Progressive House | Wayne & Woods vs Henrix – Jumangee
Posted by Middy on July 8, 2013
So if you are reading this, the elephant from the Jumangee game did not come out and crush you. Good for you, however it means you still have to survive this being played during festival season with possibility of some roided out muscular guy going apeshit next to you and elbowing you into the next century. Problem. The first official release from Wayne & Woods since signing to Size Records, we are starting to see why they were given such a high vote of confidence by label boss Steve Angello. Henrix proves again why his percussive beats are to be reckoned with this festival season. Another track in the long line of “festival drop” tracks, look for this track to both chart well and to be played out often this summer as festival-goers appetitive for these type of tracks seems to be insatiable. Also here is some footage of Henrix from his show at Governor’s Island with Hardwell, Dyro and Audien.
Beatport: Wayne & Woods vs Henrix – Jumangee
Progressive House | Paris & Simo, Merk & Kremont – Tundra
Posted by Middy on July 3, 2013
As their collaboration with 3LAU, “Escape” sits prominently at number 3 on the Beatport overall chart, Paris & Simo ride that wave of momentum into the release of another one of their highly coveted tracks, “Tundra”. First premiered by Fedde Le Grand on the MainStage at UMF, Paris & Simo team up with Italian duo Merk & Kremont to give us this bouncy track. “Tundra” combines grinding saws with a rolling bass line to give it an unmistakable groove, while still remaining tough enough for any venue. The Canadian duo are making a strong statement with back to back outstanding releases as they look to propel their careers to even greater heights.
Beatport: Paris & Simo, Merk & Kremont – Tundra
Events, Review | Thump Presents: Zedd, Duke Dumont & Tokimonsta @ Pier 84 6/20/13 (Review)
Posted by Middy on July 1, 2013
A lineup of Zedd, Duke Dumont and Tokimonsta on Pier 84 in New York City for free? Check. A grandiose, interactive fireworks display throughout the entire show? Check. Open bar from opening at 7pm to close at 10pm at no additional charge? Check. This was how Vice’s music platform, Thump decided to officially launch its “Up Next” section, combining a diverse lineup with state of the art production and a river of booze.
Progressive House | Pryda – Rotonda
Posted by Middy on June 25, 2013
The much anticipated B-side to the hauntingly addicting “Layers“, released last week, “Rotonda” rounds out the 25th release on Eric Prydz‘s Pryda Recordings. One of the more requested tracks on his forum, Pryda has been playing out “Rotonda” for a long time now and revealed the final copy in the latest episode of EPIC Radio. In classic Pryda fashion, the song builds and builds with seesawing strings, an unrelenting bass line and a crescendo that will drive your memory straight back to any Pryda concert you have been to. No word on why he decided to split up the release, but in this single driven market, it makes sense for each individual track to get its due.
Beatport: Pryda – Rotonda
Progressive House | Arias – Solar
Posted by Middy on June 25, 2013
With productions like Andromeda, Majoris & Pegasus under his belt in 2013, the underrated, resurgant Parisian, Arias returns with another celestially themed track on his newly launched label Olympia Records. With a relentless, churning low end, pulsing synth chords, a fast paced arp and a pitched top line, “Solar” comes together with heart racing builds and drops, weaving together the many elements of the track into one seamless piece of music. He may not get all the hype and attention, but his productions are top of the line. We are excited to see what the future brings for this producer who has a keen ear for forward thinking dance music.
Beatport: Arias – Solar
Electronic | Coyote Kisses – Black Cat
Posted by Middy on June 25, 2013
Coming off the release of their dynamic and diverse 4 track “Thundercolor EP“ last month, Coyote Kisses return to their roots of free downloads and give away “Black Cat“, showing the slow change in direction of their sound. As an ode to their beloved, recently deceased cat Banksy, the two American producers create a unique offering of distorted vocal bits, a subtly funky bass line, lush synth chords and soothing top line. In the future look for more works in the same spectrum stylistically as this one and less and less like their previous dubstep originals remixes.
Free Download: Coyote Kisses – Black Cat