OK. I've got a few things to say here first...
What happened to Disco???
Does anyone still crave it as much as I do? When I first started listening to dance music back in '07, '08, it was all about the disco. Fred Falke, Treasure Fingers, The C90s, Miami Horror, The Phantom's Revenge, and Justin Faust among many, many others were in my ears everyday. Somehow the genre seemed to fade away, usurped by Electro, Dubstep, Moombahton, and most recently Trap. I've been into all of those too, but nothing holds as close to my heart as good disco.
Well, I breathed a genuine "Oh, fuck! Thank God..." when I came across Le Twan, a Swiss producer that we plan to get a lot more involved with. Imagine walking on the milky way with the moon in full phase. This blissful lunar feeling is what Le Twan offers you with his new EP, out tomorrow on Sheeva Records. The titular track "Lunar Bliss" is a meticulous juxtaposition of playful melodies tinkling with the harmonies of old school synthesizers and disco beats. This joyful track, when heard on the dance floor, will linger in your mind as you smile, with the memory of your magnificent expedition to the milky way!
Enjoy a new favorite below, and come back soon for more from our friend Le Twan.
I wasn't sure what to expect of an unidentified artist going by the name of Garth Knight when I came across it. I was intrigued, no doubt, but I was assuming that this was all a big, "Ha ha! Hasselhoff!" joke... The mysterious musician behind the Garth Knight alias should not be taken as a joke, however. The music is too fucking good. Quite appropriately, the tunes are heavily-synthesized and deliver to the listener that wonderfully eclectic 80s feel. You'll love it. Check out the story behind Garth's debut Goliath album and listen to a clip of the opening track "Mainframe," all below.
After being rescued by a submarine from Garth’s perilous cliff ride in his truck Goliath, Garth has managed to salvage Goliath from the depths of the ocean. With updated source code from Megatron, Garth Knight has painstakingly re-assembled Goliath to once again challenge Michael Knight and KITT.
Filled with awesome bass lines, killer synth hooks and percussion that will bring pure joy to your ears, Garth Knight is back to deliver outstanding tracks that will please even the most discerning listener. Prepare yourself for an incredible journey. Goliath rides again!
(Photo: Trisha Lynn by Darren Pineda)
About two weeks ago today, we featured an artist by the name of Jon Deke here and the response has been great. Keeping up with his signature bouncy electro/house style, he has just unleashed a new one to draw palms to called "Fap." I love how this track is constantly building and driving towards a climax. By the time you're sweating from the heavy grinding and ready for the big drop, it just keeps going. Exactly how it should be. Nice one, Deke.
Just a week ago we premiered a sweet jam, "Street Jive" off Devil Disco's latest free Director EP, which is a celebratory release as he recently reached over 10K Facebook fans. That was one of the dopest electric, techno tracks we've come across in what seems like forever. Incredibly creative. Now today, we're taking a closer look at his "Gritz" cut, the second track on the EP. It's mega fun, bouncy, and has all my favorite things like cowbells and open hats, as well as one of the catchiest little samples out right now. Push play below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of the page.
We've got a monster here, courtesy of our new Southern California DJ/producer friend Renski. We've featured his "Serious Business" single here before as it was released on our label-mates Social Security Records. That was one of the coolest moombahton jams we'd heard in a while, so we were anxious to hear more. "Collective," below, is a heavy electro, progressive-house tune that festival-goers and ravers alike will cherish. Go ahead, push play.
It's been ages it seems since we last heard from our favorite Spaniards over at Vampire Party. The trio (Daniel Anibal, Aida Groba and Chago Pedreira) have just unleashed their third official single "Vampaholic" and it's currently blowing up overseas. It's time we got it cracking over here. "Vampaholic" is a totally different side from this group, blending elements of moombahton, dubstep, and electro, making it the most eclectic Vampire offering yet. Stream it below, and stay tuned for a set of visuals and release information.
In celebration of the return of HOF's notorious PROVACOU†URE event me and the Hall of Fame boys, along with our resident Daims, Sacramento's infamous C Plus, and NBC's 'The Voice' featured talent Lindsey Pavao present to you "Monk" as a free download.
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Just one week ago today, we premiered the first offering of Quince Jone's eponymous debut 7-track EP. "Mind Fuck!" certainly fucked with our heads, so I'm curious what his latest "SawTooth" is going to do... The man, Max Fiedel, says "this is the track that started it all... It was really the first track in my new batch of music...where I thought 'Holy Shit!' The production is out of control." It is indeed an interesting cut from the release. Perhaps more mellow and chilled out than "Mind Fuck!" Stream it below and let us know your thoughts. And as is the rest of the release, this is a solid free download. Enjoy!
It's been far too long since we've heard from our New York friend Chris Bolarinho, on stage as Devil Disco. To commemorate hitting 10K Facebook fans this month, he has let loose his Director EP for free. The EP contains 3 brand new original takes and an equal amount of remixes. Kicking off the release is "Street Jive," filled with sirens, one of the most electrifying synth leads I've heard since Daft Punk's "Derezzed," and a fast-driving techno beat. Push play below and be sure to pick up the free download. We'll have more from our boy in the coming weeks.
