Albums, Review, Trance | Anjunabeats Volume 10 (Review)
Posted by Middy on March 5, 2013
While Anjunabeats Volume 9 seemed to have a noticeable difference between the two CDs, the landmark 10th volume found a way to make it seem as though there was no distinction between the two CDs and created a smooth, uplifting journey that transcends traditional genre barriers and shows the direction of Above & Beyond’s flagship label into the future as one that is forward thinking and defies labels. The compilation features tracks from familiar faces on the label like Maor Levi, Norin & Rad, Andrew Bayer, Jaytech, Arty, Oliver Smith and Kyau & Albert, while giving the chance for many others to shine on this 2 CD, 30 track album. Above & Beyond do a flawless job of mixing between tracks, making the intros and outros between songs seamless and almost not noticeable. Grab a copy below and start listening to the tracks below. Read on to dive into the review of the full compilation.
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Progressive House | Laidback Luke ft. Majestic – Pogo (Dub Mix)
Posted by Middy on February 6, 2013
One the hardest working men in the business, answering every tweet, giving advice on countless demos a year through the LBL forum, running his own label, producing his own tracks and a packed tour schedule, Laidback Luke starts his 2013 campaign with the his new single “Pogo”. This bouncy track adds another unique offering to the Dutchman’s discography with its addictive rhythm and quick rising key play. A vocal mix is on the way, but for now we can be very content with how the dub mix turned out.
Electro-House | Jacob Plant – Shakedown
Posted by Middy on January 28, 2013
Uk producer Jacob Plant brings his brand of heavy electro & dubstep to Calvin Harris led Fly Eye Records. Departing from the last release on Fly Eye from Thomas Gold “Miao“, “Shakedown” serves as an outstanding jump off track to 2013 for both the label and the artist. With quick progressing builds, gritty drops and well placed electro growls, this phenomenal, high powered track is sure to be a quick burst of energy in any set it is played in.
Electro-House | Stafford Brothers Ft. Christina Milian – Hello (Henrix Remix)
Posted by Middy on January 23, 2013
Recent signees to Cash Money Records, the Stafford Brothers have announced the remix package for their debut single “Hello” on the Birdman led record label. Among names like Albin Myers, Dannic, Morten Breum, Damn Wright and Candyland, Henrix, one of our 13 to watch in 2013, steps to the forefront and releases his remix early for free download. The original sounded like Cash Money records was afraid to let a full-fledge dance track be released on its label and stripped down the potential of the Stafford Brothers work. In come the various remixers and here Henrix. His take on the track incorporates a acid fueled drop, melding together the melodic elements of the original and grittier, clubier additions to give the track the boost is so desperately needed. Also check out his remix of Tiesto’s “Love Comes Again” set for release February 4th.
Free Download: Stafford Brothers Ft. Christina Milian – Hello (Henrix Remix)
Hip-Hop, Videos | Caskey – Be Humble (Freestyle) [Video]
Posted by Grubeats on January 19, 2013
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Recent Cash Money Records signee, Caskey, drops an acapella freestyle “Be Humble” keeping his raw lyrics at the forefront. Caskey paints a colorful picture, blending into the “Paint The Trail” fence art you see as the backdrop in this video. Does anyone else feel that Caskey is too lyrically intellectual to be signed to Cash Money? Do you see him going mainstream under his new label? Take a listen to the teased single at the end of this video and tell me this kid isn’t going to have a HUGE year. I’d love to hear him rip an old Mannie Fresh beat, wouldn’t you?
Dubstep, Electro, Electro-House, Preview | Feed Me – Death By Robot EP
Posted by Mach on January 10, 2013
Feed Me (AKA Spor) has been very busy the past months, it’s not easy being the CEO of Deadmau5′ record label, Mau5trap, while owning your own Drum & Bass label, Lifted. You can tell he enjoys his work though, which is why this next EP of his will be just as good as the last. Every new EP of his seems to reflect different styles. I don’t think he’s lost but I do believe he loves trying any and everything. His new EP title track “Death By Robot” sounds like it is going to be the best Electro-House track he has ever done. I know that is a tall order, but just from this small clip I am dying to have a full copy. “Gravel” is a dirty sounding Electro and Tech-House blend. Could be a little repetitive for some, but I feel like in a live setting it is just what the doctor ordered. “Dial Up Days” was a little hard for me to decipher, it’s Dubstep but Breakbeat but also Nu-Dance. Besides confusing this turned out to be a really cool, not your usual, laid back tune to dance to. Only six days away, Feed Me’s new EP releases on January 6th.
DJ-Set | Weekend Mixes 1/10/13 Year End Edition Part 2
Posted by Middy on January 10, 2013
It is time for the weekend and since I missed last week, there is going to be A LOT of mixes in this post. I have about 24 hours of music and all of it good. We start things off with Hardwell’s yearmix that goes through his accomplished discography from this year and a selection of tracks from his label, Revealed Recordings. Next up is from yearmix from Nicky Romero that includes his numerous releases from this year and the unreleased “Symphonica”. Hook N Sling provides us with his take on 2012 in a high energy, bootleg heavy mix. Young Polish Dj Tom Swoon goes the extra mile and gives us 61 tracks in 2 hours for his year end mix, traversing genres from electro to trance to progressive.
After the jump we have the two latest episodes of The Drop that include exclusives from both guest mixers, Qulinez & Synchronice. Next week they are celebrating their 50 episode with mixes from Djs like Leon Bolier, Lazy Rich & Maor Levi all week so head to their Facebook page for full details. You will also find year end mixes from Dannic, Inpetto, who mix 50 songs in 1 hour, Dzeko & Torres who mix 40 songs in 10 minutes, Gregori Klosman and N3AKO. Lastly, included are a various assortment of other mixes and live sets from the past week or so, notably from NYE celebrations.