Albums, Chill, Trap | Chu. – Holidae Holidae
Posted by BP on October 13, 2013
Australian native Chu, who was featured on FNT a little while ago, released a five track album called Holidae Holidae. It’s definitely an album you will find yourself getting lost in. The songs are somewhere along the lines of chill trap/electronic. The beats are what make me lean towards trap, but it’s not traditional trap – that’s for sure. My favorite track is “Bucket Hat”. The whole album is free on Bandcamp!
Free Download: Chu. – Holidae Holidae
Electronic, House | Mat Zo – Lucid Dream (Preview)
Posted by Middy on October 10, 2013
Mat Zo’s album “Damage Control” hits stores on November 5th. The world is not ready for this album, there is not a bad song on the entire thing. Shocker, I know, but it is the truth. You can now preview one of the highlights from album, “Lucid Dreams” ahead of its October 29th release. Don’t forget to grab tickets for his “Damage Control” world tour.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Huey Mack – Pretending Perfection (Intro) (prod. by Lu Balz)
Posted by LoffyG on October 9, 2013
This month on October 22nd Huey Mack is set to release his debut album Pretending Perfection. Last night he let loose the unofficial video for the 2nd single off the album. It features footage from Huey’s journey over the past year and a half. The official video for the single is coming soon. Be sure to catch Huey on the Pretending Perfection Tour that starts on Oct. 25th in New York, NY!
Hip-Hop, Videos | Mike Stud – Bad Habits (feat. Kinetics) (Prod. One Love)
Posted by LoffyG on October 8, 2013
Chill, Electronic | Ta-ku – I Miss You More Feat. Atu
Posted by BP on October 8, 2013
I am beside myself with excitement right now. Ta-Ku’s “Songs to Break Up To” album is FINALLY released, and its fantastic! “I Miss You More Feat. Atu” is one of the tracks on the album, but let me tell you it was hard to pick just one to post here. The whole album really feels polished. Each track has beautiful instruments incorporated, some being piano and strings. It’s chill, emotional, and didn’t leave listeners with an ounce of disappointment.
Bandcamp: Ta-Ku – Songs To Break Up To
Chill, Trap | Slumberjack – Crave The Rain + Remixes
Posted by BP on October 2, 2013
This album is just crazy cool. Slumberjack’s track “Crave the Rain” is smooth and mellow, and each of the remixers on the album takes their own unique spin on it. Although all the remixes are great, I’d have to say my favorites are both King Henry and Chu’s chill trap versions. The Leon Osborn remix takes a close second with a more cheerful, bouncy rendition. The whole album is available for free on Bandcamp.
Free Download: Slumberjack – Crave The Rain + Remixes
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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