“Diamonds In My Mouth” leads the EP with a massive Riddim Roller, executed brilliantly against the backdrop of an epic cinematic soundscape. Huge, horrifying synth constructions shear through this track, severing sanity and urging on uncontrollable rail-riding. Michael White is all business. He’s got his foot on your throat and he’s pushing. It’s bonkers.

Michael White teams up with GARABATTO for “Make the Hit”, and although he slows down his vibe here, the bass gets deep, down, and low. There’s a subtle Moombahton swerve that makes the track sexy and intoxicating. This track is perfect for a mid set cool down, a groove-laden intermission, or for hooking up with your boo on the dancefloor. However you choose to enjoy this tune, it’ll melt your face.

For “Moves”, Michael White reveals his Bass House chops, and they are formidable. We even went to Bass House officiandos Ephwurd to get the low down. “Yep,” they confirm. “We play lots of his songs. We played ‘Moves’ on our summer festival sets.” Big and bouncy, “Moves” isn’t just extremely danceable, it’s an anthem, with all the components of a 2018 song of the year. We think you’ll agree.

Squaring out the EP is “Pleasure”, a collaboration with Rob Gasser. The result is a fun, melodic romp balanced against the heavier synth engineering of Michael White. This makes the tune frenetic and wild, moving audiences from one side of the emotional spectrum to the other in a mater of minutes. It’s a hugely enjoyable dance floor experience.

Tracklisitng for Diamonds:

1. Michael White – “Diamonds In My Mouth”
2. Michael White & GARABATTO – “Make the Hit”
3. Michael White – “Moves”
4. Michael White & Rob Gasser – “Pleasure”

For more information on Michael White:

https://www.facebook.com/MichaelWhiteOfficial/

https://www.instagram.com/michaelwhitemusic/

https://www.soundcloud.com/michaelwhitemusic

https://play.spotify.com/artist/0fkXyukXnUWN22x4ryLomM?play=true&utm_source=open.sp

https://twitter.com/MichaelWhite_

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Los Angeles (March 2^nd, 2016) – Firepower Records is thrilled to announce that Datsik’s forthcoming Darkstar EP will drop March 25^th, 2016, and, fair warning, it’s on fire with the force that lit the stars. This is a massive and ambitious piece of work from the Firepower Records label boss himself, and the EP features some the music industry’s elites, including Travis Barker, Trinidad James, Liinks, and the inimitable wordplay wizardry of Armanni Reign. Datsik also showcases the skill of newcomer Soltan, and he’s back with a collaboration from the bass music phenom Zack the Lad, whose Black Sheep release on Firepower Records earlier this year set an impressive tone that will be nearly impossible to match. Nearly. Darkstar is heavy, and it’s the kind of work that merits the crown Datsik has deservedly acquired. This coming on the heels of a massive year where he revealed his Ephwurd project with Bais Haus, which has already netted multiple chart topping heaters and solidified his place at the top of the dance music game.

The release also coincides with the launch of Datsik’s 17 date Spring Loaded Tour starting March 22^nd in Missoula, Montana. As direct support for the tour, OOKAY will be the perfect addition to DATSIK’s already bass-heavy sets, known to hype the crowd to unparalleled levels when on stage in front of thousands of fans. From humble beginnings, San Diego-based producer OOKAY (pronounced “Okay”) exploded onto the electronic dance music scene and left a permanent mark resembling his now iconic bandana. With a rapidly growing fan base, due in part to his hilarious Twitter persona, OOKAY has proven that age isn’t a factor and has quickly become one of the young leaders in the league of superstar Trap producers. The tour also features direct support from the talented Drezo.

Darkstar explodes with “Tantrum”, and Rap’s golden boy, Trinidad James, drives the track right into the center of the insanity with his energy-intense vocalism. The track features Datsik’s signature wobbles and murderous synth sections over the top of a classic drumstep beat structure. It feeds nicely into “Let ‘em Know” featuring Armanni Reign whose skill on the mic is indisputable. His crowd-hype abilities consistently measure out at the wizard level, but it’s Datsik’s production prowess that takes the track interstellar. A gut-rumbling sub bass under girds the track and supports big synth combinations that ultimately form into a supernova of sound. It’s a mind-splitter, plain and simple.

