Enlightened Listening for March 19

Another Friday means it's time for another Enlightened Listening. This week's edition clocks in at just under four hours, running 55 tracks deep. Centred around albums from Dezza and OVERWERK, there's a trio of utterly infectious cuts from Jacques Greene, Todd Edwards and Folamour, as well as BIJOU's banging return to Night Bass (my favourite EP there in many months). Staying with the heavy stuff, the final four releases in the playlist, while diverse, each overflow with energy and bristle with bass. Returning to the top, the playlist opens with three-way collab "Ride Or Die," which I can almost guarantee will appear across year-end best-of lists. Boys Noize and Chily Gonzales is a potent pairing in itself, while Kelsey Lu's vocals are simply sublime. Finally, filling in the gaps are a fistful of remixes, including an immersive epic from Volen Sentir, and a trio of EPs from EMBRZ, HNTR and Afterlife. Stream the playlist, ordered for maximum flow, below and find each individual release at the bottom.

Boys Noize & Kelsey Lu - Ride Or Die (ft. Chilly Gonzales)

Japanese Television - III (Remixed)

Lime - Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonight (Jacques Greene Remix)

Todd Edwards - The Chant

Folamour - The Journey (ft. Zeke Manyika)

Lost Desert & Hermanez - Jinx (Volen Sentir Pure Magic Healing)

EMBRZ - Together Till It Ends

Dezza - 44° North, 63° West

OVERWERK - Vessel

Yotto & Stephan Jolk - New Era

HNTR - Mind Games

BIJOU - 187 Proof

Eleganto - Voltage Control

plusol - Oracle

Baauer & Omega Sapien - DDOKBOKKI

Ivy Lab - Suzuki / Paradise Pistol

Enlightened Listening for February 12

It's the weekend, which means it's time to warp the week's releases in a bow with another edition of Enlightened Listening. Headlining this three and a half hour playlist is the milestone tenth edition of mau5trap's We Are Friends compilation series. It features label stalwarts ATTLAS, EDDIE and No Mana, alongside even more veteran talent in Mord Fustang, Pig&Dan, Tommy Trash and Wolfgang Gartner. And yes, deadmau5 does indeed lead the otherwise alphabetized affair. Staying with the longer form releases, MPH leaves his mark on Night Bass with a brilliant debut there, while ten artists enter into ill.Gates' Producer Dojo for a couple fists full of fire remixes. Aside from those three releases, we're left with thirteen individual tracks. Of the standout singles, I'm particularly fond of the piano in the expansive beauty of "WITHIN ME" and the chromatic resplendence of "Beyond Belief" & "Pacific." It probably doesn't need to be said, but don't miss the Jamie Jones or TSHA remixes, nor the Sleepnet or OAKK singles, if you're into stylish & immersive tracks. Dig into the new music playlist below and find each individual release linked at the bottom. Apparently, it's a long weekend, so enjoy that too!

PROFF - Dark Magic

Dardust - WITHIN ME (ft. Benny Benassi)

OCULA - Beyond Belief

Jaytech - Pacific

Various Artists - mau5trap Presents: We Are Friends, Vol. 10

SNBRN, BIJOU & CeCe Rogers - Poison

Nez ft. ScHoolboy Q - Wild Youngster (Jamie Jones' Wobble Remix)

Silk City ft. Ellie Goulding - New Love (TSHA Remix)

London Grammar - Lose Your Head (Dave Glass Animals Remix)

Black Caviar & Rion S - Money Money

Madeaux - Break Your Heart

MPH - Nova

High Contrast ft. Uk Apache & Ady Suleiman - Met Her At A Dance In Leicester (DJ Marky Remix)

Sleepnet - Angel Blade

Kermode - Chameleon Remixes

OAKK - Tunnel Vision

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Apashe - Renaissance Remixes

Already riding a four-episode streak of Apashe remixes, Bump In The Hump will continue to climb the mountain of Renaissance Remixes tonight. One of the 2020's greatest projects, the original LP is not only a modern-day masterpiece but indeed an inspiration for these 28 new takes and countless others. Throwing caution to the wind when combining all manner of bass with a full orchestra, Apashe has shown that experimentation and risk-taking can certainly captivate. That same spirit of inventiveness appears in each of these remixes ranging from KOAN Sound and BIJOU to Vanic and Qrion. Stream each of the Renaissance Remixes below, get them from your preferred source here, and catch one of them on Bump In The Hump tonight, live from 7-9 EST on Radio Humber, or after the fact on Mixcloud.

