Pop | Katy Perry – Unconditionally (Nick* New Wave Remix) + One Direction Remix
Posted by Mel on October 27, 2013
I’m not sure if I’ve told you guys yet, but I love pop music. Katy Perry has been a favorite of mine since “Teenage Dream” and even though I wasn’t a huge fan of “Roar”, I still had hope that one day we would be a thing. That’s only a joke of course because I’m 19 and she is older than 21 which is my cut off. People older than 21 freak me out. I can’t tell whether they want to date me or tuck me into bed at night and tell me it’s okay to be a little below average. It’s a shame really, because when I first heard her latest single “Unconditionally” it was right up there with the time that guy stood at the urinal directly next to me even though there was like 5 available ones as one of the highlights of my week (I think he even took a peek but I can’t be sure). So, what do I think of the track you ask? I don’t know. I just woke up from a nap so I’m super grumpy. I drank a whole thing of Kool-Aid last night it was crazy. I have only heard it twice I believe. Once while driving to work and again while leaning on the window ledge shirtless seductively making eye contact with high school girls who walk by my house.
I thought the original was fantastic but that was only until I heard this remix. Quite honestly, this should be the original track. It has a certain cinematic aspect behind it that makes the vocals burst and the whole track overall feel more powerful. The producer behind this remix goes by remixedbynick, or Nick*, I actually don’t know because his branding is slightly confusing. It doesn’t matter though because girls love Nicks… big Nicks… Nick has gotten a following by remixing pop songs into slightly different and usually better pop songs. He likes One Direction too, as do I, so I’m also posting his remix of their hit song “Kiss You”. God I love that song. I realize that this post will make me appear less of a man but here’s one thing that bodes well in my favour: When I was 15 my family went to the zoo during Christmas and my mom asked me to wear a scarf. I told her no, I didn’t want to because that’s girly. She got mad at me and forced me to wear it the whole time we were there. I was then called gay by passing by middle schoolers.
Free Download: Katy Perry – Unconditionally (Nick* New Wave Remix)
Free Download: One Direction – Kiss You (Nick* Extended Remix)
Indie, Pop | Academy – Catch My Vibe
Posted by VMan on October 24, 2013
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The duo that makes up Academy is back with another chill laid back record called “Catch My Vibe.” Though in my opinion not as catchy as their latest release “Fine By Me” , they stay true to their vibe with a groovy guitar line, and a reggae flow on the vocals that could be compared to Sublime. This is track 2 from the guys, and I’m still impressed, keep it up! This is a must listen, and a must download!
Free Download: Academy – Catch My Vibe
Electro, Pop | Panama – Always (Classixx Remix)
Posted by yabishcic on October 22, 2013
It’s just a feel good morning for some reason, but hey, it happens. Woke up on the right side of the bed feeling fantastic. And, this just happened to be the first thing on my feed – I LOVE IT to say the least. Funky vibes for everyone on this beautiful Tuesday morning.
Pop | Lady Gaga ft. R. Kelly – Do What U Want (Prod. DJ Snake)
Posted by VMan on October 21, 2013
This might be premature to say, but this new tune by Lady Gaga, and R. Kelly might be my favorite track of 2013, and I’m only on my first play of the record. The ass made me click play, and I don’t regret it. The great DJ Snake produced this record, and it’s already #1 in 13 countries, safe to say anything the man touches turns into gold! THIS IS A MUST LISTEN!
House, Pop | Cash Cash feat Bebe Rexha – Take Me Home (Patrick Hagenaar Colour Code Vocal Mix)
Posted by VMan on October 21, 2013
I’m always happy when Patrick Hagenaar sends me new remixes, he always produces uplifting tracks to get you motivated for the day. This time around Patrick remixes those boys from Jersey, Cash Cash’s “Take Me Home” featuring vocals from Bebe Rexha, and it sounds killer. Thanks Pat for sending this over, hope you enjoyed your time at ADE, as much as I did! This is a must listen!
Indie, Pop | Academy – Fine By Me
Posted by VMan on October 15, 2013
I’ve been listening to “Fine By Me” by the Academy for a few days, and the truth is it’s a great record. It has a reggae flavor and a dose of retro-funk, I’m feeling it. In my opinion, this hook is a hit, so damn catchy, just a cool vibe. The band is a duo Evan and Eli from Rhode Island whom are currently residing in Los Angeles, and Boston. Hopefully they put out some new tracks some time soon, it’s a great sound! Must listen and must download!
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Free Download: Academy – Fine By Me
Pop, Review | An In depth Review of Alison Gold’s “Chinese Food”
Posted by Mel on October 15, 2013
It is not often a pop song strikes me in such a way that I can’t stop playing it or thinking about it. The last time it happened was a couple years ago with what will forever and always be my favorite song, “Payphone” by Maroon 5. I loved it upon first listen, but then one fateful night my adoration for it got intensified in a very big way. I was 17 years old and at a house party. I had my favorite snapback on backwards and was leaning against the wall drinking a diet Dr Pepper when I saw a guy and a girl leave the couch they were on to go upstairs together for some reason, so I made my move and snagged a seat on the couch. I was just chillen there on the couch… by myself… like always… when a girl came over and sat next to me. She said “heyy”, I said “sup”. “Why aren’t you drinking a beer” she asked. “Not a huge fan of the taste” I replied. She then handed me hers, urging me to try it. I did of course because that’s practically kissing which is practically dating which was a big deal for me at the time. “It’s alright I guess” I said as I handed it back to her. Now I don’t know whether or not it was by accident, but the series of events that followed were the without a doubt the highlight of my senior year.
She just looked at me and smiled. She did that for like 20 seconds. When she sat down she sat extremely close to me, our legs were practically touching, it was actually quite rude of her. She then got up and as she was doing so her hand touched my arm and part of my upper thigh region. It was also at that exact moment that “Payphone” came on. I sat there in a state of euphoria until the song finished. She was also wearing flip flops so it was especially hot. I wasn’t quite sure if what had just gone down had in fact gone down but I looked across the room and the Australian guy who kissed me on the cheek against my will in the second grade was standing there watching and he confirmed with a series of head nods that it did.
I never thought my love for Maroon 5’s “Payphone” could be matched, but then I heard this. Press play, watch the video and I can only hope you experience the high that Alison Gold’s “Chinese Food” gave me. Once you check it out, click past the break to read my in depth review of perhaps the greatest pop song to come out all year.