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Nicole Moudaber @ Norad Dance Bar :: Denver, CO :: 5.18.13 More legendary techno talent passing through Norad Dance Bar?  Just another weekend in Denver, I suppose.  Riding on the heels of the very spectacular full-length debut release Echoes, Carl Cox's partner-in-crime Nicole Moudaber shook a full house out of its shell and threw down a fantastically sleazy techno set. Anyone at the Maya Jane Coles show last month would have noticed ...

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Travi$ Scott :: "Owl Pharaoh" [Mixtape] Travi$ Scott is, without question, one of the names you have to be on the look out for in 2013. This past year was big for the Houston based rapper and producer. The G.O.O.D. music producer was a clear standout on the Cruel Summer project and also made appearances working with artists like T.I. and Meek Mill. Owl Pharaoh is the first dose we get of Travi$ Scott the solo artist, and it does not all ...

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gLAdiator :: "Vol. 02 | Episode 004" The L.A. duo gLAdiator hits us with their latest mix "Vol. 02 | Episode 004."  This mix features artists such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Ryan Hemsworth, Future, Craig David, Ryan Leslie, and Florence & The Machine.  For all the listeners out there expecting a heavy head-banging trap mix, this mix is not for you.  We all know gLAdiator can snap necks, but the ...

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Nicole Moudaber @ Norad Dance Bar Tech heads rejoice!  We're getting a big one this weekend at Norad Dance Bar with the legendary Nicole Moudaber on the decks.  A protegé of Carl Cox and a product of Space Ibiza, Nicole has been making giant waves lately and pushes a powerful influence through the underground.  Her BBC1 Essential Mix is a must, a head-first journey into the kind o ...

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SAVOY :: Three Against Nature [EP] Savoy has become a unique obsession of mine since the first time I caught them in Boulder throwing down the goods.  Today they have grown into a widely recognized, laser-obsessed, electronic trio with a taste for a good time.  From the mountains of Colorado to their new home in New York, this crew continues to impress and put on a show that is a must see for any EDM fan.   ...

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K Theory :: "Walk With Me" Our West Coast boys are back with a banger!  San Francisco duo K Theory's newest track  "Walk With Me,"  is an all around bouncing bass track with a build-up that will simply leave you cheesin'.  I was scanning through SoundCloud earlier, and this track began automatically playing in my feed immediately, catching my attention.  The sound of this build-up reminds of me an O ...

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Konshens :: "Gal a Bubble" (Major Lazer x Bro Safari x ETC!ETC! Remix) Three is certainly a crowd, but in terms of booty shaking Jamaican dance music, bring it on.  Major Lazer teamed up with trap specialists Bro Safari and ETC!ETC! to remix Konshens' "Gal a Bubble" and the result was damn good mon!  This track is perfect for the weekend, giving you more than enough reasons to drop what you are doing and shake it.  Diplo has been on a tear la ...

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option4 :: Do Work EP Let me tell you about my friend option4.  He's a great DJ and quite an amazing promoter, doing more for Denver house music than just about anyone else I can name.  But more importantly, he's an even better human being.  It seems appropriate that his new track "Do Work" begins with an inspirational message about hunger and humility.  It's not often you hear club music with subst ...

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kLL sMTH :: Juxtacollision I feel like it wasn't too long ago when kLL sMTH was just another name in the Colorado bass scene.  At what point he really opened that third eye and let the light in, I can't say for sure, but the kid is now on a very strong path.  I have a lot of respect for his mystical bass visions and Juxtacollision is just the type of EP I hoped he would make.  Smooth bass ...

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Tommy Trash :: "Blair Bitch Project" (VCO Remix) Los Angeles duo VCO have just released a pretty awesome electro-twisted version to Tommy Trash's "Blair Bitch Project".  All sorts of madness going on in this track, starting off fairly soft and then just letting lost about a minute in.  Feel like I belong at some crazy European beach rave that is just overdosing on lasers and the occasional siren.  Could al ...

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PANTyRAiD :: "That's The Spot" If you have been following the electronic duo that is PANTyRAiD, then you have been patiently waiting for the release of their latest EP PillowTalk, due this coming May.  In lieu of rising anxiety and me seriously losing my shit because I cannot wait any longer, the duo has decided to drop the second single to the album, "That's The Spot."  Known for their clever inclusion of sex and sen ...

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Moby :: "Natural Blues" (TYR Remix) I've been keeping a close eye on Boulder's up and coming DJ/producer TYR for a minute now.  His last track "Focus" has been on my playlist since March and his latest remix to Moby's "Natural Blues" is simply bass-groovy.  The track has a great emotional bass-slushy feel to it, giving an original pure dance track a glitch-supercharged boost that doesn't stray far from the primary sound, y ...

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Markus Schulz & The M Machine @ The Church :: Denver, CO :: 4/26/13 It's been a minute since I've seen a show at The Church, easily one of Denver's most unique club destinations and one of the least acknowledged in the SOCO district.  If you hate "DJ worship" I'd say this is exactly the wrong place for you, because not only does The Church regularly bring in some of the biggest names in the dance world, but literally puts them on the altar.Toni ...

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Nero :: "Into The Past" (The Great Gatsby) "The Great Gastby" seems like it will be one of the bigger hits of 2013.  With a star studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan, the Hollywood adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel looks like it will definitely deliver.  What is as impressive is the apparent soundtrack for the movie, which according to several leaks and projections will feature several top acts in m ...

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T.I. ft. B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar :: "Memories Back Then" [Video] "Memories Back Then" is slated to be on the upcoming Hustle Gang collaborative mixtape Get Dough or Die: The Introduction.  Kendrick Lamar goes in on this track and offers up, in my opinion, one the best verses of the year. T.I., B.o.B.and Kendrick all linked up in L.A. a few weeks back in order to get this video done, and in my opinion did the song justice. ...

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Daft Punk :: "Get Lucky" ft. Pharrell Williams Some of us thought this day would never come, while others patiently waited for their legendary return.  Finally, after years of studio time, our favorite French robots are back and I am thrilled to say they haven't lost a beat.  After what seemed to have been a season full of never ending teasers, fake leaks, speculation and doubt, Daft Punk's new single "Get Lucky" became available for ...

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Disclosure ft. Eliza Doolittle :: "You & Me" It appears as if U.K. chart-toppers Disclosure have yet another hit on their hands. Add "You & Me" to the list of skittery pop bangers to appear on their upcoming debut album Settle, due out on June 3rd. This track has more of a smooth and laid back vibe than their previous single "White Noise", and consistent with their ability to field solid vocal talent, the track features En ...

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Rocko ft. A$AP Rocky & Future :: "U.O.E.N.O." [Remix] It seems like every rapper under the sun has felt the need to remix Rocko's hit single "U.O.E.N.O."  This record gained a lot of momentum from Rick Ross' controversial lyrics, and ultimately Rocko decided to work a different version without Rozay.  Originally we heard rumors that there would be a remix featuring Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar, and then an official remix was rele ...

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Juicy J :: "Ain't No Coming Down" Staying trippy into the early hours this morning, Juicy J let loose a new offering titled "Ain't No Coming Down" via his Twitter.  This cut is produced by Childish Major & C4, the same duo that gave us "U.O.E.N.O."  Although Juicy doesn't stray from his usual formula of drugs, liquor, and cash on this track, I have to say hearing "Ain't No Coming Down" further amped up my inclin ...

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ill.gates :: "Pass Out Remix" To compliment a I remember being really tired of this Tinie Tempah track at least two years ago, and I would have much preferred to hear the Chiddy Bang freestyle get a remix instead, but all of that bitching is trumped by the absolutely fat beat ill.Gates summons from his earlier bootleg of Die Antwoord's "Fish Paste".  Helps me remember why ill.Gates capitalizes that G. ...

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The Knocks :: "Modern Hearts" (Goldroom Remix) Ugh, another awesome Goldroom tune.  I'm getting sick of this guy killing it.  Last week we saw The Knocks' "Modern Hearts" blow up -- smashing it on the blogosphere as most tracks from The Knocks are expected to do -- and now we see Goldroom was just the man to follow it up.  I'd say the track has an elusive prog-house element to it, and thou ...

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The Best Dancers :: "Blue Money pt 2" Our good friends in Up Until Now are lighting up TheUntz.com with a couple of exclusive premieres, swapping remixes with Portland duo The Best Dancers.  Who are The Best Dancers?  I mean, aside fromthis crew?  I had no idea.  How UUN linked up with these guys is beyond me.  But it made me curious enough to do some research that I bel ...

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Pretty Lights :: "Around the Block" ft. Talib Kweli Following what seemed to have been an endless drought of solid original material, Pretty Lights is back, y'all.  Derek Vincent Smith has been dreaming of true "self-sampling" for years now, where he directs a recording session, presses it to vinyl, then re-samples it as if he had dug the crates for that very record.  It's an ambitious (some might say, overkill) method that has final ...

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Big K.R.I.T. :: "King Remembered in Time" [Mixtape] It has been a while since Big K.R.I.T. released a full length project, but as one of my favorite MC's right now I wanted to give the project the thought it deserved.  Earlier this month I posted "REM" and "Shine On", two tracks that display Krizzle's soulful production and lyrical ability.  King Remembered In Time continues to prove that K.R.I.T is one of the most consistent when it ...

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Jacques Greene ft. Tinashe :: "Painted Faces" Another huge Jacques Greene track has popped up and made waves, and anyone familiar with the soft-spoken Canadian producer knows this one is a heart-melter.  Adding to Yours Truly's Songs From Scratch series (and joining other huge collabs from Jeremih x Shlohmo, Angel Haze x Lunice, Danny Brown x Araabmuzik, and  ...

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Waze & Odyssey :: Please Don't Dance EP I'm liable to post just about anything I find from Waze & Odyssey but I think they've got a legit winner on their hands with their upcoming Please Don't Dance EP.  The title track, "Please Don't Dance" recalls the fuzzed-out greens and reds of stop lights in rain, the anticipation built in Friday night traffic, and the need to just get to the fucking club already.  Det ...

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Say Lou Lou - "Julian" (Monsieur Adi Remix) French producer Monsieur Adi has been on my radar ever since I was shown his touching remix of Bastille's "Pompeii".  Adi takes pleasure in mixing French house, electro house and synth-pop with actual instruments, making his sound exhibits mountains of class.  While a large amount of his material is remixes, he tastefully picks and chooses what seems to be the perfect track to ...

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Viceroy & French Horn Rebellion :: "Friday Nights" Viceroy and French Horn Rebellion have a new house anthem that is perfectly fitting for this beautiful weather today in New York City.  "Friday Nights" takes me straight to the weekend and it is only Tuesday.  Sitting here watching all of these people enjoying some fun in the sun in Central Park from my office window, I stumbled upon "Friday Nights" and just wanted to toss my work aside ...

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Krewella :: "Come & Get It" (The Remixes) In full on support of the "Sunday-Funday" notion, rising threesome Krewella has released a set of remixes to their previous banger "Come & Get It."  The set is comprised of six different tracks from six different artists, all putting their own spin to an already rowdy song.  After listening to the different remixes, I definitely recognized several winner ...

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Jay-Z :: "Can I Get A..." (Big Gigantic Remix) Following their surpassing of 100,000 Facebook "Likes" and the overwhelming support for their Rowdytown II Red Rocks party this September, Colorado's favorite electronic duo, Big Gigantic, has released a new track today with a bang.  The remix to Jay-Z's famous "Can I Get A..." is everything you could imagine Dom and Jeremy throwing at you.  This isn't their first time bla ...

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Infected Mushroom :: "See Me Now" Spotted this bad boy today getting ready to pre-game for the NCAA madness tonight, and I believe it's going to set the tone for some Saturday fun.  I have always been invested in the hard charging vibe that Infected Mushroom brings to their live shows and this track is no different.  "See Me Now" is the new single that is set to be released this May and I can immediately predict a major ...

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GRiZ :: "Gettin' Live" GRiZ is back with a special treat for us outlaws.  His latest track "Gettin' Live" dropped the future funk bomb that I needed tonight.  It has hip-hop laced swag making love to some 70's soul to conceive one gnarly electronic flow.  I mean this track starts off and you think its about to take off with a bang, but almost out of nowhere it smooths out to lay some serious funky groundw ...

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Baauer :: Live at HARD Miami 2013 This past March, while attending and rocking Ultra Music Festival, Brooklyn trap phenom Baauer was featured at the HARD Beach Party at the Raleigh Hotel.  His set featuring unique mash-ups is such a tease to me - only ten minutes in I already know this was a wild party.  Miami, beach, good weather, trap, hip-hop, dance and Baauer?  Yeah, you do the math. &nb ...

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Mr. Bill & Stickybuds :: "Porn Funk" I am pretty stunned this is my first post on Mr. Bill for UFO.  How so many of his tracks have slipped through the cracks is beyond me, because dude is a true beast, and not because he has a fatty nose ring and a studio tan and a "hardcore Abletoneer" forum on his website.The Collaborative Endeavors is his newest creative journey, and it's just like it sounds: a series of collabs that will pr ...

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Ana Sia :: "Tied Up (FTNT Spring Spazout Mix)" I'm pretty quick to tell people I have never seen a bad set from Ana Sia, so when she puts out a new mix I'm all over it.  This "Spring Spazout" mix is full-out jackin' house tunes, including cuts from names like Boddika, Surkin, Duke Dumont, Breach, and a couple of Ana Sia originals.  Yeah, been a minute since that's happened, right?  Two new tracks appear on the mix -- "Clever Boy ...

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Kid Cudi ft. Too $hort :: "Girls" The King Wizard has been relatively quiet as of late, but he just enlisted the West Coast OG Too $hort for "Girls".  Cudi uses "Girls" to tell us how he loves pretty girls in all different shapes and sizes.  Too $hort, who was recently caught by TMZ running from the cops during a DUI arrest (you can watch the video below) laces this track with some serious game.  Although the B ...

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Xavier Rudd :: "The Mother" (Lance Herbstrong Remix w/ Joel Cummins) Awesome little jam I stumbled upon this afternoon that is now getting major attention on Hype Machine.  Electro and down-tempo movement Lance Herbstrong joined by Umphrey's McGee's very own Joel Cummins, remixed Xavier Rudd's "The Mother" with a bang.  I love the groove throughout this song - I want to dance, I want to bounce, I really just want to sing along with the lyrics as loud as I ...

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Alex Metric :: "Scandalism" Alex Metric has been pushing hard and rising fast.  The Ammunition series has been buzzworthy to say the least, and now that OWSLA is on board for Ammunition Pt. 3 it's been hard not to pay attention as Mr. Metric fires off singles.  His latest track "Scandalism" has a great upbeat feel.   Definitely worth taking a listen here, but just a ...

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Miguel Campbell & Justin Jay @ Norad Dance Bar :: Denver, CO :: 3/29/13 This was a great night to be at Norad, if not for the lineup than definitely for all that ass packed into polyester pants.  A herd of bouncy afros, a very sweaty Village People impersonator (a Village Person?), a few talented but drunk breakdancers -- the place was bouncing.I get pretty easily excited about shows at Norad but this was a dream lineup.  I'm all about the latest b ...

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Flosstradamus :: "Crowd Control" w/ DJ Sliink Trap kings Flosstradamus have combined their talents with rising producer DJ Sliink in an attempt to ease the masses that have been begging for more.  In a blatant act of reverse psychology, the new collaboration track "Crowd Control" has failed.  I love it and I am sure thousands of you twerk-addicts out their are eating it up as we speak.  However, the down side is that it only le ...

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Zombie Disco Squad :: Kicks, Cats & Hi Hats EP The new Kicks, Cats & Hi-Hats EP from Zombie Disco Squad is the cat's titties.  Three bass-heavy yet diverse tracks explore the realms of deep house, UK bass and spooky club hypnosis.  I can't deny I'm still pretty twacked on straight house beats, so "Late Night London Loefer" is an early favorite for me, but "Drink" is a far more creative club approach and remind ...

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Janelle Monae :: "Tightrope" (Oliver Nelson Remix) Lacking a little swag in your step today?  I guarantee you this: if you put on some of your nicer threads, pop in some earbuds, and bump this new Oliver Nelson remix of Janelle Monáe's "Tightrope", and go for a little walk down the street, your strut will be unstoppable.  Joggers will slow to a halt as they peer over their shoulders.  Prissy window-shoppers will drop everythin ...

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Evenings :: "Chesapeake" The newest member of Friends of Friends and a new friend of my ears, Evenings is someone I'm going to keep on hand for twilight moments.  I guess it's what I'd quickly classify as emotional glitch dreams.  Cloaked in soft textures, echoed whispers, and rhythmic clicks and clacks that sound more like the affairs of crickets and spiders than the droll patterns of a drum ...

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TYR :: "Focus" 19 year-old producer TYR (Grant Redmond) has been catching on fire lately, not only having some of his work supported by music legend Moby, but his strong remixes have elevated his game to the next level.  Last week, he caught my attention with his latest track "Focus".  Incredible groove throughout this song, really working hard off of a deep, demanding bass line.  It is a sound th ...

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Defunk :: "Big Momma T" Defunk is a new find for me, but I'll be keeping his music on repeat for a while.  Absolutely love the flow of this song and stoked to have found an artist that rocks out in this sort of fashion.  Glitch-hop ghetto funk straight from the Mississippi Delta... you can almost feel the Southern sun makin' ya sweat!  Watch out, Gramatik.Defunk has a new EP called Spells&nb ...

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Rudimental :: "Waiting All Night" (Kidnap Kid Remix) Man, really seems like you can't escape Rudimental these days.  Just when the buzz around Kill Paris' remix of "Feel The Love" had died down a bit, we've got word there's another Rudimental EP on the horizon.  Fellow Black Butter Records member Kid Kidnap is someone all you deep house heads should know about, and he gives the characteristically high, reach-for-the-sta ...

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JFB :: "I'm Not Your MonkeyPoo" In spite of the silly title, this new JFB track has taken me on a ride.  It's introspective, well produced, gorgeously astral... it has me pondering deep philosophical questions like, "Am I Your MonkeyPoo?"  Aside from being a UK DMC champ and a very talented turntablist, JFB is quite the producer.  I'm more accustomed to his dubstep tracks like th ...

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I.Y.F.F.E. - "Jurassic" A huge track from I.Y.F.F.E. is out this afternoon, a great mix of electro, complextro and house here that deserves a heavy set of speakers.  By heavy, I mean hard-charging.  By hard-charging, I mean drop your shit and rage.  With the passing of Ultra Music Festival along with all the "live" DJ watching I have taken part in these past two weekends, I think the monster sound of& ...

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LowRIDERz :: "Lets Start Fires" Pyros beware, LowRIDERz have dropped a rowdy-bowdy beat with your name on it today.  Whether you just like to get weird or are all about that crunkstep, "Lets Start Fires" is right up your alley.  I stumbled upon this bad boy while I was cruising SoundCloud nation this afternoon, and I simply cant get enough of that creepy voice behind the beat.  True acid-crunk here!* * * LINKS * * ...

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Paper Diamond & Christian Rich :: "XIX" ft. Angela McCluskey Are you as eager as we are for Paper Diamond's new EP, Paragon, to drop this April?  Letting loose a nice little surprise today for all of his fans, PD released on SoundCloud one of the new singles from the album"XIX", a soft, growing beat that just springs a soothing motion-flow of sound to my ears.  The track is a collaboration with L.A. duo Christian Rich and& ...

