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Exclusive, Featured, Trap | FNT Exclusive: Havok Roth – Fear
Posted by Middy on March 25, 2014
We first introduced you to Miami native Havok Roth with his “Elastic Heart” remix, but now the trap producer has graduated from remixes to originals. Just in time for the biggest party in dance music taking place right now in his hometown, he drops this huge original that shows his creativity and ability as a producer. He builds the tune around a vocal that Havok Roct says he “found lying around” and a foreboding melody over an energetic low end and intermittent bursts of unremitting 808s. Havok Roth was kind enough to let us premiere this huge tune, so grab it for free here now and be on the look for much more from this fast rising producer.
Free Download: Havok Roth – Fear
Progressive House | Danzfolk – Talos
Posted by Middy on March 23, 2014
I have been singing these guys’ praises for some time now and with the second volume of their epic MYTHOS trilogy in the books, I hope you can see why. No I don’t represent them, but just believe their music should be in front of more people. With “Leviathan” in the books, they head to Greece to unveil their next myth “Talos”. Taken from their soundcloud page, read below for some background on the myth,
‘Talos’ was a gigantic creature and guardian of Crete. Zeus presented him to his lover, Europa, as her personal protector from pirates and invaders. Talos was given the task of patrolling the island, circling it three times in a day. The giant did not allow any enemy ships to approach, hurling massive rocks to sink the wooden ships of those who dared to threaten Crete. If any managed to escape these and set foot on land, a horrific surprise lay in store for them. Talos entered a fire until his bronze body was red hot. Then he clasped his enemies in a tight embrace, burning them to death. Their bodies were found with their mouths wide open in agony and horror.
Exactly like the purpose of this series, the song has a mystical nature to it. “Talos” tells a story, one that builds beautifully like the island of Crete and then strikes with the controlled aggression of the song’s namesake. The tune is free and is about as good as free gets. If you want more Danzfolk, listen to this mix from them below.
Free Download: Danzfolk – Talos
Progressive House | Mikey Wax – You Lift Me Up (Live City Remix)
Posted by Middy on March 22, 2014
This is a two for one post. Ethan of Live City in sending this over to me, predicted that the original is going to be huge this year, a surefire soundtrack for commercials very soon. I won’t disagree with him there, and neither will I disagree with his rendition of the tune, adding an upbeat progressive twist to Mikey Wax’s work. This is perfect for your weekend. If you are in NYC, go and check them our with the Disco Fries and Aire Atlantica at Slake on the 18th. It is going to be a wild time.
Preview, Progressive House | Pierce Fulton – Runaway EP (Preview)
Posted by Middy on March 22, 2014
It’s been a little while since we last heard from Pierce Fulton, but he is back in 2014 with a vengeance, ready to commence his release schedule with a bang. Just In time for WMC, he previews his first originals since “Where We Were” last August. “Old Man & The Sea” was first premiered at his debut headlining Webster Hall show in October and has since been number one priority for his fans. He packages that with another equally melodic tune “Runaway” that features some rare male vocals, but is something that works on his tunes, as seen with his “Don’t Be Afraid” remix. The EP is coming March 31st, so get ready.
Interviews, Progressive House | Exclusive: Don Diablo’s Top 5 Startlight Moments
Posted by Middy on March 21, 2014
Don Diablo has been a vet of the game for some time now, but only now getting his due. He is a testament that overnight success take 5-10 years. His single with Matt Nash “Starlight (Could You Be Mine) from the summer was a big hit across the festival circuit and is getting a re-release. To celebrate, Don Diablo has told us his top 5 “Starlight” moments that include moments from Ibiza and the feeling of being accepted by “Axtone”. “Starlight” has been re-released on Ultra this week, so if you never picked it up go and do so now. Read those “Starlight” moments after the jump.
Contests, Exclusive | Win VIP Table For 5 To The Stafford Brothers At Mister East 3/22
Posted by Middy on March 19, 2014
The ridiculous snow storm (I got 13 inches in 11 hours) canceled the last giveaway we tried to run with the Stafford Brothers, but now we are back in business with another outstanding giveaway. This time we will be heading through the tunnels and over the bridge into Jersey to Mister East. The giveaway will remain much the same, minus the meet and greet as you and 4 friends get a free VIP table + bottle to party with some of the hardest partiers around.
The kicker is that that if you are chosen as the winner, you will then be entered for the chance to win a Vegas trip for two including flights, hotel accommodation, $200 in funny money at the Crazy Horse strip club, and the opportunity to party with the Stafford Brothers. Sounds like a deal to me. Check out the rest of their spring tour dates after the jump and grab tickets here.
Exclusive, Featured, Progressive House | FNT Exclusive: Passenger vs Jasmine Thompson – Let Her Go (Peter Brennan & TCUP Remix)
Posted by Middy on March 18, 2014
Yes this tune has been remixed to death ever since it came out, but I implore you give this remix from Peter Brennan & TCUP a chance. Instead of just going with the standard version of the original and remixing that, they use a cover from Jasmine Thompson, which suits what they do with the song much better than the vocals from Passenger. The two producers gradually ease you into the remix with a soft bed of pianos and synth chords that nestle underneath Jasmine Thompson’s vocals before an onslaught of fast paced plucks come at you in the drop. This is a freebee exclusive found only right here, so grab the download now!
Free Download: Passenger vs Jasmine Thompson – Let Her Go (Peter Brennan & TCUP Remix)