“No Mind” is as sinister as it gets. The track starts off with a funky headnodic section, but immediately drops into neck brace territory real quick. Soltan comes through with his eerie melodic accompaniment, which scorches over the top of a rolling beat sequence. The track mixes it up with variations on the dubstep theme, but the classic Datsik sound always stays front and center. “No Mind” is followed up with “Get Back”, which reveals Datsik’s appreciation of the obscure. A simple, brain piercing melody provides an off key shift, but the simplicity leaves room for Datsik to focus on the massive bass-and-wub combo that overwhelms the senses and takes the track to light speed.

Rounding out this masterwork are two of the EP’s most beautiful and melodic. Liinks offers her gorgeous vocals for the title track “Darkstar”, and Travis Barker, famous drummer of the punk rock band Blink 182, offers the drum track and an insane drum solo. The result is a hauntingly beautiful yet aggressively energetic track that sounds like it was forged in heat of a collapsing star. “Feel Good” is the result of two massive forces being pulled into each other’s orbits. Datsik has found in Zack the Lad a perfect balance. “Feel Good” is the ultimate euphoric celebration of music as the universal language. Datsik is heavy and wub-centric. Zack the Lad is melodic with a trap-style vibe. In any other circumstance, one style would only crash into the other. But this collaboration has created a harmony so perfect, it might just be the actual sound of Universe.

The tracklist is:

1. Datsik – “Tantrum” (Feat. Trinidad James)
2. Datsik – “Let ‘em Know” (feat. Armanni Reign)
3. Datsik & Soltan – “No Mind”
4. Datsik – “Get back”
5. Datsik – “Darkstar” (Feat. Travis Barker & Liinks)
6. Datsik & Zack The Lad – “Feel Good”

Check out DATSIK on his Spring Loaded Tour in the following cities:

DATE                        CITY                                    VENUE

Sat            3/12             New Orleans, LA             Mardi Gras World* – Buku Music & Arts Festival

Sat            3/19             San Bernardino, CA            San Manuel Amphitheater* – Beyond Wonderland

Tue            3/22            Missoula, MT                        Stage 112 (Drezo support only)

Weds            3/23             Vancouver, BC            Celebrities* – Seasons Festival Opening Party

Thur            3/24            Eugene, OR                        McDonald Theatre

Fri            3/25            Portland, OR                        Crystal Ballroom

Sat            3/26            Spokane, WA                        Knitting Factory

Thur            3/31            Norfolk, VA                        The Norva

Fri            4/1            Baltimore, MD            Rams Head Live

Sat            4/2            New York City, NY            PlayStation Theater

Mon            4/4            Burlington, VT            Higher Ground

Tue            4/5            Syracuse, NY                        Westcott Center

Wed            4/6            Syracuse, NY                        Westcott Center

Thur            4/7            Buffalo, NY                        Town Ballroom

Fri            4/8            Wallingford, CT            The Dome at Oakdale Theater

Sat            4/9            Richmond, VA            The National

Tue            4/12            Cleveland, OH                        House of Blues

Wed            4/13            Covington, KY            Madison Theater

Thur            4/14            Chattanooga, TN            Track 29

Fri            4/15            Orlando, FL                        Venue 578

Sat            4/16            Tampa, FL                        Amphitheatre Event Facility

Wed            4/20            Indianapolis, IN            Old National Centre

Thur            4/21            Nashville, TN                        Marathon Music Works

Fri            4/22            Detroit, MI                        Elektricity (Drezo support only)

Sat            4/23            Minneapolis, MN            The Skyway Theatre

Fri            5/13             Kansas City, MO            Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland – Global Dub Festival*

Sat            5/14             Morrison, CO                        Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Global Dub Festival*

* Non Spring Loaded Tour date/separate support/No PK

For more event details and to purchase tickets to the Spring Loaded Tour, click here: www.springloadedtour.com

For more on Datsik:

http://www.datsik.com

http://www.facebook.com/djdatsik

http://www.twitter.com/datsik

http://www.instagram.com/datsik

http://www.soundcloud.com/datsik

For more information on Firepower Records:

FirepowerRecords.com

Beatport.com/label/firepower/24439

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For press inquiries, please contact:

Lee Underwood

lee@firepowerrecords.com

Publicity Manager I Firepower Records