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Solidisco :: "Never Let You Go" Relaunching the Fool's Gold Clubhouse Series earlier today, Buffalo, NY natives Solidisco are letting loose with "Never Let You Go".  This modern day funky banger demands movement from every limb.  It definitely has a nice throwback feel to it, yet keeps its big sound in the present day.  Truly solid work here.  Looking forward to disco and funk-house making a big time comeback ...

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D.V.S* :: Roll The Dice (feat. Chantel) Giving us a nice little preview of his upcoming album Hit The Clouds Running, D.V.S* (Derek VanScoten) is holding nothing back with this beautiful, yet powerful electronic pop-rock jam.  The track starts out very soft and continues to build with Chantel's touching vocals.  Riding off a wavy dubstep backtrack, Derek does a great job of incorporating the metal-electronic-rock guitar riffs ...

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The Polish Ambassador :: "Rootshine Revival" This might be a first-of-a-kind genre post for myself, but you definitely know who the creator is.  The Polish Ambassador is getting ready to reveal his upcoming EP Ecozoic, but in order to keep all of his spacelings happy, he has been kind enough to release a new track every Tuesday.  Today's blessing comes in the form of "Rootshine Revival," an awesomely interesting swing-hop track tha ...

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Swedish House Mafia :: Final Set @ Ultra Music Festival :: 3.24.13 I wouldn't consider myself a huge Swedish House Mafia fan, however, I definitely would not dare to say that I do not respect what the trio has done for electronic music around the globe.  Their music might not be exactly my favorite blend of tea, however, the Swedish stars do put on an enthusiastic show and I've definitely raged once or twice in their honor.  Whether you are th ...

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Alex Metric & Mark Yardley :: "Ilium" This one popped up last week, but the more I repeat it in my head, the more excited I get that it exists.  Alex Metric teamed up with Stanton Warriors producer Mark Yardley for one of the tracks on Alex's upcoming Ammunition Pt. 3.  With moans and exclamations scattered over a fat electro break, "Ilium" strikes a solid balance of pop energy and more raw techno power.  Ther ...

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Baauer :: "Attracting Flies" [Remix] A few weeks back the UK sensation that is AlunaGeorge dropped their first single "Attracting Flies" off of their upcoming project Body Music. Now we have a remix to "Attracting Flies" from U.S. trap sensation and the man who is responsible for the "Harlem Shake" Baauer.  After hearing this track it sounds as if Baauer will be able to move past the viral video phenomenon he created. He ch ...

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ULTRA Music Festival 2013 Official Compilation As if all the set recordings and Youtube videos from the first weekend of Ultra Music Festival weren't enough to get you ready for the rest of WMC and the second weekend of the festival, Ultra Music has released a compilation in conjunction with the festival, titled Ultra Music Festival 2013.  In honor of this being the 15th edition of Ultra, the mix contains 15 tracks from the ...

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Justin Timberlake :: "Let The Groove Get In" (Ben Gomori's Trousersnake Re-Edit) I've been feeling all these warm-breeze beats lately, and stacking another one on the Jenga tower of JT remixes comes London's Ben Gomori with a lounge-inspired house edit.  If you heard his fantastic remix of Dan Croll's "From Nowhere" or Jai Paul's "Jasmine", you probably already know Gomori would keep this one classy... well, classy enough to name it after that most dangerous of ...

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Rustie :: "Triadzz" Sure is some hot buzz around Rustie right now, huh?  Following right up on the lovely waves of "Slasherr" we finally get a peek into the other half of the Glasgow phenom's newest release, and unsurprisingly, it bangs.  "Triadzz" is way more focused on low-end trap vibes but manages to incorporate Rustie's trademark squeaks and larger-than-life synth stabs in an organic way. &nb ...

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Kendrick Lamar :: "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" [Remix] This year's hottest MC, Kendrick Lamar, releases a remix to "Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" one of my favorite tracks off of Good Kid M.A.A.D. City.  Not only does this track feature a new verse from K. Dot, but it also has a new verse from none other than Jay-Z. Say what you will about the MTV list, but Kendrick certainly deserved the top spot on that list, and in my opinion outshines Hova here.& ...

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Moon Boots :: "March 2013 Mix" He built us up a bit with his slamming remix of Bondax's "Gold" and now he's back -- Planet Earth's Moon Boots has just released a very funky mix that has me yearning for his return to Denver (and inside sources tell me it's gonna be soon!).  You will find the aforementioned remix in here along with diesel funk tunes from Vanilla Ace, Forrest, Russ Chimes, Rogue Vogue, Justin J ...

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Mr. Carmack :: "Felt Nothing Today" For what I opinion is worth, I think Mr. Carmack is one of the best in the trap game right now.  Not only does he serve up saucy bangers like his latest with RL Grime (this one is ripped from Diplo & Friends), but he has arguably mastered the art of come-down tunes to this same extent.  "Felt Nothing Today" -- as depressing as that title is -- is a smooth astral trip f ...

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AraabMUZIK :: "Motion Picture" AraabMUZIK, a producer who first made his name in hip-hop, has really been evolving and making a name for himself in the EDM scene. Last month he released For Professional Use Only an instrumental tape, and this cut titled "Motion Picture" sounds like an action packed thriller.  It is unclear whether or not this track was intended to be on that project, but man does this track get you hy ...

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Dillon Francis :: "Suit & Tie" [REMIX] If you pay attention to what is going on over the internet you are probably aware Justin Timberlake is getting ready to release a new project this month. The first single from the project "Suit and Tie" which features Jay-Z gets the Dillon Francis treatment. The mix is pretty dope, but I'm going to be honest I was a little disappointed when I didn't get to hear the H.O.V.A. verse. Anyways, here is ...

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RL Grime :: "Mix for Diplo & Friends" RL Grime just let loose this hour long mix he did for Diplo's BBC radio show 1Xtra.  RL Grime really did it with this mix using the right combination of hip-hop and trap.  This mix also features some of my favorite tracks right now like the Trinidad James single "Females Welcomed" and Baauer and Just Blaze's "Higher." Be sure to listen to the mix all the way through to catch a ...

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Harry Fraud :: "Adrift" [Mixtape] If there was a hottest producers list Harry Fraud would most certainly be on it. Having produced hits for artists like French Montana, Action Bronson, Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Smoke Dza, Juicy J, and many more of hip-hop's most buzzing MC's it was only time before the producer began to really carve out his own lane. Although you may have heard some of the tracks on this project, Adrift establis ...

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Mike Posner :: "Toast" Two weeks ago we heard "OshFest" from Mike Posner and now we have his most recent offering simply titled "Toast." Posner has been releasing a steady stream of a dope new music lately via his SoundCloud, and although "Toast" may be a little slower, it does not disappoint. Posner uses this track to talk about celebrating all of his goals that he has accomplished, but maintains the fact tha ...

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Juicy J :: Stay Trippy Tour That's right Juicy J is coming to a city near your on the "Stay Trippy" tour. After the 2012 Juice had with his smash single, "Bandz A Make Her Dance", and the way he has kicked off 2013 with new tracks like "Only For The Night" featuring The Weeknd as well as "Show Out" featuring Big Sean and Young Jeezy it is safe to say 2013 and the "Stay Trippy" tour is going bananas. If you have yet to h ...

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Para One :: "Every Little Thing Remix" (feat. Cam'ron, Irfane & Teki Latex) Para One is breathing new life into one of the many seductive tracks from his 2012 album Passion.  "Every Little Thing" gets a few verses contributed by Dipset captain Cam'ron because why not.  It's good that his addition fits in surprisingly well with the melodies of Teki Latex, whose voice appears all over Passion.  If you missed this track ...

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Cherub :: 100 Bottles [EP] Release Following several months of shenanigan-infused promotion, an abundance of Twitter hash-tags, a world record of cheap champagne and a devoted fan base eager to hear new material, simply saying there was a bit of pressure on our Nashville native friends was a complete understatement.  With an enormous public response from their last album Mom & Dad, the Cherub fan club has been hanging ...

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Marley Carroll :: "Tock" Undoubtedly one of North Carolina's better-kept secrets, Marley Carroll created some stunningly beautiful tracks in 2012.  I'm not sure anything astral-projected me quite like "Woodwork", the type of spiritual bass I've come to associate with Marley Carroll.  His newest, "Tock", is more consistent with "Cedars" and other minimal house tracks, bouncing along with retro-futurist ...

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Daft Punk :: SNL Teaser (Sundance Remix) This might not be the original that we are all DESPERATELY waiting to hear, but damn it, does this track have a funky groove to it.  Coming out of Paris, France, the electronic DJ duo SUNDANCE created this remix to the notorious Daft Punk 15 second teaser that aired this past Saturday on Saturday Night Live.  The small sneak-preview has since taken over the web with various re-postings c ...

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Goldroom :: "Only You Can Show Me" It seems natural that on a day the charcoal sky is tossing snow at me that colorful beach vibes come to the rescue.  There aren't many artists better suited to do this than Goldroom and it seems I've landed a super-fresh catch for you today.  This one sounds larger than life, with vibrant reverb taking this to arena sizes andMereki's vocals keeping pace.  Also, there's thi ...

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Aesop Rock :: "Coffee" (Figure Remix) I didn't get a chance to read the brief description post under this track on SoundCloud before I heard this track, but holy sh*t does this bad boy bump.  There is no doubting Aesop Rock's support of Figure's remix to "Coffee" as this track goes above and beyond the "does-it-justice" factor to the original beat.  Got to admit that I've never really gotten down to a coffee-step hip-hop com ...

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Lapalux :: "Forlorn" (ft. Busdriver) In anticipation of Lapalux's debut full-album release, which the Essex-based producer will drop on none other than Brainfeeder, there's quite an awesome freebie to enjoy in the meantime.  If you caught his beautiful track "Hours" when I posted it a while back, you'll know what to expect here.  But who could have seen this collab coming -- lyrical leafblower Busdriver lays down some ...

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A Tribe Called Quest :: "1nce Again" (Bit Funk Remix) One of my favorite beats from A Tribe Called Quest gets a very sunny revamp from Bit Funk.  Nudging theTribe closer to pop makes me a bit nervous, but there's no doubt this one fits well into the Bit Funk catalog with a bit more slowed-down slap than the Viceroy remix he recently crushed.  It makes me wish "I Left My Wallet in El Segundo" had ...

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Passion Pit ft. Juicy J :: "Constant Conversations" I'm not sure that there is any artist hotter in the game right now than Juicy J.  Last week he offered us his latest track "One Of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd.  Now Mr. Bandz links up with Passion Pit for a remix to their track "Constant Conversations".  The tempo here was a bit slow for a Juicy J track, but none the less a great collaboration and one that I was not expecting ...

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Flosstradamus ft. Deniro Farrar :: "Look At The Sky" [Video] Trap Gods Flosstradamus just let loose this new visual to a track they did with Deniro Farrar titled "Look At The Sky."  This track details the life of a hustler trying to balance the ins and outs of the game while trying to be a family man.  Up until now I have yet to hear of Deniro Farrar but the fact he linked with Flosstradamus for this track makes me think he has got more ...

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Fun Lovin' Criminals :: "Jungle Love Unlimited" (Nickynutz Remix) This isn't the only good Nickynutz track I've heard lately but it's time to show a little love.  More specifically, it's jungle love.  And it's not just a little bit, it's unlimited.  Ripping some fantastic dub vibes from the Fun Lovin' Criminals, Nickynutz lays it down clean.  I am happy I can do away with the illusion that Fun Lovin' Criminals only ev ...

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ill-esha :: "Whiplash Recovery" Denver bass queen ill-esha has a new album coming out March 5th and is giving away quite a freebie in support of its release.  "Whiplash Recovery", written "after a life changing event that allowed [ill-esha] to start anew", is a rare combination of tender emotion and big-speaker psychedelia.  Yes, that's ill-esha herself throwing down pretty solid vocal/songwritten vibes over ...

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Clicks & Whistles :: Guest Mix for Plastician's Rinse.FM Show I was listening to a Djemba Djemba mix and found myself thinking, "Damn, 'Fumando' is a great track, I wonder what Clicks & Whistles are up to."  It turns out they are husting -- just browsing their Facebook, I was surprised to learn that they have recently played alongside with Bondax, Kastle, Paper Diamond, EPROM and Break Science (who have another show coming u ...

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AlunaGeorge :: "Attracting Flies" If you are paying any attention to the music scene over the UK right now more than likely heard AlunaGeorge on Disclosure's smash single "White Noise." We now have a taste of what her upcoming solo debut Body Music will sound like with "Attracting Flies." Those wanting to hear the most blogged artist in UK's solo debut in it's entirety will have to wait until July 1st. Until then jam out to this o ...

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Bro Safari :: "The Drop" Bro Safari has released a new banger with a not-so-subtle name.  "The Drop" is a great example of the fascinating trap/moombahton sound that has helped launch Bro Safari to a new level, a sound which is fair to say he nearly owns.  Add in some POP IT emotions and you easily reach trap-twerk-craze overload.  Listen to the track below and let us know what you think!* * ...

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Big K.R.I.T. ft Bun B :: "Shine On" One of the most soulful artist in hip-hop drops his latest single "Shine On" featuring Bun B.  This track is slated to appear on Big K.R.I.T.'s next project entitled King Remembered In Time.  The Mississippi representative had me waiting on the edge of my seat the past few days in anticipation for this track.  Nobody does the classic old school samples the way K.R.I.T. can!* * * LIN ...

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An-ten-nae :: "Raindrops on Roses" (Ooah Remix) Dope remix here by Ooah of An-ten-nae's "Raindrops on Roses."  The Glitch Mob star does a great job of giving his own feel to the first single off the highly anticipated debut album due this April 2013.  This track has an awesome feel to it and I love their original tag of "purple trap."  Must be some sort of naughty after-effect.  Enjoy!* * * LINKS * * * Ooah - Website | ...

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BioLogic :: Four Left Turns [Mixtape] A few days ago we released a track titled "All Dressed Up" from Seattle rapper BioLogic.  He recently released his project Four Left Turns in its entirety, and it does not disappoint.  This project is full of dope punchlines and amazing production.  If you are still not sold after hearing "All Dressed Up" you may want to listen to my personal favorite tracks on the project "Wonderfu ...

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Frank Ocean :: "Super Rich Kids" (Bird Peterson's Way Too Sexy Remix) When I saw Bird Peterson talking about "what a bathtub full of molly can do for you" I thought for a second he was talking about his remix of Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools".  Turns out he's just flipped a Frank Ocean track into another low-end massage.  Bath tubs full of this, swimming pools full of that... it's all part of the life of a locc'd out superstar.* * * LINKS * * *Bird ...

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Kill Paris :: "Slap Me" (K Theory Remix) Another OWSLA release today that has me bumping and grinding all the right ways.  A growing favorite of mine, K Theory has continued to put out recognizable work for the past few months, launching them way above the "watch-list" category.  Not only am I completely feeling their remix of Kill Paris' "Slap Me," but the more tunes of theirs I hear coming through my speakers, the more I ...

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The M Machine :: "Tiny Anthem" Video Release The M Machine is coming off of a big with with the release of Metropolis Pt. II, and has finally filled out their ambitious vision with a little visual treatment for one of the leading tracks, "Tiny Anthem".  Despite Stazio's prediction that they were headed in a Daft Punk anime direction, The M Machine opted for a Superjail-esque dystopia as the setting of the "Tiny ...

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Cherub :: "Jazzercise '95" Since stumbling upon this band as they opened up for STS9 at Red Rocks last summer, nothing seems to get in the way of the dynamic duo that is Cherub.  Jason Huber and Jordan Reese Kelly have once again proved their musical worthiness with another sexy single from their highly anticipated new EP 100 Bottles.  "Jazzercise '95" is all that ...

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Kry Wolf :: "Together" Kry Wolf's The Flood EP is out today, and I am stoked to get my hands on a copy of the lead single "Together".  In somewhat of a similar fashion to their well-received track with Justin Martin, "Turbosteppa", this one is fueled by a soupy bass line and bad intentions.  The vocal samples sounds interrupted, as if the person didn't have a chance to finish saying "Together... we w ...

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Dirty South :: "Until the End" I haven't heard much from Dirty South in a while, but this look at his upcoming album is a welcomed surprise.  Speed of Life, the debut full-length album for the Australian DJ/producer, is going to be a game-changer.  From the looks of things, the new direction will bring his electro-jock reputation to the test as a songwriter.  "Until The End" is a collaborative work with sing ...

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Azari & III :: "Indigo" (Voyeur Remix) Dim Mak has a spicy one to offer on today's Free Friday, a refined cut of freak collective Azari & III's "Indigo".  No one does shadowy moans quite like Azari & III, and they peak out from the darkness of this angular and techy club remix with just a touch of acid on the fringe.The full remix album -- including contributions from Tiga, Nicolas Jaar, Maceo Plex, Riva Starr, Disclo ...

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Kill Paris :: "To A New Earth" (Gramatik Remix) After showing some love to GRiZ's remix of a Kill Paris track last week, we have another beauty from the wonderful people at OWSLA.  This latest Gramatik remix of Kill Paris' "To A New Earth" has FUNK written all over it.  And generally that would catch our attention!  I love the screaming guitar licks in this song, a Gramatik staple that really adds the funky flavor. ...

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Juciy J ft. The Weeknd :: "One of Those Nights" Coming off of perhaps the biggest single of 2012 with "Bandz A Maker Her Dance", Juicy J releases his latest single "One of Those Nights" featuring The Weeknd.  I saw the artwork for this track a few days ago and was hoping we would get this track for the weekend.  After hearing the stripper-friendly trippy duo go to work on this track I think it is ...

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Disclosure ft. AlunaGeorge :: "White Noise" [Video] A few weeks back we heard the smash from Disclosure and AlunaGeorge "White Noise."  Now the UK sensation gives their smash single the visual treatment.  If you're into break-dancing security guards and abandoned buildings, this video will be right up your alley.  For those unfamiliar with Disclosure "White Noise" is currently sitting at the number two spot on the UK Top 40 chart. &n ...

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Mike Posner ft. Blackbear :: "OshFest" Mike Posner releases a new track off of his forthcoming project Sky High featuring his friend Blackbear. These two have collaborated before on Posner's last project for a track entitled Marauder Music.  After hearing "OshFest" I have to say these two have great vibes together, and I would love to hear a collab project from them in the future.* * * LINKS * * *Mike Posner :: Facebook | Twitter ...

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BioLogic :: "All Dressed Up" Seattle based rapper BioLogic hits us with his latest track entitled "All Dressed Up" which will appear on his upcoming project entitled Four Left Turns. With a catchy hook and a dope Biggie sample that introduces the track BioLogic will be sure to have you shutting em' down. Be sure to cop Four Left Turns when it drops on Sunday.* * *  Links * * *BioLogic ::  Facebook | Twitter | SoundC ...

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Torqux ft. Lady Leshurr :: "Blazin'" (Dimension Remix) The duo formerly known as Torqux & Twist but currently still crushing speaker cones is now known simply as Torqux.  Celebrating this new milestone is a three-track EP of two originals and this remix provided by London producer Dimension.  You know Lady Leshurr threw down some solid rhymes when they sound crisp at both their jacked-up original pace or a more recognizable hal ...

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Jelly For The Babies :: "Absolute Madness 2013 @ Pure.FM" The name continues to confuse me, but the style is undeniable.  Serbian DJ and producer Jelly For The Babies has spun some threads of gold with a new mix that was recently broadcasted live through various radio stations (including but not limited to Pure.FM).  Nine tracks of deep progressive, fit for hyperspace, ready for blastoff, beginning with a new remix of Jelly's "Rainbow ...

