Showing posts with label Delaney Jane. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Delaney Jane. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 05, 2017

Grandtheft - Square One (ft. MAX)

Over the years we've seen Grandtheft play through several genres: bass, club, trap, twerk, even "bloghaus" (see Hold On 2.0). Most recently, and successfully I might add, his RnB/Trap/Future Bass collaboration with fellow Torontonian Delaney Jane broke into the top 30 on US radio, while accumulating over 30 million plays between Spotify and Youtube. Almost exactly 13 months after "Easy Go" Grandtheft is primed to do it again, this time teaming up with one half of Party Pupils, MAX.

The co-written track "Square One" seems to build on the sensational sound laid down last year, while winding another alluring tapestry of lyrical content. MAX sings of the unavoidable uprising after hitting rock bottom, or being forced back to "Square One." It's a theme we've heard before with Grandtheft's Quit This City, particularly in "Summer In The Winter." It's a 'the sun shines brightest after the storm' type scenario. Let's hope that we've weathered this storm of silence and more of Grandtheft's productions find the light of day, because Grandtheft's greatness cannot be contained. From his treatment of MAX's heartfelt vocals and cutting chops to the strobing synths and delightful drum work, "Square One" is a track I foresee garnering scores of spins, whether on radio, DJ decks or streaming sources. Grandtheft's debut on the Lowly Palace imprint is out for free download via Hive here.
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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

Bump In The Hump: April 26 (Season 5, Episode 27)

Tracklist

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Grandtheft - Easy Go Remixes

April 19th marks the official release of, what I'm confident in calling the best remix package of 2017, Grandtheft's "Easy Go." Mad Decent tasks 3 of Toronto's most trusted producers, and a smash talent from Poland in Pham, to take on vocals of yet another Toronto talent, Delaney Jane. Just the prospect of using the immaculate elements of the original is enticing, but having 4 equally diverse and alluring productions is not an easy task. Exactly why this remix compilation is so good.

We had inklings that it was going to be a star studded lineup when previews of both Shaun Frank and Hunter Siegel's contributions surfaced in January. Each delivered extraordinarily, crafting killer mixes in own masterful styles. However, the surprise in my eyes is with Grandtheft's VIP and Pham's incredible re-imagining. Like we saw with Vanic's VIP of "Toon Soon," Grandtheft transforms "Easy Go" in an epic way, with drops that are like an atom bomb on the original's cool ease. Pham too comes close to abandoning the original, reinventing it with old school synths as though pulled out of a 80s film; but in a tripped out, slowed down way. There are no misfires on this release, it's one I'll be hitting up a lot, for a long time. I've been wanting to play Hunter's mix since Stephen Kazumi used it in his video for The Hoxton finale. In light of that, you can expect to hear it tonight on Bump In The Hump.Joining that Torontonian trio, I've got one of the most stacked playlists in Bump In The Hump history. Making it even better, 11 of the 15 tracks are available free. So tune in to Radio Humber live from 6-7 PM EDT, to catch remixes from Ramzoid, Whipped Cream and Rene LaVice, originals from Lukav, IDGVF, Juelz, Pat Lok, plus a track from Fil Jackson's The Uptown EP set to be released on 4/20.

Tuesday, February 07, 2017

2017 Juno Nominees

It's that time of year again, and the Junos (Canada's Music Awards) have released their list of nominees. As per usual I'll break down the categories relevant to this blog: Dance Recording of the Year and Electronic Album of the Year. As a reminder last years winners were: Keys N Krates for "Save Me" with Katy B, and Pomo for The Other Day. Now to this years nominees...

Note: As with my Grammys post (here) I'll give my two cents, write-in a nominee, and place bets on who should win from those nominations and who will actually win, but as usual, I'm probably wrong.


At first glance this is a formidable and worthy list of nominees, but upon closer inspection one of these is not like the others. Zeds Dead Northern Lights is not a track, it's an album, and that's not what this category is. It's meant to be a single recording. Ironically this isn't the first time the Junos have made a mistake with this category. Just last year they nominated Kaytranada's "At All" only to eventually discover that it was released outside the eligibility period.

I wondered if this was perhaps just a typo on this image, but after checking their website (here) it confirms the mistaken nomination. All of this isn't to say Zeds Dead are not deserving of a nomination, as tracks like "Too Young," "Stardust" or "Blame" could easily fill that spot. But enough of the Junos' error and onto the four obvious inclusions.

