Cover | North Coast Music Festival Lineup + Tickets
Posted by dshaq on May 1, 2014
Take a good hard look at that lineup and try to find a reason why you should not attend the North Coast Music Festival in Chicago this upcoming Labor Day weekend. It may seem a long ways away and something you could put off on getting tickets for, but with a lineup like this, you’re going to want to buy tickets ASAP Rocky. Celebrating its 5th year anniversary, the lineup features the legendary Snoop Doggy Dog, Kid Cudi, Cashmere Cat, What So Not, and even the man himself JODY HIGHROLLER, to name a few. After witnessing it for myself last year, it only has me craving more and more. Think about it, but not for too long because this this thing will sell out, I promise. Holler at the ticket link below and prepare yourselves for a wild weekend with amazing music.
Bass, Chill | Kanye West – Touch The Sky ( MisterMack & Fortune Remix)
Posted by VMan on April 28, 2014
Nothing more refreshing than doing some late night crate digging, and just letting the bass bump to great finds like this remix by Mister Mack and Fortune of Kanye West’s “Touch The Sky.” If you’ve had a long weekend, and would’ve gladly taken the day off today, this one’s for you. Mister Mack and Fortune are part of the Flow Fi community, which holds a talented roster of producers, which I invite you all to check out. This is a must listen! Enjoy!
Albums, Deep House | ZHU – Nightday EP
Posted by mimada on April 22, 2014
Between 4/20, Coachella, and any other holiday weekend festivities, you might have missed the highly anticipated release of the mysterious producer, Zhu’s freshman EP. This EP is ultra-satisfying not only for its content, but also because it marks the end of our suspense in seeing what this Zhu guy is all about. However, as far as who this Zhu guy actually is, well, we’ll get there.
In case you haven’t been following the steady rise of this artist, let me catch you up to speed. Back in February, music bloggers across the country (including FNT!) received emails from an anonymous source with the attachment later to be identified as Zhu’s first single, “Moves Like Ms. Jackson.” Following that, another even more addicting, and this time original track, “Superfriends” took the internet by storm. But it wasn’t long before fans made use of their Internet skills and uncovered the artist as Los Angeles based Stephen Zhu of No Ego Records. What was even more remarkable then the fine detective work provided by Joel McRae via Do Androids Dance was the evidence that Zhu had planted the seed for this EP and all its branding quite some time ago. And still, leading up to the release and even today, there remains an air of intrigue as to who the man behind the smoke is.
As for the music, it without a doubt lives up to the hype. Zhu has really established his own distinct sound: dark, seductive, bass heavy and overall sexy. The tracks released prior to the EP, like “Faded” and “Paradise Awaits” are among some of the more stand out ones, while “Stay Close” and “The One” offer a more subdued, deep house // UK garage feel.
Now that we can finally enjoy this artist’s work as a whole, I’m dying to know what his next move is. No doubt it’s been carefully calculated so he’ll leaving us hanging by a thread until the time is right. Until then, stream “Nightday” in full via Zhu’s website here or cop it from iTunes and test it out by driving fast on empty freeways late at night with a Russian model in your passenger seat and your hand on her thigh. Or something devious like that.
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Mix | Aeroplane – Solé Fixtape Vol. 25
Posted by Juicebox on April 16, 2014
The boys of the summer sound are back with their 25th installment of the Solé fixtape! It’s been awesome being on board with these guys since their first installment and watching this series grow into a diverse yet impressive group of artists. If you’re not familiar with Belgium native, Aeroplane, now is a great time to hop on board with his sound. Coming off a hot weekend at Coachella, Aeroplane is an artist to watch in 2014.
Chill, Electronic | Mitch Murder – Mirage (SevnthWonder Remix)
Posted by BP on April 13, 2014
SevnthSundays are always excellent! The release this week is a little different though, since it’s lacking the normal heavy R&B influence. SevnthWonder’s remix of “Mirage” by Mitch Murder is fresh and light. SevnthWonder stated that the influences for this remix were Wave Racer and Cashmere Cat. Featuring heavily altered vocals and an airy melody, this track will take your mind away. Grab this floaty track for free straight from Soundcloud as a part of SevnthSundays and keep an eye out every weekend for more!
Electro, Trap | The Chainsmokers – #Selfie (Tim Gunter Remix)
Posted by dshaq on April 8, 2014
Instead of taking a selfie, you should be listening to this remix of it by Tim Gunter. Tim shows off his versatility by completely stripping it down and adding a hip hop/trap sound to it that hits hard with a great drop. Here’s what Tim had to say about the track:
“I started messing with this song because the DJ in me wanted to play it, but I could never find a good time to play the original. So, I slowed it down, added those signature 808s, and made it more of a #HOODSELFIE. After showing it to a few friends, they really liked it so I decided to let it out.”
Get this one ready for the weekend and holler at the song below.
Exclusive, Featured, House | FNT Exclusive: Pool – Lipstick (Liem Remix)
Posted by Middy on April 7, 2014
Rough weekend? Hate the fact it is Monday? Well here is something for you to ease your sense into the day and get your week kickstarted right. German alt-indie trio Pool recently released their single “Lipstick” to the acclaim of many across the internet space and now are prepared to start unveiling remixes for the tune. In comes Liem, who flips the tune totally on its head who except for the vocals and pitching the guitar lick remakes the tune in the vein of a chilled out house track with atmospheric synths and a well constructed bass line to fit the new tone of the tune. Grab this free download below for free exclusively here now!