Electro, Progressive House | Calvin Harris – Summer (Elephante Remix)
Posted by Mel on May 15, 2014
It was not long ago that I would be driving around with my window slightly down (enough so that people could hear the music, but not enough as to make people think that I wanted them to hear the music) with Calvin Harris’ “Summer” on repeat impressing the heck out of all the girls I’d pass. That impresses them you can trust me. Especially Punjabi people. The original is probably in my top 10 of the year so far and will therefore make any remix I hear of it not sound all too well in comparison. Elephante’s remix, however, does sound well in comparison. It has some electro elements in addition to the usual progressive that his songs consist of, which differentiates it significantly and provides an interesting take on the original.
Free Download: Calvin Harris – Summer (Elephante Remix)
Electronic, Trap | Alison Wonderland – I Want U (Prod. by Djemba Djemba)
Posted by mimada on May 7, 2014
A little late on this one but in case you missed it last week, Aussie vixen Alison Wonderland dropped her latest track titled “I Want U,” produced by none other than Djemba Djemba. This track exhibits Alison’s sultry sound perfectly paired with DD’s basstastic flair. The visual pairing is, might I say considerably dark, and may throw you off at first but will eventually make you want to strobe the lights and behave erratically in your bedroom as well. Turn it up.
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Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Hard Rock Sofa On Album “Most Important Thing For Us At Moment”
Posted by Middy on May 6, 2014
Hard Rock Sofa need little introduction. Though their rise to prominence has only been in the past 3-4 years, coinciding with the dance music boom Stateside, they have been making music since 2005. Approaching a decade of making music and it appears that they are hitting their stride (take notes kids, this does not happen overnight, unless you buy it), making tunes in a wide variety of sounds and styles.
We were supposed to sit down and chat with them the third day of E Zoo, but well I think we all know what happened. But we got the chance after “Arms Around Me” released to chat with them, so of course we did. We got to chat about their latest single “Arms Around Me” that was just released on Axtone, the impact of Sergey (the former third member of the group) leaving, their upcoming artist album and much more.
Dubstep | Seven Lions – Worlds Apart EP
Posted by Middy on May 3, 2014
Whenever Seven Lions releases new music, you immediately stop what you are doing to take a listen. His sound is so unique, enthralling and well put together that every time you hear new something him it is a totally different experience. Recently signed to Universal’s burgeoning dance imprint Casablanca Records, which has artists like Tiësto, TJR, Martin Garrix and Chase & Status in its stables, Seven Lions was given access to top of the line topline writers like Ellie Goulding and Kerli.
All five tunes show the mastery of Jeff Montalvo and the hard work he has put in over the winter break he took from touring to focus on just making music. The aforementioned Ellie Goulding kicks off the EP, featured on the first track. It is fitting that someone whose career is largely owed to producers remixing her songs, Ellie Goulding, hopped on this EP to provide her instantly recognizable vocal talents to the trancy opening tune, “Don’t Leave”. Only “Strangers” is a previously released track, with each record having its own feel and sound, yet remaining true to the Seven Lions ethos. This may be his most complete EP to date and this will hold us over for quite some time as we know the perfectionist takes a while to release material.
iTunes: Seven Lions – Worlds Apart EP
Deep House | Banks – Bedroom Wall (Crnkn Remix)
Posted by dshaq on May 1, 2014
Crnkn has been killing everything he touches for the longest time, whether it was his Diplo and Friends mix, any of his massive remixes, or his shows which I was privileged enough to go see in Indy. Today he releases a brand new remix to Banks’ Bedroom Wall and tries a new spin on it. Featuring a more deep house sound, the track is very groovy and offers a different yet fantastic new sound from Crnkn then we’ve heard from his other stuff. This one definitely needs to grace your ears so peep it below and grab the free download.
Albums | B.Love — Who Says? [Mixtape]
Posted by jeffwbaird on April 28, 2014
One of the great teases in our society of late is the ease with which many assume they’ll attain rap stardom. With the growing diversity of emcees’ backgrounds, and, more importantly, the lowering bar of the skill necessary to receive that long-coveted record deal, we’ve entered a time when many think it’s totally plausible they’ll make it big with their rhymes. And that scares me. I’m all for artistic expression, but when an artist is after fame and not necessarily making music for expression’s sake or as a result of their love for the craft, it’s clear. And because the former happens to be the vast majority of what makes up my inbox, here’s a chance for you to learn what the alternative sounds like.
B.Love (one-third of the FNT favorite Suns of Society), is a Cali-based rapper/songwriter/producer with a tremendous amount of versatility, and a desire to keep his sound authentic and unaffected by the industry’s love to keep artist’s boxed in and conformed to a specific sound. On his latest mixtape, Who Says?, B.Love produced the entire thing (with the help of some close friends and colleagues, including Benny Blanco and One Love) and tried to keep the record hard to describe and as broad in sound as possible. The result is a project that—while less unified by consistency in sound—is certainly consistent in terms of its experimentation and the fact that every track sounds like it was made exactly how B.Love intended. It’s a reminder that music is a passion for all of us, first and foremost, and whether or not you come out at the other end as marketable and easily packaged as would be ideal for making that shot at the big time shouldn’t be why you’re doing it. If you’re making records like this, then I have no reason to be scared at all. You can find Who Says? in full for free right here, or support the movement and make the financial gesture here.
Bass | Reva DeVito – Friday Night (Prod. By KAYTRANADA)
Posted by VMan on April 17, 2014
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Freshly premiered on the Fader, the first lady of HW&W Recordings Reva Devito teamed up with her labelmate KAYTRANADA to release “Friday Night,” a soulful 21st century R&B throwback with a bass that will have you making a stinky face. If you’re not familiar with Kay, now would be a good time to get acquainted with his sound, as he’s bound to be HUGE, bringing a refreshing sound to the music game, all while not tripping on the hype nor what everyone else is doing. If you have a chance to see him live, make sure you do, a great time is assured! This is a must listen!