Enlightened Listening for November 29

This week's Enlightened Listening features several of my favourite artists and labels. Pete Tong leads things off with his incredible new Chilled Classics album. Qrion follows as things turn more electronic with an Anjunadeep EP sure to please the senses. Terr then returns to Phantasy Sound with two ingenious versions of "Energy Sync." Turning full techno, the power of Innellea is once again on full display with wicked The World Returns EP. Breaking to remixes, TSHA and Denham Audio take on Prospa's killer single "Control The Party" before The Avalanches and Mousse T. bring love and beauty to The Chemical Brothers and Starley respectively. Finally we're graced with the return of Metroplane and a track that has both Annie Mac and Pete Tong salivating, Skream's "Ectogazm." Enjoy!


Pete Tong & HER-O - Chilled Classics

Qrion - Sine Wave Party

Terr - Energy Sync

Innellea - The World Returns

Prospa - Control The Party (Remixes)

The Chemical Brothers - Out Of Control (The Avalanches Surrender To Love Mix)

Starley - Lovers + Strangers (Mousse T. Remix)

Metroplane - Be Where I Am (ft. Daniel Wilson)

Skream - Ectogazm

DirtyFun - Pretty Boi

If his Soundcloud is any indication, Las Vegas based DirtyFun has had one hell of a year with his earliest release, a remix of Malaa's "Cash Money," dropping October 8th 2018. In the 13+ months since, he's released tracks on noir sur blanc, Do Not Duplicate, IN / ROTATION and has found a home on Botnek's World Famous Headquarters. Recently trending towards tech house, DirtyFun has combined the raucous punch of a prominent bass drop with continuous club churning grooves. Yesterday he demonstrated that brilliantly banging blend in self-released single "Pretty Boi." Playing around a vocal sample, the five and a half minute arc shows incredible narrative movement primarily through the pneumatic power of the warped and ratcheted bass delivery. If the dance-floor were a pool, "Pretty Boi" would be a wave-machine capable of creating a tsunami. Crank your subwoofer, then have a seat on or in-front of it for full effect. Grab free download via The Artist Union for repeated rattling.FOLLOW DIRTYFUN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bump In The Hump: November 27 (Season 9, Episode 8)

Tracklist

• DLMT & Mahalo ft. Lily Denning -  So Cold (Paul Woolford Remix)
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• Kadosh & Nariz - Orot
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• Nick Holder & Tyrone Solomon - Push (Trackheadz Main Mix)
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• falcxne - yoncé
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• Third Son - Take Care Of Each Other (Nathan Micay's Plethora Euphorianic Remix)
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• A-Trak & Loods - What Can I Do
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• TYPE3 - Lost
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• MAP & Shapeman - Low
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• Botnek - Gimme That Juice
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• Dizzee Rascal & Armand Van Helden - Bonkers (Cloverdale Rework)
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• Dean Grenier - Circulator (feat. Max Ulis)
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• MSTRKRFT - Oh Yea
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• Stereo Mars - Y'All Ready (ft. Satori)
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• Murlo - End Of The Road (Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones' Flashback)
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• i_o - System Error
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• SEAIMPÍN - Transmitter
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• Skrillex - Bangarang (plusgood Remix)
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• Juelz & RL Grime - Formula
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• Memphis. - Atom
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• LUKAV - INDA CLUB
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• Debby Grupp - Black Garden
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• Ariana Grande - Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored (Unknown Mobile Remix)
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• Brock Edwards - Yes, I Do
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• Locked Groove - Pudding (Ouri Remix)
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• The Souljazz Orchestra - Sky High
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• Painterly - Just Another Yup (Nick Bike & Adam Doubleyou Remix)
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: falcxne - yoncé

Over the years we've had some pretty cool club tools hit the Radio Humber airwaves by way of Bump In The Hump. Today we'll add another one courtesy falcxne who's combined the french house feel of Daft Punk with the intoxicating quality of Beyonce's "Crazy In Love." This killer combination was released for free last night as falcxne had promised to share some old flips, the first being "kaytradilla," before a new vocal single drops next month. This combination, an unlikely pairing of artists (Daft Punk meets Beyonce or Common and J Dilla meet Kaytranada), is just one of the many marvels of music and indeed a fantastic fit in what is a horn heavy episode of Bump In The Hump. Grab free download via ToneDen here and catch the jazzy episode live from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber, here.FOLLOW FALCXNE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Yotto - Nova (Cassian Remix)

