Trap | Late Nite Krew – Monkey Biz

Posted by on August 18, 2013

Late Nite Krew - Monkey BizDamn, this is some traptastic ish right here from the Late Nite Krew. I clicked play expecting the usual twerkulator Trap crap, but this tune has some serious bounce in it, like booty drop to floor causing an earthquake bounce. It might be Sunday, but the weekend doesn’t have to be over.

Late Nite Krew

Free Download: Late Nite Krew – Monkey Biz

Events | BT @ Marquee NY 8/17/13

Posted by on August 16, 2013

BT Marquee NY Flyer

Couldn’t take advantage of the weather and get out of town this weekend? No worries, swank up and come to Marquee NY to help BT celebrate the release of his 9th artist album, “A Song Across Wires“, which came out today. Get ready to hear his new, more upbeat tracks, hopefully mixed in with some of his classics. You can grab tickets below for the event and expect an interview with the composing, producer genius soon.

Tickets

House, Techno | Cassy – fabric 71

Posted by on August 16, 2013

EZ2013_Cassy_600x600.jpg

With Electric Zoo 2013 drawing closer and closer, it’s time to start doing your homework on the lineup so that you’re guaranteed to get the most out of the weekend. One of the places we’re most excited to hit is the notorious Sunday School Grove, which will be churning out deep house all day on Friday (and indeed, all weekend) until a sure-to-be-awesome closing set from the legendary Danny Tenaglia. Who, of course, is from New York. Fitting.

Friday’s lineup in the Grove is stacked, but we’re particularly stoked to check out British-born/Austria-rasied/Berlin-based Cassy, who has been taking dance floors the world over by storm. She’s maintained no less than four residencies in 2013, including at the much-touted Output in Brooklyn. In advance of her set, we strongly encourage you to check out her upcoming mix for London’s fabric, which is funky, atmospheric, and expertly crafted. Stream a promo mix below, and check out the full track list after the jump.

Preorder on iTunes: Cassy – fabric 71

Fabric 71: Cassy – 30 Minute Radio Mix by Fabric on Mixcloud

READ ON >>

DO SOMETHING

Events | THROWBACK THURSDAY: The Best of Global Dance Festival 2013

Posted by on August 15, 2013

g

After finally resolving some site issues and getting the chance to post up in one location for more than 24 hours, I am elated to present to you a recap of Fresh New Tracks’ favorite moments from this year’s Global Dance Festival.

Global Dance Festival is the hidden gem of music festivals, not-so-quietly tucked away between the soaring red rocks a few miles outside Denver, Colorado. This year marks the 11th running of the festival and to this day, Global has stayed true to its motive of keeping things fresh and innovative as both electronic music and the world evolve. Each day of the festival varied greatly from the next, catering to electronic music aficionados of every kind.

SO CHECK IT OUT, AFTER THE BREAK!

READ ON >>

House, Mix | Disclosure Essential Mix 10/8/2013

Posted by on August 15, 2013

Amidst DJ Mag shenanigans, VMA hoopla, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga, this is exactly what I needed. Disclosure gave us their two hour debut Essential Mix on Saturday, and I’m crazy about it. I was at a cottage all weekend so this was an ideal soundtrack for my drive home. Groovy, deep, creative and soulful, Guy and Howard have given us a wicked mix. The English brothers start us off with a 15 minute tribute to the late and great Detroit hip-hop producer J Dilla, whom the pair cite as a major musical influence. Then they get right into it with a jazzy tune from Moodymann to set a tone. The rest of the mix weaves in and out of dark garage, lighter house, techno and other genres which are all expertly mixed. Only two songs off of their debut album Settle make appearances in the mix, and only one of those two is the original state. This mix is not a showcase of Disclosure’s music, rather a very entertaining, very well mixed glimpse into the collection of songs and artists that have inspired these two awesome musicians. This mix will be a daily listen for me for a while. It can still be streamed for free on the BBC Radio 1 website (the link below), but only until this Saturday. After that you’ll have to hop on Soundcloud to listen or download it.

BBC Radio 1’s Essential Mix: Disclosure

Events | Making Good Decisions at Global Dance Festival

Posted by on July 18, 2013

 

This weekend marks the 11th running of Global Dance Festival at Red Rocks, presented by Colorado’s own electronic pioneers, Triad Dragons. Now, this may come off a little strong, but Global is honestly the reason why I fell in love with electronic music in the first place. Not trying to sound like a total n00b to the electro game because quite frankly I was listening to Basement Jaxx, Ace of Base and Fatboy Slim’s “Sun Is Shining”  before I could even read the lyrics so the point I’m actually trying to make here is that Global made me fall in love with the electronic music of our generation (I will NOT reference the E-word, ugh gag me). But the unique thing about Global isn’t the elaborate stage production, yoga circles or 12-hour long DJ sets but the fact that founders Ha Hau and Kostas Kouremenos have stayed true to their mission, and that is bringing in fresh talent and keeping up with the changing tides of the music industry. Not only that, it’s a beautiful amphitheater with natural yet incredible acoustics, with the nicest, most genuine, borderline eclectic crowd out there in the festival circuit. The fans, the producers, the shot callers, there all there for one thing, and that’s the music.

In fact, if there’s one thing you can take away from Global be it that you are presented with the opportunity of witnessing some of the most talented upcoming acts mere moments before their career takes off. Take a look at past lineups and you’ll see what I mean. Even looking at this year’s, you might roll your eyes and pout, But, ehh, where’s Deadmau5? No Armin? What about Porter? Well, you’re a few years too late for those guys, but hey, without further ado, I’m gonna clue you in on everyone you need to see this weekend and why. So when your friends show you some average Instagram photo taken from only the 1,000th row back at Sander van Doorn’s Tomorrowworld set, you can shit on them with your epic, close-up, well-filtered, brilliantly contrasted shot with the Denver Skyline in the background. You’re welcome.


READ ON >>

Dubstep, RnB | Ryan Leslie Ft. Cassie & Fabolous – Addiction (Phazz Remix)

Posted by on July 12, 2013

https://soundcloud.com/adam-phazz/ryan-leslie-addiction-ft

Thanks to A, I have become a sucker for Ryan Leslie tracks, but just because I’m biased doesn’t mean this remix from Phazz won’t be one of the sexiest remixes you will listen to all weekend. Of all the artists on this track, Cassie’s comes in the most beautiful on this remix. Phazz did something different than I am use to hearing on instrumentals. He added a bit more bass, giving it a deep Dubstep vibe to back the R&B.

Phazz

Free Download: Ryan Leslie ft. Cassie & Fabolous – Addiction (Phazz Remix)