We have come to expect great things from the guys over at Mad Decent and this new release is no exception. Diplo and Datsik have teamed up to release a track that is both dirty dubstep and also a banging club tune. The heavy bass, stuttering electro kicks, synth leads and Kay’s addictive vocals combine to create an unreal track that all at once walks the dividing line between dubstep, electro, fidget and house. This is out now and available to buy on Beatport and iTunes.
Diplo & Datsik ft. Kay – Pick Your Poison
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Via: Facebook (Diplo) (Datsik)
Looks like Avicii is really not messing around in this little “Collide” situation. According to Guardian UK, a high court is scheduled to “hear a plea for an injunction from dance music producer Avicii,” in response to his allegations that “Collide” is a copy of his original track, “Fade Into Darkness.” If the court upholds Avicii and Ministry of Sound’s request, it’ll mean that the September 4th release of “Collide” would be stopped — a major victory for the young Swede’s camp indeed. By now you should know the backstory here and what’s going on in the situation, but interestingly enough, Sony Music and Syco still have yet to comment. Looks like the jig will be up on Monday when a judge will get to make a decision — heck, maybe the big guys will start talking then. Keep it locked for more.
[Thanks, Stephen]
Via: Guardian UK
Norwegian based artist Hannah gets a variety of remixes from some notable artists on her single “Call My Name”. Her exuberant vocals really emit throughout her tunes and make them an easy listen. DBN, D.O.N.S, and the Bodybangers create a few of the official remixes and all of them are quality productions.
DBN has been churning out excellent progressive tracks the last month or so. These boys are really on a roll, they pack a punch with the variety of synths they have included in their rendition of “Call My Name”.
Hannah – Call My Name (DBN Club Mix)
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D.O.N.S is arguably the best remix from this package of tunes. It has the most melodic beat reminiscent of previous work done by Italian artist EDX. Not too mention it transitions so smoothly from Hannah’s vocals to the vibrant bridge.
Hannah – Call My Name (D.O.N.S. Remix)
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The electro duo – Bodybangers come out with the hardest remix, infusing Avicii-esque twirls with their trademark fist pump drop. The best part of the track happens to be the build up that occurs soon after the 4 minute mark.
Hannah – Call My Name (Bodybangers Remix)
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Purchase: Beatport
Via: Resident DJ
A household name in the UK EDM scene, the Wideboys have been churning out massive productions and remixes since the late 90′s and continue to do so with the very raw passion that pioneered the house music genre.
Known primarily for their remixes of massive pop artists (Britney Spears, Taio Cruz, LMFAO, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Westlife, Enrique Iglesias – the list goes on), the Wideboys decided to buck the trend today with a remix of a lesser known, somewhat underrated soul/R&B artist by the name of Aloe Blacc. Very few DJ’s have consistently been able to make their remixes sound like completely new productions, but years of experience have helped the Wideboys turn this sultry R&B sleeper into a serious floor-shaker that stands on its own.
Skip Tip: The uplifting synth drop at 0:54 is pure bliss.
Aloe Blacc – Green Lights (Wideboys Remix):
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Purchase: TBA
Via: Facebook (Aloe Blacc)
Electro house meets some elegant trumpeting in this remix created by Mind Electric. Fast forward to approximately 2:20 if you are a fan of instrumental solo’s, the tune absolute takes over and puts you in the zone. It is almost as if the instrument breaks away from the track for a handful of seconds and then welcomes the huge drop that ensues. Play this at a party for a nice change of pace that will attract even the most distinguished of EDM ears’ to the dancefloor.
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Purchase: Beatport
Via: Beat My Day
This episode was mixed by Dancing Astronaut’s very own Ipaneema. The maestro on the decks, teamed up with Bijan, to select the songs for this mix they entitled “Le Boogie”. While both specialize in different genres (check their first EP on soundcloud), Ipaneema has been a DJ under the moniker Rezadent for years and mixed Episodes 4 and 7 for DA. Episode 26 was long overdue and you will not be disappointed.
