Disclosure + Moda Mix

The brothers Lawrence, better known as Disclosure, first caught my eye when their track "My Intention Is War!" was featured prominently in SBTRKT's phenomenal Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1. Since then, I've been completely smitten with their updated and positively joyous approach to UK Garage.  This same disposition effaces itself in this bouncing mix they recently did for Moda, the party-starting outfit founded by Radio 1's Jaymo & Andy George. No tracklist, unfortunately, but that just adds a little mystery. Be sure to grab their absolutely tops FREE debut EP here.

Disclosure Mix for Moda's "Yes List"
   Yes List: Disclosure - Exclusive Mixtape by itsmodamusic

BONUS!

[download] Disclosure - My Intention Is War!

[download] Machinedrum - U Don't Survive



SIR REAL

Cause it's good

I actually can't believe it took me this long to find this track, considering it was made by DC local boys Benoit & Sergio (one of whom actually used to be a high school english teacher that taught kids i know.. kind of awesome considering the lyrics are "my baby does K all day" hahaha). Released earlier this year on Seth Troxler's Visionquest Label, though, "Walk and Talk" is definitely one of the most interesting songs I've come across in a while. It manages to put together a bunch of seemingly disparate elements into a really cohesive whole, almost like Chemical Brothers meets Maceo Plex in a way. Scope the whole EP on beatport here.
Download: Benoit & Sergio - Walk and Talk (Original Mix)



Here's another great Benoit  & Sergio track, this time a really chilled out and beach-ready remix of the Friendly Fires.
Download: Friendly Fires - Hurting (Benoit & Sergio Remix)



I know this one came out ages ago, but honestly I've been blasting it on repeat lately and for some reason just can't get enough of it. Bingo Players at their best here. FYI, if you ever get a chance to see the Bingo Players live, do it. These dudes go straight mental when they're behind the decks. Beatport It.
Download: Bingo Players - Rattle (Original Mix)



XTRA TRAX
Download: Kaskade feat. Rebecca & Fiona - Turn It Down (Carli Remix)



Download: A-Trak & Zinc - Stingray (Original Mix)



Download: Keith & Supabeatz - So Excited (Original Mix)



.Augustus

Brace for it

Up first is Angger Dimas' most recent single, Kitchen, which was released recently on Laidback Luke's Mixmash imprint. This is one I've been waiting to get my hands on for a while, and that's because 'Kitchen' is a bit like that kitchen drawer everyone has in their house where it seems like everything's been all stuffed into one place. Dutch house meets big room madness meets Dimas' own crazed indonesian twist on techno.. in other words, this one bangs.
Download: Angger Dimas - Kitchen (Original Mix)



Lone has long been high up there on our list of producers who seem like they've taken the game of dance music to that next level - that place where it's no longer about just making people move, it's about making something beautiful; it's about art. To that end, his 'Echolocations' EP from last spring was nothing short of perfection. I recently stumbled upon this older track he did and like the mix name suggests and the 90s vocal samples back up, this one has enough thumping drums and various booty shaking elements to fit into any warehouse-type DJ set, but don't let that fool you. Analog synths and floating pads weave in and out around each other here in ways that only a master could orchestrate, and it just goes to show again that Lone just might actually be on another level from everyone else.
Download: Lone - Pineapple Crush (Manchester Warehouse & VIP Mix)



Bonus
Download: Strange Talk - Sexual Lifestyle (Reset! Turbofunk Remix)



Just a side bar - I'm in love with the original of this song
Download: Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Round and Round (Pional Edit)



Sounds from the Cloud
This first one is a bootleg from a kid I used to go to school with way back in the day named Sean Johnson, and I have to say it's pretty awesome. Be sure to check out the rest of his soundcloud for some more big room anthems. Click here to download.
  Chakalaka Kremlin (Sean Johnson Bootleg) by Sean_Johnson


I uploaded this classic to our soundcloud about a week ago, and those of you who already are following us on our twitter (@Br1ghtshiny) already had a chance to grab this one. For those of you who aren't yet, check it below. Seriously one of the most chilled out songs ever recorded.. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD
  The Juan Maclean - Give Me Every Little Thing (Gmelt) by Bright & Shiny


All I can say is I have no idea when these next two are supposed to come out, but I can't wait..
  Borussia - Get Your Love by TOP BILLIN


  Detroit Swindle - Her Song (preview) by Detroit Swindle


And look for this release in two days (December 16th) on Turbo Recordings. FILTH.
  TT006 - Clouds - Articles (Ado Remix) [Preview] by Turbo Recordings


.Augustus

Stick to Your Name, Stick to The Game

If you can successfully sample Express Yourself by N.W.A. and put it on a house beat, you have my vote. The three man group composed of England's Corey Baker and Scott Dickie and U.S.'s Stuart Sandeman has received praise from the likes of Wolf + Lamb and Crosstown Rebles over the last year for their work. The Wildkats throw it down on this one and keep it smooth.
Wildkats – Perpetrating


