ODESZA - Say My Name (Cln Remix)

Seattle-based production duo ODESZA released their track 'Say My Name' not long ago, featuring the incredible vocals of Zyra.
The track has proved to be a big hit online and is a gorgeous production in itself. The duo take it the step further by holding a remix competition of the track, which will earn the winner a shed-load of prizes and promotions.
The frontrunner of the competition is currently looking to be Aussie producer cln.
And for the answer as to why, you can just listen: -

Spectrem - Run

Signed to Drumsound & Bassline Smith's label Technique Recordings, Australian producer Spectrem has been brought over the pond and takes a newbie role in the UK drum roster, but what a way to enter the scene with 'Run' taken from the forthcoming 2-track EP 'Backfire / Run'. Available to purchase here.

Spectrem a.k.a Ben Polson has pulled out the big guns here, Run is just a pure reverential jungle production. Accompanied by a deep roller of a bassline and a stunning vocal hook, a production like this shows that this guy knows his stuff and I look forward to hearing more of whats to come.

T.I. - No Mediocre (Grandtheft Remix)

The biggest.
Canadian producer and club bandit Grandtheft provides the 808 drums and and some extra synth.
T.I's 'No Mediocre' feat. Iggy Azalea is the first single to drop of his forthcoming album, and Grandtheft, taking the official remix duties, has gone and turned it into a trap triumph; heavy and effective and bound to get everybody feeling loose.

Turn up.

Kove - Still High

My favourite new producer of last year makes a return after 'Way We Are' which ended up smashing up dancefloors and festival sets over the last 6 months.
What I love so much about Kove is the variation he has in his production skills, each new tune a completely different sound to his last, but always so well delivered. Inconsistent in style but consistant in quality.
 'Still High' is an epic track start to finish, one of the most mature productions i've heard from Kove. Part of the new 'Murmurations' EP - out October 5th via MTA Records.

Blonde - I Loved You (Preditah Remix)

Blonde's 'I Loved You' was their most highly-praised and widely-played track during their emergence into the house scene. Now having established their place and cemented their footprints in current UK dance culture, they have re-mastered and re-released the track, making it sound better than ever.
Ultimately this has lead to an attraction for other producers to give their take on the club-hit, and Preditah's interpretation delivers an absolute battering. 

Laying heavy on the old-school bassline and wobbles, as expected from Preditah, this remix is a weighty, colossal banger.

Forthcoming on FFRR.

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Jaymes Young - Habits Of My Heart (Sharkoffs Remix)

I've been unfamiliar with any of Sharkoffs work prior to hearing this remix of Jaymes Young's 'Habits Of My Heart', however upon doing a bit of research, I realise that this might be intentional.
The LA-based DJ/Producer keeps his identity anonymous by wearing a shark-inspired helmet at all public appearances, much like Daft Punk, Deadmau5, Jaguar Skills etc etc.

This remix grabbed my attention because it's much like a lot of the drum & bass tracks I accquainted myself with when I first started listening to the genre many years ago - uptempo, electro-infused melodies divided up by modified vocal pieces. Probably far too 'EDM' sounding (for lack of a better word) for a lot of the UK drum-heads, but this makes me feel 15 again, so I like it.

Free Download

Made In Heights - Ghosts

LA-based duo Made In Heights have managed to muster up some serious viral buzz with their previous releases. Now returning with their new single 'Ghosts', it doesn't look like there are any signs of that slowing down any time soon.
Audiences appreciate a distinctive sound and Made In Heights have just that - with productions which lie somwhere between pop, percussion and trap, continuously layered with the sweetest, delicate vocals from Kelsey Bulkin.
Silky business.

TC - Everything For A Reason (Ivy Lab Remix)

There's been a lot of internet teasing from various sources since the release of 'Everything For A Reason' for those who didn't like the route TC took with the production of the original, that the Ivy Lab remix wouldn't dissapoint. I wasn't at Outlook festival (wish I was), but apparently this remix got rinsed. Having featured as Frictions 'Remix of the Week' over at Radio 1 this week, the track has finally made its way onto the internet.
Ivy Lab certainly don't hold back, they completely flip the track on its head with a refreshingly unique and dark production to counter-act the more commercial sounding drum & bass production of the original.

Forthcoming on 3Beat records.

Hugh Hardie - Closer

Massive production from Hugh Hardie.
 The young Cambridge based producer/DJ has had a number of features on over at Hospital Records, as well on Liquicity in the past year; the more i'm hearing, the more i'm liking.

'Closer' hits a bullseye between melody and energy and provides some all-round monumental vibes.
The track will be available as part of Liquicity's 4-track EP 'Voyage' which will be released 22nd September.

