A November To Remember

I've spoken/written about it being club season ad nauseam lately, so I'm here put an end to that with one fell swoop. This November is going to be one to remember; as you can see above, there are at least a dozen artists I'll be making my way to the clubs to see. So read along below as I do a quick detailing of the 5 Ws, setting up the massive month of music ahead. I'll include links to tickets, Facebook event pages and most importantly, music to whet your appetite. Hope to see you out!

NOV 3 - Trippy Turtle w/ Henrik The Artist @ Velvet Underground
November starts off with a bang, with perhaps my most anticipated show of the whole month. I've been waiting for Trippy Turtle to come for years and even more so for Henrik The Artist, who I've gushed over several times on this blog. In my eyes there is no better Jersey Club bootleg artist than Trippy Turtle nor is there a more kawaii chiptune composer than Henrik. Over the past while, I've found my feet more glued to the floor than ever, but I'm confident the craziness that these two will conjure from the speakers will have me back bouncing up and down like I were a teenager again. The Velvet Underground is perhaps the perfect venue for such a wild and wacky show (RSVP/Tickets).

NOV 4 - Great Good Fine OK @ The Garrison
To be honest I can't remember where/when I first heard GGFO, but I do know that the song I first heard, "By My Side," immediately gripped me. Jon Sandler's falsetto vocals are stunningly beautiful and play perfectly with the sublime synth pop construction of their songs. They're funky and groovy and I can't wait for their vibes to wash over me in the comfy confines of The Garrison (RSVP/Tickets).

NOV 11 - RL Grime w/ graves & Kittens @ Danforth Music Hall
Trap titan RL Grime brings his Nova Tour to the big stage, with support from graves and Kittens. Other than TNGHT, no one has made a bigger or longer lasting effect on trap than RL. All evidence (his most recent releases "Era" and Halloween VI) suggests this is going to be absolute madness. Add to the bill rising stars and badasses in their own right, graves and Kittens, and you can see why this is a can't miss event for those that demand the best booty and brain shaking bass (RSVP/Tickets).

NOV 17 - Pete Tong @ UNIUN
Now most people know Pete Tong as the inimitable voice behind BBC Radio One's Essential Mix, but less know about his mixing and production abilities. While he skews more towards baleric, which doesn't really suit Toronto mid-November, he is of course incredibly versatile, dabbling in all things electronic and dance. Even if he breaks out just one of his Classic House orchestral pieces, the trip to UNIUN is well warranted. Expect the atmosphere to be warm, friendly and fun (RSVP/Tickets).

NOV 18 - Mura Masa w/ Lunice @ Danforth Music Hall
Both of these amazing artists dropped their debut albums this year, and both are incredibly well respected in the music sphere, just take a look at the long list of features on either album. While both craft incredibly infectious club tunes, the mix of dirty dusters from Lunice and clean crisp cuts from Mura Masa makes for one of the most magical nights in recent memory. Even though this will be the 3rd time seeing Mura Masa in around a year, this is without a doubt one of my most anticipated shows in that same time frame. These a truly two legends, and an absolute can't miss event (RSVP/Tickets).

NOV 23 - Ekali w/ josh pan & Y2K @ Velvet Underground
This month of madness gets capped off with perhaps the most mayhem one bill can handle. By now you better know about Ekali, and to be fair, I've covered just as much josh pan and Y2K as Ekali on this blog. It is however Ekali's Babylon tour and he's got his own stage production set up, although it will likely have to be scaled back to fit Velvet's smaller stage. And while it's a shame (visually), the intimate atmosphere will only improve the onslaught of energy. Each of these three have dabbled in a diverse range of sounds/styles, so I'm not sure what to expect, except the unexpected (RSVP/Tickets).

As above, I'm aiming to attend each of these six shows (health permitting, as my body often fights me following back to back late nights), and as usual I'll likely be live tweeting. Follow me @OggieJames, catch coverage here and on Bump In The Hump, and perhaps I'll see you in the clubs!

Kölsch DJs Atop Eiffel Tower

Two weeks ago, Kölsch played perhaps one of the most prestigious 'venues' in the world, the iconic Eiffel Tower. Maybe you've already seen it, because the live stream has garnered over a million views, but this epic occasion is something I cannot help but celebrate. Kölsch's majestic music is a fantastic fit for the prodigious piece of Parisian iron. He's crafted a set as strong and steadfast as the tower itself, working through his orchestral opening and title track of his latest album, 1989, to a combination of choir vocals and techno in the midsection. The strings and things continue to tie the whole hour long arc together, as the jazzy grand finale of St. Germain "Rose Rouge" lights both the tower and our passion. Watch the video of the mix and interview below via Cercle or stream via Soundcloud here.

