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Showing posts with label chillstep. Show all posts

Showing posts with label chillstep. Show all posts

TEED - Household Goods (Zeds Dead Remix)

Regular reader will know that we've covered TEED/Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs since his unsigned days, so it's a real pleasure to see the 'Trouble' album gaining some much deserved mainstream attention and success.

Naturally with the album release and accompanying singles, comes the official remixes, in this case 'Household Goods' has already received treatment from Enei, Lil Silva and Zinc to name a few.
With a track as a good as 'Household Goods', the difficulty in remixing comes not in trying improve an already great track, but rather lending a different 'perspective' or 'feel', whilst simultaneously avoiding complete deconstruction of the original. The Zeds Dead remix has been particularly successful in this light, changing down the tempo and adding some powerful wobbles, all whilst paying homage to the original. The track is currently available for FREE download here (low quality) so grab it now. WANT MORE? Then follow The HotBox on Facebook and Twitter

WiSkiM - Lights

There's something about WiSkiM's particular flavour of Chillstep that just puts me to sleep, in a good way that is. Music like this can carry me off and away from reality and into the ether, bringing about a valuable, if brief moment of bliss.
'Lights' is an audible painkiller, the kind of music that soothes and calms like an electronic lullaby. I could go on but there's point, you really just need to listen to this one yourself below.
Grab it for FREE and head on over to Soundcloud to show WiSkiM some love for this beautiful track.
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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 around 2step and half time rhythms. You might call it chillstep, burialstep or even future garage, either way this is easily some of the most beautiful and intelligent music that you'll hear this year. Each track is sonically unique in it's own delivery and message, yet they are able seamlessly blend together creating ambient and dreamlike soundscapes...this certainly the kind of EP you'll want to close your eyes to and experience all at once. The stand out track in this regard is 'Breathe' (170bpm edit), whose drum and bass energy sets it apart from the otherwise downtempo feel of the EP, however not in a jarring sense, but rather distinguishing the track as the climatic release of the energy that steadily builds throughout the EP.
The whole EP is available for FREE via Bandcamp as part of Synthetic Epiphany's 'Pay what you want' ethos, but don't make the mistake of taking this as his way of gauging the value of his music, rather this is an EP for everyone, those that can afford and those that can't. Nevertheless 'Survive' is excellent release and a must download for electronic music fans, listen below and see for yourself.

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Zero 7 - Destiny (Irrelevant Remix)

There's some amazing things coming out of the future garage world and tracks like Irrelevant's remix of Zero 7's 'Destiny' provide a perfect example.
Irrelevant's remix skills demonstrate exactly how something completely new can come from something old as 'Destiny' takes on a whole new chilled out lease of life.
Check this out and grab it for FREE here......while your at it, check out the FREEbies on Irrelevant's BandCamp.

Zero 7 - Destiny (Irrelevant Remix) by irrelevantsounds

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Deadmau5 - Strobe (Mr FijiWiji Remix)

There's something about Deadmau5 tracks that lends them to melodic and euphoric dubstep remixes. Mr. FijiWiji's take on 'Strobe' is by far the best i've heard since Adam Day's transcendant electro mix.
The remix is all the more impressive when you take Mr. FijiWiji's age into consideration, at just 16 years old this guy is showing some incredibly impressive talent.
The remix is solid, melodic and really adds to Deadmau5's original masterpiece, combined with a few samples of sombre and infamous words from Charlie Chaplin's 'The Great Dictator' speech and you've got a track with real poignancy...this one will make the hairs on your neck stand up.
Download the track below for FREE via his Facebook page and enjoy...

Deadmau5 - Strobe (Mr FijiWiji Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD on my facebook page] by Mr FijiWiji

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Δkkord - Δkkord[001]

Remember our post on Δkkord? Well their press team just got in touch with us to finally reveal a little about them.

∆kkord are a collective of like minded artists raised in and around the rural outskirts of Manchester. Together they draw upon years of musical knowledge & production experience to collectively channel their sound into a eclectic hybrid of all the electronic music they were brought up on, combined with a passion for minimalism, art, design, mathematics and sacred geometry.

Sounds pretty sweet don't it. There's no doubt these guys are gonna be huge, especially since we're pretty confident Synkro and Indigo are involved somehow in all this...it's gonna be post-dubstep/future garage/minimal bliss.
The debut release 'Δkkord[001]' is gonna be available for pre-order 27/02 on vinyl and digital from Boomkat. In the meantime, preview the release below, and watch this space......

Δkkord 001 by Δkkord

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Knxwledge - OvrMyne ft. Drake

Before I start this feature, I should probably point out that I don't like Drake....at all. His auto tuned, jumped up, wheelchair jimmy pop flow bullshit, embodies pretty much everything that's wrong or should I say vacant from hip-hop these days....but I digress....
This ain't about Drake this is about Knxwledge one of the best damn producers i've ever come across, so damn good infact, that in the warm filters of 'OvrMyne' he even manages to make Drizzy's original verses from 'Over My Dead Body' sound decent, poetic even.
I should also point out, that while I think 'OvrMyne' is a stand out track, it's hardly the only, or even the newest, thing from Knxwledge. The man has been producing for years, with a Soundcloud full of tunes and quite a few EPs and LPs available via his Bandcamp.
His sound is blended, distorted, yet warm.....combining mash-ups, medleys, sampled rhymes, percussion and melodies both borrowed and original...all to create something pretty damn unique. It's hard to describe (so you best listen below) but it's raw talent and one that surely deserves some recognition.
Update: Knxwledge - OvrMyne ft. Drake FREE d/l link (low quality)

Paul Haslinger - Eternity And A Day (Prophet Remix)

Before you read this, just listen to the track below...ok? Heard it? Good. Now allow me to introduce Prophet aka Dark Jedi aka Pritam Singh, the kid from Birmingham who produced this remix in the spare 2-3 hours a week he gets at college.....pretty amazing eh? Clearly the kids got talent, one to watch for the future I think. The 'Eternity And A Day' remix is still available for FREE d/l via Soundcloud so head on over and show Prophet some love.

