Mix | VMan’s Top 10 Tracks Of 2013
Posted by VMan on December 24, 2013
One day away from Christmas, and still 7 more days to go before the new year, so unless a banging track comes out within that time frame, these tracks stand. Obviously a lot of great music came out this year, and 10 records is too little to reflect the quality of sound that was released.
Beginning my contribution this year at FNT, I have found many tunes by known and unknown artists/producers that have captured my ears, and I’d like to dedicate this list to them. Although their name might not show up here, know that by being featured on a post alone, you’re on my ever expanding list. Music is infinity, and everyday hundreds to thousands of tracks are released that you will most likely never hear, but don’t limit yourself, keep an open mind, and be honest with your ears and your feelings! Enjoy, stay cool, and let’s make 2014 an awesome year! PEACE!
Progressive House | Ravi B. feat. Bambi- Miles From You (Original Mix)
Posted by VMan on December 23, 2013
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DJ Ravi B ventures into original territory after releasing a slew of bootleg and official remixes by Melanie C, Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey, which have all been receiving radio support through out the US. Ravi teamed up with singer/songwriter Bambi, incorporating her acoustic guitar skills, vocals and Mr. B’s signature progressive house sound, to release “Miles From You.” After 1 year of perfecting, Ravi B decided today was the day to share with you all his proudest work to date, and FNT could not be any more happy to support. This is a must listen and get that free download!
Free Download: Ravi B. feat. Bambi- Miles From You (Original Mix)
Indie | Peaches – Fuck The Pain Away (The Golden Pony Remix)
Posted by VMan on December 19, 2013
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New comers to FNT, but definitely not unfamiliar to the scene, the self proclaimed “afro” boy duo The Golden Pony add their disco touch to an electronic classic remixing “Fuck The Pain Away” by Peaches, and it doesn’t get any more glamorous. This remix brings me back to the wild Studio 54 nights in the 70’s filled with sex, drugs, and disco, and I wasn’t even around back then. Talk about a throwback on a Thursday, all pun intended. As explicit as this song gets, the music is too damn good. If you’re trying to dance, this one’s for you! The track is also currently charting on Hypem, go give it a like here to help it move up the chart! This is a must a listen!
Free Download: Peaches – Fuck The Pain Away (The Golden Pony Remix)
FYI | Paul Baümer Of Bingo Players Passes Away After Battle With Cancer
Posted by Nick on December 18, 2013
Last night, the whole EDM community lost an influential, fun, and well-liked member. Paul Baümer, half of the Dutch duo Bingo Players, passed away after his five-month battle with cancer.
This morning, his bandmate Maarten Hoogstraten posted the tragic news to the artists’ Facebook page saying:
Although the news came as a shock to many in the community, Paul posted about his diagnosis on July 19 after missing a series of summer performances. He was a character with many fans that looked up to him, especially after the Bingo Players’ hit track “Rattle” that debuted in 2012. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. Look out for more updates from the FNT team.
Bingo Players: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
FYI, Review | Dillon Francis’ Merch Table is Possibly the Best Thing on the Internet
Posted by Nick on December 17, 2013
Okay, so for those of you who don’t already know, aside from being one of the most talented, Dillon Francis (AKA DJ Hanzel) is hands down one of the funniest, most creative artists in the industry right now. Whether it’s reenacting scenes from Adam Sandler movies, casually handing out free tacos for DJ awareness, or just making jokes that nobody entirely understands, this guy really does come up with some of the most hilarious (and weirdest) things you’ll see on the internet.
Now, I’m sure many of you saw the (almost uncomfortable) video below of Dillon and 12th planet playing out the scene from “Ghost” where Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore sensually make pottery together:
This clip came up in a conversation I had with a friend the other day, which then prompted us to revisit what other crazy stuff Dillon will do for money. Of course, under the category “Awesome S**t” on his merch website, we found a spectacular collection of things he’ll do for dollars. Some of my favorites include DJing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah for 15k, becoming a vegan for a year for 40k, and joining the US Army for $1,000,000.
Here’s where you come in. I’m pretty sure a lot of us don’t have $40,000 just lying around (unless the Rich Kids of Instagram want to throw down); so if we want one of these things to happen, we’re going to need to work together. I’ve started an online fundraising campaign HERE so that we can do it. In two months we’ll count up how much we have, and buy the best one we can. At the very least, we’ll have him tweet a randomly selected FNT follower. The person who donates most will win a special FNT prize. Let’s go one deeper and get some DJ Awareness going!
Don’t forget to follow Dillon on his different social media outlets – you won’t be disappointed.
Dillon Francis: Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
Also – Vine and Instagram: @dillonfrancis
Events, Preview | Flosstradamus & Alex Young @ The Warfield, 12/20/13 (UPDATE: SOLD OUT)
Posted by Nick on December 14, 2013
If you’re out in the bay for the holiday season, then you need to find yourself a ticket to Flosstradamus’ performance at the Warfield on 12/20. Of course, these guys are some of the OG trap artists who really helped the electronic sub-genre take flight, and if you don’t live under a rock, they probably don’t need much of an introduction; however, one of their opening acts for the evening who I do think deserves a little more love (though he has been getting some serious props recently from major players across the industry) is Alex Young. If you haven’t already heard of him, here’s why you should get excited about his set next Friday:
Alex is definitely a unique artist in the game right now. At just 16, this kid’s already played for thousands of people at multi-day festival events, and he’s not even out of high school yet. With a youthful perspective backing him up, his sound embodies a versatile dynamic that has the power to make you get on your feet and go crazy, or just mug it in your car while you throw your seat back, one hand on the wheel; even though he won’t be – he just started driving. There’s clearly a lot of energy coming for this guy, and if you can, you’re going to want to try and catch some of it in San Francisco. If you haven’t already, check out his latest track “SWTRWTHR” that premiered a couple weeks ago with a free download. Don’t forget to snag a ticket from stubhub or elsewhere – it’s sold out! Come get based with us.
PS – stay on the lookout for an exclusive FNT interview with Alex, coming soon!
Alex Young: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Sandro Silva Talks Payback, Ghost Producing & More [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by Middy on December 12, 2013
Dutch phenom Sandro Silva has been on the scene since he was 15, soon breaking through with his release “Prom Night”. The mastermind behind the game-changing single “Epic” (he sheds light on it during the interview), Sandro Silva has proven he is not a one hit wonder, garnering a countless number of other well-received singles & remixes on labels like Mixmash, Spinnin’, and most recently, Revealed Recordings.
His most recent single, “Payback” hit the top ten of the Beatport main charts and has been a favorite of artists like Hardwell, Benny Benassi, Deniz Koyu and plenty more. We had the chance to chat with him about his most recent single to see what makes it different from other festival-styled tracks, ghost production, an accusation incorrectly thrown at him, and more. Read on for the interview and grab “Payback” here.