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Nate VanDeusen - Open My Eyes (ft. Erin McKee)

A couple months ago, I wrote about a remix of LeyeT's track "Don't Make Me Cry" by Albany based producer Nate VanDeusen. He's back now with a brand new original called "Open My Eyes" featuring the ethereal vocals of Erin McKee. Once again working with a kawaii future bass bent, Nate has crafted stunning song, that is at once captivating, and somehow dream inducing. Make no mistake, this is no nightmare, although you may find yourself floating above your body as the combination of plucky strings and synths summon your soul. It excels with fancy-free flourishes, punctuated by gasps as though awakening from a fever dream. In fact, it was those same gasps that grabbed my attention in his remix of LeyeT, and just as in that track the drum work here is also a delight. There's a military-like precision to the percussion, underscoring VanDeusen's dream inducing puppet-mastery, which is only amplified by his killer vocal chops. And it's those chops that transform Erin McKee into a choir of sirens. Upon their command, you'll open your eyes and download the track for free via Artist Union, here.
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Ray Parker Jr. - Ghostbusters (Louis La Roche Rework)

In case you're still in need of some music for your Halloween dance party playlist, the one and only Louis La Roche has just the funky fit. Once again he's got his hands on original multitracks, this time reworking the classic title track from Ghostbusters. Of course the 1984 Ray Parker Jr. dance pop track was not short on funky fun vibes, but Louis' doubled down on that by bringing even more bounce and boogie down delight. As always he lets the original melody and arc take the lead while still leaving more than enough from for extended feel good gambols. This rework is as wild, wacky and frivolous as Slimer, and sure to to inspire the most maniacal dance moves - just what Halloween dance parties demand: letting lose and your inhibitions evaporate. Download "Ghostbusters" absolutely free here.FOLLOW LOUIS LA ROCHE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

THANKS - I Can Get (BASTION Remix)

By now you're probably aware that I cannot get enough disco funk vibes; the most recent example of that is BASTION's remix of THANKS' "I Can Get." It takes no time at all for the funky feels to wash over, then bang the bass kicks in and your heart is immediately in tune with the deliriously delightful groove. The vocalist sings about "real emotions" and boy does he, and this tune, tease them to the fore. Both his voice and the sublime synth work emanate such. The bass is bombastic and beautiful, the whole thing just makes me want to dance around like a fool. It's perfect for Friday, so enjoy responsibly, because its effects can be overwhelming after a hard week of work. Stream and/or download here.FOLLOW THANKS: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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RL Grime - Halloween VI

It's that time of year again, maybe the most wonderful wicked time of the year for electronic music. Trap titan RL Grime is back with the sixth installment of his legendary Halloween mixtape series. The mix of the grungiest, grimiest and all around evil tracks and samples once again features a slew of star studded guest appearances. This year the immortal Tony Hawk opens the hour of heinous heat and bloodcurdling beats, while Grime's 'father' RL Stine returns for another appearance. Music-wise there there's some diabolic Danny Brown, "Bodak Yellow" and "Innerbloom" bootlegs, the fantastic Falcons "Want Your Body," and of course it's all capped off with the latest from RL, the game changing, "Era," from his forthcoming album Nova. Stream the mix below and download free via ToneDen, here. UPDATE: RL has provided the full, jam packed, 34 track tracklist, read it in the description here.FOLLOW RL GRIME: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bump In The Hump: October 25 (Season 7, Episode 4)

