Chill, House | Sandovall – Unwind (Sokko Remix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on April 19, 2016
This is an absolute smash, I recently discovered this tune and man oh man this thing sounds like its beachside or poolside ready. It’s finally getting really nice, and this is just a tease for summer, pools, and posting up outside. Sokko is starting make a name for himself, creating a super bright and clear sound, and I can’t wait to hear more killer tunes from him in 2016!
Remix | The Weeknd Reclaims Toronto In This Dark Bass Twist
Posted by BIGLIFE on March 7, 2016
In Markus Cole’s opinion, is the true definition of an artist. From his vocal tonality to his lyrical content, Marks feels he always brings a poetic message to areas in his life. Whether the focus is romance, heart break, partying or plain straight sex, he has something for everyone. Markus has looked to The Weekend for inspiration recently. They’re both from the same area in Canada, called Scarborough, which is located just outside of Toronto. His passion and ambition for music is something Markus can look up to and aspire to have in the future. Free download below.
FREE DOWNLOAD: Belly – Might Not Ft. The Weeknd (Markus Cole Remix)
Electronic | Emerson Long’s “Heatwave” is a must listen
Posted by APM on February 2, 2016
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Melbourne indie/electro-pop producer, Emerson Long, just shared his latest single, “Heatwave”. The first of many planned by the producer in 2016, “Heatwave” is moving and emotional, featuring beautiful vocals with melodic synths. Emerson put it perfectly when he said, “This track was based around a relatively simple idea of meeting someone a little bit special…I just want ‘Heatwave’ to be something people can come together and have fun with…Something that can add a little touch of summer to your life.” Given the freezing temperatures outside right now, I’m sure we can all use a ‘touch of summer’. Warm yourselves up, and check out the track now!
Events | The Dominican Republic’s Annual Music Festival, Electric Paradise, Is Back In December
Posted by Juicebox on October 14, 2015
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Who says festival season is coming to an end? With Halloween right around the corner, and more festivals on the way, it’s clear that what we knew as festival season is becoming a year-round tradition. Electric Paradise is one of those festivals that is happening well outside of the typical summer season, but that’s not stopping them. While a large amount of the world is cold in December, the Dominican Republic enjoys warm tropical weather, which is perfect for some dance music-driven revelry, especially when the festival venue is on a beach. With 20+ world-class electronic music artists, including both DJs and live acts, Electric Paradise is seemingly living up to its name, and it’s sure to prove itself further in its second year, as it brings together music, art, food, design, technology, story-telling and paradise. For tickets and more information, head over to ElectricParadise.com.
Electronic, Indie | Little Wander is back with “Life On The Run”
Posted by APM on August 6, 2015
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Little Wander is back with their newest single, “Life On The Run”. The duo continues their streak of genre-blending music with this “folktronix” masterpiece that is completely outside the norm – but in the best way. Perfectly combining a blend of synthesizers with live instrumentation – Little Wander leaves us hungry for more. We look forward to their next release, but in the mean time, grab the free download now!
Free Download: Little Wander – Life On The Run
Indie | photocomfort Delivers A Stellar Debut Original “No Love”
Posted by Tay on July 17, 2015
As dance music slowly crosses over into the mainstream, we’ve started to see talented producers take their music in different creative directions outside of the box, and the results have been splendid. Genres that people previously thought could never fit together meshed and turned into more unique, niche sub-genres of dance music, and this sonic experimentation has only led to the emergence of new styles of music. Indie rock artists used to stay away from electronic music, but a few brave souls found a way to combine indie rock with electronic textures to great success, and now, indie-electronica is a steadily rising genre in dance music with plenty of emerging bands like Photocomfort. Hailing from Brighton, MA, the trio of musicians is storming onto the scene with their debut single, “Not Love,” a stellar indie-electronica masterpiece. The soaring croons of the lead vocalist are the perfect complement to the electro-tinged percussion accents and heavy-handed bass strikes. You can stream “Not Love” above.
House | Michael Calfan Unveils His Summer Anthem “Mercy”
Posted by Tay on June 24, 2015
We’ve come a long way since the days of listening to disco, house, and techno in illegal warehouse parties, but the soul and emotion of dance music has never changed. As dance music has grown bigger and bigger, producers have looked outside of traditional genre boundaries, bringing together different elements of various genres to create more innovative, niche sounds. Michael Calfan has been exploring deeper sonic territories of house lately, combining deep house with elements of big room to create what he dubs “soul house.” His latest track, “Mercy,” is soul house at its finest, as Calfan layers a piano-driven melody with an old-school vocal sample and blaring horn arrangements that gives the track a sunny personality.