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Gorgon City :: Real EP North London's Gorgon City dropped their newest set of tracks for 2013 over the weekend via the Real EP.  The title track has been getting a fair amount of big-name hype, including none other than Diplo.  Though their affiliation with Black Butter Records would indicate they'd be further out in left field with this one, the Real EP sounds more ...

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The M Machine :: Metropolis Pt. II The long-awaited follow up to Metropolis Pt. I is here, and The M Machine is surely not going to disappoint subscribers of OWSLA's Nest.  The first installment debuted the San Franciscan trio's ambitiously visionary concept of "The M Machine", a piece of equipment with the promise to rid humanity of all its intrinsic ills (feel free to read through Pt. 1's l ...

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Michal Menert :: Elements [3 Parts] Michal Menert's three-part release of Elements "Slivers of Light," "Quiet Earth" and "Eventide" are simply three peas to an electronic beat pod that I cannot resist.  I've been a big fan for quite some time now and I always welcome new music from Menert.  Each part is different, with their own groove consistent throughout, almost replicating a change of season or pace.  If I had to ...

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Dillon Francis :: "Bootleg Fireworks (The Rebirth)" Following up from his previous single "Bootleg Fireworks" (Burning Up), internet champion Dillon Francis has released (The Rebirth) remix version of "Bootleg Fireworks."  There is nothing to get you going on Valentine's Day like some hot trap, right?  Hugs, kisses and trap everywhere!  I've listened to this track twice now and I really dig how the building synthesizers lea ...

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Afrojack :: Rocker (Digital Product Trap Bootleg) I am not truly familiar with many Digital Product tracks, but now that I've heard his trap remix of Afrojack's "Rocker," I am sold.  This is real trap shit with a big-room sound.  Adding his own flavor and shake to an already highly-featured house banger, this track is an awesome second option for those who like to get a little wild, however, still crave somewhat of an Afrojack feel. &nb ...

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Gramatik :: Bluestep Following the announcement of "The Age of Reason Tour," Gramatik's release of his new single "Bluestep" has got me moving.  It's funk, it's blues, it's true electronic dub, all set behind some naughty guitar riffs.  The old-school 50s/60s feel is easily heard about a minute and a half in through the blues-inspired vocal samples.  At the same time you get the up-and-down hop fee ...

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FKJ :: "So Much To Me" Now this is a proper Valentine's Day jam -- a new one from one of my favorites on Roche Recordings, Monsieur French Kiwi Juice.  I didn't mean to keep this one hidden for so long, but you just mean so much to me, I wanted our first time to be special.  I've seen a lot of Valentine's mixes out today, all of them more focused on re-sampline R. Kelly than showing earnest appreciation for th ...

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Kraak & Smaak :: "The Future Is Yours" (Ambassadeurs Remix) It's about time these fellow Jalapeño Records artists collide on a sensual bass jam.  After hearing the Kraak & Smaak afterhours delight that is "Built For Love" it now seems inevitable that one of my favorites would get in on the action -- Brighton's Mark Dobson a.k.a. Ambassadeurs.  "The Future Is Yours" follows suit with huge pitch-shifted declarations over a ...

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Amtrac :: The Scheme EP For those who have been following Amtrac recently, the four tracks on the Scheme EP shouldn't come as much of a surprise -- "Preacher" was the first to see the light of day and indicated some seriously British courting of the low ends were just around the corner.  Add some clutch Amtrac-style sampling (The Temptations, among others) and a 21st Century disco sensibilit ...

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Bastille :: "Pompeii" (Monsieur Adi Remix) Dope remix of Bastille's "Pompeii" coming from French DJ/producer Monsieur Adi.  I was turned onto this track by a buddy of mine and I definitely owe him a drink for this one.  With a very feel-good nu-disco feel, "Pompeii" just has me looking forward to the weekend and letting loose.  And with this apparently "historic and crippling" snowstorm approaching NYC, I think we can all us ...

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W&W & Ummet Ozcan :: The Code I was researching some after parties and individual stage line-ups for Ultra Music Festival earlier today, and all that work put me in the mood for some big-room progressive house/trance music.  It's probably the Ultra fan in me, but I came across W&W & Ummet Ozcan's "The Code" and the track just took me straight to Miami.  And trust me I am not in South Florida right n ...

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D.V.S* :: New Album Tease Coming fresh off his artist invitation to the Ableton 9 / Push premiere party this past January in Los Angeles, Brooklyn producer, performer and musician D.V.S* has just released a little video sample of his new album due this Spring.  Despite it being such a short tease, I am really looking forward to this release.  I've managed to catch D.VS* twice and each time Derek manages to b ...

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Ellie Goulding :: "High For This" [Nawte Kong & Polymer Drone Remix] First The Weeknd dropped "High For This" which Ellie Goulding then covered.  This record undoubtedly was hot, but now the Nawte Kong & Polymer Drone remix take this record to another level.  The duo takes the track to higher plane with some percussion that melts into Goulding's vocals perfectly along with some dope new synths.  Expect more work from these two in the future. Enjo ...

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DEVolution :: Arrival EP Solid jackin' house styings from this Southampton duo with quite a resume -- Pete Devereaux is a former one-half of The Artful Dodger, and Tom Devos has released material under Steve Angello's Size Records.  The Arrival EP isn't a true debut but it certainly is my introduction.  All three tracks (and a fourth track as a remix) aren't shy about targeting the dance ...

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Eliot Lipp :: Greetings From Colorado Paying homage to our beautiful state of Colorado and a handful of the top artists in the business to come from the area, Eliot Lipp released this gem for our listening pleasure.  Composed of samples and tracks from over 10 different Colorado EDM and hip-hop artists, "Greetings From Colorado" is getting many of us here at UFO straight giddy about Lipp's performance tomorrow night at the Fox Th ...

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Moduloktopus & Mad Martigann :: "Bessie's Bounce" February is Black History Month, and Moduloktopus has teamed up with Boston DJ Mad Martigann to honor it through song.  I'll let Mod explain:In honor of Black History Month we wanted to give you a raw, powerful anthem to rock out and maintain the roots alive. The words of the Negro Spiritual song by Bessie Jones enhance the vivid theme around the powerful heroes in history that give ...

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Jimmy & Fred :: "I See Lights" (Karmon Remix) I posted Karmon's "Take My Hand" last month, which absolutely blew me away with its innocent charm and anti-gravity properties.  Staying true to space lounge vibrations, Karmon's remix of Jimmy & Fred's "I See Lights" is laid-back and funky-fresh.  Cutsie new-wave vocals draw you in until a lurching, pitch-bent bass redirects the groove into foreboding territory, a dar ...

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Kelis :: "Public" (Waifs & Strays BeeBoy Remix) I remember bookmarking this Kelis track for a remix a few years ago -- I never got around to it, but if I had known that a pretty simple house break and a splash of Bristol bass was all the slinky sample needed, I think I could have handled that.  Hindsight is 20/20 though, right?  And it is likely better off in the hands of Waifs & Strays.  If you like this one and aren't famil ...

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The Underachievers :: "Indigoism" [Mixtape] Earlier this week I posted videos for "The Mahdi" and "Herb Shuttles" from Beast Coast representatives The Underachievers.  For those unfamiliar, the Brooklyn duo consists of two emcees Issa Dash and AK, who first linked up about nine months ago under Brainfeeder.  The two embarked on a visual campaign a few months back, building buzz through dropping hits like "Herb Shutt ...

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Dawn Safari :: Tangerine Haze Today marks the release of a new stunner from Denver's DIRTY // CLEAN collective.  I've been impressed by releases from each individual family member and I suppose it's Dawn Safari's turn in the rotation to create some speaker magic.  Tangerine Haze is two original tracks with a remix of the title track, fusing spacey pads and click-clack percussion slaps with a beautiful sense ...

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Conspirator :: Unleashed [EP] So I'm fairly upset with myself that I am almost two weeks late on this one, but hey, nobody's perfect.  I was exploring the endless vaults of SoundCloud and stumbled upon Conspirator's new album Unleased.  After only two tracks, I felt like I was back at the Green Vibes Stage at Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival in Connecticut raging to their late-night set.  After grooving out ...

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FS Green :: "Goolie Goolie" Trap should make it easy for (white) people to feel like gangsters, but it's tough to look like a thug if you're laughing your ass off.  FS Green's "Goolie Goolie" gets straight silly, and the more I think about people in a club grooving to this with a straight face makes me crack up.  I love it.  You don't realize how seriously you take something until something forces you to drop ...

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LIZ :: "Underdogs" ft. RiFF RAFF Y'all ready for some Beyoncé-wave?  Mad Decent is helping to revive girl-power R&B via newcomer LIZ and her two new singles that dropped today, "Underdogs" and "XTC".  I'm not just being a vapid blogger here, her Facebook actually says "BEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCEBEYONCE..." with a little "CIARA" stuck on the end.  Sounds about right.One part Lana Del Ray ...

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PIXL :: "Pudding" I feel dumb that I've been sitting on this track so long, a traitor to my own feelings by denying even for a day it was love at first listen.  This was my introduction to Sydney producer PIXL, who more recently did a solid chillstep track called "Crazy" I would recommend.  Though I'm not sharing the most recent material here, you have to hear "Pudding".  This is magical.   ...

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Avicii :: "Three Million" ft. Negin :: Facebook Release I would not call myself a big Avicii fan, and I'm definitely not the only one for whom "Levels" is cringe-worthy.  However, that is not going to stop me from giving credit to where credit is due. Hitting three million Facebook fans is not an easy thing to do by any means.  You can call it luck, skill, promotion, whatever, but it just doesn't happen to the average Joe. &nbs ...

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Krewella :: Troll Mix Vol. 2 :: Road to Ultra Since dropping their HUGE "Troll Mix Vol. 1 FUCK FINALS EDITION" early this past December, Krewella has been on fire.  Signing with Sony Music/Columbia Records and revamping their new music video release for "Alive," we already knew this rowdy crew was ready to own 2013.  Their new release, "Troll Mix Vol. 2 Road to Ultra" is just the kind of high-energy throwdown that can ...

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K Theory :: "iBots" & "Know Betta" Just before I was calling it quits on my new music search last night, I stumbled upon this goodness.  I couldn't say that at 1 am on a Monday night, well Tuesday morning, I was ready for some trippy shit, but I can definitely go for some this afternoon.  And by trippy shit, I mean that K Theory.  The San Fran duo dropped two tracks yesterday "iBots" and "Know Betta," both of which a ...

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Pusha T :: "Only You Can Tell It" [Ft. Wale] From his upcoming project Wrath of Caine, Pusha T let go of a new one over the weekend.  Pusha reveals in an interview with Miss Info that this track, which also features Wale, is produced by the G.O.O.D. Music CEO and frontman Kanye West.  The interview is posted below if you feel inclined to watch it.  In this interview Pusha T goes on to reveal how h ...

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Far East Movement x Rell the Soundbender :: "Ain't Coming Down" ft. Matthew Coma & Sidney Samson It's Friday people, now let me see your hands up!  Far East Movement and Rell the Soundbender's new single "Ain't Coming Down" featuring Matthew Koma & Sidney Samson is a perfect track to get you ready for a high-flying weekend.  This trap banger has it all; heavy bass, instrumental samples and some overhead vocals that are just what you want to hear to get wild.  In addition to ...

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Zeds Dead :: Hot Sauce EP Mini Mix In order to get us BASS fanatics craving some upcoming tunes, Zeds Dead has gifted the EDM world with a Hot Sauce EP Mini Mix as a mere preview of the madness to come.  Their new EP is set to drop 1.29.13 and have an instant impact in the EDM world.  This little mini mix is a collection of five instrumental tracks that adventure deep into the darkness of BASS music.  The C ...

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Marina And The Diamonds :: "How to be a Heartbreaker" [Dada Life Remix] Dada Life just released their new track which is a remix of Marina And The Diamonds single "How to be a Heartbreaker".  For those unfamiliar with Marina and the Diamonds she is a welsh singer and songwriter. "How to be a Heartbreaker" is the third single off of Marina and the Diamonds project Electra Heart. Dada Life defiantly put a cool twist on this track. Enjoy!* * * LINKS * * *& ...

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Sola Rosa :: "Spinning Top" (K Lab Remix) I'm a little slow to discover Low and Behold, High and Beyond, a full album release from New Zealand group Sola Rosa that generously overflows with funk and soul.  I'm glad I'm a K Lab fan and could discover Sola Rosa through his remix of "Spinning Top", a classic vocal soul with a wavy neurofunk grind.  It's a familiar combination done impressively well -- no wonder he's ...

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The Mane Thing x Sazon Booya :: "Perfect 10" The Mane Thing and Sazon Booya come together for this dope new track entitled "Perfect 10".  With a catchy hook and a dope beat, I can hear this track making people -- more specifically attractive females -- bounce in nightclubs all over the world.  "Perfect 10" is moombahton with some dope bass riffs.  A collab between collabs, The Mane Thing is the duo of Spenda C and Deckhea ...

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Bonobo :: "Cirrus" I (or should I say, "we,") have been patiently waiting since 2010 for the follow-up to Bonobo's Black Sands.  Well world, the wait is finally over.  Releasing his new single "Cirrus" earlier this morning, Bonobo is back on the scene with some dope laid-back electro.  I really enjoy how this track takes two minutes to open up before allowing the bass to kick in, almost allowing ...

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Birdy Nam Nam :: "Defiant Order" (UZ Remix) :: OWSLA Release French DJ crew Birdy Nam Nam have been tearing up the EDM scene with their flavorful use of turntables, producing huge tracks since their self-titled debut album in 2006.  Taking their track "Defiant Order" to a whole new level, trap phenom UZ has his finger on the trigger with a full magazine of twerk ready to send down range.  This track comes straight from OWSLA's "The Nest," making t ...

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Jacques Greene :: "Quicksand" Some people make cute indie electronic tracks and others make microcosmic galaxies.  I'm not going to pretend I am this smitten with every Jacques Greene track out there, but when he nails it, you certainly feel like you're in a new world entirely, one that begs to answer your sense of wonder with the chance for discovery.  A previously untitled track from Greene's superb Fader Mix& ...

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Knife Party :: "Power Glove" During an impromptu set on Turntable.fm, Knife Party (Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen) decided to drop a bomb on their private room entitled "Power Glove."  I unfortunately was not logged in and missed their set, which from what I hear was epic, but I quickly caught up with all the buzz surrounding this single.  If you have heard Knife Party tracks in the past, then you know that when the ...

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Oliver :: "Mechanical" EP Three weeks of waiting paid off and Oliver delivers.  Ladies and gentlemen, it is dance party time.  Permit me to present the Mechanical EP as your righteous anthem.  From deep house to straight old-school disco, this EP is a legitimate electronic clinic.  Since the day I pounced upon Oliver's last mega hit "Dirty Talk," I have been grooving to the dynamic duo's beats ...

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Tourist :: "Tonight" We've been on the receiving end of a UK music flood lately.  Disclosure made requisite headlines earlier this week, and now this release from Tourist has the "sensitive bass music" vibes going strong.  This track, entitled "Tonight" will be the lead single from his upcoming project, the Tonight EP, which will be released digitally on February 18th.  "Tonight" is ...

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A-Trak & Tommy Trash :: "Tuna Melt" [Grandtheft Remix] A-Trak recently teamed up with Australian EDM superstar (and one of my favorite DJs out there) Tommy Trash to produce a sick track entitled "Tuna Melt."  Just when you thought you were full, a second serving popped out of the oven to convince you otherwise.  Grandtheft took their production and turned it into a filthy trap remix that is decidedly twerk-worthy.  A ...

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Bruno Mars :: "Locked Out of Heaven" [The M Machine Remix] The M Machine follows up their remix to Madeon's "The City" with a remix to the Bruno Mars single "Locked out of Heaven".  The San Francisco group released a preview to this track a little over a month ago, and after hearing the track in its entirety I can say they definitely delivered.  The OWSLA signees have followed up their debut project The Metropolis Pt. 1 with some solid work ...

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Zoogma :: "Elevated" This past Friday, our homies Zoogma dropped a new track entitled "Elevated."  I have to be honest, I've been so deep in the harder DJ side of the electronic world these past few weeks that I think I may have been experiencing some withdrawals from jamtronica heaven.  Once I put this track on, I instantly remembered why these guys are one of my favorite acts to follow during festival seas ...

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Disclosure :: "White Noise" [ft. AlunaGeorge] To the suprise of absolutely no one, this new Disclosure track became the number one trending topic in the UK and received over 33k plays on SoundCloud within one hour of its release.  The highly-celebrated British duo is known, among other things, for tastefully choosing vocal talent for their tracks, and anyone familiar with UK blog-toppers could have known this collab with A ...

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The Cataracs :: "Ready For the Weekend" (Ft. Icona Pop) The Cataracs release their new track "Ready For The Weekend" featuring Icona Pop. The beat to this track is super dope, and Cyrano spits it. I think it is safe to say we are going to continue seeing a fusion of hip-hop and electro music as we move into the future. This track is a perfect way to kick-off your Saturday night.  Get Ready for the Weekend!* * * LINKS * * * The Cataracs :: Fac ...

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A$AP Rocky :: "Tim Westwood Freestyle" A$AP Rocky promoting his new album Long.Live.A$AP stopped by Tim Westwood TV and kicked this dope freestyle.  Westwood, the British DJ and Radio Personality, throws the Harlem spitta a few different beats and he destroys every one of them.  For those who have yet to give Long. Live. A$AP a listen in its entirety I highly recommend doing so.  A$AP does not disappoint with his freshma ...

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Just Blaze x Baauer :: "Higher" Just Blaze took to his SoundCloud to release this new collaboration which features the trap wonder and Big League Tour mate Baauer.  Even before hearing this track, I've been anxious to catch the two together on the Big League Tour,  but now I just can't wait.  This tour will be epic.  You may recognize some familiar sounds in "Higher" from ad-libs in the Ja ...

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Anita Baker :: "Ring My Bell" [Kill Paris Remix] So I am a two days late on finding this track, but that is not going to stop me from dedicating a much deserved post to it today.  On top of that, Kill Paris is set to open for Big Gigantic in about a month from now in New York (2.16.13) at Terminal 5, so now I’m definitely getting excited. Kill Paris’ remix of Anita Ward's timeless classic "Ring My Bell" is a perfect combination of funk ...

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Juicy J :: Bandz a Make Her Dance [OG Status Re-twerk] Just when you thought Juicy J's number one single and strip club anthem "Bandz A Make Her Dance" couldn't get any bigger, OG Status releases their trap "retwerk" of the record and boom, we are back in it.  For those unaware of the group, OG Status is the trap trio coming straight out of Boulder, CO.  I highly suggest you catch their last record "High Roller" Here. * * ...

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Flosstradamus :: "BANNED II" Yesterday Flosstradamus released the dates to their "Underground Nights Tour" and now we have their new mix called "BANNED 2".  This mix features work from LOUDPVCK, RL GRIME, A$AP Rocky and BAAUER alongside a few new tracks such as "ASSQUAKE" and a new collab with DJ Sliink.  The track list is down below and if you want to download the full mix you can get it  HERE.   ...

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Alex Metric :: "Rave Weapon" (Amtrac Remix) A track from Alex Metric's fantastic Ammunition EP, you may have already heard of "Rave Weapon" via UZ's smash hit of a trap remix from last month.  True to form, Amtrac puts the focus on the uplifting vocal line and takes the track on a euphoric deep-disco journey.  The result is less ratchet with all the reward.* * * LINKS * * *Amtrac :: websiteAmtrac :: SoundCloudAmtrac :: F ...

