Indie | Bad Wave – Look Out
Posted by JT on February 17, 2015
This track is a little weird. Cluttered with futuristic plucks and sounds ‘Look Out’ is a freshly constructed futuristic indie track with seductive vocals. This is a track made for a long drive. With vocals like they were sung by Thomas Mars (of Phoenix) Bad Wave have something brewing here and its catching on.
Tropical House | Sam Smith Crushes The Grammys and Goes Tropical
Posted by Juicebox on February 12, 2015
Sam Smith cleaned up this year at the Grammys…and it was well deserved. We were expecting at least a small shoutout to Disclosure after Sam Smith won his FOURTH Grammy of the night, but Sam Smith unfortunately didn’t show the electronic world any love. Regardless, LA producer Justin Caruso just delivered a tropical house remix that is so good, you would have thought it was Kygo. Let Justin Caruso take you back to summer with Sam Smith’s beautiful vocals and tropical infused beat.
Indie | Synchronice & Kasum – Glorious (Chet Porter Remix)
Posted by JT on February 12, 2015
Chet Porter is by far one of the most unpredictable producers on the rise. No boost – every time I press play on a Chet Porter track I have no idea what to expect. This one steps away from the traditional “build and drop” formula dominating EDM airwaves worldwide. It starts off in an epic fashion and continues beautifully into another world. The vocals are utilized perfectly. You can’t classify this and that’s what I love about this remix and Chet Porter’s productions. It’s a free download and I highly recommend adding this to your iTunes playlist. Don’t believe me? Press play.
Progressive House | Hardwell Releases Horrendous “Sally” Single Featuring Harrison
Posted by BIGLIFE on January 17, 2015
Holy smokes this is bad. Who in the hell wrote this song? The lyrics make me cringe just listening to them. This Harrison guy singing the vocals (who I suspect wrote the lyrics) is hard to listen to. There’s even a cliche “one, two, three go” before the drop. Please make it stop. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not against progressive house. There are many artists who do it well. This track though? It makes me ears bleed. You know what I find hilarious? Last year, in an interview with Armin Van Buuren, he said:
“I’m experimenting with a lot of new, different sounds. I’m a bit sick of the same formula that’s going on in EDM right now so I’m just trying to change boundaries and look at what’s going on in the rest of the world. Even in the hip hop scene and the trance scene and try to combine as much as possible.” [VIDEO]
Hardwell’s “United We Are” album drops January 23rd. I won’t be picking it up.
Indie | Just Kiddin’ – Thinking About It (ROOM8 Remix)
Posted by JT on January 14, 2015
This promo just landed in my dropbox and I have to say I was blown away. The boys at Room8 have flipped the original tune and added a futuristic element oriented by midnight sounds and carried away into a 90s inspired rock vibe. This one is catchy – they utilized the vocals effectively and constructed a quality tune. I’m very impressed by Room8 and look forward to what they have in store for us.
Indie | Shaparder & LRX Takes Us To Tropical Paradise With Their Remix To “Fais Rien”
Posted by JT on January 6, 2015
I just can’t stop smiling as Shaparder & LRX take me to a place much warmer than this Canadian tundra I’m stuck in for the next few years. As with any tropical tune you’ll find elements of the much loved saxophone, xylophone and piano, but what really makes this track is the vocals. Friends are made with music like this. Hats off to Shaparder & LRX for this fantastic remix.Progressive House | Sweda Brighten’s The Day With This Delicious Remix
Posted by JT on December 14, 2014
I very rarely put up mainstage anthems outside the Trance genre but today I got a taste of some uplifting vibes that took me on a major feel-trip. Sweda’s remix to the enchanting ‘Till The Sun Burns Out’ captures and lifts you high, with vocals so addictive you can’t help but keep the repeat button permanently pressed. He’s completely flipped the original – if you’re fans of groups like Lost Kings then you’ll fall in love with this timeless classic.