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.

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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,

Electronic | Zedd ft. Hayley Williams – Stay The Night (YOGI Remix)

Posted by on November 5, 2013

Meanwhile… OWSLA has embraced yet another killer artist. Not only does OWSLA bring our attention to another vessel of talent, but with this release, YOGI and OWSLA have finally given me a version of Stay The Night that I can fully get on board with. The original disappointed me, and there had yet to be a remix that I enjoyed all of. YOGI brings the creativity with this tune. Ruthless effects on Hayley’s vocals, and devilish use of a sample from Kendrick Lamar’s Poetic Justice are what stand out for me. Give this dark little treat a listen.

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YOGI is also the man behind the original Follow U, the big song back in 2011 that received huge remixes from Xilent, Trolley Snatcha and Submerse among others.

Interviews | FreshNewTracks Sits Down With….PropaneLv

Posted by on October 24, 2013

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Portland’s PropaneLv is on the rise. His “Varsity Blues” project has taken the blogosphere by storm, and he’s on a meteoric rise. We sat down with the budding hip-hop sensation to talk “Varsity Blues”, money, and who his four wives would be if he were a polygamist.

1. Who is PropaneLv?

I think he’s still just a guy trying to find his path in life. I’ve always felt a little off and I still can’t escape that feeling. When making music I feel at home, but everything outside of that still hasn’t come together for me.

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Progressive House | Don Diablo & Matt Nash – Starlight (Could You Be Mine) [Otto Knows Remix]

Posted by on September 30, 2013

Don Diablo & Matt Nash - Starlight (Could You Be Mine) [Otto Knows Remix]Otto Knows rarely releases a song, but when he does it is dynamite. He revamps the clubby original with melodic synth work and chopped vocals that we have seen him use so well. This is vintage Knows, as he continues to show that it is all about quality over quantity.

Beatport: Don Diablo & Matt Nash – Starlight (Could You Be Mine) [Otto Knows Remix]