Mix | Jack Rabbit Radio | Session 009
Posted by Meezy on October 5, 2016
Jack Rabbit is back, this time with a little slower hop than normal. Session 009 is super laidback and dreamy… and as he claims in the bio, “could definitely set the mood for some romantic endeavors.” Although the change of pace, we still love the mix. It truly shows his range in music taste and was executed very well. Jack Rabbit never fails to impress. Make sure to support and come back in two weeks for more.
FYI | Here’s The Problem With Afrojack’s “Gone” Single
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 15, 2016
When I heard his brand new “Gone” single featuring Ty Dolla $ign it grabbed my attention immediately. I appreciated that he was trying to do something different despite the recent trend to meld the dance and hip-hop worlds. Afrojack stepped out of the box this time, and it was so damn close to paying off for him. I want to like this song. Ty Dolla $ign’s toplines are always sneaky good, and this one is no exception. This song had all the makings of a “hit” until you reach the 1:12 mark.
That’s when the song falls off the rails.
I’ll start wit the vocal mix. It’s bad. Really bad. How could Afrojack get the vocal mix so wrong? The production is far too loud, and drowns Ty Dolla $ign’s vocals out, making them nearly unintelligible. The verses are the best part of the song. How could you let those verses go to waste with a vocal mix (on the drop) that’s sub-par.
Even worse? The drop. The drop is a lot like going on a date. The date is going well. You’re on fire. Every thing you’re saying is making her laugh. You invite the date back to your house. You’re on the couch. She’s grinding all over you. Calling you “papi”. Gets you all worked up. All of a sudden, her friend texts her and she says he has to leave. You’re sitting there and you don’t know what the hell just happened.
This is what the drop feels like. A complete train wreck.
While I applaud Afrojack for stepping outside of his box, this one falls short.
House | You Need To Hear Anna Lunoe’s New “Radioactive” Single
Posted by BIGLIFE on September 15, 2016
Last year, I paid a visit to Kingdom in Austin, TX. Anna Lunoe was headlining her Hyper House tour, and I discovered her music a week before via DJ Mag’s live stream of her tasteful set at CRSSD in San Diego. Although I suspected it was another carefully crafted female DJ gimmick cash grab, I thought I’d give the show a shot. I wasn’t disappointed. In fact, I was blown away. The mixing that night was on point, and every song translated in the storied Austin venue that night. I left with my ears (partially blown out) and a new appreciation for Anna Lunoe’s DJ acumen and her music.
Ever since, I’ve kept an eye out for the Australian DJ, vocalist, songwriter and producer, peeping her sets on 1001Tracklists.com leading up to the release of her brand new “Radioactive” single that’s nothing short of a massive tune. She’s been teasing it for months and it’s finally here courtesy of OWSLA. It’s already getting love from the likes of Major Lazer, TroyBoi, and Zane Lowe. Well deserved, as we’ll have this tune on repeat all weekend long.
Grab the single on iTunes here.
Anna Lunoe is the real deal.
Interviews | Shadow Child Shows Us How He Makes Hit Songs
Posted by VMan on September 12, 2016
Shadow Child is practically a house hold name in dance music. His remix of “Hotter Than Hell” is a staple in mid 2010’s sounds that we’ve all come to love. The solo DJ/Producer has teamed up with Point Blank to give fans and producers an extremely detailed look as to how he formed the track “Dua Lipa – Hotter Then Hell (Shadow Child Remix)”. The British voice guiding you through the experience isn’t half-bad on it’s own. Why are their voices so good?
Anyway, go to http://www.pointblankmusicschool.com/ to find more collaborations they’ve done with big artists, lessons, creative bits, and more. Point Blank has a large audience it feeds to, including 200K subscriber following on YouTube, 2016 has had Point Blank expanding on good things more so, keep your eyes peeled on what they will be doing next.
Albums |
Posted by Juicebox on September 9, 2016
Although LosWas is a Los Angeles native, his musical vibes are out of this world. He dropped a mixtape titled “The Plug Tape.” Never has mixtape boasted such diverse sounds that all come together to form nothing short of a masterpiece. The music blends old school with new school in a creative way that you probably haven’t heard before. It’s certainly impressive, but even more so when you discover he’s 19 and studying music at the University of Southern California. Give the tape a listen and make sure to give LosWas a follow as he has big things coming.
Progressive House | Triarchy Just Released a Progressive House Track You Need to Check Out
Posted by Juicebox on August 18, 2016
Miami resident Triarchy has made a name for himself over the years by being extremely prolific and crafting edits that have earned him the support of names such as: Avicii, The Chainsmokers, Steve Aoki, and even the legendary Swedish House Mafia to name a few. He has taken all he has learned throughout his successful years in the music industry to form a new sound, and his latest track “Why You Love Me” perfectly captures this energy. In this release, Triarchy layers soulful R&B-style vocals on top of a huge progressive house track. Look out for Triarchy as he continues this string of new releases and new sounds.
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Snapchat: @Triarchy
Alternative, Electronic | Opia – YDU
Posted by BIGLIFE on August 17, 2016
If you haven’t heard of this band, you should know who they are, Opia is literally the next best thing to hit music since MGMT, Rufus, or Modest Mouse! You heard from me that this band is the future, so enjoy and share! Every single one of their tunes are amazing so make sure you checkout the rest of them here: Opia