Deichkind - Autonom (Dixon Edit)

Friday saw the release of the highly anticipated CircoLoco Records debut EP, Monday Dreamin' Blue. Featuring five new productions, including Seth Troxler's celebrated "Lumartes," the EP indeed lives up to its bemusing title. While I already featured Rampa's heavenly "The Church" in the most recent edition of Enlightened Listening, I'm turning my attention now to Dixon's divine edit of Deichkind "Autonom."

Waking up to a rainy day with a ton of work on my plate, I found myself on edge before I could even get out of bed. Struggling to find any satisfaction or comfort from the majority of new music I played as I drank my coffee, I soon turned my attention to Dixon's "Autonom" edit." I knew I'd enjoyed it Friday, but when its cool ease washed over me this morning, I finally began to find peace. There are no big drops or head-spinning switch-ups here, but rather a resplendent rollout that simultaneously swaddles you in its sublime soundscape while relieving tension through its gentle massaging touch. In fact, it is that very cool comfort at the core of "Autonom" that led me to overlook it Friday, but I guess that just further illustrates the importance of mood (and time and place) when consuming music. Not everything is for everyone at every moment, but this is for me, right now. Maybe it is for you too. Find out now below.

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Elderbrook & Rudimental - Something About You (Mason Maynard Remix)

Manchester's Mason Maynard keeps turning heads. He's seen support from Pete Tong, Carl Cox, and Seth Troxler, just to name a few. When it comes to fans, he's hit the ears of many through shows at Hï Ibiza and the Warehouse Project; collaborations with Lee Foss and Green Velvet, originals on Sola and Defected; as well as an exceptional offering of remixes. Following closely on the heels of a beautiful Brian McKnight "Anytime" edit, Maynard has put his Midas touch on Elderbrook and Rudimental's magical "Something About You." Immediately injecting upbeat energy into the original with driving percussion, Maynard moves the vocals into a new sphere giving the track a much brighter feel.

As always I find myself more drawn to the full or extended version, and while the short edit pulls no punches, the six minute version allows Maynard's masterful drum delivery to dazzle. It would be brilliant to see performed live, if not just imagined in your head. The way it grows invites action from the listeners, easing you onto the floor as the waves of warmth wash over you. It is a masterclass in crowd movement and playful progression while never coming across as too demanding or over-wrought.

If you were a fan of the original, you should appreciate Mason Maynard's take too. It thrives through the same magic and allure, ultimately urging you into a double take, thinking "did I hear that right?" Yes, yes you did. This trio of talents come together in a fantastic fit, one you'll want to check out below.
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