“Ladi Dadi” marks the second single to be released off of Aoki’s Wonderland. The remix package was released today with remixes from heavy hitters such as Angger Dimas, Autoerotique, and Tommy Trash. The one name that may be relatively new to everyone is Pixel Cheese, a young Polish producer who recently rose to fame due to a few unofficial remixes and bootlegs. Let’s dive into the details of the entire package after the jump.
Note: Is Ultra Records on fire or what? They are also releasing Adrian Lux’s new track “Fire.” Keep up the good work guys — see you at the end of March!
We are glad to see that Wolfgang Gartner is back to his roots with the release of “There And Back.” This is more along the lines of “Illmerica” and “Space Junk,” rather than his previous tracks on Weekend In America like “Circus Freaks.” We are suckers for piano chords, but we love electro based pianos even more. Wolfgang’s productions are always top notch, but the real reason for the success of many of his tunes can be attributed to his flawless engineering capabilities. He has an uncanny ability of turning a solid track into a straight up masterpiece. Pick up your copy on Beatport now, but if you are waiting for the iTunes release, it drops on February 14th.
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Want an easy way to make sure you are up to date on all the latest, best music? Dancing Astronaut takes a look at the top 10 tracks of December based on a combination of reader feedback, track quality, editorial preference & critical reception.
The first month of 2012 has seen an incredible slew of huge tracks dropped. Deadmau5, Dirty South, Axwell & Afrojack are among the top artists with tracks out this month. Check after the break for our full top 10 and to see who has started of 2012 with a bang!
“Ain’t No Stoppin” breaks uncharted territory for Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano due to the fact that these tech oriented studs are diving head first into a powerful progressive remix. If you listen to their previous two releases, “Lethal Industry” and “Tribeca” both are considerably deeper sounding. Sunnery and Ryan are two of the most humble producers in the game, you can catch a glimpse of how these guys are behind the scenes with our 3rd installment of our “Behind The Booth” series. As much as DA loves the original mix of “Ain’t No Stoppin” we’ve got to give credit where credit is due — Sunnery and Ryan flat out crushed this one.
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The duo that created “Tonight” is back at it again with the release of “Spread The Love.” This time around Digital Lab delivers the remix rather than being featured on the original. With the help of Palermo’s Giuseppe Viola vocals, we have a trio that is unbelievably talented. Digital Lab is known for his use of uplifting synths and boasts an array of tracks that are suitable for any club setting. “Spread The Love” is centered around a few powerful guitar riffs that really set the tone for the rest of the track. We feel as though Digital Lab is on a mission to make his mark in 2012, check out his recently released remix of Ming’s “Go All Night” for more proof.
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BONUS: Pedro Henriques ft. Giuseppe Viola – Spread The Love (Original Remix)
While the original mix doesn’t feature the kicking synths that the Digital Lab remix offers, it is still an excellent tune. Think of it like having a laid back version and a high energy remix. The vocals seem to have a more profound effect in the original mix so people who love Giuseppe’s voice may be partial to the original.
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Stefano Noferini’s style can be best described by one word — ‘groovy.’ His productions are usually meant for easy listening and they are exactly what you expect. If you compare and contrast his previous work (think: “Airbuzz” remix) with “Double Trouble” the main difference is with the tempo of the tune. It is safe to say that Stefano has truly mastered the art of tech house and will continue to solidify his place among the best in that genre. If you ever need soothing music — type in “Noferini” into the Beatport search function and start buying everything that pops up.
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German DJ/producer Moguai releases his second artist album on mau5trap today. Titled “Mpire,” the new project incorporates elements of electro, techno, and progressive to create a decidedly unique electro-house sound. If you’re looking for something harder than Deadmau5 but a little more subtle than Kill the Noise, this is the album for you. Moguai’s strength here is his ability to maintain a driving energy while sweeping you away on classic progressive synths and chord progressions — there’s power when you need it and patience when you don’t. It’s a very, very solid effort overall.
While we can’t honestly put Moguai in electro-house’s first tier with veterans like Wolfgang Gartner and Dada Life and scene-storming newcomers Knife Party, that doesn’t detract from this album’s undeniable elegance.
With every new release and remix, Gregori Klosman solidifies his place in the hallowed halls of dance music greatness. His impeccable production style never fails to impress and his unique mix of electro house with elegant melodies has set him apart from many of his contemporaries. His reimagining of Kaskade’s beautifully produced “Room for Happiness” is tastefully done, leaving Skylar Grey’s sinewy vocals intact while adding in a serious dose of energy right where we felt the original fell short.
If you prefer your dance music delivered with a sledgehammer then you will love this remix, if not, you can always grab the original via Beatport on February 7th.
The original mix of “Calling” was one of the biggest tracks of 2011, in fact, we had it ranked 11. During Electric Zoo, we were lucky enough to sit down with Alesso and were respectfully shut down when we asked about the details surrounding the highly anticipated vocal mix. Sebastian Ingrosso has (finally) decided to tease us with an extremely short snippet of what we can expect from the “Lose My Mind.” We’ll keep you updated on the official preview and the release date, but this will have to suffice for now.
Paul Thomas has been responsible for numerous tech house gems. His most notable production of 2011 was his remix of Gareth Emery’s “Sanctuary.” This time around his latest single “Buzz Killington” gets a sweet rendition from one of the faces of tech house, Funkagenda. What is interesting is that this track features a slight wobble that is accompanied by percussions. Tech producers usually stray far away from those types of sounds, however, it seems as if Funkagenda wants to be a little more adventurous. On a side note, be sure to follow Funkagenda (@funkagenda) on Twitter if you want some good laughs.
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