Compilation, Progressive House | Tiesto – Club Life – Volume Two Miami
Posted by Middy on April 27, 2012
Tiesto has released his massive Club Life compilation as an ode to one of the EDM capitals of the US, Miami. His first Club Life was dedicated to Las Vegas, where he helped transform the music scene dominated by a Hip Hop to one of the EDM capitals of the world possibly second only to Ibiza. The overall album shows the current direction of Tiesto’s music himself and the direction of EDM with all progressive and electro house tracks making the cut on this incredible compilation. Unlike previous compilations that we have been seeing recently that are simply a whole bunch of other people’s songs, Tiesto either made or is part of 8 of 15 of the tracks. While only 6 of the tracks are brand new, in this day and age where the constant need for new songs is there and not all the songs are Tiesto’s, that is quite a good number.
The album starts off with Tiesto’s piano driven progressive track “Chasing Summers” that really has not gotten enough credit for its production work especially with the foreboding beginning, creating a massive sense of anticipation. The album continues with his “Space Junk”esque collaboration with Wolfgang Gartner “We Own The Night” and then moves through his big mainstream remixes of Gotye – “Somebody I Used To Know” and Coldplay “Paradise” that have gotten some serious tour play. The next two tracks is where the album is truly at its best with Sultan + Ned Shepard feat. Quilla – Walls and The Naked & Famous – Young Blood (Tiësto & Hardwell Remix). “Walls” is one of those vocal progressive house anthems you will hear this summer without really knowing who made it, but make sure to get to know this track, the vocals from Quilla and especially the euphoric melody make this a must have. Hardwell & Tiesto teaming on a track worked exceptionally well on “Zero 76” and it has worked at the same level on “Young Blood” with a sublime melody and great use of the indie vocals from The Naked & Famous. Read more and preview more tracks after jump. I recommend the unmixed version to get the whole track and it comes with the continuous mix that you would be buying anyway with the mixed CD.
Tiesto – Club Life – Volume Two Miami – Beatport Link
Tiesto – Club Life – Volume Two Miami – iTunes Link
Electro-House, Preview | Albin Myers – Bumbaclot
Posted by Middy on April 17, 2012
Above is the video preview for Tiesto’s upcoming mix compilation Tiesto Club Life: Volume 2 Miami, where you see Tiesto destroying dance floors all over the world. Check out “Chasing Summers” and “We Own The Night” and preorder the album HERE.
Albin Myers is another Swede who has been making a name for himself with hard hitting electro / progressive house tracks such as his remix of Avicii – Fade Into Darkness and his widely supported single “Hells Bells”. “Bumbaclot” is a massive track with a build of varying percussive elements and a hard hitting drop of driving synths and bass with rising horn sounds that will create total chaos on a dance floor. The song name is a interesting choice to to say the least, but the track itself makes up for it.
Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | QuEST – Nowhere To Go ft. Logic
Posted by Grubeats on April 10, 2012
Apart from the recent baby boom of Gen-Snapbacks, there are artists who continue to draw from the roots of hip hop. Lyrics are the focal point. QuEST, a native to Miami has not fallen into the trap of imitating local mainstream guru’s like Rick Ross, nor the Mac Miller army of high school “rappers”, but rather snapped back to the early 90’s where he has taken a page from his idols books. With a feature from arguably one of the realist lyricists coming up, Logic, this is one of the standout tracks off Quest’s recent mixtape, Fear Not Failure. I haven’t had a chance to listen to the project in full yet, but judging by this track and the few we’ve heard in the past, QuEST is holstering some real potential.
DOWNLOAD: QuEST – Fear Not Failure [Mixtape]
DOWNLOAD: QuEST – Nowhere To Go ft. Logic
DJ-Set, Progressive House | Sebastian Ingrosso Refune Radio #03
Posted by Middy on April 8, 2012
Sebastian Ingrosso is back with the third edition of his world renowned podcast Refune Radio. It is the WMC edition so he actually plays a part of his own live set from the Refune night at Amnesia on Saturday night during WMC. He plays a section of Swanky Tunes’ set from the Refune night as well, which includes their collaboration with Tiesto, to be released on April 24th on Club Life – Volume 2 Miami, “Sending My Love”, the massive “Roll The Dice” and the anthemic Third Party remix of “Otherside”. Seb provides a very good set with songs you would expect from him and of course unveiling a new track, the Thomas Gold remix to “Miike Snow’s “The Wave”, which will be released soon on Axtone. Miike Snow tracks are a favorite of house producers and the remixes are usually quite good and Thomas Gold lives up the high expectations with this one. He also adds unreleased gems such as “Atom”, to be released tomorrow and “Metropolis” to be released on Wednesday.
He talks about Miami and some of his experiences there including going to various parties in Miami and meeting all sorts of Djs out including Afrojack at dinner where he got his new number, which is apparently harder to get than a private jet, and the Dj soccer game between Netherlands and Sweden, which Netherlands won 13-11. Tracklist after the jump.
DJ-Set, Electro-House, Progressive House | Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner – We Own The Night ft. Luciana
Posted by Middy on April 6, 2012
Tiesto has released another single off of his much anticipated compilation album Club Life: Volume 2 Miami. This collaboration between Tiesto and Wolfgang Gartner displays both of their unique styles. The track starts with moving string elements and introduces the quality female vocals from Luciana who has become known for her work with Laidback Luke among others. The drop hits with a groovy, techy bass line that is almost identical to one of my favorite EDM tracks ever, Wolfgang Gartner – Space Junk with added synth elements over top and vocals from Luciana. If this track and the others that have been have been previewed in some form or another are indication that this album will nothing short of spectacular. Also below is Magnus & Timon’s Easter mix that puts together a range of tech to progressive tracks that will satisfy all tastes and keep you on your toes from one song to the next. Tracklist after the jump.
Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner – We Own The Night ft. Luciana – Beatport Link
Tiësto & Wolfgang Gartner – We Own The Night ft. Luciana – iTunes Link
Electro-House | Simon Shout – Optimus (Original Mix) [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by Middy on March 30, 2012
Simon Hoppe or Simon Shout has had this one ready for a while and after flirting with getting it signed to a label, he decided to go ahead and release this massive acid electro house track. Simon has just landed from his Yacht Week residency in the British Virgin Islands and after spending some time in Miami, he is ready to get back in the studio and release some quality tracks. “Optimus” is the perfect track to get you over your Thursday night and get you ready for the weekend. The track starts with a moving bass line with a prominent clap that builds with acid infused synths that crescendos into a drop of quick moving acid infused synths and pounding bass. The middle takes a left turn with some big room synths and then hits again with the acid infused electro synths and an addictive bass line. Simon I am glad you did not sign this one. You need to get this track and then like him on Facebook & twitter. Download limit reached, so alternative download provided.
Electro-House, Review | Bassjackers & Angger Dimas – RIA
Posted by Mach on March 22, 2012
This is a hot collaboration from Bassjackers & Angger Dimas, and it is climbing the beatport charts fast. The chord progression on this track is immense, I love it. Sadly I wont be in Miami this year, but I wouldn’t be surprised if this was busted out. The synths on the drop are fresh, making for a dance floor killer.
BASSJACKERS
Angger Dimas
