Mix | Kap Slap makes being back at school bearable with his newest mix
Posted by APM on September 22, 2015
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With both his spring break and summer mixes being a huge hit, Kap Slap is back with his “Back to School” mix for 2015. Like always, Kap Slap hits us the perfect combination: songs you can sing to, but also move to. I guarantee you that this mix will be played throughout the semester at pregames and parties, as well as during all-nighters and exam cram sessions. Go check out the mix now, and be sure to catch Kap Slap live during his Cloud 9 currently routing across the US!
Summer House, Throwbacks | Justin Caruso strikes with a stunning remix of “Stand By Me”
Posted by APM on September 16, 2015
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Fresh off a widely successful and widely played remix of The Who’s “Baba O’Riley” – seeing support from the likes of Don Diablo, Justin Caruso strikes again with an incredible remix of Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me”. With another makeover of a classic, the Los Angeles producer puts his fresh house spin on the track while still keeping it something a listener can sing along to. Even though Caruso turns this into a summer house banger, Caruso truly pays respect to the original timeless piece by keeping the soulful vocals intact and an integral part of the track. Check it out now and grab that free download – it’s a perfect one to get down to as summer draws to a close.
Free Download: Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Justin Caruso Remix)
Cover | Collin McLoughlin Covers Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen”
Posted by BIGLIFE on August 11, 2015
Returning from hiatus, everyone’s favorite vocalist (Collin McLoughlin, of course) launches a brand new Fetty Wap “Trap Queen” in conjunction with #McLoughlinMondays that promises a new cover every Monday evening. Shot on location in upstate NY, Collin transforms the gritty club banger into a soothing acoustic cover that’s perfect for those Monday nights. Collin McLoughlin’s “Trap Queen” cover is available on Spotify below. This is too good.
Chill, Hip-Hop | NW Passage – All I Need EP
Posted by BIGLIFE on July 21, 2015
Think back, way back. Think Sam Adams, Mac Miller, Trey Palms, Loggy, Brenton Duvall, Dean’s List, etc. When chill hip hop dominated music blogs & made your Summer feel alive. NW Passage’s EP is just that – your summer chill album, the perfect compliment to a J & full of good vibes. Be on the lookout for more stuff coming from these guys soon.
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.
Tropical House | Soak Up Some Sun With The Rooftop Boys’ Remix of The Griswolds’ “If You Wanna Stay”
Posted by Tay on July 9, 2015
There’s just something special about summer. The sun is shining brighter, the weather is getting warmer, everyone just seems happier and friendlier, and there are pool parties galore. There’s nothing in the world that can beat a pool party with some great friends, great drinks, and great music – and we’re here to provide you with the perfect soundtrack to your summer. Much like ice cold Coronas with lime, The Rooftop Boys were made for summer. The NYC-based duo of Bender and Hyberbits are experts at sun-soaked melodies and laidback vibes, and they certainly shine through in the duo’s latest remix of The Griswold’s “If You Wanna Stay.” The indie pop croons of the lead vocalist perfectly complement the summer-ready melodies and groovy bass lines of The Rooftop Boys, and if you take one listen, you’ll know that this track was made for the summer.
Electronic | Discover Bliss with Chet Porter’s Remix of “Where Are Ü Now”
Posted by Juicebox on June 29, 2015
Nowadays, “Where Are U Now” remixes are like jelly bean flavors – there are so many of them, there are a couple of bad ones, but nearly everyone has their own opinion of their favorite one. The latest remix of Jack U’s hit with the Biebs comes from Chet Porter, a Toronto native who has delivered stunning future flips of Ryan Hemwsworth, Zedd, and Porter Robinson. Porter’s remix is unique because he didn’t take on the original track, rather he chose to re-work Ember Island’s ethereal cover – to great success. Ember Island’s heavenly croons provide the perfect partner for Porter’s beautiful synth melodies and jaw-dropping production.
Free Download: Jack Ü/Ember Island – Where Are Ü Now (Chet Porter Remix)