Aussie Cassian has been lending his incredible abilities to many a track as of late, taking on Bob Moses, Hayden James and Rüfüs Du Sol in recent months. Today he's offered up a massive mix of fantastic Finn Yotto's enormous "Nova." Just as the original seems to take place in the ever expanding reaches of outer space, Cassian's take on "Nova" is too an interstellar odyssey. The down under talent turns down the brightness, flipping the solar sheen into a nocturnal nightmare through bounding bass strides. However, this is not to say that the original is a simply all sunshine and weightlessness, but there is no denying that Cassian has keyed in on the explosive energy that drives "Nova," giving it a fearsome fuel injection. A fantastic and far reaching remix, this cataclysmic convulsion is truly captivating. Unleash it on the dance floor via Yotto's Odd One Out imprint with download from Beatport.FOLLOW CASSIAN: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Local Dialect - Demeter

Gorgon City's label Realm has quickly become one of my most trusted sources for tight tech house and captivating club cuts. Along with Gorgon City's own originals along with the likes of George Kwali, Billy Kenny and others, Realm's first year of releases have been brilliant. And as it turns out Gorgon City's "Roped In," which appeared in the most recent Enlightened Listening (here), wasn't the only Realm release of Friday, November 22nd. Following the success of "Poseidon," NYC duo Local Dialect have returned with another Greek myth inspired affair, "Demeter." Driving calmly for nearly eight minutes, "Demeter" is an easy going epic that works its way into your ear with incredible ease. Its rolling grooves whisper sweet nothings, seducing you through carefully crafted synths and a strikingly gorgeous top end. This magical mixture seems to be a running theme in Local Dialect's toolbox, as writing this I'm whisked away by the skyward progression of their catalog of originals here. A mystifying mixture of alluring leads with an ominous and powerful low end, "Demeter" is yet another deific addition to Local Dialect's divine discography. Purchase or stream via Realm here and follow the duo's socials below.FOLLOW LOCAL DIALECT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Enlightened Listening for November 22

This week's edition of Enlightened Listening hits the epic standard once again. It's full of legendary names and extended cuts. With that in mind I'll aim to keep the descriptions short so you can just get right into the music which ranges from deep and progressive house to out and out bangers, especially heavy on the DnB. Skip ahead if to the playlist if you like or catch highlights in the following paragraph.

Ben Böhmer leads it off with a brilliant album, which is then followed by perhaps my favourite All Day I Dream EP, which is made up of four fantastic fable-like tracks from Volen Sentir. Friendly Fires bring in a couple brilliant remixes as well as a couple album extras in Offline, while Goom Gum take on a Depeche Mode classic. Joy Orbison and Overmono unleash brilliant b-side "Still Moving," which leads us into a bunch of banging bass tracks starting with a sensational Sable Valley pairing. Mat Zo and Doctor P deliver a couple genius cuts, reminding us of their revered status throughout the scene. However it is the future in Kryojen and WE ARE FURY, who cap the playlist with sensational soundscapes and a dark dystopian future. Enjoy all that and more below, and have a great weekend!


Ben Böhmer - Breathing

Volen Sentir - Cloud Atlas Map

Durante - Restless (ft. Tuff Ghost)

Friendly Fires - Offline

Goom Gum - It's A Lot

Gorgon City - Roped In

A-Trak & Loods - What Can I Do

Dombresky - Trust The Process

Destructo - Twisted

Wax Motif & Matroda - Lose Control

Joy Orbison & Overmono - Still Moving

RL Grime & Juelz - Formula

Squarepusher - Vortrack (Fracture Remix)

John B - Pressure 2019

NCT - Astrophyiscal (ft. Skyelle)

Mat Zo - Games

Doctor P - Voices

Feed Me - Nothing Hurts Like You (ft. Sam Calver)

Kryojen - Divided

WE ARE FURY - Echoes (ft. Micah Martin)

2020 Grammy Predictions

As you likely know the 2020 Grammy nominations were announced yesterday, and instead of waiting until the day of to make my predictions, I've decided it'd be more fun to get them out of the way, forget about them and then surprise myself with my picks while I have a laugh at the eventual ceremony January 26th. Once again I'm going to do my usual shtick of making predictions for categories I know/care about, and again I'll be doing my 'who should win' and 'who will win' double pick scenario. Check out how I did last year, here, and check back here on the day of as I'll be updating with results.

