New artist, or at least an artist with a newly minted name, NICOLAAS has wasted no time in tapping two of disco's finest to remix his debut single. Born Robert Bakker, but better known to us as Muneshine, NICOLAAS first appeared with Lucy Mason to open the month of March with sensational single "No Stranger Thing." A fabulously funky and fat joint, it's not hard to hear the Muneshine influence nor is it to imagine a whole heap of support for this strong single. However, as mentioned above, two remixes quickly followed with Pages and Louis La Roche delivering more divine disco. As readers of this blog will know I'm a huge LLR fan and absolutely had to use this opportunity to share his killer quality as an introduction to NICOLAAS for Bump In The Hump and Radio Humber alike.This is not the only disco track in tonight's episode, nor is Louis the only artist I first enjoyed over a decade ago, as A-Trak hits on both those counts with "Work It Out." As is always the case, there's a hearty helping of house, a look ahead to the weekend and a couple of artist debuts. The midtempo mania continues with a strong contingent that includes Slooze, KRILLA, Fera and more, plus the return of Thugli in the Fire Finale. Catch Bump In The Hump live from 7-9 PM EDT via Radio Humber or after the fact as cataloged on Mixcloud here.
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Thursday, December 28, 2017
Top 100 Tracks Of 2017: 50-26
Continuation of the list started Tuesday: from 100-76, which also includes my disclaimer/preamble. The second quarter of the list can be found here: from 75-51. Soundcloud playlist here and at the bottom.
#50: Biscits - M Night (Boy 8-Bit Remix)
(As featured on EFYE) The already exceptional original gets a great update from the brilliant Boy 8-Bit. As always, he's able to inject a great raw groove that combines jungle atmosphere with a techno twist. It is playful as it is powerful, crunching and crackling alongside its sublime synths. It feels like Boy 8-Bit at his best, working with a lighthearted sample and ingenious progression.
#49: Joe Goddard - Lose Your Love (Full Length Version)
While the radio edit (which you'll find in the Soundcloud playlist) was released last year, the full length version only came to light with the album. And this expanded edit is exactly what I love about Joe Goddard. It's expansive disco house vibes are beyond beautiful, with wells of warm organic instrumentation. The additional guitar becomes a love guru, gently caressing this uber cool creation. There is no act I want to see more than Joe, and I expect his live set up to be one of the best around.
#48: CID - Believer (ft. CeeLo Green)
(As featured on EFYE) When I first heard this I was so sure that it'd blow up and become one of the biggest songs of the summer, if not the year. I'm not sure that's happened (35k plays on Soundcloud, 1.3 million on Spotify), but in my eyes and ears it is still one of the best to come out this year. CeeLo's voice is just as alluring six months later, and the production still shines with a wild glory. The piano, and additional island feels that arise in the second half are just so beautiful. Part of the reason some of these tracks make this list is that I've never had the opportunity to hear them on a big system, and I hope that it may help that happen; I can still only imagine the impact this one would have.
#47: Bryan West x R.O - Nightfall
Another technically 2016 release, but because it came after I released last year's countdown here we are. I can still vividly remember my first real encounter with this track. I was riding the subway and had to pick my jaw off the floor, when its superb story stunned me. I had to listen again and again, cranking the volume up with each repetition. There's just so much to like about this track: literally every sound, each subsequent section and the fantastic flow into each. It's big, beautiful and just oh so intoxicating.
#46: Krafty Kuts x Dynamite MC - Rev It Up (ft. Riya)
There has never been a time this track has come on and I've not been instantly lifted. It rivals any track on this list, or perhaps ever, in terms of fun energy. Krafty Kuts has built a brilliant bed for Dynamite and Riya to work their magic on. So many lines from Dynamite hit me hard, even if they're a bit silly. My personal favourite "After the party, I'll eat your pizza." And there's no ignoring the "pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, like engine number 9 we're revved up," call back. It may be the only cut from All 4 Corners on this list, but if you like this I can highly recommend checking out the rest of the album.
#50: Biscits - M Night (Boy 8-Bit Remix)
(As featured on EFYE) The already exceptional original gets a great update from the brilliant Boy 8-Bit. As always, he's able to inject a great raw groove that combines jungle atmosphere with a techno twist. It is playful as it is powerful, crunching and crackling alongside its sublime synths. It feels like Boy 8-Bit at his best, working with a lighthearted sample and ingenious progression.
#49: Joe Goddard - Lose Your Love (Full Length Version)
While the radio edit (which you'll find in the Soundcloud playlist) was released last year, the full length version only came to light with the album. And this expanded edit is exactly what I love about Joe Goddard. It's expansive disco house vibes are beyond beautiful, with wells of warm organic instrumentation. The additional guitar becomes a love guru, gently caressing this uber cool creation. There is no act I want to see more than Joe, and I expect his live set up to be one of the best around.
