We’re not sure if Tommy Trash has any shortcomings in his life, but we are damn sure that lack of effort is not among them. A week ago he released his remix of “Ladi Dadi,” he followed that up with his remix of “Unite Us.” Today, Chris Lake’s “Build Up” gets a heavy dose of awesome injected into it. Remember, this is an edit and not a full blown remix. This means that both the original and the edit will sound similar, but Tommy’s packs a little more punch. This reminds me a little of Steve Angello’s edit of “The Moment;” the slightest of changes can make the biggest differences. Be sure to check out Chris Lake’s previous single, “Sundown,” as it is another classic production made by one of the best in the business.
Chris Lake – Build Up (Tommy Trash Edit)
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Chris Lake – Build Up (Original Mix)
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Let’s welcome to the Twitter world a new informational account that caters to the EDM connoisseur, @EDMFacts. EDMFacts pays homage to the producers, products, festivals, and other key players that make the proverbial EDM world go round. While facts accounts are nothing new (@OMGFacts, @OMGFactsAnimals, @OMGFactsSex, etc.), this one is innovative and actually quite interesting. Instead of belittling EDM, it offers relevant but obscure information that sheds light on the talent and skills of our oft-criticized genre. For example, did you know that Alesso sold his scooter when he was 16 to buy a Macbook and Logic? Adding to the account’s legitimacy, it has been followed and retweeted by artists like A-Trak, Kaskade, and Laidback Luke. If you’re already on Twitter and sick of OMG facts, you may want to give this account a follow.
Jon Gooch’s electro act, Feed Me, has seen repeated success that past few years with his unique production skills and impeccable sound engineering. Yet, despite his talent, he continues to be one of the most under-appreciated producers in the game today. After the release of his first EP, Feed Me’s Big Adventure back in 2010, anyone with a pair of headphones knew to expect big things out of deadmau5′s prodigal son. His sound is unmistakable – from the first note to the last – every production is a sonic journey, an effortless blend of dubstep, electro, and drum and bass that exists in a genre all its own.
On his third EP, Escape from Electric Mountain, this British producer continues to create tracks outside of his comfort zone. From drum and bass, to mooombahton, to electro and back again, EFEM is nothing short of gold and acts as the perfect precursor to his upcoming TEETH tour.
Last week, Ingrosso & Alesso gave us a small teaser of what we could expect from the vocal version of “Calling.” They follow up that preview with their next installment. It’s 22 seconds of pure vocals, all to be ended without the drop. We think that Ingrosso and Alesso love seeing their fans squirm with excitement — the perfect mixture of slight cruelty blended with a heavy dose of “building up the anticipation.” We’ve all heard the saying “it if aint broke don’t fix it,” however, we think the vocal mix may have the ability to surpass the instrumental version. What are your thoughts?
Tiesto recently announced his exclusive residency at the Wynn Hotel and everyone else seems to be following suit. Today we are glad to announce that electro superstar, Porter Robinson, has signed a similar residency as well. Needless to say, the allure of Wynn Las Vegas is certainly attracting the world’s brightest talent. Is this due to the Wynn’s lavishness? Or maybe it’s because the Wynn throws the best parties? No matter the reason — the Wynn clubs all happen to be the hot spots in Sin City. Be sure to check out his kick off party at Surrender Nightclub on Saturday, February 18th.
If everything seems better when it’s free, then the same can certainly be said for music. Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano are giving away their re-fixxx of Swedish House Mafia’s new hit, “Antidote.” The dutch duo’s version chops up the vocals and inserts a steady rhythm of drums, while still preserving the original’s beat and awesomeness. SJRM’s fresh take on the popular — not to mention oft-played — track is definitely worth a listen. For those of us who love the original but have already begun to tire of it, this may be just the antidote you need.
SHM vs Knifeparty – Antidote (SJRM re-fixxx) (To Download: Right Click > Save As…)
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Legendary Dutch duo Rank 1 has teamed up with Jochen Miller yet again to bring us another trance masterpiece. “Wild and Perfect Day” employs catchy vocals by Sarah Bettens to complement the blend of melody and bass which keeps the song going from start to finish. There are two different versions of this track: a clean extended mix that starkly contrasts the dub version which is more upbeat and raw. Both are available on Beatport now, and either edition should satisfy any trance fan.
Rank 1 & Jochen Miller ft.Sarah Bettens- Wild and Perfect Day (Extended Mix)
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Rank 1 & Jochen Miller ft.Sarah Bettens- Wild and Perfect Day (Dub Mix)
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Coming off her remix of David Puentez’s “Things We Do 4 Love,” Miss Nine, gives us her rendition of “Summit.” This was just released on Macarize Records which is gaining traction as one of the best progressive house labels around. The soft piano riffs adds to the overall elegance of the tune, while the pulsing synths packs the right amount of punch. As you proceed towards the end of the track, you will notice an elongated segment filled with distortions and craziness. This remix is begging for a mash up that blends progressive with some hard electro. We are willing to bet that a few DA followers can craft up something spectacular.
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David Guetta and Nicky Romero impressed us with their first collaboration, “Wild Ones,” but it seems as if there’s still more musical goodness to come out of the joint studio session. Nicky himself sent over this video of David Guetta dropping a new, unidentified track at the Winter White Tour in Albany. David played this during his encore at the show, where he reveals that it’s a world exclusive and was completed just a few days earlier.
The first segment of the track bears some resemblance to that Swedish House Mafia ID trackfrom MSG, but it quickly evolves into a mash of progressive synths that are so characteristic of Guetta productions. Of course, Nicky adds dark undertones to the airy strings, providing for a nice wide range of sounds. No word on a title or release date just yet, but it’ll probably be released on Nicky’s own label. More info as we get it.
We all know that the internet is a breeding ground for hoaxes and hearsay, but when we heard some buzzing about a so-called Spring Awakening Music Festival at Soldier Field in Chicago — one with rumored headliners Skrillex and Daft Punk — we had to start investigating ourselves. After some snooping, we’ve verified that there is definitely something big planned for June in the Windy City. Read on for what we know so far.
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