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Underworld :: "Rez" (Bassnectar Remix) Once again, Bassnectar has dropped a hit on us.  Having played this track at midnight on New Years Eve 360 in Nashville, it soon became time to make it available to the public.  Remixing Underworld's "Rez" in an oh-so epic way, this track is going to quickly become a fan favorite.  I've already played it twice through, and I cannot get enough.  After diving deep into it, I can ...

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Louisiana Jones :: "Goin' WILD" Louisiana Jones, a Trap producer out of San Diego, but originally from New Orleans, releases his latest track "Goin' WILD".  The New Orleans native certainly brought some needed funk with this track.  Although the trap scene continues to grow with new acts, Louisiana Jones is someone we will be on the look out for in 2013!  Enjoy!* * * LINKS * * *Louisiana Jones :: Fa ...

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Mike Posner :: "Ho Hey" (remix) Mike Posner took to his SoundCloud earlier today to let loose his remix of The Lumineers track "Hey Ho".  Posner, who is talented producer as well has been quite as of late, but plans to make 2013 a big year.  Hopefully we will get a release date for his sophomore album Sky High in the very near future. * * * LINKS * * *Mike Posner :: FacebookMike Posner :: TwitterMike Pos ...

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Py & Kadabrah :: "Black Magic" (Kry Wolf Remix) Kry Wolf, who you may remember from a little collaboration with Claude Von Stroke called "Turbosteppa" (or at least the video and its awesome quilt of signature dance moves) is at it again, this time remixing Py & Kadabrah's "Black Magic" with his own feel.  Py's track "Black Magic" laid down the foundation for some deep house gold almost as if by design.  I'm really d ...

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SAVOY :: Personal Legend EP The time has finally come.  The awaited EP "Personal Legend" of the famed Boulder trio SAVOY has arrived.  Game on.Just as I mentioned last week in my sneak peak review of "AfterShock" featuring Big Gigantic, this EP delivers.  With a wide variety of sound that brings back that old school SAVOY feel, I cannot wait to hear some of this goodness accompanied by the ever-so le ...

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Baauer :: "Slip" Trap phenom Baauer is at it again with another hip swaying track to get us all twerking like there ain't no tomorrow.  "Slip" was first debuted on Diplo's BBC Radio 1 this past weekend, with an obvious overwhelming reception.  Taking a different note from his past fan favorite "Harlem Shake," "Slip" embodies an eerie ongoing bell that does nothing but "get 'em all wet."  If we ...

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Voodoo Farm :: "Rain" Voodoo Farm's new EP Hitsville U.S.A. is a big one, loaded with a few midtempo heaters along with this skillfully-executed trap interpretation of Ann Peebles' "I Can't Stand The Rain".  I hate to find and EP that truly has a lot going for it only to point out the one trap track on it, but I think you'll agree it's got some special character.  As you can easily hear throughout&n ...

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Oliver :: Mechanical [EP] :: Fool's Gold Records Fool's Gold Records has been doing big things this past year, with its headmaster A-trak taking the EDM world by storm.  New to the label, but certainly not to the scene, Oliver, is getting ready to drop their debut Fool's Gold EP Mechanical next Tuesday, 1.22.13.  The website claims that "Oliver have found the beating heart inside the dance machine."  Spot on sir, spot on ...

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SAVOY :: "AfterShock" featuring Big Gigantic :: Sneak Preview This past Thursday night, Boulder famed trio SAVOY gave eager listeners some free previews of their new upcoming tracks on Turntable.fm, sharing the goods that we have all been waiting for.  Since the successful release of their previous EP Supertrail, it seems the guys have been putting in work in the studio, dropping a huge selection of hard crunchy tracks.  Their new EP Personal Legen ...

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Rico Tubbs & Sharkslayer :: "Love Me" Finnish producer Rico Tubbs has enlisted Top Billin' honcho Sharkslayer for what is easily one of my favorite dubstep tunes of the new year.  Big hardstyle synths pave the way for a huge, soulful r&b sample you'd probably sooner find in progressive house, all tied together by a massive dubstep drop.  Artful use of many influences, I love where they took this one.* * * ...

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Audible Doctor :: The Winter Tape [EP] Audible Doctor releases his four track EP entitled The Winter Tape with guest features from Davenport Grimes, Has-Lo, and J NICS.  Audible Doctor really gets busy on this project producing all four tracks on the EP.  For those unfamiliar with Audible Doctor he is a native of Madison, WI.  I always enjoy finding emcees who are also producers as it usually creates for a ...

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Emancipator:: "Minor Cause" The beauty of Emancipator’s glistening songcraft has earned them a reputation for enormously beautiful music, and “Minor Cause” is no exception.  Although the song is one of the more mellow, ambient tracks in their catalogue, the signature violin leads and subtle background vocals bring into it a sense of anxiety and depth, resulting in a moody and fascinating piece of mu ...

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UFO! :: "It's A Trap!" I might be three days late, but I stumbled upon this gem on SoundCloud this afternoon and it made my urge to party (SINCE IT'S FRIDAY) hit the overload meter.  Ever since hitting the scene and tag teaming remix's with fellow trap superstar Bro Safari, UFO! has been dropping tracks that make me and all you wild things do it dirty.  I went through this track once, and now I still have it o ...

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Robotic Pirate Monkey :: "Dreamin'" Robotic Pirate Monkey teamed up with Late Night Radio to bring us this new track entitled "Dreamin'".  Robotic Pirate Monkey really brought the funk with this track. The artwork for this track is brought to us by Andy Immerman. * * * LINKS * * *Robotic Pirate Monkey :: SoundCloudRobotic Pirate Monkey :: TwitterRobotic Pirate Monkey :: Facebook  ...

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Moti:: Navigation EP If there were ever a paradigm of futuristic trip-hop beats, Moti’s debut EP, Navigation fits that bill.  The combined efforts of Pittsburg producers Durtysneakz and Slopes, Moti features familiar sounds in an enchanting blend of other-worldly psychedelic musings.  Trip-hop is a place where lots of artists have skillfully innovated new sounds and textures, and though Navigatio ...

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Dead Battery :: "Catch Me If You Can" (Dabin Remix) Really tuned in to what this Dabin kid is up to lately.  He's the first to take on Dead Battery's pretty excellent moombahlectro track "Catch Me If You Can" as part of a remix compilation with High Chai Recordings that will also feature Naked Fish, Vena Cava, and MAJESTRY.  For his remix, Dabin shreds it like Madeon.  The sugary kid-like vocal sounds way mor ...

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Mr. Carmack x Arnold :: "Muney (Gimme Dat)" Straight filth.  This one belongs in a sewer, not amongst respectable company.  This isn't club music.  This is smoky-basement-with-shit-smeared-on-the-walls music.  This is trap house music.  Mr. Carmack knows what's up, and so does Arnold (a.k.a. Trap Arnold) and the rest of the M|O|D crew.This track is part of Bang Vol. 3, a twelve-track album that c ...

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The Ohio Players :: "Fire" (The Funk Hunters & Qdup Remix) FIIIIIRE!  Hoo!  Ha!  Good God!  Damn this gets me hyped.  Ghetto Funk recently did a MASSIVE remix compilation of funk icons and The Funk Hunters and Qdup Foundation wisely pick The Ohio Players to create some amped-up feel-good fuel.  Is it coincidence the vocal almost sounds like it's saying "banger?"  I think not.Ghetto Funk's The Icons: Vol. 3 ...

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Cookie Monster Galaxy :: "The Sky (Instrumental)" Yesterday my SoundCloud was blasted by a bunch of Cookie Monster Galaxy tracks, a deluge of uploads from the mixtape Good Galaxy II.  Among my faves was this one, an instrumental track called "The Sky", a jazzy boom-bap joint with a truly beautiful set of strings painting the scene.  You know the feeling of that moment you look at the sky and comprehend the movement of the clou ...

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Kendrick Lamar :: "Swimming Pools" (BMB SPACEKID Remix) Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools" is still going strong, and though I'm getting closer to the edge of "enough remixes already" I'm really thinking that BMB a.k.a. Spacekid's sexy dubbed-out juke remix is a sound this track deserves.  This is a pool with plenty of room to swim... or float, as the case may be.  Pass out at your own risk, though!  No lifeguard on duty here.* * * L ...

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heRobust :: "OG Status" Not to be confused with the supergroup collab OG Status, First released single from the OG Status EP.  This track would definitely be "dubstep" in lesser hands or if Hayden wasn't such a smooth, jazzy motherfucker.  The uber-funky complextro doo-wop of "OG Status" is distilled bass music nectar, the reason I'm totally in love with this kid's music.  If heRobust isn't pushi ...

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OnCue :: "Cereal" OnCue, the Connecticut emcee follows up his last release "Home" featuring Chris Webby with "Cereal".  This track will appear on Cuey's upcoming project Angry Young Man.  OnCue enlists CJ Luzi his go to producer for the beat. After hearing this track,  Angry Young Man is certainly a project to be on the look out for in 2013. Enjoy!* * * LINKS * * *OnCue :: FacebookOnCue :: Twitt ...

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Hardway Bros :: "Creeper Remix" London's Hardway Bros. have been off the grid for a minute but have returned to the Cloud with a very groovy track.  Sounds like a White Zombie sample, amirite?  Nice attitude on this one, a little touch of acid with a lotta deep thrust.  Straight space yacht music.  This type of interstellar disco-techno fusion is his strong suit, if his catalog and his monthly residency ...

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DJ Green Lantern :: "Altitude Mix" The evil genius DJ Green Lantern, infamous within the hip-hop community for working with artists such as Jay-Z and Nas, is now trying his hand in the EDM & trap scene.  This mix features work from artists like RL Grime, Bro Safari, gLAdiator, and Heroes & Villains.  This mix also starts off with an original trap cut from DJ Green Lantern titled "Yap 'Em".  It' ...

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Berner ft Wiz Khalifa :: "Paradise" Taylor Gang and the Bay Area Representative Berner just released this brand new track featuring the Taylor Gang General Wiz Khalifa.  "Paradise" is super smooth and features a Phil Collins sample alongside the gang rapping about all the things natural (drugs, cars, girls, and money).  In any case, Berner certainly followed up his last project Urban Farmer on a high note with th ...

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OG Status :: "High Roller" OG Status is coming straight out of Boulder, CO, and dropping their new track "High Roller" on us.  This trap track features laser-like sounds and heavy elements of glitch hop to bust out that baller status sound we want to hear as the new year approaches.  Setting themselves apart from other trap artists by incorporating saxophone and drums in their live shows, I gotta throw t ...

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Baauer :: "Buble Rap" Baauer, a UFO favorite, releases his new track "Bublé Rap" as part four of the Twelve Day series hosted by LuckyMe Records.  The series features a new track each day, and is running through January 5th. Look out for Baauer and Just Blaze coming to a city near you at the top of the year.  Shout out to illroots for the spot!* * * LINKS * * *Baauer :: FacebookBaaue ...

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Mence :: "Beyond" (Original Mix) Mence, a young new producer out of Miami, FL just sent this track our way.  I must say I was impressed by his work, and was really feeling this track.  Looking forward to more work from him in the future!* * * LINKS * * *Mence :: FacebookMence :: TwitterMence :: SoundCloud ...

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Trinidad James :: "All Gold Everything" (Protohype & Carnage Festival Dub Remix) By now, you have probably heard Trinidad James' hit song "All Gold Everything" as it has been doing work on the charts.  Now Protohype and DJ Carnage release their remix to take things to a new level of dub.  As a pioneer of dub-hop, Protohype is most certainly an artist to be on the look out for in 2013.  This trap track is sure to have you SWEATIN'!* * * LINKS * * * ...

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Blu Mar Ten :: "Nobody Here" (Kastle VIP Remix) I'm always stoked to see London's Blu Mar Ten pop up on my radar as they always find a way to present something smooth to my ears.  One track I've had my eye on is Kastle's remix of their track "Nobody Here", a pretty massive d&b track in it's own right.  Kastle brings a really interesting fusion of sounds melded into a dubstep template (which then ends on a garage-y s ...

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No_ID :: Live at the Hollywood Palladium (11/24/2012) No_ID of Axtone Records joined their label mate Dirty South for a very special night last month with a massive lineup that also included Arty and Deniz Koyu.  The Dutch duo does a great job at warming up the crowd with this set that includes everything from deep house to more popular house tracks from label mates Axwell and Thomas Gold.  Relive the special night by taking a listen below! ...

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Chris Webby & OnCue :: "Home" The events that unfolded in Newtown, CT last week were tragic and left the nation searching for answers.  Chris Webby & OnCue, two Connecticut-bred emcees, were able to muster up some positive and uplifting words despite the tragedy that took place in their home state.  Chris Webby's aunt is actually a teacher at Sandy Hook Elementary School, and so he felt it was only right he lend ...

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Skream :: "December Mix" Croydon badman Skream drops a December mix of tasty house selections.  It's been a minute since I caught up with ol' Olly but apparently house has been his thing in December (mostly Skreamizm 7) and this is a wicked exclamation mark.  It cycles between deep, funky, and classic house sounds, beginning with a mutant remix of Disclosure's "What's In Your Head" and including one of ...

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Synthetic Epiphany :: "Static" Animated, transportational chillstep.  It's what Synthetic Epiphany seems to do on a daily basis and "Static" is an especially heady one.  Know how much I would love to hear this on a big sound system at sunrise?  I'll make it happen myself if that's what it takes.* * * LINKS * * *Synthetic Epiphany :: SoundCloudSynthetic Epiphany :: FacebookSynthetic Epiphany :: Bandcamp ...

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Hurricos :: "Wish You Were Mine" About time we had some new, uplifting drum & bass.  This one comes from 17-year-old Australian Hurricos, finding a clutch sample in The Manhattans' "Wish That You Were Mine".  That whole song is golden and I wish some more of the oohs and aahs made an appearance, but those strings are fantastic.  I think there's a reason why Netsky comes up as a related artist on SoundCloud ...

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World Class Art Thieves :: "Music Sounds Better As REAL TRAP" The World Class Art Thieves, better known to their fans as WorldCAT, hits us with their latest track "Music Sounds Better as REAL TRAP".  For those of you who are unfamiliar, WorldCAT is a Minneapolis, Minnesota-based duo that combines glitch-step, electro, and trap.  I will certainly be on the lookout for their upcoming project WATERMELON EP, dropping January 29.  * * * L ...

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Jay-Z :: "Change Clothes" (Je$u$ Remix) Je$u$ reboots Jay-Z's "Change Clothes" with a 70's porn strut and some yazz flute.  Don't know if I can keep these head nods from turning into a duck-and-weave dance party for one.  Je$u$ is my hip-hop mixtape's lord and savior.* * * LINKS * * *Je$u$ :: SoundCloudJe$u$ :: BandcampJe$u$ :: Facebook ...

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kLL sMTH :: "Faced" From our Boulder homie kLL sMTH on the first day of our new cycle: "Happy shift yall! just wanted to rage you out super hard one last time before my music transforms into something much different during this time of rebirth. I will probably never make anything this in your face again so get it while its hot! <3"Did you already catch his Frou Frou remix from last month?  * * * LIN ...

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DJ W!LD :: "W!LD @ HOME VOL 1" First installment of an all-vinyl set he mixes at home (one can only assume).  This is the only restriction on the series, so we may not hear the same deep house selection next time around -- guess it all depends on what records DJ W!LD has at home!  Who knows what treasures his shelves now hold... erm, well, it's probably all house... but maybe not!  I'm down for a few more ro ...

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Kastle :: "Baby, Keep It Real" K-Ci & JoJo's once-ubiquitous hit "Tell Me It's Real" makes a huge comeback via some Kastle magic.  I think it'd be damn near impossible to screw up the magic harmony that is K-Ci and JoJo, but I certainly didn't expect them to show up dressed up in some fly house vibes.  It wouldn't be a true Kastle rub without the re-pitched vocals and a big, sensual breakdown ( ...

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K Theory :: "Lights Out" K Theory took a break from shredding over Gareth Emery mixes to return to some more space-y roots (I think they heard my prayer!).  "Lights Out" is indeed a mind-clearing chillstep tune and in its softer moments it offers a soft ride through plumes of stardust.  It may be too soon to call the stuttery glitches at 2:45 "classic K Theory" but it fits the mold perfectly -- not too ...

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Ayla Nereo & The Polish Ambassador :: "Live Inside a Dream" Polish likes to think this is somehow way out in left field, but I'd recognize this as a TPA track right away.  The plucks of reverb and exhalations definitely create the right backdrop for the beautifully soothing vocals from Ayla Nereo -- something about them gives me a Lily Allen vibe.  But this is no remix, friends -- Polish is taking this stuff quite seriously nowaday ...

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Krewella :: "Alive" (New Music Video Premiere) I don't think there's any doubt 2013 will begin with an enormous Krewella takeover.  Moving quicker through the EDM ranks than two hot girls can drag their guy friend to the front row of a show, their rise to success has been impressive.  It wasn't too long ago that I met them at Global Dance Fest (they were the first artist to ever ask me, "OK, can we interview  ...

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Chris Lake & Michael Woods :: Black Thong In a year full of huge collaborations, leave it to Chris Lake and Micahel Woods to wait until the end of the year to bring you one of the biggest house tunes of 2012 with their latest "Black Thong". The track starts out with a mellow piano melody but quickly picks up to become a progressive house gem with a huge build up.  My favorite part of this track has to be the funky drop that seem ...

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Kastle :: Classic Garage & 2-Step Mixtape This is just the kind of thing I live for as a blogger.  Kastle is nothing short of a badman, and diving into the classic sounds that inspired him at an early age, he's dug up a supremely funky set of tunes.  Any Disclosure fans who don't understand the references made to "old" and "borrowed" sounds need to listen to this immediately -- these tracks are at the root of the reviv ...

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Fools Gold :: "Loosies" (Album Stream) Fool's Gold jam-packs artists into a 22-track collective of Loosies, featuring work from Juicy J, Flosstradamus, Danny Brown, Action Bronson, Casey Veggies, Freeway, Flatbush Zombies, Chase N Cash, Chuck Inglish, and AraabMUZIK, and many more. You can stream the entire project down below, and if you are inclined to do so you can cop it on iTunes.* * * LINKS * * *Fool's Gold :: FacebookFo ...

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gLAdiator :: New Maybe I've subjected myself to one too many "Best of" and "What did it all mean?" pieces wrapping up 2012, but I knew somewhere deep inside that trap wasn't going to last much longer.  Though the attention it now gets is at an all-time high -- I think we can all basically agree on this -- the well of real innovation and creativity has already started to dry out.  Even TNGHT, a rever ...

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Kid Cudi :: "King Wizard" (Video) Kid Cudi has been fairly quiet as of late, but his new single "King Wizard" off his next project Indicud gets the visual treatment.  The King Wizard makes a strong comeback with this single, but I am not sure how I feel about the video. What are your thoughts?* * * LINKS * * * Kid Cudi :: FacebookKid Cudi :: Twitter  ...

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XTRAFUNK :: Last Summer Sun EP The last summer sun is but a distant memory in the depths of December, but Germany's XTRAFUNK aims to bottle its warmth.  Walking in the cold from place to place, with hands stuffed deep into pockets and chin tucked tightly down, it's easy to forget summer's leisurely pace and the desire to linger just a bit longer on your way to your destination.  It's definitely more difficult to dance ...

