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Electro-House, FYI | Troll of the Week: Maverix – Everyone Is Having Sex
Posted by Nick on December 23, 2013
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you our troll of the week: Maverix. Following the likes of Daleri with their “Epic Mashleg,” and of course, the troll king, Deadmau5’s indictment of big league dance music with “Drop Da Bomb,” our boy Maverix here took it to a whole new level by charting the Top 10 in Electro House on Beatport, currently reigning at #9. Yeah, he surfaced on one of the biggest genre charts in the market, and I’m pretty sure he’s f***ing with all of us (at least I hope he is).
Let’s take a look at the lyrics: “Everyone is having sex/If you’re not you’re too complex/Everyone is having sex/If you’re not, booty call text.” Normally something like this would leave me relatively unfazed, maybe a giggle at most, but the fact that this track has broken through the the ranks of the Electro House Top 100 and into the Top 10 has left me in awe of this guy’s trolling capabilities: it’s safe to say I’m impressed; and I’m not going to lie – I kind of want to dance to this song. Hats off to you, Maverix – well done.
If you want, go hit up Beatport. This track can be all yours for just $2.49 – throw this thing up to #1.
Maverix: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
Hip-Hop | Bijan – Dream Team (feat. Lorde, Ipaneema) (Prod. Monaco)
Posted by Nick on December 22, 2013
To be entirely honest, I’ve been pretty disappointed with some of the new-age, more fratty rap that’s been coming out recently; but when Bijan hit me up with this track the other day, I couldn’t help but be pleasantly surprised. Featuring the hook from Lorde’s “Team,” the Bay Area native throws down a series of outrageously chill verses on an original beat by Monaco, taking his game to the next level. If you’re looking for a new song to cruise and relax to, don’t miss out on the free download – big ups on this one.
Free Download: Dream Team (feat. Lorde, Ipaneema) (Prod. Monaco)
Bijan: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
Events | Flosstradamus @ Mighty: TONIGHT (12/19)
Posted by Nick on December 19, 2013
Okay, so for those of you San Franciscans who missed out on snagging tickets for their show tomorrow night at The Warfield, the homies over at Flosstradamus have given you a second chance (you really lucked out – huge opportunity): TONIGHT at Mighty (119 Utah St), come out and check out the OG trap players at 9:00 for just $10 at the door. It’s a smaller venue, so you’ll definitely have a chance to get up close and personal. Be ready to turn up and get that mosh pit going.
Flosstradamus: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
FYI | Paul Baümer Of Bingo Players Passes Away After Battle With Cancer
Posted by Nick on December 18, 2013
Last night, the whole EDM community lost an influential, fun, and well-liked member. Paul Baümer, half of the Dutch duo Bingo Players, passed away after his five-month battle with cancer.
This morning, his bandmate Maarten Hoogstraten posted the tragic news to the artists’ Facebook page saying:
Although the news came as a shock to many in the community, Paul posted about his diagnosis on July 19 after missing a series of summer performances. He was a character with many fans that looked up to him, especially after the Bingo Players’ hit track “Rattle” that debuted in 2012. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Look out for more updates from the FNT team.
Bingo Players: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
FYI, Review | Dillon Francis’ Merch Table is Possibly the Best Thing on the Internet
Posted by Nick on December 17, 2013
Okay, so for those of you who don’t already know, aside from being one of the most talented, Dillon Francis (AKA DJ Hanzel) is hands down one of the funniest, most creative artists in the industry right now. Whether it’s reenacting scenes from Adam Sandler movies, casually handing out free tacos for DJ awareness, or just making jokes that nobody entirely understands, this guy really does come up with some of the most hilarious (and weirdest) things you’ll see on the internet.
Now, I’m sure many of you saw the (almost uncomfortable) video below of Dillon and 12th planet playing out the scene from “Ghost” where Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore sensually make pottery together:
This clip came up in a conversation I had with a friend the other day, which then prompted us to revisit what other crazy stuff Dillon will do for money. Of course, under the category “Awesome S**t” on his merch website, we found a spectacular collection of things he’ll do for dollars. Some of my favorites include DJing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah for 15k, becoming a vegan for a year for 40k, and joining the US Army for $1,000,000.
Here’s where you come in. I’m pretty sure a lot of us don’t have $40,000 just lying around (unless the Rich Kids of Instagram want to throw down); so if we want one of these things to happen, we’re going to need to work together. I’ve started an online fundraising campaign HERE so that we can do it. In two months we’ll count up how much we have, and buy the best one we can. At the very least, we’ll have him tweet a randomly selected FNT follower. The person who donates most will win a special FNT prize. Let’s go one deeper and get some DJ Awareness going!
Don’t forget to follow Dillon on his different social media outlets – you won’t be disappointed.
Dillon Francis: Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
Also – Vine and Instagram: @dillonfrancis
Events, Preview | Flosstradamus & Alex Young @ The Warfield, 12/20/13 (UPDATE: SOLD OUT)
Posted by Nick on December 14, 2013
If you’re out in the bay for the holiday season, then you need to find yourself a ticket to Flosstradamus’ performance at the Warfield on 12/20. Of course, these guys are some of the OG trap artists who really helped the electronic sub-genre take flight, and if you don’t live under a rock, they probably don’t need much of an introduction; however, one of their opening acts for the evening who I do think deserves a little more love (though he has been getting some serious props recently from major players across the industry) is Alex Young. If you haven’t already heard of him, here’s why you should get excited about his set next Friday:
Alex is definitely a unique artist in the game right now. At just 16, this kid’s already played for thousands of people at multi-day festival events, and he’s not even out of high school yet. With a youthful perspective backing him up, his sound embodies a versatile dynamic that has the power to make you get on your feet and go crazy, or just mug it in your car while you throw your seat back, one hand on the wheel; even though he won’t be – he just started driving. There’s clearly a lot of energy coming for this guy, and if you can, you’re going to want to try and catch some of it in San Francisco. If you haven’t already, check out his latest track “SWTRWTHR” that premiered a couple weeks ago with a free download. Don’t forget to snag a ticket from stubhub or elsewhere – it’s sold out! Come get based with us.
PS – stay on the lookout for an exclusive FNT interview with Alex, coming soon!
Alex Young: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
Chill | Bob Marley – Is This Love (Montmartre Remix) [FNT Exclusive Free Download]
Posted by Nick on December 7, 2013
Big things once again, this time imported straight from France by breakout producer Montmartre. We’re starting to get pretty deep in winter now, but if you can handle the summer nostalgia this song is sure to bring on, it’s definitely in your best interest to grab a download right now. The boys over at Montmartre (there’s two of them – Hugo and Alex) took a fresh, crisp, house-oriented take on the Bob Marley original that will throw you into a chill daze you won’t want to escape. Expect bigger, even more interesting things from these guys in the future – don’t forget to show your support by grabbing a free download and connecting on their social media outlets!
Free Exclusive Download: Is This Love (Montmartre Remix) (Right Click –> “Save Link As”)
Montmartre: Facebook | Soundcloud | Youtube | Twitter