Exclusive, Featured, Progressive House | FNT Exclusive: Energy 52 – Cafe del Mar (Ludovika Bootleg)
Posted by Middy on January 31, 2014
Just in time for the weekend, Dutch (surprise, surprise) newcomer, Ludovika is here to drop off a brand new freebee to get things kicked into a high gear for your festivities. Ludovika has not been one to overwhelm his followers with a deluge of mediocre releases, but instead bidding his time to come out with quality material like this remix. 1993 trance classic, Energy 52 “Cafe Del Mar” will bring back memories for many old school ravers of a to a time less organized and less mainstream. Ludovika flips it on its head, keeping the original melodic tone, while adding industrial big room drops that vary between the first and second, with borrowed arps from the original layered over top. Toss the man a quick like on Facebook to get access to this tune and stream the track in full exclusively here.
Exclusive, Featured, Progressive House | FNT Exclusive: Muse – Starlight (Cignature Remix)
Posted by Middy on January 25, 2014
17 year old Boston, MA native, Andrew Cigna, known professionally as Cignature, makes his debut on FNT with a potent remix of Muse’s classic tune “Starlight”. Cignature combines a mix of cheery, blissful synth chords and a growling, thumping bass line to give the track a whole new upbeat feel that has seen radio play in Germany. Click the “buy” button to head over to his Facebook page and grab the download. Stream the tune exclusively here for the next few days before it becomes public.
Deep House, Exclusive, Featured | FNT Exclusive: Raik ft. Henri – Hold Me (Henri Remix)
Posted by Middy on January 20, 2014
Talented singer / DJ / producer / general do it all musician, Henri was featured on German producer Raik’s recent EP “Hold Me”. The title track was a solid, deep effort, but seemed to need a little something extra and in stepped Henri to take the reigns. It is not common for the featured vocalist to remix their own song, but here it works and brilliantly. Fluttering plucks accompany a soft bass line and chords, all held together by the hypnotic vocals from Henri. You can grab the original on Beatport here, but we recommend you get the Henri remix for free exclusively through us right now.
Electronic, Exclusive, Featured | FNT Exclusive: Illenium – For Truth
Posted by Middy on January 7, 2014
We introduced you to Illenium through his huge melodic dubstep single “Drop Our Hearts” and now are proud to present the next single to come from his upcoming EP “Risen”, “For Truth”. Illenium totally switches his sound on “For Truth”, creating something similar to the glitchy, orchestral style found with Glitch Mob, but with his own unique touch and character. He does not want to get pigeonholed into one type of music or one genre and the EP exemplifies that ideal. “For Truth” is something you will be playing a lot as it balances aggressive electro with cinematic melodies into one glitchy, well crafted tune. Look for “Risen” dropping on January 14th and keep up to date with everything the Colorado producer is doing on his socials below.
Featured, Interviews | FNT Catches up With Ferry Corsten at Electric Zoo 2013
Posted by Spice on September 10, 2013
The FNT squad caught up with perennial trance king Ferry Corsten on Friday before his Electric Zoo set — and as always, Ferry had lots of excellent insights into the state of trance, what’s in store for the the scene, and (of course) his buddy Markus Schulz. Before doing anything else, including reading this interview, check out his set below if you missed the vibes. While he played a solid mix of new stuff (including his forthcoming track), he also dipped into the archives and brought out a few vaunted members of the old guard — like 2009’s “Beautiful,” an insane bootleg of the ever-funky “Praise You” by Fatboy Slim, and of course recent Beatport-topper “Gouryella.” And let’s not forget his recent collaboration with Giuseppe Ottavani, “Magenta,” which is certainly old at heart.
Hip-Hop | Dylan Owen Interview & Freestyle [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by jeffwbaird on October 17, 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_osSNbAj0s&feature=player_embedded
The first time I heard Dylan Owen was just about a year ago. He had just submitted “All I Do” to our “Sheeps, Jeeps, and Beats” contest with Jon Kilmer (which he eventually won), and I was completely infatuated by his expeditious delivery and sharp wit. Who knew at that point that we were playing a role in unleashing a star. That a project as honest, introspective, and imaginative as Keep Your Friends Close was in the making. Months after that release, Dylan has become one of the most compelling and promising artists of the year, showcasing an amount of creativity and lyrical depth that few emcees can compete with—record deal or not. As I strive to bring more lyrically-focused hip-hop artists to the FNT limelight, Dylan is a perfect place to start. That said, we are proud to bring you an FNT exclusive: a freestyle and interview that highlights Dylan’s pure lyrical power, wit, charm, and heart—those qualities that make him the special musician that he is. Check the video below, and if you have managed to miss it thus far, here is his most recent EP, the phenomenal Keep Your Friends Close EP.