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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Markus Binapfl lives up to his nickname BIG WORLD with his latest creation “Wild Side.” His last moderately big release (“SAGA”) came out right before Miami Music week last year and did well at the box office. Markus is best known for his work alongside Erick Morillo – you may remember his track “Alive” which features vocals from the lovely Fiora Cutler. “Wild Side” has a bassline that eerily reminds us of Thomas Gold’s remix of Lady GaGa’s “Judas.” Keep on the look out for what Binapfl has in store for us in 2012!
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The new year is still very young, but it’s already shaping up to be a very good one. Every Wednesday, Cadenza Recordings will be offering a free podcast featuring a Cadenza artist or friend. The first episode is mixed by label boss, techno god, and Dancing Astronaut favorite Luciano — author of one of the greatest Essential Mixes in the history of the universe. After two successful seasons running the Vagabundos party on Sundays at Pacha Ibiza, it appears that Cadenza is ready to take its lovable, underground sound to a global audience. Any techno fan can tell you that minimal music is better music — especially when it’s done with Luciano’s signature style.
The podcast features two separate mixes: cycle and source. While we haven’t been briefed on the official differences between the two, a cursory listen will tell you that they’re very, very different. The cycle mix is everything we’ve come to expect from Cadenza. Expertly crafted, it’s a smooth, rhythmic journey that creatively incorporates simple melodies and Latin beats with elements from jazz and funk. The source mix, on the other hand, is much more open-ended, and includes classical songs and down-tempo tracks.
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.
Pier 94 didn’t just play host to Avicii for a New Year’s Eve celebration, but the venue went hard in the motherf**king paint for the one and only Dayglow on New Year’s Day. DJ David Solano kept the music pumping until Benny Benassi took the stage, playing a bunch of his own hits and some from his friends. R3hab’s remix of “Close To Me” was a highlight of his set, as was his transition from Laidback Luke’s remix of “Cinema” into Skrillex’s.
It was Alesso, however, that took the decks afterward, drawing us in for a set filled with bangers flown in straight from Sweden. He opened with an acapella of his first hit, “Heiress of Valentina,” before lots of originals from the Swede. We were still recovering from Avicii’s Pier 94 extravaganza so we didn’t stay for the whole night, but check out the photos on Facebook to see the craziness for yourself.
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?”
After reaching 200,000 followers on Twitter (@LaidbackLuke), Laidback Luke released a new track for us to download called “Do The Robot.” The name of the song says it all – it is very robotic in nature. It’s almost as if Laidback Luke took a bunch of machines and made them grind on each other in some random club. Luke’s SoundCloud has been rather busy these days – he released the full version of “Dancin” yesterday and soon after (approximately 10 hours) gave us “Do The Robot.” If you need some craziness in your life – do yourself a favor and click play. If you aren’t crazy, but can appreciate good music – do yourself a favor and click play.
NOTE: In order to get the track go to Luke’s facebook page and click ‘like.’
Aaron Smith’s “Dancin” was one of the best summer tracks of 2005. For those of you that remember “Dancin” you are either old, have a good memory, or remember the acapella in a recent live set (or all of the above). Laidback Luke has an uncanny ability of reviving older tunes and creating them into energetic masterpieces. The trumpet is used very well during the build up and sounds similar to his bootleg of Rihanna and Kanye’s “All Of The Lights.” Needless to say, we are big fans of this track and we can’t wait to get our paws on this once it is released on Beatport. Till then the full version on SoundCloud will have to do.
Fedde Le Grand and Nicky Romero have released a gift to all their fans for the new year. Their “2012 Gift” includes two tracks – “Freaky” and “Slacking,” both of which are simple in structure and high energy. In order to obtain both of these visit either Nicky or Fedde’s facebook page (look on the left hand column for the tab “2012 Gift”). Let’s get into the nitty gritty of each free tune.
“Freaky” has vocals similar to Daft Punk’s “Technologic.” The distortion heavy bassline is made for the dancefloor and will do well in a club setting. The drumline in the background is heavy and hits you hard every time the drop occurs, look for this to be played by both Fedde and Nicky in the near future. This is Dancing Astronaut’s favorite track out of both offerings.
Fedde le Grand & Nicky Romero – Freaky (Original Mix)
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Fedde le Grand & Nicky Romero ft. MC Gee – Slacking (Original Mix)
MC Gee gets the crowd going with “Slacking,” his voice just emits over this powerful tune. “Freaky” may have been fast paced, but it sure as hell doesn’t hit as hard as the secondary track in the free giveaway. The build up sounds a bit like Tommy Trash, due to the decent amount of grunge that is incorporated. If you like hardstyle – look no farther than “Slacking.”
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After going on tour with Avicii, Cazzette has been going on an onslaught, much like R3hab last summer. The duo’s remixes of “Believe It” and “Levels” have been unbelievable to say the least. This time around they come up with a bootleg that creatively uses Fatboy Slim’s classic “Right Here Right Now” vocals. Avicii featured this bootleg on his “Le7els” podcast which has quietly been rising up the iTunes ranks. Cazzette is primed for a huge blow up this year as they bring together elements of dubstep and electro – keep your eyes peeled for new remixes. You can download the individual booty below, which is part of our Dancing Astronaut 10K Facebook Like bootleg give away. Like us and get the whole package!
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