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Enlightened Listening for May 22

In this 11th lockdown edition of Enlightened Listening I've compiled nine new releases, each banging in their own right. There's EPs from GANZ and Juelz, a killer new Skepta collab with Jme, a couple hard hitting house cuts from Dr. Fresch and BIJOU, the legendary likes of Bassnectar and Feed Me, as well as a trio of rising talents in JOOL, Skrybe & Slooze. It's a simple yet strong lineup with no description necessary. Rage away below and if you're outside flail wildly so people don't come too close.

GANZ - Lost Boys

Jme & Skepta - Nang

Juelz - High Octane

Apashe ft. Instasamka - Uebok (Gotta Run) [Bassnectar Remix]

JOOL & Skrybe - Aquila

Dr. Fresch - It Don't Stop (ft. Andre Nickatina)

BIJOU & Kaleena Zanders - One Life

Feed Me - New Shoes

Slooze - Evolution

AC Slater + Pals - Live @ Sound (Jan 30, 2020)

The crew at Night Bass are sharing sets from their recent January 30th takeover of Sound Nightclub in LA. They've posted each of the night's sets (here). Coming in at over four hours of banging house beats and running through the likes of David Steven, Petey Clicks, and BIJOU, the night is capped by a massive B2B led by AC Slater. The collaborative set features both the Night Bass boss and the aforementioned Clicks, as well as heavy hitters Jack Beats, Hotfire and Qlank. A massive who's who of floor-filling talent, the bass in this set is sure to shake its listeners to the core. Deep and ridiculously powerful, the set pulses with energy throughout. It's easy to get lost in, but that doesn't mean there aren't highlights either. IDs and nostalgic tracks knock alike. Kick it with the killer quintet now below.
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Enlightened Listening for February 7

After an epic six hour edition of Enlightened Listening last week, we've got a tight hour this week. It features an easy-going poppy intro moving through deep-house and disco before closing with club cuts and bass/g-house bangers.

Just before going to bed last night I caught the first new Bearcubs in a while and immediate fell for its sublime subtlety, which reminded me of SBTRKT. "Overthinking" is followed by another return from hiatus in Jack Garratt's "Time." Moving and beautiful it is exactly the kind of song that recaptures the love and passion Garratt incited in his fans. Captivating vocals continue to rule the roost as Amtrac glides in with glorious glistening groove "Accountable."

Phaeleh then follows with a touch of two-step which borders brilliantly between easy-going and energizing. Much like "Unity," Rylan Taggart's EP on This Never Happened is as enjoyable lying in bed as it is in the club. Staying hot Mat Zo is back on Anjunabeats with percussion-led affair "The Next Chapter."

The page then turns as disco enters via my favourite track of the list in Alan Fitzpatrick's fantastic Fully Charged Mix of Patrice Rushen. More piano power comes in as Yuksek graces Glitterbox for a gorgeous take on Risk Assessment. Bridging the gap between the hard hitting house still to come and the aforementioned disco, GRiZ gets funky with a club mix of "Could U" on Night Bass.

Finally it's time for fire and VOLAC brings us there, even if slightly understated, with the bumpy ride that is "Baby Boy." Stumbling towards the end of this Enlightened Listening, Walker & Royce get sneaky with their sick remix of "Loaded." Finally it's time to pay the tab as BIJOU makes it rain with menacing cut "Benjamins." Find everything via playlist below with individual links at the bottom. Enjoy!

