Few things in the world get us more excited than a new Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs release. With that said, one of the few things capable of getting us more excited is a new FREE teed release. This track off of his new album came out for free for one day only on itunes UK, but for those of us not fortunate enough to live in the kingdom of great britain (such as myself) it's not so easy to download... Luckily, we've got you covered. Grab it below.
download: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs - You Need Me On My Own
We've been singing Lone's praises practically since the dawn of time, and that's not really about to stop. However, every release I find by him seems to confirm that he's even more versatile than I previously thought, as this next remix shows. It's all typical Lone for the first minute, until it veers off into delirium-inducing dance mania with a huge bassline and fat percussion. Check the release on Cheap Thrills.
download: Shades Of Rhythm - Sweet Sensation (Lone Remix)
The Germans know their techno, and that is a fact. This thumping techno thoroughbred was released on Boys Noize Records' sub-label BNR Trax last year and I've kept it in my dj bag as sort of a secret weapon ever since. German newcomer Audionite is responsible for this one. Show some love on Beatport and follow him on Facebook.
download: Audionite - Absurde (Original Mix)
I'll probably catch some flack for posting this next one, but honestly it's too big for me to resist. I know Angger Dimas is only credited with a "Featuring" on this track, but his influence is waaay more visible here than Aoki's (I think it's obviously just labeled that way because this track is on Aoki's next album). Anyway, for those of you drawn to the more big room sounds, this is one you won't want to miss.
download: Steve Aoki feat. Angger Dimas - Steve Jobs (Original Mix)
I won't waste your time with a lot of words. I'm on spring break and I'm stoked. There's been a crazy amount of good music coming out recently, and every one of these songs is absolutely dirty. You're welcome.
We'll start things out at a bit of a slower pace here. This Kaskade remix of J Boogie's Dub Science doesn't sound like the typical big room progressive Kaskade you're probably used to hearing. It's more like a hearkening back to his roots with the San Francisco based lounge-house label Om Records, where he used to make some seriously chilled out tunes. This sexy downtempo effort is reminiscent of that older stuff, except for it's more refined and shows hes clearly still growing as an artist almost 15 years later. Bump this one drinking mojitos poolside. J Boogie's Dub Science - Raining (Kaskade Remix)
Sticky K's long awaited Prince of Persia EP came out on itunes the other day, with the full release on beatport set for march 22nd, and it's absolutely MASSIVE. This sounds like what would be played at some futuristic desert rave outside the pyramids in egypt or something. Check out the 192 below, but be sure to grab the high quality on Itunes now or beatport next week. Also, be on the lookout for our interview with the Californian youngster himself coming later this week. Sticky K - Prince of Persia (Original Mix)
I just stumbled across this progressive BOMB by 24 year old Norwegian Funkin Matt today and its a huge high energy beast that's been featured in sets by everyone from Laidback Luke to Bart B More recently. Be sure to grab the release on matt's own label Fjordin. Don't miss out on this one. Funkin Matt - Anywhere (Original Mix)
Off of the Miami Noize 2 compilation, which came out earlier this month on Boys Noize Records, this Strip Steve original is a maddeningly catchy house stomper. The song is centered around an awesome jumbled up synth/piano-stab melody that pulses along with an upbeat, relentless sense of purpose (i.e. makes you want to dance). Be sure to grab the Miami Noize compilation off beatport, as it's stacked from top to bottom with some really quality tracks. Strip Steve - The Freaks (Original Mix)
The new Dillon Francis Westside EP, out now on Mad Decent, is completely outrageous. It features a blend of tribal-sounding dancehall music that sounds reminiscent of Portugal's J-Wow in a lot of ways and demonstrates that Francis is definitely one of the most talented young artists emerging on the scene right now. Check out two of the tracks below, but be sure to grab the whole EP since it's full of a bunch of other awesome tracks including a good moombahton collaboration with DC's own Dave Nada. Diplo & Dillon Francis - Que Que feat Maluca (Original Mix)
This comes off of Brodinski's Best of Everything vol 2 unofficial compilation, which was a project where he asked his various favorite producers to remix random rap/r&b songs. Djedjotronic completely kills it here, twisting this Young Money track around and making it into a crazily funky and futuristic hip-hop jam. Young Money - Bedrock (Djedjotronic Remix)
Steve Aoki really impresses on this new Klaxons remix, showing that he's equally adept at making beautiful melody-driven house as he is at pumping out crazy party anthems or running his label Dim Mak. Speaking of which, if you're in Miami during Ultra be sure to check out the Dim Mak afterparty on friday, the lineup is stacked, we'll definitely be making an appearance. Klaxons - Echoes (Steve Aoki Remix)
This new rework by Erol Alkan is completely gorgeous and shows why he's considered one of the most respected producers in the game, cause this is hardly the average hard-hitting house he's normally affiliated with. This and the MGMT rework he did a while ago are two of my favorite pieces by him, maybe this is signalling a new, more acoustic direction for him? Either way, this one is awesome. Connan Mockasin - Forever Dolphin Love (Erol Alkan Rework)
Another friday at college. If your weekend is shaping up to be anywhere near as fun as mine, then you'll probably need the right playlist to get you through it. Well you're in luck, because I just so happen to have the perfect combination of songs to keep you going from now till sunday morning. You'll probably want to consider some sleep after then though.
This first one is by no means a new song, but it's been on a lot of my playlists recently and I really like it. It's off of a free Gucci Mane/Diplo mixtape that came out a couple months ago called Diplo Presents: Free Gucci (The Best of The Cold War Mixtapes). Yes, what you're about to listen to is Gucci Mane over ATB. Brilliant
We're a little bit late on posting TAI's Beatdown EP, but if you don't have it already grab it here, because it's got a bunch of great remixes from Bright & Shiny favorites such as Audiofun and Gtronic.
Today I have prepared for you all a nice selection of house, house, and more house. Following the first course there will be another serving of house and for dessert, a warm plate of house.
Louise La Roche has been on my radar for a while now but had never managed to really impress me with the consistency of his work until now. Sure he's always been good, but sometimes his productions seemed a bit uninspired. Those days are long gone. La Roche has been killing this french filter house sound for months now and this track is absolutely no exception. Bright Light Bright Light - Love Part II (Louis La Roche Remix)
This may not be house, but the fat, yet simple bassline in this joint is what prompted me to put this up here. Check out NiAmOr's myspace here to get to know these enigmatic Frenchmen better. NiAmOr - What Am I Doing Here ft. Sundance (Original Mix)
I've known Aniki to make some badass rave tracks (see: "Put On My Raving Kicks (Original Mix)"), but this joint is as french as it gets. Booty shaking and foot stomping begins at 2:47. Aniki - Lesbian Bondage Fiasco (Original Mix)
Clubhaus
This is about as ravey as it gets, coming from one of the main proponents of rave synths in 2010 and one half of Duck Sauce.
I can't even tell if I like this song yet. But like it or not, this man needs to be apprehended immediately and placed in a maximum security prison. I give you one of the best Dutch producers in the game, Afrojack.
I posted the Sunloverz remix of this track ages ago. Little did I know that the original was about four times as good. [EDIT: the preview/download link for "Like A Bitch" is now correct]
This progressive house jam comes courtesy of my boy Jimbro. It's old (2008) but it's good. Cristian Marchi knows how to make an infectious clubhaus melody.
