The spirit of Rio’s rapturous annual Carnival provides the heartbeat of Oliver Heldens and Ian Asher’s new release, a re-imagination of the worldwide hit “Mas Que Nada”. Originally written and recorded by Jorge Ben, the song achieved enormous international popularity when Sérgio Mendes and his iconic band Brasil ‘66 released their cover. Since it’s 1966 release, “Mas Que Nada” peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard charts, was voted the fifth-greatest Brazilian song by Rolling Stone Brazil, and was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013. The anthem continues to be a cultural music staple throughout Latin America.
Indie rock band, Friend of a Friend drops their third single from their highly anticipated sophomore album today – “HOS.” The title is an acronym for “heart of stone” – it is their brightest, most driving single the band has released to date. The track was produced by Jordan Lawlor (M83).
Snavs’s new chill dance/alt-pop vocal single “Want Me Back” feat. Karl Boëthius has been released on Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak. It’s a perfect release for anyone who likes chill, dance, and alternative pop with feel-good melodic elements. It’s the Scandinavian producer’s first release of 2024.
Melodic rockers SAMSARA released their single “Piece of Me”. SAMSARA’s alternative rock sound is melodic, heavy, and ambient all at the same time; a style wise beyond their years, SAMSARA is comprised of College kids hailing from Queens and Long Island: Dylan Trif, (Lead Vocals), Charlie LoMonaco, (Guitar/ Background Vocals), John Devito, (Bass), Ben Bustamante, (Drums/ Background Vocals), and Brendan Sandhovel, (Second Guitar).
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records presents a series of extra special collaborative releases, “Together,” integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future.
Kicking off with a release from three electronic powerhouses, all with their own respective relationships with the East London label, Hannah Wants, Sam Divine, and Jem Cooke deliver ‘Cruel Intentions’ to launch the series.