Tracklist

• Jesse Zimmerman - Turnaround
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• Jessie Ware - Your Domino (prod. Stint)
• Stream
• Harrison - Through The Night
• Free Download
• Da-P - Can You
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• MRKRYL - You're Still Dreaming (w/ dr!p)
• Free Download
• Chromak - Touch The Sky (ft. Dana Swarbrick & Brock Hewitt)
• Free Download
• UNDERD0G - WH3R3'D U G0
• Free Download
• Miles Away - Where I'm Going (ft. Ronak)
• Free Download
• Sanctuary - Wherever You Go, There You Are
• Free Download
• Cory Enemy & Syre - Touch The Ground (ft. Natalola)
• Stream
• Wild Cards - Falling Down (ft. James Delaney)
• Free Download
• Hanz Ford - Watching The Sky
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• Felix Cartal - Hold Tight
• Stream
• BADBADNOTGOOD - I Don't Know (ft. Samuel T. Herring)
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• Memphis - Lost
• Free Download
• xxxtentacion - Look At Me (Bill Slinnton Remix)
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• Chromeo - Fancy Footwork (Mr. Carmack Remix)
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• Jerry b. - Status (prod. Ian Lorts)
• Free Download
• Pierre Pharoah ft. Shottie Pippen - In The Trunk (prod. Atom Martin)
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• A-Trak ft. Quavo & Lil Yachty - Believe (Kende Remix)
• Stream
• Kardoso - Exorcism
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• Lukav - Kalahari
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• Haus Of Panda - Rewind Selecta
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• DVBBS x GTA - Fiya Blaza (ft. Chris Marshall)
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• Jay Z - Empire State Of Mind (Krayysh Remix)
• Unreleased
• Wizard Of - Shamerider
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• Joe Ghost - Believe In You (ft. Joee De Simone)
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• Ephwurd - Phunky Beats (ft. JVST SAY YES)
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• Snails & Big Gigantic - Feel The Vibe (ft. Collie Buddz)
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• Delta Heavy x Tisoki - White Flag (Sam Lamar Flip)
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• Divine Havik & Future Magic - Walt Disney Is Dead
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• Numo - Demogorgan
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• Rezz x Laura Brehm - Melancholy (YKES Remix)
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Chromeo - Fancy Footwork (Mr. Carmack Remix)

There's no questioning Chromeo's place on the Mount Rushmore of Canadian electronic music. The same can be said for Mr. Carmack, who continues to prove his place among the best beat and bootleg makers in the game. So when I found out the High Priest of Honolulu had put his touch on the classic Chromeo cut "Fancy Footwork," I knew we were in for a treat. The 'two-step' song already oozes with wicked vibes through synths and percussion play, and Carmack's only upped that. It's almost like an atmospheric breakbeat track that flourishes through fantastic and understated grooves. There's no questioning the dance quality of either this or original, in which Chromeo was perhaps the first to de-contextualize the word "twerk" (see their annotation via Genius). Enjoy the updated version of "Fancy Footwork," released in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the record below. Stream/purchase here.There's even more Macklovitch music on Bump In The Hump tonight with a remix of A-Trak's "Believe." I've also got a dozen artists making their first appearance on Radio Humber, yes, you read right - TWELVE NEW ARTISTS. Everything ranging from RnB and funk, to house and dubstep. And of course there's the fire finale with standards like Rezz, Snails, Sam Lamar and more. Don't sleep cause the new music just keeps coming on Bump In The Hump, live from 6-8 PM EDT here or on Mixcloud afterwards.

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Frou Frou - Let Go (Aylen Remix)

Bass master-crafter and all around bad-ass, Aylen just bolstered his bootleg collection with an absolutely banging breakbeat brain-buster. He's taken the already incredible Frou Frou track "Let Go" and flipped it into a monster. Yes, that's Imogen Heap's voice adding even more prestige to the powerful presence of the pristine original instrumental, both of which remain close to form, allowing the breakbeat redirection to work. And of course this is where this bootleg shines; Aylen goes to work at exactly what he does best, brilliant drops. The snare's clapping quality leads the effect-driven breaks, working perfectly for the robot or an other move. And it's not just the snare either, the multitude of sounds in the new construction are crisp, clean and combine beautifully. Aylen has outdone himself again. I cannot wait for more. As with the rest of Aylen Booties, "Let Go" is available free, here.FOLLOW AYLEN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Van Heden - Really Feelin' You

Sometimes Soundcloud blesses you by introducing you to an artist who blows you away. That happened to me today with Australian artist Van Heden, whose track "Really Feelin' You" describes my reaction to finding his blend of dance-ready tech and future house tracks. I'll get to the quality of that track in a moment, but I want to first point out that he's dropped some brilliant bootleg remixes of CeCe Peniston, Rihanna, Mary J. Blige and TLC, all in the matter of 5 months. Quite the debut.