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Ree$e :: "Molly" (LOUDPVCK Remix) LOUDPVCK, the duo consisting of Kenny Beats & Ryan Marks hit us with their "Molly" remix.  The track is certainly a fresh start to the week as we begin to the countdown towards 2013.  Shouts to HHTrap!!!* * *  LINKS * * * LOUDPVCK :: FacebookLOUDPVCK :: TwitterLOUDPVCK :: SoundCloud ...

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Luke the Knife @ Bar Standard:: Denver, CO :: 12.14.12 It turns out disco was never dead, it was just sleeping, and the crew at Denver Disco has taken it upon themselves to awaken the lost genre from its slumber.  The new CO production company teamed up with Luke the Knife (Luke Miller of Lotus) to kick off the first of what is to become a weekly disco party at the Bar Standard in Denver.People enthusiastically came out to boo ...

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TastyTreat :: "Overdose" TastyTreat recently broke Top 5 on Beatport's Electro House chart with "Beatnik EP" and it's no wonder tracks like "Milkshake" won them an opening spot on Krewella's tour.  Compared to this complextro success, "Overdose"is actually kind of a misnomer -- like all solid trap tracks, the squeaky simplicity is what makes it work.  That doesn't stop TastyTreat from icing this little ...

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RackNRuin :: "Mark Two" RackNRuin makes a last jab at 2012 with two singles for Black Butter Records, "Mark Two" and "Hackney Heat".  Both tracks are heavily fueled by club bass and bad intent.  "Mark Two" in particular is one for the depths of the rave cave, a place where you aren't sure whether to be more afraid of the monsters around you or within you.  Get sinister on this one with a free download ...

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Obey City :: "Down & Up" (House Edit) Obey City brings some very creative house vibes to an old track, committing the super-woozy "Down & Up" to walking a little bit straighter of a line.  I'm really digging this one, a great carry-over of the original's juke/skweee vibes into something I can't confidently place as high- or low-brow.  If this one goes out as a free download for Obey City hitting 2k Facebook lik ...

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Louis La Roche :: Social Club Mix Louis La Roche blesses us with a 2 hour mix to start the weekend off right. This mix comes from La Roche's show at Social Club in Paris earlier this month. If you listen closely you can hear Santa Claus playing a Moog synthesizer in the background. Happy Holidays!* * * LINKS * * *Louis La Roche :: FacebookLouis La Roche :: TwitterLouis La Roche :: SoundCloud ...

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J*Davey :: "Raincheck" (Shash'U Remix) Montreal's Shash'u knows how to funk it, and today he proves he also knows how to lay it on thick.  Revisiting J*Davey's "Raincheck" with less of the "not tonight" and more of the "right now," it's too smooth to ignore, a bit of chillout trapstyle for your nightly orbit.* * * LINKS * * *Shash'U :: websiteShash'U :: SoundCloudShash'U :: FacebookShash'U :: TwitterShash'U :: Bandcamp ...

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Dzeko & Torres :: "Buppy" Today sees the release of three new Dzeko & Torres bangers via the Hey EP, one of which Dim Mak is giving out as a free download.  "Buppy"is the most straightforward big-room tune of the three with a huge minute-and-a-half build in the middle and a definite Bingo Players feel to the drop.  Also be sure to give a listen to their latest party mix, "RAVE'N 003", a solid m ...

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Klashnekoff :: "All I Got" (Infinite Potentials Remix) The otherworldly beatsmithing of Infinite Potentials has invaded the world of UK rapper Klashnekoff.  The classic hip-hop feel of "All I Got" is no less beautiful in the hands of Infinite Potentials -- the twisted glitches mix with the soft saxophone in the beat to make something not quite Earthly but not quite out of the hood.* * * LINKS * * *Infinite Potentials :: SoundCloudI ...

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Gabriel Stark :: "Snowflakes for Breakfast" Gabriel Stark releases the latest track off of his upcoming project Cocaine Gold due out in January 2013. The Bronx, New York native grabs Clams Casino for the beat. Snowflakes for Breakfast is a smooth track to get your day going, and Stark's project Cocaine Gold is something to definitely be on the look out for. * * * LINKS * * *Gabriel Stark :: FacebookGabriel Stark :: TwitterGabriel Stark ...

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Hot Mouth ft. Chris James :: "Totally Worth It" (PeaceTreaty Remix) If you thought the original version of "Totally Worth It" by Hot Mouth with vocals from Chris Jame was an amazing electro banger, wait until you hear what PeaceTreaty has done with it.  PeaceTreaty takes what works in "Totally Worth It" and nudges it just a bit further, lowering the drop an octave and placing the stellar Chris James vocals closer to the beginning.  It proves to ...

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Robots Don't Sleep :: "So Bad" (Synkro Dub Mix) Synkro isn't a new name to UFO but we would like to introduce you to Robots Don't Sleep, a new collaboration between Robot Koch and John LaMonica.  The two have worked together before but have dropped a four-track self-titled EP at the end of November, dominated by brightly-lit soundscape, the lulling vox of John LaMonica and a gener ...

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Tiga :: "Plush" (Jacques Lu Cont Remix) Le Jacques is le bacques with another house remix that le jacks.  "I don't need a calculator, to know I'm gonna see you later."  Yeah bud, I don't need ears to know I'm hungry.  I also don't need feet to know this makes me want to move.  Tiga's original "Plush" is a really fun track as well if you haven't heard it, dripping with Detroit weirdness and sexy bleep-bloops.* * * LIN ...

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Ab-Soul :: "Only 1" Ab-Soul, a member of Top Dawg Entertainment's "Black Hippy" comes off the release of his last project Control System with this fresh new track. The Carson, California representative grabs Willie B of Digi Phonics for the production. The Black Hippy member uses this track as an opportunity to address all of the rappers in the game who rap without purpose. Enjoy the self-proclaimed "Kendrick Lamar o ...

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Lotus :: "Massif" Good news and bad news.  First, the good -- one of my all-time favorites, Lotus, is beginning to leak tracks from their upcoming album Build, beginning with this one, "Massif".  Now, the bad -- all the pissing and moaning from my friends who are longtime Lotus fans and jamtronic purists begging for Lotus to return to jazzy instrumentalism.  This one is straight r ...

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Andre Sobota :: "Saviour" André Sobota's new two-track EP, his debut on Toolroom Records, has found a home on my speakers.  I'm especially feeling "Saviour", a liberated, progressive vibe set against a midtempo rhythm that takes its time.  It's quite a lovely track, something about it that makes me very nostalgic for a convertible and a beautiful blond I've never had.  Well, concurrently, at ...

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TEED :: "Stronger" (Cubiq's 'Trust Me' Remix) TEED is, well, what else but totally enormous, but his track "Stronger" gets an impressive update from Oxford duo Cubiq.  The 'Trust Me' remix (the only Cubiq remix of this track that I know) manages a strange contradiction of dialing back some of the wild energy while giving it a dance-y boost, tightening things up a tad to let the friendly vocals and bass bounce really stand out.   ...

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Gladkill :: "Distance" Fresh off of Bassnectar's fall tour, Boris Gladkill is an artist on the rise with plenty of new material in store for 2013.  Having first seen Gladkill at Lightning in a Bottle, I can tell you that this dude has got what it takes: combining futuristic basslines, downtempo crunk-in-a-cup beat progressions and synths that send you into a galactic frenzy, Gladkill's newest release "Distance" tru ...

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Deniz Koyu :: Bongbastic #004 Deniz Koyu has had a huge year with massive releases like "Bong" that have been getting played consistently at festivals and shows around the world. Most recently, he began a monthly radio show entitled Bongbastic. His latest installment (and also the last of the year) is in my opinion the best yet. My favorite part has to be when he mashes up two Sebastian Ingrosso hits "Laktos" and "Calling ...

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Big Gigantic x Griz:: "Power" With a classic CO dub sound and huge angry bass lines, the Big Gigantic/ GRiZ collaboration “Power” holds up to the hype that the two big names generate.  With the similarities between these artists (heavy, high energy electronic with saxophone), it’s a wonder there wasn’t some sort of collaboration sooner.  But better late than never.This being a combination of work from tw ...

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Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge :: "Mansion" (K Theory Remix) K Theory is back with a huge remix of Gareth Emery & Ashley Wallbridge's massive collaboration "Mansion".  After a somewhat surprising move in going on tour with Gareth Emery, they have committed to an electro-house vibe and it has definitely worked in their favor.  "Mansion" is no different, a trance track made into their own thumping masterpiece.  I wouldn't mind if ...

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Madeon :: "The City" (The M Machine Remix) Of any Madeon track the futuristically-inclined trio of The M Machine could have picked to remix, the warm embrace of "The City" is as good as any.  They manage to keep the fun in the track while stripping much of the atmosphere down to a quirky progressive house element.  I have to say I know these guys best for the mixture of robotic electro and innocent indie vibes on their ...

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Artful Dodger :: "Please Don't Turn Me On" (Disclosure Remix) Add another one in the phenomenal Disclosure catalog.  This time they're after the r&b vibes of Artful Dodger's "Please Don't Turn Me On" and needed only a small step from the original track to make it theirs.  I'm not especially crazy about this remix as it stacks up to others they've done, almost to the point of asking "Yeah, you can do quiveringly sexy vocals with big bouncy ...

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Para One :: "When The Night" (Amtrac Remix) A nice compliment to his recent track "Those Days", Amtrac is really digging into a house revival and the ultra-funky Para One track "When The Night" gets a bouncy uptempo update.  Dance floor fever is in effect, and man, those bright lights are really making me sweat some buckets right now.* * * LINKS * * *Amtrac :: websiteAmtrac :: SoundCloudAmtrac :: FacebookAmtrac :: Twitte ...

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Whiite :: "Nightmare" (FYOR Remix) FYOR's remix is a bonus freebie from Whiite's Whiite Begins EP [Remixes], which is out on Beatport today.  Whiite not only seems to be an aficionado of big-room zombie tunes, he rolls deep -- Valentino Khan and Kids at the Bar both make an appearance on the Whiite Begins EP and remixes are provided in plenty by Protohype, ETC! ETC!, Calvertron, Sharooz, and Vanda ...

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Loreen :: "Crying Out Your Name" (Promise Land Remix) I'm not personally the biggest fan of progressive house here at UFO, but I know big-room gold when I hear it.  Swedish pop singer Loreen has a gorgeous voice and I know I'll be looking for in the future (and damn, do I wish I held onto those 3D glasses I thought I wouldn't ever use so I could enjoy THIS epic experience).  Promise Land is really catching on, and their take on "C ...

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Bondax :: "Gold" If this isn't the sound of future pop, I really don't know what is.  This track hasn't been out for more than 24 hours and is already approaching 20k plays, so obviously, there are a lot of Bondax fans out there in the world.  In no way does "Gold" fall short of expectations -- one of the things this new wave of young British producers is doing best is drawing in captivating vocal t ...

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Skriptah :: "Arise" Watch out, kiddies, this is the deep end of the pool.  The blog world welcomes back San Franciscan Skriptah as he welcomes it with a very gorgeous free download, "Arise."  This isn't just "someone making old-school dubstep," it really pays homage to its original vibes and heavily psychedelic side (or spiritual side, depending on who you ask) and I found myself swimming.* * * LINKS * ...

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Chuckie & Junxter Jack :: Make Some Noise (Laidback Luke Remix) We are gearing up for the end of the year and couldn't be more excited to be ringing it in at SnowGlobe Music Festival.  As we get ready for the event, we wanted to share this brand new remix from Laidback Luke of Chuckie & Junxter Jack's new track "Make Some Noise".  Big room progressive house is what Laidback Luke and that's exactly what he does to his remix of "Make Some ...

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k-os :: "Crucial" (Kaytranada Remix) I think I can speak for both Kaytranada and myself when I say k-os is an underrated talent and a soulful dude.  Kaytranada's remix of "Crucial" goes straight to the dome, elevating the reggae vibes of the vocals to a heart-wrenching plea with very bump-able bass to spread the message.  I hope you'll forgive me for posting two of his joints back-to-back today because there was N ...

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The Celestics :: "Black Mozart" (ft. Green Hypnotic & Cyber) Playing a little hip-hop catch up today, I'm serving up one hot off the grill from one of Canada's ALAIZ crew.  The flow is swaggy (is that a word?) but I'm all about this one for the beat provided by Kaytradamus mostly because this is what trap is supposed to sound like.  I'd be impressed if anyone could name the track sampled here (without looking at this hint); I'd be doubly impr ...

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Alesso :: "Clash" I remember hearing "Clash" for the first time during Alesso's sunset set in the Sahara tent at Coachella this past year, and in spite of nobody knowing what the track was, the whole tent absolutely insane for it.  The track will finally see the official light of day on Monday, December 10th on Sebastian Ingrosso’s Refune Record, combining powerfully heavy bass lines with melo ...

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PhuturePhil :: "Close to the Moon" Phuturephil is one of the rising Geisty's house DJ's I need to shout out to (Boulder friends -- did you even know they did house nights? It still surprises me).  "Close to the Moon" rides close to progressive-house but is clearly guided by a man who digs on trance (the long filter sweep is the giveaway for me).  Definitely think I should pay this man during his Tuesday residency.But back ...

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Crazy Daylight :: "Radio Monster" (Dysphemic Remix) I know Dysphemic best for his spooky tune "Goblin" (where the violin talents of partner-in-crime Miss Eliza really shine), so I'm not surprised at all this chunky, glitchy bruiser throws it weight around with Crazy Daylight's grimy dubstep track "Radio Monster".  Defunk did a gnarly take on it as well.  And now that I think of it, one of my favorite remixes from K The ...

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Grillo :: "Last Train" My heart melts in the rain as the drops rinse the sidewalks of the city.  Italian producer Grillo nailed moody urban soul with this beat "Last Train", appearing on his recently released seven-track album Durango.  Another one courtesy of Outlier Recordings, who are providing the album on a name-your-price basis here on Bandcamp.* * * LINKS * * *Grillo :: websiteGrillo :: SoundCloudG ...

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Wick-It the Instigator :: "We Have Arrived" (Re-Spliffed) Robot music for rastas, rasta music for robots... it's hard to tell the difference with Wick-It's new wobbly reggae jam.  VIBE calls it ""a dubbed out moomba-mash-up that would make Bob Marley happy, Bassnectar proud and Bone Thugs give props."  Microsoft originally called on him for an "un-spliffed" version of the song to use in a commercial for Windows 8.  Chase that paper so ...

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ChrisB. & jOBOT :: "Sevens on the Out" This ChrisB. and jOBOT collab is a journey into ethereal, peaceful funk, a PERFECT one for the weary morning light of a sunrise set.  What could have very easily been rendered as a messier, belligerent track, "Sevens on the Out" skips along with soft edges and happy tears, just like that girl you met at the bass dome at 7 a.m. who blessed you with a bubble wand.  I think I ...

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Robotic Pirate Monkey:: "Chain Blaster" Oh, how glorious is the union of heavy electronic music with a classic grunge ballad like Alice in Chains’ “Rooster”.  Boulder trio Robotic Pirate Monkey gives us a track that brings us back to the heady days of waving lighters in the air at a rock concert, and the “Dude, this song totally gets me” mentality.  Oh, and there’s ...

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Eskmo :: Language EP Eskmo completely shattered my mind at my first Sonic Bloom and I've given him the benefit of the doubt ever since.  That being said, I think even if we had not crossed paths there I would still consider the Language EP to be a serious triumph for the avant-garde producer and performer.  As with everything Eskmo, there's a characteristic majesty in the tracks ...

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Pleasurekraft ft. Green Velvet :: "Skeleton Key" (Format: B Remix) I pledge allegiance to Pleasurekraft, the king of spooky grooves.  Yesterday marked the release of four remixes of their tech'd-out"Skeleton Key", and though it's hard to pick a favorite, I'm definitely feeling this one from Format B, which makes optimal use of the "mango-tango-whatever" vocal line and keeps it nice and deep.  There are three other remixes as part of the EP inc ...

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Big Chocolate :: The Red EP There are many avenues through which you may have come across the name Big Chocolate -- from his now-discontinued daily vlog or as the purveyor of gigantic, hard-hitting tunes, Cameron Argon is a confidently talented dude.  I think nearly every facet of trap has to have been explored by someone this summer, but the hardstyle-influenced style (viaFlosstradamus et. ...

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SounSiva :: "Circulation" I'd say Montana-based SounSiva is one of my better secrets -- to say he's a well-kept secret is a little counterintuitive to what I'm trying to do here.  I posted his track "Self Ignition" what feels like forever ago (eight months is a long time in blog years), when both he and UFO (and Far Arden Recordings) were still in various states of infancy.  "Circulation" takes its ...

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Noospheric :: "Fuck Fuck Funk!" Noospheric Collective, our friends in Spain, seem to have their hands in everything, from video production to graphic design to big, stomping party tunes.  "FUCK FUCK FUNK!" seems like a proper rallying cry for a ghetto-funk-ified track such as this.  I'm really vibing on the last drop at about 4:30, just the right amount of pulse and chop!* * * LINKS * * *Noospheric Collective :: SoundC ...

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Edwin van Cleef :: "All I Think About Is You" I'm a little late to the party on this one, perhaps fashionably, but this is one I wouldn't want to miss.  Have you heard Edwin van Cleef's remix of The Knocks' "The Feeling" yet?  Absolutely huge.  And with "All I Think About Is You", he is proving he doesn't need anyone else's help to make the sun rise with some solid 90's club vibes.Enjoy the free download, and if you l ...

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Detroit Swindle :: "Guess What" (Leftside Wobble Remix) Leftside Wobble can't really be trusted.  Today it's deep house, before that it was electro-disco... who knows what tomorrow will bring.  Their remix of Detroit Swindle's "Guess What" joins two other tracks on the Guess What EP and keeps the original version basically intact.  The vocalist really lays into it Robert Plant-style, just wait for it.* * * LINKS * * *Lefts ...

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Milwaukee :: "Alone" (Amtrac Remix) Even though I think the "wow" on this super blissful house is pretty high, gotta say -- this is pretty tame for Amtrac.  This one will floor people of the broader EDM spectrum, but to that I say, "Just wait until you hear the rest."  Damn, I'd really love to link you to the original track, but I'm kinda SOL here.  Let me just warn you, Google searching "milwaukee alone" only brings ...

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Nexus :: "Ginger Kids" Gingers may have no soul, but maybe that makes them even better at making dubstep.  19-year-old Floridian Nexus seems to have no problem flaunting either.  I really like his track "Whorelando" as well, give it a chance if you're looking for more of a chip-tune prog/electro house thing.* * * LINKS * * *Nexus :: SoundCloudNexus :: Facebook ...

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Karmon :: "Take My Hand" ft. Terry Shand I was listening to Aeroplane's November mix and this one really caught my attention.  Karmon has been killing it with the Feel It EP and is climbing the Beatport charts, sure to continue on to big things in the future.  The smooth r&b vocals are buttery, but even if you feel like they border on cheese, there's a dub version of the track that has an equal chance of helping y ...

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Sap :: "A Few Words" and "Uh Ah" You may have heard of Sap via beats for Mac Miller ("Donald Trump" and "Thoughts From A Balcony"), but the kid has flow of his own.  "A Few Words" just appeared today, the third track from his upcoming mixtape The Invite, set to drop in February 2013.  I've had the second track "Uh Ah" on repeat since then, and both are posted below.You can download"Uh Ah" free f ...

