Electro-House | Sato Goldschlag – Mr Mister feat Wynter Gordon (Laidback Luke remix)
Posted by Middy on May 30, 2012
Nothing cheers you up after a day of a delayed 9 hour international flight with too much turbulence and crying kids like seeing this absolute monster in my inbox for download and the follow-up email saying it can be given away as a free download. Sato Goldschlag had been warning me about something big at Ultra and they were not kidding with this massive remix from Laidback Luke premiered at the festival. Laidback Luke keeps some of the original synth melody put down by Sato Goldschlag, while utilizing Wynter Gordon’s angelic vocals as well as anyone can. He then adds grimy, grungy low end synth chords and a prominent string melody with a varying bass line that completely changes the character of the track from a poppy house track to knock you out of your chair electro house banger.
DOWNLOAD: Sato Goldschlag – Mr Mister feat Wynter Gordon (Laidback Luke Remix)
Electro-House, Progressive House | The Joy Formidable – A Heavy Abacus (Qulinez Remix)
Posted by Middy on April 26, 2012
Above is the first episode of Size TV, where you get to meet Qulinez as well as the rest of the Size family.
The Swedish Duo, Qulinez have given us another release to add to your collection along side their trend setting single “Troll”. This track capitalizes on the success of “Troll”, continuing with much of the same, unique sound that “Troll” established. The track gives you their unique high pitch synths leading into a bass driven drop with growling synths underneath. Tiesto dropped this bad boy at Ultra for all of you UMF attendees so think back to that moment and you will rush to get this track. The vocals are incredible and are used perfectly.
Also check out a remix of their coming out on Monday that combines a little dub with electro house.
After the jump is a great FREE original track from Diego Camejo using the vocal from Simians Vocals – We Are Your Friends that has a Big Room / Festival vibe to it with synthy build and a simple, high energy, bass driven drop.
The Joy Formidable – A Heavy Abacus (Qulinez Remix) – Beatport Link
House, Mashups | Kaskade vs. Sandro Silva & Quintino – Call Out Epic (Kaskade Mashup)
Posted by Spice on April 23, 2012
Wasting no time after a whirlwind month of festivals, Kaskade is back and hitting the ground running to bring us an awesome, high energy track he dropped at Ultra and Coachella. In this latest addition to his growing body of sick mashups, he weaves together the ethereal vocals from “Call Out” with the thumping hook from Sandro Silva & Quintino’s aptly titled classic “Epic” (which you probably recognize from the Youtube tour de force better known as the Tomorrowland after move). The result is indeed epic. Kaskade’s Freaks of Nature tour kicks off in Vegas in a little over a month, so cruise to the website and find out if he’s coming to your city.
Events, Review | Ultra Music Festival 2012: Recap, Sets, Pictures and Videos
Posted by Spice on March 30, 2012
At about 7:40 p.m. last Friday, I’m standing towards the front of a monumental crush of neon, glitter, and tanned body parts waiting for Afrojack to take the mainstage. A lot has happened even though we’re barely three hours into the weekend: Alvin Risk has bounced back with considerable swag from a temporary speaker malfunction; far too much money has been surrendered to the good people shilling water and vodka red bulls; somehow, against all odds, we’ve managed to run into a smiling and very friendly Skrillex. The sun is beginning to set and I’m looking down at my phone to run through my pictures when the following notification pops up: Liz F. has sent you a request in Draw Something!
As I weigh the merits of listening to Benny Benassi close out an epic set against attempting to render an anatomically correct J.Lo with my right index finger, my thoughts turn to Alan in The Hangover, when Bradley Cooper’s all “put some pants on, man, I find it a little weird I have to ask twice” — “Pants at a time like this?!” Same idea. Draw Something at a time like this? Really? C’man Liz. Get your life together, bro.
Afrojack appears, a pounding beat takes hold, and the crowd begins to thrash in earnest. My phone is instantly forgotten. At that moment, it hits me: I’m in Miami, I’m surrounded by some of my very best friends who are in turn flanked by literally thousands of people, and everyone is just excited as I am to be right here, right now. How on earth can anything ever top this?
Recap, pics, vids, and full sets for free DL after the jump….
*NEW SETS ADDED!*
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Moombahton | Moombah Mondays
Posted by Spice on March 19, 2012
Sev’s got a test to study for so I am bringing you Moombah Mondays tonight. This is a big week for moombahton, with the giant cluster of amazing that is Hard Miami Moombahton Massive happening on Wednesday (D.C. represent…but seriously if you’re in Miami on Wednesday you’d be crazy to miss that) and, of course, tons of artists performing at Ultra over the weekend. No better way to kick it off than with some fresh bangers, so let’s dig right in.
First off, Bro Safari just dropped a remix of SPL’s “Back At It” and you really need to give this one a listen. This track has been getting airtime in a lot of sets recently and for good reason — it goes incredibly hard and brings that funked out moombah vibe to another level. Preview it below or download it on Beatport.
Next up are two awesome tracks from Cyberpunkers. “Dungeon” is probably my favorite track this week — it’s grade A moombahcore and delivers heavy distortions, catchy leads and a swinging bassline. You can’t listen to this and not want to dance.
This second Cyberpunkers track is on par with the above — the break after the drop is basically filthy. Who are these guys and why had I never heard of them before tonight? Their production is dope.
Lots more goodness after the jump…
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Dubstep | Dirty South feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Stepsonics Remix)
Posted by Spice on March 1, 2012
I’m pretty over the shoe artwork for “Walking Alone,” so here’s a dope picture of Ultra to get everyone excited about the fact that WMC 2012 is right around the corner. Stepsonics just dropped a heavy remix of Dirty South’s anthemic track, which maintains the best elements of the original while layering in driving beats and some positively filthy synths. Nothing to complain about there. And don’t even get me started on the drop. I won’t lie, I’ve already added this one to the playlist I’ll be blasting on the flight down to Miami. No harm in planning ahead, right?
DOWNLOAD: Dirty South feat. Erik Hecht – Walking Alone (Stepsonics Remix)
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Events, Preview, Progressive House | Laidback Luke – Speak Up (Preview) + US Tour
Posted by Middy on March 1, 2012
Laidback Luke is a man who never rests with his Mixmash forum where he responds to all music submissions and tirelessly responds to his fans tweets and Facebook messages like few other artists. All the while he is able to crank out bangers like this one, “Speak Up” with Wynter Gordon. He has been playing it out for the better part of a year now and has really left it a mystery of when he would release this monster until very recently when he released the preview and the release date on March 12th. He is coming over the US for a massive US tour with many more dates to be announced, so do not miss him when he hits your city / area because it will be a party you would be remiss to skip. For those of you heading down to WMC & Ultra check out his Mixmash Pool Party, among the many ridiculous shows that week, because the lineup is great and it is an all day/night pool party. Listen to the preview for “Speak Up” and mark your calender for March 12th as this is going to big. April will remixes of “Speak Up” from the likes of Chris Lake and Mark Knight among others.
Laidback Luke feat. Wynter Gordon – “Speak Up” (Original Mix) PREVIEW
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