Tiesto & Steve Aoki – Tornado (The Remixes)
Released today on Dim Mak Records is the remix package to Tiesto and Steve Aoki’s collaboration “Tornado.” The original infuses styles from both artists and is played in both EDM artists sets. Fist up, Angger Dimas uses many elements of the original tracks in the intro, outdo, and breakdowns, but goes completely out of the box with the lead, instead using his masterful skill set of synth play to create an oddly distorted Dutch style lead. Felix Cartal goes with a more traditional club sound with his remix, using 80’s video game sounding synths in the breakdown and a crispy distorted bass line arranged with other bizarre synths. Finally, Kill The Noise decides to break the pattern of Electro House remixes and creates wildly dramatic Dubstep track featuring the vocal of the lovely Polina. Check out all the remixes below and be sure to grab the tracks you like at Beatport.
Angger Dimas Remix **Beatport**
Felix Cartal Remix **Beatport**
Kill The Noise Remix **Beatport**
-Klavay
Bassnectar – Colorstorm Remixtape
Everything this man releases these days just seems to be pure gold. The man himself, Bassnectar, has always been on the forefront of bass music over the years and continues to show his strength on this fresh release. This 35 minute explosion of sounds explores the depths of his brand of dubstep, DnB, some industrial and great classic mashups. His music displays the perfect combination of heavy and intense wobbles and synths while maintaining a beat that forces your feet to move. Be sure to listen for some unreleased tracks and do not hesitate to download this mix for free right here.
Bassnectar – Colorstorm Remixtape
Bass be with you,
Bravo
Dirtyphonics – The Mystery Mix
Although Dirtyphonics claims to be from Paris, their music is definitely from the far reaches of the universe. This new mystery mix on their soundcloud starts off like a meteor from space with their remix of Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites. It seems that the pace only quickens as this compilation of madness escalates towards pure insanity. It’s only a thirty minute mix but not one of them is close to being bad. If you are not particularly fond of DnB, consider this mix your pathway to conversion. Dirtyphonics guide their listeners on a journey through a galaxy of glitches, perfect vocal samples, driving drum beats, and some very unique and evolved bass music. If you’re a bass head already do not hesitate to snag this mix immediately! As for those skeptics out there, buckle up, the future have arrived!
Dirtyphonics – The Mystery Mix
Bass be with you
-Bravo
Savoy – I’m In Need
Boulder duo Savoy have always been a favorite of mine since I discovered them last year. Their sound has changed drastically in only about two short years from party starting Electro House, to Big Room Progressive House, to their latest infatuation with Dubstep. “I’m In Need” is a fantastic Dubstep track that fuses a few elements from all their former sounds, combining them into one dance floor destroying sound. Excellent sampling paired with gritty wobbles from all corners of the universe compose the lead, while euphoric Progressive chords and pads make the break downs. An excellent track worth every bit of your attention and support. Check it out below and make sure to grab it at Beatport.
Savoy – I’m In Need
-Clavé
Zomboy – Never Say Die Vol. 13
One series of mixes that I can never get enough of are those by the Never Say Die crew. This record label pushes out a fresh mix with every new artist release. This time around, the relative newcomer Zomboy delivers a mind-melting arrangement of the heaviest and freshest dubstep to date. With original tunes like “Organ Donor” and “Game Time” accompanied by veterans like Doctor P and Funtcase, this mix has it all. This compilation isn’t for everyone but if you appreciate the heavier aspects of dubstep I am sure you will dig this mix. It’s glitchy, dancy, and filthy as hell. Swipe yourself a copy here. Oh and make sure to watch your jaw during the first listen, we don’t want any drool on the keyboard now do we?
