Contests, Exclusive, Featured | Win Urbanears Headphones, 2 VIP Tickets & Meet & Greet To See Alesso In Boston 11/20
Posted by Middy on October 22, 2013
After a Swedish House Mafia like promo campaign for Alesso Rising (it makes sense since he is managed by Axwell & Seb’s manager), Alesso recently announced his Alesso Rising fall tour across the US that will take him to Boston, Las Vegas, San Diego, Detroit, LA and finish on NYE in New York at Pier 94. He just released his latest single alongside Calvin Harris and Hurts, “Under Control“, and still has plenty of unreleased music, so you will need to go check him out.
We have the chance of possibly a lifetime for all of you New Englanders, and really Northeast people. This giveaway is huge, it has headphones, VIP tickets and a meet & greet all wrapped up into one bundle of pure awesome. You will have the chance to win a pair of Urbanear headphones, 2 VIP Tickets, and a Meet and Greet with the man of the hour himself, Alesso. If bring a pen for him to sign something, make sure it works, I totally didn’t do that with Nicky Romero. To enter, just follow the directions of the punchtab below, and you can always grab tickets for the show here, or for the entire tour here.
Exclusive, Featured, Progressive House | Walden – First Day (New World Sound Remix) [FNT Premier]
Posted by Middy on October 17, 2013
Walden recently released his new single “First Day” and now it is time for the remixes to be released. “First Day” has the bright, cheery synths that we expect from Walden, but New World Sound give the track a percussive makeover. The Aussies have received radio support by the likes of Tiësto and Laidback Luke and over the summer released their single “AYE” on LE7ELS. Stream the remix exclusively here until the full release of the entire package alongside others from Maor Levi, Gorgon City, Will K, Ivan Gough & Jebu Dub this Monday the 21st.
Contests, Exclusive, Featured, Trap | Matt & Kim – It’s Alright (Yung Skeeter Remix) [FNT Exclusive Free Download] + Matt & Kim Apparel Giveaway
Posted by Middy on October 15, 2013
READ all the way to BOTTOM, because you will not want to miss a beat from this post. Previously released as part of Matt & Kim’s “Lightning Remixes” album, we have the exclusive free download of Yung Skeeter’s take on Matt & Kim’s track “It’s Alright”. The track keeps the indie-pop sensibilities of the original, while adding bouncy bass line and crisp 808s that do not overpower, but rather compliment what Matt & Kim did with “It’s Alright”. It is both soothing, summery, upbeat and free, so do not hesitate to grab this through us now. If you like what you hear, check out the rest of the EP on iTunes, Amazon or in vinyl form for all you audiophiles.
We are also giving A TON of Matt & Kim apparel, like what we did with The Bloody Beetroots, except maybe even better. We have a signed poster, a “Let’s Go” T-Shirt, “Lightning” branded caution tape to mark off your crime scenes, tattoos, stickers and balloons for good measure. Enter the contest below.
Featured, Interviews | Bombs Away talks Miley Cyrus, Ass & Tits And more!
Posted by VMan on October 7, 2013
Writing for FNT has its perks of hanging out with the dopest artists on the scene at the moment, and rolling with brothers Sketch and Tommy Shades, otherwise known as Bombs Away for a leg of their US tour was a true riot. You might not be entirely familiar with the duo other then the post FNT did a year back, but these guys are superstars in the land down under, have sold millions of records to date, are signed to Ministry Of Sound Australia, and love themselves some big booty bitches! After a 30 hour plane ride from Australia, straight to their performance at the Pool After Dark at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, and a 2 hour drive to NYC, I had a chance to sit down with the guys, and ask them a few questions.
Check out their latest release “Assassinate,” an epic trap record, and like the boys on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and read our exclusive interview after the jump!
