Indie, Progressive House | NONONO – Pumpin Blood (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Posted by Mel on January 20, 2014
The Swedish group NONONO (pronounced no-no-no..) very recently (though in all honesty it’s almost been a week) had their hit song “Pumpin Blood” remixed by The Chainsmokers and quite frankly, it’s not bad! It’s clearly not their best work and it actually kind of sucks but once you get passed all that it’s quite good! The track starts with a “really emotional piano intro that pulls you in”, according to them, and then climaxes at a good, yet oddly familiar drop that is probably a little too similar to their “Dreaming” remix. It then goes on to feature an almost trap like breakdown which certainly helps it stand out amongst their vast catalog of releases. This is likely not their best work but it’s still good song. We can’t expect them to hit a home run with every release because they just don’t have the talent to do so.
They have sold out big time and have their first original song “#Selfie” coming out on producing genius Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records on January 28th so get ready for that. It should be adequate.
Free Download: NONONO – Pumpin Blood (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Chill | Emily Underhill – Ghosts (Sebastian Carter Remix)
Posted by VMan on January 7, 2014
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19 year old Swiss producer Sebastian Carter never disappoints when it comes to shedding light on unknown talent by releasing remixes that intensify vibes and emotions from the original. “Ghosts” by Emily Underhill received that same treatment, and the bass is what’s going to keep you warm in these sub-zero temperatures. If they had a fireplace and a hot chocolate maker at work (or wine), I’d be laying back by the fire with a cup in hand, reading a book, forgetting about the world to this beautiful piece of work by Sebastian. Add this one to your chill playlist, and get that free download! Must listen!
Free Download: Emily Underhill – Ghosts (Sebastian Carter Remix)
Electronic | Toni Romiti – Miss Me (Dj Sliink Remix Ft. Dj Bake)
Posted by VMan on December 30, 2013
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The homie “Jersey Club King” DJ Sliink teamed up with DJ Bake to remix Toni Romiti’s “Miss Me” for a free download and it’s straight sex. If you’ve been blessed with catching a live set from Sliink, you know he’s a true maestro behind the decks, keeping the crowd in check by slowing it down, or bringing it up a notch with the hard beats. This remix is representative of his style, with this rendition of “Miss Me,” you get it nice and slow, but you’re also going to “get this work” just like you should. This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: Toni Romiti – Miss Me (Dj Sliink Remix Ft. Dj Bake)
Dubstep, Progressive House | No Limits – Miracles (Feat. Jovan Wilder), Dreams
Posted by Mel on December 18, 2013
No Limits are a duo of 19 year old producers from Ohio who I just now came across and was really impressed with their work. One of the two tracks that stood out to me was “Miracles”, a progressive house track released a day ago for free. While it certainly isn’t the most innovative track, it is still an enjoyable listen. However, what really peaked my interest with these guys was an older track of theirs.”Dreams” is by no means new. In fact, it is literally a million years old. It is insanely good though and an impressive blend of multiple types of sounds, though the dubstep qualities are clearly the most apparent. Also, the drums in it are unreal. Both tracks are a free download.
Free Download: No Limits – Dreams
FYI, Review | Dillon Francis’ Merch Table is Possibly the Best Thing on the Internet
Posted by Nick on December 17, 2013
Okay, so for those of you who don’t already know, aside from being one of the most talented, Dillon Francis (AKA DJ Hanzel) is hands down one of the funniest, most creative artists in the industry right now. Whether it’s reenacting scenes from Adam Sandler movies, casually handing out free tacos for DJ awareness, or just making jokes that nobody entirely understands, this guy really does come up with some of the most hilarious (and weirdest) things you’ll see on the internet.
Now, I’m sure many of you saw the (almost uncomfortable) video below of Dillon and 12th planet playing out the scene from “Ghost” where Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore sensually make pottery together:
This clip came up in a conversation I had with a friend the other day, which then prompted us to revisit what other crazy stuff Dillon will do for money. Of course, under the category “Awesome S**t” on his merch website, we found a spectacular collection of things he’ll do for dollars. Some of my favorites include DJing a Bar/Bat Mitzvah for 15k, becoming a vegan for a year for 40k, and joining the US Army for $1,000,000.
Here’s where you come in. I’m pretty sure a lot of us don’t have $40,000 just lying around (unless the Rich Kids of Instagram want to throw down); so if we want one of these things to happen, we’re going to need to work together. I’ve started an online fundraising campaign HERE so that we can do it. In two months we’ll count up how much we have, and buy the best one we can. At the very least, we’ll have him tweet a randomly selected FNT follower. The person who donates most will win a special FNT prize. Let’s go one deeper and get some DJ Awareness going!
Don’t forget to follow Dillon on his different social media outlets – you won’t be disappointed.
Dillon Francis: Facebook | Twitter | Soundcloud
Also – Vine and Instagram: @dillonfrancis
Chill, Dubstep | James Egbert – Exit Wounds (Murtagh Remix)
Posted by Mel on December 17, 2013
First off, I would just like to apologize for the scarcity of my posts. A few weeks ago I gained access to a Brazzers account and my life has been in shambles ever since. Not only that, but a few days ago I accidentally checked out the new guy at my work. He had long hair and was wearing a lululemon sweater so there was really nothing I could do there. It was crazy. Also, as if that wasn’t enough, my mom bought me candy cane scented hand soap but it doesn’t really smell like candy canes. It smells like how I imagine a candy cane would smell like after it had been sitting on the street for a few weeks and then thrown at my face by a smelly person.
In addition to wondering why Taylor Swift is always kissing a different guy in her music videos and how I wish I was one of them, there has been one other thing on my mind for the past few days and that has been this song. It is not often a song opens with 2 minutes of atmospheric piano and slowly building strings before switching gears entirely and becoming a chillstep track but that is what Murtagh did with his remix of James Egbert’s “Exit Wounds”. While I do think the intro could have used maybe an extra synth or two to liven it up a bit, it is still incredibly cinematic and well done. The uniqueness of it and the fact that it’s free makes this a track worth checking out.
Hip-Hop, Videos | Accent — Just For Tonight (feat. Jitta On The Track) [Lyric Video]
Posted by jeffwbaird on December 15, 2013
We’re all a part of a moment in hip-hop history during which artists who self-identify as “rappers” range drastically in regards to how they define that role, the kind of music they create and label as “hip-hop”, the kind of technical skill they possess. The aesthetic sound of rapping has become a ubiquitous part of pop radio, and with this change most of the rappers who strive for mainstream attention work harder to try to fit the mold of simplicity that generally regulates what becomes a hit or doesn’t. Within such a concentrated industry, there are limited outlets for the fan both of technically skilled rappers and melodicism; rappers who can really spit, but also who’ll experiment with club-ready production (hence the rapid success of artists who occasionally fit this mold: Kendrick, Macklemore, etc.). Tonight we bring you a record striving to do just this—simultaneously satisfy the tastes of both those who love the kind of melodic, synth-heavy trap beats that Judge (who—if you’re a Mike Stud fan—you’ve likely heard the work of on multiple occasions) so expertly crafts, and also appease those who listen to hip-hop for the advanced lyricism; the kind of alliteration, wordplay, and rhyme schemes that have become synonymous with Accent’s work. This is the kind of song that you can enjoy for whatever it is that makes your head bang, though I certainly hope you’re the kind of people who listen to lyrics. Accent’s new mixtape, The Last Lyricist, drops this winter.