***Update: Results noted with ✓ or X ***

BEST DANCE RECORDING

Bonobo - Linked
The Chemical Brothers - Got To Keep On
Meduza & The Goodboys - Piece Of Your Heart
Rüfüs Du Sol - Underwater
Skrillex & Boys Noize with Ty Dolla $ign - Midnight Hour

Who Will Win: Skrillex & Boys Noize X
Who Should Win: Rüfüs Du Sol X
Reasoning: Skrillex has never lost when he's been nominated in this category and while I don't think "Midnight Hour" should win, I think the academy will 'play it safe.' However, this one strikes me as the least likely winner of Skrillex's now four nominations. Lately the winners have been more towards the typical dance pop side of things so there's a real possibility of Skrillex being upset by "Piece Of Your Heart." With that in mind, you have to go back more than a decade for something like "Linked" or "Got To Keep On" as a winner, and if it were either of those two The Chemical Brothers strike me as far more likely. All of that said, I give "Underwater" a real shot, and find it the most deserving because of its enrapturing beauty, mystifying vocals and stunning sound design.

BEST DANCE/ELECTRONIC ALBUM

Apparat - LP5
The Chemical Brothers - No Geography
Flume - Hi This Is Flume (Mixtape)
Rüfüs Du Sol - Solace
Tycho - Weather

Who Will Win: The Chemical Brothers ✓
Who Should Win: The Chemical Brothers ✓
Reasoning: Much like last year, this is an incredibly tight category, and truthfully I wouldn't be surprised if any of the latter four took it home. Apparat's album is nice, but there were less than a handful of tracks that stood out to me. I will say the same for Flume's mixtape too as it's just not for me, however I can easily see the academy going his way once again. Having lost to Flume in 2017 with what in my eyes is a better album, I once again see Tycho coming up short. This leaves me torn between two undeniably excellent albums, both with singles in the category above. I've sided with the academy going to The Chemical Brothers based on name recognition and legacy, something they've done the last two years. I also feel they are the most deserving if only by a slim margin. That said Solace boasts a spectacular soundscape and beautiful breadth while remaining tight and true.

BEST REMIXED RECORDING

Madonna - I Rise (Tracy Young's Pride Intro Radio Remix)
Miley Cyrus - Mothers Daughter (Wuki Remix)
Jorja Smith - The One (High Contrast Remix)
Mild Minds - Swim (Ford. Remix)
Marie Davidson - Work It (Soulwax Remix)

Who Will Win: High Contrast X
Who Should Win: Soulwax X
Reasoning: What a category! For the first time in a while we've got five remixers making their first appearance. That's right, neither High Contrast nor Soulwax have ever been nominated! This only makes this already incredibly unpredictable category even more so. I feel like there's a good chance Tracy Young can capture the title, as Madonna is a name voters can latch on to and her remix is quite slick. I'm really happy for Wuki, but I'd be pretty surprised if he won as the academy has not gone for something quite so banging in years. The Ford. remix has a shot but I'd put it as the least likely, both because of name recognition and its fit in the academy's recent voting patterns. Those two criteria would lead me to believe High Contrast will take the title, while I would love to see Soulwax and Marie Davidson get some well deserved recognition.

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL

Jack Antonoff
Dan Auerbach
John Hill
Finneas
Ricky Reed

Who Will Win: Finneas ✓
Who Should Win: Ricky Reed X
Reasoning: There's a not a single holdover from last year's category which is an oddity, but Auerbach, Hill and Reed each have been here before. It's pretty rare that a first time nominee takes this crown, but I see Finneas taking the title for his inextricable role in the success of Billie Eilish. However his relatively small catalog (for which he is nominated) has me worried about this pick and could easily see Auerbach taking the title. That said, it really ought to be Ricky Reed for his work with Lizzo, Maggie Rogers, Maren Morris and SZA among others.

