Progressive House | Hard Rock Sofa & Skidka – Arms Around Me
Posted by Middy on April 19, 2014
This tune is huge. It is powerful and funky, relying heavily on a sample from KC & The Sunshine Band “Wrap Your Arms Around Me“. The tune was originally rumored to be something from NEW_ID or Prok & Fitch as Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso have been playing this out intermittently for close to a year, but now we know it is Hard Rock Sofa with their protégé, fellow Russian producer, Skidka. This is about as fresh as it gets, so make sure you cop it now. Next up for Axtone, “Tokyo By Night”. Prepare your bodies.
Beatport: Hard Rock Sofa & Skidka – Arms Around Me
Events | Governor’s Ball Announces Lineup
Posted by Middy on January 15, 2014
Building on the buzz creating by the Outkast headlining announcement, Governor’s Ball has announced the full lineup today for the festival taking place June 6th-8th. Pre-sale sold out in a flash and with the lineup announced today, you can expect much of the same at 3p EST when they go on sale. In addition to the performance of Outkast, Governor’s Ball has assembled a star-studded cast crossing all genres including the Strokes, Jack White, Skrillex, Phoenix, James Blake, Disclosure, Empire Of The Sun, Foster The People, J. Cole, Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso playing together and so, so many more. More info and ticket info can be found here. Get your cards ready to buy right now.
Progressive House | Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso – Roar
Posted by Middy on June 5, 2013
The much anticipated sequel to Pixar’s huge hit movie “Monster’s Inc”, “Monster’s University” has decided to throw its hat into the edm ring. With BT scoring Toy Story, this is not new for Pixar, but this is new for the Swedish stars as they attempt to bridge their sound with the movie. Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso have left behind their Swedish House Mafia past with Steve Angello quite quickly and formed a strong bond in the months since then, starting a residency at Ushuaia in Ibiza called “Departures” and creating this track.
“Roar” is different from what we have heard in the past from these two, with a grittier bass line and a cinematic appeal, taking bits and pieces from what I presume is the movie score and incorporating them seamlessly into their track. This is a rather unlikely marriage of partners, but from the sounds of it, I am enthused they did it. The Style of Eye remix goes for a grungier approach, while the the Yogi remix adds a trapped out flavor to it. The original reigns supreme in my book. The movie, set to release June 21st, should be interesting to see not only if it lives up to quality of the first, but also how this tracks fits into the storyline.
Progressive House | Lift Off #008
Posted by Middy on February 9, 2013
Finally after a little longer than usual break, the 8th edition of Lift Off is here and as per usual we have packed it filled with gems. This Lift Off marks the first official contribution from our new author Malcolm or “Mel”, so look for more great tracks from him. The first track above is the vocal mix of Anakyn’s single “Point Black”, which previously saw a edit from Nicky Romero and adds another harmonic dimension to the track.
Beatport: Anakyn feat. Fabio Lendrum – Point Blank (Love Is Blind)
DubVision are among the best at coming up with progressive melodies and this remix of “Summertime” is no different. They stick to the same winning formula of “All By Myself”, “You & I” etc and deliver a peaktime, big room remix. Would like to see them switch it up a little, but for now it is working.
Paris Blohm delivers this emotional, uplifting track as a tribute to his sister who recently passed away. Female vocals add to the superb melody crafted by the young up and comer.
This remix from the Chainsmokers of Jonsi’s (singer of Sigur Ros) “Around Us” has been incredibly successful with its addictive melody and well placed stutters. This is a must have.