Blog: Surrounding Sounds

FEED ME

Jun 1, 2011, 2:00pm Surrounding Sounds
Feed Me - Strange Behaviour (ft. Tasha Baxter)
I haven't posted anything of the dubstep variety in a couple weeks, so in anticipation of FEED ME's big show on friday at the Modclub , check out his brand new track "Strange-Behaviour" featuring Tasha Baxter. This will be featured on his new EP "Feed Me to the Stars", set for release later this summer. Thanks again to Arcade Fridays/The Mod Club for providing Toronto with more proper live electro shows.
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Louis La Roche

Jun 1, 2011, 10:05am Surrounding Sounds
On the first of last month, LLR began unveiling his 3 part mixtape series simply named "Scenery". Lucky for us, it's now the 1st of June which means the second installment has been released (for free) on his soundcloud. Scenery Part 2 is just another excellent example of why I frequently feature his productions here on SS. This chapter (like the last) showcases a broad array of original work ranging from almost chillwave-esk house, to his signature uplifting disco sound. If you haven't listened to the first installment, check it out here (and don't forget to mark July 1st in your calender as the release date [...]
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Artist:louislaroche
Title:Scenery Mixtape Part 2
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Soundtrack
Year:2011

White Light 44 – Cassian

May 31, 2011, 7:41am Surrounding Sounds
"This mix should be listened to on a high quality sound device. So make sure you’ve got some good earphones, headphones or speakers!" I'm always anticipating a new White Light Mix ( @WhiteLightMixes ), but this one was especially exciting since Cassian ( @_cassian )—an Aussie musician no stranger to SS—is being featured on the latest mix. I'm such a huge fan of this series because artists concentrate more on taking listeners on a journey through their carefully thought out tracklists, making sure every beat, synth and vocal are relevant. [...]
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Fenech-Soler

May 29, 2011, 4:56pm Surrounding Sounds
The weekend can be pretty heavy on the soul sometimes. By Sunday evening, usually I'm in search of something a little more deep and minimalist to chill out to. This Fenech-Soler data transmission mixtape seems to fit that bill perfectly. I think the Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs remix of their original "Lies" might be my favorite track of the lot. Well,  here we go again I guess, bring it Monday. Fenech-Soler Data Transmission Mix Tracklisting: 1. Julio Bashmore - 'Battle for middle you' 2. Joe & Will [...]
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Dillion Francis

May 27, 2011, 9:04pm Surrounding Sounds
To be completely honest, I really can't digest 99% of the material that's coming out of this moombathon movement. The majority of tracks I've heard sound way to similar to a reggae-tone tribute production. But holy, Dillion Francis is really making a case for the so called "next thing" in electronic music. I found his brand new, hour long HARD Summer mix on Soundcloud and literally forced myself to listen to it. While I didn't dig the whole thing, a BIG highlight for me was his original tack "Masta Blasta". I don't care what you listen [...]
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Artist:Dillon Francis
Title:Masta Blasta
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:DILLONFRANCIS
Title:HARD Summer 2011 Mix
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:moombahton

Yale – Getaway

May 27, 2011, 8:12am Surrounding Sounds
Yale, comprised of Brisbane's Stefan Emslie & Mark Maxwell ( @Pretension ), is "an expression of how live music interprets dance", whatever that means. To me, their track 'Getaway' is as if you're dreaming that you are a bird flying through the sky while a Miami Horror-esque, down-tempo disco sound surrounds you (
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Fred Falke

May 25, 2011, 9:41pm Surrounding Sounds
French House ninja Fred Falke is back, this time putting a slick spin on Wolfgang's upcoming single "The King and All Of His Men" (in stores June 13). Here's another example of why Fred's the absolute king of the build up as this track contains a massive drop that ranges from 4:05-5:37. Go ahead, drink it in: Wolfgang - The King and All Of His Men (Fred Falke Remix)
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Makoto Soul Mix

May 25, 2011, 8:47am Surrounding Sounds
Weather's getting warmer, days are getting longer and everyone just wants to take off their clothes so I thought I'd post this new mix from my desert island DJ , Makoto. This soulful mix is perfect for those days when the sun's shining, you're chillin' on the patio and you're drinking from a glass Coke bottle through a crazy straw. Definitely a change up from the nu-disco, house and electronic music we usually post, but these tunes are classic. New Soul Mix - May 2011
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Miracle Fortress + Diamond Rings

May 24, 2011, 9:47am Surrounding Sounds
It's been awhile since we've heard from Toronto's synth-pop darling Diamond Rings. So, I thought I'd take the opportunity to slow things down abit and post his new beautiful remix of Miracle Fortress's"Raw Spectacle". John O fashions an almost dizzying vibe by lending more synths along with his signature upbeat drum kit.
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ROUGE

May 22, 2011, 11:35am Surrounding Sounds
If you attended Laurier University, chances are you've heard of ROUGE. I saw him spin a handful of times and if it was one thing I came to expect with his sets, it was consistency. Always a good time with this guy at the ones and twos and this mix delivers just that. Filled with huge tech house anthems, this tape is great for any high energy situation. As a side note, this mix was stolen directly from Salacious Sound (follow them if you're not already) "WARNING: Mixing alcohol with Rouge dj sets is [...]
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Strange Talk + Edwin Van Cleef

