Dubstep | Featured Artist: Haywyre
Posted by Mach on March 29, 2012
Martin Vogt aka Haywyre, has been studying piano since the age of six. His interest in the production of hip-hop, dubstep and electronica began when he lived in Austria. Shortly after moving back to the United States, in 2008, Haywyre was created. Since then he has released four albums, The Voyage being most recent. His inspiration comes from artists such as Opiuo, Noisia, Break, STS9, Pretty Lights, Flying Lotus, Freddy Todd, Trentemoller, Patrick O’Hearn, Kraak & Smaak, Phillip Glass and more. His music production is made possible with FL Studio, Ableton Live, an AKAI MPK 88 midi keyboard, and an Edirol UA-101 Audio Interface.
Haywyre is 19 years old and currently studies Music Business in Minneapolis, MN. This summer he will be performing a few shows in Wisconsin with his friend Mindspyk. Although his future releases have no official dates set yet, he did tell me he has a few EPs lined up with several different labels, including a ‘pay what you want’ release on bandcamp.
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The first track on here is an incredible Glitch-Hop preview that Haywyre just uploaded the other day. The track is full of raw energy, his electrified synths really take off with your imagination. Can’t wait to hear when this one will get released.
Released the same day as the preview for ‘Raw Crunch,’ ‘But Now You Say’ is an old dubstep track of Haywyre’s. Old to him, but new to us, the track makes me think of a blend of Pretty Lights and Bassnectar, if they ever joined forces to do a track. It has the mellow, Indie electronic vibes of Pretty Lights, with the deep, smooth bassline like Bassnectar. A must have in my opinion.
The last set of tracks on here are from Haywyre’s most recent EP release, ‘Encompassing.’ Having obtained the EP myself, I really enjoyed both tracks. ‘The Observer’ is a melodic Glitch-Hop track, where as ‘Mono Nova’ is a smooth, but dirty dubstep track.
“The title is based on the assumption that the ‘Waking Life’ reality encompasses our ‘Dreaming Life’ reality. This is symbolized by the two, stonehenge-like structures. Very much so inspired (surprise surprise) by the movie The Waking Life.”
– Haywyre
Dubstep, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes | ZEDS DEAD & Omar LinX – Victor
Posted by Mach on March 19, 2012
I have been patiently waiting for this mixtape from ZEDS DEAD and Omar LinX. Omar LinX does a lot of work with ZEDS DEAD, cool to see them team up for a free mixtape of some dubstep and hip-hop blended. The production from ZEDS DEAD is great, infusing 90s samples with their bass-lines. A lot of these tracks you will recognize, Omar goes over top tracks like Coffee Break, Eyes On Fire, Rude Boy, and more favorites. After a few listens I honestly couldn’t pick favorites from this, every track is cool, smooth, and perfect in their own way. Omar kills it over ZEDS DEAD’s great work. Don’t forget this thing is free!
ZEDS DEAD
Omar LinX
Hip-Hop | Eddy B and Tim Gunter – Gimme That
Posted by dshaq on February 28, 2012
Another free release from the NC dudes Eddy B and Tim Gunter. As always production is on point from Timmy G, this time going with more a 70s vibe. Eddy throws some serious fire on this track. Scoop and let your ears enjoy these sweet sounds. Hit em up on Facebook.
Alternative, Dubstep | The Weeknd – Same Old Song (Dolor Remix)
Posted by W8 on February 24, 2012
Dolor has been a reoccurring thought of mine since his remix of The Weeknd’s track – The Morning way back at the start of last year. Sonically, his production is already in unison with The Weeknd in terms of their both common distate for daylight hours motivating their creative process, it only makes sense to see the two compliment eachother. Dolor’s take on Same Old Song if I could play with your imagination, feels like lurking through the great pyramid alone, as his eerie wind chimes reverberate off the cold and quiet hollow spaces of darkness. Also, as an added bonus, Dolor threw in the instrumental version as well.
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DOWNLOAD: The Weeknd – Same Old Song (Dolor Remix)
Hip-Hop | G-Eazy – Marilyn (ft. Dominique LeJeune)
Posted by dshaq on February 21, 2012
G-Eazy goes with all original production on this nice laid back track. Recruiting a good voice for the hook, G throws some nice bars on this one. This is more of an emotional side that we haven’t really seen from Gerald, but still delivers nonetheless. Hit G up on Facebook and Twitter and check back for more.
Mixtapes | Clinton Sparks- My Awesome Mixtape II
Posted by GMONEY on February 15, 2012
I don’t think you’re really ready for this. This is something serious. Coming off a recent Grammy nomination for his work on Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” album, Clinton drops a massive tape on the blogosphere. The tape features original production as well as remixes to some of Clinton’s favorite songs with an audio forward by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson. Yes, snakes on a plane Samuel L. Jackson. Below, I’ve included a direct download link to the entire project. Hit “read more” to check out the awesome tracklist. Get familiar!
MUST DOWNLOAD: CLINTON SPARKS- MY AWESOME MIXTAPE II
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