DJ-Set, Exclusive, Progressive House | EDX – No Xcuses 144 (FNT Exclusive)
Posted by Middy on December 3, 2013
The flag bearer for Swiss house, EDX has become synonymous with a soothing, progressive sound that is such a refresher when songs are simply louder and louder these days. He has had a very good year, garnering remixes for the likes of Calvin Harris and Avicii, while adding several strong originals and collaborations to his already stellar back catalog.
His weekly radio show, “No Xcuses” provides an outlet for his own original releases, while also supporting his favorite tunes from others at the moment. This episode has a strong Swiss flavor, drawing not only on his own tracks, but others from Nora en Pure, Leventina, and Dave202. He matches that with the best house tracks of the moment from the likes of Hardwell, Dirty South and Sick Individuals.
Generally in the radio shows of big name DJs there are a few unreleased tracks, but it is rare to see the percentage in this mix. You will find not just one, two or even three world premiers, there are 4, yes 4 WORLD PREMIERS in this radio show. So buckle up and get ready to hear some brand new music from EDX and his friends. Tracklist after the jump.
Electro-House | EDX & Leventina – The Tempest
Posted by Middy on November 18, 2013
Two of Switzerland’s finest house exports (well Andrea from Leventina is Italian, but its ok) EDX & Leventina have come together again for an original, aptly titled “The Tempest”. The man behind most of Swiss dance music, either on the label side or actually writing it (see credits for EDX, Dinka, Helvetic Nerds, and his aliases), Chris Reece strikes again with this Leventina collab. With a sound familiar to their heavily supported “Blood Pressure” remix, the three of these Swiss DJs deliver on a track that does not fall into the trap of copying W&W or using a washed out hardstyle kick, but remains potent and relevant in the 2013 festival sound. The vocal samples only add to the frenzied pace of the track.
Beatport: EDX & Leventina – The Tempest
Progressive House | EDX – Hyped
Posted by Middy on October 24, 2013
EDX is known for his silky smooth progressive tracks. With “Hyped” he continues that trend of lush pads and evocative plucks, but adds a subtle break of a deep low end, to contrast the synth work throughout. Grab the latest from Swiss machine EDX and be ready be ready for more from him in the near future.
Beatport: EDX – Hyped
Electro, Progressive House | Avicii – Wake Me Up (EDX Edit)
Posted by VMan on September 1, 2013
About 17 days ago, EDX released a 1:40 long preview of his progressive house remix of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” and he needs to release the full length track! Not sure when that will be, but the Swiss producer/DJ brought Avicii’s masterpiece to another level, and though we get a taste of the build and drop towards the end, it’s not enough! I’m usually not a big fan of previews, and don’t get around to posting them, but I had to make an exception with this one. This track is a must listen, because it’s that good, and help EDX out, by voting him in the DJ Mag’s Top 100 by clicking here.
Progressive House | EDX – Live My Life (Extended Vocal Mix)
Posted by Mel on August 4, 2013
Branching off slightly from his typical production style, EDX gives away a track that he made for last years EDC NY that he says crowds love. “Live My Life” is a lot more mainstream than his usual songs but it’s still a fun and catchy tune.
Free Download: EDX – Live My Life (Extended Vocal Mix)
House | Nalin & Kane – Beachball (EDX’s Indian Summer Remix)
Posted by Middy on July 15, 2013
This is another one of those tracks that you can’t really think too much about. Yes it’s true that EDX questionably produces his own tracks (get to know Chris Reece), but this remix is the sublime work we can come to the Swiss DJ for. EDX gives us the sound we have come to love from him with lush pads, unassuming percussion, a soaring female vocal sample from the original and vintage EDX chords. This “Indian Summer” remix is what you want from him, and as a free download, you have yourself a winner.
Free Download: Nalin & Kane – Beachball (EDX’s Indian Summer Remix)
Preview, Progressive House | Calvin Harris ft. Ayah Marar – Thinking About You (Michael Brun Remix) [Preview]
Posted by Middy on July 11, 2013
Michael Brun has been on fire with his remixes. From his “Your Heart” remix to his “Burn Forever” remix, he makes them count with each one. This one for Calvin Harris’s latest single “Thinking About You” from his record breaking album “18 Months” is no different. He calls upon his signature rolling synth chords and a soaring melody to accompany Ayah Marar vocals. Look for the release August 5th alongside a package that includes Laidback Luke and EDX.