Trance | Omnia – Immersion
Posted by Spice on August 26, 2013
The more I hear from Omnia, the more I’m convinced that the young producer can do no wrong. “The Light” is arguably one of the biggest trance anthems of 2013, and while “Immersion” tends in a more melodic/less punchy direction, it’s just as evocative and infectiously catchy. It’s already achieved Tune of the Week status on A State of Trance, several weeks in advance of its official release, so you know it’s good. 60 percent of the time, it works every time, indeed.
Beatport: Omnia – Immersion
Albums, Progressive House, Review, Trance | BT – A Song Across Wires (Album Review)
Posted by Middy on August 22, 2013
BT is not a producer you can put in a box and say he is trance or ambient or glitch, he is all of those things and so much more, so much more. He is one of the pillars of trance with his album “Ima” back in 1994 that helped shape the trance sound that become what so many love and yearn for today. As a classically trained musician, getting his degree from Berklee College of Music, BT when he isn’t producing some of the most critically acclaimed pieces of electronic music, he is scoring movies like Monsters Inc and Fast & Furious (just the first one). His pieces take you on musical journeys, notably his more ambient stuff, like “This Binary Universe”. He is also a great programmer and computer geek that led him to develop the stutter edit that is being used by everybody, and I mean everybody.
One cannot praise BT enough because he does it the right way, has worked incredibly hard to get where he is today, and did not get it cheap, in one case had to sell his car to finish the full project for “This Binary Universe” (2006). He is also a great guy (we got to sit down with him for an interview, coming soon) and he is brilliant.
His 9th artist album is strong departure from the rest of his material, going strictly for music that is accessible in clubs and festivals. It is interesting to hear his interpretation on modern dance music because of BT’s background in music and his strength in composition. With much of mainstream dance music becoming stale, an innovator like BT trying his hat at a more danceable sound is a relief because you know it will be something new and hopefully inspiring to others.
Progressive House | Hello Beddo – Exit at Yemassee
Posted by Spice on August 22, 2013
Fans of MitiS, take note: we’ve got a great free download for you this evening from young producer Hello Beddo. “Exit at Yemassee” has a floaty, chilled-out vibe, but picks up the energy with the introduction of some anthemic synths at the drop. We are loving the piano bridge and the way the choppy vocals play against the theme. In short? This track is a melodic gem. Check out Hello Beddo’s Soundcloud for more tunes.
Free Download: Hello Beddo – Exit at Yemassee
Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Tom Swoon Interview [FNT Exclusive] + “Asura” Edit
Posted by Middy on August 19, 2013
Polish producer / DJ, Dorian Tomasiak or Tom Swoon, formerly Pixel Cheese, has been on a meteoric rise in the past year or two, with his brand of melodic big-room house that has seen strong support from the likes of Avicii, Nervo, Paul Oakenfold and others. Just two years out of high school, he still can’t believe that 3 years ago he was making bootlegs and remixes as Pixel Cheese and here he is now headlining his own shows and playing main stage at some of the biggest festivals in Europe. He has had a busy summer, touring the globe playing in Ibiza, the European festival circuit, some shows here in the US, with an upcoming gig at Creamfields. Last week he was in New York for a show at Lavo and we had the chance to ask him about a variety of topics from his DJing style, advice for new producers (Digidoric was his very first producer name) and what he has coming up. Read the full interview after the jump and check out his free edit with NYC duo, Filtercrush of their impressive track with Jack & Jordan “Asura”. If you don’t like the “Clarity” vocals on top, the instrumental mix will be coming soon.
Progressive House | Marcus Schössow – Reverie (Michael Calfan Remix)
Posted by Middy on August 17, 2013
Axtone has been busy towards the end of this summer. They have released the original mix of “Reverie” and “Starlight (Could You Be Mine)”, while also previewing the CLMD remix of Discopolis “Committed to Sparkle Motion” (coming on Monday) and revealing info on releases from Axwell, Otto Knows, Thomas Gold & Kryder. Michael Calfan has a strong history with remixes, taking tracks like “Shewolf” and “Momentum” and eliciting their full potential. With this one, the Frenchman keeps much of the essence of the original, while injecting vocal chants and mixes up the timing of the drop with added melodic elements. Look for more from Axtone as the label seems to only getting started as Axwell, like Steve Angello, shows life post-SHM. Your move Seb.
Dubstep | BT & Fractal – Letting Go
Posted by BP on August 16, 2013
This is my second time this week posting about Fractal – meaning he’s really been killin’ it. This melodic yet grimy dubstep track with some input from his partner in crime Au5 is just awesome. It’s one of those songs that gets stuck in your head on repeat all day. The catchy vocals sound fantastic laced with the melodic growls. Fractal has definitely got a new fan on his hands! Check this one out on Beatport!
Beatport: BT & Fractal – Letting Go
Mix | Dotcom – #Sharknado (30 Minute Mix)
Posted by Juicebox on August 15, 2013
Dubstep fans, today is your lucky day. Up and comer, Dotcom, who has recently exploded onto the scene with his heavy hitting remixes & melodic riffs, has released an hour mix packed with bangers. Following up both the greatest week of the year (shark week) and the greatest movie of the year (sharknado), Dotcom has appropriately entitled this mix, “#Sharknado.” This half hour mix features all the heavy hitters including Candyland, Martin Garrix, & even an original from Dotcom himself.