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Language Love :: "Bodhisattva Boogie" Fort Collins producer Language Love comes at us with a smooth bass thumper flavored with characteristic Ayurvedic spice and Colorado flair for bass music.  Language Love would like to point out this was co-created with his heady friend Jah-shua, the "Samadhi Shuffler".If you like what you hear, you should peruse the four (!) free albums Language Love has on his website, all ava ...

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Don Rimini :: Fear Of Missing Out EP The venerable Don Rimini has dropped a few new tracks of disco-fueled house as part of the Fear Of Missing Out EP, surprising for the man who came to prominence with his promise to Nlarge Your Parties.  He didn't want to miss out, apparently, on the "uncontrollable desire to jack your body".  His SoundCloud poses to fans in advance, "Why house?"  Because fuck yeah, th ...

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Shu :: "SHU MIXTAPE VOL. 1" Shu is a German dubstep producer and DJ who can conjure up some serious evil in a mixtape.  You can see exactly what I mean in what is surprisingly a "Vol. 1" mixtape for someone who has been featured in mixtapes elsewhere.  Be sure to keep your ears open forShu's original tracks "Rook" and "Foundation" which appear around the 10:00 mark.Tracklist:Darj - Circles [Dub]Lefty - Ir ...

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Crazy Fingers :: Liberation Through Hearing EP This is some promising material coming from a virtually unknown producer named Crazy Fingers, the performance name of University of Texas film student Mark Rubin.  The Liberation Through Hearing EP is four tracks of beautifully rendered 'step tunes sure to pry open your third eye and shoot a few drops of sonic Visine in it.  The EP is freely downloadable here or at Crazy Finger ...

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Synthetic Epiphany :: "Paranoid" Pressed to name five producers killing it in the chillstep galaxy, no doubt I'd put Synthetic Epiphany in there.  Though he says this track "Paranoid" is the "weirdest fucking thing I've ever made," I am embracing it fully.  Dark, increasingly frantic as it progresses, and pushing the slightest ghetto influence from the shadowy vocal, "Paranoid" is a masterful tune.Catch up wit ...

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Damn Heathen :: "Genjutsu" I'm not too familiar with Dat Heathen (or Damn Heathen, The Heathen, or WalterLee), and all of my favorite tracks so far are freestyles like this one over Portishead's "Undenied".  It's hard to deny this guy's got talent, though, and in time he could give Blackalicious a run for his money.  His heady, introspective rhymes skip recklessly over a melancholy beat.  I'm f ...

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Slugabed:: "Quantum Leap VIP" Sometimes the time is right to take those old projects off the shelf, dust them off, and see how they might be made new.  That’s exactly how Slugabed’s most recent release, “Quantum Leap VIP” made it out of the shadows and onto my radar. Slugabed has proven himself as an artist capable of coaxing beautiful melodies and soft, heavenly sounds into the music he creates. & ...

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Young Wonder :: "To You" (Ambassadeurs Remix) Once again, Ambassadeurs is turning out some straight beauty.  With the help of Irish duo Young Wonder, who instill "To You" with a strong sense of wide-eyed wonder right from the beginning, Ambassadeurs adds a touch of bedroom magic and just enough bass to make you want to keep this one at a higher volume.  And, of course, the surreal ambiance of all Ambassadeurs tra ...

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Minnesota :: Altered States EP The time has come and gone to talk about Minnesota like a fresh face to the scene.  His remix of Adventure Club's "Need Your Heart" has reached incredible heights as both the #1 Remix and #1 Popular Song on Hype Machine, which not only proves his notoriety but also cements his sound as some of the most rage-tastic meditation music out there.  This isn't news to Minnesota's fans ...

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Proxy :: "Raw" (Haezer Remix) Proxy needed a lot of time to charge up enough aggression to flatten everyone with the accurately-placed shot of Music from the Eastblock Jungles Pt. 1, an electro detonation that is one of the more impressive releases I've seen in 2012.  South African producer Haezer is one of three recon teams to add what they can to "Raw", and though Etnik brings some corrosive acid lines&nb ...

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Da Octopusss :: Da Octopusss I can't say any other emerging group has captured my imagination quite like these tentacle-faced bastards of nature.  Da Octopusss is a name I can hardly say without a huge smile on my face, and even though they are from Paris, it's very, very difficult for me to say their name without a German accent.  It's difficult to think of these two as anything remotely human.  They are ...

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Alpha Data:: "Archive Data, Vol. 1" EP Triumphant machinery walks off into the sunset after their glorious victory over their oppressive human overlords, and if machines had the need for a victory song, Alpha Data’s Archive Data, Vol. 1 EP might be that rallying cry.  This electrically-charged laser-bass glitch-step will rattle your bolts and scramble your CPU.  If "sci-fi" was a genr ...

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Boeboe :: "Ladi" It's been a minute since I've heard anything new from one of my favorite on-the-up producers out of the Netherlands, Boeboe, but it looks like he has 1,000 reasons to be thankful this particular Thanksgiving day.  Just like many of Boeboe's tracks, "Ladi" is a little bit soothing, a little bit banging, a little bit creepy and a lotta bit cool.  I'm not sure how exactly I should genre-fy ...

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Heartsrevolution :: "Not That Hard To Explain" High-fructose corn syrup sweet is what New York electro-pop duo Heartsrevolution does very, very well, and the video release of "Not That Hard To Explain" a couple weeks back was a big favor to fans waiting for some new fuel in their fire.  Today we've got more than one source for a download on the track, which has one of my favorite flows and an indie-Golden-Age "fuck all this" beat tha ...

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FKJ :: "Lying Together" I'm still very much grooving to the music from my last FKJ post, The Twins EP, but it looks like room needs to be made for more.  "Lying Together" is more mellow than the disco-y tracks from The Twins but still retains the vogue sophistication that is French Kiwi Juice.  I like the concept that this song can either be about cuddling together or mutually deceiving each othe ...

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The Bucketheads :: "The Bomb" (Pizza Party Remix) Pizza Party - the genre-versatile brainchild of Stephan Jacobs and NiT GriT - has been on somewhat of a hiatus over the past few months, having released their last tracks on Soundcloud about 5 months ago... until now.  Banging out some serious remixes of The Buckethead's "The Bomb", this party goes hard through multiple plateaus of rhythm and energy, syncopated and delivered in a ma ...

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Dominic Pierce :: "Girl" I've now listened to this new Dominic Pierce track about twenty times through and it's yet to lose it's charm.  What I surely thought would turn into a house beat smoothly melts into a nu-soul bump.  "Girl" is the kind of music that makes you wish the lights in your bedroom had a dimmer switch, but the bass line Pierce kicks out isn't the type you'll want to keep quiet -- it's ...

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Long Arm :: "After 4 AM" Few things are more irritating to me than when a blogger incorrectly calls something "jazzy."  It's one of the most misused phrases in the blogging world, very much an insult to jazz and how capably it fucked with modern musical convention.  Things like wickedly smart improvisation, virtuosic technique, and reckless spite for traditional music theory are values that simply don't exist in ...

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Andre Crom & Martin Dawson :: "In The City" News has now thoroughly spread through the internet that German house artist Martin Dawson has passed away.  Well known as King Roc before producing under his own name, Dawson was a frequent collaborator, and aside from his Two Armidillos side project with Giles Smith he often worked alongside Andre Crom, as heard here.  "In The City" is among his best work, and  ...

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Kanye West, Jay-Z and Big Sean :: "Clique" (HavocNdeeD vs. Fuhnetik BootleG) Whoa, didn't see that coming.  HavocNdeeD and Fuhnetik stretch Kanye's "Clique" into a big bass monster.  This is a proper weapon for any trap set, it will definitely wake people up!  Wouldn't surprise me one bit to hear this in a Bassnectar set, and I'm not even sure it's the heavy part that makes me think so.  HavocNdeeD is a name I hadn't encountered ...

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TJR :: "Ode To Oi" Currently sitting at #24 on Beatport's electro-house chart, TJR's "Ode To Oi" is destined for greatness.  Big electro-house tracks usually don't plaster THIS goofy of a smile on my face (unless it's Dada Life), so what is it about "Ode To Oi" that makes it fun on a shit-eating grin level?  Much like the exclamation "Oi!" itself, there's something alarming but non-threatening behind ...

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Richie Spice :: "Marijuana" (DownsquareZ & Labrat Remix) Santa Cruz producers DownsquareZ and Labrat team up to percolate Richie Spice's "Marijuana", likely a recognizable tune to glitch-hop, dubstep and drum 'n bass fans who have surely heard the sample before.  This is dubstep that isn't shy on robot grinds but still isn't offensive to the dub vibe, finding a good balance between psychedelia and speaker bumpin'.  You may alrea ...

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Poolside :: Seasons Change (Fall/Winter 2012 Mixtape) With a winter of cold nights ahead, the Los Angeles disco group, Poolside is cooling things down a bit with their new "Seasons Change" mix.  This mix is a bit more mellow than previous mixes from the group but still maintains the same chill, "daytime disco" vibe. In their own words, Poolside describes the mix: “Seasons Change is a new mix for crisp Autumn days ...

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Sinkane :: Okay Africa Mixtape 2011 The second episode of Okay Africa's mix series Africa In Your Earbuds is curated by Sinkane, a name that indie enthusiasts should recognize as the stage name of Ahmed Gallab.  He's a multi-instrumentalist who was most recently the drummer for Yeasayer and can list Of Montreal and Caribou on his resume as well.  The "Okay Africa Mixtape 2011" is a great look into his Sudane ...

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Kaskade vs. Albin Myers :: Don't Stop Hells Bells (Kaskade Mash Up) Kaskade is back with a huge mashup from his "Freaks of Nature" tour this past summer.  Here he has taken his track "Dont Stop Dancing" and completely revamped it by combining with the title track from the Albin Meyers EP Hells Bells.  Kaskade does a great job of keeping the signature vocals of the original from Haley shine in this mashup.  The best part of this mashup is that i ...

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Frou Frou:: "Let Go" (kLL sMTH Remix) If you’re going to make a remix of an overplayed song, you might as well do your best to make it fantastic.  Many people are familiar with the Garden State soundtrack, and even more can recognize “Let Go” by Frou Frou.  kLL sMTH’s remix stands out among the Colorado producer’s work as a more melodic and contemplative track, doing a wonderful job of capt ...

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Joy Orbison :: "BRTHDTT!" Wam.  Wom.  Wam.  The other day I was checking out Ben UFO on a Boiler Room show that was taking place in Manchester when he dropped this song.  The crowd, the chat, everyone went nuts.  "Wam," "wom," and "wam" were all you could see in the chat other than tons of people asking for an ID on it.  Turns out Joy Orbison's been doing some work lately.  You may alread ...

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Indigo :: "Fading" Mindset Records boss and Manchester resident Indigo has been a producer that I haven't been able to stop listening to for the past year or so.  And it's pretty clear why even upon first listen.  He came to my attention after some work he did with Synkro, and his label puts out some of the most quality dubstep there is anywhere.  Today I did some digging on Boomkat and came ...

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Yolanda Be Cool :: "Change" ft. Nola Darling (Oh Snap!! Remix) Yolanda Be Cool's "Change" is lots of fun and has a cool basement party vibe, but Oh Snap!!'s turnt-up trap remix turns Nola Darling's vocals into a lethal blast of "fuck you."  I remember Oh Snap!! from his "I'm Too Fat To Be A Hipster" days, I wonder if all that twerkin' since then hasn't slimmed him down.  His remix of Tommy Trash and Tom Piper' ...

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Branchez :: "Shake" Up-and-coming New Yorker Branchez has an understatedly different way of making trap music.  You can hear it poking through on Branchez Vol. 1, but with a combination of jackin' house revitalization and something I can only describe as some Big Apple swag, this one is a big step in an exciting direction.  Huge piano and sax sounds collide with extra crisp cuts to make one of the clas ...

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J-Kray :: "Northern Lights" I'm glad that using talkbox vocals in tracks isn't all too common, because now, when it happens, it just feels so RIGHT.  J-Kray's come out with a serious declaration of cosmic love with "Northern Lights" and drips honeyed aether across the fractalsphere.  The vocals plead that you "do it." I don't even know how I'm being asked to "do it" but I somehow know not to let you down.You may re ...

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Maxxi Soundsystem :: "Stella's Way" (Huxley Remix) Huxley is currently nominated twice in DJ Mag's Best of British 2012 for "Breakthrough Producer" and "Best Single" (for "Let It Go").  Maxxi Soundsystem is also nominated as "Breakthrough Producer".  That's probably all I should need to tell you about the potential of this track.  My ear was really caught because the third bass note sounds like it nearly melted off the tra ...

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Alexander Spit :: "Getaway Car" ft. Alchemist Alexander Spit is poised for a huge album debut in 2013 with A Breathtaking Trip To That Other Side, and the lead single "Getaway Car" is attracting ample attention.  It's noteworthy that The Alchemist makes a rare appearance as an MC, but Alexander Spit really deserves the spotlight with a sinister flow and production credit to his name.  This one's backed by on ...

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Salt -N-Pepa :: "Gitty Up" (SIMONE Remix) I didn't know Barceloní DJ SIMØNE prior to stumbling on this remix of Salt-N-Pepa's "Gitty Up" (though it appears he's killing it in Barcelona right now).  Truth be told, today was a day I would have listened to ANYONE's remix of Salt-N-Pepa, but I have nothing but good things to say about SIMØNE's interpretation.  Mixing 90's baddest bitch vibes wit ...

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STS9 :: "Thriller" (Michael Jackson) For those of our readers who are also fans of the Sector 9 -- STS9, that is -- we have a special treat.   While many have resisted the new direction of the band, this past Halloween run has proven that they're far from not having any more tricks up their sleeves.   Jamming to covers of songs by The Cure, Daft Punk and Michael Jackson, Tribe gave their attendees a run for their money with ...

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Moon :: Loops Vol. 2 Here we have an instrumental beat tape from Bryan Moon (a.k.a. Moon) out on Outlier Recordings.  Loops Vol. 1 was Moon's debut on Outlier and featured 22 beatsmith snippets, and though he clearly proved the merit of his sampling tastes, Loops Vol. 2 is not simply for MCs.  "Plum" starts it off strong with an eery Brazilian bossa nova vibe and& ...

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BLEEP BLOOP - "WVLSS CRNK" (QUARRY x DV$T Remix) Been a while since I've checked in with STYLSS (the Hood Shit EP was actually one of my first posts here) and it turns out Portland hasn't yet chewed them to pieces.  Seems to be the opposite, as I'm proud to see QUARRY is opening for NastyNasty tonight and The Polish Ambassador last May.  He and DV$T collectively reinterpret  BLEEP BLOOP's "WVLSS CRNK" ...

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Adventure Club :: "Need Your Heart" (Minnesota Remix) Minnesota has completely reworked this bass-heavy track and created a chilled-out masterpiece that is truly easy on the ears and mind.  In my opinion, this remix well-represents Minnesota's catalog as he tends to explore the more melodic, soulful side of dubstep.  Adventure Club's "Need Your Heart" sounds comfortably at home while nestled in the warm cradle of Minnesota's production. &nb ...

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DJ Dan & TJR :: Jacked Up Funk The title "Jacked Up Funk" really says it all -- house veteran DJ Dan and electro-house sensation TJR have teamed up to bring back the "bounce" in house with this new release.  The track is just wild as it combines the funkiest jazz noises and a disco anthem feel.  If this doesn't take dance floors by storm and inspire some wild dancing, this track is also packaged on Beatport with ...

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K Lab & William Breakspear :: "Black Hole" (K Lab Mix) New Zealand's K Lab is someone in the glitch-hop community I've been waiting to see punch through, and though the day might not yet be here, I'm continually impressed with what I hear.  There's something very "down under" about his style and yet he manages to steer clear of immediate comparisons to Opiuo, which is as good of an accomplishment as any to start with.  Pairing ...

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Ace of Base:: "All That She Wants" (Project Aspect Remix) Project Aspect has given us some bold tracks, and his remix of Ace of Base’s “All That She Wants” is no timid beast.  If the original track had some inherent, lingering potential for bassy griminess, Project Aspect is certainly one to find it and bring it to fruition.  This new creature is a brilliant mix of dark dubstep sounds and the snappy, upbeat 90's pop feel th ...

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A-Trak :: Fools Gold Radio November 2012 The boss of Fool's Gold Records, A-Trak, is at it again and this time he comes to us with the November edition of the label's radio show.  October's mixtape was a hot one and it's fair to say A-Trak has pumped out more precedented greatness.  Be sure to catch his original track with Lifelike called "Don't Stop" (around the 20:20 mark) mixed into the collection of deep house, tr ...

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Two Fingers :: "Vengeance Rhythm" (KOAN Sound Remix) Two Fingers used to be the duo of the legendary Amon Tobin and Doubleclick, but now Tobin holds the reigns of the projct himself.  With this project, Tobin is bringing heavy dub and techno sounds, especially with this track "Vengeance Rhythm".  To make things even bassier and heavier, KOAN Sound has been given the honor to remix this track.  The UK duo furthers their ...

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Ninetynine :: "Together" and "Fond of U" I only needed to hear the first 30 seconds of "Together" to know it was a perfect addition to my space yacht playlist.  I don't have a space yacht to call my own yet, of course, but when I do, I will have been wasting my time here at UFO and a failure of an alien funk enthusiast if I don't have just the right song for the occasion.  Ninetynine (or NN, not to be confused with the Sle ...

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Big Dope P :: "Southside Anthem" (Kaytranada Remix) The artist formerly known as Kaytradamus has been fighting against his apparent relation to Flosstradamus, and aside from changing his name to Kaytranada he's also battling for individuality by... well, making a big booty-clappin' trap remix.  Not exactly the best "I'm not biting Flosstradamus" favor one could pay themselves, (and strange that doing it ...

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Amtrac :: "Those Days" A mysterious tweet came from Amtrac a few weeks ago reading "Those days."  Now that "Those Days" is out, it's clear it was a reference to a Stevie Wonder sample and thumping house ecstacy.  A free download from one of my favorite up-and-comers, I can't recommend this one any more highly.  I'm continually impressed by Amtrac's ability to find unforgettable samples, sculpt d ...

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Excision :: Shambhala Dubstep Mix 2011 & 2012 Why?  Because two is always better than one!  Excision may be throwing down hard in Europe right now, but we can still enjoy his freaky monster dubstep mixes, and by the way, these Shambhala mixes do make up for his absence.  I always say if my parents heard the type of music I listened to they would send me to rehab -- that's the kind of music Excision has layed on thick ...

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Koreless "4D" Koreless is a producer out of Glasgow that's been coming up big in the UK garage scene lately, especially with some work he did with Jacques Greene and a remix of "Lost In Tokyo" that Jacques Greene put out in the not so distant past.  This track, "4D," has been damn near impossible to get out of my head for the last couple of weeks.  It takes Koreless's signature garage beats and t ...

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BioLogic :: The Dojo BioLogic is the first to take on Underground Hip Hop's "Weekly 16", a series where producers are given 16 bars to speak their mind.  Not only does he disobey the limit and go well beyond 16 bars, he absolutely smashes it with some of the most nimble flow I've ever heard from him.  Choosing J.Cole's "HiiiPoWer" as a template, BioLogic maintains his Seattle hip-hop zen (and "bows ...

