May 2012 ~ HotBox

Bondax - Wet Summer

Nice little freebie here by lancaster duo Bondax. Garagey vibes, chilled out melodies, this tracks got it all and since it's a FREE download, you just can't complain. Download here and swing by Soundcloud Honorable mention to Morning High and his remix of the track, also available for FREE. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Carousel - Let's Go Home

More awesome stuff from Carousel. These guys have yet to disappoint are on a steady climb to the top of the indie world. Grab the track for FREE here, and check out the music video below. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

LSB - This Feeling

It's Sunday and your probably hungover, so sit back and enjoy some FREE DnB goodness from LSB aka Luke Beavon. Simply swing by his Facebook page and like, to download for FREE WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Lockets - Treasures You Lost

Lockets have got back in touch to share their latest release. 'Treasures You Lost' holds on to that familiar soothing, coastal sound that we've come to know and love. Stay tuned for their full release 'Camera Shy,' expected for release in the next few months. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Long Courrier ft. Carson - Arcane Man (Wize Remix)

More awesome electro pop from Wize, this time in the form of his official remix of Long Courier's 'Arcane Man'. If you're a fan of Wize, or just 80s style electro vibes in general, then you won't want to miss this. Grab the track for FREE here WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Morning High - Morning High EP

We've covered some of Morning High's releases, however another FREE release from the state-side garage producer has recently come to our attention. In 'Morning High' EP expect plenty of 2step rhythms, pitched vocals and future grooves all for FREE via Bandcamp. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Karma Kid - Lou Lou

There's some really interesting stuff coming out under the guise of post-dubstep/future garage right now. Karma Kid is yet another one of such artists that defy genre boundaries. Genre definitions aside 'Lou Lou' is proper groover, laden with R&B vocal samples and liberal 808s, altogether with a somewhat unexpected euphoric synth lead. However, Karma Kid manages to arrange these elements together seamlessly across a rhythm that blends in and out from 4 to the floor, to a more shuffled...

Ta-ku - Higher (Flume Remix)

I keep saying that all the best music is coming out of Australia these days, and it's artists like Flume that keep leading me to the same conclusion. If his remix of Ta-Ku's 'Higher' is anything to judge by, then Flume is rocking some serious beat making talent. However, Flume aka Harley Streten certainly isn't just limited to remixes, or even strictly hip-hop production. Some of his original productions dabble with beachy chillwave elements and sounds more towards the indie side of things. Below...

Onuinu - Happy Home

It's always nice to stumble onto a FREE Soundcloud gem. Portland based Onuinu may be joining a long list of fellow Oregon indie musicians, but with easy going vibes and funky synth leads...the unique sounds of 'Happy Home' are nonetheless well worth checking out. To top things off it's a FREE download.....so you really can't go wrong. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Minnesota - Astral Projection EP

It's been a while since we last heard from electronic producer and Santa Cruz native Minnesota, looks like he's been busy however and has dropped another collection of FREE tracks. In 'Astral Projection' he's managed to capture a real 'out of this world' spacial feel, incorporating some trance like elements, without veering to far from his usual chilled out dubstep formula. Fans of heavily synth lead, melodic dubstep will want to check this out. Download for FREE via Bandcamp and swing by...

Jack Dixon - You Won’t Let Me (Synkro Remix)

Synkro is giving away his remix of Jack Dixon's 'You Won't Let Me' in preparation for their upcoming collaborative release on R&S sister-label Apollo. This track is a real chilled out hangover soother so grab it for FREE here (Right-click save) WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Polkadot - Eternity

Another Polkadot track here, that means garage vibes and Polkadot doesn't disappoint. This is truly a huge track, full to the brim with big bass vibes and melodic housey piano licks. Grab the FREE download asap and show some love by liking his Facebook WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Synthetic Epiphany - Ultraviolet

It's only Tuesday but it feels like it could be the end of an exhausting week already. Luckily Synthetic Epiphany has dropped a nice FREEbie to brighten up it all up. In a departure from his usual minimal 2step style, 'Ultraviolet' has more of an 8bit style vibe to it, similar in some ways to tracks by Unicorn Kid. Check the track out below and download for FREE here, this track is sweet.....like audible sugar WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

DJ Khaled ft. Drake + Rick Ross - I'm On One (Tom Wrecks Remix)

We're not normally big fans of anything with Drake in here on the HotBox, although we are partial to a bit of Rick Ross. Nevertheless producer Tom Wrecks has them both sounding at the top of their game in his remix of DJ Khaled's 'I'm On One'. Housey and Hip-Hop elements combine to make a truly epic track...it might be a bit too 'commercial' for some, but it's a guilty pleasure here, and proof that talents like Tom Wrecks can make magic, even in spite of Drake. Download for FREE here WANT...

