Albums | 4batz – act ii: date @ 8 (juuku flip)
Posted by VMan on February 4, 2024
Renowned DJ and producer juuku has once again showcased his prowess with a captivating & emotional reinterpretation of 4batz’s hit single “act ii: date @ 8.” Following his revelation at Countdown Music Festival on New Year’s Eve, juuku continues to solidify his position as a force to be reckoned with in the electronic music scene. Tune in to the remix above now and keep an eye on juuku in 2024, with his face now revealed I see some more big moves up his sleeve for the rest of the year!
Albums | Manic Focus gives the remix treatment to synth-rock band Jimkata’s “Bonfires”
Posted by VMan on June 17, 2022
Synth-rock band Jimkata emerged from their four-year hiatus last summer with their galvanizing Bonfires album; a 10-track LP that found the evolved trio stretching their boundaries with bold, intoxicating arrangements fueled by swirling synthesizers and anthemic hooks.
After showcasing Bonfires across the country this year with coast-to-coast performances and festival appearances at Summer Camp Music Festival and Gem & Jam to name a few, Jimkata has tapped Denver-based bass purveyor Manic Focus to remix the album’s title track.
Drawing inspiration from his roots in funk and soul, Manic Focus’ euphoric rendition layers soaring synth progressions and scintillating basslines atop singer/guitarist Evan Friedell’s stirring vocals. Transforming “Bonfires” into a wispy, euphoric anthem that’s destined to soundtrack festival stages all summer long, the classically-trained musician showcases his prowess for genre-crossing production work.
Manic Focus’ remix follows widespread acclaim for the Bonfires album, which has already garnered 1,000,000+ combined streams across platforms and been praised by taste-making outlets like American Songwriter, Earmilk, and Wonderland.
New York-bred band Jimkata has been pairing playful, buoyant melodies with weighty, emotive lyrics since its members – three lifelong friends – formed the project in 2005. The group notched nationwide festival performances and released a series of celebrated studio albums before taking their hiatus in 2017. Since reforming last year with a renewed sense of purpose, Jimkata has charted a course for nonstop growth as they look toward a summer brimming with East Coast tour dates and another Bonfires remix coming down the pipeline from rising electro soul artist Phyphr.
A multi-dimensional artist with a rowdy style that spans multiple genres, Manic Focus fuses soulful blues with heavy-hitting bass to create a tone that’s entirely his own. A true beat-making machine, Manic Focus has released six full-length albums over the last ten years and continues to push himself to new musical limits by incorporating original, sample-free recordings. Since dropping his last LP Lost in a Digital World in 2019, the Denver-based producer has released 15 singles and a handful of EPs including collaborations with Break Science, SoDown, Marvel Years and Mersiv. Manic Focus has also remixed heavy-hitters like Louis the Child, Zeds Dead, Pretty Lights, GRiZ, Umphrey’s McGee, and Lettuce, in addition to taking the stage at festivals like Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Electric Forest, Hulaween and North Coast Music Festival.
Electronic | Judah & The Lion – “Spirit” (Lamorn Remix)
Posted by VMan on April 9, 2021
Bringing his upbeat electro chops and prowess to Judah & The Lion‘s hit single “Spirit” is breakout artist Lamorn. Putting his own exciting spin on the classic track, Lamorn’s official remix of Judah & The Lion’s “Spirit” is out now!
The track transcends the confines of a typical electronic remix and better serves as a complete reimagining of “Spirit’s” powerful messaging as told through the warm rhythms and tones of Lamorn’s creation. Captivating the listener from his soft, contemplative opening to it’s climactic, high-energy conclusion, Lamorn pushes the thematic and emotional boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of electronic remixes.
Deep House, House | BMW Kenny – ‘Wipe It Down’ (STIKMATIK & Mike Renza Remix)
Posted by VMan on December 1, 2020
Putting deep house flare on an already bustling single, STIKMATIK & Mike Renza take on BMW Kenny’s “Wipe It Down” for 10Eighty Records. Their dancefloor ready remix is out now for eager ears.
Tactfully chopping up BMW Kenny’s signature vocals, STIKMATIK & Mike Renza flip the track with a driving kick and heavy 808s. Burgeoning house synths propel this 2 minute and 30 second official remix, putting the rework in a prime position for the next wave of TikTok virality. After all, BMW Kenny’s original track tallied nearly 4 Million TikTok videos, including videos made by Will Smith and Jason Derulo.
Dance, Pop | WE R OK Bring More Heat to their Debut with Brett and Butter Remix
Posted by VMan on August 21, 2020
Since officially launching their new project in early June, New York based duo WE R OK have been hard at work keeping the hits coming and keeping their fans entertained. Having seen some moderate success on their debut single, “Ghosts“, Frank and Brian (WE R OK) have since delivered two official remixes, while prepping the release of their sophomore offering (due out next Friday).
Having dropped a remix from Boston based producer CHYLD a few weeks ago, they are back once again, this time with a fresh summertime flip from Vancouver based Brett and Butter.
Kicking things up a notch, Brett and Butter has taken the fresh Alternative Jam and turned it into a club ready, melodic, electronic bomb that captures the essence of the original while also taking it in a whole new direction.
With their second single, “Rolling Stoned“, due out next Friday (August 28th), now is the time to lock in and give WE R OK a follow on their socials.
Drum & Bass, Electronic | WE R OK Enlist CHYLD for Official Remix
Posted by VMan on July 14, 2020
Since making their debut in June, New York based dysfunctional duo WE R OK have vowed to keep the heat coming. With their debut single, “Ghosts” racking up over 20k streams in its first month, they have recently sweetened the pot with an official remix from Boston based mad man CHYLD.
With their debut setting the tone for what’s to come, WE R OK deliver a pumping Alt-Rock jam that is as chill as it is haunting. While both parties battle their own demons, the new project is serving as an outlet to get some things off their chest while also exercising their undeniable creative sides.
With the official remix, CHYLD flips the chilled out tune into an energetic, electronic, Drum n Bass inspired jam the speeds up the tempo and helps to kick things up a notch while exposing the brand new group to a much wider audience. Holding onto what made the original so catchy, CHYLD brings in his signature sound design and impressive synth work to warp the tune into something entirely different and fresh.
With another remix and their second single on the horizon, make sure you keep an eye on WE R OK through the rest of the year.
Bass, Dance | BOOSTEDKIDS Take on Burn The Disco’s ‘Go’
Posted by VMan on March 6, 2020
Producer/DJ duo BOOSTEDKIDS have solidified their name over the years as one of EDM’s staple acts. Their collaborations with legends such as Steve Aoki, Armin Van Buuren, Pitbull and many others launched the Italian group to stardom, and they show no sign of slowing down.
Their remix of Burn the Disco’s song “GO” is a hard hitting, bass heavy tune perfectly crafted for the dance floor. Energetic percussion drives the track while buzzy keys set up the drop. Once the beat drops, pulsating synths and massive bass come in to add layers to the already detailed track.
The amount of care that BOOSTEDKIDS put into their music is evident. What separates them from the rest is each sound is meticulously placed, but the raw energy isn’t lost. BOOSTEDKIDS are something special.