Albums, Bass, Electronic | Run DMT – Starlight Ft. Betty Black : The Remixes
Posted by J-Tiffy on October 17, 2013
This remix EP showcases four dimensions of an extremely powerful song. The original by RUN DMT is deep and heavy, beautifully coordinating Betty Black’s spectral vocals with big driving bass, distant guitar chords and awesome synth plucks. The Kodak To Graph remix is a chilled out and trapped up version that adds sounds reminiscent of Phonat’s style – very cool. Now to the hard hitters. The Dirt Monkey remix is loud and angry. It adds huge, harsh sounds that create an edgy, rough feel while still maintaining some of that juicy emotion from the original. Now, for the remix that, for the time being, comes out ahead as my favourite on the EP. The SPL version starts out with an ambient intro, introducing wicked saxophone sounds. The vocals are whispered into focus and the energy is built up to the mad drum and bass segment that is bursting with energy. The vocal verse is introduced at the perfect moment in this segment, and is used to carry you through to the next drop which takes on another beat entirely. The remix is epic, really a blast to listen to, and the whole EP is a treat. Literally a treat, as in all of the four massive songs are free to download.
Chill, Electronic | Mr Fijiwiji – Friends EP
Posted by BP on October 16, 2013
Whenever Mr FijiWiji puts out something new, it’s killer. This album includes collaboration tracks with other artists, presumably why the EP is titled, “Friends”. Each track is very emotional and you can hear Mr Fijiwiji’s chill influence in every one. I can’t pick a favorite from this album because really all three tracks are fantastic. This chill EP is out on Monstercat Records so be sure to pick a copy and support!
Free Download: Mr FijiWiji – Friends EP
Abstract Hip-Hop | Premiere: Kaytranada – Hilarity Duff
Posted by yabishcic on October 16, 2013
This is an instrumental affair. Kaytranada has been making appearances in the music scene left, right and center since his first major remix of Janet Jacksons’s ‘If’ back in 2012. As one of the biggest up and coming artist’s for 2014, he stacks this beat with heart-heavy bass and a great array of sounds to please your ear. It’s everything you expect/want out of Kaytranada which makes it so damn good.
‘Hilarity Duff’ is the B-side of ‘At All’, the new single from Kaytranada out now.
Contests, Exclusive, Featured, Trap | Matt & Kim – It’s Alright (Yung Skeeter Remix) [FNT Exclusive Free Download] + Matt & Kim Apparel Giveaway
Posted by Middy on October 15, 2013
READ all the way to BOTTOM, because you will not want to miss a beat from this post. Previously released as part of Matt & Kim’s “Lightning Remixes” album, we have the exclusive free download of Yung Skeeter’s take on Matt & Kim’s track “It’s Alright”. The track keeps the indie-pop sensibilities of the original, while adding bouncy bass line and crisp 808s that do not overpower, but rather compliment what Matt & Kim did with “It’s Alright”. It is both soothing, summery, upbeat and free, so do not hesitate to grab this through us now. If you like what you hear, check out the rest of the EP on iTunes, Amazon or in vinyl form for all you audiophiles.
We are also giving A TON of Matt & Kim apparel, like what we did with The Bloody Beetroots, except maybe even better. We have a signed poster, a “Let’s Go” T-Shirt, “Lightning” branded caution tape to mark off your crime scenes, tattoos, stickers and balloons for good measure. Enter the contest below.
Electro | Diplo feat Faustix & Imanos and Kai – Revolution
Posted by VMan on October 14, 2013
Diplo’s been killing it lately with the new records. Peep this lyric video for “Revolution,” his EP titled track, featuring Faustix, & Imanos and Kai, premiered on USA Today a few minutes ago. This is a must listen!
Electro-House, Progressive House | Talent Revealed Volume 2
Posted by Middy on October 14, 2013
Hardwell presents the second edition of Talent Revealed, a showcase of some bright new stars set to break through in dance music. The first edition saw a guy named Dyro get his first real opportunity and well we have seen the rest from there. Lush & Simon start things off with their single “Adrenaline” that highlights their powerful big room sounds, giving the EP a melodic side to it versus the heavier cuts from their Dutch peers. Julian Calor adds a gritty electro house original to the EP, while 16 year old Dutchman Row Rocka adds a festival friendly cut “Gate 9”, that fits with the current direction of Revealed Recordings.
House | Aurra – Make Up Your Mind (Solidisco Remix)
Posted by VMan on October 14, 2013
Get ready to start your Monday off with some funk cause Solidisco just brought back to life the soul of Aurra, a soul group from the 80’s, by remixing their record “Make Up Your Mind.” The DJ duo from Buffalo’s formula is grab vocals from the 80’s and modernize them to fit today’s dance floor, and it’s working. “Make Up Your Mind” is the second track off their upcoming EP, also check out their First Choice “Love Thang” remix. Must listen and must download!