House | Radiohead – Codex (Hannes Fischer Edit)
Posted by Mach on February 25, 2012
Guest Post by Si
I’ve always felt like ambient house was a good genre to kick back and listen to while my mind is occupied elsewhere. Hannes Fischer’s edit of Codex can be that track if you want, but personally I find myself enjoying this song with my full attention. The bass is deep and melodic, and progresses seamlessly with a hint of piano and sax playing in the background. Like with most originals, vocals come in pretty early, but Fischer makes you wait for it, and rightfully so. As soon as Thom Yorke’s unmistakable voice kicks in, you get the feeling like this is what you’ve been waiting for the whole time, without feeling like it was missing anything before.
House | Matisse & Sadko – Promo Mix February 2012
Posted by Spice on February 22, 2012
House powerhouses* Matisse & Sadko just dropped a great hour-long mix that’s packed with high-energy bangers and of-the-moment anthems. I love good mixes when they come along — they’re awesome for studying or working because they transition in a distraction-free manner (I used to study to a playlist that literally jumped from piano nocturnes to Daft Punk…incredibly bad planning), and I personally think they’re even better for having people over. Hate it when your friends get drunk and grabby with your music and whine about how they just want to hear “Hot N’ Cold” by Katy Perry? Problem solved. Put this on, hide your iPod, and let the pros DJ for you. The fact that Axwell’s monster remix of “In My Mind” is immediately followed by “Wild One” 2.0 (which is in turn followed by the beautiful Tim Mason remix of Stars Come Out) should honestly be reason enough.
Tracklist:
01. Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike & Regi – Momentum (Original Mix)
02. Bobby Burns vs. Technotronic – Next Pump Up The Jam (Matisse & Sadko Mash Up)
03. Firebeatz – Where’s Your Head At (Original Mix)
04. Nicky Romero – Generation 303 (Original Mix)
05. DubVision – All By Myself (Original Mix)
06. Ferry Corsten feat. Ben Hague – Aint No Stoppin (Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Dub)
07. Qulinez – Troll (Original Mix)
08. Chris Lake – Build Up (Tommy Trash Edit)
09. M-3ox feat. Heidrun – Beating Of My Heart (Matisse & Sadko Remix)
10. Ivan Gough & Feenixpawl feat. Georgi Kay – In My Mind (Axwell Mix)
11. Jack Back feat. David Guetta, Nicky Romero & Sia – Wild One Two (Original Mix)
12. Zedd – Stars Come Out (Tim Mason Remix)
13. Laidback Luke, Arno Cost & Norman Doray – Trilogy (Original Mix)
*see what I did there
Progressive House | Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman – Roll The Dice
Posted by Middy on February 21, 2012
Finally Beatport got their shit together and put this song up close to a day and a half after its scheduled release. You probably already have their massive progressive remix of Coldplay’s “Scientist” as well as their plethora of other great uplifting remixes and thus should be eager to get their single “Roll The Dice”. This song is great from start to finish with easy piano and guitar melodies in the builds and
a pounding bass line and pulsing synth with an accompanying rising synth that crescendos in the break.
Electro-House | Felix Cartal – Domo (Pierce Fulton Remix)
Posted by Middy on February 21, 2012
Pierce is having a massive start to the year with his single “Who Wants Spaghetti” charting well on Beatport and getting support by many in the industry, being added to Friday of Ultra Music Festival in the phase two announcement, as well as this fantastic remix of Felix Cartal’s “Domo” out on Dim Mak Records. The build is great with a smooth piano melody that leads into a break comprised of a fast bass line with a variety of percussive elements and rising synths. IF you are going to be at UMF do not miss Pierce and do not miss this remix.
Hip-Hop | Kid Cudi – Dose of Dopeness (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
Posted by Middy on February 21, 2012
Dot Da Genius decided to drop this song that he and Kid Cudi originally recorded back in 2008. Youtube rips of the song have been circulating the web since then and now you can get rid of those and listen to the finished product. Kid Cudi brings us back to his style and flow like his works on Man On The Moon accompanied by a smooth beat of varying percussive elements and a piano melody that carries the song from start to finish. Yes I did just publish a Hip Hop post so enjoy this dose of dopeness.
DOWNLOAD: Kid Cudi – Dose of Dopeness (Produced by Dot Da Genius)
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House, Preview, Videos | Preview: Felix Cartal – Domo (Pierce Fulton Remix)
Posted by Middy on February 19, 2012
Pierce Fulton is not taking any breaks from releases after his huge single “Who Wants Spaghetti“. The young American no longer needs an introduction with the compilation of remixes and singles he is putting together. This remix he did for Felix Cartal’s latest single “Domo” on Dim Mak Records utilizes much of the original build with its soft piano melody and then Pierce turns it on in the break with some harder percussion and electro synths that gives this song a great club feel. Release on Tuesday so be ready. Also check out the video above of him killing it in his first headlining show at Glow DC.
Progressive House | Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Arty Remix)
Posted by Middy on February 15, 2012
Arty is simply amazing. He has found a way to find a transcend genre by being able to flawlessly transition between trance and house whenever he feels like and has found himself a niche right in the middle of the two genres, with a big room trance / progressive house employing euphoric piano samples perfect for clubs and festivals. You will find that vintage Arty piano in his remix of Dirty South’s anthem “Walking Alone” our number 6 song of 2011, with a great synth accompaniment, a well fashioned bass line and perfect use of Erik Hecht’s great vocals. Do not miss out on this amazing remix from Arty. As a bonus I included a quality remix of “Walking Alone” from Magnus & Timon. Do not skip this one.
Dirty South & Those Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Arty Remix) – Beatport Link
DOWNLOAD: Dirty South & The Usual Suspects feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Magnus & Timon Remix)