Top 5 Artists to look out for this Summer [Editorial]
Every year tons of new DJ’s and producers flock into the scene trying to gain the following needed to push their respective careers over the top. So far in 2013, these five artists stood out to me the most and gave us fans the most to look forward to this coming sumer. You may not of heard of a few of the names on this list but you should definitely start to become aware as their production skills have convinced me that they are in the industry to stay. Let us know what you think of our choices after the break below and get excited; its festival season!
Gregori Klosman & Tony Romera – Bad Guy [Release]
Fellow French superstars Gregori Klosman and Tony Romera have just unveiled a preview of there earth shattering track “Bad Guy.” They start this rampageous banger off with an electrifying epic build up, mixed with quivering drums and then they unleash there wrath with an apocalyptic drop that will leave you with an eargasm. As an added bonus Gregori and Tony are running a contest to see who is the “baddest” fan around. The rules are to either Tweet or Instagram a photo of a bad guy or villain from any movie, TV show, comic, etc with the hash tag #saygoodnighttothebadguy. The lucky winner will receive Gregori’s Sennheiser headphones (that he has used for the past two years) and a bottle of Pandor (which was the inspiration behind Tony’s massive track “Pandor”). This monster of a track was released via Klosman’s new GURU Records which is the second single from the label following “Serial Killer” and, is now available on BeatPort . Don’t forget to also check out our interview with Gregori before his performance at Cielo.
Bad Guy (Original Mix) – Gregori Klosman & Tony Romera
-Los
Robin Thicke Ft. Pharrell – Blurred Lines (Laidback Luke Remix) [Preview]
Robin Thicke’s controversial music video to his single “Blurred Lines” has attracted a lot of attention in the past month, including that of producer Laidback Luke. Following up his remix to Martin Solveig’s “Hey Now” Luke has decided to apply his own rendition to Thicke’s popular hit single. With a few of the heavier bass-lines we have ever heard Luke use, and both coming in such a short span of time, we question Laidback’s production direction and what is to come next. No word as to when the track will be released, check back for more news!
One Love
-Yordy
Autoerotique – Asphyxiation [Preview]
Autoerotique is back with those heavy hitting lasers in his latest production off of Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak Records. “Asphyxiation” combines an energetic build up followed by that wild bomb of a drop that Dim Mak fans have come to know and love. Autoerotique has really progressed well over the years and is delivering high powered festival bangers one after the other. Check back with us on May 28th for the full release!
-Jonka
Major Lazer Workout Mix: Potato Mix Series – Episode #5 [Mix]
Potato Will Eat You, the recent promotional source, music and news outlet for artists such as Skrillex, Diplo, and A-Trak is back with their fifth installment to their “Potato Mix Series”. In this episode the potato hosts Major Lazer’s “Work Out Mix” and oh what a fucking mix it is! Filled with banging, action packed tracks, this mix is sure to get you out of your seat and head to the gym! With an intro from Hulk Hogan and new tracks by artists such as GTA, Major Lazer gets extremely dirty on this one.
One Love
-Yordy
Martin Solveig & The Cataracs ft. Kyle – Hey Now (Carnage Remix) [Preview]
Carnage has been on a tear as of recently, but this track is definitely one of the more unexpected ones to come from him. Back to his signature bass heavy electro we have become so familiar with, Carnage remixes Martin Solveig’s “Hey Now” with some of his own flavor. Massive remix, big ups to Carnage on this one, no release date has been made public as of yet but stay tuned for updates!
One Love
-Yordy
D.O.D – Break (Incl. Sandro Silva Remix) [Preview]
Dan O’Donnell better known as D.O.D has been very busy over the last couple months with his release of “More Cowbell” EP off of Ones To Watch (a division of Laidback Luke’s Mix Mash Records) and now “Break” via Vicious Recordings. Labeled by Mixmag as “the most talented young DJs and producers we’ve discovered this century” D.O.D lives up to his expectations with this track. “Break” starts off with an elevated build up that is made up of whimsical piano chords and then without warning speeds up into an accumulation of electro lasers, rugged riffs, disorienting horns and a brolic bass-line filled drop that is sure to get you going. Make sure to check out Sandro Silva’s remix to this banger and check back with us on May 20th for the release!
-Los
Martin Garrix & TV Noise – Just Some Loops (Original Mix) [Preview]
Up-and-coming electro producer, Matin Garrix has built quite a substancial following for the short period of time he has been present in the industry. “Just Some Loops” is the title to a heavy collaboration by Garrix and fellow Dutch producers TV Noise, who have developed a knack for hefty bangers like these. The modest title of this single downplays the extremity of the entire production. An extremely fast paced, and calculated guitar builds up into a massive drop of synth and bass. Set to be released on May 31st via Spinnin’ records.