Filip Filipi - Revolutionary Etude In D Minor

Serbo/Canadian Rapper Filip Filipi has got back in touch to share his latest project with us. In an unusual move, he's taken some time out from providing vocals in favour of working on his production skills. In tandem with musician Jonathan Lee, he has created the instrumental track 'Filip's Revolutionary Etude In D Minor'. Cumbersome titles aside, the track shows real promise and is without a doubt a solid hip-hop instrumental. All in all there's some serious potential to this instrumental side...

Masters Of The Radio - Powers of Reality

I'd never heard of Masters Of The Radio before they sent us their track 'Powers of Reality' and that's not that surprising, considering their heavy, fist-pumping electro style isn't normally the kind of thing to be posted on the HotBox. Needless to say, I wasn't too fond of the track on first play through, however my bias soon passed after a few more plays...memories and influences of Daft Punk started to flow through and before long it clicked. The track's description says it's...

Morning High - Tonitexo / That Red

More garage goodness here, this time all the way from the states. Atlanta's Morning High has got that 2step groove sound down to a tee....expect intricate percussion, chopped up R&B vocal samples and synth focused melodies....all wrapped up with high quality production..... Both tracks are available for FREE here, grab them now. Honorable mention also goes out to 'Melancholia', Morning High's latest exceptional track, also available for FREE. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook...

Polkadot - Miss You

We love a bit of those garagey vibes here at The HotBox. Especially when they are FREE. Enter Polkadot aka Sam Bevan, Wolverhampton's finest young bass producer, who has been generating some of the best grooves that we've heard in ages. The track 'Miss You' is an absolute stunner and a FREE download to boot, but after you've grabbed that you best head on over to Polkadot's Soundcloud to show some love and grab the rest of his awesome FREE downloads. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook...

Junglist Sunday - FREE DnB Downloads

It's been far too long since we've had any DnB on The HotBox, so let's take it back to the roots and get the tunes going with what i'm calling Jungle Sunday, and day celebrating 21st Century Junglism with a selection of our favorite FREE ragga DnB dubplates and downloads below from the likes of Isaac Maya and his 'Up Town Top Rankin' Bootleg....to Default, Dark Able, Nickynutz, DJ Dubsta, OCSI (and his DJ Fresh Bootleg), and TurnTable Dubbers. Download them all for FREE...

Katy Perry - Firework (Wize Remix)

Parisian Wize has given another another track a taste of his 80s style production magic, this time Katy Perry's 'Firework'. Starting to wonder now if there's nothing this guy can't do, definitely never thought i'd see the day where Katy Perry's name made it onto the HotBox playlist. As always the track is available for FREE here.....don't forget to swing by Wize's Soundcloud and show hime some love. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Benny Banks - Bada Bing (Rudimental Remix)

Rudimental are starting to get alot of well deserved attention on the airways thanks to the likes of Mistajam and Zane Lowe on Radio1 and their single 'Feel The Love' is about to blow up on iTunes any day now. However, Rudimental are also responsible for a few little known remixes that are available for FREE via Soundcloud. Check out our personal highlight below, their remix of Benny Banks' 'Bada Bing', transforming a mediocre grime romp into a proper garage riddim. WANT MORE?...

Goldroom - Fifteen ft. Chela

Goldroom decided to drop this one via Soundcloud today for FREE in return for liking his Facebook page. Chillwave fans rejoice! This is about a mellow and dreamy as it gets....if only I were somewhere warmer. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

The Temper Trap - Need Your Love (RAC Remix)

It seems like we haven't really heard from aussie indie outfit The Temper Trap in almost a year. Apparently they've been working on their second, self titled studio album due for release on May 21st. 'Need Your Love' is one due to be one of the lead singles off the album. With RAC on remix duty, the lads have, as usual, provided some up-beat indie pop as their production talents continue to go from strength to strength. Listen below and cop the track for FREE here....preorder...

The Neighbourhood - I'm Sorry EP

A couple of days ago we posted about The Neighbourhood's 'Wires' and their upcoming EP 'I'm Sorry'. That EP has now been released and garnered a very warm reception across the net. It seems like The Neighbourhood are picking up a lot of steam really quickly, so they're definitely one to keep an eye on. Grab the EP for FREE from the applet below. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Wildcat! Wildcat! - Mr. Quiche (The Dirty Tees Official Remix)

We're big Wildcat! Wildcat! fans here at the HotBox. So when they sent over The Dirty Tees remix of their single 'Mr. Quiche' we immediately had high expectations......and we sure as hell weren't disappointed. Canadian remix maestros The Dirty Tees have taken the catchy indie tune, and completely transformed it, whilst somehow retaining all the catchy charm of the original. It's hard to pigeonhole this track into just one genre category. The opening seems almost dub/reggae inspired,...

A.F.T - Artific!al 80s [Part I & 2]

It seems like these days if you want that 80s electro fix you've been craving, then you'll need to reach out towards France to get it. Last week we wrote about the electro stylings of Paris' Wize, but this week it's Grenoble's A.F.T who has our attention with his instrumental electro ballads 'Artific!al 80s' parts 1 and 2. Both tracks are available for FREE and will provide you with that personal 80s soundtrack you've probably been craving ever since watching the movie Drive. WANT...