"Really Feelin' You" is an excellent example of what I love about dance driven house tunes. It's got a great groove that guides the whole six minute mission, with warm, strong synth strides and progressive playful percussion with a sprinkling of saxophone. It feels like the dance-floor has been transported to a tropical paradise, in spite of the bonking bass delivery which reeks of regimented refinement. Find your feet flying furiously across the floor with the free download of "Really Feelin' You" via Artist Engine.FOLLOW VAN HEDEN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Nerf Me - Dumb

After seeing Dombresky and Chris Lake last night you'd think I'd have had enough bass house but no, I haven't. The latest release from Imperium Network, and debut production from new artist Nerf Me, "Dumb" would've worked perfectly in either of last night's sets. It's got all the necessary elements of  banging bass house: a wild woofing bass rattle, a nasty break down and a gritty slashing synth. Even the subject matter is an easy fit; the drops last night had the crowd (and admittedly myself) making screw faces aplenty, and boy did we look dumb, but that's kind of the point. Tracks like this hit on such a visceral level affecting body and mind, turning your brain into mush as you throb with the four on the floor bass banging pattern. Make your own screw faces for free by downloading "Dumb" via Tuneboost.FOLLOW NERF ME: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

OXY - The Feeling (Sunareht Edit)

I'm always in the mood for a little piano house, so when I came across Parisian producer Sunareht's edit of classic OXY track "The Feeling" I knew I'd found something. Of course the original is a delight, especially in that it includes a sample from the Eurythmics "Here Comes The Rain Again," but what Sunareht's done with this edit is boil it down to its best parts, bringing them front and center. He's let that Eurythmics line take the lead while the piano pops off alongside the airy vocals. The whole thing is smooth and as beautiful as it is breathtaking. Sunareht has truly revived a classic dance track with a keen ear and delicate touch. Tunes like this will always be good, they just need a nudge in the right direction to suit today's sonic standard, and Sunareht has succeeded in that. Unfortunately "The Feeling" is not available for download at the time of writing, so you'll have to survive off the stream.FOLLOW SUNAREHT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

M.I.A. - Paper Planes (Y2K Remix)

Monday Y2K declared that he was going to make the "sickest paper planes remix of all time." The next day he qualified that by saying it was "pop punk" but also "the most ridiculous thing" he'd ever made. Now approximately 100 hours later, we've got just that, a "Paper Planes" remix like no other. Its certainly got Y2K written all over it (and I don't mean his producer tag), its got his usual loon call, amidst his strong drum work. But there's not just that, its got his a great emo guitar riff that sends the 2007 track nearly a decade back to the likes of Blink-182 and Fall Out Boy. It's hard not to be in awe of Y2K's musical ability and production prowess. The man can take just about any track and transform it into something else entirely, and what makes that even better is that the original essence somehow remains. Taking the downtempo rap ballad and turning it into pop punk is actually genius, as it brings The Clash "Straight To Hell" sample back to its 'roots'. Download Y2K's rework free via Stereoload.FOLLOW Y2K: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Coucheron - UFO

Norway's Coucheron has become a favourite of mine after seeing him open for Chet Porter and Lemaitre, nearly a year ago. At that time he was gearing up to release "Loud" and "Puzzled," and since then has added his unique brand of bouncy future pop funk to Kehlani's "Undercover." Today he returns with a brand new original called "UFO." It took me approximately 15 seconds to be beamed up by the brilliance of the otherworldly awesomeness. Like his previous productions it oozes with a funk appeal, while finding itself firmly in the future. I'm reminded of Datarock's post punk propensity, which just a touch of Chromeo/Oliver-esque disco groove. It's the kind of killer electronic creativity that I crave, and I find so astonishingly absent in the ultra sterile future bass we're getting at the moment. "UFO" is a nonstop thrill-ride through the stars, and a delightful diversion from the doldrums of meh mainstream music. Climb aboard the spacecraft via Spotify or iTunes, and be sure to follow Coucheron below.FOLLOW COUCHERON: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

DAF - Als Wär's Das Letzte Mal (Boys Noize Remix)

Growing up Rammstein were perhaps my most played band, in spite of essentially zero understanding of the German language. Maybe that's why I love the way the vocals of DAF's "Als Wär Das Letzte Mal" sound. Or maybe it's the fact that Boys Noize is the man behind the mix in question. The song, which roughly translates to "As If It Were The Last Time," is German techno at its best, as Boys Noize takes the dark electro/industrial vibes and amps them up with throbbing bass amidst DAF's aggro guitar riffs. The groove is as strong as it is steady, allowing for easy and efficient dancing. Boys Noize always commands crowds and it's easy to see why with this masterful mix. But perhaps you don't want to go out, if so, you could use it as the perfect soundtrack for the new Wolfenstein. Enjoy!FOLLOW BOYS NOIZE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bump In The Hump: October 18 (Season 7, Episode 3)

