix as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Cheers!" - @babyweightmusic

Tracklist:
1. Baby Weight, "Track ID" [Unreleased]
2. Westend, "Prickly Pear" [Insomniac Records] / Hard Drive, "Deep Inside (Acapella)"
3. Baby Weight & Hot Pot, "Let's Get This Bread" [Unreleased]
4. Baby Weight, "No Drama (datatab Remix)" [Admit One Records]
5. Marie Davidson, "Work It (Soulwax Remix)" [Ninja Tune]
6. Walker & Royce, "Warkin It" [Dirtybird] / Gwen Stefani, "Hollaback Girl (Acapella)"
7. Baby Weight, "Running With Scissors Up a Spiral Staircase" [Admit One Records]
8. Plus Size Models & Tony H, "Control" [Chub Rub]
9. RN ISMO, "The Sound" [Chub Rub]
10. Johnny 2 Shots, "The American Dream (Baby Weight Remix)" [Talldoor Records]
11. Baby Weight & Cody Nu Skool ft. Hutchtastic, "Body Language" [Unreleased]
12. Not Not, "Amfaw" [Chub Rub]
13. Luke Andy, "ID" [Unreleased] / Redlight, "Gold Teeth (Acapella)"
14. Justin Martin, "Hello Clouds (Ardalan Remix)" [Dirtybird]

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Baby Weight

Southern California has become a hotbed for the freshest sounds in the underground house and techno scene, and artists from San Diego are helping lead that charge. One of the producers from America's Finest City that continued to impress with each passing performance and release is none other than ElezD.

First catching our ear and wowing us with his music back in 2017, ElezD further proved his abilities in the studio in 2020 with releases that included the likes of "Quatro," "HiCue," and "Remote Disc." He's also flexed his skills as a collaborator by teaming up with another San Diego standout, Memo Rex, on "Capital" that landed on Jannowitz Records, while also remixing 28mm's "ISO" to twist it in a new way as well.

Before the end of the year, ElezD graced his growing fanbase with another stunner dubbed "Uncharted" that features a booming beat and a tempo that urges feet to move. Out now on Playoff Records, it's a surefire jam and a solid addition to any techno lover's playlist so grab your copy on Beatport or listen to the tune on Spotify.

Now, in the first days of 2021, he's looking to leave his mark with a mix that will satiate your cravings for techno tunes and showcases the hard work he's put into making music over the past year. "I made it a goal to create a mix with 100% original music with the exception of one track I included in the mix that isn't mine," ElezD stated when asked about the mix. "I hope you can enjoy it as much as I did when creating this music."

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || ElezD

"Throughout my life - from Houston to San Antonio to Austin, from my hometown to my university, and to the music scene including all of Central Texas - I have learned so much from those I surround myself with. I learn from them and their successes, as well as their failures. With my Alpha Trap project, it’s a message to my listeners, a way of living. We can all grow and learn from each other to beat the traps in life that will set us back. My wish is for my listeners to believe this message and feel the grooves of my tunes. Cheers." - @AlphaTrapMusic

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Alpha Trap

"Something I enjoy when performing is the thrill of “genre shuffling”, so I try my best to incorporate as many different styles of music into my sets as I can. 

I really get a high off of telling a narrative as well, so having different points of tension and release in my work is important to illustrate the world that is The Shepherdess." - @ghost_data

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || GHOST DATA

Since first emerging on the scene, Mark Lizaola has continually proven time and time again that he is passionate about dance music and rave culture as a whole. Over the years he's dropped some absolute jams while also spinning sets at festivals like EDC Las Vegas, Nocturnal Wonderland, and Camp Trip. But his dedication doesn't stop there as he's created his own events, worked behind the scenes to make sure festivals run smoothly, and continued to find new ways to support the underground scene as well.

While last year dashed plans for everyone, Mark Lizaola pressed on. With festivals paused for the foreseeable future he looked to his skills beyond music to launch Lizaola Crafted, a new venture centered around custom-crafted studio desks that have the necessities for creatives in mind. He also became a frequent face on the livestreaming front with his bi-weekly show Local Nature on EDMIDtv, and worked countless hours during Insomniac's Virtual Rave-A-Thons as well.

Now, with the new year in full swing, Mark Lizaola is looking to get everyone grooving to the beat. He's curated an hour-long mix that's filled with plenty of house heaters with a touch of Latin flair, along with some jams that will take you back in time. Perfect for those afterhours we all sorely miss, if this mix is any indication of what's to come from the mind of Mark Lizaola in 2021 then strap in and stay locked because great things are on the horizon.

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Mark Lizaola

"Craving for dancefloors I decided I wanted to do a mix with a clubby vibe. There's a lot of groove in here but also some melancholy and hope. It's a mix of emotions I'd love to be able to set in clubs and at festivals as soon as it is possible. I've been incredibly productive in the studio this year, hopefully I get to share them with you live soon. We will find a way!" - @estivamusic

Tracklist:
Estiva ft. RBBTS - Enemies
Mind Against - Isolate
Dosem - Megacities
Affkt - Assault
Estiva - Magnus
Fritz Kalkbrenner - Golden (Fideles Remix)

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Estiva

As James Grant and Jody Wisternoff approached the release of Anjunadeep 12, they changed things up by scheduling a disc to drop each week in the lead-up and worked up fans into a frenzy along the way. Now, the complete package has landed in our laps and with it are plenty of new artists to explore, including Oliver Wickham. Gracing the compilation with "Indigo," his debut solo single on Anjunadeep, it feels like the culmination of a long journey for this classically trained Canadian musician who has a long production history.