Bearcubs - Overthinking (ft. narou)

Jack Garratt - Time

Amtrac - Accountable

Phaeleh - Unity

Rylan Taggart - Sail

Mat Zo - The Next Chapter (ft. GQ)

Patrice Rushen - Haven't You Heard (Fitzy's Fully Charged Mix)

Risk Assessment ft. Jemeni G - Remember Me (Yuksek Remix)

GRiZ - Could U (Club Mix)

VOLAC - Baby Boy

Destructo & Yo Gotti - Loaded (Walker & Royce Remix)

BIJOU - Benjamins (ft. Wifisfuneral)

Enlightened Listening for September 13

Today marks the first official edition of Enlightened Listening since July, before I broke my thumb. The pins are now out but it's still difficult to write at any length so once again I'll be keeping things short. We open with ASHE's return to mau5trap, an EP we heard in part in his episode of My Mixtape this time last year, move through a couple other awesome EPs, into the latest and greatest "Let You Know" remix, before closing with house bangers from BIJOU and AC Slater. Stream below and enjoy!

ASHE - Melancholia

Ghost Culture - Blue Ice/Meltwater

Lxury - Joy TV

Flume ft. London Gramar - Let You Know (Robin Hannibal Rework)

Jenaux - So Alive (ft. Harlee)

Holy Fuck - Luxe (ft. Alexis Taylor & Matt Colton)

Redlight - Fried Eggs

BIJOU - Crown (ft. Tyler Graves)

AC Slater - Laid Off

Enlightened Listening for April 26

Our last April edition of Enlightened Listening includes two notch albums from Nick Murphy & Satin Jackets, the potent pairing of Cotonete & Dimitri From Paris, a killer remixes of "Killer Whale" & "REDLIGHT," as well as awesome originals from EDX, Mohican Sun & BIJOU. Enjoy below!

Nick Murphy - Run Fast Sleep Naked

Satin Jackets - Solar Nights

Cotonete & Di Melo - A.E.I.O.U. (Dimitri From Paris Remix)

EDX & Amba Shepherd - Off The Grid

Mixhell & Joe Goddard - Killer Whale (Remixes)

CamelPhat & Cristoph ft. Jem Cooke - Breathe (Eric Prydz Remix)

Mohican Sun - Darkest Hour

BIJOU - Your Love

NGHTMRE & A$AP Ferg - REDLIGHT (Flosstradamus Remix)

Enlightened Listening for April 5

It's time to become one with the weekend by enjoying the latest offerings from the wonderful world of electronic music. This week's Enlightened Listening features a strong serving of smooth flowing, electronic ease, a dash of funky fun and a big banging remix EP to close things out. Maxd opens with some cool lofi creativity which bleeds beautifully into bitbird's 3rd Gouldian Finch compilation which houses some supremely slick creations from Knapsack, Rome in Silver, Duskus and more. Next up galen tipton taps into the energetic chiptune side bitbird used to command. The genius of GRiZ comes through with another next level album featuring the likes of Snoop Dogg, Bootsy Collins & Wiz Khalifa, among others. And speaking of next level albums, Jai Wolf would seem to have found his groove as The Cure To Loneliness is not just exceptionally crafted, but incredibly heartfelt and heartening; truly beautiful. And it doesn't get much more beautiful than Goldroom's "Yellow Flowers" which with each and every play has led my jaw to drop to the floor. Staying on the floor but with the feet this time, Myd manages to concoct one of the most intoxicating offerings of the year. Rounding out the singles, Soulwax's remix of "Work It" sparks up some stunningly twisted techno, sure to have your head spinning. Finally BIJOU has brought together one of the better remix packages of the year tapping ANGELZ, YOOKiE, Gerry Gonza and others to take on the malicious "Memories." Enjoy below!

