Chill, Hip-Hop | Jhene Aiko – Bed Peace (ft. Childish Gambino)
Posted by admin on September 29, 2013
“Bed Peace” has been out for nearly two weeks now, but I’ll justify my lack of an earlier post with the fact that I haven’t stopped listening to this song in those two weeks. Jhene Aiko has become somewhat of a staple in hiphop over the past couple of months, hopping on hooks left and right with some of the biggest names in the game.
In this compilation, Aiko lays down two beautiful verses and a softly crooned chorus, all accompanied by a well rounded Childish Gambino verse. “Bed Peace” is your perfect wake-up-Monday-morning-and-try-to-not-hate-the-world song, so listen below and kick off your work week the right way.
Chill | Toe – Goodbye ft. Toki Asako (starRo Remix)
Posted by BP on September 21, 2013
StarRo, an artist from Los Angeles who puts out numerous emotional jazz, R&B, chill, and soul tracks, released this remix of “Goodbye ft. Toki Asako” by Japanese instrumental post-rock band Toe. This remix is expertly crafted and incredibly soothing. The drums and chimes bring in a few exotic sounds and the track is one you will definitely find yourself rocking along to. It’s different, but in a good way. This one’s free to download!
Electronic | Janelle Monae – Q.U.E.E.N. feat. Erykuh Badu (TheFatRat Remix)
Posted by mimada on September 6, 2013
Gotta make this post a quick one because as soon as I heard this song an uncontrollable force inside me made me jump out my seat and start getting ready to go out on this beautiful Friday afternoon. Anywho, all of the artists involved are some of the most talented and energetic so this remix by one of my favorite producers, TheFatRat, was bound to be GOLD. And it is. I promise if you listen to this, the rest of your day will be golden as well.
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Electro | Mord Fustang – If You Want (Original Mix)
Posted by mimada on September 2, 2013
Mimada here, broadcasting to you live from Sweden for the next few months. After sorting out the internet situation abroad, I could not be MOAR excited to make my first return post about anyone but Mord Fustang. Throughout the entirety of my experience with Mord he has remained one of my all time favorite artists. His style, so engaging and vivacious, is really unlike anything else out there right now yet is consistent enough to never disappoint. His latest track, “If You Want,” has all the standard Mord Fustang characteristics (slow build, bubbly repetitive what-sounds-like vocals, epic and totally satisfying conclusion) but has subtle elements of experimentation (see: 2:25). As soon as I heard this, I seriously signed up for Beatport account just so I could download it (yes, I’m a little behind).
Mord Fustang is like your favorite flavor of ice cream that you love to overindulge in. And when you start to think you’ve had enough of it, he drops a track that’s the same flavor, just with a new topping. And it’s even better than before.
As we say our final goodbyes to summer, we raise our Klondike bars, Swirled froyo cones and Drumsticks to you, Mord.
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Beatport: Mord Fustang, “If You Want”
DJ-Set, Events | Sets To Get You Ready For Electric Zoo 2013
Posted by Middy on August 28, 2013
Electric Zoo is just a few days away, and that means the excitement, joy, angst and nervousness are about to reach fever pitch. Fortunately, all that crazy energy will be released the moment you step through the gates on Friday. To get you ready for the weekend (and to keep you going throughout the weekend), we have curated a list of sets spanning all genres that will get you from the early morning rally to the late night festival post game. When in doubt, refer back to the list — we’ve definitely got something for you.
Contests, House | Verve Remixed: The First Ladies (Incl. Kaskade, Pretty Lights, Flume & More) Vinyl Giveaway
Posted by Middy on August 26, 2013
Verve recently released a ridiculous remix package for their illustrious roster of female vocalists they have had over the years. The remixes include a wide variety of styles and genres, from deep house to progressive to dubstep, really giving these classics a modern dance music twist. The remix roster reads like an all-star festival lineup, with the likes of Flume, Kaskade, Pretty Lights, Bassnectar, Maya Jane Coles, RAC, Carnage & more, all taking their turns at these songs. If you did not grab this remix package, or want an upgrade in quality and style, we are giving away one red and black vinyl double LP, as you can see above. Even if you don’t have a record player, having records is the hip thing to do now, so you will want this.
To enter, you can either go to our Facebook page and “like” the post about this giveaway, or go to our twitter page and retweet our post. This is only available to those who live in the United States, sorry. Winner will be chosen this Thursday at 5pm. After the jump is the video for the Zed’s Dead remix.
If you aren’t a betting person, and I recommend you become one for this (it looks so cool), you can always buy it from Amazon, Beatport or iTunes.
Events | The Worst Lineup Conflicts At Electric Zoo – And How To Handle Them
Posted by Middy on August 22, 2013
Waiting for festival schedules to drop is always a funny thing. On the one hand, you’re antsy for set times because you want to start planning your weekend. On the other, you know that when the announcement comes it will invariably serve to confirm all your worst fears about lineup conflicts — terrible, unspeakable conflicts which will surely force you to choose between two or more of your favorite artists. Such conflicts have been known to divide friend groups, start arguments, and lead to tears. Okay, we’re being dramatic, but you know you totally feel us. Electric Zoo is no different, so check out what we think are some of the most glaring and painful conflicts of the weekend — and our advice for dealing with them — after the jump.
(Note: one thing we do know is that those who enter Sunday School Grove probably won’t be racing out to hit the mainstage at many junctures during the weekend, so there aren’t too many conflicts to contend with there. Not bad, eh?)