Progressive House | First State feat. Sarah Howells – Seeing Stars
Posted by Mel on February 18, 2013
Dutch producer Sander van Dien, also known as First State, is a new name to me, but did he ever make a good first impression. “Seeing Stars” is the debut single off his upcoming album and it’s a good one. Sarah Howells provides superb vocals that are accompanied by beautiful piano work and atmospheric strings, leading to a build up composed of outstanding arps and claps and then climaxing into an uplifting drop. You won’t see me posting many Beatport tracks, but this one is too good not to share.
Beatport: First State feat. Sarah Howells – Seeing Stars
Progressive House | Michael Calfan vs John Dahlback feat. Andy P – Let Your Mind Go
Posted by Middy on February 11, 2013
Michael Calfan burst onto the scene with his debut single on Axtone “Resurrection” that still continues to see the occasional play and John Dahlback has become known for his prolific ability to produce unique tracks. The duo tab Andy P to add infectious vocals to this soaring melody with quick alternating percussion and a grungy build that has John Dalhback’s name all over it. Michael Calfan rarely puts out singles and when he does, they are quality, and when Dahlback puts his name on a track, you are going to hear something new and “Let Your Mind Go” gives you the mix of both of their talents.
Beatport: Michael Calfan vs John Dahlback feat. Andy P – Let Your Mind Go
Pop | Jackson Breit – In The Shape EP [Free EP]
Posted by Jess on February 5, 2013
New Orleans native Jackson Breit comes through with an incredible debut entitled In The Shade. Although a newcomer, he has all the aspects of a breakout artist. The soulful nature of his vocals to the versatility of his delivery, he is definitely an artist to watch. Download his In The Shade EP below and be sure to become a fan on Facebook.
Progressive House | Dirty South & Deniz Koyu – Halo
Posted by Middy on February 5, 2013
Ahead of the March 5th release of his debut album “Speed Of Life”, Dirty South drops off this heavenly collab with Deniz Koyu “Halo”. It has all the hallmarks of a track from the late 2000s with an updated twist. “Halo” combines an old school groove with emotive strings, a quick alternating bass line and anthemic synth chords that bring this track to the festival stage and make it a must have for WMC. With these two incredibly innovative producers on one track, you would have to expect greatness and they delivered with this angelic track that keeps your attention from start to finish.
Beatport: Dirty South & Deniz Koyu – Halo
House | Nicky Romero, Nilson & John Christian – Still The Same Man
Posted by Middy on February 4, 2013
Nicky Romero takes a big 180 with this production (in a good way) and goes to his pre-Toulouse sound, before the revolution he started with massive presets to tracks like “Camorra” and adds a groove we have not heard in quite some time in his tracks. Nicky Romero gets funky with fellow Dutchman Nilson & John Christian on “Still The Same Man” with this modern reinterpretation of the 2006 track “Same Man” from Till West & DJ Delicious. In his debut on Toolroom Records, Nicky Romero shows his versatility as producer with the strong tech and disco influences of the original, adding deft key play to this 2013 rendition of “Still The Same Man” that is sure to invigorate any dance floor.
Beatport: Nicky Romero, Nilson & John Christian – Still The Same Man
Preview, Progressive House | DubVision – Redux (Preview)
Posted by Middy on January 29, 2013
Coming off of their debut on Axtone records with their remix of Discopolis “Committed To Sparkle Motion“, the dutch duo make their return to Spinnin Records where they made their breakout with the single “All By Myself”. “Redux” follows the same grain as their previous tracks with festival sized drops and soaring melodies and though they may take some flack for not switching it up enough, their sound is so melodic and uplifting, it is just fine. Check back here on March 8th for the release.
Chill, Pop | Jackson Breit – Lying Together [Music Video]
Posted by Jess on January 28, 2013
With his debut mixtape In The Shape dropping next week, Jackson Breit drops the visuals for “Lying Together”. The track is a smooth remix of FKJ’s “Lying Together” and Jackson sings flawlessly over it. I’m excited to see what’s next for Jackson. He has the voice and the looks to truly make it big. Download the song below and be sure to become a fan of Jackson Breit on Facebook.
Free Download: Jackson Breit – Lying Together