Mix | La Griffe – Les Inseparables
Posted by mimada on April 17, 2014
If you pride yourself in being coooool or trendy, or having a unique, underground taste in music then you just need to go ahead and hold your horses because what I’m about to show you about is going to rock your world. Meet La Griffe, a DJ duo comprised of two brothers, one based in France and the other in the Big Apple. Taking into account these guys therefore have two major global music outlets on lock, you can only imagine their exquisite taste and even more exquisite library of jams. This mixtape, which is apparently the 4th Volume of the “L’Amour en Crescendo” Collection, features an assortment of songs, beats, and remixes I quite frankly haven’t heard anywhere else. Don’t be turned away if you feel a little uncertain about the mixtape at first, just take a deep breath and you’ll find yourself grooving before you know it. My recommendation? While getting ready to go out tonight or anytime this long weekend, light some candles, make yourself a cocktail, download this, turn it on and let it take you away.
Hip-Hop | G4shi – Don’t Forget Me (Prod. Smokie Morrison)
Posted by VMan on April 17, 2014
The kid G4shi hits us with another banger “Don’t Forget Me” produced by his go-to producer Smokie Morrison, who you might also remember as the producer on “Who Made Me.” The best way I can describe G4shi’s records and his music is that they are reflective of his life and how he’s feeling at that time, documenting his every move and sharing it with his fans. I dig it. This is a must listen and a must download!
Free Download: G4shi – Don’t Forget Me (Prod. Smokie Morrison)
Chill, Deep House | Benjamin Francis Leftwich – 1904 (Manila Killa Remix)
Posted by Mel on April 15, 2014
The unique brand of music that Kygo and Thomas Jack have made popular is what Manila Killa has tried to replicate in his latest remix and he definitely succeeded in doing so. The only reason you could tell Kygo didn’t make this is because it doesn’t have the same main lead that pretty much all of his songs have. Other than that though, this is spot on. If by the off chance you were looking for more tropical house themed music, this should fit alongside your Kygo collection nicely.
Free Download: Benjamin Francis Leftwich – 1904 (Manila Killa Remix)
Mashups | Trademark – Trademark – Found It All (Timeflies X Krewella X Zedd X Antillas & Destineak)
Posted by Juicebox on April 15, 2014
This honestly might be the best mashup I’ve ever heard…when describing music I try to refrain from using the word “beautiful” because it’s a tad feminine and BIGLIFE calls me out enough already as it is. But if we’re being real here, this mashup can only be described in one word, and that word is, “beautiful.”
Deep House | Disclosure x Friend Within – The Mechanism
Posted by BIGLIFE on April 13, 2014
If you were to ask Disclosure if their music is “deep house” they would tell you it isn’t. Which is fair I guess, because if we’re being technical, you’d call it “UK garage.” The fact still remains, Disclosure has pretty much popularized a “pop” version of deep house that has sparked a movement that’s combating the progressive house nonsense that you hear regularly on the Beatport charts. Deep house is in, progressive house is out. I’m not wild about this new Disclosure track, but we’re always willing to take it von deeper. Disclosure. Friend Within. The Mechanism. April 15th.
Electro | IDEX – Imperfection Is Perfection
Posted by BIGLIFE on April 10, 2014
Our friends over at TheUntz are holding a challenge with a killer prize for DJs. We need your help to push our friend, IDEX, and his new song (below) to the top position.
Visit the following link and click “VOTE” at the top (IDEX is #32 on the list): http://www.theuntz.com/the-untz-challenge-v
Electro, Trap | Daytrip – Flight 43 (NYC)
Posted by admin on April 9, 2014
Before deeming any new music as something special it needs to pass my three-stage exam. Make no mistake, this is not an easy feat as the song or artist must sound equally glorious through headphones, car speakers, and desktop speakers. This morning sealed the deal, and Daytrip has officially passed the test.
Their first official release is entitled “Flight 43”, and it seems quite fitting. The song builds for take-off, and cruises through an exciting ride –is there such thing as pleasant turbulence?– before finally slowing down to land, awaiting their next journey. Although it is the first song public on SoundCloud, it’s apparent the Daytrip duo is not new to making music. And, any look through their travel-log/tumblr will show you that this product has been a long time coming.
Daytrip’s sound is one that is difficult to pinpoint. While some may knock “Flight 43 (NYC)” for trying to do too much, I hear a song that is incredibly cohesive, despite its numerous experimental features. Listeners can hear a Jacuzzi/Mr. Carmack future-trap influence alongside a shredded guitar sample, all packaged in to an “ambitious powerhouse production” (Confusion, P&P).
In a day and age where music is becoming a “less is more” game, Daytrip is an exciting, unexpected and refreshing twist.