One Love
-Yordy
Skitzofrenix – Clap [Release]
Jeff Doubleu AKA Skitzofrenix has just released his track “Clap” via Hardwell’s Revealed Records. Hardwell gave the world a preview to this eccentric track during his set at Ultra and received a massive reaction from the raging crowd. This Dutch youngster is looking to make a name for himself with “Clap” by, starting this banger off with a cosmic – deformed build up that drops into an unwieldy bass-line. If this track is any inclination of the skills Skitzofrenix posses then it seems that we will definitely be seeing more of him. Now available for purchase via BeatPort. Enjoy!
-Los
Empire Of The Sun – Alive (Zedd Remix) [Preview]
The German mogul Zedd has returned after, enjoying the outstanding success to his album “Clarity” to bring us his remix of Empire Of The Sun – “Alive.” Zedd doesn’t waste anytime by dispensing a mix mash of bleepy lead play, alluring vocals, and a harmonious drop that bleeds Zedd’s signature style that we’ve all come to love. There is no doubt that this electro house banger will be played in an ample amount of sets over the next few months. “Alive” is slated to be released May 21st, so make sure to check back with us!
-Los
Deadmau5 – Satellite [Preview]
Deadmau5 teases us with a Kat Von D collabo titled “Satellite.” This is only a rough draft and the intro but from the sounds of it, we have a lot to look forward to in this next masterpiece from Joel. He begins with a energetic buildup and then switches it up with the smooth beautifully orchestrated drop. Let me know what you think and stay tuned for more as this track gets closer towards completion.
-Jonka
A-Trak – Tuna Melt EP (The Remixes) [Release]
If A-Trak’s infamous “Tuna Melt” EP wasn’t enough for you, here are a handful of remixes/alterations that have a bit more bang than the originals. GTA, Grandtheft, Jack Beats and Les Rythmes Digitales’s edits are only some of the featured tracks on this remix ep, but we thought they were slightly superior to the rest and deserved some recognition. In addition to some banging remixes A-Trak also incorporated a second version of his trap original “Landline”. This diverse remix EP is composed wide range of genres including deep, trap, and disco edits to A-Trak’s originals.
Tuna Melt (Les Rythmes Digitales Remix)
One Love
-Yordy
Martin Garrix – Animals (Orignal Mix) [Release]
This banging electro production by Matin Garrix is nothing short of amazing! The combination of progressive synth and unique use of synth really makes this track pop. Garrix, an up-and-comer in the edm industry has been systematically showcasing his talents these past few months, but this track in particular has made him stand out in a crowd of similar sounding house singles. After an exceptional production like this, Martin Garrix is sure to be under the critical watch of fans and edm enthusiasts alike, his ability to deliver will be determined in the coming months.
Martin Garrix – Animals (Orignal Mix)
One Love
-Yordy
Afrojack – Its a Matter Of… [Preview]
The king of dutch has just previewed a few new bombs to help get us prepared for festival season. “Its A Matter Of” is six minutes filled with the vintage Afro synths and kicks that we all had come to know and love. This one proves that he still got it and is preparing for a hell of a summer ahead as he nears completion of the collaboration with Steve Aoki titled “Afroki” as well as just snagging a performance at the first ever Tomorrow World set to take place in Atlanta, GA. Stay tuned for the full release of this heavy hitter .
-Jonka
GTA – Death To Genres Vol. 2: Europe [Mix]
GTA has been on a tear lately with everything from new productions to massive performances. After hearing volume one of their newest podcast, I didn’t think it was possible for the duo to put out any better material but Death To Genres Vol 2. has done just that. With a flurry of new ID’s and unreleased tunes combined with some of their hits, this diverse mix can appeal to fans of all genres. Peep the tracklist after the break and be sure to download this gem of a mix by GTA.
Death To Genres Vol. 2: Europe – GTA
-Jonka
Felix Cartal & Clockwork feat. Madame Buttons – The Fire [Preview]
Two of the most diverse producers in the game in Felix Cartal & Clockwork have teamed up along with Madame Buttons on the vocals to deliver a banging electro house collabo titled “The Fire.” This track is bound to climb the BeatPort charts as it perfectly showcases the talents of both Cartal and Clockwork who have been working on this production for quite a while. Be sure to check back with us on May 14th as it is set to be released via Dim Mak.
-Jonka
Nervo – Hold On (Angger Dimas Remix) [Preview]
The Indonesian boy wonder Angger Dimas has kept himself quite busy over the last month with releasing a preview to his “Don’t Look Back in Angger” EP and now his remix to Nervo’s “Hold On” track that is set to be released on May 7th via Astralwerks Records. Angger Dimas keeps the Nervo twins mesmerizing charismatic vocals as the focal point and adds his signature twist with sinister synths, exuberant riffs and a topsy-turvy bass-line that turns this track to an absolute intoxicating banger. Check back soon for the release!