Tracklist

• Tiga vs. Audion - Stabbed In The Back (Dexter Remix)
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• Origin Of Spin - Aura
• Free Download
• Firewood Poetry - It's My Art To xxxx
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• Tennyson - Pegasus.exe
• Stream
• Zanski - Hazy
• Stream
• Blu J - Golden Dreams
• Free Download
• Lady Gaga - The Cure (Young Bombs Remix)
• Free Download
• Miles Away - Falling In
• Free Download
• Sam Bruno - Hello Hater (Kill Them With Colour Remix)
• Stream
• Halsey - Now Or Never (Tails Remix)
• Free Download
• Audiation - Nickels
• Stream
• Clean Bandit - Symphony (Rising Sun Remix)
• Free Download
• VANRIP - The Coast (ft. Anthony Kalabretta)
• Stream
• Jessie Ware - Alone (Toddla T Remix)
• Stream
• Van She - Idea Of Happiness (Robotaki Remix)
• Free Download
• A-Trak ft. Jamie Lidell - We All Fall Down (Dombresky Remix)
• Stream
• Steve Aoki, Chris Lake & Tujamo - Boneless (Keys N Krates Remix)
• Stream
• Landyn - Swish
• Free Download
• AkaHendy - Forever
• Free Download
• Killy - Killamonjaro (ANG3LK Remix)
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• MAKJ & Michael Sparks ft. Fatman Scoop - Space Jam (Joe Ghost Remix)
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• GDubz - WubWup
• Free Download
• Motus & Nukez - Bubble Gun
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• HYPSTR - Fordis
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• Festivillainz - Spinal Chord
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• 2Budz x Woofax - The Devil
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• INF1N1TE - Wait For Me
• Free Download
• Kardoso - Lose Your Mind
• Free Download
• Tha Trickaz - Cloud City (Apashe Remix)
• Free Download
• Rene LaVice - Let You Go (ft. Jareth)
• Stream
• Kayzo - Feel The Power (Sam Lamar Bootleg)
• Free Download
• Deadmau5 - Ghost 'N' Stuff (Matroda Remix)
• Free Download

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Van She - Idea Of Happiness (Robotaki Remix)

The Weekend Warm-up returns to Bump In The Hump tonight. Each week I'll feature a variety of tracks from shows happening in and around the area the coming weekend. This episode features Robotaki, who brings his double billing tour with Manila Killa to Velvet Underground tomorrow, Oct. 19 (RSVP/Tickets). We've had new Robotaki tracks the past two weeks, so I figured I'd go for the trifecta with his beyond beautiful take on Van She's "Idea Of Happiness." The early release is genre tagged as "excitement" and it is just that. It's jump for joy dance quality and some kind of incredible radiance, as big as the sun, and just as warm. And if it's not the best tease for a weekend, I don't know what is.This weekend also has Chris Lake coming to CODA (RSVP/Tickets), with support from Dombresky, who you'll also hear from in tonight's episode. The two hours of new Canadian electronic music includes the usual fire finale with trap, dubstep, DnB and is capped by a fresh remix of a Deadmau5 classic. There's also techno, house, future bass, RnB and just a touch of everything in between. Listen live here from 6-8 PM EDT on Radio Humber or anytime after the fact via Mixcloud here.

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San Holo & James Vincent McMorrow - The Future (Kill Paris Remix)

After already garnering 13 remixes, San Holo's collab with James Vincent McMorrow "The Future" just got one more. Uploaded by bitbird, it seems Kill Paris' remix is also official despite not making it onto the epic package. Its quality makes me think that Kill Paris took his time perfecting the production, thus missing the deadline, but regardless if you can handle just one more remix, give it a spin below.After briefly going by Chill Harris (following the attacks on Paris Nov. 2015), it's this moniker that really describes the sounds of "The Future" perfectly. While production-wise Corey Baker has always been chill, with his laid back, soaring melodies, this remix really exemplifies that funky, feels driven pop proclivity. He's taken the visionary vocals and wrapped them around somber yet sunny synths and oh so shiny steel rhythms. Even further proliferating "The Future" his vocal chops are just that, stylish and state-of-the-art (examples at :44 and 2:22). Re-purposing vocals in this manner is exactly what drew me to future bass in the beginning, and what is so astonishingly absent from so much of the uninspired, copycat stuff that seems omnipresent at the moment. Add to Kill Paris' vivacious vocal chops, some delightful diversions in slapping snares and biting bass, and you've got yourself a radiant remix.

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Jessie Ware - Alone (Toddla T Remix)

Last week marked the premiere of Toddla T's remix of Jessie Ware "Alone," via Mistajam on BBC Radio 1Xtra. Before I even heard it, I knew it was going to be absolutely delightful, and sure enough it is. There are very few, if any, that have the range and emotional expressiveness of Jessie Ware, whose third album Glasshouse is due out this Friday. Ware's impressive and intoxicating vocals are on full display with this third single, "Alone," and they've only been amplified by Toddla T's demanding dancehall grooves. Part of what makes the original version of "Alone" so incredible is the layered use of Ware's wailing, and again that comes through in spades in this new mix. It's got a gospel feel that works wonderfully with Toddla T's guiding touch. The instrumental breathes life into a tired body, uplifting and energizing listeners to dance longer and more freely. It's so full of love and spirit that I cannot help but use it over and over again. While I'm not a religious person in the usual sense, I would however say that tracks like this are my religion, bringing me again to one of my favourite ideas, that music is the magic of everyday life. Stream/download this slice of magic from your favourite retailer here.FOLLOW TODDLA T: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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ahh ooh - Pre Flight Hype

Detroit DJ and Hebinomichi cofounder, ahh ooh is challenging his production skills by setting a deadline of a new beat every week. "Pre Flight Hype," the seventh edition of his Sketched series, brings more amped up and attacking qualities than the previous six. Of course he still uses his brand of acoustically inspired melody elements, but this time in a more club driven manner. It's got a bit of a rock anthem feel to it, despite being interlaced with attention grabbing electronic arcs. It might be unfair to compare, but certainly the opening groove and clapping snare starting about :24 reminded me of "Rock 'N' Roll Part 2." While "Pre Flight Hype" remains in beat form, there's no questioning its many qualities, and could definitely do well in a club setting. Like the others it's available absolutely free, get it here.FOLLOW AHH OOH: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Dion Timmer - The Ting Go Berzerk

Dubstep mastermind Dion Timmer just jumped on the Big Shaq bandwagon taking on some of Michael Dapaah's Fire In The Booth skit. After hearing several different versions, I might go so far as to say that the "Man's Not Hot" flow fits best with with this maniacal dubstep delivery. Of course Big Shaq's vocals pop, but the way Dion's repackaged it with his track "Berzerk" resembles a mind-blowing Mortal Kombat bout, as the two heavyweights drop a double knockout. While you could say this is nothing more than meme music, it's actually really well done. What sealed it for me is how Dion built around the second verse with the fill leading into it, while the second drop and the Big Shaq vocal effects trade punches better than any boxing match I've ever seen. It's got everything that made the original so funny and engaging, while adding additional fire and enabling it to be played in a dubstep set. The only thing that's missing is a download, so for now you'll just have to survive off the Soundcloud stream below.FOLLOW DION TIMMER: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bwana Live At Fabric (AUSCAST)

On September 23rd, Toronto talent and now Berlin boy Bwana took to the hallowed Fabric decks to open up the legendary London club, ahead of both Deetron and Dusky. The extended set (just shy of three hours) allowed for an incredible breadth of beats including everything from chill club, to acid, house, techno and more. And better for us, the epic live set was recorded and has now been shared by Aus Music as the 5th installment of their AUSCAST series.

As Bwana says in the brief interview description, he was able to play out some of his personal favourites: Brian Eno, Bjork and Martyn's incredible "Bittersweet" remix of Efdemin "Acid Bells." And all of that comes in the first 30 minutes. The following two plus hours continue this grand journey through sound. He touches on Bollywood with "Apni To Jaise Taise," which is just wickedly fun, but even more so he mixes it into some super acid before returning to a more typical techno bass groove.

