Voodoo's full sound bass may blow Hayley's vocals UP, but Ms. Gene is the clear highlight in Voodoo Farm's 'DRVGS' remix. She's a got a cute sass to her, yet can rise above and float well with this bass-wizard. If these two don't pair up for at least one official single, it'll be at a loss to our ears and these two extremely talented individuals. Hayley Gene on: Twitter | Facebook VOODOO FARM Genre: Electronic Dancerock Name: Liam Dirlam [...]
Just when I think I've got the exclusive on these gals, those damn thoroughbred pigeons over at P&G swoop in waaay before me. But shyyt , second best is fine with me when it comes to these scandalous Starlight Gals... & two other dudes. The first thing that popped into my mind when I heard those beautiful, yet damned vocals is that pouty, cool Zooey Deschanel. And as sick as I'm sure they are of hearing that, or will be, they're clearly going for something similar... [...]
Fuck me, this is not a duo I ever saw collaborating, but now that they did, makes total fuckin' sense. With Chris Glover's pop lovin' vocals & RAC's way of mixing disco, pop & electro together, this motherfuckin' music gonna go FAR. Do I smell a legit album collab comin'? That shit should at least be on the back burner! ... sorry for all the swearing, I just too damn excited! :D RAC (Remix Artists Collective) Genre: Dance Remix Styles: Rock/Electronica/Synth-pop/Dan ce [...]
Ya know, when I covered Theophilus London in Minneapolis , I appreciated a few tracks of his, but didn't follow him regularly. However, since his show I've caught too many quality tracks from this dude. I can't tell you how many rappers send their music to me daily and 99% lack what London excels in, character /personality/whatever you wanna call it. "All Around The World" sports a burly, bass driven beat with this MC's character expressed as distinct as ever. But Theophilus London is more than just a healthy [...]
Alright people, what song does this dude's voice remind you of? It's definitely a popular one from the early 20002s that was featured in a movie like Garden State , or maybe it was actually in Garden State. Please let me know if you have any ideas! But moving on from my obsession in figuring that one out... Oliver Schories' edit of 'Hollow Talk' fits my melancholic mood quite well today. The song is simple, yet the vocals carry alotta weight. They remind me of that stereotypical, turn of the [...]
Party Ben teams up with MyKill to remix Fun.'s hit "We Are Young" and it has that fabulous disco flavor I love hearin from PB... and I guess now MK. But what really gets me is at that glorious chorus provided by Fun... that shit hits new heights. Party Ben Genre: Remix Styles: Mashup, Electronic, Dance Name: Ben Gill Also Known As: Dean Gray Associated Acts: Team9 Location: San Francisco, California Party Ben on: PartyBen.com | SoundCloud [...]
Snoop Dogg's Stoner's EP just got released, and although I haven't listened to the whole EP, I did listen to 1 track. "Breathe It In" may just be the usual ode to the kush from Snoop, but that beat is sure as hell new to the Doggg. Lazer Crunk is an odd set of electro sounds gon estranged, but who knows if 'Breathe It In' could be classified under it, these subgenres are killing me. Whatever it may be, Snoop rolls around in it so smooooothly. Snoop [...]
Skratch Bastid Styles: all things funkay Hometown: Bedford, Nova Scotia Location: Toronto, Canada Skratch Bastid on: SoundCloud | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | SkratchBastid.com
I don't know where Luminaire gets vocals like these, but I feel damn near honored to listen to 'em. Let's just say if they're in-house, I'll go out and make a freakin' label centered right around it (I'll do it!) . Like my previous love of theirs , "Missing You" captures the energy of the 702s and hurls it right in my millennium riddled ears. But the best part is that catchy 4-line chorus - if there were any more words, it would do this song injustice. Luminaire [...]
DJ Ellipsis Genre: Pop/House Fusion Location: San Francisco, California Ellipsis on: Facebook | SoundCloud | Twitter
This is one bad bitch from Toronto, but let's hope her persona doesn't get the best of her. I've seen too many talents care more about how they come off than what they're pushing out musically and Tara seems like the stereotypical candidate. But until that happens, Tasha the Amazon brings us one chill flow that most female MC's can't quite pull off. Her latest track, "Let It Go," sports production from Bass & Bakery, which I believe she is a part of, but either way, she twirls that sassy voice around it like a charm. [...]
