The Rabbit's Hole

 In less than four days, the whole Bright & Shiny crew will be descending up the Miami beach area. Understandably that's pretty much all I can think about day and night even though it's probably costing me dearly during my final exams right now. What better way to start things off than on the Miami note with Djedjotronic's 80's inflected techno jam "Miamite" off of BNR's Miami Noize 2012 compilation..
download: Djedjotronic - Miamite (Original Mix)



Up next is another track off of Miami Noize 2012, this time by a new alias for Boys Noize called Elax (Elax ---> Alex ---> Alex Ridha ---> Boys Noize). This track shows him in unusually restrainded form, a subtle and gorgeous mix of electro and deeper elements. In case you haven't figured it out already, Miami Noize 2012 is fucking bomb, go buy it on Beatport.
download: Elax - Don't Do It (Original Mix)



R3hab gave this one for free on his soundcloud the other day and it's simple, pure big room madness at its best. A mix between huge stabs and grinding electro, this one's got everything you need to get you in the mood for Ultra.
download: R3hab - Chainsaw The Night (Original Mix)



This is Laidback Luke like you've probably never heard before. Coming from way back in the day (from 1996!!), this one is a relentless and deliriously driving remix of Green Velvet that sounds bigger and better the louder you play it. The bassline that comes in about 1/3 of the way through drives me totally crazy.
download: Green Velvet - The Stalker (Laidback Luke Extended Remix)



I'm not sure if we ever actually posted this one, but you probably recognize it from the amazing mix our dutch homeboys Keljet did for us. I recently came across this remix again recently and have been blasting it nonstop. Grab it if ya don't have it already, this one's a classic.
download: The Whip - Secret Weapon (Alex Metric Remix)



I've been getting more and more into the magic that is Hemingway recently. The dude packs more sunshine vibes into his tracks than like anyone I've ever seen.
download: Keenhouse - Ari-es (Hemingway's Starlight Yacht Remix)



download: Count Jackula - Slow Burner (Hemingway's Afterburner Mix)



Downtown Party Network... sounds about right for what I should be listening to.
download: Downtown Party Network - Get A Life (Original Mix)



Augustus

Gloryfried

Boys Noize Records recently uploaded their third installment of the infamous Miami Noize compilation to soundcloud, and boy does it bang. Really, it's got everything you could expect from an imprint captained by one as equally innovative and maniacal as Alex Ridha, featuring new tunes from the likes of Djedjotronic, SCNTST, Shadow Dancer, and many more. Two standout in particular for me, however, the first being "Don't Do It", a debut release from a "mysterious new producer" called Elax, who we suspect (read: know) is actually an alias of Boys Noize himself (Elax = Alex...clever). It certainly has a Boys Noize sound to it, but with a very uplifting feel together with the pitched vocal and lead synth line. This is one that'll inspire some debauchery filled nights, that I can assure you. The second standout for me is the Strip Steve track, "Strollin'". It's much more laid-back and feel good than the rest of the compilation, which is probably why I like it so much. It's fitting that it concludes the mix; after all that jack- inducing head-banging techno music, everyone needs a little reprieve. Peep the compilation, and the two that I mentioned, below, and be sure to mark your calendars for it's release (digital only) on March 12th.


  BNR0MM14: BNR PRESENTS MIAMI NOIZE 2012 by Boysnoize Records

Like I said above, at some point or another we all need a little break from pounding techno music. Luckily, producers like LA based smoov house expert Urulu exist. This is a little remix he did for the Amadeus imprint. It's as soothing and soulful as anything I've heard in quite a while, perfect for just lounging or perhaps for getting a little intimate. Download below, and be sure to keep your eye on this guy, we predict big big things from him in the near future.

Savile - Being (Amadeus 'In House' Remix)


I leave you with this mix I've recently done, featuring, among many others, the Urulu remix from above. It starts off deep and slow only to pickup in the middle and drop down a bit again at the end. I hope it serves as a good soundtrack to your weekend, TGI-mothafucking-F y'all. Click on the link to find the tracklist.

  Gloryfried Mix by Bright & Shiny

- PK