Gotye - Somebody That I Used To Know (ENiGMA Dubz Mix)

This is a bit of an oldie, but this awesome remix by ENiGMA Dubz is well worth reposting. We might not be huge fans of the Gotye original, but this heavily dub inspired remix is probably one of the most chill dubstep tunes of all time. Check it below and grab it for FREE WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Kimbra - Remix EP

Kimbra is probably best known for her part in in Gotye track 'Somebody That I Used To Know'. However, she is of course, an artist in her own right and her debut album ‘Vows’ is due for release May 22, featuring several brand new songs in addition to tracks from the platinum- certified Australian edition of the album. In anticipation of the album release, Kimbra has released a “Remix EP” that she is giving away for FREE via Soundcloud, check it after the jump. WANT MORE? Then follow The...

dBridge presents Velvit - Passing Encounter / Scarlett

It's been a long, long time since the scene has heard anything new from electronic music and DnB veteran dBridge. However it would seem he's jumping on the 'garage revival/future bass' bandwagon with his new production alias Velvit. Expect house/garage rhythms and deep basslines with Velvit's premiere release 'Passing Encounter / Scarlett'. Check it out below....the release is available right now via Surus on vinyl or digital WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and...

The Neighbourhood - Wires

'Wires' is the latest track of Californian band The Neighbourhood and one of their singles from the upcoming EP 'I’m Sorry'. The unusual track demonstrates the band's unique blend of hip-hop and indie rock following on from previous releases “Sweater Weather” and “Female Robbery.” The 'I’m Sorry' EP is due to appear online as a free download online on May 7, but until then check out 'Wires' below and download for FREE here WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

RAC - Hollywood (featuring Penguin Prison)

The RAC guys are back on the radar, this time with an original track 'Hollywood'. Their Indie/pop sound seems to be going from strength to strength and this track is no exception. The track is being circulated and given away for FREE via Green Label Sound so grab it asap! WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Kids - Orientation EP

Kids is the side project of Devon Rea and Munro frontman Stuart Derouen. Their debut EP 'Orientation' is described as 'Chillwave/Electronic/Hip-Hop orientated' which is certainly a fair effort at trying to catagorise the eclectic mix of genre influences present across the six tracks. From the jazzy, hip-hop licks of 'Selah' to the lo-fi coastal vibes of 'Indian Paintbrush' and 'Dreamcatcher', the EP seamlessly blends complex, experimental instrumentals with more vocal leaning tracks....all the...

Jason Nolan - Jason Nolan EP

It's hard to believe that a producer so young, can produce such accomplished music, but that's exactly what 18 year old Brit Jason Nolan has achieved with his EP. Generally speaking, Nolan's musical style is fairly laid back, producing chilled indie/pop instrumentals, overlaid with filtered vocals and all arranged around meticulous percussion. Comparatively speaking, the EP is reminiscent of material from Hot Chip and even Radiohead to some extent, but with a distinctive lean towards more...

T-Polar - Hot Butter VIP

The first minute or so of T-Polar's "Hot Butter" is about as close to audible (butter focused) porn as it gets. However, unusual butter focus aside, if you're the kind of person that gets their jollies off deep, rich bass, then the rest of the tune is sure to excite you. Big sub tones dominate the soundscape, while scattered synths, garagey rhythms and chopped vocal snippets (even Michael Jackson samples) accent the body of the track. As downloads go this really isn't one to miss so grab while...

Giraffage & XXYYXX - Even Though (Teen Daze Remix)

Generally Teen Daze tends to get pigeonholed into that Chillwave category, something that we're a little guilty of encouraging at the HotBox. Nevertheless the canadian has yet to disappoint us yet, and his work on Giraffage & XXYYXX's 'Even Though' isn't just a triumph of internet collaboration over massive geographical distance, but also genre defying, exploratory production. Although House like rhythms and chords may drive this track, it shines it's verges into garage, even...

HotBox Merch Now Available!

That's right! You can finally get your mitts on a t-shirt with our snazzy HotBox logo all over it! Show us some love and check out our merchandise shop by clicking the picture link to the right, or simply following this link. And of course, if you have any suggestions or requests for specific items that we don't offer yet, then let us know. Also, don't forget to follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Lady Danville - Operating (Wize Remix)

Parisian electronic artist Wize just got in touch with us to share his latest production, a remix of Lady Danville's 'Operating'. Once again his 80s/electro/nu disco sound has won us over completely, giving a whole new lease of life to the original track. If that sounds like your bag, then head on over to Soundcloud to grab the track for FREE WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Mos Def - Sunshine Screwface (Prod. J Dilla)

What's that? A new, as yet unreleased collaborative track with two of biggest legends in Hip-Hop? Yep, that's right...looks like Mos Def is back with more hard hitting, complex word play and with J.Dilla on the beats...well, this track can't fail. Although it ain't out yet, you can can't check out the radio rip below and grab it for FREE here WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...