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Nawte Kong :: "I can Haz Muzac v2.0.3" A good friend of ours sent us over a very interesting mix the other day, a solid party playlist from a surprising source.  Nawte Kong is a New York DJ who is (probably) best known as Chris Webby's official DJ.  You won't find any hip-hop in "I can Haz Muzac v2.0.3", a mix of funky house, electro, dubstep and progressive house with tracks pulled from all over the spectrum. ...

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Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes :: "Here We Go" (Vinnie Maniscalco Remix) Impressive trap music seem to be fewer and further in between these days, but today I find my faith redeemed by Got Bass Music's Vinnie Maniscalco.  The acid line in the build-up of Hard Rock Sofa & Swanky Tunes' "Here We Go" makes for a fantastic build, but I'm pleased to see that's where the similarities end -- this drop is thick subwoofer pudding.  Extra props are due fo ...

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Tommy Trash :: Truffle Pig Tommy Trash has been bringing the heat lately. Most are familiar with his recent collaboration with Sebastian Ingrosso on "Reload" but this time Tommy Trash is back with an original mix of his own called "Truffle Pig".  Besides having one of the cooler track titles in EDM, this track is a banger to say the very least.  It's full of electro chord progressions mixed with that big-room ...

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Icky Blossoms :: "Sex to the Devil" (Gosteffects Remix) You have to figure that gothy electro king Gosteffects would be ready for a little Halloween spirit -- just in the nick of time, he's giving away this remix of indie dance group Icky Blossom's "Sex to the Devil", a track that is already detached and sinister but undoubtedly translates well to a big-room electro stomper.  The title comes from this string of lyrics that can ...

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Zedd Ft. Bright Lights :: Follow You Down (Keys N Krates Remix) Enjoy the soulful electronica experience that the awesome trio Keys N Krates has concocted for your listening pleasure.  Comprised of drums (Adam Tune), keyboard (David Matisse) and turntables (Jr. Flo), each member helps to create a synergy in their music that is too tempting to resist.  This song does down like an elixir -- a freely downloadable elixir, at that.  This is ...

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Real Connoisseur :: "So What" Real Connoisseur has already had two tracks featured on BBC1 and B.Traits' In New DJs We Trust radio show and is beginning to pick up the first round of shout-outs in what appears to be within the first month of the project's existence, .  Much like Disclosure (whom Connor Lloyd cites as an inspiration), Real Connoisseur is part of the modern paradox of fresh-faced UK teens rev ...

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Tony Romera & Jordan Viviant :: "Alive" (Bit Funk Remix) You may remember Bit Funk recently smashed it with a great remix of Treasure Finger's summer jam "Rooftop Revival".  Now he's back again with another sensual remix, this time taking on Tony Romera and Jordan Viviant's "Alive".  Among the other remixes of the track, this one's got a classic Bit Funk smoothness and a great vocal house vibe.  This track made an earlier a ...

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Good Lyfe Addikts :: "Culture" If you're going to be addicted to something it should obviously be good music and Good Lyfe Addikts can feed your need with some glitch-hop with killer attitude.  This track creates a musical culture that is all its own.  Starting off with a soulful vocal intro that leads the listeners into the old school back alleys where old school hip hop meets bass-heavy hitters of today.  The o ...

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RESET! :: "Turbofunk Mixtape" "Yesterday was our 5th birthday!  We started with a 300 people sweaty party in Milano and ended up playing all over the planet.  To thank you for all for those awesome years we did this mixtape including loads of unreleased tracks from us and our Turbofunk family!"This mix is packed full of, well, what else besides a lot of turbofunk.  The first minute alone gives you a good sense o ...

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Emeron & Fox :: "Nightmares" (Monitor 66 Goes Techno Remix) Monitor 66 has recently blasted onto my radar with this impressive deep house remix of Emeron & Fox's "Nighmares".  Monitor 66 contributed two remixes on Emeron & Fox's Nightmares EP, the first of which caught my eye because it was tagged on SoundCloud as "Blissco" and that's awesome.  Blissful disco is almost as cool as hoverboarding, but let's be h ...

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Clicks & Whistles :: "Fumando" On the same day of releasing their 2 Much Higher EP, Clicks and Whistles slapped back with a preview of their upcoming track "Fumando", a huge, rude trap banger.  The vocal sample is silly dumb on this one.  "Fumando", which in multiple languages means "smoking", is surely going to light up DJ sets everywhere (and according to their SoundCloud, it's already received support from Mac ...

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Shatter Hands :: Land Fly It's been a while since I've posted something strictly "beat" but this is a good place to pick back up -- you may recognize Danish producer Shatter Hands from the fantastic Outsourced compilations from the fantastic Outlier Recordings.  Or maybe not, but if you are as much of a fan of Outlier's vibe as I am you won't think twice about scooping up this free download.   ...

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Justin Jay :: "Dirtybird Halloween Mix" Though not nearly as spooky as the Bird Peterson Halloween Spooktacular I posted recently, Justin Jay's newest promotional mix for Dirtybird certainly has a longer shelf life.  Absolutely full of swag and packed with artists such as Eats Everything, French Fries, Nina Kraviz, and many more, 19-year-old Justin Jay has really captured Dirtybird's swanky vibe in an hour-long mix. ...

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VibeSquaD :: Bionic Hijinks I don't often have legitimate desires to get on the floor and do the worm unless I'm listening to VibeSquaD, so today is a great occasion for worming because a new four-track EP has been unleashed on the world.  You may remember "HEATSiNK" was released a few months back, and I'm relieved to see it's actually my least favorite of the tracks on Bionic Hijinks.  I'm way down for tha "FuzzBu ...

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Floating Points :: "Farukx" If you've ever said to yourself, "Where can I find some orchestra pop mixed with garage," you're probably the only person who's said that... aside from Floating Points.  Floating Points is pretty much a master of everything.  Literally everything.  He's a true renaissance man of the 21st century.  This track, "Farukx," is off his release Marilyn, and in my opinion completely ov ...

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Shiny Toy Guns :: "Fading Listening" (SLDGHMR Remix) Another remix of Shiny Toy Guns' "Fading Listening", this time from Miami-based SLDGHMR.  Equipped with a free download and tons of glitched-out electro attitude, you wont be slowing down anytime soon with this track.  The dynamic duo has a unique funky flavoring to their electronic tracks that leaves you feeling groovy.  Keep track of these guys because they are filled wi ...

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Diplo :: "got stoned and mixed really old records for half an hour" Diplo is well-known for breaking the boundaries of traditional electronic music by blending genres such as hip-hop, dancehall, reggae and more with it to create his own unique sound.  This time he has taken to his SoundCloud to release so beyond different than anything we've ever seen from him before.  As the title suggests, Diplo has put together a collection of oldi ...

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The Bloody Beetroots :: "Chronicles of a Fallen Love" ft. Greta Svabo Bech You may have heard the news that Sir Bob released the sheet music for "Chronicles Of A Fallen Love" in advance, urging fans to play it themselves before they heard his version.  I can play piano at a passible level, but sheesh, those electro arps cruising at 125 BPM aren't for everyone's fingers.  Still, it's reassuring to know the sheet music for this track was made in the first pl ...

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Firebeatz :: "Here We Fucking Go" Dutch duo Firebeatz are known for releasing heavy-hitting electro house tunes like "Dear New York" and "Just One More Time Baby", but their new release "Here We Fucking Go" has got to be the heaviest one I have heard yet.  The track (released on Hardwell's Revealed Recordings) is a mixture of strong kick drums, and some of the heaviest synths I have ever heard -- but even more impre ...

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Nickynutz :: "Tek It Easy" (Headphones Mixdown) ft. Hopeton Lewis Nickynutz presents a unique chiller to throw in your jungle lounge mix (you do have a jungle lounge mix, right?).  Even though the rhythm seems like it's right on the verge of sending itself off the rails, Hopeton Lewis croons "Take it easy, no need to hurry".  I love the paradoxical magic created when wild, frantic rhythms meet relaxing sounds -- it can make couch lock a littl ...

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Lil Flip :: "Way We Ball" (Crizzly Remix) Get your crunk step shoes on for this heavy hitter, because apparently Chris Marshall aka Crizzly balls harder than everyone!  Crizzly's remixes of well-known hip-hop tracks come out with more baller status than the originals.  Houston's Lil Flip somehow made "floss" and "ball" rhyme with "South" in his lazy-Sunday track "The Way We Ball", and it's frankly a little boring if yo ...

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Bird Peterson :: "The Bird Peterson Halloween Spooktacular" Bird Peterson presents an "unspeakable getdown", a Halloween mix that balances the cheesy side of the holiday with the frightening side all glued together with breaks and jams you'd actually want to hear at a party.  Of course, it's also packed with lines from classic horror movies (and credits toBig Michael, Big Jason, Big Freddy and Big Leatherface haha).  I re ...

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David Heartbreak :: "David Heartbreak Gives You: Acid" After his ghoulish remix of Skrillex's "Make it Bun Them", Heartbreak returns again to curate what he refers to as his "last EP of 2012."  David Heartbreak Gives You: Acid is not the answer to the question "What happens when you join the David Heartbreak Fan Club?" but a seven-track compilation he has curated and released as a free download.  Heartbreak and friends revisit the ...

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Raw Russ :: "Rawest of the Raw" #Rowdytown Mix Rowdytown was undoubtedly one of the best times I've ever had at Red Rocks.  We are all surely still feeling its after-effects, despite the fact that it was almost a month ago: and today, we're jammin' on Raw Russ' exclusive "Rawest of the Raw" #Rowdytown Mix.  A veteran turntablist and pioneer in all things DJ-related, Berk Visual (aka Raw Russ) kicked off his first show ...

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Bassnectar :: BBC Radio 1xtra Guest Mix In case you didn’t know, the mixmaster of wobble Bassnectar is still at large, pumping out new music like a madman.  Today, we’ve got his exclusive guest mix from BBC Radio 1xtra for your listening pleasures – paying partial homage to the UK’s love for dnb, breaks and all things bass, the San Francisco-based Don brings the listener on yet another Nectarous adventure, ...

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Mala :: "Mulata" Mala, part of the dub heavyweight team from across the pond Digital Mystikz, recently made a trip down to Cuba to see what kind of influence the Caribbean culture would have on his music.  The result is spectacular.  Even in the album's weaker moments, Mala's mastery of production is still extremely clear and his obvious technical skill makes the music interesting all the time.  He' ...

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B. Bravo :: "Kiss 'n' Tell" ft. Zackey Force Funk So a lot of garage and dubstep has been going in this kind of goofy direction inspired by a select few English producers (among them is Silkie).  They've been featuring super-retro synths but keeping the dope garage-esque beats and hip-hop influence that create some seriously jammable masterpieces.  The one I'm bringing to you today is from San Francisco producer, B. Bravo, who ...

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Asaf Avidan :: "One Day" (Nilow Remix) Nilow (pronounced knee-low) is a German DJ from Berlin.  Despite the creepy ass mask he wears to his shows, when it comes to some lighter dubstep lovin', he can whip up some pretty sweet bass serenades.  A great example is this remix of Israeli musician Asaf Avidan's "One Day" that Nilow turns into an even more majestic desert storm of sound.  While he ...

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AlunaGeorge :: "Your Drums, Your Love" (Deebs Remix) Really feeling this recent Deebs remix -- dude knows how to make extremely smooth tracks and conquer that ambiguous territory of low-key dance music.  If you have been keeping up with this Canadian producer's music (and have already downloaded his fantastic three-track bootleg compilation for free on Bandcamp) then this innocent banger will be no surprise.  AlunaGeorge made an ...

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Muneshine :: "There Is Only Today" (Go Go Bizkitt! Disco Edit) Disco was at one time the most viciously hated art form on Earth, but I'm glad to live in an age where disco tracks pop up in a friendly and non-confrontational way, almost as if to check in and make sure I'm still happy with the general state of the universe.  This one comes from British producer Go Go Bizkitt! who reworks Canadian rapper Muneshine into a rapid-fire crowdpleaser. & ...

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FuhNetIk :: "Chasing Sirens" It's not every day you encounter authentic dubstep vibes coming from producers these days, and even more rare when you find some kid from Arizona who looks like he's Justin Bieber's age totally nailing it.  (He's actually 20).  "Chasing Sirens" has a great low-end texture to it and the female vocal is pure sex, but my favorite part may actually be the last minute of the track that rides ...

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Rah Digga :: "Tight" (Je$u$ Remix) My man Heysuz is back with yet another fire beat.  I swear, this man is a spectre, one that lept from the screen of a wheeled TV cart in a high school classroom and infuses your normal curriculum with synthesizer magic.  Rah Digga, as you may already know, was da baddest bitch in Busta Rhyme's Flipmode Squad and "Tight" is one of many classic& ...

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Julio Bashmore :: "Husk" Right on the heels of a BBC Radio 1 performance, badman Julio Bashmore drops a full-length at one of his new originals he premiered called "Husk".  It's midtempo house with a classic feel -- the big bouncy drop doesn't disappoint and there's that classic Bashmore magic present throughout.  Look for this one to drop on December 3rd through Broadwalk Records.* * * LINKS * * *Juli ...

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Lorenz Rhode :: "Any Kind Of Pressure" ft. Jamie Lidell Lorenz Rhode has disco balls for testicles and crushed velvet for chest hair, an inhumanly funky being with an inhumanly funky catalog of music.  And on this unseasonably warm autumn day, I present to you "Any Kind Of Pressure", an uplifting funk jam dripping with the R&B goodness of yesteryear.  I've been a Jamie Lidell fan ever since I discovered Super Collider, a signifi ...

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J. Cole & Missy Elliott :: "Nobody's Perfect" (ill-esha Remix) One of ill-esha most evident gifts is turning around sexy downtempo rap remixes.  I still turn to her remix of Frank Ocean's "Think About You" and feel like it wasn't too long ago I blew minds with it on a party bus, so if this is your first acquaintance with ill-esha I'd definitely start there.  Now she's on to J. Cole and Missy Elliott' ...

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Shiny Toy Guns :: "Fading Listening" (Treasure Fingers Epicfadewave Mix) It is safe to say that I have become addicted to funky, disco remixes of indie-rock music so it is no surprise that I am posting this gem "Fading Listening" by Shiny Toy Guns  remixed by Treasure Fingers. Treasure Fingers has made a living off of remixing indie groups and injecting massive amounts of funk and disco to their tracks. He adds his signature touch so much ...

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Zooly :: Gibberi$h Though he's releasing stuff all over the board lately, up-and-comer Zooly is arguably pushing ahead the fastest with his trap beats.  Just like he had done with one of my recent favorites "You Should Know", the chopped-up Ellie Goulding vocals on "Gibberi$h" have a loopy, disorienting effect and elevate this track to something special.  I have to say it -- this o ...

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Gerruzz vs. Redman :: "Concrete Sounds" Charge up the lazers, wake up the neighbors -- Italian producer Gerruzz just dropped this heavy-stepping beat that is an outright monster.  Like most of his tracks (especially "FrainBeeder"), "Concrete Sounds" has the shuffly ambiance of an XLR8R-hyped track with the kind of bass that would singe their eyebrows off.  Fans of Free The Robots' CtrlAltDel are likely going to ...

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Yolanda Be Cool :: Before Midnight (Angger Dimas Remix) You may not be familiar with their name Yoland Be Cool but, everyone has heard their hit song "No Speak Americano".  It was released by the Australian Label Sweat It Out in 2010 and killed it worldwide.  People ate that song for breakfast, lunch and dinner, so much so that the Australian DJ duo has issued a recall on the song as of October 14th!  Not only are these guys talented but ...

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Cyanwave :: "Mirage" So out at Decibel Festival the other weekend, I was lucky enough to not only catch Cyanwave's set (just before Bvdub and Monolake), but also happened to run into half of the production and DJ duo, Justin, outside of Re-Bar during Thursday night's afterhours.  Because of that he's set me up with some of their music, which happens to be some top quality stuff, and I'm happy to have the chance t ...

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Holy Ghost! :: "It Gets Dark" Nick Millhiser and Alex Frankel (better known as Holy Ghost!) are back at it again with their release of "It Gets Dark" .  This is the synthpop duo's first release since 2011 and it is nothing short of spectacular.  Nothing is held back in this track, with everything from disco and heavy synths all infused to create a jam that is sure to get the room bouncing!  The track was previou ...

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Two Fresh :: "Some Purple" Feeling purple?  So are we.  Kendo and Shweez of Two Fresh are back on that grind, clearly feelin' super fly with their newest single "Some Purple" - getting ready to catch the A$AP Mob tonight in Denver, the homies found it suitable to release this trap anthem that leaves you aching to be sippin' and smokin' on some purple.   Tagging the release on their Soundcloud with t ...

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FKJ :: The Twins EP FKJ (French Kiwi Juice) hit the world with a jaw-dropping debut album last week through my new favorite label Roche Recordings.  Well-balanced tracks make this funky journey through house music a superb ride.  At first I was leaning heavily on "The Twins" as my favorite pick -- the chord changes and sampling are exceptional and the Brazilian feel to the bass line is a phenomena ...

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Kleeer :: "Tonight" (Cezaire Remix) Another one from Roche Recordings , Parisian producer Cézaire is on my watch list.  Described on SoundCloud as having a "love for G-funk high-pitched synths [that] comes directly from the West Coast", Kleeer's "Tonight" is about as perfect as it gets for a remix choice (Snoop Dogg and DJ Quik are just two rappers who have sampled the group).   ...

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Seven Lions :: "She Was" ft. Birds of Paradise Seven Lions doesn't produce music, he produces magic.  Basically all of his tracks have the feeling of grand experience, massaging the listener's mind into the fantastical landscape of the sound.  OWSLA released two free downloads by Seven Lions to promote his upcoming EP (due October 16th)!  "She Was" takes a small step away from the big lovestep sound Jeff Montalvo ...

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Marley Carroll :: "Woodwork" Marley Carroll was one of my sleeper picks from this year's Lightning in a Bottle and he continues to impress me.  "Woodwork" is a delicate, spiritual dubstep tune driven by jangly tribal percussion and gorgeous bell harmonics.  "Woodwork" is an apt name; the texture of the track is exquisite, conveying an incredibly beautiful scene that I like to think involves a temple in the fore ...

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Mr. Bill :: "Cheyah" (Proper Motion Remix) Sometimes things just seem to come together perfectly, and that’s exactly what happened with Proper Motion’s remix of Mr. Bill’s “Cheyah”. Colorado producers Noah Marion and Harrison Watkins have been winning the hearths and ears of the Front Range for over two years now with their own brand of dub-hop heavily infused with both funk and soul.  Their “Cheyah” remix ...

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DjRUM :: "Mountains Pt. 2 and 3" I'm not sure how I first came across DjRUM.  It could have been through some tracks of Synkro and Indigo's, but I can say without a doubt that what cemented in my mind DjRUM's status as a masterful DJ was his RA podcast back in April.  The whole mix is an masterfully crafted music journey covering all sorts of genres from indie alternative, to ambient, to drum n bass, and dubstep.   ...

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Little Dragon :: "Little Man" (Clancy's Deep Haze Remix) Absolutely in love with this new one from London producer Clancy, which has absolutely blown up on HypeMachine in the last few days.  It may be a little too slow for your average house party, but find yourself in the same vibe as this one and I guarantee you'll swim in it.  Little Dragon's voice was made for this kind of swoony jam and Clancy's execution is stunning and clean.  This ...

