Events, Review | Tasty Treat: The Central Coast’s Most Dynamic Duo
Posted by Nick on February 9, 2014
FNT was lucky enough to have a chance to sit down with the up-and-coming Tasty Treat, a SLO-based duo that’s been throwing out bangers together for about the last year. Comprised of 23 & 24-year-old Devin Hardy and John Smith, Tasty Treat’s beginning to gain more and more credibility as an artist, currently getting their reps in on tour with Kicks n Licks of San Diego. With support from big names like Flume, DJ Snake, and Mr. Carmack, this was one opportunity I did not want to miss.
After meeting four years ago and DJ’ing parties under the alias “Casa Street Hooligans,” Devin and John had no idea that they would soon be on track to become one of the most, if not the most, talented electronic musicians in the area. Before Tasty Treat, however, both of them had diverse musical backgrounds, including Devin’s involvement in a high school band called “The Raging Hormones.” I did my best to scour the internet for evidence, and now you can find their hit single “Hindsight” right HERE – it’s pretty special to say the least.
All kidding aside though, Tasty Treat has shown a level of proficiency in a variety genres that most other artists can’t. The two started out with a more electro style, which eventually evolved into a mix of trap and future garage. One of the best examples of this, and possibly their most popular song, is an original track titled “You Got Me.”
To touch on their live performance, it was definitely one of the better sets I’ve seen in a while. Their strong showmanship, mixed with playing in their hometown, produced an intense vibe that was pretty spectacular to watch. Starting out with gLAdiator’s “Ain’t It,” Tasty Treat got the crowed hyped up from the very beginning, and got them even more stoked on some of their own tracks. For example, when John & Devin dropped their “Gas Pedal” remix, everyone was up on their feet, singing along; and when it dropped, the entire venue went absolutely insane.
Overall, Tasty Treat is an artist you need to keep an eye out for, and if you get the chance, to go see live. Already with support from major names so early in their career, John & Devin are right on track to take over the EDM industry, and really show everyone how much they can get you going. Make sure to give them some love on their social media platforms, and be one of the people to get them there.
Tasty Treat: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
Also, if you’re interested, here’s my favorite Tasty Treat track: a remix of Ciara’s “Body Party:”
Electro | DSK CHK Debuts “WIL” (What Is Love)
Posted by BIGLIFE on February 9, 2014
Recently debuted for a packed house on the final set of the infamous Groove Cruise 10 Year Anniversary, “WIL” brought the crowd to a roar. The SHM classic style chords mixed with nasty drop that bangs out on all cylinders has been teased now for quite awhile. DSK CHK intro’s a new protege only known as “Brink” and consistent with the DC packaging, there is little known about the artist in the cameo.
DSK CHK leaves us with a steaming hot trailer that would make 50 Shades of Grey look like a high school date. You MUST check this out, but warning, this is not work place friendly!
Check the trailer here:
Listen to the infamous Sunrise Closing set on Groove Cruise Miami 2014 here! Which will soon be available for free download so check back shortly!
Events | Painted BLACK – Act I
Posted by VMan on February 6, 2014
Attention NYC deep house and tech house lovers, MATTE Projects is putting together a three part concert series called Painted Black which will be an exploration of color and lifestyle through the live experience. For the first part of their concert series, MATTE is partnering up with Parisian fashion house Maje to host DJ sets and live performances by Stefan Biniak, Klangkarussell, Little Dragon, and Thomas Azier at Irving Plaza on February 13th. In addition, if any of you DJs would like the opportunity to mix at this event, MATTE has partnered up with Earmilk to giveaway a 45 minute slot to he or she who submits the best 30 minute mix. Click here for more info!
Electro-House | Futuristic Polar Bears – Back To Earth
Posted by Middy on February 6, 2014
Possibly the best name going right now in dance music, UK trio Futuristic Polar Bears release their powerful, grounding festival production “Back To Earth”. First unleashed by label boss Hardwell at TomorrowWorld, this has already become a weapon in many DJ sets, including W&W’s recent ridiculous ASOT 650 effort in Russia. I have not been this excited about a tune in this style since Blasterjaxx “Fifteen” came out in September, so don’t over think it and grab the track below.
Beatport: Futuristic Polar Bears – Back To Earth
Albums | DJ Prime – Start A F#cking Riot
Posted by Nick on February 6, 2014
It’s been a while since I’ve heard a decent electro-house track: with an industry that’s been somewhat over-saturated with trap and house, this banger is, ironically, pretty refreshing. Straight out of NYC, DJ Prime, the guy who bumped Martin Garrix’s “Wizard” out of the #1 spot on the Hypem Charts with “Big Room Bass,” just threw us a brand new track dubbed “Start A F***ing Riot!” When you turn up, be ready for some anarchy.
Contests, DJ-Set, Electro-House | FNT Presents: Something Big 052 Stafford Brothers ft. Bass Kleph + Sol Republic Headphones & DJ Mastercouse Giveaway
Posted by Middy on February 3, 2014
Our third episode premiere for Something Big, we are proud to present the 52nd episode of The Stafford Brothers weekly podcast that brings on some of the biggest and best names in dance music to give the behind the scenes story on how their recent tracks were made. This week it features fellow Aussie, Bass Kleph, who’s tune “Going Crazy” is still a favorite of mine.
In addition to bringing you this hour jam packed with electro and progressive heaters, we have teamed up with the Stafford Brothers to give away a pair of SOL REPUBLIC headphones and membership to the Stafford Brothers very own online DJ Master Course. The whole prize pack is valued at $500, so all of you DJs out there make sure you enter this to get that extra edge you need learning from some of the finest entertainers in dance music. Enter through the punchtab widget below.
Albums | FNT Premiere: Moveltraxx’s “Tecnica” & “Aquafina”
Posted by Nick on January 22, 2014
I want to introduce you all to Moveltraxx, a Paris-based label that is by no means afraid to push the envelope on music: to test and stimulate its audience with a variety of styles and genres. Today, FNT was lucky enough to get the chance to premiere two tracks from their upcoming compilation “DMP6” that showcases the talent of their international caliber artists.
The first record is Ezekiel’s “Tecnica,” an original trap track with a quasi-Latin spin on it, and the second is “Aquafina” by DJ Tim Dolla, which showcases a fresh, unique sound design that just makes you want to get up and move – if you’re looking for something to slap on your way home from work and/or school today, you’ve found your winners.
DMP6 drops on January 28, so be on the lookout for a download, or pre-order on Juno.