If there's a single connecting thread in Bwana's set it's the ease of movement through genres while continuing to come back to live, acoustic sounds. Whether it's a real bass, brass or even a whistle, Bwana never goes full electronic techno, it always feels real and human. Even at the deepest, darkest moments of his set he is always ready with the salve or counterpoint to keep you on your toes. While there's probably a dozen or more tracks you've never heard, nothing sticks out like a black sheep or sore thumb, it maintains cohesiveness throughout allowing for easy dance-ability. And yes, there's a number of unreleased Bwana bits in the mix, just in case there wasn't enough to entice you already.FOLLOW BWANA: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Throwback Thursday: Hot Chip - Boy From School (Erol Alkan Rework)

It's been a while since I've done a Throwback Thursday post but lately I've found myself digging deeper and deeper through my library, in part fostered by Erol Alkan posting his "Reworks Volume 1" playlist on Spotify. I've noted before that he's without question one of the biggest influences in my musical taste, and that playlist is chalk full of some of my favourite of his works, particularly his take on Hot Chip's "Boy From School." Whether with Boys Noize, his own originals or his unparalleled remix rework/re-edit collection, the man always crafts the most infectious and inspired records.

While I could have just as easily gushed about his "Forever Dolphin Love," "Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind," or "Zero" reworks, I'm still on a Joe Goddard bent and as he's a member of Hot Chip I figured why not continue to run in that direction. What makes Erol's "Boy From School" rework so special is precisely what makes all of his work so genius. He works with the original track's appeal: if it calls for intense banging breaks and beats he does it, if it's a more melodic, expressive tune he takes that into regard. Here with "Boy From School" he keys in on the twinkling sheen of the original, and brings that to the fore, giving the bells more room to breath in the extended now bloghaus bent. And maybe this is really the crux, maybe I'm just a bloghaus boy, but it's that kind of raw mixture of post punk with alluring electronic ideology that makes all of these reworks so magical. They're epic in form and sound design, and just so much fun. That's really what dance music is about; losing yourself in a flurry of fun on the dancefloor. Do yourself a favour and check out as much Erol as you can, you won't be disappointed. He's the perfect mixture of Talking Heads, LCD Soundsystem and Kraftwerk.FOLLOW EROL ALKAN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Bump In The Hump: October 11 (Season 7, Episode 2)

Tracklist

• Demuir - Pussy In A Wolf's Clothing
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• Gwen McCrae - Keep The Fire Burning (LeBaron James Edit)
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• Chris Lake & Chris Lorenzo - Nothing Better (Rumpus Re-Rump)
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• Markush - BOOF (prod. Negative)
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• Origin Of Spin - Essence
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• Pat Lok ft. Mar|Co - Oh No Oh No (JNTHN STEIN Remix)
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• Flight Facilities ft. Emma Louise - Arty Boy (Tennyson Remix)
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• Daphni - Life's What You Make It
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• Blood Code & pooldad - 32 Bit Dreams (ft. Soft Proxy)
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• Capital Cities - Vowels (Robotaki Remix)
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• 8-Bit Tits - Soda Special
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• Sinjin Hawke - Don't Lose Yourself To This (Jaymie Silk Edition)
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• Eytan Tobin - Born Again Type Beat (ft. DMX)
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• Hounds - Greyscale
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• Ramzoid - Underwater
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• Simtem - ILL
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• Dyzphoria & Graves - Worldstar
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• Lizdek & Bendel - Monochrome
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• Nick E Tee - Give
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• Wraz - Spin
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• Casso - Grit
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• Kotek & Littlemore - Surface
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• SUBstance - Loco
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• Keys N Krates - Dum Dee Dum (Max Styler Flip)
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• Audiation - No Tears In Russia
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• Snails & NGHTMRE - Only Want U (ft. Akylla)
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• CRaymak - Tremble (ft. Hezen)
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• Festivillainz & DirtySnatcha - Killaz
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• Botnek - Inside The Groove
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Wraz - Spin

There's just something about Canadians and dark bass tracks. Whether it's a result of the weather, lack of sunlight or something entirely different, there's no shortage of sinister sounds being produced by Canucks. Of course there's the queen of darkness herself, Rezz, and No Neon don, Hunter Siegel, but equally ominous and infernal is Sherbrooke's Wraz. We've heard him twice here on Bump In The Hump, but this week he's back with his most inventive and ingenious production to date. "Spin" was created entirely through his recordings of a fidget spinner. All the elements: kicks, bass, snare; everything is the sound of a fidget spinner, not one single synth. This is an incredible achievement, very much so in line with the ethos of electronic music; it's about experimentation and the manipulation of atypical sounds and instruments into a more typical track. Wraz's passion for producing is clear, not just in "Spin," but the relentless rate at which new tracks are released. Stream it below and follow him here.As you might expect, there's a hearty helping of heinous and all around dark tracks on Bump In The Hump tonight. But fear not, there's a sizable serving of sublime and soulful disco and funky feels. Big names include Pat Lok, Tennyson, Daphni, Ramzoid, Snails, CRaymak and Botnek. Plus we look forward to a couple incredible shows with a remix of Sinjn Hawke, and a killer beat from Eytan Tobin, who joins the Fractal Fantasy bill Friday night. In addition I've got a remix of Keys N Krates who join the star studded lineup for RELIEF, tonight at Velvet Underground. As always you won't want to miss the epic amount of new music from our great, albeit aphotic, Canadians. Bump In The Hump runs live from 6-8 PM EDT on Radio Humber, stream here, or after the fact via Mixcloud, here.

