Glitch | CloZee – Gotta Get Some Sleep

Posted by on January 6, 2014

I can’t remember if I’ve ever posted a glitch track, but what better day than my birthday to try something new?  I couldn’t be happier I found it today since, as some of you know, Chicago is dangerously cold right now and we could use a distraction. “Gotta Get Some Sleep” by CloZee is fun, bouncy, and has a great mood to it. The horns and bass are funky and fresh. I’ve been following CloZee for a few years now, and she always impresses me. The slow section around 3:10 is a cool surprise so look out for that! This song is free on Bandcamp along with a lot of other sweet songs on the “Whompadelic Trip” album.

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Free Download: CloZee – Gotta Get Some Sleep

Exclusive, Featured, Interviews | Sandro Silva Talks Payback, Ghost Producing & More [FNT Exclusive]

Posted by on December 12, 2013

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Dutch phenom Sandro Silva has been on the scene since he was 15, soon breaking through with his release “Prom Night”. The mastermind behind the game-changing single “Epic” (he sheds light on it during the interview), Sandro Silva has proven he is not a one hit wonder, garnering a countless number of other well-received singles & remixes on labels like Mixmash, Spinnin’, and most recently, Revealed Recordings.

His most recent single, “Payback” hit the top ten of the Beatport main charts and has been a favorite of artists like Hardwell, Benny Benassi, Deniz Koyu and plenty more. We had the chance to chat with him about his most recent single to see what makes it different from other festival-styled tracks, ghost production, an accusation incorrectly thrown at him, and more. Read on for the interview and grab “Payback” here.

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Exclusive, House | Marcus Jakes – Up To Me [FNT Premiere]

Posted by on November 27, 2013

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Cardiff native, Marcus Jakes is new to the house scene, but he has already made an impression on big names in the UK with releases on Ministry of Sound and Black Butter Recordings. Markus Jakes brings the track together with funky rhythms, poignant synth stabs and an infectious vocal that gives the track a throwback feel to the formative days of house music. “Up To Me” will be out on December 16th with “Stop The Talking” via Jalapeño Records, so stream the track as often as you want here until December 16th. With 2013 almost in the rierview mirror, he looks to use this two track selection to help catapult him to greater heights in the new year.

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Hip-Hop, Rap, Trap | Kanye West – Flashing Lights (TWRK Remix)

Posted by on November 27, 2013

At the beginning this song makes out to be just another twerk remix with claps on claps on claps… but once the synths kick in, this remix goes from twerking to trapping. Such a good collaboration of the two genres and use of the sample. Don’t get me wrong – I have a strong love for the original, but the way that TWRK has redone the edit, completely new way of listening to the song without getting bored!

Electro-House | Thomas Newson – Pallaroid

Posted by on November 23, 2013

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Consider this a reminder for your Saturday night. Thomas Newson is going to be one of the next big things in dance music with his track “Flute” rocking clubs and the charts and now “Pollaroid”. The internet is buzzing after Hardwell revealed that he ghost produced a top 10 track, though it wasn’t totally clear at what point it was in the top 10, and people were speculating it was this one. My money is on Partysquad & Mitchell Niemeyer “#Pantsdown”, which was in the top 10 very recently, Hardwell’s name was attached to it and the guys have been rumored to use ghost producers.

Beatport: Thomas Newson – Pallaroid

Bootleg, House | Claptone – No Eyes (feat. Jaw) [Gamper & Dadoni Remix]

Posted by on November 23, 2013

This song has a great use of saxophone, and who doesn’t love the saxophone? With a little housey-house and some good lyrics, Claptone and Gamper & Dadoni make for a deep, mellow, enjoyable song.

Chill | Yeo – Girl,

Posted by on November 21, 2013

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I’ve been trying to make sense as to why I’ve been listening to this track on repeat by Yeo “Girl,” and the answer might just be that’s it a good record. Yeo is a songwriter/producer from Melbourne, Australia who performs all of his music with a live band. He’s been getting support from acts such as Adam Green and Kimbra, and if that’s not a co-sign to capture your attention, I’m not sure what will. If you’re into dream pop, and could use a nice record to calm your nerves on this Thursday afternoon, let Yeo take care of you. This is a must listen!

Bandcamp: Yeo – Girl,