October 2012 ~ HotBox

Mutt - Conversations ft. Kevin King (Atlantic Connection Remix)

You might remember Atlantic Connection's DnB remix of Mos Def's 'Travelin' Man' which we featured a few weeks ago. Well Atlantic Connection has dropped another FREE remix, this time of fellow DnB producer Mutt's 'Conservations'. Atlantic Connection has taken the already stellar original track and stripped it back somewhat to the bare essentials, giving it a whole new minimal flavour and diverting all focus to that warm rolling bassline and Kevin King's soulful complimenting vocals. It's...

Rubblebucket - Oversaturated EP

It's about time for some Indie Rock and this weeks contenders are Brooklyn based Rubblebucket, an interesting blend of psychedelic indie rock, upbeat dance, and radiant, left-field arrangements, all led by frontwoman Kalmia Traver and brassist Alex Toth. Since their formation the band has evolved into something quite unique, with an exciting and unusual music direction, culminating in the bands latest release, the 'Oversaturated' EP, a chaotic, post-genre mix of dischord, horns, synth,...

Taches - Ålingsaäs

Im still not quite sure how I feel about Trap, but coming all the way from Senegal, I feel Taches take on it warrants a look in at least. There's not much to say about Taches (info on this mysterious producer is scarce to say the least), nevertheless his first release 'Ålingsaäs' speaks for itself, it's sensual, bassy release that leans on the edge of 2step whilst toying with that that Trap sound. It won't appeal to everyone, but I still recommend you check it out, after all it's a...

Figgy - Can't See / Don't Waste

You guys might remember New York based Figgy from the excellent 'Broke City Summer Collection' released over this past summer, featuring the likes of Sleepyhead, Dunes, and the man Figgy himself. Unlike previous releases, his latest is as much about the visual as the audio. 'Can’t Say' and 'Don’t Waste' came about after Figgy was asked to compose the accompanying music to GOTM Films latest timelapse project. Safe to say, the two chilled out, serene, downtempo tracks...

Warren Xclnce - Say Goodbye (Vampire Story) ft. Jordan James & Pheenix

Regular readers will all ready be familiar with London based Warren Xclnce, Hip-Hop/Bass producer extraordinaire and HotBox favourite. He has recently re-released his track 'Say Goodbye', this time complete with vocals courtesy of collaborators Jordan James & Pheenix. As we've come to expect from Warren, the Dilla-esque production on this track is absolutely stellar with Jordan James' slightly off-key vocals and Pheenix's rhymes nicely complimenting the instrumental. The...

Hanga - Drought

It's amazing just what kind of stuff has emerged and continues to come out of the bedroom DJ/producer generation....perhaps the most incredible thing is the speed and youth factor. Take UK based Hanga aka Caleb Watson, at just 16 years old this guy is producing music with the maturity and production values to rival many a seasoned producer. His latest track 'Drought', which samples Moby's 'Go', is a gripping, grooved up vibe with exactly the kind of dark bass and 2step rhythms many of...

Flashmob - Sometimes

Ahead of the release of their new single 'Hot', House maestros Flashmob have teamed up with our beloved Annie Mac to give away another new track. 'Sometimes' is a Deep-House with plenty f vibrant, dark bass and just enough synth lead percussion to keep the tech-heads happy (no vocal worries here). Check it out below and grab the FREE download here while you can....this one will heads nodding and feet shufflin. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

DE$iGNATED x Christopherson - It's Not Right

It's hard to sum up DE$iGNATED's style in words, but one things for sure, these two young brits are making some seriously interesting and exciting music. The lads describe themselves as "fusing genres that they like", a statement that seems a fairly accurate, especially in regards to their latest release, 'It's Not Right'. This track firmly embraces the idea of blending genres, beginning with a simple, but classic Whitney Houston sample, and ending in so much more. There's a little Trap,...

ENiGMA Dubz & Sub Antix - Premonition

We can always depend on ENiGMA Dubz to supply us with quality, grimey Dubstep, so when we heard about his latest joint release with Sub Antix, the 'Easy' EP, we knew it would be full to the brim with the biggest, deepest and darkest dubs around. To celebrate the EP's release, the pair have released 'Premonition' as a FREE download. As you'd probably expect, this dark and ominous track doesn't skip on the low frequencies. If you're the type that likes to give your subwoofer some exercise,...

Polkadot - We Got History

Wolverhampton's Polkadot has finally achieved a well earned 1000 followers on Soundcloud. To celebrate he's teamed up with rapper Wonda to produce this vibrant bit of grimey, RnB/Garage, 'We Got History', a short but deeply emotional inward look into the dynamics of relationships and that chemical chaos we call love. The track is available for FREE download here, so check out the preview after the bump and grab the download asap. Here's hoping for even more big things soon from this seriously...

