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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Album: Rick Ross X Bruce Springsteen - Boss vs Boss (Jonathan Lee Mash-Up)

   

 I've always had a certain respect for Bruce Springsteen, and yet I wouldn't consider myself a fan....the same can be said for the industry's other 'Boss', Rick Ross.
It's hard to say where mash-up producer Jonathan Lee's got the inspiration for this blend of bosses, and I can't even say whether I'm 100% confident whether it works or not. 'Born To Run' and 'Secret Garden' seem to work effortlessly, an eclectic blend of two great but far removed artists. Yet tracks like 'Blood Brothers' and 'Streets of Philadelphia' vary from moments of harmony to sounding like clashing records from separate speakers.
Regardless, even if only for it's sheer audacity this Mash-Up album is worth a listen. Some die-hard fans are bound to get upset, however the concept will bring a smirk to the mouth of most and maybe even a genuine intrigue and love for this unusual combination....just like whiskey and mint, it shouldn't work, but it does...and this album is arguably one hell of a julep.
Besides, it's a FREE release....so what have you got to lose, preview below and d/l here
Rick Ross X Bruce Springsteen - Boss vs Boss by yearofthelee

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Jordan Klassen - Go To Me

   


I've been posting alot of electronic music lately, so it's nice to post something a little more laid back and easy.
On my first listen of 'Go To Me' that Vancouver indie sound was immediately evident, that's no bad thing, what with Vancouver producing big talents such as the likes of Teen Daze and The Japandroids. 
The song effortlessly teases a smile out of the listener and echoes The Shins by the bridge, ultimately however it's the song's easy, if cheesy, chorus which secures a long lasting appeal as a indie heart-warmer....
Check it out below and download for FREE below or grab the whole 'Kindness' EP from Bandcamp
Go To Me - Jordan Klassen by JordanKlassen


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Album: Muzzy - Colours & Distractions

   


Well here's a gift for a Sunday. Basingstoke's top DnB/Dubstep/Bass producer Muzzy, has dropped his huge 21 track album 'Colours & Distractions' for FREE. It's a great album chock full of energetic jump-up DnB and big heavy bass laden tracks. Muzzy's signature sound is kind of glitchy yet melodic....personally it reminds me of a blend of early Pendulum and hip-hop sampling along the lines of early Prodigy. Either way, it's a cracker and not to be missed check out the preview album mix below and grab the whole album asap while its still 100% FREE here.


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Gorillaz - DoYaThing ft. James Murphy & Andre 3000

   



Gorillaz are back in what appears to be a return to form (after the disappointment of 'Plastic Beach) in a collaboration with Andre 3000 and James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. 
'DoYaThing' is a damn fine and funky track, all the more sweetened by Andre 3000's excellent verses and delivery, which have been noticeably absent from the world of music lately.
Personally I'm not the biggest fan of Gorillaz but it's hard for me to fault anything fronted by Damon Albarn. 
The track has been released for FREE via Converse as part of some Gorillaz Chuck Taylor sneaker promotion...and as of yet there's very little word as to whether this means a new album is in the works, however I'd put my money on it.
Gorillaz featuring Andre 3000 and James Murphy - DoYaThing by LBYB

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Bitrok - Constellation Down ft. Johnny Mackay

   


I don't know what it is about Australia that breeds great electronic artists, but frankly i'm not complaining.
Electronic duo Ryan Dickinson and Ollie Bowler aka Bitrok are the latest group to send us their tracks all the way from down under.
Whilst they tend to cater towards the more dance oriented end of electronica, their latest single 'Constellation Down' has a sort of indie vibe, reminiscent almost of something by Foals or Crystal Castles. 
Either way, these Brisbane natives have put together a pretty sweet track and equally good video to boot. Check it out below....'Constellation Down' and Bitrok's debut album are available via iTunes.
Constellation Down feat Johnny Mackay (Radio edit) by bitrok



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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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Wild Belle - Keep You

   


Brother and Sister duo Natalie & Eliot Bergman aka Wild Belle are starting make an impact on the internet. Based out of Chicago, these newcomers are garnering some serious attention regarding their indie/reggae crossover sound and with smooth dubby vibes like those in 'Keep You' it's hardly surprising.
If you're a fan of artists like Waldeck or Hollie Cook then you're in for a treat, check out the player below and download for FREE here
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