House | Pharrell – Brand New (Slinger Remix)
Posted by VMan on May 5, 2014
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Slinger is back with his second remix ever, this time reworking Pharrell’s “Brand New” into an explosive party for your ears! I know a lot of you are probably bummed that it’s Monday, but I’m here to change that for ya’ll as Monday is the first day of the work week, and it’s better to start off your week happy then miserable and complaining, so why not let a little bass and Pharrell’s happy spirit cheer you up and get you set for success? VMan’s got you! This is a must listen and look out for more from the UK producer. Smile!
Electronic | Stromae – Ta Fête (J.A.C.K Remix)
Posted by VMan on May 2, 2014
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Yooo don’t sleep on this remix of Stromae’s “Ta Fete” by French producer J.A.C.K. it’s on some other level, on a such a whole other level that I almost want to believe that Daft Punk had something to do with this remix, and J.A.C.K. is just an alias. This infectious electronic remix has 21st century French House written all over it, and it can’t get any better, being a child of the French House era (shout out to all my French peeps!). If there’s anything you listen to today, make sure you make this one it, this is a must listen!
Deep House | All Gone Pete Tong x Tchami
Posted by BIGLIFE on April 30, 2014
Fast becoming my favorite artist, Parisian producer Tchami releases his “All Gone Pete Tong” essential mix on the world. I’m not a big fan of essential mixes. I usually find them uninteresting. However, Tchami finds a way to bring the excitement with his signature future house sound. There’s a future house / deep house revival beginning to bubble in the states, and I can’t help but feel that Tchami and others are facilitating this process. Pete Tong. Tchami. All Gone. Essential Mix. Everything is untrue.
Ambient, Chill | Jeff Sontag – 4.22 EP (Continuous Journey Mix)
Posted by VMan on April 30, 2014
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Los Angeles based producer Jeff Sontag flexes his production and composition muscles on us along with his vocal strings to release his Continuous Journey Mix for his 4.22 EP which sounds more like a movie with nothing but sound more than anything. Straight ambient, and poppy, Jeff paints a dark musical motion picture with underground bass sounds and light rhythms to carry you through the journey. If you’re looking for a vacation and some peace of mind, throw this on your headphones, and have a safe flight! This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Jeff Sontag – 4.22 EP (Continuous Journey Mix)
Dubstep | Illenium X Said The Sky ft. Sirma – Drop Our Hearts (Part II)
Posted by Middy on April 28, 2014
My favorite tune from Illenium’s four track “Risen” EP just got a facelift, as he tabs fellow Denver producer Said The Sky to take on his most successful tune to date. Remixing your own track is not always easy (though Avicii just crushed a whole album of it), but with the fresh ideas of Said The Sky, it may have just gotten better. The vocal from Sirma is kept in tact with much of the original melodic structure, but the two producers give it a bit more bite without going over the top.
Free Download: Illenium X Said The Sky ft. Sirma – Drop Our Hearts (Part II)
Albums, Deep House | ZHU – Nightday EP
Posted by mimada on April 22, 2014
Between 4/20, Coachella, and any other holiday weekend festivities, you might have missed the highly anticipated release of the mysterious producer, Zhu’s freshman EP. This EP is ultra-satisfying not only for its content, but also because it marks the end of our suspense in seeing what this Zhu guy is all about. However, as far as who this Zhu guy actually is, well, we’ll get there.
In case you haven’t been following the steady rise of this artist, let me catch you up to speed. Back in February, music bloggers across the country (including FNT!) received emails from an anonymous source with the attachment later to be identified as Zhu’s first single, “Moves Like Ms. Jackson.” Following that, another even more addicting, and this time original track, “Superfriends” took the internet by storm. But it wasn’t long before fans made use of their Internet skills and uncovered the artist as Los Angeles based Stephen Zhu of No Ego Records. What was even more remarkable then the fine detective work provided by Joel McRae via Do Androids Dance was the evidence that Zhu had planted the seed for this EP and all its branding quite some time ago. And still, leading up to the release and even today, there remains an air of intrigue as to who the man behind the smoke is.
As for the music, it without a doubt lives up to the hype. Zhu has really established his own distinct sound: dark, seductive, bass heavy and overall sexy. The tracks released prior to the EP, like “Faded” and “Paradise Awaits” are among some of the more stand out ones, while “Stay Close” and “The One” offer a more subdued, deep house // UK garage feel.
Now that we can finally enjoy this artist’s work as a whole, I’m dying to know what his next move is. No doubt it’s been carefully calculated so he’ll leaving us hanging by a thread until the time is right. Until then, stream “Nightday” in full via Zhu’s website here or cop it from iTunes and test it out by driving fast on empty freeways late at night with a Russian model in your passenger seat and your hand on her thigh. Or something devious like that.
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Progressive House | Hard Rock Sofa & Skidka – Arms Around Me
Posted by Middy on April 19, 2014
This tune is huge. It is powerful and funky, relying heavily on a sample from KC & The Sunshine Band “Wrap Your Arms Around Me“. The tune was originally rumored to be something from NEW_ID or Prok & Fitch as Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso have been playing this out intermittently for close to a year, but now we know it is Hard Rock Sofa with their protégé, fellow Russian producer, Skidka. This is about as fresh as it gets, so make sure you cop it now. Next up for Axtone, “Tokyo By Night”. Prepare your bodies.
Beatport: Hard Rock Sofa & Skidka – Arms Around Me