I first stumbled upon the Los Angeles producer/DJ Quince Jone back in mid-2012 and was immediately digging this dude's style. After a few months of chatting back and forth, discussing his upcoming EP/mixtape, it's finally here in the form of an eponymous 7-track free release. I highly suggest you check out the whole thing, but do not miss the opportunity to hear what is perhaps the lead single, "Mind Fuck!" It's heavily synthesized, a bit majestic, and all around lovely. Stream and download it below, and stay tuned for more from Quince Jone in the following weeks.
About a week ago, we introduced Felicity and his wicked bad "Cough Up The Dough," which received an equally wicked response. We're back with more from the upcoming producer tonight, a dubstep track called "Phantom of the Dub" that won Insomniac's Discovery Project: Escape From Wonderland! contest and earned him a spot at the Wide Awake Art Car Discovery Stage a few months back. It's a very impressive production indeed, a well deserved win in my opinion. Check it out below and be sure to pick up the free download.
A little over a week ago we got our first glimpse at the French producer Megabass Def with his fun monologue tune "Dirty French." What we've got from him today takes an entirely route, with a translucent air to it and a catchy hook sample. Check it out below and pick up the free download if you're feeling it.
Ah, yes. Good ol' fashioned bouncy electro/house. Remember the days of Crookers? (I can't believe I just said that.) God I hope you do. Although, if you don't, this will be a treat. If you do indeed, this will put a smile on your face just like it did mine. Hats off to our new friend Jon Deke for reminding us of just how fun electro can be. We'll be hearing more from him soon, but for now let's enjoy the shit out of "Accro," available below to stream and download.
I'm super excited about this one! Everyone prepare yourselves for Tiger La. We first got a glimpse at her talent when we heard Bobby Green's "Velvet Queen," a track which she provided stellar anthem vocals to. Shortly after premiering that track here, we received a submission from her. My face lit up as I hadn't been able to find much more from her until then. After a few emails and a somewhat tricky international phone call, I got ahold of the Londoner and now I'm happy to introduce her to you all. Tiger La is a name you're going to remember.
We'll be sharing more of her music as we go along but let's start things off with her Lux produced "Deadly Rhythm." She calls it "the fruit of honest, soul-searching writing," and the track alludes to Tiger La's experience as a young dreamer in the big city and the arrogance of her youth. Her lyrics, inspired by scraps of her poetry and daydreams, explore the malaise of a generation and her vulnerability in love.
Check out the stream and pick up the download below. And definitely tell us your thoughts in the comment section at the bottom of the page. Whose voice does hers remind you of? I know my answer to that question, but I'm curious if anyone says the same.
Ah, yes. Who's ready to move their bodies? We got hit with a free album from upcoming producer Felicity a while back and it's about time I got into the hands of the people. The music is a bit different than what I'm usually rocking, but I can definitely get down to. It's tech-y, house-y, and super groovy. Especially "Cough Up The Dough," which we have for you below. It's an awesome free download that comes off his equally free album The Progression of Expression Vol. 1 that you can pick up here. Enjoy it.
This is one of the most interesting tracks I've received in a long time; I'm totally feeling this dude Megabass Def, a French DJ/producer who clearly gives no fucks and is having a hell of a lot of fun making music. "Dirty French" is the track that immediately caught my attention. He's taken the Wild Cherry classic and chopped it up and turned it into a soundtrack for his album's monologue. We'll be hearing more from him soon, but until then we've got the aforementioned track below. If you're interested in hearing more now, head here.
Nikolas Degas, meet everyone. Everyone, meet Nikolas Degas. The French/American Santa Monica native introduced himself to me recently and I'm so glad he did. To be completely honest, I've been so absorbed in these new bassy sounds that I've forgotten how fantastic good ol' electro/house can be. And with guys like Mr. Degas making noises like this, we can be certain electro's here to stay.
What we've got for you here today is his remix of Swedish House Mafia's "Don't You Worry Child." The original was always fine to me, but it was only just fine. I never felt the energy quite as much as I do when I push play on this version. It's harder hitting and, in my opinion, just a lot more fun. See for yourself below and be sure to pick up the free download.
Bobby Green is definitely going to be a threat to these hurt DJs and producers in 2013. While our New York boy is gearing up to drop his debut EP, he agreed to let loose this stream of his Tiger La assisted "Velvet Queen." As always, he delivers a well-rounded song, never a disposable club track. Yep. This is the kind of tune that the girls and boys will hear on the dancefloor and tirelessly search for the next day to have in their music collection. Enjoy "Velvet Queen," and we'll keep you posted with a release date.
By now we hope everyone's familiar with our friend from the Netherlands, Met Mitchell, who's synthesized sound is damn near one of a kind. Today we have his most recent original work, another beautiful soundscape titled "Mercury Sym Living." Check it out below, pick up the download, and head over to his SoundCloud for more.
Ah... Met Mitchell, your music is a gift to us all. Everyone, if this is the first time you're coming across this guy, get ready for some cool ass shit. "En Route" is like taking a ride through space. Or maybe a different dimension you can't understand. Does that make sense? Seriously though. You don't even have to be high for this to trip the fuck out. Push play below and hop aboard this vintage synth-driven electronic ship.
Oh and if you haven't heard his Thieves Like Us remix, go here. Omg.