#48: CID - Believer (ft. CeeLo Green)
(As featured on EFYE) When I first heard this I was so sure that it'd blow up and become one of the biggest songs of the summer, if not the year. I'm not sure that's happened (35k plays on Soundcloud, 1.3 million on Spotify), but in my eyes and ears it is still one of the best to come out this year. CeeLo's voice is just as alluring six months later, and the production still shines with a wild glory. The piano, and additional island feels that arise in the second half are just so beautiful. Part of the reason some of these tracks make this list is that I've never had the opportunity to hear them on a big system, and I hope that it may help that happen; I can still only imagine the impact this one would have.
#47: Bryan West x R.O - Nightfall
Another technically 2016 release, but because it came after I released last year's countdown here we are. I can still vividly remember my first real encounter with this track. I was riding the subway and had to pick my jaw off the floor, when its superb story stunned me. I had to listen again and again, cranking the volume up with each repetition. There's just so much to like about this track: literally every sound, each subsequent section and the fantastic flow into each. It's big, beautiful and just oh so intoxicating.
#46: Krafty Kuts x Dynamite MC - Rev It Up (ft. Riya)
There has never been a time this track has come on and I've not been instantly lifted. It rivals any track on this list, or perhaps ever, in terms of fun energy. Krafty Kuts has built a brilliant bed for Dynamite and Riya to work their magic on. So many lines from Dynamite hit me hard, even if they're a bit silly. My personal favourite "After the party, I'll eat your pizza." And there's no ignoring the "pick it up, pick it up, pick it up, like engine number 9 we're revved up," call back. It may be the only cut from All 4 Corners on this list, but if you like this I can highly recommend checking out the rest of the album.
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Bump In The Hump: July 26 (Season 6, Episode 13)
Tracklist
- Frank Ocean - White Ferrari (Jacques Greene Remix)
- Charlotte Cardin - Faufile (CRi Remix)
- Porter Robinson - Fellow Feeling (Chet Porter Flip)
- Mitski - Francis Forever (Ryan Hemsworth Remix)
- JAHKOY ft. Schoolboy Q - California Heaven (Medasin Remix)
- Falcons & Ekali - I Won't Lie (ft. Vanessa Elisha)
- Mura Masa - Love$ick (Dom Dias Remix)
- Flume - Wall Fuck (Gramatik & Ramzoid Remix)
- Phantogram - You Don't Get Me High Anymore (A-Trak Remix ft. Joey Purp)
- Chromeo - Lost On The Way Home (ft. Solange)
- Muneshine - Full Throttle (ft. Darcys)
- Pat Lok - Mar Vista
- MSTRKRFT - Runaway (RYME Remix)
- Justice - Phantom Pt. II (Mathematic Remix)
Labels:
A-Trak,
Bump In The Hump,
Chet Porter,
Chromeo,
CRi,
Dom Dias,
Ekali,
Flume,
Free Download,
Jacques Greene,
JAHKOY,
Justice,
Mathematic,
MSTRKRFT,
Muneshine,
Mura Masa,
Pat Lok,
Ramzoid,
Ryan Hemsworth,
RYME
Saturday, July 01, 2017
15 Favourite Canadian Tracks of 2017 (1st Half)
Obviously today is Canada Day. And it's a big one. 150 years being the accepted metric. So I figured I better do something to celebrate the musical brilliance that our great (both in size and quality) country has. A mix? Too much work. An artist showcase? Too many to name. A Top 5? Too restrictive. A top 150? I probably could have. But let's just move the decimal place over one digit and call it a day. So without further ado here's my 15 favourite Canadian tracks released in the first half of 2017. Note the order was determined by when they aired on Bump In The Hump. Follow the artists, share and enjoy!
Labels:
Attlas,
Bump In The Hump,
Canada Day,
CastNowski,
Chromeo,
Cosella,
CRi,
CYMN,
Exclusion,
Free Download,
Jacques Greene,
Juelz,
Lazy Rich,
Muneshine,
Robert Robert,
Robotaki,
Sam Lamar,
Tiga
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Bump In The Hump: May 31 (Season 6, Episode 5)
Tracklist
- Origin Of Spin - Sage
- Muneshine - Full Throttle (ft. Darcys)
- Lorde - Green Light (Chromeo Remix)
- Adventure Club ft. Sondar - Breathe (Ra Remix)
- QUIX ft. Nevve - Riot Call (Future Magic Remix)
- Adam Pearce & Miles Away - Echoes
- Paris & Simo - Sleep Talk
- Robotaki - Monkey Bars (ft. Claire Ridgely)
- Orbiter - Discovery
- Pat Lok ft. Mar|co - Oh No (Oh No)
- Bobby Love - Still (ft. Ben Stevenson)
- Tibe - Static
- Bruno Martini - Living On The Outside (Loud Luxury Remix)
- Drake - Glow (Bixel Edition)
- ZaGa - Decades
- #MyMixtape Preview Interview w/ DeMiggs
Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Muneshine - Full Throttle (ft. Darcys)
Although it's only May 31st, I believe summer has officially arrived. I got my first sunburn Sunday, this weekend is our first festival (Ever After) and Bump In The Hump is packed to the gills with warm, dance all night kind of tunes. Once again there's so much new music that I've had to hold quality tunes back.
