DJ-Set, Progressive House | Weekend Mixes Year End Edition
Posted by Middy on December 28, 2012
It is that time of the year, when the calendar fast approaches a new year and DJs give us reflective mixes on the music that they felt were the biggest tracks of the year. It is only December 28th, so the pickings are somewhat slim on these sets, but I couldn’t leave you guys hanging on this weekend, so here are the sets out now. We start things off with the 2012 retrospective episode of The Drop that mixes in 56 songs in 2 hours including their top 5 of the year (spoiler alert we agree with 2 of the songs). Next up are not one but TWO year end mixes from Laidback Luke, one being his own famous year end mix with its dizzying quick transitions averaging packing 70 songs into 70 minutes and then his mix for his imprint Mixmash records that only has a pedestrian 44 tracks in 70 minutes. Next up is Moiez and his year end mix that takes us through some of the biggest tracks of the year ranging from W&W’s “Lift Off” to DubVision’s remix of Committed to Sparkle Motion”. After the jump we have mixes from First State that mixes in 76 songs in 2 hours, the December mix from Dannic that includes a whole host of unreleased and exclusive tracks, a half hour mix from Jakob Liedholm that includes his now IDed track with Henrix “Close Your Eyes” that has been haunting me for the past several months and the 4th edition of Dzeko & Torres Rave’N podcast with some exclusive bootlegs and edits.
Laidback Luke 2012 Year End Mix
Electro-House | Kaskade & Swanky Tunes ft. Lights – No One Knows Who We Are
Posted by Middy on December 24, 2012
With Kaskade on the shelf from touring after his incredibly arduous and long Freaks of Nature tour this summer, we can expect more productions to be released from him soon, and this collab with Swanky Tunes and Lights is the first to see the light of day. This is one of those either you love it or you hate it songs because it is a strong change from what we have come to love with Kaskade. That does not mean change is a bad thing, but the grinding electro house that Swanky Tunes brings to the table in this track is a strong departure from what we are used to hearing from Ryan Raddon with his uplifting and emotional songs. Personally, I am not that big a fan of it and would love to see some remixes of it, especially with the vocals from Lights, but I can see how others would like this.
Beatport: Kaskade & Swanky Tunes ft. Lights – No One Knows Who We Are
Progressive House | Kaskade & Deadmau5 vs. Swanky Tunes & Matisse & Sadko – Move For Me The Legend (Kaskade Mash Up)
Posted by Spice on December 18, 2012
In this latest installment of Kaskade Mash-Up Mondays (yes, it’s Tuesday…who’s counting), the man/myth/legend that is Ryan Raddon brings you the literal definition of an auto-download. “Move For Me” is one of the most recognizable and well-loved tracks in recent EDM memory. “The Legend” is progressive house at its riveting, melodic best. What happens when you merge the two? Nothing short of amazing. Props to Kaskade for continually identifying some of the most compelling track combinations out there. Jump on the free download now — or be square.
Free Download: Kaskade & Deadmau5 vs. Swanky Tunes & Matisse & Sadko – Move For Me The Legend (Kaskade Mash Up)
House | Kaskade vs. Tommy Trash/Tommy Trash & Sebastian Ingrosso – Empty Streets Cascade & Eyes Reloaded (Kaskade Mashups)
Posted by Spice on November 19, 2012
Pardon the intense looking title. Mondays always bring great new original mashups from Kaskade, and today we’ve got two that are total fire — one’s a freebie, one’s streaming only, but both are absolutely awesome (happily, however, my favorite of the two is the one that’s downloadable). Kaskade’s a master of his craft and Tommy Trash and Sebastian Ingrosso aren’t exactly slouches either, so consider these autodownloads (where applicable, anyway). Turn on and tune in on this mashup Monday.
Progressive House | Kaskade ft. Neon Trees – Lessons in Love (Fareoh Remix)
Posted by Middy on November 15, 2012
After many months of waiting, we finally have Fareoh’s remix of Kaskade’s single with Neon Trees “Lessons Of Love” from his 2011 artist album “Fire & Ice”. No doubt a byproduct of their time together on the “Freaks Of Nature Tour”, Fareoh gives the track a near total makeover, replacing Kaskade’s melody with his own, bringing it to the big room with the accompaniment of Neon Trees’ unique style of vocals the give the track an edge that you don’t get from most dance vocals. The track is free, all you have to do is sign in to twitter, so you have no excuse not to get it (unless you don’t have twitter).
Download: Kaskade ft. Neon Trees – Lessons in Love (Fareoh Remix)
Electro-House | Kaskade vs. Nicky Romero – Angel On My Stronger – (Nicky Romero Mix) [Kaskade FON Mash]
Posted by Spice on October 15, 2012
Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature tour was one of the highlights of the summer, and if you were lucky enough to catch him as he traversed the U.S. you will definitely remember this track. Kaskade is notorious for throwing together awesome, high energy mash-ups that recontextualize the stirring vocals from his own original mixes and put a different spin on old favorites. His mash of the classic “Angel On My Shoulder” with the driving instrumental from Nicky Romero’s remix of “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson is an instant winner and very much in keeping with this theme. This is basically a no brainer and an automatic download, so check it out and relive the memories.
House, Mainstream Remix | The Cataracs – All You (Dstar & Benzi Remix)
Posted by Jess on August 15, 2012
“All You” by The Cataracs is an odd track mostly because of the unnecessary addition of Waka Flocka Flame to it. It is clear that the strengths of the song lay in the choppy saxophone and 808s combined with the amazing voice of Becky Jean Williams on the hook. On Dstar and Benzi’s remix of the track, the two play to the strengths of the original with their straightforward club version of the track. The two highlight the amazing hook and cut down Waka’s part to just a few shouts over blazing synths and bass. Download the track for free below and become a fan of Dstar on Facebook.