Artists, Trap | Candyland – Trap Music Fire
Posted by GMONEY on October 10, 2012
Santa Barbara’s own, Ethan Davis & Josie Martin, known in EDM world as Candyland have been tearing up the scene utilizing elements from Moombah, Trap, Drumstep, and Glitch Hop. About a week ago they put out a remix on Lil Jon’s “Snap Your Fingers” and the result is 3 minutes of straight TRAP/MOOMBAH FIRE. The smooth pulsing bass at the beginnig perfectly complements the heavy Electro-Trap drop, get this one for sure. Their most recent release is a heavy dubstep take on Krewella’s “Can’t Control Myself” and before that they added some OG trap into PSY’s “Gangnam Style”. Get at their Soundcloud and Facebook to check out tour dates and updates.
Electro-House | Gemini – Freedom
Posted by Spice on October 1, 2012
Well, my Monday just got a whole lot better. It’s been a while since British producer and FNT fave (and perpetual scowler) Gemini has thrown us a bone, so I was pleased when UKF announced the release of “Freedom” in advance of his forthcoming EP. Even better? It’s a free download. Though Gemini is perhaps best known for producing dubstep that manages to be simultaneously melodic and heavy, he also delivers pounding electro house — as evidenced by the title track off his EP Fire Inside. “Freedom” navigates the listener through big, dramatic chords before careening into a surprisingly stripped down drop that has an almost Dutch house vibe. It’s a new direction for the young producer and definitely highlights his versatility.
Dubstep | Phear Phace – Leave Me Alone Ft. Jake Page
Posted by Mach on September 30, 2012
Phear Phace usually does a bit of Drum & Bass, Neuro-Funk, and filthier Dubstep but today he gave away this sweet, smooth dubstep freebie. He takes Melodic Dubstep to a whole new meaning with the heavy bass used on this track. It comes in like a storm on a quiet day while you sit an awe at the silent and deadly beauty it carries.
Dubstep | MitiS – Born
Posted by Spice on September 27, 2012
Philly-based producer and classically trained pianist MitiS is rapidly establishing himself as one of the go-to sources for chill, harmonic dubstep and floaty progressive house. While he used to deal primarily in much heavier dubstep and drumstep, his knack for melody was always apparent — as is perhaps to be expected of someone with his musical background. His latest, “Born,” is a warm and dreamy confection, and the broken bassline only serves to heighten the track’s almost surreal quality. Check out his Soundcloud for more downloads.
Bonus track: MitiS – Life of Sin (Pt. 2)
Dubstep | Velvetine – The Great Divide (Seven Lions Remix)
Posted by Sev on September 24, 2012
Featured last week in our Seven Lion’s preview post, and needing no introduction; Seven Lions remix to the The Great Divide is finally available to buy. The outstanding progressive/transe/dubstep influenced track has been on my youtube repeat list for the past two weeks already. Seems as though the more elegant style of dubstep is starting win me over compared to the filthy bangers I tend to post. This emotional, feeling filled style will never bore me and I eagerly await to see more artist take their stab at this gracious process of creating music. Buy this track off of Beatport HERE.
Dubstep | Foreign Beggars – Apex (prod. Knife Party) / Dirtyphonics Remix
Posted by Spice on September 17, 2012
London-based hip-hop/dubstep group Foreign Beggars are back and bringing us some serious grime from their upcoming album The Uprising, set to drop on October 1st on Mau5trap Records. “Apex,” the fourth and final single, features production from none other than Knife Party — and it’s easy to see the influence of Rob and Gareth in those distortions and high laser synths. The Beggars layer some of their trademark rapid-fire verses over the instrumental, demonstrating that at the nexus of rap and dubstep lies total insanity. Included in the package is an even filthier remix from Dirtyphonics, which brings out the bass and folds in a crazy drop for good measure. A must DL for all you bassheads out there.
Drum & Bass, Dubstep | Sub Focus – Out The Blue (Oscillator Z Remix)
Posted by Sev on September 15, 2012
Sub Focus’s Out The Blue had to be my favorite single from him this year because of the outstanding vocals on the track as well as the overall construction, so whenever I saw this remix up on Soundcloud I knew Oscillator Z had some big shoes to fill. He did an impressive job on this remix to say the least. He was able to keep the vocals intact and appealing with the melody spiced up to his liking, which gave it nice electro sounding quality to it. The drumstep drop worked so well with this track keeping the BPM between dubstep and drum and bass with his distorted synths.