Ambient, Chill | Jeff Sontag – 4.22 EP (Continuous Journey Mix)
Posted by VMan on April 30, 2014
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Los Angeles based producer Jeff Sontag flexes his production and composition muscles on us along with his vocal strings to release his Continuous Journey Mix for his 4.22 EP which sounds more like a movie with nothing but sound more than anything. Straight ambient, and poppy, Jeff paints a dark musical motion picture with underground bass sounds and light rhythms to carry you through the journey. If you’re looking for a vacation and some peace of mind, throw this on your headphones, and have a safe flight! This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Jeff Sontag – 4.22 EP (Continuous Journey Mix)
Deep House | Cocoon – Cathedral (Dinnerdate Remix)
Posted by Middy on April 29, 2014
Simon Hoppe has turned in the aggressive electro house records of his past for the chilled out tunes of Dinnerdate that he is putting out now. This may be the chillest remix he has done yet, perfect for sitting out on a mountain lake watching the sunrise with friends. He has loads of new music soon, including an EP, so let this freebee tide you over until then.
Free Download: Cocoon – Cathedral (Dinnerdate Remix)
Dubstep | Illenium X Said The Sky ft. Sirma – Drop Our Hearts (Part II)
Posted by Middy on April 28, 2014
My favorite tune from Illenium’s four track “Risen” EP just got a facelift, as he tabs fellow Denver producer Said The Sky to take on his most successful tune to date. Remixing your own track is not always easy (though Avicii just crushed a whole album of it), but with the fresh ideas of Said The Sky, it may have just gotten better. The vocal from Sirma is kept in tact with much of the original melodic structure, but the two producers give it a bit more bite without going over the top.
Free Download: Illenium X Said The Sky ft. Sirma – Drop Our Hearts (Part II)
Exclusive, Pop | King Deco — Tigris EP & Interview
Posted by jeffwbaird on April 24, 2014
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Amidst this facile pop culture climate—in which producers and writers alike have problematically concluded that lucrativeness follows the more nugatory and hollow creations—an artist with a clear identity and sound is at once both palpable and powerful. Hence, my enthusiasm for King Deco. A month after releasing her EP’s lead single, “One”, the full project is here, adding two mesmeric and lushly-produced tracks in “Laila” (produced by Adam Pallin) and “Ocean” (produced by Cobra Starship’s Ryland Blackinton & One Love), as well as a Kinetics verse with every bit as much of the intricateness and carefully-crafted lyricism we’ve come to expect from the astute rhymer. What is most compelling, though, about King Deco’s project, is how much depth and weight this project bears in just three songs. She excels at combining lyrical tension with her softening, tranquil harmonies, and ultimately leaves us craving a more ample dose of her world. Luckily, we don’t have to wait long, with her Euphrates EP release around the corner. For more, we spoke to the talented songstress herself:
Albums, Deep House | ZHU – Nightday EP
Posted by mimada on April 22, 2014
Between 4/20, Coachella, and any other holiday weekend festivities, you might have missed the highly anticipated release of the mysterious producer, Zhu’s freshman EP. This EP is ultra-satisfying not only for its content, but also because it marks the end of our suspense in seeing what this Zhu guy is all about. However, as far as who this Zhu guy actually is, well, we’ll get there.
In case you haven’t been following the steady rise of this artist, let me catch you up to speed. Back in February, music bloggers across the country (including FNT!) received emails from an anonymous source with the attachment later to be identified as Zhu’s first single, “Moves Like Ms. Jackson.” Following that, another even more addicting, and this time original track, “Superfriends” took the internet by storm. But it wasn’t long before fans made use of their Internet skills and uncovered the artist as Los Angeles based Stephen Zhu of No Ego Records. What was even more remarkable then the fine detective work provided by Joel McRae via Do Androids Dance was the evidence that Zhu had planted the seed for this EP and all its branding quite some time ago. And still, leading up to the release and even today, there remains an air of intrigue as to who the man behind the smoke is.
As for the music, it without a doubt lives up to the hype. Zhu has really established his own distinct sound: dark, seductive, bass heavy and overall sexy. The tracks released prior to the EP, like “Faded” and “Paradise Awaits” are among some of the more stand out ones, while “Stay Close” and “The One” offer a more subdued, deep house // UK garage feel.
Now that we can finally enjoy this artist’s work as a whole, I’m dying to know what his next move is. No doubt it’s been carefully calculated so he’ll leaving us hanging by a thread until the time is right. Until then, stream “Nightday” in full via Zhu’s website here or cop it from iTunes and test it out by driving fast on empty freeways late at night with a Russian model in your passenger seat and your hand on her thigh. Or something devious like that.
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Indie | The Blancos – Heartless Romantic EP
Posted by VMan on April 21, 2014
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The Blancos are dealing with heartache, love, and everything in between, which is the inspiration behind their latest EP “Heartless Romantic” a mix of hip hop, grunge, blues and indie rock influenced records. If you’re in for a journey, I strongly advise you check out the whole album, as there’s something for everyone. My personal favorite off the EP are “She Calls It Love,” “Lemon Garden” and “Romantic.” Monday is coming to an end, and it’s about that time to call it day, so enjoy this refreshing sound, and have a great night! This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: The Blancos – Heartless Romantic EP
Videos | Galantis – You (Official Video)
Posted by BIGLIFE on April 13, 2014
It’s no secret that we love Galantis. I think we love them so much we’re turning into Seafoxes. How this video doesn’t have more views is beyond me. “You” has been getting seriously support. Kaskade dropped it at Ultra this year, and they ended their set at Coachella with “You”. Lucky us, we finally have the official video directed by Dano Cerny. I think it’s fair to say Galantis is the next big thing.
PURCHASE: Galantis – Galantis (EP)