Tom Day - Lala & Lili (Solace Remix)

It is really amazing to watch a young artist work hard and blossom. This remix of Tom Day's Lala & Lili marks the coming of age of young artist Solace. Ever since I connected with him on soundcloud I've been hearing many good things from this artist, each one progressively better. Now he has hit his stride and composed a remix that is simply amazing. It has such an emotional feel to it and honestly helped me get through more than one rough day. This is the type of music that needs to be heard and that doesn't get enough plays. Hopefully I can help get it out there.

Get the Free download: http://soundcloud.com/solace_music/tom-day-lala-lili-solace-remix

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Christina Perri - Burning Gold (Autograf Remix)

Christina Perri has such an amazing voice. I love the way Autograf kept most of them in tact when doing an emotional, tasteful remix of Burning Gold.

The interesting and original beat just adds such a great feel, you are instantly drawn in. The piano comes in and starts plucking at your heart strings. Then Christina's vocals carry you away. I can't say enough about this amazing remix. Very well done.

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Wonder Wonder - Shark (Illenium Remix)

I'm normally not the type of person who locks on to one song and plays it over and over again. But there's something about +Illenium Official's remix of Shark by Wonder Wonder that I just can't stop hitting the repeat button. This production has such emotional depth, it definitely gives me feels. The drop is powerful and yet tastefully done. It fits in perfectly with the atmosphere and mood of the song. I can't wait to hear more releases from Illenium. His talent deserves to be heard by the world.

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Alina Baraz & Galimatias - Fantasy

 
I love listening to a piece of music and having a moment where my jaw hits the floor. Fantasy by Alina Baraz & Galimatias definitely had some of those moments. After a beautiful 25 second intro with perfectly sliced vocal chops, the beat drops in with some amazingly beautiful vocals and stylistically sparse production. The song gradually picks up a great energy and feel. I can't help but be in  a great mood when I listen to it, and really, what else could you ask for from a song?

I expect to hear a lot more from this talented vocalist in the future.

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Krewella - Alive (Stephen Swartz Remix)

I'm going to try to start doing a "Flash Back" friday to start shining the light on some of the amazing lesser know tracks and artists that I love but discovered before I started this blog. Today I offer you the amazing remix of Krewella's Alive by Stephen Swartz. Stephen has an incredible production style that you really must hear to understand.

Some people may describe it as "glitchy" or "choppy" but I think that is a gross oversimplification. Stephen finds a way to weave small samples and sounds in and out of his tracks with an amazing sense of style and grace. The result is an amazing tapestry of sound that brings an entirely new feel to this well known original.

It's been almost a year since I've heard anything from Stephen but I can't wait to hear more.

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Wooden

It’s probably only been a week that I’ve known about Wooden, but believe me theirs is a ship you’ll want to be on while there’s still space. The nice chaps over in Karlsruhe (Germany) got in touch with me over Soundcloud after they saw that I “like bass music” to share some of their own with me. (I honestly did just quote that from the message they sent me!)
They describe their sound as a mixture of electronic synths and guitar riffs.  But after listening to some of their work I have to say that they massively undersold themselves. Imagine running through a forest in the blackness of night, a blinding white full moon above to guide you out. You’ve just called on supernatural powers to escape the terrors of the dark and there is still an unfamiliar, electrical energy sparking in your soul, an energy that creates an insatiable desire to live and fight your way through; a touch wordy I know, but that’s how I felt after listening to Rebellion (in the link below.)

Previously, two of the Wooden members were in a project called Rubjox (which by the way, is a brilliant project to look into); the then duo had a very dark, almost ‘electrometal’ kind of sound with it. Those influences are still involved with the group’s new vision and with the help of their new guitarist, they can realise their aural fantasies on a more robust and daring scale.  

Please do check them out on their web socials, they are still a name rising through the electronic ranks and they really do value any and all the support they recieve.


Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/officialwooden - https://soundcloud.com/rubjox

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Officialwooden?fref=ts - https://www.facebook.com/Rubjox?fref=ts

Rubjox - Psychosis - https://soundcloud.com/rubjox/rubjox-psychosis

Audeka - Mythical Creatures EP

When I first encountered Audeka’s sound, to tell you the truth I was a little bit confused. It was maybe a year ago with the remix of Dabin – Mirrormask, (which I can now say is a mix of apocalyptic fire goodness) but what puzzled me was the grand antithesis between the holiness of the intro and interlude against the hellish pommelling of the drops. I’d never heard anything like it before and I honestly was little frightened. Some artists use different aliases to show off their contrasting natures, some may use individual tracks; but Audeka just said “Let’s throw mercy and menace in a five minute mammoth track” and good Lord the way that approach works!

