Sunday, May 01, 2016

bailey - Gold (Geek Boy Remix)

The UK's Al Swettenham, aka Geek Boy, has done it again. This time remixing the title track from bailey's album, Gold. Absolutely nailing the melodic future bass aesthetic, combined with his trademark bleepy 8-bit touch, Geek Boy has once again crafted an ear-catching, aurally auspicious remix. Last time we heard from him (as least on this blog), he was working his magic alongside MYLK for their cover of Sweet Female Attitude's "Flowers," and it seems his productions have only become more intoxicating. The incredible flourishes and head-snapping speed at which Geek Boy's remix moves is only part of the allure of its awesome beauty. For me the greatest part of Geek Boy's productions is his ability to so seemlessly fly between countless different instruments and sounds, all while maintaining a clear direction, and, in this case, upholding the delicate beauty of bailey's original song. Be sure to grab a copy of the free download, and enjoy its graceful elegance when and wherever you like. SUPPORT GEEK BOY: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Friday, April 29, 2016

Yung Bae - Bae 2

I simply cannot get enough of Dallas Cotton's triumphant return to his Yung Bae persona, in the form of the absolutely awesome 12 track, Bae 2 EP. The Portland prodigy has successfully combined disco, funk and vaporwave, by slapping some nu-/post- and future vibes all over a slew of collaborations with the likes of Swindail, Flamingosis, Luca Lush, Josh Pan, and Yung Aloha. I'm always taken aback when artists, particularly electronic artists, are able to create such a cohesive arc through an extended list of tracks, but that's exactly what Yung Bae has achieved. Bookended by thoughful intros and outros, Bae 2 is a tremendous, loving album, that warms the heart and invokes a throwback dance party of the ages. Personally, my favourite track "Ain't Nobody Like You," really gets me going, with the brilliant use of Shaggy's "It Wasn't Me." Available for the incredibly low price of two dollars, you'd be a fool not to get yourself a copy. SUPPORT YUNG BAE: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Funkin Matt - Aero (ft. Chris Lie)

Fresh off Dim Mak, Funkin Matt heads high up into the sky before violently dropping "Aero" on our heads, throroughly concussing listeners with deep future vibes. Utilizing Chris Lie's vocals much the same way he used Mariah Carey's in his remix with Gregor Salto of the classic "You're Mine (Eternal)," Funkin Matt has clearly found his magic skeleton key, unlocking awesomeness at every turn. I personally cannot get enough of Matt's productions, whether it's the incredibly bouncy "Elastic," the whirling percussion of "America," his masterful mix of Steve Aoki & Flux Pavilion's "Get Me Outta Here," the wartoad rumbling of "Mad," or my favourite of his "Foxy," Funkin Matt's future is as bright as ever. While the iTunes link leads to a 2:57 version and the Beatport a 3:31, it is my suggestion that you get a little extra Funk, what could be wrong with that? SUPPORT FUNKIN MATT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER