Swedish House Mafia’s video for “Antidote” left us a little taken aback, but now there’s a video showing some of the behind-the-scenes action. In case you were wondering how they managed to turn New York’s Provocateur nightclub into an Asian strip joint, it’s all revealed in this video. It also shows off some of the different camera equipment used to get that first-person effect in the final video, and the general antics that went down in New York’s Meatpacking district where the video was shot. Interestingly there aren’t any cameos of Steve, Seb, or Axwell whatsoever, but they weren’t in the original video either so we can’t say we’re that surprised. Check out the video above.
Chris Moody meshes a knocking dance beat with a very rock ‘n’ roll sensibility on his latest track, the aptly-named “Rock Me.” Gritty vocals from Ashtrobot give the track an harder edge, making it a welcome departure from every electro-house track out there. “Rock Me” employs EDM’s traditional build-up/drop structure, but Moody’s simple tweaks – slowing down the drums and taking the melody up an octave – makes it sound fresh. Check out the track below and buy it now from Stealth Records.
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Bonus: A mash-up of Roger Sanchez and Special Features’ “Rock Me Remixes” gives the vocals a disco-house boost.
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Latin house producer, Gregor Salto’s, remix of “If a Lie was Love” by Josie Cotton is dissimilar in style to many of his other tracks but not any less impressive. Salto effortlessly floats between tranquil bass lines and hard hitting drops. Meanwhile, Cotton’s sultry, delicate vocals are highlighted by squealing rhythms, sweeps, and synth cords. This is the kind of track that forces even the most passive listener to jump. For another energetic Salto song check out his collaboration with Chuckie, “What Happens in Vegas?” or if you’re in the mood for something more classically Salto try the tribal track, “Canoa.”
London’s Michael Woods has released a new preview on his own label, Diffused Music. “Airborne” delivers a melodic lead that develops into an almost spooky breakdown. The drum- and heavy bass-laden drop make the song easily transferrable from intimate settings to massive festivals. “Airborne” accurately embodies Michael Woods’ style much like the release of “Shinjuku.” If you’re a fan of his previous releases you will likely be a fan of this one as well.
Four to the floor beats be damned, sometimes high energy builds, monumental drops, and squealing synths are no match for simply great music – that’s what we have here.
Loui Rose Allen, or Foxes as she prefers to be called, is a London-based singer who is following in the footsteps of equally beautiful Brit songbird, Ellie Goulding. Her dazzling vocals beg to be remixed and, while infectiously poppy, never sacrifice their emotion or honesty. Remember her name, because we think we are going to be seeing a lot more of her in the future.
The first remix is an electro-pop gem from French producer Pyramid who lends a refreshingly fun disco-house feel to the original track.
Foxes – Youth (Pyramid Remix)
The second remix from the little known Adventure Club, is a subtle dubstep track that opts for peaceful melodies rather than guttural wobbles.
David Dann adds to his growing repertoire with a new remix of Gotye’s “Somebody I Used to Know.” The track is markedly different from Dann’s previous effort, a remix of Angus & Julia Stone’s “Big Jet Plane.” “Somebody I Used to Know” couples sharp, spooky synths with husky vocals for an unsettling but oddly cathartic track. Technically speaking, this is progressive house, but “Somebody I Used to Know”‘s minor chord progression creates a very different effect to the euphoric major chord patterns favored by the likes of Avicii and Alesso. Props to the young Angeleno for his commitment to creativity.
Slowly but surely the pieces of Cosmic Opera are falling into place. First we learned about Axwell’s involvement, then a second show was added, and now we can tell you that Deniz Koyu, Thomas Gold, and NO ID will also be part of the festivities. Alongside the Swedish Mafia member, NO ID and Deniz Koyu will be playing on Thursday February 23rd, while Thomas Gold and NO ID will be joining on Friday the 24th. Tickets were believed to be sold out for both events, but there will be one final release taking place this coming Tuesday, February 7th, at 10AM. These are sure to go as fast as the previous rounds, so make sure to be near your computer early!
Nero’s “Must Be the Feeling” received remixes from both Funkagenda and Delta Heavy. One is very tech oriented, while the other is a mesh between electro and dubstep (we’ll let you guess which one is which). This free download has a serene feel to it and chops up the lyrics in an enjoyable fashion. Is it just us or does the beginning of this track sound eerily like Mark Knight’s remix of “You’ve Got The Love?” As you progress through the track, the high kicking synths add a little flavor to this uptempo creation.
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Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano finally release “Markuzza” along with “Zweepstok” on Steve Angello’s Size Records. We’ve been waiting for this track for a little over a year now, ever since it aired on Pete Tong’s BBC Radio 1 show in January 2011. Let’s get into the action below.
Is it weird that SJ and RM’s signature track has been one that wasn’t even released till yesterday? This high energy tech house track is sure to get the crowd swaying in unison with the beat. “Markuzza” rides the fine line between soothing and crazy — we hope Steve Angello promotes the hell out of this release, because it deserves a large amount of attention.
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To be honest with you, “Zweepstok” is going to end up being the red headed step child of this package (“Markuzza” is just so damn good). However, if you are into eclectic sounds you will be a fan of this tune. “Zweepstok” is a little Deadmau5-esque, where the collection of noises is more important than the actual melody itself.
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NOTE: Be sure to check out our Behind The Booth with Sunnery and Ryan here.
David Guetta will be headlining a special show at New York’s Roseland Ballroom this February. Set to take place during Fashion Week, the show promises “grandiose decor” and entertainers, which will apparently turn Roseland Ballroom into an “interactive playground.” Both Kaskade and Swedish House Mafia showed us that a few good lasers and some CO2 is enough to make Roseland Ballroom rave-worthy, but maybe Cathy and David know something we don’t. Tickets are on sale now for the February 9th show, which will run from 9PM – 4AM.
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