Zomboy – Never Say Die Vol. 13
Bass be with you
-Bravo
Bassnectar – The Matrix
Forget the red pill, you need to take a listen to this new song by the ever evolving Bassnectar. The master bass craftsman himself returns with Divergent Spectrum, a stunning 15 piece dubstep gem. One of its standout tracks, “The Matrix”, starts out with a catchy hip hop beat that builds perfectly into a trademark heavy Bassnectar drop. His signature wobbles shine through on this track as they have evolved into cleaner and meaner sounds. If you haven’t seen this man live you need to do so immediately. Not only is he an excellent producer, his live performances are some of the best and most energetic shows across the electronic music scene. Check out the rest of the album for more monstrous tunes here.
Bassnectar – The Matrix
-Bravo
Diplo & Datsik feat. Kay – Pick Your Poison
After a little bit of a wait, “Pick Your Poison” is here from Diplo and Datsik. I love these two working together for a couple of reasons. Diplo has shown immense infatuation with all things Dubstep recently, but also Datsik has the potential to show Diplo a few tricks to some serious wobbles and bass. Both influences can be heard very well in the track, from the organ-viloin like break downs and super saw chords constructed by Diplo, into the immense bass lines and wobbles constructed by Datsik. If you haven’t heard this yet, take a listen and make sure to grab this from Beatport immediately.
Diplo & Datsik feat. Kay – Pick Your Poison
-Clavé
Gemini – Elevate
I absolutely love Gemini. His productions are so out of this world it’s hard to sit down and try to push his sound in one little box. Loud, wide, and dramatic are words that come close to describing his sound, but nothing really encompasses all of it. His latest release, “Elevate” fits the usual Gemini record, full of epic bass synths that would even get Sleepy to rock his little dwarf feet. “Elevate” has been included in the recent UKF: Bass Culture compilation album that also includes bombs from Modestep, 16Bit, Trolley Snatcha, and many more. Check out this anthem from Gemini below and make sure to grab this and the whole compilation album at Beatport.
Gemini – Elevate
-Clavé
Dirtyphonics – The Tarantino EP
Here are some new goodies from Paris bass heads Dirtyphonics. These guys know how to bring the lower frequencies to the fore front with a presence which they do perfectly on their new EP. The Tarantino EP has two very good tracks, one being Tarantino, the groups trip through Electro House and back. “Tarantino” features an aggressive and gritty bass line full of funk to get the dance floor moving, grooving and maybe even moshing. Next on the EP comes “Oakwood” which is another journey into Dubstep, Dirtyphonics forte. The bass synths are very similar from “Tarantino” but at about 140 BPM, the track moves a little quicker; a most definite bass face track. Check out both monstrous tracks and grab the whole EP at Beatport.
Tarantino…
Oakwood…
-Clavé
Mavado – Delilah (Diplo Remix)
I feel like Diplo has become a little lost in the EDM world. After forming Major Lazer, his sound has evolved into forms such as Moombahton and Dubstep, moving away from his traditional wackiness mix of Electro and Indie Dance. Still, Diplo finds ways to create beautiful music, melodic and harmonic, such as his recent remix for Reggaeton artist Mavado. Diplo’s remix of “Delilah” works closely with Mavado’s alluring vocals, creating wobbles and rhythms that extenuate them. Great track from Diplo and I can’t wait to hear more. Check out the tune below and grab it at iTunes.
Mavado – Delilah (Diplo Remix)
-Clavé
Cory Enemy & Dillon Francis – Ultra EP
After hearing the Hitz remix by Dillon Francis this morning, I did not think I would come across something even more filthy from this young producer in a matter of a few hours. After diggin’ through Dillon Francis’ soundcloud I found the Ultra EP, the product of the collaboration between himself and Cory Enemy. This little three tune gem transgresses the barriers between grimy dubstep, luvstep, progressive house, and every other genre around these days. The first song, Ultra, gracefully presents itself with atmospheric synths and vocals and out of nowhere unleashes a cosmic fury. The other two tracks continue to blur the lines between genres and further evolve electronic music. I’m really diggin’ the vibes here and I hope you guys enjoy!
