Tuesday, 30 September 2014

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.

Monday, 29 September 2014

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.

Thursday, 18 September 2014

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.

Wednesday, 17 September 2014

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.