Drum & Bass | Rootkit ft. Anna Yvette – Against The Sun
Posted by Middy on October 5, 2014
Normally drumstep, or drum n bass, aren’t really my cup of tea, besides a few guys like Sub Focus and Kove, but Rootkit has captured my ears and my heart with this latest tune. Anna Yvette, who has mastered working with promising up and coming dance acts, adds an emotive top line to the tune as calm builds lead into frenetic drops. Not your typical drum n bass tune, the track focuses more on the melody and uses the bass line to help guide the track to its early conclusion. Grab the track at your favorite portal below.
Chill, Electronic | Odesza – Say My Name Remixes
Posted by BP on September 28, 2014
As if an Odesza song isn’t cool enough on it’s own, here are six fantastic remixes of “Say My Name”. Most of the remixes on this album keep the upbeat vibes, and added their own flare. My personal favorite is the Emancipator remix because of they way the vocals were used and the rhythm. One remix that stands out from the others is the Ganz remix. It has more of an upfront feel to it, and more pronounced synths. All of these remixes are free on Soundcloud, and if you haven’t already, you can get Odesza’s album “In Return” on Itunes.
Interviews | Eight Questions With Clinton Sparks
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 12, 2014
If you ask five people who Clinton Sparks is, it’s likely you’ll get five different answers. Labeled by many in the industry as a jack of all trades, Clinton Sparks has taken the leap from mixtape king and super-producer to leading man with the release of his highly anticipated “ICONoclast” EP earlier this week. Melding the sounds of hip-hop, rock, and EDM into one “ICONoclast” is a collaborative body of work chalked full of features that only Clinton Sparks could make happen. It’s safe to say he’s on the rise. Rather than ask the standard questions asked of every artist when they’re on a press run, we decided to sit down with Clinton in order to find out what makes him really tick. Prepare to Get Familiar.
BL: You’ve just released your “ICONoclast” EP via Photo Finish Records / Republic. Instead of asking standard interview questions. We’re going to mix it up. Are you ready?
CS: Get Familiar.
BL: Alright, let’s get to it.
Progressive House | Local Natives – Black Balloons (lost kings remix)
Posted by Mel on August 13, 2014
Lost kings have been two of my favorite producers as of late. Their remix of “Latch” is amazing and remains one of my favorite songs at the moment. Their follow up to that, a remix of Local Native’s “Black Balloons” is equally as impressive. The rolling melody after the slow, piano filled bridge makes for such a powerful drop. As I’ve said in my previous post for them, these two guys are ones to watch.
Free Download: Local Natives – Black Balloons (lost kings remix)
Electro | Arcade Fire – Afterlife (Flume Remix)
Posted by dshaq on August 11, 2014
So if you read my Lolla post, you’d understand that Flume was easily my favorite show at Lolla and probably one of my favorite artists out right now. So to my surprise 10 minutes ago I saw he released a brand new song, with another Dshaq favorite Arcade Fire. This track is crazy, it takes all of your previous knowledge of Flume and throws it out the window. Another slow build up, meets a funky deep house drum kit and he just rides that out for the whole track, tweaking the vocals, which all come together nicely. Even though its 10 minutes, it’s worthwhile. Enjoy.
House | Eric Prydz – Pryda 028
Posted by Middy on August 5, 2014
Eric Prydz is my favorite producer, so I am biased when it comes to reviewing his material, but when he releases 4 new tracks at once, the dance world stops and listens. It isn’t just because other producers cry at how impeccable his mixdowns are, or his genius samples, but because of how innovative, fresh and timeless each track is. This 4 track is no different with addictive vocal bits throughout, notably on “Mija” and “Origins” with a nice balance of dark, brooding bass lines, not too far away from a Cirez D production and the cheery, fluttering arps and synths Pryda is so well known for.
Unfortunately for him, Porter decided to release the stream for “Worlds” yesterday, which took over the internet spotlight from this. If any of you are heading to MSG on 9/27, I hope to see you there. Let’s pray that the Pryda album gets released this year….
Beatport: Eric Prydz – Pryda 028
Chill | I Am Oak – On Trees and Birds and Fire (Sam Feldt & Bloombox Remix)
Posted by VMan on August 5, 2014
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Sam Feldt and Bloombox, aka Jay Hardaway, are back with a melodic deep house remix of I Am Oak’s “On Trees and Birds and Fire” out September 8th via Spinnin Deep. This is personally not my favorite remix by the 2, and frankly it’ll be tough to beat out their Mumford & Sons remix, but nonetheless, this is a great remix to vibe out to, and include in your Summer playlist. This is a must listen!