Many moons later, Audeka with an arsenal of new original releases (Masada & Chaos Reigns to name two) and myself with a much better understanding of the Neuro genres, the Mythical Creatures EP was released, and it takes about 30 seconds of the intro and title track to realise that the trio use the EP to make another pioneering move into the sound.
Listening across the EP, you cannot help but have the mental image of where Mythical Creatures comes from. Personally I think of Middle Age England, with grey skies muddy cloaks and rolling green hills – but all with added magic at an average 150bpm; but when it comes to themed music, you’d be hard pressed to find anything better than this. Taking inspiration from fantasy gaming and ancient mystery worlds, you are sent across time and magic and wonder with the EP, and with it Audeka are reaffirmed as one of champions of this ever developing sound.

Follow Audeka on:
Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/audeka
Twitter - https://twitter.com/audekaofficial
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AudekaOfficial

West District - Sleepless

It's awesome when you can tell a track is going to be amazing within the first few seconds. Sleepless by West District is one of those songs. The arpeggiated chords at the beginning a la Moonlight Sonata and Operatic Vocal samples like something out of Lord of the Rings just instantly had me hooked. It goes on to build nicely into epic side chained synths and beautiful leads. It's really just a fantastic track all the way around! Please give it some love and grab the free download! It definitely deserves more plays and exposure!

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Ben Gold - All or Nothing ft. Christina Novelli

Happy Friday! I've got a great uplifting track to kick your weekend off right! All or Nothing by Ben Gold ft. Christina Novelli is an amazing trance track that has a great energy and feel. The vocals are epic and the synths and chord progression knock this one out of the park! This is the first track off of Ben's #Goldrush Vol. 1 Compilation. He has recently started his own label, Goldrush Recordings, and his talent has not gone unnoticed. He currently has ties to none other than Armada Music. I expect many more great things from him in the future.

Add All or Nothing to your collection: http://bit.ly/BGAON_BP
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jdub - First Light

Today's track comes from one of our writers who also produces. The track is First Light by jdub. By his own admission, this track doesn't really fit any of the current subgenres. It is 128 BPM but doesn't have the 4 on the floor feel of house tracks. He wanted to keep things dynamic and not over compressed. Other well respected reviewers have said that this track reminded them of Porter Robinson. That is very high praise for this up and coming artist. Is it well deserved? Decide for yourself and let us know what you think. Check out the track and follow jdub for his latest tracks.

Buy Now on iTunes

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Novo Amor & Ed Tullett - Faux (Said the Sky Remix)

"Working on this track was something I've never experienced before. The love I have for the original made it so easy make." - Said The Sky

I suppose it is something that only an artist can truly appreciate, but there are times when producing a track that everything just falls into place. It's the creative equivalent of an athlete being "in the zone".  Personally, I've only been there a few times, but it's easy to hear when others are there. Said The Sky, by his own admission was there when he remixed Faux by Novo Amor & Ed Tullett. It is a gripping, emotional piece that literally made my chest hurt with feels. I really love the use of acoustic instrument samples. The guitar and piano add such depth and color. As good as this track is, Said The Sky has many others that I could have easily featured. His remix of Fire Inside by Gemini has been creating quite a buzz in the EDM community. I can't wait to hear more from this young and promising talent!

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Mako - Our Story

Happy Music Monday! Today, I'm proud to bring you a track that I found quite a while ago on soundcloud. I instantly connected with its smooth vocals and uplifting drop. Since then the track has been picked up by Ultra Records and now they are releasing an official video. It's great to see talent being recognized and given a chance to shine. Support this up and coming act and be sure to follow them. I'm sure they've got many more great tunes in the works.

iTunes: http://smarturl.it/MakoOurStoryiTunes
Beatport: http://www.beatport.com/release/our-story/1343311

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Clean Bandit - Rather Be (Elephante Remix)

This is the second remix from Elephante that I've posted and I just really like everything this guy puts out. His remix of Clean Bandit's Rather Be is full of energy, life, and really puts me in a great mood. It was the perfect song to keep me from getting depressed while coming back to work on the Monday after returning from the beach! The bouncy synths and driving kick drum really make you wanna bob your head and get up and dance.  It's a great song to add to your playlist and he's giving it out as a free download! Make sure to grab it and to follow Elephante. I can't wait to hear more from him!