Joris Voorn takes Moby’s original, ‘After’, and lightens up the mood a bit. He takes a much more club and dance friendly approach, adding a rolling bassline and an energetic rhythm. Piano stabs are always good too. Honestly I hear little in common between this and the original, but I am not one to question, just to listen. Grab this one on beatport here, it was just released yesterday.
Joris Voorn, Moby – After the After [Stream Only]


Ali Love recently teamed up with Luca C to form Infinity Ink. This song, recently released on super-label Hot Creations, has garnered notable attention, being featured on multiple DJ charts and mixes. Ali’s vocals always seem to do the trick (see ‘Do It Again’ by the Chemical Brothers and ‘Forward Motion’ by Hot Natured) and the groove he and Luca C developed is unstoppable. Show the two some love and buy it on beatport.
Infinity Ink – Games


Nathaniel X is here to bring house music back on the map, so he proclaims at the beginning of his 2010 Resurrxion E.P. He calls out all the digital mp3 DJs calling them mp3js instead, while promoting his immortal vinyl. Real talk. “Easy listenin underground, deep jazz chords, and a smooth bassline with a danceable rhythm.” What more could you possibly ask for?
Nathaniel X – My Love is Underground (RIP 160kbps)


Bonus:

Alex Kenji – Something About You


Bingo Players vs. Chocolate Puma – Touch Me


I’ll leave you with this absolutely stellar mix by B&S homeboys Brodinski and Gesaffelstein. My first take on this was that it was uncharacteristically mellow. Not to say this doesn’t go hard, maybe they’ve just pushed the limits of my musical tastes that far, but they manage to mix through so many different sounds so well that it blurs some genre boundaries. I really hope these two keep collaborating. Shout out to my friend Ben for showing me this. Partial track list can be found here.
BRODINSKI & GESAFFELSTEIN - DJ Set @ Laura Leishman Project sur Le Mouv' by llplemouv

More Gesaffelstein! When I’m old and going crazy I’ll have to blame him for at least half of my mental problems. Listening to this guy’s techno as a young adult has got to have an effect on my long-term health. Anyways, enjoy…
Gesaffelstein – Atmosphere




- Jimmy

The Most of All Time

It's the middle of finals week at my university and honestly I'm getting absolutely pummeled right now. All I can think about is how much I wish I could just be kicking it somewhere like the picture above, but alas I'm mired in seemingly endless amounts of work. Luckily, LA based producer Urulu has the answer. His newest 'Untitled' EP, which he released for free on monday, is one of the most relaxing, groove-filled things to hit my ears in a long time. Did I mention that it's free? Untitled 01 and Untitled 03 are especially soothing, while Untitled 02 has a bit of a techier edge. They're definitely all worth checking out, and if you like what you hear be sure to send some love over to his Facebook page.
Download: Urulu - Untitled 1 (Original Mix)


Download: Urulu - Untitled 2 (Original Mix)


Download: Urulu - Untitled 3 (Original Mix)



Bonus Relaxation
Download: Ellie Goulding x Daft Punk - There's Something About Us Under The Sheets (B-Roc of The Knocks Mix)


Some more tropical vibes for your perusal:
Download: MK - Burning (Round Table Knights Remix)


Download: Zombie Disco Squad - Pinky (Monkey Safari Remix)



Now for some stuff on the more energetic side of the spectrum, first up I have a recently released Digitalism track that  I haven't been able to get enough of lately. It's Digitalism…remixing Digitalism…and sounding like classic Digitalism. In other words, it's fucking awesome. Recently they'd moved away from their creative approach to electro in favor of a a poppier sound, but this shows them connecting without their glorious 2007-era Idealism roots. Check the whole EP on Beatport for some other dope remixes by Eric Prydz and Jeremy Olander as well.
Download: Digitalism - Circles (Digitalism Remix)


Next up is a pumping remix of Dirty South and Thomas Gold's 'Alive.' I have to be honest I wasn't as crazy about the original track as some people were when it first came out, but DC local Das Nibley takes it to a new level here with a really smooth reworking that starts fast and keeps the energy up all the way until the end. If you like what you hear (which I know you will), make sure to head over to his facebook page to stay up to date on all things Das Nibley.
Download: Dirty South & Thomas Gold - Alive (Das Nibley Remix)


Extra Loot
Download: Paris FZ, Simo T, Chrissy, JWLS - Dancing Alone (JWLS Extra Sauce Remix) [FIRE]


Download: Dada Life - Kick Up The Epic Motherfucker (Original Mix)



Stay Classy,
Augustus