Events | Making Good Decisions at Global Dance Festival
Posted by mimada on July 18, 2013
This weekend marks the 11th running of Global Dance Festival at Red Rocks, presented by Colorado’s own electronic pioneers, Triad Dragons. Now, this may come off a little strong, but Global is honestly the reason why I fell in love with electronic music in the first place. Not trying to sound like a total n00b to the electro game because quite frankly I was listening to Basement Jaxx, Ace of Base and Fatboy Slim’s “Sun Is Shining” before I could even read the lyrics so the point I’m actually trying to make here is that Global made me fall in love with the electronic music of our generation (I will NOT reference the E-word, ugh gag me). But the unique thing about Global isn’t the elaborate stage production, yoga circles or 12-hour long DJ sets but the fact that founders Ha Hau and Kostas Kouremenos have stayed true to their mission, and that is bringing in fresh talent and keeping up with the changing tides of the music industry. Not only that, it’s a beautiful amphitheater with natural yet incredible acoustics, with the nicest, most genuine, borderline eclectic crowd out there in the festival circuit. The fans, the producers, the shot callers, there all there for one thing, and that’s the music.
In fact, if there’s one thing you can take away from Global be it that you are presented with the opportunity of witnessing some of the most talented upcoming acts mere moments before their career takes off. Take a look at past lineups and you’ll see what I mean. Even looking at this year’s, you might roll your eyes and pout, But, ehh, where’s Deadmau5? No Armin? What about Porter? Well, you’re a few years too late for those guys, but hey, without further ado, I’m gonna clue you in on everyone you need to see this weekend and why. So when your friends show you some average Instagram photo taken from only the 1,000th row back at Sander van Doorn’s Tomorrowworld set, you can shit on them with your epic, close-up, well-filtered, brilliantly contrasted shot with the Denver Skyline in the background. You’re welcome.
Electro-House | SAVOY & Bright Lights – I Dare You
Posted by Middy on March 11, 2013
Leaders in the blossoming Colorado dance music scene, Savoy make their debut on Wolfgang Garter’s Kindergarten Records with their new single “I Dare You”. Savoy reunite with Heather Bright or Bright Lights after collabs like “We Are The Sun“, who unsurprisingly lays down some stunning vocals over Savoy’s heavy instrumental that lets Heather’s vocals shine, while adding growling saws and thumping bass to this well layered electro track. Having just finished up their Live With Lasers tour, look for more original material to come from them before they get back out on the road. If you have not already grab their recent 4 track EP “Personal Legend” for free here.
Contests | Sumpto + FNT Giveaway! SAVOY TICKET (2.22)/FREE GLOW TANK
Posted by CHAZZZ on February 20, 2013
What’s your SUMPTO SCORE? Sumpto measures the social influence of college students in the form of their Sumpto Score, a number 1-100. Based on this number, students become eligible for free stuff and exclusive promotions. Each week, we feature a different brand for Sumpto users and this week FreshNewTracks is teaming up with Sumpto! We decided, we wanted to be a little nicer to you guys and do a mid-week giveaway. Thanks to Sumpto and Bass Physics we are giving away Glow Apparel of your choice and a ticket to SAVOY and BASS PHYSICS in COLORADO this Friday (February 22nd). Entering is easy, check out the giveaway plugin below and sign up for Sumpto.com to gain extra entries into the contest!
Electro | The Mamas & The Papas – California Dreamin (SAVOY Remix)
Posted by Mach on October 19, 2011
Savoy has been teasing people about this track for some time now. Only a week ago they asked the fans who we thought should get the track exclusively, congrats to Vacay Vitamins for the win on that one. In a way I feel this is the most popular track to remix, I have countless favorites that are remixes of this track. The best in my opinion being Minnesota’s remix and now this bumping tune from SAVOY. Worth the wait.
DOWNLOAD: The Mamas & The Papas – California Dreamin (Savoy Remix)