Azealia Banks is Getting Luv In 2012
Genre: Electro House, Hip Hop, UK Garage
Category: Audio, Music Videos
Jan 20, 2012Azealia Banks has been on the rise since taking the world by storm with her reimagination of Lazy Jay in her first breakout video 212. Charismatic and charming lyrics that opt for subtle sexual references over overtness her popularity has grown rapidly. This week an unreleased track was used to set the stage for Mulger’s [...]
Objekt to Release New EP on Hessle Audio
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Dubstep, Techno
Category: Audio
Jan 19, 2012Objekt’s brooding soundscapes are best suited for dark rooms with just enough bass bins too many. Porcupine is the most accessible track and features a brooding acid line and pulsating percussive elements. Cactus is the type of song reserved for earl in the night or earlier in the morning. Simple in its complexity. stream the [...]
Yann Tiersen – Comptine D un Autre ete (Trunkz Remix)
Genre: Dubstep
Category: Audio
Jan 19, 2012This ‘remix’ by Trunkz, a Calgary-native Producer/DJ, is worth some discussion. Does the 140bpm tempo and 4/4 timing make it dubstep? What about the absence of any sub-bass? Do the climbing synths, sparkling arpeggio and melodic piano piece, replayed deftly by Trunkz, exclude it from a realm owned almost exclusively in 2011 by squelching robots, [...]
Sbtrkt – Atomic Peace (Unreleased from 2009)
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Dubstep, UK Garage
Category: Audio
Jan 19, 2012SBTRKT put this track up on his Soundcoud today. Originally produced in 2009 it features samples that were never cleared and the track was never given an official release. It aired on Marry Ann Hobbes BBC Radio 1 show (RIP), which is also embedded here. SBTRKT will be performing live at both Coachella and Ultra [...]
Adventure Club – Do I See Color
Genre: Dubstep
Category: Audio
Jan 19, 2012Christian & Leight, these kids are all over the map these days – literally! This dynamic duo have made it through the mid-way mark of their North American tour and they don’t seem to be running out of go-go juice anytime soon. Having just crafted a fresh original piece it’s easy to notice where [...]
Meech – I Want (Raziek Remix)
Genre: Deep House, Tech House
Category: Audio
Jan 19, 2012Toronto producer Meech leaked a fine remix of his Ashanti-sampling single ‘I Want‘ via XLR8R today. The remix by Frenchman Raziek is one of three others on the upcoming EP, due out February 6 via Demento Mori. Raziek on Soundcloud Meech on Facebook Meech – I Want (Raziek Remix).mp3
Episode One of Tiesto’s ‘In the Booth’ Video Series
Genre: Electronic
Category: Concert Footage
Jan 19, 2012‘In the Booth‘ is a documentary-style digital series consisting of 10 digital episodes, each approximately 7 to 10 minutes in length. It will give fans an up-close, personal look at the life and work of the biggest star in electronic dance music – Tiësto. It’s billed as “the ultimate insider access to Tiësto’s world” with [...]
Listen to ‘Kitsch Genius’, the New EP from Ryan Hemsworth
Genre: Downtempo and Chill House, Hip Hop
Category: Album Review, Audio, Reviews
Jan 19, 2012Still riding the success of last year’s magnificent LP ‘No Plans‘, Halifax native and progressive hip-hop producer Ryan Hemsworth has generously released upon us a brand new EP entitled ‘Kitsch Genius‘. 2011 was a big year for Mr. Hemsworth to say the least. He produced several tracks for the up-and-coming Green Ova rapper Shady Blaze, remixed the legendary [...]
How Did the Disgrace of London Become a High Rotation Banger?
Genre: Dubstep, Electro House
Category: Audio
Jan 19, 2012If you’re from London, ON or surrounding area you’ve probably heard what is the laughing stock of the town right now. If not, our mayor has decreed a cheesier than Twlight melodic piece of shit titled ‘London is the City of Opportunity‘ “words to live by”. That said, I recently discovered a remix of the [...]
Top-Top Videos! [Skrillex, Rusko, Netsky, Avicii, DJ]
Category: Concert Footage, Music Videos
Jan 18, 2012I’ve decided to launch a new series titled, Top-Top Videos. Why? Well, I’ve come to notice so many music videos or electronic-themed videos that hit the interwebs on a daily basis and some if not most don’t get to hitch a ride on that viral-train. With a little nudge in the right direction this series [...]