It's hard to believe that Delaney Jane is just getting her first Juno nod, since she seems to be on just about every chart topper in the past two plus years. But I guess it's fitting that she breaks through with "Limitless" as that's just what her career trajectory is. I'm so excited that both Bit Funk and Jacques Greene are on this shortlist, as I've been a fan of both for quite sometime. While Bit Funk's track is more typical of popular dance music at the movement, with its bouncy deep house vibes, Jacques Greene's is atypical, making it a genius return to the scene after months of silence. The heart palpitations I get whenever I hear "You Can't Deny" is what makes this my pick for winner. Last but not least, is Shaun Frank's latest in a long list of hits "Let You Get Away." This may be the most obvious nod, as Frank has quickly become one of the most trusted and widely respected producers in the world, crafting not just his own bangers, but working with The Chainsmokers among others. Whether it be "Let You Get Away," "La La Land" or "Heaven" you had to know Shaun Frank was going to make this list.

Who Should Win: Jacques Greene
Who Will Win: Shaun Frank
My Write-In Nomination: Pusher - Clear (ft. Mothica)

Between the obvious cultural importance and undeniable quality of A Tribe Called Red's album, this was a lock to be included. The long list of collaborators only further propel the trio's unique sound and style into an unparalleled piece of art. As Joseph Boyden says in "Before," "You guys got pull, you do. People listen to you, you know they do." We Are The Halluci Nation certainly puts A Tribe Called Red on the forefront. Bob Moses, who are also nominated for Breakthrough Group of the Year, absolutely stormed onto the stage. Days Gone By received a slew of scary good remixes, but none of that would've been possible without their thoughtfully crafted original productions. As soon as I heard Harrison's Checkpoint Titanium I was blown away, even though it's nothing like his early chiptune tracks that I first fell for. It's a cohesive collection of thought-provoking productions, with an awesome set of collaborators, from Ryan Hemsworth to Clairmont The Second and Allie. Holy Fuck's triumphant return Congrats, their first release since 2010, is everything you've come to love about their furious style, only more omni-directional. It shows off their production prowess and contrasting wild/refined sides. Then of course comes the heavyweight of the category, Kaytranda's criticcally renowned album 99.9%. Already taking home the coveted Polaris Music Prize, it has to be the favourite to win, and deservingly so, it truly is an awe inspiring work of art.

Who Should Win: Kaytranada
Who Will Win: A Tribe Called Red
My Write-In Nomination: Zeds Dead - Northern Lights

The Junos take place April 1st and 2nd in Ottawa at the Canadian Tire Centre, watch them on CTV.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Bump In The Hump: June 29 (Season 4, Episode 5)

Tracklist
  • Paul David - Shocking!
  • Zhu - Faded (Fahjah Bootleg Remix)
  • Nothing - Nineteen Ninety Heaven (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)
  • Attlas - Ryat
  • Glass Face - Holland (Pairanoid Remix)
  • Shaun Frank, DVBBS & Delaney Jane - La La Land (Corporate Slackrs Remix)
  • Kaskade & Felix Cartal ft. Ofelia K - Fakin It (Hotel Garuda Remix)
  • Poupon - Touch Me
  • Loud Luxury x Shoffy - Villains
  • Keys N Krates ft. Aqui - Nothing But Space (Promnite Remix)
  • Noahplause - Bout It
  • JVST SAY YES & Brillz x Mayhem & Antiserum - Move Dat Brick (Whipped Cream Remix)
  • Pusher ft. Mothica - Clear (Graves Remix)
  • Vaults - Midnight River (Pomo Remix)
  • Adam Pearce & Humble Places - Prism
  • #WeekendWarmup
  • Dabin ft. Daniela Andrade - Hold (Hyper Potions Remix)

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Bump In The Hump: May 18 (Season 3, Episode 20)


Tracklist
  • Jessy Lanza - Never Enough
  • Grand Analog - Let Disco (Muneshine Remix)
  • SG Lewis ft Dornik - All Night (Frustra 12" Redux)
  • Kaytranada - Despite The Weather
  • Rihanna - Pon De Replay (Dom Dias Remix)
  • Internet Daughter - Post-Lit (Instrumental)
  • Drake - 9 (Klahr Remix)
  • Lights - Slow Down (WRLD Remix)
  • Apashe - Tank Girls (Razihel Remix)
  • Adventure Club ft Delaney Jane - Limitless (Yultron Remix)
  • Jasmine Thompson - Adore (Sep Remix)
  • JVST SAY YES & Torro Torro - Give It Time
  • Eva Shaw - U (ft. Mally Mal & Sonny Wilson)
  • Riton ft Kah-Lo - Rinse & Repeat (KRFW Remix)
  • Datsik & 12th Planet - Party In The Sewer (ft. Elan)
  • #FireFinale
  • Dr. Ozi - D.O.G. (De Original Gangsta)

Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Bump In The Hump: April 13 (Season 3, Episode 15)


Tracklist
  • Lum - Ima Get U Fired
  • Eytan Tobin - Cyberia
  • Grandtheft ft Lowell - Quit This City (Pusher Remix)
    • AGNO3 & Voia - Metamorph
    • Dabin x Koven - Revenant
    • Conro - City Lights (feat. Royal)
    • NGHTMRE - Holdin' On To You (Dom Dias Remix)
    • Flux Pavilion - I Can't Stop (Ekali Tribute)
    • Thook - PPF
    • Rhinestone Rebellion - Sinister (JackEL Remix)
    • Sia ft Sean Paul - Cheap Thrills (Cyril Hahn Remix)
    • Oliver Heldens & Shaun Frank ft Delaney Jane - Shades Of Grey (Rob James Remix)
    • Destructo - Techno (Maddmon Remix)
    • Lazy Rich - Give Me Crazy
    • MDK - Hyper Beam

    Wednesday, March 30, 2016

    Bump In The Hump: March 30 (Season 3, Episode 13)


    Tracklist
    • Mako - Way Back Home (Paris & Simo Remix)
    • Netsky - Forget What You Look Like (feat. Lowell)
    • Syre - Don't Be So
    • ZaGa - Electric Beach
    • DVBBS & Shaun Frank - La La Land (feat. Delaney Jane)
    • Martin Garrix - Now That I've Found You (Dropwizz x Savagez Remix)
    • DJ Mustard ft. Travis Scott - Whole Lotta Lovin' (Grandtheft Remix)
    • Flume ft. Kai - Never Be Like You (Wave Racer Remix)
    • #MashupInTheMiddle
    • Diplo x Sleepy Tom x Big Fish vs Chris Lorenzo x Kelis - Be Right There Hooch (OD Mashup)
    • Post Malone - Too Young (Lambo Bootleg)
    • Twenty One Pilots - Stressed Out (Botnek Remix)
    • RYME - Cockfight (Fearz Remix)
    • First Gift & Kardoso - FAJK
    • Rhinestone Rebellion - Tomahawk
    • #FireFinale
    • Datsik - Darkstar (feat. Travis Barker & Liinks)

    Wednesday, February 17, 2016

    Bump In The Hump: February 17 (Season 3, Episode 7)

     Tracklist
    • Chet Porter - tbh ily
    • Junior Boys - And It's Forever
    • WYLN & Thomas White - I Don't Care
    • Loud Luxury - Old Man (Cover of Nina Simone's Sinnerman)
    • Denney - Low Frequency (Smalltown DJs Remix)
    • Mathematic - Brrrlin
    • Haywyre - Impulse
    • #MashupInTheMiddle
    • Autoerotique vs Nicky Romero - Bring That Generation 303 Back (Chandan Mashup)
    • Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax (1DAFUL Zoolander Remix)
    • Kaskade feat. Kolaj - Whatever (Attlas Remix)
    • Tiga & Hudson Mohawke - Planet E (Dense & Pika Remix)
    • Kill Them With Colour - Get High (VIP Mix)
    • Justin Bieber - As Long As You Love Me (Conro Remix)
    • Drake - Hotline Bling (Ookay VIP Remix)
    • #FireFinale
    • Shaun Frank, KSHMR & Delaney Jane - Heaven (Dr. Fresch Remix)

    Friday, January 22, 2016

    REZZ - The Silence Is Deafening

    Today's release of The Silence Is Deafening marks a massive leap forward in REZZ's skyrocketing career trajectory. The four track EP released on mau5trap is everything we've come to expect from REZZ - suspense-ridden, brooding intensity, throbbing bass, alien synths, and attentively crafted percussion - all artfully assembled in her most fierce and consummate productions yet. The first track "Lost," is the first time we've had any vocals on a REZZ track, and apparently she learns quickly, as it is her most supremely polished production. 'Slithering' into our consciousness, the darkness of "Lost" overcomes it's mere parts, and sounds to become a commanding, foreign presence - embodied by Delaney Jane's celestial offerings. I expect this will happen an awful lot in the future; I foresee it getting a lot radio play as it's certainly her most accessible production with the aid of Delaney's entrancing vocals.

