Dubstep, Electro-House, Electronic | Gemini — Fire Inside EP
Posted by Sev on April 2, 2012
One of my favorite Dubstep producers, Gemini, releasing another EP today titled “Fire Inside”. Yet again he brings something different to the genre, never ceasing to suprise me and always staying true to the style he favors most. Known most for his melodic/euphoric basslines and drops; Gemini keeps that style through this EP, but also provides something a little heavier, as well more electronic. Starting off with Fire Inside, which was previewed on UKF’s alternate youtube channel about a month ago showcasing Gemini’s electro fire, had already caught my attention before I even listened to the other three tracks. Giving it a trancy vibe throughout parts of the track, but also bringing the chainsaw electro sounds is what gives this tune the perfect balance between bliss and madness.
No Way Out is where we see that classic melodic Gemini style we all love so much, filled with his amazing piano melodies that bring us back to when he first released his single Blue. His third track To The World is his anthem to all the dubstep fans who need those heavy bass lines and drops. This tune has been one of the highlights of his US tour sets smashing crowds everywhere. Lastly we have a track entitled Nothingness, which was added last minute causing the EP release to be pushed back a week or so. This was completely unexpected from Gemini, but I’m glad he decided to include it on this EP. Categorized as Electronica, this track showcases his ability to create a masterpiece outside of Dubstep. This track really caught my attention and is an amazing work of art. You can listen to all the tracks below and purchase them from iTunes as provided or get them off of Beatport HERE. Also after the jump is a free track from his EP given away on UKF, so be sure to grab it.
INSP006 – Fire Inside EP by Gemini
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Events, Preview, Progressive House | Avicii – Last Dance (Preview) + US Tour
Posted by Middy on March 24, 2012
Last night Avicii premiered his upcoming single “Last Dance” previously known as “Somacho” on Pete Tong’s Essential Selection show. It is an old song from him so some of you may not be familiar with the track, but this is one to be reckoned with and is defintely different from the track he used to play out in late 2010, early 2011. This will be released “soon” on Warner Music. I hope this a start of a trend for Avicii to release the songs he has had lying around for years. Cannot be certain but with this track getting a release and his collaboration with Nicky Romero “Nicktim” (official preview below) getting set for release, we can hope he will be releasing some of those gems in that vault of Avicii tracks.
Avicii is coming back to the US this summer for as he says “His biggest tour yet”, going to the biggest arenas and stadiums all across the US. This tour will be something massive and you will not want to pass up the opportunity to see Avicii in this type of a venue. Tickets go on sale at 12pm on MONDAY, so get your cash in hand and be ready. Dates and more info after the jump.
Pete Tong presents new ‘Avicii & Nicky Romero WORLD Premiere’ BBC Radio 1 by nickyromero
Dubstep | Benga – I Will Never Change
Posted by Sev on March 20, 2012
One of the original dons of dubstep has released another one of his big tunes. There is only one problem, you can only get this on the UK iTunes. As much as I hate to tease you guys like this, I hope you have a friend in the UK who can help you out. If not I’m sure there are other ways to obtain this deep tune (*cough* internet *cough*). Nevertheless the track title says it all and Benga sticks with what got him to this point and that is respect worthy. If you want to see this bad man while he is touring in the US you can find the dates HERE.
I Will Never Change by iambenga
Events, Progressive House | Kaskade “Freaks of Nature” Tour
Posted by Middy on March 16, 2012
Kaskade will be taking the US by storm this summer with his “Freaks of Nature” Tour, currently with 35 dates and more to be announced. The tour will cross the country, tearing up festivals, theaters and stadiums across the country, including venues such as Red Rocks, The Fillmore, and Tabernacle. I will let Kaskade describe the tour further in his own words,
“It’s the most ambitious tour I’ve ever done,” said Kaskade. “Just the number of cities and the actual stage set I’m taking on the road in itself is an unprecedented feat for me. People who’ve seen me before will never have seen this and for those who have yet to see me, it’ll only enhance the experience that much more.”
Tickets go on sale at 10am tomorrow so fight through that hangover, get your tickets and then go back to sleep, you will love yourself later for the decision. Pre-sale tickets are already going fast and some of the events are already sold out so get on this NOW. Full tour after the jump. Below I included a great, free progressive house remix from Cegor of Chuckie & Gregor Salto – What Happens In Vegas, which is fitting with Kaskade’s residency at Marquee in Vegas throughout the year.
Buy Tickets Here: http://www.freaksofnaturetour.com/
Hip-Hop | Aspects – Yes Please (Prod. by Akira Kiteshi)
Posted by Mach on March 5, 2012
http://youtu.be/7Lthi4MzJYI
Hip-hop might not be as good as it use to be in the US, but I think the UK does a crazy job keeping it alive. I mean sure up and comers aren’t doing half a bad job like Logic, Kinetics, not Mac Miller (kid needs some new subject matter), and not Sam Adams (No offense Sam. I love your tunes, but hip-pop isn’t hip-hop). Hip-hop isn’t just rhyming because you can, otherwise you would see my name up on this post. Countless people telling me they just listen to hip-hop beats now, thats half the track what about the rest of it? You have to have a good flow and a decent story to tell. Love that grimy feel you get from the UK rappers like what you get from this Aspects track, enjoy.
Aspects – Yes Please by Aspects
Electro-House | U-Tern – You Don’t Know Me
Posted by Mach on March 4, 2012
This gem completely slipped under the radar in the US, this is a huge track from U-Tern. Great feel good, dance vibes on this freebie that was thrown together in just one night. This could easily become any person’s new favorite jam, it is definitely one of mine now for sure.
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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