Dubstep | Crystal Fighters – Follow (Benga Remix)
Posted by Mach on October 18, 2012
“Follow” is one of Crystal Fighters best tracks, to date. Benga has actually given away this remix for free, exclusively in the UK though. Don’t worry though I got everyone on this. Benga stated months ago that he was retiring from Dubstep, so either he is trolling like Spor did or he is slowly going to give away the music he has left. Either way it’s nice to see we will still get some fresh music from the legend.
Dubstep, Moombahton | Nero – Me & You (Roksonix Remix)
Posted by Sev on October 15, 2012
The day has finally come. After hyping this track up all the way to its possible limit the release of Nero’s Me & You (Roksonix Remix) is finally available to grab. Only problem is it can only be bought in the UK right now, but I thought knowing that it could be bought somewhere in the world was good enough news to post about this track. If you have any friends in the UK that can help you out, now would be a good time to call in a favor. This track has been smashing stages for over six months now and is about time it saw its release. We will keep you posted about its US release, but for now here is the link to the UK purchase HERE.
Drum & Bass | Spor – Ziggurat/Push Me, Pull You
Posted by Mach on October 15, 2012
Drum & Bass’ God has returned. Over the past few months, Feed Me AKA Spor, has shown resentment to his legendary ego, Spor. It was feared that Spor would be no more, but to our great surprise, the legend in EDM has released these two tracks saying this, “Who said I left? Genres mean nothing to me, I just love music, thank you to everyone who supports me.” Clearly he was messing with us, well that’s a great weight off my shoulders haha. Spor has proven that he still has it, and that his Feed Me persona has not taken control of his other talents within electronic music. He may be one the best, well rounded producers in EDM. Though, these track have released through the UK, I do not doubt the peoples ability to uncover them in other ways on the internet. Enjoy.
Albums, Electronic, Pop | Ellie Goulding – Halcyon (Album Review)
Posted by Spice on October 9, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VjPABmvlfY
Over the past three years, Ellie Goulding has achieved an extraordinary level of fame and recognition, even as she has maintained a foothold outside of the full-bore pop mainstream. Sure, it’s basically impossible to listen top 40 radio these days without hearing the synthy intro to the belatedly popular “Lights,” but there remains something sufficiently quirky and offbeat about Ellie — her distinctively elfin timber, perhaps, or her often dark arrangements, or her affinity for unlikely (but uncanny) melodies, or the fact that she’s the undisputed remix darling of the underground. In other words, she’s managed to steer clear of Carly Rae territory, even as she has built an increasingly high profile for herself.
In Halcyon, the British songstress may be playing for the now-considerable audience who will purchase her material by default, but it is clear that the album is first and foremost the fulfillment of an intensely personal and specific vision. Accordingly, there are moments of sheer, sparkling brilliance — and also a few misfires. The overall vibe is haunting, gothic, and at times ragged, ranging from heavy and driving to delicate and stripped down, but never do we lose sight of the looming emotional matter that served as Ellie’s inspiration. And this is where the album falters — certain tracks simply begin to feel roundabout or redundant, especially as we move through the ballad-heavy second half, where Halcyon starts to seem like a synthed-up 21 with slightly less lyrical depth.
But when Ellie shines, she truly shines. The jangly (if rather abstruse) “Anything Could Happen,” released well in advance of the album, is a fresh and unlikely anthem. “My Blood” is a bona fide showstopper — Ellie’s birdlike voice is simultaneously fragile and powerful, undergirded by a thumping bassline and carrying us through a terrifically stratospheric chorus that will give just about any music fan chills. The dubsteppy “Figure 8,” produced by recent OWSLA signees MONSTA, exists at the catchiest possible intersection of electronic music and pop. The ethereal and slightly more upbeat “Atlantis” is beautifully (and eerily) arranged. And Calvin Harris brings his user-friendly dance cred to “I Need Your Love,” coming soon to every single fratty bar near you. In all, Ellie may have moved in a more self consciously artistic direction on Halcyon, but her ability to weave catchy, interesting melodies with lush electronic arrangements is as on display as ever.
Rating: 3.5/5
Note: Bonus track “Stay Awake,” produced by Madeon, is only available on physical editions purchased at Tesco in the UK. Check it out here.
iTunes: Ellie Goulding – Halcyon
Dubstep | Adventure Club – Wait (Culture Code Remix)
Posted by Spice on September 24, 2012
UK-based duo Culture Code just dropped a big remix of Adventure Club’s “Wait,” which is easily a must download on this Monday evening. The original is awesome to begin with — the addition of some hard-edged synths and heavy kicks enhances the intensity but still allows those catchy vocals to shine through. Listen below and be sure to check out Culture Code on Soundcloud.
Trance | Armin van Buuren feat. Ana Criado – I’ll Listen
Posted by Spice on September 11, 2012
It’s made the rounds on the weekly trance radio shows, and now Armin van Buuren’s melodic follow-up to 2012 chart-topper “Suddenly Summer” has finally dropped on Armada music, just in time for the bittersweet transition from summer to fall. “I’ll Listen” features soulful vocals from Ana Criado and a cascade of warm, almost cinematic synths that smoothly navigate the listener through subtle crests and peaks. This track is the perfect follow-up to “Suddenly Summer” and — as with so many Armin originals — seamlessly renders an abstract feeling into music. Head to Beatport for the download or pre-order it on UK iTunes as part of Armin’s live compilation from his summer residency at Privilege, Ibiza (set to drop on September 14).
Chill, Hip-Hop | Jetpack Jones – Superficial (Prod. By Handbook)
Posted by J_Salzer on September 9, 2012
FNT favorite, Jetpack Jones, drops off his realest song to date in my humble opinion. Taking on the superficialness of the world, Jetpack does it in a creative, unique, and effortless way. The beat was crafted by UK native Handbook, and couldn’t do a better job of setting the tone for the song. The artwork, done by Eustace Francis, is elegant and beautiful, not being superficial…it’s actually really cool. Superficial is the first single off Jetpack’s upcoming FREE project, Jetpack Odyssey. Like his facebook page below, and chill out to this track on the first NFL Sunday while enjoying a nice adult drink.