June 2012 ~ HotBox

Troy Gunner - Headlights EP

It's been a while since we've heard from Bath's Troy Gunner, but he's been hard at work on his latest three track EP 'Headlights' on fledgling London label The Crescent, after a departure from Manchester's Mindset. We've talked about Troy's unique sound before and in 'Headlights' it's still hectic and complex, but perhaps more accessible than it's ever been before due to the movement of future garage artists out from the experimental fringes of music into the almost-yet-still-underground...

Yung Life - Yung Life LP

Four-piece indie/pop band Yung Life of Knoxville, TN made their debut last summer with the new-wave focused 'Youth's Hours', the most heavily featured single of which was the lo-fi roller 'I Be Scared'. Almost a year later, Yung Life are now celebrating the release of their self-titled 10 track sophomore LP. The 'Yung Life' LP represents another solid effort by the band and growing production standard and maturity through the continued progression (rather than...

Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe (Synthetic Epiphany Remix)

Not a hot minute since the release of his 'Survive' EP and Synthetic Epiphany has already dropped two new bootlegs both with a distinct old school UK Garage flavour. Synthetic Epiphany has taken Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Call Me Maybe' and in classic garage style has taken a mediocre track and turned it into a proper bassy banger. Fond memories are bound to flood back for old school 90s ravers who will recognise these classic 2step vibes. Honorable mention goes out to Synthetic Epiphany's...

The Other Tribe v. Kidnap Kid - Don't Need No Melody

'There's always room for a bit of bongo' - that's the motto we follow at The HotBox and it seems as though Kidnap Kid does too with his rework of the Bristol band The Other Tribe's 'Dont Need No Melody'. Expect house/garage rhythms across funky tropical vibes in the sweet remix, it's that Bristol sound and it's available for FREE download here WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Chill Bump - Hidden Strings EP

We've been waiting on French duo Chill Bump's third EP and after the excellent first two efforts, it's safe to say our expectations for 'Hidden Strings' were high. Fortunately those expectations have been met, perhaps even surpassed by Bankal and Miscellaneous' latest release. Bankal's beats are, as always, well on form, with complex and unique use of samples and original material to create perfect audio backgrounds to Miscellaneous' words, it's very hard to pick a stand out...

NeonFaith - Escape

“Escape” is the first official single from the band NeonFaith. Based in Queens, New York, the band's particular blend of mellow guitar and synth leads comes across extremely well in 'Escape', with finishing touches in the form of a heavy electronic drumbeat and soothing female vocals. As debut tracks go, this chilled out beauty is right up there with the best and well worth downloading for FREE via Soundcloud. While you're there, show NeonFaith some love for the FREE download..... NeonFaith...

Synthetic Epiphany - Survive EP

We've been waiting along time for this and now it's finally here. Ever since Synthetic Epiphany aka Marcus Levy-Chance started releasing his material via Soundcloud, this EP release has been eagerly anticipated, not that this is by any means his full release, but it may be his most accomplished and seasoned to date....and one that we have certainly been waiting for. The 'Survive' EP is the culmination of that waiting, a collection of highly atmospheric and emotional tracks, arranged...

Kimbra - Settle Down (Polaris At Noon Remix)

Kimbra has been featuring in just about every indie release over the last few months and looks to be going from strength to strengths. In terms of her own offerings, 'Settle Down' is easily one of the most accessible songs on her new album, 'Vow' and being largely acapella, is absolutely prime for a bit of remixing. Enter Californian producer Polaris at Noon, who's synthy remix leans the track towards the kind of indie electro/pop fits perfectly with Kimbra's vocal stylings, even...

Luvian - My Life

After seven days of summer r&r, we're back with plenty of new music for your sexy ears, so let's jump right into it! We've covered Luvian before and his particular brand of 'future bass'. He's since got back in touch to share his latest single 'My Life', a sweet and melodic 2step roller from the Brighton producer. The track doesn't stray too far from Luvian's familiar downtempo production style. Chilled out vibes aside, there's still plenty of emphasis on those lower...

Clu - Evening Ever

The current genre defying 'future bass' scene encapsulates a broad range of ever younger artists making deep and intelligent bass leaning music. Dublin's Clu aka Sean Cooley is one such artist who already has a strong following on the internet. His track 'Evening Ever' may be one of many with it's 2step rhythm and pitched vocals, but as with many a 'future garage' track, it's the meticulous arrangement of both percussion and melody that really sets the track apart, as well as communicating the...

Jodie Connor & Busta Rhymes - Take You There (ENiGMA Dubz Mix)

ENiGMA Dubz is one of the few dubstep producers out there who's keeping the genre together and even with his remix of Jodie Connor's 'Take You There', he's managed to create some depth in what before was just a generic shameless pop track. Yes, it's pop-step and yes, it's no where near some of ENiGMA's better productions, but the track is nonetheless well produced, with a rich decent bassline and on top of that it's FREE to download, so what's not to like? Check it below..... WANT...

