Mazde and Flowdan join forces to bring us their electrifying new single, “Wavy.” This collaboration unites the distinctive talents of German producer Mazde and the dynamic grime vocals of Flowdan, resulting in a party anthem. Flowdan, known for his collaborations with heavyweights like Skrillex, Chase & Status, and Fred Again, continues to showcase his versatility by teaming up with Mazde for this high-energy hit. Mazde, no stranger to collaborations himself, having worked most recently with Rromarin and Dave B, brings his production finesse to the table, blending genres seamlessly. As “Wa ..read more

Emotions are an integral part of music, and certain songs can evoke strong feelings within us! Taking that, the website Crossworld Solver used a program called EmoLex to discover some of the happiest and saddest songs on Spotify. EmoLex is an emotion lexicon that tracks eight basic human emotions, including anger, fear, anticipation, trust, surprise, sadness, joy, and disgust. EmoLex analyzes positive and negative associations within English words, making it the perfect tool to reveal the sentiment of popular artists on the streaming platform. Surprisingly, the statistics show that the 20 ..read more

Tinder, the popular dating app, is reportedly working on a new subscription tier called “Tinder Vault” that will cost users $500 USD ($750 AUD) per month. According to an interview with Tinder’s chief product officer, Mark Van Ryswyk, the new subscription tier will offer users exclusive perks, such as special status’, priority pass, personalised concierge service, and “premium passport.” Although it is still in the early stages of development, screenshots found by Gizmodo from a Reddit user indicate that “Tinder Vault” is intended for serious daters who are willing to pay a premium for the ser ..read more

Streetwear giant Supreme has yet again joined forces with the iconic British footwear brand Dr. Martens to create a new version of the classic Penton Tassel Loafer. This follows the highly-anticipated release of Supreme’s UNDERCOVER collaboration. The Penton Tassel Loafer is exclusively made for Supreme, with three distinct colourways to choose from – black, blue, and cow-print. The shoes feature a mix of hair-on-hide and smooth leather uppers, while the panelled design, stitching, and “SUPREME” engraved logo metal tassel rings add intricate details to the shoe’s overall design. Completing the ..read more

If you’re a fan of rave culture and fashion, you’re in luck – Pinterest predicts that this year could see a significant spike in this trend. The platform’s annual report also predicts a rise in superfoods, front doors, mushrooms and other bizarre interests. However, it’s the anticipated growth of rave culture and fashion that has caught our attention here at Stoney Roads. According to Pinterest Predicts, “rave culture will reign in the year ahead,” with significant increases in searches for; House music outfits (up by 185%) Berlin rave fashion (up 250%) Rave party aesthetic (+35%) Techno styl ..read more

French electronic music duo, Daft Punk, has announced the release of a tenth-anniversary reissue of their last album, ‘Random Access Memories.’ The album, which was first released in 2013, will include never-before-heard music from the Parisians, Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo. The anniversary edition will be released in May and will feature album demos and outtakes that have never been heard before. The album caused a splash at the time with ‘Random Access Memories’ winning five GRAMMY awards and included the breakout track ‘Get Lucky’ featuring Pharrell Williams, which held ..read more

Spotify has launched an exciting new AI DJ function that promises to bring a bespoke music experience to its users. This latest development builds on the streaming service’s existing personalisation technology, which selects what is heard next based on regular plays, but now introduces an automated ‘presenter’ that introduces each song and provides commentary relevant to that specific release. The AI is said to be powered by a team of editors and generative AI, making for a “stunningly realistic” voiceover experience. This new offering is now available in beta mode and can be accessed by choos ..read more

Twitter went into a frenzy when Skrillex shared on his Instagram a picture of Gesaffelstein and tweeted that he had just been playing the French producer’s new album. This announcement excited fans, especially since Gesaffelstein has only released two full-length albums: “Aleph” in 2013 and “Hyperion” in 2019. Gesaffelstein’s just played us his new album my gaaawd ??? pic.twitter.com/hVO07IozbN — Skrillex (@Skrillex) March 6, 2023 While there is no official confirmation of a forthcoming album from Gesaffelstein, the news of a potential release is more than enough to get fans excited. The pro ..read more

DJ and producer Diplo made headlines last weekend for completing the Los Angeles Marathon in under four hours, with Olympian Alexi Pappas by his side. But it wasn’t just the impressive finishing time that caught people’s attention. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Diplo revealed that he had taken LSD before the race, claiming the entire 26.2-mile footrace was one big acid trip. Diplo admitted he was under-trained for the event, having never run more than 11 miles previously, but was inspired to beat Oprah’s 1994 PR of 4:29 at the Marine Corps Marathon. And he did just that, even boasting on ..read more

Get ready to immerse yourself in an underground world of vibrant colours and pulsating beats! Vivid Sydney, Sony Music, Mandylights, and Culture Creative have joined forces to create Dark Spectrum – a multi-sensory experience inspired by the rave culture of the ’90s. The event features eight rooms, each representing a different emotion and life experience, brought to life by robotics, visual technology, and an electrifying electronic dance music soundtrack. Step into the world of ‘Dark Spectrum’ and experience the journey of life through separation, constriction, pressure, and the unseen. Refl ..read more