Free Download: http://smarturl.it/RatherBeElephante

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60SHbHuCInE&list=PLmbKBuEOMdGzcyzIEBqd54LQGCa1oSWc2

Wilsen - Magnolia (REVOKE Remix)

I have to admit that I used to absolutely hate remixes. That's only because whenever I would hear them on the radio, they were so generic that it just killed the original song. A lot of DJ's will just slap a kick drum on every beat and some synths and call it a day. That was really what irritated me. But in my travels I've grown to love remixes because I've found some really good ones. They must include a melodic sensibility that works well with the original song. If done well, remixes can bring many things while paying respects to the original artist. Today I'm proud to present one such remix. Revoke's remix of Magnolia by Wilsen takes a gorgeous melody and vocal from the original track and gives it a new feel that is rife with tension. It creates a mood that is strangely chilling, yet beautiful. It gives me the feeling of the calm before the storm. The soft spoken breathy vocals contrast the suspense that comes through the haunting cello and minor chord progression. It really is a perfectly executed vision and musical idea, absolutely a must listen. I came across this remix when Candyland shared it on their facebook page. I'm glad to see that it's starting to get some attention that it so richly deserves! Make sure to grab the free download!

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Bastille - Pompeii (Slander Heaven Trap Edit)

Not only did I find a great new track today, I found a new subgenre! The track is an edit of Pompeii by Bastille by Slander in a style they are calling "Heaven Trap". According to them, this subgenre of electronic music is categorized by its euphoric, flowing chords, 808 drums, and vocal chops. These elements create a new sound that is fresh and inspiring to me as a producer. They have 3 tracks on souncloud labeled as Heaven Trap including this one, and I would definitely recommend checking out the other two. I chose to feature this one as the introductory piece because, I have to admit, it gave me goosebumps. It is such a dynamic production with great drops, and a surprise at the beginning of the second drop that really got to me. I can't say enough about the track and what I hope will be one of the next big things in electronic music: Heaven Trap.

Grab the free download!

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ZHU - Faded (ODESZA remix)

Every once in a while I come across a song that hooks me within a few seconds. ODESZA's remix of Faded by ZHU had me after the first 2 bars. This remix is just dripping with style. Its fuzzy bassline combined with a meaty kick drum and spacious claps really provide a great atmosphere to this track. The production is really top notch. It is a completely cohesive sound. One that begs to be listened to over and over again. Check out ODESZA's other tracks as well. They are all very good. At 100k soundcloud followers and counting, I doubt it will be long before they are headlining festivals. The quality is there, even if their popularity isn't quite there...yet.

Buy ZHU - Faded (ODESZA remix) on iTunes

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Sander Van Doorn, Martin Garrix, DVBBS - Gold Skies (Elephante Remix)

Elephante has really done some amazing remixes and is getting better all the time. His remix of Gold Skies takes the original and turns it up to 11! The injection of punchier drums, chopped vocals, and huge synths in the drop really take the track to another level. It just makes me want to get up an dance! Make sure to grab the free download and follow Elephante!

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James Egbert - The Void

I can't remember the last time that I've listened to an entire 13 track album all the way through. It's probably been a year or two at least. That is, until today. I started listening to The Void by James Egbert and I just couldn't stop. Each track was compelling, interesting, unique, and left me wanting more. This album is a great example of creating spacious mixes that allow the listeners to transport themselves to a delicate yet powerful world of sound that James has created. This is one of the year's best in my opinion. The songwriting and arrangements are top notch. I really can't say enough about this album. Make sure you check it out and follow James for more great music!

Buy The Void on iTunes

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White Zoo - Planets

Got something hot for you today! This one has only been out for about 6 hours! The track is called Planets by an up-and-coming producer from Mannheim, Germany. His EP comes out today on Audiophile Records. What I love about Planets is that it sounds so fresh. Yes, there are many of the familiar EDM stylings, but White Zoo manages to use them in a way that seems new and unique. Every twist and turn led to something unexpected, and that left me with a big smile on my face. There are so many cookie cutter tracks out there it was truly refreshing to hear something like this. This is quite a debut from White Zoo and I hope to hear much more from him in the future!

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Viper - Outlaw

Our first submission from a reader and it's a good one! Outlaw from viper is solid throughout with minor arpeggios and a gritty bassline that give it a dark feel worthy of the title. A very well thought out and executed drop brings many elements together and importantly for me, keeps the chord progression moving throughout. This is a great track from one of the lesser known artist's in the EDM scene. It's a free download so make sure you add it to your collection, and follow Viper for more great music!

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