Exclusive, Featured, Interviews, Progressive House, Trance | Mat Zo Interview + Exclusive Superman Download
Posted by Middy on May 31, 2012
When you see a new Mat Zo track, you really have no idea what blissful sounds are going to be cascading into your ears the moment you hit play. You know it will be a superb production from beginning to end and a feeling of joy will linger long after the last note has dissipated into the space around you. He could send you into a primal frenzy with tracks such as “Mozart”, “Rebound” or “It’s Yours” or sooth your soul into a trance with “The Lost”, “Near The End” or my favorite mashup ever “Satellite Dynamics” using the Arty’s remix of his “Synapse Dynamics” and Ocean Lab “Satellite”. Then there are those you cannot really pin down Like “Bipolar”, “Frequency Flyer”, “Superman” (which we have an exclusive free download for you guys) or Tate & Diamond Feat Nicolai (Electrified (Mat Zo Electrofied Dub).
Mat Zo is a known quantity in EDM having been releasing tracks since the young age of 16 and at 17 was tabbed by Tiesto to remix “Driving To Heaven” on the 7th edition of his peerless compilation album “In Search of Sunrise”. Since then, Mat Zo has been steadily growing in fame and as a producer, with releases on Markus Schulz’s Coldharbor Recordings, AVA Records, and most importantly, Anjunabeats. He also has a drum n’ bass moniker MRSA that was quite active on Hospital Records from 2008-2010, but has since gone into a sort of hibernation. This shows the eclectic nature of Mat Zo and how easily he can make any sort of music. I do not want to bore you before the interview so make sure to catch him on the “Language Tour” with Porter Robinson & The M Machine this summer coming to a city near you. Also his latest single “The Sky” has been widely supported and is a great track, so be sure to get that and like him on Facebook and follow him on twitter. Last but VERY much not least we have an exclusive download of his hit single “Superman”, so do not hesitate to download it if you do not already have it.
DOWNLOAD: Mat Zo – Superman
1. FNT: “This whole genres business is like the Berlin wall, and I’m there with a forklift and a wrecking ball” Mat Zo, September 2011. What is your creative process ie do you start with melodies first and work from there and how do you build your sound in each song. How do you decide what to put in your sets because they include music from a variety of genres?
Mat Zo: I always start with the main idea/theme then build around that. When I choose music to play out all I’m really looking for is something that will move a crowd. Genres don’t really play a role in that.
2. FNT: You started as a guitar player at 8 years old and your mom was a professional violinist. How did this influence you to move towards music and how did you shift towards dance music?
Mat Zo: I started liking dance music at an early age so it grew with me as much as coming from a musical family did.
3. FNT: Your half sister Alma Zohar is a successful singer. Who gets more praise from your parents when you guys are all together and who would you say is more talented?
Mat Zo: Haha! She is definitely a better lyricist.
Featured, Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | On The Spot Interview with Hoodie Allen [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by LoffyG on May 20, 2012
I caught up with Hoodie Allen in Minneapolis, MN and took a few minutes to give him my “On The Spot” interview. Hoodie was definitely a good match for this style, all his answers were thoughtful and more than a simple yes or no. Aside from the interview, the show was amazing and I was surprised at how many people came out. If it wasn’t sold-out it was definitely very close. He puts on a awesome performance and has a band with him to rock out. I thought it was cool that he covered multiple popular radio hits that everyone knew the words to. That way if your friend had you come along and familiar with much of his music, you could still sing along. The remainder of this tour in the US is sold-out, but for those in the UK and Ireland you can still get tickets here.
Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | Cam Meekins – Obedear | On The Spot Interview [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by LoffyG on May 7, 2012
Cam Meekins releases a new track exclusively with FNT that’s a spinoff of Purity Ring’s “Odebear”. I dig the way Cam went in on this one. He has grown so much as an artist since his days of Dancing With The Stars. I was also able to get Cam on the line for my “On The Spot” interview. We talk a ton of different topics such as 3D movies, his longest road trip, who makes the best french fries, the free album and more. We are only 2 weeks away from the release of :) :/ :( so be on the lookout for that here when it drops!
Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | Logic – Young Sinatra: Undeniable [Exclusive Interview]
Posted by Grubeats on May 1, 2012
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A couple weeks back I had the opportunity to meet Logic, interview him, and see him perform as the headliner at a benefit concert for the Dance For Paralysis foundation. Above and beyond that, Logic brought the new age of hip-hop into one of the most storied restaurant franchises, The Hard Rock Cafe, and left his heart on the stage. Prior to the show, I sat down with Logic and asked him anything and everything from growing up, to passion for Frank Sinatra, to Kevin Durant’s tweets, to his favorite color. For all those responses and more, watch the video above. What you may or may not extract from the interview is Logic’s sincerity, passion, love, devotion, appreciation and respect for all, molded into the articulate and professional young man and artist he has become. Truly the most personable and enjoyable interview I have ever conducted.
Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | Kid Ink On The Spot Interview [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by LoffyG on April 28, 2012
I recently had the opportunity to interview Kid Ink while he was performing in Minneapolis, MN. I hit him with my “On The Spot” interview to see what kind of responses I would get. If you aren’t familiar with Kid Ink I added one of his music videos after the jump. You can also download two of his recent mixtapes below. He has an upcoming album in the works titled Up And Away, dropping June 12th. A big thank you to Kid Ink for taking out the time for the interview and EXP Promotions for making it possible!
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DOWNLOAD: Kid Ink – Day Dreamer [Mixtape]
DOWNLOAD: Kid Ink – Wheels Up [Mixtape]
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Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | On The Spot Interview with Huey Mack [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by LoffyG on April 24, 2012
I recently caught up with Huey Mack in Minneapolis while he was doing a show with Mike Stud. I came up with a list of random questions to throw at him to see what kind of responses I would get in return. This was only a couple days before the release of his new mixtape A Boy Named Hue, which was released on 4/23.If you still haven’t heard the tape, I highly recommend it. There are songs that are fit for any occasion including features from Scolla, Mike Stud, Mod Sun and more. You can preview the tape after the jump or download below!
DOWNLOAD: Huey Mack – A Boy Named Hue [iTunes]
DOWNLOAD: Huey Mack – A Boy Named Hue [Free]
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Interviews, Progressive House | Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman Interview
Posted by Middy on April 7, 2012
Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman have been on a tear lately with their single “Roll The Dice” that has been supported by just about every DJ under the sun. They have become known for their impeccable uplifting progressive house remixes for the likes of Dinka, Coldplay and others. 2011 was a great year for them as they were able to have a high studio output of remixes with some originals mixed in. 2012 will be even bigger, with a greater focus on their own songs, while still making their impeccable remixes. In this interview they discuss their remixing process, who they acknowledge in the crowd, and what is coming up next for the duo. If you have not already get their single “Roll The Dice” and check them out on Facebook & Twitter. Also just a thought, isn’t it redundant to say “Exclusive Interview” because they are in reality all exclusive.
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Give a little introduction, possibly a fun fact about yourselves people wouldn’t normally guess.
Dimitri is Greek and has a deep passion for Heavy Metal
Wyman is Swedish and has a deep passion for Gangsta Rap
Why did Dimitri Vangelis get to keep his full name and Wyman is just Wyman?
We thought Wyman would be a better option in terms of PR and Marketing.
How did you guys meet and get started Djing and making music?
We found each other on the Internet, met up, and here we are.
READ MORE OF THE INTERVIEW AFTER THE JUMP