Often music news has more to do with celebrity antics than anything of actual musical quality. Well that may be of interest to some, but as far as the Chill Dojo’s concerned, we’re far too wrapped up with what’s really worth talking about, talented artists and amazing music.

Our first track from Moods is exactly that, with a shining example of a raw instrumental that is a million times sexier than any display of ‘twerking’ could ever achieve. We’ve been a strong advocate for the Dutch beatmaker for a while now, and his stunning production on this addition to the latest EP from Catching Flies is well deserving of another shout out. It seems like we’re singing this guy’s praises every week, but lo and behold Kaytranada is back again with that signature bassline and drums that we just can’t get enough of. Whether you choose to dance or just vibe to his latest remix of JMSN, it’s definitely another feather in his cap for what has been an absolute tear of late. The modern revival of R&B classics has been an exciting trend in recent times, with many artists bringing tracks from the late 90’s and early 00’s into a new scene of future sounds mixed with the sexy jams of the past. This week we feature DJ Hoodboi who adds some Jersey Club flavour to this 2001 chart-topper from Ginuwine, which is sure to get bodies moving all over again 12 years later. German duo Gamper & Dadoni have been another revelation to the dojo this week, but their array of bouncy, light-hearted mixes are a perfect way to see out summer. So too is this latest remix from Figgy, who takes on the beloved original from Banks, and brings a new level of warmth to this smooth serenade. Dojo favourite Lane 8 certainly knows his way around a beautiful female voice, so expectations were set pretty high for his remix of the stunning ‘Youth’ from Daughter. But, just as always, his chilled house style perfectly caresses the gorgeous vocals for amazing results. And before we wrap up, we have to give a final shout out to another new discovery in Kygo, the 21 year old Norwegian producer who sports a Soundcloud well worth checking out if you’re digging the tunes we’ve posted below.

So for all the music news that really matters, you know where to go. Peace out.

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Weekends aren’t always for raging, and sometimes it’s just a chill night with friends that makes for the perfect result. But all nights need music, and we’ve taken all the guesswork out of that decision with a playlist to get your night going in all the right ways.

Nothing beats good soulful sounds, and French group Synapson have made that a point of difference into everything they deliver. Our first two features this week are two examples of just that, bringing funky guitar and groovy basslines into two stellar remixes. It’s a special thing when great vocals are taken to another level with the right treatment, and this group can certainly do no wrong. With that in mind, you would have to bring something exceptional to the table to tackle the vocals of Robin Thicke, but Fool’s Gold’s own Sammy Bananas more than proves he’s up to the task with a creative bootleg of ‘Feel Good’. The result is a classy transformation of the poppy original with a super smooth bassline and fantastic progression. Those chord stabs will have you seduced without even offering to buy you a drink first. Continuing the trend of great vocal remixes is UK producer Jackson Real, who works some similar magic with Fenech-Soler. The artist does a great job of switching up the pace throughout the track, but keeps those ambient pads a constant feature in this solid summer jam. But as far as summer sounds go, Le Crayon’s Give You Up EP was a must-listen for any fan, and while every tune on the release impressed, the remix from fellow Frenchman Darius was an absolute jaw-dropper. A tropical touch is always a winner in our books. But of course, it’s not all about vocals this week, and we have ended our playlist with a few insane instrumentals from Gramatik. He recently gifted his fanbase with a full stream of SB4, a collection of vintage beats and samples from his hiphop days, and there are plenty of chill gems throughout. We’re all for any direction the artist chooses to take his music, but it’s always good to get a taste of his incredible past work.

So if you’re planning a chill night with mates anytime soon, at least you know the music is already taken care of. Peace out.

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As predicted the Summer tunes are in full swing and this dojo is reaping the rewards, and sharing them out of course. This edition is chock-full of beach-ready music and is best enjoyed under high volumes of sun. These sounds are so summer you’ll get a tan just by listening.

It’s a big call to make, but take one listen to pick number 1 this week and you’ll fully agree. Together with the ever-chill vocals of Patrick Baker, 5 Reasons has created something truly magical with this rework of a Bob Marley classic. He’s gone and done the unthinkable in making an original from the king of reggae sound even more laid-back. It’s quite a feat indeed, and the bright percussive flavour is definitely one of the keys to success. This one is a jam, hands down. Our next feature is one of those pieces of music to lose yourself in. Rising Australian duo Willow Beats have crafted a majestic track that floats along like a feather in the breeze, infused with gorgeous guitar and vocals that are just as soft. In unexplainable ways it seems to slow the flow of time and transport your imagination to a place of fantasy. It hasn’t taken long, but it seems we’re writing about dojo favourite Snakehips once again. It’s for good reason though, cos this remix of the enchanting BANKS is so smooth. The signature Snakehips production style is no stranger to these vocals, their forces having combined many times before, and hopefully it’s a meeting of sounds that will continue for a long time to come, because it’s a proven winner.  Also a verified success is the amazing ‘White Lies’ from We Sink. Well, get ready to fall in love with it all over again as we present NY producer Kruisemode’s take on the original, and it is pure vibes. A few weeks ago TMN introduced the eclectic sounds of Free n Losh, and they’ve made their way into the Chill dojo this week with a stunning remix of Swedish band Nervous Nellie. Seems everything this duo touch is gold.

It’s a good week when it’s a battle to choose the top features in the playlist, but there’s definitely plenty of gems spread all throughout. Peace out.

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