This week I've opted to focus on more bright, bouncy and funky fresh tunes. Of those qualities, Muneshine's "Full Throttle" is the ultimate exemplar. In fact it was this month last year that I finally got my hands on his remix of Grand Analog's "Let Disco," which ultimately set the tone for summer.
Once again Muneshine has delivered delirium inducing funk that, as he puts it, is "about escaping what weighs you down." It's like a shot of helium to the heart. And that's exactly what I love so much about summer, you inevitably find some time to forget about any stresses or worries and let loose, just live life. Hit the open road with "Full Throttle" below, stream via Spotify and download via iTunes. Adding to the fun tonight on Bump In The Hump comes Funk Lords Chromeo with their exceptionally awesome take on Lorde's "Green Light." Staying with the summery theme, there's new Robotaki, brilliance from ZaGa and Orbiter, and bounce from Pat Lok and Loud Luxury. Finally, we get back to new episodes of My Mixtape this Friday with DeMiggs, who you'll hear from at the end of tonight's episode with a snippet of our conversation (full interview available Thursday). Bump In The Hump goes live tonight from 6-7 PM EDT only on Radio Humber, followed by My Mixtape Friday at 11.
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This week I've opted to focus on more bright, bouncy and funky fresh tunes. Of those qualities, Muneshine's "Full Throttle" is the ultimate exemplar. In fact it was this month last year that I finally got my hands on his remix of Grand Analog's "Let Disco," which ultimately set the tone for summer.
Once again Muneshine has delivered delirium inducing funk that, as he puts it, is "about escaping what weighs you down." It's like a shot of helium to the heart. And that's exactly what I love so much about summer, you inevitably find some time to forget about any stresses or worries and let loose, just live life. Hit the open road with "Full Throttle" below, stream via Spotify and download via iTunes. Adding to the fun tonight on Bump In The Hump comes Funk Lords Chromeo with their exceptionally awesome take on Lorde's "Green Light." Staying with the summery theme, there's new Robotaki, brilliance from ZaGa and Orbiter, and bounce from Pat Lok and Loud Luxury. Finally, we get back to new episodes of My Mixtape this Friday with DeMiggs, who you'll hear from at the end of tonight's episode with a snippet of our conversation (full interview available Thursday). Bump In The Hump goes live tonight from 6-7 PM EDT only on Radio Humber, followed by My Mixtape Friday at 11.
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Labels:
Bump In The Hump,
Chromeo,
Darcys,
DeMiggs,
Ever After,
Full Throttle,
Grand Analog,
Green Light,
Let Disco,
Lorde,
Loud Luxury,
Muneshine,
My Mixtape,
Orbiter,
Pat Lok,
Radio Humber,
Robotaki,
Sneak Peek,
ZaGa
Friday, January 13, 2017
My Mixtape featuring Oggie James Vol. 2
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Tracklist
- Moby - I Love To Move In Here (Proxy Remix)
- Tiga - Bugatti (RYME Bootleg)
- NuAlias & Trypt - Trippin'
- Kayliox & OptionAvailable - Von Deeper (Kayliox VIP Mix)
- A-Trak ft. GTA - Landline (Jack Beats Remix)
- Dillon Francis ft. Will Heard - Anywhere (Sleepy Tom Remix)
- Two Friends ft. Ktpearl - Forever (Kayliox Remix)
- Nina Simone - Sinnerman (Loud Luxury 'Old Man' Version)
- Hatiras & Macca - Now You Know
- Gesaffelstein - A Lost Era
- Renaissance Man - Stalker Humanoid
- Azari & III - Reckless (With Your Love) [Tiga's What Iz Houze Muzik? Remix]
- Lucky Charmes ft. Wiley - Skank (Skank Out) [Bit Funk Remix]
- Blu J - HDLCK
- MSTRKRFT - Runaway (RYME Remix)
- Maddmon - Another One
- Bob Moses - Like It Or Not (Joris Voorn Remix)
- Grand Analog - Let Disco (Muneshine Remix)
- Tiga - Make Me Fall In Love (Prosumer's Mysti Mix)
Labels:
A-Trak,
Azari + III,
Bit Funk,
Blu J,
Bob Moses,
Free Download,
Grand Analog,
Hatiras,
Kayliox,
Loud Luxury,
Maddmon,
MSTRKRFT,
Muneshine,
My Mixtape,
NuAlias,
RYME,
Sleepy Tom,
Tiga,
Turbo Recordings
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
Bump In The Hump: July 20 (Season 4, Episode 8)
Tracklist
- RYME - Deliverance
- Repartee - All Lit Up (Muneshine Remix)
- Rainer + Grimm - Do It Right
- Bit Funk - Destination Sunrise (ft. Nefe)
- Love Thy Brother - Love Me Better (ft. Ariel Beesley)
- Katy B x Chris Lorenzo - I Wanna Be (Frustra Bootleg)
- Obeson - Walked Away (ft. Y.A.S.)
