Upon the suggestion of Brayden of Audiation, I've decided it was time to make another playlist, and while I believe he was recommending a curated playlist on Spotify, that's not really what I'm about. My focus isn't even properly a true focus yet a scattered selection of just about everything under the ever growing dance and electronic umbrella. And while I've got nothing against Spotify, Soundcloud is still the place for discovery and uninterrupted listening experiences (although I've heard of people encountering ads I've never experienced them myself, perhaps due to my adblockers). Anyway, I've taken up this suggestion and put together a little list of new tracks that I enjoy and think you might too. Of course it runs from dubstep and trap, to future bass, techno and everything in between. So there should be something for everyone but perhaps not, whatever. Playlist and short write-ups below.
Those tracks with an asterisk are available for free download.
LIZ - Queen Of Me
Been wondering where Wave Racer has been lately and I guess this is our answer. You can't deny his influence in the rise of future bass and it's proof that classic future bass can still sound fantastic all these years later. Add LIZ's always enjoyable lyricism and flow and you've got a perfect pop production.
Clarian - Under The Gun (Tiga Remix)
Tiga always wins no matter what he's doing. The atmosphere of the opening is so strong, and the slow burning, groove build godly. I can't be the only one who feels a little Toto "Africa" in there, can I?
Robotaki - Together We're Screwed (ft. Nevve)
Not many mix real instrumentation and electronic influences together as well as Robotaki. Nevve's voice is spectacular, and the way it winds around all the elements of the drop is quite simply genius.
Wraz - Reefa
No that's not actually a rasta delivering the vocals, that's Motus. An incredible production reminding us of dub's homeland. Truthfully I'm not the biggest dub fan, but when it's done like this I can't turn away.
Monolith Slip - TOKUGAWA*
Bassline footwork with a bedsqueak twist? What is this glorious heaven I've stumbled into? Just wow.
Blaize - Boujee*
Just when you thought we were done with "Bad & Boujee" this banging bass/g-house flip finds just the right mix between the original's allure and a dope driving drop. Especially well placed vocal chops.
Hanz Zimmer - Time (Paradoks Edit)*
The undeniable majesty of Hanz Zimmer rebuilt around a shuffling deep house groove. The shimmering top line is what's sold me on Paradoks' new version. Playful yet full of poise.
Mikes Revenge - Fire*
The most unabashedly banging track in this list. But that's not to say it's all heavy and no heart. The ringing bells are beautiful, especially in opposition to the turnt trap delivery. The amalgam of all things heavy in each of the differing drops keeps you on your toes and leaves your head spinning.
Mary J. Blige - Just Fine (Baron Fields Rework)*
Deliciously funky and groovy flip with some stunning vocal chops and synth stabs. You're definitely going to have to give this more than one play to get the gist of what Baron's done with this. Wild.
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Saturday, April 22, 2017
Cherney x Baron Fields - All We Have
Any time I've ever heard Cherney's name mentioned, it's always in reference to the future. Known for challenging the status quo with his productions, the LA based artist has teamed up with Baron Fields for "All We Have." Although it's tagged dubstep, it's much more than that, there's trap, future bass and some further live elements, that combine to make it an ultra unique production. Often when I think about dubstep, I envision it as maxed out synths and explosive percussion, in a blitzkrieg-style offensive on the senses. But that's not at all the case in "All We Have." Cherney and Baron Fields have built the track in a much more refined way, around an almost orchestral/operatic atmosphere, led by scary good vocals a la Evanescence or Nightwish.
Obviously that ethereal opening is awesome, but its status as the foundation is what makes this such a stellar production. The way these two repackage the elements laid out in the intro and turn them into turnt drops is genius. "All We Have" becomes a banger in more ways than one: the synths solos soar above the pulverizing percussion, flipping between future bass, dubstep and trap. Even though the second drop bears a strong resemblance to Vincent's remix of "U Don't Know," this truly stands as an excellent example of the originality out there. We're only just scratching the surface as to what we can produce and where we can take music. Cop "All We Have" free from the Artist Engine here. FOLLOW CHERNEY: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Obviously that ethereal opening is awesome, but its status as the foundation is what makes this such a stellar production. The way these two repackage the elements laid out in the intro and turn them into turnt drops is genius. "All We Have" becomes a banger in more ways than one: the synths solos soar above the pulverizing percussion, flipping between future bass, dubstep and trap. Even though the second drop bears a strong resemblance to Vincent's remix of "U Don't Know," this truly stands as an excellent example of the originality out there. We're only just scratching the surface as to what we can produce and where we can take music. Cop "All We Have" free from the Artist Engine here. FOLLOW CHERNEY: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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