Blissed-out, Baeleric-inspired deepness on this first one. Honestly this track seems like it was made for a sandy dance floor in Miami at sunset or something. Just start listening at the beginning and wait for the drop at the 1:30 mark if you want to see what I mean.
download: The Mekanism - Can't Believe (Original Mix)
Bart B More gets back to the basics on this collaboration with Harvard Bass, and the result is probably the best track by either of those two to come out in a while. Some Boys Noize-esque, sharp-edged electro that builds across the (slightly short) 4:54 of the song into a pulsing, energy filled beast of a track. Coming soon to a festival near you.
download: Bart B More & Harvard Bass - Pari (Original Mix)
Some more super dope, self described 'thug house' from the duo..
Atapy has been doing all sorts of wonderful things recently. I came across this next remix of his a week or so ago and I have to say I've been playing it almost non stop ever since. The lyrics of the soulful vocals are slightly funny, but the bassline and the horns combine perfectly to form a vibe thats as beautiful as it is highly danceable.
download: Dirty Culture - You And Me (Atapy Remix)
Lastly but definitely not least is this debut single 'Up' from the Berlin based dance project Nod Ones Head. Super smooth and delicately organized, the vocals combine with the different elements of this track for a refreshingly organic feel that you don't normally come across in dance music. Check out the preview for their new EP below as well.
It was a warm, unassuming summer Friday night in Washington, DC when German-born techno vunderkind Alex Ridha, better known as Boys Noize, made a pit stop to blast our nation's capital with pounding beats before heading off to the infamous HARD Summer 2011 Festival in LA. Our only warning of what was to come that evening came directly from the man's twitter: "I think Washington needs some real jackin ghetto sounds tonight". I think I speak for us all when I say that was exactly what we needed to disrupt the slinking, swampy DC summer.
It is no secret that Mr. Ridha, who is equally notorious for his incredible live sets as he is for his keen studio productions, does not give a damn when he's manning the wheels of steel. Sure, he'll play to the mood of the room, as any good DJ should, but at no point will he compromise his artistic integrity by playing a track which does not have the entire room saying to themselves "What is that sick, sick man doing up there?? I've never heard anything like this!" as they compulsively dance like absolute lunatics. And Ridha most certainly lived up to our soaring expectations, sending wave after wave of raw, unadulterated "jackin ghetto sounds" straight to our brains as the dancefloor writhed in elated response. I didn't once leave the dancefloor for so much as a second, happily accepting the fact that this man had every last one of us in the palm of his hand.
A particularly memorable highlight of the night, of which there were many, had to be when he dropped a go-to track of his, DJ Deeon's "Work This M.F.". An old-school "ghetto-house" track with a simple 303 bassline, knocking drums, and a hilarious vocal sample ("HaHaHaHaHa"), the track is a main-stay in his sets for a reason. Boys Noize pumped that thing out with extreme emphasis on the low-end, sending the entire crowd into a frenzy as each kick hit.
From "Ion" to "Jeffer", each song played was mixed in meticulous fashion, layered exquisitely and timed perfectly. As the night seemed to near its end, the room heard the telling sounds of "Yeah" in the speakers, only to find it layered over an a Capella from the Chemical Brothers' "Swoon" which served as the perfect finish to a legendary set the likes of which Washington, DC has never seen before. And from what I hear from Augustus and Patrick, his set at HARD wasn't too shabby either, so be sure to look for our forthcoming review of the entire event!
IT'S FRIDAY. Enough with the deep house, Friday deserves some fresh electro stylings to supply you with the beats you need to power your weekend.
First up, there's a new deadmau5 track that's hit the internet this week which was expertly ripped in good quality from his set at Amnesia, Ibiza. This track is a true return to form for Joel, a man who we at Bright & Shiny despise for his hands-off approach to performing live (and recent obsession with dupstep (?)) while absolutely deifying him for his unprecedented and unrivaled sound and attention to detail in his productions. Techier vibes and a pounding 4-on-the-floor beat are employed here amongst familiar, yet fresh analog synth work from the deadmau5. I just hope this signals a return to progressive/tech haus for the mau5, two genres he changed forever. deadmau5 - Where Are My Keys (Set Rip)
One more rip for the road, this one from the combined forces of Thomas Gold and Dirty South. A huge banger is coming from these two that gives you both sides of the progressive coin: soaring, hands in the air synths and pounding computer noise at the breakdown. The release date is pending but be sure to look out for the full release: this one's BIG. Dirty South & Thomas Gold - Alive ft. Kate Elsworth
No idea who this Arty kid is and its Friday so I'm not about to find out, but check out minute three of this track for an absolutely stunning big-room melody, albeit poorly leveled. Arty - Around the World (Original Mix)
Canblaster has been killing the competition lately and has found himself a new and promising sound: its a sort of melding of fat bass music with an electro sensibility combined with abundant and gorgeous, get this, PIANO STABS. Yeah, that sounds good enough eat, right? Forget that, this new sound can feed a family of four, pay for their schooling, and put a roof over their heads. Watch for Canblaster and his crew, Club Cheval, to be doing big things in the future. The Count & Sinden - Future (Canblaster Remix)
The internet has been a-buzz ever since videos of Harvard Bass dropping this track surfaced, and now its finally here. A low-lying electro banger that positively pulses through your body, this massive tune is only to be played on systems with sub-woofers large enough to blow over a kindergartner. Light Year - 5 Girls (Harvard Bass Remix)
Speaking of Light Year, these Australian boys known for their techno sensibilities have just remixed an Alex Gopher track (which coincidentally reminds me of this Alex Gopher track) and they've gone full electro. They begin firmly in electro territory with throbbing synths yet slowly the song devolves into a banging acid house rendition. As the song transforms you will similarly begin to devolve into a state of lunacy, but fear not for as long as you are conscious of your transformation there is a chance you will not compulsively burn your house down. Alex Gopher - Virages (Light Year Remix)
No go out and see what kinds of trouble you can get into, ya little rascals! SIR REAL
Alright I just spent a retarded amount of time writing this post...and then it somehow managed to delete itself... so here's the music but without much description. It doesn't even matter though, cause all of these songs are pure gold, and they should have you going strong from now till Monday. Happy first day of the weekend.