Pre-Order here

Christina Aguilera - Genie In A Bottle (Loveless Remix)

Masterfully re-working a well-known classic into a danceable contemporary house tune is a recipe for success and a quick-fix for gaining some recognition in today's music culture. Norwegian production duo Loveless try their luck at one of 90's pop culture's staple tunes 'Genie In A Bottle' by Christina Aguilera. Down-pitching the vocals and laying heavy on the piano chords and handclaps, Loveless have done a stellar job at curating a compelling uptempo and dancefloor-directed house track with a wide appeal.

You can grab this remix for FREE over at their Facebook page.

The Magician - Sunlight ft. Years & Years (Blonde Remix)

When I first came across new kids on the block Years & Years with their debut track 'Take Shelter' which I featured not too long ago, I took an instant liking. That liking turned quickly into full-blown, head-over-heels love when I got whiff of their cover of Blu Cantrell's 'Breathe', and now i'm pretty sure i'm an outright fanboy of the London-based trio.

The Magician, otherwise known as Stephen Fasano, seems to also have seen the groups potential and snapped them up for a feature which resulted in the production of the feel-good summer anthem 'Sunlight' (which you can watch the official video for here).

Momentum of the track still increasing rapidly, UK house duo Blonde step up for remix duties and deliver a more funky, bass-driven take on the future-hit single.
Pre-Order 'Sunlight'.

Miami Horror - Wild Motion (RAC Remix)

When RAC (a.k.a Andre Allen Anjos) gets on the remix for a tune you can be sure to expect a track that sits on the fence somewhere between indie, dance and pop with pure 'sun's shining, convertible top down, hands in the air' kinda good vibes. 

This latest remix for Australian synth-pop band Miami Horror is bursting at the seams with all those pre-mentioned good vibrations. Catchy, buoyant and colourful; it's tracks like this that see no end to the summer.
'Wild Motion' Remix EP is out Today,
available to puchase here.

Metrik - Slipstream

'Slipstream' is the B-side to Metrik's new single release 'Human Again', the latest feature on Hospital Records in the run up to Metrik's highly anticipated debut album 'Universal Language', which will see its release on September 29th, with both tracks from the single also featuring on the album.
I'm a bit baffled as to why he has chosen to title this as a stand-alone tune, as opposed to a 'Drift' VIP, due to their incredible likeness in production and sound, but hey-ho, I was a huge fan of Drift, and Slipstream packs an equally powerful punch so theres no complaints here.
Really looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of the album and hearing in full what the London-based DJ/Producer has to offer.
Purchase 'Human Again' single.

 

Tokyo Prose - Saving Grace VIP

Tokyo Prose produced absolute beauty with the latest 'Presence' LP which was released last month; 13 tracks of goosebump-generating liquid - and they haven't stopped there. 

 My favourite track of theirs has recieved the VIP treatment; 'Saving Grace'.
Refining what I didn't think could be any more polished. The tweaks are subtle but much valued in increasing the songs atmospherics.

Free Download.

Purchase 'Presence'

S.P.Y - Stardust (feat. BCee)

So S.P.Y's 'Back To Basics, Chapter 2' is out now and it's taken me awhile for it to sink in. 

I've said before that in my eyes S.P.Y can do no wrong and this LP is a shining example of that statement Back to Basics does exactly what it says on the tin.
I knew 'Stardust' was immediately going to be a contender for my favourite song off the album before I could even hit play - a collaboration of two of my top producers on two of my top labels, Hospital and Spearhead; all put in sync to produce a track that puts your brain into motion. Masterpiece.

Also check out S.P.Y's official video for 'Manicured Reality' - holds some thought-provoking messages about today's digital society.

Silverlined - XYconstant

'Silverlined' by XYconstant is one of those tunes thats hard not to love. A buoyant and uplifting production with a hook that leaves you hooked. XYconstant has been playing his cards right, receiving more and more praise and viral buzz with every new production and remix shared in the run-up to the forthcoming debut EP, 'X = Y' (no date of release as of yet).

Expect big things.

The Weeknd - Often (Kygo Remix)

This blog has seen a wave of drum & bass posts lately, and I specifically wanted to keep it not-so-particular in terms of genre (which will always a bit of a struggle for me as drum & bass is what I pay most attention to) - so i'm fragmenting it up with a couple alternative tunes. Starting with this remix from Kygo of The Weeknd 'Often'. Smooth and silky vocals re-mastered by a champion of chill, uplifting summer-time beats. It's the last stretch of summer so we have to make the most of these productions.

Free Download

Icicle - The Edge

Absolute filth.

'The Edge', wielding a feature from Metropolis is definitely one you can expect to be hearing a lot more of if you circulate the drum scene, this is a certified banger designed for the raving power hours.
The first tune to be taken from Icicle's sophomore album.

The single release is on September 28th via Shogun Audio, who will be celebrating their 10th birthday soon in London. I got my ticket and it's definitely not one to be missed; looking to be one of their biggest events to date, the line up is absolutely huge and tickets at the moment are a very reasonable price (check the FB event here).