Another Australian hip hop artist to watch. I love the piano on this track, combined with the drawn out bass and rhythm guitar this simple beat just works. Seems quite similar to Drake’s “Hold On, We’re Going Home.” It certainly shares the same vibe and kick/snare pattern. Either way, enjoy.
Caribou – Can’t Do Without You (Lenno Remix)
I added a track remixed by Finnish producer Lenno last week, but since then a second song has really grown on me. It’s a little cheesy, and that initially turned me off to it, but after further listening I think the full-on pop sound is a very deliberate attempt to turn the ambient and gritty original by Caribou on its head. Give it a shot, I bet you’ll keep hitting repeat.
360 – Live It Up (Feat. PEZ)
A really feel-good track off the third album from this rising Aussie hip hop artist. I hope he’s got more like this coming in the future because it’s currently on repeat…
Damien Jurado – Ohio (Filous Remix)
A wonderfully atmospheric and chill remix from this Austrian producer. A guitar and vocal driven track, but with a subtle driving beat and beautifully filled out electronica background. Very pleasing indeed.
Scavenger Hunt – Lost (Lenno Remix)
A really good house/indie dance track for you today. The latest remix from a new producer to the scene from Finland. He certainly keeps getting better and this one is a gem. Grab it free from his soundcloud page below.
Beyonce – 7/11 (Skrillex & Diplo’s Jack Ü Remix)
This song ticks all the boxes at the moment: Beyonce, Remix, Catchy Vocals, Skrillex, Diplo. It’s also an amazingly danceable song for something that’s so heavy.
Sirena – Chemicals (Addal Remix)
A really great remix. Addal takes the best parts of Sirena’s pop/rock original and builds an even more dreamy soundscape around them while editing out the corny pop chorus. For a song about hallucinations I think this version is the more appropriate one.
Deorro – Five Hours (Empia Remix)
There’s been mixed reviews about the vocal release of Deorro’s massive electro hit “Five Hours.” Empia has solved everyones problem by keeping the new (and lovely) vocals intact, but twisting the electro track into trappy goodness. The stripped down and chopped up instrumentals make the vocals the focus instead of just another layer on an already saturated wall of sound. Kudos sir.
Funkerman – Coming Home
Fedde Le Grand’s Flamingo Records partner has been busting out fantastic house records under the radar for over a decade. His newest release sums up his knack for combining old samples into a thriving and rollicking good modern house track. Keep it up!