
Following the success of the J.D. Roots show with The Cribs in May last year, Jack Daniel’s is heading to this year’s Long Division festival (7th – 9th June in Wakefield) to host the J.D. Roots Stage , bringing with it a load of great acts. Inspired by the promoters’ and local acts’ love for their local music scene, Jack Daniel’s kept in touch after The Cribs gig and, when when told about Long Division, decided that the festival provided the perfect opportunity to support a local festival and its passion for music. Best [...]

On May 13th 1983 The Smiths released their debut single Hand in Glove. To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the BBC produced a Culture Show special Not Like Any Other Love which explored the band’s impact and the culture they grew out of/reacted against. It’s about average as these things go: presenter Tim Samuels nods while a bunch of talking heads (including the omnipresent Stuart Maconie, obviously) explain how The Smiths were a life-changing band, how they exploded out of nowhere, how rubbish everything was until they arrived, etc, etc. Maconie himself inadvertently tips off [...]

The British are coming! The British are coming! Or should we say making incredible remixes just in time for summer! London based Special Features has put a magic touch on fellow Brit, Ellie Goulding's track "Only You" which off her most recent album Halcyon . Special Features showcases his ability to make this track his own while staying true to the original elegance of the song. The bubbly and uplifting feel of the remix are perfectly paired with the tone of Goulding's voice. It's one of those [...]
This song is the epitome of Walden's genius and just when you thought it could not get any better, Special Features decides to step in and work his magic. The chord progression in this song is absolutely magic with a very Madeon-esque feel to it. Special Features aka Eden Anderson has done remixes of various [...]
Special Features specializes in crafting remixes that are intensely melodic, deeply emotive and pack heaps of energy. His massive new remix of Ellie Goulding's "Only You" is a perfect example. He boosts the emotional intensity of Ellie's original by adding a splashy kickdrum, a driving bassline and a soaring new synth line that brings cheer to Goulding's transparently raw lyrics. Special Features' remake is without a doubt an anthem-in-the-waiting that is already firing up SoundCloud. The British dance music producer (born Eden Anderson) writes me that was very excited about remixing the track for Ellie. "I had [...]
We don't know much about UK electronic producer Eden Anderson aka Special Features, but apparently we're behind the times, as he just released his superb remix [...]
Remember Special Features and his dynamite interpretation of Deadmau52 "Strobe?" Might be going back a little bit too far for you all, but if you're in the dark on this you're gonna want to educate yourself immediately. Once you've done that, dive into his take on one of Ellie's standouts ... Read More
Inspired by Martin Solveig and Lenno, London’s Eden Anderson (aka Special Features ) seems to be reshaping that atypical powerpop electro house mould through these five examples of nu-skool focus. Interrogating Ellie Goulding’s penchant for Dr. Beats headphones and the-man-in-a-bright-red-mouse- hat, Special Features shows these two artists off without the hint of Edam and comes into his own by the pitch changing ‘Illusions’ (with Michael Brun), ‘Synergy,’ and (the similar sounding to his ‘Strobe’ remix) ‘You And Me.’ If there is a missing link between Madeon, Gemini and Archie, DJ/producer Special Features would most likely be it. [...]
Ellie Goulding's irresistible voca l stylings are built for electronic reworks and her latest album Halycon has served as the perfect host for countless remixes since its release. Continuing on with this trend and hot off the debut of his first original single "Illusions," UK dance music talent Special Features takes on Ellie's latest single "Only You." Complimenting Ellie's soulful vocal stylings with lush harmonies and his own distinctive progressive house style, Special Features skillfully weaves an intricately emotive outing, one that ebbs and flows with warm melodies and masterfully engineered tension. [...]

Initially breaking through as a favorite of the blogosphere with chart-topping remixes of tracks such as “ Strobe ” by Deadmau5 and Dada Life’s “ Happy Violence ,” London-based Special Features (aka Eden Anderson) made it clear early on that he was a powerful force to be reckoned with. After a brief hiatus, the Hype Machine favorite marked a transition from mega-remixer into more of a true producer’s role with his successful "Illusions" EP released on the esteemed Big Beat Records label in early April. You can pick it up via Beatport here . If you're not [...]

Initially breaking through as a favorite of the blogosphere with chart-topping remixes of tracks such as “ Strobe ” by Deadmau5 and Dada Life’s “ Happy Violence ,” London-based Special Features (aka Eden Anderson) made it clear early on that he was a powerful force to be reckoned with. After a brief hiatus, the Hype Machine favorite marked a transition from mega-remixer into more of a true producer’s role with his successful "Illusions" EP released on the esteemed Big Beat Records label in early April. You can pick it up via Beatport here . If you're not [...]