Canadian duo Dzeko & Torres find themselves once again back in the studio, this time with Sarah Mcleod lending her vocal support on “Hurricane.” Shying away from the bounce that made “Buppy” such a banger, the duo deliver a crisply melodic big room track with pop sensibilities. Sarah Mcleod’s larger than life top line is deliciously sing-a-long-able while Dzeko & Torres once again assert their talent in the studio by weaving a web of ephemeral stringwork and progressive chordplay.
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Coming off strong after their first Coachella performance in the Heineken Dome, Dzeko and Torres have unleashed “Down To This,” a collaborative effort with hard-hitting Dutchman Chuckie. Premiered during David Guetta’s Ultra Music Festival set, the track has seen support ranging from Hardwell to W&W drawing testament to its wide appeal. Hampering characteristic drops coupled with big room bass the track takes the term ‘anthem’ to an entirely new level.
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It’s tough being a Canadian sometimes. While bustling with fresh talent, our producers are frequently mistaken for our neighbours to the south. Of course, we are often too polite to cause a scene but it’s due time that we shine a light on our accomplished artists and let the world know we hamper more musical scope than just the Biebs. Canada has a vast EDM scene comparable, if not better, to metropolitans in the US, and we are mighty proud of it.
As opposed to beach or desert festivals, we have outdoor blizzard raves fit with ice sculptures and snow huts, like Igloofest in Montreal and Brrrrr! Winter Music Festival in Toronto. Frankly, if you’re not putting on neon snowpants and toques to go rave in the snow, you’re doing it wrong. We also enjoy getting lost in dense Canadian forests at Shambhala and celebrating our Nation’s birthday at Escapade. Our clubs like Flames Central in Calgary are named after hockey teams, and we are home to the one and only EDMonton. The Guvernment Toronto is constantly hailed by DJs for having the best crowds, while Celebrities Vancouver is in one of the best cities in the world. We grew up on MuchDance compilation albums and Rick Campanelli interviews. Last but not least, we have developed a fair amount of respected producers, the frontrunners listed below.
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Just in time for their Ultra debut, Dzeko & Torres release their latest progressive production, “Togi,” a fierce collaboration with fellow Canadians, Crossways. First premiered in David Guetta’s 128th DJ mix, the track compliments their impressive array of releases including “Amp” and “Any Day,” and has seen already seen airplay from the likes of Moguai and Paul Oakenfold. The harrowing drum pattern combined with a sample of Led Zepplin’s “Immigrant Song” turn it into what will sure be a festival season favorite.
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Well, folks, Dancing Astronaut has come a long way and we have you to thank. In celebration of reaching 40,000 Facebook fans, we’ve compiled a massive bootleg pack featuring exclusives from some of our favorite artists – all free, all yours. With the introduction of Space Food Vol. 1, we aimed to provide a healthy zero gravity diet agreeable to any cosmonaut’s palate. From the impeccable progressive fusions of 3LAU, Ken Loi, and Sultan & Ned Shepard to boisterous electro blends from Paris & Simo and Dannic, there’s no shortage of sustenance. GTA, Morten Breum, Vicetone, and Viceroy also toss their hats in the ring for a genuinely diverse selection of mashups, bootlegs, and remixes. Go on, squelch your appetite, and download the entire compilation for free. Thanks for the continued support and sharing our love for dance music! Download and tracklist after the break.
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Toronto duo Dzeko & Torres are having themselves a productive start to 2013. In just the past month, they released their remix of Kryder’s ‘Damaged’ for reaching 15K fans on Facebook, two episodes of their popular RAVE’N podcast, and their private edit “Show Me Street Troll” featuring Robin S, Tommy Trash, & Qulinez. Now comes their latest offering, “AMP” – a blistering big room tune that’s already been supported by Hardwell and David Guetta. Its powerful kicks and shuffling bass lines deliver that quintessential Dzeko & Torres sound.
Toronto duo Dzeko & Torres have hit two major milestones recently: reaching 15,000 fans on Facebook and announcing a coveted spot at Tomorrowland. To give back to their fans they are offering a free download of their official remix of Kryder and Bo Bruce’s “Damaged.” The massive progressive hit comes after their impressive compilation “2012 in 10 minutes,” and has already seen support from the likes of Tiesto’s Club Life and Felix Cartal’s Weekend Workout. Download below.
Jus Jack returns with Dzeko & Torres for a progressive house release suited for the weekend. Following up their most recent singles, respectively, “Housid” and ““Y3ah,” the tandem opens a door to find a new big room dimension. “Any Day” trickles through your speakers with a drum pattern interrupted by the track’s vocal, which outweighs the production in the long run. Between hooks sung by Gallantry, Jus Jack, Dzeko, and Torres provide ample energy for the dance floor.
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Just like DJ Earworm’s yearly pop mix, Dzeko & Torres are taking the same approach with dance music. In a ten minute mix, the Canadian duo packs in top 40 big room songs, mixed flawlessly. The compilation flows as well as a single track and paints a great picture of the songs of 2012. They are giving it away as a little New Year’s present, so download it below before heading to tonight’s pregame and make sure to checkout the tracklist after the break.
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Best of the Rest is a daily feature from Dancing Astronaut that recaps the most important posts of the day as well as the stuff we didn’t get to. With the rapidity that dance music news and releases come out it’s difficult for us to hit everything — we hope BOTR serves as a catch-all. Make sure to check it out at the end of each day to ensure you don’t miss anything!
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