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Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Oliver Heldens Talks Evolution, Beard Care, Upcoming Productions and More (FNT Exclusive)
Posted by Middy on February 12, 2014
Holland made its way onto the global dance music scene with dutch house and then trance. It soon, alongside Sweden, became one of the powerhouse nations for dance music. In 2014 there is a new sound emanating from its cloudy, flat and rainy populace, something deeper and more groove driven, the sound that Oliver Heldens is bringing to the world.
The 18 year old had an abrupt change in sound at the end of 2013, going from a harder, electro sound to the current, “big room deep house” style that adds energy and style to a genre that can be flat and monotonous at times (yes some deep house can be boring). His career has exploded since then with the release of “Gecko” on Musical Freedom, first unveiled as an “ID” tune, an idea he loves, and has landed him the high-profile remix for Martin Garrix’s “Animals” and acclaim and support from DJs across all genres. He is set to blow up this year and we were able to ask him a few questions about his change in style, ghost producing, labels marketing songs as “IDs” and much more. Read on for the interview.
Events, Progressive House | Vicetone – Lowdown + US Tour Dates
Posted by Middy on February 12, 2014
The Dutch phenoms are back with another massive single. I hate to sound like a broken record with these guys, but with the precision, melodic prowess and power are all on full display once again here as they make their debut on Spinnin’ Records, giving the label a much needed respite from pitched hardstyle kicks and minimal drops. If you are headed to Ultra, get ready to hear their collab with Nicky Romero almost surely as a world premiere. It should be incredible. Just today they announced the dates for their “Lowdown” US tour this spring hitting NYC, LA, Montreal, Boston and most importantly, Ultra. See the full dates after the jump.
Beatport: Vicetone – Lowdown
Progressive House | Sander van Doorn – Right Here Right Now (Neon)
Posted by Middy on February 11, 2014
The vocal mix of his tune stunning tune from last year “Neon”, Sander van Doorn releases “Right Here Right Now”. It can be dicey to do vocal mixes of well established instrumentals and we have seen this happen to mixed success in the past couple years with the vocal mixes of “Spaceman” and “Tsunami” (you had no idea they did one) decided failures and the vocal mix of “I Could Be The One” working out quite well. This should turn out to be one of those successes, reviving the tune and giving it the potential for more commercial appeal without sacrificing the integrity of the tune. This song has become quite the hit that even one of the top soccer (football) clubs in the Netherlands PSV Eindhoven has decided to use it as its anthem.
Electro-House | FNT Premiere: Twenty One Pilots – House Of Gold (Bimbo Jones Remix)
Posted by Middy on February 11, 2014
UK electro / pop trio Bimbo Jones have gotten a stellar reputation for their remixes. This time they have been tabbed by Fueled By Ramen to take on twenty one pilots latest tune “House Of Gold” that is now top 10 on the alt radio in the US. The trio work their magic on “House Of Gold”, keeping much of the vocals, and then adding poppy synth chords with intermittent beefy low end growls that give the tune an aggressiveness not found in the original. Other remixes are to come from Denzal Park, Maor Levi & Mike Hawkins. No release date, but stay tuned for that.
Electro-House | W&W – Bigfoot
Posted by Middy on February 10, 2014
“Bigfoot” is here. Their first single since last May thunders into your living room via iTunes library, neighboring club or festival. The success of their sound has attracted innumerable imitators from artists far and wide across dance music, but they continue to be the best at what they do. “Bigfoot” is just another testament to that, so hit play and prepare for the onslaught.
Beatport: W&W – Bigfoot
Electro-House, Exclusive, Featured, Trance | FNT Premiere: Bastian Salbart – Can People Fly
Posted by Middy on February 10, 2014
The title track from his upcoming two track EP, “Can People Fly”, Polish youngster, Bastian Salbart is back with another strong effort on his home label of High Contrast Recordings. Like his previous release “Run”, Bastian Salbart toes the fine line between electro and trance, deftly blending them together with big, echoing chords and harsh growls. Stream the title track here exclusively until it is released in full next Monday. We also got a few got him to answer a few questions to give you all a little introduction to who he is and what to expect from him in the future.
Contests, Featured | Cazzette Merchandise Giveaway
Posted by Middy on February 10, 2014
We have teamed up with Swedish electro-dub duo Cazzette to give away some dope, unique gear you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere. One piece of the giveaway is one of those sweet necklaces that you see in the “Run For Cover” video, though I cannot speak to whether or not it will get you attacked by a giant flock of pigeons, hopefully not. Also included is a poster and some stickers to add to your collection and tag your computer, wall, loved one or whatever. See pics of what you will win after jump, including the now famous “Beam Me Up Video”. You will win one special edition necklace, a “Run For Cover” poster and a batch of “Run For Cover” stickers. Enter the punchtab widget below to win.