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1. Willy Wonka – Pure Imagination
2. Skrillex – First of the Year (Equinox)
3. Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed (AN21 & Max Vangeli Remix)
4. Bassjackers – Mush Mush (Original Mix)
5. Adele – Set Fire to the Rain (Thomas Gold Remix)
6. Congorock & Mr Lexx ft. Cassius – Babylon I Love u So (Laidback Luke Bootleg)
7. LMFAO – Party Rock Anthem (Benny Benassi Club Mix)
8. Porter Robinson vs Kanye West – Lockdown My Name (the boy from ipanema mash-up)
9. Diddy Dirty Money – Ass on the Floor (Zedd Remix)
10. Laidback Luke feat. Jonathan Mendelson – Timebomb (Original Mix)
11. Nadia Ali, Starkiller & Alex Kenji – Pressure (Alesso Remix)
12. Steve Angello – Knas (Original Mix)
13. Michael Jackson – Hollywood Tonight (Chuckie Remix)
14. Michael Jackson vs. Madeon vs Benny Benassi- Rock your Weapon at the Cinema (Bijan and the boy from ipanema mash-up)
15. Pitbull feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer – Give me Everything (R3hab Remix)
16. Avicii – Sweet Dreams (Avicii Swede Dreams Mix)
17. Sebastien Drums & Avicii – My Feeling for You (Original Mix)
18. Florence and the Machine – You’ve Got the Love (Mark Knight Remix)
Pussycat Dolls lead singer, Nicole Scherzinger gets some Kaskade love, again.
Produce music? Maybe you will be the next featured remix artist for Kaskade! Today, for free download, Kaskade released an instrumental version of Nicole Scherzinger’s Don’t Hold Your Breath, with a short caption:
“Did this remix a few months back and the instrumental version never got released. The beats came out thick maybe you can use it with something.” -Kaskade
Without the poppy vocals, I can see some awesome electro and house DJs incorporating this into their sets.
Nicole Scherzinger – Don’t Hold Your Breath (Kaskade Mix Instrumental)
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But it gets better, check out the Cahill Club Mix:
Don’t Hold Your Breath (Cahill Club Mix)
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(UK Only)
Download: Nicole Scherzinger – Don’t Hold Your Breath (Kaskade Mix Instrumental)
via: Kaskade SoundCloud and Facebook
“Bodywork” is a dirty electro track courtesy of Bart B More and Tommie Sunshine, the artists are coming off the success of “Traction” and the “Spring Sprung DJ Mix” respectively. If you like the ‘underground’ house style and a pulsing bassline click play, this is definitely not for the sensitive ear. In most house oriented tunes heavy synths are used to build up and take the song to new levels, however “Bodywork” uses synths to actually calm the track down. Make sure to schedule a doctors appointment for a tetanus shot after listening.
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Purchase: Beatport
Via: Twitter (@bartbmore)
Electro house King Wolfgang Gartner releases a cut up track called “Menage A Trois” on Ultra Records. Not only was this release highly anticipated, but it delivers in all aspects- the sound is creative and new, the various distortions and b
reaks within the tune keep you guessing at all times. The element of surprise is unmatched by any track we have ever heard, then again you would know that Wolfgang always has a few tricks up his sleeve during his live performances. Note to DJ’s: throw this in your sets and watch the women gaze longingly for you throughout the night.
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Editor’s Note: You may be wondering why this was released earlier than the original intended date of August 4th. Wolfgang had a little mix up with the release date when promoting it on his facebook!
Purchase: Beatport
Via: Facebook (Wolfgang Gartner)
Spencer & Hill releases a new rework of their original track “So Dance”. The latest version is put through the ‘meat grinder’ it sounds as if it could be a Dada Life remix when compared to the original version. The drop hits hard and overall the track is dirtier. “So Dance” has a smoother vibe to it as it brings out the vocals more in the tune itself. This release on Dim Mak Records reminds me of their rework of “I Spy“, are best guess is they are transitioning into a much harder sound to adapt to the new EDM trends. Both are uploaded for you to listen to! N-JOY!
Spencer & Hill – Dance (Original Mix) [Latest Version]
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BONUS: Spencer & Hill – Dance (Dirtyloud Remix)
Arguably our favorite tune in this package, the Dirtyloud remix combines eclectic sounds with some dirty distortions. They really straddle the line between progressive and electro which meshes perfectly with “Dance”. The build up and drop are absolutely spectacular – put this on repeat!
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Spencer & Hill – So Dance (Club Mix) [Older Version]
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Purchase: Beatport
Via: Facebook (Dim Mak Records)