***OTHER, MORE UNINFORMED PICKS***

Best Music Film: Beyonce ✓
Best Music Video: Gary Clark Jr. X
Best Comedy Album: Dave Chapelle ✓
Best Reggae Album: Koffee ✓
Best Rap Album: Tyler, The Creator ✓
Best Urban Contemporary Album: Lizzo ✓
Best Alternative Music Album: Vampire Weekend ✓
Best Pop Vocal Album: Billie Eilish ✓
Best Pop Duo/Group Performance: Lil Nas X & Billy Ray Cyrus ✓
Best New Artist: Lizzo X
Song Of The Year: Billie Eilish ✓
Album Of The Year: Lizzo X
Record Of The Year: Billie Eilish ✓

Bump In The Hump: November 20 (Season 9, Episode 7)

Tracklist

• D.J. MacIntyre - Blind With Rage (The Accountant's Adjustment)
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• Chris Larsen - Ghetto Style
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• Brock Edwards - Jaded
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• Billie Eilish - Everything I Wanted (Barry Harris Club Mix)
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• Reuben And The Dark - Rolling Stone (Smalltown DJs Remix)
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• TYPE3 - Take Your Time
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• Gorgon City & MK - There For You (Haus Of Panda Remix)
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• HUNTER - I Don't Forget (ft. Roshin)
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• deadmau5 - SATRN
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• Chrizpy Chriz - Brain Reset
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• Abstrakt Sonance - Mangladesh
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• Ex-Terrestrial - Gguunngg
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• Rusko - oh my god
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• TNGHT - Higher Ground (DJ Zinc Refix)
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• Michael Sparks - Boom Cannon
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• Kai Wachi - SILENCE
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• MYTHM - Only Way
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• Perkulat0r - Voyage
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• thook & JKuch - CARBON
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• Shöckface & So Sus - Tribe
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• Robotaki - Quasar
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• The Funk Hunters x A.Skillz - Body Move
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• The Galleria - Stop & Go
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• New Chance - Overworked
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• Honey Beard - Cross My Heart
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• Paragon Cause - Save Me
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• Clarian - Pale Blue Palm Trees
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• Sandau - Remove Your Ears
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• Fabrikate - All Up To Love
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Brock Edwards - Jaded

Over the last few months, Brock Edwards has been unrivaled in his Bump In The Hump appearances. The always busy Toronto talent has not just been DJing all over the place, nor releasing on countless labels, he's also started his own imprint in Thursday Trax. Continuing his trend of industriousness, Brock is set to play his own birthday party at The BLVD in Oshawa Friday alongside his COREKT collaborator Duskope and Etienne Bujold. So with that in mind I'll be giving the b-side of recent Pure Beats Records release, "Jaded" a spin on tonight's episode. RSVP to the event here and stream below.FOLLOW BROCK EDWARDS: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

The Magician - Magic Tape 94

Belgian tastemaker The Magician never fails when it comes to his prolific Magic Tape mix series. Each and every time he manages to combine the freshest funk and soulful house tracks. And of course this 94th edition is no different. In just the first four tracks alone, two have been released in November and another, Tensnake's "Rules," is still forthcoming. The quality and fresh nature of the track selection is one thing, but being able to combine it as seamlessly as The Magician does is the true mark of quality.

Since the weather has turned I've felt an urge to play video games, especially when I listen to a good mix. This has been something that occurs to me when I revisit old mixes, as I have been doing lately with Tiga's weekly My Name Is Tiga upload. There are a number of old mixes that I go back to time and time again and always associate with some of my favourite times in university playing Lord Of The Rings Online for hours on end. And I truly believe there is something special about the combination of being focused on playing something while still having enough brain power left to enjoy a mix. It doesn't matter if the mix is new or old, fast or slow, heavy or easy-going, or even whether it has voice over - it just moves along brilliantly as you play. All of this is to say that, serendipitously a childhood friend reached out to me today, sharing a game he created (try it here), and of course I needed something to listen to while giving it a go.

