Electro-House | DCUP – Magic

Posted by on December 5, 2013

You know what the best feeling in the world is? Well, one of them, for that matter – when you’re mood and inspiration starts to plateau and then all of a sudden you hear a song that, within seconds, gets your blood rushing again. It’s 1:15pm and I was already three cups of coffee deep and couldn’t seem to shake the zombie feeling when I stumbled upon DCUP’s latest release, “Magic.” I’m a little out of touch with the American audience at the moment (it’s snowing over here in Sweden for the first time so I’m kind of out of touch with everything, tbh) but I think this Melbourne-based producer has been sneaking by, under appreciated and that needs to change. Actually, you might remember DCUP from “We No Speak Americano” back in the day, and you’ll recognize some of those funky latin vibes in “Magic.” But give this one a spin, it’s a bit of a 80’s groove, Duck Sauce-esque, touch of house cocktail with an Australian twist. Just what you need to spice things up.

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Chill, Pop | PATRÌCE – Can You Hear Me Dreaming

Posted by on December 2, 2013

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Last month I featured a remix by SG Lewis of UK artist Patrice and I made sure to let him know to keep in touch. He hit me up with this original track, and I’m not going to lie, at first it took me a few plays to get into it, but after the 4th or 5th play it grew on me. From the 80’s pop influenced production to Patrice’s unique vocals, this track makes for a chill pop record filled with passion and soul. This is a must listen, happy Monday!

Alternative, Indie, Pop | NAIMAH – Wolf & I // Bittersweet Refrain

Posted by on November 25, 2013

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I’m interrupting my regularly scheduled deep/tech house programming to deliver your ears some absolutely gorgeous indie-pop from one of D.C.’s newest and brightest songbirds. Back from #DTLA after four years at USC, 22 year-old Naimah brings a lyrical, dreamy touch to the two wonderfully assured productions below. The haunting “Wolf & I” — not an Oh Land cover, mind you — is simultaneously delicate and warm, thanks to stirring vocals and a languid yet evocative arrangement. “Bittersweet Refrain” features similarly tight vocal harmonies and heady instrumental builds, but the main highlight is really Naimah’s voice — which has a distinctly ethereal quality without sacrificing power. Par excellence. Naimah will soon be releasing her debut EP Reverie, so this is surely not the last you’ll be hearing from her — in fact, I think it’s safe to say that this is just the beginning.

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Free Download: NAIMAH – Wolf & I

Free Download: NAIMAH – Bittersweet Refrain

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Albums, Hip-Hop | Sammy Adams – Homecoming EP

Posted by on November 20, 2013

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Yesterday Sammy Adams released his long-awaited Homecoming EP. Immediately shooting to #3 on the iTunes hip-hop charts and #8 overall, and climbing. Out of the 6 tracks on the EP there is one for everybody, from party songs to the ones for the ladies. Although Sammy has yet to announce plans for a full length release, this should hold you over for now. Stream the full album below and purchase it on iTunes!

PURCHASE: Sammy Adams – Homecoming EP [iTunes]

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Electronic, FYI | deadmau5 gets “back to music”

Posted by on June 27, 2013

 

I’m going to try not to touch on anything that’s going on with Deadmau5 in the media at the moment but I will say that it’s been an eventful few days for him. Between breaking free from the chains of Ultra Records, partnering up with Capitol Music Group, and premiering some insane robotic mau5heads at his show in Vegas, things have really been heating up. There may have been some news about him on various gossip sites this morning, you know, not really sure what that’s all about BUT it seems he took FNT author Sev’s advice and dropped two new tracks to keep the ball rolling. If only every musician could respond to negative press like that….

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We’ll see how things play out.

 

Deadmau5 – Suckfest9001

 

Deadmau5 – You There?

Pop | Sammy Adams- Only One (Steve Morris Remix)

Posted by on July 12, 2012


Canadian sensation, Steve Morris, who also happens to be 1/2 of 90’s Finest, is back with an exclusive track to electrify the senses, putting his Toronto touch on Sammy Adams’s “Only One” single that’s taking over the radio and finding its way into the minivans of every soccer mom in the nation. The manipulated sample coupled with the power synths transports Sammy’s “Only One” into a realm that only exists on Pluto and Mars at the same damn time. Follow Steve Morris as he continues to make waves in the blogosphere, eh?

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Progressive House | Starshell – Birthday Girl (Danny Olson’s Celebratory Remix)

Posted by on March 28, 2012

Ladies, and Girl Fire enthusiasts of all sexes, prepare yourself for Birthday Girl. Growling electro-basslines and high-passed synths meet Starshell’s pristine vocals on this new remix from Producer/Composer Danny Olson. Adding his signature New Age Anthem House touch, which he describes to be a mixture of electro house, progressive house and dubstep, Danny takes this original and adds some flames! Whether its your birthday, or you just want to party like its your birthday Danny Olson has got you covered.

Download: Starshell – Birthday Girl (Danny Olson’s Celebratory Remix)