    She follows that up with "Edge" perhaps her most twisted production to date. Your face is sure to wince when you take in it's sour synths, manipulated ever so nefariously, darkening your heart and soul, preparing you for the immanent attack of the busted bass drop. Lurking ever closer, the wickedness always seems to be on the verge of consuming you. Each note and progression is so finely placed and skillfully tuned for maximum atmosphere.

    "Delusion" continues the highly hypnotic mastery; its melody are equal parts mischievous and tempered, leaving you with a certain unease and anxiousness. Ominously plodding along, the growth becomes nearly unbearable until the 'relief' comes ever so deprived and incomplete, leading into "Methodology." This is perhaps the sneakiest part of the EP, as we have now become fully enslaved by REZZ's magic. As is her "Methodology," she's used her alien powers to puppet us, whether she ups the intensity and tempo or slows it - both of which happen in the final track of the EP. After listening to the EP at least a half dozen times now, I can truly say that each and everytime, I am helpless to keep my heart rate under my control, REZZ has won me over. That being said, it is at your own risk to press play on The Silence Is Deafening as you may or may not become REZZ's very own voodoo doll. 

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    Sunday, November 15, 2015

    #NoNeon w/ Hunter Siegel, Ghastly & Dr. Fresch (Review)

    Last night Hunter Siegel, and his final #NoNeon party of the year, shook the Hoxton to it's core and nearly brought it to its knees. I've never seen the Hoxton so busy so early, there was a massive line from as early as 11 and by the time I got in at 11:30 the club was already packed back to the door. I'm glad I arrived early because I'm sure the line was never better than the half hour I waited, and to my surprise Hunter took the stage right at midnight. Which apparently he does most of the time (although not at the last #NoNeon).
    Regardless what time he went on you had to know, Emperor Palpatine, the Lord of DarkPLUR was going to deliver. Yesterday I speculated that there might be some B2B action, a live performance from Delaney Jane, or some new Hunter Siegel productions. Well, I was about half right, there was no B2B, and neither did Delaney Jane sing live, but she was there side by side with Hunter when he dropped "Still Waiting," as was Autoerotique who joined Hunter onstage when he dropped LYAOF. Best of all Hunter premiered his new collab with Autoerotique, video of which you can watch below.

    Saturday, November 14, 2015

    #NoNeon - Hunter Siegel, Ghastly, Dr. Fresch and More

    Tonight is the last of Hunter Siegel's epic #NoNeon parties hosted at the Hoxton. Each time Hunter and his crew do a great job of bringing in some of the hottest upcoming talent. It's going to be hard to top the last installment that featured "queen of the dark techno scene," Rezz and fellow Canadian star, Sleepy Tom. As you can see from the video below things were absolutely bonkers at the Hoxton, which must have been at capacity, if not over it.
    Of course it would be difficult to compete with such a packed lineup and extra long night (4AM last call), but tonight's lineup with Ghastly, and Dr. Fresch might just come through. As much as Sleepy Tom and Rezz are amazing DJs and producers, I think that Ghastly and Dr. Fresch are more of a fit with Hunter Siegel, at least on a sonic level. Expect things to be dark, deep and mighty bouncy when these three hit the decks tonight.

    Wednesday, November 11, 2015

    Bump In The Hump: November 11 (Season 2, Episode 8)



     Tracklist:
    • ATTLAS - Tiff's Theme
    • Paris & Simo feat. Errol Reid  - Can You See
    • Charlie Darker & Far Too Loud - Squirm
    • Dr. Ozi & Spag Heddy - Frontier
    • Stadiumx & Dzasko feat. Delaney Jane - Time Is On Your Side (Drevm x Blvckside Remix)
    • Whipped Cream & Holly - Connections
    • KOLAJ - The Touch (Pusher Flip)
    • #MashupInTheMiddle
    • Boombox Cartel & Jackal - Jamba (Mister Gray Bootleg)
    • Overwerk - Winter
    • Skratch Bastid & Afiara Quartet - Dirty Laundry (Heavy Load)
    • Diplo & Sleepy Tom - Be Right There (Henry Land Remix)
    • Autoerotique - I Get Up
    • #IsItTheWeekendYet?
    • Nelly Furtado & Timbaland - Promiscuous (Dr. Fresch Remix)