Enter The Magician and the smooth moves of Magic Tape 94. Each worked on the other making both more enjoyable. Early on I suffered many defeats, but as the music kept getting better I couldn't just quit, I had to keep grooving. So maybe you can give yourself the same magical feeling by diving into a game and throwing this mix on. Or at least do something that lets the mix sit comfortably in the background, so as to properly let The Magician's alchemy inspire. Find semi-complete tracklist here.
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Loge21 - Cratedigger

French duo Loge21 have been dishing out free fire the last few weeks, helping to keep the cold nature of November at bay. "Cratedigger," their third new release this month, explodes with electro energy, breaking the house down with massive bass, plenty of percussion and brilliant breaks to boot. Like "Revenge," its core is exceedingly deep and dark, and like "UZI" it's all about delivering a killer get-down. A peak-time party powerhouse, "Cratedigger" lives up to its name with oodles of inspiration from old school rave records, while mixing in a variety of vocal samples amidst an onslaught of effects. Add "Cratedigger" to your virtual crates for free via ToneDen here and follow Loge21 below for more.FOLLOW LOGE21: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Enlightened Listening for November 15

This week's eclectic edition of Enlightened Listening ranges from disco and jazz to bass house and techno. It features the legendary Pat Metheny, who while not really an obvious fit on this blog is perhaps the epitome of what I mean by Enlightened Listening - someone you may have never heard, but who in turn opens your eyes and ears to something new and undeniably interesting. Of course there's a handful of the more typical fare from some of my favourites in Eli Escobar, Joris Voorn, the Night Bass crew and HUNTER (Siegel).

Eli Escobar opens the playlist with new album Last Summer, which leads into equally excellent endeavor Four from Joris Voorn. They're followed by the first of two new duos in this playlist: C.Y.M. who is Mike Greene of Fort Romeau and Chris Baio of Vampire Weekend. After that is Oliver Koletzki's epic album Fire In The Jungle, which in turn leads us to our second new duo. The incomparable Joy Orbison has joined forces with Overmono and together they've unleashed "Bromley," the a-side to forthcoming "Still Moving." Singles continue as Dirty South dazzles with Marion Amira, and MJ Cole brings a brilliant bounce to Flume and Vera Blue. The Funk Hunters then follow with a groovy get-down, before Golden Features and The Presets send us into incredible house EP Raka. Finally it's banger time as Night Bass celebrate their 100th release with a compilation of some of their most trusted names. And speaking of trusted names, Hunter Siegel has ditched his often misspelled last name and opted for a new sound in "I Don't Forget." Enjoy via playlist below and find individual links at the bottom.

Eli Escobar - Last Summer

Joris Voorn - Four

C.Y.M. - C.Y.M.

Pat Metheny - America Undefined

Oliver Koletzki - Fire In The Jungle

Joy Orbison & Overmono - Bromley

Dirty South - All I Need (ft. Marion Amira)

Flume ft. Vera Blue - Rushing Back (MJ Cole Remix)

The Funk Hunters & A.Skillz - Body Move

Golden Features & The Presets - Raka

Various Artists - Night Bass: One Hundred

HUNTER - I Don't Forget (ft. Roshin)

DUX & Raquel Rodriguez - Leave Me Behind

Last summer I found myself at a loss for words as I admired not just the slick quality of DUX and Stan Taylor's "Lady Of The Night," but also their live performance of it while seated in a moving van (see here)! This month DUX is back at it; doubling down on the performance by adding a second van. Below you'll see three vocalists, six musicians, a sound engineer and a drone pilot, all working in unison to record a live version of the newly released DUX and Raquel Rodriguez collab "Leave Me Behind."

Much like last year, I first came across the audio stream and immediately fell in love with the fantastically funky and soulful number. DUX's musical bed is sublime and uplifting, glistening with an incredible glow and groove. It's got the perfect mixture of synths and all sorts of little gems like the guitar, drum fills, solos and even effects like the telephone tone. Then there's Raquel's ridiculously powerful yet careful and truly tactful delivery which is downright awesome. In fact it sends shivers down my spine, reminding me of perhaps my favourite singer Jessie Ware. All of this magic is multiplied in the live video, which further showcases the incredible interplay and cohesion - the alchemy that makes music so alluring. But I think I've gushed enough, so just enjoy "Leave Me Behind" at your leisure...
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Bump In The Hump: November 13 (Season 9, Episode 6)

