Alternative, Chill, Hip-Hop | Jute$ Tells You All About His Cocaine Cinderella
Posted by Matt Keene on February 11, 2016
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Pretty upset how long this one has been sitting in my inbox, I have been slacking lately. Making his FNT debut with Cocaine Cinderella is Jute$. The Toronto based Jute$ has an extremely unique sound that really connected with me. Despite being mostly a hip hop/ pop/ alternative listener in 2016, back in the day I grew up on a lot of alternative rock/emo/scream music. Jute$ brought back all the feels with Cocaine Cinderella as it reminded me of an eclectic blend of Blackbear, Mod Sun and some of my favorite alternative bands from way way wayyyyy back.
Albums | Billboard Dance’s Matt Medved Spilled the Beans on Reddit, and We’ve Got the Highlights
Posted by Juicebox on January 21, 2016
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Last week, Matt Medved, Billboard Dance editor-in-chief and the DJ / producer, Sicarii, hosted a special “AMA” (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit’s r/electronicmusic subreddit, where he was able to share his experiences as a dance music journalist and building Billboard Dance into the respected publication it is today. Medved began as a Berlin-based freelancer in 2014, but quickly established himself as one of Billboard Dance’s most important assets before joining the Billboard team for good in March of 2015. Since then, he has penned pieces with an eye towards ending the fight between the underground and the mainstream once and for all, in addition to trying to help keep cell phones in your pocket and off the dance floor. In addition to Medved’s work with Billboard, he recently unveiled his DJ / producer persona, Sicarii – and he’s already played Billboard’s Hot 100 Festival and remixed Maroon 5’s “Sugar.”
On his AMA, Matt Medved answered questions on a plethora of topics ranging from the role of ghost producers in dance music, to his favorite genre at the moment, to his favorite artist to see live. It’s not often that casual fans get a first-hand look at the experiences of someone as integrated in the scene as Matt Medved, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite moments from his AMA below the jump. You can check out Matt Medved’s full AMA here.
Chill | WVRD. Drops Chill-Funk Remix Of “Pumped Up Kicks”
Posted by VMan on January 6, 2016
Nothing like an old favorite transformed into something grand. “Pumped Up Kicks” is practically ancient and today’s daily music consumption world. Yet, wvrd. puts some soul and rhythm into the tune. Turning it into a almost-tech house tune with a melodic spin.
It’s clear that wvrd. is on the come up – if he continues to make tunes like these, his rise could be quicker than most would expect.
Electro | EC Twins Drop First Brooklyn Fire Release “Raggatron”
Posted by VMan on December 14, 2015
My last two favorite tracks from EC Twins was “Won’t Let You Down” and “Number One” both of those showed a mature side of EC Twins’ music that jumps out of you.
“Raggatron” goes much harder than these, but still showcases that mature, evolved sound EC Twins has be delivering. I’m pumped to see what these guys push out in 2015. The duo also have residencies out in Las Vegas, catch one of their shows if you go out there.
Bass | Rob Gasser’s “Copycat” EP Is A Melodic Bass Gem
Posted by VMan on December 7, 2015
Rob Gasser’s Copycat EP, released via Fox Stevensons’ own Cloudhead Records, showcases melodic bass music through three different tempos, 174, 140, and 110. Not sure if it’s the various types of songs, or just Rob Gasser’s damn good producing, but Copycat EP is all it’s own. Featuring no vocal tracks, something that Rob has touched on previously with bass-pop releases like “Meltdown (ft. Richard Caddock,)” the 3-track EP delivers the same level of contentment you’d get from any favorite album, a true gem and a nice pack of tunes to hold fans over a while.
Alternative, Chill, Cover, Hip-Hop, Indie, Reggae | ACADEMY Flips The Temptations ‘My Girl’ To An Addicting Feel Good Hip Hop Jam
Posted by Matt Keene on December 3, 2015
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Your favorite alternative/hip hop/reggae duo ACADEMY is back again, this time with a super fresh cover from the depths of the vault. This little ditty is a spin on the Temptations timeless song ‘My Girl‘ and is equally as addicting as their previous reggae cover of Biggie’s Juicy. My Girl, which was concocted by John That features good friend of ACADEMY and unknown to most, emcee Terrye who laid down some well written bars that fit the vibe of this song perfectly.
Chill, Hip-Hop, Tropical House | Jeremy Zucker and Quinn XCI Get Your Ears Wet With ‘You Should Get To Know Me’
Posted by Matt Keene on November 10, 2015
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I would have posted this on Sunday when it was released but I was too busy playing this on repeat over and over again. While Jeremy Zucker is new to FNT Quinn XCII is no stranger. Quinn’s EP Change of Scenery has been a personal favorite and the way in which he blended pop, tropical house and hip hop together was absolutely perfect. In the latest offering from Zucker, he self produces and pens an extremely catchy tune that you’ll have on repeat for days to come.