The 52nd edition of Axis sees the return of the Pryda Friends imprint to our radioshow this time in the form of Jeremy Olander, whose recent release “Let Me Feel” was one of the most played tracks of Miami Music Week. Serving up a mix of nearly all originals, the Swedish upstart takes us through 11 productions that showcase both of his personalities – channeling his darker side as Dhillon with “Black Widoe” and “Dharma.” Cleanly mixed, the hour long journey moves through dark techno and bubbling progressive. Unfolding into a gripping soundscape of twisted synthesizers, Olander’s Axis debut soundly represents the Pryda Friends lineage.
Full tracklist after the break.
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Eric Prydz is back in the studio — releasing his latest Pryda track “Power Drive” on Pryda Recordings today. “Power Drive” is a somewhat of a slow burner, employing many of Prydz’s usual lush production tricks to build and break through dramatic and sinister melodies. Pryda may be taking a page out of Cirez D’s book on this one, but it’s another clear win for the Pryda camp. Whether you’re tastes fall in the realms of progressive house, big room, or tech, “Power Drive” will satisfy your senses.
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After debuting on Eric Prydz’s Epic Radio back in December and being thrust back into the radar with the now legendary Essential Mix, Jeremy Olander’s “Let Me Feel” is finally available to the masses. With a beat Prydz himself dubbed “infectious,” the track’s bouncing melody has a captivating pure house feel that’s brightened up with higher key tone work. Topped off with subdued but full-bodied vocals, both the lyrics and the track itself beg to be not just heard, but felt.
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Richard Knott, the young UK producer responsible for a remix of Unicorn Kid’s “Feel So Real” and “Locus Solus” off Pryda Friends, has been of interest in DA land for months now. A Pryda Friends release made me pay attention, but a piece of work like this mix means Knott is not playing games. Quite simply, this mix is one of the most tightly mixed and well-selected collections of progressive, techno, and tech house I’ve ever encountered. In the last 24 hours, I’ve listened to it no fewer than five times. When you press play, and I know you will, make sure to keep an ear to the ground for three of Knott’s unreleased tunes — “Horizon,” “Shadowrun,” and a pounding remix of Rise & Fall’s “The Glow.”
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Following up the success of his stand-out hit, “Norrsken,” Jeremy Olander returns to production duties with his first release of 2013 “Let Me Feel.” Once again flying under the Pryda Friends banner, Olander’s latest track swaps out the tech house of his Toolroom outings to create a melody-driven, progressive affair. A pandora’s box of panning arpeggios, jazz-y vocal samples, and cascading synthesis, “Let Me Feel” feels right at home on Eric Prydz‘s illustrious imprint.
Release Date: March 4th
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After the releases of “Incognito” and “Nightride,” it’s safe to say we’ve become quite enamored with Fehrplay. The Norwegian recently made his American debut by opening up for none other than Eric Prydz at New York City’s Roseland Ballroom — and Dancing Astronaut was there to capture that magic. While his remix of “Everyday” made waves, Fehrplay has returned with a new original entitled “I Can’t Stop It,” released today on Pryda Friends. Boasting haunting chords and a hypnotic vocal sample, “I Can’t Stop It” is blissful progressive house with conspicuous Prydz influence. With a mentor like Pryda, you can be sure that big things are on the horizon for Fehrplay.
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It’s a great thing to see two producers you know and love merge talent on a track. Pryda Friends newcomer Richard Knott was one of the chosen ones to remix indie dance producer Unicorn Kid’s latest release, “Feel So Real.” Tracks like Knott’s “Locus Solus” and Unicorn Kid’s “Need U” haven’t quickly left our consciousness in recent months and Knott’s latest effort takes Unicorn Kid’s original bottom line and gives it a shot full of just the right amount of melodic house medicine. This one was released earlier this week on iTunes. Check out a stream and purchase after the break.
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We’re big fans of Eric Prydz; you know this. So naturally, Eric’s serial Epic Radio podcast is always a treat. Aside from witnessing a Pryda live set firsthand, Epic Radio is the best way to catch a glimpse of unreleased Pryda material with a bit of Prydz commentary thrown in on top. Epic Radio is also the medium for Eric to debut upcoming Pryda Friends’ releases, with this episode putting the spotlight on Eric’s forthcoming remix of Jeremy Olander’s “Let Me Feel” and his upcoming original “Power Drive.” More than anything though, Epic Radio is a glimpse into the musical mind of one of Sweden’s greatest talents.
We’re really enjoying the seventh installment of Epic Radio, and we think you will too. Click past the break for a full tracklist, and download the podcast for free from iTunes.
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Eric Prydz is already starting off 2013 strong, lending a remixing hand to Jeremy Olander‘s “Let Me Feel” — the newcomer’s impending fourth release on Pryda Friends. Prydz’s dub mix is a darker, more driving take on Olander’s lighthearted original but still positively reeking of that melodic Prydz sound. Preview the radio rip from Epic Radio 007 after the break, and look for a release in early February.
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First premiered on Eric Prydz’s Epic Radio, “I Can’t Stop It” is Fehrplay’s follow up to his massive remix of “Everyday.” The Pryda understudy is moving up in the world of EDM quickly, having already made his American debut by opening at the Roseland Ballroom in support of Prydz. While his previous originals “Incognito” and “Nightride” first caught our attention, Fehrplay’s forthcoming “I Can’t Stop It” is sustaining our belief in the Norwegian newcomer. With an addictive vocal hook, an engrossing, chord-laden breakdown, and a clean, sparkling drop, “I Can’t Stop It” is shaping up to be a huge release. “I Can’t Stop It” is due out on Pryda Friends in January.
