FYI, News | Best Soundcloud Alternatives for 2016
Posted by BIGLIFE on March 23, 2016
Ok, there’s been lots of news over the past few months about the end of Soundcloud and we wanted to put together a quick list of our favorite Soundcloud alternatives to check out. With all of the uncertainty, here are some great places to diversify where you’re connecting with fans:
Bandcamp – This has been around for a while now, and a great place to sell music. It definitely lacks some social features like repost’s and comments, but definitely a great place to sell music if you have a loyal fanbase. It might seem a bit old fashioned to use Bandcamp, but it’s a sure thing for selling music.
Mixcloud – An amazing place to post mixes, maybe not the best place to put all of your music, but a great home for your mixes. Lots of radio shows and DJ’s are using it and seems like an obvious fit for your set.
Fanburst – The newcomer we recently discovered with an awesome way to share Albums and EP’s. The best part about Fanburst is that it’s totally free and has a powerful set of analytics tools. Definitely worth checking out, it’s pretty much Soundcloud but free for artists.
YouTube – Let’s not forget about the king of music and video sharing, with the recent launch of YouTube Red and a massive user base, Youtube is a tip top place to put your music. While YouTube lacks some social features, it makes up in the userbase. YouTube should definitely be in your swiss army knife of services.
House | Croatia Squad – Drop That Skirt (Original Mix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on November 14, 2014
Croatia Squad is silly good. He’s a one man machine that pumps out quality tunes like Mormon mommy bloggers pump out kids. This tune makes me want to slut it up and I’m not even a girl. That’s how fire flames it is. “Drop The Skirt” off his forthcoming “Touch Me” EP is filth. Whoops, there goes my skirt.
Tip of the trilby to Enormous Tunes.
Progressive House | Moiez feat. LARCY – Illusions (Original Mix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on October 13, 2014
I’m not a progressive house guy. However, this new offering from up-and-comers Moiez and LARCY caught my ear. Serving as the lead single off their forthcoming “Amerstdam Dance Event 2014 Album” Moiez recruits LARCY to create a sonic landscape all their own that’s already seen support from The Chainsmokers, Mako, and more. “Illusions” is available now on Cr2 Records. Don’t forget to grab the rest of the Cr2 Records ADE compilation with tunes from Landis, Crespo, Charity Strike & more.
Tip of the fedora to Stefan at TSS.
Progressive House | Gentle Bones – Until We Die (Manfred & Atran Remix)
Posted by Mel on June 1, 2014
Tyra Banks blows me away with her undeniable smarts but for some reason, when I first heard this song, I did not feel the same way. To be fair, my first listen was heard through laptop speakers so I jerked my way over to my room, grabbed my headphones and proceeded to get into the zone. I rubbed the tip for a second, gave it a kiss, plugged the headphone jack in and pressed play. I actually enjoyed the song very much on that listen and each time I listened to afterwards I would like it more and more. The producers behind this remix are Manfred, a gentleman from Singapore with only 34 followers on Soundcloud and Atran, a producer with 170 followers on Soundcloud and yet, an odd 70k likes on Facebook. Pretty freaky stuff to be sure but the song is good so look past it and enjoy. Also, if you don’t enjoy it, keep it to yourself. There’s no room for criticism here at FNT.
Free Download: Gentle Bones – Until We Die (Manfred & Atran Remix)
Hip-Hop | Sammy Adams – You & Me
Posted by BIGLIFE on May 6, 2014
“Dues yeah I’m paid up / dudes need to wake up.”
Returning to what made him great, Sammy goes in over Disclosure’s mega “You & Me” smash that’s reminiscent of his earliest work. Rapping, “Wizzy back, had a chance I’m yelling give me that, I can feel the summer approaching while you still skinny fat” Sammy floats effortlessly over the track with hungry bars and lyrical wit. Some might stipulate that Sammy Adams is officially back. I’d argue he never left. Sammy Adams. You & Me. Fire flames. Hat tip to the incomparable Val Pensa at RCA.
Trap | Flaxo – “Erode” (Original Mix)
Posted by BIGLIFE on January 30, 2014
Premiered just days ago on Vibe, Flaxo releases an ominous original mix titled “Erode” that can only be best described as organized chaos. Hat tip to Zac Bluestone for sending this my way.
Dubstep, Trance | Röyksopp – Running To The Sea Ft. Susanne Sundfør (Seven Lions Remix)
Posted by J-Tiffy on December 2, 2013
It has taken a long time for me to gather enough nerve to write this review, because this piece of music intimidates me so much. I don’t know how to accurately convey the way that this song made me feel when I heard it for the first time. I was on a crowded city bus, but felt completely alone. I didn’t feel lonely, rather, I felt as if I had been transported away by the music, and was in a different place than the people around me. I moved to the music without regard for the perceptions or judgments of strangers in my vicinity, and it felt surreal.