Electro-House | Tom Staar – Kingdom
Posted by Middy on December 17, 2012
Tom Staar has made himself one of the hottest commodities in dance music with unique tracks like his remix of “African Drop“, that still remains a favorite of many, and his recent release with Wolfgang Garter, “Evil Lurks“. Tom Staar’s debut on Laidback Luke led Mixmash Records provides another unique dance record with a soothing build led by calming female vocals that ushers in a drop of blistering, distorted synths and a stiff bass line.
Beatport: Tom Staar – Kingdom
Electro-House | Wolfgang Gartner & Tom Staar – Evil Lurks
Posted by Middy on December 4, 2012
It took an extra day to come out, but “Evil Lurks” has arrived as both Wolfgang Gartner and Tom Staar continue their prolific late year outputs with this erie track that would serve best as a halloween anthem, yet in the holiday season it fits all the same. Wolfgang tabs fast rising Tom Staar on this track that gives us a change in direction from what we have seen from the two of them lately, taking a more melodic approach, intertwining well placed electro stabs into the layers of this track. As both of these producers head into the new year riding the wave of outstanding releases, look for more unique tracks from them as 2013 fast approaches.
Electro-House | Tom Staar – Cheyenne
Posted by Middy on October 23, 2012
Tom Staar continues his red hot second half of 2012, following his most recent remix with Kryder of “Don’t You Worry Child” with “Cheyenne” (an ode to Wyoming maybe?). The track combines the unique percussion heavy style he has championed in his previous remixes with pulsing electro stabs. Following up Popeska’s “Karameter” EP, the Wolfgang Garnter headed Kindergarten Recordings has seen a mini revival lately and should continue to release inventive tracks into the future.
Beatport: Tom Staar – Cheyenne
Progressive House | Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child (Remixes)
Posted by Middy on October 16, 2012
The first remix to be previewed comes from the fast rising Brits Tom Star & Kryder who provide a similar style to their “Can’t Stop Me Now” remix with its dominating, unique, funky percussive bass lines. Italian duo, Promise Land have always been on the fringe of the dance music scene with semi-successful releases, but have never been able to catch a big break or maintain momentum from a pretty big track. This remix may just be that break as it flips the emotive melody into a tough, grungy drop that gives the track a new dimension. Joris Voorn is a superb producer, but this remix assignment did not fit his body of work and really is rather poor.
Beatport: Swedish House Mafia – Don’t You Worry Child Remixes
House, Progressive House | Lift Off #004
Posted by Middy on September 22, 2012
Finally, we are back with another edition of Lift Off. We have a whole host of free gems from some good up and coming producers, more than usual, as well as some recent label tracks that should be added to your collection if they haven’t already. We start off with Tom Staar & Kryder and their heavily suported remix of “Can’t Stop Me Now” from Afrojack & Shermonology. Tom Staar was responsible for the festival favorite “African Drop” remix and with the duo teaming up for a “Don’t You Worry Child” remix, keep an eye for these two.
iTunes: Afrojack & Shermanology – Cant Stop Me (Kryder & Tom Staar Vocal Mix)
Next up we have a remix from New York native Odmark who puts together a delectable, funky nu-disco of this solid Mr Fluff track, giving us yet another reason to love the flavor of the year in nu-disco.
Young Australian producer, Walden has become a name to watch with his “In My Mind” remix becoming a staple in many sets across the world and a plethora of other free tracks raising his artist profile. His first release on Big Beat, “Warmonger” continues his rise to success with a churning progressive house track that takes a while to build, but once it gets there, you won’t be disappointed.
Following the Vicetone remix of Sparks, FNT regular, Moore, decided to take a stab at it as well, displaying his progressive proficiency taking a more easy going, piano driven approach to the track.
Spektrem in just their 3rd release have really come together to make a gem of a track with an incredibly addictive melody with vocals that create a superb harmony with the uplifting melodies. Read on for plenty more free gems.
Electro-House, Progressive House | My Digital Enemy & Rob Marmot – African Drop (Tom Staar Remix)
Posted by Middy on July 5, 2012
Tom Staar takes this Ibiza ready, island track and fills it with festival fury. He keeps much of the Caribbean vibes with the vocal bits and funky percussion in the build, but once we get to the drop, the track totally changes tempo and becomes something entirely different. With its grungy undertones, a fast firing percussion, almost like being shot out of a cannon, and a thumping bass, the largesse of this track will be heard worldwide. Already supported by Alesso, Axwell and Sebastian Ingrosso, this one is bound to become a late festival hit as the season comes into full swing this July and August.
Beatport: My Digital Enemy & Rob Marmot – African Drop (Tom Staar Remix)
Also included is the latest remix from Moiez of Jetpack Jones’ single “Jetpack Lifestyle”. It does pretty well with keeping much of the same chill vibes of the original track (a quality track) and adds an uplifting drop, creating a nice blend of house and hip hop. May not be his best effort we have seen to date, but definitely a good track.