Tracklist

• Dowden - Gridlock
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• Clarian - Tropical Stars
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• Fabrikate - Ready For Me
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• Nick Bike & King Most - Take It Easy
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• Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now (Barry Harris Club Mix)
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• Pat Lok - Somebody
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• The Funk Hunters ft. Leo Napier - Hands Up (STRIPES Remix)
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• Gramatik & Defunk - Funk It VIP
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• Kanye West ft. Clipse & Kenny G - Use This Gospel (PINEO & LOEB ft. Prayer Handz Remix)
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• KMRT - Bad Acid Trip
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• David Granha - Life Prison (Spencer Dunning Remix)
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• Future Flex & Whiskey Pete - Lose Control
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• Shaun Frank - Higher State
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• Aahan - X
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• Sampa The Great - OMG (SUBstance Remix)
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• Motus - Jet Lag
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• DJ Brace - And Then (JFB Remix)
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• Lingopolus - OVATION (VIP)
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• IKYGUY - Ego Death
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• Ricco Harver - Hellhounds
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• Sam Lamar - The Time
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• Hudson Lee & Frequent - Forest Fires
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• TNGHT - First Body
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• Tails & Leotie - Hyperventilate
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• Vincent & Naderi - Wasted Time
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• pooldad - Online Brain
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• Maaga - Frozen
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Fabrikate - Made Me Feel

After playing their incredible single "Love Was Real" last week, you better believe I'll be dipping into Fabrikate's just released debut album Made Me Feel once again this week. While it seems like electronic albums are on the rise again, one could argue that the medium is still not being used to its full potential as an incredible number of them are either disjointed or are merely a collection of singles. However the Montreal duo seem to have overcome that weakness by delivering an incredibly cohesive collection of tracks featuring a brilliant breadth of styles. The whole album shares the same DNA, having clearly been cut from the same cloth, while still wandering through a variety of tempos. There's brassy disco, upbeat funk, lush laidback vibes, dope deep house and more - it has it all and flows fantastically! Stream Made Me Feel below, purchase here, and catch a cut in the mix on Bump In The Hump tonight, live from 7-9 PM EST via Radio Humber or after the fact as cataloged on Mixcloud.FOLLOW FABRIKATE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now (MT SOUL Remix)

As soon as I heard Dua Lipa's latest single "Don't Start Now," I was all in. It's funky fresh power pop that showcases her voice wonderfully, and just like "Electricity" last year I knew it would spawn several quality remixes. Just over a week after the original's release, Belgian bootlegger MT SOUL has offered up a smooth house remix that leans into an added keyboard foundation, giving it a gentle jazz twist.

Succeeding largely in its closeness to the original, MT SOUL has ditched much of the gritty bass riffs for a more shimmery, glistening glow that, while mixed for a fuller feel, still allows for Dua's delivery to flourish. This new bed matches Dua stride for stride playing perfectly with the vocals, especially so in the bouncy bridge and rolling choruses. Again mirroring the original, MT SOUL's production is crisp and clean, just like the quick and easy breakup Dua sings about. This is no reinvention of the the wheel, but rather a quality recasting worthy of rocking the dance-floor. Download it free via Hypeddit here. FOLLOW DUA LIPA: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Human Movement - It's The Movement

After some upheaval in June as Blake's departure left Human Movement a solo enterprise, Eddy has now released two singles ahead of a forthcoming debut album. Following the bleepy brilliance and sublime soundscape that was "Thermal" comes equally animated and powerful "It's The Movement." Its active percussion echoes into a dark void, leading listeners to lean in close before the black hole closes. The following implosion is epic and truly awe-inspiring, delivering deep grooves, bright flashes and all kinds of alien energy. Little, yet powerful, punctuations make this mid-section and second drop truly sensational, tossing aside any thought that this is lifeless techno. Rather, "It's The Movement" showcases incredible activity and motion, both musically and thematically (alien, human or otherwise). And with it we're given further insight into the spirit that is Human Movement and its evolution as a solo effort. Follow via socials below and look out for the album forthcoming on Of Leisure. Enjoy!FOLLOW HUMAN MOVEMENT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Enlightened Listening for November 8