Cory Enemy & Dillon Francis – Ultra
Cory Enemy & Dillon Francis – I Love You
Cory Enemy & Dillon Francis – Who The Fuck Are You
Bass be with you
-Bravo
Calvin Harris – Feel So Close (Nero Remix)
Once again we are lucky enough to have a huge remixer touching another super stars original track. Nero, the infamous Dubstep duo from London, have been asked to remix Calvin Harris’ next single “Feel So Close.” Nothing but big wobbles in typical Nero fashion accompanied by dramatic pads behind the entire track to lift it into Nero’s arsenal of what I’m calling “DramaStep.” Also asked to remix the track is Benny Benassi and Dillon Francis in what should be an incredible release of Electro Pop, Electro House, Dubstep and Moombahton. Get excited for the August 21st release date! Pro-order the whole EP here.
Calvin Harris – Feel So Close (Nero Remix)
Bonus!!
Here are the original mix and Benny Benassi and Dillon Francis remixes if you were curious what they sounded like as well.
-Clavé
Chase and Status – Hitz (Dillion Francis Remix)
Let me begin by telling you right now that this is no ordinary remix. The original song by Chase and Status is incredible in its own right but this remix comes from a different galaxy. For those of you not familiar with Dillion Francis, he is one of the leaders in the surge of Moombahton that has taken over this summer. This genre originated from slowing down Dutch House tracks to around 108 bpm, which resembles the beat of reggaeton. Check out more of his stuff floating around the web for a better feel of this fresh genre. With that said, this remix blasts off with agressive bursts of bass lasers and intense wobbles. Check out his soundcloud to listen to this song and many others. Enjoy the ride friends!
Chase and Status – Hitz (Dillion Francis Remix)
Bass be with you
-Bravo
Zeds Dead – Rinse FM Mix
I’ve been searching for a new dubstep mix lately and unfortunately many that I have come across have been garbage. Enter Zeds Dead with the solution to my woes. Here is a fresh new mix from this deadly duo as performed on Rinse FM with Plastician. These two have always been in the top ranks amongst my favorite producers and their talent shines on this mix. With exclusive new tracks and favorites like Rude Boy, this mix brings an eclectic spectrum of vibes for all fans of dubstep and electronic music alike. Please do yourself a favor and pick up this mix for free at their Soundcloud.
Bass be with you
-Bravo
Submotion Orchestra – All Yours
So a very close friend of mine showed me this song last week and I haven’t been the same since. Submotion Orchestra is a live jazz band from Leeds who utilize beautiful dubstep basslines as the backbone to their smooth, atmospheric tunes. The vocals in this song sound like a gift from outer space, as Ruby Wood’s voice takes this to a whole new level. Make sure you listen to this with a sub because without one you miss half of the song. Submotion’s deep bass is a refreshing and beautiful accent to their classic jazz sound. Make sure to buy their album, “Finest Hour” on Beatport.
Submotion Orchestra – All Yours
Bonus!!
Check out the remix of “All Yours” from Jack Sparrow.
Submotion Orchestra – All Yours (Jack Sparrow Remix)
Bass be with you
-Bravo
DeathStar – Funk Soul
How’s it goin’ everybody, my name’s Bravo and I am the new west coast extension of the Sound of My Shoes family. I’m stoked to share some good tunes and good vibes with you all. I live out in California and I hope to bring you some golden west coast jams. I love music and I love the constant evolution that electronic music is currently experiencing. It is an incredible art form and I hope to further elevate the collective consciousness with my contributions here.
The epic future bass sounds that MartyParty and the rest of the west coast crew have been putting out lately has been nothing short of amazing. Including the likes of Mimosa, PANTyRAiD, Gladkill, and Heyoka, this scene has been making a huge impact on festivals like Lightning in A Bottle and Earthdance. The constant collaborations between these guys has bred a new combo, DeathStar. This time around MartyParty pairs up with Minnesota to deliver the Ultraviolet Halo EP. The first track off this EP is called Funk Soul and its got plenty of both! The atmospheric melody and crunchy bassline have taken this track to a whole new level in the world of future bass. If you aren’t very familiar with this genre, check these guys out and I’m sure you’ll love what you hear! The Ultraviolet Halo EP is available for free, click here and snag it. Also I’ve thrown in some other future bass jams so take a listen and feel the love.