Maxd - wys

Various Artists - Gouldian Finch 3

galen tipton - scream

GRiZ - Ride Waves

Jai Wolf - The Cure To Loneliness

Goldroom - Yellow Flowers (ft. Mereki)

Myd - Superdiscoteca

Marie Davidson - Work It (Soulwax Remix)

BIJOU - Memories (Remixes)

Enlightened Listening for January 25

Friday's never disappoint when it comes to new music, and for this week's Enlightened Listening, I've honed in on a couple albums, and the latest Afterlife EP, alongside a handful of fantastic singles. As always stream below, find individual releases linked with brief descriptions at the bottom and enjoy!

Rudimental - Toast To Our Differences
Massive album from the masters. More features than you can count, including Jess Glynne, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Maverick Sabre, and more. The kind of quality and range you can expect from one of the world's best outfits. Some easy listening poppy bits with its share of heavier, DnB stompers.

BOT - BOT New World
Serious callbacks to his crazy Crookers days with weird, often times trippy deliveries. Colourful, vibrant and transportive techno. If this means we're coming back to this style, I'm game.

Fideles - Endless Sacrifice
I cannot get enough of Afterlife at the moment, and while I would've loved to have got my hands on some of the IDs in Tale Of Us's Voyage mix, this is certainly satisfying. At times overpowering and others spine-tingling, each track has an engulfing energy that, like BOT above, takes you places.

Sheridan Grout & GXD - Dam
Was not expecting this kind of banger, but I am most certainly here for it. Reminds me of one of my favourite mixes of all time, Cosmic Gate's 2011 Essential Mix. Beyond brilliant, absolutely euphoric!

Ducky - Day Zero
Lyrically and sonically punchy. Captures the same kind of energy as early Porter Robinson/San Holo.

QUIX - Stronger (ft. Elanese)
QUIX keeps innovating and moving the bar, keeping not just us listeners on our toes but his peers too. The consummate quality he always brings is astounding, and while we may already know that, it's hard not to get blown away by the drums and brass in the second drop. Wow, just wow.

Rusko - Squeeze (Burnin)
The world is a better place with Rusko pumping out beats, and that's exactly what he did with this one: pump. Fat af, this simple stunner is sure to get rinsed out all summer long, in fact it might just speed summer along, and I don't think anyone's complaining about that...

Haus Of Panda - Kick It
I don't know what I like more: 1) that Haus Of Panda's been dropping fire like this with incredible regularity for over a year now, or 2) that he seemingly raises the bar with each release. Certainly seems as though speed house is here to stay!

Dr. Fresh x BIJOU - Gangsta Party
The masters of menacing g-house combine for a couple chest rattlers. Not for the faint of heart, these are sure to do damage on the dance-floor.

Enlightened Listening for January 18

Something, something, new year, new music. Yeah yeah, these intros can be formulaic and really, do you even bother to read them? It's about the music, which you'll find below. This week's Enlightened Listening has a couple killer remixes, the first release from Dr. Fresch's new label, and fire EPs from both Aylen and Masayoshi Iimori. Read brief descriptions below and enjoy your weekend. Cheers!

Tycho - Epoch (Luttrell Remix)
Your new alarm/wake up call. You can see the sun bursting over the horizon and feel its warmth. The already beautiful original gets a top notch touch up from one of techno's melodic masters.

Mark Ronson ft. Miley Cyrus - Nothing Breaks Like A Heart (Martin Solveig Remix)
The remixes just keep coming, only further showing the strength of the original. Solveig pairs his production with Cyrus' voice brilliantly, letting each lead, and the whole thing grow organically.

Bob Sinclar - Electrico Romantico (ft. Robbie Williams)
The longevity of Sinclar is stunning, and so is this. Poppy, uplifting and funky. I think this is my favourite track on this list.

Mishap - Motions
The first in a long run of bangers in this list. A really strong example of the hybrid nature of bass driven tracks we're seeing these days. Dubstep, trap and do I hear some Pink Floyd "On The Run"?

Noizu - Dance
Rolling raucousness, acidic punches and dark dirty vibes. Noizu remains one to watch; whether it be on CONFESSION, OWSLA, or BlackBook like this, he always brings bangers.