12th Planet ft GMCFOSHO – Burst [The End Is Near EP]
Genre: Dubstep
Category: Audio
Jan 17, 201212th Planet’s ‘The End Is Near’ presented by Scion A/V heats the airwaves tomorrow! The EP features tracks with Skrillex, Antiserum, and Flinch and is available for free! Preview and download one of the heaters down below! Simply click on the ‘buy’ SoundClound button to be redirected to the download site. Enjoy friends Support [...]
Moguai Releases Lead Single in Advance of Mpire LP
Genre: Electro House, House, Progressive House
Jan 17, 2012Big news from Moguai and Mau5trap – the teams’ collective efforts have resulted in the release today of the lead single ‘Mpire‘, off German super producer/DJ André Tegeler’s upcoming full-length effort under the same name, due to be released January 30th. This LP will be his second – a follow up to 2010′s acclaimed ‘We [...]
Swedish House Mafia vs. Knife Party – Antidote [Explicit Music Video]
Genre: Electro House
Category: Music Videos
Jan 17, 2012On January 17, Swedish House Mafia returns with an exciting collection of remixes for their international smash single “Antidote.” Offering new interpretations of the track are Swedish House Mafia, Knife Party, and rising Australian producer Tommy Trash. “Antidote” – a collaboration with Knife Party (side project of Pendulum’s Rob Swire and Gareth McGrillen) – has [...]
M Machine – Glow [Music Video]
Genre: Synth Pop & Indie Dance
Category: Music Videos
Jan 17, 2012This visually striking video is the official accompaniment to M Machine’s debut track ‘Glow‘, which is out now on Skrillex’s label OWLSA. You can purchase it on iTunes here. M Machine will be in Toronto for Bassmentality – Toronto’s premiere weekly bass music party, started in 2009 by residents Zeds Dead and The Killabits. I’ll [...]
Rusko Announces New Album
Genre: Dubstep
Category: Music Videos, News
Jan 17, 2012After an interview several months ago with Mistajam’s BBC1 show, quite a stir arose regarding Rusko’s comments about brostep and where he’d be taking his music in the future. Almost invariably, the biggest UK dubstep artists (and bass music artists more generally) have expressed a desire to take their sound in a less aggressive, more [...]
Free 12th Planet EP + 28 Date Tour
Genre: Dubstep
Category: Live Interviews, News, Show Preview
Jan 17, 2012Two big pieces of news coming from John Dadzie, aka 12th Planet, today. First, Scion A/V will be releasing his latest production effort ‘The End is Near’ EP. It’s a 5 track record with some incredible collaborations. Check the tracklist, listen to and download the single, and be sure that we’ll have an update with [...]
Modeselektor – Evil Twin
Genre: Techno
Category: Music Videos
Jan 17, 2012Evil dark and german twins. Amazing Modeselktro soundscape featuring Otto von Schirach.
Europe Needs More Electro – Mixed by Status Disko
Genre: Electro House
Category: DJ Mix
Jan 17, 2012After living in London for 2 years, I’ve noticed that unless it’s a big name act, DJ sets for the most part don’t get nearly as wild as the ones in North America, and crowds are often much more subdued. It feels like DJs take their forever building the energy, and by the time they [...]
Jed Harper @ Maison January 13, 2012 [Photo Gallery]
Genre: Electronic
Category: Photo Gallery
Jan 16, 2012Jed Harper headlined Extravaganza @ Maison on Friday, and we have the goods. Judging by the photos, the opening DJ was quite intimidated by the photographer, grey furry hats are a valid excuse for rampant photo-bombing at Maison + the secret to getting sexy girls, and several bachelorettes put their hands up + penis straws [...]
Stinkahbell – Switch Up The Gears [Music Video]
Genre: Dubstep
Category: Music Videos
Jan 16, 2012This infectious tune comes via UK duo Stinkahbell, complete with hypnotic + visually striking music video. The anticipated release date is February 1, 2012. Switch Up The Gears (STINKAHBELL Remix) {Preview} by STINKAHBELL via Bassmentality
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