Insomniac announced its latest festival venture in October 2016 – a Medieval/Renaissance-themed affair close to Houston called Middlelands. The event earned a good deal of hype early on, notably for its intriguing promotional video which featured Kristian Nairn of “Hodor” fame and for the fact that the theme closely aligns with the fairytale aspects of Tomorrowworld, which met its demise stateside after it 2015 edition.As its debut at Todd Mission’s Renaissance Fair grounds of May 5 draws closer, Middlelands’ artist roster has now been unleashed unto the public. The lineup is unsurprisingly “stacked,” for lack of a better word, featuring a diverse array of artists including Galantis, Kaskade, Rae Sremmurd, and more. View the full list below. Read More:Check out ‘Middlelands,’ Insomniac’s new medieval-themed raveHodor makes appearance in new trailer for Middlelands Festival

Named one of our Artists to Watch in 2017, Raito is not waiting long to live up to that prediction. The up-and-coming French producer is making waves with his Boysnoize Records-backed EP. A precise, yet hard-hitting blend of old and new, The Dream sees Raito transmogrify elements of his unique brand of techno into breakbeat and house structures.“Rave 92” and “Speaker Burner” are both emblematic of this decadent combination, with fine-tuned percussion complemented by almost latent synths, these tracks lend a modern touch to the retro rave sounds of decades past. “Gunman” lays a framework of thick nostalgia with unhinged broken beats and old school vocal samples. “The Dream,” which premiered on Dancing Astronaut last week, rounds out the aggression found throughout the rest of the EP with ethereal keys, house loops, and breakbeat interludes.Though Raito’s style has evolved significantly with each EP, his quality is consistently of a high caliber. Médéric Martin, the man behind the moniker, has put out over a dozen impeccable tracks in the past year. Before 2016 various compilations by Main Course and BNR featured remixes from Martin, he collaborated with Deapmash on the Den Start/Stop EP.Early fans will also recall when Martin showed just how innovative he planned to be in his single “Hot Temptation,” an aggressively minimal techno track which gained support from a number of high-ranking DJs. In 2016 Raito released his Giant and Moon Dance EPs, in addition to collaborating with REZZ on the pugnacious midtempo track, “Alien.”We’re excited to see where Raito will take project in 2017 as he continues to pump out his avant-garde take on electronic music with releases like The Dream.Listen to the full EP below:Read More:DA Premiere: Raito – The Dream (Original Mix)DA Premiere: Raito – ‘Moon Dance’ EPRezz drops heavy new collaboration with French producer Raito, ‘Alien’

“The Sky And The Earth” is gripping from its very first moment. A piercing vocal sample cuts deep into the psyche, catalyzing goosebumps that are accentuated further by mysterious arpeggios. Its distinctive, otherworldly nature has made it an ideal listen during twilight hours, where the record’s hypnotizing elements carry listeners seamlessly into a new phase of the day.Newman, “The Sky And The Earth’s” composer, is a newcomer in the house circuit — however, his skill in production is already making waves, particularly in the transformational arena. Lee Burridge and other power players have been rinsing unreleased productions as part of their sets for well over a year, helping bring Newman’s name into the spotlight.“The Sky And The Earth,” which is also the name of his debut EP on Tale + Tone, will be released on December 1. Download a copy here Read More:Premiere: Cornucopia releases sought-after ‘Letter For Poly’ on Hoj & Lee Burridge’s new imprint, Tale + ToneTechno Tuesday: Daso on his come-up and mystical shades of houseLost Desert – Hunter EP Review

After building a legacy as a primary member and purveyor of the All Day I Dream sound, it’s time for Hoj to move onto the next chapter in his artistic career: launching his own label. His vision has now officially come to fruition under the name Tale + Tone, with the label debuting its 6-track Storybook EP as a vinyl only release on July 21.The caliber of the music thus far indicates that Tale + Tone will soon be a revered institution. Take for instance its inaugural EP through digital platforms — Letter For Poly, by none other than the enigmatic Cornucopia.It opens with a stunning title track that sees Cornucopia targeting bittersweet emotions with a metallic, yet full-bodied synth progression that stays in the mind long after the record reaches its end. Unfolding at a gradual pace, listeners are taken through ethereal soundscapes which bring almost nostalgic, longing imagery to mind. Its addictive and entrancing nature is precisely why a number of artists have rinsed it numerous times in their sets for well over a year now.This emotive approach to track production is one that Cornucopia has demonstrated keen mastery over since the secretive artist began appearing on the progressive circuit with a debut self-titled EP and a hypnotic remix to Guy J’s piece “Temporary Sanity.” Furthermore, it makes Letter For Poly an ideal opener chapter for Tale + Tone’s storyLetter For Poly officially releases on August 4, with more EPs from Storybook artists to come. Pre-order Read More:Cornucopia releases entrancing ‘Pursuit Of The Orange Butterfly’ EP ReviewCornucopia unveils coveted new remix to ‘Temporary Sanity’ by Guy J

Xan Girffin has dropped Scorpio feat. Romy Wave. This is the latest song in the Astrological themed Zodiac Series. The compilation will be released in a highly anticipated Album slated for an early Spring 2018 release. For those that subscribe to the belief in zodiac signs, Scorpio’s traits are listed as brave, passionate, stubborn people The post Xan Griffin – Scorpio (feat. Romy Wave) appeared first on EDM Sauce.

Another filthy riddim track? Not a problem for this St. Louis artist. The bass music artist known as JPhelpz went the extra mile to make this heavy riddim which should take the attention of any dubstep lover. There seems to be no slowing down for JPhelpz as his most recent single, Leveled, is officially unleased The post JPhelpz brings some extra Firepower with this release appeared first on EDM Sauce.