DeathStar – Funk Soul
Bonus!!
If you guys like the vibes coming from DeathStar, then I think you may like these treats as well. Take a listen!
Gladkill – Take It Slow
Glitch Mob – Drive It Like You Stole It (Stephan Jacobs Remix)
Bass be with you
-Bravo
Bassnectar – Upside Down
“Upside Down” is the first track that has been released of Bassnectar’s new album “Divergent Spectrum.” Within a few seconds of listening I am sure you will be able to recognize this as a piece of Lorin Ashton’s work.
Bassnectar – Upside Down
On a related note, today is also the first day that tickets go on sale for the Bassnectar concert in Milwaukee. The show will take place at the Rave and EOTO will be an opening. You may be saying “hey that concert is 3 months away, why should I be concerned about getting tickets already?” Twice now I have underestimated demand for his tickets and have had to pay stupid amounts of money to scalpers. But I will not make this mistake again. These two amazing acts performing together on one night and the lack of other touring stops by both acts are sure to make this show a highly desired ticket.
Disclaimer: I normally am not a very big fan of dubstep. I think most of it sounds like a robots being tortured. It is not a type of music that I enjoy listening to casually, but I will make an exception for it in the live setting. And Bassnectar and EOTO are easily my two favorite dubstep performers. Having seen Bassnectar upwards of 8 times already I can honestly say he tears down the house every single time he performs. But that is not to say that EOTO doesn’t do the same thing. My own musical taste come much more from the jam band scene so I find EOTO to be especially entertaining to see live. Their live, improvised dubstep and electro sound is always a dirty, funky party that is not to be missed. So now I have my tickets, do you have yours?
-Karabon
Albin Myers – Faking Love EP
Boy am I glad to be back and getting back into the swing of things. Be prepared for many posts today, for not only is it my first day back on the job, but today also marks the first day of Summerfest. For those unaware of Summerfest, do a Google search and you will find that it is the largest music festival in the world. But any who, let’s begin with the first EP from Albin Myers out now on his brand new label Soundtrack of the Living Dead. “Faking Love” is the brand new single from Albin, and why not go big with the first release on his new label. Included in the EP are two different mixes from Myer’s, one Electro House mix and one Progressive House mix. Also, there includes a great Dubstep mix from Myback (John Dahlback and Albin Myers) plus an incredible House mix for the clubs from Sebastien Drums and Rob Adans. I love all the tracks, but my favorite must be the Prog mix. Make sure to check all the mixes below and grab the rest from Beatport.
Electro Mix…
Prog Mix…
Myback Remix…
Sebastien Drums & Rob Adans Remix…
-Clavé
Skrillex presents Free Treats Volume: 001
As part of a new series, Skrillex has created the “Free Treats” track giveaway where he will give away a few tracks from himself as well as respected artists in the industry, perhaps, as a way to gain a few more “likes” on Facebook. I’m not complaining because the tracks on the first giveaway are from Skrillex, 12th Planet, Flinch, as well as Zeds Dead take on House and Electro House. The first track, with 12th Planet, is a Skrillex classic, filled with loud screeches, intense wobbles, and Demonic noises. Next up, Flinch brings down the house with a bombastic track called “World On Fire” which actually resembles Skrillex’s vocal sampling techniques quite a bit. Finally, Zedd getting a bit Electro with his giveaway titled “Changes.” Very clubby, very punchy, and quite simplistic, yet entertaining and interesting. Make sure to grab all the tracks below and watch Skrillex for more Free Treats.