- Pusher - Tell You (ft. Hunnah)
- Blu J - HDLCK
- Crystal Castles - Char
- MSTRKFT - Runaway
- Bob Moses - Tearing Me Up (A-Trak Remix)
- STFU - Find That Girl
- Strider White - Aneurysm
- #WeekendWarmup
- Red Hot Chili Peppers - Dani Can't Stop (Dom Dias Remix)
Labels:
A-Trak,
Bit Funk,
Blu J,
Bump In The Hump,
Crystal Castles,
Dom Dias,
Free Download,
Frustra,
Love Thy Brother,
MSTRKRFT,
Muneshine,
Obeson,
Pusher,
Rainer + Grimm,
RYME,
STFU,
Strider White
Thursday, May 26, 2016
5 Star Tracks Playlist (Updated)
Get more of my playlists for literal days of listening at my Soundcloud, here.
Labels:
5 Stars,
Axel Boy,
Bijou,
Conro,
Cristian Strobe,
Danny L Harle,
Dombresky,
Dr. Fresch,
Flinch,
Free Download,
Justin Jay,
Maceo Plex,
Maxx Baer,
Mija,
Muneshine,
Royksopp,
Vindata,
Waveshaper
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)
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Bump In The Hump Sneak Peek: Grand Analog - Let Disco (Muneshine Remix)
On this week's episode of Bump In The Hump, I'm proud to have the first play of a true Toronto collaboration, Muneshine's remix of Grand Analog's infectious and brilliantly written, "Let Disco." Incredibly fitting lyrics start "I'm moving up, I'm moving on." They are fitting as this will be the last episode of the third season. But fear not, I'll continue bring you the best new Canadian electronic music for the foreseeable future. In fact, I've got a number of special treats lined up for the coming weeks, and the fourth season of Bump In The Hump. Listen live Wednesday from 6-7 EST, here.
It's time to Let Disco, and let go of the winter/spring season of Bump In The Hump and move on to a whole new adventure, of summer, festivals and long days leading into long nights. Part of the beauty of this track is freedom and joy it inspires not just through the vocals but Muneshine's rolling, uplifting chords, that play just as perfectly first thing in the morning, as it would when the sun sets, and the masks of midnight debauchery hide our faces. As much as I enjoy the atmosphere inside the club, I often enjoy the quiet walk through the empty streets just as much, if not more. There's something about the cool air, and soothing quite melody of the deserted streets, that just hours before were jam packed, that strikes me as incredibly liberating. I simply cannot wait to step out of the club, sans jacket, and go where ever the night takes me. It sure seems as though Muneshine and Grand Analog are on the same page as me. While I don't dance in the streets like that, it is the euphoric release that the masked dancer shows in their video below; perfectly depicting the ethos of "Let Disco."
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It's time to Let Disco, and let go of the winter/spring season of Bump In The Hump and move on to a whole new adventure, of summer, festivals and long days leading into long nights. Part of the beauty of this track is freedom and joy it inspires not just through the vocals but Muneshine's rolling, uplifting chords, that play just as perfectly first thing in the morning, as it would when the sun sets, and the masks of midnight debauchery hide our faces. As much as I enjoy the atmosphere inside the club, I often enjoy the quiet walk through the empty streets just as much, if not more. There's something about the cool air, and soothing quite melody of the deserted streets, that just hours before were jam packed, that strikes me as incredibly liberating. I simply cannot wait to step out of the club, sans jacket, and go where ever the night takes me. It sure seems as though Muneshine and Grand Analog are on the same page as me. While I don't dance in the streets like that, it is the euphoric release that the masked dancer shows in their video below; perfectly depicting the ethos of "Let Disco."
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