Six months after Divergent Spectrum debuted we are treated to a free package of some of Lorin’s favorite remixes. Listeners beware, the six tracks in this package are not for the feint of heart. Low end growls, dubstep wobbles, and breakneck drum and bass is all you are going to find here.
Hesitant to make the jump? Scared these tracks might steal your lunch money? Do you want your mommy? Here’s what the man himself has to say about the remixes;
This pack kicks off with a collaborative remix I did with my good buddies TERRAVITA. We traded the files of “Upside Down” back and forth for a few months, and the final master that Seth did makes this one of the loudest, wildest drops to date!
After that is a remix of “Red Step” by none other than Dim Mak‘s label boss, STEVE AOKI. A definitive electro house banger with a beefy halftime drop, he has been the only DJ with this weapon for a few months; now it’s yours too.
Up next is a collaboration with Amorphous Music artist ILL.GATES who spent a few days in the Bassnectar Labs this summer building synthesizers and samplers with me in Ableton. As we worked and geeked out, we built this drum & bass version of “Voodoo”, which then became a staple of my sets for the last fall tour.
The fourth track comes from long-time friends and collaborators, THE GLITCH MOB, who took “Head’s Up” into dubstep territory, with the unmistakable glitch-bass flavor.
Another mix of “Voodoo” follows; this time the basitions of creativity known as BEATS ANTIQUE flip the original into an antique bass version with live instrumentation and some surprises.
We decided to include the full version of “Color Storm” in this package since it was never properly released, and this rounds out the package.
We hope you enjoy!!!! Free bass to heat up your winter bodies, tiding you over until the next full release – the VAVA VOOM EP is set for launch April 2012!
While still only in beta, the Beatport Pro desktop app looks to change the way we all consume our blips, bleeps and bloops. By freeing itself of the confines of a standard web browser, Beatport Pro allows for much deeper levels of customization. Create subgroups, multiple shopping carts, and obtain new levels of control over your downloads that were never possible with the web-based version.
For those of us with obsessive compulsive disorder who spend hours meticulously curating our libraries — this is a dream come true.
Download the desktop application here and let us know what you think. Sorry, but Windows users are going to have to sit this one out, it’s Mac only for now.
The vocal cuts and samples on Nero tracks are the best in the business. Take for instance “Guilt,” or “Innocence,” or “Promises” — they all feature catchy, sing-along choruses accompanied by Nero’s melodic wobbles — it’s a remixer’s dream. Enter Fred Falke who, leaving the original samples from Kano’s “Another Life” and “Out of Touch” by Hall and Oates intact, charmingly replaces “Reaching Out’s” heavier sawtooth synth and dubstep kicks for a softer, French house feel. This is baby-making music.
The prolific Mr. Tommy Trash treats us to a preview of his latest track, “Cascade” — a synth-driven, almost progressive, tune that features Tommy’s signature, rib-rattling kicks, and his artfully produced electro-house leads. It seems he heard the complaints about his tracks sounding similar and has been taking a different approach to his productions recently. With the release of “Sex, Drugs, Rock N Roll” and now this preview, Mr. Trash has shown all the haters that he isn’t a one trick pony. Not that we ever had any doubts.
“Cascade” is set to be released via PinkStar Records on January 18th.
As the name implies, “Acid As 303″ is another collaboration between the tech phenoms Manuel De La Mare & Alex Kenji. This time they team up to bring us a powerful acid house track with a simple bass line and a massive build. Set to be released via Toolroom Records on January 23rd, this 303-laced rocker is destined for success.
Changing it up a bit for 2012, Tommy Trash ditches that familiar synth from “The End” and “Future Folk” and replaces it with a filthy, tech-soaked bass line. The big electro breakdowns we’ve grown accustomed to are nowhere to be found here but Tommy’s impressive production skills remain intact.
We like that TT is showing off his versatility with his debut release on MixMash Records. It’s nice to see an artist experiment with new sounds once in awhile — especially when they succeed.
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When Zedd released Stars Come Out back in November, its vocal-heavy, electro-pop sound was well received by every breed of dance music fan. But if the original was a little too electro-oriented for you, the man responsible for “The Moment” replaces the grit with some silky smooth synths and sweeps. Tim Mason takes Heather Bright’s poppy, sing-along vocals and adds his own progressive touch, simplifying the track without sacrificing its appeal.
The remix package is scheduled to be released soon on Dim Mak Records.
A few months ago, Pacha NYC extended its EDM domination to New Jersey when it teamed up with 4Sixty6 in West Orange to bring the New York dance music scene into the suburbs. This past week they brought Afrojack into Dirty Jersey to spin back-to-back sets at 4Sixty6 and Pacha. The question I kept asking myself — and still have yet to answer — is “Is New Jersey really ready for EDM?”
We can’t get enough of Brodinski. Amidst lots of stale releases recently, his sound stays remarkably fresh. From noisy techno to bass heavy house to indie dance, this French producer has been impressing us time and time again.
While Justice gears up to drop the On’n'On EP via Ed Banger Records at the end of January, Brodinski’s takes a swing at “On’n'On” hitting this one out of the park. By replacing the original’s strings with a wonky bass line and robotic vocals he successfully injects some much needed energy into the slow-paced original.
Justice – On’n'On (Brodinski Remix)
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Bart B More does it again, this time on a killer collaboration with TAI. The last time Bart and TAI had their names on the same track was when Bart remixed TAI’s ground shaker, Big Bass Drum. This time around they drop a reggae infused dance track that is as weird as it is catchy. See you all in 2012!
Bart B More & TAI – Nobody Canna Cross It (Di Bus Can Swim) [Original Mix]
Check out the remixes from TWR72 and Max & Nima after the break.
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