Interviews | Bricks Break’s Down His House Roots, Timing, Future Plans & More In Exclusive Interview
Posted by VMan on July 19, 2016
Bricks has a classic LA story but with some genuine depth to it that’s just likeable, frankly. In this FNT interview, Bricks breaks down where his house roots came from, why he makes what he does (which is fluid dark hip-hop-influenced house that totally suites 2016, check out previous posts on our site), and so much more. Read all the details here.
How would you describe your style?
Brian: I’d describe it as a collection of all the styles that have influenced me through out my life. It’s combination of House, Miami Bass and Hip Hop. I add the groove of house to the raw 808 miami bass sound, then work in some vocal chopping and analog 80’s synths, and out comes up the Bricks sound.
Tropical House | Steve Aoki Joins Forces With Felix Jaehn and Adam Lambert on “Can’t Go Home”
Posted by Tay on April 5, 2016
Last month, Steve Aoki revealed that he’s been in the studio with some unexpected collaborators working on a few tracks that would shock the world. The Dim Mak label head got in the studio with the American Idol star, Adam Lambert, and the Dutch youngster, Felix Jaehn, on his latest effort, “Can’t Go Home,” for one of the most unexpected collaborations that we’ve seen in years. While the three artists come from vastly different backgrounds, their work on “Can’t Go Home” together meshes seamlessly, as Aoki steers away from his typical electro house stylings in favor of Jaehn’s uplifting, sun-soaked brand of melodic house. The talented duo of producers lay down soaring flute melodies and smooth percussions to bolster Lambert’s pop croons.
Electronic | Phondupe releases new single “Milton” off their The Ecstasy Of Series
Posted by VMan on February 19, 2016
When not busy touring alongside the likes of Maribou State and Lolawolf, Australian duo Phondupe are in the studio making warped electronica. Comparing their sounds to the likes of Darkside, Aphex Twin and DJ Rashad, the guys have come together to for their own unique entity. Their latest releases come off their The Ecstasy Of series, which sees the pair pushing their boundaries further. “Milton” was first heard on Majestic Casual’s Beats 1 Radio Show and it’s now seeing the light of the streaming world.
Featured | Why Oliver Heldens’ Bus Tour Is The Perfect Pre-Festival Season Warm-Up
Posted by Tay on February 18, 2016
While many industries learn from its past or repeat themselves year after year, the music industry, specifically dance music, typically functions cyclically. Every year, the beginning of the new year marks a time for new releases, as both superstar artists and up-and-comers unveil the tracks, EPs, and albums that they’ve been working on for the last couple of months. This wave of new releases in January usually paves the way for artists to embark on a quick, month-long tour in February, before festival season really gets going in March with the kick-off of Ultra Music Festival. Summer marks the second season of the year for releases, as artists that were on the road and playing festivals get their first opportunity to hit the studio before setting off on tour again until the close of festival season in November.
These February tours are special because they mark an unique opportunity to catch your favorite artist in an intimate, club setting, where they are more willing to push the creative boundaries of their set and try their hand with tracks that they’ve been working on in the studio, before they are thrown into the monotony of playing festival sets month after month. This year, some of dance music’s biggest artists, like Hardwell, deadmau5, and Oliver Heldens, are all setting off on tours that culminate with shows in Miami during the Winter Music Conference, and these smaller shows, like the ones on Oliver Heldens’ bus tour, are the perfect festival season warm-up to get the year off on the right foot.
Twerk | Jayceeoh Teams Up With Woogie On “Rap Don’t Work”
Posted by Juicebox on January 26, 2016
Jayceeoh’s creativity behind decks and in the studio have quickly made him one of the most respected artists in the industry. With support from the likes of A-Trak, Diplo, Alison Wonderland, Borgore and Flosstradamus, Jayceeoh saw his one-of-a-kind brand take the next step in an already illustrious career. Today, Jayceeoh & Woogie unleash “Rap Don’t Work” ft. OJ Da Juiceman, a monster collaboration featuring one of hip-hop’s legendary tastemakers. The turntablist first showcased a newfound stylistic maturity after producing two hip-hop inspired trap anthems “Turn Me Up Some” and “I’m Gone” in collaboration with Redman. “Rap Don’t Work” oscillates between OJ Da Juiceman’s vocal chops and Jayceeoh’s staccato-like key strokes with ease. From dance music heavy hitters to larger than life hip-hop moguls, Jayceeoh possesses the one-of-a-kind skill-set to make these collaborations a reality.
Future Trap | Kasbo Continues To Champion Future Bass With His Umbrella Club EP
Posted by Tay on October 12, 2015
Kasbo can just do no wrong. The 19-year-old Swedish sensation has been absolutely crushing it in the future bass arena, not only delivering impressive remixes of Vance Joy, Jeremih, amongst others, but also showcasing his tremendous ability in the studio with originals like “Again” and Kaleidoscope.” Last week, the future house flagbearer dropped his debut five track EP, Umbrella Club, and it’s absolutely phenomenal. On his EP, the talented Swede manages to blend his trademark brand of future with elements from trap to create a range of tunes from dance floor heaters to downtempo chill out tracks. Check out the entire EP above, and download it for free here.
Progressive House | Gabe Almeda Goes Big On Remix of VÉRITÉ’s “Wasteland”
Posted by Tay on July 23, 2015
Philadelphia-native Gabe Almeda is a wizard in the studio, and this can be seen through his summer-ready tracks that he’s been pumping out since his initial emergence just 2 years ago. Up until now he’s been focusing on originals, but for this release, he’s bringing us a remix of VÉRITÉ, a renowned artist from New York. Her song, “Wasteland,” was once a dance-pop gem, but Gabe Almeda took it upon himself to flip it into a progressive house jam, complete with a euphoric vibe and high-energy feel. Enjoy!
Free Download: VÉRITÉ – Wasteland (Gabe Almeda Remix)