Aylen - Routines
Always on top of the sound design game, Aylen seems to have made XXL the home for his weird, and wickedly effective house tracks. Both tracks are weapons, but in this case I'm more for the a-side.

London Elektricity - Funkopolis
I still remember the first time I heard London Elektricity, and while I can't say any of his productions have captured my attention the way "All Hell Is Breaking Loose" did a decade ago, this comes close. These two share that same kind of cool, almost soundtrack style delivery. Funky and full of energy.

Various Artists - The Remedy Volume 1
You cannot go wrong with 1) anything Dr. Fresch touches or 2) a compilation that includes the likes of BIJOU, Tony Romera, Gerry Gonza and JAXX DA FISHWORKS. If g- and bass-house are your things, best keep your eyes and ears locked on The Prescriptions Records.

Masayoshi Iimori - Euphoria
While Aylen and Iimori work in different genres, I cannot help but see similarities in both the quality and wildness of their productions. Both are liable to batter your brains with any given release, and certainly that holds true with this three track tumult. It'll surely leave your head spinning and your body moving. If you're still on the fence, let me say that "FMW" gives me a Boys Noize vibe and what could be wrong with that?

Enlightened Listening for September 14

Another Friday, another top notch day for releases. This week's Enlightened Listening includes EPs and album we already enjoyed singles from (Bob Moses, Dizzee Rascal, Aphex Twin, and Djedjotronic), remixes of tracks we love (Djemba Djemba, Gerd Janson, Babert, Sultan + Shepard, and Friction) and some of our favourites artists in (Harrison, BIJOU, Masayoshi Iimori and Sub Focus with Dimension). Once again I've attempted to curate the 46 tracks and 3+ hours of content into a flowing movement while obviously albums break that up. Individuals releases below along with short descriptions.

Bob Moses - Battle Lines
Fantastic follow up album. Not a collection of singles but a brilliant story led by Tom Howie's lyrics. Worthy multiple listens, done easily through the wonderfully woven, chill connective tissue.

Harrison - Your Girl (ft. Ralph)
Beautiful, chill funk with just enough snap to keep you coming back for more. Harrison's album is really starting to take shape.

Kiesza - Phantom Of The Dancefloor (Djemba Djemba Remix)
The Stuart Price (Jacques Lu Cont) produced single enjoys an update from previous Kiesza collaborator Djemba Djemba. Sparkling, spritely, futuristic fun this one warms my heart.

SG Lewis ft. AlunaGeorge - Hurting (Gerd Janson Remix)
Would not have guessed that "Hurting" would be this good as 118 club tweeker but here we are thanks to Gerd Janson who continues to stay hot. ICYMI check out his "Neutron Dance" mix from last month.

Purple Disco Machine - Dished (Male Stripper) [Babert Italo Disco Remix]
My favourite of the new remix package. Stay closest and is in my eyes the most well suited to the original. A wonderfully, warm bouncy ride that you never want to end.

Aevion - Wild Safari
The most feels from whatever is making that oh so safari sound, and I don't mean the elephant-esque horns, the bird cries, or the tribal chanting. Wreaks of wide open spaces and wild energy.

Fatboy Slim - Gangster Trippin (Sultan + Shepard Remix)
The duo keeps updating the past and keeps doing it well. The energy and allure of the original stays strong while this new version pops off with an extra ounce of oomph.

BIJOU - Super Phat
One of bass/G-house's finest artists on arguably bass/G-house's best label. Four equally intimidating and mean banging bass tracks with just the right amount of swing to leave the crowd in the lurches.

K+Lab - I Can't Wait (ft. Phonik Ops & Jakeda)
Westwood comes through again with stanky sax and gritty glitch hop grooves. Fire funk.

Dizzee Rascal - Don't Gas Me
Big productions in the title track and "Money Right," which is immediately one of my favourite tracks of the year, two legends atop a sick beat. Skepta has one hell of a production ear.

Masayoshi Iimori - Flow
Masayoshi is like a mad scientist, when his monstrous creations come to life they can bring worldwide destruction and this one does some serious damage.