-Los
Knife Party – Haunted House (EP) [Release]
As per usual Knife Party made quite the statement during Ultra 15 with some of their newest heart-stopping bangers. The electro duo has confirmed the release of their newest EP “Haunted House” sometime in the middle of this month, as well as the 4 tracks that will be released on it. “Power Glove” the opening track of Knife Party’s UMF 2013 set, is a signature KP track, with a lot more bass and slightly more ominous then their typical tracks. The second track on their upcoming EP is entitled “LRAD” a single you would never expect from the former Pendulum members, as the song simply doesn’t fit their production style, but nonetheless an absolute BANGER. The 3rd track is a VIP remix to their notorious “Internet Friends”, at one point it was speculated that the duo’s single “Baghdad” would be replacing it. Baghdad has yet to be officially previewed, but has been played in live sets by Knife Party, and is slightly more fast paced than their other original tracks. The same can be said for the fourth and final track on the “Haunted House” EP is called “EDM Death Machine”. It is a funky electro track with some Knife Party spunk, and a similarly humorous lyrics to that of Internet friends.
One Love
-Yordy
Ralvero – Fuck What You Heard [Release]
The rising Dutch prodigy Ralvero has just released his latest heavy hitting production “Fuck What You Heard” via Bingo Players’ Hysteria Records. This track has been receiving tons of support from DJ’s, such as Hardwell who dropped it on his radio show Hardwell On Air Episode 112. Ralvero starts off this electro house banger with a dynamic build up that draws you in little by little with pungent horns that leads into a dramatic drop of a grunge filled bass-line. Now available for purchase via BeatPort. Enjoy!
Fuck What U Heard (Original Mix) - Ralvero
-Los
Dyro – Leprechauns & Unicorns [Release]
The Dutch rising hot shot Dyro has now officially released his electro house banger “Leprechauns and Unicorns” via Hardwell’s Revealed Records. Dyro starts this impressive banger off with a slow bulky bass line and hefty riffs that speeds up into a rambunctious array of a multiple genre drop. “Leprechauns and Unicorns” is fresh new and original and we hope to see similar productions from the Revealed crew in the near future. With this banger Dyro is determined to show us that he’s just not another one hit wonder. Now available for purchase via BeatPort. Enjoy!
-Los
Tommy Trash vs A-Trak – Tuna Truffle (Tommy Trash Coachella Snack) [Release]
What better way to celebrate 200,000 facebook fans than with a banging mashup? Tommy Trash gives away “Tuna Truffe,” a bootleg consisting of his collabo with A-Trak in “Tuna Melt” and his own “Truffle Pig.” Those who were in attendance for TT’s set at Coachella will recognize this one in a heartbeat. Turn up your speakers and get ready to groove to the Tuna Truffle.
Tuna Truffle (Tommy Trash Coachella Snack) - Tommy Trash vs A-Trak
-Jonka
Angger Dimas – Don’t Look Back In Angger (EP) [Preview]
“Don’t Look Back In Angger” is Indonesian young blooded producer, Angger Dimas’s latest EP coming to us off of Steve Aoki’s Dim Mak records. Angger has had the opportunity to collaborate with some of the biggest names in the EDM industry, at a young age and over time has made tweaks and adjustments to his production style. However this EP is far from his usual output. ”Don’t Look Back In Anger” is comprised of a collaborative moombahton track with house veterans, Vandalism, a disco single and of course a heavy hitting electro banger. This EP gives some insight on what Dimas’s upcoming album (set to be released in August) will sound like. Check back for release dates!
One Love
-Yordy
John Dahlback – Nuke [Preview]
John Dahlback has been working hard in the studio and is back at it with newer and even more creative material. Dahlback continues to master the game with the latest preview to the track: “Nuke.” It’s only fitting that one electro buff teams up with another, as this track will be released via Protocol Records, the label home to Nicky Romero. On May 2nd, Dahlback will begin his brief 11-day North American tour, filled with eight shows in cities such as Los Angeles, Miami, and Las Vegas. Additionally, he will be return to the US in June for Chicago’s Spring Awakening Music Festival. Check back with us for the highly anticipated release of “Nuke” on June 5th!
-Veber
Fedde Le Grand – Rockin’ N’ Rollin’ [Release]
The Dutch super star Fedde Le Grand has just released the extended mix of his Ultra tested track “Rockin’ N’ Rollin’.” Coming off his, Sultan and Ned Shepard collabo “Long Way From Home” , Fedde makes his presents felt with this forceful electro banger. He let’s loose with an onslaught of bruising percussions, savage synths, and robust bass lines that will leave you Rockin’ till the sun comes up. This signature Fedde tune is now available on BeatPort via Flamingo Recordings.
Rockin’ N’ Rollin’ (Original Mix) - Fedde Le Grand
-Los
