Events | South by Southwest 2013
Posted by mimada on March 9, 2013
Next week, Fresh New Tracks will take on South By Southwest, the self-proclaimed “premier destination for all discovery” that sets the trends of music for the next year to come. SXSW is a film, music, and interactive festival that takes over the city of Austin for 10 outrageous straight days. The music festival is comprised of official and unofficial (usually free) shows, rooftop parties, party boats and buses and no to mention the most interesting collection of people you will ever see.
Allow us to give you a little taste of what went down last year…
Stayed tuned for Sev and Mimada’s Complete What-To-Do and How-To-Do-It guide after the break.
Electro-House | Carnage & KillaGraham – Mr. Lover
Posted by Middy on March 8, 2013
Carnage has been on a roll recently with tracks like “Incredible” and his festival remix of “Spaceman” still seeing a fair amount of air time and KillaGraham has been quiet this year, but with a bevy of productions to finish out 2012, the former DEFEP member has shown plenty of promise coming into this year. Showing their appreciation for the fans, Carnage & KillaGraham have given out for free this high energy electro track that sneaks up you with a slow progressive build, emphasizing the female vocals and then crescendoes into a high powered drop of driving pitched synths and thumping bass.
Free Download: Carnage & KillaGraham – Mr. Lover
Progressive House | Style of Eye & Tom Staar – After Dark (Club Mix)
Posted by Middy on February 25, 2013
Tom Staar made a name for himself in 2012 with unique remixes, notably with fellow British producer Kryder and a growing number of singles and collabs under his belt, while Swedish producer Style Of Eye has made a niche for himself moving from various styles and genres in his wide variety of singles and remixes over the years. “After Dark” combines an outstanding melody, just the right amount of male vocals and well timed electro growls with an interlude of staggered, rolling key play and a hard, driving bass line that gives this track the versatility and uniqueness to fit into a variety of sets and stick with you for more then 2 days.
Electro-House | Jacob Van Hage & Oliver Heldens – Thumper
Posted by Middy on February 13, 2013
Fellow Rotterdam natives, Jacob van Hage & newcomer Oliver Heldens collab on the aptly named “Thumper”. The two Dutchmen create a booming track of thunderous bass and bombastic synth play in the style that W&W has perfected with slow building ominous breaks. The track has already gained support from some of the biggest names in the game like W&W, Gareth Emery, Ferry Corsten, Zedd & Thomas Gold. Jacob van Hage looks to follow up a solid 2012 with tracks like “EMP” and releases such as “Thumper” are a promising start to the year for himself and Oliver Heldens. Also check out below “Thumper” intermingled with the vocals from Dj From Mars “Phatt Ass Drop” that fits perfectly, showing them making fun of themselves.
Preview, Trance | Dash Berlin Ft. Chris Madin – Fool For Life (Dash Berlin 4AM Remix)
Posted by Mach on February 11, 2013
“#musicislife” is by far my favorite album of 2012. Since its release, the question on my mind has been, which track will Dash Berlin create a 4am remix of? I am happy that they chose “Fool For Life.” It is definitely one of my top 5 favorites from the album, but I feel it has more versatility for a remix than the other tracks do. Only having heard this preview of the remix, I have to say I enjoy Dash Berlin’s piano and synth progression much more than the original. The drop is something different than most Trance listeners are use to hearing. It has a little bit of a breakbeat vibe to it but still has that progressive flow anyone can fall in love with. This remix makes me even more excited to soak in ASOT at UMF this year. This remix is set to release on Aropa Records on February 28th.
Progressive House | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Wakanda
Posted by Middy on February 4, 2013
On this packed music Monday comes a surprise from Axtone who have decided to release their single from Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike “Wakanda” a week early and no one is complaining. The gregarious Belgian Djs are coming off of a banner year and after the release of “Madness” last week they look to top 2012 with an even better 2013. As a reference to a fictitious African country in the Marvel comic “Black Panther”, “Wakanada” mixes tribal influences with their high energy sound found in the heart pounding four on the floor bass line, heavy kick and driving synths. Expect to hear this early and often as a contender for one of the tracks of WMC, especially after already being championed by the likes of SHM & Thomas Gold.
Beatport: Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Wakanda
Electro-House, Preview | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike – Wakanda (Preview)
Posted by Middy on January 31, 2013
Axtone make their first statement in 2012 with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s upcoming single “Wakanda”. First gaining huge hype when SHM played it at their opening show at the Friends Arena in Stockholm, this track is set to be huge for WMC. With a heavy kick and a powerful drop, this track is going to be a favorite of many for months to come. Watch for this one on February 11th.