May 20, 2011, 8:27am Surrounding Sounds
Fellow Canadians, 2.4 weekend has finally arrived! May your long weekend be filled with sun, friends and multiple (countless) alcoholic beverages. You know what goes great with those things? Some must hear Disco-house. Strange Talk 's situation reminds me a lot of what happened to  The Naked and Famous . They've been getting a TON of blog love for the past couple months ( including here ), and are now finally getting noticed thanks to artists like Two Door Cinema Club, Cut Copy and Phoenix paving the way in mainstream. Check out these (free!) sun soaked [...]
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Artist:Edwin van Cleef
Title:May Mix 2011
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Chart Mix
Artist:Strange Talk
Title:Eskimo Boy (Lightwaves Remix)
File Name:SoundCloud
Artist:Strange Talk
Title:Eskimo Boy (Vanguard Remix) FREE DOWNLOAD
File Name:SoundCloud

Cassian + PNAU

May 18, 2011, 12:21pm Surrounding Sounds
Australian dance lengends PNAU are now ready to release their newest single "Solid Ground", and luckily Cassian has been able lend his french house sheen to this brand new remix. I seriously can't get enough of this 80 style hook. “Soft Universe” will be PNAU's fourth full length, and is set for release on July 1st. Can't effin wait. "Too much worth living for, too much worth living for baby" PNAU - Solid Ground (Cassian remix)
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Russ Chimes

May 17, 2011, 9:23am Surrounding Sounds
When it comes to consistency, Russ Chimes might be my favorite French house producer on the planet. Bold words, but if you look towards his remix catalogue , then to his MUST HAVE Midnight Club EP , and finally to his Expressway mixes, they all seem almost unparalleled in quality. Luckily for us, Russ has just released the third installment of his Expressway mixes, created for your car stereo and the open road.  This drops just before his eagerly awaited EP Tonic/Helix  which previewed on Triple J last friday. And let me tell you, it has [...]
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Artist:Russ Chimes
Title:Expressway Mix Pt.3
File Name:SoundCloud

Porter Robinson

May 15, 2011, 5:02pm Surrounding Sounds
When it comes to bright futures in electro house, none is brighter then Porter Robinson's. At the age of 18, he's already toured with the likes of Deadmau5, Moby, Tiesto, Skrillex, Afrojack, and Dada Life. While we haven't heard anything new from him as of late, I found this amazing mix he put together at the beginning of the year that you have to hear. While the start may be a little dub-ey for most, stick with it. I cannot wait for this guy to make his return to Toronto. Porter Robinson - January [...]
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Madeon + Deadmau5

May 14, 2011, 10:44am Surrounding Sounds
Seriously? 16 years old? This is ridiculous. Twitter / Soundcloud Deadmau5 - Raise Your Weapon (Madeon Remix) (Radio Rip)
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Swedish House Mafia

May 13, 2011, 6:56pm Surrounding Sounds
So I realize that my posts these days may resemble the listening tendencies of a bipolar schizophrenic. But verity is the spice of life right? So, since the weekend has finally decided to show it's face, let's speed things up abit. I've just stumbled over a live recording of the Swedish House Mafia's Masquerade Motel set. Love'em or hate'em, there is no argument against the fact that these guys know how to produce and spin high intensity house music. After listening to this mix, along with others from Laidback Luke, Martin Solvieg and Avicii, there is no way in hell I'm missing next [...]
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The Miracles Club + Cut Copy

May 12, 2011, 6:39pm Surrounding Sounds
The Miracles Club's "Light As Love" single will mark the newest release from the Cut Copy owned and operated label,  Cutter Records . The single will not only include original material, but also this amazing rework created by none-other then the label CEOs. To be completely honest, I think the last remix these lads created was in the summer of '08 (when they took on Ladyhawke's " Paris is Burning "). The Miracles Club - Light as Love (Cut Copy Rework)
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Keljet

May 11, 2011, 7:33pm Surrounding Sounds
I don't know that much about Keljet, other then the fact that they're from the Netherlands and they spin/produce high energy french house/indie disco. But then again what else can you ask for? This mix is basically a round house kick to the face with (male) platform shoes. Massive Selection 19 sweats a positive vibe that's caused by upbeat tracks from Grum, Madeon and of course some Keljet originals. Keep an ear out for their space age remix of " Rolling In the Deep " and the 2011 version of Long Legs Runnin redone by Boris Roodbwoy and Ezzy [...]
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Artist:KELJET
Title:Massive Selection 19 (Special!)
File Name:SoundCloud
Genre:Indiedisco

Metronomy + Erol Alkan

May 9, 2011, 2:15pm Surrounding Sounds
Well, this is just awesome. New remix of Metronomy's ( @metronomy ) 'The Bay' from Erol Alkan ( @erolalkan ). I want to say its like Saturday Night Fever meets 2011 indie pop. Check it out! Metronomy - The Bay (Erol Alkan Remix)
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Friendly Fires

May 9, 2011, 12:01pm Surrounding Sounds
Well, we have another BIG #MusicMonday on our hands with a full preview of the upcoming Friendly Fires album "Pala". Thanks again Hype Machine!
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