What you are about to witness is a megapost of irreverent proportion. This ambitious journey will traverse the genres of electronica, to electro, to French house, to tech house and back again. I don't even know what I'm talking about, to be honest, as I've been made delirious by the sheer volume of incredible tunes I am responsible for sharing with you all this evening.
The second single off of Cut Copy's new album is a suspenseful pop song arranged in the traditional build-and-release methodology of dance music. As the vocals become more and more aching and the drums pick up we sense the release is fast approaching. Cut Copy - Need You Now
Sidney Samson takes the new Rihanna single, bludgeons it into oblivion with an electro-sledgehammer and we're left with a searing banger with fantastic vocals as an added bonus. Rhianna - S&M (Sidney Samson Club Mix)
Usually when I tell people I'm not what you would call a "fan" of dubstep, they claim it's because I can't handle the bass. Well, that's simply not true. Case in point: I fucking love this ENTIRELY UNRELEASED, BRAND SPANKING NEW Skrillex remix of Benny Benassi's new single. And you say I never do anything nice for you... Benny Benassi - Cinema ft. Gary Go (Skrillex Remix)
Miles Dyson, who was made known to me via his inclusion in Moby's legendary live DJ sets, has come out with a new electro track which can only be described using the words HUGE and GIGANTIC. It samples C-Mos' "2 Million Ways" to set the mood, after which it destroys any previous ideas of what you thought the mood of this song might be. Miles Dyson - I-tune (Original Mix)[Removed by request]
Released last Friday on mau5trap records, this track from Moguai is an emotion-laden journey to the long lost land of Euphoria, where this song is played when children are born. It seems Moguai has been taking lessons from label boss deadmau5: the sophistication of the drums and the synth work approach the elevated level of the mau5's own productions. Moguai - Opitnuum (Original Mix)
I would say this is the best song of this whole post, but what do I know, right? Frenchman and BNR label member Djedjotronic has here crafted some of the best techno to ever grace mine ears. When I hear this song, I am struck with awe and fear to think that Djedjotronic coaxed these unprecedented noises out of some sort of computer. If this song doesn't make you jump out of your seat and dance, you are either paralyzed or in need of serious psychiatric evaluation. Chromeo - Hot Mess (Djedjotronic Remix)
the CLUBHAUS this feature has been basically defunct recently considering everything I post these days could be considered "clubhaus" as per my crazed definition, but mark this post as the Clubhaus' triumphant return.
Johnstar snatches up the highlights from one of Afrojack's more mediocre, progressive house efforts and turns it into a tech house monster with subtlety and a flick of the wrist. Afrojack - Esther (Johnstar Remix)
Deep , driving beats characterize Umek's productions, and this one is different. However, he's joined this time by Tomy DeClerque, whose presence seems to have afforded this track a more organic feel, something the clinical Umek can sometimes neglect. Umek, Tomy DeClerque - Original Challenge (Original Mix)
Incredibly techy, progressive house tune from swiss model (?!!) Tanja La Croix, with drums that are damn near good enough to eat. The drop around 3:30 is particularly satisfying following the heightened suspense which precedes it. Tanja La Croix - Hard To Handle ft. Andy P
And there you have it, 1hr40 of the best and freshest tunes, live and direct.
The Bloody Beetroots have got to be one of the most versatile electro groups out there today. From heavy hitting bangers to dance happy disco house, you never know what you're going to get from these crazy guys. This Shwayze remix proves exactly what I'm talking about, paying homage to that spacey italo disco sound of the 80's.
Aniki kills it with "Feel Good", combining a classic disco sample with the heavy hitting bass you'd expect to find in an electro house track. The mix is deadly, be forewarned.
This one's been festering in my collection for a while. Brini spruces up a Funkabit original, giving it a very glitchy electronic sound that'll get your ass moving.
Count on Harvard Bass to always find a new way to get you jumping the fuck up when the beat drops. One of the Californian's latest remixes builds steadily, slowly adding in an acid-house like synth until the drums go and you have no idea why you're dancing so hard.
Boy was I happy when I saw this. Bright & Shiny favorites Fare Soldi new track is funky as shit, layering a deep wobbling bassline beneath gorgeous ethereal synths and the occasional vocal cut-up. Damn this is good.
Sorry for the lapse between today and my last post, but my brief time off has given me the chance to snag some great new tunes for you all. Today's post is gonna be a bit of mix-up. I've got songs you can groove to and songs you can snooze to. And songs that will melt your face. Enjoy.
Anything bearing either A-Trak's name or Armand Van Helden's is something to check out immediately. Together, it's almost too much. The two have combined forces recently under the moniker Duck Sauce to produce some incredible house. Look out for them in the future.