Keeping the write-up short and sweet for this week's Enlightened Listening. That said the playlist is just short of 40 tracks and three hours. It's bookended by epic albums from SebastiAn and Grum, and you'll find a couple EPs from the house sphere on either side of them, where Shaun Frank hits the bass, while Le Youth puts forth some progressive beauty. A couple of my favourites offer exceptional remixes, where Sinjin Hawke and Zora Jones take on Murlo's magic and ABSOLUTE. stuns with Big Wild. There's two more power duos, in 2¢'s brilliant banger "REBEL" and the latest taste of TNGHT II. While Mura Masa and slowthai are not an established duo I'm sure hoping we get more of their mix, as "Deal Wiv It" is awesome. Finally, a trio of solo singles from Skream, Eli Escobar and Jessie Ware. Enjoy!

SebastiAn - Thirst

Shaun Frank - Activ8

TNGHT - First Body

Murlo - End Of The Road (Sinjin Hawke & Zora Jones' Flashback)

2¢ - REBEL

Mura Masa - Deal Wiv It (ft. slowthai)

Skream - Pussy Pop

Eli Escobar - (All Night) Rhythm

Jessie Ware - Mirage (Don't Stop)

Big Wild ft. Rationale - 6's To 9's (ABSOLUTE. Remix)

Le Youth - Aquiver

Grum - Deep State

Throwback Thursday: SBTRKT ft. Little Dragon - Wildfire (Objekt Remix)

Over the past weeks Tiga has been posting his old episodes of My Name Is Tiga as aired on BBC Radio Six. A foundational show for me thanks to Tiga's inimitable wit and incredible track selections, I've been slowly going through each episode injecting myself with nostalgia and a lot of laughs. As a result I've found myself downloading a bunch of that throwback brilliance and while there's a ton of incredible stuff I could gush about, I've decided that for this Throwback Thursday post I'd focus on the incendiary excellence of Objekt's remix of SBTRKT's Little Dragon aided track "Wildfire." Unfortunately there are no full versions available for streaming so we'll have to focus on the shortened Soundcloud upload below, however the power and brilliance of TJ Hertz's tough techno take is unmissable.

A raucous and ruthless future is the deliriously awesome spin Objekt has offered in this new vision. The percussive power is epic, enough to rattle walls with a small subwoofer, just as the snare is sure to shatter bones. Adding the synths to the mix is quite simply cataclysmic. That said, "Wildfire" does not suffer from sheer weight or unwieldy gravity - it is no black hole. Rather, Objekt succeeds in pitting Yukimi Nagano's heavenly vocals against the unholy backdrop by brilliantly incorporating her at the most opportune times as though sprinkling her in like fairy dust. In fact, Objekt is able to retain much of the captivating quality of the original track, while re-contextualizing it into a techno titan - just as Tiga notes in his remix special with Gesaffelstein's remix of Lana Del Rey. Enjoy below and purchase here.FOLLOW LITTLE DRAGON: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Bump In The Hump: November 6 (Season 9, Episode 5)

Tracklist

• Artphorm & Mustafa Ismaeel - Solar Soul
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• Sultan + Shepard - All Of Your Weapons (ft. Mougleta)
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• LeBaron James - Disco Derby
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• NICOLAAS - Shot In The Dark (ft. Nicholas Allbrook)
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• STUND & Wes Please - Love Me Instead
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• CastNowski & Cumminz - Burn Down
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• Brock Edwards - Want 'Em 2C
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• ChrisLvck & Yösh - Damn House Music
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• Solardo & Eli Brown - XTC (Broken Future Edit)
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• T.G.I.D. & Barry Harris - Sweet M-Position
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• DirtyFun - Ride Or Die (ft. Forest Rain)
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• Dave Winnel & DLMT - Always Feel Like (MOTi Remix)
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• TOAST & MOTUS - Flip The Bread
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• FLIX - Bodybag
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• Profane & Esym - Prophecy
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• Marcus Visionary & Goldstar - Badman Culture
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• IDHS - Sanction
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• Ivy Lab - Cake (Giant Ibis & Fyoomz Remix)
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• G Jones - Dark Artifact (Dropwizz Flip)
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• Memphis. x Blame Connor - Duality
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• Rezz & Malaa - Criminals
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• HomeSick - feauxafx
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• Pigeon Hole - In The Dark
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• $kullkid - Caprice蝶
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• Lizdek - Redirect
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• Blue Hawaii - On A High
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• Fabrikate - Love Was Real
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• PUSHER - In My Life
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• Kiesza - You're The Best
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• TOPS - Seven Minutes
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• HERO - ROT IN PIECES
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Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: FLIX - Bodybag

Having done the last episode of Bump In The Hump on the eve of Halloween, I've since compiled quite the collections of tricks and treats, some of which you'll hear tonight. Standing atop said mountain of mayhem, FLIX's latest release "Bodybag" is a banger through and through. It delivers doom and dread right from the get-go and doubles down on that feeling, becoming even more powerful and preposterous as it goes along.