Events, Featured | Countdown to ADE Spotlight: Kastle
Posted by mimada on October 1, 2013
Today is October 1st, which means in 16 short days Fresh New Tracks will be jetting off to the Netherlands for ADE: Amsterdam Dance Event, a five-day electronic music festival, conference, and playground taking over the city. Leading up to ADE, we’ll be filling you in on just who and what we’re looking forward to seeing most. And if any of you out there have any insider tips on the best acts to catch, drop either VMan or myself a line and we’ll be sure to add it to our list.
After browsing through the hundreds of artists set to play at ADE, Kastle’s name was the one that lingered with me the most. The producer//philosopher has beautifully maintained a characteristic, innovative sound over the period of his career thus far. If there’s any slight possibility you’ve found yourself unacquainted with Kastle and his work (which really shouldn’t be the case), then let us give you a little background. Kastle’s music tests the limits of art and expression, ranging all the way across the spectrum from electronic dub, garage, and house to R&B and hip-hop. Kastle himself, also known as Barrett Richards, is in an artistic sense a renaissance man by constantly exploring the virtues of all forms of art and philosophy. Browsing his Facebook, you might stumble upon an assortment of great music along and thought-provoking quotations with corresponding photos. I’m particularly fond of his Tumblr, which is almost like a window into Kastle’s seemingly infinite pool of inspiration.
Kastle will be headlining the Plafonddienst showcase at The Sugar Factory Thursday, October 17th. Joining him will be Liar, one of the newest additions to Kastle’s very own label, Symbols Recordings, and Tourist of the UK. I’ve heard rumors of these artists putting on live sets that are high energy and perhaps different than their typical sound, so I’m pretty anxious to see what these guys throw down. Keeping my fingers crossed for the Ellie Goulding remix Kastle dropped just a few days ago… (which is available for free download!)
Whether or not you make it out to Amsterdam for the weekend, be sure to indulge in Kastle’s vast selection of free downloads and his full length, self-titled album. While you’re at it, check out this interview with MTVHive where Kastle pairs cocktails with tracks from his album. Cheers!
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Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Stereoshock Helps Me Get A Date, Explains The Tissues On His Desk & More
Posted by Mel on September 29, 2013
April 19th, 2012, the day started just like any other. I had woken up a few minutes later than usual and after doing the math, figured that I would miss about five minutes of my first class. I then decided to skip the whole day and stay home. As per usual when I don’t go to class, I bump it up to twice a day. Two girls were texting me at the time so I was just super busy, the time that had been allocated for me to study and do the work that I was missing was pushed aside in order to make room to mow the lawn, like my dad had asked me to days prior. I didn’t mow the lawn and instead went to Best Buy to get some Beats by Dre Studio’s. I got them, in black for some reason, came home and bumped it up once again to three times a day. After my third Klondike bar of the day, making my bi-hourly visit to Soundcloud seemed like the next obvious choice.
It was then that I became acquainted with 20 year old, New York based producer Stereoshock, or as his mother calls him Josh Cohen. I was eating some leftover chilli at the time and accidentally spilled some on my shirt but it didn’t matter, because the song I was listening to was just so good. It wasn’t an original, but it sure sounded like it. At that point forward I was aware that an edit or mashup could be more than vocals thrown over an instrumental or simply interchanging two songs drops. Stereoshock has a level of sophistication in both his edits and originals that is not seen very often. Over time we’ve become friends, and he expressed interest in an interview, so I obliged. Be warned that this interview is extremely serious. We talk about only the most important topics that other artists refuse to.
Contests, Featured | Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo – Boneless Skate Deck Giveaway
Posted by Middy on September 27, 2013
In addition to our V-Moda headphones giveaway, our Fantazia ticket giveaway and our Henrix & Wayne & Woods VIP ticket giveaway, we have an additional giveaway that is mighty tasty for all of you skaters out there. The above item, a skate deck designed in the fashion of the artwork of Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo’s recent chart topping single “Boneless” can be yours by simply entering the contest below. If I skateboarded, I would be entering this in a heartbeat, but I don’t. This design is dope. Watch the video below and if you like what you hear, which you will, it is too damn funky, go and grab it on one of those links. Props to Cornerstone for continuously hooking up these great giveaways.