After a rousing collaboration with Paris & Simo on “Cairo,”Charlie Darker seeks to further establish his presence in the electro house scene with “Anxiety.” Displaying a penchant for the dramatic, Darker continues on his tear of melody driven electro, artfully composing a track whose big room elements and crisp melodies are matched with aggressive breaks and wonky synthwork. Available now on Dim Mak records, “Anxiety” will feel right at home tearing apart tents during this year’s festival circuit and further asserts Darker’s mark early into 2013.
Launched by a barrage of frenetic drum rolls, Charlie Darker and Paris & Simo‘s collaboration “Cairo” blends Darker’s electrotouch with Paris & Simo‘s talent for creating big room chord progressions into finely-tuned prime time productions. The piano work here is nothing short of epic, laying out the red carpet for an incredibly satisfying drop that is framed by swirling synths and tumultuous grit. Pulsing sirens and crisp percussion devolve into a breakdown destined for frenzied festival tents all summer long.
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The wait is over for fans of Canadian electro up-and-comer Charlier Darker. With the release of his Atlantic/Pacific EP on Wolfgang Gartner’s Kindergarten Recordings this week, Darker has sent a clear message that he should be considered one of the brightest rising talents in the electro house world. Darker’s lead single “Atlantic” is a powerful production that was clearly crafted to be a dance floor anthem, while its moodier foil “Pacific” showcases Darker’s melodic side. Don’t miss the bumping Dancing Astronautexclusive promo mix he recorded for us, and catch the EP on Beatport today.
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Canadian electro whizkid, Charlie Darker, is ready for his close-up. The 20-year-old is set to debut his Atlantic/Pacific EP via Wolfgang Gartner’s Kindergarten Recordings on November 16th, showcasing his brand of hard-hitting melodic electro house. “Atlantic” is a Zedd-esque banger that alternates between muscular bass and an anthemic lead. Darker teams up with Love Thy Brother on “Pacific,” a relaxed track with an emotive synth line floating above well-crafted rhythms.
Check out track previews after the break, as well as a promo mix that Darker released exclusively to Dancing Astronaut for your listening pleasure.
It’s been over a year since the original version of Diplo and Don Diablo’s “Make You Pop” was released. After the track’s popularity plateaued – owed largely in part to the BlackBerry commercial it was featured in – we finally get a reprised and remixed package of updates to play out. Each version offers a unique spin on the original electro house track – ranging from the Dutch bleeps in the reprise, to the drum-heavy baseline of Tommie Sunshine & Figure’s remix. Check out the minimix below and head over to Beatport to pick up your favorite version (or the full package).