Oby Nine - Weightless EP

Limburg's Oby Nine aka Jasper Spobeck takes his musical inspiration from the most far reaching corners and depths of his mind. His first EP 'Illusive Adventure' came as the product of a drug trip on magical mushrooms and now his second release 'Weightless' EP draws on his experiences whilst flying and feeling weightless within extremely lucid dreams. Whether or not you are a fan of mind altering psychedelic drugs and dreams that blur the lines of fiction and reality, the depth of experience...

Δkkord - Persistence / Nexus [002]

Regular readers will know we've been following Δkkord for some time now. Ever since Δkkord [001] we've been wanting more and now with [002] we've finally got it. Expect big bass and ambient sounds galore with the twitchy 2step vibes and dark vocal samples of 'Persistence' drifting seamlessly into the more four to the floor deep house beats of 'Nexus'. Both tracks are mellow, but meticulously arranged, the kind of music that takes multiple listens to really appreciate. 'Persistence...

Chill Bump - Chillin' With The Bump

French hip-hop duo Chill Bump's third EP is almost ready and will be available from June18th via Bandcamp. In the meantime, the guys have been hard at work on their latest single, the laid back 'Chillin' With The Bump' and its accompanying video, sharing Benoît Dogniez's vision of the group's first residence to the sound 'Chillin' With The Bump'. Check the track and video below, as always it's a FREE download &lt;p&gt;&amp;lt;a href="http://chillbump.bandcamp.com/track/chillin-with-the-bump"&amp;gt;Chillin'...

LiquidFusiion - FREE Compilation

In the YouTube player below is a glimpse of ENiGMA Dubz & Tuff Culture's 'Nex', an absolute beauty of a liquid DnB track and one of many available for FREE as part of LiquidFusiion's FREE compilation release, featuring the likes of Rameses B, Ollie Macfarlane, Emily Underhill, ENiGMA Dubz & Tuff Culture, Module Module, Mario M, Fiction, Demure, Exist Strategy & Canoo, Deep Focus, Owsey, StratosFear ft. A Problem Like Maria, Bustre ft. Myth, Kaiben, Decimator,...

Luvian - Only You

More and more artists are starting to blur the rigid boundaries of musical genres these days and Brighton's Luvian is one of such producers. There's a school of thought that argues that we don't need genres, and that such pigeonholing is restricting music. Nevertheless, for ease's sake I still feel compelled to describe Luvian's 'Only You' as following a kind of house rhythm, although with a very chilled out, almost coastal vibe with garage fixtures...regardless, this track is definitely...

Dee Brown - Sleep Walking Diaries

We're always in the market for decent hip-hop here at The HotBox, so when Atlanta's Dee Brown sent over his track 'Sleep Walking Diaries' he immediately grabbed our attention. We were admittedly a little skeptical, the signature Atlanta 'chopped and screwed' style isn't normally our flavour, however Dee Brown isn't your normal Atlanta rapper. Tight flows, rapid word play and soulful beats; this ain't 'chopped and screwed hip-pop', Dee Brown spits 100% pure emotional hip-hop. It's refreshing,...

Morning High - When Yr Alone

Morning High's production rate is just astonishing, with a new tune coming almost every couple of days now. The Atlanta native has just added another track to his ever growing collection of FREE releases with 'When Yr Alone', a downtempo post-dubstep track that's easy on the shuffles and deep on the bassline. Morning High is celebrating reaching over 300 subscribers so grab the FREE download and then head on over to Soundcloud to see if we can't get that to 1000 subscribers WANT MORE?...

Classixx - Into the Valley (Julio Bashmore Remix)

Keeping the house/garage tip going here with an oldie, Julio Bashmore's remix of Classixx 'Into The Valley'. Not only is this tune well worth a repost just for it's straight chilled vibes, but i've just caught a new live FREE download link via Green Label Sound, the New York label behind a few RAC and Star Slinger releases but to name a few. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

AlunaGeorge - You Know You Like It (Bondax Remix)

Lancaster duo Bondax have released another sweet little jam, pacing up AlunaGeorge's 'You Know You Like It' to more of a sneaker shufflin', pitched out vocal groover. This track demands attention and is well worth grabbing for FREE here. Bondax are all over the net lately and are surely on the fast track to big things. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Ellie Goulding - High For This (Weeknd Cover)

Even though we all secretly love a bit of Ellie Goulding, she's not normally the type of person we'd feature on the HotBox, well not unless it's yet another remix. However, this time Ellie is doing the remixing with her own take on The Weeknd's 'High For This'. She gives it her own 'pop'-edge which is surprisingly charming and well worth checking out, especially since it's available for FREE here. Check this cool little homage to canada's finest below..... WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on...