As steady readers of this blog know, I find myself more on the divine, disco end of the spectrum but it's impossible not to be moved by the freakish quality FLIX has filled "Bodybag" with. And really everyone needs to rage every once in a while, so not only do I always aim to include some raucous tracks like this each week, but also showcase events where such raging is possible. It just so happens that FLIX is in town Friday as part of Never Say Die's label showcase at Revival. The lineup includes Badklaat, Oddprophet, Skullydub and Big D B2B Archon. Get tickets and RSVP here.

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Elderbrook & Rudimental - Something About You (Mason Maynard Remix)

Manchester's Mason Maynard keeps turning heads. He's seen support from Pete Tong, Carl Cox, and Seth Troxler, just to name a few. When it comes to fans, he's hit the ears of many through shows at Hï Ibiza and the Warehouse Project; collaborations with Lee Foss and Green Velvet, originals on Sola and Defected; as well as an exceptional offering of remixes. Following closely on the heels of a beautiful Brian McKnight "Anytime" edit, Maynard has put his Midas touch on Elderbrook and Rudimental's magical "Something About You." Immediately injecting upbeat energy into the original with driving percussion, Maynard moves the vocals into a new sphere giving the track a much brighter feel.

As always I find myself more drawn to the full or extended version, and while the short edit pulls no punches, the six minute version allows Maynard's masterful drum delivery to dazzle. It would be brilliant to see performed live, if not just imagined in your head. The way it grows invites action from the listeners, easing you onto the floor as the waves of warmth wash over you. It is a masterclass in crowd movement and playful progression while never coming across as too demanding or over-wrought.

If you were a fan of the original, you should appreciate Mason Maynard's take too. It thrives through the same magic and allure, ultimately urging you into a double take, thinking "did I hear that right?" Yes, yes you did. This trio of talents come together in a fantastic fit, one you'll want to check out below.
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Coldplay - Midnight (A fictional. re-imagination)

Something strange happened to me today as I dug through the internet, searching for something to catch my ear. After a general lack of success I took to Soundcloud's Discover feature The Upload, a tailored playlist of 20 "Newly posted tracks." While I turn there every once in a while, it often doesn't lead to much more than a handful of mixes and uninspired originals. And while that is largely true today, sitting in the 13th position was a remix of Coldplay's 2014 track "Midnight."

As it turns out this remix from Indian duo fictional. is the one and only production on their page. What's more, after searching Ayush & Sachin (the two names attached to the project) I experienced a strong feeling of déjà vu as the resulting search led me to Bengaluru-based metal band Orbitual. For some reason I feel like not only have I done this search before, but that I had also heard this re-imagination before too, which is indeed possible considering the timeline. And perhaps that's why I was drawn to it.

fictional.'s take on the Jon Hopkins co-produced "Midnight" has a faint, yet undeniable feeling of familiarity in it, however I cannot confidently say that it's because I was already familiar with the original. Of course it could just be Chris Martin's voice that rings the proverbial bell, but I can't shake the feeling there's something about the instrumental that I've heard before. Bigger and deeper than the original, fictional.'s re-imagining soars beautifully, countering the icy ambiance with a warm summer's night feel. Of course the flittering lead line still stands strong as the obvious midnight feel, and to say Ayush and Sachin have leaned into it would be an understatement. That said, it is the key to the mystifying nature of "Midnight." Stream below and look out for more of the mysterious duo, fictional.
UPDATE: Both Ayush and Sachin reached out last night, 1) confirming they have nothing to do with Orbitual, and 2) sharing their solo projects. Ayush is Zyther and Sachin is ZOANE.

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