Aphex Twin - Collapse
There is no one quite like Aphex Twin and we're reminded of that fact again. Where working with seemingly ethereal synths or their darker dirtier counterparts he always crafts something of uncommon value. Tweak out to these five tracks and feel your brain collapse in on itself.

Sub Focus & Dimension - Desire (Only on Youtube in Canada)
Every time these two legends meet up magic is made. Screams of the good old days especially when you have to watch on UKF's youtube.

Tom Grennan - Found What I've Been Looking For (Friction 'Back To 92' Mix)
Another nostalgia laced DnB track. Friction has absolutely nailed the raw energetic ethos of those days.

Djedjotronic - R.U.R
I've never encountered a techno album quite like this one. Djedjotronic is an absolute wizard, authoring some of the most enticing and electrifying releases of the year. There are no holes, only puzzles pieces of a greater whole that is all kinds of awesome.

Sinden's House Line Vol. 1

Sinden has had a hot start to 2018, already offering up a remix of Benson, a collab with Hotfire on Night Bass, and now the follow up to his 9 track House Line EP. Like its forefather on Insomniac Records it features fresh house cuts from him and other illustrious artists of said sound: Dillon Nathaniel, BIJOU, and Astronomar. Also like the previous output, it's incredibly difficult to declare a single standout as each track bumps brilliantly. But let's start at the top, shall we?

First comes Sinden's collab with BIJOU which builds not just in its noxious and nefarious g-house groove, but in the EP's technical quality as a whole. It is an exemplar for any house producer, young or old, experienced or not, as how to properly execute an effective house track. Once the floor has been filled by "Technique," Astronomar comes in with a captivating chronicle that could only properly be offered up in this house format. It keeps you cutting shapes while its story compels. And now that "No Pets" has you you sufficiently sedated on the floor, in comes Dillon Nathaniel with a world class weapon. "Riot" is certainly the bulkiest beat of the three, offering up a serious stomper with a gripping groove. It is six minutes of smart, spellbinding seduction that when finally let loose could easily cause a kerfuffle on the dance-floor. As Astronomar's output is not yet on Soundcloud stream via Spotify below.Pick up the EP from your favourite retailer here and follow the artists below.

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Half An Orange - Chuck Taylors (ft. Bijou)

Friday marked Ohio duo Half An Orange's debut release on Lowly Palace. Teaming up with vocalist Bijou, "Chuck Taylors" flies high with a whimsical warmth. It succeeds with a weightless delivery from both the production and vocal perspectives. Whether conjuring images of bounding on the moon, floating down a lazy river or soaring asleep in a dream, there's no denying the misty mood of the track. It is no coincidence that Bijou's Soundcloud and Twitter URLs are "BijouDream," as her voice only furthers the feathery floating figure of "Chuck Taylors." The whole thing just oozes with ease and carefree feels, especially as the instrumental glistens like the dew at dawn, ringing resplendent. If you're in the market for a little magic, look no further than this. Download free via The Artist Union here.FOLLOW HALF AN ORANGE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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BIJOU & Evan Allen - Count On Me (ft. Kaleena Zanders)

As far as bass goes it's obviously an integral part of just about any good production, but not many dole it out as deeply as BIJOU. His brand of booming g-house always brings the best rolling grooves, this latest example with Evan Allen only further proving his potency. "Count On Me" brings the classic ominous growth necessary to g-house with perfectly placed, if sparing, piano, out of which Kaleena Zanders emerges as a blazing beacon of light. It is an incredibly cutting track without the boisterous bass and rollicking drums, but with them, it becomes a slasher supreme. The uproar these drops will cause on dance floors will surely be something to behold. Whether stomping along or not, there's no way the rhythm doesn't effect your body in at least one way. It is house done to perfection: each element simple, yet sensationally strong. Download "Count On Me" free via Hypeddit here.FOLLOW BIJOU: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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Ayo - Name Game

G-House really seems to be blowing up. I wrote about BIJOU's remix of Crash Land, earlier this week, and have supported some tremendous Toronto based talents (Marco Marz, Maddmon and others) here and on Radio Humber. It's even inspired trap producer Dropwizz to start a side project, Kavi Indatissa. The latest example of the G-House takeover to comes from Seattle deep bass head, Ayo.