Skrillex feat. 12th Planet – Needed Change
Zedd Dead feat. Champions – Changes
-Clavé
Doctor P – Tetris
I have no idea what it is about the 8-Bit, Gameboy, arcade type song that people like so much, but I will admit it is damn catchy with Dubstep. Enter Doctor P’s “Tetris,” the most recent destruction from one of the best in the game right now. “Tetris” features the classic 8-Bit sound, only to drop into some serious noise and insanity. I love how Doctor P keeps the same melody within the Dubstep wobbles, making this the unofficial track of Tetris 2020 out soon in who knows when! Make sure you check this little nugget and grab it at Beatport when you’re ready.
Doctor P – Tetris
-Clavé
Skrillex – First of the Year (Equinox)
Another track from Skrillex off of the “More Monsters and Sprites” EP that came out a few days ago. “First of the Year (Equinox)” utilizes Skrillex’s formula for Dubstep which includes chopped vocals as a melodic pattern, large fat sounding bass, and room shaking wobbles and cuts. I don’t know if anyone else feels this way, but some of Skrillex’s bass lines sound as if a demon is talking through a Darth Vader voice changer. Anyone think that? Well forget that terrible metaphor and take a listen, then grab it at Beatport and go bonkers.
Skrillex – First of the Year (Equinox)
-Clavé
Foreign Beggars feat. Skrillex – Still Getting It
I know, I was a little shocked too when I saw Skrillex as a featured artist on a track. But I don’t mind, especially after hearing the rest of the Foreign Beggars “The Harder They Fall” EP. For those who don’t know, Foreign Beggars are a Rap, Grime, and Dubstep group from the UK making some serious noise. Their most recent EP is loaded with collaborations, but the most notable has to be the partnership with Skrillex on “Still Getting It.” Definitely not a Skrillex staple, but it shouldn’t be as he was just a featured artist adding his musical creativity. Still, very grimey and very good, so take a listen and grab the rest of the EP at Beatport.
Foreign Beggars feat. Skrillex – Still Getting It
-Clavé
Feed Me – To The Stars EP
Keeping on the dirty Electro train, Feed Me has just released his new EP on mau5trap Recordings called “To The Stars.” The titled track “To The Stars” is a funky Electro track as only Feed Me does so well with a great break down and build for a good minute and a half into a glitchy, dirty, and any other menacing word you can insert here to describe the greatness. Feed Me has also collaborated with vocalist Tasha Baxter again, and again the two have created a Dubstep track with an epic vocal. “Strange Behaviours” is a great Electro style Dubstep track and deserves your attention. “Pink Lady” and “Chain Smoker” are also great Electro House tracks, both bringing a very different feel from the extremely talented Feed Me. Test out the whole EP below and then grab it at Beatport.
To The Stars…
Strange Behaviour feat. Tasha Baxter
Pink Lady…
Chain Smoker…
-Clavé
Skrillex – The Disco Ranger Bus (Knows How To Rock N Roll)
First Skrilly post! Skrillex has been on my watch list for a while. Sonny Moore, aka Skrillex, first started making noise around last year this time, releasing remixes for Black Eyed Peas and Lady Gaga, but really starting to catch attention for his free “My Name Is Skrillex” EP. And then came Deadmau5, and everything changed for this young and talented LA native. His latest track, “The Disco Ranger Bus (Knows How To Rock N Roll,” is hard, gritty Electro House, and as Skrilly says on his wall, he is “stoked.” So stoked he decided to give it away for FREE! Great blend of Electro, Dubstep bridges, and Disco infused groove. Check it out and download for your arsenal!
Skrillex – The Disco Ranger Bus (Knows How To Rock N Roll)
Bonus!!
Thought I’d throw this little nugget in here as well. Here’s “Reptile’s Theme,” the track that Skrillex has done for the new Mortal Kombat video game soundtrack. You may recognize it from the commercial as well. Enjoy!
-Clavé
Sound of my Shoes 