Progressive House | Spektrem – Enter The Spektrem
Posted by Middy on March 6, 2013
Maryland duo, Spektrem put their name on our radar last year with releases like “In a Dream”, “Sugar” and “Dirtybuzz“. Right from the beginning they showed the ability to stand out with very crisp productions and outstanding melodies. They have played already played gigs with the likes of Krewella and Savoy and played at Dayglow (who the hell calls it Life In Color?) and are only getting ready for bigger things this year including the Project Miami show on the 15th during WMC.
The opener “Loretta” is a high energy track that gets to it right from the get go with a teasing big room build and a punchy, driving bass line and low end. “Shine” was previewed a few weeks back and it is the uplifting, big room track you come to expect from them like “Sugar” and “In A Dream” with an outstanding melody and subtle, growling riffs. It has been over a year since the original release of “In A Dream”, so they decided to re-mix the original and make it more professional sounding, showing their technical progress as a group. They are big fans of the “We’re Coming Back” vocal so they decided to make the track their own using big room synths with a small smattering of stutters and an interesting interlude with an alternating bass line. Grab the 4 track EP for free below for a simple Facebook like, you won’t regret the decision.
Free Download: Spektrem – Enter The Spektrem
Progressive House | Two Door Cinema Club – Sleep Alone (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Posted by Mel on February 25, 2013
When they’re not busy making feel good, rub yourself music, the furry browed duo of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, also known as The Chainsmokers, spend their days walking around NYC boasting a rather impressive 17.34 inches between the two of them (whatever that means). They have somehow managed to stay off of chat roulette and Riley Steele videos (I didn’t know who she was either. I took one for the team and after a quick 20 minute search came to the conclusion that these guys are into ugly chicks) long enough to create another remix. If there’s one thing I like more than when a below average looking girl sits next to me, but less than a lot of other things, it’s their previous remix of “Around Us”. That track was met with much acclaim, earning over 100k plays on Soundcloud. Their latest remix strays from that formula a little bit. Instead of going for an uplifting, euphoric feeling, they took Two Door Cinema Club’s “Sleep Alone” and added progressive elements while keeping the indie feel intact. The result is a high energy, summertime house track. Enjoy.
Free Download: Two Door Cinema Club – Sleep Alone (The Chainsmokers Remix)
Progressive House | Paris Blohm & Mako – You Were Here (Feat. Angel Taylor)
Posted by Mel on February 24, 2013
Los Angeles based producer, Paris Blohm, teams up with Mako and returning vocalist Angel Taylor for his second tribute to his sister who recently passed away. Much like his previous tribute “Presence”, “You Were Here” contains an impressive drop as well as a pleasant melody and uplifting vocals. With two quality tracks being released in less than a month, Paris Blohm is shaping up to be a name to watch in 2013.
Free Download: Paris Blohm & Mako – You Were Here (Feat. Angel Taylor)
Progressive House | Jakob Liedholm – Ocean, Eli, Beautiful (Remix)
Posted by Mel on February 21, 2013
Jakob Liedholm, one of our artists to watch in 2013, recently hit 10000 likes on Facebook and as way of saying thanks, he has given away three of his tracks for free. Keeping consistent with his signature style, all three of these tracks are the type of cheerful, uplifting tunes that you would come to expect from him. Ranging from the unique use of guitar throughout “Eli”, to the high energy build in his and Tim Norell’s remix of Parker Ighile’s “So Beautiful”, to the amazing, bigroom drop in “Ocean”, these are all must listens. If you enjoyed any of these tracks be sure to give him a like on Facebook if you haven’t already.
Free Download: Jakob Liedholm – Ocean (Mashup Mix)
Free Download: Jakob Liedholm – Eli (Original Mix)
Free Download: Parker – Beautiful (Jakob Liedholm & Tim Norell Remix)
Progressive House | Zaa ft. Molly Bancroft – Timebomb (Audien Remix)
Posted by Middy on February 19, 2013
Audien has been a busy man this year, starting with his chart topping single “Wayfarer“, his single with Michael S. “Leaving You“, his remix for Tommy Sunshine and the Disco Fries and now another remix, this time for Mexican producer Jorge Munoz Mancilla under his Zaa moniker with Molly Bancroft who recently struck gold with Andrew Bayer on “Keep Your Secrets”. Audien provides us with an uplifting, piano driven melody, making the most of Molly Bancroft’s outstanding vocals. This remix shows the more uplifting and progressive side of Audien’s sound as another example of wide range and diversity of what he can put together.
Beatport: Zaa feat. Molly Bancroft – Timebomb (Audien Remix)
Progressive House | First State feat. Sarah Howells – Seeing Stars
Posted by Mel on February 18, 2013
Dutch producer Sander van Dien, also known as First State, is a new name to me, but did he ever make a good first impression. “Seeing Stars” is the debut single off his upcoming album and it’s a good one. Sarah Howells provides superb vocals that are accompanied by beautiful piano work and atmospheric strings, leading to a build up composed of outstanding arps and claps and then climaxing into an uplifting drop. You won’t see me posting many Beatport tracks, but this one is too good not to share.
Trance | Suncatcher – Simplicity
Posted by Spice on February 11, 2013
Who’s afraid of 138? Trance may have taken a turn for the house-ish in recent years, but take a gander at Suncatcher’s insane soundscapes in “Simplicity” and tell me you’re not a convert to the genre’s faster and more musically complex roots. This track is warm and stirring without feeling cliched; thanks to lush synths and a driving theme, it’s pure uplifting gold. With releases like this, it’s easy to see why Suncatcher has already seen heavy support from titans like Armin van Buuren, Aly & Fila, Above & Beyond and Roger Shah — it’s clear that the young Romanian producer is one to keep an eye on in 2013.
Beatport: Suncatcher – Simplicity