Electro, Progressive House | Lift Off #011
Posted by Mel on April 20, 2013
You know how I said Lift Off would be a weekly thing on the last edition which was a month ago? Yeah I was kidding about that. A couple of things have gone down since the last edition. One being I saw two attractive girls holding hands which was pretty cool, the other being we have decided to end Lift Off. As well as us finding this series no longer necessary, we were also not too happy with the quality of tracks that were going up. I know you’re on the edge of tears regarding the end of this series and for that I don’t apologize because nothing is going to really change. The songs that would normally appear on Lift Off will still be posted, just not on Lift Off and when they actually come out. That’s better isn’t it? There has been a bit of a drought of good, free house music for the past couple of weeks so this should satisfy you for at least a day or so and if not you can at least have solace in the fact that you don’t drive a van.
We start things off with dBerrie who puts his own upbeat spin on Kaskade’s classic “Angel On My Shoulder”.
I’m not a huge fan of Bruno Mars. His songs are generally really sappy and sad I just can’t handle it. Luckily though, NYC based duo Filtercrush has made his “When I Was Your Man” into something worth listening to.
Included in Tjernberg’s two track EP, “Watch Then World End” is a fun and catchy song that could easily be on the radio. It can also be enjoyed while sitting on a public bench and crying.
House | Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky
Posted by Middy on April 18, 2013
Finally after the charade of various undetermined radio rips, edits and remakes, we have the finished, otherworldly product from the robots, Nile Rogers and Pharrell Williams. While it seems like the radio rip coming from Canadien and Dutch stations were real, with whirlwind of speculation and fabrication on a level we have never seen for one song, caution was probably the best course of action. Columbia may have been the driver behind all of this to get the anticipation for this album to a fever pitch and it seems to be working. The vocal hook “We’re Up All Night To Get Lucky” will be everywhere for months and years to come, and will for sure be a track played everywhere this summer. The mixture of an intoxicating groove, the smooth vocals from Pharrell and the robotic edge provided by Daft Punk makes this an instant classic in their proud discography. Get the song immediately because at the end of the day we’re up all night to get lucky.
Pop, Videos | Con Bro Chill – Dance Thief
Posted by J_Salzer on April 4, 2013
These guys are absolutely insane. I know nothing about them, and I had never heard of them until Max from Aer’s camp introduced me, but their music is addictive. The video is hilarious, and the music is great. You can tell that these guys are having the time of their lives, and it makes listening to their music that much better. The beat is a dance infused, radio ready, banger, and the lead singers vocals remind me of an alternative rock singer from the 2000’s. Grab their latest album on iTunes here, and keep up with them on Twitter and Facebook.
Preview, Progressive House | Michael Brun – ID (Preview)
Posted by Middy on April 3, 2013
So here I am patently asleep at my desk and a new email comes into my gmail from Michael Brun with the title “New ID with”. I am awake. The above ID is a track he has been playing out with T Swifts vocal on top over the past few months to much appraise and has received many requests for release. The track shows his continued progress as one of the brightest stars in the big room house scene. He is giving very little info about the track right now and Mr. Brun was quite stubborn in keeping it that way, so enjoy the radio edit of this ID that may get named after T Swift or not. If you have not already, check out his upcoming track “Halfway”, featuring Zashanell that is going to be on his 3 track EP on Phazing Records. Also be on the lookout for his remix of “Your Heart” from Dirty South’s “Speed Of Life” album coming really soon.
Progressive House | Dzeko & Torres vs Sarah Mcleod – Hurricane
Posted by Mel on April 2, 2013
After venturing off a bit into the grittier electro stuff, Dzeko & Torres return to their early progressive roots with their latest single. “Hurricane” grabs your attention with the superb vocals of Sarah McLeod before it hits you with its catchy rolling melody that takes you through the build and into the drop. Check out the radio edit below as well as the extended mix on Beatport.
DJ-Set, Trance | Tritonal – Metamorphic I EP
Posted by Middy on March 28, 2013
American trance duo, Chad Cisneros and Dave Reed who call Austin, Texas home follow up their UMF ASOT 600 performance with the release of their new 3 track “Metamorphic I” EP. The duo have just relaunched their radio show in a new platform “Tritonia” as a tribute to the fans who make it all happen, kickstarting a new beginning in 2013. They have developed much of the same complex we have seen with other trance producers like Ferry Corsten, who produce more traditional, albeit genre pushing trance, however their sets and radio shows encompass everything from big room, to electro, to the more traditional uplifters, like the tracks they produce.
The EP shows the many directions the duo can go with their sound, from a more ambient to trance to some more festival ready, hard hitting electro trance. The EP starts with the single “Bullet That Saved Me” featuring vocals from Underdown. The track starts with a smooth, calming build, featuring the male vocals from Underdown and then vaults you into a pitched lead and a minimal, percussive drop that works outstandingly for Tritonal in the live arena. The next track is a total 180 degree switch in energy — the soothing “Bring Me Down” featuring the angelic vocals from Meredith Call brings together a beautiful instrumental of orchestral strings, subtle piano and atmospheric pads that create this very chilled, relaxing track, totally switching up the mood in the EP. The last track on the EP, “Deep Into Black” follows along a similar vein as “Bring Me Down” with a soothing piano melody and choral vocal bits that slowly develop over the space of the song, but never give you a “drop”, just one smooth ride from start to finish.
Metamorphic I” is the first of three, three track EPs to be released this year, so stay tuned to this space for more info on Tritonal. Check out the latest episode of Tritonia below to get a sample of what is to come, which just so happens to be their live set from Ultra.
Albums | Jared Evan x Statik Selektah – Boom Bap & Blues [Album]
Posted by Grubeats on March 6, 2013
Although the prominent age of Boom Bap is now overshadowed by electro beats and radio ready production, the subgenre is far from dead. Statik Selektah is by no means a “Boom Bap” producer, but his versatility sheds light on the masked style. Jared Evan sings from his soul. He raps from his soul. That’s his style. Collectively, the duo have collaborated on their joint LP, Boom Bap & Blues. Together they have resonated a combination of genre’s that mainstream music is missing.
There’s no question the features will catch your eye (Joey Bada$$, Action Bronson, Lil Fame, Termanology…), but Jared’s versatility alone is worthy of repeated play. Props to you Mr. Evan and Mr. Selektah, this is one hell of a project.
Jared Evan: FACEBOOK | TWITTER
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iTunes: Jared Evan x Statik Selektah – Boom Bap & Blues [Album]
Stream the album and full and catch the video for “Black & White” featuring Joey Bada$$ after the jump!