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SLDGHMR :: "Deviate" (ft. La Felix) I just discovered a Miami duo who goes by the name of SLDGHMR, one of the more promising new finds I've shared lately.  No doubt these guys are on the verge of a major breakthrough, as anyone should be who is capable of funking it out like KOAN Sound while putting it on the full blast of French electro like Justice or MSTRKRFT.  Intrigued?  I hope you a ...

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12th Planet :: Bass Salt (featuring Antiserum) One of the most innovative producers in the dubstep scene, 12th Planet is back with an extra-heavy bass tune with the help of producer (and friend) Antiserum.  "Bass Salt" is a little bit more relaxed than most of these producers work (which tells you something right away) but they pull it off.  12th Planet has been busy as of late with a loaded tour schedule all in an effort to pro ...

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K Theory :: "VC Commander" K Theory is really honing in on a trademark sound and it's getting better with every track.  With all the trap sounds floating through the internet nowadays it'd be easy to pidgeonhole their sound as such (with the exception of their recent Gareth Emery remix); what they really do best is making dirty tracks with fat glitch chunks and "VC Commander" is no different.  Enjoy a free downloa ...

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Om Unit :: "Ulysses VIP" Om Unit has been up to big things lately.  You may remember this HUGE tune he did with Sweatson Klank a couple of months back named "Old English", a giant astral journey that was pure vibe-y bliss.  I'm not sure how to genre-fy that one and I similarly don't really know where to begin with "Ulysses VIP".  Reso and Sweatson Klank both reinterpreted "Ulysses" on Om ...

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Flume :: "Sleepless" ( TastyTreat Remix ) It's snack time, and who doesn't want something delicious?  TastyTreat is a name to look out for ever since producers John Smith and DevRun decided to combine their solo careers, and they have already opened for some heavy hitters like LA Riots, Dillion Francis and Porter Robinson.  Now they have a 2012 fall tour in the making and I have a whole grip of tracks to share, startin ...

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Ferris Mular :: "Every Night" Australian producer Ferris Mular may, for now, live under the shadow of the heaps of talent coming out of Australia these days, but that doesn't mean he's going to stay there.  Take a listen to "Every Night", a smooth instrumental hip-hop track that is simply doing it right.  One part 90's R&B, one part mushroom jazz, one part digital vapor -- Ferris Mular is someone I ...

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Stephan Jacobs:: "Imagine" ft. Delevo For Stephan Jacobs, stellar is the norm, and this new release from the West Coast producer is right along those lines.  “Imagine” is an especially silky and melodic track from an artist who knows how to bring both energy and brilliant charisma into his production.  But don’t be fooled by the ethereal intro and heart-melting vocals by Delevo, this track still brings a ...

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Memory9 :: "One of These Days" (Bobby Tank Remix) All it took was the first 30 seconds of Bobby Tank's remix of DJ Fresh's "The Feeling" to convince me Mr. Tank knows the ways with the ladies.  Though electro-pop stardom seemed to be his destiny, I'm equally impressed with his mind-bending psystep remix of Memory9's "One of These Days".  With the help of some ethereal, bubbly arpeggiation and a lighter touch on the p ...

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Massive Attack :: "Teardrop" (Phutureprimitive Remix) Phutureprimitive has returned to action, transforms Massive Attack's "Teardrop" from a moment of Zen into a massive glitched-out dub while retaining that elegant beauty.  The incredibly soothing and beautiful vocals are provided by Cocteau Twins' vocalist Elizabeth Fraser, someone who I really wish would be picked up in more lovestep-y remixes (a search on "Cocteau Tw ...

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The Magician :: Magic Tape Twenty-Six The Magician has been consistently bringing the heat with his 'Magic Tape' series of mixtapes that he has been delivering to fans via SoundCloud.  His most recent summer mixtapes have been filled with everything from deep house to tropical beats that have been perfect for a day at the beach or by the pool; now that summer is over, he has gone back to his niche of delivering indie-dance banger ...

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Krewella :: "Can't Control Myself" (Candyland Remix) Trending away from their recent "space-trap" direction, Candyland's remix of Krewella's "Can't Control Myself" delivers a far more upbeat and brighter track than we have heard from the California-based duo in the past.  Synth-heavy and catchy as fuck with vocals from Krewella, the song builds with a smooth electro-house intro - one that quickly breaks down into a stomping beat and some S ...

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Kimbra :: "Come Into My Head" (Opiuo Remix) Fellow Down-Under-ites Kimbra and Opiuo unite on a stadium-sized remix of "Come Into My Head".  When Opiuo cranks this one up, the vocals for the original "Come Into My Head" take on a really 80's hair metal feel to them -- it's easy for me to imagine this is actually a Def Leppard cover (maybe because it sounds a little like this?).  I hate the shit out of Def Leppard's m ...

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Bobby Valentino "Slow Down" (D33j Drowned Remix) So remember that time way back in like 2005 when Bobby Valentino was almost kind of relevant?  Yeah, I don't really remember that either but new Anticon Records member D33j apparently did, and as such made a lovely little remix of Bobby V.'s track "Slow Down."  Drowned is certainly an apt descriptor for this track, as there's enough reverb in this track that it could certainly drown some ...

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Crystal Vision :: "Last Stand" (Protohype Remix) No one likes Mondays, starting another grueling week of backbreaking work that never seems to end always blows!  Protohype is clearly aware of this Monday cloud that lurks over all of us, and to help you smash through the week he starts his Mondays off by giving his listeners a free download -- awesome!  This week's track starts off in a slow horse trot as you gallup on your majesti ...

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Nah Like :: "Change$" Looking back about a month, I absolutely had to revisit this track from relatively unknown Belgian duo Nah Like.  "Change$" is a groundbreaking track for a group that had already impressed me once before (their remix of High Powered Boys' "The Machine" has made love to my subwoofer more than a few times).  "Change$" has all the makings of a big trap banger, but there's something a l ...

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Peaches :: "Burst" You'd think a Peaches song named "Burst" would be a raunchy reference to bodily fluids, and I'm really sorry to report... I don't think it is?  "Burst" is full of attitude nonetheless, with the Boys Noize touch that pushes everything into the red.  XXXchange is somewhat of a jack-of-all-trades and I can't quite hear how he fits into this puzzle.  One thing's ...

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DiscoSocks :: "The Thrust Mixtape" Recently joined the family at Heavy Disco Records (sister label of MofoHifi founded by The Young Punx and home to my idol Phonat, Bobby Tank, Riva Starr, Shinichi Osawa, High Rankin, and more).  Through it, he has just released his first single "Motivation", an intensely disco-y track -- like seriously, prepare yourself for some in-your-face disco, Duck Sauce has nothing o ...

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Rockwell vs Eve & Jadakiss :: "Childhood Memories" (Defunk Remix) An effort to dig deeper into glitch-hop has led me to Canadian glitch-swing-funk-bass producer Defunk.  To all of my friends simultaneously interested in bass music and swing dancing, I should recommend to you Swung Out Swag.  But for those who aren't into that (or just don't know it yet), have a listen to Defunk's latest track, a bootleg matching drum & bass producer Rockwell&n ...

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Kreayshawn :: "Go Hard" (Valentino Khan Remix) Valentino Khan is probably best known for his moombahton productions (this was my introduction, at least), but he's racked up a very impressive resume since then, releasing material through the heaviest of heavyweights such as Ultra Records and Mad Decent and adding some surprising hip-hop credentials on his resume including B.o.B., T.I. and 2 Chainz.  Now white gurl phenom&nbs ...

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Bastille :: "Flaws" (Russ Chimes Remix) London house producer Russ Chimes follows up on "Back 2 You", one of his biggest original productions to date, with a remix that continues to define him as a master of class.  The original from Bastille is pretty fantastic on its own, an uplifting plea for self-betterment and a release of ego.  I love the hell out of Russ Chimes but the remix isn't about much more than a releas ...

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Pretty Lights :: "The Hot Sh*t, Episode 46" Denver's very own Derek Vincent Smith aka Pretty Lights has issued another episode of his radio show on SoundCloud.  "The Hot Sh*t" is a consistently yummy electronic journey that takes the listener through forests full of bass trills and rambling rivers of harps, strings and trumpets.  Pretty Lights has always been leading the way for organic electronic vibes, and there a ...

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Crazy Daylight :: "Purple Grapes" (K Theory Remix) One of my favorite glitch-hop up-and-comers, K Theory, joins Tantric Decks, Flavours, and Defunk in a remix EP of Australian glitch maestro Crazy Daylight's Want Blood EP.  Taking his signature hypercharged nu-retro sound for a spin, K Theory turns out a steadily rolling bruiser of a remix (though the original "Purple Grapes" isn't e ...

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Strange Talk :: "Cast Away" (Plastic Plates Remix) Felix Bloxsom (aka Plastic Plates) is one of my favorite disco producers in the game. Though he hails from Australia, he has been making waves in the U.S. for some time now. He has a way with remixing tracks where he is able to make the most boring of tracks feel a little funky. This remix take the original ("Cast Away" by Strange Talk) to new heights by combining groovy synths with awes ...

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Flux Pavillion :: Essential Mix 2012 Flux Pavillion is back and better than ever with a heavy dose of bass for this edition of the BBC Radio One Essential Mix.  This two-hour set is everything you would come to expect from this producer who has become legendary for a reason.  Not only does it include all of the tracks that turned him into a redefining star of dubstep, but he also explores other genres like drum & b ...

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District :: "Game of Thrones" Along with the rest of Chestplate Records, District packs reliably heavy sub-weight in his tracks and continues to blast off with a young career, this time with an unreleased single "Game of Thrones".  Might have to wait until my new office chair arrives to really enjoy this one.  Be sure to check out his recent promotional mix as well, a free download ...

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The Digital Connection :: "Purple Smoke" If you like wonky bass music I got a big one for you today.  Denverite The Digital Connection has delivered a nasty free download properly titled "Purple Smoke", pure hood alien shit.  I dig this one because it's less trap and more glitch-hop, pulling people who prefer the former into a dark, twisted road of bubbles and sparks.  Super props for the swung breakdown around 2:15.* ...

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Deficio :: "Smith" I hate to post small previews of a song, but you should know my antennas are tingling when it happens.  Swedish producer Deficio promises to deliver a giant electro banger with "Smith".  I believe any bass line that encourages air guitar moves is on something good, and this one may be Deficio's best yet.  If you dug his recent collab with Leidy on the EDM-ified "Paradise C ...

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S-Type :: "Walrus" (ft. Budgie) 25-year-old Bobby Perman, about to be widely known to the world as S-Type, is the new showpiece of LuckyMe Records and only weeks away from launching his big debut, the Billboard EP.  He appeared briefly on labelmate Rustie's critically-acclaimed BBC1 Essential Mix and is now stepping into his own, "the next in line to the throne of hot new hip hop producers born ...

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Mystic Bummer :: "Rippin' The Curl (Couch Surfing Revival)" Ah, it's so fucking RAW.  Right after the Trailer Park Boys sample takes your guard down to prevent from taking anything too seriously, Mystic Bummer kicks a seriously bitchin' electro groove.  The breakdown around 4:30 is clutch as well, rounding everything out in a very masterful way.  This is the kind of gritty street bass I need more of in my life.  "Rippin' The Curl ( ...

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C2C :: "Down The Road" (HIFANA SEQUENCE REMIX) French turntable group C2C is a personal favorite of mine.  I love the eclectic style in everything they produce.  Here is a new spin on their classic track "Down The Road" brought to you by Japanese breakbeat music duo Hifana.  The track features the same mix of blues attitude with the extra breakbeat appeal that makes the track more danceable.  The song seems to be ...

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Justin Martin :: Ghettos and Gardens Remixes Vol. 1 Justin Martin has already gathered the respect of many in the course of his career and is one of the brightest shining stars on Dirtybird Records with the incredible, dare I say untouchable, label debut Ghettos and Gardens.  The French Fries trap remix of "Molokini" isn't bad by any means, but I can't help feeling a little cheated out of the dark, rowdy remix he COULD ...

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Lula Granji :: "BlahblahGhanouj" Lula Granji just released a handful of songs on SoundCloud from their last Boulder Theater performance, and it was hard to not pick one to feature in this post.  These guys are more talented than I have previously recognized, and though the waters of Boulder jamtronica aren't 100% easy to navigate with so much talent in town, I don't see any reason for these guys to start making national ...

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Kendrick Lamar :: "Compton" (feat. Dr. Dre) It's a really great day for me when Kendrick Lamar releases a track, a superb day.  Not only is his upcoming album good kid m.A.A.d. city (available for pre-order now) one of the most anticipated albums of the year, Kendrick is making a dignified argument for the top spot in rap (sorry Kanye fans).  Earlier this summer Kendrick treat ...

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Guerilla Speakerz :: Holla EP The title track "Holla" seems to be the heavy-hitter, popping up all the way back in June when Baauer dropped a snippet of it on Diplo & Friends -- the track features some of the characteristic Trouble & Bass doom 'n' gloom before busting into a hyper-ratchet trap groove.  "Parool" and "Polaroid" are both speaker bruisers as well, with a grimy industrial edge ...

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Carmin.D :: Come Back To Me There's a myriad of uses for the word "jackin", but in terms of this badass house mix I bring to you today, I'm not talking about stealing or stroking anything.  Jackin' house is hard to define unless you were clubbing in the 80's, but there are really no other house sub-genres that are on the same level of funk.  Case in point -- French DJ Carmin.D's latest promotional mix. &n ...

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Lil Jon :: "Snap Your Fingers" (Candyland's OG Remix) Some of the masters of space trap are back with another big track, and in other good news it appears enough time has passed for Lil Jon remixes to be valid once again.  Flosstradamus paved the way for the trap takeover but it was Candyland's "Sandstorm" remix that showed just how EDM friendly it could be.  With the help of some beautifully floating synth work, we're taking "Sna ...

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Foreign Beggars :: "Working Angles" Today is a big day for Foreign Beggars, the London hip-hop outfit so entrenched in EDM it's hard to tell where they'll pop up next.  I usually listen to Foreign Beggars by proxy, almost always a result of my favorite producers featuring them on a track.  The Uprising is a real wake-up call for me to flip this mod of thought on its head and think of said tracks as ...

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Dirty Disco Youth :: "We Own The World" (Stereofunk Remix) "We Own The World" is the third cut from Dirty Disco Youth's EP DRIVE and stands in contrast to the other two speaker bruisers with a fun and innocent energy.  The catchy-as-hell synth line still lives on in fellow German producer Stereofunk's remix, but it's all about those robot growls and the dirty electro-house bass line that drive it forward.  It's not nearly as crunchy as ...

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Jamie Woon - "Lady Luck" (Royce Wood Junior ReTwix) I might be a little late to the party on this one, but it's hard say no to a song I've been playing every day since I found it.  London vocalist Jamie Woon has the chops to do some amazing collabs with producers ("Night Air" was produced by none other than Burial), but few people have heard of one of his more frequent collaborators, Jim Wood (a.k.a. Royce Wood Junior).  Wood di ...

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Michal Menert & Break Science :: "Electric Touch" Super groups or "massive" collaborations have a tendency to build up hype to a point of no return, and often the end result is less than spectacular.  It seems to me that unbound expectations can lead a listener to disregard well-written music because it wasn't exactly what they had anticipated in their own minds.  So, inevitably I had to temper my expecations when I hopped onto SoundClo ...

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Booka Shade :: "Honeyslave" (roeVy Remix) You had me at Booka Shade.  Though I can't say this reinterpretation of Honeyslave beats the original (it's hard to out-booka Booka Shade), I am very fascinated by this Ohio duo of DJ/VJ mischief.  Between this remix and their recently released EP Black Smoke White Smoke I figure these guys have a very solid grip on both the deep techno grooves I like and the modern electro edg ...

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Stephan Jacobs & Freddy Todd :: "Slopapotamus" A very special treat here from two very special guys -- Stephan Jacobs and Freddy Todd have both been underground favorites of mine and not since Pizza Party has such an enticing alliance been formed.  We'll call this one midtempo neurolazertrapstompaton.  "Slopapotaus" would technically be the B-side on the two-track EP We Wear Capes, with "Here We Go Again" featuring the one ...

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Star Slinger ft. Teki Latex :: "Ladies in the Back" I'm not sure the classic Star Slinger sound has been summarized any better than the line in this song "Slow and sexy wins the race."  As I wait for some kind of double-time beat to take over the rhythm and the pace to explode into a dance floor frenzy (as Star Slinger is known to do), I remind myself I should just take that line to heart -- sit back, watch the bouncing booty dr ...

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Major Lazer x No Doubt x Mr. Vegas :: " Settle/ Bruk it Down" After eleven years of silence, everyone's favorite 90s band No Doubt is back to making music.  They collaborated with Major Lazer and Busy Signal on the title track from their new album "Push and Shove" but, the milk and honey tracks are Major Lazer's remixes and mash ups of the bands new music.  It seems the once pushing-the-envelope No Doubt is n ...

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Lafa Taylor ft. Goapele :: "Play" Got a new one for the makeout playlist -- "Play", a smooth maneuver from Portland's Lafa Taylor.  Gotta admit that I LOL'ed  in solidarity at the line "PANTyRAID on Pandora maybe and some reefer."  But the real defining moments of this song happen early on, induced by an incredibly sexy set of vocals that set the stage for Lafa's rhymes.  "Play" comes from the Mixed E ...

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Julio Bashmore :: "Battle For Middle You" (The Funk Hunters Remix) All I gotta say is wow.  Just when I thought I had heard this Julio Bashmore track one too many times, The Funk Hunters spank it back into action with an insanely quick pace, a giant grinding bass and a nice use of the original sounds.  Dig in to a free download of this "secret weapon from our recent UK & Europe Tour, this one takes the excellent house number from Juli ...

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KAW :: Swervoisier With all of the "trap" out there that touts itself as a new genre but continues to milk already overused Massive patches, it's refreshing to hear new trap releases that actually get dumb.  Getting dumb like velcro shoes dummy.  Like pass out adult diapers to everyone in the crowd, it's about to get that dumb in here.  KAW (like the sound a zooted owl makes) sent me their debut ...

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Kraddy :: Moment of Truth EP This is hard for me to say, but since Kraddy left The Glitch Mob, it has has been hard for me to fully embrace either Kraddy or The Glitch Mob.  While the criticism is less a negative view on either, I've realized it was more my inability to accept the unavoidable change and subsequent growth of both groups.  I have found acceptance of each, and with his lat ...

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VillAGE x LIAR :: "DUST" Breaking up the pace a bit in my posts, I deliver to you a one-off collab track from two Romanian producers that are breaking their personal molds with a big rave-y breaks tune.  I really dig the vocal sample and I'm happy they side-step the cheeseball energy that most rave-y breaks tunes have -- however, the moody goth garage tunes VILLAGE or LIAR make on their own d ...

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Mord Fustang :: "Champloo" After far too long of a hiatus and a highly disappointing last-minute cancellation at Global Dance Festival this year (visa problems -- he's an alien, too), Mord Fustang is back with a big new single.  "Champloo" is a 100 BPM cruiser that has lead many, for better or worse, to immediately draw comparisons to those masters of 100 BPM cruisers KOAN Sound.  Do I thi ...

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Velvetine :: "The Great Divide" (Seven Lions Remix) Right on the heels of a very impressive remix for Paul van Dyk and a mega-sized take on Tritonal's "Still With Me", Jeff Montalvo continues to push his own brand of high-octane melodic lovestep.  Velvetine's "The Great Divide" is a very fantastic vocal trance track in it's own right, but what a boost it gets here.  I can't really name anyone else who makes it sound so emotive, ...