Oliver Wickham grew up with a knack for music and learned to play the piano at a young age, which set the stage for all that was to come later in his career. He never set out to create any one thing, just the music that fits the mood that he would focus on at that moment. While he scored films and commercials with deep and moody tones that could carry a story, lately he has begun to tap the styles of his electronic influences to dive deeper into a new realm.

"Indigo" is a unique song in the Oliver Wickham discography, but it is also true to his emotional form. Playful synths and a rhythm that's driven mostly without percussion make for both easy listening while doing some work or getting up and moving your body to capture the mood. And with its light, floating melody and his own vocals adding emotion, it's a perfect fit for Anjunadeep.

Looking to gain more insight into the mind of Oliver Wickham, we jumped at the opportunity to sit down and chat with him about his production style, backstory, and plenty more. Listen to his exclusive guest mix for the Winter Waveforms series and click the link for the full conversation!

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Oliver Wickham

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Since first breaking onto the scene Euføeni has crafted a plethora of originals and remixes that have made listeners feel some type of way. While his earlier tracks like "Don't Stop" and "Avocado Pop" centered around house, the infusion of sounds from disco, R&B, and soul was impossible to ignore as well. The result from his dynamic production style has been tunes that are sensual, tugging at the heartstrings of those who tune in while simultaneously making them want to move to the beat.

Last year, Euføeni continued his ascent in the scene even as shows were put on pause. He delivered two fresh tunes, "24/7" and "Needed You The Most," while continually developing his funk-fueled style and being the best dad he could be to his daughter during the pandemic. Now, he's landed in 2021 and left his fans stunned with "Mystified" while teasing that even more is on the way.

"2020 has been a huge transition for everyone. With more time to create there has been more time to reflect and to improve. I think creatively it’s important to try new things but to maintain a signature style," said Euføeni when asked about the mix he spun for the Winter Waveforms series. "For me, I've always liked to incorporate a lot of different genres/sounds in my music and with this mix, I wanted to showcase that." 

Diving deeper into his own experience last year and hopes for the future, he continued on to say, "I think my sound has changed but is still very much Euføeni. With that being said I’ve worked on a lot of music and am very excited to release it during 2021. Reflecting during the past year I've realized how lucky we are as artists to have people work so hard building these beautiful stages, working sound, lights, photographers, food trucks, etc. so artists are able to play such beautiful events that I'm grateful for and really hope to play more in the future!"

Tracklist:
Euføeni - Float
Kartell - All in feat. Che Lingo
Euføeni - Mystified
Young Franco - Two Feet (feat. Pell & Dana Williams)
Edwick John - Can't B Good
Euføeni - ID
Glimji Hideout - Lover Chanting (Glimji Hideout Cut)
Euføeni - The Only Thing I Want
Euføeni x Julien Schwarz - The Only Thing I Want VIP
Holow - Something To Say
French Horn Rebellion - Soy Bonita feat. Marcy Chin (DELACOUR Remix)
Ken Kelly - Thinkin About U
kryptogram - Choreography
Moon Boots feat. Steven Klavier - Tied Up (Mat Zo Remix)
s.charles - yes, i know
Lakim - Nightfall
Martin Garrix - Pressure (feat. Tove Lo)
MNDR - Open (Euføeni Remix) (2nd place contest winner for Metapop)

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021 || Euføeni

Southern California has played host to a number of different movements in the dance music scene over the years. Whether looking at the warehouse raves and massives or the vast array of artists spinning everything from bass to house music (and everything in-between), the impact the region has made it impossible to ignore. Because of this countless artists flock to cities like Los Angeles to cut their teeth in the scene, and Spency Be is one of the latest to land.

Born and raised in Texas, Spency Be made the jump to the West Coast in 2018 when he moved to the City of Angels to pursue his dream of becoming a DJ. His passion for dance music always existed and grew further after hearing his uncle play Mark Farina's Mushroom Jazz mixes when he would visit Oakland. Disclosure's Settle would be another milestone for him before diving into the sounds from Odesza, Chris Lake, Chris Lorenzo, Dombresky, and more recently, John Summit.

But it was Flume's set at ACL Fest back in 2016 that pushed him into the electronic music realm after falling in love with the energy in the crowd. "The tremendous collective energy filled with acceptance, freedom, love got me hooked," he said. "From that day forward I knew I didn’t just love dance music, I was IN love with it. It became a part of who I am as a person."

His previous skills in making playlists for friends transitioned into his desire to jump behind the decks. After moving to LA he met Mark Lizaola while working behind-the-scenes at festivals and soon after, Spency began to take some classes on how to DJ from him after moving in together last year.

Although opportunities to play in front of others haven't presented themselves often (yet, at least) he's committed to honing in on his craft and begin exploring production as well. "This year I will learn Abelton and start producing my own tracks. I also hope to be able to play live shows by the end of the year, especially the underground warehouse scene. I really want to get opportunities to play there before the year is up."

EDMID Winter Waveforms 2021

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