Exclusive, Featured, Interviews, Progressive House, Trance | Mat Zo Interview + Exclusive Superman Download
Posted by Middy on May 31, 2012
When you see a new Mat Zo track, you really have no idea what blissful sounds are going to be cascading into your ears the moment you hit play. You know it will be a superb production from beginning to end and a feeling of joy will linger long after the last note has dissipated into the space around you. He could send you into a primal frenzy with tracks such as “Mozart”, “Rebound” or “It’s Yours” or sooth your soul into a trance with “The Lost”, “Near The End” or my favorite mashup ever “Satellite Dynamics” using the Arty’s remix of his “Synapse Dynamics” and Ocean Lab “Satellite”. Then there are those you cannot really pin down Like “Bipolar”, “Frequency Flyer”, “Superman” (which we have an exclusive free download for you guys) or Tate & Diamond Feat Nicolai (Electrified (Mat Zo Electrofied Dub).
Mat Zo is a known quantity in EDM having been releasing tracks since the young age of 16 and at 17 was tabbed by Tiesto to remix “Driving To Heaven” on the 7th edition of his peerless compilation album “In Search of Sunrise”. Since then, Mat Zo has been steadily growing in fame and as a producer, with releases on Markus Schulz’s Coldharbor Recordings, AVA Records, and most importantly, Anjunabeats. He also has a drum n’ bass moniker MRSA that was quite active on Hospital Records from 2008-2010, but has since gone into a sort of hibernation. This shows the eclectic nature of Mat Zo and how easily he can make any sort of music. I do not want to bore you before the interview so make sure to catch him on the “Language Tour” with Porter Robinson & The M Machine this summer coming to a city near you. Also his latest single “The Sky” has been widely supported and is a great track, so be sure to get that and like him on Facebook and follow him on twitter. Last but VERY much not least we have an exclusive download of his hit single “Superman”, so do not hesitate to download it if you do not already have it.
DOWNLOAD: Mat Zo – Superman
1. FNT: “This whole genres business is like the Berlin wall, and I’m there with a forklift and a wrecking ball” Mat Zo, September 2011. What is your creative process ie do you start with melodies first and work from there and how do you build your sound in each song. How do you decide what to put in your sets because they include music from a variety of genres?
Mat Zo: I always start with the main idea/theme then build around that. When I choose music to play out all I’m really looking for is something that will move a crowd. Genres don’t really play a role in that.
2. FNT: You started as a guitar player at 8 years old and your mom was a professional violinist. How did this influence you to move towards music and how did you shift towards dance music?
Mat Zo: I started liking dance music at an early age so it grew with me as much as coming from a musical family did.
3. FNT: Your half sister Alma Zohar is a successful singer. Who gets more praise from your parents when you guys are all together and who would you say is more talented?
Mat Zo: Haha! She is definitely a better lyricist.
Chill, Exclusive, Hip-Hop | Beau Young Prince – King Midas (Video) [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by J_Salzer on May 30, 2012
Now that’s officially summer, there’s nothing to get me into my out of school mood like Beau Young Prince. Today, he drops his newest video, King Midas, exclusively with his favorite blog. *The story of King Midas has applied to Beau Young perfectly as of late. Everything he’s recently released has been on FNT, because it has all been gold. In this video, Beau reminds me of a mix of John Lennon, Snoop Dogg, and Wiz Khalifa. But his music could not be more unique. Beau runs around his city giving off a positive vibe, and even looks like a caveman at some points. The music is high energy and fun, and Beau’s lyrics are always solid and match the tone of the song perfectly. This video was shot, edited, and directed by Tim Driscoll of “TheCollective.” Also make sure you stop by his facebook and show him some love. Crank this song up, check out the video, kick back, crack a beer if you’re of legal age, and enjoy.
*For those of you who don’t know the story of King Midas, he was a king in ancient Greek times, who was cursed by the gods and everything he touched turned to gold. Now you might be thinking “that’s not a curse,” but eventually, EVERYTHING he touched turned to gold and he was all alone.
Exclusive, Hip-Hop | Hendersin- Underdog
Posted by A on May 21, 2012
“This a game so I treat it like a sport, I been trying to reach my goals but I keep coming up short.”
In anticipation of his forthcoming “Henny In Ya System,” project, Hendersin releases his highly anticipated “Underdog” single produced by beat-master Blacklight LLC, who previously produced the cult-favorite “Living My Life.” Taking inspiration from Houston’s promethazine laced rap culture, Hendersin produces a key-driven organ heavy single that inspires as much as it makes one’s head nod. If big shots are little shots who keep shooting, Hendersin is aiming for the head, as tracks like “Underdog” will inevitably allow him to reach his intended destination, greatness. Follow Hendersin on his journey via his social media links below!
Exclusive, House | Hardwell- Spaceman (Stars Above Sound of Summer Remix)
Posted by A on May 15, 2012
When a star is formed, it materializes out of cloud of cool, dense molecular gas. In order for it to form, however, the cloud needs to collapse, increase in density, and heat up. At temperatures of millions of degrees, nuclear fusion begins at the center of the gas clump and a star is miraculously born.
Much like the process of the formation of a star, Stars Above (real name Joshua Bull) has been heating up the blog galaxy as of late with his previous “Vacation” EP as well as his “Ladi Dadi” and “Raise Your Head” remixes. Self-described as an “obsessive productive” Stars Above (real name Joshua Bull) has been an artist since his inception, playing the drums at six and making hip-hop beats on his parent’s computer at 15.
Indeed, the great Albert Einstein once posited, “You have to learn the rules of the game. And then you have to play better than anyone else.” More than just playing by the rules, Stars Above is making his own, as he continues to make a name for himself. Let his new exclusive remix of Hardwell’s “Spaceman” transport you to another galaxy.
Hardwell – Spaceman (Stars Above Sound Of Summer Mix) by Stars Above
DOWNLOAD: Hardwell – Spaceman (Stars Above Sound of Summer Remix)
Chill, Dubstep, Exclusive | Joey Pecoraro – Sign Me
Posted by W8 on May 8, 2012
As of right now, we all have to reavaluate our current definition of “chill”. All thanks to Joey Pecoraro, a 17 year old beatmaker from Michigan. To say I had this record on repeat for the better part of all day yesterday would be an understatement, never was there even a lingering thought to turn this off. Although one thing did come to mind – it deserved a lengthening. I asked if Joey would do that, and thankfully he did. Sign Me is expelled from time in somewhat of a colorful hypnosis, so whether you are smoking something potent or simply doing whatever it is that you do, Sign Me is that track.
Follow Joey Pecoraro: Twitter//Soundcloud
Exclusive | Jon Hope- Cashews (Video)
Posted by A on May 4, 2012
“Cashews everything around me, and watch these b*tches go nuts…”
What doesn’t make sense, usually make sense, as evidenced by Jon Hope’s highly anticipated “Cashews” visuals directed by Colby Blanchet. Between recording and dominating shows, Jon Hope has been hard at work on his debut album, “Work In Progress” that’s set for release on May 9th, sure to make the blogosphere go… well you know. As Jon Hope continues on his meteoric rise, follow him on his musical excursion below.
Exclusive | The Two Friends – Solitaire (Original Mix)
Posted by dshaq on May 1, 2012
Electro music has slowly been growing on me, especially house music. What The Two Friends did with this song is pure magic. The beautiful synths, quality production, and complimenting vocals all mesh to make this a must download. Now you can stream the song below, but you will have to go to their Facebook page to grab the download, which I strongly encourage doing!