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Aw yeeah. So there are plenty of Coldplay mashups of Every Teardrop is a Waterfall,  so what? Are there plenty of Porter Robinson Language  mashups? No, there aren't (because it only dropped a little while ago). So to put something like this together in such a short time, and holy shit it is a banger, madness. Awesome work. Can't fault it. Bravo. This mashup is courtesy of TeeTs aka Stephen Wright from Florida and Henry Fong , one fourth of the DEF-EP mob. Get a load of this below - you won't regret [...]

This track has really grown on me. The San Fran-based Silver Swans Let Me Know Now  is a broody, tribal and emotional ballad that, to be honest, doesn't go for long enough. I'd like to hear an extended studio version or a live take that took it from the three minute mark out to more like six. Such soft vocals from Ann Yu and that anxious synth loop really sets the mood for the whole sparse arrangement. Really love this song,will be paying more attention to them for sure. Related posts: [...]

So I had this on my iPhone for a while (no idea where I got it) and on that note why the hell does Bump for iPhone no longer send music? Useless. Anyway I had this track playing in the car on the way home and I'd normally skip it but for some reason I let it play through - holy shit. What an awesome EDM original from the OC man who's usually known for his remixes . You need to wait a while, say the build-up around the one minute mark but damn it is worth it. Just [...]

Really digging this track from New York's Hoodie Allen No Faith In Brooklyn . It's probably the poppy chorus vocals from Jhameel, maybe it's the mention of purchasing sushi in the opening line It's a pretty sweet track either way. Second verse breakdown is mad as too. He's playing five days from now at Furman U with Tinie Tempah (awesome) as part of his All American Tour . Get on board - if you want the download comment/email me. Related posts: Digitalism » 2 [...]

Throw a pinch of Thomas Gold , a glass of Pendulum , a shot of R3HAB (make that two) and a generous nip of Swanky Tunes and put them all in a Basic Physics blender - this is what you get. Island of Gold  another mad as BP mashup. It's only a little over five and a half minutes but there's plenty of chainsaw madness to get you going in there. Bounce Related posts: Basic Physics » The [...]

Dayum. Take your pick with this one. I don't know if I prefer the remix of the club mix. At home, or in the car, probably the remix. Straight to the point (the extended vocal notes, the masssssive drop) but the club mix draws it out over a good six and a half minutes. Perfect if you're not in a rush (or you're off your face). Hardwell you legend. Good stuff mate. OR Related posts: Two Door Cinema Club » Undercover [...]

Love this remix from Designer Drugs. Check it out at the soundcloud below and let me know if you prefer the original (video embedded below) or the mix. Keep in mind the mix appears to be just a snippet. I like both Really, I like anything Aoki or Cudi. Let's be honest here. VS Related posts: Steve Aoki » Ladi Dadi (The S Remix) Afrojack & Steve Aoki ft Ms.Palmer » No [...]

So Porter Robinson has done it again and dropped six minutes of heaven on us in the form of Language . What a beautiful track it is too (and the cover art matches it superbly). Unreal. Stop reading this and press play. Not sure who the vocalist is though, anyone? Related posts: Basic Physics & Yoni » Bastoblast (Skrillex // Basto // Porter Robinson // Rihanna) 3LAU - Jupiter Unison (Dallask x Porter Robinson x Cobra Starship) [...]

His best work to date as I see it- Austin Eterno ex-Dj Plaidapus - pulls this mashup together elegantly. Best of The XX, best of Deadmau5. This has already got a lot of praise all over the place but I thought I'd throw my hat in too. Keep the good mashups coming sound a lot like 3LAU . Related posts: Basic Physics » The Encore (Chiddy Bang x Hardwell x Deadmau5 x Ellie Goulding) Afrojack & Steve Aoki ft Ms.Palmer » [...]

So this is happening, which will be awesome. Awesome loved this track but thennnn I found this techno rework which is, safe to say, pretty damn sick. Below is the snippet but if you want the full drop a comment. Related posts: Brutha » Hold Me Down Yelle » Que veux-tu (Madeon Extended Remix) Queen of Hearts » Where Are You Now (StardonE remix)

Tipped off on these guys today, pretty mad find. They're playing local soon but tis sold out . Depressing much. Related posts: DyE » Fantasy My Gold Mask » Ghost In Your Bed (RWR Mix) DOSVEC » Mundo

Surprised this kid hasn't gotten more attention his mashups are pretty nuts. Loving this one here making the most of Amanda Wilson's vocals in Runaway . You can grab most of his tracks from his soundcloud page . This one's my fave so far though, will keep watching. Related posts: Steve Angello vs Diddy Dirty Money » Knas Is Coming Home (Marco V Mashup) 5 & A Dime » Can't Stop Won't Stop Rogerseventytwo » [...]

Alright, so I've already posted a remix of Icona Pop's Manners  but yes it really does deserve another spin, this time from Style Of Eye the Swedish tech house producer. This take is a lot different to the Captain Cuts version and at that one thirty mark I can't help bouncing along (you won't either). Can't really say what type of mix it is apart from that - just keeps the vocals in check with great synth build-up and breakdown. Get it below. Related posts: [...]

This has been around for about a year but deserves a lil respect - the French youngster ripped this one apart and made it anew. I love this version of the classic from Pendulum. Surprised I hadn't already posted it up here. Ah well, get it below. If you're familiar with the original just think what it would sound like with all the epic-ness retained but with a summmery disco spin on it. Oh, and at the three thirty mark, love how Madeon slows it down. Brill. I. Ant. Related posts: [...]

So this band TV Girl just dropped their track I Wonder Who She's Kissing Now  which is good and getting a lot of hype but it prompted me to post this about their other track If You Want It  which I have had on heavy rotation for quite a while now. The narrative is so easy to relate to, even if you haven't been in the singers position before. Dark humour and a catchy tune. If you're into Blood Diamonds you might want to give this a try. Feels like Lo-Fi, indie, summer-party goodness. [...]

Siiiick re-do here on a-life  from Kids At The Bar on newcomer Rogerseventytwo's You Take Me Higher . It's still got that disco house charm the original had but make sure you've got the bass up at the one minute thirty mark. Hell yeah, that is unreal. Will definitely wake you up from wheverer your mind is sleeping. If you're keen on  the Jack  or Aoki  then this is your business - grab the floaties and dive in below. Related posts: Niki & The Dove » DJ Ease [...]

Well here's a little milestone, my first track listed that is post-rock. I guess I don't listen to post-rock a lot anymore but this came past me today and I had to have it on repeat for a while. They're from Moscow and they're called Sleep Dealer and this is their most popular track The Way Home . Just hit play, it's good and if you want the track let me know. Related posts: Steve Angello vs Diddy Dirty Money » Knas Is Coming Home (Marco V Mashup) [...]

Finishing it up here on a-life with this (another synthy spaced out mix) from Meridian aka Greg Szathmary. Rework of that ambiguous London electronic duo Monarchy and their killer track You Don't Want To Dance With Me - this is iced up right. If you're into The Sound of Arrows (which you should be) or Bag Raiders (which you most probably already are) then you'll dig this track (vocals are from Britt Love - look she has a tumblr Related posts: [...]

Thanks to THE EXTRA-ORDINARY for the tip off on this one right here from Luis Gabriel Valles hailing from Virginia USA (the other Louie V - not the bags). Sexy ass shit right here think. Think Drake, only better. That's right. Check his bandcamp for some more great free downloads . Honestly spread the word on this guy it's pretty dope. Mad production from DropxLife too. Download below. Related posts: LMFAO » Sorry For Partyrocking (R3hab Remix) Icona Pop » Manners (Captain [...]