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Featured | Why Oliver Heldens’ Bus Tour Is The Perfect Pre-Festival Season Warm-Up
Posted by Tay on February 18, 2016
While many industries learn from its past or repeat themselves year after year, the music industry, specifically dance music, typically functions cyclically. Every year, the beginning of the new year marks a time for new releases, as both superstar artists and up-and-comers unveil the tracks, EPs, and albums that they’ve been working on for the last couple of months. This wave of new releases in January usually paves the way for artists to embark on a quick, month-long tour in February, before festival season really gets going in March with the kick-off of Ultra Music Festival. Summer marks the second season of the year for releases, as artists that were on the road and playing festivals get their first opportunity to hit the studio before setting off on tour again until the close of festival season in November.
These February tours are special because they mark an unique opportunity to catch your favorite artist in an intimate, club setting, where they are more willing to push the creative boundaries of their set and try their hand with tracks that they’ve been working on in the studio, before they are thrown into the monotony of playing festival sets month after month. This year, some of dance music’s biggest artists, like Hardwell, deadmau5, and Oliver Heldens, are all setting off on tours that culminate with shows in Miami during the Winter Music Conference, and these smaller shows, like the ones on Oliver Heldens’ bus tour, are the perfect festival season warm-up to get the year off on the right foot.
Videos | EDX Delivers Music Video For “Missing” Ahead of Bus Tour Launch
Posted by Tay on February 17, 2016
Ever since it’s release, EDX’s “Missing” has been making the rounds online and offline with widespread blog and DJ support. This Swiss-based No Xcuses mastermind has a knack for creating smash house tracks, and he never ceases to impress, despite his high output of both originals and remixes. Ahead of his No Xcuses vs. Enormous Tunes bus tour launch this Friday, EDX released “Missing” on Beatport, as well as the visual treatment for the catchy cover of the Everything but the Girl track of the same name. Check out where you can catch EDX, along with Nora En Pure, Croatia Squad, and Antonio Giacca, live on his bus tour below and watch the video!
Bass | Jerry Folk Drops Collaborative Future Bass Gem, “You know”
Posted by Tay on February 12, 2016
Norway’s next star, Jerry Folk, has been on a steady, yet slow-burning ascent as he’s released several chart-topping tracks. Last year, he brought us his remix of Years & Years’ “Desire,” an original “Futura,” a hit remix of Oh Wonder’s “Lose It,” which racked up 13 million+ plays on SoundCloud alone, and more. Jerry didn’t waste any time in getting back on the release train with “To My Soul” last month, and he’s continuing to impress with another original, “You Know,” that he created with ELOQ during a visit in LA. This newest number is a future bass gem that a testament to both Jerry and ELOQ’s versatility in the studio.
Free Download: Jerry Folk x ELOQ – You Know
Deep House | Loud Luxury Give Nina Simone A New Groove On “Old Man”
Posted by Tay on February 8, 2016
Hard-hitting house music is still as hot as ever, but the groove has been creeping in, and two guys that are holding it down go by Loud Luxury. Hailing from Canada, this producer/DJ duo is on a swift ascent as they break ground with everything from remixes to originals. Not too long ago, Loud Luxury watched a Nina Simone documentary on Netflix one hungover morning, and afterwards, they were inspired to create “Old Man,” which samples Nina Simone’s “Sinnerman.” Have a listen to the thumping deep house jam and don’t forget to grab your free download below!
Free Download: Loud Luxury – Old Man
Bass | Haywyre’s Two Fold Pt. 2 LP Is Shaping Up to Be a Massive Release
Posted by Tay on February 5, 2016
As time goes on, more and more live acts in dance music emerge, but only the top tier of talent have the sheer musical ability that Haywyre possesses. Next week, his Two Fold Pt. 2 LP will finally be released after some outstanding teases, including “Endlessly,” “Do You Don’t You,” and “Impulse,” which was just unveiled today. Each of the songs display Haywyre’s multi-dimension style that is impossible to pigeon-hole. From house, to mid-tempo, to other genre-bending sounds, the Indiana native can do it all. Have a listen to “Do You Don’t You” above, and “Impulse” after the jump. The Two Fold Pt. 2 LP is available for pre-order on iTunes and Bandcamp.
Remix | Prince Fox and Phantoms Take On Felix Jaehn With Their New Remixes
Posted by Tay on January 28, 2016
We’ve been huge fans of Felix Jaehn ever since we first came across his music last year. He’s primed to become one of the breakout stars of this year’s festival circuit, as he looks to bring his melody-rich style of house music around the world. While he hasn’t released a new track in a while, the German youngster has kicked off the year with a new, self-titled EP featuring three old Felix tracks, and two brand new remixes by his fellow Casablanca Records artists, Prince Fox and Phantoms. The NYC-based DJ / producer, Prince Fox, takes “Ain’t Nobody” and turns it on its head, layering quirky percussions and bubbly bass accents for a dope future bass re-imagination. Phantoms, on the other hand, takes “Book of Love” in a different direction, keeping the soothing melodies and uplifting vibe of the original and infusing it with jazz-y undertones and airy vocal effects. Listen to both remixes below, and get your copy of the EP here.
House | Gryffin Delivers His First-Ever Original, “Heading Home,” And It’s Better Than We Ever Imagined
Posted by Tay on January 22, 2016
There’s no denying that what Gryffin has accomplished in one year is nothing short of impressive. The gifted musician displays a multi-faceted approach to production, as he brings together elements of indie with dance, all underlined by his dedication to live instruments, which can be seen clearly in his productions and with his live set. The NYC-based producer made his world debut at SnowGlobe this year, where he premiered his live concept for the first time, before taking it on the road to sold-out shows in Los Angeles and New York. Now, just three weeks into 2016, he’s getting ready for another major career milestone – his first original, “Heading Home,” which is out now on Darkroom/Interscope Records. The track features Gryffin’s melody-heavy style, as Josef Salvat’s soaring croons are balanced perfectly with lush piano melodies and a deep, throbbing bass line that gives “Heading Home” an evocative feel.
“Heading Home” is available on iTunes, and Spotify. Stream it on the electroNOW playlist.