I first heard the the Eric Prydz remix of Midnight City by M83 live and then recently heard the live mashup of Inox into the Midnight City Remix on a youtube live video and was blown away by how well they complement each other. Just as I was going to make the edit myself, Pryda/Eric Prydz saw the inevitable and released his live version mashup of the two songs himself. Enjoy!
Category: ELECTRONICA
Helios – Nothing It Can
The top comment on the SoundCloud page for this song states: “I’ve never cried this much to a song. Absolutely beautiful… I’m passing through hard times, and… My bf and this, is the only thing I’ve got… Thanks for this masterpiece.” That’s certainly more from the heart and better than I can put it. Enjoy…
Porter Robinson & Madeon – Shelter
Another track I should have posted awhile ago, but I figured it would turn out to be a much bigger song than it ultimately was. Lately I’ve found quite a few people that I assumed had heard it, and I know would enjoy this track, that had never experienced it. For that reason I’m posting this inevitably good collaboration between young American producer Porter Robinson and young French producer Madeon. Honestly, combining the genius of these two could either produce a fantastic track (although not necessarily mainstream) or something so very obscure that very few could appreciate it. Luckily it was the former.
Vallis Alps – Fading
I didn’t hear this track until it popped up on Australia’s famous Triple J countdown of the best songs of 2016 and I sure am glad I tuned in. A guy from Seattle and girl from Canberra created an entire album through collaboration, sending parts back and forth to one another for years. This is my favorite by the duo, but the album is quite good as a whole. The layering and vocal edits are exquisite and every time I listen I uncover another synth layer or drum fill that I didn’t catch on the last listen. With so much happening in the background the track never comes across as messy or sonically clogged. Impressive is all I can say.
Japanese Wallpaper – Forces feat Airling
It was the vocals that got me. It wasn’t dancy which is my usual capture, but the vocals and subtle background are just a perfect match. I’m hooked.
Rihanna – Stay (Branchez Remix)
A captivating re-work here. The vocals are just so damn catchy and intriguing. Enjoying this one.
ODESZA – All We Need (Autograf Remix)
Ooh. A really nice remix here from Autograf. How he maintains the pop sensibility alongside the heavy bass lines has always left me in awe.
Damien Jurado – Ohio (Filous Remix)
A wonderfully atmospheric and chill remix from this Austrian producer. A guitar and vocal driven track, but with a subtle driving beat and beautifully filled out electronica background. Very pleasing indeed.
Deorro – Five Hours (Empia Remix)
There’s been mixed reviews about the vocal release of Deorro’s massive electro hit “Five Hours.” Empia has solved everyones problem by keeping the new (and lovely) vocals intact, but twisting the electro track into trappy goodness. The stripped down and chopped up instrumentals make the vocals the focus instead of just another layer on an already saturated wall of sound. Kudos sir.
Catching Flies – Quiet Nights
“Soothing” is the word I’d use to describe this beautiful arrangement. Simple and elegant with the acoustic guitar, distant vocals, minimal drums and piano moving in and out…so very soothing indeed. Grab your free copy from his bandcamp.