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Fractal Fantasy Hits Toronto

After unofficially entering club season with TroyBoi two weeks ago, the onslaught of awesome club shows continues as Sinjin Hawke and Zora Jones of Fractal Fantasy fame make their way to Toronto this week. First they'll be at Cooper Cole for a pop up shop & interactive installation Thursday evening (RSVP), then they take to the decks Friday for what promises to be an exceptional show. The location for the show remains a secret to those without tickets, but you can get tickets/details here.

Right from the "Onset" it was clear Sinjin Hawke's album was going to live up to it's lofty title, First Opus. While I'll leave it for my end of year wrap up, there's no question it's on the shortlist for album of the year. The epic journey he was able to craft is one thing, but the fact that it consists nearly entirely of "150 Kanye West Demos," makes the "Wolves" producer's dynamism even that much more inspired. But not only is his album all kinds of awesome, he's been busy working with Zora Jones remixing "Bodak Yellow," linking up for several cuts on Fractal Fantasy compilation Visceral Minds 2, and playing a brilliant, bass heavy and excellent experimental set for Boiler Room. Watch below.

Expect the combination of Jones' stunning sound design and captivating animations to make not just the pop up installation an eye opening experience, but the following set a can't miss affair. Adding to the already awesome bill is Toronto's own Eytan Tobin who never disappoints with his chameleon like abilities to blend into whatever lineup he's on. Just last week he opened for Jonah Baseball and Skylar Spence. So yeah, if you're not sold on any of this I'm not sure what more I can do, because I've been anxiously awaiting this night for months. Both Sinjin and Zora are masters of their crafts and truly have catalogs of nothing but quality. See their socials below and take in Fractal Fantasy this week.

UPDATE: The lineup has been expanded with Bambii x Paul Souljoyce and Nick Lazerface x Sunclef. The location has also been revealed to be 191 Geary Avenue.

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knapsack - Brainforest

Chicago producer Gabriel O'Leary, aka knapsack, has been on quite a run in the last few months releasing several sensational productions. His blend of indie acoustic sounds, with dynamic electronic elements, and just a dash of internet-age ingenuity makes his already unique musicality even moreso magical. His latest, "Brainforest" brings all those assets together while transporting you to a transcendental thicket. The genre tag "Religion & Spirituality" seems apt as knapsack's living and breathing atmosphere springs to life, thrusting you into a grove of meditation. You cannot help but pulse with pure pensiveness. The intro allows for separation of body and soul, through its incredible dissonance. Once in the ticket of thought, you're left to battle the bass booms and jungle grooves among all nature of the unknown. There's just something about "Brainforest" that prevents me from addressing it from a mere musical standpoint, instead it speaks to a more mystical, almost primordial level. And really, what could be better than that? Music is meant to make you feel and think, and there's no question "Brainforest" succeeds on a level unmatched by most. It is awesome, intelligent and an all around cool creation. Keep knapsack in the back of your mind as many of his tracks elicit the same effects, and are, like "Brainforest," available for free download. Enjoy the orchard of enlightenment!FOLLOW KNAPSACK: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Joe Goddard: On Repeat

Being Thanksgiving in Canada, I'm spending most of my weekend doing family things, but I still wanted to write a post and figured I could tie it into the holiday by showcasing one of the artists I'm most thankful for: Joe Goddard. I've written about him several times here, so you should be well aware of my love for him. But in short, it's his funky disco house vibes and incredible craftsmanship that always invoke the most heartwarming of reactions to his tunes. Whether his originals (see his incredible album Electric Lines) or his extensive remixing library, or further his work with Hot Chip or The 2 Bears (neither of which I've included in this post), I'm always in absolutely awe of his majesty. So as a celebration of his sound, I've made a Spotify playlist and supplemented it a couple unmissable productions that were unavailable. Find them all below and use them to dance off that Thanksgiving feast.

 

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