"Name Game" is as deep as it is dirty. Your subwoofer will be slamming as the track stomps along at the trademark slow, almost plodding pace. While it's easy to be allured by the sheer bad-ass nature of the bass, it's the little punctuations and counter effects that make the difference between a poser and a powerhouse. And make no mistake Ayo and his "Name Game" are a force to be reckoned with. The bass design delivers a religious experience, an unholy one at that. But it's the push and pull of the underworld and the heavens that make this such a gripping G-House production. Download free here. FOLLOW AYO: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Bump In The Hump: June 7 (Season 6, Episode 6)

Tracklist

• The Fitness ft. Kagano - & I (Wanna Know Your Name)
• Stream
• No Mana & Zashanell - Clear (Rezz Remix)
• Stream
• AGNO3 - Outrun (ft. Bijou)
• Free Download
• Sinjin Hawke - Flood Gates (SIM Bootleg)
• Free Download
• Zedd & Alessia Cara - Stay (Audiation Remix)
• Stream
• Ramzoid - Firefly (ft. Hailey Sheffield)
• Stream
• Lunice - Mazerati
• Stream
• Rae Sremmurd - Swang (WHIPPED CREAM Re-Whip)
• Free Download
• G-Eazy & Carnage ft. SmokePurpp - Buddha (Dropwizz Flip)
• Free Download
• Sevla - Bandits
• Stream
• Sam Lamar x CYMN - Easy (ft. Mikey Ceaser)
• Free Download
• Flux Pavilion ft. RiFF RAFF - Who Wants To Rock (CRaymak VIP Bootleg)
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• Shifting Black - Enchantment
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• #MyMixtape Preview Interview w/ Honey Beard
• Full Interview
• My Mixtape

Crash Land - Crash Land (BIJOU Remix)

Newcomer Crash Land, who is still only sporting a single eponymous track, has just received four remixes from the likes of Rootkit, Sacha Robotti and ye. The final remix of the month old "Crash Land" comes from Phoenix based G-House producer, BIJOU. If you've ever come across any BIJOU before, you'll know what to expect, but if you haven't, just press play on this and make sure your sub-woofer is sufficiently loud. There aren't many producers that you can trust as much as BIJOU to make you lose your mind when the thumping subs come through. This is only amplified by the chilling lines Crash Land's laid down in the original, enough to garner 350+ thousand plays. Successful G-House requires potent production overlaid by an atmosphere of unease aside catchy vocals, all of which are delivered in this raucous remix. Hitch a ride on BIJOU's banger for free via the Artist Union here. FOLLOW BIJOU: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER
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5 Star Tracks Playlist (Updated)

It's been a crazy week for me, in which I've been away from the internet for the vast majority, and have had to postpone the fourth, season premiere of Bump In The Hump (now set to launch June 1st). Despite being absent from the internet, I've never been far from the music. So I thought I'd get back to filling out my recent "5 Star Tracks" playlist on Soundcloud. I've added 15 tracks to the original 5, many of which are free downloads. While not all of the tracks are brand new, they are newly confirmed 5 star tracks in my iTunes playlist and tracks that I felt simply needed to be showcased.  You may notice tracks that I've already posted about (Ashes Of Love, Karma, Pearl Sun, and Let Disco), but you'll also find tracks so new I haven't been able to post about (The Saint, Golden Era, Middle, Better, Hardware Passion, and Hello). There's also tracks I've already played on Bump In The Hump (All Night, 9, and Give It Time), finally there are older tracks that I just happened across that I cannot get enough of (Helen, and Sordid Affair).

Get more of my playlists for literal days of listening at my Soundcloud, here.