House | Michael Calfan Brings The Heat With “Koala” Remix
Posted by BIGLIFE on January 5, 2015
Another big tune that made it high to the regular charts (this time in a vocal version with KStewart). And there’s more going on with Koala, as it gets a true Michael Calfan treatment here. The French producer takes the track to deeper house territory, making the hooks and groove even more infectious. Hit in the making! Make sure to pick up the remix on Beatport below.
Purchase: Oliver Heldens – Koala (Michael Calfan Remix)
House | Croatia Squad – Milking (Original Mix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on December 6, 2014
Zurich’s very own, Croatia Squad, are back it again. This time in the form of their latest three track “Work It” EP that includes “Milking”. Sampling Kelis’s classic “Milkshake” record, Croatia Squad have flipped the original into a groovy bass heavy tune of epic proportions. Every song on the EP is great, however, this is my favorite from the bunch. Grab “Work It” available on Beatport now. Incredible vibes. Tune!
Purchase: Croatia Squad – Milking (Original Mix)
Ambient, Chill | Rootkit – Carry Me Away (Original Mix)
Posted by JT on December 5, 2014
Out on the infamous Monstercat label, Rootkit just delivered a dosage relaxation and I’m drifting. ‘Carry Me Away’ emanates a casual vibe. The ambient vocal chop in the background, when mashed with a slow bassline, steps away from his associated deep club sound. This track demonstrates the producer’s versatility, from drum and bass, to deep house, and now a chilled compilation of technological heaven. The kid from Norway isn’t showing signs of slowing down any time soon and I still get a jolt of excitement seeing a new Rootkit track pop up on my feed.
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Deep House | Galantis – Runaway [U&I] (DIMES Remix)
Posted by JT on December 5, 2014
You see, as bloggers, we receive submission after submission (and we DO read them all!) and once in a while we get a track that just makes us freeze in our seats. Meet DIMES. You don’t know him. This is his first release… I mean he’s barely got 20 followers on Soundcloud. Nonetheless, he’s got a level of confidence that’s evident in the quality of this track he pushed my way a few days ago. I give DIMES a 10/10. Hailing from sunny-side Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, DIMES takes us back to summer time with this tropical-inspired deep house fix. DIMES just made my ‘2015 To-Watch” list and after you get a taste of this, he’s guaranteed to make yours too. Enjoy this free download, and be on the lookout.
Featured | Arty: The Future is Now.
Posted by JT on November 25, 2014
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Artyom Stolyarov, everyone’s favorite Ruski on the block, is by and large well on a path to becoming a godfather of electronic music. As I let my iTunes hit autodrive (read: shuffle) the chilling vocals from “Bliss” transported me back in time to a place that had slowly faded into a distant memory. Arty has journeyed to every corner of this world, quickly transforming himself into an international icon and becoming an inspiration for dreamers globally. As 2014 comes to an end he’s shown no signs of slowing down, with every year since 2009 pushing him further into the spotlight. If you’re in the LA area this week, scope out Arty at Exchange L.A. tomorrow night! (Wednesday November 26, 2014). Click on the jump for more!
Review | Krewella – Say Goodbye
Posted by BIGLIFE on November 23, 2014
I like Krewella. I find them personally and musically appealing. Every single time they’re in Dallas they take a moment to speak with us, which they don’t have to do. They’ve long graduated from this site and there’s not much we can do for them at this point. That said, I hate writing bad reviews. I try to ignore what I don’t like and promote what I do. In this case I have to shoot our readers straight: Krewella’s “Say Goodbye” single is extremely underwhelming. It has very few redeeming qualities and is hard to listen to at times. It sounds like a rejected Evanescence demo with drum and bass produced around it. Frankly, I’m shocked this was even approved for release. They’re under a great deal of pressure (you can read their legal response here) and put this song out to quell some of the backlash. I don’t blame them. I just wish they would have come out of the gates swinging. Releasing a massive tune would have silenced those predicting their demise immediately. I haven’t given up on them just yet.
Let’s wait and see what Krewella have in store for us next.
House | The Flvr Blue – We Can Go Blind (Steed Lord Remix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on November 12, 2014
Icelandic art collective Steed Lord (yes you read that right) are back at it again. This time in the form of their latest “We Can Go Blind” Flvr Blue remix. Not a ripper by any means, “We Can Go Blind” is brooding and introspective, perfect for those middle of the set feels. Steed Lord’s “We Can Go Blind” is available for free download. Keep an eye on this LA based collective. They’re shaking things up.