Albums, Drum & Bass, Progressive House, Review | Mat Zo – Damage Control (Album Review)
Posted by Middy on November 11, 2013
We have seen some incredible albums this year in dance music. From Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories” to Andrew Bayer’s “If It Were You, We’d Never Leave” to Disclosure, Pretty Lights, BT, Feed Me, Avicii, Kaskade, Gesaffelstein and Sub Focus’s albums, this year has seen the resurgence of the full length LP. You can now add Mat Zo’s “Damage Control” to that list of stunning albums.
Electro | Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up (Steve Swift Remix)
Posted by VMan on November 6, 2013
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The homie Steve Swift, with his first FNT post, put the electro back into Avicii’s hit record “Wake Me Up” and even included hints of dreamy trance, that had me wondering for a second if Robert Miles was behind this. The track starts off with a hard bass that makes you want to rage, and then it’s off to euphoria with a bright piano chord progression. If you’re trying to get the chills, listen to around 2:16, the build reminds me of that good trance from back in the days. This is a must listen and a must download! PS, if you’re in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area, make sure you tune in to DJ Steve Swift every Sunday 9PM – 10PM on iHeartRadio and 104.5 WSNX!
Free Download: Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up (Steve Swift Remix)
Electro-House | Lars Allertz – Make You Mine
Posted by mimada on November 5, 2013
Presenting you another guest post from our Swedish sweetheart, Rebecca!
”Everyone can do what I do,” said Avicii in an interview with the Swedish men’s magainze Café, which the publication happened to showcase on the cover of last month’s issue. The outspoken young man has had a lot to say about the industry lately; of course everyone else apart from the artistic genius himself are in the business only for making money. Touring Vegas, having an abnormal obsession with including Ralph Lauren in all aspects of your career, and attacking the States with an album of American country sounds is all about being freely creative, right? But for once, this Avicii quote actually makes sense.
Like some ”guru of EDM,” Avicii has doomed the future of EDM (perhaps because he realized what his own front page quote really means…) and especially progressive and electro house. I am just waiting for Avicii to go full folklore. There must be money to make from the Amish music scene!
His prophecy may come to light but not before a certain newcomer’s career fully blossoms. Introducing someone else who does it, and does it more than well: Lars Allertz. The upcoming, new Avicii-before-he-became-whatever-he-is-now, is making his way through the DJ-booths in Sweden and London. The Stockholm-based 21-year-old just released the song that has every quality to be his big breakthrough. Already last year he was recognized for his early works by DJs such as Tiesto, but has yet to reach the audience. ”Make you mine” has it. Pay attention to the finely-tuned vocals and the Latino strings that put Allertz’s own mark to the, according to a specific DJ’s general opinions (no names mentioned…), “soulless electro house beat” (that means to general ears: a well-created melody with a powerful drop). Left your own territory because you’re frightened of the competition, Tim?
As in typical Swedish fashion, the full version of “Make You Mine” is available on Spotify but check out the preview below and purchase the track via iTunes if it makes you feel that type of way.
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Bootleg | Trademark – All Around (Audien X Avicii X Kaskade)
Posted by Juicebox on September 12, 2013
Trademark is back with another absolute smash. Recipe for a banger = Avicii x Kaskade x Audien. Game over. Trademark starts this one off with the infectious vocals of Avicii’s, “Take Me Home” meshed with Kaskade’s, “Atmosphere” all rounded out with Audien’s “Treasure” dub remix. Get on it.
Electro-House | Avicii – You Make Me (Landis Bootleg)
Posted by Middy on September 7, 2013
I can’t wait for Avicii’s album. I really can’t. I was kind of down on him for a little while because he wouldn’t release any of his most touted stuff and his live show wasn’t really moving forward (besides standing on his manager’s head). Now things have shifted dramatically, and his new material is going to be a game changer. The second single from the album, “You Make Me”, fits in the context of the album, but on its own is a little whimsical at points and needed a remix. Landis does just that, injecting it with strong shot of electro, to give the track the energy it needed for a more outgoing setting. It’s free, so do not hesitate to grab this one from the rising American producer.
Free Download: Avicii – You Make Me (Landis Bootleg)
Electro, Progressive House | Avicii – Wake Me Up (EDX Edit)
Posted by VMan on September 1, 2013
About 17 days ago, EDX released a 1:40 long preview of his progressive house remix of Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” and he needs to release the full length track! Not sure when that will be, but the Swiss producer/DJ brought Avicii’s masterpiece to another level, and though we get a taste of the build and drop towards the end, it’s not enough! I’m usually not a big fan of previews, and don’t get around to posting them, but I had to make an exception with this one. This track is a must listen, because it’s that good, and help EDX out, by voting him in the DJ Mag’s Top 100 by clicking here.
DJ-Set, Events | Sets To Get You Ready For Electric Zoo 2013
Posted by Middy on August 28, 2013
Electric Zoo is just a few days away, and that means the excitement, joy, angst and nervousness are about to reach fever pitch. Fortunately, all that crazy energy will be released the moment you step through the gates on Friday. To get you ready for the weekend (and to keep you going throughout the weekend), we have curated a list of sets spanning all genres that will get you from the early morning rally to the late night festival post game. When in doubt, refer back to the list — we’ve definitely got something for you.