Ed Congreave - Heal

Ed Congreave is best known for being part of Oxford Indie band Foals. In between working on their upcoming 3rd album he's been honing his own production skills, taking his knowledge of electronic music and some clear Deep House inflences to create his first solo release, 'Heal'. Though it may only be his first solo foray in electronic music, Ed's experience as a musician is clear in 'Heal'; production values are high, the sound is crisp and the pitched vocal lead melody works in tandem with...

TCTS - Feels So Good

The weekend is finally here and i've got a bass itch that needs scratching. Luckily Manchester's TCTS are here to help with 'Feel So Good', a lively and deeeeeeeep bass filled House/Garage roller that is sure to rub you up the right way. Just as the title promises, this vibey track feels pretty damn good through the subwoofer. Grab the FREE download here and start your weekend off with a bang, courtesy of the lovely Ms. Annie Mac. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and...

Pále - Catacombs EP

Up and coming Manchester based producer Pále a.k.a. Leo Marcus has been hard at work finalising his forthcoming 'Catacombs' EP: 3 tracks of bass oriented and intelligently designed Deep House, certain to grip many a electronic music fan with its forward thinking vibe. To celebrate its impending release, the EP's third track, 'Orchidea' has been released as a FREE download, with the downtempo, dub influenced piano led roller sure to wet your appetite. The full EP drops October 22 via the London-based...

Retraflex & Akayar - Set Me Free

Flexout Audio's Retraflex have teamed up with Akayar to produce 'Set Me Free', a hectic liquid DnB track with the kind of deep bass freqs and lively breaks that will be sure to get your heart racing. The track is being generously giving away to promote Fractured Foundation, a London based DnB night featuring the likes of Total Science, Villem, Mark System and more. Check the track below and grab the FREE download here. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

Leona Lewis - Bleeding Love (Negativ Remix)

Those Negativ boys are back with another jam, taking Leona Lewis' 'Bleeding Love' and molding it into something twisted and beautiful. The end result is a easy rolling House track, with deceptively dark, off-key tones and all the 4x4 loving any dancefloor will ever need. It takes some serious talent to make Leona samples sound that good, god knows I never thought I'd see the day where her name made it to the HotBox, is there nothing these polish production wizards can't do? Grab the...

DJ Chap - Tell Me

It took a while, but Brazil's DJ Chap finally reached his target of 1000 followers on Facebook. To celebrate, he's released his track 'Tell Me' as a FREE download. If you're into soulful, high quality and vibrant Liquid DnB, then go ahead and grab the FREE download here. DJ Chap has got some serious talent and though it might sound a bit cliche, given their shared nationality, his smooth sound really does partially resemble that of the legendary DJ Marky, which can't be a bad thing....

Equator Club - Back On Me

'Back On Me' is second track to be released from Equator Club's much anticipated 'Healing' EP. Along with the EP's title track, which we covered a few weeks ago, 'Back On Me' too heads in a distinctly classic House inspired direction and there's really no denying those souful vibes, Equator Club is Chicago through and through and we love it. Although the leading vocal sample is bound to divide opinion (we like it, but it could grate) this is the kind of track that is so well produced,...

TLC - Unpretty (Follow Me Remix)

What's this? A tropical electro remix of a 90s RnB classic, you better believe it. A whole hearted thanks and massive respect goes out out to Follow Me for creating a true Sunday brightener...just because we can't all be in some island paradise now, doesn't mean this little bit of chilled out 90s indulgence won't make you feel like you are. Grab the FREE download in exchange for a 'like' here. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twit...

The Rebel Light - Goodbye Serenade

It's been a while since we've had any real indie on The HotBox, but these guys are just the ticket. LA's The Rebel Light are bringing that DIY spirit back to indie music with hands on production, like recording their vocals at home in the bathroom and the drums in the garden shed, all in order to keep costs down. Of course the mark of a real indie talent is that despite all the cost-cutting, the music quality never suffers, a tricky balance which The Rebel Light have thoroughly achieved....

Wrongtom & Deemas J - Riot Ting

Wrongtom is perhaps best known for his excellent collaboration album, 'Duppy Writer', with Roots Manuva. However, the London based DJ/Producer has garnered quite the reputation for making quality Reggae, Dancehall and Dub influenced productions, in his own right (not to mention the Indie stuff he did with Hard Fi). Now Wrongtom has teamed with an old friend and seasoned Dub-MC Deema J, to create 'In East London', out now on the TruThoughts label, it's an album so full of grubby...

Negativ - Liquid Call

Although that 'Bristol House' sound has long since transgressed the pond and made it all the way across Europe and even State-side, it still surprises me now and then to hear music that I particularly associate with South/South-West England cropping up all over the world. In this case it's Polish production duo Negative aka Dubhartt & Maletz that deservedly grabbed my attention. There debut release 'Liquid Call' stays true to it's name as a smooth, fluid House track that draws heavily...