The M Machine's new album (or half of an album), Metropolis Pt. 1, has been my most anticipated of the year so far. We finally get to hear what the group is all about. I wouldn't know how to describe the music at first listen - it's a mix of electro, rock, synth-pop, industrial, and a unique brand of hushed vocals with brooding synths. If you had asked me yesterday who my favorite founding member of OWSLA was (next to Skrilly), I would've said Porter Robinson. Not so anymore. I've only included my favorite track, [...]
If I had to pick one kind of music to listen to for the rest of my life, it would be, without a doubt, post-punk/post-rock. The Naked and Famous are almost the embodiment of this type of music. It has all the wonderful teen angst of the punk world, without the studs on black cloth pants and skinny kids vomiting on the sidewalk, fused with almost shoegaze-esque haze and shimmer. In keeping with his new trend of putting out a track every couple weeks, Tiesto teamed up with his young friend, Hardwell, for a techno/trance version of The [...]
After this & Coyote Kisses remix of Perry , I really can't say I dislike her voice all that much, although her persona is a whole 'nother story. I guess these electro, dubstep remixes bring out the beauty in her voice and leave all the other shit to the wayside. No Pets' remix of "Part of Me" may not beat out the Coyote Kisses remix quite yet, but it's still some healthy electro-dubstep that doesn't over accentuate the drops and leaves the smooth bass to speak for itself. Now that I gotta stop hatin on [...]
The Knocks had one dance floor killer with 'Brightside,' but now DiscoTech remixes it to an even grander disco dancin' level. Make sure to also check out the 'Brightside' music video, it's as cheesy as it is sick.as.fuck. (so super cheesy) Click here to view the embedded video. The Knocks Styles: Dance Music Location: New York, New York Members: Ben "B-Roc" Ruttner, James "Jpatt" Patterson Labels: A&M/Interscope The Knocks on: Facebook [...]
The 1 st edition of A Stoner's Guide on Beats to Blaze to , featuring mostly hip hop, was a major failure, so I said fuck it for the second edition the following year... well, it was a failure up until StumbleUpon got a hold of it about six months back. Apparently, there's a whole lotta stoners on StumbleUpon because that shit shut down my site several times. So in tribute, I decided to start it back up and go from a hip-hop theme [...]
Click here to view the embedded video. Not many people would dare cover Nicki Minaj given that she is arguably one of the most divisive artists of our time, but Silver Medallion did just that. Taking her latest single "Starships" and adding his own flare to it with the help of the smooth production courtesy of Chi Duly (the creator behind The Weeknd-cosigned Balloons of Haus project), he makes the song more Summer-friendly yet still dance-floor ready. Silver Medallion's raspier vocals give the track a more raw vibe compared to [...]
When this track first started up I wasn't feeling the vocals, they just remind me of that monotone indie rock that I never got into. But once the chorus kicked in and I warmed up to that guitar melody, I saw the "Catch Up" appeal. I mean, it does have the two things that I've got a soft spot for in music, a catchy chorus and a melody that plays in my head all damn day. Cassettes Won't Listen Name: Jason Drake Hometown: Brooklyn, New York [...]
VICEROOOOY , my favorite nudisco remixer is back at it with a poptastic remake of St. Lucia's "Closer Than This." And as much as I'll be blasting it for days, I can't wait to see more originals from this dude, he's got the talent and has already proved it . Viceroy Genre: Fuck genres (couldn't agree more) Name: Austen Afridi Location: San Francisco, California Label: Shiny Disco Club Records Viceroy on: SoundCloud | ViceroyMusic.com | Facebook | Twitter [...]
DJ 21azy released a four track EP with mashups from hip-hop's most recent top acts. The mashups are something different, but half fail to pull of a sound that competes with the original. However, I did find the other two to be very well done with a style that the rappers would never pull off, expecially Weezy, and that's exactly why I love remixes/mashups so much! Make sure to check out the whole Sleeping Through Sunday EP , though, and see for yourself. Asher Roth ft Kid Cudi - A [...]
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