Hip-Hop | Aziz – Preview ft. Tayyib Ali (Prod. by Cardo)
Posted by Grubeats on October 4, 2012
New Hampshire native, Aziz, recently linked up with Philly burner, Tayyib Ali, jointly deciding to give us a Preview of what the two are capable of producing. Taking advantage of Cardo’s recent free beat tape, Groove, the two wild boys spark off a friendly reminder of what’s in their pockets as well as what’s on the horizon. This marks the third single off Aziz’s upcoming mixtape, Tinderboxxx, which will be released next Wednesday, October 10th. Don’t be surprised if Aziz lets another raw cut go before next week.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Kids These Days – Don’t Harsh My Mellow
Posted by J_Salzer on September 23, 2012
Although I’m not usually one for 45 second previews, and I’m certainly not one for posting them here for all of you to read. It’s been on unusually slow week on the blogosphere so I’ll try and brighten it up for all of you. Kids These Days is a group out of Chicago, an region that seems to be becoming the new hotbed for hip-hop talent(Chief Keef excluded). Enjoy this little preview of the Kids These Days video dropping 4 days from now.
Dubstep, Trance | [Preview]Velvetine – The Great Divide (Seven Lions Remix) + Isis VIP & Paul Van Dyk Remix Previews
Posted by Sev on September 19, 2012
As much as I tried to hold on to this preview until the official release, it wasn’t going to happen. Seven Lions is an artist who in my opinion is doing something nobody else can match, or can do at his level. He is a pioneer of Trance influenced Dubstep and has nearly mastered it to a perfection. It isn’t just that his music is amazing and unique in all aspects, but the emotion it brings to all listeners and I know I don’t just speak for myself when I say that. In the past week, three outstanding previews to some of his upcoming material surfaced and it only felt right to share them with you guys. The first one being this supernatural remix of Velvetine’s The Great Divide. Goosebumps only begin to clarify the feeling I got when I first stumbled upon this track. I can say with full confidence that this release is going to be my favorite of the year.
Next up we change pace a little to a new remix Paul van Dyk’s I Don’t Deserve You that is more Trance than his usual material. Although you can still get a taste of the heavy bass filled synths from his Dubstep styled tracks sprinkled throughout this remix. There isn’t a noticeable amount to stray it away from the more Trance filled aspect.
For our last preview we give a big thanks to MrSuicideSheep for getting everyone this exclusive first look at the Isis VIP. Given that the original was epic enough just means this track has too be that much better. We are still waiting on whether or not this is going to get a release, so cross your fingers and hope he feels generous enough to share this masterpiece.
Events, Featured | Electric Zoo: A How-To Guide (Day Two)
Posted by Spice on August 24, 2012
Middy and I are back with our picks for Day 2 of the whirlwind parade of awesomeness that is Electric Zoo. There’s no clear theme to Day 2 (it’s not the “dubstep” day or the “trance” day), but there is a wide variety of excellent talent to look forward to and spectacles that are sure to astound and delight. Without further adieu, let’s Aoki-jump right in — fun, excitement, and madness await…
Events, Featured | Electric Zoo: A How-To Guide (Day One)
Posted by Spice on August 23, 2012
Labor Day weekend officially begins when the gates at Randall’s Island open at 11 am next Friday. Electric Zoo is second only to Ultra in terms of festivals on the east coast and its 2012 installment is sure to have have something for everyone. You will get to see some of the best talent from every end of the dance music spectrum, with festival mainstays like Hardwell, Above & Beyond, Axwell, Nicky Romero, Tiesto, Skrillex, Steve Aoki, Dada Life, Sander van Doorn, Zedd and many more. Electric Zoo also features legendary underground names like Sasha, Luciano, Boys Noize, Chris Leibing, and Marco Carola, and gives even the most casual viewer a chance to see some of the brightest young talent in the game, thanks to Porter Robinson, Pierce Fulton, Alvin Risk, Mord Fustang, Maya Jane Coles, W&W, and Norin & Rad. Finally, with seasoned tastemakers like A-Trak and Diplo topping out headlining sets, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have an amazing time.
It’s a tall order to attempt to concisely preview Day One in a single post. All four stages feature excellent talent, from Above & Beyond’s tranced-out Group Therapy tent to the absolutely stacked main stage lineup. Riverside brings a more eclectic sound to the festival, thanks to A-trak and Jack Beats, and Sunday School Grove provides that techy, old-school sound that the deepest and darkest house heads crave. So let’s dive headfirst into Friday — Middy and I will tell you who you must see, who you can miss, and the sleeper picks that will round out your Day One experience.
Check out the full list of Electric Zoo set times and create your own custom schedule for each day here.
Dubstep | R Rated #39
Posted by Sev on July 25, 2012
Helicopter Showdown is the underdog of the Dubstep scene. They have always been producing heavy, monstrous tracks that have been played by many big-time artist, but never got the recognition for their work. I have to say though their latest preview maybe a track that might be one of their best depending on how they finish it off. Those reggae plucking guitars with the melody build-up so well into the drop.
Mach and I haven’t been able to stop listening to this next preview by Enigma Dubz. This preview of his latest Deep-Dubstep track that is releasing soon has been driving us crazy. Seeing some heavier stuff coming from him, and we can’t wait to get our hands on this EP.
TomBudin coming through and absolutely smashing this remix of Pendulum’s Tarantula. Wasn’t expecting this at all, but yet again the reggae vibes mixed with the heavy dubstep come through to save the day. I have a feeling we are going to be seeing more of this artist around here.
Haven’t seen Oscillator Z drop any of his usual heavy stuff lately, but this Trance-Dubstep original caught my attention yesterday. After attempting to create a trance track he was able to produce a nice melodic, yet heavy, Drumstep tune that I thought turned out pretty sick. The uplifting trance sections give a euphoric feeling through the track before he brings in some heavy drums to lead you through a fast paced Drumstep drop.
Read on for more downloads.