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.
