Future House | Showtek Redies “90s By Nature” Featuring MC Ambush
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 15, 2014
Everyone is making future house tunes, which I can’t be upset about. It’s a new sound (pioneered
largely by Tchami and Oliver Heldens) that artists who previously made generic progressive house nonsense (like Showtek) are now all over. Regardless, this is a fat tune. The only issue I have with it is that a producer named Girls Love DJ’s teamed up with Praia Del Sol to make a “Bigfoot” re-work that was released in September that sounds strangely similar. Of course, all the Soundcloud links are down, however, a Youtube video still exists. Play the two tracks side by side and tell me that isn’t a variation of the same track. I’m not accusing either party of wrong-doing, but something is up. What I find fascinating is that Showtek either scooped the track from these guys or was producing under a new name to avoid detection and criticism from his fan base. “90’s By Nature” drops December 29th.
House | Dante Klein – Ertesuppe (Original Mix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 10, 2014
Premiered by Pete Tong, Dante Klein’s “Etersuppe” translated literally as “pea soup” is set to release on Spinnin’ Deep in just a matter of a few days. It’s been teased by just about every important tastemaker in the deep house space, and deservedly so. “Etersuppe” is a departure from the future house sounds we’ve heard of late, combining laid back synths and subtle sounds that makes this original work a pleasure to listen to. Pick up Dante Klein’s “Etersuppe” on December 15th via Spinnin’ Deep.
FYI | Why Krewella’s Billboard Op-Ed Missed The Mark
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 8, 2014
Every blog is talking about it. Earlier today, Jahan of Krewella released an exclusive Op-Ed via Billboard (with an insanely manipulative click-bait title) that addressed the recent lawsuit and breakup of EDM’s crossover supergroup. There real story here isn’t even the personally penned piece. It’s how Jake Udell continues to gain this kind of traction online for his clients, but I digress.
In the beginning of the Op-Ed, Jahan describes Krewella as “the most hated group in the electronic dance music scene” which isn’t far from the truth at the moment. It’s a shame considering their meteoric rise. However, it’s a lesson everyone should understand: perception is reality in the dance space. While the jury is still out on whether the sisters are responsible for pushing Kris out or not (we’re not making any claims either way) they have an image problem and it seems evident Krewella knows this. That’s why they posted this carefully calculated (tone-def) op-ed on Billboard today to quell some of the backlash.
House | Oliver Heldens – Koala (Michael Calfan Remix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 6, 2014
I never post previews. It’s almost pointless. When I do, you know it’s something serious. I heard Michael Calfan’s “Koala” remix today and I lost it. Of course, it’s no where to be found on Soundcloud so we’ll be waiting until an official version releases. In the mean time, this will have to suffice. Michael Calfan has been extremely hot as of late with the release of his massive “Prelude” single on Spinnin’ Records. Earlier today he announced his December gigs, which will take him to Italy, Scotland, and South Africa. It’s good to be Michael Calfan right now. Turn this “Koala” remix all the way up. It’s something else.
Featured | FNT Covers Kygo’s Sold-Out Dublin, Ireland Show
Posted by VMan on November 28, 2014
(Photo & Review by Courtney Thornley)
Hot off the heels of his European tour, and less than a few days away from releasing his first ever original track “Firestone” featuring vocals from Conrad which drops December 1st, we had one of our foreign correspondents, Courtney Thornley attend the sold out Kygo x Thomas Jack show in Dublin, Ireland to document the experience, so click on the jump to see what she had to say, and click on the link below for all of Kygo’s European tour dates!
Deep House | EDX presents Collateral Effects EP
Posted by JT on November 24, 2014
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Off the back of another incredible summer that saw “Cool You Off,” “Breathin'” and “Make Me Feel Good” become staples in the Beatport chart, EDX looks set to finish the year with the same gusto as he started with his latest EP, Collateral Effects, coming through on Enormous Tunes on 1st December, 2014. EDX has stayed true to his sound, finding the perfect balance between deep house synths and Nu-Disco funk to deliver another masterpiece that will make you feel like its summer anywhere and everywhere. “Empathy” and “Collateral Effects” are sure to continue the trend and become Beatport staples upon their release.
Also, check out the video for “Make Me Feel Good” below:
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FYI | Why Dillon Francis’s “Money Sucks, Friends Rule” Album Title Is Nonsense
Posted by BIGLIFE on October 21, 2014
Millionaire DJ Dillon Francis would like you to know he has an album coming out. Not just any album. An album disingenuously titled “Money Sucks, Friends Rule” that he would like you to purchase with your hard earned money. In an interview with Radio.com, Dillon explained the genesis of the title.
When he was stuck on what to call his album, Francis’ manager reminded him of the T-shirt idea. “I called my manager one day, and I was like, ‘I want to make a shirt that says ‘money sucks, friends rule’ in the Warriors font,” he explained during an interview backstage at Coachella 2014, referencing the distinct spray paint font used on the movie poster for the 1979 New York gang war movie, The Warriors. When he was stuck on what to call his album, Francis’ manager reminded him of the T-shirt idea.“I was like, ‘that’s the best title for an album.’ Because I really feel that way. Friends are forever. Money isn’t.”
Think about that for a second. This is coming from a DJ (and the Windish Agency) who commands $40,0000 a show. That’s only $10,000 less than than the median household income according to recent statistics released by CNN. In fact, only 26% of households in the US make $80,000 a year or more. In a matter of a few shows, Dillon can match that figure assuming manager and agent still take their cut. The title is antithetical to the motif that “DJ Rich As F*ck” is attempting to advance to his adoring flock.
Don’t misunderstand me. I’m all for artists making money. It’s no secret that it’s extremely hard to make a living being one. The barriers to entry are higher than ever. However, the title should be ridiculed, and ridiculed thoroughly. The joke isn’t on Dillon Francis. It’s on the fans who buy into this nonsense marketing. They’re so blinded by their love of the artist that it robs them of their ability to think critically and be a skeptic. Perhaps that’s asking too much of an “EDM” demographic steeped in rampant idealism and a penchant for low brow progressive house bangers re-packaged to them time and time again.
If Dillon truly believes that money sucks, he should give his album away for free.
Dillon Francis’s “Money Sucks, Friends Rule” is out via Columbia on October 28th.