Progressive House | Fenech-Soler – Last Forever (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Posted by Mel on August 13, 2013
When I close my eyes at night I see two things — Drew Taggart’s hair and that overweight black lady in the McDonalds drive thru who called me “honey” two years ago. I’ll never forget you Shaquanda. As for Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, they have just released another free remix. While I may joke around when I post their music and in that interview I did with them, I feel I should take a second to be serious. These two, as The Chainsmokers, have without a doubt been the best injection into the house scene that anyone could have asked for. They can make a gritty track, an upbeat indie-house track, and they have been known to do a more progressive song from time to time. They have done this all without falling into the trap of producing generic songs that all sound the same, as most producers do (except for you Avicii, I love you man). Not many people can get over a million collective plays on Soundcloud in only five or so months which just shows how great they are. So, without any further delay, I present to you their new progressive remix to Fenech-Soler’s “Last Forever”. This is my favorite production of theirs in a while and highly suggest everybody except for that waitress who put a dirty slice of lemon in my iced tea a few weeks ago to take a listen; she doesn’t deserve it.
Free Download: Fenech-Soler – Last Forever (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Trap | Grouplove – Ways To Go (Grandtheft Remix)
Posted by BP on August 10, 2013
It’s been slow in the dubstep world this week so here is some fun trap for your ears. Grandtheft’s remix of “Ways To Go” is just full of energy. From the piano chords to the vocal chopping and sampling, this song is on point. It doesn’t feature many of the “trap sounds” that we’re all used to hearing, and uses a lot of elements of the original indie track in a new way. This remix is the epitome of a summer jam, and will be hitting iTunes on August 13th. For now you can listen to the stream below!
Preview, Progressive House | The Aston Shuffle – Can’t Stop Now (Special Features Remix) [Preview]
Posted by Middy on July 31, 2013
It took about 800 edits to get this track just right, but when Special Features got it, he did it right. It has been a slow year for him waiting on remixes to clear and labels to release tracks, but now The Aston Shuffle give him the chance to shine on their remix package for “Can’t Stop Now”. Set for release September 16th, the remix features Special Feature’s bright synths that mesh very well with the original vocals, taking this indie dance track to the dance floor. Look for a Matisse & Sadko remix to come August 30th on Spinnin and a Ta-Ku remix as part of this package on September 16th, with potentially 6 more to come. The original is out now.
Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Adrian Lux Interview [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by Middy on July 30, 2013
Prinz Adrian Johannes Hynne aka Adrian Lux has had a long, winding road to where he is now, rising to his well-respected status in dance music. First getting into music around the age of 16, he started as a hip hop DJ before moving into the more underground realms of dance music that were popular at the time in his native Stockholm. He eventually found his sound, becoming heavily influenced by indie pop and a wide range electronic artists in Sweden from Andrew Beyer, to Axwell, to Eric Prydz.
We had the chance to talk about his tour and his show last Saturday, his early DJ life, moving to America and what he is in store for the future. Having just released his debut album last spring, and another on the way soon, it will be very exciting to see everything he has in store for us.
Pop, Videos | A Look Inside A ‘Beautiful Mind’
Posted by Grubeats on July 13, 2013
Listen, I don’t blog often anymore and I’m not going to waste your time making the same robot posts you can find on HotNewHipHop or whatever other blog teet you prefer to suck on. I do however, feel obligated to share nuggets such as this video when I come across them. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Jon Bellion, he is an up and coming indie/pop/drop/hop/whatever genre you can classify him in – stud signed to Visionary Music Group who hails from Long Island, NY. His style is unparalleled. His creative process is on another planet. He does it all. The video above is a snippet of a possible track in consideration for his sophomore album. One of the wildest productions I’ve heard in some time. In the words of DJ Rhetorik, “an urban anthem”. Handclaps and Rhetorik shouts all day. Djonbellion Unchained.
Since it sounds like this track is on the cusp of making the album, tweet @JonBellion x @DJRhetorik x @GRVTY_ with a thumbs up or thumbs down.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Jon Bellion – Translations Through Speakers [Album]
House | Phoenix – Trying To Be Cool (A-Trak Remix)
Posted by Middy on July 13, 2013
While the Tiesto supported Chainsmokers remix may remain a favorite here at FNT headquarters, wherever that is, A-trak’s take on Phoenix’s recent single “Trying To Be Cool” is worthy of your time and of course the free download. A-trak keeps much of the same indie vibe of the original, letting Thomas Mars’ vocals shine, while adding soothing synths and funky breakdown that switches up the tempo and feel of the track. This is a summer-dripped remix from A-trak and he is giving it out for free, so do not hesitate to hit that free download button.
Free Download: Phoenix – Trying To Be Cool (A-Trak Remix)
Albums, Indie, Review | Bend – Riverfriend
Posted by mimada on July 10, 2013
Yesterday, the indie synth-pop duo group Bend released their album, Riverfriend. The album is a dynamic range of electronic and natural sounds, each track contrasting the previous. There’s a perfect song for everyone on here. If you like Vampire Weekend, try “I’m Taking Care of Him.” Imogen Heap fan? Give “Riverfriend I” a go. Or maybe you’re a Motown, barbershop quartet kinda guy, in which case “Everyone” is all you. Don’t mind me though; I’ll be over in the corner dancing along to “No Space.”
This album makes great use of silence and minimalism (something we tend to forget about in the EDM world), showcasing the quirky vocals of Bend’s Sean Eads. As it turns out, Eads’ voice is the metaphorical commentary of Jacky Bryan. What is this Jacky Bryan you speak of, other than the 3rd track on the album, you may be asking? Well…
The album is an eclectic commentary on the ubiquitous feeling of not belonging, as told from the perspective of a mysterious space alien named Jacky Bryan.
You’ll find after giving the album a listen, you might be surprised by how much you connect with both the lyrics and the hardships of an extraterrestrial being. Maybe life on other planets isn’t such a distant concept. So, I’ll just leave that there, along with this video for “I’m Taking Care of Him,” a perfect visual pairing for the single. Enjoy!
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