We’ve been doing some pretty awesome stuff with our friends at Ultra Records lately, so when they approached us to help curate a list of our top ten tracks for their YouTube page, it seemed like a no-brainer. So, we went back through some of our favorite tracks — released or upcoming — and put together the playlist embedded above. We’re going to be working with Ultra on lots more stuff going forward, so don’t hesitate to let us know what you think about this first go.
One thing the EDM cognoscenti got right was the notion of the EDM radio show. Above & Beyond have Trance Around the World, Tiesto has Club Life, Armin Van Buuren does A State of Trance, and Avicii’s got LE7ELs. Well, we’re throwing our hat into the ring with the premiere of our flagship radio show: Axis.
Featuring the latest and greatest in current and unreleased EDM — not to mention expertly mixed by our very own Jared-F — each carefully crafted episode is designed to fill that gap created by other radio shows. If you’ve been looking for a show filled with not only the tracks you’re just getting to know and love but also those unreleased gems by your favorite DJs, Axis is the answer.
We’ve started our first episode off with our (and your) favorite tracks that have come out recently. Next month, we’ll be bringing you a whole slew of surprises.
Sebjak has been known for his pulsing and powerful progressive basslines. He reminds us a lot of Hard Rock Sofa because you know everything will incorporate the sweeping sounds we have come to love and appreciate from deeper tracks. A few of Sebjak’s previous beauties have been “Analog Stockholm” and his remix of Cicada’s “Fast Cars.” This time around he uses a tech oriented bassline that meshes perfectly with the robotic vocals that give this tune a sinister yet bold feel. Sebjak welcomes you to the ‘dark side’ – we hear excessive partying takes place there on numerous occasions.
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Hardwell releases this killer mashup right before his highly anticipated “Spaceman” release. He combines Laidback Luke and Sander Van Doorn’s “Who’s Wearing The Cap” and Michael Woods’ “Last Day On Earth.” Hardwell flawlessly transitions between both tracks and using Duvall’s vocals to his advantage. The drop is what really sells this mashup because it is much harder than the original mix of “Last Day On Earth.” We know that Hardwell loves to bring the heat so it is no surprise that he keeps finding unique ways of lighting speakers on fire.
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Next up on the prestigious Size Records is Quilinez’ premier release “Troll.” This duo is made up of Alexander Lager and Johannes Gustafsson and they are going to be in the spotlight in no time. They have the pathway set to follow along the likes of Tim Mason, An21 & Max Vangeli, and Third Party to name a few. The interesting part of “Troll” is that it almost seems as though it is two songs put together in one. There is a melodious segment capped off by a harder drop that extends throughout the end of the clip. One thing we know for sure is that “Troll” keeps us raging. The creature is out there!
Most DJs put out a tour video following a big show – but not Tiesto. The biggest DJ in the world is partnering with HP for the “In The Booth” series, which will follow him from Paris to Morocco to New York and back again. The first episode takes us both on stage with Tiesto and in his Club Life jet, and we get to meet his hard-working management and tour teams. “In The Booth” finishes in grand fashion with Tiesto’s 248th (!) show of 2011, the massive Home Depot Center gig he put on this summer. We’ve seen footage from the set before, but never from Tiesto’s viewpoint. It’s truly jaw-dropping.
We’ve been digging the sounds from Walden lately, and he’s just posted a brand new hour-long set on his SoundCloud. If you’re not familiar with his music this could be the perfect opportunity to hear his sound, as its full of original tracks. He opens with a tantalizingly-titled ID track, and from there it’s a solid blend of melodic-electro house. It’s not the same progressive house, but something a little easier to listen to when you can’t handle so much bass. Give it a listen for yourselves below.
As if “Original Don” wasn’t funky enough, Flosstradamus slows it down, throws in one hell of a snare, and creates a remix that is even more fun than the original. It may not seem like anything that unique at first, but just wait until the breakdown at 2:45 – that’s when the track goes absolutely apeshit.
Tommy Trash’s second release of the week has all the hallmarks of a TT track: his signature claps and kick drums, the slick synths, the big-room melody. But “Cascade” also boasts a more progressive sound than some of his 2011 hits, a change we’ve noticed in newer tracks like his “Ladi Dadi” and “Antidote” remixes. It’s exciting to see Tommy Trash, already a dynamic and prolific producer, start to branch out into new genres and subgenres. We’re counting down the days until his debut Ultra set – 65, to be exact.
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Sebastian Ingrosso’s first 2012 release on his Refune label isn’t by the mafioso himself: he passed the reins to Swanky Tunes, Matisse & Sadko and their progressive smash “The Legend.” What starts off as a dreamy instrumental soon turns into a lush, energetic rhythm with a memorable synth line. “The Legend” has a sound reminiscent of 80s Depeche Mode or Pet Shop Boys, but with modern production value. Have a listen below and grab the track on Beatport.
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