Progressive House | Archie – Loving You
Posted by Mel on December 24, 2013
I have never really been a fan of Archie because for a while, all his songs sounded the same (they even used the same synths). Although, I must admit that when I clicked play on this 2 minute and 51 second song, I wasn’t expecting to fall in love. I did though, Archie got me. Two years ago, I was punched in the stomach by a girl. It was an amazing experience. She had been texting me for like a week, maybe a week and a half and I was clearly not interested (she was kinda heavy). One day at lunch we passed each other in the hall and she just hit me. My mind was blown quite honestly. It didn’t hurt because I mean she’s a girl and the whole thing was actually pretty hot looking back on it.
The infatuation I imagine that girl had for me is what I have for “Loving You”, Archie’s latest song. I know it lacks substance and is extremely short and is not really a progressive house song but ever since I first heard it an hour ago, I can’t stop listening to it. The cheesy vocals are extremely catchy and it makes for such a feel good track.
Free Download: Archie – Loving You
Progressive House | Tiësto – Red Lights
Posted by Middy on December 18, 2013
We are seeing a trend here with dance music stars. Now that the biggest and most important music market in the world has bought in to dance music, DJs want a piece of the very lucrative pop pie. This is convenient because pop music is going in the dance direction, notably since the inroads made by Guetta with his tracks in the late 2000s, but it also requires DJs to meet the pop scene half way.
Hits like “Alive”, “Clarity” and “Get Lucky” didn’t sound engineered for radio, but ended up there anyway, but recently tracks like Afrojack’s “The Spark”, Armin van Buuren’s “This Is What It Feels Like”, Ferry Corsten’s “Many Ways” and now “Red Lights” all demonstrate the move to try and appeal to much wider audience. DJs no longer want to be the anonymous guy in the corner spinning tracks, they want to be brands, superstars and with commercial, crossover appeal coming easier every day, you can expect that to become more and more the norm.
The song is incredibly catchy and destined for radio; undoubtably its original purpose. It is the first of three singles from Tiësto’s upcoming album signed to Universal set for release next year. It will be his first album since “Kaleidoscope” back in 2010, so expect something very different. You can get a sneak peak at the process behind it including his producers Matt Nash & Dave Silcox in the studio, and how tracks were chosen on the fifth episode of In The Booth.
iTunes: Tiësto – Red Lights
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.
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Exclusive, Featured, House | Polymath – Faces [FNT Exclusive Download]
Posted by Middy on December 2, 2013
We just had a premier from a UK house up-and-comer, Marcus Jakes, so it is fitting to take it back across the pong to give you guys the exclusive download of another great house track from the dance music powerhouse. This time we grab a track from UK house producer, Polymath’s 3 and a half track EP that was just released today. Polymath puts together a bouncy track with an addictive vocal, sturdy and resounding groove and soft melodic elements.
We have the exclusive free download of the lead and best track from the EP, “Faces” for you now until the end of time. Grab the free download and go check out the rest of the EP on Beatport.Check out Animal Language Records on Soundcloud and Facebook to keep up with some quality tunes.
Beatport: Polymath – Faces EP
Chill, House | Sam Feldt & Dennis Kruissen – Alien (Remix)
Posted by VMan on October 30, 2013
Dutch producer Sam Feldt sent his newest release over “Alien,” a melodic deep house record which he collaborated on with Dennis Kruissen. Call me ignorant, but I’m not sure which original track he remixed, so if you have a clue go ahead and inform me by linking me to the original on the comment section. Back to the record though, from folksy vocals, to a killer saxophone line, that will give you chills, “Alien” is that fun, light and sexy track that will remind you that we’re half way to the weekend! This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Sam Feldt & Dennis Kruissen – Alien (Remix)
Chill, Trap | Flxxds – Lie To Me
Posted by BP on October 28, 2013
As you may recall from my previous post about FLXXDS, the group is made up of Gazzo, Crywolf, and half of PRFFTT & Svyable. This all star cast just released another fantastic track. I hope they stick with this collaboration! The vocals are at a unique pitch, and the beats are trap-like and mellow. The little touches of guitar in there are pretty cool too. This one’s free!
Free Download: FLXXDS – Lie To Me
Hip-Hop, Videos | Huey Mack – Pretending Perfection (Intro) (prod. by Lu Balz)
Posted by LoffyG on October 9, 2013
This month on October 22nd Huey Mack is set to release his debut album Pretending Perfection. Last night he let loose the unofficial video for the 2nd single off the album. It features footage from Huey’s journey over the past year and a half. The official video for the single is coming soon. Be sure to catch Huey on the Pretending Perfection Tour that starts on Oct. 25th in New York, NY!