Paul Haslinger - Eternity And A Day (Prophet Remix) [FREE DOWNLOAD] by Dark Jedi

Synthetic Epiphany - A New Path To The Waterfall

The lad from Hereford has struck again.....Synthetic Epiphany has yet to release a disappointing tune and 'A New Path To The Waterfall' is no exception...it's tunes like these that give me hope for the Dubstep formula. No more needed to be said on this one, check it out below and follow the man on Soundcloud...where it's a FREE d/l as always.

Synthetic Epiphany - A New Path To The Waterfall by Synthetic Epiphany

Synthetic Epiphany - Reverence

I know some ambient chilled music might not be the ideal post for a Friday, but i just couldn't hold this one back, especially since this track is doing wonders for my hangover.
Nevertheless, with out further ado I present 'Reverence ' by Synthetic Epiphany.
We've posted stuff from Synthetic Epiphany before and once again he doesn't disappoint, 'Reverence' is a truly mind blowing track, enriched with multiple layers of complex percussion, sub bass and wonderful melodies, all wrapped up in a time scheme that's somewhere between garage and dubstep (that wonderful 140bpm mark). As with his other tracks Synthetic Epiphany has decided to give this one out for FREE, an easy decision then...go grab it.

Synthetic Epiphany - Reverence by Synthetic Epiphany

WiSkiM - Morningstar

Normally we'd save a track like this for the Sunday chill, but beauty like this can't be held back. Belgian producer WiSkiM has made a deep ambient masterpiece in 'Morning Star'. It's tribal, bongo lead percussion blends seamlessly with beautiful piano melodies and synth backdrops. This is spacious, visceral music and demands your attention....more over it's available for FREE here. Grab it now and swing by WiSkiM's soundcloud to show your appreciation.

WiSkiM - Morningstar --- http://www.mediafire.com/?1iuy8xw53uaqwoz by WiSkiM

Ben Benecke - These Feelings

Mondays, we hate them, but here's a little something to brighten it up.
Up and coming producer Ben Benecke has just released a sweet bit of minimal Dubstep that will sooth what ails ya. Even better, it's FREE here. Maybe Mondays ain't so bad.
Sweet day dreams.....

Synthetic Epiphany - This Metal Skin

It's sunday, and once again we all need a little something to chill-out to, luckily that's where Synthetic Epiphany, an English Dubstep/techno/dnb producer hailing from Hereford, comes in.
Synthetic Epiphany's sounds are truly soothing with multiple deep layers of bass, melody and clever samples to carry your mind away...
His soundcloud is full of absolute gems and is well worth a visit, but the track 'This Metal Skin' is the perfect thing to focus on for this sunday chill session....listen below and download it for FREE while you can.
Synthetic Epiphany has an album dropping out on 30/01/12, watch out for it, we can barely wait!

Synthetic Epiphany - This Metal Skin by Synthetic Epiphany

Smoothiesforme - Will This Ever End (DFRNT Remix)

What happens when Edinburgh Dubstep/Chillstep producer DFRNT gets his hands on some indie/pop by Smoothiesforme........soothing vocals, deep bass and beautiful melodies...best of all its FREE to download.

Swing by Smoothiesforme's Bandcamp and grab it asap, while you're there grab her album 'New Beginnings' too, its an indie/pop delight.

LIPS - Everything To Me (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix)

Adventure Club really are ahead of their game. Christian Srigley & Leighton James are a duo of Dubstep producers out of Montreal. These guys take some of the top releases around and give them a unique Dubstep flavour. The latest example of this is their remix of LIPS - 'Everything To Me, here they've taken an awesome tune, kept the chilled out vibes and created some serious 'Chillstep'. Check it below as well as their excellent remix of Flight Facilities - 'Crave You.....both FREE to download

LIPS - Everything To Me (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix) by Adventure Club Dubstep

Flight Facilities - Crave You (Adventure Club Dubstep Remix) by Adventure Club Dubstep

MitiS - Influential Past

If you like 8bit electronic music, then have I got a treat for you....actually scratch that, whether you're a dubstep, electro, house or chillstep fan there's something for you on the soundcloud of MitiS.
Pennsylvanian MitiS is one of the most versatile electronic artists i have ever come across, his music is unique, uplifting and extremely well produced. There's influences stretching from Unicorn Kid, to Deadmau5 to Burial, and his range should hardly be surprising, considering MitiS aka Joe Torre's background as a classical trained pianist.
This guy is one seriously talented musician, definitely one to follow. Check out the tracks below, all available for FREE.

Update*
God damn I can't get over "Anything in the World", reminds me of the tunes that first got me into electronic music....new obsession.

MitiS - Influential Past **FREE DOWNLOAD**! by MitiS

MitiS - Anything In The World *FREE DOWNLOAD CAUSE I LOVE YOU* by MitiS

MitiS - Written Emotions *(FREE DOWNLOAD!)* by MitiS