It’s been a big week in music, and we understand that sometimes things can feel a little overwhelming. With monster releases from Afrojack, Hardwell, and Tommy Trash (not to mention that little podcast from Sebastian Ingrosso), there was an absurd amount of new music this week and we’re here to help you make sense of it all. Just like last time, we’ve worked with Ultra Records to bring you the top ten most interesting tracks organized into a nice — and free — YouTube playlist, and you can listen to them by clicking the play button right above. What better way to get ready for a Friday night?
Dash Berlin has always managed to stay relevant in an industry that is constantly changing. His tracks often transcend the genre of trance and he has continued to evolve his sound for the better part of a decade. His latest offering “World Falls Apart” features Jonathan Mendelsohn, who is best known for his work alongside DA favorite, Laidback Luke (think: “Till Tonight” and “Timebomb.”) “World Falls Apart” features a moving and emotional bass line that represents what Dash Berlin is all about — audio-induced euphoria. The Beatport package also features a dub mix, so make sure you pick up your copy as soon as possible.
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The Swanky Tunes bring us our 34th episode of our beloved Dancing Astronaut podcast. This Russian team has an uncanny ability to keep rushing up the DJ rankings with a full head of steam with release after release. “The Legend” has been one of the most prominent tracks in 2012 and they include numerous hits from other great artists throughout the episode. Give it a listen and tell us what you think in the comments below!
1. Swanky Tunes, Matisse & Sadko – The Legend (Original Mix) / Refune
2. Tommy Trash – Cascade (Original Mix) / PinkStar
3. David Guetta feat. Sia – Titanium (Alesso Remix) / F**k Me I’m Famous
4. Jay Adams & Stromberg – Thaibox (Original Mix) / Promo
5. Matisse & Sadko – Amulet (Original Mix) / Pilot 6 Recordings (Armada)
6. Hardwell – Spaceman (Original Mix) / Reveal Recordings
7. Michael Brun – Dawn (Hardwell Edit) / Reveal Recordings
8. R3hab, Swanky Tunes, Hard Rock Sofa feat Max’C - Sending My Love (Afrojack Edit) / Wall Recordings
9. Tommy Trash – Monkey See Monkey Do (Nom De Strip remix) / Rising Music
10. Pedro Henriques feat. Giuseppe Viola – Spread The Love (Digital Lab Remix) / Smash The House
11. Zedd – Slam The Door (Original Mix) / OWSLA
12. Fedde Le Grand & Nicky Romero – Freaky (Original Mix) / Free Gift
13. Afrojack – Vancouver (Original Mix) / Wall Recordings
Make sure to mark your calendars for February 13th, as it is quickly becoming a day full of huge releases from the likes of Pierce Fulton, Gareth Emery, and Starkillers & Dmitry KO.
One of the biggest tracks to hit Beatport in two weeks is a housed-up remake of The Chemical Brothers “Galvanise,” courtesy of Starkillers & Dmitry KO.
“Don’t Hold Back” features the same legendary hook, but offers a huge drop after the roller coaster build up. Towards the end of the preview you can hear it all: wobbles, distortions, and sheer power. If you like what you see from this duo, take some time to listen to “Do You Love;” you won’t be disappointed.
The Lunde Bros follow up their release of “Saga” with a two track package that includes “If You Wanna” and “Knifeproblems.” Both of these tunes will do excellent in a club setting; let’s dive into the details below.
Lunde Bros – If You Wanna (Original Mix)
“If You Wanna” is very simple in structure; it’s bass-heavy and features the familiar bleeps that were ubiquitous in clubs two years ago. The lyrics are attention-grabbing — their sole purpose is to build up the energy until the drop is unleashed. This track will definitely cause an adequate amount of commotion on a dance floor near you.
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Sidney Samson gave away his latest remix of Jennifer Lopez’s “Papi” as a free download on his Facebook page. The drop sounds like a mix between two previous Sidney productions, “The Street Is Ours” and “Surrender.” Our favorite part is the build up that accompanies Pitbull’s vocals at the 2:45 mark. Interestingly enough, JLo’s voice sounds better here than it did on the original mix, a testament to Sidney’s impeccable engineering skills. Be sure to pick up your copy below to drop in your next set.
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Jeremy Olander produces progressive house in its purest form. Many of the sounds he creates are reminiscent of the style Eric Prydz employs where, rather than big drops and synth-laden build-ups, the track is delicately balanced and nuanced. In fact, Jeremy’s last major release, a remix of “Circles,” accompanied a Prydz rendition in the remix package. “The Drew” and “Animal Garden” were given away for free a few days ago on Olander’s Facebook page. Both tracks have that “carry me away” effect, but the Dancing Astronaut choice here is “Animal Garden” due to its eclectic feel.
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Wolfgang Gartner released his album Weekend in America not too long ago, but he’s already back in the studio churning out more electro house beats. “There and Back” is the first of this new batch of singles, and it doesn’t disappoint. Gartner’s known for his exceptional melodies, all rendered in spooky, halting synths; that classic sound is no doubt present on “There and Back,” but the melody is particularly evocative and the claps and kick drums hit harder than ever. We’re loving everything about this one and can’t wait for it to drop. Look out for “There and Back” on Beatport January 31st, and on iTunes February 14th.
Tomorrow night Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, along with special guest Cazzette, will be performing at Haze Nightclub in Las Vegas and Dancing Astronaut has a pair of tickets to give away to some lucky readers. All you have to do is click on the link below and you could be going to this show for free, courtesy of wanttickets.com and Dancing Astronaut.
For those of you who want to check out this show regardless, pre-sale tickets are currently on sale, but will close tomorrow morning at 8:30 am. This show is going be amazing, so if you are in Vegas for the weekend, make sure to check out two of DA‘s favorite artists.
We saw Hardwell when he came to Philadelphia a few weeks back, but he’s returning to North America this February for his upcoming Spaceman Tour. Named for his most recent release, the tour will start off at Cobra Nightclub (which just so happens to share its name with another Hardwell original) in London, Ontario, before heading down to the Northeast and Las Vegas. There are ten shows in all throughout the ten day tour, so it looks like Hardwell will be working hard and playing hard for its duration. Tickets for the various shows are on sale now, so make sure to buy early if you’re interested.
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